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Kennesaw State University Exercise Science Senior Lecturer (and PRO soccer official) Kevin Huet visits SDH AM to look at the physical and emotional demends of officials at the highest levels of the game.We also look at misconceptions and navigating emotions during play

Soccer Matters host and American soccer announcing legend Glenn Davis visits SDH AM on Monday to look at the tournament through his Houston-based lens and checks in on the champs as well

Tuskegee University is starting a soccer program this summer and part of the two day exploration into the launch, head men's soccer coach Matthew Tarpley drops by SDH AM to discuss the build, the why, and the challenges of Year One

It's a super-sized Reaction Monday on SDH AM929TheGame's Abe Gordon looks back at the World Cup resultKennesaw State Senior Lecturer in Exercise Science (and PRO official) Kevin Huet looks at the physical and emotional aspects of officiating in big momentsSoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looks at the future of the USMNT and how US Soccer can build from here...Soccer Matters Glenn Davis looks at Houston as a host and the teams he saw in the tourneyTuskegee MSOC HC Matthew Tarpley explains a build from the ground up 

A full SDH Sunday AMWe look in-depth at the third-place match with England and France plus previewing the championship match with Spain and ArgentinaPlus, hear from Arthur Blank about the last two months at Atlanta Stadium and what he hopes the legacy will be...We tour all the Saturday action we can find with NWSL, WPSL, MLS NEXT Pro, USLW and set up the day

Names arer being floated, players are being signed, stadiums are being drawn up...Drew is back for another 3D breaking down his beloved United

SDH Saturday AM is back to start your weekendWe look back at the ATLUTD loss in Nashville and hear from Enea MihajEl Trafico was last night as well and we have highlightsIt's also bronze medal day in the World Cup- we hear from Thomas Tuchel and John Stones The WPSL National semis are in suburban KC. We keep an eye on Georgia Impact plus your AM news on your Saturday...

It's a big Freestyle Friday on SDH AMWe look at the Atlanta United-Nashville SC matchup and the rest of MLS from Thursday and todayBeyond Goals Mentoring's Michael Parkhurst visits on dealing with pressure, self-control in big games, and personas for on-field versions of yourself- and some MLS and World Cup2026 International Federation of Cerebral Palsy Football (IFCPF) Men's and Women's World Cup draw was held at the National Training Center- IFCPF CEO Ashley Hammond visits on the draw and the sportPlus your AM news and league previews

Thursday Thoughts on SDH AM covers an all-timerWe go in-depth into the Atlanta semi-final with Argentina and England with highlights and sound from the England Mixed Zone- Harry Kane and Dan BurnHour 2 is the Power Hour with FuboTV's Nino Torres and Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno looking at the World Cup by the numbers and MLS return with six matches this weekend- all rivalriesPlus your AM news to start your day!

It's a quick look back at Tuesday's first semifinal in the World Cup as Spain shut down FranceWe have your highlights plus your preview of England and Argentina- and we hear from England head coach Thomas TuchelAll of your AM news as well with transfers and storylines to start your day

It's a busy Tuesday for SDH AM We preview the match in Dallas between Spain and France- giving you all your facts, matchups, and focusing on one Spain player in particular that could swing the marginsWe also catch up with Founder/Exec Director of NJ MED, Albert Mitchell, on their "Futbol and Books" literacy campaign in the US through World Cup host cities plus your AM news

The documentary "Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story" is in Atlanta for a special two-night screening event July 13-14 at the Loudermilk Center in downtown Atlanta as a part of the, BronzeLens Film FestivalMr. Best caught up with SDH about his time in England and the US as a professional football player in the 1960s and 1970s. He discusses how he handled the environment around him then and advice he gives today about tackling the same issues half a century later For more details, go to https://clydebest.com/

It's a busy Reaction Monday on SDH AMWe look back at the weekend with the World Cup and how we got to the last four teams929TheGame's Abe Gordon and Soccer For US Pod's Bart Keeler look at the weekend, the teams, and preview the semifinals. Bart also looks at the two main moments from the quarters involving folks with whistles, cards, and flags...We also look at the notion of a field of 64 and growing the game on the world stageAlso, the WPSL has their last four heading to KC and the USYNT continues their U20 training camp 

The USMNT played their winningest World Cup ever, but still fell in the Round of 16.Thomas and Lawrence discuss the knockout round matches and their overall feelings about this tournament.Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod

It's a busy, super-sized SDH AM SundayWe look back at the World matches from Saturday figuring out the Final 4 in the CupFuboTV's Nino Torres and Jason stop by to break it all down- the history, the present, and the numbersPlus, we look at the week that will be in Dallas and AtlantaThen, the whiparound in USL-W, NWSL, WPSL, NPSL, UPSL, and wrap with ATLUTD2 and their win in MLS NEXT Pro vs Inter Miami CF IIAll in one place   

It's another go-round of SDH AM on the weekendSaturday starts with Asheville City SC head coach Maxi Viera as they prep for Vermont Green LIVE in Burlington for the USLW national semisWe go through the World Cupdates with Spain, England, Argentina, Norway, and SwitzerlandPlus, looking at NWSL, MLS NEXT Pro, the USYNT U20's in camp and the AM news

Hall of Famer Marcelo Balboa stops by SDH AM to look back at the USMNT and their World CupGoing over injuries, their place in the world's soccer game, and what to do with the head coach position...An in-depth conversation from one end to the other...

The NPSL is looking at a new way to do business...There is a proposal around the league looking at the idea of how the NPSL could change and operate under a new, member-owned league structure in time for the 2027 season...Chairman Steven Wagoner comes by SDH AM to answer questions about the season and what this new chapter could mean for the leage- if approved...

It's a stacked Freestyle Friday covering all levels on SDH AMWe look back at the France-Morocco match from Thursday and set up your World Cup weekendSteven Wagoner, NPSL Chairman, visits to explain the proposal in front of the league to move to a member-owned league structureSoccer hall of famer Marcelo Balboa looks at the state of the USMNTMinnesota Aurora play-by-play voice Jake Griffith looks at the USLW semis and MLS NEXT Pro for the weekend plus your AM news and previews

Writer/Director Rush Olson and Texas Longhorns alumna Lauren Lapomarda visit SDH AM to introduce the docuseries, now on Tubi, about the 2023 Big 12 conference title winning team- and the education about Title IX and the growth of the sport since the early days of the program  

It's a full Thursday Thoughts on SDH AMWriter and Producer of the docuseries "Raising Her Game", Rush Olson, and Texas Longhorn alumna Lauren Lapomarda bat leadoff to talk about the four-part series and its place in looking at the history of women's soccer The USL Show's Kaylor Hodges visits over the last 30 days in USL Championship and League OneHour 2 is the Power Hour with FuboTV's Nino Torres and Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno on everything World Cup- including the news on Christian Pulisic and Steve CherundoloPlus your AM news and ATLUTD updates vs Sporting KC

Wall Pass Wednesday catches you up on everything World Cup on SDH AMSoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler stops by to talk about the USMNT, the match, and what to look at as far as takeaways in the 2026 World CupMLSSoccer.com's Dylan Butler looks at the national team, the tourney, and the latest in MLSWe look back at a wild afternoon at Atlanta Stadium, a long day in Vancouver, and the rest of your AM news

It's a Power Hour to get your day underway as the Round of 16 wraps up in Atlanta and VancouverWe look at the USMNT loss and the Spain-Portugal result with all the aftereffectsWe preview Argentina-Egypt and Switzerland-Colombia for you and take a look at your AM nerws around the planet...

Substack's Ali Howorth drops by for our Africa football updateWe look at Argentina-Egypt as well as the state of play for the other newsmakers in the tournamentGhana, Tunisia, Sengal, and Morocco... at least, from the weekend...

It's a busy Reaction Monday on SDH AM929TheGame's Abe Gordon and SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler look at the USMNT match vs Belgium plus the Folarin Balogun situation, fallout, and aftereffects- and some cards and calls with Bart as wellIn between, Africa football expert Ali Howorth stops by to look at the Argentina-Egypt match as wewll as the latest news in and around the federationPlus, we have your AM news to start your day 

SDH Sunday AM breaks down everything you need to know from the Saturday matches in the ROund of 16- we spend a lot of time on the host that was knocked out by MoroccoWe also look at the Paraguay loss to France and how it may affect the winner's play going forwardWe check in on USMNT camp as they prep for Belgium as wellATLUTD2 gets a big win MLS NEXT Pro in Athens- we have your highlight and hear from goal-scorer Daniel Chica and head coach Jose SilvaPlus, we check the rest of your AM news as well

Founder/President/CEO of the new NPSL franchise in the Delmarva Catena FC, Bryan Watson, stops by for a 1v1 on the announcement...We look at the build, the future, and the year of building toward a beginning next season

It's all your prep work for the Saturday Round of 16- and the busy day that followsA review of an instant classic in Miami with Cabo Vede and Argentina as well as the PK win by Egypt over Australia and the Colombia win over GhanaWe preview your Saturday across all comps and have your rumors and news

Telemundo play by play voice Ramses Sandoval drops by SDH AM to look at his World Cup mileage and matchups to dateWe also get into his information retention with 14 different teams on the mic and what he thinks of the field of 48

It's a busy Freestyle Friday setting up your SDH weekendAli Howorth bats leadoff on African football's presence in the World CupNino Torres came back in after he called his shot ThursdayRamses Sandoval looks at his matches so far in the tourney, breaks down his style, and looks at the field of 48Plus, your AM news from around the planet and your thoughts

The USMNT won its World Cup group for just the second time ever, this time with six points!Bart and Thomas react to our two wins and a meaningless loss in Group D, then look at the excitement and anxiety of the Round of 32 matchup against Bosnia-Herzegovina.Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod

It's a full Thursday Thoughts on SDH AMSoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looks at the USMNT win in Santa ClaraWe have your highlights from the other Wednesday matches as wellHour 2 is the Power Hour with FuboTV's Nino Torres and Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno breaking down their thoughts of the last weekPlus your AM news and previews 

A busy morning on SDH AM getting you ready for the knockoutsWe go over your Tuesday scores and news of coaches leaving their posts and prep your Wednesday with preps from England the the USMNT HBS and Audacy analyst Jamie Watson joins from inside Atlanta Stadium to break down the beginning and end of the day as well

Chad Goebert, Assistant Professor of Sport Management at Kennesaw State University joins SDH AM to look at the new technology and innovation on display at the World CupWe also look at what his classes are doing in a fluid environment to understand the beautiful game

Apple TV's Kacey White drops by SDH AM to talk about the World Cup knockoutsEverything from the important result for CANMNT to the art of the penalty kick and what body physics do to have the ball not go into the netWe also look at the other crazy matches from Monday and look in on the USMNT and BIH

It's a big Tuesday Thoughs on SDH AMWe check in on the cupsets, reviews, and previews in the tournament knockouts...Assistant Professor of Sport Management at Kennesaw State, Chad Goebert, drops by to talk about all the technology and innovation in the World Cup on the field and off...Kacey White drops by to talk the crazy Monday and the upcoming US match and we have your AM news with coaches, MLS, transfers, and the bans attached...

FIFA held a panel discussion within the World Cup host city on tackling and countering hate speech in athletic environments and subsequently discussed the notion of "Stop Hate. Protect Football" initiativeCity of Atlanta Chief Impact Officer Candace Stanciel came on SDH to talk about the panel, the lessons, and what to do going forward

It's a busy Reaction Monday on SDH AM929TheGame's Abe Gordon and SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler look at the group stage and prep the round of 32Bart also breaks down what a co-host needs to address from here to learn from the tournamentCity of Atlanta Chief Impact Officer for the Mayor's Office of One Atlanta, Candace Stanciel, looks back at the FIFA International Day for Countering Hate Speech as well as the "Stop Hate. Protect Football" panel from the host city perspective and the lessons going forward from that as well...Plus your AM news and previews   

The group stage is over! On to the Round of 32 that starts SundayWe look back at Match Day last and the end of the group stage- plus all the chaos from your Saturday night- we hear from coaches and players either moving on or moving on homePlus, all your AM news as well for a Sunday 

Fresh from the World Cup environment in the Kansas City area, Apple TV's Nate Bukaty drops by SDH AM to look at how the area has embraced all four teams in town for the World CupNate also looks at the oranje invasion as well and what all this humanity means for the tournament...

Decatur Watchfest is at the halfway point of their 2026 World Cup activitiesJen Johns drops by to break down the planning and what they've learned so far putting on a promotional event like this one... 

Football journalist Ali Howorth visits SDH AM for an education on Cabo Verde and their journey to ther Round of 32 plus looking at the rest of the continent in the tourney- good, bad, and floating

SDH AM sets up your Saturday after a full Friday in the World Cup group stageWe go over the next to last group stage day and look at the standings going into group match day last...Who is in, who is out, who may jump up the table, and who may crash out...Ali Howorth joins for an education on Cabo Verde and the rest of the continent in the tourneyPlus, your AM news on the weekend

It's a stacked Freestyle Friday on SDH AMSoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looks at the USMNT match from Thursday night and addresses some Canadian thoughts on the knockoutsATLUTD host Joe Freihofer joins from Guadalajara to talk about the matches there and Spain-UruguayAppleTV's Kacey White joins from New York and Nate Bukaty from Kansas City to go over the World Cup in their marketsDecatur Watchfest's Jen Johns looks at an event that has exceeded expectations at the halfway pointFuboTV's Nino Torres visits from Peru to talk about Ecuador's result from Thursday plus your AM news as well 

It's a busy Thursday Thoughts on SDH AMWe look back at the first three groups to play their third matches- from a moment in Mexico, to an upset for South Africa, frustration in Scotland and Canada, and a stadium of support in AtlantaThen, we preview Match Day Three- Day Two and who could make their way into the noise tonight and tomorrowHour 2 is the Power Hour with FuboTV's Nino Torres and Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno on the knockouts, big names, and surprises...And Jason drops by!

Kennesaw State University Clinical Assistant Professor Dr. Heather Morgan drops by SDH AM to look at marketing challenges for companies having to deal with the World CupSome have taken advantage of being on the outside and host cities are trying to do the same...Dr. Morgan looks at everything from jeans to ranch dressing and everything in between as companies are trying to get brand awareness and not draw concern at the same time...

European-based journalist Ali Howorth drops by SDH AM from Foxborough to break down African football and its position in the World Cup this year...Who are the pluses, the minuses, and who is still trying figure out what direction to go...

Amy Andrews helped South Georgia Tormenta win a title in USL-W and moved on to played in WSL2 after that with stops in Durham and Newcastle before her current stop in SheffieldShe's on vacation for another week and joined SDH AM for an update on her life across the pond

The guests are all over the planet for a Wall Pass WednesdayDr Heather Morgan, Clinical Assistant Professor- Marketing and Professional Sales, at Kennesaw State University stops by to talk about the marketing demands and opportunities that arise in a World Cup situationWe have your review/preview for match days 13 and 14MLSSoccer.com's Dylan Butler stops by to talk CANMNT and the big names in the tourney in the last weekAfrica soccer expert Ali Howorth stops by to break down the continent and its work in the World Cup so far Sheffield United women's team striker Amy Andrews visits a week before training camp to talk about her time in WSL2 as a pro athlete

Senior Lecturer of Exercise Science at Kennesaw State University (and certified PRO referee) Kevin Huet stops by to look at the physiology of what it takes to be an official- and what to look for with that job at the World CupPlus, a look at issues for officials and what Kevin is looking to study about effectiveness over time 

"The People's Game" exhibit is up and running at the National CenterDirector of Curation Daniel Fuller stops by SDH AM to talk about the build of the exhibit, all the leg work involved, and what it's like to have an exhibit of this import