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Atlanta United midfielder Josef Martinez takes a shot on goal that is blocked by FC Cincinnati during the second half Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United head coach Frank de Boer (right) reacts in the final minutes of a 1-1 draw against FC Cincinnati Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

FC Cincinnati defender Kendall Waston flips head first over Atlanta United midfielder Josef Martinez as they battle for the ball Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United midfielder Jeff Larentowicz knocks FC Cincinnati forward Kekuta Manneh to the turf during the first half Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United head coach Frank de Boer directs midfielder Pity Martinez against FC Cincinnati Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United midfielder Jeff Larentowicz just misses heading the ball into the goal on a corner kick past FC Cincinnati defender Mathieu Deplagne Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

The frustration shows on Atlanta United midfielder Jeff Larentowicz as he just misses a goal against FC Cincinnati Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United midfielder Josef Martinez chews on his shirt after just missing a goal during the second half in a 1-1 tie with FC Cincinnati Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United midfielder Pity Martinez battles FC Cincinnati defender Alvas Powell in front of the goal during the second half Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United midfielder Josef Martinez applauds his team's effort after a miss against FC Cincinnati goalkeeper Spencer Richey during the first half Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

FC Cincinnati goalkeeper Spencer Richey blocks a shot in front of Atlanta United midfielder Josef Martinez during the second half Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United defender Julian Gressel walks away dejected as FC Cincinnati midfielder Roland Lamah (center) celebrates his goal with teammate Kenny Saief for a 1-1 draw Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Fans react as the MLS Cup and the golden spike enter the stadium for Atlanta United's home opener against FC Cincinnati Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

A tifo is raised as defending MLS champions Atlanta United prepare to play FC Cincinnati in the home opener Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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Atlanta United midfielder Josef Martinez takes a shot on goal that is blocked by FC Cincinnati during the second half Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

By Doug Roberson

March 11, 2019

In this episode of the podcast "Southern Fried Soccer," Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Jason Longshore of SoccerDownHere.net and 92.9FM discuss Atlanta United's 1-1 draw against Cincinnati on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Topics include Atlanta United’s offense, the formation, Ezequiel Barco, Pity Martinez, Monterrey and substitution patterns.

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