Podcast: Does Atlanta United need to modify prime-age player philosophy? Plus Mark Followill

Chris Henderson's introductory press conference at the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground | Tyler Pilgrim

Atlanta United’s philosophy under Garth Lagerwey and Chris Henderson has been to primarily pursue prime-aged player. But does that approach need a rethink? The guys discuss that, plus welcome in Mark Followill (X, BlueSky) from MLS Season Pass as he prepares to call Saturday’s match between Atlanta and the New England Revolution.

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Didn’t listen but yeah need to rethink a lot of stuff. Go out and get some top people in Europe who are old.

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