Off the Woodwork

Jason Longshore and Madison Crews break down the chaos of World Cup Monday, starting right here at home. Cabo Verde held Spain to a stunning 0-0 draw at Atlanta Stadium, with 40 year old goalkeeper Vozinha making save after save and becoming an overnight social media sensation. Jason and Madison dig into how Cabo Verde's defensive discipline neutralized Spain's possession, what the Spanish press is saying about the result, and why Vozinha's story, complete with a name inspired by a Brazilian World Cup legend, is one of the best of this tournament so far.

Plus, Belgium needed a bizarre own goal off Romelu Lukaku's bench impact to draw Egypt, Saudi Arabia's goalkeeper stole a point off Uruguay, and Iran and New Zealand put on an instant classic. All four matches on the day ended in draws, the first time that has happened at a World Cup in 68 years.

The 3-4-3 covers Christian Pulisic's calf injury, Neymar's ongoing absence from Brazil training, Tunisia's reported mid-tournament coaching change, and a preview of Argentina's title defense opener against Algeria.

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Full Day 4 recap including Japan's 89th-minute equalizer against the Netherlands, Germany's statement win in Houston, Scotland's return after 28 years, and a preview of tomorrow's noon kickoff at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Jason Longshore breaks down the United States' historic 4-1 World Cup opening win over Paraguay on the first full Atlanta Soccer Tonight of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Folarin Balogun scored twice for the first multi-goal World Cup game by an American since 1930, Gio Reyna capped the night with a trivela in stoppage time and a baby announcement, and Chris Richards set a World Cup passing record going back to 1966. Madison Cruz joins live from Athens ahead of calling Atlanta United 2 to break down the tactics that made the U.S. performance so dominant.

Jason also tracks Brazil and Morocco live from MetLife Stadium as it finishes 1-1, gives you everything you need for Haiti-Scotland at 9 PM in Foxborough and Australia-Türkiye at midnight in Vancouver, and works through the biggest World Cup news of the day: Qatar's stunning stoppage-time point against Switzerland, the VAR controversy from the U.S. match, Spain and Germany using ice vests in the Southern heat, England's gear theft in Kansas City, and the Roberto Lopes LinkedIn story you need to hear before Monday's Spain-Cape Verde match in Atlanta.

The 3-4-3, brought to you by Ford, closes the show with Balogun, McKennie, and Richards as standout performers, the night's biggest headlines, and three smile stories including Gio Reyna's baby announcement, Roberto Lopes, and the Georgia Soccer and SDH Network Soccer for All partnership.

Atlanta Soccer Tonight airs nightly on 92.9 The Game and the Audacy app through the World Cup Final on July 19.

On The Morning Shift, Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan spend some time recapping the opening day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, previewing the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a whole, and previewing the U.S. Men’s National Team’s opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Paraguay tonight with Atlanta United Color Analyst & Host of Atlanta Soccer Tonight Jason Longshore! Grant, Ali, Beau, and Jason discuss how excited Jason is to finally have the 2026 FIFA World Cup underway, what the expansion of the FIFA World Cup means for the tournament, why Jason thinks the U.S. Men's National Team should win their group, which of the U.S. Men’s National Team players could become household names by the end of this year’s FIFA World Cup, how excited Jason is to have matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup be in his own backyard in Atlanta, Georgia, and why Jason thinks the U.S. The Men's National Team’s group, Group D, is the group of death in this year’s World Cup.

World Cup 26 is officially underway, and Jason Longshore breaks down a chaotic opening day from Estadio Azteca, where Mexico cruised past a too cautious South Africa behind a strong showing from Julián Quiñones and a Raúl Jiménez header, even amid two red cards and a late one for Mexico captain César Montes. Jason and Noel White also recap a wild scene downtown, from a packed Brewhouse Cafe to Mexican and Korean fans colliding across Atlanta. Madison Crews joins to preview tomorrow's massive USA vs. Paraguay opener in Inglewood, talking Alex Freeman, Sergiño Dest, Ricardo Pepi, and what Mauricio Pochettino's team needs to get right against a side that gave them fireworks last fall. Plus, the Czechia and South Korea thriller that closed out the night, World Cup pin and Panini sticker talk, and a full look ahead at Saturday's stacked slate.

Atlanta United Analyst Jason Longshore talks about how big the World Cup is starting to feel, why he likes Spain over France or Argentina, some of the issues France needs to work out in the Group Stage, some of the criticism of Mbappe, players who will break out, Messi's age limiting him throughout the tournament, how the weather and conditions will be a factor throughout the tournament, and what to look for from the USMNT against Paraguay on Friday.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off tomorrow, and Atlanta Soccer Tonight spends the eve of the tournament soaking it all in. Jason Longshore opens with a love letter to Atlanta, tracing the city's soccer history from the Atlanta Chiefs in 1967 through the 1996 Olympics to the moment the world arrives at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Clips from Georgia State coaches Ed Joyce and Brett Surrency and Atlanta United director of methodology Javier Pérez set the tone, along with a conversation with two-time World Cup referee Matthew Conger on what it takes to officiate on the biggest stage.

Then Kevin Egan, voice of MLS on Apple TV, joins the show fresh off a busy World Cup week. He's hosting the FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park and co-owns the Irish Exit, opening this weekend in Centennial Yards. Kevin shares his World Cup picks, with a potential negative surprise, gives two players to watch, and picks ______ to lift the trophy (no spoilers here, listen to the episode).

Jason closes with the 3-4-3: three surprise teams, four players who will define the tournament, and his predictions for top three finishers in this summer's tournament. Stoppage Time goes deep on group-by-group rooting interests, a full schedule breakdown for the opening weekend, and a few packs of Panini stickers to send everyone off right.

Less than 48 hours from kickoff and the World Cup is already delivering. Jason Longshore breaks down the pre-tournament storylines: Lionel Messi scoring a penalty at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn as Argentina cruised past Iceland, a chaotic US women's win in Brazil that ended with red cards raining down on the Brazilian bench, and the controversy surrounding Somali referee Omar Arten being denied entry into the United States. Jason also covers the managerial carousel in Spain with José Mourinho heading back to Real Madrid and Marco Silva taking over at Benfica, Atlético Madrid's very entertaining response to Real Madrid's 150 million euro bid for Julián Álvarez, and England's women heading to the playoffs despite winning five of six qualifiers. Then Madison Crews and Sofia Cupertino join for a Panini World Cup sticker pack opening, plus a preview of where the crew will be for the opening days of the tournament.

Jason Longshore breaks down the final round of World Cup warm-up matches with the tournament just days away. Spain rolls Peru 3-1 in Puebla in their last dress rehearsal before opening against Cape Verde in Atlanta next Monday, and Jason digs into what makes this La Roja squad so dangerous, why the Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams injury timeline is actually reassuring, and what to expect when they arrive at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Plus, Colombia looked sharp against Jordan, Croatia bounced back with a Modrić masterclass against Slovenia, the Netherlands needed two Gakpo penalties to escape Uzbekistán, and France got a Michael Olise hat trick in a 3-1 win over Northern Ireland while their defensive numbers keep trending the wrong way.

In the 3-4-3 presented by Ford: the three tallest players at the World Cup, Jim Curtin heads to Austin FC, Jurriën Timber is officially out for the Netherlands, encouraging news on Neymar, and Scotland creates a mess with Norway before the tournament even starts. Plus three things that made Jason smile, including Haiti back at the World Cup for the first time in 52 years.

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Jason Longshore breaks down The US men's national team's 2-1 loss to Germany at Soldier Field, including audio from the mixed zone with Antonee Robinson, Christian Pulisic, and Alex Freeman. Plus: Argentina's anthem mix-up in College Station, Brazil's win over Egypt and Wesley's World Cup-ending injury, Scotland's statement performance over Bolivia, England's unconvincing win and the Raymond James Stadium scoreboard disaster, and a deep dive on France's internal drama heading into the tournament. What's on Tap goes goals edition: best goals of 2022, players to watch, and which teams score and concede the most. The 3-4-3 closes it out with Atlanta United 2's big win in Athens, Eriksen's collapse in Odense, EA Sports FC's World Cup prediction, Florentino Pérez's re-election at Real Madrid, and three things that made Jason smile including Curaçao's school bus arrival, Free Bird at Soldier Field, and the Chicago Bulls-style USMNT introductions.