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Southern Fried Soccer: Atlanta United advances in MLS playoffs

October 19, 2019 Atlanta - New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner (30) reacts after Atlanta United defender Franco Escobar (2) scored the game winning goal in the second half during the first round of the MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Atlanta United won 1-0 over the New England Revolution. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

October 19, 2019 Atlanta - New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner (30) reacts after Atlanta United defender Franco Escobar (2) scored the game winning goal in the second half during the first round of the MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Atlanta United won 1-0 over the New England Revolution. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
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Oct 19, 2019

In this episode of the podcast “Southern Fried Soccer,” Doug Roberson (@DougRobersonAJC) and Jason Longshore of 92.9FM and SoccerDownHere.net discuss Atlanta United’s game against New England on Saturday in the first round of the MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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