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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.
SDH AM airs Monday-Friday starting at 9:05 on the Soccer Down Here YouTube and Twitch channels and is available as a podcast from soccerdownhere.net.
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!
Jon Nelson gets you ready for Matchweek 2 in MLS with guests Kacey White of Apple TV, Ted Ramey of San Jose Earthquakes radio, and Max Anderson of Chicago Fire radio. Catch SDH AM Monday-Friday starting at 9:05am on the Soccer Down Here YouTube & Twitch channels.
Jason Longshore joins Chris Thomas Tonight to recap a tough start to the season and how they rebound
Atlanta Soccer Tonight returns following Atlanta United’s season opener in Cincinnati as Jason Longshore and Madison Crews break down what we learned from Matchday 1 and what comes next.
The show starts with a review of Atlanta United’s performance against FC Cincinnati, examining Tata Martino’s developing identity, the emergence of young midfielder Cooper Sanchez, and the challenges awaiting the Five Stripes on the road against San Jose.
From there, the conversation expands league-wide after a high-scoring opening weekend in MLS, including LAFC’s statement win over Inter Miami, the growing impact of young players across the league, and early trends beginning to shape the 2026 season.
In the global segment, the Champions League delivers major surprises — including Bodø/Glimt’s historic upset — while attention turns to decisive second legs across Europe. The show also previews the SheBelieves Cup and discusses Emma Hayes’ latest U.S. Women’s National Team roster as the next international cycle begins.
The night closes with the 3-4-3 featuring local soccer updates, global headlines, and reasons for optimism as the new season gets underway.
Atlanta Soccer Tonight airs weekly on 92.9 The Game and is available on demand via podcast.
Abe Gordon and Madison Crews recap the aftermath of Atlanta United's 2-0 road loss to FC Cincinnati in what was new head coach, Gerardo "Tata" Martino's debut with the club.
MLS Opening Weekend is here, and the voices of the game set the stage.
In this week’s edition of SDH Week in Review, we revisit our in-depth conversations with Apple TV’s Devon Kerr and Nate Bukaty as they break down Atlanta United, FC Cincinnati, and the shifting balance of power in the Eastern Conference. From Tata Martino’s reset to questions about identity, mentality, and tactical evolution, it’s a wide-ranging preview of Matchweek 1.
We also go international, catching up with U.S. U-17 head coach Alex Aldaz after World Cup qualification. What does “The US Way” really mean? How does CONCACAF measure up? And what did his group learn in a high-pressure three-game sprint?
Finally, a powerful local story: Atlanta Amputee Soccer earns the 2025 Adapt and Thrive Disability Award. Co-founder Katie George and U.S. amputee national team player Jevon Booker join us to reflect on growth, inclusion, and what building something from scratch really takes.
It’s MLS analysis, national team insight, and a reminder of the game’s broader impact — all in one week.
SDH AM airs Monday-Friday live on the Soccer Down Here YouTube and Twitch channels and is available as a podcast via the SDH Network.
Jason Longshore joins Chris Thomas Tonight to preview the first match of the season in Cincy
Brad Guzan speaks about the debut episode of his new podcast dropping today, his new responsibilities representing Atlanta United, what feels different with Tata Martino being back, the goalies being tasked with replacing him, what will be the reason things are different this year from last season, how to get the most from Miguel Almiron, and how the maximize having the break for the World Cup.
Atlanta United Sporting Director Chris Henderson talks about the decision to bring Tata Martino back, bringing in guys that fit the desired style of play, replacing Brad Guzan, the new additions made the past two days, Miguel Almiron getting the chance to play for Tata Martino again, Miggy still having an insane forward drive in his DNA, Latte Lath needing the offseason break more than anybody else, the overall depth of the team, preparing for the lengthy World Cup break, and the overall excitement about the World Cup coming to Atlanta and the ability for United to showcase so many different assets.
Atlanta Soccer Tonight delivers a special two-hour season preview edition as Atlanta United opens its 10th season this weekend in Cincinnati.
Jason Longshore is joined by Abe Gordon, Madison Crews, Jon Nelson, and Jarrett Smith to lay out what Atlanta must become in 2026: the non-negotiables, Tata Martino’s tactical fingerprints, and what early success should actually look like.
The crew also goes around Major League Soccer to assess how contenders have spent the offseason, why the Eastern Conference remains unforgiving, and where Atlanta fits in the league’s evolving hierarchy.
Mike Conti joins the show to reflect on Atlanta’s decade-long rise, the World Cup coming to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and what the next era means for the city and for MLS.
Plus, the team breaks down the most revealing comments from Steven Alzate and Juan Berrocal — from sprint-heavy intensity to the “protagonist” mentality of playing fearless, vertical soccer — and how it shapes expectations for Saturday.
The night closes with Atlanta United at 10 memories, wildest matches, favorite kits, and the signature 3-4-3: critical players, defining themes, and reasons to smile heading into Year 10.
Hour 2 of Atlanta Soccer Tonight shifts from preseason questions to real answers, as Jason Longshore and the full crew translate what Steven Alzate and Juan Berrocal told the media ahead of Saturday’s season opener in Cincinnati.
The group breaks down Tata Martino’s demanding, sprint-heavy preseason, the vertical intensity Atlanta wants to play with, and the key word that defines the new mentality: being “protagonists” — playing with personality, courage, and no fear.
From there, the show turns to Atlanta United at 10, with a fun look back at favorite kits, the wildest matches in club history, and the moments that shaped the first nine seasons.
The hour closes with the 3-4-3: critical players for 2026, defining season themes, and the things that make everyone smile heading into Year 10.
Atlanta Soccer Tonight kicks off a special season preview edition as Atlanta United opens its 10th campaign this weekend in Cincinnati. Jason Longshore is joined in studio by Abe Gordon, Madison Crews, Jon Nelson, and Jarrett Smith to lay out the non-negotiables for 2026: heart, resilience, structure, and the relentless principles of a Tata Martino team.
The crew also goes around Major League Soccer to assess how contenders like Inter Miami are reloading, where Cincinnati fits as the Week 1 measuring stick, and what tier Atlanta belongs in as the season begins.
Plus, Mike Conti calls in to reflect on Atlanta’s decade of unforgettable moments, the World Cup coming to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and what 2026 could mean for the future of MLS in this market.
Hour 1 sets the table for a defining season — and the next chapter of Atlanta United.
This week on the SDH Week In Review, we bring you three conversations that show how soccer’s story is growing in every direction — locally, financially, and globally.
First, Kurt Badenhausen of Sportico joins us to break down rising MLS club valuations and why the league’s business future is still built market by market, city by city.
Then, former Atlanta United homegrown Lagos Kunga reflects on his journey from growing up in Atlanta soccer to starting a new chapter with his club in Portland, Maine and what it means to chase health, form, and belief again.
And finally, Kelly Shouldice stops by to discuss the launch and momentum of Canada’s Northern Super League, a major step forward for the women’s game and the next evolution of the sport’s professional landscape.
Three interviews, three angles, one week in the world of soccer, right here from the SDH Network.
Atlanta Soccer Tonight's full episode on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.
Jon Nelson is back with another SDH Week in Review, some of the best interviews from the past week on SDH AM. You can watch the show Monday-Friday at 9:05am on the Soccer Down Here YouTube and Twitch channels.
This week, hear from new American owner Jordan Gardner of Scottish club Kelty Hearts, hear about St. Louis' new era ahead of the MLS season from Jake Koenig and Justin Graham of the Ball Watching podcast, and Concacaf expert Jon Arnold fills us in on the start of the Concacaf Champions Cup.
Jillian Sakovits joins Jason Longshore for a wide-ranging conversation about where the game is heading in 2026 and why this year is a beginning, not a finish line.
Sakovits discusses her expanding role across MLS and the women’s game, the momentum building toward the 2026 World Cup, and what that moment means for cities like Atlanta as global soccer culture comes into sharper focus. The conversation dives deep into the NWSL’s growth, the significance of Trinity Rodman’s landmark contract, and why star power, sustainability, and equal investment are essential to the league’s next phase.
The discussion also turns to MLS, where Sakovits offers a league-wide perspective on roster moves, rising pressure points, and what the return of Tata Martino means for Atlanta United as the club enters its 10th season with expectations fully reset. From preseason storylines to the unique weight Martino carries in Atlanta, this is a conversation about leadership, timing, and what happens when nostalgia meets reality.
A thoughtful, forward-looking episode connecting MLS, the NWSL, and the long arc of the sport in North America, featuring one of the game’s most trusted voices, Jillian Sakovits.




