East Atlanta FC

East Atlanta FC
Full nameEast Atlanta Football Club
Founded2020 (2020)
StadiumFriends Field
Executive DirectorKelly Shirah
Head CoachSam Walker
LeagueUSL League Two
20233rd, South Central Division
Playoffs: DNQ
Websiteeastatlantafc.com

East Atlanta Football Club is a soccer club from Atlanta, Georgia competing in the South Central Division of USL League Two.

History

They were set to begin play in the 2020 USL League Two season,[1][2] however, the season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]

In 2023, the club was rebranded to East Atlanta Dutch Lions FC as transferred ownership to Dutch businessman Patrick Vierhout.[4]

In 2024, the club's reverted to East Atlanta FC following the removal of Patrick Vierhout due to controversies.

In April 2025, the club's partnered with local Atlanta youth soccer powerhouse GSA.[5]

Year-by-year

Year Level League Reg. season Playoffs U.S. Open Cup
East Atlanta FC
2020 4 USL League Two Season canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021 4 USL League Two 3rd, Deep South Conference Quarterfinals did not qualify
2022 4 USL League Two 10th, Deep South did not qualify did not qualify
East Atlanta Dutch Lions FC
2023 4 USL League Two 3rd, South Central did not qualify did not qualify

References

  1. ^ Hubbard, Colin (December 9, 2019). "East Atlanta FC Joins USL League Two; will play home games at Rockdale Youth Soccer Association". The Rockdale-Newton Citizens.
  2. ^ "East Atlanta FC Joins USL League Two". USL League Two. December 9, 2020.
  3. ^ Hojnacki, Jenny (April 30, 2020). "USL cancels 2020 League Two season, extends pro league suspensions". sbisoccer.com. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
  4. ^ "The Georgia FC Report: How One of NISA's Newest Clubs Survived to See the Field". Archived from the original on July 1, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
  5. ^ "About". East Atlanta Dutch Lions FC. Archived from the original on May 26, 2023.