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North American Soccer League fans can now mark their calendars for the entire 2013 season. Just over a month after releasing its spring season schedule, the NASL announced the fall season schedule as it prepares to begin its first year under the new split-season competition format.

The NASL Fall Season will be highlighted by the New York Cosmos’ return to the field. On August 3, the Cosmos will be officially reunited with the NASL when they play host to the Fort Lauderdale Strikers, another team that competed in the original NASL back in the 1970’s and 1980’s.

“We’re extremely excited to announce the fall schedule under our new format and await the return of one the greatest soccer legacies ever,” said NASL Commissioner Bill Peterson.

For the Silverbacks, their first game against the Cosmos will come on the road when they visit New York City on September 7. Head Coach Brian Haynes’ side will host the Cosmos for the first time at Atlanta Silverbacks Park on November 2, the final game of the regular season.

The Silverbacks will begin fall season play on August 3 in Minnesota before returning home to host the Carolina RailHawks on August 10. For Silverbacks fans, the highlight of the fall season schedule will be between August 24 and September 28, when the club hosts four of their six games during that period.

The Puerto Rico Islanders will continue to restructure their operations and target a return to action in 2014 when the NASL will also welcome new franchises in Indianapolis, Ottawa and Virginia as part of a 12-team league.

“We are committed to growing the NASL brand steadily, so rather than rush the Islanders back into action before they are ready, we are giving them time to work through the ongoing process of stabilizing their franchise,” said Commissioner Peterson.

Below is the Silverbacks’ 2013 home schedule in its entirety:

SPRING HOME SCHEDULE

Saturday, April 13                   vs.        Fort Lauderdale Strikers

Saturday, April 27                   vs.        Minnesota Stars FC

Saturday, May 18                   vs.        Carolina RailHawks

Saturday, May 25                   vs.        San Antonio Scorpions

Saturday, June 8                    vs.        FC Edmonton

Saturday, June 22                  vs.       Tampa Bay Rowdies

FALL HOME SCHEDULE

Saturday, August 10              vs.        Carolina RailHawks

Saturday, August 24              vs.        Fort Lauderdale Strikers

Saturday, August 31              vs.        Tampa Bay Rowdies

Saturday, September 14       vs.        San Antonio Scorpions

Saturday, September 28       vs.        FC Edmonton

Saturday, October 12             vs.       Minnesota Stars FC

Saturday, November 2           vs.       New York Cosmos

Single-game and season tickets are currently available through the Silverbacks ticket office at 404-969-4900.