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RE/MAX Greater Atlanta Stadium, is a soccer complex located in Atlanta, Georgia, which is the home of the Atlanta Beat and Atlanta Silverbacks soccer clubs. The park, in its final version, is meant to feature a 15,000 seat stadium (expandable to 20,000 with temporary seating), several auxiliary fields, and a training area. The stadium was planned to be built in four phases. The first half of construction was completed in time for the 2006 season.
At present, the stadium capacity is 5,000 spectators.
[edit] Adidas commercial
The Reggie Bush/David Beckham commercial for Adidas was filmed at RE/MAX Greater Atlanta Stadium. In the commercial Beckham attempts to teach Bush how to play association football, while Bush attempts to teach Beckham how to play American football. [1]
[edit] Stadium construction
Stage 1:
- Phase 1: Started in 2004. Two artificial pitches, and one natural pitch were built. A state-of-the-art drainage system was also completed.
- Phase 2: Completed in 2006. Expanded to a 3,000 seat stadium with bar/restaurant.
Stage 2:
- Phase 3: Stadium will be expanded to 7,500. A health club and team headquarters will be built.
- Phase 4: An upper tier will be added to the stadium, bringing the capacity to 15,000.
[edit] Geography
The stadium and park is located off Northcrest Road between Interstate 85 and Chamblee-Tucker Road. The official address is Atlanta Silverbacks Way, Atlanta, GA 30340, although some maps use the former name of Northcrest Way.
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Coordinates: 33°53′29.4″N 84°15′19.08″W / 33.8915°N 84.2553°W / 33.8915; -84.2553
