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Atlanta Blackhawks was an American soccer team based in Atlanta, Georgia
, United States
. Founded in 2009, the team played in the USL Premier Development League
(PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid
, in the Southeast Division of the Southern Conference. The franchise folded at the end of the 2010 season and left the league thereafter.
The team played its home games in the stadium at Alpharetta High School
in nearby Alpharetta, Georgia
. The team's colors were black and white.
. The Blackhawks lost game 2-1, with the first goal in franchise history being scored by Babayele Sodade.
This list of notable former players comprises players who went on to play professional soccer after playing for the team in the Premier Development League, or those who previously played professionally before joining the team.
Troy Cole
Sean Johnson
Wilfrid Loizeau
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Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Founded in 2009, the team played in the USL Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
(PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid
American Soccer Pyramid
The United States soccer pyramid is a term used in soccer to describe the structure of the league system in the United States. The country's governing body for the sport, the United States Soccer Federation , oversees the system but does not operate any of its component leagues—with one temporary...
, in the Southeast Division of the Southern Conference. The franchise folded at the end of the 2010 season and left the league thereafter.
The team played its home games in the stadium at Alpharetta High School
Alpharetta High School
Alpharetta High School is a public high school located in Alpharetta, Georgia, and is part of the Fulton County School System. Atlanta Magazine named Alpharetta High School one of the metro Atlanta area's best all-around high schools.-Alpharetta Cluster:...
in nearby Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, Georgia
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 34,854 people, 13,911 households, and 8,916 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,631.6 people per square mile . There were 14,670 housing units at an average density of 686.7 per square mile...
. The team's colors were black and white.
History
The Blackhawks joined the PDL in 2009, and played their first ever game on May 9, 2009, away at Mississippi BrillaMississippi Brilla
Mississippi Brilla is an American soccer club based in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southeast Division of the Southern Conference.The team plays its home games at...
. The Blackhawks lost game 2-1, with the first goal in franchise history being scored by Babayele Sodade.
Final roster
This list is a historical record of the final group of players on the last Blackhawks roster for their final game in August 2010. Source: http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2010/13598696.html#ROSTERNotable former players
- See also: All-time Atlanta Blackhawks rosterAll-time Atlanta Blackhawks rosterThis list comprises all players who have participated in at least one league match for Atlanta Blackhawks since the team's first season in the USL Premier Development League in 2009...
This list of notable former players comprises players who went on to play professional soccer after playing for the team in the Premier Development League, or those who previously played professionally before joining the team.
Troy Cole
Troy Cole
Troy Cole is an American soccer player currently playing for F.C. New York in the USL Professional Division.-College:...
Sean Johnson
Sean Johnson (soccer)
Sean Johnson is an American soccer player who currently plays for Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer.-College and Amateur:...
Wilfrid Loizeau
Wilfrid Loizeau
Wilfrid Loizeau is a French-born Guadeloupean soccer player, who currently plays with Swiss club FC Bavois.Loizeau plays primarily on the right and left wings for Guadeloupe, but also as a central attacking midfielder....
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Year-by-year
| Year | Division | League | Regular Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 | USL PDL | 8th, Southeast | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2010 | 4 | USL PDL | 3rd, Southeast | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
Average attendance
Attendance stats are calculated by averaging each team's self-reported home attendances from the historical match archive at http://www.uslsoccer.com/history/index_E.html.- 2009: 266
- 2010: 145