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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.

By Doug Roberson

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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