On June 19, join folks who enjoy soccer, community, and a good time at "Goals on the Green" -- an outdoor World Cup watch party and then some.

Hosted in collaboration with Crabapple Market and Rush Union Soccer, Goals on the Green Presented by the Reid Casey Team promises an electric atmosphere coinciding with the planet's biggest international soccer tournament.

Starting at 1 p.m. that Friday, attendees can purchase delicious food served by on-site food trucks and participate in family-friendly, soccer-inspired activities on the Green in downtown Milton. And two hours later, they and others in the crowd can watch the U.S. men's national team continue its World Cup run against Australia.

This all comes at an exciting time for "futbol" fans, our country, and Atlanta in particular. Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be the site of eight games this summer, starting June 15 and culminating with the tournament's semifinal on July 15. That means our part of Georgia should be buzzing for a full month with fans from all over.

In fact, a second "Goals on the Green" is planned for the World Cup final on Sunday, July 19. It will be the same 1-5 p.m. timeframe, same location, and with the same cohosts. Who will be playing for the sport's most prestigious championship? You'll have to tune in over the coming weeks to find out.

 

Thank you to the Reid Casey real estate team for serving as this two-part event's presenting sponsor, as well as fellow sponsors from the Bonnie Smith Group and Nothing Bundt Cakes.