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Southern Fried Soccer: Atlanta United’s impact on VAR

Atlanta United midfielder Chris McCann, left, is collared by Seattle Sounders defender Kim Kee-Hee during the first half of an MLS soccer game Sunday, July 15, 2018, in Atlanta.

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Atlanta United midfielder Chris McCann, left, is collared by Seattle Sounders defender Kim Kee-Hee during the first half of an MLS soccer game Sunday, July 15, 2018, in Atlanta.
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July 18, 2018

In this episode of the podcast “Southern Fried Soccer,” Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution shares a long conversation with Howard Webb of the Professional Referee Organization and the go-to guy for all questions related to the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) and replay system being used in MLS.

They discuss three important moments during Atlanta United's 1-1 draw with Seattle, and a potential change that may happen with the VAR as a result of the game.

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