Southern Fried Soccer: Why won’t Atlanta United open the stadium?

June 30, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United fans fill Mercedes-Benz Stadium as Olympic champion and world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield hammers the gold spike to start the game against Orlando City during the first half in a MLS soccer match on Saturday, June 30, 2018, in Atlanta.     Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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June 30, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta United fans fill Mercedes-Benz Stadium as Olympic champion and world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield hammers the gold spike to start the game against Orlando City during the first half in a MLS soccer match on Saturday, June 30, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com