Off the Woodwork

Atlanta United’s loss in San Jose wasn’t just about the scoreline. Tata Martino called the first half “lamentable” and questioned the team’s approach and courage. Jason Longshore breaks down what the numbers revealed, why buildup and hesitation unraveled the structure, and what must change before the home opener. The show zooms out to examine the modern balance between control and verticality in t...

Madison Crews and Jon Nelson recap what was another discouraging 2-0 loss by Atlanta United to the hands of the San Jose Earthquake!

Jon Nelson gets you ready for Matchweek 2 in MLS with guests Kacey White of Apple TV, Ted Ramey of San Jose Earthquakes radio, and Max Anderson of Chicago Fire radio. Catch SDH AM Monday-Friday starting at 9:05am on the Soccer Down Here YouTube & Twitch channels.

Jason Longshore joins Chris Thomas Tonight to recap a tough start to the season and how they rebound

Atlanta Soccer Tonight returns following Atlanta United’s season opener in Cincinnati as Jason Longshore and Madison Crews break down what we learned from Matchday 1 and what comes next. The show starts with a review of Atlanta United’s performance against FC Cincinnati, examining Tata Martino’s developing identity, the emergence of young midfielder Cooper Sanchez, and the challenges awaiting the...

Abe Gordon and Madison Crews recap the aftermath of Atlanta United's 2-0 road loss to FC Cincinnati in what was new head coach, Gerardo "Tata" Martino's debut with the club.

MLS Opening Weekend is here, and the voices of the game set the stage. In this week’s edition of SDH Week in Review, we revisit our in-depth conversations with Apple TV’s Devon Kerr and Nate Bukaty as they break down Atlanta United, FC Cincinnati, and the shifting balance of power in the Eastern Conference. From Tata Martino’s reset to questions about identity, mentality, and tactical evolution, i...

Jason Longshore joins Chris Thomas Tonight to preview the first match of the season in Cincy

Brad Guzan speaks about the debut episode of his new podcast dropping today, his new responsibilities representing Atlanta United, what feels different with Tata Martino being back, the goalies being tasked with replacing him, what will be the reason things are different this year from last season, how to get the most from Miguel Almiron, and how the maximize having the break for the World Cup.

Atlanta United Sporting Director Chris Henderson talks about the decision to bring Tata Martino back, bringing in guys that fit the desired style of play, replacing Brad Guzan, the new additions made the past two days, Miguel Almiron getting the chance to play for Tata Martino again, Miggy still having an insane forward drive in his DNA, Latte Lath needing the offseason break more than anybody els...

Atlanta Soccer Tonight delivers a special two-hour season preview edition as Atlanta United opens its 10th season this weekend in Cincinnati. Jason Longshore is joined by Abe Gordon, Madison Crews, Jon Nelson, and Jarrett Smith to lay out what Atlanta must become in 2026: the non-negotiables, Tata Martino’s tactical fingerprints, and what early success should actually look like. The crew also goes...

Hour 2 of Atlanta Soccer Tonight shifts from preseason questions to real answers, as Jason Longshore and the full crew translate what Steven Alzate and Juan Berrocal told the media ahead of Saturday’s season opener in Cincinnati. The group breaks down Tata Martino’s demanding, sprint-heavy preseason, the vertical intensity Atlanta wants to play with, and the key word that defines the new mentality...

Atlanta Soccer Tonight kicks off a special season preview edition as Atlanta United opens its 10th campaign this weekend in Cincinnati. Jason Longshore is joined in studio by Abe Gordon, Madison Crews, Jon Nelson, and Jarrett Smith to lay out the non-negotiables for 2026: heart, resilience, structure, and the relentless principles of a Tata Martino team. The crew also goes around Major League Socc...

This week on the SDH Week In Review, we bring you three conversations that show how soccer’s story is growing in every direction — locally, financially, and globally. First, Kurt Badenhausen of Sportico joins us to break down rising MLS club valuations and why the league’s business future is still built market by market, city by city. Then, former Atlanta United homegrown Lagos Kunga reflects on h...

Atlanta Soccer Tonight's full episode on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.

Jon Nelson is back with another SDH Week in Review, some of the best interviews from the past week on SDH AM. You can watch the show Monday-Friday at 9:05am on the Soccer Down Here YouTube and Twitch channels. This week, hear from new American owner Jordan Gardner of Scottish club Kelty Hearts, hear about St. Louis' new era ahead of the MLS season from Jake Koenig and Justin Graham of the Ball Wat...

Jillian Sakovits joins Jason Longshore for a wide-ranging conversation about where the game is heading in 2026 and why this year is a beginning, not a finish line. Sakovits discusses her expanding role across MLS and the women’s game, the momentum building toward the 2026 World Cup, and what that moment means for cities like Atlanta as global soccer culture comes into sharper focus. The conversati...

Atlanta Soccer Tonight breaks down what mattered in Atlanta United’s preseason win over Lexington SC, focusing on structure, positional relationships, and why cohesion showed up across two different groups rather than just on the scoreboard. Jason Longshore and Madison Crews also dig into Atlanta United’s newest signing, Elias Báez, what his profile adds to the left side, and how competition is sh...

Jon Nelson takes you through three different interviews highlighting lower division clubs around the Southeast. Hear from Huntsville City FC managing director Chad Emerson, new Greenville Triumph head coach Dave Dixon, and Lexington Sporting Club Youth Technical Director Steve Cooke. Check out SDH AM every Monday-Friday on the Soccer Down Here YouTube & Twitch channels.

Atlanta United’s latest signing isn’t about headlines — it’s about direction. In this segment, we break down why the addition of Atlanta United FC midfielder Adrian Gill fits into a longer development pathway and what it tells us about how the club is thinking beyond the short term. We also hear directly from defender Matt Edwards, reflecting on the offseason, the role of homegrowns, Tata Martino’...

Trinity Rodman’s new contract with the Washington Spirit is more than a star re-signing — it’s a statement about where the National Women's Soccer League is headed. In this segment, we break down why it mattered that the league and the Spirit found a way to keep one of the game’s most important players at home, including the flexibility shown to make the deal work. We also look at Rodman’s impact...

With a World Cup on home soil approaching, the most important question facing the United States men's national soccer team isn’t hype — it’s preparation. In this segment, we reset expectations for the U.S. men’s national team after a strong finish to 2025 and examine how Mauricio Pochettino has guided real growth from the start of the year to the end. We also look at why potential club moves for A...

Former elite players don’t automatically become elite coaches — and Cesc Fàbregas knows it. In this segment, we look at how Cesc Fàbregas is approaching management not as a legacy role, but as a craft. From his philosophy that structure creates freedom, to the way he’s building ideas and habits at Como, this is a conversation about teaching, clarity, and why the next generation of managers may loo...

Champions League Decision Day sets the stakes across Europe, with knockout places, byes, and reputations on the line. We break down what’s at risk, who faces real danger, and where opportunity exists to change an entire season in one night. Then we bring it home to Atlanta. Atlanta United’s signing of Adrian Gill fits into a longer development pathway, and we hear directly from Matt Edwards on the...

On this week’s SDH Week in Review, we explore how soccer careers and soccer organizations are built. Vanuatu United midfielder William Cardona reflects on a professional journey that began in Rock Hill, South Carolina, moved through Virginia Tech, and has now taken him to the Pacific. Daniel Sperry of the Kansas City Star joins to break down the sale of Sporting Kansas City and what the Kansas Cit...