Off the Woodwork

Jason Longshore breaks down everything happening in the final week before the World Cup. The defending champion Argentines arrive in College Station carrying real injury concerns and the emotional weight of Indio Solari's death and his unsent message to Lionel Messi. Plus, Julio Enciso's injury scare for Paraguay, Lamine Yamal wins LaLiga Player of the Year, Norway's Viking squad photo, the Nike Rip the Script commercial, FIFA's new pre-match ceremony, and three big warmup games to watch this weekend including US vs. Germany.

Jason Longshore and Noel White team up for a full Intersection crossover edition of Atlanta Soccer Tonight, one week before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off. The show breaks down what the US 3-0 win over Senegal revealed about Mauricio Pochettino's squad, which teams in Group D pose the biggest threat to the US, and the Matt Turner vs. Matt Freese goalkeeper debate heading into Saturday's match against Germany. Jason and Noel dig into the best kits of the tournament, from Japan and Mexico to the US home and away, plus the Adidas Originals x Thrasher Argentina collab and Jordan Brand's work with Brazil. The Three-Four-Three covers the three youngest players in the tournament, Liverpool's new manager Andoni Iriola, Japan's training camp drama in Monterrey, the wild ongoing saga of John Textor and Botafogo, and the visa situation that nearly kept Switzerland striker Breel Embolo out of the World Cup. Stoppage time goes deep on Atlanta's World Cup infrastructure, the NWSL's opportunity this summer, the legacy of the 1994 World Cup, and the very important question of what an Atlanta NWSL team should be called.

The World Cup is eight days away and the pre-tournament window just delivered its biggest result. Algeria beat the Netherlands 1-0 in Rotterdam, with Feyenoord winger Anis Hadj Moussa scoring a stunning 86th-minute curler at his own club's stadium for his first international goal. Jason breaks down what it means for Algeria heading into Group J against Argentina, Austria, and Jordan, and why Argentine media was treating it as breaking news.

Also on the show: Lamine Yamal's injury update ahead of Spain's opener, the DR Congo Ebola situation threatening their World Cup prep, Real Madrid's contested presidential election, and André Jardine parting ways with Club América after three Liga MX titles. Plus, Atlanta's World Cup history — how the city went from not having a seat at the table in 1994 to hosting a semifinal in 2026.

The 3-4-3 covers the three oldest players in the tournament, four headlines, and three things making Jason smile, including Greenville Triumph opening their new stadium and Bank of America's free ticket program for veterans and first responders.

Stoppage Time goes long on Atlanta United's transfer window, the state of the club since 2018, and the pure joy of what this World Cup moment means for soccer in this country.

Jozy Altidore joins Jason Longshore at Sogility in Fayetteville, Georgia for a wide-ranging conversation ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Jozy shares what the players are feeling now that the roster is set, why Mauricio Pochettino's "be nasty" message resonates with him, and what it will take for the guys around Christian Pulisic to step up on the biggest stage. He also opens up about the training philosophy behind Sogility, how gamified data-driven sessions are developing creative, confident players from a young age, and why he thinks an MLS salary cap overhaul is overdue. Plus, memories of those 2017 Toronto vs. Atlanta United classics and what made that Toronto side one of the best in league history.

Jason Longshore kicks off the daily World Cup format of Atlanta Soccer Tonight with a passionate defense of MLS and the players representing the league on the world stage. Then, why dribblers could be the difference-makers this summer, with a spotlight on Rayan Cherki, Sergiño Dest, and Lionel Messi. The 3-4-3 features three potential breakout players, four headlines including the Andoni Iraola to Liverpool reports and Romelu Lukaku's record-breaking return for Belgium, and three things that made Jason smile. In Stoppage Time: Jozy Altidore on the USMNT's newfound nastiness, Christian Pulisic, and the growth of MLS, plus Panini sticker madness and the incredible story of Tim Payne, the New Zealand defender who became a celebrity in Argentina without leaving the pitch.

Jason Longshore and Madison Crew break down a strong USMNT performance in a pre-World Cup friendly win over Senegal, highlighting Christian Pulisic's goal and assist, Folarin Balogun's near hat trick, and why Alex Freeman has locked up a must-start role in Mauricio Pochettino's three-back system. The conversation also digs into the PSG and Arsenal Champions League final, including Luis Enrique's fascinating postgame philosophy on control and unpredictability. The show's first 3-4-3 of the World Cup summer covers standout US players, four global headlines including Canada's injury woes and Germany's momentum, and three things that made us smile. Plus, Panini sticker pack live breaks and a look at what's ahead before June 11 when the World Cup starts.

Jason Longshore and Madison Crews get you ready for World Cup action breaking down everything from the USMNT defeating Sengal, to the Champions League results, and much more!

Jason Longshore gives you his thoughts on the USMNT 3-2 win over Senegal in an international friendly as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup. AST goes nightly on 92.9 The Game and the station's YouTube channel starting tomorrow night for the entirety of the World Cup.

Abe Gordon and Jason Longshore discussed what the expectations are for the USMNT ahead of the World Cup, reacted to the roster drop, previewed what we can look at this summer, and talked some Atlanta United action, too.

Jon Nelson brings you the best of SDH AM this week with three guests worth your full attention. Marcelo Balboa drops in before heading to CBS's World Cup coverage in Connecticut, sharing his read on the USMNT camp in suburban Atlanta, the Pochettino roster cut controversy, and what this group needs to do to go deep in the tournament. Then Michael Parkhurst of Beyond Goals Mentoring breaks down what it feels like to wear the national team jersey, how chemistry gets built under pressure, and why the feedback loop between coaches and players matters more than most people realize. Finally, Philip Poole, head coach and general manager of the Carolina Ascent, talks about building a club from scratch, staying true to an identity through two rough patches in the season, and what it takes to get to a Cambridge Super League final. All that plus a USL Super League title on the line Saturday night in Lexington, Kentucky.