Atlanta Soccer Flashback: The Summer Soccer Took Over Athens

Relive one of the most unforgettable chapters in Georgia sports history on this special edition of Atlanta Soccer Flashback with Jason Longshore. We’re going back to the summer of 1996 — when Sanford Stadium in Athens transformed into a global soccer cathedral and hosted the Olympic soccer semifinals and finals. From the U.S. Women's National Team’s dramatic golden goal semifinal win and historic gold medal to Nigeria’s iconic comeback over Brazil and triumphant title, this episode explores the matches, the moments, and the legacy that helped change the landscape of soccer in the U.S. With stories about Billy Payne, Vince Dooley, Tiffeny Milbrett, Jay-Jay Okocha, and more, it's a journey into the heart of Olympic magic made in the South.