The History of Atlanta Soccer Atlanta United

Sandy McAfee and Jason Longshore sit down at Brewhouse Café for a LIVE episode of The History of Atlanta Soccer podcast, presented by Piedmont.



April 16, 2024 marked 10 years since MLS announced that the league was expanding with a club in Atlanta. The announcement in 2014 signified Atlanta as the 22nd franchise in MLS. The club began MLS play in 2017 and won the MLS Cup in 2018.



The event was a joyful celebration as we shared memories and favorite moments from the past 10 years. Special guests included former Atlanta United player and member of the 2018 MLS Cup squad Greg Garza, play-by-play announcer Mike Conti, Atlanta United communications director Chris Winkler, and members from the club's official supporter groups.

Together, we reminisce with our listeners about the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. We asked local residents to provide their stories and memories from 1996, and we've gathered them in this very special episode.

We explore how soccer became an instrumental part of the city following the Olympic Games. We also cover how 1996 was the first year that women's soccer was included as a sport in the Olympics as we speak with one of the advocates who led the charge.

The History of Atlanta Soccer presented by Piedmont is a narrative podcast from Atlanta United. Hosted by Sandy McAfee and Jason Longshore, this series dives deep into the rich, beautiful, passionate history of soccer in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Today’s episode is a continuation of Part 2 of the Atlanta Chiefs, where we look at what brought the ending of the Chiefs franchise and how their success in DeKalb paved the way for a new team, the Georgia Generals.

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The History of Atlanta Soccer, presented by Piedmont is a new audio series from Atlanta United. Hosted by Sandy McAfee and Jason Longshore, this series dives deep into the rich, beautiful, passionate history of soccer in Atlanta, Georgia.  

Find out more ⁠⁠⁠http://atlutd.com/podcast

This is Part 2 of the Atlanta Chiefs. Part 1 is already available on your podcast feed.

In this episode, we take a look at the revival of the Atlanta Chiefs in the 1970s when Pelé had already joined the New York Cosmos in the NASL.

Former players and staff of the club share their memories of what it was like to play soccer in the United States during that time. We also look at how the Chiefs even went into Indoor Soccer, leaving a legacy that lasts until today in Atlanta, Georgia.

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The History of Atlanta Soccer, presented by Piedmont is a new audio series from Atlanta United. Hosted by Sandy McAfee and Jason Longshore, this series dives deep into the rich, beautiful, passionate history of soccer in Atlanta, Georgia.  



Find out more ⁠⁠http://atlutd.com/podcast

In this episode, we take a look at the Atlanta Apollos, a "one-year wonder", which picked up where the first iteration of the Atlanta Chiefs left off.



We talk to those who were part of the last few months of the original Atlanta Chiefs that were successful towards the end of the 1960s, and those who moved on to be part of the Apollos organization, that only lasted one year.



Listen to Atlanta Chiefs, Part 1 already on your podcast feed. Next week, we bring you Atlanta Chiefs, Part 2. Subscribe and review so we can continue to reach more Atlanta soccer and history fans.



The History of Atlanta Soccer, presented by Piedmont is a new audio series from Atlanta United. Hosted by Sandy McAfee and Jason Longshore, this series dives deep into the rich, beautiful, passionate history of soccer in Atlanta, Georgia.  



Find out more ⁠⁠http://atlutd.com/podcast

In this episode, we take a look at the launch, success and legacy of the original Atlanta Chiefs, the first professional soccer club in the city and the first professional sports team to win a championship for Atlanta.



Former players share their memories of what it was like to play soccer in the United States during that time. We also look at how two friendly matches against English powerhouse Manchester City paved the way for the sport in the city, and how hosting Brazilian club Santos and Pelé brought Atlanta to the global stage.



Listen to Atlanta Chiefs, Part 1 and wait for Part 2 coming in the next few weeks. Subscribe and review so we can continue to reach more Atlanta soccer and history fans.



The History of Atlanta Soccer, presented by Piedmont is a new audio series from Atlanta United. Hosted by Sandy McAfee and Jason Longshore, this series dives deep into the rich, beautiful, passionate history of soccer in Atlanta, Georgia.  



Find out more ⁠http://atlutd.com/podcast