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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.

Abe Gordon and Jon Nelson recap Atlanta United's 3-1 loss to Inter Miami CF as Lionel Messi scores two goals in the second half!

Jon Nelson brings you the best of SDH AM this week, featuring a World Cup on Georgia soil, the future of refereeing in American soccer, and a behind-the-scenes look at MLS coverage on Apple TV. The 2026 IFCPF World Cup is underway at the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center in Fayetteville! U.S. CP National Team head coach Stuart Sharp, Georgia native Jacob Crumley, and captain Josh Brunet discuss the opportunity to compete for a world championship at home and the continued growth of CP football. U.S. Soccer's Head of Refereeing and Hall of Famer Carrie Seitz joins the show to discuss the state of officiating, the new R90+ referee development program, and why building up referees instead of breaking them down is essential to the future of the game. Plus, MLS on Apple TV's Spanish-language broadcast team takes center stage as Antonella González and Sammy Sadovnik share stories from the booth and sidelines, explain the preparation behind their broadcasts, and look ahead to another big MLS weekend. Catch SDH AM live every weekday and stay connected with Soccer Down Here on YouTube, Twitch, X, Bluesky, Facebook, and your favorite podcast platforms. Follow @SoccerDownHere and become part of the SDH community for daily soccer news, interviews, analysis, and stories from Atlanta and around the world.

Abe Gordon and Madison Crews recap Atlanta United's 3-0 victory over CF Montreal to keep their slim playoff hopes alive!

The USWNT showed its resilience against the world champions, rallying from two goals down for a 2-2 draw with Spain in Chester, Pennsylvania. Jason Longshore breaks down what the two-match Spain window revealed about Emma Hayes’ team, including Ashley Sanchez’s return to the national-team spotlight, Mallory Swanson’s equalizer, the growing competition for World Cup roster spots, and why facing the best team in the world may prove more valuable than collecting comfortable friendly wins. Madison Crews joins the show live from Subaru Park with her reaction and postgame insight, plus conversations with USWNT debutant Kate Del Fava, Rose Lavelle and captain Lindsey Heaps. Then, Jason turns the focus to Atlanta United from Montreal, examining Tata Martino’s thoughts on buildup play, field position and why chemistry among Atlanta’s rebuilt core will require time, even as the playoff race leaves very little of it. Atlanta United visits CF Montréal Wednesday night, with pregame coverage beginning at 6:30 p.m. on 92.9 The Game.

Abe Gordon and Jon Nelson break down Atlanta United's 3-1 home loss to FC Cincinnati and how this loss could end Atlanta's playoffs hopes.

It's a big week for soccer in Atlanta, and SDH has the conversations and stories that matter! This week's SDH Week in Review features reactions from Arthur Blank, Josh Blank, Cindy Parlow Cone, and Cat Whitehill at the Atlanta City FC brand launch, as excitement builds for the city's new NWSL club. Madison Crews and Sofia Cupertino sit down with Georgia native and Angel City FC defender Evelyn Shores to discuss her first USWNT call-up, her journey from Tophat and Westminster to North Carolina and the professional ranks, and what Atlanta City FC could mean for the next generation of young players. Plus, MLS on Apple TV's Michele Gianone joins Jon Nelson for a fascinating look behind the scenes of MLS broadcasts, the role of an on-field analyst, and the challenges facing Lionel Messi and Inter Miami. Want more soccer in your life? Join the SDH community! Soccer Down Here brings you daily conversations, interviews, analysis, and stories from Atlanta and across the soccer world. Join us live every weekday at 9:05 AM ET for SDH AM on YouTube, subscribe to our podcasts wherever you listen, and check out our Morning Espresso newsletter. ⚽ Visit SoccerDownHere.net to become part of the SDH community and stay connected to the game every day!

This week on the SDH Week in Review, we look back at a major week for soccer in Atlanta as Atlanta City FC officially unveils its name and identity ahead of its 2028 NWSL debut. Madison Crews and Jason Longshore catch up with Mauricio Culebro and Atlanta City FC VP and Chief Business Officer Deandra Duggans about building the new club, creating its identity, and what the launch means for women’s soccer in Atlanta. Then, Michael Parkhurst joins the Friday Free Kick to talk about communication, mentorship, helping young players navigate their careers, and his upcoming appearance on MLS 360. We close with Tuskegee men’s soccer head coach Matthew Tarpley for an update on the Golden Tigers’ inaugural season, the growth of the program, recruiting, and the continuing development of soccer at HBCUs. It’s the best of SDH AM from the Soccer Down Here Network. Catch the show live every Monday-Friday starting at 9:05 on the SDH YouTube and Twitch channels.

Jason Longshore reacts to the USMNT's 4-2 win over Chile and looks beyond the result at what the first two matches of the new World Cup cycle are revealing. Sebastian Berhalter and Malik Tillman continue to strengthen their cases, young players are being tested at the international level, goalkeeper and captain remain open questions, and growing depth is creating new decisions for Mauricio Pochettino ahead of matches with Mexico and Canada. Plus, Jason shares his thoughts on the Atlanta City FC name, crest and branding, and examines Atlanta United's continued improvement following its draw with New York City FC.

Abe Gordona and Jon Nelson break down United's comeback effort to force a draw against New York City FC! They also discuss Atlanta's slimming chances for the final playoff spot!

This week on the SDH Week in Review, we bring you some of the best conversations from SDH AM. Glenn Crooks, the play-by-play voice of NYCFC, joins us for opposition research ahead of Atlanta United’s matchup with New York City, including the impact of international absences, NYCFC’s recent struggles and how both sides could adjust their lineups. US Soccer Hall of Famer Marcelo Balboa drops by to discuss the USMNT, the packed international calendar and the latest around Major League Soccer, including San Diego FC and Austin FC. Then we continue an important conversation across the SDH Network about the growth and challenges of soccer at HBCUs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff women’s head coach Fred Locario takes us inside the process of building a program, recruiting nationally, developing the sport on campus and why greater investment in soccer at HBCUs matters. The SDH Week in Review is just a sample of what we do every week across the Soccer Down Here Network. Watch or listen to SDH AM every weekday beginning at 9:05 a.m. ET for conversations from Atlanta, across American soccer and around the world. You can find the show live on the SDH YouTube channel and across our platforms, with the audio available on your favorite podcast app. And start your day with Morning Espresso, our daily newsletter bringing together the stories, context and conversations you need from across the soccer world. Follow Soccer Down Here across our platforms for daily shows, interviews, match coverage, original reporting and more from every level of the game. soccerdownhere.net & @soccerdownhere on your social media platforms.

Atlanta United turned control into three points in Portland. Giuliano Galoppo impressed in his debut, Alexey Miranchuk scored the winner, and Matt Edwards came off the bench to win his battle with Kristoffer Velde. Jason Longshore breaks down the 1-0 win, the international call ups that will leave Atlanta shorthanded against NYCFC on Saturday night, and which Atlanta United 2 players could step in. Then it's a historic weekend for Atlanta United 2: a 4-2 Decision Day win at Orlando City B, a first ever playoff berth, a home playoff match on October 18, a Golden Boot for Arif Kovac and Playmaker of the Year for Cameron Dunbar. The 3-4-3 covers Georgia State, Kennesaw State, Federico Higuaín's firing at Columbus Crew 2, Argentina's players backing Lionel Scaloni, the return of the Women's Champions League and the NWSL's new player development rule.

Abe Gordon and Madison Crews breakdown United's 1-0 win on the road over the Portland Timbers, and how it keeps their playoff hopes alive!

Jon Nelson leads off with Timber Review Radio's Adam Susman for an oppo research deep dive on Portland ahead of Atlanta United's trip to Providence Park, covering the tactical shift under new Timbers head coach Marti Cifuentes, the return of striker Vincent Janssen, and a shaky Timbers back line. Apple TV's Christian Miles joins for a MLS check in, covering Dallas and Houston's surprise campaigns, Antoine Griezmann's brilliant form for Orlando City ahead of a trip to New England, and a swing through Serie A and the wild top of the Argentine table. Then it's down to the Peach Belt Conference, where the Columbus State University head coach Jay Entlich breaks down a freshman heavy roster fighting through injuries and his program's study abroad tradition in Oxford, England.

Atlanta United dominated DC United and still walked away with nothing, and now sit nine points out of a playoff spot with nine games left. Jason breaks down the three moments that decided the draw, what Giuliano Galoppo brings as he finally becomes available for Saturday's trip to Portland, why nobody in Serie A can play to a 0-0 anymore, why out-swinging corners are disappearing across the sport, and closes with the 3-4-3: local college honors, Manchester Derby fallout, Luis de la Fuente's new deal, and Lionel Messi's Argentina farewell.