In a September 1998 press conference at Zoo Atlanta, the two partners also announced the team would be known as the Atlanta Silverbacks in honor of Willie B., a silverback gorilla who was a star attraction at the zoo.
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On August 8, 2008, the Minnesota Thunder announced a trade with the Atlanta Silverbacks, sending Nathan Knox back to the Minnesota Thunder, a team he had played for previously, and Paye going to the Sliverbacks in an even swap, as both are forwards.
He is the grandfather of current goalkeeper for the Atlanta Silverbacks, Felipe Quintero Monsivais.
Junior Josué Sandoval López (born October 13, 1990 in Quimistán) is a Honduran footballer who currently plays for Atlanta Silverbacks.
He is currently the co-owner and chairman of Atlanta Silverbacks which consists of Atlanta Silverbacks FC, Atlanta Silverbacks Suwanee Indoor and Atlanta Silverbacks Park, a soccer facility consisting of a 5,000 seat stadium plus three international size soccer fields and a restaurant.