Unrelegated: An Atlanta United Podcast

Kelly is joined by Jason Longshore as they discuss what Atlanta United faced in 2019, how the overall season truly faired, and how the team might look heading into the 2020 season.

As a note to all Unrelegated listeners, Kelly is moving platforms to Soccer Down Here, which you can find on all your normal pod catchers. Be sure to subscribe to get all of Kelly's latest content!

This is not Unrelegated. In fact this is nothing of the sorts.

Join Kelly Frances as she goes back to Hudson FC one last time to say goodbye in a new podcast by herself. 

  Jay and Kelly kick off their first ever Live Stream from Hudson FC. What could possibly go wrong?   

  While Kelly is busy adulting, Jay and Tanner McLeod of Atlanta United Fan TV are joined by guest Aaron Bauer who is an Atlanta resident, Atlanta United season ticket holder, AND a New York Red Bulls supporter. We cover the latest match recap, transfer news, and dig into the Red Bulls Rivalry with Aaron ahead of the upcoming match this weekend.   

Kelly and Jessica drop a special Queens of the South World Cup episode from Midway Pub immediately after the U.S. Women's National Team match against Thailand and break down all the latest 2019 Women's World Cup action up to and including the first USWNT match in the group stages.

Jay and Kelly are joined by Devon from Atlanta United Fan TV (@ATLUTDFanTV) and 4Real Sports (@4RealSports) to recap their New York Red Bulls away day adventure, review the match against Chicago Fire, break down the latest in roster changes at Atlanta United, Academy progress, and future events -- including Women's World Cup watch parties, Soccer in the Streets events, and more coming up this summer.

BONUS EPISODE! Check out this Away Days podcast with Jay, Kelly plus Devon and Tanner from Atlanta United Fan TV and special guest/fantastic NYC host, Eric (aka 'E') from the New York Red Bulls "High Press Podcast" as they discuss a myriad of topics from their Airbnb in Harlem before the NYRB vs ATLUTD match on 5/19/2019.

Kelly and Jessica are back in the QoS home studio -- Kelly's couch -- and recap the ATLUTD vs Orlando City SC match, discuss "rivalries", talk clean sheets, goal keeping, LGP giving Guzan heart attacks, Pity's stunner, squad rotation, the Andrew Carleton conundrum, and more!

  Jay and Kelly roll old school in this guest-free podcast like the old days where they break down the ATLUTD match against Sporting KC, boast about Barco, break down the Justin Meram transfer news, reminisce about Garza and McCann, and get into the upcoming match against Toronto FC, and more!  

Jessica is joined by guest host Jillian Gaffigan (member of ATLUTD supporter group Resurgence, ex-player, and soccer fan engagement\travel business owner) while Kelly is celebrating with Atlanta Beer Bus for their 1 year anniversary where they recap the ATLUTD match versus the Colorado Rapids, discuss Pity's substitution tirade, Kaku's 2 match ban, a preview of the upcoming Sporting Kansas City match, and Jillian dishes out her favorite parts of attending Atlanta United 2 matches.  

Jay is joined by Devon from Atlanta United Fan TV (@atlutdfantv) and Felipe Cardenas (@felipecar) from The Athletic (@TheAthletic) to discuss big changes at The Athletic and how that impacts their Atlanta United coverage, as well as the FC Dallas match recap, Nagbe transfer rumors, Pity homesick rumors, and is de Boer too boring for ATLUTD?

  Kelly and Jessica record their first video podcast where they break down the first regular season win by Atlanta United vs. New England Revolution, talk concussions, Kaku-cussions, keeper howlers, and briefly preview the next match at home against FC Dallas.  

Jay and Kelly are joined at the Hudson FC studio by award winning "All Things Considered" anchor Rickey Bevington of Georgia Public Broadcasting where they learn Rickey has a connection to Miles Robinson, and more!  

  On this Queens of the South (QoS) episode of Unrelegated, Jessica and Kelly get into the following topics:

• RECAP: Columbus Crew vs ATLUTD
• Are there positives?
• Pitch conditions!
• New investment in Women's soccer
• PREVIEW: New England Revolution vs ATLUTD

Jay and Kelly are joined at the Hudson FC studio by Tanner McLeod (@twmcleod) from Atlanta United Fan TV (@atlutdfantv) and Nick Aliffi (@NickAliffi) from Soccer Over There on the SDH network (@SoccerDownHere) where they dig into the following topics:

• Unrelegated News
• RECAP: International Break (Josef snags a goal!)
• ATLUTD & ATLUTD 2 News (What's up with Brandon Vasquez?)
• League News (MLS Marketing Woes!)
• Upcoming Matches & Events 

On this Queens of the South (QoS) episode of Unrelegated, things quickly fall off the rails as Jessica and Kelly review the match against Philadelphia Union, discuss Twitter reactions to the match and players, talk international break, preview the match against the Columbus Crew in a couple of weeks, as well as touch on some upcoming women's soccer matches.  

Jay is joined by Devon 4 Real (@Devon4Real) and Marc Nichols (@Nichollsodeon) from Atlanta United Fan TV (@atlutdfantv) at the Hudson FC studio where they dig into the following topics:

• Unrelegated News
• RECAP: ATLUTD vs FCC
• RECAP: ATLUTD vs Monterrey
• ATLUTD News: Championship Rings
• Buy or Sell?
• League News
• Upcoming Matches & Events

Jay and Kelly are joined by Devon 4 Real (@Devon4Real) from Atlanta United Fan TV (@atlutdfantv) at the Hudson FC studio where they dig into the following topics:

• Gold Stars! & Jersey Review
• NEW UNREL CONTENT ALERT!
• RECAP: HERDIANO 3-1 ATL
• Monster Truck Travesty?
• Miggy Madness
• League News
• Herediano and DC United Match Previews
• Upcoming Events & Matches

 The "Queens of the South" podcast officially kicks off! In this episode, Kelly and Jessica discuss the Nagbe soap opera, the recent Parkhurst interview from Felipe Cardenas of The Athletic, preview the  Herediano vs. ATLUTD match in the CONCACAF Champions League (CCL) Round of 16 Leg 1, and more!

With their powers combined, Jay, Kelly, and Jessica join forces for the first time to watch Miguel Almiron's first minutes with Newcastle United vs. Wolves at the Hudson FC studio. They are joined by Waka Tata Flame (@WakaTataFlame) and Devon (@Devon4Real) from Atlanta United Fan TV (@atlutdfantv) to discuss the following:

• Replica Jersey Leak (No Star!)
• Darren Eales RE: Miggy Negotiations
• LAFC vs ATLUTD Preseason Recap
• Miggy / Newcastle Recap
• WakaTataFlame.com
• Transfer Updates
• Upcoming Events
• Upcoming Matches

Jay returns for his first recording this year with Kelly and are joined by Felipe Cardenas (@FelipeCar) from The Athletic at Studio A / Home Base, Hudson FC to talk about his recent, and upcoming articles and the following topics:

• Florentin Pogba Signing
• Miggy to Newcastle
• Transfer Rumors
• Kit Leak & Launch
• Upcoming Matches
• Unrelegated News

Happy New Year! It’s the first podcast episode of 2019! Embark on this all-female rendition of Unrelegated as Kelly takes over with guest Jessica Charman from Soccer in the Streets (soccerstreets.org)!

Re-live some sweet MLS Cup day moments with Jay and Kelly in this episode recorded and streamed live from The Faction tailgate just hours before the MLS Cup Final!

In this first-leg semi Eastern Conference Final playoff episode, Jay & Kelly catch up with Greggo and Tony from “For the Culture” (FTCUTD) to recap the 3-0 win against New York Red Bulls, talk tifo, discuss the influence of Atlanta hip hop on Atlanta United and vice versa, cover some MLS roster changes news on the first roster deadline day — including hypothetical changes we could see from ATLUTD in the off season, the rumored U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) coaching announcement, the Copa Libertadores disaster, and Mike Conti’s treasure chest gets opened up for some fun stats before previewing the next 90 minutes against RBNY in the 2nd leg at Red Bull Arena.

Join Jay and Kelly for this special episode that takes you to Hudson FC and the pre-match tailgate where they’re joined by Archie Eversole, Poet (entertainer with UK internet series “Filthy Fellas” and COPA90), Greggo from “For The Culture” (FTCUTD), and Dawit Selassie (Coach for Inter Atlanta & Soccer in the Streets as well as an artist with Eastern Standard, and The Beautiful Game Project) to talk about Atlanta United’s road to the Eastern Conference Finals, and soccer culture in Atlanta — including discussions around soccer’s influence in black culture.

In this first-leg semi final playoff episode, Jay & Kelly go OTP to hang with Atlanta United Nation (a Terminus Legion Chapter) at Twisted Taco in Suwanee, GA as Atlanta United FC face New York City FC in the first of two legs in the Eastern Conference semi-finals. Free shots flowed at half-time, chants were chanted, middle fingers raised to NYC, and more. Join us for a long overdue celebration in what has to be the most historic win for Atlanta United FC and Tata Martino — their first playoff win and only the second team to beat NYCFC at home this year. NGSU!

In this episode Jay & Kelly return to their Hudson FC headquarters and sit down with returning guest Felipe Cardenas — writer covering Atlanta United FC for the Athletic. Kelly is in full Soccer in the Streets pickup and tournament mode, Jay had his latest goofy video retweeted by none other than Gresselmania himself — Julian Gressel which kicks off this episode with a bang. Listen in to here the trio cover some USMNT rumors, potential upcoming MLS salary and budgetary rules changes, some ridiculous statistics and potential league records to be met or broken in the remaining run of Atlanta United matches, recap the historic San Jose Earthquakes comeback from 4-1 down to winning 4-3, the Real Salt Lake match back at home in front of 72,000 fans, a listener Q&A with Felipe, some myth busting, and finally a look-ahead to the match we’ve all been waiting for… New York Red Bulls away (but without a certain someone). Nothing’s gonna stop us, guys! #NGSU

In this episode Jay & Kelly hit up The Bird Sports Bar & Grill in Dunwoody for the Unleashed watch party to witness Josef Martinez make history in Orlando! They’re joined by Nick Aliffi, host of Soccer Over There on the Soccer Down Here network, and a special reunion with Eric Quintana of the Mouths of the South Podcast! IT’S CHAOS UNLEASHED! FORGET THE REST — YOU’LL JUST HAVE TO LISTEN! OFYO!!!!!!

IT’S AN MLS ALL-STAR WEEK RECAP!!! Kelly and Jay share their experiences during what may be a once in a lifetime MLS All-Star week in Atlanta. What were there favorite memories? Was it the MLS All Star Block Party, the 2 Chainz Concert, The World Cup Comedy Tour with The Soccer Cooligans and the Total Soccer Show, crashing the VIP MLS All Star Party on the roof of Ponce de Leon, playing five-a-side with MLS personalities, pre-match festivities, the actual MLS All-Star Game, or the Copa 90/Black Arrow FC after party!? You’ll have to tune in to find out. Oh, and did we mention the recap of the Atlanta United FC vs. Toronto FC match and the Toronto FC lineup graphic? Ya, it’s a jam packed episode guys. Don’t miss it!

Jay rolls solo in this episode while Kelly is busy working to make sure the MLS All Star events go smoothly! But have no fear, Jay is joined by friends including new guests JR Francis and Tom Page of 90 Minute Scarves (@90MinScarves), and return appearances by Tom Thornton and Austin Long to wrap things in a bow. Topics covered include a quick recap of the Montreal match, Josef’s continued dominance in MLS, Eric Remedi’s debut performance, Escobar’s suspension on yellow cards, the blessed Weather Delay, the impact of Atlanta United players putting minutes on their legs in the MLS All Star game mid-week, Larry, Parkurst, a look ahead to Toronto, and SCARFLE!

It’s an episode jam packed with Frosted Orange hype, hat tricks, ridiculous refereeing, Rooney shade, Orlando tragedy, and more in this episode of Unrelegated! Join Jay and Kelly as they forlorn the inconsistency that is refereeing in MLS, share conflicted feelings about the recent Orlando loss to Columbus Crew, scratch their heads at Seattle shenanigans, break down the legendary match that will no doubt go down in history as Andrew Carleton starts an MLS match for the first time, Josef breaks MORE records, followed up with Seattle’s lineup graphic review and a look ahead to Montreal. BOOM! What a show, guys!

In this second edition of the Unrelegated Away Days Series, Jay visits Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska for an epic adventure with Bugeaters FC — a budding, local UPSL soccer team — as well as to catch the kickoff of the World Cup Comedy Tour with the Soccer Cooligans and the Total Soccer Show. Listen in for a wild mashup of interviews with Jonathan Collura (owner of Bugeaters FC), the Soccer Cooligans (Alexis Guerreros and Christian Polanco), the Total Soccer Show (Taylor Rockwell and Daryl Grove), and President and Co-Founder of the American Outlaws — Korey Donahoo. Do NOT miss this unique Unrelegated journey where midwestern grassroots soccer and comedy collide!

In this episode, Jay and Kelly recap the absolute drubbing of Orlando City by Atlanta United, a Josef Martinez rumor, talk World Cup (including the double feature PK shootouts between Spain/Russia, and Croatia/Denmark), tell Jeff Schultz of the Atlanta Journal Constitution (AJC) where to stick his latest article about Atlanta’s major sports teams (with one team notably missing), preview the FC Dallas away match on July 4th, and spotlight their next watch party recording at Rocky Mountain Pizza on July 7th.

Jay and Kelly decide to drop by Pizziolo in Jay’s neighborhood of West Midtown for their Wednesday night $15 bottle of wine and pizza special (definitely Kelly’s idea). Join them for this impromptu podcast recorded during a Facebook Live stream as they recap the Atlanta United vs Portland match, the Pride/Unity tailgate and tifo, skewer the MLS All-Star ballot results, discuss Darlington Nagbe’s injury, the Eric Remedi transfer news, talk World Cup, the ATLUTD U-17’s, and more with a couple of listeners (Robyn Saghini, and Brandon Bowman) who stopped by to hang out — with Brandon even bringing a bottle of wine signed by Julien Gressel to go with the pizza and the broadcast! Pretty dope.

Check out this super packed episode recorded live from the 4th annual ATLSoccerCon at Ri Ra’s in tandem with the American Outlaw’s Atlanta Chapter’s World Cup Watch party in Atlanta where Jay and Kelly rehash the U.S. Open Cup loss to Chicago Fire, and enlist the help of a long list of fabulous guests to preview the Portland Timbers match on Unity/Pride day, World Cup takes, and to discuss this drug that is Atlanta United soccer. Huge shout-out to this episode’s guests:

Round 1:
Kevin Cheek (Capo, Terminus Legion)
Ronald Rothers (Member, Terminus Legion)

Round2:
Haris Kruskic (Writer, Dirty South Soccer)
Jessica Charman (Writer, Sportal Space; Coach, Soccer in the Streets)

Round3:
Jason Longshore (Commentator, 92.9 The Game; Producer, Soccer Down Here)
Jon Nelson (Commentator, ATLUTD2; Producer, Soccer Down Here)

Round 4:
Robyn Saghini (Board Member, Terminus Legion)
Drew Picard (Travel Coordinator, Timbers Army)

This episode is a compilation of some of our favorite moments from the very first Soccer in the Streets Atlanta Champions League 2018 (ATLCL2018) PODCASTATHON which was streamed live on the Atlanta United Fan TV YouTube channel and recorded on June 3, 2018. Atlanta United content creators ATLUTD Fan TV, Home Before Dark, Siempre United, Soccer Down Here, and Unrelegated joined forces for this epic day of banter, interviews with celebrity guests, and more. Don’t miss out on this first of a kind podcast recording and to hear the following segments, in order:

1. Intro w/ Jason Longshore (Soccer Down Here & ATLUTD + ATLUTD2 Color Analyst for 92.9 The Game),
2. Jillian Sakovits kicks things off (ATLUTD Commentator, Fox Sports South)
3. Darren Eales (President of ATLUTD) & Mike Conti (ATLUTD Play by Play Commentator, 92.9 The Game)
4. Jason Longshore talks ATLUTD formation via Live Chat Q&A
5. Jason Longshore quizes Kelly Frances (Unrelegated), Michael Miranda (Siempre United) & Jay Riddle (Unrelegated) about their love of the beautiful game
6. Yosef Samuel drops by! (ATLUTD2 Player)
7. Jill Robbins (Chief Program Officer, Soccer in the Streets) & Abdul Bangura (Coach for Clarkston FC of Soccer in the Streets, Silverbacks player, former Sierra Leone national team player)
8. Austin Long (President, Terminus Legion) & Rebecca Webb (Volunteer Coordinator, Terminus Legion & Soccer in the Streets Volunteer)
9. Wrap-Up with Jason Longshore, Jon Nelson (Soccer Down Here & ATLUTD2 Play by Play Commentator), and Jillian Sakovits
10. Signing Off with Kevin Bradley (Home Before Dark), Kelly Frances, and Jay Riddle

In this episode, Jay and Kelly venture down to Henry County High School in McDonough, GA to experience their first NPSL Atlanta derby between the Georgia Revolution and the Atlanta Silverbacks. Once they arrive, they get a taste of the press box life, interview Jordan Coker – Director of Marketing and Digital Media with the Atlanta Silverbacks, as well as Eric Morrison – Owner and General Manager of the Georgia Revolution, explore lower league culture, and recap a frustrating night of missed opportunities by Atlanta United as they drop 2 points against New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium in front of a crowd of 11 people. Plus, “CHRIST NUGGETS!”.

Welcome to the shit show! Atlanta gets New York Red Bullied by Geiger, Penso, and their bestie – Coach Marsch Hugs-refs-o-lot. Atlanta may have taken the L, but it’s Atlanta United who made the front page of the sports section in the Sunday edition of the New York Times, suckas! Tune into this episode to hear Jay and Kelly’s thoughts on shaving legs, Timber wood, VAR, leaving before the final whistle, and the Geiger-effect. Good luck with VAR AND Geiger, Russia! Ha!

In this episode, Jay and Kelly hit up Second Self Beer Company for the Terminus Legion watch party and hook up with Travis Irions, founder of the Atlanta Beer Bus to talk brewery tours and how local breweries integrate closely with Atlanta soccer culture. After that, Domer Donaldson, board member with Terminus Legion, hops on the mic to talk about “TL” — one of the first “official” Atlanta United FC supporters groups. Purple lineup graphics are reviewed, face palms are shared in “A Hint of Offsides”, and the Orlando hatred flows freely. Tune in to find out who — of all the amazing donors to the Unrelegated Soccer in the Streets Team for Clarkston FC — won some sweet prizes before hearing Kelly’s take on her favorite beer from Second Self, and more.

In this impromptu episode, Jay decides to roll solo at the last minute while Kelly is busy doing top secret things in the stadium — deciding to setup the podcast on top The Faction supporter group’s giant Heineken trailer ahead of the match at the Atlanta United FC vs. Sporting KC tailgate. What could possibly go wrong!? Jay convinces Calvin Lasister, a member of the Cauldron (a Sporting KC supporters group), to climb up and join him to talk about how both clubs are currently on top of their respective tables in MLS while on top of a trailer and enjoy a quick chat about the supporter culture in Kansas City. Then Jay tries to shoot his shot for a SECOND time with the Thonton brothers (Tom and Michael) after failing to successfully record their original interview at the All Stripes watch party, and thus never making it into Episode 02. Aaaand then… well… you’ll just have to listen to find out!

Jay and Kelly attend their first big Atlanta United FC watch party hosted by the All Stripes, an Atlanta United supporters group, at Hudson FC in Brookhaven — one of the newest international soccer pubs in Atlanta, GA. During their visit they sit down with founding members Nick Jones and Ben Nicoara before the Chicago Fire vs. ATLUTD match to discuss the creation of the All Stripes, some big plans, their favorite ATLUTD moments, and score predictions. After the match, Jay and Kelly review a Taco Tofu Pizza, the Cuban sandwich, and the atmosphere at Hudson FC, break down the match in a quick recap, and stumble through their new segment, “A Hint of Offides” (plural) while managing to create a whole host of new pod-gaffes along the way. Lastly, learn how Unrelegated has joined up with Soccer in the Streets along with five other Atlanta United content creators and podcasts (ie. Home Before Dark, Soccer Down Here, Siempre United, Mouths of the South, and Atlanta United Fan TV) to compete as teams to raise $15,000 for Clarkston FC who went undefeated in their run to the Division II title in Georgia and need financial help so they can attend the Regionals in South Carolina. Tune in to get details on how to donate to Team Unrelegated, with donations of $25 or more being entered to win some amazing prizes!

Jay and Kelly stumble into their first “official” episode on the back of a free kick Kratz-athon against Piatti’s Pirates and recap Brittany Arnold’s trimuphant return The Benz as a fan.

Unrelegated is an Atlanta United podcast by Jay Riddle and Kelly Frances which takes a unique, fresh look at Atlanta’s breakout MLS franchise.

Jay, Kelly, pizza, and a bottle of wine sit down at Rocky Mountain Pizza to discuss pre and post LA Galaxy shenanigans.  The result is a combination of drunken slurs and insight in this pilot broadcast.