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Atlanta Silverbacks Ranked Best in North America

The professional soccer team that trains in Gwinnett is No. 1 in the North American League. The Saturday game in Atlanta is against FC Edmonton.

The Atlanta Silverbacks remain in first place in the North American Soccer League (NASL), as they head into a double-header Saturday.

Over the weekend, the Tampa Bay Rowdies failed to win against FC Edmonton. If they had, they would have taken over the top spot, according to the NASL.

Four clubs now are within a win of claiming the No. 1 spot. Those teams sit a three wins, while the Atlanta Siliverbacks have four wins, according to the NASL.

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So, the upcoming games are crucial.

The Atlanta Silverbacks, who have an indoor facility in Suwanee, will play a double-header June 8 at Silverbacks Park in Atlanta. The women play at 4:30 p.m., and the men play -- against FC Edmonton -- at 7:30 p.m.

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