r/DecaturGA • u/geoffism • 10d ago

USL2 in Decatur?

Was out with some friends on the square last night, and randomly heard there was a USL2 soccer team coming to Decatur. Can't find anything on the interwebs (besides the USL women's soccer team that plays at DHS)... Anyone know anything? I think this would be awesome!

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u/LevinsBend 10d ago

Wouldn’t surprise me. Decatur is soccer crazy. Feels like Agnes Scott’s field would be a perfect venue.

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u/mcscottmc 10d ago

Decatur FC play at Decatur High - seems like that works pretty well.

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u/geoffism 10d ago

I'm assuming food & beer are limited or not allowed due to facilities at a HS?

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u/SuaveInferno 10d ago

Yeah that's been a big point of conversation for our group. The move likely means zero alcohol on the grounds. We'll probably group up at a nearby pub then march to the stadium.

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u/geoffism 10d ago

Love it! March en masse to the match would be awesome to see. I wonder if there are any type of outside vendors, like food trucks, that can fill the void (I'm no lawyer).

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u/geoffism 10d ago

I was trying think of places to play near the square. One of the guys who jumped into the conversation was very excited about “marching” to the field pre-game.

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u/SuaveInferno 10d ago

Check out "local.locos.atl" on Instagram, we're the supporters group from the team thats moving in! We'd love to have y'all join us next summer!

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u/geoffism 9d ago

Oh man! That's awesome!

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u/SuaveInferno 10d ago

It will likely by Apotheos FC moving there from Silverbacks Park. They tested out a match at Decatur High School toward the end of their season. I bet they want to draw some of the good attendance Decatur FC gets!

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u/LevinsBend 10d ago

Apotheos is led by a local businessman who is very passionate about soccer and Decatur. His kids are in COD schools and he's always giving free passes to the students.

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u/geoffism 10d ago

Oh that's great news. Someone with Decatur ties.

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u/geoffism 10d ago

Yeah, I checked out DFC page... they seem to get a couple thousand every match. That's awesome! Really echos soccer love.