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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Cat Jennifer &amp; Amy talk about the stuff of nightmares. </p>
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🍾Arsenal</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤷‍♂️Tata is surprised. Are we?</p>
<p dir="ltr">🎵 Song of the match day</p>
<p>🫵 Your takes and Songs</p>
<p>🩻Thank you Mason Mill Chiropractic
<a href='http://www.masonmillchiro.com'>www.masonmillchiro.com</a>
Mention the Five Takes pod for a BIG discount on your first visit!
</p>
<p>☎️(404) 321-0082</p>
<p>💕Modern Path - a therapy practice serving All Identities. All genders. All Relationships. All people. Offers for listeners:  https://www.modernpath.net/fivetakes</p>
<p>To learn more and support the Modern Path access fund visit: <a href='https://www.modernpath.net/modern-path-access-fund'>https://www.modernpath.net/modern-path-access-fund</a></p>
<p>Thank you Maximum One Executive Realtors
</p>
<p><a href='https://www.peisonproperties.com/'>https://www.peisonproperties.com/</a></p>
<p>🤔Thinking of buying or selling? </p>
<p>🏡Just curious about the value of your home and the options you have?</p>
<p>☎️📧Call/email Glenn at 843-754-239 <a href='mailto:glennpeison@peisonproeprties.com'>glennpeison@peisonproeprties.com</a>

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<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/GmyRsHKBc'>https://discord.gg/GmyRsHKBc</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Cat Jennifer &amp; Amy talk about the stuff of nightmares. </p>
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🍾Arsenal</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤷‍♂️Tata is surprised. Are we?</p>
<p dir="ltr">🎵 Song of the match day</p>
<p>🫵 Your takes and Songs</p>
<p>🩻Thank you Mason Mill Chiropractic<br>
<a href='http://www.masonmillchiro.com'>www.masonmillchiro.com</a><br>
Mention the Five Takes pod for a BIG discount on your first visit!<br>
</p>
<p>☎️(404) 321-0082</p>
<p>💕Modern Path - a therapy practice serving All Identities. All genders. All Relationships. All people. Offers for listeners:  https://www.modernpath.net/fivetakes</p>
<p>To learn more and support the Modern Path access fund visit: <a href='https://www.modernpath.net/modern-path-access-fund'>https://www.modernpath.net/modern-path-access-fund</a></p>
<p>Thank you Maximum One Executive Realtors<br>
</p>
<p><a href='https://www.peisonproperties.com/'>https://www.peisonproperties.com/</a></p>
<p>🤔Thinking of buying or selling? </p>
<p>🏡Just curious about the value of your home and the options you have?</p>
<p>☎️📧Call/email Glenn at 843-754-239 <a href='mailto:glennpeison@peisonproeprties.com'>glennpeison@peisonproeprties.com</a><br>
<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/GmyRsHKBc'>https://discord.gg/GmyRsHKBc</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
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🍾Arsenal
🤷‍♂️Tata is surprised. Are we?
🎵 Song of the match day
🫵 Your takes and Songs
🩻Thank you Mason Mill Chiropracticwww.masonmillchiro.comMention the Five Takes pod for a BIG discount on your first visit!
☎️(404) 321-0082
💕Modern Path - a therapy practice serving All Identities. All genders. All Relationships. All people. Offers for listeners:  https://www.modernpath.net/fivetakes
To learn more and support the Modern Path access fund visit: https://www.modernpath.net/modern-path-access-fund
Thank you Maximum One Executive Realtors
https://www.peisonproperties.com/
🤔Thinking of buying or selling? 
🏡Just curious about the value of your home and the options you have?
☎️📧Call/email Glenn at 843-754-239 glennpeison@peisonproeprties.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/GmyRsHKBc
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
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🤼Wrestlemania!</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤷‍♂️More desire</p>
<p dir="ltr">🎵 Song of the match day</p>
<p>🫵 Your takes and Songs
🙌 Decatur FC is ramping up!</p>
<p>🩻Thank you Mason Mill Chiropractic
<a href='http://www.masonmillchiro.com'>www.masonmillchiro.com</a></p>
<p>☎️(404) 321-0082</p>
<p>💕Modern Path - a therapy practice serving All Identities. All genders. All Relationships. All people. Offers for listeners:  https://www.modernpath.net/fivetakes</p>
<p>To learn more and support the Modern Path access fund visit: <a href='https://www.modernpath.net/modern-path-access-fund'>https://www.modernpath.net/modern-path-access-fund</a></p>
<p>Thank you Maximum One Executive Realtors
</p>
<p><a href='https://www.peisonproperties.com/'>https://www.peisonproperties.com/</a></p>
<p>🤔Thinking of buying or selling? </p>
<p>🏡Just curious about the value of your home and the options you have?</p>
<p>☎️📧Call/email Glenn at 843-754-239 <a href='mailto:glennpeison@peisonproeprties.com'>glennpeison@peisonproeprties.com</a></p>
<p>Mention the Five Takes pod for a BIG discount on your first visit!</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/mYZvGZJYJ'>https://discord.gg/mYZvGZJYJ</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Jennifer &amp; Amy talk about a win! Fancy that?! </p>
<p dir="ltr"><br>
🤼Wrestlemania!</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤷‍♂️More desire</p>
<p dir="ltr">🎵 Song of the match day</p>
<p>🫵 Your takes and Songs<br>
🙌 Decatur FC is ramping up!</p>
<p>🩻Thank you Mason Mill Chiropractic<br>
<a href='http://www.masonmillchiro.com'>www.masonmillchiro.com</a></p>
<p>☎️(404) 321-0082</p>
<p>💕Modern Path - a therapy practice serving All Identities. All genders. All Relationships. All people. Offers for listeners:  https://www.modernpath.net/fivetakes</p>
<p>To learn more and support the Modern Path access fund visit: <a href='https://www.modernpath.net/modern-path-access-fund'>https://www.modernpath.net/modern-path-access-fund</a></p>
<p>Thank you Maximum One Executive Realtors<br>
</p>
<p><a href='https://www.peisonproperties.com/'>https://www.peisonproperties.com/</a></p>
<p>🤔Thinking of buying or selling? </p>
<p>🏡Just curious about the value of your home and the options you have?</p>
<p>☎️📧Call/email Glenn at 843-754-239 <a href='mailto:glennpeison@peisonproeprties.com'>glennpeison@peisonproeprties.com</a></p>
<p>Mention the Five Takes pod for a BIG discount on your first visit!</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/mYZvGZJYJ'>https://discord.gg/mYZvGZJYJ</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Glenn, Jennifer &amp; Amy talk about a win! Fancy that?! 
🤼Wrestlemania!
🤷‍♂️More desire
🎵 Song of the match day
🫵 Your takes and Songs🙌 Decatur FC is ramping up!
🩻Thank you Mason Mill Chiropracticwww.masonmillchiro.com
☎️(404) 321-0082
💕Modern Path - a therapy practice serving All Identities. All genders. All Relationships. All people. Offers for listeners:  https://www.modernpath.net/fivetakes
To learn more and support the Modern Path access fund visit: https://www.modernpath.net/modern-path-access-fund
Thank you Maximum One Executive Realtors
https://www.peisonproperties.com/
🤔Thinking of buying or selling? 
🏡Just curious about the value of your home and the options you have?
☎️📧Call/email Glenn at 843-754-239 glennpeison@peisonproeprties.com
Mention the Five Takes pod for a BIG discount on your first visit!
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/mYZvGZJYJ
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
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<p dir="ltr">
🌔To the moon!
</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤷‍♂️At least we have the Braves &amp; Hawks</p>
<p dir="ltr">🙄Same quotes, different year</p>
<p dir="ltr">🎵 Song of the match day</p>
<p>🫵 Your takes</p>
<p> </p>
<p>🩻Thank you Mason Mill Chiropractic
<a href='http://www.masonmillchiro.com'>www.masonmillchiro.com</a></p>
<p>☎️(404) 321-0082</p>
<p>💕Modern Path - a therapy practice serving All Identities. All genders. All Relationships. All people. Offers for listeners:  https://www.modernpath.net/fivetakes</p>
<p>To learn more and support the Modern Path access fund visit: <a href='https://www.modernpath.net/modern-path-access-fund'>https://www.modernpath.net/modern-path-access-fund</a></p>
<p>Thank you Maximum One Executive Realtors
</p>
<p><a href='https://www.peisonproperties.com/'>https://www.peisonproperties.com/</a></p>
<p>🤔Thinking of buying or selling? </p>
<p>🏡Just curious about the value of your home and the options you have?</p>
<p>☎️📧Call/email Glenn at 843-754-239 <a href='mailto:glennpeison@peisonproeprties.com'>glennpeison@peisonproeprties.com</a></p>
<p>Mention the Five Takes pod for a BIG discount on your first visit!</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/WJKYnmttR'>https://discord.gg/WJKYnmttR</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Cat &amp; Amy talk about a loss to Greggggg and the Chicago Fire. </p>
<p dir="ltr"><br>
🌔To the moon!<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤷‍♂️At least we have the Braves &amp; Hawks</p>
<p dir="ltr">🙄Same quotes, different year</p>
<p dir="ltr">🎵 Song of the match day</p>
<p>🫵 Your takes</p>
<p> </p>
<p>🩻Thank you Mason Mill Chiropractic<br>
<a href='http://www.masonmillchiro.com'>www.masonmillchiro.com</a></p>
<p>☎️(404) 321-0082</p>
<p>💕Modern Path - a therapy practice serving All Identities. All genders. All Relationships. All people. Offers for listeners:  https://www.modernpath.net/fivetakes</p>
<p>To learn more and support the Modern Path access fund visit: <a href='https://www.modernpath.net/modern-path-access-fund'>https://www.modernpath.net/modern-path-access-fund</a></p>
<p>Thank you Maximum One Executive Realtors<br>
</p>
<p><a href='https://www.peisonproperties.com/'>https://www.peisonproperties.com/</a></p>
<p>🤔Thinking of buying or selling? </p>
<p>🏡Just curious about the value of your home and the options you have?</p>
<p>☎️📧Call/email Glenn at 843-754-239 <a href='mailto:glennpeison@peisonproeprties.com'>glennpeison@peisonproeprties.com</a></p>
<p>Mention the Five Takes pod for a BIG discount on your first visit!</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/WJKYnmttR'>https://discord.gg/WJKYnmttR</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Glenn, Cat &amp; Amy talk about a loss to Greggggg and the Chicago Fire. 
🌔To the moon!
🤷‍♂️At least we have the Braves &amp; Hawks
🙄Same quotes, different year
🎵 Song of the match day
🫵 Your takes
 
🩻Thank you Mason Mill Chiropracticwww.masonmillchiro.com
☎️(404) 321-0082
💕Modern Path - a therapy practice serving All Identities. All genders. All Relationships. All people. Offers for listeners:  https://www.modernpath.net/fivetakes
To learn more and support the Modern Path access fund visit: https://www.modernpath.net/modern-path-access-fund
Thank you Maximum One Executive Realtors
https://www.peisonproperties.com/
🤔Thinking of buying or selling? 
🏡Just curious about the value of your home and the options you have?
☎️📧Call/email Glenn at 843-754-239 glennpeison@peisonproeprties.com
Mention the Five Takes pod for a BIG discount on your first visit!
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/WJKYnmttR
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <title>The one where Tata saw red and the team looked dead</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where Tata saw red and the team looked dead</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-tata-saw-red-and-the-team-looked-dead/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Jennifer &amp; Amy have a lot of fun despite the team not being any fun to watch. </p>
<p dir="ltr">
😫 Building culture vs managing assets
</p>
<p dir="ltr">👺 Darth Maul is back!</p>
<p dir="ltr">🍗 Tailgate was lit
</p>
<p dir="ltr">🎵 Song of the match day</p>
<p>🫵 Your takes</p>
<p>⚽️ Decatur FC!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>💕Modern Path - a therapy practice serving All Identities. All genders. All Relationships. All people. Offers for listeners:  https://www.modernpath.net/fivetakes</p>
<p>To learn more and support the Modern Path access fund visit: <a href='https://www.modernpath.net/modern-path-access-fund'>https://www.modernpath.net/modern-path-access-fund</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thank you Maximum One Executive Realtors
</p>
<p><a href='https://www.peisonproperties.com/'>https://www.peisonproperties.com/</a></p>
<p>🤔Thinking of buying or selling? </p>
<p>🏡Just curious about the value of your home and the options you have?</p>
<p>☎️📧Call/email Glenn at 843-754-239 <a href='mailto:glennpeison@peisonproeprties.com'>glennpeison@peisonproeprties.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>🩻Thank you Mason Mill Chiropractic
<a href='http://www.masonmillchiro.com'>www.masonmillchiro.com</a></p>
<p>☎️(404) 321-0082</p>
<p>Mention the Five Takes pod for a BIG discount on your first visit!</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/WJKYnmttR'>https://discord.gg/WJKYnmttR</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Jennifer &amp; Amy have a lot of fun despite the team not being any fun to watch. </p>
<p dir="ltr"><br>
😫 Building culture vs managing assets<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">👺 Darth Maul is back!</p>
<p dir="ltr">🍗 Tailgate was lit<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">🎵 Song of the match day</p>
<p>🫵 Your takes</p>
<p>⚽️ Decatur FC!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>💕Modern Path - a therapy practice serving All Identities. All genders. All Relationships. All people. Offers for listeners:  https://www.modernpath.net/fivetakes</p>
<p>To learn more and support the Modern Path access fund visit: <a href='https://www.modernpath.net/modern-path-access-fund'>https://www.modernpath.net/modern-path-access-fund</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thank you Maximum One Executive Realtors<br>
</p>
<p><a href='https://www.peisonproperties.com/'>https://www.peisonproperties.com/</a></p>
<p>🤔Thinking of buying or selling? </p>
<p>🏡Just curious about the value of your home and the options you have?</p>
<p>☎️📧Call/email Glenn at 843-754-239 <a href='mailto:glennpeison@peisonproeprties.com'>glennpeison@peisonproeprties.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>🩻Thank you Mason Mill Chiropractic<br>
<a href='http://www.masonmillchiro.com'>www.masonmillchiro.com</a></p>
<p>☎️(404) 321-0082</p>
<p>Mention the Five Takes pod for a BIG discount on your first visit!</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/WJKYnmttR'>https://discord.gg/WJKYnmttR</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Glenn, Jennifer &amp; Amy have a lot of fun despite the team not being any fun to watch. 
😫 Building culture vs managing assets
👺 Darth Maul is back!
🍗 Tailgate was lit
🎵 Song of the match day
🫵 Your takes
⚽️ Decatur FC!
 
💕Modern Path - a therapy practice serving All Identities. All genders. All Relationships. All people. Offers for listeners:  https://www.modernpath.net/fivetakes
To learn more and support the Modern Path access fund visit: https://www.modernpath.net/modern-path-access-fund
 
Thank you Maximum One Executive Realtors
https://www.peisonproperties.com/
🤔Thinking of buying or selling? 
🏡Just curious about the value of your home and the options you have?
☎️📧Call/email Glenn at 843-754-239 glennpeison@peisonproeprties.com
 
🩻Thank you Mason Mill Chiropracticwww.masonmillchiro.com
☎️(404) 321-0082
Mention the Five Takes pod for a BIG discount on your first visit!
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/WJKYnmttR
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
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        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <title>5 Aside Ep.19 USMNTvsBelgium</title>
        <itunes:title>5 Aside Ep.19 USMNTvsBelgium</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-ep19-usmntvsbelgium/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:55:05 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this 5 Aside episode Glenn &amp; Amy talk about the 5-2 defeat the USMNT suffered against Belgium and the surprising amount of positive things we are taking away from it. 

🎉Atmosphere was great
🤞Frist half looked really good
💸The pay to play system in the US and it's negative effects
🍑USA headquarters in GA and what it means for the future

</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/mYZvGZJYJ'>https://discord.gg/mYZvGZJYJ</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this 5 Aside episode Glenn &amp; Amy talk about the 5-2 defeat the USMNT suffered against Belgium and the surprising amount of positive things we are taking away from it. <br>
<br>
🎉Atmosphere was great<br>
🤞Frist half looked really good<br>
💸The pay to play system in the US and it's negative effects<br>
🍑USA headquarters in GA and what it means for the future<br>
<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/mYZvGZJYJ'>https://discord.gg/mYZvGZJYJ</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
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Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/mYZvGZJYJ
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <title>The one where we played a mid-block we just couldn't unlock</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we played a mid-block we just couldn't unlock</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-played-a-mid-block-we-just-couldnt-unlock/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Jennifer &amp; Amy talk about a 0-0 draw.</p>
<p>
🇺🇸 USMNT back in the A
🌸 Steel Magnolias
🤷‍♂️ Still no identity
🙏 Thank you to our new listeners!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>🚨NEW SPONSOR ALERT
</p>
<p>Modern Path - a therapy practice serving All Identities. All genders. All Relationships. All people. Offers for listeners:  https://www.modernpath.net/fivetakes</p>
<p>To learn more and support the Modern Path access fund visit: <a href='https://www.modernpath.net/modern-path-access-fund'>https://www.modernpath.net/modern-path-access-fund</a></p>
<p>Thank you Maximum One Executive Realtors
</p>
<p><a href='https://www.peisonproperties.com/'>https://www.peisonproperties.com/</a></p>
<p>🤔Thinking of buying or selling? </p>
<p>🏡Just curious about the value of your home and the options you have?</p>
<p>☎️📧Call/email Glenn at 843-754-239 glennpeison@peisonproeprties.com</p>
<p>🩻Thank you Mason Mill Chiropractic
<a href='http://www.masonmillchiro.com'>www.masonmillchiro.com</a></p>
<p>☎️(404) 321-0082</p>
<p>Mention the Five Takes pod for a BIG discount on your first visit!</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/RucTcvjsV'>https://discord.gg/RucTcvjsV</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Jennifer &amp; Amy talk about a 0-0 draw.</p>
<p><br>
🇺🇸 USMNT back in the A<br>
🌸 Steel Magnolias<br>
🤷‍♂️ Still no identity<br>
🙏 Thank you to our new listeners!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>🚨NEW SPONSOR ALERT<br>
</p>
<p>Modern Path - a therapy practice serving All Identities. All genders. All Relationships. All people. Offers for listeners:  https://www.modernpath.net/fivetakes</p>
<p>To learn more and support the Modern Path access fund visit: <a href='https://www.modernpath.net/modern-path-access-fund'>https://www.modernpath.net/modern-path-access-fund</a></p>
<p>Thank you Maximum One Executive Realtors<br>
</p>
<p><a href='https://www.peisonproperties.com/'>https://www.peisonproperties.com/</a></p>
<p>🤔Thinking of buying or selling? </p>
<p>🏡Just curious about the value of your home and the options you have?</p>
<p>☎️📧Call/email Glenn at 843-754-239 glennpeison@peisonproeprties.com</p>
<p>🩻Thank you Mason Mill Chiropractic<br>
<a href='http://www.masonmillchiro.com'>www.masonmillchiro.com</a></p>
<p>☎️(404) 321-0082</p>
<p>Mention the Five Takes pod for a BIG discount on your first visit!</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/RucTcvjsV'>https://discord.gg/RucTcvjsV</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Glenn, Jennifer &amp; Amy talk about a 0-0 draw.
🇺🇸 USMNT back in the A🌸 Steel Magnolias🤷‍♂️ Still no identity🙏 Thank you to our new listeners!
 
🚨NEW SPONSOR ALERT
Modern Path - a therapy practice serving All Identities. All genders. All Relationships. All people. Offers for listeners:  https://www.modernpath.net/fivetakes
To learn more and support the Modern Path access fund visit: https://www.modernpath.net/modern-path-access-fund
Thank you Maximum One Executive Realtors
https://www.peisonproperties.com/
🤔Thinking of buying or selling? 
🏡Just curious about the value of your home and the options you have?
☎️📧Call/email Glenn at 843-754-239 glennpeison@peisonproeprties.com
🩻Thank you Mason Mill Chiropracticwww.masonmillchiro.com
☎️(404) 321-0082
Mention the Five Takes pod for a BIG discount on your first visit!
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/RucTcvjsV
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Cat, Jennifer &amp; Amy talk about a win! </p>
<p>
🛸 Firefly is back!
⚽️ Steel Magnolias supporters group
🙌 Tata's picks are hitting, minus Hoyos
🏆 Shout out female cinematographers</p>
<p> </p>
<p>🚨NEW SPONSOR ALERT
</p>
<p>Modern Path - a therapy practice serving All Identities. All genders. All Relationships. All people. Offers for listeners:  https://www.modernpath.net/fivetakes</p>
<p>To learn more and support the Modern Path access fund visit: <a href='https://www.modernpath.net/modern-path-access-fund'>https://www.modernpath.net/modern-path-access-fund</a></p>
<p>Thank you Maximum One Executive Realtors
</p>
<p><a href='https://www.peisonproperties.com/'>https://www.peisonproperties.com/</a></p>
<p>🤔Thinking of buying or selling? </p>
<p>🏡Just curious about the value of your home and the options you have?</p>
<p>☎️📧Call/email Glenn at 843-754-239 glennpeison@peisonproeprties.com</p>
<p>🩻Thank you Mason Mill Chiropractic
<a href='http://www.masonmillchiro.com'>www.masonmillchiro.com</a></p>
<p>☎️(404) 321-0082</p>
<p>Mention the Five Takes pod for a BIG discount on your first visit!</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href='https://discord.gg/ZGG8fEU9f'>https://discord.gg/ZGG8fEU9f</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Cat, Jennifer &amp; Amy talk about a win! </p>
<p><br>
🛸 Firefly is back!<br>
⚽️ Steel Magnolias supporters group<br>
🙌 Tata's picks are hitting, minus Hoyos<br>
🏆 Shout out female cinematographers</p>
<p> </p>
<p>🚨NEW SPONSOR ALERT<br>
</p>
<p>Modern Path - a therapy practice serving All Identities. All genders. All Relationships. All people. Offers for listeners:  https://www.modernpath.net/fivetakes</p>
<p>To learn more and support the Modern Path access fund visit: <a href='https://www.modernpath.net/modern-path-access-fund'>https://www.modernpath.net/modern-path-access-fund</a></p>
<p>Thank you Maximum One Executive Realtors<br>
</p>
<p><a href='https://www.peisonproperties.com/'>https://www.peisonproperties.com/</a></p>
<p>🤔Thinking of buying or selling? </p>
<p>🏡Just curious about the value of your home and the options you have?</p>
<p>☎️📧Call/email Glenn at 843-754-239 glennpeison@peisonproeprties.com</p>
<p>🩻Thank you Mason Mill Chiropractic<br>
<a href='http://www.masonmillchiro.com'>www.masonmillchiro.com</a></p>
<p>☎️(404) 321-0082</p>
<p>Mention the Five Takes pod for a BIG discount on your first visit!</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href='https://discord.gg/ZGG8fEU9f'>https://discord.gg/ZGG8fEU9f</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Glenn, Cat, Jennifer &amp; Amy talk about a win! 
🛸 Firefly is back!⚽️ Steel Magnolias supporters group🙌 Tata's picks are hitting, minus Hoyos🏆 Shout out female cinematographers
 
🚨NEW SPONSOR ALERT
Modern Path - a therapy practice serving All Identities. All genders. All Relationships. All people. Offers for listeners:  https://www.modernpath.net/fivetakes
To learn more and support the Modern Path access fund visit: https://www.modernpath.net/modern-path-access-fund
Thank you Maximum One Executive Realtors
https://www.peisonproperties.com/
🤔Thinking of buying or selling? 
🏡Just curious about the value of your home and the options you have?
☎️📧Call/email Glenn at 843-754-239 glennpeison@peisonproeprties.com
🩻Thank you Mason Mill Chiropracticwww.masonmillchiro.com
☎️(404) 321-0082
Mention the Five Takes pod for a BIG discount on your first visit!
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/ZGG8fEU9f
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Cat, Jennifer &amp; Amy talk about the worst start in club history that comes off the back of the worst season in club history. Good times!</p>
<p>
🫂 Another new sponsor!
🩻 New community days at Mason Mill!
⚽️ Hey at least we scored
❤️ Create a positive environment in the stands
</p>
<p>Enter the FanTV/Five Takes MLS 2026 Table Prediction Contest
<a href='https://t.co/jqNVXRdkbI'>https://form.jotform.com/260493012995057</a></p>
<p>🚨NEW SPONSOR ALERT
</p>
<p>Modern Path - a therapy practice serving All Identities. All genders. All Relationships. All people. Offers for listeners:  https://www.modernpath.net/fivetakes</p>
<p>To learn more and support the Modern Path access fund visit: https://www.modernpath.net/modern-path-access-fund</p>
<p>

Thank you Maximum One Executive Realtors
</p>
<p><a href='https://www.peisonproperties.com/'>https://www.peisonproperties.com/</a></p>
<p>🤔Thinking of buying or selling? </p>
<p>🏡Just curious about the value of your home and the options you have?</p>
<p>☎️📧Call/email Glenn at 843-754-239 glennpeison@peisonproeprties.com</p>
<p>🩻Thank you Mason Mill Chiropractic
<a href='http://www.masonmillchiro.com'>www.masonmillchiro.com</a></p>
<p>☎️(404) 321-0082</p>
<p>Mention the Five Takes pod for a BIG discount on your first visit!</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/RucTcvjsV'>https://discord.gg/RucTcvjsV</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Cat, Jennifer &amp; Amy talk about the worst start in club history that comes off the back of the worst season in club history. Good times!</p>
<p><br>
🫂 Another new sponsor!<br>
🩻 New community days at Mason Mill!<br>
⚽️ Hey at least we scored<br>
❤️ Create a positive environment in the stands<br>
</p>
<p>Enter the FanTV/Five Takes MLS 2026 Table Prediction Contest<br>
<a href='https://t.co/jqNVXRdkbI'>https://form.jotform.com/260493012995057</a></p>
<p>🚨NEW SPONSOR ALERT<br>
</p>
<p>Modern Path - a therapy practice serving All Identities. All genders. All Relationships. All people. Offers for listeners:  https://www.modernpath.net/fivetakes</p>
<p>To learn more and support the Modern Path access fund visit: https://www.modernpath.net/modern-path-access-fund</p>
<p><br>
<br>
Thank you Maximum One Executive Realtors<br>
</p>
<p><a href='https://www.peisonproperties.com/'>https://www.peisonproperties.com/</a></p>
<p>🤔Thinking of buying or selling? </p>
<p>🏡Just curious about the value of your home and the options you have?</p>
<p>☎️📧Call/email Glenn at 843-754-239 glennpeison@peisonproeprties.com</p>
<p>🩻Thank you Mason Mill Chiropractic<br>
<a href='http://www.masonmillchiro.com'>www.masonmillchiro.com</a></p>
<p>☎️(404) 321-0082</p>
<p>Mention the Five Takes pod for a BIG discount on your first visit!</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/RucTcvjsV'>https://discord.gg/RucTcvjsV</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
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🫂 Another new sponsor!🩻 New community days at Mason Mill!⚽️ Hey at least we scored❤️ Create a positive environment in the stands
Enter the FanTV/Five Takes MLS 2026 Table Prediction Contesthttps://form.jotform.com/260493012995057
🚨NEW SPONSOR ALERT
Modern Path - a therapy practice serving All Identities. All genders. All Relationships. All people. Offers for listeners:  https://www.modernpath.net/fivetakes
To learn more and support the Modern Path access fund visit: https://www.modernpath.net/modern-path-access-fund
Thank you Maximum One Executive Realtors
https://www.peisonproperties.com/
🤔Thinking of buying or selling? 
🏡Just curious about the value of your home and the options you have?
☎️📧Call/email Glenn at 843-754-239 glennpeison@peisonproeprties.com
🩻Thank you Mason Mill Chiropracticwww.masonmillchiro.com
☎️(404) 321-0082
Mention the Five Takes pod for a BIG discount on your first visit!
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/RucTcvjsV
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p dir="ltr">On this episode Glenn, Cat, and Amy discuss the match in San Jose, and how it's the same old thing.
</p>
<p>🏒NHL back in ATL?
🤷‍♂️New midfielder...so what?
🎵Match day theme song
🫵Fan Takes
🖐Our Takes

Enter the FanTV/Five Takes MLS 2026 Table Prediction Contest
<a href='https://t.co/jqNVXRdkbI'>https://form.jotform.com/260493012995057</a></p>
<p>🚨NEW SPONSOR ALERT
Thank you Maximum One Executive Realtors
</p>
<p><a href='https://www.peisonproperties.com/'>https://www.peisonproperties.com/</a></p>
<p>🤔Thinking of buying or selling? </p>
<p>🏡Just curious about the value of your home and the options you have?</p>
<p>☎️📧Call/email Glenn at 843-754-239 glennpeison@peisonproeprties.com</p>
<p>🩻Thank you Mason Mill Chiropractic
<a href='http://www.masonmillchiro.com'>www.masonmillchiro.com</a></p>
<p>☎️(404) 321-0082</p>
<p>Mention the Five Takes pod for a BIG discount on your first visit!</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/fjyu4w7Ep'>https://discord.gg/fjyu4w7Ep</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p dir="ltr">On this episode Glenn, Cat, and Amy discuss the match in San Jose, and how it's the same old thing.<br>
</p>
<p>🏒NHL back in ATL?<br>
🤷‍♂️New midfielder...so what?<br>
🎵Match day theme song<br>
🫵Fan Takes<br>
🖐Our Takes<br>
<br>
Enter the FanTV/Five Takes MLS 2026 Table Prediction Contest<br>
<a href='https://t.co/jqNVXRdkbI'>https://form.jotform.com/260493012995057</a></p>
<p>🚨NEW SPONSOR ALERT<br>
Thank you Maximum One Executive Realtors<br>
</p>
<p><a href='https://www.peisonproperties.com/'>https://www.peisonproperties.com/</a></p>
<p>🤔Thinking of buying or selling? </p>
<p>🏡Just curious about the value of your home and the options you have?</p>
<p>☎️📧Call/email Glenn at 843-754-239 glennpeison@peisonproeprties.com</p>
<p>🩻Thank you Mason Mill Chiropractic<br>
<a href='http://www.masonmillchiro.com'>www.masonmillchiro.com</a></p>
<p>☎️(404) 321-0082</p>
<p>Mention the Five Takes pod for a BIG discount on your first visit!</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/fjyu4w7Ep'>https://discord.gg/fjyu4w7Ep</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Glenn, Cat, and Amy discuss the match in San Jose, and how it's the same old thing.
🏒NHL back in ATL?🤷‍♂️New midfielder...so what?🎵Match day theme song🫵Fan Takes🖐Our TakesEnter the FanTV/Five Takes MLS 2026 Table Prediction Contesthttps://form.jotform.com/260493012995057
🚨NEW SPONSOR ALERTThank you Maximum One Executive Realtors
https://www.peisonproperties.com/
🤔Thinking of buying or selling? 
🏡Just curious about the value of your home and the options you have?
☎️📧Call/email Glenn at 843-754-239 glennpeison@peisonproeprties.com
🩻Thank you Mason Mill Chiropracticwww.masonmillchiro.com
☎️(404) 321-0082
Mention the Five Takes pod for a BIG discount on your first visit!
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/fjyu4w7Ep
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>232</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where Tata is making the calls but it still feels like Deila ball</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where Tata is making the calls but it still feels like Deila ball</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-tata-is-making-the-calls-but-it-still-feels-like-deila-ball/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-tata-is-making-the-calls-but-it-still-feels-like-deila-ball/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p dir="ltr">We're back! Season 7 of the show!!!

On this episode Glenn, Cat, Jennifer and Amy discuss the match in Cincy, and really how not much has changed. 

</p>
<p>🥇Gen Y killing at the Olympics</p>
<p>🫤Not much has changed....yet</p>
<p>🤞Still more players coming in</p>
<p>❓Who’s the creator?</p>
<p>🎵Match day theme song

</p>
<p>🚨NEW SPONSOR ALERT
Thank you Maximum One Executive Realtors
</p>
<p><a href='https://www.peisonproperties.com/'>https://www.peisonproperties.com/</a></p>
<p>🤔Thinking of buying or selling? </p>
<p>🏡Just curious about the value of your home and the options you have?</p>
<p>☎️📧Call/email Glenn at 843-754-239 glennpeison@peisonproeprties.com</p>
<p>🩻Thank you Mason Mill Chiropractic
<a href='http://www.masonmillchiro.com'>www.masonmillchiro.com</a></p>
<p>☎️(404) 321-0082</p>
<p>Mention the Five Takes pod for a BIG discount on your first visit!</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/RucTcvjsV'>https://discord.gg/RucTcvjsV</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p dir="ltr">We're back! Season 7 of the show!!!<br>
<br>
On this episode Glenn, Cat, Jennifer and Amy discuss the match in Cincy, and really how not much has changed. <br>
<br>
</p>
<p>🥇Gen Y killing at the Olympics</p>
<p>🫤Not much has changed....yet</p>
<p>🤞Still more players coming in</p>
<p>❓Who’s the creator?</p>
<p>🎵Match day theme song<br>
<br>
</p>
<p>🚨NEW SPONSOR ALERT<br>
Thank you Maximum One Executive Realtors<br>
</p>
<p><a href='https://www.peisonproperties.com/'>https://www.peisonproperties.com/</a></p>
<p>🤔Thinking of buying or selling? </p>
<p>🏡Just curious about the value of your home and the options you have?</p>
<p>☎️📧Call/email Glenn at 843-754-239 glennpeison@peisonproeprties.com</p>
<p>🩻Thank you Mason Mill Chiropractic<br>
<a href='http://www.masonmillchiro.com'>www.masonmillchiro.com</a></p>
<p>☎️(404) 321-0082</p>
<p>Mention the Five Takes pod for a BIG discount on your first visit!</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/RucTcvjsV'>https://discord.gg/RucTcvjsV</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're back! Season 7 of the show!!!On this episode Glenn, Cat, Jennifer and Amy discuss the match in Cincy, and really how not much has changed. 
🥇Gen Y killing at the Olympics
🫤Not much has changed....yet
🤞Still more players coming in
❓Who’s the creator?
🎵Match day theme song
🚨NEW SPONSOR ALERTThank you Maximum One Executive Realtors
https://www.peisonproperties.com/
🤔Thinking of buying or selling? 
🏡Just curious about the value of your home and the options you have?
☎️📧Call/email Glenn at 843-754-239 glennpeison@peisonproeprties.com
🩻Thank you Mason Mill Chiropracticwww.masonmillchiro.com
☎️(404) 321-0082
Mention the Five Takes pod for a BIG discount on your first visit!
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/RucTcvjsV
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3442</itunes:duration>
        <itunes:season>7</itunes:season>
        <itunes:episode>231</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>5Aside-2-15-26 Episode 18</title>
        <itunes:title>5Aside-2-15-26 Episode 18</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5aside-2-15-26-episode-18/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5aside-2-15-26-episode-18/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:52:43 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome in and welcome back to this week's 5Aside! The show where we discuss 5 things aside from the most recent 5 stripes match!

On this episode Glenn, Cat, Jennifer and Amy pick their top 5 kits for the start of the 2026 season and we also take a look at our roster as it currently stands before we kick off the season this Saturday against Skyline Chili FC!

</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/eTcW36qDg'>https://discord.gg/eTcW36qDg</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome in and welcome back to this week's 5Aside! The show where we discuss 5 things aside from the most recent 5 stripes match!<br>
<br>
On this episode Glenn, Cat, Jennifer and Amy pick their top 5 kits for the start of the 2026 season and we also take a look at our roster as it currently stands before we kick off the season this Saturday against Skyline Chili FC!<br>
<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a><br>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/eTcW36qDg'>https://discord.gg/eTcW36qDg</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome in and welcome back to this week's 5Aside! The show where we discuss 5 things aside from the most recent 5 stripes match!On this episode Glenn, Cat, Jennifer and Amy pick their top 5 kits for the start of the 2026 season and we also take a look at our roster as it currently stands before we kick off the season this Saturday against Skyline Chili FC!
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.comCall 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/eTcW36qDg
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>5054</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>230</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>Where Have All The Five Stripes Gone 2025 Part 3</title>
        <itunes:title>Where Have All The Five Stripes Gone 2025 Part 3</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/where-have-all-the-five-stripes-gone-2025-part-3/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/where-have-all-the-five-stripes-gone-2025-part-3/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Part 3 of Where Have All The Five Stripes Gone 2025

</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/7ktZSegZY'>https://discord.gg/7ktZSegZY</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Part 3 of Where Have All The Five Stripes Gone 2025<br>
<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a><br>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/7ktZSegZY'>https://discord.gg/7ktZSegZY</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Part 3 of Where Have All The Five Stripes Gone 2025
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.comCall 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/7ktZSegZY
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3431</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>229</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>Where Have All The Five Stripes Gone 2025 Part 2</title>
        <itunes:title>Where Have All The Five Stripes Gone 2025 Part 2</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/where-have-all-the-five-stripes-gone-2025-part-2/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/where-have-all-the-five-stripes-gone-2025-part-2/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Part 2 of Where Have All The Five Stripes Gone 2025
Part 3 will drop Tuesday 12/16

</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/7ktZSegZY'>https://discord.gg/7ktZSegZY</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Part 2 of Where Have All The Five Stripes Gone 2025<br>
Part 3 will drop Tuesday 12/16<br>
<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a><br>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/7ktZSegZY'>https://discord.gg/7ktZSegZY</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Part 2 of Where Have All The Five Stripes Gone 2025Part 3 will drop Tuesday 12/16
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.comCall 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
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        <title>Where Have All The Five Stripes Gone 2025 Part 1</title>
        <itunes:title>Where Have All The Five Stripes Gone 2025 Part 1</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/where-have-all-the-five-stripes-gone-2025-part-1/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 07:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Cat, Jennifer, Amy &amp; Nick from ATLUTD FanTV dive into the history of every single player who has ever been at the club. We review their time here and where they are at now. 

Part 2 will drop later this week. 

</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a>
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</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
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<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Cat, Jennifer, Amy &amp; Nick from ATLUTD FanTV dive into the history of every single player who has ever been at the club. We review their time here and where they are at now. <br>
<br>
Part 2 will drop later this week. <br>
<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a><br>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/7ktZSegZY'>https://discord.gg/7ktZSegZY</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
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<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Glenn, Cat, Jennifer, Amy &amp; Nick from ATLUTD FanTV dive into the history of every single player who has ever been at the club. We review their time here and where they are at now. Part 2 will drop later this week. 
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.comCall 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/7ktZSegZY
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>227</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where we're gonna have to wait and see was we go back to Nostlagia FC</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we're gonna have to wait and see was we go back to Nostlagia FC</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-were-gonna-have-to-wait-and-see-was-we-go-back-to-nostlagia-fc/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-were-gonna-have-to-wait-and-see-was-we-go-back-to-nostlagia-fc/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Cat and Amy talk about the return of Tata Martino and getting the rest of the band back together 😆

🦸🏼‍♂️Tata is back
😡Could it happen?
🤷‍♂️Could it also happen?
🔄Is this moving backward or forward?

</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
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<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
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<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Cat and Amy talk about the return of Tata Martino and getting the rest of the band back together 😆<br>
<br>
🦸🏼‍♂️Tata is back<br>
😡Could it happen?<br>
🤷‍♂️Could it also happen?<br>
🔄Is this moving backward or forward?<br>
<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a><br>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/kTXXjpNqZ'>https://discord.gg/kTXXjpNqZ</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
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<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Glenn, Cat and Amy talk about the return of Tata Martino and getting the rest of the band back together 😆🦸🏼‍♂️Tata is back😡Could it happen?🤷‍♂️Could it also happen?🔄Is this moving backward or forward?
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.comCall 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/kTXXjpNqZ
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>The one where we didn't lose, but we still had to say goodbye to Guz :(</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we didn't lose, but we still had to say goodbye to Guz :(</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-didnt-lose-but-we-still-had-to-say-goodbye-to-guz/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-didnt-lose-but-we-still-had-to-say-goodbye-to-guz/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode CAT IS BACK!!! She joins Glenn, Amy, &amp; Jennifer as we wrap up the most disappointing and perplexing season in club history. </p>
<p>
⚾️Shohei is an Alien</p>
<p>👨‍🦲Thank you Guz
🤪Show Title Review
✌️Deila out. Who's next?</p>
<p>🎙️New Decatur FC pod! 
Check it out here <a href='https://youtu.be/6V3yYHwjRhM?si=MxdzJLVBGWWGVBAb'>https://youtu.be/6V3yYHwjRhM?si=MxdzJLVBGWWGVBAb</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/kTXXjpNqZ'>https://discord.gg/kTXXjpNqZ</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
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<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode CAT IS BACK!!! She joins Glenn, Amy, &amp; Jennifer as we wrap up the most disappointing and perplexing season in club history. </p>
<p><br>
⚾️Shohei is an Alien</p>
<p>👨‍🦲Thank you Guz<br>
🤪Show Title Review<br>
✌️Deila out. Who's next?</p>
<p>🎙️New Decatur FC pod! <br>
Check it out here <a href='https://youtu.be/6V3yYHwjRhM?si=MxdzJLVBGWWGVBAb'>https://youtu.be/6V3yYHwjRhM?si=MxdzJLVBGWWGVBAb</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a><br>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/kTXXjpNqZ'>https://discord.gg/kTXXjpNqZ</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
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<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode CAT IS BACK!!! She joins Glenn, Amy, &amp; Jennifer as we wrap up the most disappointing and perplexing season in club history. 
⚾️Shohei is an Alien
👨‍🦲Thank you Guz🤪Show Title Review✌️Deila out. Who's next?
🎙️New Decatur FC pod! Check it out here https://youtu.be/6V3yYHwjRhM?si=MxdzJLVBGWWGVBAb
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.comCall 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/kTXXjpNqZ
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>4343</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>225</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where Miami scored 4 and who knows what the future has in store</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where Miami scored 4 and who knows what the future has in store</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-miami-scored-4-and-who-knows-what-the-future-has-in-store/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-miami-scored-4-and-who-knows-what-the-future-has-in-store/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Amy, &amp; Jennifer talk about the 4-0 loss to Miami and the battle for the wooden spoon. 

🖐️Our takes (even though we didn't have any)
🥄Does the spoon hurt more?
🩼Stian hurt again</p>
<p>🏳️‍🌈Pride</p>
<p>🫠Nostalgia</p>
<p> </p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/wasUxRGpn'>https://discord.gg/wasUxRGpn</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Amy, &amp; Jennifer talk about the 4-0 loss to Miami and the battle for the wooden spoon. <br>
<br>
🖐️Our takes (even though we didn't have any)<br>
🥄Does the spoon hurt more?<br>
🩼Stian hurt again</p>
<p>🏳️‍🌈Pride</p>
<p>🫠Nostalgia</p>
<p> </p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a><br>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Glenn, Amy, &amp; Jennifer talk about the 4-0 loss to Miami and the battle for the wooden spoon. 🖐️Our takes (even though we didn't have any)🥄Does the spoon hurt more?🩼Stian hurt again
🏳️‍🌈Pride
🫠Nostalgia
 
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.comCall 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!
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📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3514</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>224</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where we played LA &amp; Son and at least they only scored one!</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we played LA &amp; Son and at least they only scored one!</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-played-la-son-and-at-least-they-only-scored-one/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-played-la-son-and-at-least-they-only-scored-one/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 07:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Amy, &amp; Jennifer talk about the 1-0 loss to a very good LAFC and what our expectations for next season are.

🖐️Our takes
🧞‍♂️What are we really wishing for
🏆Congrats to Nashville</p>
<p> </p>
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Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!

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<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Amy, &amp; Jennifer talk about the 1-0 loss to a very good LAFC and what our expectations for next season are.<br>
<br>
🖐️Our takes<br>
🧞‍♂️What are we really wishing for<br>
🏆Congrats to Nashville</p>
<p> </p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a><br>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!<br>
<br>
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<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Glenn, Amy, &amp; Jennifer talk about the 1-0 loss to a very good LAFC and what our expectations for next season are.🖐️Our takes🧞‍♂️What are we really wishing for🏆Congrats to Nashville
 
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.comCall 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!Get your tickets for DecaturFC at https://tickets.decaturfc.com/
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
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📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3712</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>223</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <title>The one where we played the Revolution &amp; still have no solutions</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we played the Revolution &amp; still have no solutions</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-played-the-revolution-still-have-no-solutions/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-played-the-revolution-still-have-no-solutions/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 07:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn &amp; Amy talk about what we've been talking about this whole season. 🙄</p>
<p>🖐️Our takes</p>
<p>🫵Your takes
🔂Same comments different match
🔟 Miggy the playmaker?

</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a>
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Check out all the fun events they've got coming up!
</p>
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<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn &amp; Amy talk about what we've been talking about this whole season. 🙄</p>
<p>🖐️Our takes</p>
<p>🫵Your takes<br>
🔂Same comments different match<br>
🔟 Miggy the playmaker?<br>
<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a><br>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!<br>
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</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
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<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
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<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Glenn &amp; Amy talk about what we've been talking about this whole season. 🙄
🖐️Our takes
🫵Your takes🔂Same comments different match🔟 Miggy the playmaker?
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.comCall 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!Check out all the fun events they've got coming up!
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
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(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
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BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
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🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3288</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>222</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <title>The one where we held a good team to a draw, but are any of us really in awe?</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we held a good team to a draw, but are any of us really in awe?</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-held-a-good-team-to-a-draw-but-are-any-of-us-really-in-awe/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-held-a-good-team-to-a-draw-but-are-any-of-us-really-in-awe/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 07:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn Jennifer and Amy talk about not losing to one of the best teams this year.</p>
<p>🖐️Our takes</p>
<p>🫵Your takes
👦Keep the kids
🤯Regime and player proof

</p>
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<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn Jennifer and Amy talk about not losing to one of the best teams this year.</p>
<p>🖐️Our takes</p>
<p>🫵Your takes<br>
👦Keep the kids<br>
🤯Regime and player proof<br>
<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a><br>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!<br>
Check out all the fun events they've got coming up!<br>
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<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
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<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Glenn Jennifer and Amy talk about not losing to one of the best teams this year.
🖐️Our takes
🫵Your takes👦Keep the kids🤯Regime and player proof
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.comCall 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!Check out all the fun events they've got coming up!
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
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Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3667</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>221</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <title>The one where Columbus Scored 5, yet Ronny's job is still alive</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where Columbus Scored 5, yet Ronny's job is still alive</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-columbus-scored-5-yet-ronnys-job-is-still-alive/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-columbus-scored-5-yet-ronnys-job-is-still-alive/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn is back.....with some big news. Amy and Nick from Fan TV join.  </p>
<p>🖐️Our takes
🫵Your takes
🤔Ronny in or Ronny out?
🤷‍♂️Chucky in or Chucky out?
🏡 Here for your home buying/selling needs


</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!
Check out all the fun events they've got coming up!
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/gmf3CeXa'>https://discord.gg/gmf3CeXa</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
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<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn is back.....with some big news. Amy and Nick from Fan TV join.  </p>
<p>🖐️Our takes<br>
🫵Your takes<br>
🤔Ronny in or Ronny out?<br>
🤷‍♂️Chucky in or Chucky out?<br>
🏡 Here for your home buying/selling needs<br>
<br>
<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a><br>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!<br>
Check out all the fun events they've got coming up!<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
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<p> </p>
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🖐️Our takes🫵Your takes🤔Ronny in or Ronny out?🤷‍♂️Chucky in or Chucky out?🏡 Here for your home buying/selling needs
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.comCall 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!Check out all the fun events they've got coming up!
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/gmf3CeXa
Follow us on social media
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(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Where we checked out...and the team checked in?</title>
        <itunes:title>Where we checked out...and the team checked in?</itunes:title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>It turns out if you don’t watch, sometimes we win?</p>
<p>🖐️Our takes</p>
<p>👊Your takes</p>
<p>🥄Wooden Spoon? Not so soon!</p>
<p>🧑🏾‍🦲New Mr. Clean Sheet?</p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://www.MasonMillChiro.com'>www.MasonMillChiro.com</a>  </p>
<p>Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!</p>
<p>Check out all the fun events they've got coming up!</p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/XBvKVFV7'>https://discord.gg/XBvKVFV7</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlantafantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlantafantv</a> (Only audio this week)</p>
<p>X: @five_takes</p>
<p>🦋BlueSky:@5takesonfivestripes/bsky.social</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🙃Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com</a></p>
<p>📧email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It turns out if you don’t watch, sometimes we win?</p>
<p>🖐️Our takes</p>
<p>👊Your takes</p>
<p>🥄Wooden Spoon? Not so soon!</p>
<p>🧑🏾‍🦲New Mr. Clean Sheet?</p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://www.MasonMillChiro.com'>www.MasonMillChiro.com</a>  </p>
<p>Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!</p>
<p>Check out all the fun events they've got coming up!</p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/XBvKVFV7'>https://discord.gg/XBvKVFV7</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlantafantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlantafantv</a> (Only audio this week)</p>
<p>X: @five_takes</p>
<p>🦋BlueSky:@5takesonfivestripes/bsky.social</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🙃Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com</a></p>
<p>📧email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
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🖐️Our takes
👊Your takes
🥄Wooden Spoon? Not so soon!
🧑🏾‍🦲New Mr. Clean Sheet?
Thank you as always to www.MasonMillChiro.com  
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!
Check out all the fun events they've got coming up!
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord
https://discord.gg/XBvKVFV7
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlantafantv (Only audio this week)
X: @five_takes
🦋BlueSky:@5takesonfivestripes/bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🙃Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com
📧email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>Where the tailgate was lit...but that was about it.</title>
        <itunes:title>Where the tailgate was lit...but that was about it.</itunes:title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Jennifer &amp; Amy try to figure out how to say something…about not much of anything.  </p>
<p>✋Our takes</p>
<p>👊Your takes</p>
<p>📣U-N-I-F-I-E-D Unified is the Team for me!</p>
<p>🐉Dragon Con Coming Soon - will you be there?</p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMill'>MasonMillChiro.com </a></p>
<p>Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!</p>
<p>Check out all the fun events they've got coming up!</p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/XBvKVFV7'>https://discord.gg/XBvKVFV7</a> </p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlantafantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlantafantv</a></p>
<p>(Only audio this week)</p>
<p>X: @five_takes</p>
<p>BlueSky:@5takesonfivestripes/bsky.social</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com</a> </p>
<p>📧email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a> </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Jennifer &amp; Amy try to figure out how to say something…about not much of anything.  </p>
<p>✋Our takes</p>
<p>👊Your takes</p>
<p>📣U-N-I-F-I-E-D Unified is the Team for me!</p>
<p>🐉Dragon Con Coming Soon - will you be there?</p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMill'>MasonMillChiro.com </a></p>
<p>Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!</p>
<p>Check out all the fun events they've got coming up!</p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/XBvKVFV7'>https://discord.gg/XBvKVFV7</a> </p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlantafantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlantafantv</a></p>
<p>(Only audio this week)</p>
<p>X: @five_takes</p>
<p>BlueSky:@5takesonfivestripes/bsky.social</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com</a> </p>
<p>📧email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Jennifer &amp; Amy try to figure out how to say something…about not much of anything.  
✋Our takes
👊Your takes
📣U-N-I-F-I-E-D Unified is the Team for me!
🐉Dragon Con Coming Soon - will you be there?
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com 
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!
Check out all the fun events they've got coming up!
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/XBvKVFV7 
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlantafantv
(Only audio this week)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky:@5takesonfivestripes/bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>A Modest Title Proposal</title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Jennifer &amp; Amy try to unpack an ugly road loss to the Colorado Rapids. Could the team go the entire season without a road win? </p>
<p>✋Our takes</p>
<p>👊Your takes</p>
<p>💔Cobb was there</p>
<p>🐉Dragon Con Coming Soon - will you be there?</p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMill'>MasonMillChiro.com </a></p>
<p>Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!</p>
<p>Check out all the fun events they've got coming up!</p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/XBvKVFV7'>https://discord.gg/XBvKVFV7</a> </p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlantafantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlantafantv</a></p>
<p>(Only audio this week)</p>
<p>X: @five_takes</p>
<p>BlueSky:@5takesonfivestripes/bsky.social</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com</a> </p>
<p>📧email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a> </p>
<p> </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Jennifer &amp; Amy try to unpack an ugly road loss to the Colorado Rapids. Could the team go the entire season without a road win? </p>
<p>✋Our takes</p>
<p>👊Your takes</p>
<p>💔Cobb was there</p>
<p>🐉Dragon Con Coming Soon - will you be there?</p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMill'>MasonMillChiro.com </a></p>
<p>Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!</p>
<p>Check out all the fun events they've got coming up!</p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/XBvKVFV7'>https://discord.gg/XBvKVFV7</a> </p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlantafantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlantafantv</a></p>
<p>(Only audio this week)</p>
<p>X: @five_takes</p>
<p>BlueSky:@5takesonfivestripes/bsky.social</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com</a> </p>
<p>📧email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a> </p>
<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Jennifer &amp; Amy try to unpack an ugly road loss to the Colorado Rapids. Could the team go the entire season without a road win? 
✋Our takes
👊Your takes
💔Cobb was there
🐉Dragon Con Coming Soon - will you be there?
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com 
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!
Check out all the fun events they've got coming up!
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/XBvKVFV7 
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlantafantv
(Only audio this week)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky:@5takesonfivestripes/bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com 
 ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>1-1 Draw Vs Montreal</title>
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                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/1-1-draw-vs-montreal/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Jennifer and Amy talk about a hard fought 1-1 draw against Montreal. </p>
<p>🖐️Our takes
🫵Your takes
🌎Are we still on the map?
🔁Saying the same true things
👨‍⚕️Thank you Dr. Cohen
❤️‍🩹Lean. Talk. Listen.  

</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!
Check out all the fun events they've got coming up!
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/FRhYWgR7'>https://discord.gg/FRhYWgR7</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Jennifer and Amy talk about a hard fought 1-1 draw against Montreal. </p>
<p>🖐️Our takes<br>
🫵Your takes<br>
🌎Are we still on the map?<br>
🔁Saying the same true things<br>
👨‍⚕️Thank you Dr. Cohen<br>
❤️‍🩹Lean. Talk. Listen.  <br>
<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a><br>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!<br>
Check out all the fun events they've got coming up!<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/FRhYWgR7'>https://discord.gg/FRhYWgR7</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Glenn, Jennifer and Amy talk about a hard fought 1-1 draw against Montreal. 
🖐️Our takes🫵Your takes🌎Are we still on the map?🔁Saying the same true things👨‍⚕️Thank you Dr. Cohen❤️‍🩹Lean. Talk. Listen.  
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.comCall 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!Check out all the fun events they've got coming up!
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/FRhYWgR7
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3442</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>216</itunes:episode>
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        <title>8-6-25 ATLUTD vs Atlas</title>
        <itunes:title>8-6-25 ATLUTD vs Atlas</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/8-6-25-atlutd-vs-atlas/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/8-6-25-atlutd-vs-atlas/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Jennifer and Amy talk about a winning a meaningless match against Atlas. </p>
<p>
🖐️Our takes
🫵Your takes
☄️Service from Sessock
🤔Could this have meaning later?
🏆Unified win!
❤️‍🩹Lean. Talk. Listen.  

</p>
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<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Jennifer and Amy talk about a winning a meaningless match against Atlas. </p>
<p><br>
🖐️Our takes<br>
🫵Your takes<br>
☄️Service from Sessock<br>
🤔Could this have meaning later?<br>
🏆Unified win!<br>
❤️‍🩹Lean. Talk. Listen.  <br>
<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a><br>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!<br>
Check out all the fun events they've got coming up!<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/qTeqyB7e'>https://discord.gg/qTeqyB7e</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
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<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Glenn, Jennifer and Amy talk about a winning a meaningless match against Atlas. 
🖐️Our takes🫵Your takes☄️Service from Sessock🤔Could this have meaning later?🏆Unified win!❤️‍🩹Lean. Talk. Listen.  
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.comCall 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!Check out all the fun events they've got coming up!
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/qTeqyB7e
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2968</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>215</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <title>August 2nd: ATLUTD vs Pumas</title>
        <itunes:title>August 2nd: ATLUTD vs Pumas</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/august-2nd-atlutd-vs-pumas/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/august-2nd-atlutd-vs-pumas/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Jennifer and Amy talk about a 3-2 loss to Pumas and being eliminated from Leagues Cup. </p>
<p>
🖐️Our takes
🫵Your takes
🤷‍♂️Intros that match the team
❤️‍🩹Macaroni Tony
❤️Lean on your people 

</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!
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<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
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<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Jennifer and Amy talk about a 3-2 loss to Pumas and being eliminated from Leagues Cup. </p>
<p><br>
🖐️Our takes<br>
🫵Your takes<br>
🤷‍♂️Intros that match the team<br>
❤️‍🩹Macaroni Tony<br>
❤️Lean on your people <br>
<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a><br>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!<br>
Check out all the fun events they've got coming up!<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/FRhYWgR7'>https://discord.gg/FRhYWgR7</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
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<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Glenn, Jennifer and Amy talk about a 3-2 loss to Pumas and being eliminated from Leagues Cup. 
🖐️Our takes🫵Your takes🤷‍♂️Intros that match the team❤️‍🩹Macaroni Tony❤️Lean on your people 
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.comCall 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!Check out all the fun events they've got coming up!
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/FRhYWgR7
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>4129</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>214</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>The one where we've been busy in the market but can't home win at home yet</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we've been busy in the market but can't home win at home yet</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-weve-been-busy-in-the-market-but-cant-home-win-at-home-yet/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-weve-been-busy-in-the-market-but-cant-home-win-at-home-yet/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 07:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Cat drops in for a quick hello and we talk about the postiiives from the match and where potential trajectory of the team. </p>
<p>
🖐️Our takes
🫵Your takes
🐱Cat drops in!
🙋‍♂️Miggy always calling for the ball
😆Luke’s trade worthy performance 
❤️Lean on your people 

</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!
Check out all the fun events they've got coming up!
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/QamgKEDS'>https://discord.gg/QamgKEDS</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
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<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Cat drops in for a quick hello and we talk about the postiiives from the match and where potential trajectory of the team. </p>
<p><br>
🖐️Our takes<br>
🫵Your takes<br>
🐱Cat drops in!<br>
🙋‍♂️Miggy always calling for the ball<br>
😆Luke’s trade worthy performance <br>
❤️Lean on your people <br>
<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a><br>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!<br>
Check out all the fun events they've got coming up!<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/QamgKEDS'>https://discord.gg/QamgKEDS</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
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<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Cat drops in for a quick hello and we talk about the postiiives from the match and where potential trajectory of the team. 
🖐️Our takes🫵Your takes🐱Cat drops in!🙋‍♂️Miggy always calling for the ball😆Luke’s trade worthy performance ❤️Lean on your people 
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.comCall 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!Check out all the fun events they've got coming up!
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/QamgKEDS
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2681</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>213</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>The one where Charlotte got to keep their crown and we're feeling pretty down</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where Charlotte got to keep their crown and we're feeling pretty down</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-charlotte-got-to-keep-their-crown-and-were-feeling-pretty-down/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-charlotte-got-to-keep-their-crown-and-were-feeling-pretty-down/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 07:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">fivetakesonthefivestripes.podbean.com/9f8e0ace-561b-35ab-859e-bdad04745644</guid>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Jennifer &amp; Amy talk about another loss to Charlotte at home. 

🖐️Our takes
🫵Your takes
🎟️ Are we renewing season tickets?
🇨🇦 Efrain to Canada

</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!
Check out all the fun events they've got coming up!
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/XBvKVFV7'>https://discord.gg/XBvKVFV7</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Jennifer &amp; Amy talk about another loss to Charlotte at home. <br>
<br>
🖐️Our takes<br>
🫵Your takes<br>
🎟️ Are we renewing season tickets?<br>
🇨🇦 Efrain to Canada<br>
<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a><br>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!<br>
Check out all the fun events they've got coming up!<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/XBvKVFV7'>https://discord.gg/XBvKVFV7</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
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<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Glenn, Jennifer &amp; Amy talk about another loss to Charlotte at home. 🖐️Our takes🫵Your takes🎟️ Are we renewing season tickets?🇨🇦 Efrain to Canada
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.comCall 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!Check out all the fun events they've got coming up!
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/XBvKVFV7
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>4856</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>212</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>The one where despite a draw with the Fire, things are still pretty dire</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where despite a draw with the Fire, things are still pretty dire</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-despite-a-draw-with-the-fire-things-are-still-pretty-dire/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-despite-a-draw-with-the-fire-things-are-still-pretty-dire/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Jennifer &amp; Amy talk about a late draw with the Fire and what to do with rest of the season. 

🖐️Our takes
🫵Your takes
💙Blue is still the color
👦The case for and against playing the kids
📉It started with GG leaving
🍦Free Ice cream!

</p>
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Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!
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<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Jennifer &amp; Amy talk about a late draw with the Fire and what to do with rest of the season. <br>
<br>
🖐️Our takes<br>
🫵Your takes<br>
💙Blue is still the color<br>
👦The case for and against playing the kids<br>
📉It started with GG leaving<br>
🍦Free Ice cream!<br>
<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a><br>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!<br>
Check out all the fun events they've got coming up!<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/QrXbHGXM'>https://discord.gg/QrXbHGXM</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
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<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Glenn, Jennifer &amp; Amy talk about a late draw with the Fire and what to do with rest of the season. 🖐️Our takes🫵Your takes💙Blue is still the color👦The case for and against playing the kids📉It started with GG leaving🍦Free Ice cream!
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.comCall 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!Check out all the fun events they've got coming up!
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/QrXbHGXM
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3218</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>211</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>The one where it wasn't a total bore and Late Lath even scored</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where it wasn't a total bore and Late Lath even scored</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-it-wasnt-a-total-bore-and-late-lath-even-scored/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-it-wasnt-a-total-bore-and-late-lath-even-scored/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Amy &amp; Nick talk about a draw in DC and Late Lath actually scoring!

🖐️Our takes
🫵Your takes
💙Chelsea 
🤝Hibbert and the kids
❤️Garth

</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!

</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/uVqE9eJw'>https://discord.gg/uVqE9eJw</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
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<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Amy &amp; Nick talk about a draw in DC and Late Lath actually scoring!<br>
<br>
🖐️Our takes<br>
🫵Your takes<br>
💙Chelsea <br>
🤝Hibbert and the kids<br>
❤️Garth<br>
<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a><br>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!<br>
<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/uVqE9eJw'>https://discord.gg/uVqE9eJw</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
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<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Glenn, Amy &amp; Nick talk about a draw in DC and Late Lath actually scoring!🖐️Our takes🫵Your takes💙Chelsea 🤝Hibbert and the kids❤️Garth
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.comCall 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/uVqE9eJw
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>4111</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>210</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>The one where a ball was kicked and that's about it</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where a ball was kicked and that's about it</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-a-ball-was-kicked-and-thats-about-it/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-a-ball-was-kicked-and-thats-about-it/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Jennifer, Amy &amp; Glenn talk about a really exciting game of football and also the Atlanta United vs DC match. 

🖐️Our takes
🫵Your takes
🎸Oasis 
💔 Diogo
🤩 Bayern v PSG
🤷‍♂️No one's invested

</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!

</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/Ruxht29K'>https://discord.gg/Ruxht29K</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
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<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
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<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Jennifer, Amy &amp; Glenn talk about a really exciting game of football and also the Atlanta United vs DC match. <br>
<br>
🖐️Our takes<br>
🫵Your takes<br>
🎸Oasis <br>
💔 Diogo<br>
🤩 Bayern v PSG<br>
🤷‍♂️No one's invested<br>
<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a><br>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!<br>
<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/Ruxht29K'>https://discord.gg/Ruxht29K</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
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<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Jennifer, Amy &amp; Glenn talk about a really exciting game of football and also the Atlanta United vs DC match. 🖐️Our takes🫵Your takes🎸Oasis 💔 Diogo🤩 Bayern v PSG🤷‍♂️No one's invested
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.comCall 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/Ruxht29K
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3475</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>209</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>Five Takes Femenil Ep6: Decatur FC Season Wrap up</title>
        <itunes:title>Five Takes Femenil Ep6: Decatur FC Season Wrap up</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/fivetakesfemenil/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/fivetakesfemenil/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:18:03 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode of Five Takes Femenil Jennifer, Amy, &amp; Glenn talk about DecaturFC's second season, the cancelled match, and an update on the USWNT. 
  </p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you to everyone who was supported us and this team!</p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
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<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode of Five Takes Femenil Jennifer, Amy, &amp; Glenn talk about DecaturFC's second season, the cancelled match, and an update on the USWNT. <br>
  </p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you to everyone who was supported us and this team!</p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
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<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
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<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of Five Takes Femenil Jennifer, Amy, &amp; Glenn talk about DecaturFC's second season, the cancelled match, and an update on the USWNT.   
Thank you to everyone who was supported us and this team!
Follow us on social media
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2848</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>208</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <title>The one where we played the Crew and bid the season adieu.</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we played the Crew and bid the season adieu.</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-played-the-crew-and-bid-the-season-adieu/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-played-the-crew-and-bid-the-season-adieu/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:11:03 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Nick Tewell from the FanTV Discord joins for the first time! He does his best to inject some positivity into the discussion with Glenn, Amy and Jennifer on another embarrassing performance from Atlanta United.

🖐️Our takes
🫵Your takes
☄️Meteor meatphor
🤷‍♂️Empathy for Ronny but....
🚧Another rebuild

</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!

Get your tickets for DecaturFC at <a href='https://tickets.decaturfc.com/'>https://tickets.decaturfc.com/</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/NMDaUcs7'>https://discord.gg/NMDaUcs7</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
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<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
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<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Nick Tewell from the FanTV Discord joins for the first time! He does his best to inject some positivity into the discussion with Glenn, Amy and Jennifer on another embarrassing performance from Atlanta United.<br>
<br>
🖐️Our takes<br>
🫵Your takes<br>
☄️Meteor meatphor<br>
🤷‍♂️Empathy for Ronny but....<br>
🚧Another rebuild<br>
<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a><br>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!<br>
<br>
Get your tickets for DecaturFC at <a href='https://tickets.decaturfc.com/'>https://tickets.decaturfc.com/</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
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Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.comCall 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!Get your tickets for DecaturFC at https://tickets.decaturfc.com/
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
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Follow us on social media
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(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
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📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>4288</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>207</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Five Takes Femenil Ep5: Consistently Consistent- DecaturFC v GA Impact</title>
        <itunes:title>Five Takes Femenil Ep5: Consistently Consistent- DecaturFC v GA Impact</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/ftfftf/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/ftfftf/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2025 12:55:52 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode of Five Takes Femenil Jennifer, Amy, &amp; Glenn talk about DecaturFC's 2-0 win overGA Impact as they remain perfect on the season. Interviews from players Jazmin Ferguson and Sydnie Thibodaux. 
  </p>
<p dir="ltr">Get your tickets for DecaturFC at <a href='https://tickets.decaturfc.com/'>https://tickets.decaturfc.com/</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
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<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode of Five Takes Femenil Jennifer, Amy, &amp; Glenn talk about DecaturFC's 2-0 win overGA Impact as they remain perfect on the season. Interviews from players Jazmin Ferguson and Sydnie Thibodaux. <br>
  </p>
<p dir="ltr">Get your tickets for DecaturFC at <a href='https://tickets.decaturfc.com/'>https://tickets.decaturfc.com/</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
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<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of Five Takes Femenil Jennifer, Amy, &amp; Glenn talk about DecaturFC's 2-0 win overGA Impact as they remain perfect on the season. Interviews from players Jazmin Ferguson and Sydnie Thibodaux.   
Get your tickets for DecaturFC at https://tickets.decaturfc.com/
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/WBNgeBtF
Follow us on social media
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
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🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2947</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>206</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Five Takes Femenil Ep4: Relentless &amp; Resilient- DecaturFC v AFU Gunners &amp; GA Impact</title>
        <itunes:title>Five Takes Femenil Ep4: Relentless &amp; Resilient- DecaturFC v AFU Gunners &amp; GA Impact</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/fivetakes-femenil/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/fivetakes-femenil/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode of Five Takes Femenil Jennifer returns. Glenn, Amy &amp; Jennifer talk about DecaturFC's road wins over UFA Gunners &amp; GA Impact as they remain perfect on the season. </p>
<p> </p>
<p dir="ltr">Get your tickets for DecaturFC at <a href='https://tickets.decaturfc.com/'>https://tickets.decaturfc.com/</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
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]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode of Five Takes Femenil Jennifer returns. Glenn, Amy &amp; Jennifer talk about DecaturFC's road wins over UFA Gunners &amp; GA Impact as they remain perfect on the season. </p>
<p> </p>
<p dir="ltr">Get your tickets for DecaturFC at <a href='https://tickets.decaturfc.com/'>https://tickets.decaturfc.com/</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
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<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of Five Takes Femenil Jennifer returns. Glenn, Amy &amp; Jennifer talk about DecaturFC's road wins over UFA Gunners &amp; GA Impact as they remain perfect on the season. 
 
Get your tickets for DecaturFC at https://tickets.decaturfc.com/
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
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Follow us on social media
X: @five_takes
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🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2461</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>205</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where we had some looks but unfortunately we also have a Brooks</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we had some looks but unfortunately we also have a Brooks</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-had-some-looks-but-unfortunately-we-also-have-a-brooks/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-had-some-looks-but-unfortunately-we-also-have-a-brooks/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Amy, Angel and Pat talk about the embarrassing 4-0 loss to NYCFC and the mathematical probability of ATL making the post season.

🖐️Our takes
🫵Your takes
🎥Spaceballs 2
🐍Snake bit
🌭Showing the world cheap food
🏃‍♀️DecaturFC update

</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!

Get your tickets for DecaturFC at <a href='https://tickets.decaturfc.com/'>https://tickets.decaturfc.com/</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/7qQBRn7f'>https://discord.gg/7qQBRn7f</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
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<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
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<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Amy, Angel and Pat talk about the embarrassing 4-0 loss to NYCFC and the mathematical probability of ATL making the post season.<br>
<br>
🖐️Our takes<br>
🫵Your takes<br>
🎥Spaceballs 2<br>
🐍Snake bit<br>
🌭Showing the world cheap food<br>
🏃‍♀️DecaturFC update<br>
<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a><br>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!<br>
<br>
Get your tickets for DecaturFC at <a href='https://tickets.decaturfc.com/'>https://tickets.decaturfc.com/</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/7qQBRn7f'>https://discord.gg/7qQBRn7f</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
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<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Glenn, Amy, Angel and Pat talk about the embarrassing 4-0 loss to NYCFC and the mathematical probability of ATL making the post season.🖐️Our takes🫵Your takes🎥Spaceballs 2🐍Snake bit🌭Showing the world cheap food🏃‍♀️DecaturFC update
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.comCall 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!Get your tickets for DecaturFC at https://tickets.decaturfc.com/
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/7qQBRn7f
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
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🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3525</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>204</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <title>Five Takes Femenil Ep3: Atlanta area Driver- DecaturFC v Atlanta Fire United</title>
        <itunes:title>Five Takes Femenil Ep3: Atlanta area Driver- DecaturFC v Atlanta Fire United</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/atlanta-area-driver/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/atlanta-area-driver/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 12:47:39 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode of FiveTakes Femenil Glenn and Amy talk about another 5-2 win over Atlanta Fire United.

🎤Post match remarks from Dylan Driver who had a hat trick &amp; Smith Cathey who had a goal and was instrumental in the middle of the field. 
-New records to set
-USA Women update</p>
<p> </p>
<p dir="ltr">Get your tickets for DecaturFC at <a href='https://tickets.decaturfc.com/'>https://tickets.decaturfc.com/</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
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<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode of FiveTakes Femenil Glenn and Amy talk about another 5-2 win over Atlanta Fire United.<br>
<br>
🎤Post match remarks from Dylan Driver who had a hat trick &amp; Smith Cathey who had a goal and was instrumental in the middle of the field. <br>
-New records to set<br>
-USA Women update</p>
<p> </p>
<p dir="ltr">Get your tickets for DecaturFC at <a href='https://tickets.decaturfc.com/'>https://tickets.decaturfc.com/</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/74nZ7Drw'>https://discord.gg/74nZ7Drw</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
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<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of FiveTakes Femenil Glenn and Amy talk about another 5-2 win over Atlanta Fire United.🎤Post match remarks from Dylan Driver who had a hat trick &amp; Smith Cathey who had a goal and was instrumental in the middle of the field. -New records to set-USA Women update
 
Get your tickets for DecaturFC at https://tickets.decaturfc.com/
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/74nZ7Drw
Follow us on social media
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2203</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>203</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <title>The one where our belief was full until we played the damn RedBull</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where our belief was full until we played the damn RedBull</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-our-belief-was-full-until-we-played-the-damn-redbull/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-our-belief-was-full-until-we-played-the-damn-redbull/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 06:13:49 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p dir="ltr">On this episode Glenn &amp; Amy talk about the most common thing in sports, Atlanta not winning at RedBull. 

🖐️Our takes
🫵Your takes
🤕Is ELL carrying something?
🎞️Lilo &amp; Stich

Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!

Get your tickets for DecaturFC at <a href='https://tickets.decaturfc.com/'>https://tickets.decaturfc.com/</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
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<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p dir="ltr">On this episode Glenn &amp; Amy talk about the most common thing in sports, Atlanta not winning at RedBull. <br>
<br>
🖐️Our takes<br>
🫵Your takes<br>
🤕Is ELL carrying something?<br>
🎞️Lilo &amp; Stich<br>
<br>
Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a><br>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!<br>
<br>
Get your tickets for DecaturFC at <a href='https://tickets.decaturfc.com/'>https://tickets.decaturfc.com/</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/YbxBUTTS'>https://discord.gg/YbxBUTTS</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
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Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/YbxBUTTS
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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                <itunes:episode>202</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where we felt some dread until Orlando saw double red</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we felt some dread until Orlando saw double red</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-felt-some-dread-until-orlando-saw-double-red/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-felt-some-dread-until-orlando-saw-double-red/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 07:02:19 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode, Jack joins Glenn and &amp; Amy to talk about the win over Orlando, amazing locker room speeches, and we look ahead to 6 matches on the road. </p>
<p>🖐️Our takes
🫵Your takes
🔮Predicting road points
🔙What is a back pass?</p>
<p> </p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!

Get your tickets for DecaturFC at <a href='https://tickets.decaturfc.com/'>https://tickets.decaturfc.com/</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href='https://discord.gg/86VRhF9X'>https://discord.gg/86VRhF9X</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode, Jack joins Glenn and &amp; Amy to talk about the win over Orlando, amazing locker room speeches, and we look ahead to 6 matches on the road. </p>
<p>🖐️Our takes<br>
🫵Your takes<br>
🔮Predicting road points<br>
🔙What is a back pass?</p>
<p> </p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a><br>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!<br>
<br>
Get your tickets for DecaturFC at <a href='https://tickets.decaturfc.com/'>https://tickets.decaturfc.com/</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href='https://discord.gg/86VRhF9X'>https://discord.gg/86VRhF9X</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode, Jack joins Glenn and &amp; Amy to talk about the win over Orlando, amazing locker room speeches, and we look ahead to 6 matches on the road. 
🖐️Our takes🫵Your takes🔮Predicting road points🔙What is a back pass?
 
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.comCall 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!Get your tickets for DecaturFC at https://tickets.decaturfc.com/
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/86VRhF9X
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>200</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where Ronny wore white and we looked pretty bright</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where Ronny wore white and we looked pretty bright</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-ronny-wore-white-and-we-looked-pretty-bright/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-ronny-wore-white-and-we-looked-pretty-bright/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 07:39:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Pat King joins Jennifer Amy &amp; Glenn to talk about a win. Fancy that. We also talk about mental health awareness month and an update on DecaturFC! They are 2-0 to start their season. 

🖐️Our takes
🫵Your takes
🧠Mental Health
📣The love of the fans
🔪Who's on the chopping block

</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!

Get your tickets for DecaturFC at <a href='https://tickets.decaturfc.com/'>https://tickets.decaturfc.com/</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/86VRhF9X'>https://discord.gg/86VRhF9X</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>

</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Pat King joins Jennifer Amy &amp; Glenn to talk about a win. Fancy that. We also talk about mental health awareness month and an update on DecaturFC! They are 2-0 to start their season. <br>
<br>
🖐️Our takes<br>
🫵Your takes<br>
🧠Mental Health<br>
📣The love of the fans<br>
🔪Who's on the chopping block<br>
<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a><br>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!<br>
<br>
Get your tickets for DecaturFC at <a href='https://tickets.decaturfc.com/'>https://tickets.decaturfc.com/</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/86VRhF9X'>https://discord.gg/86VRhF9X</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p><br>
<br>
</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Pat King joins Jennifer Amy &amp; Glenn to talk about a win. Fancy that. We also talk about mental health awareness month and an update on DecaturFC! They are 2-0 to start their season. 🖐️Our takes🫵Your takes🧠Mental Health📣The love of the fans🔪Who's on the chopping block
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.comCall 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!Get your tickets for DecaturFC at https://tickets.decaturfc.com/
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/86VRhF9X
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 
]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3895</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>199</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Five Takes Femenil Ep1: Brave &amp; Bold DecaturFC v Union10FC</title>
        <itunes:title>Five Takes Femenil Ep1: Brave &amp; Bold DecaturFC v Union10FC</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/five-takes-femenil-ep1-brave-bold-decaturfc-vunion10fc/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/five-takes-femenil-ep1-brave-bold-decaturfc-vunion10fc/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2025 13:20:32 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On today's episode of Five Takes Femenil Glenn and Angel talk about Decatur's 8-1 victory over over Union10FC, the match day experience and what growing culture through lower league grassroots football is all about. 

Interviews from #6Becky Contreras, #11Maysoon El-Shami and coach Chapman.

Cat and her daughter Sparrow also make an appearance!

🌱Growing Culture
🏆Pathways to success
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Get your tickets for DecaturFC at <a href='https://tickets.decaturfc.com/'>https://tickets.decaturfc.com/</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p dir="ltr">Get your tickets for DecaturFC at <a href='https://tickets.decaturfc.com/'>https://tickets.decaturfc.com/</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/Atmt7QrE'>https://discord.gg/Atmt7QrE</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On today's episode of Five Takes Femenil Glenn and Angel talk about Decatur's 8-1 victory over over Union10FC, the match day experience and what growing culture through lower league grassroots football is all about. <br>
<br>
Interviews from #6Becky Contreras, #11Maysoon El-Shami and coach Chapman.<br>
<br>
Cat and her daughter Sparrow also make an appearance!<br>
<br>
🌱Growing Culture<br>
🏆Pathways to success<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Get your tickets for DecaturFC at <a href='https://tickets.decaturfc.com/'>https://tickets.decaturfc.com/</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p dir="ltr">Get your tickets for DecaturFC at <a href='https://tickets.decaturfc.com/'>https://tickets.decaturfc.com/</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/Atmt7QrE'>https://discord.gg/Atmt7QrE</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On today's episode of Five Takes Femenil Glenn and Angel talk about Decatur's 8-1 victory over over Union10FC, the match day experience and what growing culture through lower league grassroots football is all about. Interviews from #6Becky Contreras, #11Maysoon El-Shami and coach Chapman.Cat and her daughter Sparrow also make an appearance!🌱Growing Culture🏆Pathways to success
Get your tickets for DecaturFC at https://tickets.decaturfc.com/
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
Get your tickets for DecaturFC at https://tickets.decaturfc.com/
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/Atmt7QrE
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>198</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where we need so much more but couldn't even manage to score</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we need so much more but couldn't even manage to score</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-need-so-much-more-but-couldnt-even-manage-to-score/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-need-so-much-more-but-couldnt-even-manage-to-score/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 09:39:28 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Amy joins Jennifer and Glenn and we discuss some of the positives and how frustrating it is that we can't also talk about a win. </p>
<p>🖐️Our takes
🫵Your takes
🧠Changing perspectives 
🎮Mortal Kombat &amp; skating ⛸️
🏆 A trophy for Palace 

</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!

Get your tickets for DecaturFC at <a href='https://tickets.decaturfc.com/'>https://tickets.decaturfc.com/</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/Atmt7QrE'>https://discord.gg/Atmt7QrE</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Amy joins Jennifer and Glenn and we discuss some of the positives and how frustrating it is that we can't also talk about a win. </p>
<p>🖐️Our takes<br>
🫵Your takes<br>
🧠Changing perspectives <br>
🎮Mortal Kombat &amp; skating ⛸️<br>
🏆 A trophy for Palace <br>
<br>
</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a><br>
Call 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!<br>
<br>
Get your tickets for DecaturFC at <a href='https://tickets.decaturfc.com/'>https://tickets.decaturfc.com/</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/Atmt7QrE'>https://discord.gg/Atmt7QrE</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Amy joins Jennifer and Glenn and we discuss some of the positives and how frustrating it is that we can't also talk about a win. 
🖐️Our takes🫵Your takes🧠Changing perspectives 🎮Mortal Kombat &amp; skating ⛸️🏆 A trophy for Palace 
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.comCall 404-321-0082 to book your appointment today!Get your tickets for DecaturFC at https://tickets.decaturfc.com/
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/Atmt7QrE
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>4039</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>197</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where we went 5 in the back and still lacked in attack</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we went 5 in the back and still lacked in attack</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-went-5-in-the-back-and-still-lacked-in-attack/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-went-5-in-the-back-and-still-lacked-in-attack/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 00:12:38 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn does his best to get a stable connection from Colorado and Jennifer and Amy lead the conversation on the 1-1 draw with Austin FC. </p>
<p>🖐️Our takes</p>
<p>🫵Your takes</p>
<p>🙋‍♂️Who gets the Armband?</p>
<p>😒A pattern of no attacking patterns</p>
<p>🙄Adjusting expectations </p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a>
Get your tickets for DecaturFC at <a href='https://tickets.decaturfc.com/'>https://tickets.decaturfc.com/</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/TEzxjSjp'>https://discord.gg/TEzxjSjp</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn does his best to get a stable connection from Colorado and Jennifer and Amy lead the conversation on the 1-1 draw with Austin FC. </p>
<p>🖐️Our takes</p>
<p>🫵Your takes</p>
<p>🙋‍♂️Who gets the Armband?</p>
<p>😒A pattern of no attacking patterns</p>
<p>🙄Adjusting expectations </p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a><br>
Get your tickets for DecaturFC at <a href='https://tickets.decaturfc.com/'>https://tickets.decaturfc.com/</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/TEzxjSjp'>https://discord.gg/TEzxjSjp</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a></p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Glenn does his best to get a stable connection from Colorado and Jennifer and Amy lead the conversation on the 1-1 draw with Austin FC. 
🖐️Our takes
🫵Your takes
🙋‍♂️Who gets the Armband?
😒A pattern of no attacking patterns
🙄Adjusting expectations 
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.comGet your tickets for DecaturFC at https://tickets.decaturfc.com/
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/TEzxjSjp
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3170</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>196</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <title>The one where Chicago got a Pope and we're still on the downslope</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where Chicago got a Pope and we're still on the downslope</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-chicago-got-a-pope-and-were-still-on-the-downslope/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-chicago-got-a-pope-and-were-still-on-the-downslope/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 08:12:32 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Amy joins and Jenn is late because of a dinner snafu 🤣</p>
<p>We talk what we done been talking about for the last month+ with this club.

🖐️ Our takes
🫵 Your takes
🚨 A threat to our culture
🤷‍♂️ What is Deila ball?
🙆‍♂️ Glue guys</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a>
Get your tickets for DecaturFC at <a href='https://tickets.decaturfc.com/'>https://tickets.decaturfc.com/</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/MrVQAfUE'>https://discord.gg/MrVQAfUE</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a>




</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Amy joins and Jenn is late because of a dinner snafu 🤣</p>
<p>We talk what we done been talking about for the last month+ with this club.<br>
<br>
🖐️ Our takes<br>
🫵 Your takes<br>
🚨 A threat to our culture<br>
🤷‍♂️ What is Deila ball?<br>
🙆‍♂️ Glue guys</p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a><br>
Get your tickets for DecaturFC at <a href='https://tickets.decaturfc.com/'>https://tickets.decaturfc.com/</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/MrVQAfUE'>https://discord.gg/MrVQAfUE</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at <a href='mailto:fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com'>fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</a><br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Amy joins and Jenn is late because of a dinner snafu 🤣
We talk what we done been talking about for the last month+ with this club.🖐️ Our takes🫵 Your takes🚨 A threat to our culture🤷‍♂️ What is Deila ball?🙆‍♂️ Glue guys
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.comGet your tickets for DecaturFC at https://tickets.decaturfc.com/
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/MrVQAfUE
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>4829</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>195</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <title>The one where we played Miggy in the middle and still did very little</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we played Miggy in the middle and still did very little</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-played-miggy-in-the-middle-and-still-did-very-little/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-played-miggy-in-the-middle-and-still-did-very-little/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 07:33:13 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn and Cat talk about another disappointing first team result but a great experience with the Atlanta United Unified Team! 

</p>
<p>🖐️Our takes
🫵Your takes
🙌 The Unified Team
🚧What has Garth built? 
🧠Club mentality &amp; player mentality </p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a>
Get your tickets for DecaturFC at <a href='https://tickets.decaturfc.com/'>https://tickets.decaturfc.com/</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/MrVQAfUE'>https://discord.gg/MrVQAfUE</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
<p dir="ltr"> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn and Cat talk about another disappointing first team result but a great experience with the Atlanta United Unified Team! <br>
<br>
</p>
<p>🖐️Our takes<br>
🫵Your takes<br>
🙌 The Unified Team<br>
🚧What has Garth built? <br>
🧠Club mentality &amp; player mentality </p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a><br>
Get your tickets for DecaturFC at <a href='https://tickets.decaturfc.com/'>https://tickets.decaturfc.com/</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/MrVQAfUE'>https://discord.gg/MrVQAfUE</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
<p dir="ltr"> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Glenn and Cat talk about another disappointing first team result but a great experience with the Atlanta United Unified Team! 
🖐️Our takes🫵Your takes🙌 The Unified Team🚧What has Garth built? 🧠Club mentality &amp; player mentality 
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.comGet your tickets for DecaturFC at https://tickets.decaturfc.com/
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/MrVQAfUE
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>194</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The where we got embarrassed and it feels like the players couldn't care less</title>
        <itunes:title>The where we got embarrassed and it feels like the players couldn't care less</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-where-we-got-embarrassed-and-it-feels-like-the-players-couldnt-care-less/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-where-we-got-embarrassed-and-it-feels-like-the-players-couldnt-care-less/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:04:03 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Cat and Jenn discuss what hitting rock bottom feels like and if this is even the bottom. Rather than go through our takes we talk about every one else's. We run through all the comments on our various socials and try to make sense of it all. We appreciate everyone sharing their thoughts with us. We are just as frustrated and disappointed.</p>
<p>🫵Your takes
🐓Liverpool back on their perch
🆙 Wrexham promoted AGAIN
🚧 10 years in and still under construction</p>
<p> </p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a>
Get your tickets for DecaturFC at <a href='https://tickets.decaturfc.com/'>https://tickets.decaturfc.com/</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/t7f3gwHQ'>https://discord.gg/t7f3gwHQ</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
<p dir="ltr"> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Cat and Jenn discuss what hitting rock bottom feels like and if this is even the bottom. Rather than go through our takes we talk about every one else's. We run through all the comments on our various socials and try to make sense of it all. We appreciate everyone sharing their thoughts with us. We are just as frustrated and disappointed.</p>
<p>🫵Your takes<br>
🐓Liverpool back on their perch<br>
🆙 Wrexham promoted AGAIN<br>
🚧 10 years in and still under construction</p>
<p> </p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a><br>
Get your tickets for DecaturFC at <a href='https://tickets.decaturfc.com/'>https://tickets.decaturfc.com/</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/t7f3gwHQ'>https://discord.gg/t7f3gwHQ</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
<p dir="ltr"> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Glenn, Cat and Jenn discuss what hitting rock bottom feels like and if this is even the bottom. Rather than go through our takes we talk about every one else's. We run through all the comments on our various socials and try to make sense of it all. We appreciate everyone sharing their thoughts with us. We are just as frustrated and disappointed.
🫵Your takes🐓Liverpool back on their perch🆙 Wrexham promoted AGAIN🚧 10 years in and still under construction
 
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.comGet your tickets for DecaturFC at https://tickets.decaturfc.com/
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/t7f3gwHQ
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>4248</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>193</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>5Aside-Ep17-DecaturFC Pt1</title>
        <itunes:title>5Aside-Ep17-DecaturFC Pt1</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5aside-ep16-decaturfc-pt1/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5aside-ep16-decaturfc-pt1/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:35:37 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this 5Aside Episode we talk with Owner Gareth O'Sullivan &amp; Manager Joel Gould, from Decatur FC of the WPSL! They give us some great insight into how the club was formed, what the inaugural season was like and their plans for the future!

Tickets for the upcoming season are very affordable and you can get yours at <a href='https://tickets.decaturfc.com/'>https://tickets.decaturfc.com/</a>

Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/5qpfkUpu'>https://discord.gg/5qpfkUpu</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p>X: @five_takes</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this 5Aside Episode we talk with Owner Gareth O'Sullivan &amp; Manager Joel Gould, from Decatur FC of the WPSL! They give us some great insight into how the club was formed, what the inaugural season was like and their plans for the future!<br>
<br>
Tickets for the upcoming season are very affordable and you can get yours at <a href='https://tickets.decaturfc.com/'>https://tickets.decaturfc.com/</a><br>
<br>
Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/5qpfkUpu'>https://discord.gg/5qpfkUpu</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p>X: @five_takes</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this 5Aside Episode we talk with Owner Gareth O'Sullivan &amp; Manager Joel Gould, from Decatur FC of the WPSL! They give us some great insight into how the club was formed, what the inaugural season was like and their plans for the future!Tickets for the upcoming season are very affordable and you can get yours at https://tickets.decaturfc.com/Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/5qpfkUpu
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
X: @five_takes
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3308</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>192</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <title>The one where we were up a man and still had no f'ing plan</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we were up a man and still had no f'ing plan</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-were-up-a-man-and-still-had-no-fing-plan/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-were-up-a-man-and-still-had-no-fing-plan/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 07:42:17 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p dir="ltr">On this episode Glenn, Cat and Jennifer review the worst match in Atlanta United history. We dispense with the normal takes and instead discuss the fundamental problems with Atlanta United.

⏲️ 5 minute rants
⤵️ Did the divergence start with FDB?</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤼‍♀️ John Cena's 17th title
🏃‍♀️Decatur FC pod
 </p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a>
Get your tickets for DecaturFC at <a href='https://tickets.decaturfc.com/'>https://tickets.decaturfc.com/</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/mtxdSdag'>https://discord.gg/mtxdSdag</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
<p dir="ltr"> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p dir="ltr">On this episode Glenn, Cat and Jennifer review the worst match in Atlanta United history. We dispense with the normal takes and instead discuss the fundamental problems with Atlanta United.<br>
<br>
⏲️ 5 minute rants<br>
⤵️ Did the divergence start with FDB?</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤼‍♀️ John Cena's 17th title<br>
🏃‍♀️Decatur FC pod<br>
 </p>
<p dir="ltr">Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a><br>
Get your tickets for DecaturFC at <a href='https://tickets.decaturfc.com/'>https://tickets.decaturfc.com/</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/mtxdSdag'>https://discord.gg/mtxdSdag</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Follow us on social media</p>
<p dir="ltr">📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p dir="ltr">X: @five_takes</p>
<p dir="ltr">BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p dir="ltr">📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p dir="ltr">🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p dir="ltr">📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
<p dir="ltr"> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Glenn, Cat and Jennifer review the worst match in Atlanta United history. We dispense with the normal takes and instead discuss the fundamental problems with Atlanta United.⏲️ 5 minute rants⤵️ Did the divergence start with FDB?
🤼‍♀️ John Cena's 17th title🏃‍♀️Decatur FC pod 
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.comGet your tickets for DecaturFC at https://tickets.decaturfc.com/
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/mtxdSdag
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3823</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>191</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>The one where our burritos aren't cheap and that hill is getting steep</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where our burritos aren't cheap and that hill is getting steep</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-are-our-burritos-arent-cheap-and-that-hill-is-getting-steep/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-are-our-burritos-arent-cheap-and-that-hill-is-getting-steep/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 09:11:46 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Amy Anna Marie and Pat King join for an hour long therapy session 🤣

🖐️Do the players not like each other?
🐺Dire Wolves
🔥Ronny on the hot seat? This soon??
💔Is our culture shattered?
👨‍✈️We need more captains </p>
<p dir="ltr">❓Submit your questions for Decatur FC</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/3YbAaDBJ'>https://discord.gg/3YbAaDBJ</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>X: @five_takes</p>
<p>BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Amy Anna Marie and Pat King join for an hour long therapy session 🤣<br>
<br>
🖐️Do the players not like each other?<br>
🐺Dire Wolves<br>
🔥Ronny on the hot seat? This soon??<br>
💔Is our culture shattered?<br>
👨‍✈️We need more captains </p>
<p dir="ltr">❓Submit your questions for Decatur FC</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/3YbAaDBJ'>https://discord.gg/3YbAaDBJ</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>X: @five_takes</p>
<p>BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Amy Anna Marie and Pat King join for an hour long therapy session 🤣🖐️Do the players not like each other?🐺Dire Wolves🔥Ronny on the hot seat? This soon??💔Is our culture shattered?👨‍✈️We need more captains 
❓Submit your questions for Decatur FC
 
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/3YbAaDBJ
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>4145</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>190</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <title>The one where it was 404 day in the A and not a single game went our way</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where it was 404 day in the A and not a single game went our way</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-it-was-404-day-in-the-a-and-not-a-single-game-went-our-way/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-it-was-404-day-in-the-a-and-not-a-single-game-went-our-way/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 08:18:11 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we talk....

🖐️Takes
🏒Record breaking
😡Josef's hat trick
❓Submit your questions for Decatur FC
😬Derek's confidence
🤔Comparing ourselves to other clubs

</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we talk....<br>
<br>
🖐️Takes<br>
🏒Record breaking<br>
😡Josef's hat trick<br>
❓Submit your questions for Decatur FC<br>
😬Derek's confidence<br>
🤔Comparing ourselves to other clubs<br>
<br>
</p>
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Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/NuTENUbz
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
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        <title>The one where conceding 3 wasn't the plan....HOWEVER</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where conceding 3 wasn't the plan....HOWEVER</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-conceding-3-wasnt-the-planhowever/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 08:38:25 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Cat &amp; Jennifer talk about a comeback we haven't seen since the wild San Jose game. Also....</p>
<p>🖐️Takes</p>
<p>🫵Your takes and comments
🔀 Ronny's half time adjustments</p>
<p>⛸️ Jennifer talks Ice Skating</p>
<p>🏆 Cat shows off her Emmy

</p>
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<p>

</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Glenn, Cat &amp; Jennifer talk about a comeback we haven't seen since the wild San Jose game. Also....</p>
<p>🖐️Takes</p>
<p>🫵Your takes and comments<br>
🔀 Ronny's half time adjustments</p>
<p>⛸️ Jennifer talks Ice Skating</p>
<p>🏆 Cat shows off her Emmy<br>
<br>
</p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
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<p><br>
<br>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Glenn, Cat &amp; Jennifer talk about a comeback we haven't seen since the wild San Jose game. Also....
🖐️Takes
🫵Your takes and comments🔀 Ronny's half time adjustments
⛸️ Jennifer talks Ice Skating
🏆 Cat shows off her Emmy
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/zKGSSHYn
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>The one where we were missing everyone yet still managed to get it done</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we were missing everyone yet still managed to get it done</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-were-missing-everyone-yet-still-managed-to-get-it-done/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-were-missing-everyone-yet-still-managed-to-get-it-done/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 08:14:26 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode friend of the pod Amy joins and we discuss...

🖐️Takes
🇺🇸USMNT 
🙄Good problems are still problems
🍷Dining Hacks</p>
<p>⁉️ Solving our own riddles</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
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<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
<p> </p>
<p>

</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode friend of the pod Amy joins and we discuss...<br>
<br>
🖐️Takes<br>
🇺🇸USMNT <br>
🙄Good problems are still problems<br>
🍷Dining Hacks</p>
<p>⁉️ Solving our own riddles</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
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<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
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<p> </p>
<p><br>
<br>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode friend of the pod Amy joins and we discuss...🖐️Takes🇺🇸USMNT 🙄Good problems are still problems🍷Dining Hacks
⁉️ Solving our own riddles
 
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/zKGSSHYn
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 
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        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3724</itunes:duration>
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        <title>The one where we've won 1 in 4 but at least we managed to score</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we've won 1 in 4 but at least we managed to score</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-have-1-in-4-but-at-least-we-managed-to-score/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-have-1-in-4-but-at-least-we-managed-to-score/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 07:13:21 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we discuss....

📺 Ted Lasso is back
🖐️Our takes
🫵 Some of your takes
🏠 Should we just have the players live together?
🐐 The good ole Messi debate

</p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
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<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we discuss....<br>
<br>
📺 Ted Lasso is back<br>
🖐️Our takes<br>
🫵 Some of your takes<br>
🏠 Should we just have the players live together?<br>
🐐 The good ole Messi debate<br>
<br>
</p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
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<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode we discuss....📺 Ted Lasso is back🖐️Our takes🫵 Some of your takes🏠 Should we just have the players live together?🐐 The good ole Messi debate
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/zKGSSHYn
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>4412</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>186</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where we kept a clean sheet but our offense has concrete feet</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we kept a clean sheet but our offense has concrete feet</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-kept-a-clean-sheet-but-our-offense-has-concrete-feet/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-kept-a-clean-sheet-but-our-offense-has-concrete-feet/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:37:27 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode the ladies lead for International Women's Day and we discuss....

🖐️Takes
🧙A Harry Potter/Voldermort situation?
😼 Cat carrying the spike</p>
<p>✍️ Unified signing day
😪 Why are we so tired?
🚨 Too early for alarm bells?

</p>
<p>Get in on the ATLUTD FanTV MLS Table Prediction Contest. It's free with great prizes for the top 3!
<a href='https://tinyurl.com/2vxmced4'>https://tinyurl.com/2vxmced4</a></p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
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<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
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<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
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<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
<p>

</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode the ladies lead for International Women's Day and we discuss....<br>
<br>
🖐️Takes<br>
🧙A Harry Potter/Voldermort situation?<br>
😼 Cat carrying the spike</p>
<p>✍️ Unified signing day<br>
😪 Why are we so tired?<br>
🚨 Too early for alarm bells?<br>
<br>
</p>
<p>Get in on the ATLUTD FanTV MLS Table Prediction Contest. It's free with great prizes for the top 3!<br>
<a href='https://tinyurl.com/2vxmced4'>https://tinyurl.com/2vxmced4</a></p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
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<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>X: @five_takes</p>
<p>BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
<p><br>
<br>
</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode the ladies lead for International Women's Day and we discuss....🖐️Takes🧙A Harry Potter/Voldermort situation?😼 Cat carrying the spike
✍️ Unified signing day😪 Why are we so tired?🚨 Too early for alarm bells?
Get in on the ATLUTD FanTV MLS Table Prediction Contest. It's free with great prizes for the top 3!https://tinyurl.com/2vxmced4
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/Xqg5RJxG
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3382</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>185</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>The one where Charlotte impressed and we forgot to press</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where Charlotte impressed and we forgot to press</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-charlotte-impressed-and-we-forgot-to-press/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-charlotte-impressed-and-we-forgot-to-press/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:33:24 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we talk about....

🖐️ Takes
🤢 Was everyone sick? 
🤘 Shaky Knees
🆘 Check in on your people

</p>
<p>Get in on the ATLUTD FanTV MLS Table Prediction Contest. It's free with great prizes for the top 3!
<a href='https://tinyurl.com/2vxmced4'>https://tinyurl.com/2vxmced4</a></p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/wHu4Da2C'>https://discord.gg/wHu4Da2C</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>X: @five_takes</p>
<p>BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we talk about....<br>
<br>
🖐️ Takes<br>
🤢 Was everyone sick? <br>
🤘 Shaky Knees<br>
🆘 Check in on your people<br>
<br>
</p>
<p>Get in on the ATLUTD FanTV MLS Table Prediction Contest. It's free with great prizes for the top 3!<br>
<a href='https://tinyurl.com/2vxmced4'>https://tinyurl.com/2vxmced4</a></p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/wHu4Da2C'>https://discord.gg/wHu4Da2C</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>X: @five_takes</p>
<p>BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode we talk about....🖐️ Takes🤢 Was everyone sick? 🤘 Shaky Knees🆘 Check in on your people
Get in on the ATLUTD FanTV MLS Table Prediction Contest. It's free with great prizes for the top 3!https://tinyurl.com/2vxmced4
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/wHu4Da2C
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3192</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>184</itunes:episode>
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    <item>
        <title>The one where we've traded our mate for a tasty double Latte</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we've traded our mate for a tasty double Latte</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-weve-traded-our-mate-for-a-tasty-double-latte/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-weve-traded-our-mate-for-a-tasty-double-latte/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:10:08 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we chat....</p>
<p>🖐️Takes
📰Supporting local journalism and journalists
🐥A little bird drops in
🏒USA v Canada
😐SDGPT</p>
<p>Get in on the ATLUTD FanTV MLS Table Prediction Contest. It's free with great prizes for the top 3!
<a href='https://tinyurl.com/2vxmced4'>https://tinyurl.com/2vxmced4</a></p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/wHu4Da2C'>https://discord.gg/wHu4Da2C</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>X: @five_takes</p>
<p>BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we chat....</p>
<p>🖐️Takes<br>
📰Supporting local journalism and journalists<br>
🐥A little bird drops in<br>
🏒USA v Canada<br>
😐SDGPT</p>
<p>Get in on the ATLUTD FanTV MLS Table Prediction Contest. It's free with great prizes for the top 3!<br>
<a href='https://tinyurl.com/2vxmced4'>https://tinyurl.com/2vxmced4</a></p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/wHu4Da2C'>https://discord.gg/wHu4Da2C</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>X: @five_takes</p>
<p>BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode we chat....
🖐️Takes📰Supporting local journalism and journalists🐥A little bird drops in🏒USA v Canada😐SDGPT
Get in on the ATLUTD FanTV MLS Table Prediction Contest. It's free with great prizes for the top 3!https://tinyurl.com/2vxmced4
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/wHu4Da2C
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3776</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>183</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <title>5 Aside Episode 16</title>
        <itunes:title>5 Aside Episode 16</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/episode-16/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/episode-16/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 08:34:15 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this 5 Aside Episode we talk with the guys from MixTape615 out of Nashville about 5 things we are hyped for and 5 things we are still concerned about for 2025 season that is about to kickoff. </p>
<p>We also get into a little new kit talk. </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/RRAtrsTq'>https://discord.gg/RRAtrsTq</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p>X: @five_takes</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this 5 Aside Episode we talk with the guys from MixTape615 out of Nashville about 5 things we are hyped for and 5 things we are still concerned about for 2025 season that is about to kickoff. </p>
<p>We also get into a little new kit talk. </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/RRAtrsTq'>https://discord.gg/RRAtrsTq</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social</p>
<p>X: @five_takes</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this 5 Aside Episode we talk with the guys from MixTape615 out of Nashville about 5 things we are hyped for and 5 things we are still concerned about for 2025 season that is about to kickoff. 
We also get into a little new kit talk. 
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/RRAtrsTq
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
BlueSky: @5takesonfivestripes.bsky.social
X: @five_takes
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>4822</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>182</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <title>The one where we scored two away and Miggy is back in the A</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we scored two away and Miggy is back in the A</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-scored-two-away-and-miggy-is-back-in-the-a/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-scored-two-away-and-miggy-is-back-in-the-a/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 09:19:01 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode special guest Harper, a young Footie Mob member, joins us and gives us her perspective on Atlanta United, Miggy returning and the season ahead. 

We also discuss....

🖐️Takes
💪Developing strong defenders
⚽️DecaturFC
😉Our best friendly Rivalry
🎞️Remakes and sequels

</p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/CaYcSHwA'>https://discord.gg/CaYcSHwA</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>X: @five_takes</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode special guest Harper, a young Footie Mob member, joins us and gives us her perspective on Atlanta United, Miggy returning and the season ahead. <br>
<br>
We also discuss....<br>
<br>
🖐️Takes<br>
💪Developing strong defenders<br>
⚽️DecaturFC<br>
😉Our best friendly Rivalry<br>
🎞️Remakes and sequels<br>
<br>
</p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/CaYcSHwA'>https://discord.gg/CaYcSHwA</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>X: @five_takes</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode special guest Harper, a young Footie Mob member, joins us and gives us her perspective on Atlanta United, Miggy returning and the season ahead. We also discuss....🖐️Takes💪Developing strong defenders⚽️DecaturFC😉Our best friendly Rivalry🎞️Remakes and sequels
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/CaYcSHwA
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>4870</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>181</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            </item>
    <item>
        <title>The one where we did our best but it wasn't enough against some trialistss"</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we did our best but it wasn't enough against some trialistss"</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-did-our-best-but-it-wasnt-enough-against-some-trialists/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-did-our-best-but-it-wasnt-enough-against-some-trialists/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 07:54:32 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Glenn Cat and Jennifer are back! On this episode we discuss...</p>
<p>🖐️Takes
🍼A new addition to the FanTV Fam
🇵🇾Here we go
🏃🏾‍♀️Naomi Girma 
🤕Latte Lath injury

Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/FM9UQfqp'>https://discord.gg/FM9UQfqp</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>X: @five_takes</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Glenn Cat and Jennifer are back! On this episode we discuss...</p>
<p>🖐️Takes<br>
🍼A new addition to the FanTV Fam<br>
🇵🇾Here we go<br>
🏃🏾‍♀️Naomi Girma <br>
🤕Latte Lath injury<br>
<br>
Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/FM9UQfqp'>https://discord.gg/FM9UQfqp</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>X: @five_takes</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Glenn Cat and Jennifer are back! On this episode we discuss...
🖐️Takes🍼A new addition to the FanTV Fam🇵🇾Here we go🏃🏾‍♀️Naomi Girma 🤕Latte Lath injuryThank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/FM9UQfqp
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
X: @five_takes
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3984</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>180</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <title>5 Aside Ep15:</title>
        <itunes:title>5 Aside Ep15:</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-ep15/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-ep15/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 08:56:23 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Episode 14 of the 5Aside show where we discuss 5 things aside from most recent 5 stripes match!

On this episode we rate the top 5 goal songs from around the globe!</p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/w4PtAmtM'>https://discord.gg/w4PtAmtM</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>🐤Twitter: @five_takes</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Episode 14 of the 5Aside show where we discuss 5 things aside from most recent 5 stripes match!<br>
<br>
On this episode we rate the top 5 goal songs from around the globe!</p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/w4PtAmtM'>https://discord.gg/w4PtAmtM</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>🐤Twitter: @five_takes</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 14 of the 5Aside show where we discuss 5 things aside from most recent 5 stripes match!On this episode we rate the top 5 goal songs from around the globe!
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/w4PtAmtM
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
🐤Twitter: @five_takes
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>4121</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>179</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where the roster might not be the only thing we're stripping down</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where the roster might not be the only thing we're stripping down</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-the-roster-might-not-be-the-only-thing-were-stripping-down/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-the-roster-might-not-be-the-only-thing-were-stripping-down/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sat, 21 Dec 2024 10:00:37 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we talk about the Club hiring our new Coach Ronny Deila!</p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/7vQzCJhE'>https://discord.gg/7vQzCJhE</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>🐤Twitter: @five_takes</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we talk about the Club hiring our new Coach Ronny Deila!</p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/7vQzCJhE'>https://discord.gg/7vQzCJhE</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>🐤Twitter: @five_takes</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode we talk about the Club hiring our new Coach Ronny Deila!
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/7vQzCJhE
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
🐤Twitter: @five_takes
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1901</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>178</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>5Aside Ep 14</title>
        <itunes:title>5Aside Ep 14</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5aside-ep-14/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5aside-ep-14/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:56:09 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Episode 14 of the 5Aside show where we discuss 5 things aside from most recent 5 stripes match!

On this episode Mike from from ATLUTD FanTV joins and, it's the holidays so we're talking gifts and gift giving!

</p>
<p>🧤Mittens so Pep stops scratching himself</p>
<p>🩲Apparel for the five stripe fan in your life
🤕 Hope for an injury free season
✍️ New contracts

and much more!

</p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/7vQzCJhE'>https://discord.gg/7vQzCJhE</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>🐤Twitter: @five_takes</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Episode 14 of the 5Aside show where we discuss 5 things aside from most recent 5 stripes match!<br>
<br>
On this episode Mike from from ATLUTD FanTV joins and, it's the holidays so we're talking gifts and gift giving!<br>
<br>
</p>
<p>🧤Mittens so Pep stops scratching himself</p>
<p>🩲Apparel for the five stripe fan in your life<br>
🤕 Hope for an injury free season<br>
✍️ New contracts<br>
<br>
and much more!<br>
<br>
</p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/7vQzCJhE'>https://discord.gg/7vQzCJhE</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>🐤Twitter: @five_takes</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 14 of the 5Aside show where we discuss 5 things aside from most recent 5 stripes match!On this episode Mike from from ATLUTD FanTV joins and, it's the holidays so we're talking gifts and gift giving!
🧤Mittens so Pep stops scratching himself
🩲Apparel for the five stripe fan in your life🤕 Hope for an injury free season✍️ New contractsand much more!
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/7vQzCJhE
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
🐤Twitter: @five_takes
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3539</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>177</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>The one where our sob story turned into a Rob story</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where our sob story turned into a Rob story</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-our-sob-story-turned-into-a-rob-story/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-our-sob-story-turned-into-a-rob-story/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 06:55:25 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we discuss....</p>
<p>🐭The last match of the season
↮End of season roster moves
🥺Rob
↔️The expansion draft
😳City's drop-off &amp; Liverpool &amp; Chelseas's rise</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p>https://discord.gg/pmkwre4D</p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>🐤Twitter: @five_takes</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we discuss....</p>
<p>🐭The last match of the season<br>
↮End of season roster moves<br>
🥺Rob<br>
↔️The expansion draft<br>
😳City's drop-off &amp; Liverpool &amp; Chelseas's rise</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p>https://discord.gg/pmkwre4D</p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>🐤Twitter: @five_takes</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode we discuss....
🐭The last match of the season↮End of season roster moves🥺Rob↔️The expansion draft😳City's drop-off &amp; Liverpool &amp; Chelseas's rise
 
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/pmkwre4D
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
🐤Twitter: @five_takes
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3767</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>176</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>The one where Miami has most of the ball but our whole team said F 'em all</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where Miami has most of the ball but our whole team said F 'em all</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-miami-has-most-of-the-ball-but-our-whole-team-said-f-em-all/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-miami-has-most-of-the-ball-but-our-whole-team-said-f-em-all/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 07:37:26 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Amy Joins on this episode as we discuss...

🖐️Our Takes
🫵Your Takes
🧐Rob is entering the conversation
💪We deserve to be where we are now
👚The ratio of Messi shirts 

Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/8Aer9h7v'>https://discord.gg/8Aer9h7v</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>🐤Twitter: @five_takes</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Amy Joins on this episode as we discuss...<br>
<br>
🖐️Our Takes<br>
🫵Your Takes<br>
🧐Rob is entering the conversation<br>
💪We deserve to be where we are now<br>
👚The ratio of Messi shirts <br>
<br>
Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/8Aer9h7v'>https://discord.gg/8Aer9h7v</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Amy Joins on this episode as we discuss...🖐️Our Takes🫵Your Takes🧐Rob is entering the conversation💪We deserve to be where we are now👚The ratio of Messi shirts Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
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        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>175</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where our defense didn't fail so we're heading back to Ft Lauderdale!</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where our defense didn't fail so we're heading back to Ft Lauderdale!</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-our-defense-didnt-fail-so-were-heading-back-to-ft-lauderdale/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-our-defense-didnt-fail-so-were-heading-back-to-ft-lauderdale/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:23:31 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Jack Purdy joins and we discuss.....</p>
<p>🖐️The takes
🙌Was this a top 5 match/moment?
🫢Glenn was too harsh on Alexey
🧐It's your critics who still love you
🧠The job Rob has done and what's changed

</p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
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]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Jack Purdy joins and we discuss.....</p>
<p>🖐️The takes<br>
🙌Was this a top 5 match/moment?<br>
🫢Glenn was too harsh on Alexey<br>
🧐It's your critics who still love you<br>
🧠The job Rob has done and what's changed<br>
<br>
</p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/8Aer9h7v'>https://discord.gg/8Aer9h7v</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>🐤Twitter: @five_takes</p>
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<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Jack Purdy joins and we discuss.....
🖐️The takes🙌Was this a top 5 match/moment?🫢Glenn was too harsh on Alexey🧐It's your critics who still love you🧠The job Rob has done and what's changed
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/8Aer9h7v
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
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🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <title>The one where we beat Montreal and now it all hinges on a big bald wall</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we beat Montreal and now it all hinges on a big bald wall</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-beat-montreal-and-now-it-all-hinges-on-a-big-bald-wall/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-beat-montreal-and-now-it-all-hinges-on-a-big-bald-wall/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 06:33:48 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Amy joins us and we discuss....</p>
<p>🖐️Takes
6️⃣Barto over the past few games</p>
<p>🤬FEA
🥹Feeling proud again
😡Scenarios for brining Josef back

Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
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<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Amy joins us and we discuss....</p>
<p>🖐️Takes<br>
6️⃣Barto over the past few games</p>
<p>🤬FEA<br>
🥹Feeling proud again<br>
😡Scenarios for brining Josef back<br>
<br>
Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/AuXdRUu5'>https://discord.gg/AuXdRUu5</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>🐤Twitter: @five_takes</p>
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<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Amy joins us and we discuss....
🖐️Takes6️⃣Barto over the past few games
🤬FEA🥹Feeling proud again😡Scenarios for brining Josef backThank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/AuXdRUu5
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
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🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 
 
 
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>The one where this season has been a bunch of baloney but last night we did it for Macaroni Tony</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where this season has been a bunch of baloney but last night we did it for Macaroni Tony</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-this-season-has-been-a-bunch-of-baloney-but-last-night-we-did-it-for-macaroni-tony/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-this-season-has-been-a-bunch-of-baloney-but-last-night-we-did-it-for-macaroni-tony/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 06:23:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we discuss...</p>
<p> </p>
<p>💔Macaroni Tony</p>
<p>🍾Celebrating but not popping bottles</p>
<p>🖐️ Takes</p>
<p>🤞It's the hope that kills you</p>
<p> </p>
<p>1: We needed help and we got it from absolutely everywhere. That’s not to say we didn’t also put together a performance we would have liked to have seen all year. This was better but hopefully it doesn’t wash away the fact that celebrating sneaking into a wild card spot like we’ve won a cup isn’t what this club is about. </p>
<p>2: Our 40 year old wall had some excellent saves and sat an Orlando defender down. Exercise the option. If the team had been better this season he would’ve been up for GK of the year. </p>
<p>3: Unfortunately having the price tag that Alexey has, coupled with the relatively minimal impact he’s had in open play, mean’s he’s got to bury that pen and he hit it far too casually. If you’re not pulling the strings you gotta score in those moments and it’s all the more glaring when you don’t. </p>
<p>4: This was one of Barto’s better games. He seemed much more calm and composed on the ball. No glaring mistakes from him and he played more of that key role of intercepting and cutting off passes and connecting our own attack from back to front. Another one of those “where has this been” type of performances. </p>
<p>5: Conflicted. That’s how maybe a lot of 17’s feel about this match and locking up the wild card spot. It may feel like some of these players don’t deserve it, but there are some that do and Rob definitely does. We can be happy for them. </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
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<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we discuss...</p>
<p> </p>
<p>💔Macaroni Tony</p>
<p>🍾Celebrating but not popping bottles</p>
<p>🖐️ Takes</p>
<p>🤞It's the hope that kills you</p>
<p> </p>
<p>1: We needed help and we got it from absolutely everywhere. That’s not to say we didn’t also put together a performance we would have liked to have seen all year. This was better but hopefully it doesn’t wash away the fact that celebrating sneaking into a wild card spot like we’ve won a cup isn’t what this club is about. </p>
<p>2: Our 40 year old wall had some excellent saves and sat an Orlando defender down. Exercise the option. If the team had been better this season he would’ve been up for GK of the year. </p>
<p>3: Unfortunately having the price tag that Alexey has, coupled with the relatively minimal impact he’s had in open play, mean’s he’s got to bury that pen and he hit it far too casually. If you’re not pulling the strings you gotta score in those moments and it’s all the more glaring when you don’t. </p>
<p>4: This was one of Barto’s better games. He seemed much more calm and composed on the ball. No glaring mistakes from him and he played more of that key role of intercepting and cutting off passes and connecting our own attack from back to front. Another one of those “where has this been” type of performances. </p>
<p>5: Conflicted. That’s how maybe a lot of 17’s feel about this match and locking up the wild card spot. It may feel like some of these players don’t deserve it, but there are some that do and Rob definitely does. We can be happy for them. </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/ugUF8hPj'>https://discord.gg/ugUF8hPj</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
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<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>🐤Twitter: @five_takes</p>
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<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p><br style="font-weight:400;" /><br style="font-weight:400;" /></p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode we discuss...
 
💔Macaroni Tony
🍾Celebrating but not popping bottles
🖐️ Takes
🤞It's the hope that kills you
 
1: We needed help and we got it from absolutely everywhere. That’s not to say we didn’t also put together a performance we would have liked to have seen all year. This was better but hopefully it doesn’t wash away the fact that celebrating sneaking into a wild card spot like we’ve won a cup isn’t what this club is about. 
2: Our 40 year old wall had some excellent saves and sat an Orlando defender down. Exercise the option. If the team had been better this season he would’ve been up for GK of the year. 
3: Unfortunately having the price tag that Alexey has, coupled with the relatively minimal impact he’s had in open play, mean’s he’s got to bury that pen and he hit it far too casually. If you’re not pulling the strings you gotta score in those moments and it’s all the more glaring when you don’t. 
4: This was one of Barto’s better games. He seemed much more calm and composed on the ball. No glaring mistakes from him and he played more of that key role of intercepting and cutting off passes and connecting our own attack from back to front. Another one of those “where has this been” type of performances. 
5: Conflicted. That’s how maybe a lot of 17’s feel about this match and locking up the wild card spot. It may feel like some of these players don’t deserve it, but there are some that do and Rob definitely does. We can be happy for them. 
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
 
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/ugUF8hPj
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        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3406</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>172</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where we were given a gift but are probably still adrift</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we were given a gift but are probably still adrift</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-were-given-a-gift-but-are-probably-still-adrift/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-were-given-a-gift-but-are-probably-still-adrift/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 08:27:35 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we discuss...

🗳️Vote for Soccer Down Here</p>
<p><a href='https://footballcontentawards.com/voting/'>https://footballcontentawards.com/voting/</a>
🍦Why is this team so soft?
💸How much is heart worth?
🌀Hurricane relief efforts and another incoming storm

</p>
<p>1: The first 45 was filled with hallmarks of this team. Lots of entries into the final third and no end product. Lots of overcooked crosses and wasted chances. At least we had energy? </p>
<p>2: Pedro has been a revelation. Not only does he play with intensity and full blooded commitment, but he’s got real quality in the attack. His right foot is so well calibrated. His passes are on target and he can thread dangerous balls between defenders better than anyone else currently on the team. </p>
<p>3: Ronald Hernandez is the definition of a good pro. He sees sporadic minutes but he can always be counted on when his name is called. Quality enough player to start every match? Maybe not, but over Brooks right now….couldn’t hurt. </p>
<p>4: Once again, as has been the case SO MANY DAMN TIMES this season, our best opportunities, (and indeed one of our goals) comes off of being quick and direct, or counter play. How much film does this team have to watch before that’s recognized, adopted and consistently implemented???</p>
<p>5: Really looking forward to the non stop access video featuring VAR and the offside flag. We got let off the hook so many times. We couldn’t even keep the clean sheet. But, we’ve given ourselves a chance to get in with help from other teams. Bet champagne popped. No matter what happens on decision day, this team does not have the mentality to do anything in the post season.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
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<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>
</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we discuss...<br>
<br>
🗳️Vote for Soccer Down Here</p>
<p><a href='https://footballcontentawards.com/voting/'>https://footballcontentawards.com/voting/</a><br>
🍦Why is this team so soft?<br>
💸How much is heart worth?<br>
🌀Hurricane relief efforts and another incoming storm<br>
<br>
</p>
<p>1: The first 45 was filled with hallmarks of this team. Lots of entries into the final third and no end product. Lots of overcooked crosses and wasted chances. At least we had energy? </p>
<p>2: Pedro has been a revelation. Not only does he play with intensity and full blooded commitment, but he’s got real quality in the attack. His right foot is so well calibrated. His passes are on target and he can thread dangerous balls between defenders better than anyone else currently on the team. </p>
<p>3: Ronald Hernandez is the definition of a good pro. He sees sporadic minutes but he can always be counted on when his name is called. Quality enough player to start every match? Maybe not, but over Brooks right now….couldn’t hurt. </p>
<p>4: Once again, as has been the case SO MANY DAMN TIMES this season, our best opportunities, (and indeed one of our goals) comes off of being quick and direct, or counter play. How much film does this team have to watch before that’s recognized, adopted and consistently implemented???</p>
<p>5: Really looking forward to the non stop access video featuring VAR and the offside flag. We got let off the hook so many times. We couldn’t even keep the clean sheet. But, we’ve given ourselves a chance to get in with help from other teams. Bet champagne popped. No matter what happens on decision day, this team does not have the mentality to do anything in the post season.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/WdYmE2F3'>https://discord.gg/WdYmE2F3</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode we discuss...🗳️Vote for Soccer Down Here
https://footballcontentawards.com/voting/🍦Why is this team so soft?💸How much is heart worth?🌀Hurricane relief efforts and another incoming storm
1: The first 45 was filled with hallmarks of this team. Lots of entries into the final third and no end product. Lots of overcooked crosses and wasted chances. At least we had energy? 
2: Pedro has been a revelation. Not only does he play with intensity and full blooded commitment, but he’s got real quality in the attack. His right foot is so well calibrated. His passes are on target and he can thread dangerous balls between defenders better than anyone else currently on the team. 
3: Ronald Hernandez is the definition of a good pro. He sees sporadic minutes but he can always be counted on when his name is called. Quality enough player to start every match? Maybe not, but over Brooks right now….couldn’t hurt. 
4: Once again, as has been the case SO MANY DAMN TIMES this season, our best opportunities, (and indeed one of our goals) comes off of being quick and direct, or counter play. How much film does this team have to watch before that’s recognized, adopted and consistently implemented???
5: Really looking forward to the non stop access video featuring VAR and the offside flag. We got let off the hook so many times. We couldn’t even keep the clean sheet. But, we’ve given ourselves a chance to get in with help from other teams. Bet champagne popped. No matter what happens on decision day, this team does not have the mentality to do anything in the post season.
 
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/WdYmE2F3
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
🐤Twitter: @five_takes
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🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 
 
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        <title>The one where we fell on our face and Joe scored a brace.</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we fell on our face and Joe scored a brace.</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-fell-on-our-face-and-joe-scored-a-brace/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 16:06:37 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we discuss....</p>
<p> </p>
<p>👍👎 Keep or move on player review
😡🏠Should the club consider Josef?
🧠💰What’s mentality worth? </p>
<p> </p>
<p>1: You’ll notice something about the takes for this match. They could just as easily be about so many other games this season. Slow start. Directionless. Conceded first. Finally wake up and respond and have it not be enough. </p>
<p>2: One thing that has been consistent most of this season, especially in the summer months, is the team’s mentality and how wrong it is. I’m happy we equalized before the half, but after scoring you run into the net, grab the ball, and go again. Celebrating equalizing on what should be a clear goal ain’t it. </p>
<p>3: Alexey is getting his foot on the ball and starting to combine with players up top. That’s something at least He’s got quality and the team lacks the chemistry and anticipation needed to take full advantage of his talents. </p>
<p>4: Criminal defending against a former legend. How in the world Josef is able to get control of the ball the first time and then still have space to receive it again and shoot is beyond comprehension. Basics. Fundamentals. The standard hasn’t been met. </p>
<p>5: Every 17 should listen to the recent Men In Blazers Episode featuring new Ipswich Town CEO Mark Ashton. He talks about building culture and what it means to have EVERYONE at his club ONSIDE. TOGETHER. How it takes relentless dedication and obsession with the game to achieve success. That’s the mentality this club is so sorely lacking. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/WdYmE2F3'>https://discord.gg/WdYmE2F3</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
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<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
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<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
<p> </p>
<p></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we discuss....</p>
<p> </p>
<p>👍👎 Keep or move on player review<br>
😡🏠Should the club consider Josef?<br>
🧠💰What’s mentality worth? </p>
<p> </p>
<p>1: You’ll notice something about the takes for this match. They could just as easily be about so many other games this season. Slow start. Directionless. Conceded first. Finally wake up and respond and have it not be enough. </p>
<p>2: One thing that has been consistent most of this season, especially in the summer months, is the team’s mentality and how wrong it is. I’m happy we equalized before the half, but after scoring you run into the net, grab the ball, and go again. Celebrating equalizing on what should be a clear goal ain’t it. </p>
<p>3: Alexey is getting his foot on the ball and starting to combine with players up top. That’s something at least He’s got quality and the team lacks the chemistry and anticipation needed to take full advantage of his talents. </p>
<p>4: Criminal defending against a former legend. How in the world Josef is able to get control of the ball the first time and then still have space to receive it again and shoot is beyond comprehension. Basics. Fundamentals. The standard hasn’t been met. </p>
<p>5: Every 17 should listen to the recent Men In Blazers Episode featuring new Ipswich Town CEO Mark Ashton. He talks about building culture and what it means to have EVERYONE at his club ONSIDE. TOGETHER. How it takes relentless dedication and obsession with the game to achieve success. That’s the mentality this club is so sorely lacking. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/WdYmE2F3'>https://discord.gg/WdYmE2F3</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>🐤Twitter: @five_takes</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
<p> </p>
<p><br style="font-weight:400;" /><br style="font-weight:400;" /></p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode we discuss....
 
👍👎 Keep or move on player review😡🏠Should the club consider Josef?🧠💰What’s mentality worth? 
 
1: You’ll notice something about the takes for this match. They could just as easily be about so many other games this season. Slow start. Directionless. Conceded first. Finally wake up and respond and have it not be enough. 
2: One thing that has been consistent most of this season, especially in the summer months, is the team’s mentality and how wrong it is. I’m happy we equalized before the half, but after scoring you run into the net, grab the ball, and go again. Celebrating equalizing on what should be a clear goal ain’t it. 
3: Alexey is getting his foot on the ball and starting to combine with players up top. That’s something at least He’s got quality and the team lacks the chemistry and anticipation needed to take full advantage of his talents. 
4: Criminal defending against a former legend. How in the world Josef is able to get control of the ball the first time and then still have space to receive it again and shoot is beyond comprehension. Basics. Fundamentals. The standard hasn’t been met. 
5: Every 17 should listen to the recent Men In Blazers Episode featuring new Ipswich Town CEO Mark Ashton. He talks about building culture and what it means to have EVERYONE at his club ONSIDE. TOGETHER. How it takes relentless dedication and obsession with the game to achieve success. That’s the mentality this club is so sorely lacking. 
 
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/WdYmE2F3
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
🐤Twitter: @five_takes
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 
]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3825</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>170</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where Guz stood on his head but our playoff hopes are still nearly dead</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where Guz stood on his head but our playoff hopes are still nearly dead</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-gus-stood-on-his-head-but-our-playoff-hopes-are-still-nearly-dead/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-gus-stood-on-his-head-but-our-playoff-hopes-are-still-nearly-dead/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 07:35:06 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we discuss...

😢How much that loss hurt

Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/J9DTUDN3'>https://discord.gg/J9DTUDN3</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
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<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we discuss...<br>
<br>
😢How much that loss hurt<br>
<br>
Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/J9DTUDN3'>https://discord.gg/J9DTUDN3</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>🐤Twitter: @five_takes</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
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<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode we discuss...😢How much that loss hurtThank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/J9DTUDN3
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
🐤Twitter: @five_takes
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
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        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>The one where Nashville kept the belt and we just keep feeling like we've felt</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where Nashville kept the belt and we just keep feeling like we've felt</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-nashville-kept-the-belt-and-we-just-keep-feeling-like-weve-felt/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-nashville-kept-the-belt-and-we-just-keep-feeling-like-weve-felt/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 06:38:36 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Mixtape 615 joins us. Find them on all the socials @MixTape615 and be sure to give their show a listen and a follow on all your favorite Pod platforms!

On this episode we discuss...

🏆What is the southern champ belt?
🥟 Dumplings and hotels 🏨
🔮Uncertain futures for both our teams</p>
<p>🗝️When key players don't play like key players
🤝The unified match and what the beautiful game is really about


Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/J9DTUDN3'>https://discord.gg/J9DTUDN3</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>🐤Twitter: @five_takes</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
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<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mixtape 615 joins us. Find them on all the socials @MixTape615 and be sure to give their show a listen and a follow on all your favorite Pod platforms!<br>
<br>
On this episode we discuss...<br>
<br>
🏆What is the southern champ belt?<br>
🥟 Dumplings and hotels 🏨<br>
🔮Uncertain futures for both our teams</p>
<p>🗝️When key players don't play like key players<br>
🤝The unified match and what the beautiful game is really about<br>
<br>
<br>
Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/J9DTUDN3'>https://discord.gg/J9DTUDN3</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>🐤Twitter: @five_takes</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mixtape 615 joins us. Find them on all the socials @MixTape615 and be sure to give their show a listen and a follow on all your favorite Pod platforms!On this episode we discuss...🏆What is the southern champ belt?🥟 Dumplings and hotels 🏨🔮Uncertain futures for both our teams
🗝️When key players don't play like key players🤝The unified match and what the beautiful game is really aboutThank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/J9DTUDN3
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
🐤Twitter: @five_takes
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>4390</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>168</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where we may not have much luck but we do have some good Fortune</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we may not have much luck but we do have some good Fortune</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-may-not-have-much-luck-but-we-do-have-some-good-fortune/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-may-not-have-much-luck-but-we-do-have-some-good-fortune/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 07:40:09 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we discuss....</p>
<p>🐲DragonCon</p>
<p>🗓️We're back baby...next year?</p>
<p>💪The upcoming unified match</p>
<p>🖐️ Our takes</p>
<p>1: Champions of XG, you’ll never sing that. That about sums up the first half. It wasn’t horrible, but it wasn’t great. We looked organized defensively and pretty average in attack. We’re just not clinical on the chances we should be burying. </p>
<p>2: We improved in attack in the 2nd half. The chances we started to create or happen upon came from quick direct play and quite frankly, just trying. We stopped looking for the perfect opportunity before shooting or just putting a dangerous ball into the danger area. Waiting for the perfect opportunity is something we do too often. </p>
<p>3: Alexey is a talented player. Little hard to see how this particular player makes this particular team better. He’s not a quick with his feet playmaking 10 &amp; that has been how ATL through the years has found success. We might not see how good he can be until this team is really overhauled in the offseason.  </p>
<p>4: Ask a fan what an ATL goal looks like. Doubt anyone has a good answer. Still, bout time Fortune gets a little fortunate. Just another name in a long list of kids we have asked to grow up quickly. He’s been a bright spot and like we said last week, play the kid higher up, he’s a dynamic threat that isn’t afraid to have a go. </p>
<p>5: 1 Nil?? In this economy? Said it before, will say it again, 1-0 wins are, in a lot of ways, more impressive than multi goal wins. It doesn’t happen often with us but it’s usually a result of balanced play and that’s what we saw tonight, particularly in the 2nd half. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
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<p>Follow us on social media</p>
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<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we discuss....</p>
<p>🐲DragonCon</p>
<p>🗓️We're back baby...next year?</p>
<p>💪The upcoming unified match</p>
<p>🖐️ Our takes</p>
<p>1: Champions of XG, you’ll never sing that. That about sums up the first half. It wasn’t horrible, but it wasn’t great. We looked organized defensively and pretty average in attack. We’re just not clinical on the chances we should be burying. </p>
<p>2: We improved in attack in the 2nd half. The chances we started to create or happen upon came from quick direct play and quite frankly, just trying. We stopped looking for the perfect opportunity before shooting or just putting a dangerous ball into the danger area. Waiting for the perfect opportunity is something we do too often. </p>
<p>3: Alexey is a talented player. Little hard to see how this particular player makes this particular team better. He’s not a quick with his feet playmaking 10 &amp; that has been how ATL through the years has found success. We might not see how good he can be until this team is really overhauled in the offseason.  </p>
<p>4: Ask a fan what an ATL goal looks like. Doubt anyone has a good answer. Still, bout time Fortune gets a little fortunate. Just another name in a long list of kids we have asked to grow up quickly. He’s been a bright spot and like we said last week, play the kid higher up, he’s a dynamic threat that isn’t afraid to have a go. </p>
<p>5: 1 Nil?? In this economy? Said it before, will say it again, 1-0 wins are, in a lot of ways, more impressive than multi goal wins. It doesn’t happen often with us but it’s usually a result of balanced play and that’s what we saw tonight, particularly in the 2nd half. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/uzmpcfMz'>https://discord.gg/uzmpcfMz</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
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<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode we discuss....
🐲DragonCon
🗓️We're back baby...next year?
💪The upcoming unified match
🖐️ Our takes
1: Champions of XG, you’ll never sing that. That about sums up the first half. It wasn’t horrible, but it wasn’t great. We looked organized defensively and pretty average in attack. We’re just not clinical on the chances we should be burying. 
2: We improved in attack in the 2nd half. The chances we started to create or happen upon came from quick direct play and quite frankly, just trying. We stopped looking for the perfect opportunity before shooting or just putting a dangerous ball into the danger area. Waiting for the perfect opportunity is something we do too often. 
3: Alexey is a talented player. Little hard to see how this particular player makes this particular team better. He’s not a quick with his feet playmaking 10 &amp; that has been how ATL through the years has found success. We might not see how good he can be until this team is really overhauled in the offseason.  
4: Ask a fan what an ATL goal looks like. Doubt anyone has a good answer. Still, bout time Fortune gets a little fortunate. Just another name in a long list of kids we have asked to grow up quickly. He’s been a bright spot and like we said last week, play the kid higher up, he’s a dynamic threat that isn’t afraid to have a go. 
5: 1 Nil?? In this economy? Said it before, will say it again, 1-0 wins are, in a lot of ways, more impressive than multi goal wins. It doesn’t happen often with us but it’s usually a result of balanced play and that’s what we saw tonight, particularly in the 2nd half. 
 
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/uzmpcfMz
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
🐤Twitter: @five_takes
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🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
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        <title>The one where we needed more than an Alexey to defeat a Galaxy</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we needed more than an Alexey to defeat a Galaxy</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-needed-more-than-an-alexey-to-defeat-a-galaxy/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 07:49:58 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we discuss....</p>
<p> </p>
<p>🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿The start of the EPL </p>
<p>✍️The profile of players we're looking to sign</p>
<p>🤔Candidates for next coach</p>
<p>🖐️ Our takes</p>
<p>🫵 Your takes</p>
<p> </p>
<p>1: It took about 20 minutes, but the team looked pretty good in the transition moments. Rob said they were emphasizing that over the past few weeks so if we’re not going to have possession, I think we gotta be pretty happy with that. </p>
<p>2: In truth, the team played some pretty competent football, which sounds like a low bar to meet but it’s just how the season has been. We held the top team in the West scoreless for 75 minutes. Moreover,  we avoided the glaring gaffes. </p>
<p>3: Not happy to see both of the goals chalked off for offside but nonetheless it was nice to see them come from a restart of play and an attack in transition. Both areas have been lacking and that’s been frustrating because they should be strengths of this team. </p>
<p>4: Fortune  needs to be playing higher up more often. He’s got real attacking quality and is at his best when he is in a more direct attacking role than he is as an orchestrator in the midfield. </p>
<p>5: Miranchuk coming on didn’t dramatically change things but we did get to see some of his quality. He’s got a pretty sweet left foot that’s well calibrated. That should bode well for future service into the box. If only we had a lethal 9 waiting for said service. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/38Y7Z7Ma'>https://discord.gg/38Y7Z7Ma</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
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<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>🐤Twitter: @five_takes</p>
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<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we discuss....</p>
<p> </p>
<p>🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿The start of the EPL </p>
<p>✍️The profile of players we're looking to sign</p>
<p>🤔Candidates for next coach</p>
<p>🖐️ Our takes</p>
<p>🫵 Your takes</p>
<p> </p>
<p>1: It took about 20 minutes, but the team looked pretty good in the transition moments. Rob said they were emphasizing that over the past few weeks so if we’re not going to have possession, I think we gotta be pretty happy with that. </p>
<p>2: In truth, the team played some pretty competent football, which sounds like a low bar to meet but it’s just how the season has been. We held the top team in the West scoreless for 75 minutes. Moreover,  we avoided the glaring gaffes. </p>
<p>3: Not happy to see both of the goals chalked off for offside but nonetheless it was nice to see them come from a restart of play and an attack in transition. Both areas have been lacking and that’s been frustrating because they should be strengths of this team. </p>
<p>4: Fortune  needs to be playing higher up more often. He’s got real attacking quality and is at his best when he is in a more direct attacking role than he is as an orchestrator in the midfield. </p>
<p>5: Miranchuk coming on didn’t dramatically change things but we did get to see some of his quality. He’s got a pretty sweet left foot that’s well calibrated. That should bode well for future service into the box. If only we had a lethal 9 waiting for said service. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/38Y7Z7Ma'>https://discord.gg/38Y7Z7Ma</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>🐤Twitter: @five_takes</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode we discuss....
 
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿The start of the EPL 
✍️The profile of players we're looking to sign
🤔Candidates for next coach
🖐️ Our takes
🫵 Your takes
 
1: It took about 20 minutes, but the team looked pretty good in the transition moments. Rob said they were emphasizing that over the past few weeks so if we’re not going to have possession, I think we gotta be pretty happy with that. 
2: In truth, the team played some pretty competent football, which sounds like a low bar to meet but it’s just how the season has been. We held the top team in the West scoreless for 75 minutes. Moreover,  we avoided the glaring gaffes. 
3: Not happy to see both of the goals chalked off for offside but nonetheless it was nice to see them come from a restart of play and an attack in transition. Both areas have been lacking and that’s been frustrating because they should be strengths of this team. 
4: Fortune  needs to be playing higher up more often. He’s got real attacking quality and is at his best when he is in a more direct attacking role than he is as an orchestrator in the midfield. 
5: Miranchuk coming on didn’t dramatically change things but we did get to see some of his quality. He’s got a pretty sweet left foot that’s well calibrated. That should bode well for future service into the box. If only we had a lethal 9 waiting for said service. 
 
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/38Y7Z7Ma
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
🐤Twitter: @five_takes
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>166</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <title>The one where the US women are seeing better days because we've got Emma F$#&amp;%ing Hayes</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where the US women are seeing better days because we've got Emma F$#&amp;%ing Hayes</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-the-us-women-are-seeing-better-days-because-weve-got-emma-fing-hayes/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-the-us-women-are-seeing-better-days-because-weve-got-emma-fing-hayes/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 08:31:39 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Amy Anna Marie joins and we discuss....</p>
<p>👀The potential new Women's League from MLS as reported by Scarves and Spikes
🥇USWNT ARE BACK
⚾️ Softball 2028
🏒 Field hockey AKA cat herding
📖 The stories behind the athletes </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/ed9r8k4P'>https://discord.gg/ed9r8k4P</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>🐤Twitter: @five_takes</p>
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<p></p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Amy Anna Marie joins and we discuss....</p>
<p>👀The potential new Women's League from MLS as reported by Scarves and Spikes<br>
🥇USWNT ARE BACK<br>
⚾️ Softball 2028<br>
🏒 Field hockey AKA cat herding<br>
📖 The stories behind the athletes </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/ed9r8k4P'>https://discord.gg/ed9r8k4P</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>🐤Twitter: @five_takes</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
<p><br style="font-weight:400;" /><br style="font-weight:400;" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Amy Anna Marie joins and we discuss....
👀The potential new Women's League from MLS as reported by Scarves and Spikes🥇USWNT ARE BACK⚾️ Softball 2028🏒 Field hockey AKA cat herding📖 The stories behind the athletes 
 
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/ed9r8k4P
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
🐤Twitter: @five_takes
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com

 
 
 
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        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>The one where fans aren’t in the seats because they’re tired of defeats</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where fans aren’t in the seats because they’re tired of defeats</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-fans-aren-t-in-the-seats-because-they-re-tired-of-defeats/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-fans-aren-t-in-the-seats-because-they-re-tired-of-defeats/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 06:53:33 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Amy Anna Marie joins and we discuss....</p>
<p>🧐Are fans being gaslit?</p>
<p>🇺🇸 USWNT in their Hayes era
🖐️ Our takes</p>
<p>🫵 Your takes</p>
<p>1: It’s a shame that this was the first playing experience at the Benz for Pedro. It looked like a covid match. Can’t blame the fans for not showing up. The tournament doesn’t feel meaningful and the product on the field isn’t good. It’s a bad showcase for the club. </p>
<p>2: Having a hard time seeing Slisz as a DP level player. It just hasn’t been enough this season. Questionable decision making, questionable ball movement. So many questions, so few answers. </p>
<p>3: Our offense may be anemic, but our defense is stout. Abram continues to show why he deserves minutes and with how thin we are offensively being able to keep fresh legs on the backline has kept us in matches we probably wouldn't be in otherwise. </p>
<p>4: Saba sweet Saba. You are the shining light that we don’t deserve right now. He exhibits a skill that is simply on a higher level than the rest. But let’s be honest, even his skills represent the bare minimum of what it takes in this league to win. It’s just plain not good enough.</p>
<p>5:If Cohen is the heir apparent to Guzan his distribution has simply got to get better. Shot stopping is great, but unless we drastically change our playing style a keeper without confidence on the ball and in distribution will be a liability.   

</p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
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<p></p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p></p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Amy Anna Marie joins and we discuss....</p>
<p>🧐Are fans being gaslit?</p>
<p>🇺🇸 USWNT in their Hayes era<br>
🖐️ Our takes</p>
<p>🫵 Your takes</p>
<p>1: It’s a shame that this was the first playing experience at the Benz for Pedro. It looked like a covid match. Can’t blame the fans for not showing up. The tournament doesn’t feel meaningful and the product on the field isn’t good. It’s a bad showcase for the club. </p>
<p>2: Having a hard time seeing Slisz as a DP level player. It just hasn’t been enough this season. Questionable decision making, questionable ball movement. So many questions, so few answers. </p>
<p>3: Our offense may be anemic, but our defense is stout. Abram continues to show why he deserves minutes and with how thin we are offensively being able to keep fresh legs on the backline has kept us in matches we probably wouldn't be in otherwise. </p>
<p>4: Saba sweet Saba. You are the shining light that we don’t deserve right now. He exhibits a skill that is simply on a higher level than the rest. But let’s be honest, even his skills represent the bare minimum of what it takes in this league to win. It’s just plain not good enough.</p>
<p>5:If Cohen is the heir apparent to Guzan his distribution has simply got to get better. Shot stopping is great, but unless we drastically change our playing style a keeper without confidence on the ball and in distribution will be a liability.   <br>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Amy Anna Marie joins and we discuss....
🧐Are fans being gaslit?
🇺🇸 USWNT in their Hayes era🖐️ Our takes
🫵 Your takes
1: It’s a shame that this was the first playing experience at the Benz for Pedro. It looked like a covid match. Can’t blame the fans for not showing up. The tournament doesn’t feel meaningful and the product on the field isn’t good. It’s a bad showcase for the club. 
2: Having a hard time seeing Slisz as a DP level player. It just hasn’t been enough this season. Questionable decision making, questionable ball movement. So many questions, so few answers. 
3: Our offense may be anemic, but our defense is stout. Abram continues to show why he deserves minutes and with how thin we are offensively being able to keep fresh legs on the backline has kept us in matches we probably wouldn't be in otherwise. 
4: Saba sweet Saba. You are the shining light that we don’t deserve right now. He exhibits a skill that is simply on a higher level than the rest. But let’s be honest, even his skills represent the bare minimum of what it takes in this league to win. It’s just plain not good enough.
5:If Cohen is the heir apparent to Guzan his distribution has simply got to get better. Shot stopping is great, but unless we drastically change our playing style a keeper without confidence on the ball and in distribution will be a liability.   
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
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        <title>The one where we still have woes and we didn't even get $3 off Moes</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we still have woes and we didn't even get $3 off Moes</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-still-have-woes-and-we-didnt-even-get-3-off-moes/</link>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we discuss

🧠Mental Heath. Be kind &amp; please check on your people</p>
<p>🥇The Olympics &amp; the opening ceremony
🖐️Takes
🤦‍♂️It's the basics that are killing us

</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we discuss<br>
<br>
🧠Mental Heath. Be kind &amp; please check on your people</p>
<p>🥇The Olympics &amp; the opening ceremony<br>
🖐️Takes<br>
🤦‍♂️It's the basics that are killing us<br>
<br>
</p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode we discuss🧠Mental Heath. Be kind &amp; please check on your people
🥇The Olympics &amp; the opening ceremony🖐️Takes🤦‍♂️It's the basics that are killing us
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
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        <itunes:title>The one where when we're in a tough sitch, just kick it to the tallest guy on the pitch</itunes:title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we discuss... (No Video pod for this episode)</p>
<p>🖐️Takes</p>
<p>🏆Leagues cup and a potential return to Bobby Dodd</p>
<p>👍 Saba potential MVP candidate for ATL</p>
<p>👎Muyumba and Silva have moments but not consistency</p>
<p> </p>
<p>1: Columbus kinda does all the things pretty well and we kinda do some things sorta ok. TBF it was kinda sloppy disjointed from both sides but passing below 80% is pretty alarming. Tho everything is kind of alarming at this point. </p>
<p>2: We do actually create enough chances to score. The chances aren’t coming in bunches but they are actually of high enough quality where we should be scoring and our season XG does back that up. We lack someone who’s explicit job it is to score. </p>
<p>3: There’s a sort of inevitability to us conceding. Columbus barely celebrated when they scored. Thankfully they didn’t bury us when they had the chance. They felt better than us in open play but they weren’t as incisive as they usually are. </p>
<p>4: That’s as quiet as it’s ever been in the Benz with the SG’s trying to send a message to the FO. Whether you agree with that tactic or not, it’s undeniable that when a product ain’t good, paying more for it doesn’t feel right. </p>
<p>5: So after dozens of games and dozens and dozens of attempts we finally score off of a set piece goal. And then we did it again. It’s maddening we haven’t capitalized from more of these opportunities. When a team isn’t playing well it has to make the most of these opportunities and it’s about damn time. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we discuss... (No Video pod for this episode)</p>
<p>🖐️Takes</p>
<p>🏆Leagues cup and a potential return to Bobby Dodd</p>
<p>👍 Saba potential MVP candidate for ATL</p>
<p>👎Muyumba and Silva have moments but not consistency</p>
<p> </p>
<p>1: Columbus kinda does all the things pretty well and we kinda do some things sorta ok. TBF it was kinda sloppy disjointed from both sides but passing below 80% is pretty alarming. Tho everything is kind of alarming at this point. </p>
<p>2: We do actually create enough chances to score. The chances aren’t coming in bunches but they are actually of high enough quality where we should be scoring and our season XG does back that up. We lack someone who’s explicit job it is to score. </p>
<p>3: There’s a sort of inevitability to us conceding. Columbus barely celebrated when they scored. Thankfully they didn’t bury us when they had the chance. They felt better than us in open play but they weren’t as incisive as they usually are. </p>
<p>4: That’s as quiet as it’s ever been in the Benz with the SG’s trying to send a message to the FO. Whether you agree with that tactic or not, it’s undeniable that when a product ain’t good, paying more for it doesn’t feel right. </p>
<p>5: So after dozens of games and dozens and dozens of attempts we finally score off of a set piece goal. And then we did it again. It’s maddening we haven’t capitalized from more of these opportunities. When a team isn’t playing well it has to make the most of these opportunities and it’s about damn time. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/bpjfMwe9'>https://discord.gg/bpjfMwe9</a></p>
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<p> </p>
<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode we discuss... (No Video pod for this episode)
🖐️Takes
🏆Leagues cup and a potential return to Bobby Dodd
👍 Saba potential MVP candidate for ATL
👎Muyumba and Silva have moments but not consistency
 
1: Columbus kinda does all the things pretty well and we kinda do some things sorta ok. TBF it was kinda sloppy disjointed from both sides but passing below 80% is pretty alarming. Tho everything is kind of alarming at this point. 
2: We do actually create enough chances to score. The chances aren’t coming in bunches but they are actually of high enough quality where we should be scoring and our season XG does back that up. We lack someone who’s explicit job it is to score. 
3: There’s a sort of inevitability to us conceding. Columbus barely celebrated when they scored. Thankfully they didn’t bury us when they had the chance. They felt better than us in open play but they weren’t as incisive as they usually are. 
4: That’s as quiet as it’s ever been in the Benz with the SG’s trying to send a message to the FO. Whether you agree with that tactic or not, it’s undeniable that when a product ain’t good, paying more for it doesn’t feel right. 
5: So after dozens of games and dozens and dozens of attempts we finally score off of a set piece goal. And then we did it again. It’s maddening we haven’t capitalized from more of these opportunities. When a team isn’t playing well it has to make the most of these opportunities and it’s about damn time. 
 
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇
https://discord.gg/bpjfMwe9
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>The one where good business on the books has left us shook</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where good business on the books has left us shook</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-good-business-on-the-books-has-left-us-shook/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-good-business-on-the-books-has-left-us-shook/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 07:18:01 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we discuss...</p>
<p>🖐️Our takes</p>
<p>🫵 Your takes</p>
<p>🙄Fundamental problems </p>
<p>😡Why is staying focused so hard?</p>
<p> </p>
<p>1: Problems with re-starts, or in tonight’s case, just straight up starts, continue. It doesn’t make sense. It’s never going to make sense. How do we fix it?</p>
<p>2: The team waking up after going down a goal is nothing new, but that was the best response to conceding we’ve seen all season in the first half. Not only did we equalize but we dominated the game without dominating possession. Rob deserves a lot of credit for this.  </p>
<p>3: Unfortunately RSL woke up next. It was unlikely that we were going to get anything out of this match. RSL is a shield competing team and they eventually showed why. No disrespect but we’re rolling with mostly depth players. It’s difficult to analyze this team until post transfer window. </p>
<p>4: We hate to quote Alexi Lalas but “set pieces, set pieces, set pieces”. </p>
<p>5: So what trophy do they give out for best business done? The club is gonna net north of 50 million this summer but what does that net the fans? It’s great business but money has never been an issue. It’s another big window &amp; Garth &amp; Boca have got to get it right and show that we’re capable of more than just good business on the books.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/UhRg2ArH'>https://discord.gg/UhRg2ArH</a></p>
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<p></p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we discuss...</p>
<p>🖐️Our takes</p>
<p>🫵 Your takes</p>
<p>🙄Fundamental problems </p>
<p>😡Why is staying focused so hard?</p>
<p> </p>
<p>1: Problems with re-starts, or in tonight’s case, just straight up starts, continue. It doesn’t make sense. It’s never going to make sense. How do we fix it?</p>
<p>2: The team waking up after going down a goal is nothing new, but that was the best response to conceding we’ve seen all season in the first half. Not only did we equalize but we dominated the game without dominating possession. Rob deserves a lot of credit for this.  </p>
<p>3: Unfortunately RSL woke up next. It was unlikely that we were going to get anything out of this match. RSL is a shield competing team and they eventually showed why. No disrespect but we’re rolling with mostly depth players. It’s difficult to analyze this team until post transfer window. </p>
<p>4: We hate to quote Alexi Lalas but “set pieces, set pieces, set pieces”. </p>
<p>5: So what trophy do they give out for best business done? The club is gonna net north of 50 million this summer but what does that net the fans? It’s great business but money has never been an issue. It’s another big window &amp; Garth &amp; Boca have got to get it right and show that we’re capable of more than just good business on the books.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/UhRg2ArH'>https://discord.gg/UhRg2ArH</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
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<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode we discuss...
🖐️Our takes
🫵 Your takes
🙄Fundamental problems 
😡Why is staying focused so hard?
 
1: Problems with re-starts, or in tonight’s case, just straight up starts, continue. It doesn’t make sense. It’s never going to make sense. How do we fix it?
2: The team waking up after going down a goal is nothing new, but that was the best response to conceding we’ve seen all season in the first half. Not only did we equalize but we dominated the game without dominating possession. Rob deserves a lot of credit for this.  
3: Unfortunately RSL woke up next. It was unlikely that we were going to get anything out of this match. RSL is a shield competing team and they eventually showed why. No disrespect but we’re rolling with mostly depth players. It’s difficult to analyze this team until post transfer window. 
4: We hate to quote Alexi Lalas but “set pieces, set pieces, set pieces”. 
5: So what trophy do they give out for best business done? The club is gonna net north of 50 million this summer but what does that net the fans? It’s great business but money has never been an issue. It’s another big window &amp; Garth &amp; Boca have got to get it right and show that we’re capable of more than just good business on the books.
 
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
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        <title>The one where we had to play the Revolution before we finished our Evolution</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we had to play the Revolution before we finished our Evolution</itunes:title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we discuss...</p>
<p>🖐️Our takes</p>
<p>🫵 Your takes</p>
<p>🧠Thiago's mentality and Character</p>
<p>🇺🇸 USA losing in a couple ways</p>
<p>1: Fortune was unfortunate. With more time and development and the right pieces around him, he can be a real game changer. He’s got some real unpredictability to him and he’s not afraid to have a hit. </p>
<p>2: Brooks getting back to form is great to see. His service has been much better. It’s a shame no one had the finishing touch to go with it. </p>
<p>3: If you’re going to hold a higher line, you actually have to press. We did it last match, we didn’t this time. New England was too comfortable in our end. </p>
<p>4: Double digit corners and we couldn’t even get a shot on target let alone an actual goal. We should be and need to be getting more from set pieces. </p>
<p>5: Muyumba’s liabilities are starting to outweigh his positive assets. He has great moments but he gives up possession too much and often at the worst possible times in the worst possible places.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇<a href='https://discord.gg/j7KTK6HU'>https://discord.gg/j7KTK6HU</a></p>
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<p></p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we discuss...</p>
<p>🖐️Our takes</p>
<p>🫵 Your takes</p>
<p>🧠Thiago's mentality and Character</p>
<p>🇺🇸 USA losing in a couple ways</p>
<p>1: Fortune was unfortunate. With more time and development and the right pieces around him, he can be a real game changer. He’s got some real unpredictability to him and he’s not afraid to have a hit. </p>
<p>2: Brooks getting back to form is great to see. His service has been much better. It’s a shame no one had the finishing touch to go with it. </p>
<p>3: If you’re going to hold a higher line, you actually have to press. We did it last match, we didn’t this time. New England was too comfortable in our end. </p>
<p>4: Double digit corners and we couldn’t even get a shot on target let alone an actual goal. We should be and need to be getting more from set pieces. </p>
<p>5: Muyumba’s liabilities are starting to outweigh his positive assets. He has great moments but he gives up possession too much and often at the worst possible times in the worst possible places.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇<br style="font-weight:400;" /><a href='https://discord.gg/j7KTK6HU'>https://discord.gg/j7KTK6HU</a></p>
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<p> </p>
<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode we discuss...
🖐️Our takes
🫵 Your takes
🧠Thiago's mentality and Character
🇺🇸 USA losing in a couple ways
1: Fortune was unfortunate. With more time and development and the right pieces around him, he can be a real game changer. He’s got some real unpredictability to him and he’s not afraid to have a hit. 
2: Brooks getting back to form is great to see. His service has been much better. It’s a shame no one had the finishing touch to go with it. 
3: If you’re going to hold a higher line, you actually have to press. We did it last match, we didn’t this time. New England was too comfortable in our end. 
4: Double digit corners and we couldn’t even get a shot on target let alone an actual goal. We should be and need to be getting more from set pieces. 
5: Muyumba’s liabilities are starting to outweigh his positive assets. He has great moments but he gives up possession too much and often at the worst possible times in the worst possible places.
 
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇https://discord.gg/j7KTK6HU
Follow us on social media
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>The one where our hearts began to sink until Jamal took a drink</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where our hearts began to sink until Jamal took a drink</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-our-hearts-began-to-sink-until-jamal-took-a-drink/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-our-hearts-began-to-sink-until-jamal-took-a-drink/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 08:55:29 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we discuss

🖐️Takes
😜 Dirty pool or clever play? 
✌️A better goodbye 
🇺🇸No Weah 
🇪🇺Euros gone wild</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Apologies for no video for this episode. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇<a href='https://discord.gg/j7KTK6HU'>https://discord.gg/j7KTK6HU</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>🐤Twitter: @five_takes</p>
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<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
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<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we discuss<br>
<br>
🖐️Takes<br>
😜 Dirty pool or clever play? <br>
✌️A better goodbye <br>
🇺🇸No Weah <br>
🇪🇺Euros gone wild</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Apologies for no video for this episode. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇<br style="font-weight:400;" /><a href='https://discord.gg/j7KTK6HU'>https://discord.gg/j7KTK6HU</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>🐤Twitter: @five_takes</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
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<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
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Apologies for no video for this episode. 
 
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇https://discord.gg/j7KTK6HU
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
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🐤Twitter: @five_takes
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🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where if it wasn't for the academy, we would have given up three</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where if it wasn't for the academy, we would have given up three</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-if-it-wasnt-for-the-academy-wed-have-given-up-3/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-if-it-wasnt-for-the-academy-wed-have-given-up-3/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 11:15:15 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>#FTOTFS #WeAreTheA #AllForCITY</p>
<p>New Pod!</p>
<p>It still ain't pretty, but we're back(ish) for a ladies power hour. Jen, Cat and special guest Amy Anna Marie break down the week that was for AUFC.</p>
<p>A night out with the GOAT</p>
<p>Extra salty GG takes</p>
<p>Homegrown tastes better than store bought</p>
<p>Can Zombie Atlanta rise from the dead</p>
<p>Thanks as always to <a href='https://masonmillchiro.com/'>https://masonmillchiro.com/</a></p>
<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#FTOTFS #WeAreTheA #AllForCITY</p>
<p>New Pod!</p>
<p>It still ain't pretty, but we're back(ish) for a ladies power hour. Jen, Cat and special guest Amy Anna Marie break down the week that was for AUFC.</p>
<p>A night out with the GOAT</p>
<p>Extra salty GG takes</p>
<p>Homegrown tastes better than store bought</p>
<p>Can Zombie Atlanta rise from the dead</p>
<p>Thanks as always to <a href='https://masonmillchiro.com/'>https://masonmillchiro.com/</a></p>
<p> </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#FTOTFS #WeAreTheA #AllForCITY
New Pod!
It still ain't pretty, but we're back(ish) for a ladies power hour. Jen, Cat and special guest Amy Anna Marie break down the week that was for AUFC.
A night out with the GOAT
Extra salty GG takes
Homegrown tastes better than store bought
Can Zombie Atlanta rise from the dead
Thanks as always to https://masonmillchiro.com/
 ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where where might blame the refs but the offense still leaves us bereft</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where where might blame the refs but the offense still leaves us bereft</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-might-blame-the-refs-but-the-offense-still-leaves-us-bereft/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-might-blame-the-refs-but-the-offense-still-leaves-us-bereft/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 12:36:29 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>#FTOTFS #WeAreTheA #Hustlin4More</p>
<p>New Pod!</p>
<p>Jen, Cat &amp; Jack are back from international call ups. Thanks for putting up with our technical differences at the moment!</p>
<p>Euro Spoilers</p>
<p>ATL says bye felicia to GG</p>
<p>New interim manager, same story on the pitch</p>
<p>Why does PRO hate us</p>
<p>The children are our future</p>
<p>Marry/Death/Kill for the second half of the season</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thanks as always to www.MasonMillChiro.com</p>
<p>Join the ATL UTD Fan TV discord</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/nhVYVShD?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2vJJvVIBgRyxZ4d2aGZP3H4XvhN154I-bPY2-ZTnZygMctZqDlce-HU4Q_aem_XZVd1pyFXHdfOdKp_OOB-A'>discord.gg/nhVYVShD</a></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#FTOTFS #WeAreTheA #Hustlin4More</p>
<p>New Pod!</p>
<p>Jen, Cat &amp; Jack are back from international call ups. Thanks for putting up with our technical differences at the moment!</p>
<p>Euro Spoilers</p>
<p>ATL says bye felicia to GG</p>
<p>New interim manager, same story on the pitch</p>
<p>Why does PRO hate us</p>
<p>The children are our future</p>
<p>Marry/Death/Kill for the second half of the season</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thanks as always to www.MasonMillChiro.com</p>
<p>Join the ATL UTD Fan TV discord</p>
<p><a href='https://discord.gg/nhVYVShD?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2vJJvVIBgRyxZ4d2aGZP3H4XvhN154I-bPY2-ZTnZygMctZqDlce-HU4Q_aem_XZVd1pyFXHdfOdKp_OOB-A'>discord.gg/nhVYVShD</a></p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[#FTOTFS #WeAreTheA #Hustlin4More
New Pod!
Jen, Cat &amp; Jack are back from international call ups. Thanks for putting up with our technical differences at the moment!
Euro Spoilers
ATL says bye felicia to GG
New interim manager, same story on the pitch
Why does PRO hate us
The children are our future
Marry/Death/Kill for the second half of the season
 
Thanks as always to www.MasonMillChiro.com
Join the ATL UTD Fan TV discord
discord.gg/nhVYVShD]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>The one where the goals didn't flow so Pineda had to go</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where the goals didn't flow so Pineda had to go</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-the-goals-didnt-flow-so-pineda-had-to-go/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-the-goals-didnt-flow-so-pineda-had-to-go/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 08:59:10 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we discuss....</p>
<p>
✌️A Five Takes hiatus</p>
<p>👋 Pineda's exit</p>
<p>🤞 Expectations and qualities for the next manager</p>
<p>🧐 The hiring process</p>
<p>🏥 Fixing the constant injuries</p>
<p>🧤 Guz and Cohen </p>
<p>🥅 The VAR goal decision</p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇<a href='https://discord.gg/ygNPa6M8'>Join Here</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>🐤Twitter: @five_takes</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we discuss....</p>
<p><br>
✌️A Five Takes hiatus</p>
<p>👋 Pineda's exit</p>
<p>🤞 Expectations and qualities for the next manager</p>
<p>🧐 The hiring process</p>
<p>🏥 Fixing the constant injuries</p>
<p>🧤 Guz and Cohen </p>
<p>🥅 The VAR goal decision</p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇<br style="font-weight:400;" /><a href='https://discord.gg/ygNPa6M8'>Join Here</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>🐤Twitter: @five_takes</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode we discuss....
✌️A Five Takes hiatus
👋 Pineda's exit
🤞 Expectations and qualities for the next manager
🧐 The hiring process
🏥 Fixing the constant injuries
🧤 Guz and Cohen 
🥅 The VAR goal decision
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇Join Here
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
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🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
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        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>The one where we went five in the back and looked better in attack</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we went five in the back and looked better in attack</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-went-five-in-the-back-and-looked-better-in-attack/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-went-five-in-the-back-and-looked-better-in-attack/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 08:47:28 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we discuss...</p>
<p>🖐️Takes</p>
<p>🫵 Your takes and low-key MOM</p>
<p>🧠The importance of adaptability</p>
<p>🫤 Guz slander</p>
<p>🧮 A complicated equation</p>
<p> </p>
<p>1: The best first half we’ve seen all season and not just because of Saba resetting all of Miami’s clocks. The team was calm and composed in the middle of the pitch. Comfortable and fluid in our buildup. Good off the ball movement particularly within the final third. Less of the ball, more of the attack IN TRANSITION, very productive. Fancy that. </p>
<p>2: Derek Williams is low key massive for this team. Everything feels more calm and assured. We saw him actively communicating when Miami was on the attack and also when we started our build up play….or a COUNTER ATTACK. We’ve been missing a conductor on the backline. </p>
<p>3: That was Almada at his best. He could’ve scored if he’d be a little more direct and a little more selfish but that’s the level of play we got accustomed to and just haven’t seen. </p>
<p>4: Muyumba was stirring the pot the whole game.  Dynamic and crafty on the ball. Good vision to see…good attacking runs in behind. Fancy that. The guy was pulling the strings all night. If there’s anything critical to say, at times he tried to do too much. </p>
<p>5: In some ways this result is surprising, and in others it’s not. For reasons unknown, this team needs extra motivation to get going. Whether that comes from going down a goal, going down a man or in tonight’s case, going against the 🐐. The pressure of the game itself never seems to be enough motivation. </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
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<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
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<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
<p></p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we discuss...</p>
<p>🖐️Takes</p>
<p>🫵 Your takes and low-key MOM</p>
<p>🧠The importance of adaptability</p>
<p>🫤 Guz slander</p>
<p>🧮 A complicated equation</p>
<p> </p>
<p>1: The best first half we’ve seen all season and not just because of Saba resetting all of Miami’s clocks. The team was calm and composed in the middle of the pitch. Comfortable and fluid in our buildup. Good off the ball movement particularly within the final third. Less of the ball, more of the attack IN TRANSITION, very productive. Fancy that. </p>
<p>2: Derek Williams is low key massive for this team. Everything feels more calm and assured. We saw him actively communicating when Miami was on the attack and also when we started our build up play….or a COUNTER ATTACK. We’ve been missing a conductor on the backline. </p>
<p>3: That was Almada at his best. He could’ve scored if he’d be a little more direct and a little more selfish but that’s the level of play we got accustomed to and just haven’t seen. </p>
<p>4: Muyumba was stirring the pot the whole game.  Dynamic and crafty on the ball. Good vision to see…good attacking runs in behind. Fancy that. The guy was pulling the strings all night. If there’s anything critical to say, at times he tried to do too much. </p>
<p>5: In some ways this result is surprising, and in others it’s not. For reasons unknown, this team needs extra motivation to get going. Whether that comes from going down a goal, going down a man or in tonight’s case, going against the 🐐. The pressure of the game itself never seems to be enough motivation. </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇<br style="font-weight:400;" /><a href='https://discord.gg/HvXtBTbT'>Join Here</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>🐤Twitter: @five_takes</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode we discuss...
🖐️Takes
🫵 Your takes and low-key MOM
🧠The importance of adaptability
🫤 Guz slander
🧮 A complicated equation
 
1: The best first half we’ve seen all season and not just because of Saba resetting all of Miami’s clocks. The team was calm and composed in the middle of the pitch. Comfortable and fluid in our buildup. Good off the ball movement particularly within the final third. Less of the ball, more of the attack IN TRANSITION, very productive. Fancy that. 
2: Derek Williams is low key massive for this team. Everything feels more calm and assured. We saw him actively communicating when Miami was on the attack and also when we started our build up play….or a COUNTER ATTACK. We’ve been missing a conductor on the backline. 
3: That was Almada at his best. He could’ve scored if he’d be a little more direct and a little more selfish but that’s the level of play we got accustomed to and just haven’t seen. 
4: Muyumba was stirring the pot the whole game.  Dynamic and crafty on the ball. Good vision to see…good attacking runs in behind. Fancy that. The guy was pulling the strings all night. If there’s anything critical to say, at times he tried to do too much. 
5: In some ways this result is surprising, and in others it’s not. For reasons unknown, this team needs extra motivation to get going. Whether that comes from going down a goal, going down a man or in tonight’s case, going against the 🐐. The pressure of the game itself never seems to be enough motivation. 
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇Join Here
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
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🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
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        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>155</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where now we have a red to go along with our dread</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where now we have a red to go along with our dread</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-now-we-have-a-red-to-go-along-with-our-dread/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-now-we-have-a-red-to-go-along-with-our-dread/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2024 08:48:26 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we discuss...</p>
<p>🏃‍♀️DecaturFC
👋 Gonzo the caretaker
🏆Priortize US Open and Leagues?
🤔Qualities of the next manager </p>
<p>1: That starting Xi (albeit not first choice) was chosen and setup to score an early goal. Best we could do was get 56% percentage and .5 XG. That Xi was talented enough to do more and we didn’t. BTW we’ve had the majority of possession in all our losses. </p>
<p>2: Speaking of doing more, Gonzo has consistently talked about simplifying the game for these players, you know what’s not simple? Having MORE of the ball. This team is not capable of playing tiki taka possession ball and Pineda has refused to adjust. </p>
<p>*He said in his presser that he was not expecting LAFC to play with back 5. But they did. So basically a team did something outside of what they normally did in order to obtain a result. Interesting. </p>
<p>3: It’s Embarrassing when we are undone by the simplest of things like balls over the top, &amp; direct through balls that eliminate 3 defenders &amp; not playing to the damn whistle. Tired of hearing praise from Gonzo for the basics when we don’t even execute those. </p>
<p>4: Brooks’ drop off is DEEPLY concerning. We’ve called him Mr Reliable for a reason. He’s been a robot at times with his endurance and consistency and something has happened with his software. He looks defeated, gassed and his service has been crap. </p>
<p>5: “I liked the team’s fight and the chances we created after going down a man” Pineda in is his presser probably. If he genuinely thinks that really starting to play after conceding first AGAIN and going down a man is worthy of praise he needs to go. Truthfully there are plenty of other reasons for him to go. The mentality of this team top to bottom, players to coaches to social media team is wrong. There is no reason to keep him and the staff he brought in. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇<a href='https://discord.gg/Zhe7mpxU'>Join Here</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
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<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>🐤Twitter: @five_takes</p>
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<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
<p>
</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we discuss...</p>
<p>🏃‍♀️DecaturFC<br>
👋 Gonzo the caretaker<br>
🏆Priortize US Open and Leagues?<br>
🤔Qualities of the next manager </p>
<p>1: That starting Xi (albeit not first choice) was chosen and setup to score an early goal. Best we could do was get 56% percentage and .5 XG. That Xi was talented enough to do more and we didn’t. BTW we’ve had the majority of possession in all our losses. </p>
<p>2: Speaking of doing more, Gonzo has consistently talked about simplifying the game for these players, you know what’s not simple? Having MORE of the ball. This team is not capable of playing tiki taka possession ball and Pineda has refused to adjust. </p>
<p>*He said in his presser that he was not expecting LAFC to play with back 5. But they did. So basically a team did something outside of what they normally did in order to obtain a result. Interesting. </p>
<p>3: It’s Embarrassing when we are undone by the simplest of things like balls over the top, &amp; direct through balls that eliminate 3 defenders &amp; not playing to the damn whistle. Tired of hearing praise from Gonzo for the basics when we don’t even execute those. </p>
<p>4: Brooks’ drop off is DEEPLY concerning. We’ve called him Mr Reliable for a reason. He’s been a robot at times with his endurance and consistency and something has happened with his software. He looks defeated, gassed and his service has been crap. </p>
<p>5: “I liked the team’s fight and the chances we created after going down a man” Pineda in is his presser probably. If he genuinely thinks that really starting to play after conceding first AGAIN and going down a man is worthy of praise he needs to go. Truthfully there are plenty of other reasons for him to go. The mentality of this team top to bottom, players to coaches to social media team is wrong. There is no reason to keep him and the staff he brought in. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇<br style="font-weight:400;" /><a href='https://discord.gg/Zhe7mpxU'>Join Here</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>🐤Twitter: @five_takes</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
<p><br style="font-weight:400;" /><br style="font-weight:400;" /><br>
</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode we discuss...
🏃‍♀️DecaturFC👋 Gonzo the caretaker🏆Priortize US Open and Leagues?🤔Qualities of the next manager 
1: That starting Xi (albeit not first choice) was chosen and setup to score an early goal. Best we could do was get 56% percentage and .5 XG. That Xi was talented enough to do more and we didn’t. BTW we’ve had the majority of possession in all our losses. 
2: Speaking of doing more, Gonzo has consistently talked about simplifying the game for these players, you know what’s not simple? Having MORE of the ball. This team is not capable of playing tiki taka possession ball and Pineda has refused to adjust. 
*He said in his presser that he was not expecting LAFC to play with back 5. But they did. So basically a team did something outside of what they normally did in order to obtain a result. Interesting. 
3: It’s Embarrassing when we are undone by the simplest of things like balls over the top, &amp; direct through balls that eliminate 3 defenders &amp; not playing to the damn whistle. Tired of hearing praise from Gonzo for the basics when we don’t even execute those. 
4: Brooks’ drop off is DEEPLY concerning. We’ve called him Mr Reliable for a reason. He’s been a robot at times with his endurance and consistency and something has happened with his software. He looks defeated, gassed and his service has been crap. 
5: “I liked the team’s fight and the chances we created after going down a man” Pineda in is his presser probably. If he genuinely thinks that really starting to play after conceding first AGAIN and going down a man is worthy of praise he needs to go. Truthfully there are plenty of other reasons for him to go. The mentality of this team top to bottom, players to coaches to social media team is wrong. There is no reason to keep him and the staff he brought in. 
 
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇Join Here
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
🐤Twitter: @five_takes
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🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
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        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>The one where Glenn is back from the boat and a draw is no reason to gloat</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where Glenn is back from the boat and a draw is no reason to gloat</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-glenn-is-back-from-the-boat-and-a-draw-is-no-reason-to-gloat/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-glenn-is-back-from-the-boat-and-a-draw-is-no-reason-to-gloat/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 06:12:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>One this episode we discuss....</p>
<p> </p>
<p>💍AEIOU</p>
<p>🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 The end of the EPL season</p>
<p>🙋‍♂️Accountability and the fringes</p>
<p>⚽️ Possession without purpose</p>
<p>👮‍♂️ Good cop good cop</p>
<p> </p>
<p>1: This should NEVER have to be a take but unfortunately we still have players not playing for every ball or even until the whistle. It’s deeply concerning. Full blooded commitment has to be the bare minimum and even that appears lacking too often. </p>
<p>2:Distribution from Guz isn’t bad most of the time but we are not winning the 2nd balls. Infact Nashville’s goal comes off our inability to win those second balls in the middle of the field. </p>
<p>3: When we did win a 2nd ball or a duel it came off Muyumba or Xande so, not bad games for them. But once we progress into the final third there’s no end product. We’re reliant on individual magic but at least we did have one moment of it. </p>
<p>4: Hasn’t been Saba time in quite some time. His flashiness is quite bright, his composure has been quite dull. He’s just been looking less &amp; less like a genuine attacking threat &amp; more &amp; more like a flash in the pan. </p>
<p>5: Nothing has changed. We almost conceded both immediately after scoring &amp; after set pieces and dead ball situations. We were spared by luck, VAR &amp; Nashville not being able to put it away. We’re still a 2nd half team &amp; still decimated by injuries. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇<a href='https://discord.gg/JRZQyV58'>Join Here</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>🐤Twitter: @five_takes</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One this episode we discuss....</p>
<p> </p>
<p>💍AEIOU</p>
<p>🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 The end of the EPL season</p>
<p>🙋‍♂️Accountability and the fringes</p>
<p>⚽️ Possession without purpose</p>
<p>👮‍♂️ Good cop good cop</p>
<p> </p>
<p>1: This should NEVER have to be a take but unfortunately we still have players not playing for every ball or even until the whistle. It’s deeply concerning. Full blooded commitment has to be the bare minimum and even that appears lacking too often. </p>
<p>2:Distribution from Guz isn’t bad most of the time but we are not winning the 2nd balls. Infact Nashville’s goal comes off our inability to win those second balls in the middle of the field. </p>
<p>3: When we did win a 2nd ball or a duel it came off Muyumba or Xande so, not bad games for them. But once we progress into the final third there’s no end product. We’re reliant on individual magic but at least we did have one moment of it. </p>
<p>4: Hasn’t been Saba time in quite some time. His flashiness is quite bright, his composure has been quite dull. He’s just been looking less &amp; less like a genuine attacking threat &amp; more &amp; more like a flash in the pan. </p>
<p>5: Nothing has changed. We almost conceded both immediately after scoring &amp; after set pieces and dead ball situations. We were spared by luck, VAR &amp; Nashville not being able to put it away. We’re still a 2nd half team &amp; still decimated by injuries. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇<br style="font-weight:400;" /><a href='https://discord.gg/JRZQyV58'>Join Here</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[One this episode we discuss....
 
💍AEIOU
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 The end of the EPL season
🙋‍♂️Accountability and the fringes
⚽️ Possession without purpose
👮‍♂️ Good cop good cop
 
1: This should NEVER have to be a take but unfortunately we still have players not playing for every ball or even until the whistle. It’s deeply concerning. Full blooded commitment has to be the bare minimum and even that appears lacking too often. 
2:Distribution from Guz isn’t bad most of the time but we are not winning the 2nd balls. Infact Nashville’s goal comes off our inability to win those second balls in the middle of the field. 
3: When we did win a 2nd ball or a duel it came off Muyumba or Xande so, not bad games for them. But once we progress into the final third there’s no end product. We’re reliant on individual magic but at least we did have one moment of it. 
4: Hasn’t been Saba time in quite some time. His flashiness is quite bright, his composure has been quite dull. He’s just been looking less &amp; less like a genuine attacking threat &amp; more &amp; more like a flash in the pan. 
5: Nothing has changed. We almost conceded both immediately after scoring &amp; after set pieces and dead ball situations. We were spared by luck, VAR &amp; Nashville not being able to put it away. We’re still a 2nd half team &amp; still decimated by injuries. 
 
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        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>153</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where Benteke makes us pay and we keep losing the same way</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where Benteke makes us pay and we keep losing the same way</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-benteke-makes-us-pay-and-we-keep-losing-the-same-way/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-benteke-makes-us-pay-and-we-keep-losing-the-same-way/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 11:08:59 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Jack Purdy joins....</p>
<p> </p>
<p>💍It's really easy to get ordained </p>
<p>❓Is the ATL UTD way too much for these players?</p>
<p>🧠Pineda has the soccer IQ but it's not translating</p>
<p>🤷‍♂️A new coach will be in the same spot Pineda was in</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
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<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Jack Purdy joins....</p>
<p> </p>
<p>💍It's really easy to get ordained </p>
<p>❓Is the ATL UTD way too much for these players?</p>
<p>🧠Pineda has the soccer IQ but it's not translating</p>
<p>🤷‍♂️A new coach will be in the same spot Pineda was in</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
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<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode Jack Purdy joins....
 
💍It's really easy to get ordained 
❓Is the ATL UTD way too much for these players?
🧠Pineda has the soccer IQ but it's not translating
🤷‍♂️A new coach will be in the same spot Pineda was in
 
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇Join here!
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
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🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>The one where we're tired of the same old trope &amp; are in dire need of A New Hope</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we're tired of the same old trope &amp; are in dire need of A New Hope</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-were-tired-of-the-same-old-trope-are-in-dire-need-of-a-new-hope/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-were-tired-of-the-same-old-trope-are-in-dire-need-of-a-new-hope/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 06:04:33 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode...</p>
<p>🖐️Our takes</p>
<p>🫵Your Takes</p>
<p>🔑Low-key MOM</p>
<p>🙋‍♂️Accountability</p>
<p>🤷‍♂️So What's the fix?</p>
<p> </p>
<p>1: Well Jennifer got her wish with Saba playing on the left. But as soon as we put one of our more creative and dynamic players on the left, we played predominantly on the right. That was confounding especially when one of our best early chances came off the left. </p>
<p>2: We are not utilizing Thiago to full effect and he’s also not at his absolute best. Apart from that incredible ball he whipped in for GG he’s just not in  possession in key dangerous areas where he can attract multiple defenders creating space for others. He’s drifting, trying to find the game. </p>
<p>3: Once again we give up a soft goal from a reset of play. In fairness, we’re really missing a 6’5” Norwegian in those situations but that’s no excuse. And once again we conceded immediately after conceding. We’re so easily exploited and teams know it. </p>
<p>4: Our one goal came off some quick direct counter play. Sure would be nice if we did that more often. </p>
<p>5: Gonzo is a really smart guy. He’s a student of the game. He’s very detail oriented. He knows every little detail about every opponent we face. It’s really impressive. But for unknown reasons, all of his knowledge is not translating to performance results and sooner rather than later it’s going to become untenable.</p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
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<p> </p>
<p></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode...</p>
<p>🖐️Our takes</p>
<p>🫵Your Takes</p>
<p>🔑Low-key MOM</p>
<p>🙋‍♂️Accountability</p>
<p>🤷‍♂️So What's the fix?</p>
<p> </p>
<p>1: Well Jennifer got her wish with Saba playing on the left. But as soon as we put one of our more creative and dynamic players on the left, we played predominantly on the right. That was confounding especially when one of our best early chances came off the left. </p>
<p>2: We are not utilizing Thiago to full effect and he’s also not at his absolute best. Apart from that incredible ball he whipped in for GG he’s just not in  possession in key dangerous areas where he can attract multiple defenders creating space for others. He’s drifting, trying to find the game. </p>
<p>3: Once again we give up a soft goal from a reset of play. In fairness, we’re really missing a 6’5” Norwegian in those situations but that’s no excuse. And once again we conceded immediately after conceding. We’re so easily exploited and teams know it. </p>
<p>4: Our one goal came off some quick direct counter play. Sure would be nice if we did that more often. </p>
<p>5: Gonzo is a really smart guy. He’s a student of the game. He’s very detail oriented. He knows every little detail about every opponent we face. It’s really impressive. But for unknown reasons, all of his knowledge is not translating to performance results and sooner rather than later it’s going to become untenable.</p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇<br style="font-weight:400;" /><a href='https://discord.gg/vWrMs6Xd'>Join here!</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
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<p> </p>
<p><br style="font-weight:400;" /><br style="font-weight:400;" /></p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode...
🖐️Our takes
🫵Your Takes
🔑Low-key MOM
🙋‍♂️Accountability
🤷‍♂️So What's the fix?
 
1: Well Jennifer got her wish with Saba playing on the left. But as soon as we put one of our more creative and dynamic players on the left, we played predominantly on the right. That was confounding especially when one of our best early chances came off the left. 
2: We are not utilizing Thiago to full effect and he’s also not at his absolute best. Apart from that incredible ball he whipped in for GG he’s just not in  possession in key dangerous areas where he can attract multiple defenders creating space for others. He’s drifting, trying to find the game. 
3: Once again we give up a soft goal from a reset of play. In fairness, we’re really missing a 6’5” Norwegian in those situations but that’s no excuse. And once again we conceded immediately after conceding. We’re so easily exploited and teams know it. 
4: Our one goal came off some quick direct counter play. Sure would be nice if we did that more often. 
5: Gonzo is a really smart guy. He’s a student of the game. He’s very detail oriented. He knows every little detail about every opponent we face. It’s really impressive. But for unknown reasons, all of his knowledge is not translating to performance results and sooner rather than later it’s going to become untenable.
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇Join here!
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
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🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 
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        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>151</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where we played Chicago and maybe Pineda has gotta go?</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we played Chicago and maybe Pineda has gotta go?</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-played-chicago-and-maybe-pineda-has-gotta-go/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-played-chicago-and-maybe-pineda-has-gotta-go/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:02:32 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode....</p>
<p>🖐️Takes
🫵Your takes and low-keys
🤷‍♂️Should he stay or should he go
🦅Falcons prioritizing mediocrity 
🗓️What do we need to see in May?</p>
<p> </p>
<p>1: To the left to the left, everything we had was going down the left. Points for trying, but nothing really threatening came of it. Grant it we are missing Xande but even with him in the XI we haven’t been able to create any attacking threats and that continues to be the case. </p>
<p>2: *In the voice of Paula Cole* Where is our set piece threat? Why can’t we score a goal? Where have all our free kicks gone? Seriously, we use to be somewhat productive from free kicks and corners and now we get very little from either. </p>
<p>3: We still look incredibly shaky on dead ball situations and resets in play. Literally with any stoppage in play we just don’t look ready when play resumes and the scouting report is out on that aspect of this team because we’re seeing more and more teams take free kicks and throw ins quickly. </p>
<p>4: We looked really good in the last 20 minutes. If we could just figure out the other 70 we might really have something. It continues to be a total mystery as to why we cannot play with urgency and attacking dynamism over the course of an entire 90 minutes. Clearly we can do it in moments. We just should be able to replicate that over an entire match. </p>
<p>5: We can’t count on our counter press. We don’t look in sync at all when we try to win the ball back. The players just look confused as to what the trigger for the press is. Credit to Slisz and also Dax, who we need to see more of FWIW, for individual efforts but it has to be more about the collective than one or two players. 
</p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇<a href='https://discord.gg/vWrMs6Xd'>Join here!</a></p>
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<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode....</p>
<p>🖐️Takes<br>
🫵Your takes and low-keys<br>
🤷‍♂️Should he stay or should he go<br>
🦅Falcons prioritizing mediocrity <br>
🗓️What do we need to see in May?</p>
<p> </p>
<p>1: To the left to the left, everything we had was going down the left. Points for trying, but nothing really threatening came of it. Grant it we are missing Xande but even with him in the XI we haven’t been able to create any attacking threats and that continues to be the case. </p>
<p>2: *In the voice of Paula Cole* Where is our set piece threat? Why can’t we score a goal? Where have all our free kicks gone? Seriously, we use to be somewhat productive from free kicks and corners and now we get very little from either. </p>
<p>3: We still look incredibly shaky on dead ball situations and resets in play. Literally with any stoppage in play we just don’t look ready when play resumes and the scouting report is out on that aspect of this team because we’re seeing more and more teams take free kicks and throw ins quickly. </p>
<p>4: We looked really good in the last 20 minutes. If we could just figure out the other 70 we might really have something. It continues to be a total mystery as to why we cannot play with urgency and attacking dynamism over the course of an entire 90 minutes. Clearly we can do it in moments. We just should be able to replicate that over an entire match. </p>
<p>5: We can’t count on our counter press. We don’t look in sync at all when we try to win the ball back. The players just look confused as to what the trigger for the press is. Credit to Slisz and also Dax, who we need to see more of FWIW, for individual efforts but it has to be more about the collective than one or two players. <br>
</p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a></p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇<br style="font-weight:400;" /><a href='https://discord.gg/vWrMs6Xd'>Join here!</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>🐤Twitter: @five_takes</p>
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<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
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<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode....
🖐️Takes🫵Your takes and low-keys🤷‍♂️Should he stay or should he go🦅Falcons prioritizing mediocrity 🗓️What do we need to see in May?
 
1: To the left to the left, everything we had was going down the left. Points for trying, but nothing really threatening came of it. Grant it we are missing Xande but even with him in the XI we haven’t been able to create any attacking threats and that continues to be the case. 
2: *In the voice of Paula Cole* Where is our set piece threat? Why can’t we score a goal? Where have all our free kicks gone? Seriously, we use to be somewhat productive from free kicks and corners and now we get very little from either. 
3: We still look incredibly shaky on dead ball situations and resets in play. Literally with any stoppage in play we just don’t look ready when play resumes and the scouting report is out on that aspect of this team because we’re seeing more and more teams take free kicks and throw ins quickly. 
4: We looked really good in the last 20 minutes. If we could just figure out the other 70 we might really have something. It continues to be a total mystery as to why we cannot play with urgency and attacking dynamism over the course of an entire 90 minutes. Clearly we can do it in moments. We just should be able to replicate that over an entire match. 
5: We can’t count on our counter press. We don’t look in sync at all when we try to win the ball back. The players just look confused as to what the trigger for the press is. Credit to Slisz and also Dax, who we need to see more of FWIW, for individual efforts but it has to be more about the collective than one or two players. 
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇Join here!
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
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🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com
 ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>150</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where Taylor dropped Tortured poets &amp; Atlanta continues to blow it.</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where Taylor dropped Tortured poets &amp; Atlanta continues to blow it.</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-taylor-dropped-tortured-poets-atlanta-continues-to-blow-it/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:04:57 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode...

🖐️Takes
🔑 Low-key MOM
🫵 Your takes
🤔 Coaching vs player performance 
🤕Exploiting the new rules </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a>

1: In recognition of 4/20 day Cincy played really high and we were not ready for it. At times it felt like we were playing NYRB and we all know how that goes. Usually we can raise our level to make our opponent uncomfortable. Today we couldn’t raise ours to meet theirs. </p>
<p>2: The energy that Saba brings to EVERY play is DEEPLY appreciated but if he could just dial it back a touch on his final pass, I think with a little more finesse and a little less power he’d have even more end product. </p>
<p>3: Once again we took far too long to get going. Today it took us an entire half. Teams are figuring out that we don’t seem to be switched on at the start.  It’s a simple thing &amp; it’s killing us.</p>
<p>4: In the high five we talked about how there could be some communication errors to exploit on Cincy’s back line, there weren’t. They looked like how we have looked up until now. They deserve a lot of credit. </p>
<p>5: We talked last week about how we can’t let conceding soft goals become the story this season. Tonight we wrote another chapter. We have to flip this script IMMEDIATELY. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇<a href='https://discord.gg/vWrMs6Xd'>Join here!</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
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<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
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<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode...<br>
<br>
🖐️Takes<br>
🔑 Low-key MOM<br>
🫵 Your takes<br>
🤔 Coaching vs player performance <br>
🤕Exploiting the new rules </p>
<p>Thank you as always to <a href='http://MasonMillChiro.com'>MasonMillChiro.com</a><br>
<br>
1: In recognition of 4/20 day Cincy played really high and we were not ready for it. At times it felt like we were playing NYRB and we all know how that goes. Usually we can raise our level to make our opponent uncomfortable. Today we couldn’t raise ours to meet theirs. </p>
<p>2: The energy that Saba brings to EVERY play is DEEPLY appreciated but if he could just dial it back a touch on his final pass, I think with a little more finesse and a little less power he’d have even more end product. </p>
<p>3: Once again we took far too long to get going. Today it took us an entire half. Teams are figuring out that we don’t seem to be switched on at the start.  It’s a simple thing &amp; it’s killing us.</p>
<p>4: In the high five we talked about how there could be some communication errors to exploit on Cincy’s back line, there weren’t. They looked like how we have looked up until now. They deserve a lot of credit. </p>
<p>5: We talked last week about how we can’t let conceding soft goals become the story this season. Tonight we wrote another chapter. We have to flip this script IMMEDIATELY. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇<br style="font-weight:400;" /><a href='https://discord.gg/vWrMs6Xd'>Join here!</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>🐤Twitter: @five_takes</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
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<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode...🖐️Takes🔑 Low-key MOM🫵 Your takes🤔 Coaching vs player performance 🤕Exploiting the new rules 
Thank you as always to MasonMillChiro.com1: In recognition of 4/20 day Cincy played really high and we were not ready for it. At times it felt like we were playing NYRB and we all know how that goes. Usually we can raise our level to make our opponent uncomfortable. Today we couldn’t raise ours to meet theirs. 
2: The energy that Saba brings to EVERY play is DEEPLY appreciated but if he could just dial it back a touch on his final pass, I think with a little more finesse and a little less power he’d have even more end product. 
3: Once again we took far too long to get going. Today it took us an entire half. Teams are figuring out that we don’t seem to be switched on at the start.  It’s a simple thing &amp; it’s killing us.
4: In the high five we talked about how there could be some communication errors to exploit on Cincy’s back line, there weren’t. They looked like how we have looked up until now. They deserve a lot of credit. 
5: We talked last week about how we can’t let conceding soft goals become the story this season. Tonight we wrote another chapter. We have to flip this script IMMEDIATELY. 
 
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇Join here!
Follow us on social media
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🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
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        <title>5 Aside Ep 13: Rico Wade, WNBA Draft, Santos Women FC &amp; more</title>
        <itunes:title>5 Aside Ep 13: Rico Wade, WNBA Draft, Santos Women FC &amp; more</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-ep-13/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-ep-13/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:19:19 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome in to this week's 5 Aside, the show where we discuss 5 topics apart from the most recent 5 stripes match. This week's topics are...

1: The passing of Rico Wade ✊</p>
<p>2: Player protests from Santos and Corinthian Women 🇧🇷</p>
<p>3: The 2024 WNBA draft 🏀</p>
<p>4: Donna Urquhart's 871 mile run in Antarctica 🥶</p>
<p>5: New MLS rules finally taking affect this weekend ⌚️</p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇<a href='https://discord.gg/vWrMs6Xd'>Join here!</a>
</p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>🐤Twitter: @five_takes</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome in to this week's 5 Aside, the show where we discuss 5 topics apart from the most recent 5 stripes match. This week's topics are...<br>
<br>
1: The passing of Rico Wade ✊</p>
<p>2: Player protests from Santos and Corinthian Women 🇧🇷</p>
<p>3: The 2024 WNBA draft 🏀</p>
<p>4: Donna Urquhart's 871 mile run in Antarctica 🥶</p>
<p>5: New MLS rules finally taking affect this weekend ⌚️</p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇<br style="font-weight:400;" /><a href='https://discord.gg/vWrMs6Xd'>Join here!</a><br style="font-weight:400;" /><br>
</p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>🐤Twitter: @five_takes</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome in to this week's 5 Aside, the show where we discuss 5 topics apart from the most recent 5 stripes match. This week's topics are...1: The passing of Rico Wade ✊
2: Player protests from Santos and Corinthian Women 🇧🇷
3: The 2024 WNBA draft 🏀
4: Donna Urquhart's 871 mile run in Antarctica 🥶
5: New MLS rules finally taking affect this weekend ⌚️
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇Join here!
Follow us on social media
🐤Twitter: @five_takes
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com]]></itunes:summary>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>The one where our depth came to play until we gave it away</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where our depth came to play until we gave it away</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-our-depth-came-to-play-until-we-gave-it-away/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-our-depth-came-to-play-until-we-gave-it-away/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 07:09:33 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Thank you MasonMillChiro.com</p>
<p>Call (404) 321-0082 to book you appointment today!</p>
<p>On this episode Jack Purdy joins us and we discuss...</p>
<p>🖐️Takes                                                                                         🥅All our 9’s have scored
🤕Injuries across ATL
🤢 Philly ball 
➰ VAR loophole                                                                            😉Thank you Amy Marie for the title</p>
<p>1: The first half felt like we were pointing a gun at Philly, but both teams knew it was  unloaded. As expected we lacked a finishing threat and we played like it in the final third. In the second we loaded it and found some different weapons. </p>
<p>2: All around, despite the result, we still looked solid defensively considering the absences. We’re still blocking shots &amp; most importantly communicating and staying organized as a result. Depth players could’ve REALLY done with a win here though.</p>
<p>3: It was all yellow for Philly in the first half. Good. Happy to see refs dishing out the cards when teams play Curtain ball as it were. Martinez still should’ve been out on a 2nd for kicking the ball away. Yellow is yellow. </p>
<p>4: We have been missing the dynamic and creative Thiago we have grown accustomed to. He showed up in the 2nd half. He stopped drifting out wide &amp; got involved centrally in space. We have depth now so we’re not asking him to put the team on his back but he needs to keep playing like he did today in the 2nd half. </p>
<p>5: Those were two of the most Philly goals we will ever see. Both were against the run of play, both were…dubious in nature. On the first, the ball appeared to go out of play in the build up and the second was off a foul throw. They got under our skin, as they do, and got the brief momentum they needed to flip the game.</p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇<a href='https://discord.gg/vWrMs6Xd'>Join here!</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>🐤Twitter: @five_takes</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you MasonMillChiro.com</p>
<p>Call (404) 321-0082 to book you appointment today!</p>
<p>On this episode Jack Purdy joins us and we discuss...</p>
<p>🖐️Takes                                                                                         🥅All our 9’s have scored<br>
🤕Injuries across ATL<br>
🤢 Philly ball <br>
➰ VAR loophole                                                                            😉Thank you Amy Marie for the title</p>
<p>1: The first half felt like we were pointing a gun at Philly, but both teams knew it was  unloaded. As expected we lacked a finishing threat and we played like it in the final third. In the second we loaded it and found some different weapons. </p>
<p>2: All around, despite the result, we still looked solid defensively considering the absences. We’re still blocking shots &amp; most importantly communicating and staying organized as a result. Depth players could’ve REALLY done with a win here though.</p>
<p>3: It was all yellow for Philly in the first half. Good. Happy to see refs dishing out the cards when teams play Curtain ball as it were. Martinez still should’ve been out on a 2nd for kicking the ball away. Yellow is yellow. </p>
<p>4: We have been missing the dynamic and creative Thiago we have grown accustomed to. He showed up in the 2nd half. He stopped drifting out wide &amp; got involved centrally in space. We have depth now so we’re not asking him to put the team on his back but he needs to keep playing like he did today in the 2nd half. </p>
<p>5: Those were two of the most Philly goals we will ever see. Both were against the run of play, both were…dubious in nature. On the first, the ball appeared to go out of play in the build up and the second was off a foul throw. They got under our skin, as they do, and got the brief momentum they needed to flip the game.</p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇<br style="font-weight:400;" /><a href='https://discord.gg/vWrMs6Xd'>Join here!</a></p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>📺YouTube <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv'>https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv</a></p>
<p>(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)</p>
<p>🐤Twitter: @five_takes</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Thank you MasonMillChiro.com
Call (404) 321-0082 to book you appointment today!
On this episode Jack Purdy joins us and we discuss...
🖐️Takes                                                                                         🥅All our 9’s have scored🤕Injuries across ATL🤢 Philly ball ➰ VAR loophole                                                                            😉Thank you Amy Marie for the title
1: The first half felt like we were pointing a gun at Philly, but both teams knew it was  unloaded. As expected we lacked a finishing threat and we played like it in the final third. In the second we loaded it and found some different weapons. 
2: All around, despite the result, we still looked solid defensively considering the absences. We’re still blocking shots &amp; most importantly communicating and staying organized as a result. Depth players could’ve REALLY done with a win here though.
3: It was all yellow for Philly in the first half. Good. Happy to see refs dishing out the cards when teams play Curtain ball as it were. Martinez still should’ve been out on a 2nd for kicking the ball away. Yellow is yellow. 
4: We have been missing the dynamic and creative Thiago we have grown accustomed to. He showed up in the 2nd half. He stopped drifting out wide &amp; got involved centrally in space. We have depth now so we’re not asking him to put the team on his back but he needs to keep playing like he did today in the 2nd half. 
5: Those were two of the most Philly goals we will ever see. Both were against the run of play, both were…dubious in nature. On the first, the ball appeared to go out of play in the build up and the second was off a foul throw. They got under our skin, as they do, and got the brief momentum they needed to flip the game.
Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇Join here!
Follow us on social media
📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@atlutdfantv
(The video pods live on the FanTV Channel)
🐤Twitter: @five_takes
📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
🤳Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
🕸️on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com 
📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>The one where we can score with Jamal and Brad can do it all</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we can score with Jamal and Brad can do it all</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-can-score-with-jamal-and-brad-can-do-it-all/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-can-score-with-jamal-and-brad-can-do-it-all/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 14:35:18 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we discuss

🖐️Takes
🔑low-key MOM
👟Jason Longshore's double duty
😏Natural disasters, other than Chelsea</p>
<p>1: Considering how well we’ve been performing defensively, it’s really frustrating to give up a goal in that manner. The penalty is soft but the opportunity comes from our own error. </p>
<p>2: Both teams created as many opportunities for the other as they did for themselves. NYC got a little fortunate with their goal. We provided everything but the finish for the majority of the match. </p>
<p>3: We were missing GG’s frame to help get it on frame. On top of being a great goal scorer, his strength and hold up play has also been key. He’s also our best aerial threat we’ve maybe ever had and we missed that. </p>
<p>4: He’s big, he’s bald he can f-ing do it all. It’s been a little while since we’ve had Brad be so key both defensively and offensively. He’s done all that’s been asked of him and then some. </p>
<p>5: Were Rios’ and Firmino's legs broken? Didn’t agree with Etienne at the 9. He did have his opportunity to win not only the game but possibly more minutes, but for some reason he heads it away from goal instead of directly into net. He continues to be what he’s been.</p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United Fan TV Discord 👇<a href='https://discord.gg/vWrMs6Xd'>Join here!</a>
</p>
<p>Follow us on social media</p>
<p>🐤Twitter: @five_takes</p>
<p>📷Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
<p>🤳Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299</a></p>
<p>🕸️on the web at <a href='http://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com'>www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com </a></p>
<p>📧 email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we discuss<br>
<br>
🖐️Takes<br>
🔑low-key MOM<br>
👟Jason Longshore's double duty<br>
😏Natural disasters, other than Chelsea</p>
<p>1: Considering how well we’ve been performing defensively, it’s really frustrating to give up a goal in that manner. The penalty is soft but the opportunity comes from our own error. </p>
<p>2: Both teams created as many opportunities for the other as they did for themselves. NYC got a little fortunate with their goal. We provided everything but the finish for the majority of the match. </p>
<p>3: We were missing GG’s frame to help get it on frame. On top of being a great goal scorer, his strength and hold up play has also been key. He’s also our best aerial threat we’ve maybe ever had and we missed that. </p>
<p>4: He’s big, he’s bald he can f-ing do it all. It’s been a little while since we’ve had Brad be so key both defensively and offensively. He’s done all that’s been asked of him and then some. </p>
<p>5: Were Rios’ and Firmino's legs broken? Didn’t agree with Etienne at the 9. He did have his opportunity to win not only the game but possibly more minutes, but for some reason he heads it away from goal instead of directly into net. He continues to be what he’s been.</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode we discuss🖐️Takes🔑low-key MOM👟Jason Longshore's double duty😏Natural disasters, other than Chelsea
1: Considering how well we’ve been performing defensively, it’s really frustrating to give up a goal in that manner. The penalty is soft but the opportunity comes from our own error. 
2: Both teams created as many opportunities for the other as they did for themselves. NYC got a little fortunate with their goal. We provided everything but the finish for the majority of the match. 
3: We were missing GG’s frame to help get it on frame. On top of being a great goal scorer, his strength and hold up play has also been key. He’s also our best aerial threat we’ve maybe ever had and we missed that. 
4: He’s big, he’s bald he can f-ing do it all. It’s been a little while since we’ve had Brad be so key both defensively and offensively. He’s done all that’s been asked of him and then some. 
5: Were Rios’ and Firmino's legs broken? Didn’t agree with Etienne at the 9. He did have his opportunity to win not only the game but possibly more minutes, but for some reason he heads it away from goal instead of directly into net. He continues to be what he’s been.
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        <title>Women's Football Forum Pt2</title>
        <itunes:title>Women's Football Forum Pt2</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/womens-football-forum-pt2/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/womens-football-forum-pt2/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:26:31 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Pt 2 of our Women's football Forum.</p>
<p>Glenn, Cristen, Jennifer, Angel and Shannon review the matches and the whole experience of hosting two semi final matches for the She Believe's Cup in Atlanta. </p>
<p>We also discuss the growth of the women's game domestically as well as creating welcoming, dedicated, safe spaces to view, engage and promote women's sports.

Follow us on social media

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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pt 2 of our Women's football Forum.</p>
<p>Glenn, Cristen, Jennifer, Angel and Shannon review the matches and the whole experience of hosting two semi final matches for the She Believe's Cup in Atlanta. </p>
<p>We also discuss the growth of the women's game domestically as well as creating welcoming, dedicated, safe spaces to view, engage and promote women's sports.<br>
<br>
Follow us on social media<br>
<br>
Twitter: @five_takes<br>
Instagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes</p>
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<p>email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pt 2 of our Women's football Forum.
Glenn, Cristen, Jennifer, Angel and Shannon review the matches and the whole experience of hosting two semi final matches for the She Believe's Cup in Atlanta. 
We also discuss the growth of the women's game domestically as well as creating welcoming, dedicated, safe spaces to view, engage and promote women's sports.Follow us on social mediaTwitter: @five_takesInstagram: fivetakesonthefivestripes
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121043299
on the web at www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com
email us at fivetakesonthefivestripes@gmail.com]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>4430</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>145</itunes:episode>
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        <title>5Aside Women Footie Forum Pt1</title>
        <itunes:title>5Aside Women Footie Forum Pt1</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5aside-women-footie-forum-pt1/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5aside-women-footie-forum-pt1/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 09:50:29 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this week's 5Aside we're talking the history and significance of the She Believe's Cup as and the history and growth of the women's game across the globe.

Huge thank you to Angel Whitworth (FootieMob Board Member and Capo) and Shannon Celeste (All Stripes Board Member) for joining the show and sharing their perspectives, knowledge and experiences.

Atlanta, the USA and really the whole world are in an important and unprecedented moment in the growth of the women's game. It's incredible to see how much progress has been made but there is still so much more work to do. Progress doesn't happen in a vacuum. It takes work, and sacrifice and it's important for all of us to continue to show and up support all of these incredible women across the sporting landscape. This is bigger than football. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this week's 5Aside we're talking the history and significance of the She Believe's Cup as and the history and growth of the women's game across the globe.<br>
<br>
Huge thank you to Angel Whitworth (FootieMob Board Member and Capo) and Shannon Celeste (All Stripes Board Member) for joining the show and sharing their perspectives, knowledge and experiences.<br>
<br>
Atlanta, the USA and really the whole world are in an important and unprecedented moment in the growth of the women's game. It's incredible to see how much progress has been made but there is still so much more work to do. Progress doesn't happen in a vacuum. It takes work, and sacrifice and it's important for all of us to continue to show and up support all of these incredible women across the sporting landscape. This is bigger than football. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this week's 5Aside we're talking the history and significance of the She Believe's Cup as and the history and growth of the women's game across the globe.Huge thank you to Angel Whitworth (FootieMob Board Member and Capo) and Shannon Celeste (All Stripes Board Member) for joining the show and sharing their perspectives, knowledge and experiences.Atlanta, the USA and really the whole world are in an important and unprecedented moment in the growth of the women's game. It's incredible to see how much progress has been made but there is still so much more work to do. Progress doesn't happen in a vacuum. It takes work, and sacrifice and it's important for all of us to continue to show and up support all of these incredible women across the sporting landscape. This is bigger than football. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>4724</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>144</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where the Fire came on Easter and we kicked their keister</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where the Fire came on Easter and we kicked their keister</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-the-fire-came-on-easter-and-we-kicked-their-keister/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-the-fire-came-on-easter-and-we-kicked-their-keister/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 10:47:22 -0400</pubDate>
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1: The first half looked like a match after an intl break. TBF a lot of the matches this weekend did. Attacking ideas were there, we just weren’t quite incisive enough for most of the first 45. There was more opportunity for us to counter off of their direct play.</p>
<p>2: All that being said, ball retention in the opposition half was very good. All Chicago was interested in was counters and direct balls. Ironically enough two of our goals came off direct play. We continue to score in a variety of ways. </p>
<p>3: We’ve got a back up to back up our back up plan. Jamal is a proper back up striker. That’s massive for us given some of the injury problems GG has and his international duty. Great finisher with great instincts. </p>
<p>4: This was the game Noah Cobb needed and he did not put a foot wrong. We were pretty dominant throughout but he had just enough to do. He’s had really tough matches so this should be a confidence builder for him. </p>
<p>5: Somehow, someway, we’ve got to replicate these home performances on the road. The Benz is becoming a fortress again. Great. Home points are not enough. Hopefully we can get three at whatever field NYCFC find to play on next week. </p>
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1: The first half looked like a match after an intl break. TBF a lot of the matches this weekend did. Attacking ideas were there, we just weren’t quite incisive enough for most of the first 45. There was more opportunity for us to counter off of their direct play.</p>
<p>2: All that being said, ball retention in the opposition half was very good. All Chicago was interested in was counters and direct balls. Ironically enough two of our goals came off direct play. We continue to score in a variety of ways. </p>
<p>3: We’ve got a back up to back up our back up plan. Jamal is a proper back up striker. That’s massive for us given some of the injury problems GG has and his international duty. Great finisher with great instincts. </p>
<p>4: This was the game Noah Cobb needed and he did not put a foot wrong. We were pretty dominant throughout but he had just enough to do. He’s had really tough matches so this should be a confidence builder for him. </p>
<p>5: Somehow, someway, we’ve got to replicate these home performances on the road. The Benz is becoming a fortress again. Great. Home points are not enough. Hopefully we can get three at whatever field NYCFC find to play on next week. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Thank you to MasonMillChiro.comCall (404) 321-0082 to book you appointment today!
Join the ATLUTD FAN TV Discord https://discord.gg/UT3Xaggr
1: The first half looked like a match after an intl break. TBF a lot of the matches this weekend did. Attacking ideas were there, we just weren’t quite incisive enough for most of the first 45. There was more opportunity for us to counter off of their direct play.
2: All that being said, ball retention in the opposition half was very good. All Chicago was interested in was counters and direct balls. Ironically enough two of our goals came off direct play. We continue to score in a variety of ways. 
3: We’ve got a back up to back up our back up plan. Jamal is a proper back up striker. That’s massive for us given some of the injury problems GG has and his international duty. Great finisher with great instincts. 
4: This was the game Noah Cobb needed and he did not put a foot wrong. We were pretty dominant throughout but he had just enough to do. He’s had really tough matches so this should be a confidence builder for him. 
5: Somehow, someway, we’ve got to replicate these home performances on the road. The Benz is becoming a fortress again. Great. Home points are not enough. Hopefully we can get three at whatever field NYCFC find to play on next week. 
]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3939</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>143</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where can throw it all out the window when we play through them</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where can throw it all out the window when we play through them</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-can-throw-it-all-out-the-window-when-we-play-through-them/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-can-throw-it-all-out-the-window-when-we-play-through-them/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:03:26 -0400</pubDate>
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<p>
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. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>
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<p><br>
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. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>
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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.
Join the ATL UTD FANTV Discord https://discord.gg/VyXeRYVy
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        <title>5 Aside Episode 12</title>
        <itunes:title>5 Aside Episode 12</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-episode-12/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-episode-12/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:37:44 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>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 </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this week's 5 Aside 5 discuss<br>
<br>
1: MLS roster and salary rules<br>
<br>
2: MLS NEXT Pro Development Grants<br>
<br>
3: NWSL week 1 recap and the KC Current's new stadium!<br>
<br>
4: NWSL X LIGA MX Feminil tournament <br>
<br>
5: NHL in Atlanta </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this week's 5 Aside 5 discuss1: MLS roster and salary rules2: MLS NEXT Pro Development Grants3: NWSL week 1 recap and the KC Current's new stadium!4: NWSL X LIGA MX Feminil tournament 5: NHL in Atlanta ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3726</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>141</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where Giorgos continues to score and Orlando is winless in four</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where Giorgos continues to score and Orlando is winless in four</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-giorgos-continues-to-score-and-orlando-is-winless-in-four/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-giorgos-continues-to-score-and-orlando-is-winless-in-four/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:38:35 -0400</pubDate>
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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. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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. </p>
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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. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Thank you to our sponsor MasonMillChiro.comJoin the ATL UTD FanTV Discord!https://discord.gg/wpKnGxmF1: 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. 
]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3646</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>140</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where New England throws tea and Georgios scores three</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where New England throws tea and Georgios scores three</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-new-england-throws-tea-and-georgios-scores-three/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-new-england-throws-tea-and-georgios-scores-three/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:20:14 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Be sure to visit our sponsor <a href='http://www.masonmillchiro.com'>MasonMillchiro.com </a>for all your chiropractic needs!

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. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>3: Guzan isn’t losing his spot. He was great. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>
<p></p>
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<br>
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. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>3: Guzan isn’t losing his spot. He was great. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Be sure to visit our sponsor MasonMillchiro.com for all your chiropractic needs!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.
]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3789</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>139</itunes:episode>
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        <title>5 Aside Ep11</title>
        <itunes:title>5 Aside Ep11</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-ep11/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-ep11/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:01:50 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this week's 5 Aside we discuss</p>
<p>1: Which clubs around the world sold the most shirts</p>
<p>2: The expansion of CCC and it's affect on other competitions</p>
<p>3: USL's new broadcast deal</p>
<p>4: Caitlin Clark and her impact on women's basketball</p>
<p>5: Hope Solo vs Alyssa Naeher and the insane W Gold Cup semi final</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this week's 5 Aside we discuss</p>
<p>1: Which clubs around the world sold the most shirts</p>
<p>2: The expansion of CCC and it's affect on other competitions</p>
<p>3: USL's new broadcast deal</p>
<p>4: Caitlin Clark and her impact on women's basketball</p>
<p>5: Hope Solo vs Alyssa Naeher and the insane W Gold Cup semi final</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3183</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>138</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <title>Bonus Episode! ATL UTD FANTV Five Stripe Weekly #304</title>
        <itunes:title>Bonus Episode! ATL UTD FANTV Five Stripe Weekly #304</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/bonus-episode-atl-utd-fantv-five-stripe-weekly-304/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/bonus-episode-atl-utd-fantv-five-stripe-weekly-304/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:40:03 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jennifer &amp; Glenn made an appearance on ATL UTD FANTV's weekly show. 

We appreciate the guys having us on. </p>
<p>Have a listen and please share, subscribe and join the FANTV discord.</p>
<p>https://discord.gg/384gCSZG </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jennifer &amp; Glenn made an appearance on ATL UTD FANTV's weekly show. <br>
<br>
We appreciate the guys having us on. </p>
<p>Have a listen and please share, subscribe and join the FANTV discord.</p>
<p>https://discord.gg/384gCSZG </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jennifer &amp; Glenn made an appearance on ATL UTD FANTV's weekly show. We appreciate the guys having us on. 
Have a listen and please share, subscribe and join the FANTV discord.
https://discord.gg/384gCSZG ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>5 Aside Ep10</title>
        <itunes:title>5 Aside Ep10</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-ep10/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-ep10/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 11:28:25 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Episode 10 of the 5Aside where we discuss 5 topics aside from the most recent 5 stripes match. 

1: Blue Cards &amp; Sin Bins</p>
<p>2: The state of the US Open Cup</p>
<p>3: Tom Bogert's rankings for 2024</p>
<p>4: Women's World Cup and the growth of the women's game</p>
<p>5: Beer &amp; Gambling in Georgia</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Episode 10 of the 5Aside where we discuss 5 topics aside from the most recent 5 stripes match. <br>
<br>
1: Blue Cards &amp; Sin Bins</p>
<p>2: The state of the US Open Cup</p>
<p>3: Tom Bogert's rankings for 2024</p>
<p>4: Women's World Cup and the growth of the women's game</p>
<p>5: Beer &amp; Gambling in Georgia</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 10 of the 5Aside where we discuss 5 topics aside from the most recent 5 stripes match. 1: Blue Cards &amp; 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 &amp; Gambling in Georgia]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3158</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>136</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where Columbus got their rings and we got their sting</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where Columbus got their rings and we got their sting</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-columbus-got-their-rings-and-we-got-their-sting/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-columbus-got-their-rings-and-we-got-their-sting/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2024 09:19:02 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Join the Atlanta United FanTV Discord! <a href='https://discord.gg/WBSawXsf'>https://discord.gg/WBSawXsf</a>
Play our MLS 2024 Table Prediction contest <a href='https://forms.gle/h6qoPNyssqPwjdUt7'>https://forms.gle/h6qoPNyssqPwjdUt7</a></p>
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<p>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.</p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p></p>
]]></description>
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Play our MLS 2024 Table Prediction contest <a href='https://forms.gle/h6qoPNyssqPwjdUt7'>https://forms.gle/h6qoPNyssqPwjdUt7</a></p>
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<p>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.</p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p><br style="font-weight:400;" /><br style="font-weight:400;" /></p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join the Atlanta United FanTV Discord! https://discord.gg/WBSawXsfPlay our MLS 2024 Table Prediction contest https://forms.gle/h6qoPNyssqPwjdUt7
Thank you to Mason Mill Chiropractic. Book your appointment and Learn more at https://masonmillchiro.com/
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. 
]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3364</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>135</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <title>5 Aside Supporter Groups Special Part Four- Resurgence</title>
        <itunes:title>5 Aside Supporter Groups Special Part Four- Resurgence</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-supporter-groups-special-part-four-resurgence/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-supporter-groups-special-part-four-resurgence/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 09:37:19 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Part Four of our Supporter Group specials featuring Resurgence! Listen to Part One &amp; Two &amp; 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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Part Four of our Supporter Group specials featuring Resurgence! Listen to Part One &amp; Two &amp; 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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Part Four of our Supporter Group specials featuring Resurgence! Listen to Part One &amp; Two &amp; 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.
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.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2519</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>134</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <title>5 Aside Supporter Groups Special Part Three- Footie Mob &amp; All Stripes</title>
        <itunes:title>5 Aside Supporter Groups Special Part Three- Footie Mob &amp; All Stripes</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-supporter-groups-special-part-three-footie-mob-all-stripes/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-supporter-groups-special-part-three-footie-mob-all-stripes/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 09:18:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Part three of our Supporter Group specials!</p>
<p>Listen to Part One &amp; Two to get caught up on Terminus Legion &amp; The Faction, what The Gulch is, how it came about and functions as well as a general history of Supporter Group culture.</p>
<p>This episode features Footie Mob and &amp; All Stripes. Both do tremendous work for both the club and the greater Atlanta community. </p>
<p>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!</p>
<p>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.  </p>
<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Part three of our Supporter Group specials!</p>
<p>Listen to Part One &amp; Two to get caught up on Terminus Legion &amp; The Faction, what The Gulch is, how it came about and functions as well as a general history of Supporter Group culture.</p>
<p>This episode features Footie Mob and &amp; All Stripes. Both do tremendous work for both the club and the greater Atlanta community. </p>
<p>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!</p>
<p>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.  </p>
<p> </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Part three of our Supporter Group specials!
Listen to Part One &amp; Two to get caught up on Terminus Legion &amp; 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 &amp; 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.  
 ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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        <title>5 Aside Supporter Groups Special- Part Two Terminus Legion &amp; The Faction</title>
        <itunes:title>5 Aside Supporter Groups Special- Part Two Terminus Legion &amp; The Faction</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-supporter-groups-special-part-two-terminus-legion-the-faction/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-supporter-groups-special-part-two-terminus-legion-the-faction/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 09:51:12 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Part two of our supporters group specials!
This episode features The Faction and &amp; Terminus Legion who both do tremendous work for both the club and the greater Atlanta comunity. </p>
<p>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.  

Listen to Part One to get caught up on what The Gulch is, how it came about and functions as well as a general history of supporter group culture. 

</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Part two of our supporters group specials!<br>
This episode features The Faction and &amp; Terminus Legion who both do tremendous work for both the club and the greater Atlanta comunity. </p>
<p>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!<br>
<br>
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.  <br>
<br>
Listen to Part One to get caught up on what The Gulch is, how it came about and functions as well as a general history of supporter group culture. <br>
<br>
</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Part two of our supporters group specials!This episode features The Faction and &amp; Terminus Legion who both do tremendous work for both the club and the greater Atlanta comunity. 
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.  Listen to Part One to get caught up on what The Gulch is, how it came about and functions as well as a general history of supporter group culture. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>132</itunes:episode>
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    <item>
        <title>The one where we said bienvenue at a much warmer venue.</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we said bienvenue at a much warmer venue.</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-said-bienvenue-at-a-much-warmer-venue/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-said-bienvenue-at-a-much-warmer-venue/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 11:16:50 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>No formal takes for this one. Just some general thoughts on the Montreal match.</p>
<p>
🧥 Josef looks good in a peacoat
‼️ Supporters groups shows 
🏃‍♀️Growth of women’s sports
🤧keeping the crying streak alive
👕shirt leak</p>
<p>Thank you to MasonMillChiro.com</p>
<p>Look for our supporters group episodes to drop soon!</p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United FanTV Discord to play the MLS 2024 table prediction contest!</p>
<p>https://discord.gg/NgNgum7v</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>No formal takes for this one. Just some general thoughts on the Montreal match.</p>
<p><br>
🧥 Josef looks good in a peacoat<br>
‼️ Supporters groups shows <br>
🏃‍♀️Growth of women’s sports<br>
🤧keeping the crying streak alive<br>
👕shirt leak</p>
<p>Thank you to MasonMillChiro.com</p>
<p>Look for our supporters group episodes to drop soon!</p>
<p>Join the Atlanta United FanTV Discord to play the MLS 2024 table prediction contest!</p>
<p>https://discord.gg/NgNgum7v</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[No formal takes for this one. Just some general thoughts on the Montreal match.
🧥 Josef looks good in a peacoat‼️ Supporters groups shows 🏃‍♀️Growth of women’s sports🤧keeping the crying streak alive👕shirt leak
Thank you to MasonMillChiro.com
Look for our supporters group episodes to drop soon!
Join the Atlanta United FanTV Discord to play the MLS 2024 table prediction contest!
https://discord.gg/NgNgum7v]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2767</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>131</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>The one where playing Memphis is always contentious</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where playing Memphis is always contentious</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-playing-memphis-is-always-contentious/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-playing-memphis-is-always-contentious/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 10:17:10 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Join the ATLUTD FANTV Discord by clicking the link below!
<a href='https://discord.gg/GBB9ShKw'>https://discord.gg/GBB9ShKw</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p> 1: Gulch was gulping  We supporters are out of shape and need a couple more match days. We all forget it’s been 8 seasons… and we’re all almost a decade older. It shows. I hurt after the first half.</p>
<p>2:  Love the open spaces we’re finding. This has a lot of promise. They’re not afraid of the big swing or to push forward and the quality on the long balls is noticeably better.</p>
<p>3: Cobb had flashes. He needs more confidence on the ball. It almost feels like he doesn’t want to take on the responsibility if a ball goes wonky which is gonna happen. When he pushes the ball forward he looks great. He needs to do that ALL the time.</p>
<p>4: Memphis needs a consultant with a stylist. Emerson’s full emo is gone and I only recognized him by his nose. And their keeper has a man bun…. I mean come on.</p>
<p>5: Great to see Jamal get rewarded for his strength on the ball. He needed to find the net. Brooks is poised for a big season. Caleb better watch behind him, because Wolff wants his minutes and it shows.</p>
<p></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join the ATLUTD FANTV Discord by clicking the link below!<br>
<a href='https://discord.gg/GBB9ShKw'>https://discord.gg/GBB9ShKw</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p> 1: Gulch was gulping  We supporters are out of shape and need a couple more match days. We all forget it’s been 8 seasons… and we’re all almost a decade older. It shows. I hurt after the first half.</p>
<p>2:  Love the open spaces we’re finding. This has a lot of promise. They’re not afraid of the big swing or to push forward and the quality on the long balls is noticeably better.</p>
<p>3: Cobb had flashes. He needs more confidence on the ball. It almost feels like he doesn’t want to take on the responsibility if a ball goes wonky which is gonna happen. When he pushes the ball forward he looks great. He needs to do that ALL the time.</p>
<p>4: Memphis needs a consultant with a stylist. Emerson’s full emo is gone and I only recognized him by his nose. And their keeper has a man bun…. I mean come on.</p>
<p>5: Great to see Jamal get rewarded for his strength on the ball. He needed to find the net. Brooks is poised for a big season. Caleb better watch behind him, because Wolff wants his minutes and it shows.</p>
<p><br style="font-weight:400;" /><br style="font-weight:400;" /></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join the ATLUTD FANTV Discord by clicking the link below!https://discord.gg/GBB9ShKw
 
 1: Gulch was gulping  We supporters are out of shape and need a couple more match days. We all forget it’s been 8 seasons… and we’re all almost a decade older. It shows. I hurt after the first half.
2:  Love the open spaces we’re finding. This has a lot of promise. They’re not afraid of the big swing or to push forward and the quality on the long balls is noticeably better.
3: Cobb had flashes. He needs more confidence on the ball. It almost feels like he doesn’t want to take on the responsibility if a ball goes wonky which is gonna happen. When he pushes the ball forward he looks great. He needs to do that ALL the time.
4: Memphis needs a consultant with a stylist. Emerson’s full emo is gone and I only recognized him by his nose. And their keeper has a man bun…. I mean come on.
5: Great to see Jamal get rewarded for his strength on the ball. He needed to find the net. Brooks is poised for a big season. Caleb better watch behind him, because Wolff wants his minutes and it shows.
]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2924</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>130</itunes:episode>
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    <item>
        <title>5Aside-Ep9-Pt2: Where have all the five stripes gone?</title>
        <itunes:title>5Aside-Ep9-Pt2: Where have all the five stripes gone?</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5aside-ep9-pt2-where-have-all-the-five-stripes-gone/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5aside-ep9-pt2-where-have-all-the-five-stripes-gone/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:28:46 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Pt 2 Of Where have all the five stripes gone?</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Scroll up in your pod feeds to listen to Pt 1!</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pt 2 Of Where have all the five stripes gone?</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Scroll up in your pod feeds to listen to Pt 1!</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pt 2 Of Where have all the five stripes gone?
 
Scroll up in your pod feeds to listen to Pt 1!]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2554</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>129</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>The one where in this region it's Atlanta, not the Legion.</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where in this region it's Atlanta, not the Legion.</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-in-this-region-its-atlanta-not-the-legion/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-in-this-region-its-atlanta-not-the-legion/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 09:42:20 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: GG’s strength is his strength. His hold up play and ability to just shield defenders off the ball is so key to the player that he is. It’s how he scored his goal in this match. He’s just such a big strong Greek that there’s not many players that can outright win the ball off of him. </p>
<p>2: Firmi-yes!! Of all our “new” signings, that is exciting, Firmino should be right at the top of everyone’s list. He was electric for the 2’s and had a magical moment for the first team. He’s very neat and tidy on the ball and that showed in his goal. </p>
<p>3: Aiden was impressive. Sure not super sharp, but he wasn’t lacking in confidence and aggression. Love to see the kids playing some first team minutes and giving it loads. The academy group did really well to hold their own as well.</p>
<p>4: We’ve got our Irishman back, we’ve got our ginger back, are we back? It was really nice to see some cohesion and understanding this early on. Having a full and mostly healthy pre season sans visa issues will be a big help. </p>
<p>5: The goal we conceded in the first half was soft &amp; down to communication. There’s not much more to say about it this early with such mixed lineups, but we can’t let soft goals be the story this season. So let’s hope that’s emphasized and corrected by the time we go to Ohio. </p>
<p></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: GG’s strength is his strength. His hold up play and ability to just shield defenders off the ball is so key to the player that he is. It’s how he scored his goal in this match. He’s just such a big strong Greek that there’s not many players that can outright win the ball off of him. </p>
<p>2: Firmi-yes!! Of all our “new” signings, that is exciting, Firmino should be right at the top of everyone’s list. He was electric for the 2’s and had a magical moment for the first team. He’s very neat and tidy on the ball and that showed in his goal. </p>
<p>3: Aiden was impressive. Sure not super sharp, but he wasn’t lacking in confidence and aggression. Love to see the kids playing some first team minutes and giving it loads. The academy group did really well to hold their own as well.</p>
<p>4: We’ve got our Irishman back, we’ve got our ginger back, are we back? It was really nice to see some cohesion and understanding this early on. Having a full and mostly healthy pre season sans visa issues will be a big help. </p>
<p>5: The goal we conceded in the first half was soft &amp; down to communication. There’s not much more to say about it this early with such mixed lineups, but we can’t let soft goals be the story this season. So let’s hope that’s emphasized and corrected by the time we go to Ohio. </p>
<p><br style="font-weight:400;" /><br style="font-weight:400;" /></p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: GG’s strength is his strength. His hold up play and ability to just shield defenders off the ball is so key to the player that he is. It’s how he scored his goal in this match. He’s just such a big strong Greek that there’s not many players that can outright win the ball off of him. 
2: Firmi-yes!! Of all our “new” signings, that is exciting, Firmino should be right at the top of everyone’s list. He was electric for the 2’s and had a magical moment for the first team. He’s very neat and tidy on the ball and that showed in his goal. 
3: Aiden was impressive. Sure not super sharp, but he wasn’t lacking in confidence and aggression. Love to see the kids playing some first team minutes and giving it loads. The academy group did really well to hold their own as well.
4: We’ve got our Irishman back, we’ve got our ginger back, are we back? It was really nice to see some cohesion and understanding this early on. Having a full and mostly healthy pre season sans visa issues will be a big help. 
5: The goal we conceded in the first half was soft &amp; down to communication. There’s not much more to say about it this early with such mixed lineups, but we can’t let soft goals be the story this season. So let’s hope that’s emphasized and corrected by the time we go to Ohio. 
]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3203</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>128</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>5 Aside Episode 9: Pt1</title>
        <itunes:title>5 Aside Episode 9: Pt1</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-episode-9-pt1/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-episode-9-pt1/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2024 11:46:45 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>A special 5 Aside episode where we catch up on all of our former players and what they're up to and where these days. 

*SPECIAL NOTE* We recorded this episode before news started breaking about Miggy's potential move to the Saudi Pro League. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A special 5 Aside episode where we catch up on all of our former players and what they're up to and where these days. <br>
<br>
*SPECIAL NOTE* We recorded this episode before news started breaking about Miggy's potential move to the Saudi Pro League. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A special 5 Aside episode where we catch up on all of our former players and what they're up to and where these days. *SPECIAL NOTE* We recorded this episode before news started breaking about Miggy's potential move to the Saudi Pro League. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2462</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>127</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>5 Aside Episode 8:2024 MLS Schedule</title>
        <itunes:title>5 Aside Episode 8:2024 MLS Schedule</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-episode-82024-mls-schedule/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-episode-82024-mls-schedule/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 27 Dec 2023 16:14:08 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Columbus game 1. Bring it on. </p>
<p>2: Still no Austin away fixture</p>
<p>3: Early kickoff in Nashville</p>
<p>4: OFYO on St Paddy's</p>
<p>5: The heat is on and thankfully we're missing it in the summer. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Columbus game 1. Bring it on. </p>
<p>2: Still no Austin away fixture</p>
<p>3: Early kickoff in Nashville</p>
<p>4: OFYO on St Paddy's</p>
<p>5: The heat is on and thankfully we're missing it in the summer. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Columbus game 1. Bring it on. 
2: Still no Austin away fixture
3: Early kickoff in Nashville
4: OFYO on St Paddy's
5: The heat is on and thankfully we're missing it in the summer. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2648</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>126</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            </item>
    <item>
        <title>5 Aside Holiday special!</title>
        <itunes:title>5 Aside Holiday special!</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-holiday-special/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-holiday-special/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2023 08:37:04 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>It's the season of giving and Glenn Cristen and Jennifer are gifting 5 things!</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It's the season of giving and Glenn Cristen and Jennifer are gifting 5 things!</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's the season of giving and Glenn Cristen and Jennifer are gifting 5 things!]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3634</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>125</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>5 Aside Episode 6</title>
        <itunes:title>5 Aside Episode 6</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-episode-6/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-episode-6/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:49:51 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Sin bins and other rule changes</p>
<p>2: Silva man here to stay</p>
<p>3: MLS conference finals</p>
<p>4: College Football Playoff mess</p>
<p>5: Big Ange ball</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Sin bins and other rule changes</p>
<p>2: Silva man here to stay</p>
<p>3: MLS conference finals</p>
<p>4: College Football Playoff mess</p>
<p>5: Big Ange ball</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
        <enclosure url="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/tf45km/5-aside-12-7-23-episode-6.mp3" length="41820067" type="audio/mpeg"/>
        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Sin bins and other rule changes
2: Silva man here to stay
3: MLS conference finals
4: College Football Playoff mess
5: Big Ange ball]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2633</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>124</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>5 Aside Episode 5</title>
        <itunes:title>5 Aside Episode 5</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-episode-5/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-episode-5/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 09:50:11 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Sergiño Dest not at his best &amp; the USMNT team still lacks an identity 

2: Hey! We got Hayes!! Emma Haye's &amp; the USWNT</p>
<p>3: Bruce Arena to Charlotte????</p>
<p>4: Braves still adding arms </p>
<p>5: Everton deduced 10 points. Is Chelsea and City next?</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Sergiño Dest not at his best &amp; the USMNT team still lacks an identity <br>
<br>
2: Hey! We got Hayes!! Emma Haye's &amp; the USWNT</p>
<p>3: Bruce Arena to Charlotte????</p>
<p>4: Braves still adding arms </p>
<p>5: Everton deduced 10 points. Is Chelsea and City next?</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Sergiño Dest not at his best &amp; the USMNT team still lacks an identity 2: Hey! We got Hayes!! Emma Haye's &amp; the USWNT
3: Bruce Arena to Charlotte????
4: Braves still adding arms 
5: Everton deduced 10 points. Is Chelsea and City next?]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1935</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>123</itunes:episode>
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        <title>5 Aside Supporter Groups Special-Part One</title>
        <itunes:title>5 Aside Supporter Groups Special-Part One</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-supporter-groups-special-part-one/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-supporter-groups-special-part-one/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2023 09:39:47 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this special episode of the 5 Aside we're doing it for the culture! </p>
<p>This is one of a 4 part series where we dive into the history of the beautiful game and the beautiful people who support it.</p>
<p>We'll be featuring each of our 6 Atlanta United supporter groups and the newly formed SG council, The Gulch.</p>
<p>In part one we discuss the history of Supporters and we welcome in Abby Shiffman and Curtis (definitely not Jones) Jenkins from the Gulch!</p>
<p>For more information or to ask questions about the Gulch hit them up on Instagram &amp; the 280 character app @ ATL_Gulch</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this special episode of the 5 Aside we're doing it for the culture! </p>
<p>This is one of a 4 part series where we dive into the history of the beautiful game and the beautiful people who support it.</p>
<p>We'll be featuring each of our 6 Atlanta United supporter groups and the newly formed SG council, The Gulch.</p>
<p>In part one we discuss the history of Supporters and we welcome in Abby Shiffman and Curtis (definitely not Jones) Jenkins from the Gulch!</p>
<p>For more information or to ask questions about the Gulch hit them up on Instagram &amp; the 280 character app @ ATL_Gulch</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this special episode of the 5 Aside we're doing it for the culture! 
This is one of a 4 part series where we dive into the history of the beautiful game and the beautiful people who support it.
We'll be featuring each of our 6 Atlanta United supporter groups and the newly formed SG council, The Gulch.
In part one we discuss the history of Supporters and we welcome in Abby Shiffman and Curtis (definitely not Jones) Jenkins from the Gulch!
For more information or to ask questions about the Gulch hit them up on Instagram &amp; the 280 character app @ ATL_Gulch]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>122</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where 4-2 was for-tu-itous</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where 4-2 was for-tu-itous</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-4-2-was-for-tu-itous/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-4-2-was-for-tu-itous/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 01:18:41 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Join the Atlanta United FanTV Discord! </p>
<p>https://discord.gg/sAxdtAhN</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thank you to our long time sponsors Mason Mill Chiropractic. </p>
<p>Check them out at MasonMillChiro.com</p>
<p> </p>
<p>1: It was such a strong start and then we conceded because we insisted on playing out the back and out of EVERY pressure. Sometimes it’s better to just let a ball go out, or just clear your lines and boot it. But that’s the risks we often take and that’s the price we often pay. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: It’s real hard to play a team that’s dangerous from 0-35 yards. I’m not even mad at the second goal. It’s world class and very little can be done about it. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: In truth, going forward, it wasn’t terrible. There were some really positive attacking sequences. Some really good half chances and a couple of chances that should’ve been goals. Our XG backs that up. Columbus was the epitome of clinical and we were not. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: When your best player is not as his best, your team probably won’t be either. Thiago had a bad night. It wasn’t that he was just absent from the game, it’s that he was actually bad. Poor passes. Poor service. Virtually no impact. We needed more. Much more. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: We played a better version of ourselves. Columbus should win MLS Cup. They’re the most complete team in the league right now. They are what we are striving to be. We are on our way, and there are real reasons to be optimistic about next season and beyo</p>
<p></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join the Atlanta United FanTV Discord! </p>
<p>https://discord.gg/sAxdtAhN</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thank you to our long time sponsors Mason Mill Chiropractic. </p>
<p>Check them out at MasonMillChiro.com</p>
<p> </p>
<p>1: It was such a strong start and then we conceded because we insisted on playing out the back and out of EVERY pressure. Sometimes it’s better to just let a ball go out, or just clear your lines and boot it. But that’s the risks we often take and that’s the price we often pay. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: It’s real hard to play a team that’s dangerous from 0-35 yards. I’m not even mad at the second goal. It’s world class and very little can be done about it. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: In truth, going forward, it wasn’t terrible. There were some really positive attacking sequences. Some really good half chances and a couple of chances that should’ve been goals. Our XG backs that up. Columbus was the epitome of clinical and we were not. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: When your best player is not as his best, your team probably won’t be either. Thiago had a bad night. It wasn’t that he was just absent from the game, it’s that he was actually bad. Poor passes. Poor service. Virtually no impact. We needed more. Much more. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: We played a better version of ourselves. Columbus should win MLS Cup. They’re the most complete team in the league right now. They are what we are striving to be. We are on our way, and there are real reasons to be optimistic about next season and beyo</p>
<p><br style="font-weight:400;" /><br style="font-weight:400;" /></p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join the Atlanta United FanTV Discord! 
https://discord.gg/sAxdtAhN
 
Thank you to our long time sponsors Mason Mill Chiropractic. 
Check them out at MasonMillChiro.com
 
1: It was such a strong start and then we conceded because we insisted on playing out the back and out of EVERY pressure. Sometimes it’s better to just let a ball go out, or just clear your lines and boot it. But that’s the risks we often take and that’s the price we often pay. 
 
2: It’s real hard to play a team that’s dangerous from 0-35 yards. I’m not even mad at the second goal. It’s world class and very little can be done about it. 
 
3: In truth, going forward, it wasn’t terrible. There were some really positive attacking sequences. Some really good half chances and a couple of chances that should’ve been goals. Our XG backs that up. Columbus was the epitome of clinical and we were not. 
 
4: When your best player is not as his best, your team probably won’t be either. Thiago had a bad night. It wasn’t that he was just absent from the game, it’s that he was actually bad. Poor passes. Poor service. Virtually no impact. We needed more. Much more. 
 
5: We played a better version of ourselves. Columbus should win MLS Cup. They’re the most complete team in the league right now. They are what we are striving to be. We are on our way, and there are real reasons to be optimistic about next season and beyo
]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>4634</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>121</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where we played the Crew but did not say adieu</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we played the Crew but did not say adieu</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-played-the-crew-but-did-not-say-adieu/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-played-the-crew-but-did-not-say-adieu/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2023 23:59:17 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Join the Atlanta United FanTV Discord y'all! Great community. </p>
<p>https://discord.gg/SKx8UWYf</p>
<p> </p>
<p>1: In the first 20 minutes we would, on occasion, win the ball back. We could have done with a little more emphasis on what comes directly after winning the ball back. I’d like to see us be more direct in those moments. </p>
<p>2: We got started when we stopped and started. We’re not really a team that enjoys a stop start game but neither is Columbus. So we tried it out for size and it fit pretty well from the 18th minute on and we got the all important first goal. </p>
<p>*For me this essentially means we frustrated them. Something we failed to do last time and must do again on Sunday. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Giving up a goal at the worst possible time is nothing new to Atlanta. Responding immediately? That kinda isn’t but we are here for it. </p>
<p>*Getting a yellow for the Spidey mask I stupid. Especially when MLS is tweeting out photos of it. </p>
<p>4: Missing a sitter is ugly. What followed was beautiful. Georgios grabbing his man and amping up the crowd into chants of SILVA! 👏 👏 SILVA! was a really special moment. Still gotta score there but I love the togetherness. </p>
<p>5: We needed a performance. We got it. At least in the second half. GG was on another level. Even with the late conceded goal, it should give Columbus plenty to think about between now and Sunday. </p>
<p></p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join the Atlanta United FanTV Discord y'all! Great community. </p>
<p>https://discord.gg/SKx8UWYf</p>
<p> </p>
<p>1: In the first 20 minutes we would, on occasion, win the ball back. We could have done with a little more emphasis on what comes directly after winning the ball back. I’d like to see us be more direct in those moments. </p>
<p>2: We got started when we stopped and started. We’re not really a team that enjoys a stop start game but neither is Columbus. So we tried it out for size and it fit pretty well from the 18th minute on and we got the all important first goal. </p>
<p>*For me this essentially means we frustrated them. Something we failed to do last time and must do again on Sunday. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Giving up a goal at the worst possible time is nothing new to Atlanta. Responding immediately? That kinda isn’t but we are here for it. </p>
<p>*Getting a yellow for the Spidey mask I stupid. Especially when MLS is tweeting out photos of it. </p>
<p>4: Missing a sitter is ugly. What followed was beautiful. Georgios grabbing his man and amping up the crowd into chants of SILVA! 👏 👏 SILVA! was a really special moment. Still gotta score there but I love the togetherness. </p>
<p>5: We needed a performance. We got it. At least in the second half. GG was on another level. Even with the late conceded goal, it should give Columbus plenty to think about between now and Sunday. </p>
<p><br style="font-weight:400;" /><br style="font-weight:400;" /></p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join the Atlanta United FanTV Discord y'all! Great community. 
https://discord.gg/SKx8UWYf
 
1: In the first 20 minutes we would, on occasion, win the ball back. We could have done with a little more emphasis on what comes directly after winning the ball back. I’d like to see us be more direct in those moments. 
2: We got started when we stopped and started. We’re not really a team that enjoys a stop start game but neither is Columbus. So we tried it out for size and it fit pretty well from the 18th minute on and we got the all important first goal. 
*For me this essentially means we frustrated them. Something we failed to do last time and must do again on Sunday. 
 
3: Giving up a goal at the worst possible time is nothing new to Atlanta. Responding immediately? That kinda isn’t but we are here for it. 
*Getting a yellow for the Spidey mask I stupid. Especially when MLS is tweeting out photos of it. 
4: Missing a sitter is ugly. What followed was beautiful. Georgios grabbing his man and amping up the crowd into chants of SILVA! 👏 👏 SILVA! was a really special moment. Still gotta score there but I love the togetherness. 
5: We needed a performance. We got it. At least in the second half. GG was on another level. Even with the late conceded goal, it should give Columbus plenty to think about between now and Sunday. 
]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3294</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>120</itunes:episode>
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    <item>
        <title>5 aside Episode 4</title>
        <itunes:title>5 aside Episode 4</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-episode-4/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-episode-4/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 05 Nov 2023 23:38:02 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Saudi Arabia set to host World Cup 2034</p>
<p>2: Modric, Suarez and Giroud. A good thing for MLS?</p>
<p>3: MLS end of year Awards</p>
<p>4: Random reoccurring thoughts</p>
<p>5: MLS NEXT PRO's experimental rules</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Saudi Arabia set to host World Cup 2034</p>
<p>2: Modric, Suarez and Giroud. A good thing for MLS?</p>
<p>3: MLS end of year Awards</p>
<p>4: Random reoccurring thoughts</p>
<p>5: MLS NEXT PRO's experimental rules</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Saudi Arabia set to host World Cup 2034
2: Modric, Suarez and Giroud. A good thing for MLS?
3: MLS end of year Awards
4: Random reoccurring thoughts
5: MLS NEXT PRO's experimental rules]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2003</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>119</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where it felt like we are always stuck in 2nd gear 🥺</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where it felt like we are always stuck in 2nd gear 🥺</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-it-felt-like-we-are-always-stuck-in-2nd-gear-%f0%9f%a5/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-it-felt-like-we-are-always-stuck-in-2nd-gear-%f0%9f%a5/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:38:44 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Much love to Victor and Elsewhere Brewing for having us over to record this episode. Some really cool collaborations coming in the future including an Atlanta United Fan TV beer Colab! Y'all head over to Elsewhere in Grant Park and their Greenhouse Taproom in West Midtown. They're big footie people and big supporters of the Five Stripes and us, so let's support them! </p>
<p>Join the ATLUTD fan discord. Really great community with really great discussions on more than just the Five Stripes. </p>
<p>https://discord.gg/VJWW9dJR</p>
<p>1: The Crew is so good in transition. If you don’t win the ball on the first or second pressure attempt, they’re gone. They take the initiative really well and just always looked primed and ready to take advantage. They invite pressure but get out of it. </p>
<p>2: In the first half we decided our best defense would be defense. Absorbing and defending while showing virtually no interest in counter attacking wasn’t the best approach. That’s not football the ATL way. </p>
<p>3: Find someone who loves you as much as Atlanta loves giving up a goal at the worst possible time. If we had been able to get out of the first half 0-0 we might’ve been able to carry on as we were. But one mistake against a very good Crew and that plan goes right into the trash. </p>
<p>4: Perhaps it should’ve been trashed from the jump. I really think Pineda took us away from who we are and how we aspire to play. Subbing Muyumba at the half was about the only thing Pineda got right tonight. Can’t risk losing &amp; losing him &amp; face another match down a key player.</p>
<p>5: One Hernandez was very good. Another not so much. I don’t know what Ronald was thinking in that challenge. I also don’t know why he doesn’t come to the ball from Xande, poor as it was. He just looked out of sync. He hasn’t had the reps so that adds up. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Much love to Victor and Elsewhere Brewing for having us over to record this episode. Some really cool collaborations coming in the future including an Atlanta United Fan TV beer Colab! Y'all head over to Elsewhere in Grant Park and their Greenhouse Taproom in West Midtown. They're big footie people and big supporters of the Five Stripes and us, so let's support them! </p>
<p>Join the ATLUTD fan discord. Really great community with really great discussions on more than just the Five Stripes. </p>
<p>https://discord.gg/VJWW9dJR</p>
<p>1: The Crew is so good in transition. If you don’t win the ball on the first or second pressure attempt, they’re gone. They take the initiative really well and just always looked primed and ready to take advantage. They invite pressure but get out of it. </p>
<p>2: In the first half we decided our best defense would be defense. Absorbing and defending while showing virtually no interest in counter attacking wasn’t the best approach. That’s not football the ATL way. </p>
<p>3: Find someone who loves you as much as Atlanta loves giving up a goal at the worst possible time. If we had been able to get out of the first half 0-0 we might’ve been able to carry on as we were. But one mistake against a very good Crew and that plan goes right into the trash. </p>
<p>4: Perhaps it should’ve been trashed from the jump. I really think Pineda took us away from who we are and how we aspire to play. Subbing Muyumba at the half was about the only thing Pineda got right tonight. Can’t risk losing &amp; losing him &amp; face another match down a key player.</p>
<p>5: One Hernandez was very good. Another not so much. I don’t know what Ronald was thinking in that challenge. I also don’t know why he doesn’t come to the ball from Xande, poor as it was. He just looked out of sync. He hasn’t had the reps so that adds up. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Much love to Victor and Elsewhere Brewing for having us over to record this episode. Some really cool collaborations coming in the future including an Atlanta United Fan TV beer Colab! Y'all head over to Elsewhere in Grant Park and their Greenhouse Taproom in West Midtown. They're big footie people and big supporters of the Five Stripes and us, so let's support them! 
Join the ATLUTD fan discord. Really great community with really great discussions on more than just the Five Stripes. 
https://discord.gg/VJWW9dJR
1: The Crew is so good in transition. If you don’t win the ball on the first or second pressure attempt, they’re gone. They take the initiative really well and just always looked primed and ready to take advantage. They invite pressure but get out of it. 
2: In the first half we decided our best defense would be defense. Absorbing and defending while showing virtually no interest in counter attacking wasn’t the best approach. That’s not football the ATL way. 
3: Find someone who loves you as much as Atlanta loves giving up a goal at the worst possible time. If we had been able to get out of the first half 0-0 we might’ve been able to carry on as we were. But one mistake against a very good Crew and that plan goes right into the trash. 
4: Perhaps it should’ve been trashed from the jump. I really think Pineda took us away from who we are and how we aspire to play. Subbing Muyumba at the half was about the only thing Pineda got right tonight. Can’t risk losing &amp; losing him &amp; face another match down a key player.
5: One Hernandez was very good. Another not so much. I don’t know what Ronald was thinking in that challenge. I also don’t know why he doesn’t come to the ball from Xande, poor as it was. He just looked out of sync. He hasn’t had the reps so that adds up. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3274</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>118</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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    <item>
        <title>5 aside Episode 3</title>
        <itunes:title>5 aside Episode 3</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-episode-3/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-episode-3/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 29 Oct 2023 23:43:48 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Atlanta has a Michelin star (it looks nothing like a star)</p>
<p>2: USWNT still struggling</p>
<p>3: The Braves need starting pitching</p>
<p>4: The Hawks not starting out great</p>
<p>5: Last minute ATL themed Halloween costume ideas</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Atlanta has a Michelin star (it looks nothing like a star)</p>
<p>2: USWNT still struggling</p>
<p>3: The Braves need starting pitching</p>
<p>4: The Hawks not starting out great</p>
<p>5: Last minute ATL themed Halloween costume ideas</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Atlanta has a Michelin star (it looks nothing like a star)
2: USWNT still struggling
3: The Braves need starting pitching
4: The Hawks not starting out great
5: Last minute ATL themed Halloween costume ideas]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>1262</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>117</itunes:episode>
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        <title>5 Aside Ep: 2</title>
        <itunes:title>5 Aside Ep: 2</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-ep-2/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-ep-2/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2023 21:26:44 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Five things to to know for the week ahead. </p>
<p>1: A new Station Soccer mini pitch is opening</p>
<p>2: Nick Firmino's first team contract</p>
<p>3: One of Atlanta United's staff lost their apartment in a house fire. Here is the go-fund me link if you'd like to contribute. <a href='https://shorturl.at/aqxKN'>https://shorturl.at/aqxKN</a></p>
<p>4: San Diego FC rereleased their crest and it's definitely a crest</p>
<p>5: Josef will not be staying at Miami.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Five things to to know for the week ahead. </p>
<p>1: A new Station Soccer mini pitch is opening</p>
<p>2: Nick Firmino's first team contract</p>
<p>3: One of Atlanta United's staff lost their apartment in a house fire. Here is the go-fund me link if you'd like to contribute. <a href='https://shorturl.at/aqxKN'>https://shorturl.at/aqxKN</a></p>
<p>4: San Diego FC rereleased their crest and it's definitely a crest</p>
<p>5: Josef will not be staying at Miami.</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Five things to to know for the week ahead. 
1: A new Station Soccer mini pitch is opening
2: Nick Firmino's first team contract
3: One of Atlanta United's staff lost their apartment in a house fire. Here is the go-fund me link if you'd like to contribute. https://shorturl.at/aqxKN
4: San Diego FC rereleased their crest and it's definitely a crest
5: Josef will not be staying at Miami.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>998</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>116</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where Almada was not mellow and saw double yellow</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where Almada was not mellow and saw double yellow</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-almada-was-not-yellow-and-saw-double-yellow/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-almada-was-not-yellow-and-saw-double-yellow/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2023 09:18:02 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: In the first half we accosted Acosta. I lost count of how many times he had the ball taken off his feet. But then we back off of one challenge &amp; he finds Powell who finds Badji for the goal. In the post season we have to be better at closing down high quality threats like that</p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: For all his offensive prowess Caleb can be a defensive liability. Sort of a problem for a defender. He’s still giving too much space to his man on the wing &amp; you just can’t get wrong sided &amp; lose an aerial duel to the shortest player on the pitch. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Losing Almada was the worst thing that could’ve happened in a fairly low stakes match. We now miss him for the first round. We lacked real discipline tonight. We nearly lost two players for the first round. We knew what was at stake and what was important. It’s disappointing and it’s not the first time it’s happened with Thiago. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: I know we may get frustrated with repetitive coach speak but I really feel like tonight came down to those little moments that Gonzo so often likes to reference. Lapses in concentration, STUPID fouls. They were our undoing tonight and may be our undoing in the playoffs. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: I know many of us were scoreboard watching tonight, trying to assess who would be our preferred opponent. Not sure it matters now that Thiago is out. I was thinking Orlando over Columbus but Disney FC has the best away record and Columbus is quality. 🤷‍♂️ No good options.</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: In the first half we accosted Acosta. I lost count of how many times he had the ball taken off his feet. But then we back off of one challenge &amp; he finds Powell who finds Badji for the goal. In the post season we have to be better at closing down high quality threats like that</p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: For all his offensive prowess Caleb can be a defensive liability. Sort of a problem for a defender. He’s still giving too much space to his man on the wing &amp; you just can’t get wrong sided &amp; lose an aerial duel to the shortest player on the pitch. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Losing Almada was the worst thing that could’ve happened in a fairly low stakes match. We now miss him for the first round. We lacked real discipline tonight. We nearly lost two players for the first round. We knew what was at stake and what was important. It’s disappointing and it’s not the first time it’s happened with Thiago. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: I know we may get frustrated with repetitive coach speak but I really feel like tonight came down to those little moments that Gonzo so often likes to reference. Lapses in concentration, STUPID fouls. They were our undoing tonight and may be our undoing in the playoffs. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: I know many of us were scoreboard watching tonight, trying to assess who would be our preferred opponent. Not sure it matters now that Thiago is out. I was thinking Orlando over Columbus but Disney FC has the best away record and Columbus is quality. 🤷‍♂️ No good options.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: In the first half we accosted Acosta. I lost count of how many times he had the ball taken off his feet. But then we back off of one challenge &amp; he finds Powell who finds Badji for the goal. In the post season we have to be better at closing down high quality threats like that
 
2: For all his offensive prowess Caleb can be a defensive liability. Sort of a problem for a defender. He’s still giving too much space to his man on the wing &amp; you just can’t get wrong sided &amp; lose an aerial duel to the shortest player on the pitch. 
 
3: Losing Almada was the worst thing that could’ve happened in a fairly low stakes match. We now miss him for the first round. We lacked real discipline tonight. We nearly lost two players for the first round. We knew what was at stake and what was important. It’s disappointing and it’s not the first time it’s happened with Thiago. 
 
4: I know we may get frustrated with repetitive coach speak but I really feel like tonight came down to those little moments that Gonzo so often likes to reference. Lapses in concentration, STUPID fouls. They were our undoing tonight and may be our undoing in the playoffs. 
 
5: I know many of us were scoreboard watching tonight, trying to assess who would be our preferred opponent. Not sure it matters now that Thiago is out. I was thinking Orlando over Columbus but Disney FC has the best away record and Columbus is quality. 🤷‍♂️ No good options.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3190</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>115</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <title>5 Aside: Decision Week</title>
        <itunes:title>5 Aside: Decision Week</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-decision-week/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/5-aside-decision-week/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2023 09:46:51 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Caleb and USA U23's Olympic Pursuit</p>
<p>USMNT 3-1 Loss to Germany </p>
<p>Playoff Scenarios for Atlanta on Decision Day</p>
<p>The Unified Team</p>
<p>Franco Ibarra's return</p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Caleb and USA U23's Olympic Pursuit</p>
<p>USMNT 3-1 Loss to Germany </p>
<p>Playoff Scenarios for Atlanta on Decision Day</p>
<p>The Unified Team</p>
<p>Franco Ibarra's return</p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Caleb and USA U23's Olympic Pursuit
USMNT 3-1 Loss to Germany 
Playoff Scenarios for Atlanta on Decision Day
The Unified Team
Franco Ibarra's return]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2745</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>114</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where we drew with the Crew but it was still too few</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we drew with the Crew but it was still too few</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-drew-with-the-crew-but-it-was-still-too-few/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-drew-with-the-crew-but-it-was-still-too-few/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2023 12:08:55 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: I get why Caleb took the position he did to cut off incoming balls to Gressel but when those balls find Jullian, good grief. Gressel only needs half a yard to cross in a quality ball and Caleb gave him more than that. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: We attempted to apply pressures in Columbus’ half we just didn’t win the ball off of them nearly enough and the few times we did, we didn’t launch into a meaningful attack after. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: It’s a little jarring to play a team like Columbus only a few days after a team like Philly and it showed. Columbus passed at 91% and won 8 corners in the first half alone. That should tell you everything you need to know about how effective we let them be. They kept the ball on the ground and moved it around effectively and we didn’t do enough to break up their rhythm. Credit to our defense for a few good moments and some key tackles because without those, it’s 2-0 Columbus at the half. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Even with Miles scoring the winner and even with the goal we conceded I think MOTM goes to Guz for me. Maybe his distribution wasn’t the best at times, but his gloves kept us in this one. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: This was billed as a an exciting match where both teams wanted the ball. Well it was exciting (and frustrating in equal measure) but I only saw one team that wanted the ball. Try as we might, we just could not get the ball off their feet. I give Columbus a lot of credit. They did not change their approach one bit at any time. Even kicking off directly after our equalizer, they were quick, aggressive and progressed the ball quickly on the ground. They basically played the type of game we like to play. They looked a contender for MLS cup and we looked like maybe we’ll get out of the first round. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: I get why Caleb took the position he did to cut off incoming balls to Gressel but when those balls find Jullian, good grief. Gressel only needs half a yard to cross in a quality ball and Caleb gave him more than that. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: We attempted to apply pressures in Columbus’ half we just didn’t win the ball off of them nearly enough and the few times we did, we didn’t launch into a meaningful attack after. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: It’s a little jarring to play a team like Columbus only a few days after a team like Philly and it showed. Columbus passed at 91% and won 8 corners in the first half alone. That should tell you everything you need to know about how effective we let them be. They kept the ball on the ground and moved it around effectively and we didn’t do enough to break up their rhythm. Credit to our defense for a few good moments and some key tackles because without those, it’s 2-0 Columbus at the half. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Even with Miles scoring the winner and even with the goal we conceded I think MOTM goes to Guz for me. Maybe his distribution wasn’t the best at times, but his gloves kept us in this one. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: This was billed as a an exciting match where both teams wanted the ball. Well it was exciting (and frustrating in equal measure) but I only saw one team that wanted the ball. Try as we might, we just could not get the ball off their feet. I give Columbus a lot of credit. They did not change their approach one bit at any time. Even kicking off directly after our equalizer, they were quick, aggressive and progressed the ball quickly on the ground. They basically played the type of game we like to play. They looked a contender for MLS cup and we looked like maybe we’ll get out of the first round. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: I get why Caleb took the position he did to cut off incoming balls to Gressel but when those balls find Jullian, good grief. Gressel only needs half a yard to cross in a quality ball and Caleb gave him more than that. 
 
2: We attempted to apply pressures in Columbus’ half we just didn’t win the ball off of them nearly enough and the few times we did, we didn’t launch into a meaningful attack after. 
 
3: It’s a little jarring to play a team like Columbus only a few days after a team like Philly and it showed. Columbus passed at 91% and won 8 corners in the first half alone. That should tell you everything you need to know about how effective we let them be. They kept the ball on the ground and moved it around effectively and we didn’t do enough to break up their rhythm. Credit to our defense for a few good moments and some key tackles because without those, it’s 2-0 Columbus at the half. 
 
4: Even with Miles scoring the winner and even with the goal we conceded I think MOTM goes to Guz for me. Maybe his distribution wasn’t the best at times, but his gloves kept us in this one. 
 
5: This was billed as a an exciting match where both teams wanted the ball. Well it was exciting (and frustrating in equal measure) but I only saw one team that wanted the ball. Try as we might, we just could not get the ball off their feet. I give Columbus a lot of credit. They did not change their approach one bit at any time. Even kicking off directly after our equalizer, they were quick, aggressive and progressed the ball quickly on the ground. They basically played the type of game we like to play. They looked a contender for MLS cup and we looked like maybe we’ll get out of the first round. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3245</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>113</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <title>The one we are at the end of our wits with Alex Chilowicz</title>
        <itunes:title>The one we are at the end of our wits with Alex Chilowicz</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-we-are-at-the-end-of-our-wits-with-alex-chilowicz/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-we-are-at-the-end-of-our-wits-with-alex-chilowicz/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:58:08 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: That was a handball. The game changed from there. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: I’m honestly surprised Philly didn’t score on us earlier in the first half via taking advantage of us not being switched on. We looked reactive to everything. The very definition of not being switched on. Philly figured us out. Play quick against the slower team. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: We transitioned into our old form of having no transition, either direction. The 2nd goal is shambolic and inexcusable. I don’t think Chilowicz called the players over for a discussion. If that was the case then he should absolutely stop the play and call for the ball to come back. It looked like our guys simply chirping and if that’s the case, I’m so tired of it and we do it too much.  If you’re gonna do that, someone better be standing in front of the ball preventing the kick. It’s embarrassing and unprofessional to give up a goal in that manner.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Credit to the boys for having a proper go of it in the 2nd half. Edwin showed up big again from the bench. I stand by last episode’s take on him. It’s a shame the same team didn’t play in the first half but is nice to know we have game changers on the bench. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: We’re at our best when we keep the ball on the carpet and move it quickly. The 2nd half showed the fans that and it should show the players that. We have go to remember that, especially when things aren’t going our way via giving up a soft or flukey goal or a call not going our way. We aren’t going to get back into the match by getting away from who we are and what we do. </p>
<p> </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: That was a handball. The game changed from there. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: I’m honestly surprised Philly didn’t score on us earlier in the first half via taking advantage of us not being switched on. We looked reactive to everything. The very definition of not being switched on. Philly figured us out. Play quick against the slower team. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: We transitioned into our old form of having no transition, either direction. The 2nd goal is shambolic and inexcusable. I don’t think Chilowicz called the players over for a discussion. If that was the case then he should absolutely stop the play and call for the ball to come back. It looked like our guys simply chirping and if that’s the case, I’m so tired of it and we do it too much.  If you’re gonna do that, someone better be standing in front of the ball preventing the kick. It’s embarrassing and unprofessional to give up a goal in that manner.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Credit to the boys for having a proper go of it in the 2nd half. Edwin showed up big again from the bench. I stand by last episode’s take on him. It’s a shame the same team didn’t play in the first half but is nice to know we have game changers on the bench. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: We’re at our best when we keep the ball on the carpet and move it quickly. The 2nd half showed the fans that and it should show the players that. We have go to remember that, especially when things aren’t going our way via giving up a soft or flukey goal or a call not going our way. We aren’t going to get back into the match by getting away from who we are and what we do. </p>
<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: That was a handball. The game changed from there. 
 
2: I’m honestly surprised Philly didn’t score on us earlier in the first half via taking advantage of us not being switched on. We looked reactive to everything. The very definition of not being switched on. Philly figured us out. Play quick against the slower team. 
 
3: We transitioned into our old form of having no transition, either direction. The 2nd goal is shambolic and inexcusable. I don’t think Chilowicz called the players over for a discussion. If that was the case then he should absolutely stop the play and call for the ball to come back. It looked like our guys simply chirping and if that’s the case, I’m so tired of it and we do it too much.  If you’re gonna do that, someone better be standing in front of the ball preventing the kick. It’s embarrassing and unprofessional to give up a goal in that manner.
 
4: Credit to the boys for having a proper go of it in the 2nd half. Edwin showed up big again from the bench. I stand by last episode’s take on him. It’s a shame the same team didn’t play in the first half but is nice to know we have game changers on the bench. 
 
5: We’re at our best when we keep the ball on the carpet and move it quickly. The 2nd half showed the fans that and it should show the players that. We have go to remember that, especially when things aren’t going our way via giving up a soft or flukey goal or a call not going our way. We aren’t going to get back into the match by getting away from who we are and what we do. 
 ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3725</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>112</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where we stand on guard for three</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we stand on guard for three</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-stand-on-guard-for-three/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-stand-on-guard-for-three/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2023 14:41:34 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Those whipped in balls from Saba are really difficult to bring under control but if you can do it, you’re probably going to score. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Didn’t much care for the manner in which we conceded but I did like our response. The goal looked like we were looking for a call from the ref. Hamdi just had so much time and space, I’ve got no other explanation. But we went right back to work. Couldn’t find an immediate goal but we didn’t hang our heads. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Left, right and center. We utilized the entirety of the pitch, which is something we did not do in DC. The right was still preferred but we did a good job of keeping Montreal guessing which lead to them being disorganized often. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Pretty good introduction for Jamal getting a player sent off 😆. Every new player is contributing in seriously meaningful ways and every old player has raised their level to match. The FO has hit an Acuña level home run with this window. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Edwin Mosquera has faced serious adversity. He barely saw the pitch last season in a difficult moment, gets loaned out to a team that doesn’t want him and comes back in yet another difficult moment. He deserves all the credit for putting the word, blocking out the noise proving all the doubters, myself included, wrong. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Those whipped in balls from Saba are really difficult to bring under control but if you can do it, you’re probably going to score. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Didn’t much care for the manner in which we conceded but I did like our response. The goal looked like we were looking for a call from the ref. Hamdi just had so much time and space, I’ve got no other explanation. But we went right back to work. Couldn’t find an immediate goal but we didn’t hang our heads. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Left, right and center. We utilized the entirety of the pitch, which is something we did not do in DC. The right was still preferred but we did a good job of keeping Montreal guessing which lead to them being disorganized often. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Pretty good introduction for Jamal getting a player sent off 😆. Every new player is contributing in seriously meaningful ways and every old player has raised their level to match. The FO has hit an Acuña level home run with this window. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Edwin Mosquera has faced serious adversity. He barely saw the pitch last season in a difficult moment, gets loaned out to a team that doesn’t want him and comes back in yet another difficult moment. He deserves all the credit for putting the word, blocking out the noise proving all the doubters, myself included, wrong. </p>
]]></content:encoded>
                                    
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Those whipped in balls from Saba are really difficult to bring under control but if you can do it, you’re probably going to score. 
 
2: Didn’t much care for the manner in which we conceded but I did like our response. The goal looked like we were looking for a call from the ref. Hamdi just had so much time and space, I’ve got no other explanation. But we went right back to work. Couldn’t find an immediate goal but we didn’t hang our heads. 
 
3: Left, right and center. We utilized the entirety of the pitch, which is something we did not do in DC. The right was still preferred but we did a good job of keeping Montreal guessing which lead to them being disorganized often. 
 
4: Pretty good introduction for Jamal getting a player sent off 😆. Every new player is contributing in seriously meaningful ways and every old player has raised their level to match. The FO has hit an Acuña level home run with this window. 
 
5: Edwin Mosquera has faced serious adversity. He barely saw the pitch last season in a difficult moment, gets loaned out to a team that doesn’t want him and comes back in yet another difficult moment. He deserves all the credit for putting the word, blocking out the noise proving all the doubters, myself included, wrong. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <title>The one where it’s tough to stay afloat if you don’t have a goat</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where it’s tough to stay afloat if you don’t have a goat</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-it-s-tough-to-stay-afloat-if-you-don-t-have-a-goat/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-it-s-tough-to-stay-afloat-if-you-don-t-have-a-goat/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:57:53 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: A really poor start to the first half. Pepto Bismol FC came out hot and were relentless with their pressure and physicality. Credit to them, it worked. They did exactly what I think WE wanted to do. They played on the front foot and counter pressured their way to success. We got rocked. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: There’s flipping a switch and then there’s ripping the switch off the damn wall. I don’t believe we’ve ever scored 3 goals in the span of 9 minutes. It turns out that good things happen when you put the ball in the box and or get direct. I really don’t think it’s any more complicated than that. We just played with more aggression (that almost spilt over) started executing our game, particularly in the area of counter pressures and the 5 second rule. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Saba is a total game changer. Grant it we had already managed to flip the script by the time he came on but he brings a style and an an energy that teams don’t seem to have an answer for. I know he’s meant to start but he might be the most effective super sub we’ve ever had. With Mosquera having been much improved I think it’s a legit option to roll on as is. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: The goals we scored all felt different in terms of their build up and finishes To be able to hit teams in so many different ways is reminiscent of 2017-2019. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: That was a statement. That was historic. Whatever happens with Miami going forward, however much more success they or don’t have in the Messi and friends era, Atlanta will always be the team that dealt them their first L. Might even have the added bonus of being the team that keeps them below the line depending on how the remaining games for them go.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: A really poor start to the first half. Pepto Bismol FC came out hot and were relentless with their pressure and physicality. Credit to them, it worked. They did exactly what I think WE wanted to do. They played on the front foot and counter pressured their way to success. We got rocked. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: There’s flipping a switch and then there’s ripping the switch off the damn wall. I don’t believe we’ve ever scored 3 goals in the span of 9 minutes. It turns out that good things happen when you put the ball in the box and or get direct. I really don’t think it’s any more complicated than that. We just played with more aggression (that almost spilt over) started executing our game, particularly in the area of counter pressures and the 5 second rule. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Saba is a total game changer. Grant it we had already managed to flip the script by the time he came on but he brings a style and an an energy that teams don’t seem to have an answer for. I know he’s meant to start but he might be the most effective super sub we’ve ever had. With Mosquera having been much improved I think it’s a legit option to roll on as is. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: The goals we scored all felt different in terms of their build up and finishes To be able to hit teams in so many different ways is reminiscent of 2017-2019. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: That was a statement. That was historic. Whatever happens with Miami going forward, however much more success they or don’t have in the Messi and friends era, Atlanta will always be the team that dealt them their first L. Might even have the added bonus of being the team that keeps them below the line depending on how the remaining games for them go.</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: A really poor start to the first half. Pepto Bismol FC came out hot and were relentless with their pressure and physicality. Credit to them, it worked. They did exactly what I think WE wanted to do. They played on the front foot and counter pressured their way to success. We got rocked. 
 
2: There’s flipping a switch and then there’s ripping the switch off the damn wall. I don’t believe we’ve ever scored 3 goals in the span of 9 minutes. It turns out that good things happen when you put the ball in the box and or get direct. I really don’t think it’s any more complicated than that. We just played with more aggression (that almost spilt over) started executing our game, particularly in the area of counter pressures and the 5 second rule. 
 
3: Saba is a total game changer. Grant it we had already managed to flip the script by the time he came on but he brings a style and an an energy that teams don’t seem to have an answer for. I know he’s meant to start but he might be the most effective super sub we’ve ever had. With Mosquera having been much improved I think it’s a legit option to roll on as is. 
 
4: The goals we scored all felt different in terms of their build up and finishes To be able to hit teams in so many different ways is reminiscent of 2017-2019. 
 
5: That was a statement. That was historic. Whatever happens with Miami going forward, however much more success they or don’t have in the Messi and friends era, Atlanta will always be the team that dealt them their first L. Might even have the added bonus of being the team that keeps them below the line depending on how the remaining games for them go.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <title>The one where we lost hold but did not fold</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we lost hold but did not fold</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-lost-hold-but-did-not-fold/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-lost-hold-but-did-not-fold/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 04 Sep 2023 16:20:18 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: I cannot believe Miles got beat like that. Seeing the ball out is the right decision And yes we see that called a foul at times but for me, it wasn’t.  I can’t be mad at the decision to try and see the ball out. It’s the right one for me. He just got beat. It did look like maybe the ball was out of play, but there was probably a small piece of it that was still on the line.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: We had a decent initial response to the goal, but then the same thing happened that always happens when we give up the first goal. We get rattled and unraveled. However, surprisingly enough, we managed to do something we just haven’t done much of at all the past three years and that’s dig out a response when things are clearly not working for us at any level. That’s pretty huge in my book. Happy for Air Georgios but boy was he lucky not he sent off in for a second yellow for that elbow. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3:Sosa looked liked a kid at a new school trying to play it cool but is in actuality totally lost. I don’t think he had a single meaningful touch, of the positive variety anyhow. The midfield was such a massive drop off until Tristan and Silva came on. I would have liked to have seen him subbed off much earlier. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: It’s amazing what players like Thiago can do. It’s even more incredible when they have the right pieces around them. Tonight’s two halves showed that very cealrly. Yeah he was still able to serve up a great hall to GG for the dunk, but Thiago was exponentially more impactful in the 2nd half and that’s not down to him working harder. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: OK we’re OK. Match kind of played out the way we thought it would with the given personnel on the pitch at different times. Clearly the window has been positive. We have identified needs and got the right pieces in. We have a clearly defined starting 11 and clearly defined depth pieces. When is the last time we’ve been able to say that? I feel really good about where the team is right now, we just need to stay healthy. Having Ozzie back will be helpful and who knows if this final player is going to come from Senegal or not but as it stands right now, things are pretty good.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: I cannot believe Miles got beat like that. Seeing the ball out is the right decision And yes we see that called a foul at times but for me, it wasn’t.  I can’t be mad at the decision to try and see the ball out. It’s the right one for me. He just got beat. It did look like maybe the ball was out of play, but there was probably a small piece of it that was still on the line.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: We had a decent initial response to the goal, but then the same thing happened that always happens when we give up the first goal. We get rattled and unraveled. However, surprisingly enough, we managed to do something we just haven’t done much of at all the past three years and that’s dig out a response when things are clearly not working for us at any level. That’s pretty huge in my book. Happy for Air Georgios but boy was he lucky not he sent off in for a second yellow for that elbow. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3:Sosa looked liked a kid at a new school trying to play it cool but is in actuality totally lost. I don’t think he had a single meaningful touch, of the positive variety anyhow. The midfield was such a massive drop off until Tristan and Silva came on. I would have liked to have seen him subbed off much earlier. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: It’s amazing what players like Thiago can do. It’s even more incredible when they have the right pieces around them. Tonight’s two halves showed that very cealrly. Yeah he was still able to serve up a great hall to GG for the dunk, but Thiago was exponentially more impactful in the 2nd half and that’s not down to him working harder. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: OK we’re OK. Match kind of played out the way we thought it would with the given personnel on the pitch at different times. Clearly the window has been positive. We have identified needs and got the right pieces in. We have a clearly defined starting 11 and clearly defined depth pieces. When is the last time we’ve been able to say that? I feel really good about where the team is right now, we just need to stay healthy. Having Ozzie back will be helpful and who knows if this final player is going to come from Senegal or not but as it stands right now, things are pretty good.</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: I cannot believe Miles got beat like that. Seeing the ball out is the right decision And yes we see that called a foul at times but for me, it wasn’t.  I can’t be mad at the decision to try and see the ball out. It’s the right one for me. He just got beat. It did look like maybe the ball was out of play, but there was probably a small piece of it that was still on the line.
 
2: We had a decent initial response to the goal, but then the same thing happened that always happens when we give up the first goal. We get rattled and unraveled. However, surprisingly enough, we managed to do something we just haven’t done much of at all the past three years and that’s dig out a response when things are clearly not working for us at any level. That’s pretty huge in my book. Happy for Air Georgios but boy was he lucky not he sent off in for a second yellow for that elbow. 
 
3:Sosa looked liked a kid at a new school trying to play it cool but is in actuality totally lost. I don’t think he had a single meaningful touch, of the positive variety anyhow. The midfield was such a massive drop off until Tristan and Silva came on. I would have liked to have seen him subbed off much earlier. 
 
4: It’s amazing what players like Thiago can do. It’s even more incredible when they have the right pieces around them. Tonight’s two halves showed that very cealrly. Yeah he was still able to serve up a great hall to GG for the dunk, but Thiago was exponentially more impactful in the 2nd half and that’s not down to him working harder. 
 
5: OK we’re OK. Match kind of played out the way we thought it would with the given personnel on the pitch at different times. Clearly the window has been positive. We have identified needs and got the right pieces in. We have a clearly defined starting 11 and clearly defined depth pieces. When is the last time we’ve been able to say that? I feel really good about where the team is right now, we just need to stay healthy. Having Ozzie back will be helpful and who knows if this final player is going to come from Senegal or not but as it stands right now, things are pretty good.]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <title>The one where we don’t like Lucho mucho</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we don’t like Lucho mucho</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-don-t-like-lucho-mucho/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-don-t-like-lucho-mucho/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 08:56:35 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Forget dripping in finesse Silva is drenched in it. Yeah he gets a little fortunate with the deflection on the pass to Mosquera but that controlled touch to set up the chance? The boy has real technically ability. If I have any criticism of him it’s that the boy wants to play with ball all the time and sometimes, you just need to boot it long or clear your lines rather than constantly trying to start an attacking sequence. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: So you’re telling there’s a chance but you’re also telling me that chance will be dealt with defensively? I can live with that. In the first half we did an excellent job of controlling the tempo and taking care of the ball. It’s why Cincy just didn’t have much. Hard to have much when you don’t have the ball. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: I’m really happy Mosquera scored but that does not take away the fact that he is not at the level needed. I’m sorry but when nobody is within 10 yards of you any direction, you gotta be able to take a ball down out of the sky. He scored a goal with an XG of 💯, and he scoffed 3-4 really good opportunities that I feel like Saba would’ve done more with. Unfortunately Saba never really got the opportunities that Mosquera did but i imagine we will in the future simply by starting over Edwin. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: The officiating was poor. But that’s not why we lost. We lost because we lost control of the ball from about min 60 onward. Cincy took advantage of that and just hit us with counter after counter until we conceded on a Goalazo +1. The goals didn’t feel like the soft goals we’ve seen so often, they came because we just stopped taking care of the ball. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: And because we lost control and didn’t take care of the ball, the attacking opportunities, via really good midfield combination play didn’t come and Saba never really got a chance to do much. It’s like we just sort of stopped doing what we had been doing so well. A couple of good subs from Cincy and maybe some tired legs from us and we just couldn’t handle it. We’re definitely playing better but we missed out on an opportunity to really make a statement tonight. But, Cincy is the best team in the league for a reason. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Forget dripping in finesse Silva is drenched in it. Yeah he gets a little fortunate with the deflection on the pass to Mosquera but that controlled touch to set up the chance? The boy has real technically ability. If I have any criticism of him it’s that the boy wants to play with ball all the time and sometimes, you just need to boot it long or clear your lines rather than constantly trying to start an attacking sequence. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: So you’re telling there’s a chance but you’re also telling me that chance will be dealt with defensively? I can live with that. In the first half we did an excellent job of controlling the tempo and taking care of the ball. It’s why Cincy just didn’t have much. Hard to have much when you don’t have the ball. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: I’m really happy Mosquera scored but that does not take away the fact that he is not at the level needed. I’m sorry but when nobody is within 10 yards of you any direction, you gotta be able to take a ball down out of the sky. He scored a goal with an XG of 💯, and he scoffed 3-4 really good opportunities that I feel like Saba would’ve done more with. Unfortunately Saba never really got the opportunities that Mosquera did but i imagine we will in the future simply by starting over Edwin. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: The officiating was poor. But that’s not why we lost. We lost because we lost control of the ball from about min 60 onward. Cincy took advantage of that and just hit us with counter after counter until we conceded on a Goalazo +1. The goals didn’t feel like the soft goals we’ve seen so often, they came because we just stopped taking care of the ball. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: And because we lost control and didn’t take care of the ball, the attacking opportunities, via really good midfield combination play didn’t come and Saba never really got a chance to do much. It’s like we just sort of stopped doing what we had been doing so well. A couple of good subs from Cincy and maybe some tired legs from us and we just couldn’t handle it. We’re definitely playing better but we missed out on an opportunity to really make a statement tonight. But, Cincy is the best team in the league for a reason. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Forget dripping in finesse Silva is drenched in it. Yeah he gets a little fortunate with the deflection on the pass to Mosquera but that controlled touch to set up the chance? The boy has real technically ability. If I have any criticism of him it’s that the boy wants to play with ball all the time and sometimes, you just need to boot it long or clear your lines rather than constantly trying to start an attacking sequence. 
 
2: So you’re telling there’s a chance but you’re also telling me that chance will be dealt with defensively? I can live with that. In the first half we did an excellent job of controlling the tempo and taking care of the ball. It’s why Cincy just didn’t have much. Hard to have much when you don’t have the ball. 
 
3: I’m really happy Mosquera scored but that does not take away the fact that he is not at the level needed. I’m sorry but when nobody is within 10 yards of you any direction, you gotta be able to take a ball down out of the sky. He scored a goal with an XG of 💯, and he scoffed 3-4 really good opportunities that I feel like Saba would’ve done more with. Unfortunately Saba never really got the opportunities that Mosquera did but i imagine we will in the future simply by starting over Edwin. 
 
4: The officiating was poor. But that’s not why we lost. We lost because we lost control of the ball from about min 60 onward. Cincy took advantage of that and just hit us with counter after counter until we conceded on a Goalazo +1. The goals didn’t feel like the soft goals we’ve seen so often, they came because we just stopped taking care of the ball. 
 
5: And because we lost control and didn’t take care of the ball, the attacking opportunities, via really good midfield combination play didn’t come and Saba never really got a chance to do much. It’s like we just sort of stopped doing what we had been doing so well. A couple of good subs from Cincy and maybe some tired legs from us and we just couldn’t handle it. We’re definitely playing better but we missed out on an opportunity to really make a statement tonight. But, Cincy is the best team in the league for a reason. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <title>The one where we score 4 in 404</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we score 4 in 404</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-score-4-in-404/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-score-4-in-404/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2023 08:58:57 -0400</pubDate>
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<p>1: Do we have a midfield? I think we have a midfield. Amazing what 1-2 players can do for a team. Miami is probably the case study for this but still, we look all the way different. I said last week that I felt that maybe it was more Seattle being poor than it was us being good. This game helped to push back against that feeling, greatly. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: We’re seeing the game quicker. We’re combining really well in the attacking half with tight triangles, quick one-two passing, and an emphasis on quickly progressing the ball towards goal. It was really refreshing to see us be incredibly direct both with our attacking build up play and our counter attack opportunities. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: We overwhelmed Nashville with all of our new attacking options and the chances we created. After the first goal and especially after the 2nd we just never game them much time to catch their breath. It was just wave after wave of attack and counter attack. It was ruthless, it was relentless and it was something we have not seen in a long time. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: We have a Silva Surfer. Him &amp; Muyumba just seem to glide up and down the pitch with and without the ball. It’s pretty amazing how much better everyone else looks when we have players truly suited for their positions that aren’t having to essentially pull double duty in terms of responsibility in key areas of the game. They’re force multipliers. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: I try to be at least a little critical in the takes. Even with our good performances, I try to find some things to be critical of. Lord help me I’m struggling on this one. Yes there were a few individuals mistakes, but they were covered. Perhaps we can still be even more clinical with our chances but my goodness, when’s the last time we bagged multi goal wins, against quality opposition, home and away AND kept clean sheets, back to back. If we can roll on to 3 or even 4….we might really have something going here. </p>
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<p> </p>
<p>1: Do we have a midfield? I think we have a midfield. Amazing what 1-2 players can do for a team. Miami is probably the case study for this but still, we look all the way different. I said last week that I felt that maybe it was more Seattle being poor than it was us being good. This game helped to push back against that feeling, greatly. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: We’re seeing the game quicker. We’re combining really well in the attacking half with tight triangles, quick one-two passing, and an emphasis on quickly progressing the ball towards goal. It was really refreshing to see us be incredibly direct both with our attacking build up play and our counter attack opportunities. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: We overwhelmed Nashville with all of our new attacking options and the chances we created. After the first goal and especially after the 2nd we just never game them much time to catch their breath. It was just wave after wave of attack and counter attack. It was ruthless, it was relentless and it was something we have not seen in a long time. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: We have a Silva Surfer. Him &amp; Muyumba just seem to glide up and down the pitch with and without the ball. It’s pretty amazing how much better everyone else looks when we have players truly suited for their positions that aren’t having to essentially pull double duty in terms of responsibility in key areas of the game. They’re force multipliers. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: I try to be at least a little critical in the takes. Even with our good performances, I try to find some things to be critical of. Lord help me I’m struggling on this one. Yes there were a few individuals mistakes, but they were covered. Perhaps we can still be even more clinical with our chances but my goodness, when’s the last time we bagged multi goal wins, against quality opposition, home and away AND kept clean sheets, back to back. If we can roll on to 3 or even 4….we might really have something going here. </p>
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1: Do we have a midfield? I think we have a midfield. Amazing what 1-2 players can do for a team. Miami is probably the case study for this but still, we look all the way different. I said last week that I felt that maybe it was more Seattle being poor than it was us being good. This game helped to push back against that feeling, greatly. 
 
2: We’re seeing the game quicker. We’re combining really well in the attacking half with tight triangles, quick one-two passing, and an emphasis on quickly progressing the ball towards goal. It was really refreshing to see us be incredibly direct both with our attacking build up play and our counter attack opportunities. 
 
3: We overwhelmed Nashville with all of our new attacking options and the chances we created. After the first goal and especially after the 2nd we just never game them much time to catch their breath. It was just wave after wave of attack and counter attack. It was ruthless, it was relentless and it was something we have not seen in a long time. 
 
4: We have a Silva Surfer. Him &amp; Muyumba just seem to glide up and down the pitch with and without the ball. It’s pretty amazing how much better everyone else looks when we have players truly suited for their positions that aren’t having to essentially pull double duty in terms of responsibility in key areas of the game. They’re force multipliers. 
 
5: I try to be at least a little critical in the takes. Even with our good performances, I try to find some things to be critical of. Lord help me I’m struggling on this one. Yes there were a few individuals mistakes, but they were covered. Perhaps we can still be even more clinical with our chances but my goodness, when’s the last time we bagged multi goal wins, against quality opposition, home and away AND kept clean sheets, back to back. If we can roll on to 3 or even 4….we might really have something going here. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <title>The one where Seattle looked rattled</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where Seattle looked rattled</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-seattle-looked-rattled/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-seattle-looked-rattled/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 12:33:55 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Getting 3 points on any occasion is always a good thing. Even more so on the road against quality opposition. That being said, I think we were a little fortunate in how poor and how unlucky Seattle was. If we are going to make a run in these last games of the season, we have got to be more clinical in the final third. This game could have and should have been put away much sooner. Home or away, we need to be more ruthless. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Mosquera is an unrefined speed monster. You can see the energy and ability he has, but often times he’s a little too anxious in his actions. He’s an interesting player. Right now he has the ability to be impactful but I think there’s more there than just being a little dangerous. If he stays with the club, he’d be one to watch next season in terms of his development. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Muyumba was vey good. Notably he won 7/10 of his duels. I think once he develops more chemistry with the team we will see more attacking sequences and outright chances come off off those duels won. It really is a sneaky important stat. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Georgios was a monster tonight. His head is gonna need an ice bath. Both goals came off from very strong headers, he won the ball via 4 tackles and I lost count of the number of big defensive headers he had. I think it’s fair to say that we’ve never had a #9 like him. That’s no disrespect to Josef who will always be a king and a legend here. But Georgios puts in more on both sides of the ball. I love it but I also find myself always waiting for the next injury to come for him. He works himself into the ground and has payed the price for it in his brief time here. It’s why a quality backup 9 years I’ll continue to be an important role for this club. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: If we can follow this performance up with a strong win against Nashville at home where we dominate the game and take our chances better and earlier, than I think I’ll be able to look back on tonight as a measured, controlled and maybe a little pragmatic performance. But if we don’t, I am gonna feel that a poor Seattle performance and some good fortune played a bigger role in the win tonight. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Getting 3 points on any occasion is always a good thing. Even more so on the road against quality opposition. That being said, I think we were a little fortunate in how poor and how unlucky Seattle was. If we are going to make a run in these last games of the season, we have got to be more clinical in the final third. This game could have and should have been put away much sooner. Home or away, we need to be more ruthless. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Mosquera is an unrefined speed monster. You can see the energy and ability he has, but often times he’s a little too anxious in his actions. He’s an interesting player. Right now he has the ability to be impactful but I think there’s more there than just being a little dangerous. If he stays with the club, he’d be one to watch next season in terms of his development. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Muyumba was vey good. Notably he won 7/10 of his duels. I think once he develops more chemistry with the team we will see more attacking sequences and outright chances come off off those duels won. It really is a sneaky important stat. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Georgios was a monster tonight. His head is gonna need an ice bath. Both goals came off from very strong headers, he won the ball via 4 tackles and I lost count of the number of big defensive headers he had. I think it’s fair to say that we’ve never had a #9 like him. That’s no disrespect to Josef who will always be a king and a legend here. But Georgios puts in more on both sides of the ball. I love it but I also find myself always waiting for the next injury to come for him. He works himself into the ground and has payed the price for it in his brief time here. It’s why a quality backup 9 years I’ll continue to be an important role for this club. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: If we can follow this performance up with a strong win against Nashville at home where we dominate the game and take our chances better and earlier, than I think I’ll be able to look back on tonight as a measured, controlled and maybe a little pragmatic performance. But if we don’t, I am gonna feel that a poor Seattle performance and some good fortune played a bigger role in the win tonight. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Getting 3 points on any occasion is always a good thing. Even more so on the road against quality opposition. That being said, I think we were a little fortunate in how poor and how unlucky Seattle was. If we are going to make a run in these last games of the season, we have got to be more clinical in the final third. This game could have and should have been put away much sooner. Home or away, we need to be more ruthless. 
 
2: Mosquera is an unrefined speed monster. You can see the energy and ability he has, but often times he’s a little too anxious in his actions. He’s an interesting player. Right now he has the ability to be impactful but I think there’s more there than just being a little dangerous. If he stays with the club, he’d be one to watch next season in terms of his development. 
 
3: Muyumba was vey good. Notably he won 7/10 of his duels. I think once he develops more chemistry with the team we will see more attacking sequences and outright chances come off off those duels won. It really is a sneaky important stat. 
 
4: Georgios was a monster tonight. His head is gonna need an ice bath. Both goals came off from very strong headers, he won the ball via 4 tackles and I lost count of the number of big defensive headers he had. I think it’s fair to say that we’ve never had a #9 like him. That’s no disrespect to Josef who will always be a king and a legend here. But Georgios puts in more on both sides of the ball. I love it but I also find myself always waiting for the next injury to come for him. He works himself into the ground and has payed the price for it in his brief time here. It’s why a quality backup 9 years I’ll continue to be an important role for this club. 
 
5: If we can follow this performance up with a strong win against Nashville at home where we dominate the game and take our chances better and earlier, than I think I’ll be able to look back on tonight as a measured, controlled and maybe a little pragmatic performance. But if we don’t, I am gonna feel that a poor Seattle performance and some good fortune played a bigger role in the win tonight. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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                <itunes:episode>106</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where we have an untidy discussion</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we have an untidy discussion</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-have-an-untidy-discussion/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-have-an-untidy-discussion/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 14:52:43 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>An hour discussion on Messi and his impact on the league, for better, for worse or for nothing. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An hour discussion on Messi and his impact on the league, for better, for worse or for nothing. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[An hour discussion on Messi and his impact on the league, for better, for worse or for nothing. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <title>The one where we have broken records instead of records broken</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we have broken records instead of records broken</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-have-broken-records-instead-of-records-broken/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-have-broken-records-instead-of-records-broken/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 08:55:27 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: 3 in the back hasn’t quite worked. 4 in the back hasn’t quite worked. Have we thought combining and going with 7? Ronald struggled in the first 45. Azul overloaded him and he was often caught in a tough spot having to almost mark two at once. I’d like to see us be able to adjust go to 4 in the back on the fly if need be before a half time talk but we also don’t quite have the personnel with the quality or versatility to do that. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: We showed more energy and than we did against Miami. Great? The chances and the chances at having chances were there and we just couldn’t pull the trigger. Too often we are not applying continued pressure. We’ll create a half decent opportunity, lose the ball, do a half decent job of winning it back, and then instead of going again, we slow it up and or go backwards. You don’t knock a prize fighter down by giving them a chance to breathe. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Muyumba seems have to some quality. He passed at 92% with 45 touches in the and 5 duels won in the first half alone. For a bigger guy, he’s got speed and he’s pretty neat tidy on the ball and we played through him quite a bit. He’s got creativity and to his credit, he tried to create. Dude even hit a high pressure PK. Mosquera was equally impactful given the minutes he had and not just because of the assist. Maybe he’ll be able to continue to contribute from the bench after all. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: I hate it when a Ref has to be a take, but when they’re this bad 🤷‍♂️ He inserted himself when he didn’t need to. He missed calls that had a direct impact on the outcome of the match. He seemed to be completely uninterested in VAR. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: I have no idea how this result and being knocked out will affect Pineda and Boca’s futures but we are trending down and have now been knocked out of two tournaments. Garth was very clear with us at the start of the season. Time was going to be needed, but I suspect that even he is not content with how it’s gone and how it’s going. A change wouldn’t surprise me. Having Berry take a PK is probably a fireable offense alone, tho TBF, I was going with Puratta as one of the first 5 and he missed his too. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: 3 in the back hasn’t quite worked. 4 in the back hasn’t quite worked. Have we thought combining and going with 7? Ronald struggled in the first 45. Azul overloaded him and he was often caught in a tough spot having to almost mark two at once. I’d like to see us be able to adjust go to 4 in the back on the fly if need be before a half time talk but we also don’t quite have the personnel with the quality or versatility to do that. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: We showed more energy and than we did against Miami. Great? The chances and the chances at having chances were there and we just couldn’t pull the trigger. Too often we are not applying continued pressure. We’ll create a half decent opportunity, lose the ball, do a half decent job of winning it back, and then instead of going again, we slow it up and or go backwards. You don’t knock a prize fighter down by giving them a chance to breathe. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Muyumba seems have to some quality. He passed at 92% with 45 touches in the and 5 duels won in the first half alone. For a bigger guy, he’s got speed and he’s pretty neat tidy on the ball and we played through him quite a bit. He’s got creativity and to his credit, he tried to create. Dude even hit a high pressure PK. Mosquera was equally impactful given the minutes he had and not just because of the assist. Maybe he’ll be able to continue to contribute from the bench after all. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: I hate it when a Ref has to be a take, but when they’re this bad 🤷‍♂️ He inserted himself when he didn’t need to. He missed calls that had a direct impact on the outcome of the match. He seemed to be completely uninterested in VAR. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: I have no idea how this result and being knocked out will affect Pineda and Boca’s futures but we are trending down and have now been knocked out of two tournaments. Garth was very clear with us at the start of the season. Time was going to be needed, but I suspect that even he is not content with how it’s gone and how it’s going. A change wouldn’t surprise me. Having Berry take a PK is probably a fireable offense alone, tho TBF, I was going with Puratta as one of the first 5 and he missed his too. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: 3 in the back hasn’t quite worked. 4 in the back hasn’t quite worked. Have we thought combining and going with 7? Ronald struggled in the first 45. Azul overloaded him and he was often caught in a tough spot having to almost mark two at once. I’d like to see us be able to adjust go to 4 in the back on the fly if need be before a half time talk but we also don’t quite have the personnel with the quality or versatility to do that. 
 
2: We showed more energy and than we did against Miami. Great? The chances and the chances at having chances were there and we just couldn’t pull the trigger. Too often we are not applying continued pressure. We’ll create a half decent opportunity, lose the ball, do a half decent job of winning it back, and then instead of going again, we slow it up and or go backwards. You don’t knock a prize fighter down by giving them a chance to breathe. 
 
3: Muyumba seems have to some quality. He passed at 92% with 45 touches in the and 5 duels won in the first half alone. For a bigger guy, he’s got speed and he’s pretty neat tidy on the ball and we played through him quite a bit. He’s got creativity and to his credit, he tried to create. Dude even hit a high pressure PK. Mosquera was equally impactful given the minutes he had and not just because of the assist. Maybe he’ll be able to continue to contribute from the bench after all. 
 
4: I hate it when a Ref has to be a take, but when they’re this bad 🤷‍♂️ He inserted himself when he didn’t need to. He missed calls that had a direct impact on the outcome of the match. He seemed to be completely uninterested in VAR. 
 
5: I have no idea how this result and being knocked out will affect Pineda and Boca’s futures but we are trending down and have now been knocked out of two tournaments. Garth was very clear with us at the start of the season. Time was going to be needed, but I suspect that even he is not content with how it’s gone and how it’s going. A change wouldn’t surprise me. Having Berry take a PK is probably a fireable offense alone, tho TBF, I was going with Puratta as one of the first 5 and he missed his too. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:duration>2529</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>104</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where we can’t stay stable in the table</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we can’t stay stable in the table</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-can-t-stay-stable-in-the-table/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-can-t-stay-stable-in-the-table/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 13:10:54 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Heavy legs sums up this game. The contrast in energy was pretty stark and that was the quietest I’ve ever heard the Benz. Orlando definitely looked like the team with a full week between matches. We just weren’t making enough runs in behind or closing down space in our own third quickly enough. Very static all around. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Losing Chol so early really f’d things up. He looked really good until he went down. Considering he’s really a depth player as is, we don’t have more/better depth to replace him. Etienne remains not it, and Mosquera doesn’t appear to provide much outside of pace and a couple quick turns on the ball. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: When Orlando was pushing early and really pressing us in our own third the outlet ball wasn’t on to relieve any pressure. Best we could do was just boot it away and give possession straight right back. Then once they got their winning goal, they sat deep, stay organized and were impossible for us to break down. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Almada was really the only one really trying to provide anything. Even up until the very last minute, winning a foul and putting an absolute rocket on goal. It was a calculated if not also desperate move from Thiago to launch a one man rescue mission, but he couldn’t quite pull it off. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: We lack quality depth and the FO has to nail this window for us to be really contending after leagues cup. MLS is wild, in the span of ten days you can go from chasing down 2nd in the table to 7th. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Heavy legs sums up this game. The contrast in energy was pretty stark and that was the quietest I’ve ever heard the Benz. Orlando definitely looked like the team with a full week between matches. We just weren’t making enough runs in behind or closing down space in our own third quickly enough. Very static all around. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Losing Chol so early really f’d things up. He looked really good until he went down. Considering he’s really a depth player as is, we don’t have more/better depth to replace him. Etienne remains not it, and Mosquera doesn’t appear to provide much outside of pace and a couple quick turns on the ball. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: When Orlando was pushing early and really pressing us in our own third the outlet ball wasn’t on to relieve any pressure. Best we could do was just boot it away and give possession straight right back. Then once they got their winning goal, they sat deep, stay organized and were impossible for us to break down. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Almada was really the only one really trying to provide anything. Even up until the very last minute, winning a foul and putting an absolute rocket on goal. It was a calculated if not also desperate move from Thiago to launch a one man rescue mission, but he couldn’t quite pull it off. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: We lack quality depth and the FO has to nail this window for us to be really contending after leagues cup. MLS is wild, in the span of ten days you can go from chasing down 2nd in the table to 7th. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Heavy legs sums up this game. The contrast in energy was pretty stark and that was the quietest I’ve ever heard the Benz. Orlando definitely looked like the team with a full week between matches. We just weren’t making enough runs in behind or closing down space in our own third quickly enough. Very static all around. 
 
2: Losing Chol so early really f’d things up. He looked really good until he went down. Considering he’s really a depth player as is, we don’t have more/better depth to replace him. Etienne remains not it, and Mosquera doesn’t appear to provide much outside of pace and a couple quick turns on the ball. 
 
3: When Orlando was pushing early and really pressing us in our own third the outlet ball wasn’t on to relieve any pressure. Best we could do was just boot it away and give possession straight right back. Then once they got their winning goal, they sat deep, stay organized and were impossible for us to break down. 
 
4: Almada was really the only one really trying to provide anything. Even up until the very last minute, winning a foul and putting an absolute rocket on goal. It was a calculated if not also desperate move from Thiago to launch a one man rescue mission, but he couldn’t quite pull it off. 
 
5: We lack quality depth and the FO has to nail this window for us to be really contending after leagues cup. MLS is wild, in the span of ten days you can go from chasing down 2nd in the table to 7th. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <title>The one where we aren’t Berry good without a 9</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we aren’t Berry good without a 9</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-aren-t-berry-good-without-a-9/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-aren-t-berry-good-without-a-9/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 23:40:14 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: The prevailing take from most is that our recent defensive success was been strictly down to having 3 CB’s. I contest that that individual performances were of more consequence than the systems itself. New England’s first two goals come from a mistake from Brooks (who honestly just got a little unlucky) and Sosa. Our last two matches were largely devoid of those mistakes. It’s not just the formation. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Berry is such a known non threat that we actively avoid targeting him for anything. My lord Brooks beat him for the ball from Thiago in the first half and he started his run from midfield and still managed to have a go. It just can’t be understated how ineffective we are in the attack with out an effective #9 and how much Berry is not that. Maybe we should start Chol as the 9 when Georgios can’t go. I’d rather not because I think he’s more effective coming off the bench but…F it. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Game state is everything. Doesn’t matter if we lose by 1 goal or a bajillion. Once we’re down were chasing, and more open and usually making more mistakes because we’re in our own heads and just taking more risks. To our credit, after the 2nd goal we didn’t let it get away from us and we gave ourselves enough chances to get back in. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Even if we make miles a DP I’m not sure he sticks around. He wants to go to Europe and I’m not sure another $1 million changes his mind. It’s a lot of money but it’s not set up for life kinda money and he isn’t gonna earn much more than the only other DP CB in the league. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: We are missing a #9 and we came up against one of, if not the best, keeper in the league. Pineda rightly made personnel and tactical changes in the 2nd half and to his credit, we played much better. Yes New England let off some, but still it was just a much better performance. Not for nothing but when was the last time New England was really good? Oh right, when they had another elite goal keeper in Matt Turner. It says a lot about your team when the key reason why your’e in a good position is because of your goal keeper. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: The prevailing take from most is that our recent defensive success was been strictly down to having 3 CB’s. I contest that that individual performances were of more consequence than the systems itself. New England’s first two goals come from a mistake from Brooks (who honestly just got a little unlucky) and Sosa. Our last two matches were largely devoid of those mistakes. It’s not just the formation. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Berry is such a known non threat that we actively avoid targeting him for anything. My lord Brooks beat him for the ball from Thiago in the first half and he started his run from midfield and still managed to have a go. It just can’t be understated how ineffective we are in the attack with out an effective #9 and how much Berry is not that. Maybe we should start Chol as the 9 when Georgios can’t go. I’d rather not because I think he’s more effective coming off the bench but…F it. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Game state is everything. Doesn’t matter if we lose by 1 goal or a bajillion. Once we’re down were chasing, and more open and usually making more mistakes because we’re in our own heads and just taking more risks. To our credit, after the 2nd goal we didn’t let it get away from us and we gave ourselves enough chances to get back in. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Even if we make miles a DP I’m not sure he sticks around. He wants to go to Europe and I’m not sure another $1 million changes his mind. It’s a lot of money but it’s not set up for life kinda money and he isn’t gonna earn much more than the only other DP CB in the league. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: We are missing a #9 and we came up against one of, if not the best, keeper in the league. Pineda rightly made personnel and tactical changes in the 2nd half and to his credit, we played much better. Yes New England let off some, but still it was just a much better performance. Not for nothing but when was the last time New England was really good? Oh right, when they had another elite goal keeper in Matt Turner. It says a lot about your team when the key reason why your’e in a good position is because of your goal keeper. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: The prevailing take from most is that our recent defensive success was been strictly down to having 3 CB’s. I contest that that individual performances were of more consequence than the systems itself. New England’s first two goals come from a mistake from Brooks (who honestly just got a little unlucky) and Sosa. Our last two matches were largely devoid of those mistakes. It’s not just the formation. 
 
2: Berry is such a known non threat that we actively avoid targeting him for anything. My lord Brooks beat him for the ball from Thiago in the first half and he started his run from midfield and still managed to have a go. It just can’t be understated how ineffective we are in the attack with out an effective #9 and how much Berry is not that. Maybe we should start Chol as the 9 when Georgios can’t go. I’d rather not because I think he’s more effective coming off the bench but…F it. 
 
3: Game state is everything. Doesn’t matter if we lose by 1 goal or a bajillion. Once we’re down were chasing, and more open and usually making more mistakes because we’re in our own heads and just taking more risks. To our credit, after the 2nd goal we didn’t let it get away from us and we gave ourselves enough chances to get back in. 
 
4: Even if we make miles a DP I’m not sure he sticks around. He wants to go to Europe and I’m not sure another $1 million changes his mind. It’s a lot of money but it’s not set up for life kinda money and he isn’t gonna earn much more than the only other DP CB in the league. 
 
5: We are missing a #9 and we came up against one of, if not the best, keeper in the league. Pineda rightly made personnel and tactical changes in the 2nd half and to his credit, we played much better. Yes New England let off some, but still it was just a much better performance. Not for nothing but when was the last time New England was really good? Oh right, when they had another elite goal keeper in Matt Turner. It says a lot about your team when the key reason why your’e in a good position is because of your goal keeper. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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                <itunes:episode>102</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where we Poutine a good performance</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we Poutine a good performance</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-poutine-a-good-performance/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-poutine-a-good-performance/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:29:05 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: We’ve been much better defensively these past two matches. Like, night and couches better. We’re blocking shots and cutting off crosses and key passes before they can tune into real chances. Moreover we look comfortable and more aware and switched on. It’s been nice to see less last ditch emergency defending. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Berry is the most peculiar player. I don’t think he’s completely incapable. Truly if he was just more dialed in, and proactive instead of reactive, I think he would be serviceable as a back up 9. He’s slow as fuck, no denying that but good grief he just doesn’t make up for that lack of speed in any other facet of his game. Where Georgios goes out and makes chances for himself, Berry waits for chances to be created for him and those chances have to be carried in on a silver platter for him and even then, he might still bottle it. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Thiago was not at his best in the first 45 and we really need him to be. There were a few interception opportunities that would’ve tuned into big chances and his touch and control was just not good enough. BUT, he’s Thiago so all he really needs is one chance from 12-30 yards. I don’t have the stats right in front of me but of all the “in range” set pieces he’s taken, I’d wager over half of them have resulted in a goal and that is absurd. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Sosa was outstanding. This is a tough game to come in and give near 90 on given the current circumstances. He did the job and then some. He didn’t really put a foot wrong against de foot all night and he had a chance on goal as well. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: There’s been a lot of criticisms and questions of the FO and of Gonzo, especially in the last few weeks. The team just got it’s best two wins of the season back to back. 🤷‍♂️ Feels like the team finally has a good understanding of what’s being asked of them and of each other. This was another very professional, organized and disciplined performance. It needs to keep going but it does feel like things are trending in the right direction. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: We’ve been much better defensively these past two matches. Like, night and couches better. We’re blocking shots and cutting off crosses and key passes before they can tune into real chances. Moreover we look comfortable and more aware and switched on. It’s been nice to see less last ditch emergency defending. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Berry is the most peculiar player. I don’t think he’s completely incapable. Truly if he was just more dialed in, and proactive instead of reactive, I think he would be serviceable as a back up 9. He’s slow as fuck, no denying that but good grief he just doesn’t make up for that lack of speed in any other facet of his game. Where Georgios goes out and makes chances for himself, Berry waits for chances to be created for him and those chances have to be carried in on a silver platter for him and even then, he might still bottle it. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Thiago was not at his best in the first 45 and we really need him to be. There were a few interception opportunities that would’ve tuned into big chances and his touch and control was just not good enough. BUT, he’s Thiago so all he really needs is one chance from 12-30 yards. I don’t have the stats right in front of me but of all the “in range” set pieces he’s taken, I’d wager over half of them have resulted in a goal and that is absurd. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Sosa was outstanding. This is a tough game to come in and give near 90 on given the current circumstances. He did the job and then some. He didn’t really put a foot wrong against de foot all night and he had a chance on goal as well. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: There’s been a lot of criticisms and questions of the FO and of Gonzo, especially in the last few weeks. The team just got it’s best two wins of the season back to back. 🤷‍♂️ Feels like the team finally has a good understanding of what’s being asked of them and of each other. This was another very professional, organized and disciplined performance. It needs to keep going but it does feel like things are trending in the right direction. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: We’ve been much better defensively these past two matches. Like, night and couches better. We’re blocking shots and cutting off crosses and key passes before they can tune into real chances. Moreover we look comfortable and more aware and switched on. It’s been nice to see less last ditch emergency defending. 
 
2: Berry is the most peculiar player. I don’t think he’s completely incapable. Truly if he was just more dialed in, and proactive instead of reactive, I think he would be serviceable as a back up 9. He’s slow as fuck, no denying that but good grief he just doesn’t make up for that lack of speed in any other facet of his game. Where Georgios goes out and makes chances for himself, Berry waits for chances to be created for him and those chances have to be carried in on a silver platter for him and even then, he might still bottle it. 
 
3: Thiago was not at his best in the first 45 and we really need him to be. There were a few interception opportunities that would’ve tuned into big chances and his touch and control was just not good enough. BUT, he’s Thiago so all he really needs is one chance from 12-30 yards. I don’t have the stats right in front of me but of all the “in range” set pieces he’s taken, I’d wager over half of them have resulted in a goal and that is absurd. 
 
4: Sosa was outstanding. This is a tough game to come in and give near 90 on given the current circumstances. He did the job and then some. He didn’t really put a foot wrong against de foot all night and he had a chance on goal as well. 
 
5: There’s been a lot of criticisms and questions of the FO and of Gonzo, especially in the last few weeks. The team just got it’s best two wins of the season back to back. 🤷‍♂️ Feels like the team finally has a good understanding of what’s being asked of them and of each other. This was another very professional, organized and disciplined performance. It needs to keep going but it does feel like things are trending in the right direction. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <title>The one where Curtain is maybe not so certain</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where Curtain is maybe not so certain</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-curtain-is-maybe-not-so-certain/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-curtain-is-maybe-not-so-certain/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 00:14:45 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Well that was a very organized, one might even say, authentic performance. For me this is our best showing this season. When you take into account, the clean sheet, the quality of the opponent and losing Georgios, this was pretty damn complete. So why now and not against NYRB? I don’t really know. Yes home field plays a role, but we largely played how we like to play, albeit with some different players, but overall I thought we just executed better. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Happy to see us play with more aggression and assertiveness against a team who plays with both. The boys got stuck into more challenges and weren’t afraid to throw in a few shoulders and just use their physical strength more than we did against energy drink FC. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Caleb Wiley with the ball at his feet is an absolute joy to watch. He plays with so much energy and intent. When the ball comes to him he picks his head up and immediately works out the shortest path to goal. Having him charging at goal is a serious enough threat itself, let alone the freedom and space it gives to other attacking options. Oh and he had 7 ball recoveries and an interception. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Thiago is a cheat code. And like any cheat code, the same code does not work for every game. But my lord when it does, you’re a given a game changing advantage. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Georgios, unfortunately, has a history with injuries and he’s carried that history with him here. For me, we should be looking at yet another proper 9 backup in this window. Berry has shown us his ceiling and it’s lower than Bilbo Baggins house. Tyler Wolff could serve in that role, but that’s a lot of weight to put on his shoulders and he’s been doing so well in his progression as is. I don’t know if we want to change that up right now. If we have the ability to move Berry on, we should. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Well that was a very organized, one might even say, authentic performance. For me this is our best showing this season. When you take into account, the clean sheet, the quality of the opponent and losing Georgios, this was pretty damn complete. So why now and not against NYRB? I don’t really know. Yes home field plays a role, but we largely played how we like to play, albeit with some different players, but overall I thought we just executed better. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Happy to see us play with more aggression and assertiveness against a team who plays with both. The boys got stuck into more challenges and weren’t afraid to throw in a few shoulders and just use their physical strength more than we did against energy drink FC. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Caleb Wiley with the ball at his feet is an absolute joy to watch. He plays with so much energy and intent. When the ball comes to him he picks his head up and immediately works out the shortest path to goal. Having him charging at goal is a serious enough threat itself, let alone the freedom and space it gives to other attacking options. Oh and he had 7 ball recoveries and an interception. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Thiago is a cheat code. And like any cheat code, the same code does not work for every game. But my lord when it does, you’re a given a game changing advantage. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Georgios, unfortunately, has a history with injuries and he’s carried that history with him here. For me, we should be looking at yet another proper 9 backup in this window. Berry has shown us his ceiling and it’s lower than Bilbo Baggins house. Tyler Wolff could serve in that role, but that’s a lot of weight to put on his shoulders and he’s been doing so well in his progression as is. I don’t know if we want to change that up right now. If we have the ability to move Berry on, we should. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Well that was a very organized, one might even say, authentic performance. For me this is our best showing this season. When you take into account, the clean sheet, the quality of the opponent and losing Georgios, this was pretty damn complete. So why now and not against NYRB? I don’t really know. Yes home field plays a role, but we largely played how we like to play, albeit with some different players, but overall I thought we just executed better. 
 
2: Happy to see us play with more aggression and assertiveness against a team who plays with both. The boys got stuck into more challenges and weren’t afraid to throw in a few shoulders and just use their physical strength more than we did against energy drink FC. 
 
3: Caleb Wiley with the ball at his feet is an absolute joy to watch. He plays with so much energy and intent. When the ball comes to him he picks his head up and immediately works out the shortest path to goal. Having him charging at goal is a serious enough threat itself, let alone the freedom and space it gives to other attacking options. Oh and he had 7 ball recoveries and an interception. 
 
4: Thiago is a cheat code. And like any cheat code, the same code does not work for every game. But my lord when it does, you’re a given a game changing advantage. 
 
5: Georgios, unfortunately, has a history with injuries and he’s carried that history with him here. For me, we should be looking at yet another proper 9 backup in this window. Berry has shown us his ceiling and it’s lower than Bilbo Baggins house. Tyler Wolff could serve in that role, but that’s a lot of weight to put on his shoulders and he’s been doing so well in his progression as is. I don’t know if we want to change that up right now. If we have the ability to move Berry on, we should. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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                <itunes:episode>100</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where we Nick’d a result</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we Nick’d a result</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-nick-d-a-result/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-nick-d-a-result/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 10:50:39 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Tyler Wolff’s goal to salary ratio is getting more and more impressive. He’s got a goal scorers instinct. Tonight he did show other areas of his game that need developing and that’s completely ok. Things he needs to learn can be taught, things he already has cannot. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Good quick response to going down early. Not something we’ve done a lot of actually lately. Usually takes us a while to get going and respond. NYC tried to pull a Memphis 901 and press a young rotated side and to their credit, it worked for them. But we didn’t fold. We didn’t collapse. We kept fighting and we dug out a draw and in truth, we had plenty of opportunities to even take all 3. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Ibarra and Purata were excellent defensively. Goal saving interventions from both and consistent all night. The run from Purata in stoppage time to tackle AND win the ball was particularly impressive. Making those kinds of runs and efforts is huge, and not just for what winning the ball does in that moment but for what it does in terms of upping the will and fight of the rest of the team when you’re chasing the game. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Not for the first, second or even third time, a late sub decision from Pineda gets us a result. Cristen and I were both asking the question, why not a little earlier tho. It didn’t feel like the goal was coming so let’s make the change at 75 or even 80. I mean if we’re chasing and only have the kids, F it, let’s give them a little more time to try to get something out of the game. BUT, we did get the goal and thus the draw so kinda hard to say it wasn’t the right choice. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Like Blink 182 we stayed together for the kids. All things considered, I think we have to be happy with that performance and content with the result. It’s certainly miles above what we showed the last time we were missing a large contingent of players and the youth really showed up and showed out tonight. Wolff continues to make his case for starting and if you haven’t been watching Firmino play with the 2’s you should. He’s been finding the net with regularity and I had a feeling he was gonna have something to say tonight. The kids are alright. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Tyler Wolff’s goal to salary ratio is getting more and more impressive. He’s got a goal scorers instinct. Tonight he did show other areas of his game that need developing and that’s completely ok. Things he needs to learn can be taught, things he already has cannot. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Good quick response to going down early. Not something we’ve done a lot of actually lately. Usually takes us a while to get going and respond. NYC tried to pull a Memphis 901 and press a young rotated side and to their credit, it worked for them. But we didn’t fold. We didn’t collapse. We kept fighting and we dug out a draw and in truth, we had plenty of opportunities to even take all 3. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Ibarra and Purata were excellent defensively. Goal saving interventions from both and consistent all night. The run from Purata in stoppage time to tackle AND win the ball was particularly impressive. Making those kinds of runs and efforts is huge, and not just for what winning the ball does in that moment but for what it does in terms of upping the will and fight of the rest of the team when you’re chasing the game. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Not for the first, second or even third time, a late sub decision from Pineda gets us a result. Cristen and I were both asking the question, why not a little earlier tho. It didn’t feel like the goal was coming so let’s make the change at 75 or even 80. I mean if we’re chasing and only have the kids, F it, let’s give them a little more time to try to get something out of the game. BUT, we did get the goal and thus the draw so kinda hard to say it wasn’t the right choice. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Like Blink 182 we stayed together for the kids. All things considered, I think we have to be happy with that performance and content with the result. It’s certainly miles above what we showed the last time we were missing a large contingent of players and the youth really showed up and showed out tonight. Wolff continues to make his case for starting and if you haven’t been watching Firmino play with the 2’s you should. He’s been finding the net with regularity and I had a feeling he was gonna have something to say tonight. The kids are alright. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Tyler Wolff’s goal to salary ratio is getting more and more impressive. He’s got a goal scorers instinct. Tonight he did show other areas of his game that need developing and that’s completely ok. Things he needs to learn can be taught, things he already has cannot. 
 
2: Good quick response to going down early. Not something we’ve done a lot of actually lately. Usually takes us a while to get going and respond. NYC tried to pull a Memphis 901 and press a young rotated side and to their credit, it worked for them. But we didn’t fold. We didn’t collapse. We kept fighting and we dug out a draw and in truth, we had plenty of opportunities to even take all 3. 
 
3: Ibarra and Purata were excellent defensively. Goal saving interventions from both and consistent all night. The run from Purata in stoppage time to tackle AND win the ball was particularly impressive. Making those kinds of runs and efforts is huge, and not just for what winning the ball does in that moment but for what it does in terms of upping the will and fight of the rest of the team when you’re chasing the game. 
 
4: Not for the first, second or even third time, a late sub decision from Pineda gets us a result. Cristen and I were both asking the question, why not a little earlier tho. It didn’t feel like the goal was coming so let’s make the change at 75 or even 80. I mean if we’re chasing and only have the kids, F it, let’s give them a little more time to try to get something out of the game. BUT, we did get the goal and thus the draw so kinda hard to say it wasn’t the right choice. 
 
5: Like Blink 182 we stayed together for the kids. All things considered, I think we have to be happy with that performance and content with the result. It’s certainly miles above what we showed the last time we were missing a large contingent of players and the youth really showed up and showed out tonight. Wolff continues to make his case for starting and if you haven’t been watching Firmino play with the 2’s you should. He’s been finding the net with regularity and I had a feeling he was gonna have something to say tonight. The kids are alright. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:duration>3896</itunes:duration>
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        <title>The one where we need to be hungry like Tyler Wolff</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we need to be hungry like Tyler Wolff</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-need-to-be-hungry-like-tyler-wolff/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-need-to-be-hungry-like-tyler-wolff/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 00:19:10 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Another lack luster performance. We just can’t seem to put together a full performance on offense and defense. It’s one or the other. Tonight the defense was there and the offense was not. Clearly build up and playing through the midfield was not happening so short of making subs, we have to recognize that we need to adapt and then execute. We have the ability and the talent up top to go direct and for our direct play to be more than simply huffing forward and hoping. We can actually be dangerous. At the very least it would’ve forced Orlando to defend a little because apart from a couple set pieces, we gave them little to be concerned about. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Etienne with another meh match. He just doesn’t seem connected to the game when it’s unfolding in front of him. It’s really bizarre. He’s clearly talented but he’s just been kinda sloppy and not reading things at all. Disconnected is I think the best way to describe his game. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: When a player as good as Almada and as important as Almada has a bad night, it sticks out more and the effects are felt more acutely. He missed more crosses and by his his standard, easy passes, than maybe he has in totality for the whole season. I think Orlando did a good job of handling him but he was also just off. I hope it’s not some lingering injury. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: What’s the problem with a strong starting XI, no one to come off the bench and really change the game. I’m sure folks will be screaming for Pineda to make subs, particularly in the midfield, but who was really on the bench? FWIW unless it’s a fitness or injury concern, I do whole heartedly disagree with taking GG off, but there’s really no one sitting on the side who can come in and break the game open. That being said I would have like to have seen the subs we did make come on sooner and a little more creativity from Pineda in our shape since he couldn’t bring on a real game changing type player with who was available. Credit where it’s due, Fortune and Wolff did end up changing the game. If we can just stay competitive until the summer window I think this team is set up to make some big positive changes. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: So Miguel Berry was pretty decent tonight. Truthfully he played with a bit of swagger. If he had been producing at any level at all up to this point we’d probably be ok with that performance. He had TWO shots on goal. That’s more than he’s had all season. If he can just bag a goal and a couple assists we might be able to keep him on his super low wage. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Another lack luster performance. We just can’t seem to put together a full performance on offense and defense. It’s one or the other. Tonight the defense was there and the offense was not. Clearly build up and playing through the midfield was not happening so short of making subs, we have to recognize that we need to adapt and then execute. We have the ability and the talent up top to go direct and for our direct play to be more than simply huffing forward and hoping. We can actually be dangerous. At the very least it would’ve forced Orlando to defend a little because apart from a couple set pieces, we gave them little to be concerned about. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Etienne with another meh match. He just doesn’t seem connected to the game when it’s unfolding in front of him. It’s really bizarre. He’s clearly talented but he’s just been kinda sloppy and not reading things at all. Disconnected is I think the best way to describe his game. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: When a player as good as Almada and as important as Almada has a bad night, it sticks out more and the effects are felt more acutely. He missed more crosses and by his his standard, easy passes, than maybe he has in totality for the whole season. I think Orlando did a good job of handling him but he was also just off. I hope it’s not some lingering injury. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: What’s the problem with a strong starting XI, no one to come off the bench and really change the game. I’m sure folks will be screaming for Pineda to make subs, particularly in the midfield, but who was really on the bench? FWIW unless it’s a fitness or injury concern, I do whole heartedly disagree with taking GG off, but there’s really no one sitting on the side who can come in and break the game open. That being said I would have like to have seen the subs we did make come on sooner and a little more creativity from Pineda in our shape since he couldn’t bring on a real game changing type player with who was available. Credit where it’s due, Fortune and Wolff did end up changing the game. If we can just stay competitive until the summer window I think this team is set up to make some big positive changes. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: So Miguel Berry was pretty decent tonight. Truthfully he played with a bit of swagger. If he had been producing at any level at all up to this point we’d probably be ok with that performance. He had TWO shots on goal. That’s more than he’s had all season. If he can just bag a goal and a couple assists we might be able to keep him on his super low wage. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Another lack luster performance. We just can’t seem to put together a full performance on offense and defense. It’s one or the other. Tonight the defense was there and the offense was not. Clearly build up and playing through the midfield was not happening so short of making subs, we have to recognize that we need to adapt and then execute. We have the ability and the talent up top to go direct and for our direct play to be more than simply huffing forward and hoping. We can actually be dangerous. At the very least it would’ve forced Orlando to defend a little because apart from a couple set pieces, we gave them little to be concerned about. 
 
2: Etienne with another meh match. He just doesn’t seem connected to the game when it’s unfolding in front of him. It’s really bizarre. He’s clearly talented but he’s just been kinda sloppy and not reading things at all. Disconnected is I think the best way to describe his game. 
 
3: When a player as good as Almada and as important as Almada has a bad night, it sticks out more and the effects are felt more acutely. He missed more crosses and by his his standard, easy passes, than maybe he has in totality for the whole season. I think Orlando did a good job of handling him but he was also just off. I hope it’s not some lingering injury. 
 
4: What’s the problem with a strong starting XI, no one to come off the bench and really change the game. I’m sure folks will be screaming for Pineda to make subs, particularly in the midfield, but who was really on the bench? FWIW unless it’s a fitness or injury concern, I do whole heartedly disagree with taking GG off, but there’s really no one sitting on the side who can come in and break the game open. That being said I would have like to have seen the subs we did make come on sooner and a little more creativity from Pineda in our shape since he couldn’t bring on a real game changing type player with who was available. Credit where it’s due, Fortune and Wolff did end up changing the game. If we can just stay competitive until the summer window I think this team is set up to make some big positive changes. 
 
5: So Miguel Berry was pretty decent tonight. Truthfully he played with a bit of swagger. If he had been producing at any level at all up to this point we’d probably be ok with that performance. He had TWO shots on goal. That’s more than he’s had all season. If he can just bag a goal and a couple assists we might be able to keep him on his super low wage. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <title>The one where we have the boom but still leave too much room</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we have the boom but still leave too much room</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-have-the-boom-but-still-leave-too-much-room/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-have-the-boom-but-still-leave-too-much-room/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2023 10:59:33 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: The overwhelming majority of takes prior to the start of the match we’re in regards to the lineup selection. Not starting Miles or Sosa and starting Berry again had people feeling a certain way. I had questions as well but I also understand that playing 3 games in 7 days necessitates changes and well the team looked pretty good to me. We took more shots and better quality shots before GG took the field. Shoot, even Berry was more involved and he did in fact win the free kick that lead to the first goal.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Luis Abram. I dunno. He hasn’t had a ton of minutes to have a proper evaluation on the man and it is hard when you’re a player whose not in rhythm to come out and perform but regardless, for the money he’s on, the performances haven’t matched up. The soccer IQ doesn’t quite seem to be where it should be. The free kick and ensuing corner that lead to Chicago’s 1st goal starts with him not clearing the ball and just stumbling backwards and then for some reason he feels the need to stick out a leg and put the final touch on the ball that gives the corner when the ball is clearly going out for goal kick.  He doesn’t look starting caliber to me neither technically or mentally but I’m not opposed to giving him more starts to see if he can get into a rhythm and show more than he has. Given that Caleb is gone and with the pretty severe match compression, he’ll get his opportunity. Credit where it’s due, he did have a vital block around the 79th minute that prevented a clear shot on goal. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: When it comes to the table points matter, feelings don’t. I think you happily take a point on the road even if it feels like points dropped because of, once again, a late goal conceded. You can look at draws as either points dropped or a point earned but for me I’ll be happy with the point. The single points do add up. Look at a team like Montreal. Not a single draw. If they had just a few draws, they’d be in at least a playoff position. Likewise if we dropped our single pointers we’d be down near the edge of the playoff line. Looking at it the other way, we could’ve added 6 more points to our tally which would put us 2nd in the East and in the league. With 6 more points I don’t think folks are as concerned as some are right now and those 6 points missed are largely down to individual mistakes. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: We can’t just play a normal game of soccer against these guys can we? This match was weird. It fit some narratives but then it was so chaotic with send offs and the types of goals and when they came, I just don’t know if there’s much to really take away from this one except the usual of having shown fight to come back, and an inability TO SEE MATCHES OUT. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: It’s easy to say the defense was just bad when you give up 3 goals but it’s important to look at the kind of goals conceded and how the chances developed. The first two goals were not off of build up play where the defense was just wildly out of shape and the third came with our best defensive players on the field 🤷‍♂️. The first was an Olimpico, where Westburg should’ve done better and it also came from an individual mistakes from Abram. The second also came from an individual mistake from Puratta and developed off a quick move from a stop in play. Everyone has to be switched on and you can’t have those glaring individual mishaps because we are often punished for them. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: The overwhelming majority of takes prior to the start of the match we’re in regards to the lineup selection. Not starting Miles or Sosa and starting Berry again had people feeling a certain way. I had questions as well but I also understand that playing 3 games in 7 days necessitates changes and well the team looked pretty good to me. We took more shots and better quality shots before GG took the field. Shoot, even Berry was more involved and he did in fact win the free kick that lead to the first goal.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Luis Abram. I dunno. He hasn’t had a ton of minutes to have a proper evaluation on the man and it is hard when you’re a player whose not in rhythm to come out and perform but regardless, for the money he’s on, the performances haven’t matched up. The soccer IQ doesn’t quite seem to be where it should be. The free kick and ensuing corner that lead to Chicago’s 1st goal starts with him not clearing the ball and just stumbling backwards and then for some reason he feels the need to stick out a leg and put the final touch on the ball that gives the corner when the ball is clearly going out for goal kick.  He doesn’t look starting caliber to me neither technically or mentally but I’m not opposed to giving him more starts to see if he can get into a rhythm and show more than he has. Given that Caleb is gone and with the pretty severe match compression, he’ll get his opportunity. Credit where it’s due, he did have a vital block around the 79th minute that prevented a clear shot on goal. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: When it comes to the table points matter, feelings don’t. I think you happily take a point on the road even if it feels like points dropped because of, once again, a late goal conceded. You can look at draws as either points dropped or a point earned but for me I’ll be happy with the point. The single points do add up. Look at a team like Montreal. Not a single draw. If they had just a few draws, they’d be in at least a playoff position. Likewise if we dropped our single pointers we’d be down near the edge of the playoff line. Looking at it the other way, we could’ve added 6 more points to our tally which would put us 2nd in the East and in the league. With 6 more points I don’t think folks are as concerned as some are right now and those 6 points missed are largely down to individual mistakes. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: We can’t just play a normal game of soccer against these guys can we? This match was weird. It fit some narratives but then it was so chaotic with send offs and the types of goals and when they came, I just don’t know if there’s much to really take away from this one except the usual of having shown fight to come back, and an inability TO SEE MATCHES OUT. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: It’s easy to say the defense was just bad when you give up 3 goals but it’s important to look at the kind of goals conceded and how the chances developed. The first two goals were not off of build up play where the defense was just wildly out of shape and the third came with our best defensive players on the field 🤷‍♂️. The first was an Olimpico, where Westburg should’ve done better and it also came from an individual mistakes from Abram. The second also came from an individual mistake from Puratta and developed off a quick move from a stop in play. Everyone has to be switched on and you can’t have those glaring individual mishaps because we are often punished for them. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: The overwhelming majority of takes prior to the start of the match we’re in regards to the lineup selection. Not starting Miles or Sosa and starting Berry again had people feeling a certain way. I had questions as well but I also understand that playing 3 games in 7 days necessitates changes and well the team looked pretty good to me. We took more shots and better quality shots before GG took the field. Shoot, even Berry was more involved and he did in fact win the free kick that lead to the first goal.
 
2: Luis Abram. I dunno. He hasn’t had a ton of minutes to have a proper evaluation on the man and it is hard when you’re a player whose not in rhythm to come out and perform but regardless, for the money he’s on, the performances haven’t matched up. The soccer IQ doesn’t quite seem to be where it should be. The free kick and ensuing corner that lead to Chicago’s 1st goal starts with him not clearing the ball and just stumbling backwards and then for some reason he feels the need to stick out a leg and put the final touch on the ball that gives the corner when the ball is clearly going out for goal kick.  He doesn’t look starting caliber to me neither technically or mentally but I’m not opposed to giving him more starts to see if he can get into a rhythm and show more than he has. Given that Caleb is gone and with the pretty severe match compression, he’ll get his opportunity. Credit where it’s due, he did have a vital block around the 79th minute that prevented a clear shot on goal. 
 
3: When it comes to the table points matter, feelings don’t. I think you happily take a point on the road even if it feels like points dropped because of, once again, a late goal conceded. You can look at draws as either points dropped or a point earned but for me I’ll be happy with the point. The single points do add up. Look at a team like Montreal. Not a single draw. If they had just a few draws, they’d be in at least a playoff position. Likewise if we dropped our single pointers we’d be down near the edge of the playoff line. Looking at it the other way, we could’ve added 6 more points to our tally which would put us 2nd in the East and in the league. With 6 more points I don’t think folks are as concerned as some are right now and those 6 points missed are largely down to individual mistakes. 
 
4: We can’t just play a normal game of soccer against these guys can we? This match was weird. It fit some narratives but then it was so chaotic with send offs and the types of goals and when they came, I just don’t know if there’s much to really take away from this one except the usual of having shown fight to come back, and an inability TO SEE MATCHES OUT. 
 
5: It’s easy to say the defense was just bad when you give up 3 goals but it’s important to look at the kind of goals conceded and how the chances developed. The first two goals were not off of build up play where the defense was just wildly out of shape and the third came with our best defensive players on the field 🤷‍♂️. The first was an Olimpico, where Westburg should’ve done better and it also came from an individual mistakes from Abram. The second also came from an individual mistake from Puratta and developed off a quick move from a stop in play. Everyone has to be switched on and you can’t have those glaring individual mishaps because we are often punished for them. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <title>The one where we don’t go without Georgio</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we don’t go without Georgio</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-don-t-go-without-georgio/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-don-t-go-without-georgio/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 14 May 2023 23:29:55 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: When we have a total of 4 shots 1 on target in the first half, it’s not nearly good enough. Any time we showed any semblance of a threat it came down the right via Brooks’ excellent service or, surprisingly enough, a bit of brilliance from Luiz. To be fair, game state does matter and once Charlotte got their goal it changed everything. They set up in their mid-low block, were compact and disciplined. We just could not break their lines and Berry did not make himself available for anything over the top or literally anything else. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: We were successful against Charlotte last time because of our counter press. Any time they won the ball off of us at least two of ours would swarm and win it back within a few seconds. At that point Charlotte was not set and we went straight to goal. That did not happen in the first 45, really the first 70, with any sort of consistency. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: What a brutal couple weeks for former players scoring on us. Big love to Meram. It almost looked like he thought about just putting that first shot over the bar. I’ve never seen a player so remorseful after scoring. It’s been years since he played for us and he was hear for such a short time. It’s a credit to his character that he can be so beloved after such a short period and even after all these years. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Its just like what Lily from AT&T said, “It’s not complicated”. Watching GG and Berry play in the same match is like night and couches. They ain’t even in the same category. GG showed us more in 28 minutes than Berry has in over 445. We need an elite 9, STARTING. Everything changed after Charlotte’s first goal and we could never find our way back in, especially after the red and converted penalty. But this team plays completely differently when GG starts. The same was true when he had Josef. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: The cries for Pineda’s head will be loud. Any coach knows that this is a results driven business. Eventually the wins have to come or a change will be made. But for me, what I saw tonight was not poor coaching. The difference between GG and Berry is vast and that ain’t coaching. Gutman making a terrible decision in the box is not coaching. For me the only knocks you could put on Pineda tonight were not being more experimental, & maybe even putting GG out there at all and risking injury when the game was gone. But I trust the trainers and staff to know what he could give tonight. Maybe  some minutes might have been good for him. And it did show us, CLEARLY, what are our issue is. We can’t be a one/two player team, but we quite clearly are right now. Both in terms of quality of play and maybe more importantly, attitude. Summer window will be very important and very busy. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: When we have a total of 4 shots 1 on target in the first half, it’s not nearly good enough. Any time we showed any semblance of a threat it came down the right via Brooks’ excellent service or, surprisingly enough, a bit of brilliance from Luiz. To be fair, game state does matter and once Charlotte got their goal it changed everything. They set up in their mid-low block, were compact and disciplined. We just could not break their lines and Berry did not make himself available for anything over the top or literally anything else. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: We were successful against Charlotte last time because of our counter press. Any time they won the ball off of us at least two of ours would swarm and win it back within a few seconds. At that point Charlotte was not set and we went straight to goal. That did not happen in the first 45, really the first 70, with any sort of consistency. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: What a brutal couple weeks for former players scoring on us. Big love to Meram. It almost looked like he thought about just putting that first shot over the bar. I’ve never seen a player so remorseful after scoring. It’s been years since he played for us and he was hear for such a short time. It’s a credit to his character that he can be so beloved after such a short period and even after all these years. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Its just like what Lily from AT&T said, “It’s not complicated”. Watching GG and Berry play in the same match is like night and couches. They ain’t even in the same category. GG showed us more in 28 minutes than Berry has in over 445. We need an elite 9, STARTING. Everything changed after Charlotte’s first goal and we could never find our way back in, especially after the red and converted penalty. But this team plays completely differently when GG starts. The same was true when he had Josef. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: The cries for Pineda’s head will be loud. Any coach knows that this is a results driven business. Eventually the wins have to come or a change will be made. But for me, what I saw tonight was not poor coaching. The difference between GG and Berry is vast and that ain’t coaching. Gutman making a terrible decision in the box is not coaching. For me the only knocks you could put on Pineda tonight were not being more experimental, & maybe even putting GG out there at all and risking injury when the game was gone. But I trust the trainers and staff to know what he could give tonight. Maybe  some minutes might have been good for him. And it did show us, CLEARLY, what are our issue is. We can’t be a one/two player team, but we quite clearly are right now. Both in terms of quality of play and maybe more importantly, attitude. Summer window will be very important and very busy. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: When we have a total of 4 shots 1 on target in the first half, it’s not nearly good enough. Any time we showed any semblance of a threat it came down the right via Brooks’ excellent service or, surprisingly enough, a bit of brilliance from Luiz. To be fair, game state does matter and once Charlotte got their goal it changed everything. They set up in their mid-low block, were compact and disciplined. We just could not break their lines and Berry did not make himself available for anything over the top or literally anything else. 
 
2: We were successful against Charlotte last time because of our counter press. Any time they won the ball off of us at least two of ours would swarm and win it back within a few seconds. At that point Charlotte was not set and we went straight to goal. That did not happen in the first 45, really the first 70, with any sort of consistency. 
 
3: What a brutal couple weeks for former players scoring on us. Big love to Meram. It almost looked like he thought about just putting that first shot over the bar. I’ve never seen a player so remorseful after scoring. It’s been years since he played for us and he was hear for such a short time. It’s a credit to his character that he can be so beloved after such a short period and even after all these years. 
 
4: Its just like what Lily from AT&T said, “It’s not complicated”. Watching GG and Berry play in the same match is like night and couches. They ain’t even in the same category. GG showed us more in 28 minutes than Berry has in over 445. We need an elite 9, STARTING. Everything changed after Charlotte’s first goal and we could never find our way back in, especially after the red and converted penalty. But this team plays completely differently when GG starts. The same was true when he had Josef. 
 
5: The cries for Pineda’s head will be loud. Any coach knows that this is a results driven business. Eventually the wins have to come or a change will be made. But for me, what I saw tonight was not poor coaching. The difference between GG and Berry is vast and that ain’t coaching. Gutman making a terrible decision in the box is not coaching. For me the only knocks you could put on Pineda tonight were not being more experimental, & maybe even putting GG out there at all and risking injury when the game was gone. But I trust the trainers and staff to know what he could give tonight. Maybe  some minutes might have been good for him. And it did show us, CLEARLY, what are our issue is. We can’t be a one/two player team, but we quite clearly are right now. Both in terms of quality of play and maybe more importantly, attitude. Summer window will be very important and very busy. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <title>The one where the king took a knee and all three</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where the king took a knee and all three</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-the-king-took-a-knee-and-all-three/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-the-king-took-a-knee-and-all-three/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 16:02:58 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Josef Martinez scored 2 tonight. Good for him. I’m genuinely happy for him. Moving him on was still the right decision for Atlanta. Miami had both their goal scorers out there tonight and what happened? They won. They’ve got 6 losses because Campana hasn’t been there and this other guy Josef hasn’t been scoring. What have we been missing in our losses? We struggle without a true 9, as so many teams do, and we have yet to solve the back up 9 issue or get consistent goals from the wings or elsewhere. GG does have a little history with injuries so creativity may be required from Gonzo for us to keep finding the net and not go on these losing skids when we don’t have GG available. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Well the match didn’t really start until the 25th minute but then we started to create some really nice opportunities. Having Etienne on the right linking up with an often overlapping Brooks was far better than having Etienne on the left with Luiz holding up the play for no good reason on the right. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Mr Consistency was earning that nickname tonight. Lennon’s service was excellent and if he had just a little less zip on that ball to the spot to Almada in the first half, I think Thiago would’ve been able to hit it first time or at least take a touch and have a shot. You gotta think that if GG was out there tonight that he’s scoring off at least one of those balls from Brooks’ foot. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: FWIW Luiz was better tonight, much better. Maybe he’s better suited to coming off the bench. He was actually part of the attack. He actually started attacking movements. Imagine that! His passes were sharp and progressive. He didn’t sky shots or crosses. I saw a confident player with patience and vision. I saw the player we paid for but just don’t often see enough of. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: I felt we were the better team. I see reasons to be frustrated and disappointed but I don’t see reasons to be alarmed. We not only controlled large portions of the match but we had the better of the chances from open play. We do need more urgency in the final third. Without the soft penalty we get a draw, without GG, and that’s really not bad. I’m not saying there aren’t still problems to solve, there quite clearly are, but the “team is trash” takes that are out there are kinda trash themselves. What would be alarming to me is not getting results and not identifying why, or if we continue to identify but not correct the issues and for me, it’s far too early to say we’re doing that. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Josef Martinez scored 2 tonight. Good for him. I’m genuinely happy for him. Moving him on was still the right decision for Atlanta. Miami had both their goal scorers out there tonight and what happened? They won. They’ve got 6 losses because Campana hasn’t been there and this other guy Josef hasn’t been scoring. What have we been missing in our losses? We struggle without a true 9, as so many teams do, and we have yet to solve the back up 9 issue or get consistent goals from the wings or elsewhere. GG does have a little history with injuries so creativity may be required from Gonzo for us to keep finding the net and not go on these losing skids when we don’t have GG available. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Well the match didn’t really start until the 25th minute but then we started to create some really nice opportunities. Having Etienne on the right linking up with an often overlapping Brooks was far better than having Etienne on the left with Luiz holding up the play for no good reason on the right. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Mr Consistency was earning that nickname tonight. Lennon’s service was excellent and if he had just a little less zip on that ball to the spot to Almada in the first half, I think Thiago would’ve been able to hit it first time or at least take a touch and have a shot. You gotta think that if GG was out there tonight that he’s scoring off at least one of those balls from Brooks’ foot. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: FWIW Luiz was better tonight, much better. Maybe he’s better suited to coming off the bench. He was actually part of the attack. He actually started attacking movements. Imagine that! His passes were sharp and progressive. He didn’t sky shots or crosses. I saw a confident player with patience and vision. I saw the player we paid for but just don’t often see enough of. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: I felt we were the better team. I see reasons to be frustrated and disappointed but I don’t see reasons to be alarmed. We not only controlled large portions of the match but we had the better of the chances from open play. We do need more urgency in the final third. Without the soft penalty we get a draw, without GG, and that’s really not bad. I’m not saying there aren’t still problems to solve, there quite clearly are, but the “team is trash” takes that are out there are kinda trash themselves. What would be alarming to me is not getting results and not identifying why, or if we continue to identify but not correct the issues and for me, it’s far too early to say we’re doing that. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Josef Martinez scored 2 tonight. Good for him. I’m genuinely happy for him. Moving him on was still the right decision for Atlanta. Miami had both their goal scorers out there tonight and what happened? They won. They’ve got 6 losses because Campana hasn’t been there and this other guy Josef hasn’t been scoring. What have we been missing in our losses? We struggle without a true 9, as so many teams do, and we have yet to solve the back up 9 issue or get consistent goals from the wings or elsewhere. GG does have a little history with injuries so creativity may be required from Gonzo for us to keep finding the net and not go on these losing skids when we don’t have GG available. 
 
2: Well the match didn’t really start until the 25th minute but then we started to create some really nice opportunities. Having Etienne on the right linking up with an often overlapping Brooks was far better than having Etienne on the left with Luiz holding up the play for no good reason on the right. 
 
3: Mr Consistency was earning that nickname tonight. Lennon’s service was excellent and if he had just a little less zip on that ball to the spot to Almada in the first half, I think Thiago would’ve been able to hit it first time or at least take a touch and have a shot. You gotta think that if GG was out there tonight that he’s scoring off at least one of those balls from Brooks’ foot. 
 
4: FWIW Luiz was better tonight, much better. Maybe he’s better suited to coming off the bench. He was actually part of the attack. He actually started attacking movements. Imagine that! His passes were sharp and progressive. He didn’t sky shots or crosses. I saw a confident player with patience and vision. I saw the player we paid for but just don’t often see enough of. 
 
5: I felt we were the better team. I see reasons to be frustrated and disappointed but I don’t see reasons to be alarmed. We not only controlled large portions of the match but we had the better of the chances from open play. We do need more urgency in the final third. Without the soft penalty we get a draw, without GG, and that’s really not bad. I’m not saying there aren’t still problems to solve, there quite clearly are, but the “team is trash” takes that are out there are kinda trash themselves. What would be alarming to me is not getting results and not identifying why, or if we continue to identify but not correct the issues and for me, it’s far too early to say we’re doing that. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <title>The one where it was free to watch us lose 3</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where it was free to watch us lose 3</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-it-was-free-to-watch-us-lose-3/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-it-was-free-to-watch-us-lose-3/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 09:37:58 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Sucks to give up a goal. Sucks even more to give up a goal to an unmarked man on a set piece when you’re largely in control of the match. They really did not have much in terms of chances from open play in the first 45 and you never got the feeling that it was coming so to concede like that really hurts because it affords the opponent the opportunity to sit back and protect that cheap lead. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: We’re missing Georgios. Chol is an interesting player but he’s not an out and out striker and that has largely been this teams problem in recent years in terms of not scoring. He didn’t make the same runs GG does to create not only opportunities for himself, but for space for others. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: That was one of the coldest penalties I’ve seen. I thought for sure Thiago would try to go top shelf. But he played it cool in a high pressure moment, kept it on the ground and just rolled it in. Kid’s got it all. His ability to dribble out of trouble and hit 50+ yard diagonals on a dime is just other worldly. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Luiz may have shown us about as much as he’s capable of showing us. Barring some major turnaround and a real run of CONSISTENT form I just don’t see how he remains on this team. Much less as a DP. He’s skilled and brilliant in moments, but we need more than moments out of our DP’s. His lack of productivity is killing us. It’s just how this league works. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Well, I’d ask for a refund ala Tottenham, but the club already paid for the tickets. 😂 I think some perspective would be good here. The sky is not falling. Yes, there’s been a dip over the past couple weeks. Normal in any season and considering where we’re coming from, it has to be expected. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that this drop off coincides with some significant injuries, not least of which being Guz. Team just plays with a different personality when he’s part of it. That being said, big injuries seem to be our lot in life, so we are going to have to find a way to put in better performances in spite of them. Honorable mention to Sosa. I thought he was very good today. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Sucks to give up a goal. Sucks even more to give up a goal to an unmarked man on a set piece when you’re largely in control of the match. They really did not have much in terms of chances from open play in the first 45 and you never got the feeling that it was coming so to concede like that really hurts because it affords the opponent the opportunity to sit back and protect that cheap lead. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: We’re missing Georgios. Chol is an interesting player but he’s not an out and out striker and that has largely been this teams problem in recent years in terms of not scoring. He didn’t make the same runs GG does to create not only opportunities for himself, but for space for others. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: That was one of the coldest penalties I’ve seen. I thought for sure Thiago would try to go top shelf. But he played it cool in a high pressure moment, kept it on the ground and just rolled it in. Kid’s got it all. His ability to dribble out of trouble and hit 50+ yard diagonals on a dime is just other worldly. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Luiz may have shown us about as much as he’s capable of showing us. Barring some major turnaround and a real run of CONSISTENT form I just don’t see how he remains on this team. Much less as a DP. He’s skilled and brilliant in moments, but we need more than moments out of our DP’s. His lack of productivity is killing us. It’s just how this league works. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Well, I’d ask for a refund ala Tottenham, but the club already paid for the tickets. 😂 I think some perspective would be good here. The sky is not falling. Yes, there’s been a dip over the past couple weeks. Normal in any season and considering where we’re coming from, it has to be expected. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that this drop off coincides with some significant injuries, not least of which being Guz. Team just plays with a different personality when he’s part of it. That being said, big injuries seem to be our lot in life, so we are going to have to find a way to put in better performances in spite of them. Honorable mention to Sosa. I thought he was very good today. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Sucks to give up a goal. Sucks even more to give up a goal to an unmarked man on a set piece when you’re largely in control of the match. They really did not have much in terms of chances from open play in the first 45 and you never got the feeling that it was coming so to concede like that really hurts because it affords the opponent the opportunity to sit back and protect that cheap lead. 
 
2: We’re missing Georgios. Chol is an interesting player but he’s not an out and out striker and that has largely been this teams problem in recent years in terms of not scoring. He didn’t make the same runs GG does to create not only opportunities for himself, but for space for others. 
 
3: That was one of the coldest penalties I’ve seen. I thought for sure Thiago would try to go top shelf. But he played it cool in a high pressure moment, kept it on the ground and just rolled it in. Kid’s got it all. His ability to dribble out of trouble and hit 50+ yard diagonals on a dime is just other worldly. 
 
4: Luiz may have shown us about as much as he’s capable of showing us. Barring some major turnaround and a real run of CONSISTENT form I just don’t see how he remains on this team. Much less as a DP. He’s skilled and brilliant in moments, but we need more than moments out of our DP’s. His lack of productivity is killing us. It’s just how this league works. 
 
5: Well, I’d ask for a refund ala Tottenham, but the club already paid for the tickets. 😂 I think some perspective would be good here. The sky is not falling. Yes, there’s been a dip over the past couple weeks. Normal in any season and considering where we’re coming from, it has to be expected. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that this drop off coincides with some significant injuries, not least of which being Guz. Team just plays with a different personality when he’s part of it. That being said, big injuries seem to be our lot in life, so we are going to have to find a way to put in better performances in spite of them. Honorable mention to Sosa. I thought he was very good today. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <title>The one where we Juanted it more</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we Juanted it more</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-juanted-it-more/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-juanted-it-more/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:31:17 -0400</pubDate>
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<p>1: Ok I dunno 😆. There’s a couple ways you could look at this match. One view says we gotta start closing out games confidently. It’s concerning how we shoot our selves in the foot at the end. It’s really unfortunate that it almost came from a player who’s been among the very best for this team. The other view is that we did manage to break that narrative and get a W when we clearly were nowhere near our best. Champions find ways to win and today with a little bit of grit and a little bit of luck which has been, with and against us this season, we found a way. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: The first goal will always be huge for us no matter how it comes. Today it was route 1. Chances came more from route 1 than then build up play or counter attacks. That’s honestly fine with me because it shows yet another way this team can produce and be dangerous when the “Atlanta United way” isn’t really working like it wasn’t today. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: I think we badly need Ibarra starting in the midfield. It’s not just Thiago that’s key to how we operate. Yes the equalizing goal is pretty much on him but in the past two games our play in the middle of the park has really suffered. We need him in there commanding and controlling the play to give players like Thiago the ability to operate more freely. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: it’s official the injuries are a thing. I have no idea what happened with Westberg but I hope it’s not serious. The FO deserves tremendous credit for having us so deep at Keeper but now we’re fresh out. Reyes from the 2’s will most likely have to be called up for Wednesday’s match and potentially signed to a homegrown deal for MLS play. Hopefully GG isn’t concussed or angered his hammy further. If the injuries keep coming week to week again, it’s going to have an impact on the summer window and how we approach new signings. It could really derail things. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Death, taxes, and GG scoring when he starts. Is this guy something or is he something? He understands space and how to occupy it. He finishes smartly. He puts in work on the defensive side. He’s intelligent as exhibited by the smart yellow. Pretty sure he’s who Vertical Horizon was signing about. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> </p>
<p>1: Ok I dunno 😆. There’s a couple ways you could look at this match. One view says we gotta start closing out games confidently. It’s concerning how we shoot our selves in the foot at the end. It’s really unfortunate that it almost came from a player who’s been among the very best for this team. The other view is that we did manage to break that narrative and get a W when we clearly were nowhere near our best. Champions find ways to win and today with a little bit of grit and a little bit of luck which has been, with and against us this season, we found a way. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: The first goal will always be huge for us no matter how it comes. Today it was route 1. Chances came more from route 1 than then build up play or counter attacks. That’s honestly fine with me because it shows yet another way this team can produce and be dangerous when the “Atlanta United way” isn’t really working like it wasn’t today. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: I think we badly need Ibarra starting in the midfield. It’s not just Thiago that’s key to how we operate. Yes the equalizing goal is pretty much on him but in the past two games our play in the middle of the park has really suffered. We need him in there commanding and controlling the play to give players like Thiago the ability to operate more freely. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: it’s official the injuries are a thing. I have no idea what happened with Westberg but I hope it’s not serious. The FO deserves tremendous credit for having us so deep at Keeper but now we’re fresh out. Reyes from the 2’s will most likely have to be called up for Wednesday’s match and potentially signed to a homegrown deal for MLS play. Hopefully GG isn’t concussed or angered his hammy further. If the injuries keep coming week to week again, it’s going to have an impact on the summer window and how we approach new signings. It could really derail things. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Death, taxes, and GG scoring when he starts. Is this guy something or is he something? He understands space and how to occupy it. He finishes smartly. He puts in work on the defensive side. He’s intelligent as exhibited by the smart yellow. Pretty sure he’s who Vertical Horizon was signing about. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[ 
1: Ok I dunno 😆. There’s a couple ways you could look at this match. One view says we gotta start closing out games confidently. It’s concerning how we shoot our selves in the foot at the end. It’s really unfortunate that it almost came from a player who’s been among the very best for this team. The other view is that we did manage to break that narrative and get a W when we clearly were nowhere near our best. Champions find ways to win and today with a little bit of grit and a little bit of luck which has been, with and against us this season, we found a way. 
 
2: The first goal will always be huge for us no matter how it comes. Today it was route 1. Chances came more from route 1 than then build up play or counter attacks. That’s honestly fine with me because it shows yet another way this team can produce and be dangerous when the “Atlanta United way” isn’t really working like it wasn’t today. 
 
3: I think we badly need Ibarra starting in the midfield. It’s not just Thiago that’s key to how we operate. Yes the equalizing goal is pretty much on him but in the past two games our play in the middle of the park has really suffered. We need him in there commanding and controlling the play to give players like Thiago the ability to operate more freely. 
 
4: it’s official the injuries are a thing. I have no idea what happened with Westberg but I hope it’s not serious. The FO deserves tremendous credit for having us so deep at Keeper but now we’re fresh out. Reyes from the 2’s will most likely have to be called up for Wednesday’s match and potentially signed to a homegrown deal for MLS play. Hopefully GG isn’t concussed or angered his hammy further. If the injuries keep coming week to week again, it’s going to have an impact on the summer window and how we approach new signings. It could really derail things. 
 
5: Death, taxes, and GG scoring when he starts. Is this guy something or is he something? He understands space and how to occupy it. He finishes smartly. He puts in work on the defensive side. He’s intelligent as exhibited by the smart yellow. Pretty sure he’s who Vertical Horizon was signing about. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where he chopped but got stopped</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where he chopped but got stopped</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-he-chopped-but-got-stopped/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-he-chopped-but-got-stopped/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 13:11:42 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: We dropped two points. There’s plenty of good things to take away from this match, but first and foremost, we missed out on a statement win. Actually one of the positive things that I take away is that the whole team is looking at it that way too. That’s the the mentality I want. A draw isn’t good enough. Especially when the win is right there. We expect more. Two road draws is by no means a poor result, but with the table often being so damn tight at the run in, this might be a game we look back on with real disappointment. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: I think it’s a credit to this club and it’s stature and status in the league that every team when they play us seem to pull out their best performances against us. Even when our opponent might be struggling and on a poor run of form, we always seem to bring out the absolute best in them. It remains a statement to beat this club. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Injuries are starting to matter again. Brad, Almada, and now GG. We gotta hope that Thiago is just precautionary and that GG will be short term. For now we’re handling absences really well. Tonight we were missing Guz (which is a bigger loss than some realize) Ibarra, Thiago, and GG for most of the 2nd half. In spite of missing some of our best players, we are still finding ways to get performances and results. Feels like the team is remembering last year and refusing to wilt. Hopefully the injuries don’t really start to pile on because at some point it does become insurmountable . That being said, as disappointing as dropping two points is, I think tonight did show that this team is not dependent on any 1, 2 or even 3 players. 4, 5, 6 might be a problem tho. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>We will be missing more players. Caleb and Miles will both be called up. Caleb will be in the u20 WC for a month. US Open Cup about to start. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Chol has been the perfect example of better depth. I’m gutted he didn’t have the game winner. He stepped up, as he and others have this whole season. Teams seem to struggle with him. He’s a bit of a wild card that can be played when you need to throw something different and unpredictable at the opposition. If injuries are going to be a thing again, that next man up mentality is going to be key to us having a successful season. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: GG has been the exact signing we needed in a number 9. He’s consistent, and not just in scoring, but more the way he’s finding the goals and the chances. He’s not just a target man. He’s hard working, fights for every ball but at the same time is humble and a real team contributor. Let’s hope the treads haven’t come off the tank too severely. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: We dropped two points. There’s plenty of good things to take away from this match, but first and foremost, we missed out on a statement win. Actually one of the positive things that I take away is that the whole team is looking at it that way too. That’s the the mentality I want. A draw isn’t good enough. Especially when the win is right there. We expect more. Two road draws is by no means a poor result, but with the table often being so damn tight at the run in, this might be a game we look back on with real disappointment. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: I think it’s a credit to this club and it’s stature and status in the league that every team when they play us seem to pull out their best performances against us. Even when our opponent might be struggling and on a poor run of form, we always seem to bring out the absolute best in them. It remains a statement to beat this club. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Injuries are starting to matter again. Brad, Almada, and now GG. We gotta hope that Thiago is just precautionary and that GG will be short term. For now we’re handling absences really well. Tonight we were missing Guz (which is a bigger loss than some realize) Ibarra, Thiago, and GG for most of the 2nd half. In spite of missing some of our best players, we are still finding ways to get performances and results. Feels like the team is remembering last year and refusing to wilt. Hopefully the injuries don’t really start to pile on because at some point it does become insurmountable . That being said, as disappointing as dropping two points is, I think tonight did show that this team is not dependent on any 1, 2 or even 3 players. 4, 5, 6 might be a problem tho. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>We will be missing more players. Caleb and Miles will both be called up. Caleb will be in the u20 WC for a month. US Open Cup about to start. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Chol has been the perfect example of better depth. I’m gutted he didn’t have the game winner. He stepped up, as he and others have this whole season. Teams seem to struggle with him. He’s a bit of a wild card that can be played when you need to throw something different and unpredictable at the opposition. If injuries are going to be a thing again, that next man up mentality is going to be key to us having a successful season. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: GG has been the exact signing we needed in a number 9. He’s consistent, and not just in scoring, but more the way he’s finding the goals and the chances. He’s not just a target man. He’s hard working, fights for every ball but at the same time is humble and a real team contributor. Let’s hope the treads haven’t come off the tank too severely. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: We dropped two points. There’s plenty of good things to take away from this match, but first and foremost, we missed out on a statement win. Actually one of the positive things that I take away is that the whole team is looking at it that way too. That’s the the mentality I want. A draw isn’t good enough. Especially when the win is right there. We expect more. Two road draws is by no means a poor result, but with the table often being so damn tight at the run in, this might be a game we look back on with real disappointment. 
 
2: I think it’s a credit to this club and it’s stature and status in the league that every team when they play us seem to pull out their best performances against us. Even when our opponent might be struggling and on a poor run of form, we always seem to bring out the absolute best in them. It remains a statement to beat this club. 
 
3: Injuries are starting to matter again. Brad, Almada, and now GG. We gotta hope that Thiago is just precautionary and that GG will be short term. For now we’re handling absences really well. Tonight we were missing Guz (which is a bigger loss than some realize) Ibarra, Thiago, and GG for most of the 2nd half. In spite of missing some of our best players, we are still finding ways to get performances and results. Feels like the team is remembering last year and refusing to wilt. Hopefully the injuries don’t really start to pile on because at some point it does become insurmountable . That being said, as disappointing as dropping two points is, I think tonight did show that this team is not dependent on any 1, 2 or even 3 players. 4, 5, 6 might be a problem tho. 
 
We will be missing more players. Caleb and Miles will both be called up. Caleb will be in the u20 WC for a month. US Open Cup about to start. 
 
4: Chol has been the perfect example of better depth. I’m gutted he didn’t have the game winner. He stepped up, as he and others have this whole season. Teams seem to struggle with him. He’s a bit of a wild card that can be played when you need to throw something different and unpredictable at the opposition. If injuries are going to be a thing again, that next man up mentality is going to be key to us having a successful season. 
 
5: GG has been the exact signing we needed in a number 9. He’s consistent, and not just in scoring, but more the way he’s finding the goals and the chances. He’s not just a target man. He’s hard working, fights for every ball but at the same time is humble and a real team contributor. Let’s hope the treads haven’t come off the tank too severely. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <title>The one where we get ejected but not dejected</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we get ejected but not dejected</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-get-ejected-but-not-dejected/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-get-ejected-but-not-dejected/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 09 Apr 2023 23:52:48 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: This team is good y’all. Both of the “New York” teams are arguably our toughest matches because of the unique challenges each opponent offers. And TBH every team struggles with them. Red Bulls because of the ugly style of play. NYCFC because of the postage stamp they play on. We played some pretty good football against both. And tonight we managed to get the first goal whilst down a man. I’m really happy with the performances and more importantly the consistency. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Ibarra is finally a take. Sucks that it has to be under these circumstances. He’s been quietly going about his work. He’s been a big part of our success and I think next week we’re gonna find out just how big. Unless we try to appeal the red which honestly, I think it’s worth a try. It wasn’t malicious or reckless from Ibarra for me. It was dangerous from both players. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: We’ve always been a team that plays well when we are able to control the game and play our style. This year we’ve shown more of an ability to adapt better when we can’t do that and still find a way to get results. We’re handling adversity well and teams who win trophies tend to do that. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Really looking forward to getting Gutman back so Caleb can get forward. Etienne has shown some real skill but based on his mercurial form, I just feel like Caleb would have found the net a couple times in these last two matches if he wasn’t filling the role of Gutman. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: On the whole, every player just seems like the best versions of themselves this year. Ibarra has been massive. Rossetto has been far more consistent. Even Machop Chol, in the limited minutes we’ve seen him, has shown to be a real attacking threat with more composure than he’s ever had playing with us. We’ve a long way to go but for me right now we feel more balanced, and cohesive than at any point in our history. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: This team is good y’all. Both of the “New York” teams are arguably our toughest matches because of the unique challenges each opponent offers. And TBH every team struggles with them. Red Bulls because of the ugly style of play. NYCFC because of the postage stamp they play on. We played some pretty good football against both. And tonight we managed to get the first goal whilst down a man. I’m really happy with the performances and more importantly the consistency. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Ibarra is finally a take. Sucks that it has to be under these circumstances. He’s been quietly going about his work. He’s been a big part of our success and I think next week we’re gonna find out just how big. Unless we try to appeal the red which honestly, I think it’s worth a try. It wasn’t malicious or reckless from Ibarra for me. It was dangerous from both players. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: We’ve always been a team that plays well when we are able to control the game and play our style. This year we’ve shown more of an ability to adapt better when we can’t do that and still find a way to get results. We’re handling adversity well and teams who win trophies tend to do that. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Really looking forward to getting Gutman back so Caleb can get forward. Etienne has shown some real skill but based on his mercurial form, I just feel like Caleb would have found the net a couple times in these last two matches if he wasn’t filling the role of Gutman. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: On the whole, every player just seems like the best versions of themselves this year. Ibarra has been massive. Rossetto has been far more consistent. Even Machop Chol, in the limited minutes we’ve seen him, has shown to be a real attacking threat with more composure than he’s ever had playing with us. We’ve a long way to go but for me right now we feel more balanced, and cohesive than at any point in our history. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: This team is good y’all. Both of the “New York” teams are arguably our toughest matches because of the unique challenges each opponent offers. And TBH every team struggles with them. Red Bulls because of the ugly style of play. NYCFC because of the postage stamp they play on. We played some pretty good football against both. And tonight we managed to get the first goal whilst down a man. I’m really happy with the performances and more importantly the consistency. 
 
2: Ibarra is finally a take. Sucks that it has to be under these circumstances. He’s been quietly going about his work. He’s been a big part of our success and I think next week we’re gonna find out just how big. Unless we try to appeal the red which honestly, I think it’s worth a try. It wasn’t malicious or reckless from Ibarra for me. It was dangerous from both players. 
 
3: We’ve always been a team that plays well when we are able to control the game and play our style. This year we’ve shown more of an ability to adapt better when we can’t do that and still find a way to get results. We’re handling adversity well and teams who win trophies tend to do that. 
 
4: Really looking forward to getting Gutman back so Caleb can get forward. Etienne has shown some real skill but based on his mercurial form, I just feel like Caleb would have found the net a couple times in these last two matches if he wasn’t filling the role of Gutman. 
 
5: On the whole, every player just seems like the best versions of themselves this year. Ibarra has been massive. Rossetto has been far more consistent. Even Machop Chol, in the limited minutes we’ve seen him, has shown to be a real attacking threat with more composure than he’s ever had playing with us. We’ve a long way to go but for me right now we feel more balanced, and cohesive than at any point in our history. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <title>The one where we are full of bullief</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we are full of bullief</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-are-full-of-bullief/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-are-full-of-bullief/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:09:44 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: As much as a person is capable of hating something, I hate the Red Bulls. They have no interest in playing soccer and are the antithesis of Atlanta United. Probably why, after 7 seasons, we hadn’t beat them in the regular season. I was very nervous in the opening minutes because we seemed to be playing right into their hands. But fortunately we got the early goal which, is always important, but doubly so against the Bulls. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: No I seriously, I really hate the Red Bulls. This isn’t the kind of soccer I like to consume. I’ve never been so unbothered by a team building up their own play. Not a single one of their attacking opportunities came from their own build up. For the love of God, the best chance all night came off of OUR corner kick.</p>
<p>It was concerning for me how much we tried to play through their press or build up out of the back. It’s exactly what they want us to do and yet we did it. At this point the Red Bulls should be as mysterious to us as a blocked toilet is to a plumber. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: I was very happy to see cards come out early and often for the Bulls. The type of cynical fouls they love to make has to be punished. He definitely missed a few calls and if he suspects there is a head injury he’s got to call that immediately. If the suspected injury to a Red Bull player occurs in a promising attack for them and they get upset over the ref stopping g play, that’s on them. If they wanna dive and fake injuries constantly then they have to pay the consequences for crying wolf. Live by the sword, die by the sword. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: I wanna be clear here, Purata is a Gorgeous man, like near Tito levels. But he’s been a little inconsistent. He had some truly great moments tonight. In truth he probably stopped at least an attempt on goal, but he does seem to be one of those players that has mistakes of the really growing variety. Admittedly that might be a little unfair because as a defender, generally speaking, mistakes tend to mean more. But nevertheless it’s a little concerning. Luis Abram might become very important. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5:  I think that will be one the hardest matches we play all season. They’re just a miserable team to play against. They’re physically and mentally exhausting. I say when we go to Jersey shore for pt2 we give them the ball and let them do the work. More goals would have been nice. It was tense right till the end. GG was in good positions and probably should’ve put another away, but a hard fought win with a clean sheet against someone we haven’t been able to take down over 7 seasons is something I’ll happily and proudly take. Also, Zoa is a far superior energy drink.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: As much as a person is capable of hating something, I hate the Red Bulls. They have no interest in playing soccer and are the antithesis of Atlanta United. Probably why, after 7 seasons, we hadn’t beat them in the regular season. I was very nervous in the opening minutes because we seemed to be playing right into their hands. But fortunately we got the early goal which, is always important, but doubly so against the Bulls. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: No I seriously, I really hate the Red Bulls. This isn’t the kind of soccer I like to consume. I’ve never been so unbothered by a team building up their own play. Not a single one of their attacking opportunities came from their own build up. For the love of God, the best chance all night came off of OUR corner kick.</p>
<p>It was concerning for me how much we tried to play through their press or build up out of the back. It’s exactly what they want us to do and yet we did it. At this point the Red Bulls should be as mysterious to us as a blocked toilet is to a plumber. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: I was very happy to see cards come out early and often for the Bulls. The type of cynical fouls they love to make has to be punished. He definitely missed a few calls and if he suspects there is a head injury he’s got to call that immediately. If the suspected injury to a Red Bull player occurs in a promising attack for them and they get upset over the ref stopping g play, that’s on them. If they wanna dive and fake injuries constantly then they have to pay the consequences for crying wolf. Live by the sword, die by the sword. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: I wanna be clear here, Purata is a Gorgeous man, like near Tito levels. But he’s been a little inconsistent. He had some truly great moments tonight. In truth he probably stopped at least an attempt on goal, but he does seem to be one of those players that has mistakes of the really growing variety. Admittedly that might be a little unfair because as a defender, generally speaking, mistakes tend to mean more. But nevertheless it’s a little concerning. Luis Abram might become very important. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5:  I think that will be one the hardest matches we play all season. They’re just a miserable team to play against. They’re physically and mentally exhausting. I say when we go to Jersey shore for pt2 we give them the ball and let them do the work. More goals would have been nice. It was tense right till the end. GG was in good positions and probably should’ve put another away, but a hard fought win with a clean sheet against someone we haven’t been able to take down over 7 seasons is something I’ll happily and proudly take. Also, Zoa is a far superior energy drink.</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: As much as a person is capable of hating something, I hate the Red Bulls. They have no interest in playing soccer and are the antithesis of Atlanta United. Probably why, after 7 seasons, we hadn’t beat them in the regular season. I was very nervous in the opening minutes because we seemed to be playing right into their hands. But fortunately we got the early goal which, is always important, but doubly so against the Bulls. 
 
2: No I seriously, I really hate the Red Bulls. This isn’t the kind of soccer I like to consume. I’ve never been so unbothered by a team building up their own play. Not a single one of their attacking opportunities came from their own build up. For the love of God, the best chance all night came off of OUR corner kick.
It was concerning for me how much we tried to play through their press or build up out of the back. It’s exactly what they want us to do and yet we did it. At this point the Red Bulls should be as mysterious to us as a blocked toilet is to a plumber. 
 
3: I was very happy to see cards come out early and often for the Bulls. The type of cynical fouls they love to make has to be punished. He definitely missed a few calls and if he suspects there is a head injury he’s got to call that immediately. If the suspected injury to a Red Bull player occurs in a promising attack for them and they get upset over the ref stopping g play, that’s on them. If they wanna dive and fake injuries constantly then they have to pay the consequences for crying wolf. Live by the sword, die by the sword. 
 
4: I wanna be clear here, Purata is a Gorgeous man, like near Tito levels. But he’s been a little inconsistent. He had some truly great moments tonight. In truth he probably stopped at least an attempt on goal, but he does seem to be one of those players that has mistakes of the really growing variety. Admittedly that might be a little unfair because as a defender, generally speaking, mistakes tend to mean more. But nevertheless it’s a little concerning. Luis Abram might become very important. 
 
5:  I think that will be one the hardest matches we play all season. They’re just a miserable team to play against. They’re physically and mentally exhausting. I say when we go to Jersey shore for pt2 we give them the ball and let them do the work. More goals would have been nice. It was tense right till the end. GG was in good positions and probably should’ve put another away, but a hard fought win with a clean sheet against someone we haven’t been able to take down over 7 seasons is something I’ll happily and proudly take. Also, Zoa is a far superior energy drink.]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where sometimes our matches are Columbusts</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where sometimes our matches are Columbusts</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-sometimes-our-matches-are-columbusts/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-sometimes-our-matches-are-columbusts/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 26 Mar 2023 23:36:42 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: We can lose, but we cannot lose like that. Tonight was unacceptable. Full stop. At least we dirtied their clean sheet but, good grief. This cannot happen. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: He’s a 10 but he’s not there. With missing a player like Almada we knew coming in that we might be lacking a little in the creative playmaking department. So the plan had to be force turnovers and errant passes early and often. We failed to do that. Columbus had the ball glued to their feet and we just simply couldn’t get it off them. In the rare instance where we did, we just gave the ball right back. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: With missing a player like Miles we knew we couldn’t afford to give the ball away in dangerous positions and yet, we gave it away like an obvious ending to a bad movie.  We were fortunate to get out of the first half at only 1-0 and then we just collapsed like SVB. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Have we not paid our injury dues? I really hope we don’t see another cascading event like we did last year. Injuries do matter. It is a little curious for me how when we hang 5 on a very injury laden Portland the takes from some are “Well yeah, we should beat a team with that many injuries” So you’re saying that a team dealing with injuries to key players should lose? Ok….  Feels like Atlanta wasn’t given that same grace last year. We all agree we still should have performed better at times, even with the injuries, but they were a really big factor. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: The only positive we can take away from this game in Ohio is that we don’t have to stay there. I can speak with some authority on this, Ohio is a miserable place. Far and away the worst state in the union. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: We can lose, but we cannot lose like that. Tonight was unacceptable. Full stop. At least we dirtied their clean sheet but, good grief. This cannot happen. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: He’s a 10 but he’s not there. With missing a player like Almada we knew coming in that we might be lacking a little in the creative playmaking department. So the plan had to be force turnovers and errant passes early and often. We failed to do that. Columbus had the ball glued to their feet and we just simply couldn’t get it off them. In the rare instance where we did, we just gave the ball right back. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: With missing a player like Miles we knew we couldn’t afford to give the ball away in dangerous positions and yet, we gave it away like an obvious ending to a bad movie.  We were fortunate to get out of the first half at only 1-0 and then we just collapsed like SVB. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Have we not paid our injury dues? I really hope we don’t see another cascading event like we did last year. Injuries do matter. It is a little curious for me how when we hang 5 on a very injury laden Portland the takes from some are “Well yeah, we should beat a team with that many injuries” So you’re saying that a team dealing with injuries to key players should lose? Ok….  Feels like Atlanta wasn’t given that same grace last year. We all agree we still should have performed better at times, even with the injuries, but they were a really big factor. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: The only positive we can take away from this game in Ohio is that we don’t have to stay there. I can speak with some authority on this, Ohio is a miserable place. Far and away the worst state in the union. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: We can lose, but we cannot lose like that. Tonight was unacceptable. Full stop. At least we dirtied their clean sheet but, good grief. This cannot happen. 
 
2: He’s a 10 but he’s not there. With missing a player like Almada we knew coming in that we might be lacking a little in the creative playmaking department. So the plan had to be force turnovers and errant passes early and often. We failed to do that. Columbus had the ball glued to their feet and we just simply couldn’t get it off them. In the rare instance where we did, we just gave the ball right back. 
 
3: With missing a player like Miles we knew we couldn’t afford to give the ball away in dangerous positions and yet, we gave it away like an obvious ending to a bad movie.  We were fortunate to get out of the first half at only 1-0 and then we just collapsed like SVB. 
 
4: Have we not paid our injury dues? I really hope we don’t see another cascading event like we did last year. Injuries do matter. It is a little curious for me how when we hang 5 on a very injury laden Portland the takes from some are “Well yeah, we should beat a team with that many injuries” So you’re saying that a team dealing with injuries to key players should lose? Ok….  Feels like Atlanta wasn’t given that same grace last year. We all agree we still should have performed better at times, even with the injuries, but they were a really big factor. 
 
5: The only positive we can take away from this game in Ohio is that we don’t have to stay there. I can speak with some authority on this, Ohio is a miserable place. Far and away the worst state in the union. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2905</itunes:duration>
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        <title>The one where it’s better than bad it’s good</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where it’s better than bad it’s good</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-it-s-better-than-bad-it-s-good/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-it-s-better-than-bad-it-s-good/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 09:04:54 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: In addition to the chemistry we’re seeing on display and the great attacking soccer, we’ve also got something we didn’t have last year, luck. I’m honestly a little surprised VAR called the screen on Portland’s goal. It’s a Goalazo and I don’t think Brad is getting there no matter what. But to win titles you need a little good fortune and we’re finally getting some. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Caleb out here trying to break some kind of record for how many consecutive takes he can appear in. I’m running out of superlatives. Dude hasn’t even voted in an election yet and he’s out there putting in these kinds of performances. I do wonder what Etienne is thinking. No doubt he fully expected to start but there is absolutely no way you can bench Caleb Wiley right now. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Alamada is automatic for the people. He was fully 26 yards out. The keeper knows where he’s going and he put it where he, or anyone else for that matter, could not get it. The dude is unreal. The consequence of his absurd abilities is that the more he balls out, the less likely it will be that we can keep him. So let’s stock pile as many goals and wins with him as we can. Next week against Columbus will be interesting in that we will get to see what we can do without him. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: As much as we have analyzed what has gone wrong for Atlanta United we should spend some time analyzing what is going so right. For me it’s the quick one/two touch and pass with an emphasis on forward progression. The ball never stops moving and that has the affect of asphyxiating the opposition because there’s really no time to rest. It’s like in cycling. The team at the front sets a high pace at the front of the column and then when the time comes to launch an attack, all the riders behind are gasping for air. Tonight we never let up and I’m really happy to see us taking more risks with our touches and passes. They won’t always come off like they did tonight but I’m happier with high risk high reward play than I am with playing it safe. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Yes, I am Georgios. I said to the people around me after he had missed a few chances and been called offside, god help the league when he does start scoring. I stand by that statement. He’s hungry and something tells me he’s almost angrier about the chances he missed than he is happy about the one he converted. He’s got speed, he’s cool and composed in finishing and he’s good in the air. He’s going to be quite a signing. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: In addition to the chemistry we’re seeing on display and the great attacking soccer, we’ve also got something we didn’t have last year, luck. I’m honestly a little surprised VAR called the screen on Portland’s goal. It’s a Goalazo and I don’t think Brad is getting there no matter what. But to win titles you need a little good fortune and we’re finally getting some. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Caleb out here trying to break some kind of record for how many consecutive takes he can appear in. I’m running out of superlatives. Dude hasn’t even voted in an election yet and he’s out there putting in these kinds of performances. I do wonder what Etienne is thinking. No doubt he fully expected to start but there is absolutely no way you can bench Caleb Wiley right now. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Alamada is automatic for the people. He was fully 26 yards out. The keeper knows where he’s going and he put it where he, or anyone else for that matter, could not get it. The dude is unreal. The consequence of his absurd abilities is that the more he balls out, the less likely it will be that we can keep him. So let’s stock pile as many goals and wins with him as we can. Next week against Columbus will be interesting in that we will get to see what we can do without him. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: As much as we have analyzed what has gone wrong for Atlanta United we should spend some time analyzing what is going so right. For me it’s the quick one/two touch and pass with an emphasis on forward progression. The ball never stops moving and that has the affect of asphyxiating the opposition because there’s really no time to rest. It’s like in cycling. The team at the front sets a high pace at the front of the column and then when the time comes to launch an attack, all the riders behind are gasping for air. Tonight we never let up and I’m really happy to see us taking more risks with our touches and passes. They won’t always come off like they did tonight but I’m happier with high risk high reward play than I am with playing it safe. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Yes, I am Georgios. I said to the people around me after he had missed a few chances and been called offside, god help the league when he does start scoring. I stand by that statement. He’s hungry and something tells me he’s almost angrier about the chances he missed than he is happy about the one he converted. He’s got speed, he’s cool and composed in finishing and he’s good in the air. He’s going to be quite a signing. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: In addition to the chemistry we’re seeing on display and the great attacking soccer, we’ve also got something we didn’t have last year, luck. I’m honestly a little surprised VAR called the screen on Portland’s goal. It’s a Goalazo and I don’t think Brad is getting there no matter what. But to win titles you need a little good fortune and we’re finally getting some. 
 
2: Caleb out here trying to break some kind of record for how many consecutive takes he can appear in. I’m running out of superlatives. Dude hasn’t even voted in an election yet and he’s out there putting in these kinds of performances. I do wonder what Etienne is thinking. No doubt he fully expected to start but there is absolutely no way you can bench Caleb Wiley right now. 
 
3: Alamada is automatic for the people. He was fully 26 yards out. The keeper knows where he’s going and he put it where he, or anyone else for that matter, could not get it. The dude is unreal. The consequence of his absurd abilities is that the more he balls out, the less likely it will be that we can keep him. So let’s stock pile as many goals and wins with him as we can. Next week against Columbus will be interesting in that we will get to see what we can do without him. 
 
4: As much as we have analyzed what has gone wrong for Atlanta United we should spend some time analyzing what is going so right. For me it’s the quick one/two touch and pass with an emphasis on forward progression. The ball never stops moving and that has the affect of asphyxiating the opposition because there’s really no time to rest. It’s like in cycling. The team at the front sets a high pace at the front of the column and then when the time comes to launch an attack, all the riders behind are gasping for air. Tonight we never let up and I’m really happy to see us taking more risks with our touches and passes. They won’t always come off like they did tonight but I’m happier with high risk high reward play than I am with playing it safe. 
 
5: Yes, I am Georgios. I said to the people around me after he had missed a few chances and been called offside, god help the league when he does start scoring. I stand by that statement. He’s hungry and something tells me he’s almost angrier about the chances he missed than he is happy about the one he converted. He’s got speed, he’s cool and composed in finishing and he’s good in the air. He’s going to be quite a signing. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where we put on a Wiley performance</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we put on a Wiley performance</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-put-on-a-wiley-performance/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-put-on-a-wiley-performance/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 12 Mar 2023 12:17:56 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Well that was quick. We haven’t seen that kind of fast and decisive attacking movements in the attacking third, with final product, in some time. We came out flying and caught Charlotte off guard. We have of course started fast before, but the difference this time is we put the ball into the net. Charlotte finally responded after the 2nd with some intensity of their own and a couple half chances but we did not concede and we did not wilt. We did what we have not done enough, step on the opponents throat and put the game away early.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: So like we were saying, Caleb Wiley. That rising star may have already risen. It’s going to be a massive season for him. Those finishes had the calmness and composure of a veteran player. He’s giving Pineda a lot too think about. He’s doing what Jackson Conway failed to do. He’s taking his chances. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Luiz getting on the board with the type of clean finish we saw in pre season will be a massive boost for his confidence. When GG starts regularly one would think that will only improve if he can just put the mistakes out of his head and stay relax and composed. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Having both Brad and Miles back is absolutely massive. For the most part anytime Charlotte did spring a quick counter I found myself not feeling the same sense of dread as I did last year because I know who’s back their ready and able to put any fires coming their way. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: The goals will come for GG. Not a whole lot produced for him in the second half but when you put the game away in the first, that’s bound to happen. It’s a long season but as of now, this is very much not 2022. Every game has seen improvements, this being the biggest step forward. Charlotte on the other hand, I think they’ve got wooden spoon potential. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Well that was quick. We haven’t seen that kind of fast and decisive attacking movements in the attacking third, with final product, in some time. We came out flying and caught Charlotte off guard. We have of course started fast before, but the difference this time is we put the ball into the net. Charlotte finally responded after the 2nd with some intensity of their own and a couple half chances but we did not concede and we did not wilt. We did what we have not done enough, step on the opponents throat and put the game away early.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: So like we were saying, Caleb Wiley. That rising star may have already risen. It’s going to be a massive season for him. Those finishes had the calmness and composure of a veteran player. He’s giving Pineda a lot too think about. He’s doing what Jackson Conway failed to do. He’s taking his chances. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Luiz getting on the board with the type of clean finish we saw in pre season will be a massive boost for his confidence. When GG starts regularly one would think that will only improve if he can just put the mistakes out of his head and stay relax and composed. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Having both Brad and Miles back is absolutely massive. For the most part anytime Charlotte did spring a quick counter I found myself not feeling the same sense of dread as I did last year because I know who’s back their ready and able to put any fires coming their way. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: The goals will come for GG. Not a whole lot produced for him in the second half but when you put the game away in the first, that’s bound to happen. It’s a long season but as of now, this is very much not 2022. Every game has seen improvements, this being the biggest step forward. Charlotte on the other hand, I think they’ve got wooden spoon potential. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Well that was quick. We haven’t seen that kind of fast and decisive attacking movements in the attacking third, with final product, in some time. We came out flying and caught Charlotte off guard. We have of course started fast before, but the difference this time is we put the ball into the net. Charlotte finally responded after the 2nd with some intensity of their own and a couple half chances but we did not concede and we did not wilt. We did what we have not done enough, step on the opponents throat and put the game away early.
 
2: So like we were saying, Caleb Wiley. That rising star may have already risen. It’s going to be a massive season for him. Those finishes had the calmness and composure of a veteran player. He’s giving Pineda a lot too think about. He’s doing what Jackson Conway failed to do. He’s taking his chances. 
 
3: Luiz getting on the board with the type of clean finish we saw in pre season will be a massive boost for his confidence. When GG starts regularly one would think that will only improve if he can just put the mistakes out of his head and stay relax and composed. 
 
4: Having both Brad and Miles back is absolutely massive. For the most part anytime Charlotte did spring a quick counter I found myself not feeling the same sense of dread as I did last year because I know who’s back their ready and able to put any fires coming their way. 
 
5: The goals will come for GG. Not a whole lot produced for him in the second half but when you put the game away in the first, that’s bound to happen. It’s a long season but as of now, this is very much not 2022. Every game has seen improvements, this being the biggest step forward. Charlotte on the other hand, I think they’ve got wooden spoon potential. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where points are dropped but hopes are raised?</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where points are dropped but hopes are raised?</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-points-are-dropped-but-hopes-are-raised/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-points-are-dropped-but-hopes-are-raised/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 05 Mar 2023 22:29:51 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Caleb Wiley impressed me the most in the first half. There are some takes and narratives out there that this club doesn’t develop young players well. While it’s impossible for every young player who comes here to have success, we have been pretty damn consistent in young player development and Caleb is just another example of that. His runs both on and off the ball are dynamic and threatening. He can dribble, he can cross…for me I think he’s going to develop into the full package and become another home grown success story that will be talked about for many years to come. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Thinking inside the box. Clearly the message got through to the players. Get inside the box and shoot. We still took our chances outside the 18, and they were all pretty high quality, but it’s good to see us driving with ball towards and into the box. The shots taken tonight had a much higher XG than last week, unfortunately Toronto has quality between the sticks. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Toronto is kinda terrible and Sean Johnson is kinda excellent. If Toronto has any success this year it will be due in no small part to him. He will be to Toronto what Matt Turner was to New England. We had excellent shots on goal, they just happened to be against, at least for me, the best keeper in the league right now. No disrespect to our own. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Etienne is a real live wire. His impact was immediate and tho we won’t even be credited with the hockey assist, he was the catalyst for the goal. He’s got a little bit of that LGP energy in him tho so he might end up in yellow card jail sooner than later. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Last week on the pod we talked about being happy with the win but a little concerned about similarities to 2022. Nothing about tonight’s performance reinforces those fears but, because we didn’t get the full 3 points against a poor team we absolutely should get all 3 from, I don’t think we can say it completely and totally dispelled them either. Still, I can’t be mad at the performance. It’s more of what we’ve come to expect from our team and is well above and beyond the performances of last year. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Caleb Wiley impressed me the most in the first half. There are some takes and narratives out there that this club doesn’t develop young players well. While it’s impossible for every young player who comes here to have success, we have been pretty damn consistent in young player development and Caleb is just another example of that. His runs both on and off the ball are dynamic and threatening. He can dribble, he can cross…for me I think he’s going to develop into the full package and become another home grown success story that will be talked about for many years to come. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Thinking inside the box. Clearly the message got through to the players. Get inside the box and shoot. We still took our chances outside the 18, and they were all pretty high quality, but it’s good to see us driving with ball towards and into the box. The shots taken tonight had a much higher XG than last week, unfortunately Toronto has quality between the sticks. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Toronto is kinda terrible and Sean Johnson is kinda excellent. If Toronto has any success this year it will be due in no small part to him. He will be to Toronto what Matt Turner was to New England. We had excellent shots on goal, they just happened to be against, at least for me, the best keeper in the league right now. No disrespect to our own. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Etienne is a real live wire. His impact was immediate and tho we won’t even be credited with the hockey assist, he was the catalyst for the goal. He’s got a little bit of that LGP energy in him tho so he might end up in yellow card jail sooner than later. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Last week on the pod we talked about being happy with the win but a little concerned about similarities to 2022. Nothing about tonight’s performance reinforces those fears but, because we didn’t get the full 3 points against a poor team we absolutely should get all 3 from, I don’t think we can say it completely and totally dispelled them either. Still, I can’t be mad at the performance. It’s more of what we’ve come to expect from our team and is well above and beyond the performances of last year. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Caleb Wiley impressed me the most in the first half. There are some takes and narratives out there that this club doesn’t develop young players well. While it’s impossible for every young player who comes here to have success, we have been pretty damn consistent in young player development and Caleb is just another example of that. His runs both on and off the ball are dynamic and threatening. He can dribble, he can cross…for me I think he’s going to develop into the full package and become another home grown success story that will be talked about for many years to come. 
 
2: Thinking inside the box. Clearly the message got through to the players. Get inside the box and shoot. We still took our chances outside the 18, and they were all pretty high quality, but it’s good to see us driving with ball towards and into the box. The shots taken tonight had a much higher XG than last week, unfortunately Toronto has quality between the sticks. 
 
3: Toronto is kinda terrible and Sean Johnson is kinda excellent. If Toronto has any success this year it will be due in no small part to him. He will be to Toronto what Matt Turner was to New England. We had excellent shots on goal, they just happened to be against, at least for me, the best keeper in the league right now. No disrespect to our own. 
 
4: Etienne is a real live wire. His impact was immediate and tho we won’t even be credited with the hockey assist, he was the catalyst for the goal. He’s got a little bit of that LGP energy in him tho so he might end up in yellow card jail sooner than later. 
 
5: Last week on the pod we talked about being happy with the win but a little concerned about similarities to 2022. Nothing about tonight’s performance reinforces those fears but, because we didn’t get the full 3 points against a poor team we absolutely should get all 3 from, I don’t think we can say it completely and totally dispelled them either. Still, I can’t be mad at the performance. It’s more of what we’ve come to expect from our team and is well above and beyond the performances of last year. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where we don’t start till the stop</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we don’t start till the stop</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-don-t-start-till-the-stop/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-don-t-start-till-the-stop/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2023 22:23:49 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Scoring, it better be Greek to us. The new Luiz looked like the old Luiz. His touches were poor. His decision making was bad and the penalty was embarrassing. He got the keeper to go, all he had to do was roll it in and instead he hit it well wide. Dunno what size goals he’s practicing on. He also had his customary # of shots into the stands. Truthfully the shot he had from outside the box was closer than his PK. Literally he was closer to scoring from 20 yards than he was from 12. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: For me Brad answered any lingering questions about his readiness. He had a great save, his distribution was fine and the goal we conceded was not on him. His leadership will be key in fixing things going forward. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Transition, they had it, we did not. We got burned every time they won the ball back. Whether winning it in their own half or ours, their instinct was to immediately go to goal. On the flip side our instinct seemed to be play it back or knock it around mid park for a bit before inevitably coughing it up and scrambling to get back. If we’re gonna play such a high line, it sure would be nice if we did more in the attacking phase. Any time we did get near the 18 more often than not, we froze. San Jose had a clear style of attack and we look disorganized and just searching for an opportunity by any means necessary. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: I’ve seen enough of Jackson Conway. His instincts aren’t good enough. He doesn’t anticipate the ball like a striker should. He was constantly on the wrong side of his defender so that any time a ball did come his way, he was never going to get it. Unfortunately he’s not worth much more than being a tall target to hit off a corner. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: So, I’m a little worried about this win. Hear me out. We’ve had thrilling late winners before. This might be the best of the bunch. We should celebrate. I have no problem winning a match like this. Sometimes you need a bit of magic. I’m very happy with the 3 points. Truthfully I was happy with a single point. But it can’t paper over the fact that we were not good in virtually every phase of the game and it took two Goalazos from a World Cup winner to get the win. Pineda has had time. We’ve had a full pre season. I still do not see what we are trying to do or who we are trying to be and that concerns me.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Scoring, it better be Greek to us. The new Luiz looked like the old Luiz. His touches were poor. His decision making was bad and the penalty was embarrassing. He got the keeper to go, all he had to do was roll it in and instead he hit it well wide. Dunno what size goals he’s practicing on. He also had his customary # of shots into the stands. Truthfully the shot he had from outside the box was closer than his PK. Literally he was closer to scoring from 20 yards than he was from 12. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: For me Brad answered any lingering questions about his readiness. He had a great save, his distribution was fine and the goal we conceded was not on him. His leadership will be key in fixing things going forward. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Transition, they had it, we did not. We got burned every time they won the ball back. Whether winning it in their own half or ours, their instinct was to immediately go to goal. On the flip side our instinct seemed to be play it back or knock it around mid park for a bit before inevitably coughing it up and scrambling to get back. If we’re gonna play such a high line, it sure would be nice if we did more in the attacking phase. Any time we did get near the 18 more often than not, we froze. San Jose had a clear style of attack and we look disorganized and just searching for an opportunity by any means necessary. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: I’ve seen enough of Jackson Conway. His instincts aren’t good enough. He doesn’t anticipate the ball like a striker should. He was constantly on the wrong side of his defender so that any time a ball did come his way, he was never going to get it. Unfortunately he’s not worth much more than being a tall target to hit off a corner. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: So, I’m a little worried about this win. Hear me out. We’ve had thrilling late winners before. This might be the best of the bunch. We should celebrate. I have no problem winning a match like this. Sometimes you need a bit of magic. I’m very happy with the 3 points. Truthfully I was happy with a single point. But it can’t paper over the fact that we were not good in virtually every phase of the game and it took two Goalazos from a World Cup winner to get the win. Pineda has had time. We’ve had a full pre season. I still do not see what we are trying to do or who we are trying to be and that concerns me.</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Scoring, it better be Greek to us. The new Luiz looked like the old Luiz. His touches were poor. His decision making was bad and the penalty was embarrassing. He got the keeper to go, all he had to do was roll it in and instead he hit it well wide. Dunno what size goals he’s practicing on. He also had his customary # of shots into the stands. Truthfully the shot he had from outside the box was closer than his PK. Literally he was closer to scoring from 20 yards than he was from 12. 
 
2: For me Brad answered any lingering questions about his readiness. He had a great save, his distribution was fine and the goal we conceded was not on him. His leadership will be key in fixing things going forward. 
 
3: Transition, they had it, we did not. We got burned every time they won the ball back. Whether winning it in their own half or ours, their instinct was to immediately go to goal. On the flip side our instinct seemed to be play it back or knock it around mid park for a bit before inevitably coughing it up and scrambling to get back. If we’re gonna play such a high line, it sure would be nice if we did more in the attacking phase. Any time we did get near the 18 more often than not, we froze. San Jose had a clear style of attack and we look disorganized and just searching for an opportunity by any means necessary. 
 
4: I’ve seen enough of Jackson Conway. His instincts aren’t good enough. He doesn’t anticipate the ball like a striker should. He was constantly on the wrong side of his defender so that any time a ball did come his way, he was never going to get it. Unfortunately he’s not worth much more than being a tall target to hit off a corner. 
 
5: So, I’m a little worried about this win. Hear me out. We’ve had thrilling late winners before. This might be the best of the bunch. We should celebrate. I have no problem winning a match like this. Sometimes you need a bit of magic. I’m very happy with the 3 points. Truthfully I was happy with a single point. But it can’t paper over the fact that we were not good in virtually every phase of the game and it took two Goalazos from a World Cup winner to get the win. Pineda has had time. We’ve had a full pre season. I still do not see what we are trying to do or who we are trying to be and that concerns me.]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where Luiz gave us a lot Toluc-at</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where Luiz gave us a lot Toluc-at</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-luiz-gave-us-a-lot-toluc-at/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-luiz-gave-us-a-lot-toluc-at/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 23:28:43 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Luiz showed and has shown a lot so far. He looks like a more sure footed, confident version of himself. We’ve all known he has the technical skill but too often he hasn’t made the best decisions or trusted his abilities. That seems to have been corrected. The runs he’s made off the ball thus far, his control with the ball at his feet and the finishes he’s had, it’s all been at a level and quality that we’ve yet to see consistently. Let’s hope he can carry this over into the regular season. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Party in the front, shaky in the back. All the defensive problems we had and goals we conceded were to be expected given that it was nowhere near the actual composition of what our backline will be. Lots of miscommunication or no communication at all. We also didn’t have Brad between the sticks barking out orders. I think we can also expect that in the regular season some of those spaces will be closed down a little more quickly. There were also a number of challenges that I think we’d get a bit more stuck into when it counts. No disrespect to the prestige of the AmFam but the primary objective tonight was don’t get hurt. Unfortunately…</p>
<p> </p>
<p>3:  We got hurt. Caleb appears to be ok but that looked like a pretty serious knock he took to the head. Looks like Chol also did a hammy. Dude takes one shot and goes down. To be fair, he’s not really used to taking them. Not really sure what Pineda saw in him that made him want to experiment with him as a 9. Still, not biggest loss if he is out. No disrespect but he is a deep depth piece. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: With Chol coming out it gave Jackson the opportunity. I have some big hopes for him this year. He’s never really been able to stake his claim with the first team but with Josef gone, he really could see some minutes behind our new Greek God. He did have a pretty good year with 2’s despite the 2’s being pretty much near rock bottom of the table. But he just once again hasn’t shown much. He had a golden opportunity at the end and he just didn’t take it. He needs to use his size and strength to do better. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Ajanni Fortune is one for the future. The kid is dripping in talent and he had a lovely little flick on assist. I would have actually like to have seen him have some more minutes but he was productive with the time he had. He’s been a rising star with the 2’s and I hope he can continue on that trajectory. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Luiz showed and has shown a lot so far. He looks like a more sure footed, confident version of himself. We’ve all known he has the technical skill but too often he hasn’t made the best decisions or trusted his abilities. That seems to have been corrected. The runs he’s made off the ball thus far, his control with the ball at his feet and the finishes he’s had, it’s all been at a level and quality that we’ve yet to see consistently. Let’s hope he can carry this over into the regular season. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Party in the front, shaky in the back. All the defensive problems we had and goals we conceded were to be expected given that it was nowhere near the actual composition of what our backline will be. Lots of miscommunication or no communication at all. We also didn’t have Brad between the sticks barking out orders. I think we can also expect that in the regular season some of those spaces will be closed down a little more quickly. There were also a number of challenges that I think we’d get a bit more stuck into when it counts. No disrespect to the prestige of the AmFam but the primary objective tonight was don’t get hurt. Unfortunately…</p>
<p> </p>
<p>3:  We got hurt. Caleb appears to be ok but that looked like a pretty serious knock he took to the head. Looks like Chol also did a hammy. Dude takes one shot and goes down. To be fair, he’s not really used to taking them. Not really sure what Pineda saw in him that made him want to experiment with him as a 9. Still, not biggest loss if he is out. No disrespect but he is a deep depth piece. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: With Chol coming out it gave Jackson the opportunity. I have some big hopes for him this year. He’s never really been able to stake his claim with the first team but with Josef gone, he really could see some minutes behind our new Greek God. He did have a pretty good year with 2’s despite the 2’s being pretty much near rock bottom of the table. But he just once again hasn’t shown much. He had a golden opportunity at the end and he just didn’t take it. He needs to use his size and strength to do better. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Ajanni Fortune is one for the future. The kid is dripping in talent and he had a lovely little flick on assist. I would have actually like to have seen him have some more minutes but he was productive with the time he had. He’s been a rising star with the 2’s and I hope he can continue on that trajectory. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Luiz showed and has shown a lot so far. He looks like a more sure footed, confident version of himself. We’ve all known he has the technical skill but too often he hasn’t made the best decisions or trusted his abilities. That seems to have been corrected. The runs he’s made off the ball thus far, his control with the ball at his feet and the finishes he’s had, it’s all been at a level and quality that we’ve yet to see consistently. Let’s hope he can carry this over into the regular season. 
 
2: Party in the front, shaky in the back. All the defensive problems we had and goals we conceded were to be expected given that it was nowhere near the actual composition of what our backline will be. Lots of miscommunication or no communication at all. We also didn’t have Brad between the sticks barking out orders. I think we can also expect that in the regular season some of those spaces will be closed down a little more quickly. There were also a number of challenges that I think we’d get a bit more stuck into when it counts. No disrespect to the prestige of the AmFam but the primary objective tonight was don’t get hurt. Unfortunately…
 
3:  We got hurt. Caleb appears to be ok but that looked like a pretty serious knock he took to the head. Looks like Chol also did a hammy. Dude takes one shot and goes down. To be fair, he’s not really used to taking them. Not really sure what Pineda saw in him that made him want to experiment with him as a 9. Still, not biggest loss if he is out. No disrespect but he is a deep depth piece. 
 
4: With Chol coming out it gave Jackson the opportunity. I have some big hopes for him this year. He’s never really been able to stake his claim with the first team but with Josef gone, he really could see some minutes behind our new Greek God. He did have a pretty good year with 2’s despite the 2’s being pretty much near rock bottom of the table. But he just once again hasn’t shown much. He had a golden opportunity at the end and he just didn’t take it. He needs to use his size and strength to do better. 
 
5: Ajanni Fortune is one for the future. The kid is dripping in talent and he had a lovely little flick on assist. I would have actually like to have seen him have some more minutes but he was productive with the time he had. He’s been a rising star with the 2’s and I hope he can continue on that trajectory. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where we are gggonna be ok</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we are gggonna be ok</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-are-gggonna-be-ok/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 12:41:11 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>A discussion, big picture, about the state of the USMNT. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A discussion, big picture, about the state of the USMNT. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A discussion, big picture, about the state of the USMNT. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where we’ve run out of clever intros</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we’ve run out of clever intros</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-ve-run-out-of-clever-intros/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 12:59:56 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Fits and starts. I can not and have not been able to make heads or tails of this team this year and the quality of some of our performances. In our waking states we look ok, even pretty good at times. But we have not been able to maintain any sort of consistency for any extended period of time. </p>
<p>Sometimes it works with this formation and that formation and this group of players and that group of players but then not again with those same players in the same formation. So then we make changes and that doesn’t work. Then we have a good outing against a quality opponent and shit the bed against a lesser opponent and then vice versa. My shoulders hurt from all the shrugging. 🤷‍♂️ </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Almada is such a technically gifted player. I hope next season goes differently for us because if he’s still here and if he’s playing in a system that suits his abilities, he could be one of those players that has a relatively short stint in MLS but is talked about for years. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Next year will be very different with MLS going to Apple TV and Leagues Cup. I’m very excited about being able to watch every match no matter where I am. Being able to sync up local radio calls is also going to be a fantastic addition. At the same time as much as I’m thrilled to have the games moving away from Bally (who is truly awful) I’m going to really miss Mo, Jillian, and Kev on the broadcast. Im assuming Apple will have their own people but maybe they’ll recognize the value this team has brought over the years and bring them over. Leagues cup next summer is also gonna be great. I love the idea of having a month long tournament outside MLS for a trophy that could end up becoming really big. It’s an opportunity to grow the league and for teams and players to test themselves against opponents they would regularly never see. It’s also a chance for casual MLS viewers to be exposed to more of what the beautiful game has to offer. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Joe stays. His time will come to an end but I don’t think anyone, least of all him, wants it to end like this. He has a year left on his contract and an option. Play it out. Move on from Luiz, and keep Thiago if you can, and then let’s see if whoever comes in compliments him well and maybe he can get back to his old form or close to it. If it doesn’t come off next year, we’re in for a full on reboot anyhow so I say let’s wait till then, even if that may mean risking another year of pain. I think the potential reward is worth it. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: It was nice to see and hear from Guz at the end. My lord how we have missed him, Miles and Ozzie this year. Of all the things that hurt us this year, not having veteran leadership on the pitch game in and game out hurt the most. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Fits and starts. I can not and have not been able to make heads or tails of this team this year and the quality of some of our performances. In our waking states we look ok, even pretty good at times. But we have not been able to maintain any sort of consistency for any extended period of time. </p>
<p>Sometimes it works with this formation and that formation and this group of players and that group of players but then not again with those same players in the same formation. So then we make changes and that doesn’t work. Then we have a good outing against a quality opponent and shit the bed against a lesser opponent and then vice versa. My shoulders hurt from all the shrugging. 🤷‍♂️ </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Almada is such a technically gifted player. I hope next season goes differently for us because if he’s still here and if he’s playing in a system that suits his abilities, he could be one of those players that has a relatively short stint in MLS but is talked about for years. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Next year will be very different with MLS going to Apple TV and Leagues Cup. I’m very excited about being able to watch every match no matter where I am. Being able to sync up local radio calls is also going to be a fantastic addition. At the same time as much as I’m thrilled to have the games moving away from Bally (who is truly awful) I’m going to really miss Mo, Jillian, and Kev on the broadcast. Im assuming Apple will have their own people but maybe they’ll recognize the value this team has brought over the years and bring them over. Leagues cup next summer is also gonna be great. I love the idea of having a month long tournament outside MLS for a trophy that could end up becoming really big. It’s an opportunity to grow the league and for teams and players to test themselves against opponents they would regularly never see. It’s also a chance for casual MLS viewers to be exposed to more of what the beautiful game has to offer. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Joe stays. His time will come to an end but I don’t think anyone, least of all him, wants it to end like this. He has a year left on his contract and an option. Play it out. Move on from Luiz, and keep Thiago if you can, and then let’s see if whoever comes in compliments him well and maybe he can get back to his old form or close to it. If it doesn’t come off next year, we’re in for a full on reboot anyhow so I say let’s wait till then, even if that may mean risking another year of pain. I think the potential reward is worth it. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: It was nice to see and hear from Guz at the end. My lord how we have missed him, Miles and Ozzie this year. Of all the things that hurt us this year, not having veteran leadership on the pitch game in and game out hurt the most. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Fits and starts. I can not and have not been able to make heads or tails of this team this year and the quality of some of our performances. In our waking states we look ok, even pretty good at times. But we have not been able to maintain any sort of consistency for any extended period of time. 
Sometimes it works with this formation and that formation and this group of players and that group of players but then not again with those same players in the same formation. So then we make changes and that doesn’t work. Then we have a good outing against a quality opponent and shit the bed against a lesser opponent and then vice versa. My shoulders hurt from all the shrugging. 🤷‍♂️ 
 
2: Almada is such a technically gifted player. I hope next season goes differently for us because if he’s still here and if he’s playing in a system that suits his abilities, he could be one of those players that has a relatively short stint in MLS but is talked about for years. 
 
3: Next year will be very different with MLS going to Apple TV and Leagues Cup. I’m very excited about being able to watch every match no matter where I am. Being able to sync up local radio calls is also going to be a fantastic addition. At the same time as much as I’m thrilled to have the games moving away from Bally (who is truly awful) I’m going to really miss Mo, Jillian, and Kev on the broadcast. Im assuming Apple will have their own people but maybe they’ll recognize the value this team has brought over the years and bring them over. Leagues cup next summer is also gonna be great. I love the idea of having a month long tournament outside MLS for a trophy that could end up becoming really big. It’s an opportunity to grow the league and for teams and players to test themselves against opponents they would regularly never see. It’s also a chance for casual MLS viewers to be exposed to more of what the beautiful game has to offer. 
 
4: Joe stays. His time will come to an end but I don’t think anyone, least of all him, wants it to end like this. He has a year left on his contract and an option. Play it out. Move on from Luiz, and keep Thiago if you can, and then let’s see if whoever comes in compliments him well and maybe he can get back to his old form or close to it. If it doesn’t come off next year, we’re in for a full on reboot anyhow so I say let’s wait till then, even if that may mean risking another year of pain. I think the potential reward is worth it. 
 
5: It was nice to see and hear from Guz at the end. My lord how we have missed him, Miles and Ozzie this year. Of all the things that hurt us this year, not having veteran leadership on the pitch game in and game out hurt the most. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where we needed a Revolution and unfortunately we got it</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we needed a Revolution and unfortunately we got it</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-needed-a-revolution-and-unfortunately-we-got-it/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 02 Oct 2022 22:53:03 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Really poor goal keeping from Gudino on the first goal. It was clumsy to give away the penalty and then really poor on the penalty kick itself. It’s usually always 50/50 on PK’s but he was already well off his line and diving right before the ball was even struck. It was gifted. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Almada was doing everything he could to win this game for Atlanta. Anytime we posed a threat it was generally off a through ball from him or some lovely piece of dribbling. Apart from that, the attack was disjointed at best. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for him. I’m sure the club would love to hang on to him for another season but big European clubs will undoubtedly be picking up the phone. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Sosa had a good individual game but that’s been a consistent them this season. Individual standout performances but not a consistent team performance consistently enough. Still, I thought he was good in his play, connected most of his passes and was aggressive in his duels which overall was severely lacking throughout the rest of the team. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: With that Goalazo and his late season performances in general, Josef will give Pineda and the FO something to ponder. I disagree with Pineda’s choice not to start Josef today. For me, you play the hot hand. Josef has looked better and he’s coming off scoring for his country. You start him. It’s definitely a question that Pineda will face as far as why he didn’t. Josef made answering it that much more difficult. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: The more concerning thing for me over the course of this season has not been the amount of losses, but rather the performances that went along with them. I want to win as often as possible but I don’t have an issue with losing to a better team after a good performance. Too often our losses haw showcased a really really poor performance. Today was no different. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Really poor goal keeping from Gudino on the first goal. It was clumsy to give away the penalty and then really poor on the penalty kick itself. It’s usually always 50/50 on PK’s but he was already well off his line and diving right before the ball was even struck. It was gifted. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Almada was doing everything he could to win this game for Atlanta. Anytime we posed a threat it was generally off a through ball from him or some lovely piece of dribbling. Apart from that, the attack was disjointed at best. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for him. I’m sure the club would love to hang on to him for another season but big European clubs will undoubtedly be picking up the phone. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Sosa had a good individual game but that’s been a consistent them this season. Individual standout performances but not a consistent team performance consistently enough. Still, I thought he was good in his play, connected most of his passes and was aggressive in his duels which overall was severely lacking throughout the rest of the team. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: With that Goalazo and his late season performances in general, Josef will give Pineda and the FO something to ponder. I disagree with Pineda’s choice not to start Josef today. For me, you play the hot hand. Josef has looked better and he’s coming off scoring for his country. You start him. It’s definitely a question that Pineda will face as far as why he didn’t. Josef made answering it that much more difficult. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: The more concerning thing for me over the course of this season has not been the amount of losses, but rather the performances that went along with them. I want to win as often as possible but I don’t have an issue with losing to a better team after a good performance. Too often our losses haw showcased a really really poor performance. Today was no different. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Really poor goal keeping from Gudino on the first goal. It was clumsy to give away the penalty and then really poor on the penalty kick itself. It’s usually always 50/50 on PK’s but he was already well off his line and diving right before the ball was even struck. It was gifted. 
 
2: Almada was doing everything he could to win this game for Atlanta. Anytime we posed a threat it was generally off a through ball from him or some lovely piece of dribbling. Apart from that, the attack was disjointed at best. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for him. I’m sure the club would love to hang on to him for another season but big European clubs will undoubtedly be picking up the phone. 
 
3: Sosa had a good individual game but that’s been a consistent them this season. Individual standout performances but not a consistent team performance consistently enough. Still, I thought he was good in his play, connected most of his passes and was aggressive in his duels which overall was severely lacking throughout the rest of the team. 
 
4: With that Goalazo and his late season performances in general, Josef will give Pineda and the FO something to ponder. I disagree with Pineda’s choice not to start Josef today. For me, you play the hot hand. Josef has looked better and he’s coming off scoring for his country. You start him. It’s definitely a question that Pineda will face as far as why he didn’t. Josef made answering it that much more difficult. 
 
5: The more concerning thing for me over the course of this season has not been the amount of losses, but rather the performances that went along with them. I want to win as often as possible but I don’t have an issue with losing to a better team after a good performance. Too often our losses haw showcased a really really poor performance. Today was no different. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where we have at least Juan reason to he hopeful</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we have at least Juan reason to he hopeful</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-have-at-least-juan-reason-to-he-hopeful/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-have-at-least-juan-reason-to-he-hopeful/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2022 18:23:55 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: First half was very much the story of the season. The first half of the season anyhow. We were in complete control of the match. Quality chances created. Couldn’t find a goal. Even with a PK chance. The team did look better and more cohesive with Dwyer up top and Araujo more out wide. Luiz even looked better tonight, even with missing the PK. Why is that? Does it have something to do with Josef not being there? We could speculate all day, but to my eyes, we looked like more a unit today than we have in any prior match for a long time. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Gudiño is not comfortable with the ball at his feet at all. Unless he’s got time and is under no pressure, his distribution isn’t great. He just kinda hacked at the ball the few times he was under some pressure. It’s a problem and not someone we will probably be able to look to long term unless we completely change the way we play and become a team that wants to play direct and hit on the counter. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Help us Obi-Juan, you’re our only hope. The first player to hit a hatty with his head in this league since 2010. What an addition he’s been to this team. For all the criticisms the FO gets, some justified, some not, credit has to be given when they get things right. He’s one they’ve gotten right. When people talk about “wiping the slate clean” you really wanna get rid of players like him? 🤷‍♂️ I think we thought he’d be a solid presence in the back and offer up some much needed leadership but I don’t know if we expected him to be the aerial threat that he is. That’s a great weapon to have. If it’s not going our way and we’re finding chances hard to come by, let’s take the ball down and win some corners and give him a chance to go up and win it. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: I really really like Mosquera. I’d like to see what we can do as a starter. He’s bringing that intense 20 minute injury, fighting for every ball using his insane speed. Could he spread that out over 90? Is he better suited in that Jake Mulraney super sub type role? Something tells me he’s got a bit more to give and good potentially be a really vital component of this team going forward into next year. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: This was good. Is it too late? Mathematically no. Realistically? I still think it’s too steep a mountain to climb. Tonight gets us a little purchase on the playoff chase slope, but the incline certainly gets steeper than Toronto. Toronto was also missing several key players. So, another good performance against a less than great team. Now we have to go on a run the likes of which we haven’t seen 2019. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: First half was very much the story of the season. The first half of the season anyhow. We were in complete control of the match. Quality chances created. Couldn’t find a goal. Even with a PK chance. The team did look better and more cohesive with Dwyer up top and Araujo more out wide. Luiz even looked better tonight, even with missing the PK. Why is that? Does it have something to do with Josef not being there? We could speculate all day, but to my eyes, we looked like more a unit today than we have in any prior match for a long time. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Gudiño is not comfortable with the ball at his feet at all. Unless he’s got time and is under no pressure, his distribution isn’t great. He just kinda hacked at the ball the few times he was under some pressure. It’s a problem and not someone we will probably be able to look to long term unless we completely change the way we play and become a team that wants to play direct and hit on the counter. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Help us Obi-Juan, you’re our only hope. The first player to hit a hatty with his head in this league since 2010. What an addition he’s been to this team. For all the criticisms the FO gets, some justified, some not, credit has to be given when they get things right. He’s one they’ve gotten right. When people talk about “wiping the slate clean” you really wanna get rid of players like him? 🤷‍♂️ I think we thought he’d be a solid presence in the back and offer up some much needed leadership but I don’t know if we expected him to be the aerial threat that he is. That’s a great weapon to have. If it’s not going our way and we’re finding chances hard to come by, let’s take the ball down and win some corners and give him a chance to go up and win it. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: I really really like Mosquera. I’d like to see what we can do as a starter. He’s bringing that intense 20 minute injury, fighting for every ball using his insane speed. Could he spread that out over 90? Is he better suited in that Jake Mulraney super sub type role? Something tells me he’s got a bit more to give and good potentially be a really vital component of this team going forward into next year. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: This was good. Is it too late? Mathematically no. Realistically? I still think it’s too steep a mountain to climb. Tonight gets us a little purchase on the playoff chase slope, but the incline certainly gets steeper than Toronto. Toronto was also missing several key players. So, another good performance against a less than great team. Now we have to go on a run the likes of which we haven’t seen 2019. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: First half was very much the story of the season. The first half of the season anyhow. We were in complete control of the match. Quality chances created. Couldn’t find a goal. Even with a PK chance. The team did look better and more cohesive with Dwyer up top and Araujo more out wide. Luiz even looked better tonight, even with missing the PK. Why is that? Does it have something to do with Josef not being there? We could speculate all day, but to my eyes, we looked like more a unit today than we have in any prior match for a long time. 
 
2: Gudiño is not comfortable with the ball at his feet at all. Unless he’s got time and is under no pressure, his distribution isn’t great. He just kinda hacked at the ball the few times he was under some pressure. It’s a problem and not someone we will probably be able to look to long term unless we completely change the way we play and become a team that wants to play direct and hit on the counter. 
 
3: Help us Obi-Juan, you’re our only hope. The first player to hit a hatty with his head in this league since 2010. What an addition he’s been to this team. For all the criticisms the FO gets, some justified, some not, credit has to be given when they get things right. He’s one they’ve gotten right. When people talk about “wiping the slate clean” you really wanna get rid of players like him? 🤷‍♂️ I think we thought he’d be a solid presence in the back and offer up some much needed leadership but I don’t know if we expected him to be the aerial threat that he is. That’s a great weapon to have. If it’s not going our way and we’re finding chances hard to come by, let’s take the ball down and win some corners and give him a chance to go up and win it. 
 
4: I really really like Mosquera. I’d like to see what we can do as a starter. He’s bringing that intense 20 minute injury, fighting for every ball using his insane speed. Could he spread that out over 90? Is he better suited in that Jake Mulraney super sub type role? Something tells me he’s got a bit more to give and good potentially be a really vital component of this team going forward into next year. 
 
5: This was good. Is it too late? Mathematically no. Realistically? I still think it’s too steep a mountain to climb. Tonight gets us a little purchase on the playoff chase slope, but the incline certainly gets steeper than Toronto. Toronto was also missing several key players. So, another good performance against a less than great team. Now we have to go on a run the likes of which we haven’t seen 2019. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where we are the best of the worst</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we are the best of the worst</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-are-the-best-of-the-worst/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-are-the-best-of-the-worst/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 28 Aug 2022 23:05:47 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: We went up against the worst team statistically and aesthetically in MLS and we couldn’t net a goal in the first half. It’s not good enough. I figured DC would come out with a little more after getting embarrassed by Philly again, but nonetheless, we should’ve scored in the first half. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: It’s cool to keep the opponent guessing in how we are going to score, but so often it looks like we are keeping ourselves guessing. We move the ball around well enough, we get it into the final third and then too often we’re missing the final key pass. For me, we just lack an attacking identity that the players feel comfortable and confident with. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: As far as individual performances go, I thought Brooks and Almada were outstanding. Two assists for Brooks and one from Almada. Thiago could hit a target that was ray shielded and only 3 meters wide. If we are to go on a run and if we are going to get hot in the post season it will be his passing quality that plays a major role. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Can we be happy with this win and recognize that the level of performance against a bottom dweller is still not good enough to get us into the post season and then do anything once we are there? Yes I think so. Once again we could say the team showed grit and fight to come from behind, twice, to get the result. And once again we can say that we shouldn’t fall behind, much less fall behind at home, much less fall behind at home to DC. Nonetheless, our post season hopes are alive, now all we have to do is get a couple results against Philly and Portland away. No problem. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: The King has returned. Maybe. This was far and away the best version of Josef we’ve seen in a very long time. To be fair to him, Josef has looked a little better recently. He has in fact, prior to this match, had a goal and an assist. But in those matches he still didn’t look like the “old Josef”. Today, for 30 minutes, I thought he very much did. FWIW, I liked the no celebration after his goal. He knows it hasn’t been good enough. He knows he hasn’t been good enough. There is still time to set things right. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: We went up against the worst team statistically and aesthetically in MLS and we couldn’t net a goal in the first half. It’s not good enough. I figured DC would come out with a little more after getting embarrassed by Philly again, but nonetheless, we should’ve scored in the first half. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: It’s cool to keep the opponent guessing in how we are going to score, but so often it looks like we are keeping ourselves guessing. We move the ball around well enough, we get it into the final third and then too often we’re missing the final key pass. For me, we just lack an attacking identity that the players feel comfortable and confident with. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: As far as individual performances go, I thought Brooks and Almada were outstanding. Two assists for Brooks and one from Almada. Thiago could hit a target that was ray shielded and only 3 meters wide. If we are to go on a run and if we are going to get hot in the post season it will be his passing quality that plays a major role. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Can we be happy with this win and recognize that the level of performance against a bottom dweller is still not good enough to get us into the post season and then do anything once we are there? Yes I think so. Once again we could say the team showed grit and fight to come from behind, twice, to get the result. And once again we can say that we shouldn’t fall behind, much less fall behind at home, much less fall behind at home to DC. Nonetheless, our post season hopes are alive, now all we have to do is get a couple results against Philly and Portland away. No problem. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: The King has returned. Maybe. This was far and away the best version of Josef we’ve seen in a very long time. To be fair to him, Josef has looked a little better recently. He has in fact, prior to this match, had a goal and an assist. But in those matches he still didn’t look like the “old Josef”. Today, for 30 minutes, I thought he very much did. FWIW, I liked the no celebration after his goal. He knows it hasn’t been good enough. He knows he hasn’t been good enough. There is still time to set things right. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: We went up against the worst team statistically and aesthetically in MLS and we couldn’t net a goal in the first half. It’s not good enough. I figured DC would come out with a little more after getting embarrassed by Philly again, but nonetheless, we should’ve scored in the first half. 
 
2: It’s cool to keep the opponent guessing in how we are going to score, but so often it looks like we are keeping ourselves guessing. We move the ball around well enough, we get it into the final third and then too often we’re missing the final key pass. For me, we just lack an attacking identity that the players feel comfortable and confident with. 
 
3: As far as individual performances go, I thought Brooks and Almada were outstanding. Two assists for Brooks and one from Almada. Thiago could hit a target that was ray shielded and only 3 meters wide. If we are to go on a run and if we are going to get hot in the post season it will be his passing quality that plays a major role. 
 
4: Can we be happy with this win and recognize that the level of performance against a bottom dweller is still not good enough to get us into the post season and then do anything once we are there? Yes I think so. Once again we could say the team showed grit and fight to come from behind, twice, to get the result. And once again we can say that we shouldn’t fall behind, much less fall behind at home, much less fall behind at home to DC. Nonetheless, our post season hopes are alive, now all we have to do is get a couple results against Philly and Portland away. No problem. 
 
5: The King has returned. Maybe. This was far and away the best version of Josef we’ve seen in a very long time. To be fair to him, Josef has looked a little better recently. He has in fact, prior to this match, had a goal and an assist. But in those matches he still didn’t look like the “old Josef”. Today, for 30 minutes, I thought he very much did. FWIW, I liked the no celebration after his goal. He knows it hasn’t been good enough. He knows he hasn’t been good enough. There is still time to set things right. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>fivetakesonthefivestripes</itunes:author>
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                <itunes:episode>79</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where the woodwork won’t work</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where the woodwork won’t work</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-the-woodwork-won-t-work/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-the-woodwork-won-t-work/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 14 Aug 2022 17:43:26 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: It is the hope that kills you. The first half, in particular the first 25 minutes was hands down the best attacking soccer we’ve seen all season. You gotta make hay while the sun is shinning and we just didn’t make quite enough in that time. It’s great that we came from behind yet again to dig out a result and that’s something we probably don’t do a few weeks ago. But if we just didn’t always have a damn mountain to climb. A result on the road against a dangerous attacking team is something any team will happily take, but the win was there and at this point we really need a road win. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: It was a combination of individual mistakes (been the case all season) and Cincy’s ability to transition into attack so quickly that lead to their goals. This is a completely different Cincinatti team and most of that is due to Brand Vazquez and Lucho Acosta. Acosta is sitting on 6 goals and 9 assists and Vazquez has 15 goals and 4 assists. Those are wildly good stats. It would be a mistake for Greggggggg not give Brandon a call for September. He’s goal dangerous and we need that in Qatar. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Despite being scored on twice in the first half, I thought this was a good game for Rocco. He had 3 massive saves and his distribution was more than on point, it was dangerous. With only ten games left, I think he’s locked down the spot for the remainder of the season. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Purata is great. The messy 2nd goal is whatever. He times his tackles so extremely well. For a defender, he doesn’t get whistled for fouls all that often because he’s winning his challenges so often. He’s been an outstanding addition.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: We are a totally different team with Gutman in the XI. On top of his clutch goals, and all of his individual contributions, we just play with more urgency and intensity when he’s out there laying his body on the line. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: It is the hope that kills you. The first half, in particular the first 25 minutes was hands down the best attacking soccer we’ve seen all season. You gotta make hay while the sun is shinning and we just didn’t make quite enough in that time. It’s great that we came from behind yet again to dig out a result and that’s something we probably don’t do a few weeks ago. But if we just didn’t always have a damn mountain to climb. A result on the road against a dangerous attacking team is something any team will happily take, but the win was there and at this point we really need a road win. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: It was a combination of individual mistakes (been the case all season) and Cincy’s ability to transition into attack so quickly that lead to their goals. This is a completely different Cincinatti team and most of that is due to Brand Vazquez and Lucho Acosta. Acosta is sitting on 6 goals and 9 assists and Vazquez has 15 goals and 4 assists. Those are wildly good stats. It would be a mistake for Greggggggg not give Brandon a call for September. He’s goal dangerous and we need that in Qatar. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Despite being scored on twice in the first half, I thought this was a good game for Rocco. He had 3 massive saves and his distribution was more than on point, it was dangerous. With only ten games left, I think he’s locked down the spot for the remainder of the season. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Purata is great. The messy 2nd goal is whatever. He times his tackles so extremely well. For a defender, he doesn’t get whistled for fouls all that often because he’s winning his challenges so often. He’s been an outstanding addition.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: We are a totally different team with Gutman in the XI. On top of his clutch goals, and all of his individual contributions, we just play with more urgency and intensity when he’s out there laying his body on the line. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: It is the hope that kills you. The first half, in particular the first 25 minutes was hands down the best attacking soccer we’ve seen all season. You gotta make hay while the sun is shinning and we just didn’t make quite enough in that time. It’s great that we came from behind yet again to dig out a result and that’s something we probably don’t do a few weeks ago. But if we just didn’t always have a damn mountain to climb. A result on the road against a dangerous attacking team is something any team will happily take, but the win was there and at this point we really need a road win. 
 
2: It was a combination of individual mistakes (been the case all season) and Cincy’s ability to transition into attack so quickly that lead to their goals. This is a completely different Cincinatti team and most of that is due to Brand Vazquez and Lucho Acosta. Acosta is sitting on 6 goals and 9 assists and Vazquez has 15 goals and 4 assists. Those are wildly good stats. It would be a mistake for Greggggggg not give Brandon a call for September. He’s goal dangerous and we need that in Qatar. 
 
3: Despite being scored on twice in the first half, I thought this was a good game for Rocco. He had 3 massive saves and his distribution was more than on point, it was dangerous. With only ten games left, I think he’s locked down the spot for the remainder of the season. 
 
4: Purata is great. The messy 2nd goal is whatever. He times his tackles so extremely well. For a defender, he doesn’t get whistled for fouls all that often because he’s winning his challenges so often. He’s been an outstanding addition.
 
5: We are a totally different team with Gutman in the XI. On top of his clutch goals, and all of his individual contributions, we just play with more urgency and intensity when he’s out there laying his body on the line. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3309</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>78</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where winning is Gutman</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where winning is Gutman</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-winning-is-gutman/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-winning-is-gutman/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 07 Aug 2022 16:23:01 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: We are still not pressuring enough and turning the ball over in dangerous spots. Furthermore, when we do, we don’t transition into attack quickly enough. In stark contrast, we are getting turned over more than pancakes at Waffle House. It’s a major part of our game that is and has been lacking. It was a better in the 2nd half. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Injury FC returns. Did we really think our no injury luck would continue? We’re now missing Campbell and it looks Rossetto for an extended period of time. At least we have Purata with us now and Sosa back healthy to make up for these new defensive and midfield losses. Purata has added a much needed calm veteran presence to our back line. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: It was nice to see Luiz with some runs in behind today. He can be really threatening when he’s doing that and today he was rewarded with a great assist. We all know he’s great 1V1 and can bring the sauce anytime he wants, but if he would just do more of the simple things more often we would get more out of it. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Small sample size but I look what I saw out of Mosquera. Good movement off the ball. Good control with it. He looks like a threat on the wing and he’s comfortable on either side. For just landing this week, he looks to be syncing up quickly. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Don’t base your well-being on sports. It’s nothing but heartbreak and pure elation with absolutely nothing in between. I was ready to add this game to the every growing tally of matches where we actually play pretty good football and get nothing for our trouble. This is something we can build on and the winning goal coming from a player coming back from injury feels like a little bit, just a little bit, of justice. I’m glad we could send Darren off with a win. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: We are still not pressuring enough and turning the ball over in dangerous spots. Furthermore, when we do, we don’t transition into attack quickly enough. In stark contrast, we are getting turned over more than pancakes at Waffle House. It’s a major part of our game that is and has been lacking. It was a better in the 2nd half. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Injury FC returns. Did we really think our no injury luck would continue? We’re now missing Campbell and it looks Rossetto for an extended period of time. At least we have Purata with us now and Sosa back healthy to make up for these new defensive and midfield losses. Purata has added a much needed calm veteran presence to our back line. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: It was nice to see Luiz with some runs in behind today. He can be really threatening when he’s doing that and today he was rewarded with a great assist. We all know he’s great 1V1 and can bring the sauce anytime he wants, but if he would just do more of the simple things more often we would get more out of it. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Small sample size but I look what I saw out of Mosquera. Good movement off the ball. Good control with it. He looks like a threat on the wing and he’s comfortable on either side. For just landing this week, he looks to be syncing up quickly. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Don’t base your well-being on sports. It’s nothing but heartbreak and pure elation with absolutely nothing in between. I was ready to add this game to the every growing tally of matches where we actually play pretty good football and get nothing for our trouble. This is something we can build on and the winning goal coming from a player coming back from injury feels like a little bit, just a little bit, of justice. I’m glad we could send Darren off with a win. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: We are still not pressuring enough and turning the ball over in dangerous spots. Furthermore, when we do, we don’t transition into attack quickly enough. In stark contrast, we are getting turned over more than pancakes at Waffle House. It’s a major part of our game that is and has been lacking. It was a better in the 2nd half. 
 
2: Injury FC returns. Did we really think our no injury luck would continue? We’re now missing Campbell and it looks Rossetto for an extended period of time. At least we have Purata with us now and Sosa back healthy to make up for these new defensive and midfield losses. Purata has added a much needed calm veteran presence to our back line. 
 
3: It was nice to see Luiz with some runs in behind today. He can be really threatening when he’s doing that and today he was rewarded with a great assist. We all know he’s great 1V1 and can bring the sauce anytime he wants, but if he would just do more of the simple things more often we would get more out of it. 
 
4: Small sample size but I look what I saw out of Mosquera. Good movement off the ball. Good control with it. He looks like a threat on the wing and he’s comfortable on either side. For just landing this week, he looks to be syncing up quickly. 
 
5: Don’t base your well-being on sports. It’s nothing but heartbreak and pure elation with absolutely nothing in between. I was ready to add this game to the every growing tally of matches where we actually play pretty good football and get nothing for our trouble. This is something we can build on and the winning goal coming from a player coming back from injury feels like a little bit, just a little bit, of justice. I’m glad we could send Darren off with a win. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>fivetakesonthefivestripes</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>77</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where our results are unified</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where our results are unified</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-our-results-are-unified/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-our-results-are-unified/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2022 23:43:54 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Here we are, once again, talking about something we don’t to talk about, Refereeing. At the time of writing this it’s not 100% clear but based on Pineda’s comments in the post game presser, it seems to him that Rocco have a thumbs up gesture while he was by the post which Rivas took as him saying he was set and ready when he wasn’t. We have not yet heard from Rivas on what he saw and why he blew his whistle when he did but even if he did see Rocco giving him whatever gesture, he’s by the post when doing so, and no keeper would ever signal to a ref that he was set in that position and IMO, Rivas should know better. Deliberately or not, he directly affected the outcome of a match. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: After the goal it be came a different game. Orlando basically stopped playing. They were able sit back and deploy the dark arts. They didn’t have to press their attack which didn’t leave much space in behind for Ronaldo to run into as he did against RSL. As per usual with this team, our success is very much predicated on getting the first goal in a match. Very rarely do we have a way to break a team down and a win from a trailing position. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: If we don’t make the post season, let’s be clear about why. Injuries and 5 inches or less. I’ve lost count of how many “so close” goals we’ve missed on. There were at least 3 tonight with two of them being from Josef. </p>
<p>This isn’t, and hasn’t been a team that’s played trash football for the majority of the season. Some chances have not been converted because of missing that little bit of extra finesse, others have been from keepers putting on their best gloves against us. Fortunately the East remains tight and we do have a game in hand. Reinforcements have arrived, the team is playing better with the personnel we have, and we haven’t had an injury in 3 matches and we do have some players that should be returning soon. It is still there for us but we will need to find some crucial road points. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: I think Pineda got the substitutes absolutely right. Since we were chasing the game for so long it was better suited for Josef than it was Ronaldo. But keeping Ronaldo on with Josef and Almada was also the right decision. In the event we got the equalizer and things started opening up more, which happened, having Ronaldo still making darting runs was useful. Giving Dwyer the 20 minute runout was also the right move since Ronaldo was pretty gassed at that point and we know Dom has the ability to break a game. He brings a level of chaotic energy that teams struggle to contain. We didn’t get the win tonight but trust that Orlando was defending for their lives for the last 20 minutes. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Even without a goal Moreno played one of his best games tonight. I really really like how he and Caleb are combining. There’s some really good chemistry building there. Moreno won more than half of his dribbles and even had 6 tackles, 3 successful. He also won 20/30 duels, created a chance and was fouled 6 times (he was tackled much more than that). Can’t ask for much more than that. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Here we are, once again, talking about something we don’t to talk about, Refereeing. At the time of writing this it’s not 100% clear but based on Pineda’s comments in the post game presser, it seems to him that Rocco have a thumbs up gesture while he was by the post which Rivas took as him saying he was set and ready when he wasn’t. We have not yet heard from Rivas on what he saw and why he blew his whistle when he did but even if he did see Rocco giving him whatever gesture, he’s by the post when doing so, and no keeper would ever signal to a ref that he was set in that position and IMO, Rivas should know better. Deliberately or not, he directly affected the outcome of a match. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: After the goal it be came a different game. Orlando basically stopped playing. They were able sit back and deploy the dark arts. They didn’t have to press their attack which didn’t leave much space in behind for Ronaldo to run into as he did against RSL. As per usual with this team, our success is very much predicated on getting the first goal in a match. Very rarely do we have a way to break a team down and a win from a trailing position. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: If we don’t make the post season, let’s be clear about why. Injuries and 5 inches or less. I’ve lost count of how many “so close” goals we’ve missed on. There were at least 3 tonight with two of them being from Josef. </p>
<p>This isn’t, and hasn’t been a team that’s played trash football for the majority of the season. Some chances have not been converted because of missing that little bit of extra finesse, others have been from keepers putting on their best gloves against us. Fortunately the East remains tight and we do have a game in hand. Reinforcements have arrived, the team is playing better with the personnel we have, and we haven’t had an injury in 3 matches and we do have some players that should be returning soon. It is still there for us but we will need to find some crucial road points. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: I think Pineda got the substitutes absolutely right. Since we were chasing the game for so long it was better suited for Josef than it was Ronaldo. But keeping Ronaldo on with Josef and Almada was also the right decision. In the event we got the equalizer and things started opening up more, which happened, having Ronaldo still making darting runs was useful. Giving Dwyer the 20 minute runout was also the right move since Ronaldo was pretty gassed at that point and we know Dom has the ability to break a game. He brings a level of chaotic energy that teams struggle to contain. We didn’t get the win tonight but trust that Orlando was defending for their lives for the last 20 minutes. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Even without a goal Moreno played one of his best games tonight. I really really like how he and Caleb are combining. There’s some really good chemistry building there. Moreno won more than half of his dribbles and even had 6 tackles, 3 successful. He also won 20/30 duels, created a chance and was fouled 6 times (he was tackled much more than that). Can’t ask for much more than that. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Here we are, once again, talking about something we don’t to talk about, Refereeing. At the time of writing this it’s not 100% clear but based on Pineda’s comments in the post game presser, it seems to him that Rocco have a thumbs up gesture while he was by the post which Rivas took as him saying he was set and ready when he wasn’t. We have not yet heard from Rivas on what he saw and why he blew his whistle when he did but even if he did see Rocco giving him whatever gesture, he’s by the post when doing so, and no keeper would ever signal to a ref that he was set in that position and IMO, Rivas should know better. Deliberately or not, he directly affected the outcome of a match. 
 
2: After the goal it be came a different game. Orlando basically stopped playing. They were able sit back and deploy the dark arts. They didn’t have to press their attack which didn’t leave much space in behind for Ronaldo to run into as he did against RSL. As per usual with this team, our success is very much predicated on getting the first goal in a match. Very rarely do we have a way to break a team down and a win from a trailing position. 
 
3: If we don’t make the post season, let’s be clear about why. Injuries and 5 inches or less. I’ve lost count of how many “so close” goals we’ve missed on. There were at least 3 tonight with two of them being from Josef. 
This isn’t, and hasn’t been a team that’s played trash football for the majority of the season. Some chances have not been converted because of missing that little bit of extra finesse, others have been from keepers putting on their best gloves against us. Fortunately the East remains tight and we do have a game in hand. Reinforcements have arrived, the team is playing better with the personnel we have, and we haven’t had an injury in 3 matches and we do have some players that should be returning soon. It is still there for us but we will need to find some crucial road points. 
 
4: I think Pineda got the substitutes absolutely right. Since we were chasing the game for so long it was better suited for Josef than it was Ronaldo. But keeping Ronaldo on with Josef and Almada was also the right decision. In the event we got the equalizer and things started opening up more, which happened, having Ronaldo still making darting runs was useful. Giving Dwyer the 20 minute runout was also the right move since Ronaldo was pretty gassed at that point and we know Dom has the ability to break a game. He brings a level of chaotic energy that teams struggle to contain. We didn’t get the win tonight but trust that Orlando was defending for their lives for the last 20 minutes. 
 
5: Even without a goal Moreno played one of his best games tonight. I really really like how he and Caleb are combining. There’s some really good chemistry building there. Moreno won more than half of his dribbles and even had 6 tackles, 3 successful. He also won 20/30 duels, created a chance and was fouled 6 times (he was tackled much more than that). Can’t ask for much more than that. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where we play Real good soccer.</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we play Real good soccer.</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-play-real-good-soccer/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-play-real-good-soccer/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:14:46 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Sejdic had a helluva game. Him and Rossetto both were at their best. Sejdic had at least 3 tackles leading to turnovers that, at the very least, lead to good attacking sequences if not outright chances. He ran himself into the ground and I think this team, now more than ever, needs a player doing that. I don’t want anyone inured but that kind of effort, playing for literally every ball, has a big ripple effect. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: The theme of giving up a goal quickly after scoring continues. Justin Meram has so much quality but truthfully his target was WIDE open. Once again, Alan Franco left a man unmarked. Hard to believe he was on a DP contract initially. There’s a lot of criticism being leveled at the FO right now, some fair some not. I think it’s totally fair to hold them to account on Franco. He’s good at times but has never been consistent from game to game. His mistakes are of the most glaring variety. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Ronaldo was dynamic as hell tonight. Both of his goals in the first half were top class under pressure finishes. He looked confident running at goal calling for the ball like he did with his first goal, receiving the ball from Almada. That assist was nothing to shrug at either. Almada has the ability to put the ball on a dime when he wants to. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: The attack looked totally different when Josef came on for Ronaldo and not really for the better. I’m not saying Ronaldo is a better player than Josef, but i am saying that who we had available tonight was better suited to the type of player he is. And that will be something for Pineda to consider going forward. He’s more of a work horse and will do more off-the-ball and defensive work than Josef will. He tends to play a larger role in the manufacturing process of his goals. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: This felt like a careful result. There were times when we could’ve broke on counters, or even midfield turnovers, and more often than not, we made the conscious choice to hold up the ball, get everything reset, and then move forward. A more confident and cohesive Atlanta United would probably be more aggressive in those moments. Given who we are right now, that was probably the right move even if it’s frustrating at times for us fans to watch. Right now, it’s about points by any means necessary. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Sejdic had a helluva game. Him and Rossetto both were at their best. Sejdic had at least 3 tackles leading to turnovers that, at the very least, lead to good attacking sequences if not outright chances. He ran himself into the ground and I think this team, now more than ever, needs a player doing that. I don’t want anyone inured but that kind of effort, playing for literally every ball, has a big ripple effect. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: The theme of giving up a goal quickly after scoring continues. Justin Meram has so much quality but truthfully his target was WIDE open. Once again, Alan Franco left a man unmarked. Hard to believe he was on a DP contract initially. There’s a lot of criticism being leveled at the FO right now, some fair some not. I think it’s totally fair to hold them to account on Franco. He’s good at times but has never been consistent from game to game. His mistakes are of the most glaring variety. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Ronaldo was dynamic as hell tonight. Both of his goals in the first half were top class under pressure finishes. He looked confident running at goal calling for the ball like he did with his first goal, receiving the ball from Almada. That assist was nothing to shrug at either. Almada has the ability to put the ball on a dime when he wants to. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: The attack looked totally different when Josef came on for Ronaldo and not really for the better. I’m not saying Ronaldo is a better player than Josef, but i am saying that who we had available tonight was better suited to the type of player he is. And that will be something for Pineda to consider going forward. He’s more of a work horse and will do more off-the-ball and defensive work than Josef will. He tends to play a larger role in the manufacturing process of his goals. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: This felt like a careful result. There were times when we could’ve broke on counters, or even midfield turnovers, and more often than not, we made the conscious choice to hold up the ball, get everything reset, and then move forward. A more confident and cohesive Atlanta United would probably be more aggressive in those moments. Given who we are right now, that was probably the right move even if it’s frustrating at times for us fans to watch. Right now, it’s about points by any means necessary. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Sejdic had a helluva game. Him and Rossetto both were at their best. Sejdic had at least 3 tackles leading to turnovers that, at the very least, lead to good attacking sequences if not outright chances. He ran himself into the ground and I think this team, now more than ever, needs a player doing that. I don’t want anyone inured but that kind of effort, playing for literally every ball, has a big ripple effect. 
 
2: The theme of giving up a goal quickly after scoring continues. Justin Meram has so much quality but truthfully his target was WIDE open. Once again, Alan Franco left a man unmarked. Hard to believe he was on a DP contract initially. There’s a lot of criticism being leveled at the FO right now, some fair some not. I think it’s totally fair to hold them to account on Franco. He’s good at times but has never been consistent from game to game. His mistakes are of the most glaring variety. 
 
3: Ronaldo was dynamic as hell tonight. Both of his goals in the first half were top class under pressure finishes. He looked confident running at goal calling for the ball like he did with his first goal, receiving the ball from Almada. That assist was nothing to shrug at either. Almada has the ability to put the ball on a dime when he wants to. 
 
4: The attack looked totally different when Josef came on for Ronaldo and not really for the better. I’m not saying Ronaldo is a better player than Josef, but i am saying that who we had available tonight was better suited to the type of player he is. And that will be something for Pineda to consider going forward. He’s more of a work horse and will do more off-the-ball and defensive work than Josef will. He tends to play a larger role in the manufacturing process of his goals. 
 
5: This felt like a careful result. There were times when we could’ve broke on counters, or even midfield turnovers, and more often than not, we made the conscious choice to hold up the ball, get everything reset, and then move forward. A more confident and cohesive Atlanta United would probably be more aggressive in those moments. Given who we are right now, that was probably the right move even if it’s frustrating at times for us fans to watch. Right now, it’s about points by any means necessary. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where we are not alright alright alright</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we are not alright alright alright</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-are-not-alright-alright-alright/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-are-not-alright-alright-alright/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2022 23:56:19 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Austin, maybe more than any other team in MLS, is so good at making something out of nothing. It’s a metaphor for their whole season. They are a completely different team from last year and a legitimate cup contender. Reminds me a lot of us in ‘18. They look like a well drilled team that understands who they are, what they want to do, and is oh yeah, healthy. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: At times our build up looks so good with  clean crisp passing in tight spaces. There’s moments where it looks like passing drills. Really good stuff. But we couldn’t generate genuine chances out of it. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: We can still mathematically make the playoffs. But so much has to be turned around for the good for us and so much turned around for the worse for other teams. It does seem pretty unlikely. There’s pretty much no margin for error at this point and with so much of the season still to be played, errors will happen. Unless we do what the Braves did in June, it may be out of  reach. Still, maybe, just maybe we could squeak in at the end. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: I think I would’ve like to have seen a more aggressive substation move at the half, but would that have really changed the result? No probably not. It’s not like there was anyone on the bench that would’ve been a real game changer on that level. Seems like Sosa may still not be able to go a full half yet anyhow and he’s the only other player on the bench that I think could’ve made any sort of meaningful impact against what we were facing. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: The problems we are facing will not be solved quickly. We’re over halfway through the season and it just seems unlikely that the lack of consistency that we have been struggling with in terms of the lineup and defensive performances will come good quick enough. Consistency takes something we are running out of. Time. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Austin, maybe more than any other team in MLS, is so good at making something out of nothing. It’s a metaphor for their whole season. They are a completely different team from last year and a legitimate cup contender. Reminds me a lot of us in ‘18. They look like a well drilled team that understands who they are, what they want to do, and is oh yeah, healthy. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: At times our build up looks so good with  clean crisp passing in tight spaces. There’s moments where it looks like passing drills. Really good stuff. But we couldn’t generate genuine chances out of it. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: We can still mathematically make the playoffs. But so much has to be turned around for the good for us and so much turned around for the worse for other teams. It does seem pretty unlikely. There’s pretty much no margin for error at this point and with so much of the season still to be played, errors will happen. Unless we do what the Braves did in June, it may be out of  reach. Still, maybe, just maybe we could squeak in at the end. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: I think I would’ve like to have seen a more aggressive substation move at the half, but would that have really changed the result? No probably not. It’s not like there was anyone on the bench that would’ve been a real game changer on that level. Seems like Sosa may still not be able to go a full half yet anyhow and he’s the only other player on the bench that I think could’ve made any sort of meaningful impact against what we were facing. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: The problems we are facing will not be solved quickly. We’re over halfway through the season and it just seems unlikely that the lack of consistency that we have been struggling with in terms of the lineup and defensive performances will come good quick enough. Consistency takes something we are running out of. Time. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Austin, maybe more than any other team in MLS, is so good at making something out of nothing. It’s a metaphor for their whole season. They are a completely different team from last year and a legitimate cup contender. Reminds me a lot of us in ‘18. They look like a well drilled team that understands who they are, what they want to do, and is oh yeah, healthy. 
 
2: At times our build up looks so good with  clean crisp passing in tight spaces. There’s moments where it looks like passing drills. Really good stuff. But we couldn’t generate genuine chances out of it. 
 
3: We can still mathematically make the playoffs. But so much has to be turned around for the good for us and so much turned around for the worse for other teams. It does seem pretty unlikely. There’s pretty much no margin for error at this point and with so much of the season still to be played, errors will happen. Unless we do what the Braves did in June, it may be out of  reach. Still, maybe, just maybe we could squeak in at the end. 
 
4: I think I would’ve like to have seen a more aggressive substation move at the half, but would that have really changed the result? No probably not. It’s not like there was anyone on the bench that would’ve been a real game changer on that level. Seems like Sosa may still not be able to go a full half yet anyhow and he’s the only other player on the bench that I think could’ve made any sort of meaningful impact against what we were facing. 
 
5: The problems we are facing will not be solved quickly. We’re over halfway through the season and it just seems unlikely that the lack of consistency that we have been struggling with in terms of the lineup and defensive performances will come good quick enough. Consistency takes something we are running out of. Time. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where we went on the road and dugout a result</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we went on the road and dugout a result</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-went-on-the-road-and-dugout-a-result/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-went-on-the-road-and-dugout-a-result/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2022 12:31:34 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Take everything you know about football and throw it in the trash when you’re being taken out to the ball game. For the first 20 minutes we looked like we couldn’t get adjusted to the play pen. Things just happen faster at Yankee standup. Counter attacks that normally wouldn’t be on for the opposition are here. We got a little more comfortable from 20-35 but then Alan Franco gets caught on an offside call. Take nothing away from the pass to Casty. It’s perfect but Alan has to play to the whistle and not be raising his hand for a call. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: I don’t know how the players are doing this. They know they’re good. They know the team has talent and there have been games where we played well enough, often times even better than the other team, and we just can’t get W’s. It feels like if you were to run a marathon whilst having a rope around your waist pulling a sled that’s loaded with another sled. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: It’s a great equalizer at 1-1. Thiago has an incredible ability to put balls on a dime and it’s a classic header goal from Josef.  And then it’s a horrible concession. The quick concession after a goal happens too often. Again, we were not ready for how fast the play happens at Yankee stadium. It’s a massive advantage for the Yanks. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: George Campbell did his best Miles Robinson impression today. It won’t show in his rating because of the two goals scored against us but he was a massive reason why we got the result today. He straight up saved goals. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Build. The. Statue? 😆 Dom fucking Dwyer has been one of the best additions to this team with the minutes he’s played and goals he’s scored. For those out there calling for him to start I have but one question. Why? Why do you want to change something that’s working so well? If it’s not out of necessity, keep playing him as the super sub that he is. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Take everything you know about football and throw it in the trash when you’re being taken out to the ball game. For the first 20 minutes we looked like we couldn’t get adjusted to the play pen. Things just happen faster at Yankee standup. Counter attacks that normally wouldn’t be on for the opposition are here. We got a little more comfortable from 20-35 but then Alan Franco gets caught on an offside call. Take nothing away from the pass to Casty. It’s perfect but Alan has to play to the whistle and not be raising his hand for a call. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: I don’t know how the players are doing this. They know they’re good. They know the team has talent and there have been games where we played well enough, often times even better than the other team, and we just can’t get W’s. It feels like if you were to run a marathon whilst having a rope around your waist pulling a sled that’s loaded with another sled. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: It’s a great equalizer at 1-1. Thiago has an incredible ability to put balls on a dime and it’s a classic header goal from Josef.  And then it’s a horrible concession. The quick concession after a goal happens too often. Again, we were not ready for how fast the play happens at Yankee stadium. It’s a massive advantage for the Yanks. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: George Campbell did his best Miles Robinson impression today. It won’t show in his rating because of the two goals scored against us but he was a massive reason why we got the result today. He straight up saved goals. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Build. The. Statue? 😆 Dom fucking Dwyer has been one of the best additions to this team with the minutes he’s played and goals he’s scored. For those out there calling for him to start I have but one question. Why? Why do you want to change something that’s working so well? If it’s not out of necessity, keep playing him as the super sub that he is. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Take everything you know about football and throw it in the trash when you’re being taken out to the ball game. For the first 20 minutes we looked like we couldn’t get adjusted to the play pen. Things just happen faster at Yankee standup. Counter attacks that normally wouldn’t be on for the opposition are here. We got a little more comfortable from 20-35 but then Alan Franco gets caught on an offside call. Take nothing away from the pass to Casty. It’s perfect but Alan has to play to the whistle and not be raising his hand for a call. 
 
2: I don’t know how the players are doing this. They know they’re good. They know the team has talent and there have been games where we played well enough, often times even better than the other team, and we just can’t get W’s. It feels like if you were to run a marathon whilst having a rope around your waist pulling a sled that’s loaded with another sled. 
 
3: It’s a great equalizer at 1-1. Thiago has an incredible ability to put balls on a dime and it’s a classic header goal from Josef.  And then it’s a horrible concession. The quick concession after a goal happens too often. Again, we were not ready for how fast the play happens at Yankee stadium. It’s a massive advantage for the Yanks. 
 
4: George Campbell did his best Miles Robinson impression today. It won’t show in his rating because of the two goals scored against us but he was a massive reason why we got the result today. He straight up saved goals. 
 
5: Build. The. Statue? 😆 Dom fucking Dwyer has been one of the best additions to this team with the minutes he’s played and goals he’s scored. For those out there calling for him to start I have but one question. Why? Why do you want to change something that’s working so well? If it’s not out of necessity, keep playing him as the super sub that he is. ]]></itunes:summary>
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                <itunes:episode>73</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where we are half way there, and the injuries are hard to bear.</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we are half way there, and the injuries are hard to bear.</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-are-half-way-there-and-the-injuries-are-hard-to-bare/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-are-half-way-there-and-the-injuries-are-hard-to-bare/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2022 22:28:17 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Toronto’s press was effective and ours was non existent. Honestly, I think we just got outworked tonight. We didn’t posses or dominate the run of play like we tend to and like to do. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: We came alive a bit in the 2nd half. I wish we had done more of what lead to Araujo’s goal. We just didn’t win enough duels and turnovers in their final third or really in their own half. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Well, we haven’t had an injury in two games so I guess we were do. The first goal by Toronto isn’t a surprise. We looked a little shell shocked after losing Brooks so close to kickoff. The injuries for our club have reached historic levels. Please let me know if you can point to another team in this league or any other, or even in any other sport, please let me know. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: If we aren’t able to play the way we like because of the opponent, or it’s just not coming off for one reason or another, I’d like to see us be able to switch things up and get more direct, start crossing more balls in. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Bright spots tonight were Araujo and McFadden. Araujo just needs to keep doing his thing. He emptied the tank tonight and did all he could to get a result on his own.  Took a bunch of big hits for his trouble. </p>
<p>McFadden was great. He played like a player trying to make the most of his unexpected opportunity. He was full gas the whole time. He won balls, was involved in the attack (the few times it was on) and overall looked like a confident player that the team can rely on going forward. That AmFam cup game is proving to actually be more important than any of us thought. He got some really valuable minutes there, as did Rocco. Both of their perfomances in that game are a big reason why they’re with the first team now, that and we’re running out of players. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Toronto’s press was effective and ours was non existent. Honestly, I think we just got outworked tonight. We didn’t posses or dominate the run of play like we tend to and like to do. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: We came alive a bit in the 2nd half. I wish we had done more of what lead to Araujo’s goal. We just didn’t win enough duels and turnovers in their final third or really in their own half. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Well, we haven’t had an injury in two games so I guess we were do. The first goal by Toronto isn’t a surprise. We looked a little shell shocked after losing Brooks so close to kickoff. The injuries for our club have reached historic levels. Please let me know if you can point to another team in this league or any other, or even in any other sport, please let me know. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: If we aren’t able to play the way we like because of the opponent, or it’s just not coming off for one reason or another, I’d like to see us be able to switch things up and get more direct, start crossing more balls in. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Bright spots tonight were Araujo and McFadden. Araujo just needs to keep doing his thing. He emptied the tank tonight and did all he could to get a result on his own.  Took a bunch of big hits for his trouble. </p>
<p>McFadden was great. He played like a player trying to make the most of his unexpected opportunity. He was full gas the whole time. He won balls, was involved in the attack (the few times it was on) and overall looked like a confident player that the team can rely on going forward. That AmFam cup game is proving to actually be more important than any of us thought. He got some really valuable minutes there, as did Rocco. Both of their perfomances in that game are a big reason why they’re with the first team now, that and we’re running out of players. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Toronto’s press was effective and ours was non existent. Honestly, I think we just got outworked tonight. We didn’t posses or dominate the run of play like we tend to and like to do. 
 
2: We came alive a bit in the 2nd half. I wish we had done more of what lead to Araujo’s goal. We just didn’t win enough duels and turnovers in their final third or really in their own half. 
 
3: Well, we haven’t had an injury in two games so I guess we were do. The first goal by Toronto isn’t a surprise. We looked a little shell shocked after losing Brooks so close to kickoff. The injuries for our club have reached historic levels. Please let me know if you can point to another team in this league or any other, or even in any other sport, please let me know. 
 
4: If we aren’t able to play the way we like because of the opponent, or it’s just not coming off for one reason or another, I’d like to see us be able to switch things up and get more direct, start crossing more balls in. 
 
5: Bright spots tonight were Araujo and McFadden. Araujo just needs to keep doing his thing. He emptied the tank tonight and did all he could to get a result on his own.  Took a bunch of big hits for his trouble. 
McFadden was great. He played like a player trying to make the most of his unexpected opportunity. He was full gas the whole time. He won balls, was involved in the attack (the few times it was on) and overall looked like a confident player that the team can rely on going forward. That AmFam cup game is proving to actually be more important than any of us thought. He got some really valuable minutes there, as did Rocco. Both of their perfomances in that game are a big reason why they’re with the first team now, that and we’re running out of players. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where it’s a banner day for Atlanta United</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where it’s a banner day for Atlanta United</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-it-s-a-banner-day-for-atlanta-united/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-it-s-a-banner-day-for-atlanta-united/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:34:19 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Nothing helps break down a low block like an early goal and a red card. Thank god we scored early because a team going down to 10 is no guarantee that you’ll get a result. Just ask Montreal. It was beautiful first time hit from Luiz. He continues to trust his shot and we are the better for it. Great game for Josef as well with a goal and assist. He looked very comfortable and was productive  and in good spots all game. </p>
<p>2: Rocco did what he needed to do. He kept it relatively simple. No mistakes, save for an errant pass that his back line bailed him out on. He held on to the ball a little less than maybe he normally does. It’s good that he recognizes that as much as he may fancy himself a dribbling playmaker, that propensity for fancy footwork won’t work in the big league. He’s earning himself continued consideration for starting keeper. </p>
<p>3: I don’t know if it’s better defending or just poor execution from Miami but we looked better on corners and honestly I don’t care which it is. We didn’t concede from a set pieces today and I’ll happily take that. </p>
<p>4: Ever seen a rock move fast? Look no further than George Campbell. One of his best games ever for us. He had plenty to do all day and he did it well. Rocco didn’t have a great deal to do today and he can thank big George for that. </p>
<p>5: No one got hurt. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Nothing helps break down a low block like an early goal and a red card. Thank god we scored early because a team going down to 10 is no guarantee that you’ll get a result. Just ask Montreal. It was beautiful first time hit from Luiz. He continues to trust his shot and we are the better for it. Great game for Josef as well with a goal and assist. He looked very comfortable and was productive  and in good spots all game. </p>
<p>2: Rocco did what he needed to do. He kept it relatively simple. No mistakes, save for an errant pass that his back line bailed him out on. He held on to the ball a little less than maybe he normally does. It’s good that he recognizes that as much as he may fancy himself a dribbling playmaker, that propensity for fancy footwork won’t work in the big league. He’s earning himself continued consideration for starting keeper. </p>
<p>3: I don’t know if it’s better defending or just poor execution from Miami but we looked better on corners and honestly I don’t care which it is. We didn’t concede from a set pieces today and I’ll happily take that. </p>
<p>4: Ever seen a rock move fast? Look no further than George Campbell. One of his best games ever for us. He had plenty to do all day and he did it well. Rocco didn’t have a great deal to do today and he can thank big George for that. </p>
<p>5: No one got hurt. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Nothing helps break down a low block like an early goal and a red card. Thank god we scored early because a team going down to 10 is no guarantee that you’ll get a result. Just ask Montreal. It was beautiful first time hit from Luiz. He continues to trust his shot and we are the better for it. Great game for Josef as well with a goal and assist. He looked very comfortable and was productive  and in good spots all game. 
2: Rocco did what he needed to do. He kept it relatively simple. No mistakes, save for an errant pass that his back line bailed him out on. He held on to the ball a little less than maybe he normally does. It’s good that he recognizes that as much as he may fancy himself a dribbling playmaker, that propensity for fancy footwork won’t work in the big league. He’s earning himself continued consideration for starting keeper. 
3: I don’t know if it’s better defending or just poor execution from Miami but we looked better on corners and honestly I don’t care which it is. We didn’t concede from a set pieces today and I’ll happily take that. 
4: Ever seen a rock move fast? Look no further than George Campbell. One of his best games ever for us. He had plenty to do all day and he did it well. Rocco didn’t have a great deal to do today and he can thank big George for that. 
5: No one got hurt. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where we are held together by duct tape and defiance</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we are held together by duct tape and defiance</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-are-held-together-by-duct-tape-and-defiance/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-are-held-together-by-duct-tape-and-defiance/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2022 23:27:32 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: It’s very hard to be critical of the team’s play when they are just hit with injury after injury after injury. We’re so injured that Mikey is on the pitch. I mean we are coming to the point of not being able to have a full bench without 2’s call ups which truthfully, Mikey would normally be which truthfully is probably a big reason why the 2’s aren’t doing so well. However, what you cannot do is lose your head at the end of the match and make contact with a ref (who was crap). This was as emotional a game as we’ve played. So much so that cool headed Pineda got a red. It’s not good from Pineda and it’s really not good from Almada who has been outstanding and we really can’t afford to lose anyone else. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Not just any set piece, but the first set piece. Plus an injury. Columbus got their boots to the 2nd as well. Would I still rather us be more shored up on open play defense? Yeah of-course. But damn are set pieces killing us. Teams are really taking their chances against us because I think they know it might very well be their best chance to catch us out. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: This is heartbreaking for Gonzo. We’re not getting a good luck at what he can really do. He’s in survival mode. This team is held together by duct tape and defiance. I think Pineda is a good coach. I think his tactics and style fits this team. I think he’s got the players (what’s left of them) playing for him. I just hope he gets just as much credit for keeping this ship afloat as he would if it was full sail and we were sinking everyone else. I hate this for him. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: I don’t know what it is about Atlanta that seems to bring the best performances out of lesser opponents, in particular their goal keepers, but it happens all the time. If that little combination and flick in the 30th doesn’t result in a goal, and the shot from Cisneros in the 68th, yeah….. it was gonna take a bicycle from Dom 😆. I don’t know what else to say. World class saves from Room who ironically enough, gave none for a goal. Man of the match performance from him. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Admittedly, I’m getting a little frustrated with the turnout from the fans. I get when a team is crap and doesn’t play well, and you’re not putting an attractive product out on the pitch, your club isn’t going to bring in a crowd. But we’re not crap. We’re not playing badly. But I also get that the casual fan doesn’t care and only sees goals and results. Still, I think we have a really intelligent fan base in this city that understands the game intimately. Credit to the fans that are there. Big credit to the supporters section who can still be heard loud and clear. I just hope the majority understand what this team is right now and why, and support doesn’t waiver further. It would be one thing if we had everyone available to us and it wasn’t clicking. That’s quite clearly not the case. This team is giving us everything, including Josef for 45 which was in no way the plan. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: It’s very hard to be critical of the team’s play when they are just hit with injury after injury after injury. We’re so injured that Mikey is on the pitch. I mean we are coming to the point of not being able to have a full bench without 2’s call ups which truthfully, Mikey would normally be which truthfully is probably a big reason why the 2’s aren’t doing so well. However, what you cannot do is lose your head at the end of the match and make contact with a ref (who was crap). This was as emotional a game as we’ve played. So much so that cool headed Pineda got a red. It’s not good from Pineda and it’s really not good from Almada who has been outstanding and we really can’t afford to lose anyone else. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Not just any set piece, but the first set piece. Plus an injury. Columbus got their boots to the 2nd as well. Would I still rather us be more shored up on open play defense? Yeah of-course. But damn are set pieces killing us. Teams are really taking their chances against us because I think they know it might very well be their best chance to catch us out. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: This is heartbreaking for Gonzo. We’re not getting a good luck at what he can really do. He’s in survival mode. This team is held together by duct tape and defiance. I think Pineda is a good coach. I think his tactics and style fits this team. I think he’s got the players (what’s left of them) playing for him. I just hope he gets just as much credit for keeping this ship afloat as he would if it was full sail and we were sinking everyone else. I hate this for him. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: I don’t know what it is about Atlanta that seems to bring the best performances out of lesser opponents, in particular their goal keepers, but it happens all the time. If that little combination and flick in the 30th doesn’t result in a goal, and the shot from Cisneros in the 68th, yeah….. it was gonna take a bicycle from Dom 😆. I don’t know what else to say. World class saves from Room who ironically enough, gave none for a goal. Man of the match performance from him. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Admittedly, I’m getting a little frustrated with the turnout from the fans. I get when a team is crap and doesn’t play well, and you’re not putting an attractive product out on the pitch, your club isn’t going to bring in a crowd. But we’re not crap. We’re not playing badly. But I also get that the casual fan doesn’t care and only sees goals and results. Still, I think we have a really intelligent fan base in this city that understands the game intimately. Credit to the fans that are there. Big credit to the supporters section who can still be heard loud and clear. I just hope the majority understand what this team is right now and why, and support doesn’t waiver further. It would be one thing if we had everyone available to us and it wasn’t clicking. That’s quite clearly not the case. This team is giving us everything, including Josef for 45 which was in no way the plan. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: It’s very hard to be critical of the team’s play when they are just hit with injury after injury after injury. We’re so injured that Mikey is on the pitch. I mean we are coming to the point of not being able to have a full bench without 2’s call ups which truthfully, Mikey would normally be which truthfully is probably a big reason why the 2’s aren’t doing so well. However, what you cannot do is lose your head at the end of the match and make contact with a ref (who was crap). This was as emotional a game as we’ve played. So much so that cool headed Pineda got a red. It’s not good from Pineda and it’s really not good from Almada who has been outstanding and we really can’t afford to lose anyone else. 
 
2: Not just any set piece, but the first set piece. Plus an injury. Columbus got their boots to the 2nd as well. Would I still rather us be more shored up on open play defense? Yeah of-course. But damn are set pieces killing us. Teams are really taking their chances against us because I think they know it might very well be their best chance to catch us out. 
 
3: This is heartbreaking for Gonzo. We’re not getting a good luck at what he can really do. He’s in survival mode. This team is held together by duct tape and defiance. I think Pineda is a good coach. I think his tactics and style fits this team. I think he’s got the players (what’s left of them) playing for him. I just hope he gets just as much credit for keeping this ship afloat as he would if it was full sail and we were sinking everyone else. I hate this for him. 
 
4: I don’t know what it is about Atlanta that seems to bring the best performances out of lesser opponents, in particular their goal keepers, but it happens all the time. If that little combination and flick in the 30th doesn’t result in a goal, and the shot from Cisneros in the 68th, yeah….. it was gonna take a bicycle from Dom 😆. I don’t know what else to say. World class saves from Room who ironically enough, gave none for a goal. Man of the match performance from him. 
 
5: Admittedly, I’m getting a little frustrated with the turnout from the fans. I get when a team is crap and doesn’t play well, and you’re not putting an attractive product out on the pitch, your club isn’t going to bring in a crowd. But we’re not crap. We’re not playing badly. But I also get that the casual fan doesn’t care and only sees goals and results. Still, I think we have a really intelligent fan base in this city that understands the game intimately. Credit to the fans that are there. Big credit to the supporters section who can still be heard loud and clear. I just hope the majority understand what this team is right now and why, and support doesn’t waiver further. It would be one thing if we had everyone available to us and it wasn’t clicking. That’s quite clearly not the case. This team is giving us everything, including Josef for 45 which was in no way the plan. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where we are off beat, but not beaten.</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we are off beat, but not beaten.</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-are-off-beat-but-not-beaten/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-are-off-beat-but-not-beaten/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2022 13:46:24 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Not a good stretch for Alan Franco. Is his overall play horrible? No. Not really. But his mistakes are costing us goals and potentially points. Defending is a hard life. As a forward, you’ll make mistakes, but they’re not likely to cost your team the game. When a defender makes mistakes, it can be everythibg. Alan is making too many. And his mistakes are for the most part a result of not being switched on, and not a lack of technical ability or a miss-hit ball. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Felt like two different matches after the restart. Prior to the delay we were closing down space, preventing service into the box and forcing turnovers. After the restart we were not sharp and Nashville exploited that. We really have not figured out how to defend against two strikers up top. Nashville has been a very difficult opponent for us. Feels more and more like a proper rivalry. It gets spicer each encounter. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Once again, neither goal is really on Shuttleworth. Those calling for Roco to come in will be calling for his ousting the minute our back line makes mistakes that set him up to fail and he’s scored on. Truth be told, Joe Willis was the far sloppier keeper. It was infact, his mistake that lead to our 1st goal. Nothing Bobby did resulted in a goal for Nashville. I’m sure there’s a lot of cross over in the “Guz out” “Shuttleworth out” Venn diagram. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: We are badly missing Miles and George Campbell. The communication clearly isn’t happening on the back line and now when the mistakes are happening, Miles isn’t there to clean things up. With George getting healthier hopefully we will see him starting again soon. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: I think I was a little harsh in saying that the mentality of the team was fragile after last week’s match. Yeah I’d love to jump out to an early lead and then hold it, but this is now multiple games where we have come back from a trailing position to get a result. That’s not nothing. And this was a weird game. With the lightning delay, the inconstient officiating and then especially the whistle blow at the end when a clear 2v1 opportunity was developing, a road result here is a good result. We are still right in the mix despite being a far cry from our best. We are infact, scoring a good amount of goals. That actually speaks to the determination and no quit attitude of the team inspite of all of the circumstances and bad damn luck. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Not a good stretch for Alan Franco. Is his overall play horrible? No. Not really. But his mistakes are costing us goals and potentially points. Defending is a hard life. As a forward, you’ll make mistakes, but they’re not likely to cost your team the game. When a defender makes mistakes, it can be everythibg. Alan is making too many. And his mistakes are for the most part a result of not being switched on, and not a lack of technical ability or a miss-hit ball. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Felt like two different matches after the restart. Prior to the delay we were closing down space, preventing service into the box and forcing turnovers. After the restart we were not sharp and Nashville exploited that. We really have not figured out how to defend against two strikers up top. Nashville has been a very difficult opponent for us. Feels more and more like a proper rivalry. It gets spicer each encounter. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Once again, neither goal is really on Shuttleworth. Those calling for Roco to come in will be calling for his ousting the minute our back line makes mistakes that set him up to fail and he’s scored on. Truth be told, Joe Willis was the far sloppier keeper. It was infact, his mistake that lead to our 1st goal. Nothing Bobby did resulted in a goal for Nashville. I’m sure there’s a lot of cross over in the “Guz out” “Shuttleworth out” Venn diagram. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: We are badly missing Miles and George Campbell. The communication clearly isn’t happening on the back line and now when the mistakes are happening, Miles isn’t there to clean things up. With George getting healthier hopefully we will see him starting again soon. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: I think I was a little harsh in saying that the mentality of the team was fragile after last week’s match. Yeah I’d love to jump out to an early lead and then hold it, but this is now multiple games where we have come back from a trailing position to get a result. That’s not nothing. And this was a weird game. With the lightning delay, the inconstient officiating and then especially the whistle blow at the end when a clear 2v1 opportunity was developing, a road result here is a good result. We are still right in the mix despite being a far cry from our best. We are infact, scoring a good amount of goals. That actually speaks to the determination and no quit attitude of the team inspite of all of the circumstances and bad damn luck. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Not a good stretch for Alan Franco. Is his overall play horrible? No. Not really. But his mistakes are costing us goals and potentially points. Defending is a hard life. As a forward, you’ll make mistakes, but they’re not likely to cost your team the game. When a defender makes mistakes, it can be everythibg. Alan is making too many. And his mistakes are for the most part a result of not being switched on, and not a lack of technical ability or a miss-hit ball. 
 
2: Felt like two different matches after the restart. Prior to the delay we were closing down space, preventing service into the box and forcing turnovers. After the restart we were not sharp and Nashville exploited that. We really have not figured out how to defend against two strikers up top. Nashville has been a very difficult opponent for us. Feels more and more like a proper rivalry. It gets spicer each encounter. 
 
3: Once again, neither goal is really on Shuttleworth. Those calling for Roco to come in will be calling for his ousting the minute our back line makes mistakes that set him up to fail and he’s scored on. Truth be told, Joe Willis was the far sloppier keeper. It was infact, his mistake that lead to our 1st goal. Nothing Bobby did resulted in a goal for Nashville. I’m sure there’s a lot of cross over in the “Guz out” “Shuttleworth out” Venn diagram. 
 
4: We are badly missing Miles and George Campbell. The communication clearly isn’t happening on the back line and now when the mistakes are happening, Miles isn’t there to clean things up. With George getting healthier hopefully we will see him starting again soon. 
 
5: I think I was a little harsh in saying that the mentality of the team was fragile after last week’s match. Yeah I’d love to jump out to an early lead and then hold it, but this is now multiple games where we have come back from a trailing position to get a result. That’s not nothing. And this was a weird game. With the lightning delay, the inconstient officiating and then especially the whistle blow at the end when a clear 2v1 opportunity was developing, a road result here is a good result. We are still right in the mix despite being a far cry from our best. We are infact, scoring a good amount of goals. That actually speaks to the determination and no quit attitude of the team inspite of all of the circumstances and bad damn luck. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where our forest is fire proof</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where our forest is fire proof</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-our-forest-is-fire-proof/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-our-forest-is-fire-proof/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2022 22:32:49 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Tremendous response after losing Miles. I’m absolutely gutted for him. Looks he he’s done his Achilles too and will then most likely miss out on the World Cup. I really didn’t see much different in terms of our attacking play today. We just finished chances. If you want to point to anything that’s different in this game I suppose being better positioned for opportunities in and around the box would be it. But the build up and chance creation was pretty similar. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Set pieces are still an issue but at least we cleaned things up after that first goal. It’s still maddening to concede like that so often but at least we’re not consistently leaking goals from the run of play. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: There were some out there who wrote off Cisneros early on. It’s almost as if players shouldn’t be written off after just a couple matches in which they are playing with different teammates each time. He’s been getting better and better each game and then today he hits a hatty. They were all great finishes. Real striker goals. He was confident on the ball and positioned well to either receive the final ball and have a go or clean up a deflection or save. You might even say the goals were Josef-esque. Let’s be clear, it’s still Josef’s job but let’s be happy we’ve got our own Ronaldo in the meantime. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Shuttleworth has been very good so far. He looks like a very calm presence in the back. His short distribution game is quite good. He’s got no fear in playing it short with defenders close by. Today he made good passes that got the attack going from our own end. He even hit on most of his long balls. He also made a fearless save towards the end of the second half. The front office deserves a lot of credit for going out and getting a veteran keeper as a backup. His experience and mentality is going to be very important for us going forward. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: If pressure makes diamonds, “we gon’ shine”. The goals were great today. Goals beget goals. It builds confidence. Thankfully we have a nice run of home matches. Now how we deal with the injuries I do not know. It’s massive. It’s never ending. They are serious real factors. We, as a fan base have got to understand how difficult it is to build consistency when you have none. Losing both Miles and Caleb is gonna suck. Hopefully Caleb is just a knock but he wasn’t able to continue. With Mulraney now gone, we’re gonna be a little thin. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Tremendous response after losing Miles. I’m absolutely gutted for him. Looks he he’s done his Achilles too and will then most likely miss out on the World Cup. I really didn’t see much different in terms of our attacking play today. We just finished chances. If you want to point to anything that’s different in this game I suppose being better positioned for opportunities in and around the box would be it. But the build up and chance creation was pretty similar. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Set pieces are still an issue but at least we cleaned things up after that first goal. It’s still maddening to concede like that so often but at least we’re not consistently leaking goals from the run of play. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: There were some out there who wrote off Cisneros early on. It’s almost as if players shouldn’t be written off after just a couple matches in which they are playing with different teammates each time. He’s been getting better and better each game and then today he hits a hatty. They were all great finishes. Real striker goals. He was confident on the ball and positioned well to either receive the final ball and have a go or clean up a deflection or save. You might even say the goals were Josef-esque. Let’s be clear, it’s still Josef’s job but let’s be happy we’ve got our own Ronaldo in the meantime. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Shuttleworth has been very good so far. He looks like a very calm presence in the back. His short distribution game is quite good. He’s got no fear in playing it short with defenders close by. Today he made good passes that got the attack going from our own end. He even hit on most of his long balls. He also made a fearless save towards the end of the second half. The front office deserves a lot of credit for going out and getting a veteran keeper as a backup. His experience and mentality is going to be very important for us going forward. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: If pressure makes diamonds, “we gon’ shine”. The goals were great today. Goals beget goals. It builds confidence. Thankfully we have a nice run of home matches. Now how we deal with the injuries I do not know. It’s massive. It’s never ending. They are serious real factors. We, as a fan base have got to understand how difficult it is to build consistency when you have none. Losing both Miles and Caleb is gonna suck. Hopefully Caleb is just a knock but he wasn’t able to continue. With Mulraney now gone, we’re gonna be a little thin. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Tremendous response after losing Miles. I’m absolutely gutted for him. Looks he he’s done his Achilles too and will then most likely miss out on the World Cup. I really didn’t see much different in terms of our attacking play today. We just finished chances. If you want to point to anything that’s different in this game I suppose being better positioned for opportunities in and around the box would be it. But the build up and chance creation was pretty similar. 
 
2: Set pieces are still an issue but at least we cleaned things up after that first goal. It’s still maddening to concede like that so often but at least we’re not consistently leaking goals from the run of play. 
 
3: There were some out there who wrote off Cisneros early on. It’s almost as if players shouldn’t be written off after just a couple matches in which they are playing with different teammates each time. He’s been getting better and better each game and then today he hits a hatty. They were all great finishes. Real striker goals. He was confident on the ball and positioned well to either receive the final ball and have a go or clean up a deflection or save. You might even say the goals were Josef-esque. Let’s be clear, it’s still Josef’s job but let’s be happy we’ve got our own Ronaldo in the meantime. 
 
4: Shuttleworth has been very good so far. He looks like a very calm presence in the back. His short distribution game is quite good. He’s got no fear in playing it short with defenders close by. Today he made good passes that got the attack going from our own end. He even hit on most of his long balls. He also made a fearless save towards the end of the second half. The front office deserves a lot of credit for going out and getting a veteran keeper as a backup. His experience and mentality is going to be very important for us going forward. 
 
5: If pressure makes diamonds, “we gon’ shine”. The goals were great today. Goals beget goals. It builds confidence. Thankfully we have a nice run of home matches. Now how we deal with the injuries I do not know. It’s massive. It’s never ending. They are serious real factors. We, as a fan base have got to understand how difficult it is to build consistency when you have none. Losing both Miles and Caleb is gonna suck. Hopefully Caleb is just a knock but he wasn’t able to continue. With Mulraney now gone, we’re gonna be a little thin. ]]></itunes:summary>
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                <itunes:episode>68</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where Montreal still has an impact</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where Montreal still has an impact</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-montreal-still-has-an-impact/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-montreal-still-has-an-impact/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2022 22:10:49 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: 🎵Heyyy we’re 2/3 there! Ohhhhhh, this is hard to bare. 🎵 Over the past few matches we’ve seen progression. Today was a regression for me. That doesn’t mean we played like trash, but it wasn’t better. </p>
<p>We played well in the first 45. We more or less had control of the match. We created the opportunities to create the opportunity. However unlike the previous three matches, it wasn’t the finishing that was missing today, it was the final pass. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Some curious play from Araujo. I don’t know why he felt like trying to hit a 25 yard curler was his best option. I’ve got no problem with a shot on target from downtown. Thiago damn near had GOTW, but not when there’s better options to the left/right. We know he’s skilled. We know he’s got got wheels. He can be a real problem for the opposition. None of his immense skill was on display today tho. Perhaps he’s still coming back from injury, but in his own words, he said he’s 100% and we should be prepared to see a different version of Luiz. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Alan looks better physically and technically. His situational awareness and decision making is still catching him out. He’s gotta be better at reading the game and being turned on in the big moments. The silly yellow card is another good example of just needing to play smarter. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Oh good grief here we go with set piece vulnerability again. Credit to Montreal for the trickery they deployed but we HAVE to be switched on in these moments. I really feel like it has been better this year, but today was not good. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: You can see the players are doing what I think Gonzo wants. We’re not playing badly. But we are still lacking that killer mentality. Maybe we need to implement a policy of no more cake until we start burrying chances? There is no denying that the lack of results is ramping up pressure on everyone. There’s plenty of soccer left to play, hopefully with a healthy Josef, but goals build confidence. Results build confidence. Both have to come and soon. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: 🎵Heyyy we’re 2/3 there! Ohhhhhh, this is hard to bare. 🎵 Over the past few matches we’ve seen progression. Today was a regression for me. That doesn’t mean we played like trash, but it wasn’t better. </p>
<p>We played well in the first 45. We more or less had control of the match. We created the opportunities to create the opportunity. However unlike the previous three matches, it wasn’t the finishing that was missing today, it was the final pass. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Some curious play from Araujo. I don’t know why he felt like trying to hit a 25 yard curler was his best option. I’ve got no problem with a shot on target from downtown. Thiago damn near had GOTW, but not when there’s better options to the left/right. We know he’s skilled. We know he’s got got wheels. He can be a real problem for the opposition. None of his immense skill was on display today tho. Perhaps he’s still coming back from injury, but in his own words, he said he’s 100% and we should be prepared to see a different version of Luiz. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Alan looks better physically and technically. His situational awareness and decision making is still catching him out. He’s gotta be better at reading the game and being turned on in the big moments. The silly yellow card is another good example of just needing to play smarter. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Oh good grief here we go with set piece vulnerability again. Credit to Montreal for the trickery they deployed but we HAVE to be switched on in these moments. I really feel like it has been better this year, but today was not good. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: You can see the players are doing what I think Gonzo wants. We’re not playing badly. But we are still lacking that killer mentality. Maybe we need to implement a policy of no more cake until we start burrying chances? There is no denying that the lack of results is ramping up pressure on everyone. There’s plenty of soccer left to play, hopefully with a healthy Josef, but goals build confidence. Results build confidence. Both have to come and soon. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: 🎵Heyyy we’re 2/3 there! Ohhhhhh, this is hard to bare. 🎵 Over the past few matches we’ve seen progression. Today was a regression for me. That doesn’t mean we played like trash, but it wasn’t better. 
We played well in the first 45. We more or less had control of the match. We created the opportunities to create the opportunity. However unlike the previous three matches, it wasn’t the finishing that was missing today, it was the final pass. 
 
2: Some curious play from Araujo. I don’t know why he felt like trying to hit a 25 yard curler was his best option. I’ve got no problem with a shot on target from downtown. Thiago damn near had GOTW, but not when there’s better options to the left/right. We know he’s skilled. We know he’s got got wheels. He can be a real problem for the opposition. None of his immense skill was on display today tho. Perhaps he’s still coming back from injury, but in his own words, he said he’s 100% and we should be prepared to see a different version of Luiz. 
 
3: Alan looks better physically and technically. His situational awareness and decision making is still catching him out. He’s gotta be better at reading the game and being turned on in the big moments. The silly yellow card is another good example of just needing to play smarter. 
 
4: Oh good grief here we go with set piece vulnerability again. Credit to Montreal for the trickery they deployed but we HAVE to be switched on in these moments. I really feel like it has been better this year, but today was not good. 
 
5: You can see the players are doing what I think Gonzo wants. We’re not playing badly. But we are still lacking that killer mentality. Maybe we need to implement a policy of no more cake until we start burrying chances? There is no denying that the lack of results is ramping up pressure on everyone. There’s plenty of soccer left to play, hopefully with a healthy Josef, but goals build confidence. Results build confidence. Both have to come and soon. ]]></itunes:summary>
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                <itunes:episode>67</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where we inHERRONly have bad luck</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we inHERRONly have bad luck</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-inherronly-have-bad-luck/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-inherronly-have-bad-luck/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 23:05:36 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Cisneros’ best start by far. I really would not write this guy off yet. Is he gonna have double digit goals? No probably not. But can we get some production out of him until Josef is back? Yeah absolutely. I think I prefer him starting to Dom. I like Dom coming as a sub when the situation calls for it. Jackson is also still an option but his performance in MLS hasn’t been good enough to justify starting. He will get opportunities tho and he’s gonna need to capitalize on them big time to see more minutes. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Everything everywhere all at once is the best way to describe injuries and bad luck with our club. Hopefully Dom isn’t seriously hurt and the staff is just being cautious (which is understandable) but man, we just can’t get anything to break our way. And yeah, title winning teams, on top of being very good, have things just go there way too and that isn’t happening for us. It really is the little things that are keeping us from results. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Gotta be happy with set piece defending and productivity this season. We’re only a third of the way through season and we’ve already scored more off dead ball situations than we did the whole of the ‘21 season. We now look like a team capable and maybe even likely of scoring off set pieces, especially in swinging corners. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Action around the box looked great. The passing was quick and crisp. We created space that created chances. Thiago and Moreno combined well. Passing around the box looke great. Once we were in the final third we were going straight to goal. Once again, the finishing is a problem. Thiago and especially Brooks are not natural finishers but regardless, they both had opportunities that have to be put away. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: We now lead the league in times fouled and apologies from PRO. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Cisneros’ best start by far. I really would not write this guy off yet. Is he gonna have double digit goals? No probably not. But can we get some production out of him until Josef is back? Yeah absolutely. I think I prefer him starting to Dom. I like Dom coming as a sub when the situation calls for it. Jackson is also still an option but his performance in MLS hasn’t been good enough to justify starting. He will get opportunities tho and he’s gonna need to capitalize on them big time to see more minutes. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Everything everywhere all at once is the best way to describe injuries and bad luck with our club. Hopefully Dom isn’t seriously hurt and the staff is just being cautious (which is understandable) but man, we just can’t get anything to break our way. And yeah, title winning teams, on top of being very good, have things just go there way too and that isn’t happening for us. It really is the little things that are keeping us from results. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Gotta be happy with set piece defending and productivity this season. We’re only a third of the way through season and we’ve already scored more off dead ball situations than we did the whole of the ‘21 season. We now look like a team capable and maybe even likely of scoring off set pieces, especially in swinging corners. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Action around the box looked great. The passing was quick and crisp. We created space that created chances. Thiago and Moreno combined well. Passing around the box looke great. Once we were in the final third we were going straight to goal. Once again, the finishing is a problem. Thiago and especially Brooks are not natural finishers but regardless, they both had opportunities that have to be put away. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: We now lead the league in times fouled and apologies from PRO. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Cisneros’ best start by far. I really would not write this guy off yet. Is he gonna have double digit goals? No probably not. But can we get some production out of him until Josef is back? Yeah absolutely. I think I prefer him starting to Dom. I like Dom coming as a sub when the situation calls for it. Jackson is also still an option but his performance in MLS hasn’t been good enough to justify starting. He will get opportunities tho and he’s gonna need to capitalize on them big time to see more minutes. 
 
2: Everything everywhere all at once is the best way to describe injuries and bad luck with our club. Hopefully Dom isn’t seriously hurt and the staff is just being cautious (which is understandable) but man, we just can’t get anything to break our way. And yeah, title winning teams, on top of being very good, have things just go there way too and that isn’t happening for us. It really is the little things that are keeping us from results. 
 
3: Gotta be happy with set piece defending and productivity this season. We’re only a third of the way through season and we’ve already scored more off dead ball situations than we did the whole of the ‘21 season. We now look like a team capable and maybe even likely of scoring off set pieces, especially in swinging corners. 
 
4: Action around the box looked great. The passing was quick and crisp. We created space that created chances. Thiago and Moreno combined well. Passing around the box looke great. Once we were in the final third we were going straight to goal. Once again, the finishing is a problem. Thiago and especially Brooks are not natural finishers but regardless, they both had opportunities that have to be put away. 
 
5: We now lead the league in times fouled and apologies from PRO. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where we need to finish what we started</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we need to finish what we started</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-need-to-finish-what-we-started/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-need-to-finish-what-we-started/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2022 11:19:50 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: There is no way, absolutely no way you can say Atlanta United played poorly. I’d argue that we looked better in the attacking phase (which was often) without Josef. We dominated the ball. We controlled the run of play. We could not buy a goal. We had an XG of close to 4. You’re gonna have to miss me with any Gonzo out takes. This game was crying out for Josef. It was custom made for him. Yup. It’s a factor that he wasn’t there. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: George Campbell is a fist choice defender. He’s earned that. He’s now had back to back to back games where he’s made saving tackles and blocks. He’s still making potentially costly offensive errors but those are becoming less frequent too. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: We gotta figure out Moreno and Almada. For me they’re still not combining like we need them to. Almada is still most productive centrally while getting frequent touches on the ball. So is Moreno. If that can get sorted out, and we have someone up top who can finish off what they create, well then we’ve really got something. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: A 👏 C 👏 L 👏 We now lead the league in fouls won and injuries incurred. Has to be. I don’t know if we need to do a sage burn over the whole of the city but we seemed to be cursed. When Guz went down it looked like an ACL tear to me and given his age, if that’s the case, the Guz Out crowd might get their wish sooner than expected. Thankfully we do have a veteran backup but we have also lost our third stringer, also due to an ACL. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Kaaaaaaannnnnnnnn. You’ve got to give credit where it’s due and Alec deserves it. He’s always been a tremendous shot stopper and he showed it tonight. On top of saving the penalty he was solid all night. His distribution might still be lacking, but Cincinnati has to be happy with him thus far. I’m happy for his success. Just wish it wasn’t against us. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: There is no way, absolutely no way you can say Atlanta United played poorly. I’d argue that we looked better in the attacking phase (which was often) without Josef. We dominated the ball. We controlled the run of play. We could not buy a goal. We had an XG of close to 4. You’re gonna have to miss me with any Gonzo out takes. This game was crying out for Josef. It was custom made for him. Yup. It’s a factor that he wasn’t there. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: George Campbell is a fist choice defender. He’s earned that. He’s now had back to back to back games where he’s made saving tackles and blocks. He’s still making potentially costly offensive errors but those are becoming less frequent too. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: We gotta figure out Moreno and Almada. For me they’re still not combining like we need them to. Almada is still most productive centrally while getting frequent touches on the ball. So is Moreno. If that can get sorted out, and we have someone up top who can finish off what they create, well then we’ve really got something. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: A 👏 C 👏 L 👏 We now lead the league in fouls won and injuries incurred. Has to be. I don’t know if we need to do a sage burn over the whole of the city but we seemed to be cursed. When Guz went down it looked like an ACL tear to me and given his age, if that’s the case, the Guz Out crowd might get their wish sooner than expected. Thankfully we do have a veteran backup but we have also lost our third stringer, also due to an ACL. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Kaaaaaaannnnnnnnn. You’ve got to give credit where it’s due and Alec deserves it. He’s always been a tremendous shot stopper and he showed it tonight. On top of saving the penalty he was solid all night. His distribution might still be lacking, but Cincinnati has to be happy with him thus far. I’m happy for his success. Just wish it wasn’t against us. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: There is no way, absolutely no way you can say Atlanta United played poorly. I’d argue that we looked better in the attacking phase (which was often) without Josef. We dominated the ball. We controlled the run of play. We could not buy a goal. We had an XG of close to 4. You’re gonna have to miss me with any Gonzo out takes. This game was crying out for Josef. It was custom made for him. Yup. It’s a factor that he wasn’t there. 
 
2: George Campbell is a fist choice defender. He’s earned that. He’s now had back to back to back games where he’s made saving tackles and blocks. He’s still making potentially costly offensive errors but those are becoming less frequent too. 
 
3: We gotta figure out Moreno and Almada. For me they’re still not combining like we need them to. Almada is still most productive centrally while getting frequent touches on the ball. So is Moreno. If that can get sorted out, and we have someone up top who can finish off what they create, well then we’ve really got something. 
 
4: A 👏 C 👏 L 👏 We now lead the league in fouls won and injuries incurred. Has to be. I don’t know if we need to do a sage burn over the whole of the city but we seemed to be cursed. When Guz went down it looked like an ACL tear to me and given his age, if that’s the case, the Guz Out crowd might get their wish sooner than expected. Thankfully we do have a veteran backup but we have also lost our third stringer, also due to an ACL. 
 
5: Kaaaaaaannnnnnnnn. You’ve got to give credit where it’s due and Alec deserves it. He’s always been a tremendous shot stopper and he showed it tonight. On top of saving the penalty he was solid all night. His distribution might still be lacking, but Cincinnati has to be happy with him thus far. I’m happy for his success. Just wish it wasn’t against us. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where DC cannot stop the steal.</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where DC cannot stop the steal.</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-dc-cannot-stop-the-steal/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-dc-cannot-stop-the-steal/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 03 Apr 2022 23:02:47 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Thiago looked very good for his first start. Apart from producing another GOW, there’s not much more he could e done to get a goal tonight. He was very involved in the attacking play. He was eager to take players on, won his duels, stole balls and played several good balls into Moreno and Josef and Jackson. I think he’s going to develop into a big chance creator for us. He’s acclimated to the team very quickly and we’re all the better for it. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Really happy that we’re getting more production out of our set piece opportunities as well as being able to defend them better. We’ve scored off a hand full now and we defended corner after corner tonight. Gressel out like 10 dead balls into the 18 and somehow DC didn’t convert on any of them. That’s impressive considering how often we have conceded from corners in the past. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Guzan was massive again tonight and Alan Franco was at times a liability. Alan has been very up and down. Considering he was initially a DP signing we really need him to be more consistent and steady than he has been. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: I would like to see us be able to spring counter attacks quicker and more effectively. We can get an intiial ball out but then we hold up the play too often. We’re not a counter attacking team but we can do more with those opportunities. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: I love to see Moreno on the dribble, just maybe at better times. Don’t get me wrong, when it comes off it’s beautiful watch, but there’s just a few instances when he should lay it off instead. That aside, he was very good once again and had the game winner! Considering how often we was kicked and hacked at, he had a great performance. He’s the new Barco in terms of being on the receiving end of fouls. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Thiago looked very good for his first start. Apart from producing another GOW, there’s not much more he could e done to get a goal tonight. He was very involved in the attacking play. He was eager to take players on, won his duels, stole balls and played several good balls into Moreno and Josef and Jackson. I think he’s going to develop into a big chance creator for us. He’s acclimated to the team very quickly and we’re all the better for it. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Really happy that we’re getting more production out of our set piece opportunities as well as being able to defend them better. We’ve scored off a hand full now and we defended corner after corner tonight. Gressel out like 10 dead balls into the 18 and somehow DC didn’t convert on any of them. That’s impressive considering how often we have conceded from corners in the past. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Guzan was massive again tonight and Alan Franco was at times a liability. Alan has been very up and down. Considering he was initially a DP signing we really need him to be more consistent and steady than he has been. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: I would like to see us be able to spring counter attacks quicker and more effectively. We can get an intiial ball out but then we hold up the play too often. We’re not a counter attacking team but we can do more with those opportunities. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: I love to see Moreno on the dribble, just maybe at better times. Don’t get me wrong, when it comes off it’s beautiful watch, but there’s just a few instances when he should lay it off instead. That aside, he was very good once again and had the game winner! Considering how often we was kicked and hacked at, he had a great performance. He’s the new Barco in terms of being on the receiving end of fouls. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Thiago looked very good for his first start. Apart from producing another GOW, there’s not much more he could e done to get a goal tonight. He was very involved in the attacking play. He was eager to take players on, won his duels, stole balls and played several good balls into Moreno and Josef and Jackson. I think he’s going to develop into a big chance creator for us. He’s acclimated to the team very quickly and we’re all the better for it. 
 
2: Really happy that we’re getting more production out of our set piece opportunities as well as being able to defend them better. We’ve scored off a hand full now and we defended corner after corner tonight. Gressel out like 10 dead balls into the 18 and somehow DC didn’t convert on any of them. That’s impressive considering how often we have conceded from corners in the past. 
 
3: Guzan was massive again tonight and Alan Franco was at times a liability. Alan has been very up and down. Considering he was initially a DP signing we really need him to be more consistent and steady than he has been. 
 
4: I would like to see us be able to spring counter attacks quicker and more effectively. We can get an intiial ball out but then we hold up the play too often. We’re not a counter attacking team but we can do more with those opportunities. 
 
5: I love to see Moreno on the dribble, just maybe at better times. Don’t get me wrong, when it comes off it’s beautiful watch, but there’s just a few instances when he should lay it off instead. That aside, he was very good once again and had the game winner! Considering how often we was kicked and hacked at, he had a great performance. He’s the new Barco in terms of being on the receiving end of fouls. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where we find our ”foot”ing late</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we find our ”foot”ing late</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-find-our-foot-ing-late/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-find-our-foot-ing-late/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sat, 19 Mar 2022 22:50:12 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: When you strike a wounded animal it’s going to either roll over and die, or lash out one last time. Montreal came in full gas with the knowledge that a two week break to rest and recover awaited them. They looked lethargic at first, but after their first goal they played with a speed, fluidity and intensity they we simply could not match in the first half. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: In stark contrast to the March “Make your own luck” scarves, we made our own problems. So many of Montreal’s chances and virtually all of their goals started off from bad giveaways and errant passes. This is a mentality thing and it’s pretty shocking. Apparently we still don’t have that that step on your throat break your mentality that puts games away early. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: It’s hard to compliment the back line considering how often it got torched but I thought Alan Franco put in a shift. It probably isn’t going to be reflected on Sofa score because of the score line but he did have probably his best game of the season it terms of the duels and balls he won. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: And suddenly we’re lethal from 22 yards out 🤷‍♂️. All 3 goals are GOTW contenders. It’s great to see Josef score from open play and it was a vintage Josef goal with him receiving the ball on the edge of the box, taking one touch and putting it where no keeper saves it. Thiago probably takes it though. He cuts a defender, is off balance and puts it in the top corner. I still don’t think we quite know how to use him in Gonzo’s system but we’ll figure it out and it’s good to know he’s got that in his bag. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: I think this is a tough game for a coach. What exactly do you say in the locker room post game speech and presser? Great fight back, but also….damn. Well the fight back is good and that’s probably a quality we didn’t have over the last two years. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: When you strike a wounded animal it’s going to either roll over and die, or lash out one last time. Montreal came in full gas with the knowledge that a two week break to rest and recover awaited them. They looked lethargic at first, but after their first goal they played with a speed, fluidity and intensity they we simply could not match in the first half. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: In stark contrast to the March “Make your own luck” scarves, we made our own problems. So many of Montreal’s chances and virtually all of their goals started off from bad giveaways and errant passes. This is a mentality thing and it’s pretty shocking. Apparently we still don’t have that that step on your throat break your mentality that puts games away early. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: It’s hard to compliment the back line considering how often it got torched but I thought Alan Franco put in a shift. It probably isn’t going to be reflected on Sofa score because of the score line but he did have probably his best game of the season it terms of the duels and balls he won. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: And suddenly we’re lethal from 22 yards out 🤷‍♂️. All 3 goals are GOTW contenders. It’s great to see Josef score from open play and it was a vintage Josef goal with him receiving the ball on the edge of the box, taking one touch and putting it where no keeper saves it. Thiago probably takes it though. He cuts a defender, is off balance and puts it in the top corner. I still don’t think we quite know how to use him in Gonzo’s system but we’ll figure it out and it’s good to know he’s got that in his bag. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: I think this is a tough game for a coach. What exactly do you say in the locker room post game speech and presser? Great fight back, but also….damn. Well the fight back is good and that’s probably a quality we didn’t have over the last two years. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: When you strike a wounded animal it’s going to either roll over and die, or lash out one last time. Montreal came in full gas with the knowledge that a two week break to rest and recover awaited them. They looked lethargic at first, but after their first goal they played with a speed, fluidity and intensity they we simply could not match in the first half. 
 
2: In stark contrast to the March “Make your own luck” scarves, we made our own problems. So many of Montreal’s chances and virtually all of their goals started off from bad giveaways and errant passes. This is a mentality thing and it’s pretty shocking. Apparently we still don’t have that that step on your throat break your mentality that puts games away early. 
 
3: It’s hard to compliment the back line considering how often it got torched but I thought Alan Franco put in a shift. It probably isn’t going to be reflected on Sofa score because of the score line but he did have probably his best game of the season it terms of the duels and balls he won. 
 
4: And suddenly we’re lethal from 22 yards out 🤷‍♂️. All 3 goals are GOTW contenders. It’s great to see Josef score from open play and it was a vintage Josef goal with him receiving the ball on the edge of the box, taking one touch and putting it where no keeper saves it. Thiago probably takes it though. He cuts a defender, is off balance and puts it in the top corner. I still don’t think we quite know how to use him in Gonzo’s system but we’ll figure it out and it’s good to know he’s got that in his bag. 
 
5: I think this is a tough game for a coach. What exactly do you say in the locker room post game speech and presser? Great fight back, but also….damn. Well the fight back is good and that’s probably a quality we didn’t have over the last two years. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where we experience new lows at new highs</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we experience new lows at new highs</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-experience-new-lows-at-new-highs/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-experience-new-lows-at-new-highs/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 06 Mar 2022 22:29:02 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Josef continues to be in good positions unfortunately he is missing that final touch. I’m happy to see him in the positions we want him to be in but if we get a couple more games of him unable to finish that is going to be a point of concern. Perhaps even more concerning is the fact that these are chances he should absolutely be putting away. It’s not like he’s missing on low percentage shots.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: The number of chances created were down in the first half and that is not surprising considering we are missing the people that create our chances. Missing Luiz and Moreno is massive and it showed. I would’ve introduced Dwyer to the match earlier than we did. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: We seem to have the worst possible luck when it comes to injuries and health for the players. We have heart and attack and apparently now we might also have heart attack. I’m not sure what’s going on with Ozzie but him being sidelined due to a cardiologist recommendation is really concerning. I don’t want to see another Christian Eriksen situation on the pitch. We have one of the most expensive and impressive lineups in the league. Now, if we could just have it all available at the same time.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Alan Franco was really really poor tonight. He was involved in the concession of the first two goals. He looked lackadaisical and disinterested. It was bizarre. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: We could be in for another slow-ish start. On paper we have the most talented, and expensive roster in the league. We just can’t get all the pieces together at the same time. We’re missing (at full starting health/fitness) Araujo, Moreno, Thiago, Sosa, Hyndman, Ozzie and Mulraney. Now we will be missing Miles for the Charlotte match. Couple all that with Josef not quite being able to put the team on his back when we occasionally need him to, and it could be a rough march through March. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Josef continues to be in good positions unfortunately he is missing that final touch. I’m happy to see him in the positions we want him to be in but if we get a couple more games of him unable to finish that is going to be a point of concern. Perhaps even more concerning is the fact that these are chances he should absolutely be putting away. It’s not like he’s missing on low percentage shots.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: The number of chances created were down in the first half and that is not surprising considering we are missing the people that create our chances. Missing Luiz and Moreno is massive and it showed. I would’ve introduced Dwyer to the match earlier than we did. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: We seem to have the worst possible luck when it comes to injuries and health for the players. We have heart and attack and apparently now we might also have heart attack. I’m not sure what’s going on with Ozzie but him being sidelined due to a cardiologist recommendation is really concerning. I don’t want to see another Christian Eriksen situation on the pitch. We have one of the most expensive and impressive lineups in the league. Now, if we could just have it all available at the same time.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Alan Franco was really really poor tonight. He was involved in the concession of the first two goals. He looked lackadaisical and disinterested. It was bizarre. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: We could be in for another slow-ish start. On paper we have the most talented, and expensive roster in the league. We just can’t get all the pieces together at the same time. We’re missing (at full starting health/fitness) Araujo, Moreno, Thiago, Sosa, Hyndman, Ozzie and Mulraney. Now we will be missing Miles for the Charlotte match. Couple all that with Josef not quite being able to put the team on his back when we occasionally need him to, and it could be a rough march through March. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Josef continues to be in good positions unfortunately he is missing that final touch. I’m happy to see him in the positions we want him to be in but if we get a couple more games of him unable to finish that is going to be a point of concern. Perhaps even more concerning is the fact that these are chances he should absolutely be putting away. It’s not like he’s missing on low percentage shots.
 
2: The number of chances created were down in the first half and that is not surprising considering we are missing the people that create our chances. Missing Luiz and Moreno is massive and it showed. I would’ve introduced Dwyer to the match earlier than we did. 
 
3: We seem to have the worst possible luck when it comes to injuries and health for the players. We have heart and attack and apparently now we might also have heart attack. I’m not sure what’s going on with Ozzie but him being sidelined due to a cardiologist recommendation is really concerning. I don’t want to see another Christian Eriksen situation on the pitch. We have one of the most expensive and impressive lineups in the league. Now, if we could just have it all available at the same time.
 
4: Alan Franco was really really poor tonight. He was involved in the concession of the first two goals. He looked lackadaisical and disinterested. It was bizarre. 
 
5: We could be in for another slow-ish start. On paper we have the most talented, and expensive roster in the league. We just can’t get all the pieces together at the same time. We’re missing (at full starting health/fitness) Araujo, Moreno, Thiago, Sosa, Hyndman, Ozzie and Mulraney. Now we will be missing Miles for the Charlotte match. Couple all that with Josef not quite being able to put the team on his back when we occasionally need him to, and it could be a rough march through March. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where we Dom-inate</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we Dom-inate</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-dom-inate/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-dom-inate/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2022 22:21:01 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: I’m not trying to minimize what’s going on in the world right now but I feel really hopeful. If Dom Dwyer can score a goal in Atlanta United colors, anything is possible. I’m thrilled to have an additional attacking option up front THAT CAN SCORE. A very impressive start for DD coming off the bench way earlier than expected, playing on a position he’s not meant to and scoring. </p>
<p>2: There’s a great Mark Twain Quote. </p>
<p>There are three things a wise man fears. The storm at sea, a night with no moon, and the rage of a calm patient man. Ozzie Alonso is that man. He’s that intelligent controlling midfield presence we’ve been wanting, but he’ll also cut you if pressed. That aggression is something we have been missing over the last couple seasons. Grant it, I’d prefer the yellows to come a little later but I’m happy to see a little 😤 </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Find you someone who loves as you as much as Gutman loves sliding into a challenge. I’d like to thank the NYRB for training him into a damn animal. You can tell he’s brought some that bull mentality with him and we are all the better for it. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Anyone can score a hat trick on opening day but can you get an assist brace with one of your former sworn enemies? Josef looked great out there today. He was active in all the ways we’ve come to expect. He had a number of shots on goal and with a little more fine tuning, he’s gonna be putting them away with regularity. If the over under on goals for Josef is at 15, I’m taking the over. Easy.  </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: So Wiley were at it, let’s talk about how good our academy system is. It just keeps producing real talent and we will develop a record of consistently moving that talent on to big clubs around the world. Absolutely thrilled for Wiley. Campbell was also tremendous today and Tyler Wolff was excellent. That’s 3 academy players on the pitch tonight. All producing and providing. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>It’s extremely tragic that we lost one our academy prospects in a senseless drunk driving accident. Our hearts are with the family and friends of Christian Carrillo. He is gone far too soon and he will be missed. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: I’m not trying to minimize what’s going on in the world right now but I feel really hopeful. If Dom Dwyer can score a goal in Atlanta United colors, anything is possible. I’m thrilled to have an additional attacking option up front THAT CAN SCORE. A very impressive start for DD coming off the bench way earlier than expected, playing on a position he’s not meant to and scoring. </p>
<p>2: There’s a great Mark Twain Quote. </p>
<p>There are three things a wise man fears. The storm at sea, a night with no moon, and the rage of a calm patient man. Ozzie Alonso is that man. He’s that intelligent controlling midfield presence we’ve been wanting, but he’ll also cut you if pressed. That aggression is something we have been missing over the last couple seasons. Grant it, I’d prefer the yellows to come a little later but I’m happy to see a little 😤 </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Find you someone who loves as you as much as Gutman loves sliding into a challenge. I’d like to thank the NYRB for training him into a damn animal. You can tell he’s brought some that bull mentality with him and we are all the better for it. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Anyone can score a hat trick on opening day but can you get an assist brace with one of your former sworn enemies? Josef looked great out there today. He was active in all the ways we’ve come to expect. He had a number of shots on goal and with a little more fine tuning, he’s gonna be putting them away with regularity. If the over under on goals for Josef is at 15, I’m taking the over. Easy.  </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: So Wiley were at it, let’s talk about how good our academy system is. It just keeps producing real talent and we will develop a record of consistently moving that talent on to big clubs around the world. Absolutely thrilled for Wiley. Campbell was also tremendous today and Tyler Wolff was excellent. That’s 3 academy players on the pitch tonight. All producing and providing. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>It’s extremely tragic that we lost one our academy prospects in a senseless drunk driving accident. Our hearts are with the family and friends of Christian Carrillo. He is gone far too soon and he will be missed. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: I’m not trying to minimize what’s going on in the world right now but I feel really hopeful. If Dom Dwyer can score a goal in Atlanta United colors, anything is possible. I’m thrilled to have an additional attacking option up front THAT CAN SCORE. A very impressive start for DD coming off the bench way earlier than expected, playing on a position he’s not meant to and scoring. 
2: There’s a great Mark Twain Quote. 
There are three things a wise man fears. The storm at sea, a night with no moon, and the rage of a calm patient man. Ozzie Alonso is that man. He’s that intelligent controlling midfield presence we’ve been wanting, but he’ll also cut you if pressed. That aggression is something we have been missing over the last couple seasons. Grant it, I’d prefer the yellows to come a little later but I’m happy to see a little 😤 
 
3: Find you someone who loves as you as much as Gutman loves sliding into a challenge. I’d like to thank the NYRB for training him into a damn animal. You can tell he’s brought some that bull mentality with him and we are all the better for it. 
 
4: Anyone can score a hat trick on opening day but can you get an assist brace with one of your former sworn enemies? Josef looked great out there today. He was active in all the ways we’ve come to expect. He had a number of shots on goal and with a little more fine tuning, he’s gonna be putting them away with regularity. If the over under on goals for Josef is at 15, I’m taking the over. Easy.  
 
5: So Wiley were at it, let’s talk about how good our academy system is. It just keeps producing real talent and we will develop a record of consistently moving that talent on to big clubs around the world. Absolutely thrilled for Wiley. Campbell was also tremendous today and Tyler Wolff was excellent. That’s 3 academy players on the pitch tonight. All producing and providing. 
 
It’s extremely tragic that we lost one our academy prospects in a senseless drunk driving accident. Our hearts are with the family and friends of Christian Carrillo. He is gone far too soon and he will be missed. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where we are stopped short at short-stop.</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we are stopped short at short-stop.</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-are-stopped-short-at-short-stop/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-are-stopped-short-at-short-stop/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2021 11:18:25 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: There’s a reason NYC has only lost like, half dozen games at Yankee stadium. I hate playing here. The margin for error is so thin. Set pieces are even more of a threat then they normally are. Any chances that NYC had came from our mistakes which unfortunately are always going to be magnified in this venue. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: There were some nervy moments towards the end of the first half but overall we looked pretty comfortable in the first half. I think having the past two weeks to train on a pitch that matches the smaller dimensions was a big help. I didn’t see too many over hit passes. We didn’t look like we were jamming ourselves up. Passing looked clean, crisp careful and deliberate. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: NYC came out in the first minutes with energy carried over from the end of the first  that we did not match and then they got the flukiest of fluky goals. I’ll be honest that I thought it was going well over the bar too but as a player, you can’t make that same assumption. We were caught flat footed on that goal and the second. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: We’re always going to keep Josef on because his ability to hit a wonder strike but over the last few matches he hasn’t been able to get on the ball much at all. He’s been static, most of the time waiting for the ball to land at his feet. Looking forward to seeing a fully fit King in 2022. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: In hindsight, maybe we shouldn’t have been as careful and patient as we were in the first half. We were measured and controlled but maybe we should’ve taken a few more risks and a few more chances at getting that early goal rather than bank on the match going our way the longer we kept it to 0’s. I think the future looks…..positive and a little uncertain. The ship was definitely righted in the 2nd half of the season but I fear we are in for another super silly silly season. There will be a number of moves, some of them key core members of the squad. I hope Pineda has a lot of input and we get the signings done as quickly as possible. It’s going to be a short offseason. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: There’s a reason NYC has only lost like, half dozen games at Yankee stadium. I hate playing here. The margin for error is so thin. Set pieces are even more of a threat then they normally are. Any chances that NYC had came from our mistakes which unfortunately are always going to be magnified in this venue. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: There were some nervy moments towards the end of the first half but overall we looked pretty comfortable in the first half. I think having the past two weeks to train on a pitch that matches the smaller dimensions was a big help. I didn’t see too many over hit passes. We didn’t look like we were jamming ourselves up. Passing looked clean, crisp careful and deliberate. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: NYC came out in the first minutes with energy carried over from the end of the first  that we did not match and then they got the flukiest of fluky goals. I’ll be honest that I thought it was going well over the bar too but as a player, you can’t make that same assumption. We were caught flat footed on that goal and the second. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: We’re always going to keep Josef on because his ability to hit a wonder strike but over the last few matches he hasn’t been able to get on the ball much at all. He’s been static, most of the time waiting for the ball to land at his feet. Looking forward to seeing a fully fit King in 2022. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: In hindsight, maybe we shouldn’t have been as careful and patient as we were in the first half. We were measured and controlled but maybe we should’ve taken a few more risks and a few more chances at getting that early goal rather than bank on the match going our way the longer we kept it to 0’s. I think the future looks…..positive and a little uncertain. The ship was definitely righted in the 2nd half of the season but I fear we are in for another super silly silly season. There will be a number of moves, some of them key core members of the squad. I hope Pineda has a lot of input and we get the signings done as quickly as possible. It’s going to be a short offseason. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: There’s a reason NYC has only lost like, half dozen games at Yankee stadium. I hate playing here. The margin for error is so thin. Set pieces are even more of a threat then they normally are. Any chances that NYC had came from our mistakes which unfortunately are always going to be magnified in this venue. 
 
2: There were some nervy moments towards the end of the first half but overall we looked pretty comfortable in the first half. I think having the past two weeks to train on a pitch that matches the smaller dimensions was a big help. I didn’t see too many over hit passes. We didn’t look like we were jamming ourselves up. Passing looked clean, crisp careful and deliberate. 
 
3: NYC came out in the first minutes with energy carried over from the end of the first  that we did not match and then they got the flukiest of fluky goals. I’ll be honest that I thought it was going well over the bar too but as a player, you can’t make that same assumption. We were caught flat footed on that goal and the second. 
 
4: We’re always going to keep Josef on because his ability to hit a wonder strike but over the last few matches he hasn’t been able to get on the ball much at all. He’s been static, most of the time waiting for the ball to land at his feet. Looking forward to seeing a fully fit King in 2022. 
 
5: In hindsight, maybe we shouldn’t have been as careful and patient as we were in the first half. We were measured and controlled but maybe we should’ve taken a few more risks and a few more chances at getting that early goal rather than bank on the match going our way the longer we kept it to 0’s. I think the future looks…..positive and a little uncertain. The ship was definitely righted in the 2nd half of the season but I fear we are in for another super silly silly season. There will be a number of moves, some of them key core members of the squad. I hope Pineda has a lot of input and we get the signings done as quickly as possible. It’s going to be a short offseason. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where we are those MO%$!@F%$#!@!</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we are those MO%$!@F%$#!@!</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-are-those-mof/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-are-those-mof/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2021 22:09:34 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: What happens in New Jersey apparently travels to Cincinnati. Ironically, we looked like could’ve used a Red Bull in the first half.  It was a surprisingly and disappointing slow and uninspired first half. Given the opportunity that was in front of us I expected us to come out fighting and take control of the game immediately. Now with the NYC and Philly result it didn’t end up mattering in terms of getting a home game, but it was disappointing nonethless. To put it simply, we looked disinterested. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Not having Moreno or Sosa left us without anyone connecting the play midfield or organizing the attack. Ibarra just didn’t provide that. Our press, if you want to call it that, was ineffective. We didn’t win the ball back enough and when we did, we never capitalized. Passing and first touches were sloppy. It was down to individual runs with ball at Barco or Luiz’s feet. We were bereft of creativity and teamwork. It was a bewildering 1st half performance. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: I don’t need world class play every time but my goodness, it wasn’t until stoppage time of the first half that anyone started to even step up and have a sense or urgency. This kind of performance, even if only for one half, won’t be good enough in the post season. Certainly not against NYC on their kiddie pitch. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: So you’re telling me Bello has a chance? And then another chance? I don’t know what’s going on but if he converted even 1/3 of his chances, he’d be a completely different player and we’d be in a completely different position. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Please tell me the PR team recorded the halftime speech. I gotta know. I’m imagining a Bill Pullman Independence Day style moment. The subs of Mulraney, and Lennon the formation switch to a back 4 made a huge difference so once again, I think credit goes to Gonzo. Also Josef Martinez is that Mo&@!%F*^%$!@. He’s given us some breathtaking goals, that one sure sucked the air out of my lungs. That being said, it’s gonna have to be a much better full 90 performance to move on from here. Hopefully having Moreno and Sosa back and healthy will help. We are going to have to be at our absolute best with our absolute best players. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: What happens in New Jersey apparently travels to Cincinnati. Ironically, we looked like could’ve used a Red Bull in the first half.  It was a surprisingly and disappointing slow and uninspired first half. Given the opportunity that was in front of us I expected us to come out fighting and take control of the game immediately. Now with the NYC and Philly result it didn’t end up mattering in terms of getting a home game, but it was disappointing nonethless. To put it simply, we looked disinterested. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Not having Moreno or Sosa left us without anyone connecting the play midfield or organizing the attack. Ibarra just didn’t provide that. Our press, if you want to call it that, was ineffective. We didn’t win the ball back enough and when we did, we never capitalized. Passing and first touches were sloppy. It was down to individual runs with ball at Barco or Luiz’s feet. We were bereft of creativity and teamwork. It was a bewildering 1st half performance. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: I don’t need world class play every time but my goodness, it wasn’t until stoppage time of the first half that anyone started to even step up and have a sense or urgency. This kind of performance, even if only for one half, won’t be good enough in the post season. Certainly not against NYC on their kiddie pitch. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: So you’re telling me Bello has a chance? And then another chance? I don’t know what’s going on but if he converted even 1/3 of his chances, he’d be a completely different player and we’d be in a completely different position. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Please tell me the PR team recorded the halftime speech. I gotta know. I’m imagining a Bill Pullman Independence Day style moment. The subs of Mulraney, and Lennon the formation switch to a back 4 made a huge difference so once again, I think credit goes to Gonzo. Also Josef Martinez is that Mo&@!%F*^%$!@. He’s given us some breathtaking goals, that one sure sucked the air out of my lungs. That being said, it’s gonna have to be a much better full 90 performance to move on from here. Hopefully having Moreno and Sosa back and healthy will help. We are going to have to be at our absolute best with our absolute best players. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: What happens in New Jersey apparently travels to Cincinnati. Ironically, we looked like could’ve used a Red Bull in the first half.  It was a surprisingly and disappointing slow and uninspired first half. Given the opportunity that was in front of us I expected us to come out fighting and take control of the game immediately. Now with the NYC and Philly result it didn’t end up mattering in terms of getting a home game, but it was disappointing nonethless. To put it simply, we looked disinterested. 
 
2: Not having Moreno or Sosa left us without anyone connecting the play midfield or organizing the attack. Ibarra just didn’t provide that. Our press, if you want to call it that, was ineffective. We didn’t win the ball back enough and when we did, we never capitalized. Passing and first touches were sloppy. It was down to individual runs with ball at Barco or Luiz’s feet. We were bereft of creativity and teamwork. It was a bewildering 1st half performance. 
 
3: I don’t need world class play every time but my goodness, it wasn’t until stoppage time of the first half that anyone started to even step up and have a sense or urgency. This kind of performance, even if only for one half, won’t be good enough in the post season. Certainly not against NYC on their kiddie pitch. 
 
4: So you’re telling me Bello has a chance? And then another chance? I don’t know what’s going on but if he converted even 1/3 of his chances, he’d be a completely different player and we’d be in a completely different position. 
 
5: Please tell me the PR team recorded the halftime speech. I gotta know. I’m imagining a Bill Pullman Independence Day style moment. The subs of Mulraney, and Lennon the formation switch to a back 4 made a huge difference so once again, I think credit goes to Gonzo. Also Josef Martinez is that Mo&@!%F*^%$!@. He’s given us some breathtaking goals, that one sure sucked the air out of my lungs. That being said, it’s gonna have to be a much better full 90 performance to move on from here. Hopefully having Moreno and Sosa back and healthy will help. We are going to have to be at our absolute best with our absolute best players. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where neither can live while the other survives</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where neither can live while the other survives</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-neither-can-live-while-the-other-survives/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-neither-can-live-while-the-other-survives/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2021 13:42:47 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>10-30 Toronto</p>
<p> </p>
<p>1: Luiz is that guy. He can develop the attack in midfield. He can drop back and defend. He can finish chances. He create them on his own.He had a gift of a goal but he’s still gotta unwrap it. That’s not the first time Luiz has got a goal out not giving up on the play. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Moreno my god. The amount of distance we can travel. With the ball. Holding off a defender. 🤯</p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: BAMM BAMM. When it’s in full effect we are seeing some of the most threatening creative attacking sequences we have ever seen in this club. Balls over the top, building out of the back, quick counters, crossing quality balls into the box. This is attacking on all fronts. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: And for all the attacking soccer…we get a draw. Having an XG of 2.6 and only one goal to show for it against bottom feeders Toronto is simply not good enough and won’t get us far in the playoffs, which, we still have to make. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: It was nice to see Jake again, if only for a brief Cameo appearance. When our starters are playing well we can forget we still have his as an ace in the hole. He always answers when called upon and it was a good move by Pineda. But it wasn’t really a spark that we needed tonight. The effort was there. The chances were there. We just weren’t clinical enough. Plain and simple. </p>
<p>10-27 Miami</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>1: Josef had a poor first half. He wasn’t able to get on the ball and when he did he was easily taken off it. A lot of that I think comes down to positioning. Playing out wider and deeper doesn’t suit him. Like we talked about last time, I’m really happy we’ve been able to figure out how to score when Josef can’t go, but when we can and when he’s on the pitch…we kinda need him to. Fortunately he did just that in the 2nd half. Twice. Josef says FUCK YOUR OFFSIDE. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: I think Luiz is really figuring this soccer thing out. Totally deserving of Man of the Match with a goal and an assist. That goal was hugely impressive. Keeping it on the ground with enough pace to sneak it under the keeper is not easy. He’s been a natural fit for this team from the jump and now he’s becoming consistent with his goal/assist production rate. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Gonzo made great subs again. Bringing Moreno on immediately at the half for Walkes was the right decision. We were chasing the game and it needed to be full attack. It also allowed Barco to drop back and have Josef assume his natural position. When BAMM is in full effect……you’re gonna like the way we score, I guarantee it. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: 25 fouls…… that we know of. 5 yellow cards. Seems Phil Neville’s side has adopted the strategy of, if you can’t beat’em, kick’em. LGP of course his contracturally obligated yellow. They were just playing a really aggressive ugly brand of football all night. We handled it well. Credit to the guys for not losing their heads. Also, half of those fouls…yeah…they were on Barco. HALF. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: No rest for the weary. We do control our own destiny. There’s still the possibility of a home playoff game but that’s gonna require at least two more wins and probably a draw.  There’s still the possibility of not making it. It’s gonna be a fight. Bare minimum we need at least a win and two draws. We would be at 51 points and that’s probably enough to play soccer in November. The schedule is in our favor. The points are there for the taking. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>10-30 Toronto</p>
<p> </p>
<p>1: Luiz is that guy. He can develop the attack in midfield. He can drop back and defend. He can finish chances. He create them on his own.He had a gift of a goal but he’s still gotta unwrap it. That’s not the first time Luiz has got a goal out not giving up on the play. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Moreno my god. The amount of distance we can travel. With the ball. Holding off a defender. 🤯</p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: BAMM BAMM. When it’s in full effect we are seeing some of the most threatening creative attacking sequences we have ever seen in this club. Balls over the top, building out of the back, quick counters, crossing quality balls into the box. This is attacking on all fronts. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: And for all the attacking soccer…we get a draw. Having an XG of 2.6 and only one goal to show for it against bottom feeders Toronto is simply not good enough and won’t get us far in the playoffs, which, we still have to make. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: It was nice to see Jake again, if only for a brief Cameo appearance. When our starters are playing well we can forget we still have his as an ace in the hole. He always answers when called upon and it was a good move by Pineda. But it wasn’t really a spark that we needed tonight. The effort was there. The chances were there. We just weren’t clinical enough. Plain and simple. </p>
<p>10-27 Miami</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>1: Josef had a poor first half. He wasn’t able to get on the ball and when he did he was easily taken off it. A lot of that I think comes down to positioning. Playing out wider and deeper doesn’t suit him. Like we talked about last time, I’m really happy we’ve been able to figure out how to score when Josef can’t go, but when we can and when he’s on the pitch…we kinda need him to. Fortunately he did just that in the 2nd half. Twice. Josef says FUCK YOUR OFFSIDE. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: I think Luiz is really figuring this soccer thing out. Totally deserving of Man of the Match with a goal and an assist. That goal was hugely impressive. Keeping it on the ground with enough pace to sneak it under the keeper is not easy. He’s been a natural fit for this team from the jump and now he’s becoming consistent with his goal/assist production rate. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Gonzo made great subs again. Bringing Moreno on immediately at the half for Walkes was the right decision. We were chasing the game and it needed to be full attack. It also allowed Barco to drop back and have Josef assume his natural position. When BAMM is in full effect……you’re gonna like the way we score, I guarantee it. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: 25 fouls…… that we know of. 5 yellow cards. Seems Phil Neville’s side has adopted the strategy of, if you can’t beat’em, kick’em. LGP of course his contracturally obligated yellow. They were just playing a really aggressive ugly brand of football all night. We handled it well. Credit to the guys for not losing their heads. Also, half of those fouls…yeah…they were on Barco. HALF. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: No rest for the weary. We do control our own destiny. There’s still the possibility of a home playoff game but that’s gonna require at least two more wins and probably a draw.  There’s still the possibility of not making it. It’s gonna be a fight. Bare minimum we need at least a win and two draws. We would be at 51 points and that’s probably enough to play soccer in November. The schedule is in our favor. The points are there for the taking. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[10-30 Toronto
 
1: Luiz is that guy. He can develop the attack in midfield. He can drop back and defend. He can finish chances. He create them on his own.He had a gift of a goal but he’s still gotta unwrap it. That’s not the first time Luiz has got a goal out not giving up on the play. 
 
2: Moreno my god. The amount of distance we can travel. With the ball. Holding off a defender. 🤯
 
3: BAMM BAMM. When it’s in full effect we are seeing some of the most threatening creative attacking sequences we have ever seen in this club. Balls over the top, building out of the back, quick counters, crossing quality balls into the box. This is attacking on all fronts. 
 
4: And for all the attacking soccer…we get a draw. Having an XG of 2.6 and only one goal to show for it against bottom feeders Toronto is simply not good enough and won’t get us far in the playoffs, which, we still have to make. 
 
5: It was nice to see Jake again, if only for a brief Cameo appearance. When our starters are playing well we can forget we still have his as an ace in the hole. He always answers when called upon and it was a good move by Pineda. But it wasn’t really a spark that we needed tonight. The effort was there. The chances were there. We just weren’t clinical enough. Plain and simple. 
10-27 Miami
 
 
 
1: Josef had a poor first half. He wasn’t able to get on the ball and when he did he was easily taken off it. A lot of that I think comes down to positioning. Playing out wider and deeper doesn’t suit him. Like we talked about last time, I’m really happy we’ve been able to figure out how to score when Josef can’t go, but when we can and when he’s on the pitch…we kinda need him to. Fortunately he did just that in the 2nd half. Twice. Josef says FUCK YOUR OFFSIDE. 
 
2: I think Luiz is really figuring this soccer thing out. Totally deserving of Man of the Match with a goal and an assist. That goal was hugely impressive. Keeping it on the ground with enough pace to sneak it under the keeper is not easy. He’s been a natural fit for this team from the jump and now he’s becoming consistent with his goal/assist production rate. 
 
3: Gonzo made great subs again. Bringing Moreno on immediately at the half for Walkes was the right decision. We were chasing the game and it needed to be full attack. It also allowed Barco to drop back and have Josef assume his natural position. When BAMM is in full effect……you’re gonna like the way we score, I guarantee it. 
 
4: 25 fouls…… that we know of. 5 yellow cards. Seems Phil Neville’s side has adopted the strategy of, if you can’t beat’em, kick’em. LGP of course his contracturally obligated yellow. They were just playing a really aggressive ugly brand of football all night. We handled it well. Credit to the guys for not losing their heads. Also, half of those fouls…yeah…they were on Barco. HALF. 
 
5: No rest for the weary. We do control our own destiny. There’s still the possibility of a home playoff game but that’s gonna require at least two more wins and probably a draw.  There’s still the possibility of not making it. It’s gonna be a fight. Bare minimum we need at least a win and two draws. We would be at 51 points and that’s probably enough to play soccer in November. The schedule is in our favor. The points are there for the taking. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where having a goal is not good enough</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where having a goal is not good enough</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-having-a-goal-is-not-good-enough/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-having-a-goal-is-not-good-enough/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 09:46:04 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Marcelino is a Number 10+. Chance creator. Chance finisher. Dribbler. Back a Brinks truck up to his house and lock him in as long as we can. The only “criticism” I have is maybe go down when you’re fouled in and around the box. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: This was an outstanding defensive performance. Calm and controlled throughout nearly the whole match. Even when NYC had chances, which wasn’t often, we never panicked. There were no wild clearances. We played out of the back, found outlets and sprung the attack. Truthfully most of the time we were winning the ball back before anything could even develop anyhow. Alan Franco was outstanding. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Some things never change and Cubo is one of those things. Largely invisible and when he did have the ball at his feet, it wasn’t long before it was taken off. Having a solid back up for Josef next season will be very important. To give him a little credit, he did have a shot that wasn’t completely sky’d and he didn’t do anything horrifically bad. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Was it a foul? Look, we had ample opportunities to kill the game off and we just couldn’t get that 2nd goal. As it got closer and closer to full time and the more chances we didn’t convert I just felt like something has gonna happen for them off a fluke or set piece. And it did. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: I’m really happy we’ve been able to be threatening and find goals without Josef. I’d make the case that we actually looked better before Josef came on. Look, sometimes the ball just won’t go in and this was one of those nights. I think we are still in a good spot. The grind continues. It was always going to. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Marcelino is a Number 10+. Chance creator. Chance finisher. Dribbler. Back a Brinks truck up to his house and lock him in as long as we can. The only “criticism” I have is maybe go down when you’re fouled in and around the box. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: This was an outstanding defensive performance. Calm and controlled throughout nearly the whole match. Even when NYC had chances, which wasn’t often, we never panicked. There were no wild clearances. We played out of the back, found outlets and sprung the attack. Truthfully most of the time we were winning the ball back before anything could even develop anyhow. Alan Franco was outstanding. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Some things never change and Cubo is one of those things. Largely invisible and when he did have the ball at his feet, it wasn’t long before it was taken off. Having a solid back up for Josef next season will be very important. To give him a little credit, he did have a shot that wasn’t completely sky’d and he didn’t do anything horrifically bad. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Was it a foul? Look, we had ample opportunities to kill the game off and we just couldn’t get that 2nd goal. As it got closer and closer to full time and the more chances we didn’t convert I just felt like something has gonna happen for them off a fluke or set piece. And it did. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: I’m really happy we’ve been able to be threatening and find goals without Josef. I’d make the case that we actually looked better before Josef came on. Look, sometimes the ball just won’t go in and this was one of those nights. I think we are still in a good spot. The grind continues. It was always going to. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Marcelino is a Number 10+. Chance creator. Chance finisher. Dribbler. Back a Brinks truck up to his house and lock him in as long as we can. The only “criticism” I have is maybe go down when you’re fouled in and around the box. 
 
2: This was an outstanding defensive performance. Calm and controlled throughout nearly the whole match. Even when NYC had chances, which wasn’t often, we never panicked. There were no wild clearances. We played out of the back, found outlets and sprung the attack. Truthfully most of the time we were winning the ball back before anything could even develop anyhow. Alan Franco was outstanding. 
 
3: Some things never change and Cubo is one of those things. Largely invisible and when he did have the ball at his feet, it wasn’t long before it was taken off. Having a solid back up for Josef next season will be very important. To give him a little credit, he did have a shot that wasn’t completely sky’d and he didn’t do anything horrifically bad. 
 
4: Was it a foul? Look, we had ample opportunities to kill the game off and we just couldn’t get that 2nd goal. As it got closer and closer to full time and the more chances we didn’t convert I just felt like something has gonna happen for them off a fluke or set piece. And it did. 
 
5: I’m really happy we’ve been able to be threatening and find goals without Josef. I’d make the case that we actually looked better before Josef came on. Look, sometimes the ball just won’t go in and this was one of those nights. I think we are still in a good spot. The grind continues. It was always going to. ]]></itunes:summary>
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                <itunes:episode>57</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where we got pout-ine our place</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we got pout-ine our place</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-got-pout-ine-our-place/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-got-pout-ine-our-place/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2021 23:04:29 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Terrific pressing from us in the first half. We were smothering the ball and forcing turnovers frequently. Honestly the pressure was really good in both halves. We were great at keeping the ball in the foot’s half, and attacks always seemed to be in development and the chances started coming at the end of the first. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Moreno’s absence was a huge factor. We were missing that link up play and Rossetto didn’t really provide it. We saw Barco and especially Josef dropping back trying to link things up. When Moreno isn’t available we need Rossetto to be more involved and get forward a little more. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Ever see a boat fly? Barco’s confidence is soaring. He’s trying some audacious stuff and if it doesn’t always come off, boy is it close. He just didn’t have the support he needed tonight. Apart from the goal created by the combination of Mulraney and Araujo, he was the sole chance creator out there. Unfortunately with Josef out for the entirety of 2nd, there really wasn’t anyone to get on the end of the chance creation. That’s a problem Gonzo will have to solve. We still don’t have a great like for like replacement for Jo or a different way of scoring when he’s not out there. Tho, Barco damn near put the team on his back and drew us level towards the end. He really put in a shift. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Bello needs to be better in the final third. He’s been great in receiving the ball and continuing to develop the attack but that last pass from him or shot needs to come sooner. Be more decisive Bello, please and thank you. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Jake Mulraney was terrific again. He hasn’t seen a ton of minutes over the last few months so it’s great to see him be so impactful. Also, has his footwork always been that good? He’s known to us for his speed and energy but he ain’t half bad on the dribble either. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Terrific pressing from us in the first half. We were smothering the ball and forcing turnovers frequently. Honestly the pressure was really good in both halves. We were great at keeping the ball in the foot’s half, and attacks always seemed to be in development and the chances started coming at the end of the first. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Moreno’s absence was a huge factor. We were missing that link up play and Rossetto didn’t really provide it. We saw Barco and especially Josef dropping back trying to link things up. When Moreno isn’t available we need Rossetto to be more involved and get forward a little more. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Ever see a boat fly? Barco’s confidence is soaring. He’s trying some audacious stuff and if it doesn’t always come off, boy is it close. He just didn’t have the support he needed tonight. Apart from the goal created by the combination of Mulraney and Araujo, he was the sole chance creator out there. Unfortunately with Josef out for the entirety of 2nd, there really wasn’t anyone to get on the end of the chance creation. That’s a problem Gonzo will have to solve. We still don’t have a great like for like replacement for Jo or a different way of scoring when he’s not out there. Tho, Barco damn near put the team on his back and drew us level towards the end. He really put in a shift. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Bello needs to be better in the final third. He’s been great in receiving the ball and continuing to develop the attack but that last pass from him or shot needs to come sooner. Be more decisive Bello, please and thank you. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Jake Mulraney was terrific again. He hasn’t seen a ton of minutes over the last few months so it’s great to see him be so impactful. Also, has his footwork always been that good? He’s known to us for his speed and energy but he ain’t half bad on the dribble either. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Terrific pressing from us in the first half. We were smothering the ball and forcing turnovers frequently. Honestly the pressure was really good in both halves. We were great at keeping the ball in the foot’s half, and attacks always seemed to be in development and the chances started coming at the end of the first. 
 
2: Moreno’s absence was a huge factor. We were missing that link up play and Rossetto didn’t really provide it. We saw Barco and especially Josef dropping back trying to link things up. When Moreno isn’t available we need Rossetto to be more involved and get forward a little more. 
 
3: Ever see a boat fly? Barco’s confidence is soaring. He’s trying some audacious stuff and if it doesn’t always come off, boy is it close. He just didn’t have the support he needed tonight. Apart from the goal created by the combination of Mulraney and Araujo, he was the sole chance creator out there. Unfortunately with Josef out for the entirety of 2nd, there really wasn’t anyone to get on the end of the chance creation. That’s a problem Gonzo will have to solve. We still don’t have a great like for like replacement for Jo or a different way of scoring when he’s not out there. Tho, Barco damn near put the team on his back and drew us level towards the end. He really put in a shift. 
 
4: Bello needs to be better in the final third. He’s been great in receiving the ball and continuing to develop the attack but that last pass from him or shot needs to come sooner. Be more decisive Bello, please and thank you. 
 
5: Jake Mulraney was terrific again. He hasn’t seen a ton of minutes over the last few months so it’s great to see him be so impactful. Also, has his footwork always been that good? He’s known to us for his speed and energy but he ain’t half bad on the dribble either. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>El donde Atlanta es familia</title>
        <itunes:title>El donde Atlanta es familia</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/el-donde-atlanta-es-familia/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/el-donde-atlanta-es-familia/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2021 22:35:21 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Miami was playing super compact. It was difficult to break down for the first 30 minutes but then we started to find ways through by being a little more direct and incisive. I was pleased with the set piece productivity again. No goals, but there were a handful of half chances that looked really good. Barco also put ANOTHER ball right on target. He’s really trying to dethrone Kratz. I would’ve like to seen us drive into the space more than we did. We have dribblers who just didn’t dribble much tonight. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Brooks was so good in the first half. He was a big reason why Miami didn’t come down our right much at all. He was cutting off passing lanes, and positioning himself really well to be right where we needed him to be in dangerous situations. His usual freakish levels of endurance were once again on display. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: This is a really important win for us and not just because of our position in the table. It’s our first win over Miami. We tend to struggle with teams who sit a little deeper and play compact. We get frustrated. We start taking wild shots (there were a couple) and then we get exposed on the counter. The defense was pretty rock solid tho and we found a way tonight, even if that PK was….questionable. Full credit to Gonzo, smart, if not a little risky, effective subs that paid off. Jake coming on for Anton changed the game. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Santi played his role to perfection tonight. His passing was pinpoint. He neutralized threats before they developed into attacking plays. He was really good on the half turn and, he even had a few half nutmegs. He just looked really great, really mature professional performance from him. He looked like a solid veteran leader out there tonight. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: 100/124. After recovering from an ACL. That is prolific on a level this league has never seen. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Miami was playing super compact. It was difficult to break down for the first 30 minutes but then we started to find ways through by being a little more direct and incisive. I was pleased with the set piece productivity again. No goals, but there were a handful of half chances that looked really good. Barco also put ANOTHER ball right on target. He’s really trying to dethrone Kratz. I would’ve like to seen us drive into the space more than we did. We have dribblers who just didn’t dribble much tonight. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Brooks was so good in the first half. He was a big reason why Miami didn’t come down our right much at all. He was cutting off passing lanes, and positioning himself really well to be right where we needed him to be in dangerous situations. His usual freakish levels of endurance were once again on display. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: This is a really important win for us and not just because of our position in the table. It’s our first win over Miami. We tend to struggle with teams who sit a little deeper and play compact. We get frustrated. We start taking wild shots (there were a couple) and then we get exposed on the counter. The defense was pretty rock solid tho and we found a way tonight, even if that PK was….questionable. Full credit to Gonzo, smart, if not a little risky, effective subs that paid off. Jake coming on for Anton changed the game. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Santi played his role to perfection tonight. His passing was pinpoint. He neutralized threats before they developed into attacking plays. He was really good on the half turn and, he even had a few half nutmegs. He just looked really great, really mature professional performance from him. He looked like a solid veteran leader out there tonight. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: 100/124. After recovering from an ACL. That is prolific on a level this league has never seen. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Miami was playing super compact. It was difficult to break down for the first 30 minutes but then we started to find ways through by being a little more direct and incisive. I was pleased with the set piece productivity again. No goals, but there were a handful of half chances that looked really good. Barco also put ANOTHER ball right on target. He’s really trying to dethrone Kratz. I would’ve like to seen us drive into the space more than we did. We have dribblers who just didn’t dribble much tonight. 
 
2: Brooks was so good in the first half. He was a big reason why Miami didn’t come down our right much at all. He was cutting off passing lanes, and positioning himself really well to be right where we needed him to be in dangerous situations. His usual freakish levels of endurance were once again on display. 
 
3: This is a really important win for us and not just because of our position in the table. It’s our first win over Miami. We tend to struggle with teams who sit a little deeper and play compact. We get frustrated. We start taking wild shots (there were a couple) and then we get exposed on the counter. The defense was pretty rock solid tho and we found a way tonight, even if that PK was….questionable. Full credit to Gonzo, smart, if not a little risky, effective subs that paid off. Jake coming on for Anton changed the game. 
 
4: Santi played his role to perfection tonight. His passing was pinpoint. He neutralized threats before they developed into attacking plays. He was really good on the half turn and, he even had a few half nutmegs. He just looked really great, really mature professional performance from him. He looked like a solid veteran leader out there tonight. 
 
5: 100/124. After recovering from an ACL. That is prolific on a level this league has never seen. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where we are pro union, except when we play them.</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we are pro union, except when we play them.</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-are-pro-union-except-when-we-play-them/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-are-pro-union-except-when-we-play-them/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 26 Sep 2021 22:22:14 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: I was really surprised by the lack of energy and intensity, especially in the first half. I mean Philly wants to play a slower game in general but that doesn’t mean we have to match that. Passing sequences were slow without much verticality. Even without Josef’s intensity I didn’t expect it to be as plodding as it was. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: I guess Gonzo went into the locker room at half and said, that’s it, no more cake! The quality of play was raised but not the pace really. At least we were better with the ball and kept it in the unions half.  But, even with better control  of the match, we didn’t have a lot of clear opportunities. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Guz is the only reason it was only a 1-0 score line. The back line looked out of sorts. Miles especially was lacking, which was another surprise. To be honest, no one really showed up. Much of the struggles might be chalked up to not having Alan Franco due to yellow card accumulation. Gonzo did mention that this last Thursday’s training session wasn’t sharp. Maybe one too many cake smashes. He’ll have to figure out how to approach balancing training and rest with the squad. How to balance kind of being the fun positive energy guy with also being demanding. Balancing that is probably made even more complicated because of the issues with Heinze. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Rob Valentino wasn’t with the team and hasn’t been for the past few days due to Health and Safety protocols. Coach Pineda mentioned his absence as making things more difficult. That’s a little curious for me. I mean, is Rob’s absence that much of a factor? Is he really that spark? I only bring it up because Gonzo specifically mentioned it as being a factor. That’s odd for me. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: This was a weird and kind of concerning match. I can’t really point to anything tactically speaking that was a problem. We didn’t play badly persay, we just didn’t really play at all. Under Heinze we could point to exhaustion and even questionable tactics, but the players always showed up. So this was pretty weird to witness. Hopefully this is just a weird blip. No more cake smashes until the energy is back. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: I was really surprised by the lack of energy and intensity, especially in the first half. I mean Philly wants to play a slower game in general but that doesn’t mean we have to match that. Passing sequences were slow without much verticality. Even without Josef’s intensity I didn’t expect it to be as plodding as it was. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: I guess Gonzo went into the locker room at half and said, that’s it, no more cake! The quality of play was raised but not the pace really. At least we were better with the ball and kept it in the unions half.  But, even with better control  of the match, we didn’t have a lot of clear opportunities. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Guz is the only reason it was only a 1-0 score line. The back line looked out of sorts. Miles especially was lacking, which was another surprise. To be honest, no one really showed up. Much of the struggles might be chalked up to not having Alan Franco due to yellow card accumulation. Gonzo did mention that this last Thursday’s training session wasn’t sharp. Maybe one too many cake smashes. He’ll have to figure out how to approach balancing training and rest with the squad. How to balance kind of being the fun positive energy guy with also being demanding. Balancing that is probably made even more complicated because of the issues with Heinze. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Rob Valentino wasn’t with the team and hasn’t been for the past few days due to Health and Safety protocols. Coach Pineda mentioned his absence as making things more difficult. That’s a little curious for me. I mean, is Rob’s absence that much of a factor? Is he really that spark? I only bring it up because Gonzo specifically mentioned it as being a factor. That’s odd for me. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: This was a weird and kind of concerning match. I can’t really point to anything tactically speaking that was a problem. We didn’t play badly persay, we just didn’t really play at all. Under Heinze we could point to exhaustion and even questionable tactics, but the players always showed up. So this was pretty weird to witness. Hopefully this is just a weird blip. No more cake smashes until the energy is back. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: I was really surprised by the lack of energy and intensity, especially in the first half. I mean Philly wants to play a slower game in general but that doesn’t mean we have to match that. Passing sequences were slow without much verticality. Even without Josef’s intensity I didn’t expect it to be as plodding as it was. 
 
2: I guess Gonzo went into the locker room at half and said, that’s it, no more cake! The quality of play was raised but not the pace really. At least we were better with the ball and kept it in the unions half.  But, even with better control  of the match, we didn’t have a lot of clear opportunities. 
 
3: Guz is the only reason it was only a 1-0 score line. The back line looked out of sorts. Miles especially was lacking, which was another surprise. To be honest, no one really showed up. Much of the struggles might be chalked up to not having Alan Franco due to yellow card accumulation. Gonzo did mention that this last Thursday’s training session wasn’t sharp. Maybe one too many cake smashes. He’ll have to figure out how to approach balancing training and rest with the squad. How to balance kind of being the fun positive energy guy with also being demanding. Balancing that is probably made even more complicated because of the issues with Heinze. 
 
4: Rob Valentino wasn’t with the team and hasn’t been for the past few days due to Health and Safety protocols. Coach Pineda mentioned his absence as making things more difficult. That’s a little curious for me. I mean, is Rob’s absence that much of a factor? Is he really that spark? I only bring it up because Gonzo specifically mentioned it as being a factor. That’s odd for me. 
 
5: This was a weird and kind of concerning match. I can’t really point to anything tactically speaking that was a problem. We didn’t play badly persay, we just didn’t really play at all. Under Heinze we could point to exhaustion and even questionable tactics, but the players always showed up. So this was pretty weird to witness. Hopefully this is just a weird blip. No more cake smashes until the energy is back. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where we have the goat and the boat</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we have the goat and the boat</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-have-the-goat-and-the-boat/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-have-the-goat-and-the-boat/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2021 10:48:50 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: This started out looking like a game being played on short rest. Energy was low and it just looked sluggish. The schedule is brutal. You’re gonna have games like that. It’s unavoidable. So how valuable is it to have someone who can bang them in off free kicks and get your side up early? This is the Barco we paid for. This is the Barco that was hyped. This is the Barco we hoped for. Al is forgiven. Barcolazooooool!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Bello has got to calm down a little when he’s running at goal. He had a few clear cut opportunities that have to be goals. And then of course right as I was writing this take….he scores 😆. He was in the right spot and at exactly the right time for the tap in so that’s good and now hopefully the IQ and split decision making keeps progressing. His skill and and strength is not in question. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Really not interested in hearing any more negative talk about Guz. He’s still got it. He’s quicker than you’d think. He reads the game well. For the most part he makes good choices. His distribution isn’t perfect but who’s is? He’s still a great shot stopper too. A Goalazo is a Goalazo and no keeper stops either of those goals from DC. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: We are taking our chances. This is one of the biggest differences with this club now and this club two months ago. We had been creating chances. We had SOG. We just couldn’t convert and now I half expect half the chances to end up into the net. What a difference a BBQ and some water can make. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Araujo is a game breaker. A stat buffer. Coin it however you want. You felt the momentum and energy shift when he came on. No one has come out firing so quickly like he has. We have some players that are finally having their potential truly unlocked but no one has come so good so quickly. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: This started out looking like a game being played on short rest. Energy was low and it just looked sluggish. The schedule is brutal. You’re gonna have games like that. It’s unavoidable. So how valuable is it to have someone who can bang them in off free kicks and get your side up early? This is the Barco we paid for. This is the Barco that was hyped. This is the Barco we hoped for. Al is forgiven. Barcolazooooool!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Bello has got to calm down a little when he’s running at goal. He had a few clear cut opportunities that have to be goals. And then of course right as I was writing this take….he scores 😆. He was in the right spot and at exactly the right time for the tap in so that’s good and now hopefully the IQ and split decision making keeps progressing. His skill and and strength is not in question. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Really not interested in hearing any more negative talk about Guz. He’s still got it. He’s quicker than you’d think. He reads the game well. For the most part he makes good choices. His distribution isn’t perfect but who’s is? He’s still a great shot stopper too. A Goalazo is a Goalazo and no keeper stops either of those goals from DC. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: We are taking our chances. This is one of the biggest differences with this club now and this club two months ago. We had been creating chances. We had SOG. We just couldn’t convert and now I half expect half the chances to end up into the net. What a difference a BBQ and some water can make. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Araujo is a game breaker. A stat buffer. Coin it however you want. You felt the momentum and energy shift when he came on. No one has come out firing so quickly like he has. We have some players that are finally having their potential truly unlocked but no one has come so good so quickly. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: This started out looking like a game being played on short rest. Energy was low and it just looked sluggish. The schedule is brutal. You’re gonna have games like that. It’s unavoidable. So how valuable is it to have someone who can bang them in off free kicks and get your side up early? This is the Barco we paid for. This is the Barco that was hyped. This is the Barco we hoped for. Al is forgiven. Barcolazooooool!
 
2: Bello has got to calm down a little when he’s running at goal. He had a few clear cut opportunities that have to be goals. And then of course right as I was writing this take….he scores 😆. He was in the right spot and at exactly the right time for the tap in so that’s good and now hopefully the IQ and split decision making keeps progressing. His skill and and strength is not in question. 
 
3: Really not interested in hearing any more negative talk about Guz. He’s still got it. He’s quicker than you’d think. He reads the game well. For the most part he makes good choices. His distribution isn’t perfect but who’s is? He’s still a great shot stopper too. A Goalazo is a Goalazo and no keeper stops either of those goals from DC. 
 
4: We are taking our chances. This is one of the biggest differences with this club now and this club two months ago. We had been creating chances. We had SOG. We just couldn’t convert and now I half expect half the chances to end up into the net. What a difference a BBQ and some water can make. 
 
5: Araujo is a game breaker. A stat buffer. Coin it however you want. You felt the momentum and energy shift when he came on. No one has come out firing so quickly like he has. We have some players that are finally having their potential truly unlocked but no one has come so good so quickly. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>fivetakesonthefivestripes</itunes:author>
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        <title>The one where our players have a steak in their celebrations</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where our players have a steak in their celebrations</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-our-players-have-a-steak-in-their-celebrations/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-our-players-have-a-steak-in-their-celebrations/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:54:25 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: It was coming and today it happened. Luiz is a damn baller. Really happy to see him find the net today. He’s been so close so many times. I fully expect this to unlock a bevy of goals. He’s a technically gifted player who’s great on the ball, an excellent passer, he can dribble, he can shoot. I’d probably be better off listing the things he can’t do just for times sake. I can really see him becoming one of the leagues best players. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Tonight we did something we normally struggle with, breaking down a back 5. We did that by trying some balls over the top and getting an early goal doesn’t hurt either. Cincinnati at this point can’t afford to drop any more points if they wanna play soccer in November so they had to come out of thier shell. That just left them even more exposed all night and we exploited the space they gave us. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: #ThatMyUnited. This is what we remember. This is what we want. We’re back. Actually I’d make the case that we been back since that W in Columbus. You know me, I don’t like to be hyperbolic, but i argue this isn’t just being back, this is better. Did we take a cue from the Biden PR team? It certainly appears so. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: It’s the boat show, it’s the Josef show, it’s the Araujo show…..still isn’t the Cubo show 😂 but damn, it’s all the shows. We posses so much attacking threat from so many different ways and from so many different players. I know Cincinnati is crap but keeping the opponent guessing is going to propel us into a good playoff spot. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: In addition to recent player acquisitions, looks like the FO finally got the coaching hire right and for all the criticisms we’ve laid at their feet (justifiably so) they deserve recognition here. Pineda in combination with Rob has instilled joy and belief into the squad. He’s getting the intangibles right. The engagement with the fans, the community, the social media content, al this stuff matters in this league and to this club. Happy footballers makes for quality play, and we gettin it. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: It was coming and today it happened. Luiz is a damn baller. Really happy to see him find the net today. He’s been so close so many times. I fully expect this to unlock a bevy of goals. He’s a technically gifted player who’s great on the ball, an excellent passer, he can dribble, he can shoot. I’d probably be better off listing the things he can’t do just for times sake. I can really see him becoming one of the leagues best players. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Tonight we did something we normally struggle with, breaking down a back 5. We did that by trying some balls over the top and getting an early goal doesn’t hurt either. Cincinnati at this point can’t afford to drop any more points if they wanna play soccer in November so they had to come out of thier shell. That just left them even more exposed all night and we exploited the space they gave us. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: #ThatMyUnited. This is what we remember. This is what we want. We’re back. Actually I’d make the case that we been back since that W in Columbus. You know me, I don’t like to be hyperbolic, but i argue this isn’t just being back, this is better. Did we take a cue from the Biden PR team? It certainly appears so. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: It’s the boat show, it’s the Josef show, it’s the Araujo show…..still isn’t the Cubo show 😂 but damn, it’s all the shows. We posses so much attacking threat from so many different ways and from so many different players. I know Cincinnati is crap but keeping the opponent guessing is going to propel us into a good playoff spot. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: In addition to recent player acquisitions, looks like the FO finally got the coaching hire right and for all the criticisms we’ve laid at their feet (justifiably so) they deserve recognition here. Pineda in combination with Rob has instilled joy and belief into the squad. He’s getting the intangibles right. The engagement with the fans, the community, the social media content, al this stuff matters in this league and to this club. Happy footballers makes for quality play, and we gettin it. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: It was coming and today it happened. Luiz is a damn baller. Really happy to see him find the net today. He’s been so close so many times. I fully expect this to unlock a bevy of goals. He’s a technically gifted player who’s great on the ball, an excellent passer, he can dribble, he can shoot. I’d probably be better off listing the things he can’t do just for times sake. I can really see him becoming one of the leagues best players. 
 
2: Tonight we did something we normally struggle with, breaking down a back 5. We did that by trying some balls over the top and getting an early goal doesn’t hurt either. Cincinnati at this point can’t afford to drop any more points if they wanna play soccer in November so they had to come out of thier shell. That just left them even more exposed all night and we exploited the space they gave us. 
 
3: #ThatMyUnited. This is what we remember. This is what we want. We’re back. Actually I’d make the case that we been back since that W in Columbus. You know me, I don’t like to be hyperbolic, but i argue this isn’t just being back, this is better. Did we take a cue from the Biden PR team? It certainly appears so. 
 
4: It’s the boat show, it’s the Josef show, it’s the Araujo show…..still isn’t the Cubo show 😂 but damn, it’s all the shows. We posses so much attacking threat from so many different ways and from so many different players. I know Cincinnati is crap but keeping the opponent guessing is going to propel us into a good playoff spot. 
 
5: In addition to recent player acquisitions, looks like the FO finally got the coaching hire right and for all the criticisms we’ve laid at their feet (justifiably so) they deserve recognition here. Pineda in combination with Rob has instilled joy and belief into the squad. He’s getting the intangibles right. The engagement with the fans, the community, the social media content, al this stuff matters in this league and to this club. Happy footballers makes for quality play, and we gettin it. ]]></itunes:summary>
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                <itunes:episode>52</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where Orlando has Nani, and nada</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where Orlando has Nani, and nada</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-orlando-has-nani-and-nada/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-orlando-has-nani-and-nada/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sat, 11 Sep 2021 22:06:27 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: If/when Miles leaves, it’s George Campbell’s job. His progress has been really similar to Miles’ in fact. He’s developed, he’s had time with the 2’s, he’s taken his opportunities well with the first team and made the case for himself. He needed a big performance tonight and he was absolutely immense. The goal is just the cherry on top. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Someone check the crest, since when does Atlanta United defend well against dead ball/set piece situations and then score off of them as well? I don’t care if it’s officially going down as an own goal, that ball in from Barco was beautiful and created the goal. Two weeks off and developing some cohesion and understanding amongst the players does wonders. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: The interchange in the midfield and quick transitions was so much better. Passing was clean, quick and crisp. More importantly it was meaningful. We created space with our movement off the ball and we looked threatening every time we went forward. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: So Moreno doesn’t get the call because he doesn’t go down because it’s not his style and he’s that strong. So Moreno doesn’t get the call when he does go down. I’m confused. It literally took him being sandwiched between two Orlando players in the 79th for him to get a call. PRO continues not to protect creative attacking top tier players in this league and it’s infuriating. Rivas was very inconsistent in his calls and the line for what constitutes a yellow was moving all night. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: I would make the case, that this was our best game of the season. I would also make the case that water is wet. This was a full team full 90 performance. 3 goals and a clean sheet  against a top conference team who had really had no serious chances all night is outstanding. We were threatening and creative in our attack. Tricks and flicks. Layoffs and overlapping runs. It was all on display tonight. Beautiful win. Important performance for the team and Pineda. We’re still on a really good run here. Gotta continue it on Wednesday. With Josef and Miles back in the lineup I feel very good, and you should too. </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: If/when Miles leaves, it’s George Campbell’s job. His progress has been really similar to Miles’ in fact. He’s developed, he’s had time with the 2’s, he’s taken his opportunities well with the first team and made the case for himself. He needed a big performance tonight and he was absolutely immense. The goal is just the cherry on top. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Someone check the crest, since when does Atlanta United defend well against dead ball/set piece situations and then score off of them as well? I don’t care if it’s officially going down as an own goal, that ball in from Barco was beautiful and created the goal. Two weeks off and developing some cohesion and understanding amongst the players does wonders. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: The interchange in the midfield and quick transitions was so much better. Passing was clean, quick and crisp. More importantly it was meaningful. We created space with our movement off the ball and we looked threatening every time we went forward. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: So Moreno doesn’t get the call because he doesn’t go down because it’s not his style and he’s that strong. So Moreno doesn’t get the call when he does go down. I’m confused. It literally took him being sandwiched between two Orlando players in the 79th for him to get a call. PRO continues not to protect creative attacking top tier players in this league and it’s infuriating. Rivas was very inconsistent in his calls and the line for what constitutes a yellow was moving all night. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: I would make the case, that this was our best game of the season. I would also make the case that water is wet. This was a full team full 90 performance. 3 goals and a clean sheet  against a top conference team who had really had no serious chances all night is outstanding. We were threatening and creative in our attack. Tricks and flicks. Layoffs and overlapping runs. It was all on display tonight. Beautiful win. Important performance for the team and Pineda. We’re still on a really good run here. Gotta continue it on Wednesday. With Josef and Miles back in the lineup I feel very good, and you should too. </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: If/when Miles leaves, it’s George Campbell’s job. His progress has been really similar to Miles’ in fact. He’s developed, he’s had time with the 2’s, he’s taken his opportunities well with the first team and made the case for himself. He needed a big performance tonight and he was absolutely immense. The goal is just the cherry on top. 
 
2: Someone check the crest, since when does Atlanta United defend well against dead ball/set piece situations and then score off of them as well? I don’t care if it’s officially going down as an own goal, that ball in from Barco was beautiful and created the goal. Two weeks off and developing some cohesion and understanding amongst the players does wonders. 
 
3: The interchange in the midfield and quick transitions was so much better. Passing was clean, quick and crisp. More importantly it was meaningful. We created space with our movement off the ball and we looked threatening every time we went forward. 
 
4: So Moreno doesn’t get the call because he doesn’t go down because it’s not his style and he’s that strong. So Moreno doesn’t get the call when he does go down. I’m confused. It literally took him being sandwiched between two Orlando players in the 79th for him to get a call. PRO continues not to protect creative attacking top tier players in this league and it’s infuriating. Rivas was very inconsistent in his calls and the line for what constitutes a yellow was moving all night. 
 
5: I would make the case, that this was our best game of the season. I would also make the case that water is wet. This was a full team full 90 performance. 3 goals and a clean sheet  against a top conference team who had really had no serious chances all night is outstanding. We were threatening and creative in our attack. Tricks and flicks. Layoffs and overlapping runs. It was all on display tonight. Beautiful win. Important performance for the team and Pineda. We’re still on a really good run here. Gotta continue it on Wednesday. With Josef and Miles back in the lineup I feel very good, and you should too. 
 
 
 
 ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where we move Four-ward</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we move Four-ward</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-move-four-ward/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-move-four-ward/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2021 18:54:21 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: A one, a two, a one two three FOUR! The last two games may not have been the prettiest but we are finding ways. Moreno continues to be a key reason for us finding points. He broke out the Gorilla Glue on the goal tonight rooting the DC keeper to the spot. Couple that with an assist and chance creations. Moreno is a complete player and he’s our best signing since Miggy. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Gressel created and solved a lot of problems. I miss having him here. I think Lennon is a technical upgrade in a lot of ways. His stamina and fitness is other worldly, but that connection between Gressel and Josef was special and it’s something that just hasn’t developed between Josef and Brooks as of yet. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: We need Josef to be arriving in the box, not standing there waiting for the ball. The ball from Moreno is exactly what Josef needs more of. Give him half a chance and more than half the time he’s gonna take care of business. It’s good to see him scoring but he’s still not at his most lethal just yet, but he’s trending in the right direction at just the right time. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Araujo is a baller. He wants to make a splash right out the gate. He has no fear and he exudes confidence. Maybe a little too much at times. I’m looking forward to seeing what he will continue to provide and it’s been very good so far. The ball he delivered to Josef should’ve been finished. Still, maybe he could take a few less shots from 25 yards out?</p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: George Campbell put in a great short shift tonight. He lost his mark on one set piece that thankfully wasn’t converted, but every other time he was called on, he answered. He’s coming along in a big big way. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: A one, a two, a one two three FOUR! The last two games may not have been the prettiest but we are finding ways. Moreno continues to be a key reason for us finding points. He broke out the Gorilla Glue on the goal tonight rooting the DC keeper to the spot. Couple that with an assist and chance creations. Moreno is a complete player and he’s our best signing since Miggy. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Gressel created and solved a lot of problems. I miss having him here. I think Lennon is a technical upgrade in a lot of ways. His stamina and fitness is other worldly, but that connection between Gressel and Josef was special and it’s something that just hasn’t developed between Josef and Brooks as of yet. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: We need Josef to be arriving in the box, not standing there waiting for the ball. The ball from Moreno is exactly what Josef needs more of. Give him half a chance and more than half the time he’s gonna take care of business. It’s good to see him scoring but he’s still not at his most lethal just yet, but he’s trending in the right direction at just the right time. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Araujo is a baller. He wants to make a splash right out the gate. He has no fear and he exudes confidence. Maybe a little too much at times. I’m looking forward to seeing what he will continue to provide and it’s been very good so far. The ball he delivered to Josef should’ve been finished. Still, maybe he could take a few less shots from 25 yards out?</p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: George Campbell put in a great short shift tonight. He lost his mark on one set piece that thankfully wasn’t converted, but every other time he was called on, he answered. He’s coming along in a big big way. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: A one, a two, a one two three FOUR! The last two games may not have been the prettiest but we are finding ways. Moreno continues to be a key reason for us finding points. He broke out the Gorilla Glue on the goal tonight rooting the DC keeper to the spot. Couple that with an assist and chance creations. Moreno is a complete player and he’s our best signing since Miggy. 
 
2: Gressel created and solved a lot of problems. I miss having him here. I think Lennon is a technical upgrade in a lot of ways. His stamina and fitness is other worldly, but that connection between Gressel and Josef was special and it’s something that just hasn’t developed between Josef and Brooks as of yet. 
 
3: We need Josef to be arriving in the box, not standing there waiting for the ball. The ball from Moreno is exactly what Josef needs more of. Give him half a chance and more than half the time he’s gonna take care of business. It’s good to see him scoring but he’s still not at his most lethal just yet, but he’s trending in the right direction at just the right time. 
 
4: Araujo is a baller. He wants to make a splash right out the gate. He has no fear and he exudes confidence. Maybe a little too much at times. I’m looking forward to seeing what he will continue to provide and it’s been very good so far. The ball he delivered to Josef should’ve been finished. Still, maybe he could take a few less shots from 25 yards out?
 
5: George Campbell put in a great short shift tonight. He lost his mark on one set piece that thankfully wasn’t converted, but every other time he was called on, he answered. He’s coming along in a big big way. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where the south might have something to say</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where the south might have something to say</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-the-south-might-have-something-to-say/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-the-south-might-have-something-to-say/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2021 22:30:46 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Hell of a good day for the unity kit. Something is happening here. The play is coming together. There’s an understanding and UNITY amongst the squad. The movement on and off the ball is so good. Everybody looks like they are on the same page. Hell they look they are on the same damn sentence. The schedule continues to be packed, but the opponents we face with a long string of home matches sets us up very well to have something to say this season after all. I think Rob Valentino deserves a ton of credit for getting things turned around and set up well for when Pineda steps in. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: The play out of the back was soooooo good today. A couple nervey moments but all around, cool, calm, and confident. We controlled the play for the overwhelming majority of the match and limited LAFC to the occasional counter attack and set piece opportunity. Walkes did a fantastic job taking Vela out of the game. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Speaking of set pieces, our defending against them was much improved today. The clearances were really good. We didn’t just clear balls. So often we actually just played a good ball out and immediately went forward. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Josef loves going out on his boat and he went sailing again today. This is the Barco we all want to see. His work rate and his effort has never been in question. His consistency and decision making has, and that’s really come good since his return from the Olympics. If he can continue to play like this for the remainder of the season, moving him on should be no problem. He may even give the club something to think about. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Rosetto and Miles get my vote for men of the match. How much more at ease do we all feel with Miles on the backline? It allows us to play out of the back like we did so well today. Rossetto has been a big part of that too. I lost count of how many times he won the ball and neutralized a counter attack. It just feels like so many players are having their true potential unlocked. We can only hope the transition over to Pineda is smooth. With Rob staying on and Pineda’s full recognition of how important he has been, I think it will be. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Hell of a good day for the unity kit. Something is happening here. The play is coming together. There’s an understanding and UNITY amongst the squad. The movement on and off the ball is so good. Everybody looks like they are on the same page. Hell they look they are on the same damn sentence. The schedule continues to be packed, but the opponents we face with a long string of home matches sets us up very well to have something to say this season after all. I think Rob Valentino deserves a ton of credit for getting things turned around and set up well for when Pineda steps in. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: The play out of the back was soooooo good today. A couple nervey moments but all around, cool, calm, and confident. We controlled the play for the overwhelming majority of the match and limited LAFC to the occasional counter attack and set piece opportunity. Walkes did a fantastic job taking Vela out of the game. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Speaking of set pieces, our defending against them was much improved today. The clearances were really good. We didn’t just clear balls. So often we actually just played a good ball out and immediately went forward. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Josef loves going out on his boat and he went sailing again today. This is the Barco we all want to see. His work rate and his effort has never been in question. His consistency and decision making has, and that’s really come good since his return from the Olympics. If he can continue to play like this for the remainder of the season, moving him on should be no problem. He may even give the club something to think about. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Rosetto and Miles get my vote for men of the match. How much more at ease do we all feel with Miles on the backline? It allows us to play out of the back like we did so well today. Rossetto has been a big part of that too. I lost count of how many times he won the ball and neutralized a counter attack. It just feels like so many players are having their true potential unlocked. We can only hope the transition over to Pineda is smooth. With Rob staying on and Pineda’s full recognition of how important he has been, I think it will be. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Hell of a good day for the unity kit. Something is happening here. The play is coming together. There’s an understanding and UNITY amongst the squad. The movement on and off the ball is so good. Everybody looks like they are on the same page. Hell they look they are on the same damn sentence. The schedule continues to be packed, but the opponents we face with a long string of home matches sets us up very well to have something to say this season after all. I think Rob Valentino deserves a ton of credit for getting things turned around and set up well for when Pineda steps in. 
 
2: The play out of the back was soooooo good today. A couple nervey moments but all around, cool, calm, and confident. We controlled the play for the overwhelming majority of the match and limited LAFC to the occasional counter attack and set piece opportunity. Walkes did a fantastic job taking Vela out of the game. 
 
3: Speaking of set pieces, our defending against them was much improved today. The clearances were really good. We didn’t just clear balls. So often we actually just played a good ball out and immediately went forward. 
 
4: Josef loves going out on his boat and he went sailing again today. This is the Barco we all want to see. His work rate and his effort has never been in question. His consistency and decision making has, and that’s really come good since his return from the Olympics. If he can continue to play like this for the remainder of the season, moving him on should be no problem. He may even give the club something to think about. 
 
5: Rosetto and Miles get my vote for men of the match. How much more at ease do we all feel with Miles on the backline? It allows us to play out of the back like we did so well today. Rossetto has been a big part of that too. I lost count of how many times he won the ball and neutralized a counter attack. It just feels like so many players are having their true potential unlocked. We can only hope the transition over to Pineda is smooth. With Rob staying on and Pineda’s full recognition of how important he has been, I think it will be. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where all we do is win....every 3 months.</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where all we do is win....every 3 months.</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-all-we-do-is-winevery-3-months/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-all-we-do-is-winevery-3-months/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sat, 07 Aug 2021 23:27:52 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Barco out there making my takes look like crap. Hey I love being wrong. I will say that this does fit his profile perfectly. He’s hot and cold. More often cold but I’ll take the hot version right now. Also full credit to Barco for letting Moreno take the 2nd PK.  He would certainly be within his rights to go for the hat trick. So, well done Barco, my only concern is that so often we see the boat catch fire, burn too hot and too fast and immediately sink. I hope that doesn’t happen over this next long stretch of home matches. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Having Miles back has had a tremendous impact. The attack had been starting to click but then we started leaking goals. Miles presence helped shore up the defense, at least in open play. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Are we trying to set a record for goals conceded from set pieces? We could actually learn a thing or three from how Columbus defends set pieces. If Nagbe hadn’t been on the back post off of one of our corner kicks, Hernandez scores. Honestly if that kick had been taken against us, I think we look at that ball rippling the net. Also…..I think Kann saves that, and maybe the penalty. I do like Kann over Guz just in terms of shot stopping ability. Guz did have a good stop on the free kick in the 40th that was just outside the box, so that may be a little harsh. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Something that really stood out in this match was how often we kept the play alive. Positioning was better to win second balls, and deflected/saved shots so we could have a 2nd and even 3rd bite at the Apple. Too often an attack has developed, it falls apart and then it comes back the other way. We were much better at winning the ball back in the attacking 3rd. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Almironeno. Marcelino is balling out. He’s playing with freedom, joy and confidence. His work rate is tremendous. He’s connecting the play. He’s taking shots. He’s converting penalties. Boy it’s taken a minute but is he ever coming good. What a time to turn it on too. The chase is on. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Barco out there making my takes look like crap. Hey I love being wrong. I will say that this does fit his profile perfectly. He’s hot and cold. More often cold but I’ll take the hot version right now. Also full credit to Barco for letting Moreno take the 2nd PK.  He would certainly be within his rights to go for the hat trick. So, well done Barco, my only concern is that so often we see the boat catch fire, burn too hot and too fast and immediately sink. I hope that doesn’t happen over this next long stretch of home matches. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Having Miles back has had a tremendous impact. The attack had been starting to click but then we started leaking goals. Miles presence helped shore up the defense, at least in open play. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Are we trying to set a record for goals conceded from set pieces? We could actually learn a thing or three from how Columbus defends set pieces. If Nagbe hadn’t been on the back post off of one of our corner kicks, Hernandez scores. Honestly if that kick had been taken against us, I think we look at that ball rippling the net. Also…..I think Kann saves that, and maybe the penalty. I do like Kann over Guz just in terms of shot stopping ability. Guz did have a good stop on the free kick in the 40th that was just outside the box, so that may be a little harsh. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Something that really stood out in this match was how often we kept the play alive. Positioning was better to win second balls, and deflected/saved shots so we could have a 2nd and even 3rd bite at the Apple. Too often an attack has developed, it falls apart and then it comes back the other way. We were much better at winning the ball back in the attacking 3rd. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Almironeno. Marcelino is balling out. He’s playing with freedom, joy and confidence. His work rate is tremendous. He’s connecting the play. He’s taking shots. He’s converting penalties. Boy it’s taken a minute but is he ever coming good. What a time to turn it on too. The chase is on. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Barco out there making my takes look like crap. Hey I love being wrong. I will say that this does fit his profile perfectly. He’s hot and cold. More often cold but I’ll take the hot version right now. Also full credit to Barco for letting Moreno take the 2nd PK.  He would certainly be within his rights to go for the hat trick. So, well done Barco, my only concern is that so often we see the boat catch fire, burn too hot and too fast and immediately sink. I hope that doesn’t happen over this next long stretch of home matches. 
 
2: Having Miles back has had a tremendous impact. The attack had been starting to click but then we started leaking goals. Miles presence helped shore up the defense, at least in open play. 
 
3: Are we trying to set a record for goals conceded from set pieces? We could actually learn a thing or three from how Columbus defends set pieces. If Nagbe hadn’t been on the back post off of one of our corner kicks, Hernandez scores. Honestly if that kick had been taken against us, I think we look at that ball rippling the net. Also…..I think Kann saves that, and maybe the penalty. I do like Kann over Guz just in terms of shot stopping ability. Guz did have a good stop on the free kick in the 40th that was just outside the box, so that may be a little harsh. 
 
4: Something that really stood out in this match was how often we kept the play alive. Positioning was better to win second balls, and deflected/saved shots so we could have a 2nd and even 3rd bite at the Apple. Too often an attack has developed, it falls apart and then it comes back the other way. We were much better at winning the ball back in the attacking 3rd. 
 
5: Almironeno. Marcelino is balling out. He’s playing with freedom, joy and confidence. His work rate is tremendous. He’s connecting the play. He’s taking shots. He’s converting penalties. Boy it’s taken a minute but is he ever coming good. What a time to turn it on too. The chase is on. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where it is not neck and neck</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where it is not neck and neck</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-it-is-not-neck-and-neck/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-it-is-not-neck-and-neck/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2021 22:42:51 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: I think the Sosa hype train may have mad too many passengers. He hasn’t looked great lately and he looked shaky again tonight with missed passes, miss timed tackles and just bad positioning off the ball. Very little impact on the game. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: We need a boat sale. Fleeting moments of individual brilliance and the occasional good ball in is not enough. How many times has Barco killed a counter? The ball turns over, he’s got options on the wing to get he ball forward and he opts to cut inside, have no where to go and is forced to drop it back. He holds on to the ball far too long when he needs to be releasing it and springing the attack. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: I think we’ve seen a lot from George Campbell. I love to see a player trying to win a job. He’s aggressive and for unexpected position he’s been in, I think he’s shown a lot of confidence and ability. Under Miles’ tutelage, he may really develop into an important piece of our defense past the Miles era. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Our set piece defending is nothing short of embarrassing. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: I don’t know what to say. I mean, we finally started to get the ball to Josef in dangerous places, and even with some good service and then there’s a double red. IMO the red is crap. Josef had hands on his throat and your damn right he knocked them away. I guess he lead with his head but that’s really harsh. He reacted, not retaliated. At least for me. Nonetheless Murphy’s law continues to hold true for us. If there’s potential for something to go wrong, it most certainly will. Now we have another tough road match on short rest, without Josef. The club might try to appeal Josef’s red but I doubt they’ll win it because of the kind of red it is. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: I think the Sosa hype train may have mad too many passengers. He hasn’t looked great lately and he looked shaky again tonight with missed passes, miss timed tackles and just bad positioning off the ball. Very little impact on the game. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: We need a boat sale. Fleeting moments of individual brilliance and the occasional good ball in is not enough. How many times has Barco killed a counter? The ball turns over, he’s got options on the wing to get he ball forward and he opts to cut inside, have no where to go and is forced to drop it back. He holds on to the ball far too long when he needs to be releasing it and springing the attack. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: I think we’ve seen a lot from George Campbell. I love to see a player trying to win a job. He’s aggressive and for unexpected position he’s been in, I think he’s shown a lot of confidence and ability. Under Miles’ tutelage, he may really develop into an important piece of our defense past the Miles era. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Our set piece defending is nothing short of embarrassing. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: I don’t know what to say. I mean, we finally started to get the ball to Josef in dangerous places, and even with some good service and then there’s a double red. IMO the red is crap. Josef had hands on his throat and your damn right he knocked them away. I guess he lead with his head but that’s really harsh. He reacted, not retaliated. At least for me. Nonetheless Murphy’s law continues to hold true for us. If there’s potential for something to go wrong, it most certainly will. Now we have another tough road match on short rest, without Josef. The club might try to appeal Josef’s red but I doubt they’ll win it because of the kind of red it is. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: I think the Sosa hype train may have mad too many passengers. He hasn’t looked great lately and he looked shaky again tonight with missed passes, miss timed tackles and just bad positioning off the ball. Very little impact on the game. 
 
2: We need a boat sale. Fleeting moments of individual brilliance and the occasional good ball in is not enough. How many times has Barco killed a counter? The ball turns over, he’s got options on the wing to get he ball forward and he opts to cut inside, have no where to go and is forced to drop it back. He holds on to the ball far too long when he needs to be releasing it and springing the attack. 
 
3: I think we’ve seen a lot from George Campbell. I love to see a player trying to win a job. He’s aggressive and for unexpected position he’s been in, I think he’s shown a lot of confidence and ability. Under Miles’ tutelage, he may really develop into an important piece of our defense past the Miles era. 
 
4: Our set piece defending is nothing short of embarrassing. 
 
5: I don’t know what to say. I mean, we finally started to get the ball to Josef in dangerous places, and even with some good service and then there’s a double red. IMO the red is crap. Josef had hands on his throat and your damn right he knocked them away. I guess he lead with his head but that’s really harsh. He reacted, not retaliated. At least for me. Nonetheless Murphy’s law continues to hold true for us. If there’s potential for something to go wrong, it most certainly will. Now we have another tough road match on short rest, without Josef. The club might try to appeal Josef’s red but I doubt they’ll win it because of the kind of red it is. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where father has spoken, and the kids don't care</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where father has spoken, and the kids don't care</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-father-has-spoken-and-the-kids-dont-care/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-father-has-spoken-and-the-kids-dont-care/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2021 23:38:40 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: it’s been a long time since Daddy’s visited his children and so it’s only fitting he bring them a gift in the form of a Goalazo. It was great to see Josef bag one, and even better to see him do it like that and EVEN EVEN better to see him do it against Orlando. That being said, it’s concerning to see him totally spent at the end of the match both physically and emotionally. It almost looked like he too was acknowledging where we are and how unlikely reaching the post season is becoming. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: I’m ok with taking risks going forward. I want it see it but, it has to result in chances. Apart from Josef’s and Moreno’s Goalazos, chance creation was not there in the first half. Pretty disappointing considering our last two games have had our highest chance creation. Yet somehow we score 2 tonight. 🤷‍♂️ </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Alec Kann is a tremendous shot stopper despite seeing 3 go into his net. It could’ve been double that. Look, I love Guz but do we really want him in between the sticks after not playing for a month? Do we really want to take Kann out of this rhythm? He’s been here for all the turmoil, the changes…..I personally would like to see Kann stay, at least for now. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: We still don’t do jack with corner kicks. We try training ground stuff 9/10 times and it comes to nothing 9/10 times. And we continue to get undone by them. Regularly. Routinely. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: We are an incomplete team. Both literally and metaphorically. It’s nice to see More o being more of that playmaker 10 and he does seem to be trusting himself more and more, trying stuff he wasn’t just a month ago. However, we just have too many injuries to too many key players. We can’t put together a full 90 minute performance on either side of the ball. It’s just not there for us this year. We’ll still be here. Our support will not waiver but I don’t see us playing much soccer in the Fall even with a new coach bump or a big money signing. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: it’s been a long time since Daddy’s visited his children and so it’s only fitting he bring them a gift in the form of a Goalazo. It was great to see Josef bag one, and even better to see him do it like that and EVEN EVEN better to see him do it against Orlando. That being said, it’s concerning to see him totally spent at the end of the match both physically and emotionally. It almost looked like he too was acknowledging where we are and how unlikely reaching the post season is becoming. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: I’m ok with taking risks going forward. I want it see it but, it has to result in chances. Apart from Josef’s and Moreno’s Goalazos, chance creation was not there in the first half. Pretty disappointing considering our last two games have had our highest chance creation. Yet somehow we score 2 tonight. 🤷‍♂️ </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Alec Kann is a tremendous shot stopper despite seeing 3 go into his net. It could’ve been double that. Look, I love Guz but do we really want him in between the sticks after not playing for a month? Do we really want to take Kann out of this rhythm? He’s been here for all the turmoil, the changes…..I personally would like to see Kann stay, at least for now. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: We still don’t do jack with corner kicks. We try training ground stuff 9/10 times and it comes to nothing 9/10 times. And we continue to get undone by them. Regularly. Routinely. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: We are an incomplete team. Both literally and metaphorically. It’s nice to see More o being more of that playmaker 10 and he does seem to be trusting himself more and more, trying stuff he wasn’t just a month ago. However, we just have too many injuries to too many key players. We can’t put together a full 90 minute performance on either side of the ball. It’s just not there for us this year. We’ll still be here. Our support will not waiver but I don’t see us playing much soccer in the Fall even with a new coach bump or a big money signing. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: it’s been a long time since Daddy’s visited his children and so it’s only fitting he bring them a gift in the form of a Goalazo. It was great to see Josef bag one, and even better to see him do it like that and EVEN EVEN better to see him do it against Orlando. That being said, it’s concerning to see him totally spent at the end of the match both physically and emotionally. It almost looked like he too was acknowledging where we are and how unlikely reaching the post season is becoming. 
 
2: I’m ok with taking risks going forward. I want it see it but, it has to result in chances. Apart from Josef’s and Moreno’s Goalazos, chance creation was not there in the first half. Pretty disappointing considering our last two games have had our highest chance creation. Yet somehow we score 2 tonight. 🤷‍♂️ 
 
3: Alec Kann is a tremendous shot stopper despite seeing 3 go into his net. It could’ve been double that. Look, I love Guz but do we really want him in between the sticks after not playing for a month? Do we really want to take Kann out of this rhythm? He’s been here for all the turmoil, the changes…..I personally would like to see Kann stay, at least for now. 
 
4: We still don’t do jack with corner kicks. We try training ground stuff 9/10 times and it comes to nothing 9/10 times. And we continue to get undone by them. Regularly. Routinely. 
 
5: We are an incomplete team. Both literally and metaphorically. It’s nice to see More o being more of that playmaker 10 and he does seem to be trusting himself more and more, trying stuff he wasn’t just a month ago. However, we just have too many injuries to too many key players. We can’t put together a full 90 minute performance on either side of the ball. It’s just not there for us this year. We’ll still be here. Our support will not waiver but I don’t see us playing much soccer in the Fall even with a new coach bump or a big money signing. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>fivetakesonthefivestripes</itunes:author>
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        <title>The one where we have to ketchup with no Heinze</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we have to ketchup with no Heinze</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-have-to-ketchup-with-no-heinze/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-have-to-ketchup-with-no-heinze/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:37:57 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Well I dare say that is the most consistent and threatening we have looked all season. We certainly haven’t created that many quality chances since……Philadelphia? I felt like we were finally a threat that had to be taken seriously at all times. A lot of that has to do with……</p>
<p>2: Marcelino Moreno was TREMENDOUS and gets my vote for MOTM. Shades of Miggy out there. He was running at Cincy’s back line, shooting on goal and dribbling past defenders for fun. That man is more nimble with a ball at his feet than I am without and that was on full display tonight. </p>
<p>3: You know what pairs well with first starts? First goals. How about Ronald Hernandez getting on the pitch and putting one in. It was a wonderfully worked team goal which we haven’t seen in a REALLY long time. On the whole tonight, passing was better and we possessed the ball with menace and real attacking purpose. It looked like Hernandez took a knock at the end. Hopefully it’s nothing serious. We can’t take any more injuries. </p>
<p>4: Kann is a great shot stopper. Even his backside saves goals 😆. As great as he is at keeping the balls out of the net he is terrible with his feet. Please Mr Kann, in the future, please don’t rely on your touch to outsmart an onrushing attacker. </p>
<p>5: A draw is probably a fair result given the number of chances and some sheer luck that both sides had tonight. It’s a result and performance that can give fans hope and the team confidence. The sky is not falling. We still have it all to play for and let’s also keep in mind that this is FAR from a full strength roster. If we can put in another performance of this caliber on Saturday (big ask with match compression) with the players currently on hand, it bodes well for when everyone is back and god willing, healthy. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Well I dare say that is the most consistent and threatening we have looked all season. We certainly haven’t created that many quality chances since……Philadelphia? I felt like we were finally a threat that had to be taken seriously at all times. A lot of that has to do with……</p>
<p>2: Marcelino Moreno was TREMENDOUS and gets my vote for MOTM. Shades of Miggy out there. He was running at Cincy’s back line, shooting on goal and dribbling past defenders for fun. That man is more nimble with a ball at his feet than I am without and that was on full display tonight. </p>
<p>3: You know what pairs well with first starts? First goals. How about Ronald Hernandez getting on the pitch and putting one in. It was a wonderfully worked team goal which we haven’t seen in a REALLY long time. On the whole tonight, passing was better and we possessed the ball with menace and real attacking purpose. It looked like Hernandez took a knock at the end. Hopefully it’s nothing serious. We can’t take any more injuries. </p>
<p>4: Kann is a great shot stopper. Even his backside saves goals 😆. As great as he is at keeping the balls out of the net he is terrible with his feet. Please Mr Kann, in the future, please don’t rely on your touch to outsmart an onrushing attacker. </p>
<p>5: A draw is probably a fair result given the number of chances and some sheer luck that both sides had tonight. It’s a result and performance that can give fans hope and the team confidence. The sky is not falling. We still have it all to play for and let’s also keep in mind that this is FAR from a full strength roster. If we can put in another performance of this caliber on Saturday (big ask with match compression) with the players currently on hand, it bodes well for when everyone is back and god willing, healthy. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Well I dare say that is the most consistent and threatening we have looked all season. We certainly haven’t created that many quality chances since……Philadelphia? I felt like we were finally a threat that had to be taken seriously at all times. A lot of that has to do with……
2: Marcelino Moreno was TREMENDOUS and gets my vote for MOTM. Shades of Miggy out there. He was running at Cincy’s back line, shooting on goal and dribbling past defenders for fun. That man is more nimble with a ball at his feet than I am without and that was on full display tonight. 
3: You know what pairs well with first starts? First goals. How about Ronald Hernandez getting on the pitch and putting one in. It was a wonderfully worked team goal which we haven’t seen in a REALLY long time. On the whole tonight, passing was better and we possessed the ball with menace and real attacking purpose. It looked like Hernandez took a knock at the end. Hopefully it’s nothing serious. We can’t take any more injuries. 
4: Kann is a great shot stopper. Even his backside saves goals 😆. As great as he is at keeping the balls out of the net he is terrible with his feet. Please Mr Kann, in the future, please don’t rely on your touch to outsmart an onrushing attacker. 
5: A draw is probably a fair result given the number of chances and some sheer luck that both sides had tonight. It’s a result and performance that can give fans hope and the team confidence. The sky is not falling. We still have it all to play for and let’s also keep in mind that this is FAR from a full strength roster. If we can put in another performance of this caliber on Saturday (big ask with match compression) with the players currently on hand, it bodes well for when everyone is back and god willing, healthy. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where we are the A, that's going south.</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we are the A, that's going south.</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-are-the-a-thats-going-south-1626620490/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-are-the-a-thats-going-south-1626620490/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2021 11:01:30 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Credit where credit is due. Cubo shot the ball, at the goal, with his foot and with his head. In all seriousness, despite not scoring, probably his best game so far. He had a number of shots on goal but converting chances is what matters and as per usual it ain’t happening. However you wanna look at it, his performance today will only reinforce Heinze’s decisions to keep starting him. Coupled with the fact that Jackson provided nothing when he was subbed on. Tho in Jackson’s defense, its real hard to get on the end of nothing. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Pretty decent response after going down a goal in the first. Eve tho the goal was chalked off for offside, it was a nice move and would’ve been a very good goal. Overall, I was surprisingly pleased with the number of chances that we created in the first half. I did not see a team had thrown in the towel. I did in the 2nd. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Machop Chol was out there chopping it up putting in a tremendous shift. He’s looked like our most consistently threatening player. He’s got an instinct for goals and positions himself well off the ball. He was just spent towards the end. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: The 2nd half looked like GA did two months ago, out of gas. We don’t have the quality, experience and strength to overcome adversity. We have lost every match when conceding first. I don’t know how that gets fixed right now. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Josef. Heinze. Club. This is complicated. There’s a ton of views on it. A lot of opinions. Bunch of people up in their feelings. I’m one of them. To hear a deeper and totally rational dive into all of this drama, listen to the pod. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Credit where credit is due. Cubo shot the ball, at the goal, with his foot and with his head. In all seriousness, despite not scoring, probably his best game so far. He had a number of shots on goal but converting chances is what matters and as per usual it ain’t happening. However you wanna look at it, his performance today will only reinforce Heinze’s decisions to keep starting him. Coupled with the fact that Jackson provided nothing when he was subbed on. Tho in Jackson’s defense, its real hard to get on the end of nothing. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Pretty decent response after going down a goal in the first. Eve tho the goal was chalked off for offside, it was a nice move and would’ve been a very good goal. Overall, I was surprisingly pleased with the number of chances that we created in the first half. I did not see a team had thrown in the towel. I did in the 2nd. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Machop Chol was out there chopping it up putting in a tremendous shift. He’s looked like our most consistently threatening player. He’s got an instinct for goals and positions himself well off the ball. He was just spent towards the end. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: The 2nd half looked like GA did two months ago, out of gas. We don’t have the quality, experience and strength to overcome adversity. We have lost every match when conceding first. I don’t know how that gets fixed right now. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Josef. Heinze. Club. This is complicated. There’s a ton of views on it. A lot of opinions. Bunch of people up in their feelings. I’m one of them. To hear a deeper and totally rational dive into all of this drama, listen to the pod. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Credit where credit is due. Cubo shot the ball, at the goal, with his foot and with his head. In all seriousness, despite not scoring, probably his best game so far. He had a number of shots on goal but converting chances is what matters and as per usual it ain’t happening. However you wanna look at it, his performance today will only reinforce Heinze’s decisions to keep starting him. Coupled with the fact that Jackson provided nothing when he was subbed on. Tho in Jackson’s defense, its real hard to get on the end of nothing. 
 
2: Pretty decent response after going down a goal in the first. Eve tho the goal was chalked off for offside, it was a nice move and would’ve been a very good goal. Overall, I was surprisingly pleased with the number of chances that we created in the first half. I did not see a team had thrown in the towel. I did in the 2nd. 
 
3: Machop Chol was out there chopping it up putting in a tremendous shift. He’s looked like our most consistently threatening player. He’s got an instinct for goals and positions himself well off the ball. He was just spent towards the end. 
 
4: The 2nd half looked like GA did two months ago, out of gas. We don’t have the quality, experience and strength to overcome adversity. We have lost every match when conceding first. I don’t know how that gets fixed right now. 
 
5: Josef. Heinze. Club. This is complicated. There’s a ton of views on it. A lot of opinions. Bunch of people up in their feelings. I’m one of them. To hear a deeper and totally rational dive into all of this drama, listen to the pod. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where the kids are alright</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where the kids are alright</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-the-kids-are-alright/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-the-kids-are-alright/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jul 2021 22:50:29 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Well, we certainly looked more up for it then our previous 3 matches. It does suck that we are at the point of being happy that we’re at least trying. Tho to be fair we’ve never faced this many absences and injuries. I’m not sure any club has in MLS. We applied the press in Nashville’s final third and actually did more than just stand there. We actually pressed, and we actually had some success in winning the ball hack a few times. This is something the 2’s have actually been doing pretty effectively. When the ball is turned over we have to win it back immediately or we are going to keep getting burned in Heinze’s system. It was better against Nashville. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Undone by our old friend set pieces. I kind of expected them to be a problem with Miles and Guz out. I thought Alec Kann had a great game  but he might not have communicated as effectively as Guz does. Nashville players were left unmarked all night especially on the goal that was thankfully chalked off for offsides. There was 5 yards of space in each direction of Sapong. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: We showed heart and fight last night while also showing a Lack of quality with cross field balls, errant passes and missed timed runs. That’s to be expected when we are missing enough players from injury and call-ups to literally field an entire team. Looks like we can add Mo Adam’s to the trainers overwhelmed schedule too. We’ll also be missing Sosa due to yellow card accumulation and possibly Mulraney if that ridiculous red is not overturned. I was happy to at least see the team respond to adversity because adversity isn’t going way any time soon and we’re gonna have to find ways to grind out more than just draws. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: It takes a hand of god moment to sub out Cubo and low and behold, Conway scored minutes after coming on. The kids are alright. This should settle it going forward. Jackson should get the nod and Cubo should come in if both of Jackson’s legs are broken. Thank god Cubo didn’t get a touch on Walkes’ headed goal in the 5th minute because he was offside and it would have been taken away. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: The referee’s a wanker. Dickerson gave the explanation for the red that Mulraney committed a foul denying Leal a goal scoring opportunity. You’re damn right he denied him a goal scoring opportunity but it wasn’t a foul, it was just a well timed tackle. Mulraney gets to the ball first, wins it (WITHOUT GOING THROUGH THE PLAYER MIND YOU) and then Leal goes over the top of Mulraney. Look, even if you wanted to call it a foul, it’s not DOGSO because Sosa had caught up to the play. PRO should be ashamed of themselves. Can’t wait to hear them explain this one away. Undoubtedly Atlanta will appeal and most likely win. Again. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Well, we certainly looked more up for it then our previous 3 matches. It does suck that we are at the point of being happy that we’re at least trying. Tho to be fair we’ve never faced this many absences and injuries. I’m not sure any club has in MLS. We applied the press in Nashville’s final third and actually did more than just stand there. We actually pressed, and we actually had some success in winning the ball hack a few times. This is something the 2’s have actually been doing pretty effectively. When the ball is turned over we have to win it back immediately or we are going to keep getting burned in Heinze’s system. It was better against Nashville. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Undone by our old friend set pieces. I kind of expected them to be a problem with Miles and Guz out. I thought Alec Kann had a great game  but he might not have communicated as effectively as Guz does. Nashville players were left unmarked all night especially on the goal that was thankfully chalked off for offsides. There was 5 yards of space in each direction of Sapong. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: We showed heart and fight last night while also showing a Lack of quality with cross field balls, errant passes and missed timed runs. That’s to be expected when we are missing enough players from injury and call-ups to literally field an entire team. Looks like we can add Mo Adam’s to the trainers overwhelmed schedule too. We’ll also be missing Sosa due to yellow card accumulation and possibly Mulraney if that ridiculous red is not overturned. I was happy to at least see the team respond to adversity because adversity isn’t going way any time soon and we’re gonna have to find ways to grind out more than just draws. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: It takes a hand of god moment to sub out Cubo and low and behold, Conway scored minutes after coming on. The kids are alright. This should settle it going forward. Jackson should get the nod and Cubo should come in if both of Jackson’s legs are broken. Thank god Cubo didn’t get a touch on Walkes’ headed goal in the 5th minute because he was offside and it would have been taken away. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: The referee’s a wanker. Dickerson gave the explanation for the red that Mulraney committed a foul denying Leal a goal scoring opportunity. You’re damn right he denied him a goal scoring opportunity but it wasn’t a foul, it was just a well timed tackle. Mulraney gets to the ball first, wins it (WITHOUT GOING THROUGH THE PLAYER MIND YOU) and then Leal goes over the top of Mulraney. Look, even if you wanted to call it a foul, it’s not DOGSO because Sosa had caught up to the play. PRO should be ashamed of themselves. Can’t wait to hear them explain this one away. Undoubtedly Atlanta will appeal and most likely win. Again. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Well, we certainly looked more up for it then our previous 3 matches. It does suck that we are at the point of being happy that we’re at least trying. Tho to be fair we’ve never faced this many absences and injuries. I’m not sure any club has in MLS. We applied the press in Nashville’s final third and actually did more than just stand there. We actually pressed, and we actually had some success in winning the ball hack a few times. This is something the 2’s have actually been doing pretty effectively. When the ball is turned over we have to win it back immediately or we are going to keep getting burned in Heinze’s system. It was better against Nashville. 
 
2: Undone by our old friend set pieces. I kind of expected them to be a problem with Miles and Guz out. I thought Alec Kann had a great game  but he might not have communicated as effectively as Guz does. Nashville players were left unmarked all night especially on the goal that was thankfully chalked off for offsides. There was 5 yards of space in each direction of Sapong. 
 
3: We showed heart and fight last night while also showing a Lack of quality with cross field balls, errant passes and missed timed runs. That’s to be expected when we are missing enough players from injury and call-ups to literally field an entire team. Looks like we can add Mo Adam’s to the trainers overwhelmed schedule too. We’ll also be missing Sosa due to yellow card accumulation and possibly Mulraney if that ridiculous red is not overturned. I was happy to at least see the team respond to adversity because adversity isn’t going way any time soon and we’re gonna have to find ways to grind out more than just draws. 
 
4: It takes a hand of god moment to sub out Cubo and low and behold, Conway scored minutes after coming on. The kids are alright. This should settle it going forward. Jackson should get the nod and Cubo should come in if both of Jackson’s legs are broken. Thank god Cubo didn’t get a touch on Walkes’ headed goal in the 5th minute because he was offside and it would have been taken away. 
 
5: The referee’s a wanker. Dickerson gave the explanation for the red that Mulraney committed a foul denying Leal a goal scoring opportunity. You’re damn right he denied him a goal scoring opportunity but it wasn’t a foul, it was just a well timed tackle. Mulraney gets to the ball first, wins it (WITHOUT GOING THROUGH THE PLAYER MIND YOU) and then Leal goes over the top of Mulraney. Look, even if you wanted to call it a foul, it’s not DOGSO because Sosa had caught up to the play. PRO should be ashamed of themselves. Can’t wait to hear them explain this one away. Undoubtedly Atlanta will appeal and most likely win. Again. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where we go out for ice cream</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we go out for ice cream</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-go-out-for-ice-cream/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-go-out-for-ice-cream/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2021 10:47:43 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p> </p>
<p>1: I’m not even going to bother calling out individual player performances here. I mean yes in the 19th minute Cubo had a great touch and turn and then once again, once he’s in the box he’s utterly useless and that continued throughout the match, as it does with Cubo. But this was an utter and total team collapse. Tho I will say Cubo continues to be employed with this club as a striker whose job it is to score goals and he continues to not fulfill those duties. In concept and on paper Cubo is great, in practice and on the pitch, not even close. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Atlanta United right now are the case study in Murphy’s law. If it can go wrong, it will. Everything is working against us. I mean even Bello got injured towards the end which might put his Gold Cup call up into question. I guess you call that payback on Greggggggg for injuring Miles in 2019 😆. HonestlyI I absolutely hate it for him and I hope it’s just a light knock. If he can’t get success here I’d like to see him have a chance with the national team. Both for him personally and for us as a club when we eventually sell him. Player call ups, injuries, and lack of minutes from bench players are KILLING us. None of those things are really going to improve over the next month accept I guess minutes for bench players out of absolute necessity. The team is disjointed and out of sync. I mean my god, Miles Robinson didn’t step to Ignacio on the 2nd goal. He just let him shoot. It really does feel like the belief has gone out. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: We miss Hyndman like the city of Atlanta misses championships. We got beat centrally where dangerous attacking plays develop and caught us out. Neither Mo nor Tyler have seen any minutes this season so they can’t be expected to step in step so much that we don’t feel his absence. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: The introduction of Machop Chol was the most positive thing we saw all night. At least he was making dangerous runs into the box and even bringing a ball or two down and under control. He didn’t get anything on frame, but sheeeeit, he was doin more than Cubo. He certainly looked more threatening anyhow. He might actually be the man of the match. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: The transfer window won’t solve all the problems we have. This Heinze project just isn’t coming together. It’s really frustrating because it’s not entirely Heinze’s fault. To a certain degree he can only be as good as his available roster right? Yeah we were at full strength at the beginning of the season and yeah even the wins/results back then we would have liked to have been more dominate but at that early stage, the players were still learning the system. We just did not hire a coach that’s going to change the system, or simplify things because of circumstances, like at all. It’s just now, we have reached a point of seeing neither results nor performance and that’s a really big problem. The higher the expectation, the harder the fall. The goals and aspirations for this club were set high from the start, and they were met. We are experiencing back to back years of not meeting those standards. At some point, the people at the top, Carlos and Darren, are going to have to be held accountable for our shortcomings. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> </p>
<p>1: I’m not even going to bother calling out individual player performances here. I mean yes in the 19th minute Cubo had a great touch and turn and then once again, once he’s in the box he’s utterly useless and that continued throughout the match, as it does with Cubo. But this was an utter and total team collapse. Tho I will say Cubo continues to be employed with this club as a striker whose job it is to score goals and he continues to not fulfill those duties. In concept and on paper Cubo is great, in practice and on the pitch, not even close. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Atlanta United right now are the case study in Murphy’s law. If it can go wrong, it will. Everything is working against us. I mean even Bello got injured towards the end which might put his Gold Cup call up into question. I guess you call that payback on Greggggggg for injuring Miles in 2019 😆. HonestlyI I absolutely hate it for him and I hope it’s just a light knock. If he can’t get success here I’d like to see him have a chance with the national team. Both for him personally and for us as a club when we eventually sell him. Player call ups, injuries, and lack of minutes from bench players are KILLING us. None of those things are really going to improve over the next month accept I guess minutes for bench players out of absolute necessity. The team is disjointed and out of sync. I mean my god, Miles Robinson didn’t step to Ignacio on the 2nd goal. He just let him shoot. It really does feel like the belief has gone out. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: We miss Hyndman like the city of Atlanta misses championships. We got beat centrally where dangerous attacking plays develop and caught us out. Neither Mo nor Tyler have seen any minutes this season so they can’t be expected to step in step so much that we don’t feel his absence. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: The introduction of Machop Chol was the most positive thing we saw all night. At least he was making dangerous runs into the box and even bringing a ball or two down and under control. He didn’t get anything on frame, but sheeeeit, he was doin more than Cubo. He certainly looked more threatening anyhow. He might actually be the man of the match. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: The transfer window won’t solve all the problems we have. This Heinze project just isn’t coming together. It’s really frustrating because it’s not entirely Heinze’s fault. To a certain degree he can only be as good as his available roster right? Yeah we were at full strength at the beginning of the season and yeah even the wins/results back then we would have liked to have been more dominate but at that early stage, the players were still learning the system. We just did not hire a coach that’s going to change the system, or simplify things because of circumstances, like at all. It’s just now, we have reached a point of seeing neither results nor performance and that’s a really big problem. The higher the expectation, the harder the fall. The goals and aspirations for this club were set high from the start, and they were met. We are experiencing back to back years of not meeting those standards. At some point, the people at the top, Carlos and Darren, are going to have to be held accountable for our shortcomings. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[ 
1: I’m not even going to bother calling out individual player performances here. I mean yes in the 19th minute Cubo had a great touch and turn and then once again, once he’s in the box he’s utterly useless and that continued throughout the match, as it does with Cubo. But this was an utter and total team collapse. Tho I will say Cubo continues to be employed with this club as a striker whose job it is to score goals and he continues to not fulfill those duties. In concept and on paper Cubo is great, in practice and on the pitch, not even close. 
 
2: Atlanta United right now are the case study in Murphy’s law. If it can go wrong, it will. Everything is working against us. I mean even Bello got injured towards the end which might put his Gold Cup call up into question. I guess you call that payback on Greggggggg for injuring Miles in 2019 😆. HonestlyI I absolutely hate it for him and I hope it’s just a light knock. If he can’t get success here I’d like to see him have a chance with the national team. Both for him personally and for us as a club when we eventually sell him. Player call ups, injuries, and lack of minutes from bench players are KILLING us. None of those things are really going to improve over the next month accept I guess minutes for bench players out of absolute necessity. The team is disjointed and out of sync. I mean my god, Miles Robinson didn’t step to Ignacio on the 2nd goal. He just let him shoot. It really does feel like the belief has gone out. 
 
3: We miss Hyndman like the city of Atlanta misses championships. We got beat centrally where dangerous attacking plays develop and caught us out. Neither Mo nor Tyler have seen any minutes this season so they can’t be expected to step in step so much that we don’t feel his absence. 
 
4: The introduction of Machop Chol was the most positive thing we saw all night. At least he was making dangerous runs into the box and even bringing a ball or two down and under control. He didn’t get anything on frame, but sheeeeit, he was doin more than Cubo. He certainly looked more threatening anyhow. He might actually be the man of the match. 
 
5: The transfer window won’t solve all the problems we have. This Heinze project just isn’t coming together. It’s really frustrating because it’s not entirely Heinze’s fault. To a certain degree he can only be as good as his available roster right? Yeah we were at full strength at the beginning of the season and yeah even the wins/results back then we would have liked to have been more dominate but at that early stage, the players were still learning the system. We just did not hire a coach that’s going to change the system, or simplify things because of circumstances, like at all. It’s just now, we have reached a point of seeing neither results nor performance and that’s a really big problem. The higher the expectation, the harder the fall. The goals and aspirations for this club were set high from the start, and they were met. We are experiencing back to back years of not meeting those standards. At some point, the people at the top, Carlos and Darren, are going to have to be held accountable for our shortcomings. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where we have more draws than a Spaghetti Western</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we have more draws than a Spaghetti Western</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-have-more-draws-than-a-spaghetti-western/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-have-more-draws-than-a-spaghetti-western/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2021 23:56:33 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: 20 East at 5:00 in the afternoon has more going forward than we do. It’s not that we look afraid to go forward it’s that we know we have nothing and have sort of accepted it. It wasn’t until the 41st minute that we can crossed a dangerous ball into the box. Truly our best chances came from just lobbing in a couple dangerous balls into the box and creating a bit of chaos. There wasn’t much to speak of from the build up or creative play. </p>
<p>2: You know when the biggest cheer of the first half comes from a deflected free kick that we have problems. I’m all for “trust the process”but results have got to come or else of course the process is going to get questioned. Missing key players hurts a lot but find me a season where a team isn’t missing players. You have to problem solve and play through it. Hopefully some of that problem solving comes in the transfer window. </p>
<p>3: Cubo emotes strong “You’re doing great honey” vibes. That’s it. That’s the take. </p>
<p>4: At some point Jackson Conway, and other bench players, have to start seeing minutes. How are we supposed to have a deep roster if they don’t. Look, we’re not seeing training day in and day out but Heinze’s comments about Conway have been largely positive so what’s the hesitation? Give him a 20 minute run out. I understand not subbing him in the dying minutes because from about 78th on, we actually came alive, but damn. Sub out Cubo and bring him on in the 70th and see what he can do. At the same time, outside of Conway, there’s no one really on the bench who can come in and even have the potential to change things in any meaningful attacking way. </p>
<p>5: The summer transfer window is coming and we’ve got to make some moves. Without knowing where exactly we stand with our budget/cap here is what I’d like to see </p>
<p>Cubo-move on</p>
<p>Damm-move on</p>
<p>Barco-move on</p>
<p>fill Lisandro’s spot</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: 20 East at 5:00 in the afternoon has more going forward than we do. It’s not that we look afraid to go forward it’s that we know we have nothing and have sort of accepted it. It wasn’t until the 41st minute that we can crossed a dangerous ball into the box. Truly our best chances came from just lobbing in a couple dangerous balls into the box and creating a bit of chaos. There wasn’t much to speak of from the build up or creative play. </p>
<p>2: You know when the biggest cheer of the first half comes from a deflected free kick that we have problems. I’m all for “trust the process”but results have got to come or else of course the process is going to get questioned. Missing key players hurts a lot but find me a season where a team isn’t missing players. You have to problem solve and play through it. Hopefully some of that problem solving comes in the transfer window. </p>
<p>3: Cubo emotes strong “You’re doing great honey” vibes. That’s it. That’s the take. </p>
<p>4: At some point Jackson Conway, and other bench players, have to start seeing minutes. How are we supposed to have a deep roster if they don’t. Look, we’re not seeing training day in and day out but Heinze’s comments about Conway have been largely positive so what’s the hesitation? Give him a 20 minute run out. I understand not subbing him in the dying minutes because from about 78th on, we actually came alive, but damn. Sub out Cubo and bring him on in the 70th and see what he can do. At the same time, outside of Conway, there’s no one really on the bench who can come in and even have the potential to change things in any meaningful attacking way. </p>
<p>5: The summer transfer window is coming and we’ve got to make some moves. Without knowing where exactly we stand with our budget/cap here is what I’d like to see </p>
<p>Cubo-move on</p>
<p>Damm-move on</p>
<p>Barco-move on</p>
<p>fill Lisandro’s spot</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: 20 East at 5:00 in the afternoon has more going forward than we do. It’s not that we look afraid to go forward it’s that we know we have nothing and have sort of accepted it. It wasn’t until the 41st minute that we can crossed a dangerous ball into the box. Truly our best chances came from just lobbing in a couple dangerous balls into the box and creating a bit of chaos. There wasn’t much to speak of from the build up or creative play. 
2: You know when the biggest cheer of the first half comes from a deflected free kick that we have problems. I’m all for “trust the process”but results have got to come or else of course the process is going to get questioned. Missing key players hurts a lot but find me a season where a team isn’t missing players. You have to problem solve and play through it. Hopefully some of that problem solving comes in the transfer window. 
3: Cubo emotes strong “You’re doing great honey” vibes. That’s it. That’s the take. 
4: At some point Jackson Conway, and other bench players, have to start seeing minutes. How are we supposed to have a deep roster if they don’t. Look, we’re not seeing training day in and day out but Heinze’s comments about Conway have been largely positive so what’s the hesitation? Give him a 20 minute run out. I understand not subbing him in the dying minutes because from about 78th on, we actually came alive, but damn. Sub out Cubo and bring him on in the 70th and see what he can do. At the same time, outside of Conway, there’s no one really on the bench who can come in and even have the potential to change things in any meaningful attacking way. 
5: The summer transfer window is coming and we’ve got to make some moves. Without knowing where exactly we stand with our budget/cap here is what I’d like to see 
Cubo-move on
Damm-move on
Barco-move on
fill Lisandro’s spot]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where our sheets are dirty</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where our sheets are dirty</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-our-sheets-are-dirty/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2021 23:41:28 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Cubo is like my dog with her food at night, he refuses to finish. HIs work rate and effectiveness outside the 18 and final third is great but I don’t believe he could walk a ball into the net. It doesn’t matter how good the ball in is, he can’t convert and it’s infuriating. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Set piece defending is much improved. Man marking was effective and no Philly player was able to find space for a free header by getting in front of their defender. This has been a weak point of ours so I’m VERY happy to see improvement here. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Barco was surprisingly quiet. I expected more of a jolt and impact from little boat motoring around the pitch. I didn’t really see him making many runs off the ball and the few touches he had didn’t lead to anything. With Josef and Hyndmam out and Cubo being what he is, this is more opportunity for him to be the showcase piece he needs to be. It wasn’t on display in the first half. He was much better in the 2nd. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: We have to  start seeing matches out. The equalizing goal from Philly is #SCTOP10.  Glesnes should’ve been closed down sooner, but you can take nothing away from that strike. It’s not the first time he’s hit from range. The first goal tho, that’s a switch off immediately after scoring and can’t happen. Blowing back to back dos a cero leads in the final 15 minutes is demoralizing and sows doubt into the minds of us supporters and I’m sure the players as well. I would like to see a more defensive shape/subs from Heinze when we’re up a goal or two and trying to see a game out. I love the brand of football he has us playing but sometimes you just gotta sit back and a see a game out. Fresh legs and sharp minds are needed. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: I’m proud of my club for continuing to make priorities a priority. Releasing a kit (albeit with typos) that focuses on unification, diversity and equality reinforces the founding principals of Atlanta United. Results on the pitch may be inconsistent year to year but what ATL UTD stands for has always remained consistent and that was on full display yet again today with the kits, tifo and Dr Bernice King hitting the spike. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Cubo is like my dog with her food at night, he refuses to finish. HIs work rate and effectiveness outside the 18 and final third is great but I don’t believe he could walk a ball into the net. It doesn’t matter how good the ball in is, he can’t convert and it’s infuriating. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Set piece defending is much improved. Man marking was effective and no Philly player was able to find space for a free header by getting in front of their defender. This has been a weak point of ours so I’m VERY happy to see improvement here. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Barco was surprisingly quiet. I expected more of a jolt and impact from little boat motoring around the pitch. I didn’t really see him making many runs off the ball and the few touches he had didn’t lead to anything. With Josef and Hyndmam out and Cubo being what he is, this is more opportunity for him to be the showcase piece he needs to be. It wasn’t on display in the first half. He was much better in the 2nd. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: We have to  start seeing matches out. The equalizing goal from Philly is #SCTOP10.  Glesnes should’ve been closed down sooner, but you can take nothing away from that strike. It’s not the first time he’s hit from range. The first goal tho, that’s a switch off immediately after scoring and can’t happen. Blowing back to back dos a cero leads in the final 15 minutes is demoralizing and sows doubt into the minds of us supporters and I’m sure the players as well. I would like to see a more defensive shape/subs from Heinze when we’re up a goal or two and trying to see a game out. I love the brand of football he has us playing but sometimes you just gotta sit back and a see a game out. Fresh legs and sharp minds are needed. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: I’m proud of my club for continuing to make priorities a priority. Releasing a kit (albeit with typos) that focuses on unification, diversity and equality reinforces the founding principals of Atlanta United. Results on the pitch may be inconsistent year to year but what ATL UTD stands for has always remained consistent and that was on full display yet again today with the kits, tifo and Dr Bernice King hitting the spike. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Cubo is like my dog with her food at night, he refuses to finish. HIs work rate and effectiveness outside the 18 and final third is great but I don’t believe he could walk a ball into the net. It doesn’t matter how good the ball in is, he can’t convert and it’s infuriating. 
 
2: Set piece defending is much improved. Man marking was effective and no Philly player was able to find space for a free header by getting in front of their defender. This has been a weak point of ours so I’m VERY happy to see improvement here. 
 
3: Barco was surprisingly quiet. I expected more of a jolt and impact from little boat motoring around the pitch. I didn’t really see him making many runs off the ball and the few touches he had didn’t lead to anything. With Josef and Hyndmam out and Cubo being what he is, this is more opportunity for him to be the showcase piece he needs to be. It wasn’t on display in the first half. He was much better in the 2nd. 
 
4: We have to  start seeing matches out. The equalizing goal from Philly is #SCTOP10.  Glesnes should’ve been closed down sooner, but you can take nothing away from that strike. It’s not the first time he’s hit from range. The first goal tho, that’s a switch off immediately after scoring and can’t happen. Blowing back to back dos a cero leads in the final 15 minutes is demoralizing and sows doubt into the minds of us supporters and I’m sure the players as well. I would like to see a more defensive shape/subs from Heinze when we’re up a goal or two and trying to see a game out. I love the brand of football he has us playing but sometimes you just gotta sit back and a see a game out. Fresh legs and sharp minds are needed. 
 
5: I’m proud of my club for continuing to make priorities a priority. Releasing a kit (albeit with typos) that focuses on unification, diversity and equality reinforces the founding principals of Atlanta United. Results on the pitch may be inconsistent year to year but what ATL UTD stands for has always remained consistent and that was on full display yet again today with the kits, tifo and Dr Bernice King hitting the spike. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where Miami isn't the only one dealing with corruption</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where Miami isn't the only one dealing with corruption</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-miami-isnt-the-only-one-dealing-with-corruption/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-miami-isnt-the-only-one-dealing-with-corruption/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2021 23:12:08 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Route One United. Robinson was like an overturned brinks truck dropping dimes. That ball to Moreno....with 3 defenders.....c’mon. Great finish from Moreno as well. He had another great direct ball to Mulraney as well. Route one hasn’t been a big part of our game but I like that we added it in this game. It gave Nashville big problems. Miles and Bello are the case studies for what our development system can do and produce. They will both move on this year or next for big sums to big clubs. That’s massively important for longevity of this club. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Heinze has to be given a Ton of credit. He’s held firm. He’s been true to his philosophy and made minor adjustments along the way. IE the miles long ball we saw today. It’s fair to say that the FO has been a bit on the Chaotic side as of late with the Atheltic article and now the “mutually agreed” 🙄 departure of McDonough. Despite all of those issues and drama, the progress of this team has been steady and uninterrupted. Heinze gets all the credit in the world for that. </p>
<p>3: Five Takes influences everything. The two players we’ve been asking more of deliver! The second goal came from a terrific run by Moreno and then a decent enough ball from Bello but it was nothing amazing. Eric Lopez was just able to sneak into the box and have a cheeky little finish. And Nashville let him. He just ran by the defenders. Lopez had a big leap forward today. </p>
<p>4: Chance creation is still not to the level we want it or need it to be at. We’re talking about good quality chances and better service for Josef, not just balls over the top. We need more chances created from the build-up. Today was better in that regard. Now we just need it to continue. Besides set pieces, it’s what we need to work on the most. </p>
<p>5: Terrible time to get a draw to the kings of the draw. Definitely feels like a loss. We had control. We got the 2nd goal, finally. We were going into the break with a big result against the best team in the league and a solid home win and we switched off for 5 minutes. Results like this worry me. They can get into players heads because now it’s like, well we know 1 goal sure as hell isn’t enough but then we get the second and we lose it at the end. Hopefully we shake it off and this doesn’t linger. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Route One United. Robinson was like an overturned brinks truck dropping dimes. That ball to Moreno....with 3 defenders.....c’mon. Great finish from Moreno as well. He had another great direct ball to Mulraney as well. Route one hasn’t been a big part of our game but I like that we added it in this game. It gave Nashville big problems. Miles and Bello are the case studies for what our development system can do and produce. They will both move on this year or next for big sums to big clubs. That’s massively important for longevity of this club. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Heinze has to be given a Ton of credit. He’s held firm. He’s been true to his philosophy and made minor adjustments along the way. IE the miles long ball we saw today. It’s fair to say that the FO has been a bit on the Chaotic side as of late with the Atheltic article and now the “mutually agreed” 🙄 departure of McDonough. Despite all of those issues and drama, the progress of this team has been steady and uninterrupted. Heinze gets all the credit in the world for that. </p>
<p>3: Five Takes influences everything. The two players we’ve been asking more of deliver! The second goal came from a terrific run by Moreno and then a decent enough ball from Bello but it was nothing amazing. Eric Lopez was just able to sneak into the box and have a cheeky little finish. And Nashville let him. He just ran by the defenders. Lopez had a big leap forward today. </p>
<p>4: Chance creation is still not to the level we want it or need it to be at. We’re talking about good quality chances and better service for Josef, not just balls over the top. We need more chances created from the build-up. Today was better in that regard. Now we just need it to continue. Besides set pieces, it’s what we need to work on the most. </p>
<p>5: Terrible time to get a draw to the kings of the draw. Definitely feels like a loss. We had control. We got the 2nd goal, finally. We were going into the break with a big result against the best team in the league and a solid home win and we switched off for 5 minutes. Results like this worry me. They can get into players heads because now it’s like, well we know 1 goal sure as hell isn’t enough but then we get the second and we lose it at the end. Hopefully we shake it off and this doesn’t linger. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Route One United. Robinson was like an overturned brinks truck dropping dimes. That ball to Moreno....with 3 defenders.....c’mon. Great finish from Moreno as well. He had another great direct ball to Mulraney as well. Route one hasn’t been a big part of our game but I like that we added it in this game. It gave Nashville big problems. Miles and Bello are the case studies for what our development system can do and produce. They will both move on this year or next for big sums to big clubs. That’s massively important for longevity of this club. 
 
2: Heinze has to be given a Ton of credit. He’s held firm. He’s been true to his philosophy and made minor adjustments along the way. IE the miles long ball we saw today. It’s fair to say that the FO has been a bit on the Chaotic side as of late with the Atheltic article and now the “mutually agreed” 🙄 departure of McDonough. Despite all of those issues and drama, the progress of this team has been steady and uninterrupted. Heinze gets all the credit in the world for that. 
3: Five Takes influences everything. The two players we’ve been asking more of deliver! The second goal came from a terrific run by Moreno and then a decent enough ball from Bello but it was nothing amazing. Eric Lopez was just able to sneak into the box and have a cheeky little finish. And Nashville let him. He just ran by the defenders. Lopez had a big leap forward today. 
4: Chance creation is still not to the level we want it or need it to be at. We’re talking about good quality chances and better service for Josef, not just balls over the top. We need more chances created from the build-up. Today was better in that regard. Now we just need it to continue. Besides set pieces, it’s what we need to work on the most. 
5: Terrible time to get a draw to the kings of the draw. Definitely feels like a loss. We had control. We got the 2nd goal, finally. We were going into the break with a big result against the best team in the league and a solid home win and we switched off for 5 minutes. Results like this worry me. They can get into players heads because now it’s like, well we know 1 goal sure as hell isn’t enough but then we get the second and we lose it at the end. Hopefully we shake it off and this doesn’t linger. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where it's difficult to think of a Tie-tle</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where it's difficult to think of a Tie-tle</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-its-difficult-to-think-of-a-tie-tle/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-its-difficult-to-think-of-a-tie-tle/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 23 May 2021 23:07:12 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: That’s it. Set piece clinic. We need it. We are abysmal at defending them. I’m tired of conceding goals off of corners and free kicks. Not letting your man get in front of you should not be something  professional players of this caliber need to work on but clearly we do. It’s unacceptable and cheap goals can be game changing for a team that’s just probably not going to be scoring a ton of goals. </p>
<p>2: Emotions got the better of us in the first 15. We were knocked off our game. Teams getting in our heads early on, where we absolutely need to be creating chances and converting those chances, is no bueno. That being said, we solidified our defensive shape and Seattle, who is known for creating chances, didn’t have much to say afterwards. It is our defense that is keeping us in games and giving us these chances to go on and get a result late on. </p>
<p>3: Eric Lopez is a kid and he showed it. He was consistently reckless with his challenges. Making a hard tackle in the opponents final third is not necessary and when he’s on a yellow, he has to make better choices. For all the people hyping Lopez, he's still a kid. He got bossed by Nouhou tonight and subbing him out at the half was the right decision. </p>
<p>4: We are still not doing enough with our possession in terms of the attack. For the most part teams that have less possession are doing more with it than we are with more. We need to be quicker especially in transition. We need to see more quick 1-2 touch passing and instead of playing back when we are pressed let’s take some chances and go forward. It is that willingness to get forward and take a couple risks that lead to our late equalizer. </p>
<p>5: So, I guess we  are now the new “Goonies never say die”? Look, we definitely can’t keep leaving it so late but let’s also take stock of what happened. We limited the best team in the league to two shots on goal and one goal and we got a road point. We looked much better and much more willing to get forward and take chances in the second half and that’s what lead to Josef doing what Josef does. To quote Rafiki “the king has returned”. </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: That’s it. Set piece clinic. We need it. We are abysmal at defending them. I’m tired of conceding goals off of corners and free kicks. Not letting your man get in front of you should not be something  professional players of this caliber need to work on but clearly we do. It’s unacceptable and cheap goals can be game changing for a team that’s just probably not going to be scoring a ton of goals. </p>
<p>2: Emotions got the better of us in the first 15. We were knocked off our game. Teams getting in our heads early on, where we absolutely need to be creating chances and converting those chances, is no bueno. That being said, we solidified our defensive shape and Seattle, who is known for creating chances, didn’t have much to say afterwards. It is our defense that is keeping us in games and giving us these chances to go on and get a result late on. </p>
<p>3: Eric Lopez is a kid and he showed it. He was consistently reckless with his challenges. Making a hard tackle in the opponents final third is not necessary and when he’s on a yellow, he has to make better choices. For all the people hyping Lopez, he's still a kid. He got bossed by Nouhou tonight and subbing him out at the half was the right decision. </p>
<p>4: We are still not doing enough with our possession in terms of the attack. For the most part teams that have less possession are doing more with it than we are with more. We need to be quicker especially in transition. We need to see more quick 1-2 touch passing and instead of playing back when we are pressed let’s take some chances and go forward. It is that willingness to get forward and take a couple risks that lead to our late equalizer. </p>
<p>5: So, I guess we  are now the new “Goonies never say die”? Look, we definitely can’t keep leaving it so late but let’s also take stock of what happened. We limited the best team in the league to two shots on goal and one goal and we got a road point. We looked much better and much more willing to get forward and take chances in the second half and that’s what lead to Josef doing what Josef does. To quote Rafiki “the king has returned”. </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: That’s it. Set piece clinic. We need it. We are abysmal at defending them. I’m tired of conceding goals off of corners and free kicks. Not letting your man get in front of you should not be something  professional players of this caliber need to work on but clearly we do. It’s unacceptable and cheap goals can be game changing for a team that’s just probably not going to be scoring a ton of goals. 
2: Emotions got the better of us in the first 15. We were knocked off our game. Teams getting in our heads early on, where we absolutely need to be creating chances and converting those chances, is no bueno. That being said, we solidified our defensive shape and Seattle, who is known for creating chances, didn’t have much to say afterwards. It is our defense that is keeping us in games and giving us these chances to go on and get a result late on. 
3: Eric Lopez is a kid and he showed it. He was consistently reckless with his challenges. Making a hard tackle in the opponents final third is not necessary and when he’s on a yellow, he has to make better choices. For all the people hyping Lopez, he's still a kid. He got bossed by Nouhou tonight and subbing him out at the half was the right decision. 
4: We are still not doing enough with our possession in terms of the attack. For the most part teams that have less possession are doing more with it than we are with more. We need to be quicker especially in transition. We need to see more quick 1-2 touch passing and instead of playing back when we are pressed let’s take some chances and go forward. It is that willingness to get forward and take a couple risks that lead to our late equalizer. 
5: So, I guess we  are now the new “Goonies never say die”? Look, we definitely can’t keep leaving it so late but let’s also take stock of what happened. We limited the best team in the league to two shots on goal and one goal and we got a road point. We looked much better and much more willing to get forward and take chances in the second half and that’s what lead to Josef doing what Josef does. To quote Rafiki “the king has returned”. 
 
 
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        <title>The one where late is still great</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where late is still great</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-late-is-still-great/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 16 May 2021 22:36:31 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Moreno can probably dribble anyone off the pitch but he absolutely cannot shoot. He had a sitter of a shot in the 15th thanks to a lovely cutback ball from Lennon and he just whiffed. You CANNOT miss those. Forget putting it on frame, you gotta at least make contact with the ball. He doesn’t have his confidence and I don’t know how he gets it. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Sossa showing just a little immaturity and that’s not a slight. It’s expected. He’s a skilled intelligent player but he has to avoid the cheap easy early yellows. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: We saw an Atlanta United that had a clear and effective plan and style of play.....for the first 20 minutes. After that it totally broke down. Montreal grew into the game and knocked us off of ours. This might start to develop into a pattern. We can’t be a team that is dependent on getting a goal early in the first half because we can’t be be consistent for 90. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Passing was accurate. Also slow and meaningless. Moving the ball around and having a 85%+ passing success rate is great but it doesn’t mean a lot if the majority of those passes are safe and don’t lead to any chances or even a whiff of them. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: This was the first match Where we felt truly and continually disappointed. The disappointment is probably magnified because it was the first home match at the Benz at full capacity. It was the first match where the team and overall play felt unrecognizable . It felt like FDB was coaching over Zoom. But then we get the win at the last possible second from a player that I think a lot of us were screaming to have subbed off so honestly, we don’t know what the fuck to say now. 😝 Take the three points, and have some perspective that we are still learning and growing with new players, a new system and a new coach and we beat a side that is still top of the east. We should however expect and demand better than what we saw tonight for sure. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Moreno can probably dribble anyone off the pitch but he absolutely cannot shoot. He had a sitter of a shot in the 15th thanks to a lovely cutback ball from Lennon and he just whiffed. You CANNOT miss those. Forget putting it on frame, you gotta at least make contact with the ball. He doesn’t have his confidence and I don’t know how he gets it. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Sossa showing just a little immaturity and that’s not a slight. It’s expected. He’s a skilled intelligent player but he has to avoid the cheap easy early yellows. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: We saw an Atlanta United that had a clear and effective plan and style of play.....for the first 20 minutes. After that it totally broke down. Montreal grew into the game and knocked us off of ours. This might start to develop into a pattern. We can’t be a team that is dependent on getting a goal early in the first half because we can’t be be consistent for 90. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Passing was accurate. Also slow and meaningless. Moving the ball around and having a 85%+ passing success rate is great but it doesn’t mean a lot if the majority of those passes are safe and don’t lead to any chances or even a whiff of them. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: This was the first match Where we felt truly and continually disappointed. The disappointment is probably magnified because it was the first home match at the Benz at full capacity. It was the first match where the team and overall play felt unrecognizable . It felt like FDB was coaching over Zoom. But then we get the win at the last possible second from a player that I think a lot of us were screaming to have subbed off so honestly, we don’t know what the fuck to say now. 😝 Take the three points, and have some perspective that we are still learning and growing with new players, a new system and a new coach and we beat a side that is still top of the east. We should however expect and demand better than what we saw tonight for sure. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Moreno can probably dribble anyone off the pitch but he absolutely cannot shoot. He had a sitter of a shot in the 15th thanks to a lovely cutback ball from Lennon and he just whiffed. You CANNOT miss those. Forget putting it on frame, you gotta at least make contact with the ball. He doesn’t have his confidence and I don’t know how he gets it. 
 
2: Sossa showing just a little immaturity and that’s not a slight. It’s expected. He’s a skilled intelligent player but he has to avoid the cheap easy early yellows. 
 
3: We saw an Atlanta United that had a clear and effective plan and style of play.....for the first 20 minutes. After that it totally broke down. Montreal grew into the game and knocked us off of ours. This might start to develop into a pattern. We can’t be a team that is dependent on getting a goal early in the first half because we can’t be be consistent for 90. 
 
4: Passing was accurate. Also slow and meaningless. Moving the ball around and having a 85%+ passing success rate is great but it doesn’t mean a lot if the majority of those passes are safe and don’t lead to any chances or even a whiff of them. 
 
5: This was the first match Where we felt truly and continually disappointed. The disappointment is probably magnified because it was the first home match at the Benz at full capacity. It was the first match where the team and overall play felt unrecognizable . It felt like FDB was coaching over Zoom. But then we get the win at the last possible second from a player that I think a lot of us were screaming to have subbed off so honestly, we don’t know what the fuck to say now. 😝 Take the three points, and have some perspective that we are still learning and growing with new players, a new system and a new coach and we beat a side that is still top of the east. We should however expect and demand better than what we saw tonight for sure. ]]></itunes:summary>
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                <itunes:episode>36</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where we can draw a lot from a draw</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we can draw a lot from a draw</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-can-draw-a-lot-from-a-draw/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-can-draw-a-lot-from-a-draw/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2021 18:10:08 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Little surprised by the aggression from the Union. They were trying to put this thing to bed from the word go. And then it didn’t stop. Even after our goal. They never really took up a more defensive posture. They expanded a ton of energy which in terms of the CONCACAF tournament won’t let mean much since the next match for the union is months away but they’re gonna be cooked for league play. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: The book is out on Atlanta United and it is apparently well read. Philadelphia did another great job, particularly in the first half, of stifling our attack and exploiting the spaces we were leaving. Don’t get it twisted tho, we do like this style of play. We do prefer this style of play. It does have to yield results. It will take more time than I think anyone is hoping and probably more than most are comfortable with. The same holds true with Josef. It’s there. He’s there. All that is required is minutes and reps. He knows this more than anyone as was evident by his acceptance of being taken off before the 80th minute. A fully fit and scoring Josef is angry as hell being taken. Off. Time. Just need time. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: We were, once again, happy with what we saw. Look, it’s fair to say that what we saw tonight is not exactly how we are going to play in every match. We’re down 3 goals, that immediately dictates how the team is going to play. Of course it’s going to look frenetic, of course there’s going be space in behind. We were going for it. The goal we conceded is a direct result of that. We were gassed after a crazy passage of play where we were knocking on the door so hard our knuckles were bleeding. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Sosa is So So good. Hard to believe that was his first professional goal and professional  is exactly how best to describe it. Beautiful bending ball hit low and hard on the ground. The man was every where and involved in everything. At one point in the second half John Strong (play by play) said “Is that Sosa again?!”. Look, he’s gonna have a hell of a season and it’s going to be hell for him in some matches. Every team in the league will be gunning for him trying to shut him down because he’s going to be a key to our success. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: This was a good match and showed us more of why we want. We were down Barco, Lisandro, Rossetto, Chop and we still gave them hell. The boys gave us everything tonight and if that’s not good enough for you right now, this probably ain’t the club for you. GET IN. </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Little surprised by the aggression from the Union. They were trying to put this thing to bed from the word go. And then it didn’t stop. Even after our goal. They never really took up a more defensive posture. They expanded a ton of energy which in terms of the CONCACAF tournament won’t let mean much since the next match for the union is months away but they’re gonna be cooked for league play. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: The book is out on Atlanta United and it is apparently well read. Philadelphia did another great job, particularly in the first half, of stifling our attack and exploiting the spaces we were leaving. Don’t get it twisted tho, we do like this style of play. We do prefer this style of play. It does have to yield results. It will take more time than I think anyone is hoping and probably more than most are comfortable with. The same holds true with Josef. It’s there. He’s there. All that is required is minutes and reps. He knows this more than anyone as was evident by his acceptance of being taken off before the 80th minute. A fully fit and scoring Josef is angry as hell being taken. Off. Time. Just need time. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: We were, once again, happy with what we saw. Look, it’s fair to say that what we saw tonight is not exactly how we are going to play in every match. We’re down 3 goals, that immediately dictates how the team is going to play. Of course it’s going to look frenetic, of course there’s going be space in behind. We were going for it. The goal we conceded is a direct result of that. We were gassed after a crazy passage of play where we were knocking on the door so hard our knuckles were bleeding. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Sosa is So So good. Hard to believe that was his first professional goal and professional  is exactly how best to describe it. Beautiful bending ball hit low and hard on the ground. The man was every where and involved in everything. At one point in the second half John Strong (play by play) said “Is that Sosa again?!”. Look, he’s gonna have a hell of a season and it’s going to be hell for him in some matches. Every team in the league will be gunning for him trying to shut him down because he’s going to be a key to our success. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: This was a good match and showed us more of why we want. We were down Barco, Lisandro, Rossetto, Chop and we still gave them hell. The boys gave us everything tonight and if that’s not good enough for you right now, this probably ain’t the club for you. GET IN. </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Little surprised by the aggression from the Union. They were trying to put this thing to bed from the word go. And then it didn’t stop. Even after our goal. They never really took up a more defensive posture. They expanded a ton of energy which in terms of the CONCACAF tournament won’t let mean much since the next match for the union is months away but they’re gonna be cooked for league play. 
 
2: The book is out on Atlanta United and it is apparently well read. Philadelphia did another great job, particularly in the first half, of stifling our attack and exploiting the spaces we were leaving. Don’t get it twisted tho, we do like this style of play. We do prefer this style of play. It does have to yield results. It will take more time than I think anyone is hoping and probably more than most are comfortable with. The same holds true with Josef. It’s there. He’s there. All that is required is minutes and reps. He knows this more than anyone as was evident by his acceptance of being taken off before the 80th minute. A fully fit and scoring Josef is angry as hell being taken. Off. Time. Just need time. 
 
3: We were, once again, happy with what we saw. Look, it’s fair to say that what we saw tonight is not exactly how we are going to play in every match. We’re down 3 goals, that immediately dictates how the team is going to play. Of course it’s going to look frenetic, of course there’s going be space in behind. We were going for it. The goal we conceded is a direct result of that. We were gassed after a crazy passage of play where we were knocking on the door so hard our knuckles were bleeding. 
 
4: Sosa is So So good. Hard to believe that was his first professional goal and professional  is exactly how best to describe it. Beautiful bending ball hit low and hard on the ground. The man was every where and involved in everything. At one point in the second half John Strong (play by play) said “Is that Sosa again?!”. Look, he’s gonna have a hell of a season and it’s going to be hell for him in some matches. Every team in the league will be gunning for him trying to shut him down because he’s going to be a key to our success. 
 
5: This was a good match and showed us more of why we want. We were down Barco, Lisandro, Rossetto, Chop and we still gave them hell. The boys gave us everything tonight and if that’s not good enough for you right now, this probably ain’t the club for you. GET IN. 
 
 
 
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        <title>The one where 🥱</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where 🥱</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-%f0%9f%a5/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-%f0%9f%a5/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2021 22:16:45 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Cubo Torres should be in his prime and he just hasn’t produced. Currently he’s little more than a reserve player who can step in when we really don’t have anyone. A striker for the sake of having a striker. Honestly I was surprised to see him resigned. But, with Lisandro still out because of the death of his father, he was really the only option tonight. He didn’t get much service tonight but even when he does, it doesn’t come off. He skied another ball of the bottom of his shin in the box around the 12th minute. He doesn’t have to produce double digit goals. He doesn’t even have to find the net all that regularly but you have to, bare minimum, put shots on frame especially when they sit up nicely for you. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: The first half did not look good. The team looked and felt like how I look and feel which is to say tired and low on energy. We had no pressure on the ball and no control of the game. We could not find a way to build out of the back. All we had were long hopeful balls. Low percentage passes. We looked like we were trying to find the game and instead the game found us. Basically it didn’t look like anything we’ve seen so far. I did like Heinze’s reaction immediately after full time. He was out on the pitch consoling and encouraging the boys. This is a process and I do like that energy, we just didn’t have it on the pitch tonight. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Lazy defending. 3 yellow cards from sloppy late tackles in the first half alone, ugh. Also, and I hate to quote Alexi but......set pieces, set pieces, set pieces. We have go to get better at restarts and corners. Balls are starting to find the net and when we aren’t playing well they’re an even bigger problem. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: For the first time Sosa was so-so. He was taken off the ball too many times. He couldn’t win the ball back. Successful tackle % was low. Some of that is due to the revs shutting him down. Word might be getting out on what we have in Sosa. Bruce Arena and the Revs were certainly alert and aware to why he brings. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: The boat has sprung a leak. Whatever happened to Barco hopefully is not serious. We’ve been “On a boat!” since the start of competition but we know this story all too well. A stretch of good games, followed by an injury. It appeared to happen off the ball too and non contact injuries can often be even more serious and long lasting. </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Cubo Torres should be in his prime and he just hasn’t produced. Currently he’s little more than a reserve player who can step in when we really don’t have anyone. A striker for the sake of having a striker. Honestly I was surprised to see him resigned. But, with Lisandro still out because of the death of his father, he was really the only option tonight. He didn’t get much service tonight but even when he does, it doesn’t come off. He skied another ball of the bottom of his shin in the box around the 12th minute. He doesn’t have to produce double digit goals. He doesn’t even have to find the net all that regularly but you have to, bare minimum, put shots on frame especially when they sit up nicely for you. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: The first half did not look good. The team looked and felt like how I look and feel which is to say tired and low on energy. We had no pressure on the ball and no control of the game. We could not find a way to build out of the back. All we had were long hopeful balls. Low percentage passes. We looked like we were trying to find the game and instead the game found us. Basically it didn’t look like anything we’ve seen so far. I did like Heinze’s reaction immediately after full time. He was out on the pitch consoling and encouraging the boys. This is a process and I do like that energy, we just didn’t have it on the pitch tonight. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Lazy defending. 3 yellow cards from sloppy late tackles in the first half alone, ugh. Also, and I hate to quote Alexi but......set pieces, set pieces, set pieces. We have go to get better at restarts and corners. Balls are starting to find the net and when we aren’t playing well they’re an even bigger problem. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: For the first time Sosa was so-so. He was taken off the ball too many times. He couldn’t win the ball back. Successful tackle % was low. Some of that is due to the revs shutting him down. Word might be getting out on what we have in Sosa. Bruce Arena and the Revs were certainly alert and aware to why he brings. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: The boat has sprung a leak. Whatever happened to Barco hopefully is not serious. We’ve been “On a boat!” since the start of competition but we know this story all too well. A stretch of good games, followed by an injury. It appeared to happen off the ball too and non contact injuries can often be even more serious and long lasting. </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Cubo Torres should be in his prime and he just hasn’t produced. Currently he’s little more than a reserve player who can step in when we really don’t have anyone. A striker for the sake of having a striker. Honestly I was surprised to see him resigned. But, with Lisandro still out because of the death of his father, he was really the only option tonight. He didn’t get much service tonight but even when he does, it doesn’t come off. He skied another ball of the bottom of his shin in the box around the 12th minute. He doesn’t have to produce double digit goals. He doesn’t even have to find the net all that regularly but you have to, bare minimum, put shots on frame especially when they sit up nicely for you. 
 
2: The first half did not look good. The team looked and felt like how I look and feel which is to say tired and low on energy. We had no pressure on the ball and no control of the game. We could not find a way to build out of the back. All we had were long hopeful balls. Low percentage passes. We looked like we were trying to find the game and instead the game found us. Basically it didn’t look like anything we’ve seen so far. I did like Heinze’s reaction immediately after full time. He was out on the pitch consoling and encouraging the boys. This is a process and I do like that energy, we just didn’t have it on the pitch tonight. 
 
3: Lazy defending. 3 yellow cards from sloppy late tackles in the first half alone, ugh. Also, and I hate to quote Alexi but......set pieces, set pieces, set pieces. We have go to get better at restarts and corners. Balls are starting to find the net and when we aren’t playing well they’re an even bigger problem. 
 
4: For the first time Sosa was so-so. He was taken off the ball too many times. He couldn’t win the ball back. Successful tackle % was low. Some of that is due to the revs shutting him down. Word might be getting out on what we have in Sosa. Bruce Arena and the Revs were certainly alert and aware to why he brings. 
 
5: The boat has sprung a leak. Whatever happened to Barco hopefully is not serious. We’ve been “On a boat!” since the start of competition but we know this story all too well. A stretch of good games, followed by an injury. It appeared to happen off the ball too and non contact injuries can often be even more serious and long lasting. 
 
 
 
 
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        <title>The one where momma said there'd be games like this</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where momma said there'd be games like this</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-momma-said-thered-be-games-like-this/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-momma-said-thered-be-games-like-this/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:48:14 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Hyndman with a great extended tackle in the 18th. Tremendous half volley strike in the 32nd.</p>
<p>Tremendous defensive work. Tremendous offensive work. Hyndman was everyone tonight and was surprisingly our most threatening player on the ball. He was tremendous. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Damm was not having success with the dribble. I’d rather see him play the ball out in front and sprint after it to the end line and then either cross it in or cut in for the dribble towards goal as opposed to trying to penetrate the box towards center. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: This was the most dominant 1st half we have seen so far. Philly created nothing. Surprisingly possession was only 65%. I mean that’s good but it really felt like more. We absolutely controlled the game and dominated the ball. Any possession #nosteppy had was mostly in their own end. It was really only gifts from us that lead anything threatening from the union and those gifts were few and far between. They did not look at all ready to play a team that wanted the ball. If not for Andre Blake standing on his head, we’re up 2. Unfortunately Philly was able to absorb and survive and capitalized on their few chances. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: I did like the Cubo sub after going down. I liked Heinze going for it. It’s risky trying to push for that goal because a 2nd or 3rd away goal changes everything. But I think Heinze said in a previous presser that we don’t play to draw. Unfortunately tonight we were undone but I still agree with the decision and style of play even tho it did not go our way tonight. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Momma said there’d be games like this. Of course I’m disappointed with the result. Of course it’s worse because it’s champions league and from within our own leaguein our own house. This was the first time we lost at the benz by 3. But I thought our response after each goal was good. We just couldn’t finish. It does happen. We found the spaces. We created the spaces. Sometimes it just doesn’t come off. I just don’t know what else we could have done to bag a goal. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Hyndman with a great extended tackle in the 18th. Tremendous half volley strike in the 32nd.</p>
<p>Tremendous defensive work. Tremendous offensive work. Hyndman was everyone tonight and was surprisingly our most threatening player on the ball. He was tremendous. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Damm was not having success with the dribble. I’d rather see him play the ball out in front and sprint after it to the end line and then either cross it in or cut in for the dribble towards goal as opposed to trying to penetrate the box towards center. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: This was the most dominant 1st half we have seen so far. Philly created nothing. Surprisingly possession was only 65%. I mean that’s good but it really felt like more. We absolutely controlled the game and dominated the ball. Any possession #nosteppy had was mostly in their own end. It was really only gifts from us that lead anything threatening from the union and those gifts were few and far between. They did not look at all ready to play a team that wanted the ball. If not for Andre Blake standing on his head, we’re up 2. Unfortunately Philly was able to absorb and survive and capitalized on their few chances. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: I did like the Cubo sub after going down. I liked Heinze going for it. It’s risky trying to push for that goal because a 2nd or 3rd away goal changes everything. But I think Heinze said in a previous presser that we don’t play to draw. Unfortunately tonight we were undone but I still agree with the decision and style of play even tho it did not go our way tonight. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Momma said there’d be games like this. Of course I’m disappointed with the result. Of course it’s worse because it’s champions league and from within our own leaguein our own house. This was the first time we lost at the benz by 3. But I thought our response after each goal was good. We just couldn’t finish. It does happen. We found the spaces. We created the spaces. Sometimes it just doesn’t come off. I just don’t know what else we could have done to bag a goal. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Hyndman with a great extended tackle in the 18th. Tremendous half volley strike in the 32nd.
Tremendous defensive work. Tremendous offensive work. Hyndman was everyone tonight and was surprisingly our most threatening player on the ball. He was tremendous. 
 
2: Damm was not having success with the dribble. I’d rather see him play the ball out in front and sprint after it to the end line and then either cross it in or cut in for the dribble towards goal as opposed to trying to penetrate the box towards center. 
 
3: This was the most dominant 1st half we have seen so far. Philly created nothing. Surprisingly possession was only 65%. I mean that’s good but it really felt like more. We absolutely controlled the game and dominated the ball. Any possession #nosteppy had was mostly in their own end. It was really only gifts from us that lead anything threatening from the union and those gifts were few and far between. They did not look at all ready to play a team that wanted the ball. If not for Andre Blake standing on his head, we’re up 2. Unfortunately Philly was able to absorb and survive and capitalized on their few chances. 
 
4: I did like the Cubo sub after going down. I liked Heinze going for it. It’s risky trying to push for that goal because a 2nd or 3rd away goal changes everything. But I think Heinze said in a previous presser that we don’t play to draw. Unfortunately tonight we were undone but I still agree with the decision and style of play even tho it did not go our way tonight. 
 
5: Momma said there’d be games like this. Of course I’m disappointed with the result. Of course it’s worse because it’s champions league and from within our own leaguein our own house. This was the first time we lost at the benz by 3. But I thought our response after each goal was good. We just couldn’t finish. It does happen. We found the spaces. We created the spaces. Sometimes it just doesn’t come off. I just don’t know what else we could have done to bag a goal. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where pink is already the love we've discovered</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where pink is already the love we've discovered</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-pink-is-already-the-love-weve-discovered/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-pink-is-already-the-love-weve-discovered/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2021 23:34:32 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>4-24 Chicago Fire</p>
<p> </p>
<p>1: Barco out there working on that transfer fee. It’s a ridiculous goal and one that goes sailing over the bar in previous iterations of Barco. For the first time we are seeing real consistency out of little boat. He’s still getting chopped down like a tree in the Amazon, but we’re not seeing his frustrations with that take over. Goals will do that for a player. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Heinze has figured out something that FDB was never able to do, how to be a threat without Josef. Grant it, we have different players and there’s also fans in the stands but still, the attack is very encouraging. God help the league when the Salmon King starts producing goals consistently. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: The Chicago goal is an embarrassing one to give away. Fortunately we were able to rally and continue to assert dominance and control. Switching off in silly moments can be a game killer but there’s something different about this team this year. There’s a joy, a freedom and a ton of confidence on display. We are already seeing a collective understanding in the squad. They understand each other. They understand the coach and the coach understands them. 2020 was a damn fluke. This is the Atlanta United we recognize. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: There should be ZERO concerns about Josef. He was up for it tonight and it was the most active we have seen him in his kill zone. I saw no hesitation from him and he very nearly had a brace if not for some last ditch defending from the fire. For the 25 mins he was on I thought he contributed a lot and he hit a great long ball. </p>
<p>5: Heinze! He’s becoming the 13th man. He’s showing his passion and his intensity. It’s crucial to our success. He’s on the field with them! The wins and losses are as much on him as it is the players. I think he’s our kind of coach. Loved the leap into the air after the 3rd goal. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>4-24 Chicago Fire</p>
<p> </p>
<p>1: Barco out there working on that transfer fee. It’s a ridiculous goal and one that goes sailing over the bar in previous iterations of Barco. For the first time we are seeing real consistency out of little boat. He’s still getting chopped down like a tree in the Amazon, but we’re not seeing his frustrations with that take over. Goals will do that for a player. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Heinze has figured out something that FDB was never able to do, how to be a threat without Josef. Grant it, we have different players and there’s also fans in the stands but still, the attack is very encouraging. God help the league when the Salmon King starts producing goals consistently. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: The Chicago goal is an embarrassing one to give away. Fortunately we were able to rally and continue to assert dominance and control. Switching off in silly moments can be a game killer but there’s something different about this team this year. There’s a joy, a freedom and a ton of confidence on display. We are already seeing a collective understanding in the squad. They understand each other. They understand the coach and the coach understands them. 2020 was a damn fluke. This is the Atlanta United we recognize. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: There should be ZERO concerns about Josef. He was up for it tonight and it was the most active we have seen him in his kill zone. I saw no hesitation from him and he very nearly had a brace if not for some last ditch defending from the fire. For the 25 mins he was on I thought he contributed a lot and he hit a great long ball. </p>
<p>5: Heinze! He’s becoming the 13th man. He’s showing his passion and his intensity. It’s crucial to our success. He’s on the field with them! The wins and losses are as much on him as it is the players. I think he’s our kind of coach. Loved the leap into the air after the 3rd goal. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[4-24 Chicago Fire
 
1: Barco out there working on that transfer fee. It’s a ridiculous goal and one that goes sailing over the bar in previous iterations of Barco. For the first time we are seeing real consistency out of little boat. He’s still getting chopped down like a tree in the Amazon, but we’re not seeing his frustrations with that take over. Goals will do that for a player. 
 
2: Heinze has figured out something that FDB was never able to do, how to be a threat without Josef. Grant it, we have different players and there’s also fans in the stands but still, the attack is very encouraging. God help the league when the Salmon King starts producing goals consistently. 
 
3: The Chicago goal is an embarrassing one to give away. Fortunately we were able to rally and continue to assert dominance and control. Switching off in silly moments can be a game killer but there’s something different about this team this year. There’s a joy, a freedom and a ton of confidence on display. We are already seeing a collective understanding in the squad. They understand each other. They understand the coach and the coach understands them. 2020 was a damn fluke. This is the Atlanta United we recognize. 
 
4: There should be ZERO concerns about Josef. He was up for it tonight and it was the most active we have seen him in his kill zone. I saw no hesitation from him and he very nearly had a brace if not for some last ditch defending from the fire. For the 25 mins he was on I thought he contributed a lot and he hit a great long ball. 
5: Heinze! He’s becoming the 13th man. He’s showing his passion and his intensity. It’s crucial to our success. He’s on the field with them! The wins and losses are as much on him as it is the players. I think he’s our kind of coach. Loved the leap into the air after the 3rd goal. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where father is kind to his kids</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where father is kind to his kids</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-father-is-kind-to-his-kids/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2021 22:50:56 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Barco even putting in tackles now to win the ball back. I continue to be really happy with pretty much everything he is doing. When Josef is fully back I think lil boat is gonna be even more of a handful for teams as they all Josef watch. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Heinze with a bit of gamesmanship after that no foul on Pato in the box. The ball went out of play and he quickly grabbed it and tossed into the arms of an Orlando player to try to expedite the throw in to hopefully prevent a review form happening. Like I said, there was no foul and that probably seems like a small thing but what it shows me is a coach who is 100% dialed into the entirety of the game and is looking for any advantage. I just really really like the level of engagement we are getting from Heinze. I feel much more comfortable with him Heinze even if we’re not clicking in a game. I trust him to always be working to solve the problem. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Lennon has satellite guided accuracy. Great first touch. Great control. He needs Lisandro in space. I think he can be even better than what Gressel was for us if he can sync up Pacific Rim style with Lisandro/Josef. He’s more athletic than Gressel and his fitness level is other worldly. He can do full 90 shifts twice a week for weeks on end if necessary. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Sosa the enforcer. He is aggressive in winning the ball back and clean and calm with it at his feet. He’s been featured in each pod so far and that’s probably gonna continue to be the case. Besides Josef coming back and hopefully having somewhere around a 20 goal season, he’s gonna be the talking point of the season. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Overall pretty happy with the performance and a draw is probably a fair result. Statistically it was split nearly dead even in terms of possession, shots, shots on target, and chances created. There are things we need to improve on. Corners continue to be a problem for us. They seemingly always have been despite the roster or the coach. We give away far too many free headers. The final pass/goal isn’t quite there. I’m not concerned about our finishing because that’s just going to get sharper and come with reps. Defensively, i think we’re seeing good things. We haven’t conceded a goal and we are not just sitting in a low block and bunkering. We’re getting forward, we are exposed at the back at times, but we recover well most of the time. It can’t be perfect all the time. The opposition is always going to have a couple chances but they’ve been limited and mostly snuffed out. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Good to have fans. Can’t wait to be home next weekend. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Barco even putting in tackles now to win the ball back. I continue to be really happy with pretty much everything he is doing. When Josef is fully back I think lil boat is gonna be even more of a handful for teams as they all Josef watch. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Heinze with a bit of gamesmanship after that no foul on Pato in the box. The ball went out of play and he quickly grabbed it and tossed into the arms of an Orlando player to try to expedite the throw in to hopefully prevent a review form happening. Like I said, there was no foul and that probably seems like a small thing but what it shows me is a coach who is 100% dialed into the entirety of the game and is looking for any advantage. I just really really like the level of engagement we are getting from Heinze. I feel much more comfortable with him Heinze even if we’re not clicking in a game. I trust him to always be working to solve the problem. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Lennon has satellite guided accuracy. Great first touch. Great control. He needs Lisandro in space. I think he can be even better than what Gressel was for us if he can sync up Pacific Rim style with Lisandro/Josef. He’s more athletic than Gressel and his fitness level is other worldly. He can do full 90 shifts twice a week for weeks on end if necessary. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Sosa the enforcer. He is aggressive in winning the ball back and clean and calm with it at his feet. He’s been featured in each pod so far and that’s probably gonna continue to be the case. Besides Josef coming back and hopefully having somewhere around a 20 goal season, he’s gonna be the talking point of the season. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Overall pretty happy with the performance and a draw is probably a fair result. Statistically it was split nearly dead even in terms of possession, shots, shots on target, and chances created. There are things we need to improve on. Corners continue to be a problem for us. They seemingly always have been despite the roster or the coach. We give away far too many free headers. The final pass/goal isn’t quite there. I’m not concerned about our finishing because that’s just going to get sharper and come with reps. Defensively, i think we’re seeing good things. We haven’t conceded a goal and we are not just sitting in a low block and bunkering. We’re getting forward, we are exposed at the back at times, but we recover well most of the time. It can’t be perfect all the time. The opposition is always going to have a couple chances but they’ve been limited and mostly snuffed out. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Good to have fans. Can’t wait to be home next weekend. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Barco even putting in tackles now to win the ball back. I continue to be really happy with pretty much everything he is doing. When Josef is fully back I think lil boat is gonna be even more of a handful for teams as they all Josef watch. 
 
2: Heinze with a bit of gamesmanship after that no foul on Pato in the box. The ball went out of play and he quickly grabbed it and tossed into the arms of an Orlando player to try to expedite the throw in to hopefully prevent a review form happening. Like I said, there was no foul and that probably seems like a small thing but what it shows me is a coach who is 100% dialed into the entirety of the game and is looking for any advantage. I just really really like the level of engagement we are getting from Heinze. I feel much more comfortable with him Heinze even if we’re not clicking in a game. I trust him to always be working to solve the problem. 
 
3: Lennon has satellite guided accuracy. Great first touch. Great control. He needs Lisandro in space. I think he can be even better than what Gressel was for us if he can sync up Pacific Rim style with Lisandro/Josef. He’s more athletic than Gressel and his fitness level is other worldly. He can do full 90 shifts twice a week for weeks on end if necessary. 
 
4: Sosa the enforcer. He is aggressive in winning the ball back and clean and calm with it at his feet. He’s been featured in each pod so far and that’s probably gonna continue to be the case. Besides Josef coming back and hopefully having somewhere around a 20 goal season, he’s gonna be the talking point of the season. 
 
5: Overall pretty happy with the performance and a draw is probably a fair result. Statistically it was split nearly dead even in terms of possession, shots, shots on target, and chances created. There are things we need to improve on. Corners continue to be a problem for us. They seemingly always have been despite the roster or the coach. We give away far too many free headers. The final pass/goal isn’t quite there. I’m not concerned about our finishing because that’s just going to get sharper and come with reps. Defensively, i think we’re seeing good things. We haven’t conceded a goal and we are not just sitting in a low block and bunkering. We’re getting forward, we are exposed at the back at times, but we recover well most of the time. It can’t be perfect all the time. The opposition is always going to have a couple chances but they’ve been limited and mostly snuffed out. 
 
Good to have fans. Can’t wait to be home next weekend. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where our boat is not stuck</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where our boat is not stuck</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-our-boat-is-not-stuck/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:24:27 -0400</pubDate>
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<p>1: We started off the match on the front foot. We were lively and creating chances straight away but I feel like Ala lolled us to sleep a bit because after about the 15th minute they really came alive. Full credit to them too. They’re down 6 key starters due to COVID restrictions and they still acquitted themselves very well. Maybe it motivated them. This was not an easy match. I saw some score predictions on Twitter of a multi goal win for Atlanta tonight and I just didn’t think we were ever gonna run away with this thing, even with Ala’s roster issues. They’re still a top club in their league and anyone who plays for them is a talented professional capable of playing good football. It wasn’t like they were gonna not show up and get totally run over. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Games like these, where you kind of have to grind out a win or a result can in some ways be even more important and impressive than the flashy wins where the goals are just flowing like the suez canal with coherent boat captains. We were not in sync tonight in going forward. There’s gonna be games where it’s just not clicking fully, but being able to find a way through anyhow is extremely important. We had to find a way through in the last match too. It was different circumstances sure, but the mentality is the same. You gotta be like life in Jurassic park and find a a way. We did. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: I know our defensive numbers looked good and Ala only had one real shot on goal but I still found myself nervous at times especially on the left with Bello. He had his hands full all night and he just seemed to get beat a number of times. Still, he had like 4 tackles on the night and ultimately nothing he was maybe a step behind on lead to anything meaningful. Fortunately we’ve also got Walkes on the left and he has been absolutely outstanding. He had a 100% passing completion rate. #NotATypo. 82/82 is ridiculous. He has and continues to make the case for himself. His time across the pond has served him well.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: #ThatsMyBarquito. Barco out there DOIN WORK. You can just tell by his effort and output how much this year means to him. He knows what’s riding on it and he’s really showing up so far. He’s dynamic on and off the ball, he’s been involved in both goals and plenty of chances created. In short, little boat is steaming along. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Damn it’s good to see and hear fans again. I got a little emotional as I was listening to and watching the game as I could on set. I know it was limited capacity but you could hear all the chants loud and clear. When soccer left us last year it left a massive void. I didn’t realize just how much of my life revolves around the beautiful game until it was gone. I know it’s like Jürgen Klopp said “Football is the most important least important thing” but damn it’s good to have it back and with fans because without fans, the game is nothing. Football for me has never been about the actual game but about the friends you make and the memories you create together. That’s the beauty of the game for me. So To making memories through football. Long may it continue. Cheers. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> </p>
<p>1: We started off the match on the front foot. We were lively and creating chances straight away but I feel like Ala lolled us to sleep a bit because after about the 15th minute they really came alive. Full credit to them too. They’re down 6 key starters due to COVID restrictions and they still acquitted themselves very well. Maybe it motivated them. This was not an easy match. I saw some score predictions on Twitter of a multi goal win for Atlanta tonight and I just didn’t think we were ever gonna run away with this thing, even with Ala’s roster issues. They’re still a top club in their league and anyone who plays for them is a talented professional capable of playing good football. It wasn’t like they were gonna not show up and get totally run over. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Games like these, where you kind of have to grind out a win or a result can in some ways be even more important and impressive than the flashy wins where the goals are just flowing like the suez canal with coherent boat captains. We were not in sync tonight in going forward. There’s gonna be games where it’s just not clicking fully, but being able to find a way through anyhow is extremely important. We had to find a way through in the last match too. It was different circumstances sure, but the mentality is the same. You gotta be like life in Jurassic park and find a a way. We did. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: I know our defensive numbers looked good and Ala only had one real shot on goal but I still found myself nervous at times especially on the left with Bello. He had his hands full all night and he just seemed to get beat a number of times. Still, he had like 4 tackles on the night and ultimately nothing he was maybe a step behind on lead to anything meaningful. Fortunately we’ve also got Walkes on the left and he has been absolutely outstanding. He had a 100% passing completion rate. #NotATypo. 82/82 is ridiculous. He has and continues to make the case for himself. His time across the pond has served him well.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: #ThatsMyBarquito. Barco out there DOIN WORK. You can just tell by his effort and output how much this year means to him. He knows what’s riding on it and he’s really showing up so far. He’s dynamic on and off the ball, he’s been involved in both goals and plenty of chances created. In short, little boat is steaming along. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Damn it’s good to see and hear fans again. I got a little emotional as I was listening to and watching the game as I could on set. I know it was limited capacity but you could hear all the chants loud and clear. When soccer left us last year it left a massive void. I didn’t realize just how much of my life revolves around the beautiful game until it was gone. I know it’s like Jürgen Klopp said “Football is the most important least important thing” but damn it’s good to have it back and with fans because without fans, the game is nothing. Football for me has never been about the actual game but about the friends you make and the memories you create together. That’s the beauty of the game for me. So To making memories through football. Long may it continue. Cheers. </p>
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1: We started off the match on the front foot. We were lively and creating chances straight away but I feel like Ala lolled us to sleep a bit because after about the 15th minute they really came alive. Full credit to them too. They’re down 6 key starters due to COVID restrictions and they still acquitted themselves very well. Maybe it motivated them. This was not an easy match. I saw some score predictions on Twitter of a multi goal win for Atlanta tonight and I just didn’t think we were ever gonna run away with this thing, even with Ala’s roster issues. They’re still a top club in their league and anyone who plays for them is a talented professional capable of playing good football. It wasn’t like they were gonna not show up and get totally run over. 
 
2: Games like these, where you kind of have to grind out a win or a result can in some ways be even more important and impressive than the flashy wins where the goals are just flowing like the suez canal with coherent boat captains. We were not in sync tonight in going forward. There’s gonna be games where it’s just not clicking fully, but being able to find a way through anyhow is extremely important. We had to find a way through in the last match too. It was different circumstances sure, but the mentality is the same. You gotta be like life in Jurassic park and find a a way. We did. 
 
3: I know our defensive numbers looked good and Ala only had one real shot on goal but I still found myself nervous at times especially on the left with Bello. He had his hands full all night and he just seemed to get beat a number of times. Still, he had like 4 tackles on the night and ultimately nothing he was maybe a step behind on lead to anything meaningful. Fortunately we’ve also got Walkes on the left and he has been absolutely outstanding. He had a 100% passing completion rate. #NotATypo. 82/82 is ridiculous. He has and continues to make the case for himself. His time across the pond has served him well.
 
4: #ThatsMyBarquito. Barco out there DOIN WORK. You can just tell by his effort and output how much this year means to him. He knows what’s riding on it and he’s really showing up so far. He’s dynamic on and off the ball, he’s been involved in both goals and plenty of chances created. In short, little boat is steaming along. 
 
5: Damn it’s good to see and hear fans again. I got a little emotional as I was listening to and watching the game as I could on set. I know it was limited capacity but you could hear all the chants loud and clear. When soccer left us last year it left a massive void. I didn’t realize just how much of my life revolves around the beautiful game until it was gone. I know it’s like Jürgen Klopp said “Football is the most important least important thing” but damn it’s good to have it back and with fans because without fans, the game is nothing. Football for me has never been about the actual game but about the friends you make and the memories you create together. That’s the beauty of the game for me. So To making memories through football. Long may it continue. Cheers. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The one where we are living Rocco's goal saving life</title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Pretty pleased with our overall shape especially defensively. Apart from Guzan having to come off his line in the 33rd and then channeling his inner LGP and coming off in the 42nd , I didn’t feel too nervous when Ala got forward. Yes the 2nd half was more of a scramble at times but that’s to be expected when we’re down a man and the opposition is throwing everything forward. Sosa and Walkes were very good. Sosa’s performance in particular makes me feel better about our cover on CB. He can also be pretty tidy and clever on the ball. The whole back line seemed in sync most of the time, catching Ala offside a handful of times.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Games like this can reveal a lot about the character of the team. I though we showed grit and determination by not losing our heads after going down to ten. We still created chances and remained an attacking threat. This was a whole team performance. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Coaching styles between Heinze and FDB are night and day. Players seemed to understand their roles better. I attribute that to training being more detailed with more specific instructions given. We’ve definitely heard that from the players during their various media availabilities. Heinze was engaged up on the touch line the whole game. He wasn’t quite as animated as the Ala coach, barking out orders non stop, but anytime the camera cut to Heinze you could see him analyzing and giving out very specific instructions and encouragement.  I love the Josef sub as well. Up a goal with ten men Heinze could have just saved him and decided to sit back, absorb the pressure and just try get out. It sends a clear message to the team and the fans. Let’s get it, let’s go! </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: We got a little fortunate with the PK, but, take what is given. Barco is still not the most confident PK taker, but, take what is given. He made up for his defensive mistake that Guz in a bad spot. This is a make or break season for lil boat and it was a good start for him. Now he needs to stay healthy and stay consistent. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: I know it’s a school night, but have a night Rocco, have a night. Guzan best had the beers ready and on ice. It’s tough coming on as a sub especially in a position like keeper where you fully don’t expect to see the field. Especially when you’re just 19 years old. Especially when you’re signed to just a 4 day contract. The young man stepped up. He was brave when he needed to be and commanded his area well. Opportunities like that can really change/accelerate the trajectory of a career. I imagine this is not the last time we will Rocco in the first team this year and beyond. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Pretty pleased with our overall shape especially defensively. Apart from Guzan having to come off his line in the 33rd and then channeling his inner LGP and coming off in the 42nd , I didn’t feel too nervous when Ala got forward. Yes the 2nd half was more of a scramble at times but that’s to be expected when we’re down a man and the opposition is throwing everything forward. Sosa and Walkes were very good. Sosa’s performance in particular makes me feel better about our cover on CB. He can also be pretty tidy and clever on the ball. The whole back line seemed in sync most of the time, catching Ala offside a handful of times.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Games like this can reveal a lot about the character of the team. I though we showed grit and determination by not losing our heads after going down to ten. We still created chances and remained an attacking threat. This was a whole team performance. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Coaching styles between Heinze and FDB are night and day. Players seemed to understand their roles better. I attribute that to training being more detailed with more specific instructions given. We’ve definitely heard that from the players during their various media availabilities. Heinze was engaged up on the touch line the whole game. He wasn’t quite as animated as the Ala coach, barking out orders non stop, but anytime the camera cut to Heinze you could see him analyzing and giving out very specific instructions and encouragement.  I love the Josef sub as well. Up a goal with ten men Heinze could have just saved him and decided to sit back, absorb the pressure and just try get out. It sends a clear message to the team and the fans. Let’s get it, let’s go! </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: We got a little fortunate with the PK, but, take what is given. Barco is still not the most confident PK taker, but, take what is given. He made up for his defensive mistake that Guz in a bad spot. This is a make or break season for lil boat and it was a good start for him. Now he needs to stay healthy and stay consistent. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: I know it’s a school night, but have a night Rocco, have a night. Guzan best had the beers ready and on ice. It’s tough coming on as a sub especially in a position like keeper where you fully don’t expect to see the field. Especially when you’re just 19 years old. Especially when you’re signed to just a 4 day contract. The young man stepped up. He was brave when he needed to be and commanded his area well. Opportunities like that can really change/accelerate the trajectory of a career. I imagine this is not the last time we will Rocco in the first team this year and beyond. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Pretty pleased with our overall shape especially defensively. Apart from Guzan having to come off his line in the 33rd and then channeling his inner LGP and coming off in the 42nd , I didn’t feel too nervous when Ala got forward. Yes the 2nd half was more of a scramble at times but that’s to be expected when we’re down a man and the opposition is throwing everything forward. Sosa and Walkes were very good. Sosa’s performance in particular makes me feel better about our cover on CB. He can also be pretty tidy and clever on the ball. The whole back line seemed in sync most of the time, catching Ala offside a handful of times.
 
2: Games like this can reveal a lot about the character of the team. I though we showed grit and determination by not losing our heads after going down to ten. We still created chances and remained an attacking threat. This was a whole team performance. 
 
3: Coaching styles between Heinze and FDB are night and day. Players seemed to understand their roles better. I attribute that to training being more detailed with more specific instructions given. We’ve definitely heard that from the players during their various media availabilities. Heinze was engaged up on the touch line the whole game. He wasn’t quite as animated as the Ala coach, barking out orders non stop, but anytime the camera cut to Heinze you could see him analyzing and giving out very specific instructions and encouragement.  I love the Josef sub as well. Up a goal with ten men Heinze could have just saved him and decided to sit back, absorb the pressure and just try get out. It sends a clear message to the team and the fans. Let’s get it, let’s go! 
 
4: We got a little fortunate with the PK, but, take what is given. Barco is still not the most confident PK taker, but, take what is given. He made up for his defensive mistake that Guz in a bad spot. This is a make or break season for lil boat and it was a good start for him. Now he needs to stay healthy and stay consistent. 
 
5: I know it’s a school night, but have a night Rocco, have a night. Guzan best had the beers ready and on ice. It’s tough coming on as a sub especially in a position like keeper where you fully don’t expect to see the field. Especially when you’re just 19 years old. Especially when you’re signed to just a 4 day contract. The young man stepped up. He was brave when he needed to be and commanded his area well. Opportunities like that can really change/accelerate the trajectory of a career. I imagine this is not the last time we will Rocco in the first team this year and beyond. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>630</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where we talkin bout practice</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we talkin bout practice</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-talkin-bout-practice/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-talkin-bout-practice/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2021 23:04:25 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>It's good to be back! We meander a bit on this one and talk about our hopes and aspirations for the club in 2021. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It's good to be back! We meander a bit on this one and talk about our hopes and aspirations for the club in 2021. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's good to be back! We meander a bit on this one and talk about our hopes and aspirations for the club in 2021. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>fivetakesonthefivestripes</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3281</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode>
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    <item>
        <title>The one where soccer matches, not elections, are stolen.</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where soccer matches, not elections, are stolen.</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-soccer-matches-not-elections-are-stolen/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-soccer-matches-not-elections-are-stolen/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2020 23:18:06 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[
1: It’s a penalty. That’s it, that’s the whole take.


2: The first Columbus goal was expected. We got out right robbed and then we had a momentary switch off and they got something completely against the run of play. Actually both of their goals came against the run of play. The second we have to be more alert to.


3: In terms of the attack, this was the best game of the season. Really bright start from everyone. The ball from Barco to Moreno and also the ball from Bello to Gallagher were absolutely sublime. We looked threatening up until the BS call that took away the PK. We were moving the ball quickly and bossing the game. We had the crew on their heels. This is all the more disappointing for me because I actually like IsmaiI as a head ref. I think he’s one of the better refs in MLS. He and VAR got two calls dead wrong and they were game changing and season changing calls.


4: Moreno is building in confidence which is great to see. That PK was cool as you like. He was our best player tonight but truly just about everyone had their best game today. If Josef was here, we win this. Bad calls or not. This was certainly encouraging for things to come.


5: It’s going to be an extra long extra silly season. I expect a lot of moves and for me if I’m gonna go through a few names to keep and a few to move on from it goes a little something like this:


Keep:
Moreno
Lennon
Damm
Gallagher
Jahn
Robinson
Escobar
Bello
Wyke
Adams
Walkes
Wolff
Josef
Larry (if he doesn’t retire)


Move on:
Barco
Meza
Torres
Castillo
Luis Fernando
Castro
Remedi


Undecided:
Guz
Rossetto
Hyndman
Mulraney
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[
1: It’s a penalty. That’s it, that’s the whole take.


2: The first Columbus goal was expected. We got out right robbed and then we had a momentary switch off and they got something completely against the run of play. Actually both of their goals came against the run of play. The second we have to be more alert to.


3: In terms of the attack, this was the best game of the season. Really bright start from everyone. The ball from Barco to Moreno and also the ball from Bello to Gallagher were absolutely sublime. We looked threatening up until the BS call that took away the PK. We were moving the ball quickly and bossing the game. We had the crew on their heels. This is all the more disappointing for me because I actually like IsmaiI as a head ref. I think he’s one of the better refs in MLS. He and VAR got two calls dead wrong and they were game changing and season changing calls.


4: Moreno is building in confidence which is great to see. That PK was cool as you like. He was our best player tonight but truly just about everyone had their best game today. If Josef was here, we win this. Bad calls or not. This was certainly encouraging for things to come.


5: It’s going to be an extra long extra silly season. I expect a lot of moves and for me if I’m gonna go through a few names to keep and a few to move on from it goes a little something like this:


Keep:
Moreno
Lennon
Damm
Gallagher
Jahn
Robinson
Escobar
Bello
Wyke
Adams
Walkes
Wolff
Josef
Larry (if he doesn’t retire)


Move on:
Barco
Meza
Torres
Castillo
Luis Fernando
Castro
Remedi


Undecided:
Guz
Rossetto
Hyndman
Mulraney
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[
1: It’s a penalty. That’s it, that’s the whole take.


2: The first Columbus goal was expected. We got out right robbed and then we had a momentary switch off and they got something completely against the run of play. Actually both of their goals came against the run of play. The second we have to be more alert to.


3: In terms of the attack, this was the best game of the season. Really bright start from everyone. The ball from Barco to Moreno and also the ball from Bello to Gallagher were absolutely sublime. We looked threatening up until the BS call that took away the PK. We were moving the ball quickly and bossing the game. We had the crew on their heels. This is all the more disappointing for me because I actually like IsmaiI as a head ref. I think he’s one of the better refs in MLS. He and VAR got two calls dead wrong and they were game changing and season changing calls.


4: Moreno is building in confidence which is great to see. That PK was cool as you like. He was our best player tonight but truly just about everyone had their best game today. If Josef was here, we win this. Bad calls or not. This was certainly encouraging for things to come.


5: It’s going to be an extra long extra silly season. I expect a lot of moves and for me if I’m gonna go through a few names to keep and a few to move on from it goes a little something like this:


Keep:
Moreno
Lennon
Damm
Gallagher
Jahn
Robinson
Escobar
Bello
Wyke
Adams
Walkes
Wolff
Josef
Larry (if he doesn’t retire)


Move on:
Barco
Meza
Torres
Castillo
Luis Fernando
Castro
Remedi


Undecided:
Guz
Rossetto
Hyndman
Mulraney
]]></itunes:summary>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>3894</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>27</itunes:episode>
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        <title>Thank you Daryl Grove</title>
        <itunes:title>Thank you Daryl Grove</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/thank-you-daryl-grove/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/thank-you-daryl-grove/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2020 22:34:33 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Well, this is probably the best starting 11 (minus maybe Franco Escobar) that we are going to be able to field. We looked up for it. We had a good amount of possession and we’re creating the opportunities for opportunities but we still can’t get much in the way of SOG. It wasn’t until the 31st minute that we had a SOG and that came from a set piece. It was until about the 40th that we had something from the run of play. I can’t really explain why there’s such a lack of shots. We have ample talent on the field. It’s gotta be more productive. A handful of shots per game I don’t think is gonna be good enough to get us above the playoff line. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Damm had plenty of time and space to work with tonight.  It felt very similar to how DC played us last time. They gave the wing a wide berth and i think in the first half we did a decent job of exploiting that space. But still that final ball is missing. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Guzan has been up and down all season. I don’t have an issue with his shot stopping ability but he’s continuing to make very questionable decisions with his distribution. I’m not talking about miss hit balls, I’m talking conscious decisions he’s making where I find myself in front of my TV screaming “Why would you play it out there???” Also, I think he’s gotta save that first goal. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Well, what are we gonna do when Gresselmania goes running wild on us brother?  That’s a really soft goal to give away at the end of the match and sadly that probably does it for the season. We now basically need to win out and get some help. The second goal, is a little more expected because you’re in full on desperation mode and taking every risk you can. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: I feel like a broken record here but it’s consistent with us. We look ok. Attack looks ok. The opportunities are there. We have no final product. If we only ask a small handful questions of a quality keeper like Bill Hamid, he’s gonna have answers. Yes our goal was beautiful but we can’t win enough games off rare moments of brilliance like that. Even if we had got the result today it’s still not good enough going forward. </p>
<p> </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Well, this is probably the best starting 11 (minus maybe Franco Escobar) that we are going to be able to field. We looked up for it. We had a good amount of possession and we’re creating the opportunities for opportunities but we still can’t get much in the way of SOG. It wasn’t until the 31st minute that we had a SOG and that came from a set piece. It was until about the 40th that we had something from the run of play. I can’t really explain why there’s such a lack of shots. We have ample talent on the field. It’s gotta be more productive. A handful of shots per game I don’t think is gonna be good enough to get us above the playoff line. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Damm had plenty of time and space to work with tonight.  It felt very similar to how DC played us last time. They gave the wing a wide berth and i think in the first half we did a decent job of exploiting that space. But still that final ball is missing. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Guzan has been up and down all season. I don’t have an issue with his shot stopping ability but he’s continuing to make very questionable decisions with his distribution. I’m not talking about miss hit balls, I’m talking conscious decisions he’s making where I find myself in front of my TV screaming “Why would you play it out there???” Also, I think he’s gotta save that first goal. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Well, what are we gonna do when Gresselmania goes running wild on us brother?  That’s a really soft goal to give away at the end of the match and sadly that probably does it for the season. We now basically need to win out and get some help. The second goal, is a little more expected because you’re in full on desperation mode and taking every risk you can. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: I feel like a broken record here but it’s consistent with us. We look ok. Attack looks ok. The opportunities are there. We have no final product. If we only ask a small handful questions of a quality keeper like Bill Hamid, he’s gonna have answers. Yes our goal was beautiful but we can’t win enough games off rare moments of brilliance like that. Even if we had got the result today it’s still not good enough going forward. </p>
<p> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Well, this is probably the best starting 11 (minus maybe Franco Escobar) that we are going to be able to field. We looked up for it. We had a good amount of possession and we’re creating the opportunities for opportunities but we still can’t get much in the way of SOG. It wasn’t until the 31st minute that we had a SOG and that came from a set piece. It was until about the 40th that we had something from the run of play. I can’t really explain why there’s such a lack of shots. We have ample talent on the field. It’s gotta be more productive. A handful of shots per game I don’t think is gonna be good enough to get us above the playoff line. 
 
2: Damm had plenty of time and space to work with tonight.  It felt very similar to how DC played us last time. They gave the wing a wide berth and i think in the first half we did a decent job of exploiting that space. But still that final ball is missing. 
 
3: Guzan has been up and down all season. I don’t have an issue with his shot stopping ability but he’s continuing to make very questionable decisions with his distribution. I’m not talking about miss hit balls, I’m talking conscious decisions he’s making where I find myself in front of my TV screaming “Why would you play it out there???” Also, I think he’s gotta save that first goal. 
 
4: Well, what are we gonna do when Gresselmania goes running wild on us brother?  That’s a really soft goal to give away at the end of the match and sadly that probably does it for the season. We now basically need to win out and get some help. The second goal, is a little more expected because you’re in full on desperation mode and taking every risk you can. 
 
5: I feel like a broken record here but it’s consistent with us. We look ok. Attack looks ok. The opportunities are there. We have no final product. If we only ask a small handful questions of a quality keeper like Bill Hamid, he’s gonna have answers. Yes our goal was beautiful but we can’t win enough games off rare moments of brilliance like that. Even if we had got the result today it’s still not good enough going forward. 
 ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2273</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where we don't concede EARLY goals anymore</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we don't concede EARLY goals anymore</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-dont-concede-early-goals-anymore/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-dont-concede-early-goals-anymore/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2020 22:48:27 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: It feels like Atlanta United has beef with a lot of teams. We have history with Toronto, losing to them in our race win the shield in ‘18 and they beat us in the conference final in ‘19 and now took valuable points from us tonight. We have beef with Orlando because, well it’s OFYO. We got beef with Red Bull, obviously. We have a little bad blood with DC and it feels like something is starting up with Miami. Personally, I love it. Rivalries are fun and add more meaning to more games. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Toronto dictated terms for large portions of the first half but I thought we played out of the pressure well enough, despite the chances they had. I would have liked to see us apply a little more pressure to prevent TFC from having the time and space to pass the ball into dangerous areas. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: A healthy and fit Juergen Damm is showing his versatility. He can play on the wing, he can come in central when required and he does a ton of defensive work. His speed is a tremendous asset that allows him to cover all of that ground with relative ease. He’s got great vision as well picking out quick passes and little give and go’s. Really looking forward to his partnership with Josef next year. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Barco is back. This is a total mystery to me. I did not expect to see him get a 45 minute run out. I thought he would just get maybe 20 minutes or so. When a player has been out for over a month, usually they don’t get a full half upon returning. I truly have no idea what’s going on with the little boat but he did look up for it tonight. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: We got the attack going early in the second half. You expect that when you actually have good attacking pieces you can bring on from the bench. This is the first time in a long time where we actually had options and weren’t just zip tying and paper clipping an 11 together to go out and do something. So the attack looked good and this is probably, at least in the second half, the strongest attack that we are going to be able to field without another DP and Joseph. Yet, we still can’t get a goal. You can make the argument that all of these players still haven’t had enough time playing together, but there’s enough quality on that pitch for 45 minutes to go and find a goal. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: It feels like Atlanta United has beef with a lot of teams. We have history with Toronto, losing to them in our race win the shield in ‘18 and they beat us in the conference final in ‘19 and now took valuable points from us tonight. We have beef with Orlando because, well it’s OFYO. We got beef with Red Bull, obviously. We have a little bad blood with DC and it feels like something is starting up with Miami. Personally, I love it. Rivalries are fun and add more meaning to more games. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Toronto dictated terms for large portions of the first half but I thought we played out of the pressure well enough, despite the chances they had. I would have liked to see us apply a little more pressure to prevent TFC from having the time and space to pass the ball into dangerous areas. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: A healthy and fit Juergen Damm is showing his versatility. He can play on the wing, he can come in central when required and he does a ton of defensive work. His speed is a tremendous asset that allows him to cover all of that ground with relative ease. He’s got great vision as well picking out quick passes and little give and go’s. Really looking forward to his partnership with Josef next year. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Barco is back. This is a total mystery to me. I did not expect to see him get a 45 minute run out. I thought he would just get maybe 20 minutes or so. When a player has been out for over a month, usually they don’t get a full half upon returning. I truly have no idea what’s going on with the little boat but he did look up for it tonight. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: We got the attack going early in the second half. You expect that when you actually have good attacking pieces you can bring on from the bench. This is the first time in a long time where we actually had options and weren’t just zip tying and paper clipping an 11 together to go out and do something. So the attack looked good and this is probably, at least in the second half, the strongest attack that we are going to be able to field without another DP and Joseph. Yet, we still can’t get a goal. You can make the argument that all of these players still haven’t had enough time playing together, but there’s enough quality on that pitch for 45 minutes to go and find a goal. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: It feels like Atlanta United has beef with a lot of teams. We have history with Toronto, losing to them in our race win the shield in ‘18 and they beat us in the conference final in ‘19 and now took valuable points from us tonight. We have beef with Orlando because, well it’s OFYO. We got beef with Red Bull, obviously. We have a little bad blood with DC and it feels like something is starting up with Miami. Personally, I love it. Rivalries are fun and add more meaning to more games. 
 
2: Toronto dictated terms for large portions of the first half but I thought we played out of the pressure well enough, despite the chances they had. I would have liked to see us apply a little more pressure to prevent TFC from having the time and space to pass the ball into dangerous areas. 
 
3: A healthy and fit Juergen Damm is showing his versatility. He can play on the wing, he can come in central when required and he does a ton of defensive work. His speed is a tremendous asset that allows him to cover all of that ground with relative ease. He’s got great vision as well picking out quick passes and little give and go’s. Really looking forward to his partnership with Josef next year. 
 
4: Barco is back. This is a total mystery to me. I did not expect to see him get a 45 minute run out. I thought he would just get maybe 20 minutes or so. When a player has been out for over a month, usually they don’t get a full half upon returning. I truly have no idea what’s going on with the little boat but he did look up for it tonight. 
 
5: We got the attack going early in the second half. You expect that when you actually have good attacking pieces you can bring on from the bench. This is the first time in a long time where we actually had options and weren’t just zip tying and paper clipping an 11 together to go out and do something. So the attack looked good and this is probably, at least in the second half, the strongest attack that we are going to be able to field without another DP and Joseph. Yet, we still can’t get a goal. You can make the argument that all of these players still haven’t had enough time playing together, but there’s enough quality on that pitch for 45 minutes to go and find a goal. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <itunes:duration>2533</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where we were so Damm close</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we were so Damm close</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-were-so-damm-close/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-were-so-damm-close/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2020 23:02:14 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Overall, really really poor for the first 70 minutes from just about everyone on the pitch save for Miles who was excellent. Touches were sloppy, passes were lazy or over hit.  We just looked tired and devoid of ideas.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: MOTM is a tie between Damm and Miles. This looked like the Miles pre 2019 injury. Jurgen came on and injected some energy and life, rescued a point and “Damm” near stole a win.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Pretty concerned about Brooks Lennon. He looked to be in real pain. He probably should have been subbed out before the goal from Brek Shea. Also, when did Brek Shea start having the kind of finesse he’s been showcasing?? Especially against us. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: I’m a little surprised we didn’t see Moreno at all tonight. I guess Glassy just wanted to give him a full week to recover after his first competitive match in over half a year. If we don’t see him come on against Toronto I will be really concerned. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: I suppose we will take the draw but we really needed the full 3 points tonight. With Nashville’s result tonight and having a game in hand we HAVE to win against Cincinnati and DC and then we need a result against either Toronto, Orlando or Columbus. Take your pick but we need something out of at least one of those games. We do that, I think we make the playoffs. Barely. </p>
]]></description>
                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Overall, really really poor for the first 70 minutes from just about everyone on the pitch save for Miles who was excellent. Touches were sloppy, passes were lazy or over hit.  We just looked tired and devoid of ideas.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: MOTM is a tie between Damm and Miles. This looked like the Miles pre 2019 injury. Jurgen came on and injected some energy and life, rescued a point and “Damm” near stole a win.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Pretty concerned about Brooks Lennon. He looked to be in real pain. He probably should have been subbed out before the goal from Brek Shea. Also, when did Brek Shea start having the kind of finesse he’s been showcasing?? Especially against us. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: I’m a little surprised we didn’t see Moreno at all tonight. I guess Glassy just wanted to give him a full week to recover after his first competitive match in over half a year. If we don’t see him come on against Toronto I will be really concerned. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: I suppose we will take the draw but we really needed the full 3 points tonight. With Nashville’s result tonight and having a game in hand we HAVE to win against Cincinnati and DC and then we need a result against either Toronto, Orlando or Columbus. Take your pick but we need something out of at least one of those games. We do that, I think we make the playoffs. Barely. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Overall, really really poor for the first 70 minutes from just about everyone on the pitch save for Miles who was excellent. Touches were sloppy, passes were lazy or over hit.  We just looked tired and devoid of ideas.
 
2: MOTM is a tie between Damm and Miles. This looked like the Miles pre 2019 injury. Jurgen came on and injected some energy and life, rescued a point and “Damm” near stole a win.
 
3: Pretty concerned about Brooks Lennon. He looked to be in real pain. He probably should have been subbed out before the goal from Brek Shea. Also, when did Brek Shea start having the kind of finesse he’s been showcasing?? Especially against us. 
 
4: I’m a little surprised we didn’t see Moreno at all tonight. I guess Glassy just wanted to give him a full week to recover after his first competitive match in over half a year. If we don’t see him come on against Toronto I will be really concerned. 
 
5: I suppose we will take the draw but we really needed the full 3 points tonight. With Nashville’s result tonight and having a game in hand we HAVE to win against Cincinnati and DC and then we need a result against either Toronto, Orlando or Columbus. Take your pick but we need something out of at least one of those games. We do that, I think we make the playoffs. Barely. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>856</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one with new faces and theories</title>
        <itunes:title>The one with new faces and theories</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-with-new-faces-and-theories/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-with-new-faces-and-theories/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2020 12:09:09 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: It felt like in the first half we were giving Red Bull a little taste of their own medicine. We pressed. We created turnovers and errant passes. We seemed to finally have the reply required for the Red Bull press. As the match progressed they played deeper and deeper. Not something we typically see from Red Bull. </p>
<p>2: Hyndman must have been listening to the podcast because he looked much better today. His touches were better and he connected on his passes. Overall just a more complete and confident performance from him. You’re welcome. </p>
<p>3: Well for still learning names and faces, Moreno had a better start than anyone we have brought on this year. He was aggressive and his heat map must have been the entire pitch. His first touch is terrific and you can see his vision and creativity. He’s gonna see passes that other players wouldn’t. He also drops back and defends. Bienvenido Marcelino! He’s a great fit for us and I see him quickly becoming a fan favorite. </p>
<p>4: I call (Red) bullshit on that goal. I’m really tired of the officiating in this league and the implementation of VAR. Just go have a look! Just look at it and you’ll see Guz was being screened. If that ball has the slightest touch off a Red Bull defender, it’s offside for sure. You can still be offside without touching the ball. This will add fuel to the rivalry. We were the better team in the first half and I argue that we would have been the better team in the second. Goals change games and it changed how we played. It should have been called off. It’s crap. </p>
<p>5: I don’t like peddling conspiracy theories but the Barco saga has reached the point where I think we have to talk about it. He hasn’t played for weeks. He hasn’t been training with the team regularly. We’ve been told directly by Carlos Bocanegra that it’s just a nagging injury and that he’s working hard on recovery and that he’s desperate to get back to playing. Based on the comments from Josef, Remedi, and Damm in the FIFA ratings video that was released today, I no longer believe that. Josef brought up Barco at the end of the video. He didn’t have to do that. Then, on the white boards Remedi wrote “See you” Josef wrote “Next” and Damm wrote “Bye”. They were laughing the whole time like there was something known on the inside that we on the outside don’t know about. IMO something is going on beyond injury.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: It felt like in the first half we were giving Red Bull a little taste of their own medicine. We pressed. We created turnovers and errant passes. We seemed to finally have the reply required for the Red Bull press. As the match progressed they played deeper and deeper. Not something we typically see from Red Bull. </p>
<p>2: Hyndman must have been listening to the podcast because he looked much better today. His touches were better and he connected on his passes. Overall just a more complete and confident performance from him. You’re welcome. </p>
<p>3: Well for still learning names and faces, Moreno had a better start than anyone we have brought on this year. He was aggressive and his heat map must have been the entire pitch. His first touch is terrific and you can see his vision and creativity. He’s gonna see passes that other players wouldn’t. He also drops back and defends. Bienvenido Marcelino! He’s a great fit for us and I see him quickly becoming a fan favorite. </p>
<p>4: I call (Red) bullshit on that goal. I’m really tired of the officiating in this league and the implementation of VAR. Just go have a look! Just look at it and you’ll see Guz was being screened. If that ball has the slightest touch off a Red Bull defender, it’s offside for sure. You can still be offside without touching the ball. This will add fuel to the rivalry. We were the better team in the first half and I argue that we would have been the better team in the second. Goals change games and it changed how we played. It should have been called off. It’s crap. </p>
<p>5: I don’t like peddling conspiracy theories but the Barco saga has reached the point where I think we have to talk about it. He hasn’t played for weeks. He hasn’t been training with the team regularly. We’ve been told directly by Carlos Bocanegra that it’s just a nagging injury and that he’s working hard on recovery and that he’s desperate to get back to playing. Based on the comments from Josef, Remedi, and Damm in the FIFA ratings video that was released today, I no longer believe that. Josef brought up Barco at the end of the video. He didn’t have to do that. Then, on the white boards Remedi wrote “See you” Josef wrote “Next” and Damm wrote “Bye”. They were laughing the whole time like there was something known on the inside that we on the outside don’t know about. IMO something is going on beyond injury.</p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: It felt like in the first half we were giving Red Bull a little taste of their own medicine. We pressed. We created turnovers and errant passes. We seemed to finally have the reply required for the Red Bull press. As the match progressed they played deeper and deeper. Not something we typically see from Red Bull. 
2: Hyndman must have been listening to the podcast because he looked much better today. His touches were better and he connected on his passes. Overall just a more complete and confident performance from him. You’re welcome. 
3: Well for still learning names and faces, Moreno had a better start than anyone we have brought on this year. He was aggressive and his heat map must have been the entire pitch. His first touch is terrific and you can see his vision and creativity. He’s gonna see passes that other players wouldn’t. He also drops back and defends. Bienvenido Marcelino! He’s a great fit for us and I see him quickly becoming a fan favorite. 
4: I call (Red) bullshit on that goal. I’m really tired of the officiating in this league and the implementation of VAR. Just go have a look! Just look at it and you’ll see Guz was being screened. If that ball has the slightest touch off a Red Bull defender, it’s offside for sure. You can still be offside without touching the ball. This will add fuel to the rivalry. We were the better team in the first half and I argue that we would have been the better team in the second. Goals change games and it changed how we played. It should have been called off. It’s crap. 
5: I don’t like peddling conspiracy theories but the Barco saga has reached the point where I think we have to talk about it. He hasn’t played for weeks. He hasn’t been training with the team regularly. We’ve been told directly by Carlos Bocanegra that it’s just a nagging injury and that he’s working hard on recovery and that he’s desperate to get back to playing. Based on the comments from Josef, Remedi, and Damm in the FIFA ratings video that was released today, I no longer believe that. Josef brought up Barco at the end of the video. He didn’t have to do that. Then, on the white boards Remedi wrote “See you” Josef wrote “Next” and Damm wrote “Bye”. They were laughing the whole time like there was something known on the inside that we on the outside don’t know about. IMO something is going on beyond injury.]]></itunes:summary>
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        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2470</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode>
        <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <title>The one where at least we're not DC United.</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where at least we're not DC United.</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-at-least-were-not-dc-united/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-at-least-were-not-dc-united/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2020 17:03:52 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>OFYO</p>
<p> </p>
<p>1: Jahn is tall but he’s not that tall lol. I’m loving the service that Jahn is getting in the box even if they are well over his head. We know his strengths and we’re playing to them. It looks like we’re finally figuring out how to be dangerous with what we have. Better late then never. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: I thought the back line looked really good in the first half. They held their line and played Orlando attackers offsides a number of times. I give big credit to Guzan for that organization. We had a number of really good take aways in our own third that lead to some great counter opportunities. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Second half was very disjointed. Heavy legs seemed to set in. There weren’t too many absolutely horrid mistakes but it just looked like we were getting worn down a little so I’m pretty happy to walk away with a draw. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Guzan gets MOTM. This was probably his best performance. His distribution and organization of the back line I thought was excellent and he had two massive game saving saves. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: We seemed to approach this match exactly the same way he approached the match against DC and not just with the line up. We kept trying to play down the flanks and cross balls into the box and it just wasn’t as effective. The match against DC had something like 26 crosses. I just felt like we weren’t really playing with what Orlando gave us. There was a lot of space in the middle to exploit and we didn’t really build up through it. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>OFYO</p>
<p> </p>
<p>1: Jahn is tall but he’s not that tall lol. I’m loving the service that Jahn is getting in the box even if they are well over his head. We know his strengths and we’re playing to them. It looks like we’re finally figuring out how to be dangerous with what we have. Better late then never. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: I thought the back line looked really good in the first half. They held their line and played Orlando attackers offsides a number of times. I give big credit to Guzan for that organization. We had a number of really good take aways in our own third that lead to some great counter opportunities. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Second half was very disjointed. Heavy legs seemed to set in. There weren’t too many absolutely horrid mistakes but it just looked like we were getting worn down a little so I’m pretty happy to walk away with a draw. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: Guzan gets MOTM. This was probably his best performance. His distribution and organization of the back line I thought was excellent and he had two massive game saving saves. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: We seemed to approach this match exactly the same way he approached the match against DC and not just with the line up. We kept trying to play down the flanks and cross balls into the box and it just wasn’t as effective. The match against DC had something like 26 crosses. I just felt like we weren’t really playing with what Orlando gave us. There was a lot of space in the middle to exploit and we didn’t really build up through it. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[OFYO
 
1: Jahn is tall but he’s not that tall lol. I’m loving the service that Jahn is getting in the box even if they are well over his head. We know his strengths and we’re playing to them. It looks like we’re finally figuring out how to be dangerous with what we have. Better late then never. 
 
2: I thought the back line looked really good in the first half. They held their line and played Orlando attackers offsides a number of times. I give big credit to Guzan for that organization. We had a number of really good take aways in our own third that lead to some great counter opportunities. 
 
3: Second half was very disjointed. Heavy legs seemed to set in. There weren’t too many absolutely horrid mistakes but it just looked like we were getting worn down a little so I’m pretty happy to walk away with a draw. 
 
4: Guzan gets MOTM. This was probably his best performance. His distribution and organization of the back line I thought was excellent and he had two massive game saving saves. 
 
5: We seemed to approach this match exactly the same way he approached the match against DC and not just with the line up. We kept trying to play down the flanks and cross balls into the box and it just wasn’t as effective. The match against DC had something like 26 crosses. I just felt like we weren’t really playing with what Orlando gave us. There was a lot of space in the middle to exploit and we didn’t really build up through it. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>fivetakesonthefivestripes</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2072</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The One Where It's Good To Have Goals</title>
        <itunes:title>The One Where It's Good To Have Goals</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-its-good-to-have-goals/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-its-good-to-have-goals/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2020 22:39:59 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: We flipped the script tonight. DC played and looked the way we have to be honest. We got on the front foot early. We were aggressive and got stuck in with hard tackles. We frustrated and annoyed DC through the first half. We took advantage of their defensive mistakes. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Gallagher and Brooks Lennon made a hard push for dual MOTM. Terrific performances from both of them. The 18 yard box was a piggy bank with both dropping dimes all night. Brooks, minus that one ugly match, has been consistently out best player. Gallagher is making the most of his opportunities and making the case that he deserves to start in this team. His attacking threat is as good as his service into the box. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Hyndman is still having too many defensive mistakes for me. Since project restart this just hasn’t been a great season for him. I’m not saying he’s been an outright bust, but he has not come close to meeting expectations. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: I’ve never seen anything like what happened tonight anywhere. Either DC made a genuine mistake or they know he wasn’t on the match card and tried to play him anyway. Surely there will be repercussions that come down for DC, Ben Olson, and maybe....the officiating crew? Either way it’s bizarre but truthfully, a minor footnote in a dominant performance. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: That was fun, and when’s the last time any of us said that? Now for Orlando, in our house again. We done had them over and they went and made a mess. Not again. Not. Again. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: We flipped the script tonight. DC played and looked the way we have to be honest. We got on the front foot early. We were aggressive and got stuck in with hard tackles. We frustrated and annoyed DC through the first half. We took advantage of their defensive mistakes. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Gallagher and Brooks Lennon made a hard push for dual MOTM. Terrific performances from both of them. The 18 yard box was a piggy bank with both dropping dimes all night. Brooks, minus that one ugly match, has been consistently out best player. Gallagher is making the most of his opportunities and making the case that he deserves to start in this team. His attacking threat is as good as his service into the box. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Hyndman is still having too many defensive mistakes for me. Since project restart this just hasn’t been a great season for him. I’m not saying he’s been an outright bust, but he has not come close to meeting expectations. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: I’ve never seen anything like what happened tonight anywhere. Either DC made a genuine mistake or they know he wasn’t on the match card and tried to play him anyway. Surely there will be repercussions that come down for DC, Ben Olson, and maybe....the officiating crew? Either way it’s bizarre but truthfully, a minor footnote in a dominant performance. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: That was fun, and when’s the last time any of us said that? Now for Orlando, in our house again. We done had them over and they went and made a mess. Not again. Not. Again. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: We flipped the script tonight. DC played and looked the way we have to be honest. We got on the front foot early. We were aggressive and got stuck in with hard tackles. We frustrated and annoyed DC through the first half. We took advantage of their defensive mistakes. 
 
2: Gallagher and Brooks Lennon made a hard push for dual MOTM. Terrific performances from both of them. The 18 yard box was a piggy bank with both dropping dimes all night. Brooks, minus that one ugly match, has been consistently out best player. Gallagher is making the most of his opportunities and making the case that he deserves to start in this team. His attacking threat is as good as his service into the box. 
 
3: Hyndman is still having too many defensive mistakes for me. Since project restart this just hasn’t been a great season for him. I’m not saying he’s been an outright bust, but he has not come close to meeting expectations. 
 
4: I’ve never seen anything like what happened tonight anywhere. Either DC made a genuine mistake or they know he wasn’t on the match card and tried to play him anyway. Surely there will be repercussions that come down for DC, Ben Olson, and maybe....the officiating crew? Either way it’s bizarre but truthfully, a minor footnote in a dominant performance. 
 
5: That was fun, and when’s the last time any of us said that? Now for Orlando, in our house again. We done had them over and they went and made a mess. Not again. Not. Again. ]]></itunes:summary>
        <itunes:author>fivetakesonthefivestripes</itunes:author>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2173</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where we forget to get Uncle Arthur a birthday present.</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we forget to get Uncle Arthur a birthday present.</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-forget-to-get-uncle-arthur-a-birthday-present/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-forget-to-get-uncle-arthur-a-birthday-present/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2020 10:58:38 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[
1: Early goals are a constant theme, and they completely change the dynamic of the game. Atlanta United has never been good at chasing the game. The really frustrating part is that the goals we give away are not from the build up in the run of play. They’re from bad mistakes and lackadaisical defending.
 


2: How in the world is that not a goal from Adam Jahn in the 18th?! And then again in the 57th! Also who knew Adam Jahn had that touch in him? Adam Jahn gets man of the match for me. I don’t know how much more he could have done to get a goal. Fire’s keeper stood on his head.
 


3: We started to wake up after that near goalazo from Adam Jahn. The belief and cohesion in the attack started to form. We won possession back quickly upon losing it with aggressive challenges and a high line. If we could just get that to click before conceding we’d be in a much different position. Don’t get me wrong we’d still be struggling, but we’d be higher in the table for sure.
 


4: The second goal was a back breaker. We had the ball. We were controlling things. We had the momentum and the back line had been performing well. We got undone against the run of play by a few touches and a moment of quality. Side note, I really hate when players look to the AR and raise their hands looking for the offside flag. Play. To. The. Whistle.
 


5: So many cheap give aways in the attacking half and the final third in the second half. We just couldn’t keep possession and put constant pressure on the Fire’s back line. The few times we had good quality chances we just couldn’t finish. Throughout the match it really did feel like it was there for us and we just couldn’t finish our chances.
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[
1: Early goals are a constant theme, and they completely change the dynamic of the game. Atlanta United has never been good at chasing the game. The really frustrating part is that the goals we give away are not from the build up in the run of play. They’re from bad mistakes and lackadaisical defending.
 


2: How in the world is that not a goal from Adam Jahn in the 18th?! And then again in the 57th! Also who knew Adam Jahn had that touch in him? Adam Jahn gets man of the match for me. I don’t know how much more he could have done to get a goal. Fire’s keeper stood on his head.
 


3: We started to wake up after that near goalazo from Adam Jahn. The belief and cohesion in the attack started to form. We won possession back quickly upon losing it with aggressive challenges and a high line. If we could just get that to click before conceding we’d be in a much different position. Don’t get me wrong we’d still be struggling, but we’d be higher in the table for sure.
 


4: The second goal was a back breaker. We had the ball. We were controlling things. We had the momentum and the back line had been performing well. We got undone against the run of play by a few touches and a moment of quality. Side note, I really hate when players look to the AR and raise their hands looking for the offside flag. Play. To. The. Whistle.
 


5: So many cheap give aways in the attacking half and the final third in the second half. We just couldn’t keep possession and put constant pressure on the Fire’s back line. The few times we had good quality chances we just couldn’t finish. Throughout the match it really did feel like it was there for us and we just couldn’t finish our chances.
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[
1: Early goals are a constant theme, and they completely change the dynamic of the game. Atlanta United has never been good at chasing the game. The really frustrating part is that the goals we give away are not from the build up in the run of play. They’re from bad mistakes and lackadaisical defending.
 


2: How in the world is that not a goal from Adam Jahn in the 18th?! And then again in the 57th! Also who knew Adam Jahn had that touch in him? Adam Jahn gets man of the match for me. I don’t know how much more he could have done to get a goal. Fire’s keeper stood on his head.
 


3: We started to wake up after that near goalazo from Adam Jahn. The belief and cohesion in the attack started to form. We won possession back quickly upon losing it with aggressive challenges and a high line. If we could just get that to click before conceding we’d be in a much different position. Don’t get me wrong we’d still be struggling, but we’d be higher in the table for sure.
 


4: The second goal was a back breaker. We had the ball. We were controlling things. We had the momentum and the back line had been performing well. We got undone against the run of play by a few touches and a moment of quality. Side note, I really hate when players look to the AR and raise their hands looking for the offside flag. Play. To. The. Whistle.
 


5: So many cheap give aways in the attacking half and the final third in the second half. We just couldn’t keep possession and put constant pressure on the Fire’s back line. The few times we had good quality chances we just couldn’t finish. Throughout the match it really did feel like it was there for us and we just couldn’t finish our chances.
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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                <itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where we don't bend it like Beckham</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we don't bend it like Beckham</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-dont-bend-it-like-beckham/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-dont-bend-it-like-beckham/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2020 10:24:59 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: It was a very strong start from Gallagher. For his first MLS start he appeared confident right away and had no problem getting himself involved in the attack. He was good on and off the ball. He was threatening throughout the first half. I'll happily take another dangerous player in the attack, especially right now. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: The first goal from Miami was not unexpected. We have to play a higher line and take risks. With risks comes opportunity for opposition especially when you’re playing a team like Miami who is playing on the counter. It’s still preventable but I can look at that with some forgiveness. There is absolutely no excuse for Miami’s second goal. Lewis Morgan was totally unmarked with acres of space. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: I absolutely love the encouragement from Glass on the touch line. "See what he’s got Johnny!" I don’t want a coach who’s berating players or barking out instructions on every touch of the ball, but I think "atta boys" and positive encouragement from the gaffer is a really good and really important element. Maybe even more so without fans in the stands. This was sorely missing from FDB. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: WTF Sibiga!!! No cards for LGP until nearly halftime. I saw him count out the fouls on one hand when he finally shows him yellow. He needed to drop his whistle and continue counting on the other hand. Moreover all of LGP’s fouls were deliberate and cynical. Sibiga just had no control over this match. It should have been a red card on Figal. Sibiga also nearly allowed a Miami player back on during a free kick after receiving treatment. This was just a really poor performance from him all around and he’s not one I usually call out. The disciplinary committee HAS TO issue a suspension to Figal. It was a deliberate elbow/forearm to the face of a player. It's dangerous play and can't be allowed or condoned. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Overall, this was maybe our best performance since the return to play, despite the loss. For me its even better than the 2-0 win against Nashville because I think Miami is a better team. We created way more chances and the play was much faster, though still not fast enough. Look, it’s difficult when the calls aren’t going your way, you miss a PK, you don't get the call red card call and the team sits as deep as Miami did. The book is out on us. Sit deep, clog up the passing lanes, foul a lot and pay off the ref and you can’t get a win over us. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: It was a very strong start from Gallagher. For his first MLS start he appeared confident right away and had no problem getting himself involved in the attack. He was good on and off the ball. He was threatening throughout the first half. I'll happily take another dangerous player in the attack, especially right now. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: The first goal from Miami was not unexpected. We have to play a higher line and take risks. With risks comes opportunity for opposition especially when you’re playing a team like Miami who is playing on the counter. It’s still preventable but I can look at that with some forgiveness. There is absolutely no excuse for Miami’s second goal. Lewis Morgan was totally unmarked with acres of space. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: I absolutely love the encouragement from Glass on the touch line. "See what he’s got Johnny!" I don’t want a coach who’s berating players or barking out instructions on every touch of the ball, but I think "atta boys" and positive encouragement from the gaffer is a really good and really important element. Maybe even more so without fans in the stands. This was sorely missing from FDB. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: WTF Sibiga!!! No cards for LGP until nearly halftime. I saw him count out the fouls on one hand when he finally shows him yellow. He needed to drop his whistle and continue counting on the other hand. Moreover all of LGP’s fouls were deliberate and cynical. Sibiga just had no control over this match. It should have been a red card on Figal. Sibiga also nearly allowed a Miami player back on during a free kick after receiving treatment. This was just a really poor performance from him all around and he’s not one I usually call out. The disciplinary committee HAS TO issue a suspension to Figal. It was a deliberate elbow/forearm to the face of a player. It's dangerous play and can't be allowed or condoned. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Overall, this was maybe our best performance since the return to play, despite the loss. For me its even better than the 2-0 win against Nashville because I think Miami is a better team. We created way more chances and the play was much faster, though still not fast enough. Look, it’s difficult when the calls aren’t going your way, you miss a PK, you don't get the call red card call and the team sits as deep as Miami did. The book is out on us. Sit deep, clog up the passing lanes, foul a lot and pay off the ref and you can’t get a win over us. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: It was a very strong start from Gallagher. For his first MLS start he appeared confident right away and had no problem getting himself involved in the attack. He was good on and off the ball. He was threatening throughout the first half. I'll happily take another dangerous player in the attack, especially right now. 
 
2: The first goal from Miami was not unexpected. We have to play a higher line and take risks. With risks comes opportunity for opposition especially when you’re playing a team like Miami who is playing on the counter. It’s still preventable but I can look at that with some forgiveness. There is absolutely no excuse for Miami’s second goal. Lewis Morgan was totally unmarked with acres of space. 
 
3: I absolutely love the encouragement from Glass on the touch line. "See what he’s got Johnny!" I don’t want a coach who’s berating players or barking out instructions on every touch of the ball, but I think "atta boys" and positive encouragement from the gaffer is a really good and really important element. Maybe even more so without fans in the stands. This was sorely missing from FDB. 
 
4: WTF Sibiga!!! No cards for LGP until nearly halftime. I saw him count out the fouls on one hand when he finally shows him yellow. He needed to drop his whistle and continue counting on the other hand. Moreover all of LGP’s fouls were deliberate and cynical. Sibiga just had no control over this match. It should have been a red card on Figal. Sibiga also nearly allowed a Miami player back on during a free kick after receiving treatment. This was just a really poor performance from him all around and he’s not one I usually call out. The disciplinary committee HAS TO issue a suspension to Figal. It was a deliberate elbow/forearm to the face of a player. It's dangerous play and can't be allowed or condoned. 
 
5: Overall, this was maybe our best performance since the return to play, despite the loss. For me its even better than the 2-0 win against Nashville because I think Miami is a better team. We created way more chances and the play was much faster, though still not fast enough. Look, it’s difficult when the calls aren’t going your way, you miss a PK, you don't get the call red card call and the team sits as deep as Miami did. The book is out on us. Sit deep, clog up the passing lanes, foul a lot and pay off the ref and you can’t get a win over us. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
        <itunes:duration>2464</itunes:duration>
                <itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where we are full of chuckles and chicken</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where we are full of chuckles and chicken</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-are-full-of-chuckles-and-chicken/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-are-full-of-chuckles-and-chicken/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2020 15:48:59 -0400</pubDate>
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1: Guzan is not on his game. His distribution was not great, and he made some rudimentary errors. He just does not look confident or comfortable. I’m not sure what’s going on. He seems to be organizing the back line well enough but with his own performance, I think he’s struggling.


2: Cubo Torres has now had two golden opportunities to score. Tonight’s chance was an even more clear chance than his last with miami. That header from him has to be a goal. Hopefully that’s his last clear miss and he gets going now.


3: We are still giving up too many chances and not creating enough of our own. We basically created one in the first half right at the end. Any other chances we had came from set pieces. Most of Orlando’s chances didn’t come from their build up or even via chances that inherently come from Atlanta playing a higher line and taking risks. They came from bad passes and easy take aways.


4: Bello was outstanding on defense. He had several phenomenal recovery runs that straight up prevented goals. Those defensive efforts look even bigger with Adam Jahn’s goal.


5: The second half was much better in terms of chance creation, obviously. But still, our biggest problem is consistency and that’s going to remain the problem for some time I think. We have some good moments but we just don’t have a CONSISTENT way forward to score goals. That’s understandable considering we don’t have a permanent coach and are missing two DP’s. However this is a result that we can build off of and might provide some hope for us fans and confidence for the players. For what it’s worth, it was wonderful to break Orlando’s heart a little in front of their fans. OFYO, from Jahn with love.
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[
1: Guzan is not on his game. His distribution was not great, and he made some rudimentary errors. He just does not look confident or comfortable. I’m not sure what’s going on. He seems to be organizing the back line well enough but with his own performance, I think he’s struggling.


2: Cubo Torres has now had two golden opportunities to score. Tonight’s chance was an even more clear chance than his last with miami. That header from him has to be a goal. Hopefully that’s his last clear miss and he gets going now.


3: We are still giving up too many chances and not creating enough of our own. We basically created one in the first half right at the end. Any other chances we had came from set pieces. Most of Orlando’s chances didn’t come from their build up or even via chances that inherently come from Atlanta playing a higher line and taking risks. They came from bad passes and easy take aways.


4: Bello was outstanding on defense. He had several phenomenal recovery runs that straight up prevented goals. Those defensive efforts look even bigger with Adam Jahn’s goal.


5: The second half was much better in terms of chance creation, obviously. But still, our biggest problem is consistency and that’s going to remain the problem for some time I think. We have some good moments but we just don’t have a CONSISTENT way forward to score goals. That’s understandable considering we don’t have a permanent coach and are missing two DP’s. However this is a result that we can build off of and might provide some hope for us fans and confidence for the players. For what it’s worth, it was wonderful to break Orlando’s heart a little in front of their fans. OFYO, from Jahn with love.
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[
1: Guzan is not on his game. His distribution was not great, and he made some rudimentary errors. He just does not look confident or comfortable. I’m not sure what’s going on. He seems to be organizing the back line well enough but with his own performance, I think he’s struggling.


2: Cubo Torres has now had two golden opportunities to score. Tonight’s chance was an even more clear chance than his last with miami. That header from him has to be a goal. Hopefully that’s his last clear miss and he gets going now.


3: We are still giving up too many chances and not creating enough of our own. We basically created one in the first half right at the end. Any other chances we had came from set pieces. Most of Orlando’s chances didn’t come from their build up or even via chances that inherently come from Atlanta playing a higher line and taking risks. They came from bad passes and easy take aways.


4: Bello was outstanding on defense. He had several phenomenal recovery runs that straight up prevented goals. Those defensive efforts look even bigger with Adam Jahn’s goal.


5: The second half was much better in terms of chance creation, obviously. But still, our biggest problem is consistency and that’s going to remain the problem for some time I think. We have some good moments but we just don’t have a CONSISTENT way forward to score goals. That’s understandable considering we don’t have a permanent coach and are missing two DP’s. However this is a result that we can build off of and might provide some hope for us fans and confidence for the players. For what it’s worth, it was wonderful to break Orlando’s heart a little in front of their fans. OFYO, from Jahn with love.
]]></itunes:summary>
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                <itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The one where it’s no longer a Pity that we can’t score goals</title>
        <itunes:title>The one where it’s no longer a Pity that we can’t score goals</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-it-s-no-longer-a-pity-that-we-can-t-score-goals/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-it-s-no-longer-a-pity-that-we-can-t-score-goals/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2020 09:19:05 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p class="p3">1: The whole match was very similar to the match against Orlando. We looked very hesitant in the final third. We weren’t quick enough on the ball. We’re missing a leader, a driving force that holds everyone accountable and can at times, put the team on his back. Just someone who puts in the work and makes everyone else work that much harder. </p>
<p class="p2"> </p>
<p class="p3">2: Brooks Lennon was MOTM for me with an honorable mention to Anton Walkes. He was everywhere. Right back, left back, Center mid, Christ at one point I swear I saw him run up to the VAR booth and run that for a minute. He was doing everything he could to provide that spark and be that leader with his work rate but it’s not enough for us. All fairness to him, he wasn’t meant to be that guy. If we can ever get going and if he can get linked up with Torres or Jahn, I think he can be every bit as effective as Gressel. Certainly so when Josef gets back. </p>
<p class="p2"> </p>
<p class="p3">3: Look if all these changes are going to happen, At least they’re happening in a year like this. I don’t think anyone is going to look back and really remember this year for it’s quality of play. I’m not trying to downplay anything and there’s definitely an argument to be made about this season actually being tougher to win it all, but for me this is an *. It’s an anomaly. Hopefully 2021 comes around and we have our roster and coaching staff sorted out and oh yeah, have Josef back. This team is built around him. </p>
<p class="p2"> </p>
<p class="p3">4: There was no build up of play in the first half. I think I can count the number of chances we created on one hand, even if that hand was in a horrible accident and only had three fingers. We had one half chance that Escobar couldn’t get on the end of. Then there was a ball that pinged around the box in the second half. The best chance of the entire match was with Cubo from a beautiful cross for Lennon but he Pity’d it. It felt like we were just running passing drills for most of the match. We didn’t create. It’s unexpected with news of Pity today. </p>
<p class="p2"> </p>
<p class="p3">5: Part of me just wants to call this season done. The problems we have are going to linger, to a degree at least, for the remainder of the season. Especially now with Pity gone and what’s sure to be another DP coming in, it just feels like there’s literally not enough time to get things to gel and sync up. I worry about what the frustration and lack of success is going to do to the morale and desire of the players. Maybe the plan is to just make the playoffs and then hit our stride? </p>
<p class="p2"> </p>
<p class="p2"> </p>
<p class="p2"> </p>
<p class="p2"> </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p3">1: The whole match was very similar to the match against Orlando. We looked very hesitant in the final third. We weren’t quick enough on the ball. We’re missing a leader, a driving force that holds everyone accountable and can at times, put the team on his back. Just someone who puts in the work and makes everyone else work that much harder. </p>
<p class="p2"> </p>
<p class="p3">2: Brooks Lennon was MOTM for me with an honorable mention to Anton Walkes. He was everywhere. Right back, left back, Center mid, Christ at one point I swear I saw him run up to the VAR booth and run that for a minute. He was doing everything he could to provide that spark and be that leader with his work rate but it’s not enough for us. All fairness to him, he wasn’t meant to be that guy. If we can ever get going and if he can get linked up with Torres or Jahn, I think he can be every bit as effective as Gressel. Certainly so when Josef gets back. </p>
<p class="p2"> </p>
<p class="p3">3: Look if all these changes are going to happen, At least they’re happening in a year like this. I don’t think anyone is going to look back and really remember this year for it’s quality of play. I’m not trying to downplay anything and there’s definitely an argument to be made about this season actually being tougher to win it all, but for me this is an *. It’s an anomaly. Hopefully 2021 comes around and we have our roster and coaching staff sorted out and oh yeah, have Josef back. This team is built around him. </p>
<p class="p2"> </p>
<p class="p3">4: There was no build up of play in the first half. I think I can count the number of chances we created on one hand, even if that hand was in a horrible accident and only had three fingers. We had one half chance that Escobar couldn’t get on the end of. Then there was a ball that pinged around the box in the second half. The best chance of the entire match was with Cubo from a beautiful cross for Lennon but he Pity’d it. It felt like we were just running passing drills for most of the match. We didn’t create. It’s unexpected with news of Pity today. </p>
<p class="p2"> </p>
<p class="p3">5: Part of me just wants to call this season done. The problems we have are going to linger, to a degree at least, for the remainder of the season. Especially now with Pity gone and what’s sure to be another DP coming in, it just feels like there’s literally not enough time to get things to gel and sync up. I worry about what the frustration and lack of success is going to do to the morale and desire of the players. Maybe the plan is to just make the playoffs and then hit our stride? </p>
<p class="p2"> </p>
<p class="p2"> </p>
<p class="p2"> </p>
<p class="p2"> </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: The whole match was very similar to the match against Orlando. We looked very hesitant in the final third. We weren’t quick enough on the ball. We’re missing a leader, a driving force that holds everyone accountable and can at times, put the team on his back. Just someone who puts in the work and makes everyone else work that much harder. 
 
2: Brooks Lennon was MOTM for me with an honorable mention to Anton Walkes. He was everywhere. Right back, left back, Center mid, Christ at one point I swear I saw him run up to the VAR booth and run that for a minute. He was doing everything he could to provide that spark and be that leader with his work rate but it’s not enough for us. All fairness to him, he wasn’t meant to be that guy. If we can ever get going and if he can get linked up with Torres or Jahn, I think he can be every bit as effective as Gressel. Certainly so when Josef gets back. 
 
3: Look if all these changes are going to happen, At least they’re happening in a year like this. I don’t think anyone is going to look back and really remember this year for it’s quality of play. I’m not trying to downplay anything and there’s definitely an argument to be made about this season actually being tougher to win it all, but for me this is an *. It’s an anomaly. Hopefully 2021 comes around and we have our roster and coaching staff sorted out and oh yeah, have Josef back. This team is built around him. 
 
4: There was no build up of play in the first half. I think I can count the number of chances we created on one hand, even if that hand was in a horrible accident and only had three fingers. We had one half chance that Escobar couldn’t get on the end of. Then there was a ball that pinged around the box in the second half. The best chance of the entire match was with Cubo from a beautiful cross for Lennon but he Pity’d it. It felt like we were just running passing drills for most of the match. We didn’t create. It’s unexpected with news of Pity today. 
 
5: Part of me just wants to call this season done. The problems we have are going to linger, to a degree at least, for the remainder of the season. Especially now with Pity gone and what’s sure to be another DP coming in, it just feels like there’s literally not enough time to get things to gel and sync up. I worry about what the frustration and lack of success is going to do to the morale and desire of the players. Maybe the plan is to just make the playoffs and then hit our stride? 
 
 
 
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        <title>The One Where 2020 Remains Consistent</title>
        <itunes:title>The One Where 2020 Remains Consistent</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-2020-remains-consistent/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-2020-remains-consistent/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2020 19:27:26 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>FTOTFS </p>
<p>8/29 OFYO</p>
<p>Recording the pod later tonight. </p>
<p>1: We were on the front foot at the start. An incredible save kept it at 0-0 but Remedi had a great follow up effort. Eric has really stepped up his game and his role in this club since Nagbe’s departure. The middle of the park was not the issue for us tonight. </p>
<p>2:. We had loads of defensive problems in the final third in the first half. We just looked totally disjointed and not in sync. Set piece defending was really poor. It could have been 3 or even 4-0 off of open headers on goal. There was utter confusion in the box on the first goal. Guzan probably should have had that, but it just looked like we weren’t set. You could see with the reaction off the first goal how serious Orlando took this. No major celebration. Straight to midfield and restarting play. The 2nd goal was a perfect example of the lack or organization. Yes, Lennon was off, but that’s no excuse. Someone has to drop back and cover. </p>
<p>3: Orlando was the opposite of us on defense. They were solid and well organized for the entirety of the match. They didn’t have many egregious errors that we were able to take advantage of. Ultimately we gave them more than they gave us. We threw everything we had at them in the last 30 and they handled adversity very well. </p>
<p>4: It was nice to see Adam Jahn be more involved. Honestly he probably saw more action tonight than he did all of his previous matches combined. Not only were we looking for him more but there a number of moments where he got stuck in. It was a much more aggressive and determined performance from him. </p>
<p>5: Look it was never going to be Father’s Day without Daddy. Credit to Glassy, he was effective and aggressive with substitutions. He didn’t wait and made them early and they were impactful. I would have liked to see Damm come on a little earlier. He had an impact straight away. Clearly he’s been working on his crosses.</p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>FTOTFS </p>
<p>8/29 OFYO</p>
<p>Recording the pod later tonight. </p>
<p>1: We were on the front foot at the start. An incredible save kept it at 0-0 but Remedi had a great follow up effort. Eric has really stepped up his game and his role in this club since Nagbe’s departure. The middle of the park was not the issue for us tonight. </p>
<p>2:. We had loads of defensive problems in the final third in the first half. We just looked totally disjointed and not in sync. Set piece defending was really poor. It could have been 3 or even 4-0 off of open headers on goal. There was utter confusion in the box on the first goal. Guzan probably should have had that, but it just looked like we weren’t set. You could see with the reaction off the first goal how serious Orlando took this. No major celebration. Straight to midfield and restarting play. The 2nd goal was a perfect example of the lack or organization. Yes, Lennon was off, but that’s no excuse. Someone has to drop back and cover. </p>
<p>3: Orlando was the opposite of us on defense. They were solid and well organized for the entirety of the match. They didn’t have many egregious errors that we were able to take advantage of. Ultimately we gave them more than they gave us. We threw everything we had at them in the last 30 and they handled adversity very well. </p>
<p>4: It was nice to see Adam Jahn be more involved. Honestly he probably saw more action tonight than he did all of his previous matches combined. Not only were we looking for him more but there a number of moments where he got stuck in. It was a much more aggressive and determined performance from him. </p>
<p>5: Look it was never going to be Father’s Day without Daddy. Credit to Glassy, he was effective and aggressive with substitutions. He didn’t wait and made them early and they were impactful. I would have liked to see Damm come on a little earlier. He had an impact straight away. Clearly he’s been working on his crosses.</p>
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8/29 OFYO
Recording the pod later tonight. 
1: We were on the front foot at the start. An incredible save kept it at 0-0 but Remedi had a great follow up effort. Eric has really stepped up his game and his role in this club since Nagbe’s departure. The middle of the park was not the issue for us tonight. 
2:. We had loads of defensive problems in the final third in the first half. We just looked totally disjointed and not in sync. Set piece defending was really poor. It could have been 3 or even 4-0 off of open headers on goal. There was utter confusion in the box on the first goal. Guzan probably should have had that, but it just looked like we weren’t set. You could see with the reaction off the first goal how serious Orlando took this. No major celebration. Straight to midfield and restarting play. The 2nd goal was a perfect example of the lack or organization. Yes, Lennon was off, but that’s no excuse. Someone has to drop back and cover. 
3: Orlando was the opposite of us on defense. They were solid and well organized for the entirety of the match. They didn’t have many egregious errors that we were able to take advantage of. Ultimately we gave them more than they gave us. We threw everything we had at them in the last 30 and they handled adversity very well. 
4: It was nice to see Adam Jahn be more involved. Honestly he probably saw more action tonight than he did all of his previous matches combined. Not only were we looking for him more but there a number of moments where he got stuck in. It was a much more aggressive and determined performance from him. 
5: Look it was never going to be Father’s Day without Daddy. Credit to Glassy, he was effective and aggressive with substitutions. He didn’t wait and made them early and they were impactful. I would have liked to see Damm come on a little earlier. He had an impact straight away. Clearly he’s been working on his crosses.]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The One With Good Trouble</title>
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1: The Kenosha police deputized the people calling themselves the Kenosha Guard the moment they said "Appreciate y'all being out here" What they should have said was "GO HOME. We don't want you to get hurt and we don't want you to hurt anyone." They didn't and people are hurt and people are dead. 


 


2: I don't know how we move forward in any meaningful way. I know that real progress is only going to occur when people on both sides of an issue make an earnest effort to understand the others POV. I don't know how we get to a point where that can happen. 


 


3: For the Law and Order crowd out there that has been calling for an end to lawlessness, where you at? There was an armed militia taking the law into their own hands dispensing justice as they saw fit. You're either against lawlessness wholesale or not at all. It can't just be when it serves you and your worldview. 


 


4: Stick to sports is dead. It really grosses me out when I hear people say shit like, they just need to do their job and not bring politics into the game. Entertain me peasant. Athletes are real people, that make real sacrifices to provide an escape for all of us. They're voices deserve to be heard as much as the next person. 


 


5: To quote Bilbo Baggins "I feel like butter scraped over too much bread." There's so much going on. There's so much to care about. It can really drag you down but we all have to do our absolute best to not let ourselves become desensitized and apathetic. 

 
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1: The Kenosha police deputized the people calling themselves the Kenosha Guard the moment they said "Appreciate y'all being out here" What they should have said was "GO HOME. We don't want you to get hurt and we don't want you to hurt anyone." They didn't and people are hurt and people are dead. 


 


2: I don't know how we move forward in any meaningful way. I know that real progress is only going to occur when people on both sides of an issue make an earnest effort to understand the others POV. I don't know how we get to a point where that can happen. 


 


3: For the Law and Order crowd out there that has been calling for an end to lawlessness, where you at? There was an armed militia taking the law into their own hands dispensing justice as they saw fit. You're either against lawlessness wholesale or not at all. It can't just be when it serves you and your worldview. 


 


4: Stick to sports is dead. It really grosses me out when I hear people say shit like, they just need to do their job and not bring politics into the game. Entertain me peasant. Athletes are real people, that make real sacrifices to provide an escape for all of us. They're voices deserve to be heard as much as the next person. 


 


5: To quote Bilbo Baggins "I feel like butter scraped over too much bread." There's so much going on. There's so much to care about. It can really drag you down but we all have to do our absolute best to not let ourselves become desensitized and apathetic. 

 
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1: The Kenosha police deputized the people calling themselves the Kenosha Guard the moment they said "Appreciate y'all being out here" What they should have said was "GO HOME. We don't want you to get hurt and we don't want you to hurt anyone." They didn't and people are hurt and people are dead. 


 


2: I don't know how we move forward in any meaningful way. I know that real progress is only going to occur when people on both sides of an issue make an earnest effort to understand the others POV. I don't know how we get to a point where that can happen. 


 


3: For the Law and Order crowd out there that has been calling for an end to lawlessness, where you at? There was an armed militia taking the law into their own hands dispensing justice as they saw fit. You're either against lawlessness wholesale or not at all. It can't just be when it serves you and your worldview. 


 


4: Stick to sports is dead. It really grosses me out when I hear people say shit like, they just need to do their job and not bring politics into the game. Entertain me peasant. Athletes are real people, that make real sacrifices to provide an escape for all of us. They're voices deserve to be heard as much as the next person. 


 


5: To quote Bilbo Baggins "I feel like butter scraped over too much bread." There's so much going on. There's so much to care about. It can really drag you down but we all have to do our absolute best to not let ourselves become desensitized and apathetic. 

 
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        <title>The One Where We Stay Glassy</title>
        <itunes:title>The One Where We Stay Glassy</itunes:title>
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touches were sloppy. We had our pocket picked a few times. Eric Remedi was vital early on, breaking up Nashville opportunities and winning back possession.


2: For all of Nashville’s talk about how they’re not just a team that sits back and plays for the counter, that’s kinda exactly what they did for most of the match. It really wasn’t until around the 25th minute that we began to find a way through their block. We started putting more pressure on their defense and forced some errors. We started winning the ball back in their half.


3: Walkes had a standout defensive performance. The yellow card was 100% crap. In fact I’m not sure what game Ted Unkel was watching but he got a number of calls wrong. You could hear Guzan barking at him all night. “It’s a fuckin handball....TED!”. Not TED’s best performance.


4: Pity had the kind of confident game we’ve been looking for. Lovely goal in the first and how about Eric Remedi throwing on a suit and tie, grabbing a platter, and absolutely serving that up from 60 yards. I think that’s exactly the ball and position that can yield dividends for Pity. He just needs half a yard and a couple good touches on the ball. He absolutely tore the net off with his second. A not confident Pity sends that ball into the rafters.


5: Overall a good win and we get to add another team to the list that hasn’t beaten us. Based on the players’ performance tonight and from their statements over the last week, they seem to be enjoying playing again. I’m sure being home and playing in AC helps. There is still some sloppiness that needs to be cleaned up for sure, but everyone just seemed more comfortable on the whole.
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touches were sloppy. We had our pocket picked a few times. Eric Remedi was vital early on, breaking up Nashville opportunities and winning back possession.


2: For all of Nashville’s talk about how they’re not just a team that sits back and plays for the counter, that’s kinda exactly what they did for most of the match. It really wasn’t until around the 25th minute that we began to find a way through their block. We started putting more pressure on their defense and forced some errors. We started winning the ball back in their half.


3: Walkes had a standout defensive performance. The yellow card was 100% crap. In fact I’m not sure what game Ted Unkel was watching but he got a number of calls wrong. You could hear Guzan barking at him all night. “It’s a fuckin handball....TED!”. Not TED’s best performance.


4: Pity had the kind of confident game we’ve been looking for. Lovely goal in the first and how about Eric Remedi throwing on a suit and tie, grabbing a platter, and absolutely serving that up from 60 yards. I think that’s exactly the ball and position that can yield dividends for Pity. He just needs half a yard and a couple good touches on the ball. He absolutely tore the net off with his second. A not confident Pity sends that ball into the rafters.


5: Overall a good win and we get to add another team to the list that hasn’t beaten us. Based on the players’ performance tonight and from their statements over the last week, they seem to be enjoying playing again. I’m sure being home and playing in AC helps. There is still some sloppiness that needs to be cleaned up for sure, but everyone just seemed more comfortable on the whole.
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touches were sloppy. We had our pocket picked a few times. Eric Remedi was vital early on, breaking up Nashville opportunities and winning back possession.


2: For all of Nashville’s talk about how they’re not just a team that sits back and plays for the counter, that’s kinda exactly what they did for most of the match. It really wasn’t until around the 25th minute that we began to find a way through their block. We started putting more pressure on their defense and forced some errors. We started winning the ball back in their half.


3: Walkes had a standout defensive performance. The yellow card was 100% crap. In fact I’m not sure what game Ted Unkel was watching but he got a number of calls wrong. You could hear Guzan barking at him all night. “It’s a fuckin handball....TED!”. Not TED’s best performance.


4: Pity had the kind of confident game we’ve been looking for. Lovely goal in the first and how about Eric Remedi throwing on a suit and tie, grabbing a platter, and absolutely serving that up from 60 yards. I think that’s exactly the ball and position that can yield dividends for Pity. He just needs half a yard and a couple good touches on the ball. He absolutely tore the net off with his second. A not confident Pity sends that ball into the rafters.


5: Overall a good win and we get to add another team to the list that hasn’t beaten us. Based on the players’ performance tonight and from their statements over the last week, they seem to be enjoying playing again. I’m sure being home and playing in AC helps. There is still some sloppiness that needs to be cleaned up for sure, but everyone just seemed more comfortable on the whole.
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                <itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode>
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        <title>The One Where Our Hashtags Become Reality</title>
        <itunes:title>The One Where Our Hashtags Become Reality</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-our-hashtags-become-reality/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-our-hashtags-become-reality/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:15:15 -0400</pubDate>
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1: I don’t think Frank was a crap coach. I don’t think he ever really gelled and connected with the players. He never struck me as someone who inspires his players to run through a wall for him.


2: Yes FDB’s results are on par with Tata’s in terms of win %. Yes we did win 2 trophies last year and made it to the conference final. There was a rough start to the season and then there was that big players meeting and things turned around. You now gotta question how much of that turnaround you attribute to Frank and his tactics and how much you attribute to him sort of acquiescing to the players.


3: Since this was a “mutual parting” it further reinforces the suspicion that there were problems with chemistry. To me that says the coach didn’t sync up and enjoy being with players and vice versa with players attitude towards the coach.


4: It is gonna be tough and complicated to find a new manager. Covid 19 is going to further complicate things. The US has not done a good job getting this pandemic under control and bringing anyone in from Europe, South America or anyone else in the world is gonna be difficult for a number of reasons. Acquiring Visas will be tough, there are travel restrictions across the globe and especially coming to and going from the US. Also, you gotta factor in personal feelings from potential coaches. We don’t even know what the MLS regular season is gonna be like. Would an international coach want to travel right now and be away from family? There’s just sooooo much uncertainty.


5: Overall I think this can be viewed positively. Certainly if you were on team FDB out, you’re probably very happy but look, Darren and Boca and I’m betting a large number of the players weren’t feeling it. Something wasn’t working. We don’t know all the details about what wasn’t working but they made a decisive decision. They didn’t just wafer back and forth for months. They felt a new direction was needed and didn’t hesitate. This sets the tone for the future of the standard of this club that must be met and if it is not, we are not afraid to make moves and adjustments.
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1: I don’t think Frank was a crap coach. I don’t think he ever really gelled and connected with the players. He never struck me as someone who inspires his players to run through a wall for him.


2: Yes FDB’s results are on par with Tata’s in terms of win %. Yes we did win 2 trophies last year and made it to the conference final. There was a rough start to the season and then there was that big players meeting and things turned around. You now gotta question how much of that turnaround you attribute to Frank and his tactics and how much you attribute to him sort of acquiescing to the players.


3: Since this was a “mutual parting” it further reinforces the suspicion that there were problems with chemistry. To me that says the coach didn’t sync up and enjoy being with players and vice versa with players attitude towards the coach.


4: It is gonna be tough and complicated to find a new manager. Covid 19 is going to further complicate things. The US has not done a good job getting this pandemic under control and bringing anyone in from Europe, South America or anyone else in the world is gonna be difficult for a number of reasons. Acquiring Visas will be tough, there are travel restrictions across the globe and especially coming to and going from the US. Also, you gotta factor in personal feelings from potential coaches. We don’t even know what the MLS regular season is gonna be like. Would an international coach want to travel right now and be away from family? There’s just sooooo much uncertainty.


5: Overall I think this can be viewed positively. Certainly if you were on team FDB out, you’re probably very happy but look, Darren and Boca and I’m betting a large number of the players weren’t feeling it. Something wasn’t working. We don’t know all the details about what wasn’t working but they made a decisive decision. They didn’t just wafer back and forth for months. They felt a new direction was needed and didn’t hesitate. This sets the tone for the future of the standard of this club that must be met and if it is not, we are not afraid to make moves and adjustments.
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1: I don’t think Frank was a crap coach. I don’t think he ever really gelled and connected with the players. He never struck me as someone who inspires his players to run through a wall for him.


2: Yes FDB’s results are on par with Tata’s in terms of win %. Yes we did win 2 trophies last year and made it to the conference final. There was a rough start to the season and then there was that big players meeting and things turned around. You now gotta question how much of that turnaround you attribute to Frank and his tactics and how much you attribute to him sort of acquiescing to the players.


3: Since this was a “mutual parting” it further reinforces the suspicion that there were problems with chemistry. To me that says the coach didn’t sync up and enjoy being with players and vice versa with players attitude towards the coach.


4: It is gonna be tough and complicated to find a new manager. Covid 19 is going to further complicate things. The US has not done a good job getting this pandemic under control and bringing anyone in from Europe, South America or anyone else in the world is gonna be difficult for a number of reasons. Acquiring Visas will be tough, there are travel restrictions across the globe and especially coming to and going from the US. Also, you gotta factor in personal feelings from potential coaches. We don’t even know what the MLS regular season is gonna be like. Would an international coach want to travel right now and be away from family? There’s just sooooo much uncertainty.


5: Overall I think this can be viewed positively. Certainly if you were on team FDB out, you’re probably very happy but look, Darren and Boca and I’m betting a large number of the players weren’t feeling it. Something wasn’t working. We don’t know all the details about what wasn’t working but they made a decisive decision. They didn’t just wafer back and forth for months. They felt a new direction was needed and didn’t hesitate. This sets the tone for the future of the standard of this club that must be met and if it is not, we are not afraid to make moves and adjustments.
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        <title>The One Where We Are Not Mad, We're Just Disappointed.</title>
        <itunes:title>The One Where We Are Not Mad, We're Just Disappointed.</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-are-not-mad-were-just-disappointed/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-are-not-mad-were-just-disappointed/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2020 23:31:49 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: We continue to have problems defensively on the left. Shoot, we continue to have problems defensively all around. The back three are constantly pulled out of position. </p>
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<p>2: Pity is not showing his quality. He attempted a number of difficult passes and they’re not coming off. It’s like he sets his sights on the harder options but isn’t up to the task. Pity just keeps trying to do too much. He needs to keep it simple. There were times when there was no pressure on him and he skied balls and made glaring errant passes. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: We LET Columbus play their system. Their high press in the first half was very effective. Columbus looked comfortable all night. We weren’t disruptive. We weren’t threatening. We looked very passive. In the first half we had about 2 free kicks and maybe one other look at goal. That was it. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: We came out with more urgency in the first 15-20 of the second half but what good is urgency if you don’t have any flow? We didn’t build up any sort of attack. There were a few individual performances that were ok but it’s really hard to talk about those when the entire unit didn’t perform, AT ALL. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: I can’t believe I’m saying this.....I agree with Taylor Twellman. But it’s not even that we look like we are playing with a man down, it looks we have 11 guys that haven’t bought into a system, if there is one. I saw no heart or desire to go out and give ourselves a chance tonight. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: We continue to have problems defensively on the left. Shoot, we continue to have problems defensively all around. The back three are constantly pulled out of position. </p>
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<p>2: Pity is not showing his quality. He attempted a number of difficult passes and they’re not coming off. It’s like he sets his sights on the harder options but isn’t up to the task. Pity just keeps trying to do too much. He needs to keep it simple. There were times when there was no pressure on him and he skied balls and made glaring errant passes. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: We LET Columbus play their system. Their high press in the first half was very effective. Columbus looked comfortable all night. We weren’t disruptive. We weren’t threatening. We looked very passive. In the first half we had about 2 free kicks and maybe one other look at goal. That was it. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: We came out with more urgency in the first 15-20 of the second half but what good is urgency if you don’t have any flow? We didn’t build up any sort of attack. There were a few individual performances that were ok but it’s really hard to talk about those when the entire unit didn’t perform, AT ALL. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: I can’t believe I’m saying this.....I agree with Taylor Twellman. But it’s not even that we look like we are playing with a man down, it looks we have 11 guys that haven’t bought into a system, if there is one. I saw no heart or desire to go out and give ourselves a chance tonight. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: We continue to have problems defensively on the left. Shoot, we continue to have problems defensively all around. The back three are constantly pulled out of position. 
 
2: Pity is not showing his quality. He attempted a number of difficult passes and they’re not coming off. It’s like he sets his sights on the harder options but isn’t up to the task. Pity just keeps trying to do too much. He needs to keep it simple. There were times when there was no pressure on him and he skied balls and made glaring errant passes. 
 
3: We LET Columbus play their system. Their high press in the first half was very effective. Columbus looked comfortable all night. We weren’t disruptive. We weren’t threatening. We looked very passive. In the first half we had about 2 free kicks and maybe one other look at goal. That was it. 
 
4: We came out with more urgency in the first 15-20 of the second half but what good is urgency if you don’t have any flow? We didn’t build up any sort of attack. There were a few individual performances that were ok but it’s really hard to talk about those when the entire unit didn’t perform, AT ALL. 
 
5: I can’t believe I’m saying this.....I agree with Taylor Twellman. But it’s not even that we look like we are playing with a man down, it looks we have 11 guys that haven’t bought into a system, if there is one. I saw no heart or desire to go out and give ourselves a chance tonight. 
 
 
 
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        <title>The One Where We Can't Mask Our Disappointment</title>
        <itunes:title>The One Where We Can't Mask Our Disappointment</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-cant-mask-our-disappointment/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-we-cant-mask-our-disappointment/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2020 22:35:11 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p class="p1">1: Fatigue and frustration was the theme of the day. This was just sluggish ugly football from both sides with a moment of brilliance from Amaya. Clearly the heat and match time played a role. I’m not using either of those factors as an excuse but they are factors. I’m not a fan of these 9am games. I don’t think the conditions lend themselves to entertaining football. There is no clearer example than the fact that you saw a side up a man, and no attack or press came from them. </p>
<p class="p1">2: Mulraney’s sloppy foul changed the entire game. He’s a professional and he has to be aware of where he’s at on yellows. That’s not rust, that’s just really poor decision making. Surprisingly enough Cincy did not press us when we went down a man. They continued to sit deep and really not threaten us consistently. If I’m Cincy I would have gone for the knockout blow in the first half, but they eventually got it but it wasn’t from organized play or a high press. It was just a flash of brilliance. </p>
<p class="p1">3: We still don’t look organized in our attack, even before the second yellow. I don’t want to believe it but we look lost without Josef. I really thought given the length of time we had to train without him we would have worked out a system to produce goals without el Rey.</p>
<p class="p1">4: For me, that was a penalty. I don’t think there was anything conclusive in the video to call that back for offsides. Maybe there’s a camera angle we didn’t get to see but from the angle we saw on ESPN it didn’t look like anything was conclusive to me. It certainly was not clear and obvious.</p>
<p class="p1">5: I don’t see this match or even this tournament as a referendum. We’re missing Josef, we had a 3 month stoppage, the time is weird, the weather is stifling, we were down a man. I just don’t see this as indicative of how the rest of the season (if there is one) will go. We just haven’t had a chance to really get anything going so I’m going to refrain from the sky is falling fire FDB #’s. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1">1: Fatigue and frustration was the theme of the day. This was just sluggish ugly football from both sides with a moment of brilliance from Amaya. Clearly the heat and match time played a role. I’m not using either of those factors as an excuse but they are factors. I’m not a fan of these 9am games. I don’t think the conditions lend themselves to entertaining football. There is no clearer example than the fact that you saw a side up a man, and no attack or press came from them. </p>
<p class="p1">2: Mulraney’s sloppy foul changed the entire game. He’s a professional and he has to be aware of where he’s at on yellows. That’s not rust, that’s just really poor decision making. Surprisingly enough Cincy did not press us when we went down a man. They continued to sit deep and really not threaten us consistently. If I’m Cincy I would have gone for the knockout blow in the first half, but they eventually got it but it wasn’t from organized play or a high press. It was just a flash of brilliance. </p>
<p class="p1">3: We still don’t look organized in our attack, even before the second yellow. I don’t want to believe it but we look lost without Josef. I really thought given the length of time we had to train without him we would have worked out a system to produce goals without el Rey.</p>
<p class="p1">4: For me, that was a penalty. I don’t think there was anything conclusive in the video to call that back for offsides. Maybe there’s a camera angle we didn’t get to see but from the angle we saw on ESPN it didn’t look like anything was conclusive to me. It certainly was not clear and obvious.</p>
<p class="p1">5: I don’t see this match or even this tournament as a referendum. We’re missing Josef, we had a 3 month stoppage, the time is weird, the weather is stifling, we were down a man. I just don’t see this as indicative of how the rest of the season (if there is one) will go. We just haven’t had a chance to really get anything going so I’m going to refrain from the sky is falling fire FDB #’s. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[1: Fatigue and frustration was the theme of the day. This was just sluggish ugly football from both sides with a moment of brilliance from Amaya. Clearly the heat and match time played a role. I’m not using either of those factors as an excuse but they are factors. I’m not a fan of these 9am games. I don’t think the conditions lend themselves to entertaining football. There is no clearer example than the fact that you saw a side up a man, and no attack or press came from them. 
2: Mulraney’s sloppy foul changed the entire game. He’s a professional and he has to be aware of where he’s at on yellows. That’s not rust, that’s just really poor decision making. Surprisingly enough Cincy did not press us when we went down a man. They continued to sit deep and really not threaten us consistently. If I’m Cincy I would have gone for the knockout blow in the first half, but they eventually got it but it wasn’t from organized play or a high press. It was just a flash of brilliance. 
3: We still don’t look organized in our attack, even before the second yellow. I don’t want to believe it but we look lost without Josef. I really thought given the length of time we had to train without him we would have worked out a system to produce goals without el Rey.
4: For me, that was a penalty. I don’t think there was anything conclusive in the video to call that back for offsides. Maybe there’s a camera angle we didn’t get to see but from the angle we saw on ESPN it didn’t look like anything was conclusive to me. It certainly was not clear and obvious.
5: I don’t see this match or even this tournament as a referendum. We’re missing Josef, we had a 3 month stoppage, the time is weird, the weather is stifling, we were down a man. I just don’t see this as indicative of how the rest of the season (if there is one) will go. We just haven’t had a chance to really get anything going so I’m going to refrain from the sky is falling fire FDB #’s. 
 
 
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        <title>The One Where It's Not About Unemployment</title>
        <itunes:title>The One Where It's Not About Unemployment</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-its-not-about-unemployment/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-its-not-about-unemployment/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2020 10:40:58 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In today's episode we talk about soccer and not about unemployment! We dive into the beautiful game's return stateside and how we balance enjoying the distraction that is soccer while dealing with a global pandemic and civil unrest. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In today's episode we talk about soccer and not about unemployment! We dive into the beautiful game's return stateside and how we balance enjoying the distraction that is soccer while dealing with a global pandemic and civil unrest. </p>
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        <title>The Big Unemployment and Financial Aid Round Up</title>
        <itunes:title>The Big Unemployment and Financial Aid Round Up</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-bib-unemployment-and-financial-aid-round-up/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-bib-unemployment-and-financial-aid-round-up/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:08:12 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this pod my friend Kazz Walding go over the complexities of the Georgian Unemployment system. We have invested a tremendous amount of time in understanding all the complex issues, digesting them and then spitting them back to you in easy to understand language. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this pod my friend Kazz Walding go over the complexities of the Georgian Unemployment system. We have invested a tremendous amount of time in understanding all the complex issues, digesting them and then spitting them back to you in easy to understand language. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this pod my friend Kazz Walding go over the complexities of the Georgian Unemployment system. We have invested a tremendous amount of time in understanding all the complex issues, digesting them and then spitting them back to you in easy to understand language. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The One Where It's All About The Money</title>
        <itunes:title>The One Where It's All About The Money</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-its-all-about-the-money/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-its-all-about-the-money/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2020 11:28:58 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Much like distillers across the country adapting their businesses to stop producing the booze and start producing the hand sanitizer, we are adapting the pod. </p>
<p>In this episode we decided to break down the "Stimulus Package" that was passed and signed into law last week. We go over the points that are most important to the average every day American, translating complicated bill language into small easy digestible bits that we hope will inform you about the aid and support that is coming. There's a lot of uncertainty right now and many people are stressed about how they're going to meet their basic needs for themselves and their families. We hope this pod will alleviate some of that stress and offer up a little bit of hope for people in this very trying period. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Much like distillers across the country adapting their businesses to stop producing the booze and start producing the hand sanitizer, we are adapting the pod. </p>
<p>In this episode we decided to break down the "Stimulus Package" that was passed and signed into law last week. We go over the points that are most important to the average every day American, translating complicated bill language into small easy digestible bits that we hope will inform you about the aid and support that is coming. There's a lot of uncertainty right now and many people are stressed about how they're going to meet their basic needs for themselves and their families. We hope this pod will alleviate some of that stress and offer up a little bit of hope for people in this very trying period. </p>
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        <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Much like distillers across the country adapting their businesses to stop producing the booze and start producing the hand sanitizer, we are adapting the pod. 
In this episode we decided to break down the "Stimulus Package" that was passed and signed into law last week. We go over the points that are most important to the average every day American, translating complicated bill language into small easy digestible bits that we hope will inform you about the aid and support that is coming. There's a lot of uncertainty right now and many people are stressed about how they're going to meet their basic needs for themselves and their families. We hope this pod will alleviate some of that stress and offer up a little bit of hope for people in this very trying period. ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>The One Where It's Not Entirely About Coronavirus</title>
        <itunes:title>The One Where It's Not Entirely About Coronavirus</itunes:title>
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                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/the-one-where-its-not-entirely-about-coronavirus/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2020 21:56:14 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>1: Josef had his surgery! And he went to the best surgeon on the planet for ACL’s! Thank god they snuck him in. I hate being right all the time but I said he’d have plenty of time to recover. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Covid-19 will have a domino effect on the sport around the globe. Some leagues will suffer more than others and not every club is going to survive. It’s going to affect everyone from player to stadium staff. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Parents, I got nothing but respect for you. How you get through this and keep things positive and upbeat for young ones during all of this I have no idea. I know that shit has to be draining and my hat’s off to you. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: it’s very cool to see ATL UTD replaying old games. The San Jose match was 🍌 🍌. It was a crazy turn of events and even came complete with a Josef brace and a Tito patterned outside the box banger. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Soccer is my comfort food. Whenever I’m dealing with something, whatever it is, I turn to the sport to help me get through it or just offer a little reprieve. Now that my comfort food is gone, I’m struggling to find a replacement and I’m struggling with even having a positive distraction right now because I know so many people are suffering big time. What are you guys turning to during this time? Tweet at us @five_takes with #comfortfood </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1: Josef had his surgery! And he went to the best surgeon on the planet for ACL’s! Thank god they snuck him in. I hate being right all the time but I said he’d have plenty of time to recover. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>2: Covid-19 will have a domino effect on the sport around the globe. Some leagues will suffer more than others and not every club is going to survive. It’s going to affect everyone from player to stadium staff. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>3: Parents, I got nothing but respect for you. How you get through this and keep things positive and upbeat for young ones during all of this I have no idea. I know that shit has to be draining and my hat’s off to you. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>4: it’s very cool to see ATL UTD replaying old games. The San Jose match was 🍌 🍌. It was a crazy turn of events and even came complete with a Josef brace and a Tito patterned outside the box banger. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>5: Soccer is my comfort food. Whenever I’m dealing with something, whatever it is, I turn to the sport to help me get through it or just offer a little reprieve. Now that my comfort food is gone, I’m struggling to find a replacement and I’m struggling with even having a positive distraction right now because I know so many people are suffering big time. What are you guys turning to during this time? Tweet at us @five_takes with #comfortfood </p>
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2: Covid-19 will have a domino effect on the sport around the globe. Some leagues will suffer more than others and not every club is going to survive. It’s going to affect everyone from player to stadium staff. 
 
3: Parents, I got nothing but respect for you. How you get through this and keep things positive and upbeat for young ones during all of this I have no idea. I know that shit has to be draining and my hat’s off to you. 
 
4: it’s very cool to see ATL UTD replaying old games. The San Jose match was 🍌 🍌. It was a crazy turn of events and even came complete with a Josef brace and a Tito patterned outside the box banger. 
 
5: Soccer is my comfort food. Whenever I’m dealing with something, whatever it is, I turn to the sport to help me get through it or just offer a little reprieve. Now that my comfort food is gone, I’m struggling to find a replacement and I’m struggling with even having a positive distraction right now because I know so many people are suffering big time. What are you guys turning to during this time? Tweet at us @five_takes with #comfortfood ]]></itunes:summary>
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        <title>3/7/20 Cincinnati "The One Where The Sky Doesn't Fall"</title>
        <itunes:title>3/7/20 Cincinnati "The One Where The Sky Doesn't Fall"</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/3720-cincinnati-the-one-where-the-sky-doesnt-fall/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/3720-cincinnati-the-one-where-the-sky-doesnt-fall/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2020 08:49:54 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>We talk about the loss of Josef, the affect of Coronavirus, and how the team is going to have to play in order to stay competitive without our key striker. </p>
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                                                            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We talk about the loss of Josef, the affect of Coronavirus, and how the team is going to have to play in order to stay competitive without our key striker. </p>
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        <title>2-29 Nashville SC "The One From The Future &amp; The Past"</title>
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        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/2-29-nashville-sc-the-one-from-the-future-the-past/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/2-29-nashville-sc-the-one-from-the-future-the-past/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2020 14:37:41 -0500</pubDate>
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        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <title>2-25 Motagua Leg 2 "The One Where Glenn Almost Gets Arrested"</title>
        <itunes:title>2-25 Motagua Leg 2 "The One Where Glenn Almost Gets Arrested"</itunes:title>
        <link>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/2-25-motagua-leg-2-the-one-where-glenn-almost-gets-arrested/</link>
                    <comments>https://www.fivetakesonthefivestripes.com/e/2-25-motagua-leg-2-the-one-where-glenn-almost-gets-arrested/#comments</comments>        <pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2020 01:40:44 -0500</pubDate>
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        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:author>Glenn Peison</itunes:author>
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