Gamers rejoice. The time has come for Atlanta United to make their e-sports debut.

Friday marks the official release date of EA Sports FIFA 18, the first time that Atlanta United will be available for use in the most popular soccer video game in the United States.

Here’s how you can get a head start: keep an eye on our social media channels throughout the day for giveaways and featured content celebrating our arrival. Click here for a rundown of the five highest-ranked Atlanta United players in the new game. And don’t forget stat-boosted versions of Josef Martinez and Yamil Asad are available right now in FIFA Ultimate Team, after their Team of the Week nominations over the past two weeks.

It’s time for the Five Stripes fans to take e-sports by storm, just like they’ve done in the stadiums in the inaugural season. So get out there, get your copy and start gaming.