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Mercedes-Benz Stadium crosswalks get Atlanta United ‘Five Stripes’ treatment

Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (center) raises the MLS Cup as the team celebrates in December after its 2-0 win over the Portland Timbers during the 2018 MLS Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (center) raises the MLS Cup as the team celebrates in December after its 2-0 win over the Portland Timbers during the 2018 MLS Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
By Leon Stafford
March 10, 2019

Befitting the champions of Major League Soccer, Atlanta United will play its first home game of the new season with crosswalks painted in the team’s honor.

Crosswalks around Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the team’s home field, were given the “Five Stripes” treatment recently with a red and black paint job reflecting Atlanta United’s colors.

The team plays Cincinnati this afternoon at 5 p.m. and is hoping to have better fortunes than its had on the road this season. Part of that will be an expected home crowd of more than 60,000.

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