Southern Fried Soccer: Atlanta United 2, NYCFC 1

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez strikes a victory pose for the fans after scoring his second goal against New York City FC goalkeeper Sean Johnson (left) Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United head coach Frank de Boer (center) and assistant coaches Orlando Trustfull (left) and Bob de Klerk lead the team in a 2-1 victory over New York City FC Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Striker Josef Martinez goes up for a header over New York City FC defender Maxime Chanot that gave Atlanta United a 1-0 lead Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Striker Josef Martinez delivers a header over New York City FC defender Maxime Chanot that gave Atlanta United a 1-0 lead Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Josef Martinez connects with Pity Martinez (background) after his first of two goals against New York City FC Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United's Josef Martinez delivers a penalty kick for his second goal aginst New York City FC Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Atlanta won, 2-1.

Atlanta United midfielder Julian Gressel (right) is the first to celebrate with forward Josef Martinez after a penalty kick for his second goal against New York City FC during a 2-1 victory in their soccer match on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United striker Josef Martinez celebrates scoring an MLS record-setting goal Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, against New York City FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson (right) heads the ball into the net with assistance from Franco Escobar for a goal - which was overturned after review - against New York City FC defenders Valentin Castellanos (left) and Alexander Callens (right) Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United midfielder Ezequiel Barco steals the ball from New York City FC defender Ronald Matarrita Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United striker Josef Martinez goes up for a bicycle kick on goal that he missed against New York City FC Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta. Martinez went on to score both his team's goals of a 2-1 victory.

Atlanta United midfielder Emerson Hyndman steals a pass and breaks away from New York City FC midfielder Maximiliano Moralez Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

New York City FC goalkeeper Sean Johnson blocks a shot by Atlanta United midfielder Pity Martinez Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United midfielder Justin Meram works past New York City FC defender Anton Tinnerholm Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United midfielder Justin Meram and New York City FC defender Anton Tinnerholm collide battling for a header Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United's Miles Robinson defends against New York City FC forward Valentin Castellanos Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez gets some air as he helps defend against New York City FC on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United midfielder Justin Meram gets off a shot between New York City FC defenders in front of their goal Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United midfielder Ezequiel Barco works his way through New York City FC defenders Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez strikes a victory pose for the fans after scoring his second goal against New York City FC goalkeeper Sean Johnson (left) Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

By Doug Roberson

Aug 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 2-1 win against NYCFC on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

In this episode, we discuss Josef Martinez’s records, Pity Martinez’s playing his best game, Eric Remedi’s influence, Miles Robinson’s dominance, the upcoming Campeones Cup against Club America, former Atlanta Chiefs, and our hopes that Orlando City makes the playoffs. Seriously.

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