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MDJ Script/ Top Stories for November 12th Publish Date: November 12th Commercial: From the BG Ad Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. Today is Wednesday, November 12th and Happy Birthday to Al Michaels I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Cobb, Marietta teaching excellence pays off — in horsepower Nathan Deal calls for civility, bipartisanship GMDT’s The Nutcracker will be Thanksgiving weekend All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe! BREAK: INGLES 7 STORY 1: Cobb, Marietta teaching excellence pays off — in horsepower This week, two of Cobb County’s best teachers got the surprise of a lifetime—a brand-new car to drive for a year. In a tradition that never gets old, the Cobb Chamber, with help from Voyles Automotive Group, handed out free one-year car leases at their monthly luncheon. Hailey Howdyshell, a first-grade teacher at Hickory Hill Elementary, drove off in a sleek Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, while Amanda Dillard, a special ed teacher at Pope High, snagged a Kia Telluride. Other honorees? Caleb Garrett (Compton Elementary) got a Honda Passport, and Lakeisha Gray (Betty Gray Middle) scored a Jeep Wrangler. Teachers, you deserve it. STORY 2: Nathan Deal calls for civility, bipartisanship Former Gov. Nathan Deal didn’t hold back this week when he spoke to the Cobb Chamber of Commerce, urging lawmakers to ditch the shouting matches and rediscover bipartisanship. In a candid chat with Superior Plumbing CEO Jay Cunningham, Deal reflected on how politics has changed—and not for the better. “It used to be you had to prove you could govern,” he said. “Now, it’s just about who yells the loudest and raises the most money.” Deal, who led Georgia from 2011 to 2019, highlighted his bipartisan work on criminal justice reform, calling it “the right thing,” not a political win. Before wrapping up, Deal shared a personal project: his children’s book, Veto the Governor’s Cat, inspired by his late wife, Sandra. “Kids listen to animals more than adults sometimes,” he joked. The book teaches lessons on courage, patience, and embracing differences. Cunningham called Deal “a man of humility and integrity,” thanking him for his service to Georgia. STORY 3: GMDT’s The Nutcracker will be Thanksgiving weekend The Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theatre is bringing the magic of The Nutcracker back to Marietta this holiday season, with performances Nov. 28-30 at the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre. Picture this: the Stahlbaum family’s festive party, a mysterious magician stirring up chaos, toy soldiers battling giant mice, and a journey through a snowy forest to the dazzling Kingdom of Sweets. It’s everything you love about the holidays, wrapped in one enchanting ballet. This year’s cast features dancers as young as seven alongside high school seniors, plus guest artists Alex Gonzaga, Raul Peinado, and D Patton White. Tickets start at $25—grab yours at georgiametrodance.org! We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info. We’ll be right back. Break: STRAND THEATRE STORY 4: Smyrna man accused of DUI after crash leaves driver seriously injured Eriberto Cante, 25, of Smyrna, is facing serious charges after a crash on Oct. 12 at the intersection of Church Street and N. Marietta Parkway. Police say Cante, driving a blue 2003 Toyota Rav4, ran a red light and was hit on the passenger side by another car with the right of way. The collision, caught on Cobb County’s Real Time Crime Center cameras, left a man unconscious with a brain bleed and fractured ribs. Officers reported smelling alcohol on Cante, who admitted to drinking five Modelo beers earlier. His blood alcohol level? A staggering .234. He also didn’t have a valid license. Cante was arrested Oct. 24 and released three days later on a $15,000 bond. STORY 5: Pro women's soccer team could be headquartered in Marietta Arthur Blank, the billionaire behind Atlanta United and the Falcons, is reportedly bringing an NWSL expansion team to Atlanta, according to The Athletic. The price tag? A record $165 million. The team, set to debut after the 2026 season, will play at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, just like Blank’s other teams. But will it call Marietta home? Atlanta United’s $90 million training facility on Franklin Gateway seems like a natural fit. With six fields, a podcast studio, and plans for hydrotherapy rooms, it’s already top-notch. Plus, Blank owns extra land nearby—plenty of room to grow. Marietta Councilman Johnny Walker is hopeful. “It’d be a win-win,” he said. Break: STORY 6: Mayor Tumlin reelected as Cobb County certifies tight race It’s official: Steve “Thunder” Tumlin will stay Marietta’s mayor, edging out challenger Sam Foster by just 89 votes. The Cobb County Board of Elections certified the Nov. 4 results Monday, locking in Tumlin’s 50.3% to Foster’s 49.7%. Close? Absolutely. Turnout was low—just 24.9% of Cobb’s 565,686 eligible voters showed up. Most voted on Election Day, but Acting Elections Director Michael D’Itri noted a few hiccups: abandoned ballots, long lines at Thompson Community Center, and a handful of discrepancies. “It was a tough day,” D’Itri admitted, but praised poll workers for pulling it off. Runoffs for Marietta City Council Wards 3 and 5 are set for Dec. 2. Early voting starts Nov. 22. STORY 7: Braves complete coaching staff, retain Hyers, Perez The Atlanta Braves shook up their coaching staff Tuesday, announcing a mix of familiar faces and fresh hires for Walt Weiss’ first year at the helm. Tim Hyers is back as hitting coach for his second season, and Eddie Perez—yes, the 1999 NLCS MVP—is returning for his 37th year with the organization. That’s loyalty. New faces? Tommy Watkins takes over as third base coach after years with the Twins, Dustin Garneau steps in as catching coach, and Darnell Coles joins as assistant hitting coach, bringing over a decade of experience. Tony Diaz rounds out the group as a major league coach. Oh, and Tony Mansolino, originally hired as third base coach, will now serve as Weiss’ bench coach. Big moves all around. We’ll have closing comments after this. Break: INGLES 7 Signoff- Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.mdjonline.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. 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History was made today in Atlanta. Arthur Blank and AMB Sports & Entertainment officially announced that the National Women's Soccer League is coming to the city, with Atlanta's newest professional club set to kick off in 2028. Jason Longshore is joined by Madison Crews to break down the significance of the announcement — from what it means for women's soccer in Atlanta to how this move continues the city's rise as the epicenter of the sport in the United States. The conversation dives into the details of the expansion, Blank's long-term investment in the women's game, and the impact this club could have on the next generation of players and fans.
Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to the news that Atlanta was confirmed yesterday as the location for the 17th franchise in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), and that the team will be owned by Arthur Blank's AMB Sports and Entertainment, which also owns the NFL's Atlanta Falcons and MLS' Atlanta United FC, and will begin play in 2028 and will play their home matches in Mercedes-Benz stadium where the Falcons and Atlanta United FC play their home games as well. Mike, Beau, and Ali also explain why they think Arthur Blank has always proven he's an owner that cares about more than just making money. The Morning Shift crew also reacts to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle.
HR2 - Sunday will be most pivotal game in Michael Penix Jr.'s NFL career In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to talk about what matchups concern them the most when it comes to the Atlanta Falcons defense taking on the Carolina Panthers' offense, explain why they think Offensive Coordinator Zac Robinson and the Falcons need to call more designed run plays if they want quarterback Michael Penix Jr. to run and use his legs more, react to the news that Atlanta was confirmed yesterday as the location for the 17th franchise in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), and that the team will be owned by Arthur Blank's AMB Sports and Entertainment, which also owns the NFL's Atlanta Falcons and MLS' Atlanta United FC, and will begin play in 2028 and will play their home matches in Mercedes-Benz stadium where the Falcons and Atlanta United FC play their home games as well. Mike, Beau, and Ali also explain why they think Arthur Blank has always proven he's an owner that cares about more than just making money. The Morning Shift crew also reacts to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle, continue to react the second College Football Playoff rankings, and debate it out in a game of Which One where they answer the question, if you could only keep one of them which Falcons player would you give a contract extension to between Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London and Falcons running back Bijan Robinson.
Before Atlanta steps into its potential NWSL future, Atlanta Soccer Flashback looks back at the women who built the foundation — from the 1992 push to make women's soccer part of the Olympics, to the gold medal night in Athens that changed the sport forever. Host Jason Longshore retraces how Atlanta became a heartbeat for women's soccer:
Even though the LA Galaxy are out of the playoffs, the offseason is jam packed with news and notes around the league! In this livestream, we'll dive into:
Atlanta United's Cooper Sanchez is representing the US at the U-17 World Cup in QatarHe joined SDH from the tourney to recap the first two matchdays and talk about the experience half a world away
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're catching up on some recent MLS news with a focus again on the coaching side. This week we're going to be talking about some coaching hires, specifically Tata Martino to Atlanta again, as well as Marko Mitrovic to New England for his first ever senior head coach role. Lastly, we give a little shoutout to the RBNY 2 boys for their success in MLS Next Pro. Let us know your thoughts!#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTV #luissuarez #leaguescupRecorded on: 11/9/2025 Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right! Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media!Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppodHave a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!Support the show
It's do-or-die for the Seattle Sounders' 2025 season, as they head to Allianz Field for a winner-take-all Game 3 in their Round One Best-of-3 series. Can the Rave Green replicate their Game 2 fireworks and avoid a penalty-kick rematch with Dayne St. Clair? We'll also discuss some of the other playoff matchups from around MLS, and react to the news that Atlanta United have reunited with Tata Martino as their next head coach.Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Ari Liljenwall Noah RiffeSPONSORSHaxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from across the Pacific Northwest. Use Code LS for a FREE Hot Sauce w/ purchase!Sounder at Heart - Our network host and biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe and Support to the BEST independent Seattle Soccer coverage.Podium Edmonds - Located at 114 4th Ave N, just off Main Street in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, come shop and explore the best menswear in the Pacific Northwest. Tell them Lobbing Scorchers sent you!Full Pull Wines - Founded in 2009, they the best boutique wines of the world to members, with special focus on our home, the Pacific Northwest.Seattle Sounders Tickets - Get tickets to an upcoming match straight from the club and help support the show at the same time.MLS Season Pass - MLS Season Pass is back on Apple TV with access to every single MLS match—including Leagues Cup and the entire Audi MLS Cup Playoffs—with no blackouts! Subscribe today to support the show.MLS Store - New year, new gear! The 2025 MLS jerseys are here, and MLSStore is the ultimate destination for every fan. Every purchase helps support our show!Lobbing Scorchers is a production of Just Once Media.Lobbing Scorchers is a Seattle Sounders and MLS focused show brought to you by Sounder at Heart. Hosted by Major League Soccer's Ari Liljenwall and Producer Noah Riffe. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.Contact: lobbingscorchers@justoncemedia.com
It's a full Freestyle Friday on SDH AM104.5 TheZone's Lucas Panzica leads off discussing Latin (the language) and Nashville and Messi and FriendsAppleTV's Calen Carr looks at the weekend in MLS and MLS NEXT PRO andCharlotte FC PBP voice Will Palaszczuk previews tonight's game with NYCFCPlus, we look at the matches this wekend to keep an eye on and look at ATLUTD's appointment of Tata Martino
Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! Braves ace Chris Sale joins us to talk Walt Weiss & the off-season X Question of the Day on the Harrah's Cherokee X Feed ESPN's Booger McFarland checks in Is Tata returning a good thing? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Five Stripe Weekly, AJ and Michael discuss the news from the week including Tata Martino's hire as Atlanta United's head coach and a Josef Martinez to ATL UTD link! In addition, they answer your burning questions in the Mailbag including who should play the number 10 position for Tata - Miggy or Miranchuk! What are your thoughts? COMMENT TO JOIN IN! --------- We've launched a Patreon! We're constantly leveling up our video and social media content and you can help us sustain the channel and assist from a grassroots level. Help us make more of the content you want to see! Join us! http://patreon.com/atlutdfantv Donate: www.paypal.me/atlutdfantv --------- ▶ Find our podcast in audio form on your favorite podcatchers! --------- ▶ Support the channel while you shop for ATL UTD gear (at no extra cost to you!): https://www.amazon.com/shop/atlantaunitedfantv --------- ▶ COP FROM OUR SHOP (grab some ATL UTD fan gear!): https://teechip.com/stores/tackl --------- About Atlanta United Fan TV: We are created by fans for the fans of Atlanta United and soccer. Join the community to get in on the conversation! Bringing you fan cams, podcasts, vlogs, mini-documentaries and much more! If you're a Five Stripe, we want to hear from you! Whatever you want to say about ATL UTD you can say it in the comments below. And to get in touch with us, connect with us: ▶ INSTAGRAM: https://goo.gl/9uOLVn ▶ BLUESKY: @atlutdfantv.bsky.social ▶ TWITTER: https://goo.gl/5uc709 ▶ TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/atlutdfantv ▶ DISCORD: https://discord.gg/C4RXb2b ▶ FACEBOOK: https://tinyurl.com/y3ga5mst ▶ SNAPCHAT: atlutdfantv17 ▶ TIK TOK: atlutdfantv --------- #ATLUTD #UniteAndConquer #MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode Glenn, Cat and Amy talk about the return of Tata Martino and getting the rest of the band back together
Andy and Randy bounce around to some of the bigger sports stories in Atlanta and beyond.
In Hour 1, Andy and Randy talk about if the Falcons can recreate the effort of the Steelers defense a week ago in their win over the Colts, some of the coaching news made by the Braves and Atlanta United, and some early observations from the NBA season thus far.
A busy Thursday Thoughts on SDH AMIt started out with Columbus Crew PBP Chris Doran on Hell Is Real, Matchday 3Then, ATLUTD announces the return of Tata Martino...GOLTV's Nino Torres tours South America and talks Argentina, Peru, and PortugalSounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno comes in to talk Martino and the MLS Cup PlayoffsPlus, the USMNT news for November, UEL, and UECL for your day
Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno drops by for his Thursday visit on SDH AMWe look at the Tata Martino hire in Atlanta and run through the playoff previews in a busy weekend in MLS- Seattle facing a matchday three on their own in Minnesota
The game never stops — and neither do we.It's official: Tata Martino is back as Atlanta United's head coach, marking a full-circle moment for the club and the city that fell in love with the Five Stripes. We break down what his return means for the locker room, the fanbase, and a team searching for its next identity.Plus, Josef Martínez exits San Jose after a strong year and remains open to a reunion in Atlanta — but what kind of role could he play in 2026 under Tata?Also in today's Morning Espresso: Mauricio Pochettino opens up about building the culture of American soccer ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Cavan Sullivan delivers the winner for the U.S. U-17s in Qatar, and updates roll in from Europe — from Hansi Flick's Barcelona to Achraf Hakimi's injury, AC Milan's new era, and more from The Refill.From the A to everywhere, it's another jam-packed morning of soccer stories — and a familiar face back where it all began.
Tata Martino is officially back — and Atlanta United's next era begins now. On this special edition of Atlanta Soccer Tonight, Jason Longshore and Mike Conti react to the club's announcement that Martino has returned as head coach through the 2027 season. The conversation dives into why now — why this job, this timing, and this version of Atlanta United make sense for him — and what it means for a team ready to rediscover its identity. Jason and Mike also discuss how Martino and Chief Soccer Officer Chris Henderson will work together to shape the roster, the lessons Tata brings from his time with Mexico and Inter Miami, and more. From the fan reaction to the tactical blueprint, it's a full-circle night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
ATLUTD's color analyst Jason Longshore joins to update the Tata Martino signing, and how he will look to improve this roster.
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The playoffs rage on and so does the MLS news cycle. On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into the latest from around the league, focusing on coaching and front office hires. What should you make of the new faces in new places? Find out.If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the 3rd hour of today's show, we chat with Barbara Dooley - Gunner Stockton's growth on display week to week. Chris Henderson, sporting director of Atlanta United joins - Tata Martino to have collaborative role in retooling Atlanta United roster.
Carl and Zinno come back and get into some of the latest sports headlines including Atlanta United bringing back Tata Martino and discuss if the move if similar to the Falcons bringing back Raheem Morris, to which Carl notes he believes the club did try other routes before the recent decision to bring back Martino.
Carl and Zinno are joined by Chris Henderson to discuss the hiring of Tata Martino
In the first hour of today's show, the guys discuss the statement made by Brent Key today. The guys talk with Hawks forward Jalen Johnson - Hawks player leadership still intact despite loss of Trae Young. Why Tata Martino return to Atlanta United feels familiar.
Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 11 o'clock hour is brought to you by TRAJAN WEALTH; Planning for tomorrow starts today. Visit Trajan Wealth dot com to learn more about retirement and state planning Roman Harper, SEC Network RedZone Tata returns See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bayern Munich silence Paris, Liverpool humble Madrid, and young Americans shine under the Champions League lights. Then it's back home for MLS Game 3 weekend — five win-or-go-home showdowns from Charlotte to San Diego as the Audi 2025 Playoffs hit full throttle. Jason Longshore takes you through the chaos: who's advancing, who's wobbling, and what it all means for the league's biggest names. Plus, the 3-4-3 closes the show with Georgia's college heroes, Coquimbo Unido's historic Chilean title, and a new Atlanta United mini-pitch opening right here in Decatur.
In this episode, the boys are back to chat about what went wrong with DC United to cause them to miss the playoffs in 2025!Recorded on: 10/25/2025#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTV #USMNT #GoldCup #WorldCup #LeaguesCup Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media! Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppodHave a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!Support the show
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're catching up on some recent MLS news with a focus on the coaching and front office side. This week we're going to be talking about Chris Armas out in Colorado, followed by a duo out at Red Bull in coach Sandro Schwarz and Director of Football Jochen Schneider. Next we talk about Corey Wray off to St Louis as their new Sporting Director. Lastly, we discuss the use of AI in the sport, specifically in coaching. Let us know your thoughts!#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTV #luissuarez #leaguescupRecorded on: 11/1/2025 Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right! Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media!Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppodHave a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!Support the show
A packed Freestyle Friday on SDH AMSoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looks back at the USWNT windowBeyond Goals Mentoring's Michael Parkhurst visits from the Friday Free Kick- looking at everything from USL Championship to parents, tempering expectations and timetables, as well as growth and pacing AppleTV's Tony Husband looks at Vancouver and FC Dallas as well as Match Day 2 of Charlotte and NYCFCMaddie drops by to go in-depth on the post-season: MLS, NEXT PRO, and ATLUTD
In this episode of Five Stripe Weekly, AJ and Michael discuss the news from the week including who and how many candidates there are for Atlanta United's head coach job and the reported frontrunner! Also, they dig into the salaries that were announced by MLSPA of ATL UTD's players and delve into Chris Henderson's year end press conference and what he said! In addition, they answer your burning questions in the Mailbag including should the scouts revert back to Latin American players instead of Europeans! What are your thoughts? COMMENT TO JOIN IN! --------- We've launched a Patreon! We're constantly leveling up our video and social media content and you can help us sustain the channel and assist from a grassroots level. Help us make more of the content you want to see! Join us! http://patreon.com/atlutdfantv Donate: www.paypal.me/atlutdfantv --------- ▶ Find our podcast in audio form on your favorite podcatchers! --------- ▶ Support the channel while you shop for ATL UTD gear (at no extra cost to you!): https://www.amazon.com/shop/atlantaunitedfantv --------- ▶ COP FROM OUR SHOP (grab some ATL UTD fan gear!): https://teechip.com/stores/tackl --------- About Atlanta United Fan TV: We are created by fans for the fans of Atlanta United and soccer. Join the community to get in on the conversation! Bringing you fan cams, podcasts, vlogs, mini-documentaries and much more! If you're a Five Stripe, we want to hear from you! Whatever you want to say about ATL UTD you can say it in the comments below. And to get in touch with us, connect with us: ▶ INSTAGRAM: https://goo.gl/9uOLVn ▶ BLUESKY: @atlutdfantv.bsky.social ▶ TWITTER: https://goo.gl/5uc709 ▶ TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/atlutdfantv ▶ DISCORD: https://discord.gg/C4RXb2b ▶ FACEBOOK: https://tinyurl.com/y3ga5mst ▶ SNAPCHAT: atlutdfantv17 ▶ TIK TOK: atlutdfantv --------- #ATLUTD #UniteAndConquer #MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ATLUTD Chief Soccer Officer Chris Henderson has his end of season media opportunity at the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground...Maddie and Jason drop by SDH AM to break it all down and let you know what to watch for heading into 2026...
Chris Henderson spoke to the media on October 29 to close out the 2025 season and look ahead to the 2026 season. Jason Longshore pulled some specifics from the press conference that stood out to him and discussed them in this edition of the Front Office Dispatch.
It's a busy Wall Pass Wednesday on SDH AMWe look at the news of the morning and prep you for the Chris Henderson ATLUTD media availScarves N Spikes Tyler Pilgrim drops by during the ATLUTD presser MLSSoccer.com's Dylan Butler talks playoffs across MLS andMaddie and Jason join live after the presser to look at what Chris Henderson said and where to look from here...
Atlanta United's next move could define the club's future — will it be Tata Martino, the returning champion who was previously linked with LAFC, or Giovanni Savarese, the proven MLS builder with deep New York roots... or someone else entirely? Jason Longshore breaks down the win-now vs. stability debate, explores how the MLS coaching carousel (including LAFC, New England, and the Red Bulls) could impact Atlanta's timeline, and dives into the opening week of the MLS Cup Playoffs — from Charlotte's home loss to NYCFC to Philadelphia's shootout thriller over Chicago, Miami's dominance, and San Diego's statement win. Plus, a look at the local college scene in the 3-4-3 and more!
Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez and Mauricio Pedroza break down Vini Jr's trantrum after getting subbed off and mocking Barcelona players in the 2-1 win and more from the El Clásico postgame aftermath. Then, the crew react to Inter Miami's win over Nashville, Chucky Lozano not in San Diego's first playoff game, and Tata Marino in talks to return to Atlanta United. Then, the crew discussed if Chivas's Armando Gonzalez could be the 3rd striker for Mexico Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hawks and United Broadcaster Mike Conti talks about some of the big jobs open in college football and who might make sense to take the LSU job, if Brian Kelly would be a good fit at Penn State, the Hawks not getting off to an ideal start, the defensive issues early for the Hawks, Tata Martino being a candidate for Atlanta United's managerial opening, and the Falcons performance against the Dolphins.
The MLS Playoffs delivered drama once again — from Minnesota's shootout heroics to Cincinnati's late winner in the “Hell is Real” derby. Home teams keep holding serve, but tonight LAFC and Austin get their turn under the lights as Son Heung-min chases a big postseason moment.Meanwhile across the Atlantic, Celtic are spinning on the managerial carousel again. Brendan Rodgers is out amid accusations of creating a “toxic atmosphere,” and club legend Martin O'Neill steps in on an interim basis with Shaun Maloney. But with Ange Postecoglou linked to a shocking return and Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna on the radar, chaos reigns in Glasgow.Plus, Lionel Messi's hint about one more World Cup run, Atlanta United's coaching search heating up with Tata Martino and Giovanni Savarese mentioned in reports, and a new scandal shaking Turkish football.It's all part of your Tuesday brew — the stories, the context, and the world's game Around the Corner from Everywhere.☕ Morning Espresso is brought to you by Oglethorpe University — Atlanta's premier undergraduate learning experience and soccer powerhouse.
Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez and Mauricio Pedroza break down Vini Jr's trantrum after getting subbed off and mocking Barcelona players in the 2-1 win and more from the El Clásico postgame aftermath. Then, the crew react to Inter Miami's win over Nashville, Chucky Lozano not in San Diego's first playoff game, and Tata Marino in talks to return to Atlanta United. Then, the crew discussed if Chivas's Armando Gonzalez could be the 3rd striker for Mexico Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A stacked Reaction Monday on SDH AM929TheGame's Abe Gordon on ATLUTD and the questions going forwardWe look at the MLS playoffs, the new news with John Textor, the USWNT and USDMNT in East Hartford- and we hear from players and coaches in the doubleheader winThere's news in MLS out of New JerseyPlus, Gabe Schray drops by to talk MLS NEXT PRO and USL League One playoffs...
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're catching up on some recent MLS news. This week we're going to be talking about Ronny Deila out in Atlanta, followed by Marco Donadel announced as the permanent new head coach in Monteal. Next we talk about Chris Armas press conference crash out on Matt Pollard and the Burgundy Wave. Lastly, we discuss the MLS Cup Playoffs being available to all Appletv users. Let us know your thoughts!#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTV #luissuarez #leaguescupRecorded on: 10/25/2025 Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right! Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media!Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppodHave a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!Support the show
Jon Nelson takes you through some of the best segment from this week on SDH AM including Apple TV's Ross Smith, Pulso Sports' Niko Moreno, and US Soccer's Stuart Sharp. SDH AM airs live Monday-Friday starting at 9:05 each morning on the Soccer Down Here YouTube, Twitch, and X channels.
The MLS Cup Playoffs kick off tonight in Ft. Lauderdale as the 2025 postseason begins its best-of-three first round. Philadelphia enters as Supporters' Shield winners and title favorites, while Messi and Inter Miami headline the chase for glory. Speaking of the GOAT — he's staying put. Lionel Messi has officially signed a new deal through 2028, keeping his Miami story rolling right into the opening of Freedom Park.We'll also look ahead to Sunday's El Clásico between Real Madrid and Barcelona, as Kylian Mbappé and Xabi Alonso's side look to flip last year's script. Plus: four Atlanta United academy standouts earn U.S. U-16 national team call-ups, and we'll have live commentary on the ATLUTD U-18 and U-16 matches Saturday morning starting 10 a.m. ET on atlutd.com/live and the club's social channels.The postseason is here. The GOAT's still driving headlines. And Atlanta's next generation takes the spotlight.
In this episode of Five Stripe Weekly, AJ and Michael review the Atlanta United vs DC United match that saw Brad Guzan play his final match. They also discuss the news from the week including the dismissal of Ronny Deila and the rumor of Tata Martino! In addition, they answer your burning questions in the Mailbag including what we would need to see done in order to gain confidence in being a playoff contender in 2026? The guys also choose the players they'd keep and players they'd move on in the off season moves! What are your thoughts? COMMENT TO JOIN IN! --------- We've launched a Patreon! We're constantly leveling up our video and social media content and you can help us sustain the channel and assist from a grassroots level. Help us make more of the content you want to see! Join us! http://patreon.com/atlutdfantv Donate: www.paypal.me/atlutdfantv --------- ▶ Find our podcast in audio form on your favorite podcatchers! --------- ▶ Support the channel while you shop for ATL UTD gear (at no extra cost to you!): https://www.amazon.com/shop/atlantaunitedfantv --------- ▶ COP FROM OUR SHOP (grab some ATL UTD fan gear!): https://teechip.com/stores/tackl --------- About Atlanta United Fan TV: We are created by fans for the fans of Atlanta United and soccer. Join the community to get in on the conversation! Bringing you fan cams, podcasts, vlogs, mini-documentaries and much more! If you're a Five Stripe, we want to hear from you! Whatever you want to say about ATL UTD you can say it in the comments below. And to get in touch with us, connect with us: ▶ INSTAGRAM: https://goo.gl/9uOLVn ▶ BLUESKY: @atlutdfantv.bsky.social ▶ TWITTER: https://goo.gl/5uc709 ▶ TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/atlutdfantv ▶ DISCORD: https://discord.gg/C4RXb2b ▶ FACEBOOK: https://tinyurl.com/y3ga5mst ▶ SNAPCHAT: atlutdfantv17 ▶ TIK TOK: atlutdfantv --------- #ATLUTD #UniteAndConquer #MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's a busy SDH AM for a Wall Pass WednesdayScarves N Spikes Tyler Pilgrim drops by to talk ATLUTD, the news from yesterday, and the rosterMLSSoccer.com's Dylan Butler previews the MLS Cup PlayoffsUS Extended Team TD and US CP MNT Head Coach Stuart Sharp looks back at the Copa America triumph for the program in Uruguay last weekPlus, UCL and AM news
Scarves n Spikes Tyler Pilgrim looks at the news from Atlanta United Tuesday night plus thoughts on the roster heading into 2026We also look at the MLS wild card round and what may happen with the 8/9 matchups on Wednesday night
With this week's news about Ronny Deila being out at Atlanta United and Garth Lagerwey taking an immediate and indefinite leave of absence from the club to fully focus on medical treatment and recovery, we try to chart what's coming next for the club with Jason Longshore, Mike Conti, and Madison Crews.
Atlanta United color analyst Jason Longshore joins to discuss the latest announcement surrounding the indefinite leave by team president Garth Lagerwey, where this new coaching search will begin, and the expectations a new coach will have.
Mike Conti joins Andy and Abe to discuss the Falcons' loss to the 49ers, the start of the Hawks season, and the changes with Atlanta United.
Atlanta United made headlines on Sunday, parting ways with head coach Ronny Deila after a turbulent 2025 campaign that saw the Five Stripes finish with their lowest point total in club history. We break down what led to the decision, what's next for Atlanta's technical direction, and how this fits into a broader MLS coaching carousel already spinning fast.Then, we cross the Atlantic — where Manchester United finally found their fight again. A 2-1 win at Anfield marked their first victory there in nearly a decade, with Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes leading a performance that felt like a turning point under Ruben Amorim.Plus: the full MLS Cup Playoff bracket is set, NWSL playoff races tighten, Morocco celebrates its first-ever U-20 World Cup title, and Europe gears up for the return of the Champions League.“The game never stops — and neither do we.” ⚽️☕