Off the Woodwork

Major League Soccer has a new commissioner. Jason breaks down Larry Berg's path from LAFC ownership to the top of the league, what it means for the looming roster rule overhaul, and where Don Garber's twenty seven year run fits into it all. Then, Mauricio Pochettino is back for a second cycle with the U.S. men's national team, signed through the 2030 World Cup, and Jason lays out exactly what the expectations should be this time around. What's on Tap brings the four fall fixtures against Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Canada, and the 3-4-3 closes the show with Atlanta United's brutal collapse in Philadelphia, Georgia soccer's historic night coming to Sanford Stadium, and a lot of reasons to smile about where the game is in this country right now.

Abe Gordon and Madison Crews share their thoughts on a disapointing finish after Atlanta United drops 3-2 against the Philadelphia Union despite leading 2-0 with less than five minutes left in the match.

Jon Nelson breaks down a loaded week on the SDH Week in Review, some of the best interviews from SDH AM. Listen live at 9:05 Monday-Friday on the Soccer Down Here YouTube or Twitch channels. Philadelphia Union play-by-play voice Dave Leno joins for Oppo Research ahead of Saturday's clash with Atlanta United, unpacking Kai Wagner's return, Ryan Richter's interim impact, and the Milan Iloski scoring surge. Then Apple TV's Steve Cangialosi previews FC Cincinnati hosting San Jose, diving into Dado Valenzuela's suspension, Bruce Arena's roster philosophy, and whether the Quakes can keep pace atop the Western Conference. Plus, NPSL Golden Gloves winner Noe Delmotte of Bristol Rhythm AFC previews his club's national championship match against El Farolito.

Atlanta United split a brutal week, a road comeback in Charlotte and a lopsided loss in Foxborough, and Jason breaks down why this team lives and dies with striker play, plus the latest on Darwin Núñez and Breel Embolo as designated player targets. Then, a Mauricio Pochettino contract update and the real story behind the Breel Embolo red card controversy, which traces back to Atlanta's own Miguel Almirón in the World Cup opener. Plus MLS's proposed salary cap overhaul, Zinedine Zidane and Roberto Mancini taking over as national team coaches, and the 3-4-3 to close it out.

Abe Gordon and Madison Crews have you covered after United's 4-1 loss to the New England Revolution and now sit at the very bottom of the league. The good news, United has nowhere to go but up from here.

Abe Gordon and Madison Crews do their best to make sense of what happened after Atlanta United stormed back against Charlotte FC in the second half to pull out a draw after trailing two goals at halftime, despite some questionable officiating...again.

On The Morning Shift, Ali Mac, Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan spend some time with Atlanta United Color Analyst, Host of Atlanta Soccer Tonight, and 92.9 The Game's own soccer insider and analyst Jason Longshore! Ali, Mike, Beau, and Jason discuss if Jason thought the first ever FIFA World Cup Halftime Show interfered with the match at all, if Jason thinks Spain beating Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final match 1-0 in extra time yesterday came down to Spain just being the better team, having the better roster, and taking down a team in Argentina that was just a good team with the best player of all-time on it, Spain not going anywhere between now and the 2030 FIFA World Cup, and where Lionel Messi's 2026 FIFA World Cup performance ranks among his career.

Spain are World Cup champions for the second time, beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time behind Ferran Torres' late winner. Jason Longshore, Jon Nelson, and Madison Crews break down how España dominated the tournament defensively, why Rodri earned the Golden Ball, and where things stand for Lionel Messi and Argentina after their run finally ended. Plus, a full look at what this summer meant for US Soccer, from Mauricio Pochettino's tenure to the talent pipeline behind the next generation. Live from the Brewhouse Cafe in South Downtown, closing out fifty straight days of World Cup coverage on Atlanta Soccer Tonight.

Ten years after announcing his international retirement in that very building, Lionel Messi returns to MetLife Stadium with a chance to close the loop. Jason Longshore and Madison Crews revisit that full circle story before Oglethorpe head coach Jon Akin joins to break down the tactical battle to watch tomorrow, from Rodri's control of tempo to Argentina's aggressive man marking. Plus, the 3-4-3: three players to watch, four headlines including Kylian Mbappé's new World Cup scoring record, and three things that made Jason smile heading into the final.

One more sleep before Spain and Argentina play for the World Cup at MetLife Stadium. Jason Longshore and Madison Crews break down the stakes of a final between two teams who have met just fourteen times in seventy four years and never once in a World Cup knockout match, dig into the surprising bond between Spain boss Luis de la Fuente and Argentina's Lionel Scaloni, and tackle the physicality debate surrounding Argentina head on, stats included. Plus, thoughts on that wild third place game between England and France.

Abe Gordon and Madison Crews try to make sense of United's 1-0 loss to Nashville SC after dominating for most of the match.

On The Morning Shift, Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own soccer insider Madison Crews! Beau, Mike, and Madison discuss what Madison's takeaways were from the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final match between Argentina and England here in Atlanta, Georgia, what she thinks about how England tried to defend Lionel Messi and the Argentina attack, what Madison thinks about the adjustments Argentina made to address the way England was defending them, how Madison feels about the 2026 FIFA World Cup final match between Spain and Argentina, why the final is being played in New York/New Jersey instead of Texas or Atlanta, the England soccer team having a lot of questions to answer over the next four years, how Madison feels about Atlanta United, what Madison thinks United can do in the rest of their season, and The Five Stripes having three matches in the next seven days.

Atlanta Soccer Tonight merges with The Intersection and Noel White joins the show as the World Cup is finally down to the last match! In the first segment, Jason breaks down Argentina's greatness in their semifinal match against England. The World Cup Final is set: Messi and Lamine Yamal are in, Kane and Mbappé are out! In the second segment, Jason talks with Atlanta United's Cooper Sanchez ahead of their match with Nashville. How has Atlanta United's Cooper Sanchez prepared for the restart of MLS? Plus, what were the three things that made Jason smile? Can I Kick It?: MLS is ready to take over soccer fever!

Jason Longshore recaps another thrilling Argentina win, this time over England in the WC semis. The World Cup Final is set, with Spain set to tangle against Argentina. We preview that matchup, look at how a change in styles doomed England today, and offer last thoughts on the USMNT run this summer.

On The Morning Shift, Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan spend some time with Atlanta United Color Analyst, Host of Atlanta Soccer Tonight, and 92.9 The Game's own soccer insider and analyst Jason Longshore! Mike, Beau, and Jason discuss Spain advancing to its first FIFA World Cup final, since winning it in 2010, with a 2-0 victory over France yesterday, how Spain was able to really neutralize Kylian Mbappé, how Jason felt about the penalty kick call against France that gave Spain their first goal of the match in the 22nd minute, preview today's semi-final match here in Atlanta between Argentina and England, talk about what Jason expects to see in the match, talk about the magnitude of having this match in Atlanta, discuss if there is anything England can do to slow down and neutralize Lionel Messi in their match today similar to how Spain slowed down and neutralized Kylian Mbappé yesterday, discuss who Jason thinks will win today's semi-final match between England and Argentina, and then Jason closes out the interview by predicting who he thinks will end up winning this year's World Cup.

Spain put together their best performance of the tournament, dominating France 2 to 0 behind Pedro Porro's overlapping runs and Rodri's control in midfield, while Didier Deschamps drew criticism for blaming the referee afterward instead of crediting a better team. Then Jason Longshoe and Madison Crews dig into the biggest match in Atlanta sports history: Argentina and England meet in a World Cup for the first time since 2002, with Lionel Messi facing England for the first time in his career. They trace the rivalry's roots from the 1966 quarterfinal and the Falklands War through Maradona's Hand of God and David Beckham's fall and redemption, then break down the tactical questions facing both sides, including whether Lionel Scaloni benches Rodrigo De Paul and how Argentina plans to handle Anthony Gordon.

The World Cup semifinals arrive this week, and Jason breaks down both. France chases a third straight final against the one team that keeps beating them, Spain, with the mental war, the Rajoy controversy, and the tactical keys to Tuesday's match in Dallas. Then it's the match twenty one years in the making: Lionel Messi finally plays England, right here in Atlanta on Wednesday. Jason covers the full history of one of the sport's fiercest rivalries, Jude Bellingham's Maradona level stat, and the bulletin board material coming out of the English media. Plus, Atlanta United makes it official on center back Júnior Alonso, Atlanta United 2 routs Inter Miami II, MLS launches the biggest campaign in league history, and the USWNT sets a huge October date against Spain. It all closes with the 3-4-3.

On The Morning Shift, Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Host, Producer and soccer insider Abe Gordon! Mike, On The Morning Shift, Beau, and Abe discuss how Abe feels about how the quarter-final matches played out in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, how Abe feels about the semi-final matchups, how Abe feels about the four best teams all making it to the semi-finals, if Abe thinks England has won their matches in a similar fashion to Argentina, if Abe thinks there's a gap between England and the other three teams in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals, if Abe thinks France and Spain are the two best teams in the World Cup right now, if the winner of the France and Spain semi-final match will end up winning the World Cup, preview the semi-final matchup between France and Spain, discuss who Abe thinks has been the best player in this year's FIFA World Cup, discuss which teams Abe thinks will make it to the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals, and talk about how Abe feels about how the Connor McGregor vs. Max Holloway fight went over the weekend.

Jason Longshore's Atlanta Soccer Tonight goes deep into the history books on the semifinalists of this year's World Cup, talks about what we've learned so far at the competition, and finishes with the 3-4-3.

Jason Longshore takes you through the night at the World Cup as it happens. Argentina survives, England does too, and they'll meet in Atlanta on Wednesday with a spot in the World Cup final on the line.

Spain survives a scare from Belgium's golden generation, 2 to 1, on a late Mikel Merino winner, and the goodbyes start piling up on the losing side. Jason breaks down what's next for Luis de la Fuente's Spain, now unbeaten in 13 straight major tournament matches, as they set up a Bastille Day semifinal with France. Then a full preview of Saturday's quarterfinal doubleheader, Norway vs England in Miami and Argentina vs Switzerland in Kansas City, with both winners headed to Atlanta for next week's semifinal. Plus the 3-4-3 to close it out.

On The Morning Shift, Ali Mac and Mike Johnson spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own soccer insider Madison Crews! Mike, Ali, and Madison discuss the U.S. Men's National Team's 4-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Christian Pulisic's injury and the criticism he's gotten after the world cup, and what 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final matchup she would like to see here in Atlanta.

Atlanta Soccer Tonight merges with The Intersection and Noel White joins the show as the World Cup excitement is heating up. In the first segment, Jason breaks down Kylian Mbappé's day as France advances to the Quarterfinal round of the World Cup. Kylian Mbappé's greatness continues with another World Cup goal! In the second segment, Jason breaks down what he saw during Atlanta United's friendly. Atlanta United prepares to return with a friendly against Sporting KC. Plus, what were the three things that made Jason smile? Have you Googled Erling Haaland today?

On The Morning Shift, Ali Mac and Mike Johnson spend some time with former 12-year professional soccer player and now Audacy soccer insider and analyst Jamie Watson! Mike, Ali, and Jamie discuss if yesterday's Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt here in Atlanta, Georgia was Jamie's favorite match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far, if Jamie gives more credit to Argentina for their 3-2 comeback win over Egypt yesterday in their Round of 16 match, or if Jamie thinks Argentina's comeback was more a result of Egypt not getting any calls go their way. Mike, Ali, and Jamie also talk about what it's like for guys on Egypt who were on the wrong side of that comeback yesterday, if Jamie is a guy that likes to see the team that beats the team he plays for or roots for go on to win the championship or get blown out and lose in the next round of the postseason or tournament, the U.S. Men's National Team's 4-1 loss to Belgium in their Round of 16 match on Monday night, which team he thinks is the best team left in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Jamie loving the city of Atlanta, and Atlanta being a great host city in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Atlanta Soccer Tonight with Jason Longshore and Jarrett Smith discussing the USMNT at the World Cup this summer. The good, the bad, what's next, and more.

Atlanta Soccer Tonight merges with The Intersection and Noel White joins the show as the World Cup excitement is heating up. In the first segment, Jason breaks down Argentina's incredible comeback to make the quarterfinals. In the second segment, Jason and Noel wonder if Messi is finally winning over America. Are Americans finally understanding Messi's greatness? Plus, what were the three things that made Jason smile? Could Norway upset England?

Brazil is out. Neymar is done with the national team, in tears, after a stoppage time penalty in a 2-1 loss to Norway. Jason breaks down Ancelotti's tactical gamble and the penalty order controversy, then digs into the Folarin Balogun ruling that has Belgium furious and has World Cup history from 1962 back in the conversation. Plus a full look at every remaining Round of 16 matchup, Madison Crews joins live to preview USA vs. Belgium, the greatest Golden Boot race the World Cup has ever seen, and live reaction throughout as Mexico and England play an instant classic at the Estadio Azteca.

Two big favorites survived the World Cup round of 16 on July 4th, but neither made it look easy. Jason breaks down France's 1 to 0 escape against a Paraguay team that came to brawl, the wildly different reactions to it across Europe and South America, and Morocco's 3 to 0 win over Canada behind an Azzedine Ounahi brace. Then it's a full look ahead at Thursday's blockbuster quarterfinal between France and Morocco, plus everything coming this weekend: Mexico vs England at the Azteca, Brazil vs Norway, Portugal vs Spain, USA vs Belgium, and more. Closes out with the 3-4-3.

Argentina needed extra time and a own goal off Diney Borges to survive Cabo Verde 3-2 in one of the great World Cup matches in memory, with Vozinha making 18 saves and Lisandro Martínez turning a personal comeback story into the winning goal. Jason breaks down how Cabo Verde earned every bit of that match, previews Egypt's arrival in Atlanta for Tuesday's Round of 16 clash after their penalty shootout win over Australia, checks in on Colombia's push past Ghana, and sets up a stacked Saturday slate: Morocco vs Canada in Houston and France vs Paraguay in Philadelphia heat. Plus headlines on Germany parting ways with Julian Nagelsmann, Jürgen Klopp's name entering the picture, and Folarin Balogún's suspension ahead of USA vs Belgium. It all closes with the 3-4-3, presented by Ford.

Atlanta Soccer Tonight merges with The Intersection and Noel White joins the show as the World Cup excitement is heating up. In the first segment, Jason answers Noel's World Cup questions as the knock-out round continues. King Harry Kane gets the win for England in Atlanta! In the second segment, Jason and Noel go over Cristiano Ronaldo's winning penalty kick goal as well as the USMNT's Red Card. Cristiano Ronaldo gets the win for Portugal! Plus, Jason and Noel discuss what we could see in the round of 16. What could we see from the Superstars in the next round?

On The Morning Shift, Ali Mac and Beau Morgan spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own soccer insider Madison Crews! Beau, Ali, and Madison discuss if Madison has seen that viral German tourist Freddy has deactivated and deleted his ‘X' account, what Madison thinks has been the biggest upset so far in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, what Madison thinks the number one thing is that the U.S. Men's National team has to do to beat Bosnia-Herzegovina in their Round of 32 match tonight, if Madison expects Christian Pulisic to play heavy minutes for the U.S. Men's National Team during their match against Bosnia-Herzegovina tonight, what Madison expects from the Brazil vs. Norway match on Sunday, and what Madison thinks DR Congo has to do to beat England in their Round of 32 match today here in Atlanta, Georgia.

The biggest soccer day in Atlanta history is hours away. Jason Longshore and Madison Crews break down the USMNT's Round of 32 matchup against Bosnia and Herzegovina, including Pochettino's mindset, the counter-press matchup, and what the brainwave penalty prep technology means if it goes to shootouts. Then it is England versus DR Congo at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, why the Ghana game is the template, and why Yoane Wissa is the variable that changes everything. The 3-4-3 features Mbappé's all-time record night, Haaland's late winner, and Michael Olise making history. Plus breaking news on Saba Lobjanidze, and live reaction to Mexico advancing past Ecuador in Stoppage Time.

On The Morning Shift, Ali Mac and Beau Morgan spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own soccer insider Madison Crews! Beau, Ali, and Madison discuss what charms Madison got on her Bank of America charm bracelet, if Madison thinks Japan can take down Brazil today in their round of 32 match, if Madison thinks Congo DR are the darlings of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, how Madison is feeling about the Congo DR vs. England match that's happening here in Atlanta on Wednesday, the US Men's National Team having a manageable path to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, what the USMNT has to do to beat Bosnia-Herzegovina in their round of 32 match on Wednesday, who US Men's National Team fans should be rooting for to win between Belgium and Senegal, because the winner of that match will face the USMNT if the US Men's National Team beats Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday, and if Madison thinks Christian Pulisic will play the full 90 minutes against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday.

Paraguay knocked out Germany on penalties in one of the great upsets in World Cup history, and the day was just getting started. Brazil came from behind in stoppage time to beat Japan in Houston. The Netherlands and Morocco went the distance in Monterrey. And in the middle of it all, Paraguay's president declared a national holiday and Gustavo Alfaro gave one of the great manager press conferences of this generation. Jason Longshore breaks down the historic upset and the human stories behind it, from Orlando Gill's two penalty saves and his rise from selling national team jerseys four years ago, to Gustavo Gómez calling Germany's task "sweating blood," to Alfaro's now famous line about Paraguay finally getting to dance their own music. Carlo Ancelotti gave the quote of the World Cup so far on respecting the opponent after Brazil's comeback win, and Cody Gakpo scored for the Netherlands days after the loss of his unborn son, in a moment that made the game feel secondary. Wednesday brings the World Cup to Atlanta with England and DR Congo in the round of 32, and the United States face Bosnia and Herzegovina in Santa Clara. Plus a look ahead to Argentina vs Cape Verde in Miami on Friday, with Atlanta potentially hosting Messi the following Tuesday. Robert Lewandowski lands in MLS with the Chicago Fire, the FIFA Technical Study Group celebrates a faster World Cup, and the conversation continues on Stoppage Time. Atlanta Soccer Tonight is presented by Ford and Michelob Ultra, the official beer sponsor of FIFA World Cup 26.

The full episode of "Atlanta Soccer Tonight" with Jason Longshore from Monday, 06/29/26.

The World Cup Round of 32 is underway. Jason Longshore and Madison Crews break down Canada's late winner over South Africa, what the USMNT has to do against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday at Levi's Stadium, and how Atlanta becomes the center of the soccer world this week as England and DR Congo come to Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Plus: who actually leads the favorites picture (France, Argentina, and a slipping Spain), why Africa just had its best group stage in World Cup history with 9 of 10 teams advancing, what Jesse Marsch's "free hit" comment says about Canada's mentality, and the moment Enner Valencia handed the captain's armband to Moisés Caicedo before Ecuador stunned Germany. Two hours. Six segments. Round of 32 begins now.

Jason Longshore comes off a historic night at Atlanta Stadium where DR Congo rallied past Uzbekistan 3-1 for their first ever World Cup win, a result that books a round of 32 meeting with England in Atlanta on Wednesday. Yoane Wissa's brace, Fiston Mayele's go-ahead goal, and 68,000 fans turning Group K's finale into a night Atlanta will remember. Plus, England beat Panama 2-0 in New Jersey behind a Jude Bellingham goal and assist, with Harry Kane passing Gary Lineker as England's all-time leading World Cup scorer. The Shame of Gijón gets a 44-year sequel in Kansas City as Algeria and Austria meet in the most petty, chaotic final minutes of the group stage. The 3-4-3, brought to you by Ford, hits Bellingham, Wissa, and Petar Sučić as standouts, with Luka Modrić rewriting the World Cup record book at 40, Steve Clarke stepping down at Scotland, and Nico Williams out for the round of 32. Then on Stoppage Time, the full round of 32 bracket walk, Atlanta United transfer rumors including Koke, Junior Alonso, and Paulo Díaz, the Thiago Almada money question, and an unraveling of what Michele Kang's takeover of Lyon actually means for Botafogo. All on 92.9 The Game.

The full episode of "Atlanta Soccer Tonight" from Saturday, 06/27/26.

Cabo Verde, a nation of half a million people, draws with Saudi Arabia and walks into the World Cup Round of 32 in their first ever tournament appearance. Uruguay collapses against Spain, Fernando Muslera asks to be subbed at halftime, and Marcelo Bielsa takes the blame on his way out. Jason recaps the first major surprise of the 2026 World Cup, breaks down a historic Ousmane Dembélé hat trick that put France on top of Group I, and previews a Saturday slate that includes DR Congo and Uzbekistan at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Disgrace of Kansas City watch in Group J, and a Lionel Messi rest day against Jordan. Plus the 3-4-3, brought to you by Ford.

On The Morning Shift, Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan spend some time with former 12-year professional soccer player and now Audacy soccer insider Jamie Watson! Mike, Ali, Beau, and Jamie discuss if Jamie was satisfied with the U.S. Men's National Team's performance against Türkiye last night, if Jamie thinks the U.S. Men's National Team's loss to Türkiye last night resulted in the U.S. Men's National Team losing the momentum they had going into that match even though the team had nothing to play for last night, how Jamie felt about the U.S. Men's National Team Head Coach Mauricio Pochettino playing Christian Pulisic in a meaningless game last night against Türkiye coming off a calf injury, how Jamie is feeling about the U.S. Men's National Team chances against Bosnia-Herzegovina in the round of 32, and what Jamie expects to see in the Congo DR versus Uzbekistan match that's happening tomorrow here in Atlanta, Georgia.

The full episode of Atlanta Soccer Tonight with Jason Longshore from Thursday, 06/25/26.

Jason Longshore takes you through the first day of Matchday 3 at the 2026 World Cup. Madison Crews joins to discuss Morocco's win over Haiti in Atlanta. Groups A, B, and C are now complete and the USMNT will close out Group D tomorrow night.