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Atlanta Awarded NWSL Expansion Team to Begin Play in 2028
Arthur Blank's AMB Sports and Entertainment group will operate the NWSL's 17th team, with attendance capped at about 28,000 and a new training site in Atlanta planned.
- On Tuesday, Atlanta was confirmed as the NWSL's 17th franchise and will begin play in 2028, hosting matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta.
- Arthur Blank chose Atlanta for NWSL expansion, citing Atlanta United's strong attendance and the market's passionate soccer support, as he emphasized the city's potential.
- Attendance will be capped at approximately 28,000 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and AMB Sports and Entertainment will operate the club and build a first-class training ground.
- AMBSE has begun searching for team leadership and a name as it builds the club's operations, and Cindy Parlow Cone said Atlanta has been a leader in shaping the future of soccer in the country.
- Blank said, `Today marks another tremendous milestone for our city, for our state, and for the sport of soccer in America`, and the club aims to compete for championships beginning in 2028.
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