Georgia Generals were a professional soccer team in the United States. They played for one season (1982) in the

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. They were formed when the Cleveland Cobras franchise moved to

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. Their owner was

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. They played their games at DeKalb Memorial Stadium in Clarkston.

1982 Coach

* David Chadwick

References

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