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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.

Abe Gordon and Madison Crews recap United's 0-0 draw on the road against D.C. United, and Luke Brennan's last secodn header that almost won Atlanta the match!

This week’s SDH Week in Review goes from Washington, D.C. to Chicago and back home to Georgia. Legendary broadcaster Dave Johnson joins us for opposition research ahead of Atlanta United’s trip to face DC United, breaking down DC’s recent improvement, Ty Baribo’s impact, the club’s roster building and the bigger picture for Major League Soccer as it continues to grow. Apple TV’s Jake Zivin checks in from his hometown of Evanston after calling Chicago Fire vs. Inter Miami. Jake talks about growing up a Fire supporter, the club’s future in Chicago, the early MLS teams that shaped how he sees the game and a high school rivalry he still hasn’t forgotten. Then Georgia Southwestern head coach Bailey Guffin joins us from Americus to discuss returning home to Georgia, building a new program with a transfer-heavy roster, competing in the Peach Belt Conference and the growing soccer culture around GSW. It’s another week of conversations from across the soccer landscape on the SDH Network. Watch/listen to SDH AM every Monday-Friday starting at 9:05 on youtube.com/soccerdownhere.

Abe Gordon and Jon Nelson break down what could prove to be a crucial 3-2 loss at home to Orlando City SC. We recap the match and take a look at the standings and if United's playoff hopes are completely wiped out!

Atlanta United fought back twice for a 2-2 draw at Inter Miami, with Breel Embolo winning and converting the equalizing penalty in his full 90-minute debut. Jason breaks down what a stacked summer transfer window, five potential new starters, means for this team right now, plus a heated moment between Júnior Alonso and Lionel Messi. Then it's Atlanta United 2's historic season, previews of the two-game week against Orlando City and D.C. United, and the 3-4-3: college soccer around Georgia, Mbappé and Haaland headlining Champions League matchday one, Arsenal's win over Chelsea, Barcelona's rout of Valencia, and the Ballon d'Or nominees.

Atlanta United heads south for a Saturday night showdown with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, and SDH Week in Review gets you ready for the matchup. Miami Herald beat writer Michelle Kaufman joins Jon Nelson for an in-depth look at a busy week for Inter Miami, from roster moves and another coaching change to the strengths, and defensive vulnerabilities, Atlanta could look to exploit. Apple TV’s Callum Williams breaks down Atlanta-Miami along with NYCFC-Nashville and talks about life as one of the busiest broadcasters in the game. Ross Smith also stops by to talk Portland-Minnesota, his move back home to Canada, and, naturally, a little music along the way. It’s the best of the week from SDH AM on the Soccer Down Here Network. Catch the show live starting at 9:05 a.m. on the Soccer Down Here YouTube and Twitch channels Monday-Friday.

Jason Longshore and Madison Crews break down Atlanta United's three-game winning streak snapping in a 2-0 loss to Charlotte FC, and preview Saturday's trip to Inter Miami, the first match since Lionel Messi's emotional retirement from Argentina's national team. Plus a wild week in Georgia college soccer, No. 25 Georgia's win over Mercer, Georgia State's comeback draw at Auburn, and more, Atlanta United 2's first shootout win of the season, and the 3-4-3 with transfer deadline day headlines: Enzo Fernández's British-record move to Manchester City, Folarin Balogun's Everton deal collapsing, and Julián Álvarez staying at Atlético Madrid.

Abe Gordon and Jon Nelson, of Soccer Down Here, recap Atlanta United's 2-0 loss to Charlotte FC despite riding a three match win streak!

It’s another SDH Week in Review, bringing together some of the best conversations from SDH AM. Charlotte FC play-by-play voice Will Palaszczuk joins Jon Nelson for opposition research ahead of Atlanta United’s matchup with Charlotte, breaking down Pep Biel, Allan Saint-Maximin, Charlotte’s young forwards and what to expect at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Lori Lindsey checks in during a busy weekend covering both the NWSL and MLS, with thoughts on Gotham, Portland, Philadelphia and the Red Bulls. She also reflects on what she has learned from longtime broadcast partner JP Dellacamera. Then, MLS legend Kai Kamara joins the show to discuss life on the other side of the microphone. Kamara talks about joining the MLS 360 crew, learning the rhythms of studio television, doing the research instead of playing the matches, and his journey from Cal State Dominguez Hills to a two-decade professional career and now broadcasting.