Atlanta United FC Weekly - a Home Before Dark Atlanta United Soccer and MLS Podcast

Kevin, Dan and Tim got back together for likely the last episode of season 5 for a post mortem following Atlanta United FC's exit from the Major League Soccer(MLS) Cup Playoffs at the hands of Eastern Conference rivals New York City FC(NYCFC). They discuss what went wrong in the 2-0 defeat, including what on Earth Brad Guzan was doing when Taty Castellanos clipped a bouncing ball over the goalkeeper's head to start the scoring in the second half. Other topics for the show include predictions on the ATLUTD roster going into the 2022 season, including the four players that Atlanta United has to decide to exercise contract options on, and also discussions around the league-wide player options and free agency listings. Kevin, Tim and Dan are here to bring you a weekly look at their hometown MLS team – Atlanta United FC. They look to bring their insights on the previous game, how the team has been doing, where they currently stand in the MLS, and look forward to their next game of the week. It's almost that time. The streetlights just came on and you had better leave soon to be Home Before Dark. Find the whole gang on twitter @HomeB4Dark

MLS Playoff Bound Baybee!

Better late than never?

Atlanta United. Toronto FC. Soccer. 3 Guys. One Podcast. Is anyone even reading these things?

The hits keep on comin for Atlanta United! Tim and Kevin are here to bring you a weekly look at their hometown MLS team – Atlanta United FC. They look to bring their insights on the previous game, how the team has been doing, where they currently stand in the MLS, and look forward to their next game of the week. It's almost that time. The streetlights just came on and you had better leave soon to be Home Before Dark. Find the whole gang on twitter @HomeB4Dark

Tonight the gang gather around to discuss the recent 3-0 thrashing of Orlando City. A game that left Atlanta United without both Josef Martinez and Miles Robinson, yet they found a way to get a much needed result against the worst team in MLS. This week's matchups will be important as Atlanta looks to keep moving forward with its momentum with back to back home matchups against Cincinnati and DC United. Wins against both of them could catapult the 5 Stripes into playoff position. The boys discuss what not only the matchups, but how they feel this season has shaped the team under its most recent leadership with Pineda and with major signing Luiz Araujo who still continues to search for his opening goal for the team. Tim and Kevin are here to bring you a weekly look at their hometown MLS team – Atlanta United FC. They look to bring their insights on the previous game, how the team has been doing, where they currently stand in the MLS, and look forward to their next game of the week. It's almost that time. The streetlights just came on and you had better leave soon to be Home Before Dark. Find the whole gang on twitter @HomeB4Dark

In a tough loss for the team, Atlanta United fell 2-0 to Nashville SC in a game that wasn't as bad as it may appear. In the first match under Pineda, the 5 stripes looked to change things up as almost everyone looked to shoulder the blame for defeat. With this recent result, Atlanta remains outside of MLS Playoff contention, but with a much needed period of rest for most of the team (except those on international duty), ATLUTD will look to bounce back against rival Orlando City as they look to capitalize on the remainder of their schedule. Tim and Kevin are here to bring you a weekly look at their hometown MLS team – Atlanta United FC. They look to bring their insights on the previous game, how the team has been doing, where they currently stand in the MLS, and look forward to their next game of the week. It's almost that time. The streetlights just came on and you had better leave soon to be Home Before Dark. Find the whole gang on twitter @HomeB4Dark

4 in a row!!!! Nothing can stop this train from rollin as Atlanta United wins 2 more to make it 4 consecutive wins, for the first time since 2019 as the 5 stripes take down Toronto FC and DC United. With their recent results, ATL currently sit in 8th place in the East, just outside of the playoff line, but with the recent addition of Luiz Araujo into the mix, they look to be a completely different team. Despite back to back games with shaky performances in the second half, Atlanta continues to produce results, and walks away with 6 points this week nonetheless. The boys talk about Pineda and the recent tenure of Rob Valentino and what his role may be on the team going forward, as well as their expectations this week as Nashville pays a visit to Mercedes Benz Stadium here at home. Tim and Kevin are here to bring you a weekly look at their hometown MLS team – Atlanta United FC. They look to bring their insights on the previous game, how the team has been doing, where they currently stand in the MLS, and look forward to their next game of the week. It's almost that time. The streetlights just came on and you had better leave soon to be Home Before Dark. Find the whole gang on twitter @HomeB4Dark

Not even Limp Bizkit could stop this train. Atlanta United and the Chocolate Starfish rolls on to its second consecutive win against LAFC. A win that continues to build on the momentum of recent weeks, but the team still has a lot of ground to make up if they are expected to make it into the playoffs. This week's win continued to showcase Atlanta's finer touches via Josef, Barco, Moreno, Bello, and Robinson, as well as a welcomed return by Brooks Lenon. The boys gather round to talk about it all as we look ahead to this week's matchup against league's worst Toronto FC. Can Atlanta continue on their current trajectory? Only time will tell. Tim and Kevin are here to bring you a weekly look at their hometown MLS team – Atlanta United FC. They look to bring their insights on the previous game, how the team has been doing, where they currently stand in the MLS, and look forward to their next game of the week. It's almost that time. The streetlights just came on and you had better leave soon to be Home Before Dark. Find the whole gang on twitter @HomeB4Dark

Atlanta finally fins a way to win, and this time without its lynchpin in Josef Martinez. Sure it came following a match that Atlanta was awarded 2 PKs, and a total of 3 in its past two matches, but who's counting? Dan and Kevin talk about the matches this past week that left Atlanta without Josef following a choke slam fallout against Montreal in the final moments. The good news is that the team is scoring goals and creating opportunities. The question is whether it can be sustained. Tim and Kevin are here to bring you a weekly look at their hometown MLS team – Atlanta United FC. They look to bring their insights on the previous game, how the team has been doing, where they currently stand in the MLS, and look forward to their next game of the week. It's almost that time. The streetlights just came on and you had better leave soon to be Home Before Dark. Find the whole gang on twitter @HomeB4Dark

And another one.... Atlanta United is like the DJ Khaled of winless matches after now going 11 straight and continuing to slide in MLS standings following their road loss to once "rival" Orlando City. A game that started with so much promise after Josef Martinez made a big statement just 1 minute into the match with a golazo. Despite having multiple leads throughout the match, Atlanta once again managed to blow a lead in the final 10 minutes of the match. In good news, Tim returns! They also all talk about upcoming matches against Montreal and Columbus Crew. If Atlanta doesn't produce results soon, their chance at salvaging this season diminishes even more. Tim and Kevin are here to bring you a weekly look at their hometown MLS team – Atlanta United FC. They look to bring their insights on the previous game, how the team has been doing, where they currently stand in the MLS, and look forward to their next game of the week. It's almost that time. The streetlights just came on and you had better leave soon to be Home Before Dark. Find the whole gang on twitter @HomeB4Dark

While Tim is taking naps and changing diapers, Dan and Kevin are back to break down all the action this past week as Atlanta United squared off against FC Cincinnati in a 1-1 draw followed by a loss at home this weekend at the hands of the Columbus Crew. While both games see a marked improvement in the level of play for the 5-Stripes, they remain winless through their last 9 matches. The return of Josef Martinez definitely creates a spark, but they'll need a lot more than 1-2 pieces of the puzzle this weekend as they face rivals Orlando City on the road Friday night. Clear Eyes, Full Hearts..... will probably lose. Odds for this Friday's game has opened and according to sportsbettingdime.com, Atlanta United are going in as +280 underdogs. Not a bad payout if you're willing to put up the cash. Orlando is coming off of that 5-0 beat down this past weekend. No matter the outcome, Atlanta will need to figure things out fast if they are expected to compete in this years MLS playoffs. Currently sitting in 10th place in the East, every game counts, particularly against that Orlando Scum. Tim and Kevin are here to bring you a weekly look at their hometown MLS team – Atlanta United FC. They look to bring their insights on the previous game, how the team has been doing, where they currently stand in the MLS, and look forward to their next game of the week. It's almost that time. The streetlights just came on and you had better leave soon to be Home Before Dark. Find the whole gang on twitter @HomeB4Dark

The boys are back to talk about the 1-0 loss for Atlanta United against the New England Revolution. A game that was followed on Sunday by the team’s removal of Gabriel Heinze as the coach for the 5 Stripes. They talk about who may be a suitable fit for Atlanta, and if the club should … Atlanta United FC Weekly – 155 – ATLUTD vs New England Revolution – No One Wants Ketchup Read More »

Tonight the boys are back to talk about England’s heart-wrenching loss in Euro 2020 as well as Atlanta United’s 2-2 draw on the road against Nashville SC. This game had a little bit of everything. Red cards, injuries, goals, homegrowns, soccer moses, and Garth Brooks. Another draw for Atlanta United means that it is still … Atlanta United FC Weekly – 154 – ATLUTD vs Nashville SC – Draw Me Like One of Your French Girls Read More »

Following last episode’s technical difficulties, the boys are back to talk about Atlanta United’s season outlook following a 3-0 away drubbing by the Chicago Fire. They talk about what their expectations are going forward this season, and more importantly, what can be done to get things “back on track”. They talk about the state of … Atlanta United FC Weekly – 153 – ATLUTD vs Chicago Fire – We Couldn’t Stop the Fire. They were always scoring and our season is burning. Read More »

Tonight the boys are back to talk about the disappointing 2-2 draw at home for Atlanta United against the Union. In another consecutive match that finds the 5 Stripes squandering a 2-0 lead and another 2 points. They talk about the team performance and standout moments of the match as well as look ahead to … Atlanta United FC Weekly – 151 – ATLUTD vs Philadelphia Union – Win, Lose, or Draw, or Draw, or Draw, or Draw, or Draw Read More »

Tonight Tim and Kevin discuss the heartbreaking draw at home this past weekend as Atlanta United gave up a 2 goal lead to Nashville FC at home. What does this mean for a team struggling to find consistent success as they go into international break? This week’s match was certainly a positive one for the … Atlanta United FC Weekly – 150 – ATLUTD vs Nashville FC – Southern Drawl Read More »

Tonight Tim and Kevin are joined by long-time pal Eric Quintana of Mouths of the South. They talk about the most recent match that led to the 1-1 draw for Atlanta United on the road against MLS leader Seattle Sounders. They talk about the state of the club and whether the 5 stripes outlook has … Atlanta United FC Weekly – 149 – ATLUTD vs Seattle Sounders – False Hope? Read More »

After lulling fans, spectators, and even Montreal to sleep for 94′, Atlanta United slots home the winning goal at the death to defeat Montreal 1-0 in the first full capacity game at Mercedes Benz stadium since before the Covid-19 pandemic. Tonight the boys talk about ATL’s performance and the question marks many people had throughout … Atlanta United FC Weekly – 148 – ATLUTD vs Montreal – King in the North Read More »

This week the boys recap the 1-1 draw against Miami on the road. A game which saw the return to goal scoring glory for Josef Martinez, long may he reign. Unfortunately it was a match which the five stripes were poised to win until a late game equalizer from Miami. This week will allow players … Atlanta United FC Weekly – 147 – ATLUTD vs Miami – Long Live the King Read More »