"Off the Woodwork" from 92.9 the Game

It would have been impossible for Atlanta United to top the memorable and historic moment that was their inaugural match in front of 55, 297 supporters at Bobby Dodd Stadium on March 5. But that doesn’t mean history wasn’t made when Atlanta hit the pitch in Minnesota for the Battle of the Expansion sides.

Atlanta’s match at TCF Bank Stadium Sunday was played with a game-time temperature of 19 degrees, the coldest MLS contest ever.

Kyle Tait and Craig Carlos-Valentino can help supporters thaw with their hot takes in Episode 2 of “Off The Woodwork,” our soccer podcast. Here are some of the highlights:

• They broke down the Minnesota match.
• You’ll hear audio clips from Josef Martinez, Miguel Almiron, Jeff Larentowicz and Tata Martino.
• Tait and CCV spoke on how the tactics changed from the first to second match.
• Talked about how Atlanta’s style of the backs pushing forward will bite them against a team with a wider style.
• Where does Andrew Carleton fit in?
• How bad is Minnesota United?
• The duo also looked ahead to Atlanta’s match on Saturday when the United host the Chicago Fire.

“Off the Woodwork” from Tuesday, March 21, 2017.

Kyle and CCV:

• Break down a 4-0 win over Chicago Fire
• Talk the German sensation Julian Gressel and his contributions
• One-on-one with Gressel in post-game Saturday
• Mailbag, featuring Josef Martinez loan talk, international break, and more
• Plus cuts from Martinez, Gressel, Alec Kann, and Tata Martino

Check it out!

The inaugural match for Atlanta United finally arrived Sunday accompanied by an audible buzz. There were 55,297 supporters crammed into Bobby Dodd Stadium creating such a frenetic bustle, no one could doubt this city was ready to embrace, and go somewhat bonkers for, soccer.

Kyle Tait and Craig Carlos-Valentino were on hand to witness Atlanta United’s explosion onto the MLS scene. They breathed in every smell and captured every moment and then sat down to share their experiences in the form of the inaugural episode of our soccer podcast, “Off The Woodwork.”

Some of the highlights:

• After Tait and Carlos-Valentino introduced the new podcast, they recapped the match between New York and Atlanta.
• There was a discussion about developing a soccer culture in Atlanta and how it happens organically.
• One of the two hosts may, or may not have, watched the entire game from the pitch, a huge no-no for us non-camera media folk.
• Since the four main supporter groups made the match such a delight, Tait and Carlos-Valentino welcomed Matt Stigall of Terminus Legion in to talk about the game, the team and what Terminus Legion stands for.
• There was a discussion about United defender Greg Garza’s Fitbit.
• Tait and Carlos-Valentino also previewed the upcoming battle of the expansion sides, Atlanta versus Minnesota.

In the latest episode of “Off the Woodwork”, Kyle Tait and CCV break down DC United’s 3-1 win over Atlanta United.

• What made DC United so successful?
• How will Atlanta adjust when teams park it like DC did?
• Analyze the changes DC made tactically after Atlanta’s only goal
• Look ahead to NYCFC

Listen to the latest episode from 92.9 the Game:

It just seems like Atlanta United hasn’t played in Atlanta for a month of Sundays. It hasn’t been that long. March 18 was Atlanta’s last home game, a 4-0 shutout of Chicago. D.C. United will enter Bobby Dodd Stadium on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET; fans will get reacquainted quickly.

Kyle Tait and Craig Carlos-Valentino recorded their week podcast in the wee hours Friday, previewing the D.C. United match and looking back at Real Salt Lake.

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