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Silverbacks to return for next season

Fans gather at Atlanta International Soccer Fest at the Silverbacks' soccer complex.

Credit: Jonathan Phillips / Special to AJC

Credit: Jonathan Phillips / Special to AJC

Fans gather at Atlanta International Soccer Fest at the Silverbacks' soccer complex.
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Dec 2, 2014

The Silverbacks are staying in Atlanta for at least one more year.

The North American Soccer League will own and operate the team for at least one more year while it searches for an ownership group to keep the franchise in metro Atlanta. The franchise was put up for sale by its previous ownership group following another disappointing season.

A North American Soccer League spokesman said the league believes the franchise can succeed as one of two soccer teams in Atlanta, along with the MLS team.

The Silverbacks will again play at Atlanta Silverbacks Park.

It will be the only NASL-owned team.

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