Peachtree Post
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 7 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAn Atlanta soccer podcast by Atlanta, for Atlanta, and about Atlanta. Featuring Jarrett Smith and Jason Longshore as your hosts.
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Peachtree Post 1/20/17: Previewing Atlanta United's preseason
January 20, 2017 15:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBWe are only a few days away from the start of Atlanta United's first preseason. Jarrett and Jason will preview the training camp, with a special focus on the depth chart as it currently stands. What positions are up for grabs? Who are some of the potential acquisitions to fill in the gaps? What is left to do on the roster ahead of Opening Day? Thanks for listening to the Peachtree Post!
Peachtree Post LIVE MLS SuperDraft Coverage
January 13, 2017 20:00 - 2 hours - 114 MBJoin us for live coverage of Atlanta United's first MLS SuperDraft. Will the team trade out of the #2 or #8 picks? Who will they select, or what will they add to their roster? You can interact with the show on Twitter at @Peachtree_Post. Please send us your questions and comments about the draft as it happens.
Peachtree Post, 1/13/17: LIVE MLS SuperDraft preview, Atlanta United news
January 13, 2017 15:00 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBJoin Jarrett and Jason as they go live this morning to preview the MLS SuperDraft. Will Atlanta United use their #2 and #8 picks in the first round, or will they trade them for other assets? Who could move up and who could be selected? Atlanta United's schedule dropped yesterday, the guys will discuss some of the interesting elements of it and what to expect in 2017. Late yesterday afternoon, news broke that the Brad Guzan move could have hit a snag. We will discuss what is going on with ...
Peach Pit, 1/12/17: Atlanta United schedule, Brad Guzan, Draft rumors
January 12, 2017 23:00 - 27 minutes - 24.1 MBLive Peach Pit for you guys tonight instead of the usual recorded version. We'll take a dive into the Atlanta United schedule that was released this afternoon. Sam Stejskal of MLSSoccer.com reports that Brad Guzan might not arrive in Atlanta until this summer. I'll also hit a few SuperDraft topics ahead of tomorrow morning's preview show. Thanks for listening!
Peach Pit, 1/9/17: Atlanta United rumor roundup
January 10, 2017 01:00 - 15 minutes - 13.4 MB3rd DP signing? 2 CB options? Trading the #2 pick in the SuperDraft? Plus Lucas Biglia, Juan Cazares, Darwin Quintero, and Yamil Asad. Jason gets you caught up on the latest surrounding Atlanta United as we start a busy week.
Peachtree Post LIVE 1/6/17: Atlanta United, MLS SuperDraft, USMNT roster
January 06, 2017 15:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBIt's a new year and we're almost a month away from Atlanta United's first preseason game. Jarrett and Jason will get into that game in Chattanooga, plus other ATlanta United topics. Next Friday is the MLS SuperDraft and new mock drafts are out there, who could be in Atlanta United uniform next week? In national news, the USMNT announced a new training camp roster yesterday. We'll talk about the MLS-based roster and Atlanta United's Greg Garza being part of it. Thanks for listening to th...
Peachtree Post LIVE 12/30/16: Atlanta United's 3rd DP, who will it be?
December 30, 2016 15:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBIt's our final live edition of the Peachtree Post for 2016 and we'll try to go out with a bang. Jarrett and Jason will break down some of the possibilities for Atlanta United in their search for their third Designated Player. What position they might play, where they might come from, will it be Landon Donovan? We'll also take a look back at some of the best moves Atlanta United made in 2016 and give some way too early predictions for 2017. Thanks to everyone for listening to the show! H...
Peach Pit, 12/28/16: Tiki-Tata and possible Atlanta United signings
December 28, 2016 22:00 - 23 minutes - 20.9 MBAtlanta United still has some holes in their roster to fill. After digging into Tata Martino's tactics yesterday on Dirty South Soccer, Jason takes a look at some possible acquisitions that could be available and fit the system of play.
Peachtree Post LIVE 12/23/16: Atlanta United news and views
December 23, 2016 15:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBIt's another LIVE edition of the Peachtree Post on a Friday morning. Hopefully, without techincal issues that plagued the show last week... Jarrett and Jason will be discussing the latest in the Atlanta United world. More players have been linked to the club, we'll discuss what this means for the depth chart going forward. The home opener and first road game have been announced as well, we'll get into those. 72 days away from the start of the Atlanta United season and there's still plenty...
Peach Pit, 12/21/16: Atlanta United options in Re-Entry Draft
December 21, 2016 21:30 - 11 minutes - 10 MBTaking a look at 8 options for Atlanta United to consider in the MLS Re-Entry Draft tomorrow.
Peach Pit, 12/20/16: Atlanta United depth chart
December 20, 2016 21:30 - 13 minutes - 11.1 MBBack with a new edition of the Pit, Jason discusses what Atlanta United is missing in their depth chart. Yamil Asad of Velez Sarsfield is a rumored addition in the midfield, among others. Thanks for listening!
Peachtree Post LIVE 12/16/16: Take 2
December 16, 2016 15:14 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBTake 2 on the live Friday show, join us.
Peachtree Post LIVE December 16: Oscar Romero, Atlanta United roster, MLS news
December 16, 2016 15:00 - 11 minutes - 9.91 MBThe guys are back for the Friday live edition of the Peachtree Post! Lots of unpack on the Oscar Romero pursuit. Shanghai SIPG appears to have outbid Atlanta United for his services. There are some conflicting reports coming out of Argentina right now, so there's still more to play out here. Atlanta United has added quite a few new players since we last spoke, we'll take a look at how the roster is shaping up and what's next for the club. Also, we'll preview today's MLS Re-Entry Draft and ...
Peachtree Post LIVE Dec. 11: MLS Trade Window
December 11, 2016 14:00 - 3 hours - 165 MBJarrett and Jason will be live for 3 hours this morning covering the MLS trade window. The 2017 season officially starts this morning and Atlanta United is expected to be active in adding players to its roster. We have heard about some expected trades for the club, and we'll discuss those as they happen. Also, we'll be following moves from around the league and looking ahead to this week's Expansion Draft. Thanks for joining the Peachtree Post!
Peachtree Post LIVE Dec. 9: Expansion Draft Preview, MLS Cup Preview
December 09, 2016 15:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBJarrett and Jason will be LIVE to get you ready for MLS Cup and Atlanta United's upcoming Week of Chaos. Since we were last with you, Atlanta United has made another Designated Player signing. How will that affect their strategy in the Expansion Draft and with their other signings? We'll give you our thoughts on how next week might go and how Atlanta might be positioned after all the drafts are done. Thanks to all of you for listening and supporting the show!
Peach Pit, 12/6/16: Atlanta United roster update, SuperDraft preview
December 06, 2016 23:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBMegaBurger sized editon of the Peach Pit today! In light of Miguel Almiron's signing, we take a look at the Atlanta United roster as it is currently constructed. With one week to go until the Expansion Draft, we go through the positions Atlanta will be looking to fill and how they might do so. We also look at who might be available in Free Agency, the Waiver Draft, and the Re-Entry Draft. In the second half, I had a chance to speak with college soccer scout Andre Sherard about some of the ...
Peachtree Post, Dec. 2: LIVE discussion of Atlanta United roster build
December 02, 2016 15:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBJoin the Peachtree Post for a live morning edition as we discuss the latest in the world of Atlanta United, MLS, and American soccer.
Peach Pit, 12/1/16: Sean Johnson to Atlanta United?
December 01, 2016 21:30 - 12 minutes - 10.2 MBReports today that Atlanta United could be acquiring goalkeeper Sean Johnson from the Chicago Fire. Check out Jason's immediate thoughts about the move.
Peach Pit, 11/30/16: MLS Player Acquisition Primer
November 30, 2016 21:00 - 17 minutes - 15.3 MBMLS Player acquisition rules are complicated, and Jason does his best to explain them ahead of Atlanta United's busy December. Who qualifies for free agency? How does the Waiver and Re-Entry process work? Who are some potential targets for Atlanta to consider? Tweet your ideas, thoughts, questions, topic suggestions for future shows to @Longshoe. Thanks for listening!
Peach Pit, 11/28/16: Expansion Draft options for Atlanta United
November 28, 2016 22:30 - 14 minutes - 12.2 MBNew edition of the Peach Pit today. Expect these more frequently as we get closer to the Expansion Draft and all the other MLS drafts that will help make up Atlanta United's first roster. Today, Jason takes a look at who might be available in the Expansion Draft, what positions might be in short supply, and some of the contract decisions being made around the league. Thanks for listening!
Peachtree Post, 11/17: Atlanta United kits & coaches, Klinsmann's follies
November 17, 2016 08:30 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBWe're back a day earlier than usual for the hour long Peachtree Post! We take a longer look at the kits from the reveal night as well as what we liked and didn't like. The team's staff is filled out and we take a look at who is who on the staff and the experience they bring the table. There are player rumors again and Jason has shouldered the burden of figuring out who on the Atlanta United roster best fits the classic Four Horsemen style. (Carlos Tevez is a must for this) Finally we ge...
Peach Pit, 11/15/16: Atlanta United kit unveiling
November 16, 2016 02:30 - 8 minutes - 7.24 MBEric Quintana of the Mouths of the South joins Jason at the Tabernacle. Reaction to the kit unveiling, the crowd, and more.
Peach Pit, 11/14/16: Atlanta United coaching staff introduced
November 15, 2016 01:30 - 16 minutes - 13.8 MBAtlanta United announced the remainder of its coaching staff today, get the breakdown on who will be working with Tata Martino. "Atlanta United today announced the hiring of seven additional technical staff members to join head coach Gerardo Martino ahead of their inaugural 2017 MLS season. Joining Martino will be assistant coaches Jorge Theiler and Dario Sala, goalkeeper coach Aron Hyde, fitness coaches Rodolfo Paladini and Manuel Alfano, video analyst Damian Silvero and head of sports sci...
Nov. 11: USA vs. Mexico preview, Atlanta United kit conversation
November 11, 2016 08:30 - 56 minutes - 51 MBWe're back to full strength and on our regular time. We take a look at the USA Mexico game and what to expect from both teams. Does *anybody* have a clue how these coaches will line things up? The Atlanta United kit release is next Tuesday so we talked about what we hope for in the kits and the importance of a good kit in the team's identity. Finally we both spared a few words concerning the unique atmosphere around USA/Mexico games (especially this one) and what it means to us. Coveri...
Peach Pit, 11/10/16: LA Galaxy changes, Atlanta United in MLS power structure
November 10, 2016 23:00 - 17 minutes - 15.4 MBWelcome to today's Peach Pit. Today's topics include the LA Galaxy and what they are facing this offseason. After two straight disappointments, do they change their approach moving forward. LAFC is just around the corner now, will they impact what the Galaxy do as a club? Also, I tackle a question from last night's #ATLSoccer chat about where Atlanta United will rank in the MLS spending charts. More Peach Pit episodes to come in the future, thanks for listening!
November 6th: MLS Playoffs recap special edition
November 07, 2016 04:30 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBThe Post is back after a bye week and we're live with quick thoughts on the day that was in the playoffs and what to look forward to next. Atlanta United has had its fair share of news come out and we'll take a look at both the news and the public reaction. With big hex games on the horizon the USMNT has been announced and we'll dive into it. Covering the pitch like dew, it's the Peachtree Post
Oct. 28: MLS Knockout Round recap, latest Atlanta United news
October 28, 2016 12:30 - 41 minutes - 37 MBThis is Jason and I'm flying solo on this episode, I think the Seattle game was after Jarrett's bed time. Late starts are rough for us East Coasters... I run through the MLS Knockout Round results and discuss the surprises, who played well, and start to look at the next round of the playoffs. Are Sporting Kansas City fans still mad now? Are Seattle fans still celebrating Nelson Valdez's late goal. Did DC ever show up for their playoff game? I also go through the latest Atlanta United news....
Peach Pit #1: NASL/USL Drama, Portland Timbers Expansion Draft Wish List
October 25, 2016 21:30 - 22 minutes - 19.3 MBHey, this is Jason flying solo today with something new for y'all... This is the first edition of the Peach Pit, a new short form podcast talking about the news of the day. It will be "mostly daily" in the afternoons going forward. Today, I talked about the NASL/USL drama and how it will change the landscape of the lower divisions of U.S. Soccer. What's next? We'll have to wait and see what happens... I also interviewed Rob Usry about our Expansion Draft Wish List piece on DSS and touched...
Oct. 21: Stadium delays, Academy triumphs for Atlanta United
October 21, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBIt's the Peachtree Post's sweet 16! Thanks to everyone who has been listening to us for these 16 episodes! There's some stadium news and we'll keep you up to date on it and what it might mean for next season's schedule. The academy keeps wrecking shop and we dive into who to watch now and who to watch later. Sunday is Decision Day in MLS. The playoffs are coming in six days and we'll know where it all stands this weekend. Will the defending champs get into the playoffs? Covering the pitch...
Oct. 15: Priority Draft, ATLUTD player rumors, MLS/USMNT roundup
October 14, 2016 07:30 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBHey, we're back and the big coin flip is this weekend. It's the MLS Expansion Priority Draft, a draft for other drafts. It's Atlanta vs. Minnesota for something big in football and this has never happened before, right? Gary Anderson and Morten Andersen should be involved somehow... We dive into what's at stake and pick our prefered confusing MLS method of acquiring players. More rumors of players coming from Argentina to Atlanta. Meaningful rumors or not? The MLS playoff picture: Who is i...
Oct. 7: Atlanta United to Bobby Dodd Stadium, Chris Goslin joins the club
October 07, 2016 07:30 - 58 minutes - 52.3 MBAtlanta United is not starting their first season with a never ending tour of MLS! Jason and Jarret take a look at Bobby Dodd Stadium and the unique factors at play. With another Homegrown Player on the roster, we take a look at midfielder Chris Goslin and discuss what he can bring to the table. We circle back and go into tactics involving Bobby Dodd's tight dimensions and what to expect. Atlanta United's team shop is opening Saturday at Atlantic Station, will you be visiting to pick up ...
Episode 13: Big picture of Martino's hire in Atlanta & an academy report
September 30, 2016 07:30 - 1 hour - 65 MB#YallWatch Atlanta United hit a home run for a manager. What does it mean for the city? How about the league? We'll dive into the ramifications of this hire at all levels. One of those levels that Tata Martino's hire will affect is the acaddemy. Before he arrived, the Atlanta United academy had its first round of home games and Pace was rather packed. We took a look at what we saw and what we liked over the first two days of games. Be sure to check out Dirty South Soccer for more coverage ...
Episode 12: Tata Martino, NASL, Atlanta United academy, MLS
September 23, 2016 07:30 - 1 hour - 70 MBWelcome back! We love hashtags and I guess they love us since they keep gifting us! #TataWatch is in full effect! Will Martino come to Atlanta? What does he bring? How does he impact the team and possibly the city? NASL had news this week and it wasn't ideal. The landscape of soccer in the U.S. might be shifting. The Atlanta United academy is playing a home game Saturday and you should check it out at Pace's facilties! Some of the Dirty South Soccer crew will be there to cheer on the futu...
Episode 11: Tiki-Tata coming to Atlanta United?
September 16, 2016 05:00 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBBack for another week and man do things break fast! There's a new managerial rumor in town and it keeps growing and growing. Gerardo Martino (last seen with Argentina's National Team) is the newest name and there may be legs to this. How does he fit? We looked at the new expansion draft and how it will impact Atlanta United. Is less more? Speaking of expansion draft, it's only one of a number of ways Atlanta United will be able to grab players so fret not at the roster size. Change is com...
Episode 10: Atlanta United, Phil Woosnam, Landon Donovan, & MLS
September 09, 2016 07:30 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBWelcome back to another week! We look at Atlanta United players this last week and names that have been appearing in your news feed as well. Who might come? Who might not? We also talk about a topic from one of our listeners, MLS rules on charter flights. History class in in session with Prof. Longshore concerning Phil Woosnam and his impact on Atlanta soccer in the past and what it means for the present and future. DONOVAN IS BACK but what does it mean? How does he fit? Will the Galaxy g...
Ep. 9: Atlanta United, USMNT, MLS
September 02, 2016 07:30 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBWelcome back! This week Jason and Jarrett recap the Atlanta United week including #ManagerWatch and a familiar face (it's Bob Bradley), the expansion draft and our expectations and a look back (and ahead) at the academy starting up. We discuss the USMNT and find new ways to trigger rants by Jason. Also what we expect out of the team, and scenarios for the next two games. We touch on the Nigel de Jong issue and find ourselves taking another look at the relationship with soccer media in Ame...
Peachtree Post Episode 8: Atlanta United roundup plus a look at USMNT, NWSL, MLS
August 26, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 76 MBThis week we recap the events around Atlanta United and the rumors/wishes/fears of Schweinsteiger in Atlanta, updates of Atlanta United kids with the U17 national team and Atlanta's coaching adventure continues. The USMNT roster should be out soon. What should we expect? Who might get left at home? Why did Mix break the podcast?! By request we take a look at the NWSL and the future it has in Atlanta. Also how the league could be structured and what its relationship with the federation shoul...
Peachtree Post Episode 7: Atlanta United, Minnesota, & soccer media
August 19, 2016 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBIt's episode seven and Jason and Jarrett are here to discus Atlanta and anything else that comes across twitter! Atlanta United's big names are out on loan? How did they do? How long will it take for Jones to score threeve goals? Wednesday's ATLSoccer Chat touched on the soccer media. How will that go over in Atlanta? What do we want to see? What do you want to see? Minnesota has an MLS team. What now? What's the name? Where do we go from here? Double dipping in MLS previews this week! Re...
Peachtree Post Episode 6
August 12, 2016 06:00 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBIt's episode 6 and we're officially outlasting plenty of tv shows! We take a look at Atlanta United's academy newsand how current players are doing in their loan spells/adventures. Also the ups and downs of players going on loan. The ATLUTD FootieMob shirts are dead and we're worse for it. What about the rest of the Atlanta United merch? What can we expect? When? We take a quick look at the state of smaller leagues in the United States and try to look at the future (100% pro/rel free!) Th...
Peachtree Post Episode 5
August 05, 2016 06:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBThis week Jason and Jarrett look back at the first transfer window that Atlanta had a hand in and what moves caught our attention around the league. How does it impact Atlanta? Will it impact the rest of the season? (yes.) Atlanta players went out on loan. Or did they? Rules are weird. Red cards are too, surprisingly. Nigeria had an American Tale. It was really crazy but their first game in the Olympics tried ot top it. USL and NWSL in Atlanta's future? On their own or tied to Atlanta Uni...
Peachtree Post Episode 4: Atlanta United's manager/player search & MLS updates
July 29, 2016 05:00 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBWelcome to week four of the Peachtree Post! Managers have been appearing and disappearing like crazy! Where does Atlanta stand? Where does the league stand? We reset the player situation for Atlanta United and figure out who will be where and what to expect. We look at the All Star game (and Drogba scoring on Arsenal again) and discuss what we would change LA vs Seattle: A team for blood vs a team trying to find itself after disappointment We are Jarrett Smith and Jason Longshore and thi...
Peachtree Post Episode 3: Villalba, Kreis, MLS, ATLSoccerCon
July 22, 2016 02:40 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBThis week we take a look at #VillalbaWatch2016 (of course it has a year now) What the Kreis deal in Orlando means for MLS in Atlanta Who we could expect in Atlanta with the transfer window impacting the league and a quick look at the Sporting KC/Seattle game this week. Finally a reminder to get your tickets for ATLSoccerCon this Saturday
Peachtree Post Episode 2
July 15, 2016 02:30 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBThis week we dive into the new signings for Atlanta United, take a look at the big sponsor deal that was announced and how it may compare to the rest of the MLS, discuss the NYT soccer culture article and how it could impact Atlanta and finally we'll take a look at issues around the MLS including our game of the week. Covering the pitch like dew it's Jason Longshore and Jarrett Smith on the Peachtree Post.