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Best of 2017: Top 10 Facebook Moments

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2017 was a year full of unforgettable moments for Atlanta United fans, but which resonated the most on social media? It's a trip down memory lane social media style –– here's the top 10 posts from the Atlanta United Facebook this year:


10 - Another Attendance Record Falls


Atlanta United's fan attendance was the story of the season, and their second MLS single-match attendance record of the season was a major moment on social media.



9 - FIFA Player Ratings


Atlanta United's debut in EA Sports' hit soccer video game FIFA was a highly-anticipated moment for fans and the players alike.



8 - Reflecting on the First Match


While the club's first-ever match ultimately ended in a disappointing loss, the team's potential was on full display and set an exciting tone for what was to come in the team's inaugural season.



7 - 5-Stripes Fans are the Story


Atlanta United's remarkable attendance over the first two games was another major moment that resonated with fans and all Atlanta natives for that matter.



6 - Playoff-Bound


Atlanta United's unforgettable first year saw them earn their first-ever spot in the MLS Cup Playoffs, a major moment for the team and the fans.



5 - A Night to Remember


Atlanta United's start in Mercedes-Benz Stadium made the city go 5-Stripes crazy, and no night did more to build the hype than a statement 7-0 win over the New England Revolution.



4 - Josef Makes it Permanent


After an electric debut month in Major League Soccer, Atlanta United fans were thrilled to find out Josef Martinez's season-long loan had been turned into a permanent deal.



3 - Something Special Brewing in the ATL


After the team's remarkable 6-1 performance for their first victory, a 4-0 demolition for their second win told Atlanta United fans that this wasn't a fluke, it was a movement.



2 - The First Goal


A moment no Atlanta United fan will ever forget: the first-ever competitive goal for the Five Stripes.



The First Win


After an exciting, promising, but ultimately disappointing first match, the team's first win –– a 6-1 mauling on the road against Minnesota –– set the tone for what was to be a breathtaking Atlanta United attack in 2017.


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