The Silverbacks are offering free tickets to all soccer coaches and referees. Soccer associations must provide the team with the names of their coaches and referees,and those wishing to participate must call the Silverbacks no earlier than three days before the game to reserve a ticket. Tickets must be reserved by 5 p.m. the business day before the game. The program is open to coaches and referees who work in all levels of soccer, including recreational, club, scholastic, and professional. Soccer association leaders should call (404) 969-4900 to enroll.

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