Mercedes-Benz Stadium delay angers Atlanta United fans
After the announcement of delays to the roof structure and steelwork on Tuesday afternoon, Atlanta United will no longer open Mercedes-Benz Stadium on July 30.
Atlanta United's first game in the new stadium will be Sept. 9 against Dallas with the stadium delay affecting three home Atlanta United games.
Atlanta United season ticket holders will receive a credit for each seat owned and can expect to receive a refund back to their account within the next week, Atlanta United announced on Tuesday.
The Atlanta Falcons are now expected to open the stadium on Aug. 26 for the Falcons’ exhibition game against the Arizona Cardinals.
Atlanta United fans and sports fans were critical of the stadium’s third delay.
It's bad look for Mercedes Benz stadium to be done late. Even worse when juxtaposed with SunTrust Park going so well.
— Nubyjas Wilborn (@nwilborn19) April 18, 2017
😔— John Philavong (@johnphil5) April 18, 2017Honestly, did anyone really believe that soccer would open up the Mercedes-Benz Stadium?
Mess smh. RT @ajc: ICYMI: Mercedes-Benz Stadium opening is pushed back again. https://t.co/z0GPSNqU80 pic.twitter.com/beYnLI1st8
— Enytsan. (@renealise) April 18, 2017
This sucks!! Exact opposite of SunTrust Park. Stinks Atlanta United doesn't get to open the stadium. https://t.co/ZReukJO2BF
— bud006 (@bud006) April 18, 2017
The city falling apart faster than the Falcons Super Bowl lead. https://t.co/SLfGiJdF3G
— Uncle Chase (@esahc88) April 18, 2017
So, Mercedes Benz Stadium opening is delayed and the Dome isn't coming down like planned! The Falcons might play in the dome again! #ATL
— Krish Dhokia (@krishdhokia) April 18, 2017
I feel like the real reason for the"delay" is that they want the falcons to inaugurate the stadium and not United https://t.co/a7Nj0jnf10
— TakoBatman (@Takobatman) April 18, 2017
Was it the plan to have the Falcons play the first event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium @ATLUTD?
— Patrik Huntley (@Patrik_Huntley) April 18, 2017
