Y’all... we made it. Atlanta United soccer returns to an extent today with the start of a preseason slate of games against lower division pro sides from around the region, kicking off with South Georgia Tormenta FC. Despite the lowkey-ness of a training ground friendly, this match carries a little more intrigue than your normal preseason tune up.
Gabriel Heinze takes the metaphorical car out of the metaphorical garage for the very first time. A rebuilt roster sees minutes against an outside opponent for the very first time. Georgia’s two professional soccer clubs meet for the very first time.