<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3LaUXW_0wChb63S00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3LaUXW_0wChb63S00" width="1280" height="720" >A Meaningful Moment of Healing for Apalachee High School at ATL UTD’s Open PracticeIn a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, Atlanta United welcomed the Apalachee High School soccer teams to the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground on Wednesday, October 16, offering the students a special day filled with unforgettable experiences.This visit follows Atlanta United’s powerful tribute to Apalachee at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 14, where the team held a moment of silence before their match against Nashville SC. The tribute came in response to the tragic events that unfolded at Apalachee High on September 4, when four lives were lost and nine others were injured in a devastating shooting. The school, located in Winder, Georgia, just over an hour from Atlanta, has since been embraced by the Atlanta United family and soccer community as they continue to heal.During the emotional tribute at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta United players wore black armbands adorned with the Apalachee logo, while a banner with the words “Love Will Prevail” and the school’s distinctive “A” was proudly displayed in the Gulch.Wednesday’s open practice offered the Apalachee soccer teams a welcome escape and a rare opportunity to connect with their favorite ATL UTD players. After watching the team train, the students toured the state-of-the-art facilities and shared special moments with the players, capping off a day of healing and unity.Atlanta United’s ongoing support of Apalachee High School is a powerful reminder of the club’s commitment to the community, bringing hope and resilience in the face of tragedy.</div></body>

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Atlanta United Hosts Apalachee High Soccer Teams for Special Training Ground Experience

A Meaningful Moment of Healing for Apalachee High School at ATL UTD’s Open Practice. In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, Atlanta United welcomed the Apalachee High School soccer teams to the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground on Wednesday, October 16, offering the students a special day filled with unforgettable experiences.