Southern Fried Soccer: Atlanta United 1, Philadelphia 1

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez makes a bicycle kick between Philadelphia Union defenders Auston Trusty and Jack Elliott that was blocked by goalkeeper Andre Blake during the second half Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.

Atlanta United midfielder Ezequiel Barco heads the ball into the net past Philadelphia Union defender Haris Medunjanin to tie it up 1-1 during the second half Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.

Atlanta United midfielder Ezequiel Barco (right) high-fives teammate Darlington Nagbe after heading the ball into the net past Philadelphia Union defender Haris Medunjanin to tie it up 1-1 during the second half Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez breaks away from Philadelphia Union defender Haris Medunjanin to drive down the pitch during the first half Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake blocks a shot with Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez looking on during the second half Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United defender Leandro Gonzalez Pirez battles Philadelphia Union midfielder Alejandro Bedoya for the ball during the first half Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez collides with Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake while trying to head a corner kick into the net during the first half Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United forward Victor Villalba battles past Philadelphia Union defender Auston Trusty during the first half Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United midfielder Julian Gressel works the ball past Philadelphia Union defenders Fafa Picault (left) and Warren Creavalle during the first half Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United midfielder Julian Gressel makes a shot on goal past Philadelphia Union defender Kai Wagner that was blocked by goalkeeper Andre Blake during the second half Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta United head coach Frank de Boer plays to the fans as his team arrives to play Philadelphia Union Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez makes a bicycle kick between Philadelphia Union defenders Auston Trusty and Jack Elliott that was blocked by goalkeeper Andre Blake during the second half Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.

By Doug Roberson

March 18, 2019

Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Jason Longshore of 92.9FM and SoccerDownHere.net discuss Atlanta United's 1-1 draw with Philadelphia on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in this edition of Southern Fried Soccer.

In this episode, they discuss Atlanta United’s formation changes, Ezequiel Barco, Miles Robinson, Pity Martinez and the international break.

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