Off the Woodwork

Abe Gordon and Madison Crews recap Atlanta United's 2-1 loss to New York City FC and discuss the season and team as a whole now that the club is officially eliminated from playoff contention for the 2026 season.

What does Atlanta United need to show in its final three matches of 2026, and what needs to change before 2027? Jason Longshore broadcasts from New York City ahead of Atlanta United’s match against NYCFC, breaking down comments from Tata Martino and Junior Alonso following Tuesday’s media availabilities. Both accepted responsibility for a disappointing season, while Martino identified a lack of conviction and mental strength as major obstacles. Jason examines the difference between confidence and chemistry, why Atlanta struggles to sustain strong performances, and how the shortened 2027 MLS season will test Martino’s belief in the current roster. Plus, the latest MLS playoff races, a dramatic NWSL Decision Day with the Shield and final postseason berth on the line, and the 3-4-3 featuring Georgia college soccer, the Ballon d’Or winners, and Fleetwood Town’s stunning Carabao Cup upset of Arsenal. Atlanta Soccer Tonight airs Tuesday nights on 92.9 The Game and the Audacy app.

Abe Gordon and Jon Nelson recap Atlanta United's 3-2 loss to the Chicago Fire, and how the season focus shifts from a playoff push to analyzing the roster for next season!

Jon Nelson takes you through some of the best interviews of this week on SDH AM. Check the show out Monday-Friday on the Soccer Down Here YouTube and Twitch channels or as its own podcast at soccerdownhere.net. This week, he spoke with Chicago Fire radio commentator Max Anderson, Atlanta United Special Olympics Unified Team head coach Marty Jelleme, and Humans United FC host and author Joe Shaw. Max breaks down a Fire side chasing a home playoff spot ahead of its trip to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Marty previews Unified’s regular season finale and a four-year unbeaten run, and Joe tells the story behind his new book, Miami Before Messi, on the Miami Fusion’s four seasons in MLS and why the club folded.

Jason Longshore and Madison Crews break down Atlanta United’s 3-1 loss to Inter Miami, where Lionel Messi scored twice in four minutes to undo one of Atlanta’s better halves, and what’s left with four matches to play and Chicago up next Saturday night at the Benz. They also look back on Atlanta United 2’s record season, which ended in a 1-0 playoff loss to CT United. Then it’s Atlanta City FC: new Chief Soccer Officer Richard Gunney and his path from Portland, San Diego and Gotham, plus exclusive clips from SDH’s sit down with Chief Business Officer Deandra Duggans on building the brand, Atlanta’s group project, and making the game more accessible for girls. The 3-4-3, brought to you by Ford, covers Georgia, Georgia State and Mercer, Champions League Matchday 3, the regulator and Manchester City, FIFA’s bans for Egypt, and Cooper Sanchez making MLS’s 22 Under 22.