{{Short description|Stadium in Georgia, United States}} {{Use American English|date=July 2025}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2025}} {{Infobox venue | name = Silverbacks Park | former_names = RE/MAX Greater Atlanta Stadium <br> Atlanta Silverbacks Park | logo_image = Silverbacks park logo.png | logo_size = 200 | image = Silverbacks Park.jpg | image_size = 250 | caption = View from upper level practice field in 2011 | location = Atlanta Silverbacks Way,<br>Atlanta, GA 30340 USA | coordinates = {{coord|33|53|29.4|N|84|15|19.08|W|type:landmark_scale:2000|display=inline,title}} | broke_ground = | opened = 2004 (park)<br>June 3, 2006 (stadium)<ref>{{cite web|title=RE/MAX Greater Atlanta, Atlanta Silverbacks Announce RE/MAX Greater Atlanta Stadium |url=http://www.atlantasilverbacks.com/news/displaynews.php?id=119&cat=1 |publisher=Atlanta Silverbacks |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019151451/http://www.atlantasilverbacks.com/news/displaynews.php?id=119&cat=1 |archive-date=2013-10-19 }}</ref> | closed = | demolished = | owner = Atlanta Silverbacks FC (1994–2015)<br> Investment Group (2016–)<ref>[https://www.ajc.com/sports/pro-sports/silverbacks-are-back-under-new-ownership/DdXYQa6x3io6Zik3j747tJ/ Silverbacks are back under new ownership] by Doug Roberson at ''The Atlanta Journal-Constitution''. 23 Feb 2016</ref> | operator = | current_use = Rugby<br>Soccer | surface = FieldTurf<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atlantasilverbacks.com/programs/2011-05-07/ |title=Atlanta Silverbacks Gameday Program |access-date=2011-06-28 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120320055342/http://www.atlantasilverbacks.com/programs/2011-05-07/ |archive-date=2012-03-20 }}</ref> | construction_cost = | architect = | project_manager = | structural_engineer = | services_engineer = | general_contractor = | main_contractors = | tenants = {{collapsible list| * Apotheos FC (NPSL) (2024–present) * Atlanta Hustle (AUDL) (2015–present) * Atlanta Renegades (USARS) (2011–present) * Atlanta Silverbacks (NASL) (2007–2015) * Atlanta Silverbacks Women (W-League/WPSL) (2007–2016) * Atlanta Silverbacks{{refn|Known as the Atlanta Silverbacks Reserves before 2016.}} (NPSL) (2008–2012, 2014–2018) * Atlanta Rhinos (NARL) (2014–2019) * Atlanta Blaze (MLL) (2019) * Rugby ATL (MLR) (2022–2023) }} | seating_capacity = 5,000 | website = {{URL|https://silverbackspark.com/| silverbackspark.com }} }}
'''Atlanta Silverbacks Park''' is a sports complex in unincorporated DeKalb County, just outside Atlanta, United States that is currently used primarily for rugby. It was formerly the home venue of the Atlanta Silverbacks soccer club, from which the complex gets its name. It also the home of Atlanta Renegades Rugby Club, and was previously used by the Atlanta Rhinos of USA Rugby League and Rugby ATL of Major League Rugby. In 2022 it also became the home stadium for the Atlanta Hustle, a pro ultimate frisbee team that plays in the Ultimate Frisbee Association. The park includes a 5,000-seat soccer-specific stadium, which opened in 2006 and is designed for future expansion.
The venue was the site of Soccer Bowl 2013.
==History== The complex was planned and constructed by the owners of the Atlanta Silverbacks soccer club as a home for their various affiliated teams. It was designed to be built in several phases; the first phase commenced in 2004 with the creation of a grass field and two artificial turf fields. In 2006 the 5,000-seat soccer-specific stadium, originally known as the RE/MAX Greater Atlanta Stadium, was built over the grass pitch to serve as the home field for the Silverbacks men's upper-division team and the Atlanta Silverbacks Women.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atlantasilverbacks.com/news/displaynews.php?id%3D62%26cat%3D1 |title=Atlanta Silverbacks |access-date=2007-06-04 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070607130201/http://www.atlantasilverbacks.com/news/displaynews.php?id=62&cat=1 |archive-date=2007-06-07 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atlantasilverbacks.com/news/displaynews.php?id%3D119%26cat%3D1 |title=Atlanta Silverbacks |access-date=2013-10-18 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019151451/http://www.atlantasilverbacks.com/news/displaynews.php?id=119&cat=1 |archive-date=2013-10-19 }}</ref><ref name="Archived copy">{{cite web|url=http://www.atlantasilverbacks.com/play/facilities/atlanta-silverbacks-park |title=Atlanta Silverbacks Park |access-date=2013-10-18 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019151453/http://www.atlantasilverbacks.com/play/facilities/atlanta-silverbacks-park |archive-date=2013-10-19 }}</ref><ref name=Mosier>{{cite web|last=Mosier |first=Andrew |title=COMBINE AND CONQUER |url=http://www.atlantasilverbacks.com/news/displaynews.php?id=62&cat=1 |publisher=Atlanta Silverbacks / 90 Minutes Soccer Magazine |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070607130201/http://www.atlantasilverbacks.com/news/displaynews.php?id=62&cat=1 |archive-date=2007-06-07 }}</ref>
In 2007, Reggie Bush and David Beckham filmed a commercial for Adidas at the park in which they try to teach each other to play soccer and American football, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|last=Star Pulse|title=Soccer Star David Beckham Teams Up With NFL Star Reggie Bush|url=http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/07/01/soccer_star_david_beckham_teams_up_with_|publisher=Star Pulse}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.faniq.com/article/Video-Reggie-Bush-vs-David-Beckham-Futbol-Meets-Football-Addidas-Commercial-Blog-3147 |title=Video-Reggie Bush vs David Beckham Futbol Meets Football Addidas Commercial - YouTube | NFL | New Orleans Saints |access-date=2009-05-17 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071208084905/http://www.faniq.com/article/Video-Reggie-Bush-vs-David-Beckham-Futbol-Meets-Football-Addidas-Commercial-Blog-3147 |archive-date=2007-12-08 }}</ref> Construction continued in 2011 as the fourth international soccer-sized practice field, called "Renegade Field", was opened. The Silverbacks hosted the North American Soccer League Soccer Bowl 2013 on November 9, 2013, drawing 7,211 fans to the match.
==Structure and facilities== Silverbacks Park currently features four full-sized soccer fields. The main field is at the stadium, which currently has a capacity of 5,000.<ref name="Archived copy"/> The park was designed to be built in four phases, the first three of which are complete. The planned fourth phase is intended to increase the main stadium size to 15,000-20,000 seats and expand the amount of fields and facilities, adding a club house, pool, and fitness center.<ref name="atlantasilverbacks.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.atlantasilverbacks.com/pdpgirls/stadium.php |title=Atlanta Silverbacks |access-date=2011-06-28 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120320055349/http://www.atlantasilverbacks.com/pdpgirls/stadium.php |archive-date=2012-03-20 }}</ref><ref name="Mosier"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.insidemnsoccer.com/north-american-soccer-league-nasl/atlanta-silverbacks-stadium-gets-new-turf,%20https://www.insidemnsoccer.com/north-american-soccer-league-nasl/atlanta-silverbacks-stadium-gets-new-turf|title=Atlanta Silverbacks Stadium Gets New Turf|first=Brian|last=Quarstad|date=24 May 2011 }}</ref>
==Uses== ===Soccer=== The Atlanta Silverbacks club began using the park as their training facility in 2004. In 2006, the Silverbacks men's first team and the Atlanta Silverbacks Women of the W-League moved their home games to the main field.<ref name=Mosier/> The men's team played from 2006 to 2008 in the United Soccer Leagues before withdrawing. They returned in 2011 in the North American Soccer League (NASL).<ref>{{cite news |last= Roberson |first= Doug |date= March 29, 2011 |title= Silverbacks are back |url= http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/silverbacks-are-back/nQr5H/|newspaper= The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |access-date= November 3, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Atlanta Silverbacks Reserves Win Atlanta Silverbacks Champions League With Double-Comeback Win |url=http://www.atlantasilverbacks.com/news/displaynews.php?id=646&cat=1 |publisher=Atlanta Silverbacks |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102223150/http://www.atlantasilverbacks.com/news/displaynews.php?id=646&cat=1 |archive-date=2013-11-02 }}</ref> The Atlanta Silverbacks Reserves played from 2008-2012, and various youth soccer programs also play at the park.<ref>{{cite web|title=U-17 89 MNT Tops Silverbacks U-18 in Atlanta |url=http://www.ussoccer.com/news/u-17-mnt/2004/09/u-17-89-mnt-tops-silverbacks-u-18-in-atlanta.aspx |publisher=United States Soccer Federation |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102231626/http://www.ussoccer.com/news/u-17-mnt/2004/09/u-17-89-mnt-tops-silverbacks-u-18-in-atlanta.aspx |archive-date=2013-11-02 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atlantasilverbacks.com/fc/news/item/reserves-to-take-hiatus-in-2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20131104103521/http://www.atlantasilverbacks.com/fc/news/item/reserves-to-take-hiatus-in-2013 |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 4, 2013 |title=Reserves To Take Hiatus in 2013 |last1=Malone |first1=Neal |date=February 22, 2013 |publisher=Atlanta Silverbacks |access-date=November 3, 2013 }}</ref>
In 2013, the men's team won the NASL Spring Championship,<ref>{{cite web|last=NASL|title=Atlanta Silverbacks Crowned NASL Spring Champions - Silverbacks win 3-0 in Minnesota as Carolina falter|url=http://www.nasl.com/index.php?id=3&newsid=4944|publisher=North American Soccer League}}</ref> earning them the right to host Soccer Bowl 2013 on November 9. The Silverbacks lost 1-0 to the Fall Championship winners, the New York Cosmos.
In 2015, the NASL took over operations of the men's Silverbacks. On January 11, 2016, the club folded after the NASL announced that they were unable to find suitable local ownership for the team.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nasl.com/news/2016/01/11/nasl-suspends-operation-of-atlanta-silverbacks |title=NASL SUSPENDS OPERATION OF ATLANTA SILVERBACKS |publisher=NASL |date=January 11, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Roberson |first1=Doug |title=Silverbacks cease operations |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/pro-sports/silverbacks-cease-operations/SgJph3nxpzdjLQBGQmwaXM/ |website=ajc.com |publisher=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |access-date=January 4, 2019 |date=January 11, 2016}}</ref> The women's team ceased to play with the W-League when it folded after the 2015 season, suspending operations after playing 2016 with the WPSL. The reserve team continued to play in the NPSL through the 2018 season, licensing the "Silverbacks" name from the owners of Silverbacks Park. In January 2019, the club announced that the agreement had been dissolved, and they would no longer use the name or play at Silverbacks Park.<ref name="atlantasc">{{cite web |title=ATLANTA SILVERBACKS REBRANDS AS ATLANTA SC |url=http://www.npsl.com/news/9647 |website=NPSL.com |publisher=National Premier Soccer League |access-date=January 4, 2019}}</ref>
===Rugby=== The Atlanta Rhinos Rugby league team of the NARL play their home fixtures at the Atlanta Silverbacks Park.
The Atlanta Renegades Rugby Football Club, a Rugby Union team, of USA Rugby are in partnership with the Atlanta Silverbacks. They use the complex for all their training and home games. The team mainly play at "Renegade Field.".
Rugby ATL of Major League Rugby played their 2022 and 2023 home fixtures at the park but moved to Los Angeles before the 2024 season.
===Lacrosse=== On July 28, 2019, Atlanta's Major League Lacrosse team, the Blaze, announced they would be moving to Silverbacks Park in the middle of their season. This was due to their previous stadium, Grady Stadium in Midtown Atlanta, undergoing maintenance.<ref>[https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2019/08/02/atlantas-pro-lacrosse-team-may-not-last-long-in.html Atlanta's pro lacrosse team may not last long in Midtown]</ref>
==Geography== The stadium and park is located off Northcrest Road between Interstate 85 and Chamblee-Tucker Road. The official address is Atlanta Silverbacks Way, Atlanta, GA 30340, although some maps use the former name of Northcrest Way.
==See also== {{Portal|Sports}} *List of rugby league stadiums by capacity
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== {{ccat}}
{{Atlanta Silverbacks}} {{NASL Stadiums}} {{WL AD Stadiums}} {{NPSL SE Stadiums}}
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