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Podcast: Off the Woodwork
Episode: From Letters to Legacy: Atlanta’s Fight for Women’s Soccer- Atlanta Soccer Flashback, 11.11
Description: Before Atlanta steps into its potential NWSL future, Atlanta Soccer Flashback looks back at the women who built the foundation — from the 1992 push to make women’s soccer part of the Olympics, to the gold medal night in Athens that changed the sport forever.
Host Jason Longshore retraces how Atlanta became a heartbeat for women’s soccer:
🏅 The lobbying that made Atlanta ’96 a turning point
⚽ The rise and legacy of the Atlanta Beat
🏫 The growth of Georgia’s youth, college, and grassroots programs
🔥 The Dream, the Vibe, and the next wave of women’s sports in the city
💪 And how tonight’s NWSL news brings...