Spike'd Up

This week, one of our most recent signings, midfielder Jürgen Damm, joins us and tries not to feel the pressure from being on the President's podcast. Since Darren is the only one of us down in Orlando right now, he gives us an update on what it has been like in the bubble and what the players are doing. Jürgen tells us about himself, describes his playing style, and breaks down his favorite social media platform since he is already a hit with our fans. Matt gets super excited and hopes to have found a new doubles partner when he finds out Jürgen not only plays tennis, but is really good. And from the perspective of a seasoned Liga MX player, Jürgen reveals his thoughts on MLS vs Liga MX. Matt may have won $20 but somehow I think Darren is happier just to have Atlanta United themed "scratchers." Guest: Jürgen Damm: twitter.com/jurgendammr25?s=20 Hosts: Darren Eales: twitter.com/DEalesATLUTD?s=20 Matt Moore: twitter.com/MMooreATLUTD?s=20 Atlanta United Group Stage Matches: 7/11 - New York Red Bulls - 8:00 p.m. EST - FOX 7/16 - FC Cincinnati - 9:00 a.m. EST - ESPN 7/21 - Columbus Crew SC - 8:00 p.m. EST - TUDN MLS is Back Tournament - Complete Broadcast Schedule: matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/ SUBSCRIBE! Help us get some more hardware for the trophy room!! "Together we will rise above this on the strength of what has always made Atlanta great – its people, its leaders of past and present and its unique culture that is welcoming to all. Our Family Foundation and the rest of our businesses here in Atlanta and elsewhere remain committed to being part of the solution.” - Arthur M. Blank We miss playing for you, help us get back on the pitch and please practice good hygiene to help slow the spread. #UniteAndConquer

Head Coach Frank de Boer joins us on Spike’d Up this week and shows more of his personality than you typically get to see. We learn what games Frank was playing with his family while in quarantine, his take on Tiger King, and we review one of Frank’s most memorable assists; was it skill or was it luck? Frank also gives us an update of the upcoming tournament and how the team is looking. Guest Frank de Boer: twitter.com/FdeBoerofficial?s=20 Hosts: Darren Eales: twitter.com/DEalesATLUTD?s=20 Matt Moore: twitter.com/MMooreATLUTD?s=20 SUBSCRIBE! Help us get some more hardware for the trophy room!! "Together we will rise above this on the strength of what has always made Atlanta great – its people, its leaders of past and present and its unique culture that is welcoming to all. Our Family Foundation and the rest of our businesses here in Atlanta and elsewhere remain committed to being part of the solution.” - Arthur M. Blank We miss playing for you, help us get back on the pitch and please practice good hygiene to help slow the spread. #UniteAndConquer

Coming up in England's Youth National Team with David Beckham, Atlanta United’s Director of Academy Tony Annan knows a little something about soccer and joins us this week to break down the importance of a successful academy system. As the club’s 6th (maybe 7th) employee, he has plenty of stories from early in the club’s history and shares a few with us today. He also gives us an update on what he has been doing since quarantine and how the academy teams have been coped with the changes. Tony also unveils, for the first time, that he is publishing two new children's books! Guest Tony Annan: twitter.com/TonyAnnan1?s=20 Hosts: Darren Eales: twitter.com/DEalesATLUTD?s=20 Matt Moore: twitter.com/MMooreATLUTD?s=20 SUBSCRIBE! Help us get some more hardware for the trophy room!! "Together we will rise above this on the strength of what has always made Atlanta great – its people, its leaders of past and present and its unique culture that is welcoming to all. Our Family Foundation and the rest of our businesses here in Atlanta and elsewhere remain committed to being part of the solution.” - Arthur M. Blank We miss playing for you, help us get back on the pitch and please practice good hygiene to help slow the spread. #UniteAndConquer

Howard Webb, Manager of Video Assistant Referee Operations for MLS's Professional Referee Organization, joins us on this week's podcast as we go into a deep dive on VAR, how successful it's been in MLS versus other leagues around the world. We talk with him about some of his favorite memories from his career, which call was his biggest regret, and Matt finds out how often Darren and Carlos call Howard after our matches. Guest: Howard Webb: https://twitter.com/HowardMWebb?s=20 Hosts: Darren Eales: https://twitter.com/DEalesATLUTD?s=20 Matt Moore: https://twitter.com/MMooreATLUTD?s=20 SUBSCRIBE! Help us get some more hardware for the trophy room!! "Together we will rise above this on the strength of what has always made Atlanta great – its people, its leaders of past and present and its unique culture that is welcoming to all. Our Family Foundation and the rest of our businesses here in Atlanta and elsewhere remain committed to being part of the solution.” - Arthur M. Blank We miss playing for you, help us get back on the pitch and please practice good hygiene to help slow the spread. #UniteAndConquer

Technical Director Carlos Bocanegra joins us this week on Spike'd Up and gives us an update on the team's morale and fitness level after returning to full team training. Darren puts the pressure on Carlos for a favorable draw in the MLS is Back Tournament. We bet Carlos to say a secret word during the tournament draw, money gets donated to Atlanta Community Food Bank and then we revisit his epic failure trying to break a glass window at the training ground in 2016. Guest: Carlos Bocanegra: https://twitter.com/BocaBoca3?s=20 Hosts: Darren Eales: https://twitter.com/DEalesATLUTD?s=20 Matt Moore: https://twitter.com/MMooreATLUTD?s=20 SUBSCRIBE! Help us get some more hardware for the trophy room!! "Together we will rise above this on the strength of what has always made Atlanta great – its people, its leaders of past and present and its unique culture that is welcoming to all. Our Family Foundation and the rest of our businesses here in Atlanta and elsewhere remain committed to being part of the solution.” - Arthur M. Blank We miss playing for you, help us get back on the pitch and please practice good hygiene to help slow the spread. #UniteAndConquer