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Around the League: ATLUTD plays first preseason game, Beasley back with Dynamo and more

Atlanta starts off strong

Epic. Historic. Legendary.
Whatever you want to call it.#UniteAndConquer

The First Victory u27a1ufe0f https://t.co/PkREOr8A2R pic.twitter.com/kgZ8j7wXmG — Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) February 12, 2017

In their first-ever game, the expansion team drubbed Chattanooga FC of the National Premier Soccer League, 4-0. Forward Hector Villalba opened the scoring at the nine minute mark and midfielder Yamil Asad added another later in the first half.

After halftime, Atlanta United came out in their secondary kits and added to more goals, courtesy of forwards Josef Martinez and Andrew Carleton.