First place in the A-League takes on first place in the MLS in a massive match-up as the Atlanta Silverbacks take on the Kansas City Wizards in the 4th round of the U.S. Open Cup on Tuesday, July 20th at DeKalb Memorial Stadium in a game scheduled to kick-off at 7.45 p.m.
The Atlanta Silverbacks are currently on an 11 game winning streak that has seen them move into 1st place in the A-League standings and are coming off a thrilling 3-2 sudden death overtime win against the 4th place Richmond Kickers.
Kansas will bring Josh Wolfe and Kerry Zavagnin, both of whom played for the U.S. National team in the 1-1 tie against Poland on Sunday.
There will be 12 players on the field that have full national team experience, 8 for the Kansas City club and 4 for the Silverbacks.
Alex Pineda-Chacon, the 2001 MLS MVP will match up against the only two-time MLS MVP, Kansas City's Preki, who won the honor in both 1997 and 2003.
Don't miss the biggest game of soccer in Georgia in 2004.
The general admission price will be $17.50 per adult and $12.50 for youths up to the age of 12.
These prices include free parking for this match.
Purchase your tickets early for this one by visiting www.ticketmaster.com or calling 404-249-6400
The Atlanta Silverbacks welcome media coverage of the game on July 20. For Silverbacks player interviews, pictures, and media credentials, contact John Spear by phone at 770-248-0492, ext. 230 or by e-mail at john.spear@atlantasilverbacks.com.
