Spike'd Up - #10 We Might Not Understand, But We Will Stand - June 5, 2020

#10 We Might Not Understand, But We Will Stand - June 5, 2020

06/05/20 • 32 min

Atlanta United defender Anton Walkes and striker JJ Williams join us on this heavy episode of Spike Up. They share just a few of the times they experienced racism in their lives and share their opinions of how to forge a better future together. Guests: Anton Walkes: https://twitter.com/AntonWalkes?s=20 JJ Williams: https://twitter.com/JJ23Williams?s=20 Hosts: Darren Eales: https://twitter.com/DEalesATLUTD?s=20 Matt Moore: https://twitter.com/MMooreATLUTD?s=20 "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

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#9 I'm Going To Michael Jordan's House To Play Poker - Spike'd Up - May 29, 2020

WSB TV Sports Director Zach Klein joins us this week on the show. We relive the early days of Atlanta United when the three of us represented the club during the Soccer In The Streets Tournament. Zach also breaks down some of the special moments in his career and some of his top stadium experiences. Plus an epic moment for a young Zach, being invited to play poker against Michael Jordan. Guest: Zach Klein: https://twitter.com/ZachKleinWSB?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!! We miss playing for you, help us get back on the pitch and please practice good hygiene, avoid social gatherings, and listen to your state/local authorities to help slow the spread. #UniteAndConquer

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#11 Say Cheese! Carlos Bocanegra Joins Us! - Spike'd Up - June 11, 2020

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