Atlanta Silverbacks Crowned Champions of South Atlantic Conference
The Atlanta Silverbacks claim the crown of the NPSL South Atlantic Conference following a 2-1 win over Tobacco Road FC. The Silverbacks will matchup against Miami United FC on Saturday and will play the winner of the Chattanooga FC versus Dutch Lions FC match for the NPSL South Region Championship.
NPSL Soccer News: The Atlanta Silverbacks celebrating its winning season with a NPSL South Atlantic Conference Championship title.
The Silverbacks defeated Tobacco Road FC 2-1 in overtime this past Saturday at Silverbacks Park. Atlanta’s Mitch Garcia was named man of the match as he scored the game-tying goal in the 88th minute.
Silverbacks’ fans were in for an exciting game. For what was a scoreless game in the first 75 minutes of regulation, Tobacco Road FC scored at the 76th minute, only to be followed by a game-tying goal by Garcia before the end of regulation. With a tied game at the end of regulation, the Silverbacks claimed their title of NPSL South Atlantic Conference Champions in overtime, when Avery Shepard scored the winning goal.
With a NPSL South Atlantic Conference Championship title, the Silverbacks will be traveling to Miami this weekend for another win. The team will play Miami United FC on Saturday, July 16 at Milander Stadium. The winner of Atlanta Silverbacks FC versus Miami United FC will play the winner of the Chattanooga FC versus Dutch Lions FC for the NPSL South Region Championship.
Source/Photo Credit: Atlanta Silverbacks FC
