Atlanta investors have signed a letter of intent with Women's Professional Socccer regarding an expansion team for the 2010 season.  Learn more at atlantawomensprosoccer.com.

The Investor Group

Atlanta entrepreneur T. Fitz Johnson, former CEO of Eagle Group International, LLC, leads the local WPS ownership group and is slated to serve as the team’s managing partner.  A member of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA), Johnson holds an Advanced National Diploma from the organization and has extensive ties to soccer at the youth, collegiate, amateur and professional levels. 

Johnson is a 21-year veteran of the U.S. Army and Army reserve, having earned his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Kentucky, College of Law.  Prior to serving as CEO of Eagle Group International, he served as the organization’s Chief Counsel, V.P. for Human Resources, Executive Vice President, COO, and President.

Atlanta's Professional Women's Soccer History

From 2001-2003, Atlanta was home to the Women’s United Soccer Association (WUSA) Atlanta Beat.  The Beat were the only team in the WUSA to reach the playoffs every season and appeared in the League's Championship Game in 2001 and 2003.