Ahead of the Super Bowl between the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots, the respective regions' MLS clubs have engaged in a friendly wager.
First, league newcomers Atlanta United, who are owned by Falcons owner Arthur Blank, laid down the challenge...
- Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) February 2, 2017
And New England, who are owned by Patriots owner Robert Kraft, duly responded on Thursday, along with a reminder of their MLS seniority.
Ya, @ATLUTD. We'll make a #SuperBowl bet. But we're pretty sure @MLS has rules against rookie hazing.