Not only did Atlanta United unveil jersey numbers on Saturday, it surprised everyone by unveiling its away jerseys before the second half. The players wore the red and black home jerseys for the first half, and the switched to the gray and red kits in the locker room at halftime.

Fifty were given away to Atlanta United supporters at halftime.

The away jersey was accidentally leaked online months ago. Atlanta United declined to comment if the leaked image was going to be the away jersey.

T he home jersey was unveiled in an event at The Tabernacle in November.

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