Off the Woodwork

Hawks and United Broadcaster Mike Conti speaks about Messi's performance, if Messi's dominance is good for MLS, if Pineda's job on the line, and the potential of grass full time at Mercedes Benz Stadium.

Jason Longshore & Jessica Charman react to the best game of the World Cup so far, a 1-1 draw between the USWNT and the Netherlands tonight in New Zealand. Who stood out, what possible changes might be needed, how the rest of the tournament looks for the USWNT, and more on the agenda tonight.

Mike Conti and Jason Longshore recap last night's Atlanta United loss in Ft. Lauderdale to Messi & Miami, look ahead to Cruz Azul coming to town on Saturday in a win-and-advance match, and talk about tonight's USWNT match. 

The Morning Shift explains why Atlanta United FC looked starstruck against Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF in their opening Leagues Cup match last night.

On this Wednesday edition of The Morning Shift, Tiffany, Mike, and Beau, kick off the show by reacting to the Braves 7-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox last night. Next, The Morning Shift crew continues the opening hour by discussing all of the local sports news, rumors, and stories by hitting The Front Page! On this edition of The Front Page, The Morning Shift crew reacts to Atlanta United getting trounced by Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF 4-0 in their opening match of Leagues Cup. Tiffany, Mike, and Beau also react to Bronny James suffering a cardiac arrest while practicing on Monday. Finally, The Morning Shift closes out the opening hour by reacting to veterans reporting to Atlanta Falcons Training Camp yesterday and Falcons training camp getting into full swing. Next, Mike and Beau dive into the world of Tiffany Blackmon in TBs timeout! On this edition of TB’s Timeout, Tiffany talks about her experience watching Atlanta and Georgia Tech’s own Chris Eubanks in his opening match of the Atlanta Open last night.

Mike Conti and Jason Longshore recap the blowout loss Atlanta United suffered at the hands of Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF, and how they can recover and get ready for Cruz Azul on Saturday.

Live from Miami, Jason Longshore gets us prepped for a big match for United as they head to Messi's new home 

Atlanta United President Garth Lagerwey joins the show talking United/Inter Miami and what the club could do during the transfer window.

• Excitement level for facing Messi
• Affect on Apple TV for Messi
• Atlanta emerging as US Soccer HQ favorites
• Update on health of players
• Pressure of transfer window
• Is he happy with Pineda as manager
• On learning about the club in his first year 
• Messi playing at MBS - is there an issue?

Jason Longshore & Jessica Charman break down the first round of matches at the Women's World Cup, who has impressed, who has stumbled, and some players to watch as the tournament progresses.

AST will be live Wednesday night at 11pm on 92.9 The Game and the Audacy app to breakdown everything from the USWNT match with the Netherlands. 

Atlanta United Color Analyst Jason Longshore tells The Morning Shift that Lionel Messi not playing on turf is “just a rumor”.