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Southern Fried Soccer: Talking about the Atlanta United series

December 8, 2018 Atlanta - Atlanta United celebrates after their 2-0 win over the Portland Timbers during the 2018 MLS Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, December 8, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

December 8, 2018 Atlanta - Atlanta United celebrates after their 2-0 win over the Portland Timbers during the 2018 MLS Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, December 8, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM
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June 4, 2020

In this episode of the podcast “Southern Fried Soccer,” Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution discusses the inspiration for the “Behind the Scenes” series he wrote that focused on key moments in Atlanta United’s history. He also thanks everyone who contributed.

The series

» Atlanta United's first kits
» Atlanta United's first game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
» Atlanta United's first win in the snow in Minnesota
» Atlanta United's trips to Charleston
» Atlanta United's first roster
» Atlanta United's first game

Explore»  Atlanta United wins MLS Cup

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Doug Roberson covers the Atlanta United and Major League Soccer.

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