More Soccer: Atlanta United To Launch Expansion Team

The new USL team, which will play at Coolray Field, will provide a nearby outlet for Atlanta United to loan out little-used players to get additional experience.

Todd Kirkland / Associated Press file

Atlanta United is adding an expansion team in the second-division United Soccer League that will play at a suburban baseball stadium beginning in 2018.

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The USL team will provide a nearby outlet for Atlanta United to loan out little-used players to get additional experience, while also serving as a pathway to the professional ranks for United’s academy players.