Off the Woodwork

This week’s SDH Week in Review covers three big conversations from across the game. Dave Johnson, the legendary voice of DC United, joins the show for opposition research ahead of Atlanta United’s matchup with DC. Then Marietta Daily Journal investigative reporter Hunter Riggall breaks down the Marietta City Council vote tied to NWSL Atlanta’s future training ground plans. To close, Apple TV commentator Francisco X. Rivera joins the show to talk MLS, Vancouver-San Jose, and some of the bigger themes developing around the league.

Jason Longshore joins Chris Thomas to break down the club's first win of the season

Atlanta United finally turned progress into points, and Jason Longshore and Madison Crews break down why the win over Philadelphia felt different. They also cover NWSL opening weekend attendance and on-field storylines, Atlanta’s World Cup fan festival plans, key USMNT roster debates ahead of the March friendlies, and a Champions League round of 16 full of pressure for England’s biggest clubs.

Abe Gordon and Nick Aliffi recap United's first win, and, what was their best performance of a young and slow-starting season, defeating the Philadelphia Union 3-1.

SDH Week in Review goes from the field to the front office this week. Dave Leno previews Philadelphia Union’s visit to Atlanta with insight into the Union’s shape, their press, and the details that could decide the match. Glenn Davis checks in from Houston with an unvarnished conversation about the Dynamo, the Dash, and the disconnect between soccer potential and soccer leadership. Atlanta United executive Skate Noftsinger closes the show with a look at GA 100, club collaborations, founding member opportunities, and the road to 2026.

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Abe Gordon and John Nelson, from Soccer Down Here, recap United's 3-2 loss to Real Salt Lake. They discuss the positives from the club as they got their first two goals of the season, as well as, the negatives with them starting 0-3, marking the worst start to a season in club history.

Atlanta United returns home looking for answers after a difficult start to the season, and this week’s SDH Week in Review brings insight from the voices who have been closest to the action.

Jon Nelson is joined by Apple TV analyst Kacey White, who was on the call for Atlanta United’s loss in San Jose, to break down what she saw from the Five Stripes and where the team can improve heading into the home opener.

Next, Real Salt Lake radio commentator Landon Southwick joins the show to preview RSL ahead of their trip to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, including how Pablo Mastroeni’s side is playing and what Atlanta should expect tactically.

Finally, Miguel Gallardo, Spanish-language commentator with Apple TV, discusses calling tonight’s match and reflects on one of the wildest moments of last weekend in MLS: Inter Miami’s dramatic comeback against Orlando.

Three perspectives from three broadcasters across MLS, all focused on the storylines shaping Atlanta United’s week.

Guests:

Kacey White (Apple TV MLS Season Pass)

Landon Southwick (Real Salt Lake Radio)

Miguel Gallardo (Apple TV Spanish Broadcast)

Atlanta’s women’s sports landscape continues to expand, and the arrival of an NWSL club is the next major step.

On Atlanta Soccer Tonight, Jason Longshore is joined by Madison Crews and Noel White for a crossover conversation about why Atlanta is such fertile ground for women’s professional sports. From the Atlanta Dream’s momentum to the state’s deep youth and high school soccer pipeline, the trio explores how a new NWSL team could inspire the next generation of players across Georgia.

They also discuss the business growth behind women’s sports, the rising visibility of female athletes, and how Atlanta’s culture of supporting local teams could help women’s soccer thrive when the new club arrives.

Plus: a fun debate about the perfect goal song for Atlanta’s future NWSL side.

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 today’s game, then shifts to a crossover conversation with Madison Crews and Noel White on the growth of women’s sports in Atlanta as the NWSL prepares to arrive.

With 100 days until the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Jason looks at what preparation means on and off the field before closing with the 3-4-3: local soccer movement, global headlines, and the stories shaping the game this week.

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