In this episode of the Southern Fried Soccer podcast, host Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution discusses FIFA’s decision to award eight matches in the 2026 World Cup to Atlanta. You’ll hear from Atlanta Sports Council President Dan Corso, and Roberson answers your questions about the historic news. 
 
 
  
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Atlanta and the World Cup

Atlanta Journal-Constitution veteran sports journalist Doug Roberson covers Atlanta United and Major League Soccer like no one else in Atlanta. Hear what the players are saying and get inside analysis on the Five Stripes. Listen to new episodes before and after every match. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.
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In this episode of the podcast “Southern Fried Soccer,” host Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution previews Atlanta United’s match against Minnesota on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. You’ll hear from manager Gonzalo Pineda and player Tyler Wolff and Caleb Wiley.
You’ll also hear from Vice President Carlos Bocanegra and new Director of Methodology Javier Perez about his plans to help Atlanta United 2 and the academy develop players for their professional careers.
In a bonus, you’ll hear from Peachtree City’s Kelley O’Hara, who announced on Thursday that she will retire at end of the NWSL season.
Roberson also answers your questions about the MLS team.
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MLS: Atlanta United vs Minnesota; Kelley O'Hara retires

In this episode of the podcast “Southern Fried Soccer,” host Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reviews Atlanta United’s 0-0 draw with Chicago on Saturday at Soldier Field. You’ll hear from manager Gonzalo Pineda and players Efrain Morales, who made his MLS debut, and Dax McCarty, who made his 500th appearance in a regular season or playoff match. Roberson also answers your questions about the MLS team.

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MLS: Atlanta United 0, Chicago 0

In this episode of the podcast “Southern Fried Soccer,” host Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution previews Atlanta United’s match at Chicago on Saturday at Soldier Field. You’ll hear from manager Gonzalo Pineda and players Luis Abram, Jay Fortune and Giorgos Giakoumakis. Roberson also answers your questions about the MLS team.
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MLS: Atlanta United vs Chicago Preview

In this episode of the podcast “Southern Fried Soccer,” host Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reviews Atlanta United’s 2-1 loss to Cincinnati on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. You’ll hear from manager Gonzalo Pineda and captain Brad Guzan. Roberson also answers your questions about the MLS team.
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MLS: Cincinnati 2, Atlanta United 1

In this episode of the podcast “Southern Fried Soccer,” host Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution previews Atlanta United’s match against Cincinnati on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
You’ll hear from Atlanta United manager Gonzalo Pineda and players Thiago Almada, Brad Guzan and Tristan Muyumba. You’ll also hear from former Atlanta United player Miles Robinson, who now plays for Cincinnati.
Roberson also answers your questions about the MLS and anything else soccer.
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Atlanta and the World Cup

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