Off the Woodwork

Hawks and United Broadcaster Mike Conti speaks about his optimism for Atlanta United this season despite a very difficult opening game, why Atlanta United converted Stian Gregersen as a Designated Player, if being a DP means you are a focal point of the franchise moving forward, what makes Columbus such a tough opponent, and how good a goal-scorer Giorgis Giakoumakis can be.

Tiffany, Mike and Robb continue the final hour by spending some time with Atlanta United Color Analyst & Host of Atlanta Soccer Tonight Jason Longshore! Robb, Mike, Tiffany, and Jason discuss what the buzz is around Atlanta United’s season opener against the defending MLS Cup Champion Columbus Crew, if fans should be optimistic about Atlanta United this season, what the future holds for Thiago Almada and how much longer he thinks Almada will be with Atlanta United, if fans can expect a more balanced team this season, and what it will take for Atlanta United to be a MLS Cup contender.

Jason Longshore's Atlanta Soccer Tonight is back on the eve of the 2024 MLS regular season and he's drafted in Apple TV's host of MLS 360 Kevin Egan to help preview the upcoming season. 

Dukes & Bell welcome in the President of United to discuss the excitement around the 2024 season as well as the World Cup coming in 2026 

Jason Longshore's Atlanta Soccer Tonight is back to discuss two matches of preseason soccer for Atlanta United, the on-field rules changes we'll see in MLS in 2024, and more in tonight's episode. 

Jason Longshore's Atlanta Soccer Tonight breaks down Atlanta United's preseason so far with the help of audio from Gonzalo Pineda, Brooks Lennon, Ronald Hernandez, Noah Cobb, and Efrain Morales. A look at the World Cup 2026 announcement and the ramifications for Atlanta, along with the 3-4-3, conclude a packed show. 

In the final hour of this Monday edition of The Morning Shift, Robb Tribble, filling in for Tiffany Blackmon, Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan kick off the final hour by giving some people Wake Up Calls and letting the listeners hand out Wake up Calls as well! Robb, Mike, Beau, and the listeners discuss what the Hawks need to do to fully turn their season around. Next, to continue the final hour of this Monday edition of The Morning Shift, Robb, Mike, and Beau talk about Super Bowl week being here, and everything that comes with it. Next, Mike and Robb dive into the life of Beau Morgan in The Life of Squid! On this edition of The Life of Squid, Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan talks about how he witnessed a thrilling overtime 7th grade basketball game this weekend that was capped off with a buzzer beater! Finally Mike, Robb, Mike and Beau close out this Monday edition of The Morning Shift by spending some time with Atlanta United Color Analyst & Host of Atlanta Soccer Tonight Jason Longshore! Robb, Mike, Beau, and Jason discuss why Atlanta didn’t get the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, how Atlanta has grown as a soccer city, why Atlanta’s soccer culture has grown as well, what Atlanta has to be able to be in the position to have a eight FIFA World Cup matches including a semi-final game, how much the tickets are going to cost for the semi-final game Atlanta will have, what the city of Atlanta is going to be like during the month that the World Cup is here, what the best case scenario is for Atlanta as far as what team matchups Atlanta might get, what the state of the U.S. Men’s National Team is, and what the expectations should be for the team.

Finally Mike, Robb, Mike and Beau close out this Monday edition of The Morning Shift by spending some time with Atlanta United Color Analyst & Host of Atlanta Soccer Tonight Jason Longshore! Robb, Mike, Beau, and Jason discuss why Atlanta didn’t get the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, how Atlanta has grown as a soccer city, why Atlanta’s soccer culture has grown as well, what Atlanta has to be able to be in the position to have a eight FIFA World Cup matches including a semi-final game, how much the tickets are going to cost for the semi-final game Atlanta will have, what the city of Atlanta is going to be like during the month that the World Cup is here, what the best case scenario is for Atlanta as far as what team matchups Atlanta might get, what the state of the U.S. Men’s National Team is, and what the expectations should be for the team.

Steak and Drew are joined by Atlanta Sports Council President, Dan Corso as they discuss the impact of Atlanta being awarded eight matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup:

On the reaction of Atlanta host 8 matches for 2026 FIFA World Cup

On learning with the rest of the country about the announcement

On what fans traveling to Atlanta will look like

On the role of cooperate partners in the US Men’s National team moving home here

On which countries could bring fans that spend the most

Dan Corso sits down with Chris Thomas to discuss ATL UTD and the ATL being set to host eight world cup matches included the semifinal of the 2026 World Cup