Cruz Azul Podcasts

It was sadley very predictable. We went into game three on the road vs Columbus and dropped 3 goals before we knew what hit us. Gonzalo Pineda did not make the right adjustments to prevent goals, nor has he all season. Our excitment about a 4-2 win at home was short lived. 2024 will surley see wide sweeping roster exits which makes stability diffic…

Atlanta United traveled to Columbus and lost 2-0. It was going to be hard without Almada, but the team really showed no signs of life or a plan to compete. We return for match 2 tomorrow night at home. Almada will be back and our approach must be different. It could be the last game of the season. We talk some EPL, La Liga, and all the big Euro act…

Atlanta United FC finished the regular season 6th in the Eastern Conference, hanging onto a draw (2-2) vs FC Cincinnati. Was going for a win worth the risk? Thiago Almada will miss the first game vs Columbus Crew in the three game playoff system. What is next for Atlanta United FC if we don't progress in the first round? Why should Gonzalo Pineda k…

Two game recap as Atlanta United don't showcase as a contender vs the MLS top teams. After falling 3 zip in the first half, the fight to get 2 back was too late. And, the formula holds strong as Columbus visits the Benz where Atlanta can only get a tie against the hottest team in the league. MLS Cup predictions.…

Three game recap as Atlanta United grabs 2 wins at home but proves they still look weak on the road, as we got lucky to get a draw vs DC United. We'll talk about it all, grading Pineda (still not good), players, and what's up with Messi?By ATL ON FIRE

Atlanta United FC play the MLS leaders FC Cincinnati and can't hold onto the lead. The team was running out of steam, but did Pineda react in time? We get a draw vs Dallas on the road. The team still lingers in 6th place. We'll talk about it all, including more Messi magic.By ATL ON FIRE

Atlanta United FC crashed out of the Leagues Cup, but is entering the final stretch with 2 strong wins and several good players signings. Have Garth and Boca found the right talent to make us competitive or even thignk about MLS Cup? We'll talk about it all.By ATL ON FIRE

Atlanta United FC crashed out of the Leagues Cup with a terrible loss vs Miami's Mess and a 1-1 PK Loss vs Cruz Azul. Atlanta United is off for 3 weeks, and signs several players, Silva, Saba, Thiare at the end of the trade window. USWNT vs Sweden after getting out of the group.By ATL ON FIRE

Atlanta United FC Show lack of stability and drop 2 straight, including a home game against Orlando City. Pineda has yet to show any ideas up front outside of Miguel Berry. The rumors swirl in the transfer window. Will we win our Leagues Cup opener in Miami vs Messi? Women's World Cup talk, you betcha! We talk all things soccer, so buckle up!…

Atlanta United FC have a great performance vs Philadelphia Union at home 2-0. Travel to Montreal and get another three points winning 1-0. Silly season just got plain silly with Franco Ibarra being traded overnight to stay roster compliant. Regardless of the cold hard decisions that need to be made, it's clear our FO communications are simply awful…

Atlanta United FC draw at home vs a struggling NYCFC. Yes, Atlanta was missing starters due to the International call ups, but Pineda still can’t adjust to get the necessary wins at home and his lack of ideas starts with Miguel Berry who continually gets minutes up front. Tyler Wolff get’s his goal to minutes ratio up but missed a few sitters. Rega…

Atlanta United draw 3-3 vs New England at home, then travel to LAFC to get a 0-0 draw, and return home to beat DC United 3-1. We are halfway through the MLS season, and we'll talk about it all. Of course, that includes the GOAT Messi coming to MLS, set to Join Inter Miami in the summer. The stadiums will be packed, and Leo might be taking this leag…

Atlanta United only managed to take 1 point vs Orlando City on the road with a 1-1 draw. GG, Almada, Miles got the start and we had healthy players, but couldn't get a win. We'll talk about it all and Dave has done more research. How about we talk MLS refs and VAR, sure, we'll do it. We'll also get into promotion and relegation in the EPL and perha…

Atlanta United lost another opportunity to pick up a full three points. Having played nearly half the game with a man advantage, Gonzalo Pineda was unable to produce a critical road win that was on a plate for the taking. Dave seems to have a moment of clarity, looking back at his notes this season. Mike is still in shock Miguel Berry got the start…

Atlanta United FC - 3 Game Recap - Miami Loss (2-1), Charlotte Loss (1-3) and Colorado Win (4-0) The losing streak ends against Colorado 4-0, but we also will recap the Miami Loss where Josef Martinez get's a brace and a loss to Charlotte FC's where Justin Miram scores a brace. While the team played with intensity, the same issues still seem to be …

Tennessee soccer teams beat up on Atlanta United FC. A shocking loss to Memphis FC at Kennesaw in the US Open Cup, it was painful and embarrassing. Three days later, Atlanta couldn't win without Giorgos Giakoumakis, losing 3-1 on the road. Pineda might have this team in third place in the Eastern Conference, but this team is not performing well or …

A perfect day in Atlanta, the roof was open at the Benz. We took all three points, but the game was hardly a pretty sight. Giorgos Giakoumakisgets gets his 5th straight goal in 5 games, and maybe 5 yellow cards but who’s counting those? He's on fire, and hopefully not injured. The Greek is for real. However; the rest of the team’s performance was l…

Three game recap of Atlanta United's last three games. A win over New Yew York Red Bulls 1-0 at home in #ATLUTD’s first regular season victory over NYRB. A 1-1 draw vs NYCFC on the road, and another 2-2 draw vs Toronto FC that felt like a loss as we gave up a goal in the final minute of extra time. Giorgos Giakoumakis gets a muscle injury and comes…

Atlanta United Loss 6-1 vs Columbus Crew - Shambolic Coaching. Join the Fire as we talk about a game to forget. We'll have our starters back for the game at home April 1st, Saturday vs New York Red Bulls. Can Pineda coach? Can Pineda assess who is more talented on his rosters? We have questions.By ATL ON FIRE

Join the fire as we talk about a very positive result for Atlanta United at home vs the Portland Timbers. Giorgos Giakoumakis scores his first goal for the club. Thiago Almada's European stock keeps rising. 2 goals and 2 assists. Araujo rings in a nice goal while Calib Wiley pops in another to lead MLS in goals. Pineda, changes? We'll talk about it…

We talk about the GGG Report and a bad look for Reyna parents, yikes. Atlanta United starts off the season with a top of the table position. How are we looking, will we beat Portland? We talk about it all!By ATL ON FIRE

Thiago Almada puts in 2 bangers in extra time to save Atlanta United in their lackluster season opener against San Jose. While we have optimism for Thiago Almada, we don’t see any changes from Gonzalo Pineda that make our future bright.By ATL ON FIRE

A week out from Atlanta United’s home opener, Nick Purdy joins the ATL ON FIRE Podcast Show at his very own Wild Heaven Brewery in Avondale Estates. The sun was shining, the beer was pouring, and we talked about the 2023 Atlanta United season, just days away! Nick is an OG Footie Mob supporter, with roots as a traditional Atlanta sports fan cheerin…

Live from Wild Heaven Brewery, Avondale Estates. ATL ON FIRE Podcast Show talks about the upcoming 2023 Atlanta United Season. No playoff system for MLS jus days before kickoff? Atlanta United's starters are not a prepared unite as of yet. How the season will go? It could be another tough journey, but perhaps Araujo and Almada can put the team on t…

We talk about the Atlanta United tatical system and how other teams can win vs our approach. Jesse Marsh, Financial Fair Play, yeah, we talk about it all.By ATL ON FIRE

Atlanta United 2022 to 2023? The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. ATL ON FIRE attempts to find the good in things but the red wine and fire start to blaze. It's going to be a long season for Atlanta United Fans unless some serious changes are made by Pineda. Yes, it was a preseason game, and yes we have some concerns.…

#65Legendary Broadcaster JP Dellacamera Joins The Fire To Discuss the History of US Soccer Broadcasting and the current state of MLS and NWSL leagues. It's safe to say, ATL ON FIRE put the ball in the o'l onion bag with this interview. The United Soccer Coaches Convention's Podcast Row in Philadelphia was fantastic, and this was a great wrap to our…

We made it and the podcast is now set up on Podcast row in Philly! ATL ON FIRE Fans of Atlanta Untied Join United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia 2023. We sit down to test the equipment and gear up for a content party with lots of soccer coaches and people passionate about the sport in the USA.…

The USMNT and US Soccer are dealing with the messy drama from the Greg Berhalter 30 years ago and it's relationship to Gio Reyna's World Cup fall out. The tight circles of US Soccer might be wound too tight, as this drama continues to unfold into 2023. Put on your shin gaurds soccer fans, let's talk about it all...…

Greg Garza, retired Atlanta United Left Back Joins The Fire! We talk about the World Cup in Qatar and how USMNT and Mexico performed. Greg shares his thoughts on Tata Martino's coaching had elements of a lunatic approach to pressure the other teams. We talks about it all!By ATL ON FIRE

USMNT loss to Netherlands in round of 16. The 3-1 result was not bad, but our defense was shambolic at a few moments that cost us big. Our draw against England and win against Iran were proud moments. We talk about it all. Join the fire!By ATL ON FIRE

The US Men's National Team gets a 1-1 draw vs Wales. A tough PK let's us down and we only get 1 point. USA vs England is up next and Harry Kane might not be 100% or even available. Qatar Offside technology proves to work, and it works so well, we just need to agree on the definition of what body parts should define offside.. Mike gets firey on the …

We talk about the US Men's National Team roster that is now set for the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Mike and Dave discuss their prefered starting 11 and what mistakes Greg made along the way to Qatar. No Zack Steffen, and no Pefolk? We need red win and some Red White and Blue to start pumping. We're just 10 days away from the start of World Cup baby! Hey…

We talk about the season ending Press Conference with Gonzalo Pineda and Carlos Bocanegra. We review the starting lineups and formations through the 2022 season and why Pineda clearly picked favorites over "talent" and basic coaching logic. We had diversity and injuries, but it was not an excuse for the team finishing at the bottom of the eastern c…

One more year of Pineda coaching Atlanta United, pushing the wrong system. 2022 was a long season and 2023 is going to be even longer, because we know what we are going to get. Dave breaks down the clear mistakes we are making tactically from zone defense on corners (defensively) to leaving 1 player back on corners (offensively) to pressing our ful…

We talk a lot about Atlanta United's win over Toronto FC's 4-2. It was great evening at the benz, but scary for a soccer brainiac, if you are Dave. Why play 1 man back when we are up 3-2 in the 80th min, only if you are crazy Pineda! Park the bus. No thanks he says, let's gamble the season. Purata's hattrick was worth it I guess.... Shambolic. We t…

Atlanta United 4-1 Loss to Philadelphia Union Ends Hope Even with a Win at home over DC United - Pineda must go in our opnion and he's made his bed with continual bad decisions and continual starts fo RRN. Who is driving the bus, Boca Boca? Who could even sack Gonzalo Pineda with any authority? We don't know. But we need a replacement ASAP.…

Dave and Mike discuss the big problems of Atlanta United and Gonzalo Pineda. The draw against Columbus puts the playoff hopes on final life support. How do we go into 2023? The future is very foggy for Atlanta United fans.By ATL ON FIRE

Atlanta United's Playoff hopes are all but done at this point. A win over Seattle, draw to FCC and loss to New York Red Bulls make the mountain steep to get 48 points or more. Pineda does not seem to have a plan and we are not sure what the future holds, but Mike and Dave both want to get Tata back. He'll be available after the world cup. Bring bac…

Atlanta United lose 4-0 vs Austin FC in the worst home game ever. A little hope during Real Salt Lake, but the run up to Seattle makes fans want to puke. Gonzalo Pineda keeps shifting and can't get it right.. The last 5 games produced 1 win and only 2 goals with some of the best attacking players in the MLS. We talk about it all and talk Women's Eu…

Is Dom Dwyer leaving Atlanta United? If so, we toast his points and Mike Dobbs admits he's wrong? Dom provided value this season and perhaps enough to provide a trade in the summer window to get a solid defender? We don't know, this is breaking rumor news. We talk about it all including the late loss to New York Red Bulls and a late draw vs NYFC we…

Atlanta United - Mid-Season Reality Check -ATLONFIRE Has The Solution. Gonzalo Pineda needs to play to our roster's strength and that means a ldefensive posture that wins the ball at midfield and gets it up quickly to the MAMA talent who is designed to score. Fullbacks need to be FULL BACKS, stay home. The new MX goalkeeper and centerback will be k…

Dave and Mike get into some Dom Dwyer debats and we talk about it all. Nashville thunderstorm delays and a lucky draw. Bad bad loss against the Crew. The biggest trophy of the clubs history vs Pachuca? And Gary Neville need to pack his bags as we beat Miami 2-0. Apple TV an MLS bank a deal..By ATL ON FIRE

Atlanta United sees Almada, Moreno and Araujo clicking little by little. But, the big mistakes are still hurting us and Gonzalo Pineda needs to start enforcing some changes. We started to see Araujo out on his natural left side which is great, but need to shift away from Zone D. Dave brings some stats as we hit 1/3 into the season. What's working a…

Atlanta gets a much needed win vs a poor Chicago Fire team. Mike and Dave walk through the highlights and have some worries about Pineda's system. That said, we are very talented, even with a terrible injury to Miles Robinson, ending his season and hopes for the World Cup. We talk about it all, including Women's professional soccer, EPL and CCL.…

Atlanta United needs to move away from zone defense when the other teams have a set kick.. Set pieces are a big problem that needs to be resolved. We go down to Miami and can't get it done with 66% possession and more talent on the field. Montreal yields the same result with 62% possession. Mike can't keep his computer powered up and the podcast go…

Atlanta United Charlotte Loss and Draw vs Cincinnati. We recap both games and talk about it all. Red Wine, VAR, injuries and 3 games with no goals. Atlanta United is still 4th in the Eastern Conference. While things are not clicking, we still have a lot of hope. Brad Guzan perhaps had his last moment as a Five Stripe, and we are wishing him the bes…

Dave and Mike talk about a game that is worth forgetting outside of an amazing game winning goal in extra time. Moreno get’s a legal push off, and puts a slow moving header into the far post. We also talk about the USMNT World Cup draw and odds to make it out of Group B.By ATL ON FIRE

A tie that feels like a win? Atlanta United FC draw 3-3 vs CF Montreal at home after Dom Dwyer gets a red card in the 66 minute. Dave and Mike break down the shambolic goal that Montreal scored to make it 1-1. Dave rants on Pineda's set up off the corner, and Mike points the finger at Ronald Hernandez. Thiago Almada scores a gem, and Lennon closes …

Dave and Mike talk about the squeaky bum win over Charlotte FC at home at the Benz. We still need some new chants to fire up the crowd and get people standing. Dave breaks down the corner kick zone defense and we praise Moreno’s amazing deep ball to Jake to put the final dagger into the Charlotte chest. We talked about it all.…