Atlanta Soccer Tonight, 5.26 | Pochettino Names His USMNT 26, Atlanta United's Halftime Report

Mauricio Pochettino named his 26-man USMNT roster for the 2026 World Cup, and Jason Longshore breaks down every key decision: the bold inclusion of Gio Reyna over Diego Luna, Alejandro Zendejas earning his spot, the tactical vision behind the Robinson and Dest wingback system, and what the midfield construction tells you about how Pochettino plans to play in Group D. Then, the latest World Cup updates including Sunday's USA vs. Senegal send-off match in Charlotte and everything else happening around the globe ahead of June 12. The 3-4-3 covers Atlanta United's rough close to the first portion of the season, the WPSL kicking off locally this weekend, and the LSA Mustangs hosting the El Salvador U20 national team Sunday night at Meadowcreek High School. In Stoppage Time: a deeper look at Pochettino as a manager, his philosophy, and what his tenure so far tells us about how he will handle the pressure of a home World Cup. Then, a full halftime report on Atlanta United: the first 14 games, what has worked, what has not, and what the club needs to figure out across 20 matches after the World Cup break to make a real push in the second half of the season. Atlanta Soccer Tonight airs nightly on 92.9 The Game starting June 1 through July 19. Full show and Stoppage Time available every night on the 92.9 The Game YouTube channel and on demand here on the Off The Woodwork podcast.