As an appetizer to Atlanta United vs. Cincinnati, please considering listening to this Southern Fried Soccer podcast featuring ESPN’s Jon Champion being interviewed by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Doug Roberson.Topics include Champion’s history with Atlanta United President Darren Eales, how much he appreciates the parity of MLS compared to the finance-driven Premier League in his native England, his time during the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, and why he decided to come to America.
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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 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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MLS: Atlanta United vs Cincinnati Preview

In this episode of the podcast “Southern Fried Soccer,” host Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reviews Atlanta United’s 2-2 draw with Philadelphia on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. You’ll hear from manager Gonzalo Pineda and Caleb Wiley, who scored his first goal this season, and Roberson answers your questions about the MLS team.
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MLS: Atlanta United 2, Philadelphia 2

In this episode of the podcast “Southern Fried Soccer,” host Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution covers a wide range of soccer topics:
He previews Atlanta United’s MLS match against Philadelphia on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. You’ll hear from manager Gonzalo Pineda and players Brooks Lennon, Noah Cobb and Edwin Mosquera;
He exclusively interviews Atlanta United President Garth Lagerwey about the team’s $23 million addition and expansion of its practice facility and headquarters;
He is a part of a group of journalists who speak with Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank, Gov. Brian Kemp and United States Soccer Federation President Cindy Parlow Cone and CEO JT Batson about the Arthur M. Blank National Training Center being constructed in Fayette County.
He also answers your many questions.
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MLS: Atlanta United vs Philadelphia Preview

In this episode of the podcast “Southern Fried Soccer,” host Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution analyzes Atlanta United’s 1-1 draw with NYCFC on Saturday at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y. Roberson also answers your questions about the MLS team.
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MLS: Atlanta United 1, NYCFC 1

In this episode of the podcast “Southern Fried Soccer,” host Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution previews two matches: Atlanta United’s at NYCFC, and the U.S. women’s against Japan in the SheBelieves Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
You’ll hear from Atlanta United manager Gonzalo Pineda and players Caleb Wiley, Jay Fortune and Bartosz Slisz, as well as from U.S. women’s players Alex Morgan, Emily Sonnett, Abby Dahlkemper and Sam Coffey.
Roberson also interviews Jason Longshore, who will attempt to cover both matches, and former U.S. women’s national team standout Shannon Boxx, who will analyze the SheBelieves Cup.
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