TAMPA, Fla. (June 30, 2021) – The USL Championship announced tonight the contest between Birmingham Legion FC and Atlanta United 2 had been abandoned at halftime due to a heavy rain and lightning that forced the teams from beginning the second half.
Under the USL Championship’s rules, the game – which was tied 1-1 upon its suspension – will be replayed in its entirety from the opening kickoff.
A date for the rescheduled contest will be announced in the coming days as it becomes available.
ATL UTD 2 (3-4-3, 12 points) will return to action against Memphis 901 FC, July 3 at Fifth Third Bank Stadium (ESPN+, 7:30 p.m. ET).
ABOUT ATL UTD 2
ATL UTD 2 is owned and operated by AMB Sports & Entertainment and is the United Soccer League (USL) affiliate of Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United. ATL UTD 2 joined USL for its expansion 2018 season and plays its home matches at Fifth Third Bank Stadium in Kennesaw, Georgia.
