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S3, E16 Aug 07, 2020

Rumors, rumors, rumors... might as well call us a Fleetwood Mac album. Join ATL Joe and Blake as they discuss the Frank DeBacle and who might be the head coach replacement and how our newest players have performed so far.

S3, E 15 Jul 24, 2020

Can’t score a goal, can’t score a goal, Frank de Boer is mad, Adam Jahn is bad, can’t score a goal! Pretty much sums our MLS is Back showing, no?

S3, E14 Jul 17, 2020

Joe's dog is barking, Atlanta United is losing and we are in middle of the weirdest tournament in sports history. It ain't perfect, but just like Atlanta United we are putting it out anyway.

S3, E13 Jul 03, 2020

We are back… for now. Join ATL Joe and Blake as they breakdown the MLS is back Tournament and what this means for the regular season. Get caught back up on all transfers and whatever the heck is going on with sports during this pandemic.

S3, E12 May 08, 2020

ATL Joe and Blake do an Atlanta United fantasy draft. Live. You read that right. Listen to their picks and follow us on social media to see which team wins the showdown.

S3, E11 Apr 30, 2020

FEATURED MUSIC:

Jabre "Saintx Bre" Relaford, formerly known as Brefontaine, is a proud representative of southwest Atlanta. He was brought up in a house of music and film where his parents usually played a variety of music and had family movie nights, which ultimately inspired him to be an actor. And then there was Hip-Hop. Coming up in an era where rap culture was largely unaccepted, this intrigued the young artist to be. "There was something in rap that reminded me of movies and comics. Characters, purpose and flaws, but also freedom." This would be the beginning of what he calls "the actor who happens to rap."

After years of working with both locals and legends, like Slim of 112, Amon Tobin (as Brefontaine), Rock City and even an uncredited feature as a guitarist for Chris Brown (Gravity), Saintx began to feel stagnant and trapped in his craft.

After months of debating, he sold most of his belongings, and began to backpack across America. Without computer or camera he'd take his beloved iPhone and film his travels and record original songs, but only releasing them on social media.

"At the time, I didn't think what I was doing was anything special. I mainly was recording demos and ideas so I wouldn't forget them." His new single The Sun would prove otherwise.

SPOTIFY

https://open.spotify.com/track/4wsTmqbCAcOqN4uUV9wyMC?si=OgyF5nPAR6qVYGbcmQWnXA

SoundCloud

https://soundcloud.com/saintxbre/here-comes-the-son/s-80qLf

Apple Music

https://soundcloud.com/saintxbre/here-comes-the-son/s-80qLf

S3, E10 Apr 24, 2020

Shirt sponsors? That’s it. Quarantine is getting crazy.

S3, E9 Apr 16, 2020

The MLS has basically come out and said there might not be enough time for a full season as their mid-May target date isn't going to happen.

Full season is still their goal but seems unlikely

They have discussed doing a tournament style play in a few cities behind closed doors (would this be like all East/ West bracket style?)

Would there still be an MLS Cup champion?

They are doing a eMLS tournament with real players - Franco Escobar will face Orlando City SC's Nani in Episode Four on Sunday, May 10 at 7 p.m.

R Land (Pray for Atlanta artist) has updated his famous design to say “Wash for ATL”, he is selling t-shirts, mugs, magnets and $10 of each sale will be donated to The United Way of Greater Atlanta in their efforts to keep our community safe during the spread of COVID-19/Coronavirus. They have a Red and Black one for Atlanta United and Josef was actually spotted wearing one! Link to the shirts will be in the episode’s show notes.

https://washforatl.square.site

FdB Life as a Player:

Born in the Netherlands

Twin (he is 49)

Best twins in all of football. Played professionally together at Ajax, Barcelona, Rangers, and Al=Rayyan Qatar.

Professional career

International

Netherlands

De Boer enjoyed a long, fruitful international career highlighted by participation in two World Cups (‘94 and ‘98) and three Euros (1992, 2000 and 2004), earning “team of the tournament” honors in 2000. In all, he amassed 112 caps along the way, a program record at the time and a number that currently ranks third all-time behind Wesley Sneijder and Edwin van der Sar.

1994 his Dutch side that reached the quarterfinals of the World Cup in the United States, starting four matches out of five

Captain of the1998 finished in fourth place after falling to Brazil in a penalty-kick shootout in the semi final.

Lost to Croatia 2-1 in 3rd place match

Assisted the historic last minute goal against argentina to put them into the semi’s (Dennis Bergkamp scored). Think Gressel to Josef, but better.

Club

Ajax

Won champions league in 1995.

Very impressive goal scoring center back

Free kick specialist, and even scored a bicycle kick.

Barca,

Transferred with his brother in 99.

2000 steroid debacle.

Tested positive and was banned.

Reinstated after an appeal.

Galatasaray

Beer of the Week

SweetWater Second Helping

Coaching Career

International:

2010, assistant coach in the Dutch team’s run to the final in South Africa, where they lost to Spain in extra time.

Ajax

Eredivisie-record four league championships from 2010-14.

Also developed top talents: Toby Alderweireld, Daley Blind, Christian Eriksen, Justin Kluivert, Christian Poulsen and Jan Vertonghen.

Inter:

the Nerazzurri

he lasted just three months before he was sacked, having won just five of his 14 games in charge.

the club wasn't willing to adapt to his long-term visions and that he was prevented from restructuring the squad at his disposal.

Blake: De Boer quote: “I was dealing with a rotten group, but wasn’t allowed to throw out certain players. I perhaps should’ve pushed a bit harder, because if you want to create change, you have to get a lot done right away. Maybe I tried to be everyone’s friend and that just wasn’t possible.”

Crystal Palace.

Despite having talents such as Zaha, Benteke, and Loftus-Cheek, the entirety of the roster did not fit De Boers Total football play style and he was sacked without a chance to develop!

What is total football Blake? (possession based style)

Palace was set up for park the bus/counter attack/Long ball.

ATL

From ajax: Coached current MLS stars Nicolas Lodeiro (Sea), and Danny Hoesen (San Jose), and former TFC star Gregory Van Der Wiel

S3, E8 Apr 10, 2020

Join Blake and ATL Joe as they discuss their Atlanta United history and favorite moments.

S3, E7 Apr 02, 2020

Vital Stats

Josef Alexander Martinez Mencia

Born 5/19/93

Native of Venezuela

Obtained US Green Card in July 2018

Club History

First club was Caracas FC on

First professional appearance was 8/21/10 entering as a sub in the 70th min

Scored his first goal against Deportivo Petare on 11/21/10

Young Boys - Swiss club based in Bern Switzerland.

Sold to Young Boys on 1/3/12 for 4 years

made his debut on 2/5/12 against Servette

Solid performance lead to a call up to the Venezuela National Team

First start with Young Bots was 10/21/12

Scored his first goal with the Swiss club in the 50th minute vs Grasshopper Club Zurich

Short Loan to FC Thun

After 1 season with Young Boys, they sent him on loan to Thun

Scored 8 goals in 18 games with Thun

This put him in running for top scorer in the Swiss Super League

He was quickly recalled to the Young Boys

Torino - Italian Serie A Club from Turin, Piedmont - nicknamed I Granata, Italian for Maroon

Transfer fee was 3 million euro

First appearance for the club was 7/31/14 in the third round of the Europa League (tournament)

First goal for the club was on the second leg of the third round, second appearance with the club

Scored a brace in Europa League vs Copenhagen

League debut was 9/14/14 vs sampdoria

First goal in Serie A was 12/7/14 vs Palermo

First brace in Serie A was 4/30/16

The King comes to Atlanta

2/2/17 loaned with option to buy to ATLUTD

League debut was the first game in the regular season v Red Bulls lost 2-1

Yamil Asad scored the first goal for the club

First Career hat trick / first hat trick in club history was the next week

smashed minnesota united 6-1

won player of the week (week 2)

Week 1 - debut, week 2 - Hat Trick, Week 3 - ATL UTD exercises the option to buy

that didn’t take long..

undisclosed transfer fee at the time is now showing as $4.95mil per transfermarkt.us

Week 4 - MLS player of the month

5 goals in first 3 games in the league

Injuries in the first season

3/23/17 playing with the Venezuelan nation team v peru injured his left quadricep (it was his right knee if you are thinking what I am thinking)

First match back from this injury was U.S. Open Cup v Charleston Battery on June 14th

missed the match on 7/27 due to this foot contusion

Jumped back in ready to show his royalty in September with back to back hat tricks vs New england rev and Trashlando

Player of the month in September

20 goals in 20 appearances in 2017

Season 2 2018

broke league record for Hat Tricks on 7/21/18 v DC United after only 44 games

Player of the month for July scoring 9 goals with 1 assist

Josef scored the only goal in the 2018 MLS All-Star game v Juventus (1-1 draw)

MVP of that game (duh)

8/24/18 broke the single season goal record of 27 - ended at 31

goal scored v orlando

orlando was talking trash (pun intended) about preventing him from breaking the record

Josef had a cheeky chip past Joe Bendik and turned to speak to him as the ball hit the back of the net

MLS Player of the month - august

won the golden boot and an MLS Cup… but more awards and accolades later

Season 3 - 2019

broke single season goal scoring streak record running the record up to 15 games before he was stopped

scored the record breaker vs our wonderful friends from the wrong side of the tracks, don’t call me trashlando

tied for second world wide in goal scoring with Tor Henning Hamre (21 goals in 15 games) behind Messi 33 goals in 21 games

Streak ended with an injury…. a right knee injury from an awkward collision with Pity v San Jose Earthquakes

he was stretched off

I think we all know what happened at the beginning of 2020

When his right knee was injured in 2019, FDB said no ligament dmg and “nothing broken” per doug roberson

Beer of the week: Steady Hand

Lager - featuring 100% regionally sourced craft malts, our lager is crisp and dry in flavor with light flora hoppiness and a clean finish - cans are red white and blue and modeled after evil kinveal.

Style

Primary Striker

Venezuelan Viper

accurate with both feet and his head

vicious attack and drive to score a goal

can find his way into the right position

Stats

Total Appearances across all clubs and competitions 2011-2020 - 291

Total goals across all clubs and competitions - 133

scored in 45.7% of games played

ATL UTD Appearances in league play- 84

ATLUTD goals - 77

scored in 91.6% of games

ATL UTD apps all comps - 103

goals all comps - 90

87.3% of games played

ATL UTD Post season apps - 9

post season goals 5

55.5% of games

Scored game winning PK in the Campeones Cup

apps in CCL - 6

goals in CCL - 5

Notable Factoids and accolades

MLS Cup 2018

US Open Cup 2019

Campeones Cup 2019

MLS Best XI 3 years in a row 2017-2019

MLS MVP - 2018

Golden Boot - 2018

MLS All Star - 2018, 2019

MLS All Star MVP - 2018

MLS Player of the month (6), (2) in 2017, (2) 2018, (2) 2019

MLS Cup MVP - 2018

MLS Goal of the Year - 2019

Memorable quotes

“What we do in life echoes in eternity.” is tattooed on his neck

“God is my guide and family is my strength” is tattooed on his forearms

“Atlanta es familia”

“We are the only team in this city that wins shit” - thank you felipe cardenas keep doing what you are doing!

A core memory about his grandparents that would shape him fundamentally -

“That’s the thing I remember most about growing up with him and my grandmother: They really cared about whatever they did. My parents had me and my sister at a young age, so my childhood was just different. My grandparents saw the darkness of the world — the crime and the struggle in Colombia — before they moved to Venezuela. So it made me see the world as a place where you had to work hard for everything you got. Everything. You had to care. Otherwise you’d be in trouble.”

What does Atlanta mean to you? - “Atlanta is family. Atlanta means family.”

S3, E6 Mar 26, 2020

CONCACAF is the Confederation of North, Central American, and Caribbean Association Football.

The winner qualifies for the quarter finals of the FIFA Club World Cup

Expand upon the importance of this.

Started in 2000.

All European Champions since 07/08. (Sao Paulo won 05/06, Internacional 06/07[bra]).

CCL Format

16 team single elimination format

10 teams qualify for performance within their leagues - qualifications discussed later

4 clubs from Mexico

4 clubs from US

1 club from canada

1 club from caribbean zone

qualify via the CFU Club Championship

6 teams from the previous CONCACAF League season

winner

runner up

two losing semi finalist

two best quarter finalists

Best aggregate score over 2 games, one home and one away

away goals are the tie breaker

PK Shootout will result in a tie with equal away goals

It is important to note no MLS team has won CCL since it debuted in 2008-09.

DC and LA won the CCC. more on that later.

Find a good spot for this section: Champions League Era only 3 MLS sides have made the finals, and lost.

Toronto. 2018 vs Chivas Gudalajara. lost 1st leg 2-1 at home. Won second leg 2-1 and lost PK shoot out.

Jozy and Giovinco scored.

Jozy left game injured in 80th minute

Osorio and Bradley missed PKS>

Montreal impact lost to Club America 14/15. (Ignacio Piatti)

1-1 fist leg. 4-1 second leg.

RSL vs Monterrey 10/11.

Closest a team from USA has ever come. (Kyle Berkermans Prime. Captain)

RSL won their Group stage over Cruz Azul and Torronto.

Beat Columbus Crew 4-1 aggregate in quarters

Beat Saprisa 3-2 aggregate due to a crucial away goal in the semis

Final vs Monterrey

2-2 leg 1 on the road

. 1-0 leg 2 loss ending a 37 game unbeaten streak at home at rio tinto.

Kyle Beckerman missed the game due to yellow card accumulation.

History

has been completed 54 times though 2019

56 champions due to a 3 way shared title in 1978 - more to come on this one later

the CCL was originally created as a qualifier for the Copa Libertadores competition organized by CONMEBOL

Copa Libertadores is an annual international club football competition organized by CONMEBOL since 1960

CONMEBOL is the South American Football Conference

the finalists would be decided by winner of two separate brackets

Caribbean island qualifier

north/central american qualifier

with the creation of MLS in 97, the tourney became a straight knockout

revamped to tourney with group stage in 2008.

Champions Cup Era (1962-2008)

Champions Cup - single elimination tourney

Champions League (2008-2017)

designed to expand the reach of the tournament and create more of an event

expanded to 24 teams

introduced the group stage from august to october

24 teams plating in 8 groups of 3 teams

each team played the other two teams in the group twice

Winners of the 8 groups moves to quarterfinals

2018 restructuring

Qualifying

4 teams from US

Winner of US Open Cup

Our qualification from last season

MLS Cup Winner

Supporter’s shield winner

other regular season conference (MLS Cup runner up)

If a Canadian team qualifies through one of these methods or a US team wins more than one method, the team with the best MLS regular season record that did not qualify will qualify

4 teams from mexico

Winner and runner up of Liga MX Apertura and Clausura tournaments

1 caribbean

winner of the CFU Club Championship (caribbean islands open cup)

1 canada

Winner of the Canadian Championship (canada’s us open cup

BEER OF THE WEEK - SECOND SELF (VIKINGS OF THE SOUTH)

What happened in 1978?

Final round was not played due to disagreements on the dates of the matches

finals were never scheduled

all three teams were named the champs

comunicaciones F.C. of Guatemala

Defence Force of Trinidad and Tobago

Leones Negros of Guadalajara

Records and Stats

Title has been won by 28 clubs

17 of these clubs have won the title more than once

Mexican clubs have the most victories withe 34 total

Costa Rica’s Primera Division is the second most successful division with 6 titles

Club America is the most successful club with 7 titles 7-0 in Finals

Cruz Azul is a close second with 6 (6-2 in finals)

Best non-Mexican club is Saprissa of Costa Rica with 3 (3-2 in finals)

4 teams have successfully defended the trophy

Club america (2015-2016), Cruz Azul (69,70,71 and 96,97), Pachuca (2007-2008), and Monterrey (2011,2012,2013)

Only 2 MLS clubs have taken this title

DC United (98) Coached by Bruce Arena. (won MLS in inagural year ‘96 as well as US Open Cup, Defended title in ‘97) Then the Champirons league.

‘98 DC team perhaps the greatest in MLS history? 11 players who started on their respective national temas. John Harks, Eddie Pop, Roy Lassiter, Jaime Moren, and….

ATL JO: Player Spotlight. Marco Echeverry (DC United #10) star of the league

Reminds me of how Miggy took the league by storm. Play maker. Left footed. Not fast, but could score goals. Considered the Best Player In Bolivian Soccer History.

38 goals, 101 assists, 8 trophies, ‘98 MLS MVP. Goal of the year ‘97 ‘00 in MLS career

DC won all 3 games without conceding a goal.

Rd 1. 8-0 vs Joe Public (trinidad) RD 2 . 2-0 vs Leon.

Roy Lassiter scored 6 goals in the first 2 rounds.

Final 1-0 vs Mexican Power house Toluca (Won Liga MX 98 and 99

Notable Play - Eddie Pope in 41st minute to win 1-0

LA Galaxy (2000, runner up in 97)

LA participated in an 8 team knockout tournament.

Won round 1 via Penalty kicks after a 0-0 draw vs Honduran side Real Espana

Won round 2 (semi Final) Via PKs after a 1-1 draw vs DC United.

Won the Final 3-2 vs Hondorous Deprotivo Olimpia .

Notable play - Ezra Hendrickson scored his second goal in the 78th minute to give the Galaxy the 3-2 win.

DC United (98)

Notable Play - Eddie Pope in 41st minute to win 1-0

Real Salt Lake was Runner Up in 2011

Javier Orozco of Cruz Azul is the only 2 time Golden Boot winner 2008-2009 and 2010-2011

Highest attendance was 80K in Estadio Azteca 2016 Club America v Tigres (0-3 in finals)

S3, E5 Mar 19, 2020

Join Blake and ATL Joe as they discuss the MLS season suspension and what this could mean for players, clubs and all sports.

S3, E4 Mar 05, 2020

Injury Report

It is with heavy hearts that we announce (and most of yall already know) that Josef suffered an ACL tear during the MLS opener

Typical recovery for this type of injury is 3M to running, 6M to cutting and 9-12M to get back fully recovered mentally and physically

We still don't know if it is a partial or full tear yet

This could mean PB&J will never play together again as it is realistic Barco gets traded in the offse ason

Josef has scored almost 40% of Atlanta United’s goals (that is over our entire history)

Escobar was seen holding his right thigh at halftime and was taken off precautionary reasons

Miles has started running but not training with the team yet

Edgar Castillo (rib injury)

Total Tactics (makes the most since after injury report IMO and just focus on Josef)

What does our lineup look like without Josef?

174 of our 198 goals (historically - all time) have been scored by Josef, Villabla, Miggy and Gressel

Will we find a replacement or run with Adam Jahn?

Season-ending Injury List:

“Though it would come with the thudding finality that we won't get to see the superstar play until 2021, Atlanta could place Martinez on the season-ending injury list. Such a move would render him ineligible across all competitions for the remainder of the year, but they'd get some roster relief.

Atlanta wouldn't get his Designated Player slot back, but, as Martinez makes more than $100,000 this season, they would be eligible to receive another senior roster spot to sign a replacement player. The replacement player can be signed for up to $250,000 this season, which would be an exemption on top of the salary cap.

The 2018 MLS Cup winners would not be able to use allocation money to buy down that figure, meaning they couldn't acquire a player on more than $250,000 if they are designated as an injury-replacement. Theoretically, they could clear another senior roster spot to sign a more expensive player, should they have the budget (and/or allocation money) to do so.

Atlanta United have until the end of the Primary Transfer Window (May 5) to decide to place Martinez on the season-ending injury list and sign a replacement. Clubs can only sign one replacement player per season.”

Injury List:

Placing Martinez on the injured list would crack the door open for a late-season return while still offering some limited roster relief. The move would make him ineligible for a minimum of six MLS league games. During the time Martinez is out, the club would have an extra senior roster spot to use. If he returns, the club would lose that extra roster spot.

This move doesn't come with any additional budget help, but the club could spend whatever they could fit under the salary cap on that player.

Remember: Atlanta acquired a base of $750,000 Targeted Allocation Money plus an additional $350,000 in incentives from D.C. United for Julian Gressel, as well as $1.05 million in allocation from Columbus Crew SC for Darlington Nagbe. They also received a transfer fee for Tito Villalba, up to $1 million of which can be converted into General Allocation Money.

Recap

Stinger from Hyndman (up for goal of the week) and Barco both scored goals

Walker Zimmerman scored a goal off a set piece for Nashville

Why didn't Willis (goalie) get a red card for those crazy two handballs at midfield?

Blake talks about atmosphere briefly

Blake got score prediction right - 2-1

MAN OF THE MATCH - Emerson Hyndeman

Beer of the Week (Terrapin)

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HOPS:

Citra, Galaxy, Amarillo, Centennial, Zythos

MALTS:

2-row Pale, Victory, Crystal 25

ABV 4.2% IBU 50

Events at Terrapin Taproom this month: '

Tie Dye Tuesday

Tuesday March 31st 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Join us for this FREE EVENT! Come hang out with us and let your creativity show! We will be providing Terrapin T-Shirts for you to Tie Dye while supplies last. Enjoy some Fox Bros. Tacos & featured beer from the Terrapin ATL Brew Lab! Groovy baby, yeah!

News

Miggy scored for Newcastle and did the Dragonball-Z tribute to Josef

Block party for start of the season is Friday

SECOND SELF - Carly from Second Self is spiking in the golden spike at Saturday’s game! Way to go Carly!

Second Self will be setting up at the Terminus Legion tailgate in the Gulch, go say hey!

March 5th 8-10PM: Cherith Fuller Comedy Show

SWEETWATER - Beer & Comedy Event

Beer & Comedy Night is the longest running brewery show in the country! Hosted by Joe Pettis (Adult Swim) Admission is $12 at the door which includes your 1st two beers!

STEADY HAND - has their one year anniversary party this Saturday starting at 1pm (perfect place to tailgate the game if you aren't feeling the Gulch)

Food from Das BBQ, live music, raffles and exclusive beer

CCL

Breakdown of MLS and Liga MX teams playing

What Club America looks like

Preview (Cincinnati)

FC Cincinnati is showing no injuries

https://matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2020-03-07-atlanta-united-fc-vs-fc-cincinnati/preview - MLS Preview

Lost to the Red Bulls (away) 3-2 opening weekend

DP’s

Allan Cruz (Costa Rica, midfield)

Yuya Kubo (Japan, forward)

Jurgen Locadia (Netherlands, forward)

Haris Medunjanin

S3, E3 Feb 27, 2020

News

There is a meet and greet with Spike the dog March 2nd (Atlantic Station Team Store). This is not a drill. Time to still be announced.

Pity was named to the Concacaf team of the week

MLS is opening up this weekend, the first game for Atlanta United is against Nashville.

For those going to the game

It is going to be COLD (24, feels like 10) and this is an outdoor stadium so make sure to bundle

We will be there (first away game for Brit and Ben) so hit us up if you are going and know where the party is at before the game

For those not traveling:

Second Self is hosting a rocking watch party at their taproom. They are huge Atlanta United fans and you know this is going to be a rowdy place to watch the game with other fans. The Real Mexican Vittles Food Truck will be there for food and stuff.

Terrapin

Beer & Bingo – Every Wednesday night starting at 6:30 – Play Bingo, Drink Beer, Win Prizes! We’ll be giving out prizes for every round and there is no cost to play, plus get 20% off of delicious Fox Bros. Smoked Wings.

Thursday Trivia – Get the crew together every Thursday for Trivia at the Terrapin Taproom. Free to play with prizes each round and lots of delicious beers from the Terrapin ATL Brew Lab!

Sweetwater

Join us for our 7 week outdoor spring cornhole league at SweetWater Brewing Company on Wednesday nights!

Season begins on Wednesday, March 18, but you must be registered by Monday, March 9!

Injury Report

Bello started practicing with the team

Matheus Rossetto is not available for selection for home CCL game and unlikely Nashville because of issues with his P1-Visa.

Robinson and Castillo have still not been seen practicing with ATL UTD yet

Hairwatch!

He did it, he changed his hair again. It is still blonde (with that blue streak peaking through) but this one reminds me of the beginning of 2018 Josef. Shaved sides, medium length blonde top.

“If I don’t score, another guy may score. Then he plays. So, Martinez goes to the bench. That’s why I’m a striker, no? So, I have to score, no? If you no score, you no play.” - Josef

Preview (Nashville)

Music City is jumping on most Saturday nights, but it will be especially rocking at Nissan Stadium when Nashville SC play their inaugural MLS match against Atlanta United.

One of two expansion sides to debut in 2020, Nashville SC made waves by acquiring 2019 Best XI center back Walker Zimmerman, who joins MLS veterans Dax McCarty and Anibal Godoy in the club's spine. Hany Mukhar will be tasked with being the offensive pulse, while Dom Badji, who has struggled to score consistently, will likely be the squad's No. 9 to start.

S3, E2 Feb 20, 2020

Hair Watch

Not sure how we didn't talk about this last week, Josef’s hair is Blue. Blue stead down the front and mostly blonde still. The David Spade.

News

Atlanta United is officially the first MLS team with 1M Twitter followers - speaking of Twitter, they announced they are finally going to have a Spanish twitter.

Castleberry Hill Josef Martinez mural was done by a local artist. Go get your picture with it

Since Tito and LGP have started playing with their new teams, they both have scored

Things happening at Breweries:

Terrapin

Sunday, Feb 23 – Our 3rd Annual “Wake N Bake Off” at the Battery:

This Sunday, Feb 23 1-4pm at the Terrapin Taproom at Truist Park

Sample sweet and savory dishes from 15 local restaurants all made with Terrapin Wake N Bake Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout

Vote for your favorite and find out if Hector from El Super Pan will take home the Championship Belt again this year

Listen to Live Music and enter to win great raffle prizes from the Braves, Terrapin Beer Co. and each participating restaurant!

Tickets are $25 and all proceeds benefit the Atlanta Braves Foundation – Admission includes tastings from all 15 restaurants, your first beer, and a Terrapin Wake N Bake Snifter

Steady Hand

2/22 Gr8ful Dude and Friends Live (Saturday)

First anniversary party Saturday March 7th (tailgate there before the first home game)

Sweetwater

Fat Tuesday Crawfish Boil 5pm – 6pm – 7pm slots - single plates available for $15 or a table to feed at least 4 of you for $50

CCL in 90 Seconds

First leg for Atlanta (just score, we can break down further in recap)

Leon vs LAFC - 2-0 Leon. LAFC certainly looked like they missed Walkerman

Cruz Azul won 2-1 on the road against Portmore

Deportivo Saprissa vs Montreal - Club America vs communication. And Tigres vs Alianz

Seattle (vs Olimpia) and NYCFC (vs San Carlos) is scheduled for Thursday

Injury Report

Update on miles? (Quad strain) (labeled week to week)

Bello still out with concussion

Castillo out with rib injury

Looks like Mulraney and Rossetto should be good for Tuesday’s match

Recap

First goal scored by Moreira, assisted by RB Crisanto

Rubillo Castillo early hamstring injury played most the game. Dove for a penalty no call.

Josef scored and got a yellow

Escobar yellow.

Player of the game for Joe: BOTH GOLIES, Guz, Jonathan Rougier (ARG)

Beer of the Week

Second Self - Dad Made Breakfast

Tastes like delicious coffee

9% - damn

Perfect for morning EPL games

Comes in 16oz tall boys

Thursday: Throwback Thursdays (old school tastings)

Feb 22nd: The Hoagie Shack Food Truck

Feb 29th: Girl Scout Cookie Pairing (Round 2) (First one sold out so get tickets now!)

Make sure to grab tickets to their Girl Scout cookie pairing night before they sell out!

Tactics

How did our back line look without Miles?

Where do Rossetto and Mulraney fit in if they are available?

Preview

If we draw 0-0 we win, 1-1 it goes to shootouts, if we tie anything above that they win.

One player to highlight:

Kevin Lopez created the first goal. #36

6 goals in 25caps for Mataqua 19-20.

12 goals 18-19 season all comps.

Honorable mention: Matias Galvaliz.(ARG)

S3, E1 Feb 14, 2020

Players we lost:

Andrew Carleton (on loan to Indy Eleven)

Dion Peirera

LGP (was 5th highest paid player on our team)

In moving LGP(110) and Gressel (115), AU has now moved it two all-time appearance leaders -

New club - Club Tijuana of Liga MX

Pogba

Gressel

AU acquired up to 1.1 Million in allocation money (S650k TAM in 2020 and $100k in 2021 - we can receive additional $350 TAM if he performs

Parkhurst

Justin Meram - Salary too high for us to renew

Vasquez

Superdraft pick up from Nashville (traded to Cincinnati FC)

Nagbe - traded to Columbus for $700,000 in Targeted Allocation Money, $150,000 in General Allocation Money and an international roster spot for the 2020 MLS season - The Crew will also pay Atlanta $200,000 in TAM for the 2021 MLS season and should Nagbe meet certain performance conditions

Tito - wanted a guarantee for more playing time.

Sold to Club Libertab (for reportedly 1.5 to 2 million)

Mikey Ambrose (we didn't renew his contract and he was picked up by Miami)

Inter Miami about to sign Pizarro from Monterrey

He would join the onslaught of Liga MX players joining MLS this year.

CBA Negotiations are done. Noteworthy changes below:

Free agency age lowered (from 28 to 24 with 5 years of play)

Senior player minimums increased to 109K

DP rule changed slightly (2 unlimited $$, 1 only unlimited $$ if player is under 23 - making sure MLS is seen as a selling league as oppose to retirement league)

Better player health and working conditions

401K increase to 4.25%

Charter flight increase (mandatory 8 flights this year, increase to 16 by 2024)

Increased travel per diem

We have a new sleeve sponsor - Piedmont Healthcare

New white and gold away jersey released - thoughts? (by the way, AU is the symbol for gold on the periodic table)

Rumours of a third kit to high performing teams (aka Atlanta United) via The Athletic for next year. I would take a third kit.

MLS in 90 Seconds:

People who have left the league:

Zlatan

Minnesota boldly decided to dump their whole team and start over.

Austin FC gets first jersey sponsor (Yeti)

Zimmerman was traded from LAFC to Nashville for 1.25 Mil in allocation money (right before CCL too, ouch)

Nashville is at a standstill with their mayor as he refused to move forward with the promised Nashville FC stadium. This is bad for the league, everyone should sign the petition

BWP is staying in the MLS and playing for LAFC

NYCFC’s CCL game moved to Red Bull Arena (they are close to securing their own stadium in the Bronx)

Inter Milan is suing MLS for trademark infringement, claiming that the term “Inter” is synonymous with its club and no one else. Inter Miami lost a key battle in the fight to keep its name which says the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) dismissed one of the MLS club’s two arguments.MLS will appeal the decision, and likely lose. -

Probably change their name to Flamingo and get sued by Brasil.

Columbus made some good moves with Nagbe, Lucas Zelarayan and Vito Wormoor (NED)

LAFC is still the team to beat. Virtually same roster plus new weapons like Uruguay U23 Francisco Ginella, Brian rod, Diego Palacios.

Injury Report:

Bello is going to be fine- head injury is not as serious as they originally thought and he should be back on the field playing relatively soon

Miles Robinson was taking off early against Leones Negros - quad strain, hopefully back by CCL

Beer of the Week:

Sweetwater’s 23rd Anniversary Ale (foeder-aged sour IPA)

“We are celebrating our 23rd anniversary by marrying two of our favorite styles featuring an out of this world dry hop. Notes of pineapple and tropical fruit dominate this light to medium bodied ale fit for every occasion.

Strain Inane OG (mexican-style craft lager)

Limited release (flowing starts Feb 2020), 5.6

Sweetwater Events:

DATE: Saturday, February 15th

TIME: 2:00pm - 10:00pm at the brewery

They are giving away custom 420 and G13 skis at the party!

A Full day of music featuring:

- Arrested Development

- B-Real

- Dumpstaphunk

BEER: A fat stash of draft options from our cellar, a boatload of specialty brews, and all the weirdest and wildest from The Woodlands barrel aging facility.

Debut of our 23rd Anniversary Ale, a foeder-aged sour IPA.

FOOD: Our brand spankin new taproom will be open with a special Anniversary Party-perfect menu.

And a bevy of food trucks featuring tasty options.

TWO WAYS TO PARTY:

General Admission: $19

Enjoy all the music, buy the brews and food you want, and hang out all damn day

Super Heady VIP: $69

4 complimentary brews

Primo viewing area for all the shows

VIP restrooms & bar

Dedicated VIP gate with unlimited re-entry'

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Second Self Events: (pick two things to cover this week)

Every Tuesday - $3Year Round Pints (Thai Wheat, ATaLe, Golden Blonde, Mole Porter, viKings of the South)

Feb 14th: Valentine’s Dinner Pairing with Chef Telene (A multi-course menu playing homage to the love and diverse food culture available in West Midtown. Every course will be perfectly paired with a Second Self beer. Tickets are $65 per person. Limited spots available!) AND Bleeding Hearts Art Show

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Steady Hand Events:

FIRST Anniversary Party on 3/7 - mark your calendars NOW

Offseason Recap

Franco, Barco and Remedi have become permanent residents and no longer take up an international roster spot

Guz has signed a contract extension through 2023

Players we’ve gained:

Anton Walkes (Portsmouth) (age 22) (British)

Adam Jahn (Transferred from Phoenix Rising FC - forward) (age 29)

Brooks Lennon (came from RSL) (age 22) (American, yet to make the senior national team)

Matheus Rossetto

23 year old Brazilian

Coming from Club Atletico Paranaense (PR)

Attacking midfielder (Nagbe replacement?)

Edgar Castillo (defender, american, age 33)

Castillo is an attacking left back - Castillo originally came to MLS in 2018 after winning multiple titles in Liga MX with Santos Laguna and Tijuana

Fernando Meza

The 29-year-old Argentine, who came up through the San Lorenzo ranks in his homeland, where he was teammates with Five Stripes winger Tito Villalba, is in his second stint with Necaxa with a stint at Chile’s Colo-Colo sandwiched between in more than a decade of professional experience.

Jake Mulraney (age 23, irish, transfer from Scottish Premiership side Heart of Midlothian,

64 appearances for Inverness over the course of two seasons, collecting three goals and six assists. In 52 appearances with Hearts, the 23-year-old had two goals and 10 assists.

Luis Manuel Castro Uruguayan winger Manuel Castro on loan from Club Estudiantes de La Plata of Argentina’s Primera División. The loan will last through the end of June with a club option to extend to the end of the calendar year. Castro will occupy an international roster slot and will be added to the roster pending the receipt of his International Transfer Certificate

Spike the dog

Tactics/CCL Preview

Best matchup: Leon vs LAFC

Pick a final 4: Tigres vs Sounders, Leon vs Atlanta United

S2, E37 (part II) Nov 15, 2019

Part II of the season closer! We discuss the roaster player by player to see how our team might shape up next year. ATL Joe and Blake also go through possible European and Argentinian players that would be awesome to acquire in the off season to fit FdB’s style. Silly season is upon us!

S2, E37 (2019) Nov 15, 2019

It’s a long two part episode… full of speculation. Part I of the season closer deals with the latest transfer news, CBA negotiations and what that could mean for the league and our personal accolades for “MVP”, “Most Improved”, “Most Disappointing” and as always… “Best Hair”

S2, E36 Oct 28, 2019

Join Blake and ATL Joe as they rejoice in our recent domination against Philly at homes, earning us another playoff game at home. How do we line up against Toronto? What needs to happen in the western conference for us to get a home field for the MLS Cup? Fine out in the episode 36.

S2, E35 Oct 24, 2019

Join Blake and ATL Joe as they discuss NYCFC’s recent loss to Toronto and what that may mean for the Eastern Conference final. Not to get ahead of ourselves, we still have Philly at home today in a knockout playoff round. Philly preview, playoff recaps and a full tactics section discussing who will replace Robinson and Parkhurst. Episode 35 out now.

S2, E34 Oct 17, 2019

Join Blake and Joe as they discuss end of the year accolades, New England and why we shouldn’t sleep on them and how our starting line up may include Emerson instead of Pity. This isn’t an easy win but it’s time to celebrate because… it’s playoff time.

S2, E33 Oct 11, 2019

ATL Joe and Blake have been reunited and just in time for playoffs! Join us for part one of our playoff and New England breakdown. In this episode, the guys do a deep dive into the new playoff system and see who is matched up in the east and west. Will LAFC play the Galaxy? Who will play NYCFC in the semis? How has FdB handled his first season with ATL UTD? Find out in episode 33.

S2, E32 Oct 04, 2019

Join ATL Jo and Producer Brit as they breakdown the upcoming New England game and what it means for playoff standings. Will Atlanta United end up 2nd or 3rd in the east? Will Josef be back? What would our lineup look like with our 3 DPs starting? Find out in episode 32.

S2, E31 Sep 27, 2019

ATL Jo is back… but wait, where is Blake? Man, our form is about as good as Atlanta United’s right now. Join Joe and Producer Brit as they breakdown the NYCFC game and what that means for the remaining two games of regular season and the start of playoffs. Will Josef be back by playoffs? Who are our best starting back line if everyone is healthy? Find out in episode 31.

S2, E30 Sep 22, 2019

It’s been a heck of a week for the Joe’s of Atlanta. ATL Jo is still missing and now our king, Josef Martinez has suffered a knee injury. Playoffs are around the corner and we face what could be a 6 point swing game this week against NYCFC. Join Blake and Producer Brit as they discuss what this means for Atlanta United.

Season 2, Episode 29 Sep 20, 2019

We are sorry to inform you that we had some technical difficulties this week. We will release our episode recapping the awesomeness that is Josef Martinez on Sunday with our NYCFC preview (with the San Jose recap). Thanks for listening, we hope we didn't ruin your commute! Unite and Conquer!

Season 2, Episode 28 Sep 13, 2019

Join Blake and ATL Jo as they mix it up this week. Beer of the week, preview, recap, it’s all in the episode just maybe in a different order…. Huge games coming up for Atlanta United against the Ohio brothers in the MLS. Will our starting 11 change and how does the rest of our schedule compare to the other teams leading the east like NYCFC and Philly? Will Barco play? Who the heck does FC Cincinnati even have on their team? Find out in episode 28.

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Season 2, Episode 27 Aug 30, 2019

Go ahead and grab a beer, ATL Jo is still celebrating winning the Open Cup! Two cups in two weeks. It’s been a heck of a run for the 5 stripes and we hope to use the momentum Saturday against second place Philly to secure our place at the top of the east. It’s time for the international break so get caught up on who will be off playing for their country and what the next few weeks look like for Atlanta United.

Season 2, Episode 26 Aug 22, 2019

Join Blake and ATL Jo as they discuss our late but AMAZING away game against Portland, the MLS in 90 seconds and how the heck our games against Orlando and Minnesota are likely to go. As always, OFYO.

Season 2, Episode 25 Aug 16, 2019

Join Blake and ATL Jo as they discuss NYCFC and the Campeones Cup at home and preview our match on Sunday against Portland.

Season 2, Episode 24 Aug 08, 2019

Join ATL Joe and Producer Brit (filling in for Blake this week) as they do a recap of our record breaking attendance LA Galaxy game, our “fathering” of Orlando City for the Open Cup and preview the NYCFC game and Campeones Cup. It’s busy season in the MLS, standings, MLS news and of course, beer of the week

Season 2, Episode 23 Aug 02, 2019

Join Blake and Joe as they discuss the upcoming LA game at home and how our team is likely to cope in the locker room.

Season 2, Episode 22 Jul 26, 2019

Join Blake and Joe as they discuss the expansion to the Leagues Cup, the new playoff structure and do a deep dive into the LAFC preview. There is a reason they are number one in the league, find out what we need to prepare for in order to beat them. Atlanta United, west coast edition.

Season 2, Episode 21 Jul 19, 2019

Join Blake and Joe as they cheer for the $2.11 burritos they got due to the domination against Houston. Is Pity worth the money? What are the new kit colors? What does the DC United preview look like? Find out in episode 21.

Season 2, Episode 20 Jul 12, 2019

Join Blake and ATL Jo for a double recap and double preview. The guys recap the home heart crusher Red Bulls game, our latest game in the 2019 Open Cup and who we will play in the next round and preview Sunday’s game against Seattle and Wednesday’s game against Houston. It’s a busy week filled with soccer but don’t worry there is always time for a beer… every week.

Season 2, Episode 19 Jul 04, 2019

Join Blake and ATL Jo as they discuss the cluster of a game that was Chicago Fire, the Gold Cup, the Women’s World Cup and how we must change our defensive strategy to have a better outcome against the Red Bulls. Is it likely Josef will play Sunday? Why didn’t Meram make an appearance against the Fire? Who is Emerson Hyndman? Join us for season 2, episode 19 for our Red Bulls preview and find out.

Season 2, Episode 18 Jun 28, 2019

What a Pity. Guess who’s back? Join ATL Jo and Blake as they discuss Joe’s recent Greek soccer adventures, an update in international soccer and Pity and his should be status with Atlanta United. Get caught up before our home game against Montreal and away game against Chicago Fire. Sorry guys, it’s a longer one.

Season 2, Episode 17 Jun 21, 2019

Join Blake and Producer Brit as they discuss all things soccer including the Women's World Cup, Copa American, Gold Cup and of course the US Open Cup. How has Atlanta United been playing without Josef Martinez? Will our lineup change against a Toronto team that is struggling with players out for international duty? Do we think Atlanta has finally gotten use to de Boer’s system? Find out in episode 17.

Season 2, Episode 16 Jun 07, 2019

Join Blake and Brit as they discuss our killer win against the Chicago Fire at home, locker room access and how the team is going to cope with injuries and Josef away on international duty. Will we start players from ATL UTD 2? Who got called up to international duty? Did Tata wear a sweater at the Mexico/ Venezuela game? Find out in episode 16.

Season 2, Episode 15 May 31, 2019

Join ATL Jo and Producer Brit as they discuss our recent win at home with Josef’s killer goals in extra time. Does the MLS need to change their travel and head injury rules? How will we fare against Chicago Fire? Who the heck is going to start in the US Open Cup? Find out in episode 15.

Season 2, Episode 14 May 24, 2019

Join Blake and ATL Jo as they discuss our recent loss to the NEW JERSEY Red Bulls and how our defense has been covering for our lack of productivity on offense. Who will replace Tito this game and how will Pity play now that he has been left off the Argentina Copa America roster? Find out in episode 14.

Season 2, Episode 13 May 17, 2019

- Uncorked wine festival at Park Tavern

- The Renaissance Festival is in town until 6/2! Go get you a turkey leg and some devil sticks.

- Producer Briit’s band (Moody Hollow) is playing Eddie’s Attic Saturday night for the Bitteroots anniversary show.

- Barco scored with the U20 Argentina team

- Barco was named in the Top 30 under 21 in the world by ESPN

- Pity won goal of the week

- Tito, Guz and Frank made team of the week

- The Gulch turning into Centennial Yards

- Congrats to Guz for break the MLS consecutive shutout victories record (5 games)

- Injury report

- Orlando and Vancouver recap

- How did Pogba and Meram do?

- Red Bulls preview

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Season 2, Episode 12 May 10, 2019

Join ATL Jo and Blake as they discuss our recent wins against Sporting KC and Toronto and how our next few games will fair with Barco out with the U20 World Cup and adding Justin Meram to our roaster.

- Atlanta United used 100,000 in GAM and 2nd round draft pick for Justin Meram from the Columbus Crew

- Barco made MLS player of the week for the second time

- Barco and Josef made MLS team of the week

- Barco had goal of the week

- ATL Jo needs to work on his vocal air horn

- Injury Update

- Sporting KC recap

- Toronto Recap

- How will our team adjust to missing players from the U20 World Cup, Copa America and Gold Cup?

- Orlando and Vancouver Preview

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Season 2, Episode 11 May 03, 2019

Are Atlanta United fans spoiled? ATL Jo and Blake discuss our recent win against Colorado and how disappointed fans were in the offense. What do we need to watch out for in Sporting KC and Toronto to bring home 6 points this week? Should we be concerned about Pity? Find out in episode 11.

Season 2, Episode 10 Apr 25, 2019

Producer Brit fills in for Joe this week while he is off getting hitched! Join her and Blake as they discuss our recent loss to FC Dallas and how our tactics can change to help offense finish later this season. The Rapids are bad. Real bad. But can Atlanta overcome our struggle with chemistry to bring home our first MLS home win this season?

Season 2, Episode 9 Apr 17, 2019

Join Blake and Joe as they preview our 420 home game against FC Dallas. Tailgating at 420 Fest or the Gulch? How will our lineup change with Remedi likely out and how about our first win of the season? All in episode 9.

Season 2, Episode 8 Apr 12, 2019

Join Blake and Joe as they discuss what is hopefully the Rev Wedding Part II. Where is the MLS at as a league, what’s going on around Atlanta and how will tactics change on Saturday’s match? Find out in episode 8.

Season 2, Episode 7 Apr 05, 2019

Join Blake and Joe as they discuss the wettest game they have ever witnessed. Can our change to the 4-3-3 even be evaluated with that weather? Is stock up or down on Pity, Josef and Barco? Are we still competitive in the supporter shield this year? Find out in episode 7.

Season 2, Episode 6 Mar 29, 2019

Blake is back from overseas and excited about sharing his take on FdB's tactics. Join him and ATL Jo as they discuss our recent tie against Philly, the international break and how the boys will fare against Columbus.

Season 2, Episode 5 Mar 15, 2019

Join ATL Jo and Brit as they discuss our recent run in the CCL and how our team is shaping up. Tactics, injuries and the Philly preview all in episode 5.

Season 2, Episode 4 Mar 08, 2019

Join Joe and producer Brit as they discuss our recent games against Monterrey and D.C. United and preview leg 2 of CCL and home opener against Cincinnati. We will get back to 45 minute episodes after CCL…. we promise.

Season 2, Episode 3 Feb 27, 2019

Join Blake and Joe as they discuss our disastrous first leg of CCL19, the preseason recap for the MLS and how our lineup and formation should change to make our team more efficient and deadly. Will we be able to make a comeback in leg 2? How will we fair against DC United at Audi Field for the MLS home opener? Do we think any players lost their starting position? Find out in season 2, episode 3.

Season 2, Episode 2 Feb 21, 2019

The wait is finally over (all two month of it!). CCL leg one starts this week and chapter III begins. Our team will look very different this year from a new coach, new players and overall a new tactical strategy. Join Blake and Joe as they break down what the Concacaf Champions League is, how the MLS has faired in the tournament in the past and an in-depth look at our opponent, Herediano. Preseason is over. Time to see how our boys do in 2019.

Season 2, Episode 1 Feb 15, 2019

Season 2 of ATLiens United kicks off with a preseason recap and catch up prior to our first CCL game on 2/21. New coach, new players, new season.

Episode 44 Dec 12, 2018

Join Blake and Joe as they discuss our EPIC win at the MLS Cup! What a season. Records on records on records were broken, new fans were made and Atlanta United broke a 23 year curse that has changed the way the city feels about soccer. What an incredible season, and we are sure going to talk about. Join the boys for our last episode of season 1, we will be back for preseason to fill you in on the new coach, transfers and CCL preview in February. Have a merry Christmas and happy New Year ATLiens.

Episode 43 Dec 05, 2018

The MLS Cup is here. In Atlanta. Join Blake and Joe as they discuss the amazing post season run both Atlanta and Portland have had and why the 2018 MLS Cup will be one for the record books. Three MVP candidates, record breaking attendance and a memorable day for the city of Atlanta. Will this be Miggy and Josef’s last game together? Find out in episode 43.

Episode 42 Nov 28, 2018

Join Blake and Joe as they discuss our recent first leg win against the Red Bulls at home. Ready to go for leg 2 in New Jersey, let’s hope this win doesn’t go to our heads and we lock down Thursday’s match. Will we clinch the MLS Cup? How will our tactics change to accommodate the change in location? Find out in episode 42.

Episode 41 Nov 14, 2018

Join Blake and Joe as they discuss our recent playoff win against NYCFC at home which will take us to the eastern conference finals against.. the Red Bulls. How will our formation and tactics change so we can FINALLY beat this team and make it to the MLS Cup on December 8th. Join us for episode 41.

Episode 40 Nov 09, 2018

Join Blake and Joe as they discuss our recent first playoff leg against NYCFC and the preview for leg two at home. Injuries, tactics and tailgate plans all in episode 40.

Episode 39 Nov 02, 2018

Join Blake and Joe as they discuss the recent loss to Toronto to give the Red Bulls the 2018 supporters shield, the upcoming playoff game at NYCFC’s home and how we will rebound.

Josef Martinez wins MLS Golden Boot for 2018 - had 50 goals over 2 season the most ever in MLS

Miggy and Josef up for MLS MVP

Tata up for manager of the year

Parkhurst up for defender of the year

Injury Report (update on Miggy, Garza, Bello and Vasquez)

Toronto game recap

Beer of the Week - Wild Leap Chance IPA

NYCFC preview

Tata’s Tactics

**Episode 38** Oct 26, 2018

Join Blake and Joe as they discuss the recent bad Atlanta United news regarding Tata but the exciting news for the remaining Atlanta United season.
- Fall-O-Ween fest at Home Depot Backyard
- From the Earth Brewing First Anniversary Festival
- Hawks home opener (State Farm Arena)
- Dome was open for Fire match
- Tata Martino will not return next season as head coach
- Orlando has a record breaking season!
- Concacaf Champions League spot is confirm
- Miggy week to week
- Greg Garza back and made the 18
- Goals from both Escobar (1st of the season) and McCann (2nd of the season)
- Carleton got another start
- Hair Watch
- From the Earth Brewing (beer of the week)
- Toronto preview
- Jozy Altidore and Victor Vazquez are both out for the Atlanta United game
- Cool day coming in Toronto

Episode 37 Oct 12, 2018

Join Blake and Joe as they discuss our recent win against New England at home, how Bello played and what to expect with Miggy being out the next few matches due to a hamstring injury. Been craving a new Bello chant? Tune in to episode 37 for our latest ideas.

Episode 36 Oct 05, 2018

Join Blake and Joe as they discuss the recent cluster that was the New York Red Bulls match. How do we change our tactics to defend against a pressing defense? Will Bello make it back in the line up? Find out in episode 36.

Episode 35 Sep 28, 2018

Join Blake and Joe as they discuss the recent home domination against RSL and the surprising starting 11. We take a deep dive into the New York Red Bull preview and discuss weaknesses from each team. The match that might determine the shield coming up this week.

- Atlanta Greek Festival

- ATL UTD hires Chase Falivene

- Tito won goal of the week!

- Atlanta all over MLS team of the week

- Paraguay calls up Tito and Almiron

- Larry and McCann on yellow card watch

- George Bello MLS start breakdown

- Gressel is the King of Atlanta with a goal, an asset and the leading touches on the team

- Guzan with the Clean Sheet

- Beer of the Week - Macon Love IPA

- NYRB Preview, remaining games for the season for both teams and possible point breakdown

- BWP is suspended due to yellow card accumulation!

- Top players to watch on NYRB

- Barco debate

- Tata transfer rumors and who would replace him

Episode 34 Sep 21, 2018

Join Blake and Joe as they discuss the next home game at the Benz, the new Home Depot tailgating spot, home playoff game, support shield standings, our recent road trip out west and our upcoming game against Real Salt Lake.

Beltline Lantern Festival

Supporter Shield Standings

Zlatan’s 500th Goal

Tata Contract Watch

Colorado and San Jose Recap

Beer of the Week

Preview against Real Salt Lake

Episode 33 Sep 14, 2018

USA vs Brazil (0-2)

USA vs Mexico (1-0)

Atlanta United clinches playoff spot

Supporter Shield Update

Josef changes his hair to grey?

Nagbe and Escobar injury update

Colorado Rapids preview

Beer of the Week (Atlanta Brewing company.. aka Red Brick)

San Jose preview

Tata and the Mexico, Argentina and Columbia rumors

Episode 32 Sep 07, 2018

Join Blake and Joe as they discuss the recent loss to D.C. United and how the team's performance will affect the supporter's shield and possible playoff positioning. Who had a decent game and who needs to make mental adjustments? How did our subs do? Where should we focus our efforts before the 9/30 matchup with the New York Red Bulls? Find out in episode 32.

Episode 31 Aug 30, 2018

Join Blake and Joe as they discuss the MLS king Josef Martinez and his record breaking goal against Orlando City. Who should we be worried about for the 2018 supporters shield, how does our competition stack up and more importantly, how will we do against DC United at home this coming Sunday. Find out in episode 31.

Episode 30 Aug 24, 2018

Join Blake and Joe as they discuss our recent home win against the Columbus Crew to put us back at the top of the supporter shield, Barco makes an appearance on the field, how we match up for the remaining of the season and who is a threat, what jersey give us the best record and what their dream lineup looks like. Plus we hate on Orlando.

Episode 29 Aug 17, 2018

Join Blake and Joe as they do a full Columbus Crew preview and hit some major events in the MLS the last week. It might have been a bye week but it wasn't a slow one for Atlanta United. Tune into episode 29 to get the guy's predictions for Sunday's game.

Episode 28 Aug 10, 2018

Join Blake and Joe as they discuss our recent breakdown at home against Toronto and how we can stop allowing late goals. What are we going to do for our left back. Injuries have us guessing.

Episode 27 Aug 03, 2018

Join Blake and Joe as they talk about the recent MLS All Star game in Da Benz, Josef being the absolute best striker in the MLS, what's going on with injuries and most importantly, what to expect from the Toronto game.

Episode 26 Jul 27, 2018

Join Blake, Joe and Brit as they discuss the week of Atlanta United drama. Josef Martinez is king of the MLS, Carleton makes his MLS starting debut and Remedi is on the field for the first time in the Benz. Poor Barco? Or poor Vazquez?

Episode 25 Jul 21, 2018

Join Blake and Joe as they discuss the recent record breaking attendance at the Benz, MLS premier to the world after the World Cup, the recap of the Seattle Sounders game and preview our rivals D.C. United. Live at Gate City!

World Cup recap

MLS Injury Report

Seattle Sounders Recap

VAR review

Chris McCann missed penalty

Gate City’s The Good Foot

Will Wayne Rooney get his first MLS start?

Yamil Asad killing the game

How to combat defenses that buckle down and don’t allow for central space

Attacking subs?

Episode 24 Jul 13, 2018

Join Blake and Joe as they discuss the recent Atlanta United win against the Philadelphia Union, the upcoming match against the Seattle Sounders at home and how they think Eric Remedi will change the teams line up.

Bonus Episode - World Cup Episode 5! Jul 13, 2018

Join Blake and Joe as they dive into the World Cup final with France and Croatia. Talking players and tactics, they predict the most likely outcome!

Episode 23 Jul 06, 2018

Catch up on all things Atlanta United with Blake and Joe as they discuss the recent loss in the Dallas heat, our victory over rivals Orlando City at home and what to expect coming up with Philadelphia. Injury report, beer of the week, stock up stock down. What more could you want?

Bonus Episode - World Cup Episode 4 Jul 06, 2018

WORLLDDDDD CUPPPPPP. Bonus episode 4. Breakdown of the match of 16 and predictions for this weekend.

Episode 22 Jun 30, 2018

Join Blake and Joe as they discuss the recent draw against the Portland Timbers, the upcoming HUGE match against Orlando City in the Benz and how recent injuries could potentially change our line up.

Bonus Episode - Red Hare Preview and World Cup Episode 3! Jun 29, 2018

Join Blake and ATL Jo as they discuss the crazy upset that happened this week in the World Cup. Germany. Knocked. Out. We take you through the 16 team match ups and give you our predictions based on players momentum. Join us in our 3rd bonus episode!

Bonus Episode - World Cup Episode 2! Jun 22, 2018

Join Blake and ATL Jo for bonus episode 2! Time to talk about some huge upsets already in the 2018 World Cup. Have the games this week change our group predictions? Find out in episode 2!

Episode 21 Jun 22, 2018

Join Blake and Joe as they discuss our recent elimination from the US Open Cup against Chicago Fire, our thoughts on the starting line up and our preview of the Portland Timbers game.

Knocked out of the US Open Cup up against Chicago Fire

Romario Wiliams starting position?

Missing Andrew Carleton

MLS All Star Game (Tata is coach)

Preview against the Portland Timbers

Wrecking Bar beer of the week

Bonus Episode - World Cup Episode 1! Jun 15, 2018

The World Cup is finally here! Join Blake and Joe as they discuss world cup drama (already), the group of death and overall predictions for the World Cup. Join us in our first bonus episode of the tournament!

Episode 20 Jun 15, 2018

Happy 5 Stripe Friday ATLiens! Join Blake and Joe as they recap the NYCFC and Columbus Crew games from last week and preview the US Open Cup against Chicago Fire in the Benz. What are the recent transfer rumors? How is our injury report looking? Who do we think will start against the Fire? Find out in episode 20.

Orlando City has lost 6 straight games in a row!

It is officially World Cup season

SoocerCon and Red Hare Live events coming soon

Tie against NYCFC, 3 points against Columbus Crew

Brad Guzan MLS team of the week

Josef MLS goal of the week

Patrick Vieria leaves NYCFC for Nice as head coach

Injury Report (Josef Martinez, Chris McCann)

Open Cup Rules

Tito Villalba’s role on Atlanta United

Episode 19 Jun 06, 2018

Join Blake and Brit as they discuss the recent red card debacle against Philly, our predictions for the Charleston Open Cup game and how we think the five stripes will do at Yankee Stadium. Will Tata make changes to the lineup this week? Find out in episode 19.

Episode 18 Jun 01, 2018

Candler park music festival this weeken

•Atlanta food and wine festival

•The roof will be open for Philly game

•Atlanta United are reportedly interested in Juan Fernando Quintero. The 25-year-old FC Porto attacking midfielder from Argentina

•Atlanta United vs Charleston Battery 6/6/18.

•Interview on Fox 5 news

•Soccer Con June 23 / Red Hare June 29 /

•Still in 1st place in supporters shield

•Garza will miss at least four months after undergoing shoulder surgery. Torn labrum

•Tito injury - day to day with a hyperextended knee

•1-1 Atlanta tie against New England

•Red Brick Homestand - Dry Hopped Pilsner 5.2% - Beer of the Week

•Formation 4-2-3-1

•Stock up Stock down segment

Episode 17 May 25, 2018

ATLiens United official Brewhouse flag hangin ceremony 5/30 during the game!

Tito Villalba rumored to be switching to Paraguay national team

Atlanta United host Charleston Battery at Firth Third Bank Stadium June 6th

Champions league Liverpool vs Real Madrid

SoccerCon June 23rd in Midtown

Red Hare Live Show Friday June 29th

LGP and Garza Suspended for next game

McCann and Escobar are still listed as out

VAR discussion

Awe Juice, limited release by Gate City Brewing

Diego Faundez 23rd named MLS’s 24 under 24

Teal Bunbury

Cristian Pinella

Tito needs to start

Episode 16 May 18, 2018

Join Blake and Joe as they talk about Atlanta United’s latest trip to Disney World and how we did against Trashlando. Previewing the New York Red Bulls game at home and talking about our beer of the week, Burnt Hickory’s Didjits.

•LAFC loses lots of players to World Cup call up

•Fines fines fines against Orlando players for flopping and instigating

•Kirkwood Spring Fling

•Champions League Final: Liverpool vs Real Madrid

•SoccerCon - June 23rd

•Injury Report

•2-1 Victory over Orlando

•Bradley Wright-Phillips breakdown (NYRB top all-time scorer)

•Players to watch on NYRB: Luis Roble’s (goal keeper), Alejandro Romero (CAM), Tyler Adams (CDM)

•3-5-2 is back!

Episode 15 May 11, 2018

Disney World? Harry Potter World? Kennedy Space Center? Are there any other notable things around Orlando? Didn’t think so. Join Blake and Joe as they discuss the much anticipated Orlando City game and recap the 2-0 loss to Sporting KC.

Shaky Beats

Twilight Jazz at Atlantic Station

Wayne Ronney going to DC United - SBI Soccer reports deal is worth 16.2 million

Match worn parley kits are up for auction

Alec Kann back in training

McCan not listed on MLS injury report list

Josef’s goal was overturned

Guzan red card

Christenson’s first time appearance for Atlanta United

Beer of the week is New Realm “Euphonia”

How is Orlando doing this season, who will they start?

Dom Dwyer, Sacha Kljestan and Yotun players to watch

Did the 4-2-3-1 work or are we back to the 3-5-2?

Episode 14 May 08, 2018

Join Blake and Joe as they discuss Atlanta’s recent match against the Chicago Fire, Barco’s first goal in the MLS, injury report and the preview against the #1 in the West, Sporting Kansas City. What is our beer of the week? Why has VAR changed Sporting KC’s record? Join us for our special release early week episode to preview Wednesday’s game.

- Shaky Knees recap

- Spotting of Alec Kann at Shaky Knees, no knee brace!

- SoccerCon coming up June 23, get your tickets now!

- US open cup began this week

- Barco’s first goal in MLS, Barco up for goal of the week

- Chris McCann the Irishman reportedly feeling some tightness in his hamstring

- Filipe Gutierrez out 2-3 months for hernia surgery

- Nagbe man of the match

- Beer of the week: Monday Night “I’m on a Boat”

- KC Preview (Tim Melia: 2017 Goalkeeper of the year. 10 shutouts last year, Matt Besler: Team USA defender. Has world cup experience)

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Episode 13 May 04, 2018

Join Blake and Joe as they discuss all things Atlanta starting with Shaky Knees, transfer deadlines in the MLS, recaps of the Montreal game, Kratz, Kratz! and Miggy’s stellar week.

How will Miggy do if we plays in Europe, what is our beer of the week, who are the star players of Chicago Fire? Join us for episode 13.

Shaky Knees

Steady Hands Beer Co (beer of the week)

Kratz goal of the week

Miggy player of the month

Chicago Fire preview

Nemanja Nikolić

Bastian Schweinsteiger

Dax McCarty

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Episode 12 Apr 27, 2018

Join Blake and Joe as they discussed all things Atlanta and Atlanta United in episode 12!

Inman Park Festival this weekend, parley kit premiers vs Galaxy and sells out immediately same day, 2-0 win Saturday night against LA Galaxy, Miggy makes team of the week 2nd week in a row! Atlanta United is now second on the eastern rankings 16 points to 17 (NYCFC) with a game “in hand” -Toronto fight back to tie in Champions league final, but ultimately lose in PKs.

This weeks opponent Montreal Impact. 2 Wins, 5 Losses. 0 draws. Ignacio Piatti scores hat trick (definitely their best player) last week. Sitting in 8th in the east. Impact Players with an impact: Ignacio Piatti, and Jeisson Vargas

Here the breakdown, hear the preview.

Episode 11 Apr 20, 2018

Blake and Joe discuss their love for Josef Martinez and their issues with the lastest game again NYCFC. Listen to the LA Galaxy preview episode while the guys discuss how Zlatan will change the LA offense. Do we agree with how VAR is being used in the game? Are we going to rock out at 420 fest? Find out in episode 11.

Beer of the week is Sweetwater brand new release Tropical Lover.

ATLiens United is the Atlanta United preview podcast. Check us out before an up coming game to hear tactic, starting line up and match up predictions.

Episode 10 Apr 13, 2018

Blake and Joe and producer Brit discuss the latest new in Atlanta and transfer rumors for Stephane Mbia. Check out our injury report, beer of the week and most importantly NYCFC preview before this Sunday's game.

Episode 9 Apr 06, 2018

Join Blake and Joe as they preview the much anticipated LAFC game at home. What does our injury list look like, who do we think Tata will start, will LAFC live up to the hype in the intimidating Mercedes Benz? Find out on episode 9.

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Episode 8 Mar 29, 2018

Blake and Joe preview the Atlanta United, Minnesota game by discussing injuries, tata's tactics and current formations. Also on the docket is Atlanta United 2's first win against New York Red Bulls II, a new chant by La 12 and of course beer of the week!

Beer of the week is Wild Heaven's Emergency Drinking Beer located in Decatur, Ga.

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Episode 7 Mar 22, 2018

Joe and Blake discuss the 4-1 victory over Vancouver, Waston's red card, Josef's hat trick and beer showers in the supporters section. How do we feel about VAR? Find out in episode 7.

Beer of the week is Red Hare's Soft j - juicy, New England style IPA.

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Episode 6 Mar 15, 2018

The curse is lifted! ATLiens United celebrates our home opener with a crushing win over DC United. We talk through formation changes, good times at the Gulch, and look forward to the next match vs Vancouver. Unite and Conquer!

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Episode 5 Mar 08, 2018

Join Blake and Joe as they pick up the pieces from a rough season opener. Player are hurt.. the defense was scattered.. thank you Beer of the Week.. With week 1 in the rear view, all focus is on DC United. With our team returning home to Mercedes Benz Stadium, we are excited to join our fellow Atlanta United fans in the Gulch before the game. We will be there ready to chant.. Will you?

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