Nashville SC to host Atlanta's MLS team at First Tennessee Park

Nashville's pro soccer team will play its first match at First Tennessee Park on Feb. 10.

Nashville SC will play Atlanta United FC in a friendly match between the expansion United Soccer League team and the Major League Soccer franchise.

Ticket priority will be given to those who purchase Nashville SC season tickets.

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Nashville SC will begin its inaugural USL season in March. The franchise will play its home matches at First Tennessee Park, home of the Triple-A Nashville Sounds baseball team.

“We want Nashville SC’s first-ever friendly match to be special for the club and memorable for the fans. Hosting Atlanta United will certainly challenge our squad as we prepare for our inaugural season,” said Gary Smith, head coach of Nashville SC. “We are building a championship-caliber team and will put that to the test as we face a variety of top sides that will allow us to determine how our roster performs best in a variety of game situations.”

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Nashville SC will soon start announcing its 2018 roster.

In December, Nashville SC will find out if it will be awarded a Major League Soccer expansion franchise. The MLS is expected to award two expansion franchises that will begin play in 2020.

Atlanta United FC recently completed its first MLS season, recording a 16-12-6 record and averaging nearly 50,000 fans per match.

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Nashville SC season ticket packages start at $11 per game. Go to nashvillesc.com for more information.