In this edition of the podcast "Southern Fried Soccer," Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution discusses the impact that the sale of Miguel Almiron from Atlanta United to Newcastle will have on both teams, as well as on Major League Soccer. He is joined by special guest Mark Douglas (MsiDouglas), regional publishing editor of the Chronicle in Newcastle, Eng. to provide his take on the signing and what it means for the storied club.

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