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Southern Fried Soccer: Previewing Chicago at Atlanta United

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May 6, 2022

In this episode of the podcast “Southern Fried Soccer,” host Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution previews Atlanta United’s MLS game against Chicago on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The game will kick off at 6:08 p.m. You’ll hear from manager Gonzalo Pineda and Roberson will answer a few of your questions. Please click, share and subscribe.

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Doug Roberson covers the Atlanta United and Major League Soccer.

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