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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.
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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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