Atlanta United will open their 2018 preseason schedule with a friendly against Nashville SC on February 10 at First Tennessee Park.
This will be the fourth known opponent for the Five Stripes this coming preseason in addition to participating in the Carolina Challenge Cup from Feb. 17-24 against Columbus Crew, Minnesota United and Charleston Battery.
The USL club is one of several cities bidding for an MLS expansion franchise and are considered one of the favorites to win a spot in the league. Could this be the first of many meetings between future southeastern rivals?