Off the Woodwork

Abe Gordon and Madison Crews have you covered after United's 4-1 loss to the New England Revolution and now sit at the very bottom of the league. The good news, United has nowhere to go but up from here.

Abe Gordon and Madison Crews do their best to make sense of what happened after Atlanta United stormed back against Charlotte FC in the second half to pull out a draw after trailing two goals at halftime, despite some questionable officiating...again.

On The Morning Shift, Ali Mac, Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan spend some time with Atlanta United Color Analyst, Host of Atlanta Soccer Tonight, and 92.9 The Game’s own soccer insider and analyst Jason Longshore! Ali, Mike, Beau, and Jason discuss if Jason thought the first ever FIFA World Cup Halftime Show interfered with the match at all, if Jason thinks Spain beating Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final match 1-0 in extra time yesterday came down to Spain just being the better team, having the better roster, and taking down a team in Argentina that was just a good team with the best player of all-time on it, Spain not going anywhere between now and the 2030 FIFA World Cup, and where Lionel Messi’s 2026 FIFA World Cup performance ranks among his career.

Spain are World Cup champions for the second time, beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time behind Ferran Torres' late winner. Jason Longshore, Jon Nelson, and Madison Crews break down how España dominated the tournament defensively, why Rodri earned the Golden Ball, and where things stand for Lionel Messi and Argentina after their run finally ended. Plus, a full look at what this summer meant for US Soccer, from Mauricio Pochettino's tenure to the talent pipeline behind the next generation. Live from the Brewhouse Cafe in South Downtown, closing out fifty straight days of World Cup coverage on Atlanta Soccer Tonight.

Ten years after announcing his international retirement in that very building, Lionel Messi returns to MetLife Stadium with a chance to close the loop. Jason Longshore and Madison Crews revisit that full circle story before Oglethorpe head coach Jon Akin joins to break down the tactical battle to watch tomorrow, from Rodri's control of tempo to Argentina's aggressive man marking. Plus, the 3-4-3: three players to watch, four headlines including Kylian Mbappé's new World Cup scoring record, and three things that made Jason smile heading into the final.

One more sleep before Spain and Argentina play for the World Cup at MetLife Stadium. Jason Longshore and Madison Crews break down the stakes of a final between two teams who have met just fourteen times in seventy four years and never once in a World Cup knockout match, dig into the surprising bond between Spain boss Luis de la Fuente and Argentina's Lionel Scaloni, and tackle the physicality debate surrounding Argentina head on, stats included. Plus, thoughts on that wild third place game between England and France.

Abe Gordon and Madison Crews try to make sense of United's 1-0 loss to Nashville SC after dominating for most of the match.

On The Morning Shift, Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan spend some time with 92.9 The Game’s own soccer insider Madison Crews! Beau, Mike, and Madison discuss what Madison’s takeaways were from the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final match between Argentina and England here in Atlanta, Georgia, what she thinks about how England tried to defend Lionel Messi and the Argentina attack, what Madison thinks about the adjustments Argentina made to address the way England was defending them, how Madison feels about the 2026 FIFA World Cup final match between Spain and Argentina, why the final is being played in New York/New Jersey instead of Texas or Atlanta, the England soccer team having a lot of questions to answer over the next four years, how Madison feels about Atlanta United, what Madison thinks United can do in the rest of their season, and The Five Stripes having three matches in the next seven days.

Atlanta Soccer Tonight merges with The Intersection and Noel White joins the show as the World Cup is finally down to the last match! In the first segment, Jason breaks down Argentina’s greatness in their semifinal match against England. The World Cup Final is set: Messi and Lamine Yamal are in, Kane and Mbappé are out! In the second segment, Jason talks with Atlanta United's Cooper Sanchez ahead of their match with Nashville. How has Atlanta United's Cooper Sanchez prepared for the restart of MLS? Plus, what were the three things that made Jason smile? Can I Kick It?: MLS is ready to take over soccer fever!

Jason Longshore recaps another thrilling Argentina win, this time over England in the WC semis. The World Cup Final is set, with Spain set to tangle against Argentina. We preview that matchup, look at how a change in styles doomed England today, and offer last thoughts on the USMNT run this summer.