 During the club's playoff round, Hayes helped Atlanta reach the playoff finals for the second time in the club's history, but unfortunately they were defeated by regular-season champions the Seattle Sounders by a score of 4-0.In 2008, Hayes was announced to his second straight All-League selection, despite a disappointing season, and named to the team of the week three times.In 2009, the Silverbacks withdrew from the league for the 2009 season.