Doug is a pro journalist that doesn’t delve into gossip. He sticks to what he knows is true, so if you read it here, you know it’s fact. Who else has a full-time AU dedicated journalist? Thanks AJC

Doug does a great meat and potatoes coverage of Atlanta United with a much appreciated professional journalist objective approach. I appreciate that he therefore avoids hot takes while he delivers his original and evidence based perspective on the MLS side. Additionally, this is the only podcast really that encourages questions of any level. At times it becomes an educational session and that is much needed and appreciated for many of us who are new to soccer. Keep up the good work Doug!

I’ve been listening regularly for a few years now and appreciate the many insights. I’m an AJC subscriber. Southern Fried Soccer, Politically Georgia and Bow Tie Chronicles now stand as my favorite AJC podcasts. Regards, Joe Sterling

Doug is the man! If you want the source material for all the other Atl Utd podcasts—you’ll hear the interviews and stats delivered here fresh with brief interruptions for coffee sips. This is sports journalism at its best!

Had to unsubscribe. Too much blaming the listener for not following on twitter and not subscribing to paper. We get it. Vertical integration. Cross promotion. But no need to berate listeners for asking reasonable questions, since that’s what they’re encouraged to do on the podcast.

Love me some Doug

I try to appreciate Doug’s reporting on Atlanta United. I think he himself is a great guy, however I feel his takeaway on Atlanta United is overly pessimistic and rarely hopeful even when easily warranted. It isn’t rare that he reports a stat worse than it actually is and sometimes I wonder if it possibly affects his ability to report on Atlanta United in a fair manner. Most recent misreporting our road record. I feel mistakes like this could most harm the opinions of more causal fans who don’t research stats themselves and won’t realize the team is actually doing better than what was reported.

The AJC soccer podcast is very informative and Doug doesn’t pull punches. You may not always agree with his opinion. But you have to respect his opinion.

Not sure when Doug convinced himself that he was God’s gift to soccer and reporting, but he’s become an insufferable, self-righteous, tool over the past couple of years. Snark over misspelled questions posed by tweet (seriously?) and listeners not reading his articles (News Flash: not everyone is/can be a subscriber, Dougie), and constant attempts to proclaim himself the Omniscient Oracle of Soccer when his knowledge of the sport is no better than that of anyone else who played high school soccer is tedious, at best. Doug started as an Atlanta United enthusiast with admittedly limited mastery of the sport, but since then he has apparently bought into — literally— his own press on himself and has devolved into a self-important boor who demeans his listeners, brags of illusory prowess, who thinks professionalism includes gulping coffee into a microphone and hurling schoolyard taunts throughout a 10 minute podcast after every game. Hard pass. Get over yourself, Doug.

Doug does an excellent job recapping all the events of each game that AU plays as well as the major events of the team. While I may not always agree with his philosophies of the team, there is no one that covers the team more consistently or professionally as Doug. Highly recommended for any AU fans, new or old!!

Love the new Q&A format.

It seems like the usual co host (not Doug) is consistently disinterested and usually actively disrespectful towards Doug. He only thrives on disagreement and constantly shuts Doug down. His tone is also shockingly terse. I’m not sure why he’s ever on. Additionally, the production quality is poor quality. I question what exactly the purpose of this is podcast is, it seems like the hosts do not enjoy it.

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❤️ our Atlanta United - pls don’t divide us by starting podcasts with political ads - keep it focused on soccer ⚽️

Doug does a great job of finding and covering stories inside of Atlanta United that otherwise I wouldn’t know about!

Sorry, I love ATL Utd, but this is a poor podcast for the best club in the MLS. The sound quality is poor throughout and there is minimal analysis, just opinions without much to back them up. Please take some pointers from Brad Rowland, who has a great podcast for our Hawks!

It’s just too cool having Doug as our soccer beat reporter for the AJC.👍👍👍

I love watching my team play every week during the season, but one of the best parts after a win is anxiously waiting for Southern Fried Soccer to post. Doug’s insight and opinions about the team are always appreciated and honest. I especially love listening to his opinions about the National team. Since I’m a Bradley hater too haha. Great pod, keep up the good work and Happy Belated B Day.

Doug runs a great podcast covering Atlanta United. He offers a great mix of analysis, player interviews and previews. Love the podcast

Appreciate this podcast. Good content, concise and appropriately pro Atlanta United but also quite knowledgeable. Highly recommend

I love in in-depth coverage of all things Atlanta United. Perfect post match coverage/discussion.

I listen to several Soccer blogs and I really think this is head and shoulders above the rest. These two combine for a professional and objective review of the ATL games. Both are extremely knowledgeable and provide well argued, articulate descriptions of the events. No nonsense, non-contentious Soccer for grown-ups.

Doug has always been a great reporter and now you can hear his knowledge via Southern Fried Soccer. A great listen for any fan of Doug, soccer or Atlanta United!

Doug's coverage has been fun to read and now I'm expected to listen to his take on ATL UTD news in podcast form!