2023 The Golden Spike Hitters

Published Monday, Mar 18, 2024 06:23 PM

Rapper, actor, record producer and executive, Fast and the Furious sensation and resident of Atlanta, Ludacris hit the Golden Spike on February 25, 2023 when Atlanta United beat the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 in an amazing comeback with two golazos by Thiago Almada.
Local Atlanta-based DJ Drama hit the Golden Spike on March 18, 2023 when Atlanta United beat the Portland Timbers 5-1.
Local Atlanta entrepeneur Pinky Cole, founder of Slutty Vegan, hit the Golden Spike on Marcg 4, 2023 when Atlanta United hosted Toronto FC to a 1-1 draw.
NBA and Atlanta Hawks star, Trae Young hit the Golden Spike prior to Atlanta United's win vs New York Red Bulls.
Hip hop duo EarthGang hits the Golden Spike prior to Atlanta United's win vs. Chicago Fire.
The mothers of Caleb Wiley, Machop Chol and Noah Cobb, three of Atlanta United homegrowns hit the Golden Spike for Mother's Day vs Charlotte FC.
Spike hitter Funny Marco prior to the match against Colorado Rapids at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. (Photo by Bee Trofort-Wilson/Atlanta United)
Younghoe Koo of the Atlanta Falcons hits the golden spike prior to the match against New England Revolution at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta United)
6lack hits the golden spike during the match against Orlando City at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 15, 2023. (Photo by Chamberlain Smith/Atlanta United)
The Golden Spike Hitter Myles Truitt before the match against Cruz Azul at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. (Photo by Karl Moore/Atlanta United)
Spike hitter Monica prior to the match against Nashville SC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, August 26, 2023. (Photo by Chamberlain Smith/Atlanta United)
Atlanta Influences Everything poses for a photo before the match against Cincinnati FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta United)
Spike hitters Dakota Southerland, and her nurse Edwin prior to the match against CF Montreal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday September 23, 2023
Spike hitter Michael Parkhurst prior to the match against Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, October 7, 2023. (Photo by Asher Greene/Atlanta United)