Southern Fried Soccer: Draw and kicks for Atlanta United

In this edition of Southern Fried Soccer, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Doug Roberson talks about Atlanta United's 0-0 draw with New York Red Bulls and the accusations made by manager Jesse Marsch that the Five Stripes players were being told by manager Gerardo Martino to kick his players.

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Atlanta United’s Luke Brennan aiming for Under-20 World Cup

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