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, it’s a wide-ranging preview of Matchweek 1.

We also go international, catching up with U.S. U-17 head coach Alex Aldaz after World Cup qualification. What does “The US Way” really mean? How does CONCACAF measure up? And what did his group learn in a high-pressure three-game sprint?

Finally, a powerful local story: Atlanta Amputee Soccer earns the 2025 Adapt and Thrive Disability Award. Co-founder Katie George and U.S. amputee national team player Jevon Booker join us to reflect on growth, inclusion, and what building something from scratch really takes.

It’s MLS analysis, national team insight, and a reminder of the game’s broader impact — all in one week.

SDH AM airs Monday-Friday live on the Soccer Down Here YouTube and Twitch channels and is available as a podcast via the SDH Network.

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 else, the overall depth of the team, preparing for the lengthy World Cup break, and the overall excitement about the World Cup coming to Atlanta and the ability for United to showcase so many different assets.

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 around Major League Soccer to assess how contenders have spent the offseason, why the Eastern Conference remains unforgiving, and where Atlanta fits in the league’s evolving hierarchy.

Mike Conti joins the show to reflect on Atlanta’s decade-long rise, the World Cup coming to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and what the next era means for the city and for MLS.

Plus, the team breaks down the most revealing comments from Steven Alzate and Juan Berrocal — from sprint-heavy intensity to the “protagonist” mentality of playing fearless, vertical soccer — and how it shapes expectations for Saturday.

The night closes with Atlanta United at 10 memories, wildest matches, favorite kits, and the signature 3-4-3: critical players, defining themes, and reasons to smile heading into Year 10.

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: being “protagonists” — playing with personality, courage, and no fear.

From there, the show turns to Atlanta United at 10, with a fun look back at favorite kits, the wildest matches in club history, and the moments that shaped the first nine seasons.

The hour closes with the 3-4-3: critical players for 2026, defining season themes, and the things that make everyone smile heading into Year 10.

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 Soccer to assess how contenders like Inter Miami are reloading, where Cincinnati fits as the Week 1 measuring stick, and what tier Atlanta belongs in as the season begins.

Plus, Mike Conti calls in to reflect on Atlanta’s decade of unforgettable moments, the World Cup coming to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and what 2026 could mean for the future of MLS in this market.

Hour 1 sets the table for a defining season — and the next chapter of Atlanta United.

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 his journey from growing up in Atlanta soccer to starting a new chapter with his club in Portland, Maine and what it means to chase health, form, and belief again.

And finally, Kelly Shouldice stops by to discuss the launch and momentum of Canada’s Northern Super League, a major step forward for the women’s game and the next evolution of the sport’s professional landscape.

Three interviews, three angles, one week in the world of soccer, right here from the SDH Network.

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