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October 5,2009

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In 1996, soccer fans in Atlanta watched the U.S. Women's National Team win the gold medal the first time women's soccer was an Olympic sport.

But soccer history in Atlanta -- home of Atlanta FC and Saturn FC of the NPSL -- extends well beyond the landmark '96 games.

In 1968, the Atlanta Chiefs faced off against Manchester City - at the time considered one of the best teams in the world - in the first ever meeting between a top foreign team and an American professional team. The Chiefs shocked the soccer world by beating Manchester City - twice! Manchester City manager Joe Mercer is reported to have said, "Atlanta is the most soccer-wise city in the states."

Most recently, Atlanta hosted AC Milan vs. Club America as part of the World Football Challenge. More then 50,000 fans attended the match.

Atlanta is the birthplace of USMNT defensive midfielder Ricardo Clark.