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ATL UTD 2 officially kicks off this weekend. Here's what it means for the club

A historic and milestone weekend is in sight for Atlanta United as the club’s USL side ATL UTD 2 officially kicks off its inaugural season at Coolray Field in Gwinnett County. As they face off against New York Red Bulls II Saturday in their first-ever match, make sure you’re there to witness the action by securing your seat here.

It’s an exciting moment to have a branch of the club hold a presence in the second tier of U.S. Soccer, but what exactly is the impact for Atlanta United?

“ATL UTD 2 is the fundamental link in our club’s vertical integration, connecting our Academy teams to our First Team,” Atlanta United Vice President and Technical Director Carlos Bocanegra said.