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Southern Fried Soccer: Atlanta United rumors

September 16, 2017 Atlanta - Orlando City SC defender Jonathan Spector (2) challenges Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (10) in the second half of an MLS soccer match at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 16, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

September 16, 2017 Atlanta - Orlando City SC defender Jonathan Spector (2) challenges Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (10) in the second half of an MLS soccer match at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, September 16, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM
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Nov 29, 2017

In this episode of Southern Fried Soccer, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Doug Roberson addresses rumors of players Atlanta United is reportedly interested in, as well as other items.

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