Game 1 of 2 — Away
vs Atlanta Fire United
Surf 7W–2L–1D · 2nd Place
Atlanta Fire 3W–5L · 6th Place
☕ Starbucks at Avalon opens 6:30 AM — 2 min from team hotel
🏟️ Field Intelligence — Notre Dame Turf
What locals know about this field
Insider tip: Turf field gets hot in the sun — bring extra water. Coffee shops are a 5 min walk from the lot.
Weather & What to Pack
🌤️ Forecast — Both Game Days
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Saturday · Duluth · High ~77°F / Low ~58°F
Warm and humid. Morning kickoff likely fine. Sunscreen essential — afternoon storms possible.
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Sunday · Cumming · High ~76°F / Low ~57°F
40–50% storm chance Sunday. Pack a rain jacket — morning game likely fine.
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Sideline tip
Sunscreen essential · Packable rain jacket · Portable phone charger
🎒 Packing List
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For the Player
Full kit + backup kit, shin guards, cleats, indoor shoes, water bottle, snacks for the bench, small bag for gear.
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For the Sideline
Folding chair, sunscreen, sunglasses, portable phone charger, packable rain jacket. It's going to be warm — leave the heavy gear at home.
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Rain gear — probably fine, but...
40–50% storm chance Sunday especially. Pack it — takes no space and Sunday afternoon could get messy.
Weekend at a Glance
SAT
vs Atlanta Fire United
Notre Dame Academy Turf · Duluth · 11:00 AM
3–5
6th Place
SUN
vs United Futbol Academy
Fowler Park Field 7 · Cumming · 11:00 AM
0–8
10th Place
Tonight — Friday Night Options
Avalon Area — 2 min from team hotel
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Immersive Gamebox
Immersive game rooms — perfect for teams. Book ahead. 3920 1st St, Avalon. Open until 10pm Fri.
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Fairway Social Alpharetta
Golf simulators + great food. Perfect team night out. 240 S Main St, Alpharetta. Opens 3pm, 10 min from hotel.
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Avalon
Beautiful outdoor shopping + dining district. Ice skating, restaurants, easy walk from hotel. 2 min away.
Saturday Night — Atlanta Is Packed This Weekend
🏀 Atlanta Hawks vs. Philadelphia 76ers
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State Farm Arena · Saturday 7:30 PM
NBA game tonight downtown Atlanta. ~35 min from hotel. City Edition night — Hawks in the Peachtree threads. Tickets on Ticketmaster. Wraps ~10pm, easy drive back. Kids will love it.
⚡ Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
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Fox Theatre · Sat 1pm or 7pm
Atlanta premiere — first-ever touring production. 6-time Tony Award winner. Running Feb 28–Mar 15 only. ~35 min from hotel. Fox Theatre is one of the most beautiful venues in the country. Perfect for kids who love Harry Potter. Tickets at foxtheatre.org
🍽️ Dinner — Avalon (3 min from hotel)
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Rumi's Kitchen
4.5★ · 4,000+ reviews. Best restaurant near the hotel. Persian/Mediterranean, great for groups. 7105 Avalon Blvd.
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Branch & Barrel
4.3★ · Casual American, great outdoor seating, solid for big teams. 4100 Avalon Blvd.
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The Cape Restaurant
Beach bar vibes, fun atmosphere. Great for celebrating a W. 700 Avalon Blvd.
Near the Field — While They Warm Up
Duluth Downtown — 5–8 min from Notre Dame Academy
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4.9★ · 1.4 mi from field · Opens 8am Sat · 3176 Main St, Duluth. Highest-rated café in the area. Cozy, family-run, incredible matcha and lattes.
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4.6★ · 1.6 mi from field · Opens 8am Sat · 3122 Hill St NW, Duluth. Local roaster, outdoor patio and plants everywhere. Great spot to decompress.
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2.1 mi from field · Opens 5am Sat · 3501 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Duluth. Reliable if you need fast and familiar.
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Game 2 of 2 — Away
vs United Futbol Academy
Surf 7W–2L–1D · 2nd Place
United FA 0W–8L–1D · 10th Place
☕ Starbucks at Avalon opens 6:30 AM — 2 min from team hotel
🏟️ Field Intelligence — Fowler Park
What locals know about this field
Insider tip: Beautiful park, lots of parking, well maintained. Reviews say "Always nice setup. Clean, cut & lots of parking." Grab coffee before you arrive — no walkable options at the field.
Sunday Morning Breakfast
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The Breakfast Bar — Duluth
Rated 4.8★ across 5,000 reviews. Best breakfast in the area. 3585 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Duluth. Open 9am Sun — 15 min from hotel, 15 min to Fowler Park. Tight but doable!
Near the Field — While They Warm Up
Cumming — 5–8 min from Fowler Park
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4.7★ · 1.8 mi from field · Opens 8am Sun · 125 Tribble Gap Rd, Cumming. Locally owned, warm country vibe. The s'mores mocha latte is apparently legendary.
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4.7★ · 3.2 mi from field · Opens 8am Sun · 212 Atlanta Rd, Cumming. Old-school country breakfast, locals' hidden gem. Biscuits from scratch, big portions.
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2.9 mi from field · Opens 5am Sun · 435 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming. Reliable fallback if you're short on time.
Fowler Park — Field Info
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Fowler Park Field 7
4110 Carolene Way, Cumming, GA 30040. Beautiful park with plenty of parking. Reviews say "Always nice setup. Clean, cut & lots of parking."
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Northside Urgent Care — Duluth
4215 Pleasant Hill Rd, Duluth. Rated 4.8★. Open 8am–8pm weekends. About 20 min from Fowler Park.
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Dick's Sporting Goods
6440 North Point Pkwy, Alpharetta. Open 10am Sun. 12 min from team hotel if you need anything before heading out.
Heading Home — Right After the Game
Most families leave straight from the field 🚗
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Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q
4.5★ · Opens 11am Sun · 3130 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Cumming — 8 min from Fowler Park, right on the way to GA-400. Perfect post-game lunch before the drive. BBQ, big portions, fast service.
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Beto's Tacos
5.0★ · Opens 11am Sun · 125 Tribble Gap Rd, Cumming — 8 min from field. Perfect 5-star authentic tacos, fast and casual. Al pastor and asada are the move.
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Gas up before GA-400
RaceTrac — 510 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming (open 24/7). Fill up before hitting the highway — prices jump once you're on the interstate.
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