Five Takes On The Five Stripes

The one where can throw it all out the window when we play through them

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1: We looked really competent in the first 30 minutes. We played with a lot of energy and the composure match. Considering all the absences, our defensive composure was something to be pleased with. Unfortunately it all fell apart after the first goal. 

2: Both teams' identities were on full display. We continued to play out the back 100% of the time and Toronto relied on their counter pressure and turning us over, which to be fair we greatly aided them in. They executed their game perfectly and we failed ours miserably. 

3: As expected, our attack was lacking. Firmino, the magic man, was the invisible man tonight. Saba was really the only player finding himself in dangerous positions until Rios and Mosquera entered. Would’ve preferred a triple sub made with Xande. 

4: On a couple positive attacking notes, Brooks’ service into the box is on another level this year. It was frustrating to see us not utilize the wings more when clearly nothing was happening centrally via combination and link up play. Mosquera still looks dangerous and Rios looked like he will be valuable. 

5: It’s not going to show on the player ratings because of the two goals conceded but Brad still looks very good. He made some great saves tonight and the loss isn’t on him.

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5 Aside Episode 12

On this week's 5 Aside 5 discuss

1: MLS roster and salary rules

2: MLS NEXT Pro Development Grants

3: NWSL week 1 recap and the KC Current's new stadium!

4: NWSL X LIGA MX Feminil tournament 

5: NHL in Atlanta 

The one where Giorgos continues to score and Orlando is winless in four

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1: We’re not well versed in the dark arts but we’ve a read a book or two on the matter. That was a different kind of win. It was gritty and far from being dominant, but we were dominant in key moments. 

2: We are 100% committed to playing out the back and we’re finally getting a taste of how that’s SUPPOSED to work. It’s high risk high reward and tonight it was executed really well. 

3: The league might want to set its clocks to Saba time. We’ve had buzzing players before who pop up everywhere and appear to be dangerous but this guy IS dangerous. Underestimate him at your peril. 

4: We mostly had all the benefits of an opposition high press and very little of the consequences. Orlando held a high line of confrontation but didn’t get very confrontational until around the 60th. 

5: Really happy to see Giorgos be more involved in the build up. It shows him to be even more dangerous because of it. The ball to Saba was perfect. He’s much more than a big target forward. 

The one where New England throws tea and Georgios scores three

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1: We at least desired to counterattack tonight, but lacked execution. That’s on coaching. Our best open play opportunity came from Thiago after staying compact and winning the ball back and GOING. 

2: In the first half there JNCO sized pockets of space that no one was running in to. That’s on the players. The movement off the ball in the second half improved. Hard to counter when the runs don’t happen. 

3: Guzan isn’t losing his spot. He was great. 

4: Defensively we look much more organized and compact. There were a couple scary moments in the first half but you can see that the chemistry and communication is building. 

5: Maybe a small thing, but Gonzo did not look all that thrilled at the end. Good. I think he was really annoyed at the goal we conceded, even if it was a quality hit from a man who’s done it many times before. The mentality of not being satisfied is good.

5 Aside Ep11

On this week's 5 Aside we discuss

1: Which clubs around the world sold the most shirts

2: The expansion of CCC and it's affect on other competitions

3: USL's new broadcast deal

4: Caitlin Clark and her impact on women's basketball

5: Hope Solo vs Alyssa Naeher and the insane W Gold Cup semi final

Bonus Episode! ATL UTD FANTV Five Stripe Weekly #304

Jennifer & Glenn made an appearance on ATL UTD FANTV's weekly show. 

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5 Aside Ep10

Episode 10 of the 5Aside where we discuss 5 topics aside from the most recent 5 stripes match. 

1: Blue Cards & Sin Bins

2: The state of the US Open Cup

3: Tom Bogert's rankings for 2024

4: Women's World Cup and the growth of the women's game

5: Beer & Gambling in Georgia

The one where Columbus got their rings and we got their sting

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1: Count’em on one hand, maybe no hands, how many balls we won back in Columbus' half, or our own half for that matter. That has to be the key to our success this year and it was absent today.  Barto looked lost.

2: The goal was not on Guz but regardless he did not look great. He guessed right on the PK, and that’s huge and I believe his first PK save in 8 years, but apart from that, poor distribution, uncomfortable on the ball and he looked surprisingly unsure of himself. 

3: A solid 30 second stretch for Atlanta was how the play by play voice ended the first half after our only real attacking threat and that sums up our first half pretty succinctly. It was poor in every facet. That continued for long stretches in the 2nd. 

4: Our best attacking chances came off counter attacks and transition play. There just wasn’t enough of it. I didn’t understand our absolute insistence on playing back every time. It looked reminiscent of the early FDB days. 

5: Guz had 46 touches,  more than GG or Saba. Yes Thiago, apart from his blocked shot, was not his best, but we had no discernible attacking patterns of play. Dunno if that’s players not understanding Pineda or Pineda not communicating well to the players but it has to be fixed. 

5 Aside Supporter Groups Special Part Four- Resurgence

Part Four of our Supporter Group specials featuring Resurgence! Listen to Part One & Two & Three to get caught up on Terminus Legion, The Faction, Footie Mob, All Stripes, The Gulch and what it is, how it came about and functions.

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5 Aside Supporter Groups Special Part Three- Footie Mob & All Stripes

Part three of our Supporter Group specials!

Listen to Part One & Two to get caught up on Terminus Legion & The Faction, what The Gulch is, how it came about and functions as well as a general history of Supporter Group culture.

This episode features Footie Mob and & All Stripes. Both do tremendous work for both the club and the greater Atlanta community. 

Being involved in a Supporter Group is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have. It takes a lot of time and energy but it is a completely worthwhile investment and we promise, the return you get on that investment is better than anything else you'll find!

Please help us spread the word about these shows by sharing them on all of your various social feeds, and with all of your friends and family. This club and this sport that we all love so much only is what it is and will only continue to grow because of people CHOOSING to be involved and participating.