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Jarrett, Nick, and Jon go through all the shenanigans, buffoonery, and tomfoolery in Brazil, Scotland, Magic City, and the city of AtlantaALL THAT BEFORE PICKS OF THE WEEK!!!

It's a full blown Reaction Monday on SDH AM929TheGame's Abe Gordon and SDH's Madison Crews hop on to talk about ATLUTD and ATLUTD2 in MLS and MLS NEXT Pro from the weekendSoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler has Hour 2 to look at refs and control of a match plus new rules that came to the fore in MLS NEXT Pro on the SDH Network. We also look at SheBelieves Cup and Yanks abroad from the weekend...Plus your news updates for the morning...

Atlanta United's home opener ends in a 3-2 loss to Real Salt Lake as the Five Stripes search for answers early in the season. Around MLS, surprise contenders and big crowds highlight Matchday 3, including San Jose's perfect start and Lionel Messi nearing another career milestone. We also look at AC Milan's derby win over Inter that tightens the Serie A title race, plus the USWNT lifting the SheBelieves Cup after Alyssa Thompson's late winner against Colombia.

Apple TV's Miguel Gallardo drops by SDH AM to look at three teamsHis own Orlando City- in the aftermath of the 2-0 that turned into a 4-2 loss to Inter Miami andATLUTD as he and Ramses Sandoval prep for the ATLUTD-RSL Match on the weekend...And he even solves your favorite MLS team's roster build issues...

Which names are written in pen atop your USMNT roster for this summer's World Cup?Bart and Thomas have their short lists of guys definitely representing the USA at this hometournament. Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod

It's your weekend preview on SDH AM for a Freestyle FridayWe look at Atlanta United and RSL with thoughts from Tata Martino and Enea MihajApple TV's Miguel Gallardo joins in Hour 2 to talk that matchup and what's going on in OrlandoIt's a tour of all the action for the weekend in MLS, FA Cup, and a look at the latest as the USL is planning to start play this weekend

Atlanta United returns to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the 2026 home opener against Real Salt Lake after two difficult road results to start the season. Tata Martino and Enea Mihaj discuss the team's focus on improving buildup and controlling matches as a four-game homestand begins.Elsewhere, MLS Matchday 3 brings intriguing storylines across the league, Tottenham's struggles deepen in the Premier League relegation battle, and new reports show the NWSL's rapid business growth with club valuations now averaging $184 million.Plus, a preview of the SheBelieves Cup finale, domestic soccer news from MLS and U.S. Soccer, and a look at what's coming this weekend on the SDH Network.Morning Espresso is presented by Oglethorpe University.

Niko Moreno drops by to break down everything in the Western Conference with MLS- heading from West to East, starting with Seattle and wrapping with Orlando... and everywhere in between...

Heading into match week 3 for Columbus, Chris Doran stops by to look at the first two matches of the season, what happened against Sporting KC, how the lineup looks at 100-percent, and the differences between Henrik Rydstrom and Wilfrid Nancy...

A full Thursday Thoughts for SDH AMFirst, Columbus Crew PBP voice Chris Doran drops by to talk about Columbus, NWSL ideas, and the Crew through the first two matches heading into their match with ChicagoWe look back at SheBelieves and the tight USWNT winHour 2 has some special news with Nino Torres and Liga Portugal and Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno breaks down the weekend in MLSPlus, your AM News and thoughts before we go...

Ally Sentnor's second-half strike gives the USWNT a 1-0 win over Canada and puts the Americans on the brink of another SheBelieves Cup title. Meanwhile, Arsenal grind out another Premier League victory as criticism of their style grows louder despite a seven-point lead at the top of the table. We also look at the surprising uncertainty surrounding the Women's Africa Cup of Nations just days before kickoff, plus domestic headlines from MLS, USL, and the NWSL in the latest Morning Espresso.

Real Salt Lake has their road trip to Atlanta around the cornerPBP voioce Landon Southwick visits to break down the season-to-date coming off the 2025 year...Injuries have given the team pause to figure out an approach- and the young players have stepped up

It's a full Wall Pass Wednesday for SDH AMSheBelieves Cup has the matchup between the US and Canada tonoight in Columbus, Ohio- we have the preview of both sidesThe Prem was busy in the midweek and we have your recapWe preview the Red Clay Soccer Report with a look at the matchups from Tuesday and Wednesday in GHSA soccerWe look back at the week in MLS bfeore we start the march forward in Match Week 3- opposition research comes from Real Salt Lake PBP voice Landon SouthwickPlus all the news and talk for your midweek

It's a busy Red Clay Soccer ReportPresented by Kaiser PermanenteJefferson Head Girls Coach Molly McCartyBrookwood Head Girls Coach Mike Tolmich andDalton Boys Coach Matt Cheaves all look at their seasons to date and look at the challenges of coaching today- on the field and off...

The United States Women's National Team faces Canada tonight in the SheBelieves Cup, renewing one of the most intense rivalries in international soccer. We break down the stakes of the match, Emma Hayes' continued roster evaluation, and the opportunities emerging for the next generation of USWNT players.We also look at the growing impact of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on the soccer calendar, including postponed AFC competitions and uncertainty surrounding the Spain–Argentina Finalissima.Plus: U.S. Soccer launches nationwide World Cup fan initiatives with 100 days to go, Chicago Fire break ground on a new stadium, Inter Miami secures naming rights for its new home, Toronto FC moves closer to adding defensive help, and the latest headlines from around the global game.Morning Espresso is your daily shot of soccer news from Atlanta, across the United States, and around the world.

Breaking news shakes South America as Flamengo part ways with Felipe Luís despite recent continental success. Howard Hamilton analyzes the stunning dismissal, what led to the decision, and what it means for one of Brazil's biggest clubs.Then, a full preview of the first legs of the Copa Libertadores third preliminary round. Barcelona SC vs. Botafogo headlines the slate, while O'Higgins face Deportivo Tolima, Carabobo meet Sporting Cristal, and Juventud de Las Piedras continue their Cinderella run against Independiente Medellín. With $3 million and a group stage place on the line, 180 minutes will define the next four qualifiers.

MLS NEXT Pro President Ali Curtis visits SDH AM to look at the busy early 2026 for the league- franchises now at 30, adding another independent owner, plus a big push for growing the game from IFAB

Kacey White looks back at her match from the weekend- which happens to be San Jose and Atlanta United- and has her thoughts on the club early on...Plus, thoughts on playing bravely and a quick preview of St Louis CITY and Seattle...

Dave Leno, the voice of the Union, looks at 2025 and the early parts of 2026 for them- after the loss at home to NYC FC on the weekend...

It's a stacked Tuesday Thoughts on SDH AMDave Leno, play-by-play voice of the Philadelphia Union, talks early wake-ups, calling multiple sports, and Philly's start in 2026Apple TV's Kacey White looks back at San Jose and Atlanta United plus a preview of Seattle and St Louis CITY SC- plus a look at being brave in attackMLS NEXT Pro President Ali Curtis stops by to talk about the new season, looks at the IFAB rules that were voted in at the last AGM that started in MLS NEXT Pro, and the future of the league...  

We are officially 100 days away from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the buildup is anything but simple.In today's Morning Espresso, we examine the global context surrounding the tournament, from geopolitical tensions to ticket demand and accessibility. We also break down roster questions facing Brazil and Mexico, Atlanta United's signing of Matías Galarza, Flamengo's split with Filipe Luís, and major domestic headlines including MLS All-Star Week, Weston McKennie's Juventus extension, and NWSL movement.The countdown is real. The context matters.

In this round of shenanigans, buffoonery, and chaos we find out where Cubo Torres is playing, who are the "Clockwork Sausages," and what the latest is in Europe and South America from the weekend...Plus, PICKS OF THE WEEK!!!

Drew Dickinson drops in for another 3D looking at his beloved UnitedThey're in the chase for third and the chase for Europe...What's on his mind as the midweek looms large...???

Maddie drops by SDH AM to break down everything from her look back at Atlanta United's loss on the west coast and the beginning of the 2's season in frigid temps in Rhode Island for MLS NEXT Pro

It's Reaction Monday on SDH AM929TheGame's Abe Gordon and SDH's Maddie Crews look at the ATLUTD loss in San Jose on the weekend in MLSMaddie also looks back at the season opener for ATLUTD2 in Rhode Island against New England Revolution II in MLS NEXT PROSoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler drops by to look at the beginning of SheBelieves for the USWNT- the result and the concerns- plus a quick peek at the new IFAB resolutions passed over the weekend

Atlanta United's first half in San Jose sparked bigger questions than just tactics. We break down the mentality conversation coming out of “The Long View” and Maddie's Version, and what has to change immediately at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.Plus, the USWNT opens the 2026 SheBelieves Cup with authority, Lionel Messi powers Inter Miami's comeback in Orlando, MLS youth continues to surge across the league, and global events are already impacting the international soccer calendar.

Atlanta United 2 forward Liam Butts joins SDH to discuss his return to the club where his pathway began.The Lawrenceville native reflects on his time at GSA, his development in the Atlanta United Academy, his standout career at Penn State, and his breakout 13-goal MLS NEXT Pro season with New England Revolution II.Now back in Atlanta, Butts talks about:• Reuniting with coaches Rodrigo Rios and Steve Covino• What Jose Silva and the staff expect from him• Bridging the gap between Academy players and experienced pros• Defining Atlanta United 2's identity this season• Facing his former club in the season openerSubscribe for more Atlanta United and Atlanta United 2 coverage from Soccer Down Here.

Hosted by Howard HamiltonThe teams playing their way into the tournament is now cut in halfWhat went down to get the list to four and what's next...?Howard has the answers going forward... 

Atlanta United 2 head coach José Silva sits down for an SDH Network 1v1 to break down the identity, expectations, and development pathway shaping the 2026 season. Silva explains how the roster was strategically constructed to balance leadership and youth, why returners like Patrick Weah and Moises Tablante are vital to the group's culture, and what Liam Barton's return brings to the attack. He also details why Homegrown signing David “DD” Sibrian represents the ultimate reward for a development-focused environment.The conversation dives into Silva's coaching philosophy, his collaboration with Tata Martino, and what it truly means for the Twos to be “protagonists” on the pitch: dominating the ball, pressing aggressively, and imposing identity every match.Plus, Silva discusses fostering team chemistry, preparing players for high-pressure moments, and even reveals his five-a-side lineup featuring a few familiar Atlanta names.A deep look at how Atlanta United 2 is preparing the next wave while competing for points now.

FC Dallas has had a year of change at the back, a year under Eric Quill, and scoring up front...Coming off the win over Toronto, Ryan drops by to talk about the layout in 2026 and the Nashville match this weekend...

AppleTV's Evan Weston stops by SDH AM to talk about his broadcast partners coming from MLS 360, his thoughts on Orlando City from last week, the breaking Josh Sargent news, and his look at San Diego- St. Louis CITY match this weekend...

For a look from the flip side on the San Jose- Atlanta United match, Ted Ramey joins from the west coast to look at the Quakes 2025 season, the changes, and the start to 2026

It's a stacked Freestyle Friday on SDH AMWe preview the weekend in MLS from top to bottomSan Jose play-by-play voice Ted Ramey visits for opposition research on the ATLUTD matchAppleTV's Evan Weston on Orlando-Red Bulls, the breaking news in Toronto, and SD-STL matchFC Dallas PBP Ryan Figert on the season so far in Frisco and the Nashville matchWe also look at the AM news in UCL, UEL, and Conference League as well as catching up with ATLUTD2 head coach Jose Silva before the season opener

Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno drops by on his second cup of coffee to break down the week that was in CONCACAF and the west in MLSStops include Seattle, Portland, Kansas City, and even the non-west Fort Lauderdale 

One match in the books in Houston for the Chicago Fire in 2026Max Anderson joins to look at everyhing going on from 2025, the additions in '26, and the health of the squad heading into match week two with CF Montreal

Thursday Thoughts have you covered around the planet on SDH AMWe look at the latest out of CONCACAF and the UCL- and prep for today's European legs...Max Anderson, play-by-play voice for Chicago Fire, drops by to talk about the loss in Houston, the preps for Montreal, the new stadium, and the BearsHour 2 takes us around the world in 60 minutes with our Nino Torres- looking at Libertadores, Peru, River Plate and Gallardo plus the World Cup ChroniclesAnd Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno looks at the week that was out west and the weekend that will be...

Aflac signs a record front-of-kit deal with Atlanta's NWSL club ahead of its 2028 debut. Champions League knockout ties deliver extra-time drama across Europe. Plus Griezmann's potential accelerated move to Orlando, MLS roster updates, financial headlines from Chelsea and Arsenal, and more in today's Morning Espresso.

Kacey White has her weekly segment in SDH AM looking at the Houston Dynamo and their win at home over the Chicago FireWe look at the return of Mateusz Bogusz, the early returns on Guilherme, and the crowds for Match Day 1. We also have her put her coach's cap on to talk about the weight of passes and the dangers...

Another busy Wall Pass Wednesday on SDH AMWe look at MLS at the mid-week going from match week 1 to match week 2WESH-TV's Mike Gramajo and MLSSoccer.com's Dylan Butler look at Orlando City and the Eastern Conference matchups that set up the weekendCONCACAF sends more teams through in the CCC- with more tonightUCL had one large surprise and we have your AM news to start your day...

This time around, the Red Clay visits the Winnersville Classic- the futbol version...Lowndes boys coach Rich van Hook, Valdosta girls coach Ben Davis, and Valdosta boys coach Cody case talk about the match from a rivalry perspective, where the programs stand with their growth, the challenges, and the present as they build in south Georgia

Kaylor Hodges stops by for his monthly visit with SDH AM to break down everything in USL Championship over the last 30 days- all the moves in Sacramento lead in the West and the teams at the top solidifying their place in the East  

Bodo/Glimt deliver one of the biggest Champions League upsets in recent memory by eliminating Inter Milan, while Real Madrid prepare to face Benfica without Kylian Mbappé. We break down the growing financial battle surrounding John Textor's Eagle Football group, River Plate's search for life after Marcelo Gallardo, and the latest headlines across MLS, Concacaf, and the global game. Plus, Georgia high school soccer delivers a night full of upsets in the Red Clay Soccer Report.

The Copa Libertadores qualifying rounds reach a decisive moment this week. On this episode of the SoccerMetrics Copa Libertadores Show, Howard Hamilton previews all eight second-leg matches in the tournament's second preliminary round, where every tie remains on the edge after tightly contested first legs.From Sporting Cristal and 2 de Mayo's dramatic draw to controversy surrounding Argentinos Juniors and Barcelona, the margins are thin and the tension is rising across South America. Injury concerns, suspensions, altitude challenges, and squad rotation decisions could all determine who moves one step closer to the group stage.Plus, a look at key players to watch, tactical storylines across each bracket track, and what's at stake as clubs fight to keep their Libertadores dreams alive.

It's a busy Tuesday Thoughts on SDH AMWe look at the latest with South Georgia Tormenta in USL League OneThe USL Show's Kaylor Hodges drops by to update us on that and one more off-sesason time before USL Championship begins for realAppleTV's Kacey White breaks down Houston and Chicago- the good, the bad, the passing, and the Bogusz- plus we look at the day in CONCACAF and UCL

Champions League knockout tension returns as Real Madrid and Benfica headline a charged week in Europe. Weston McKennie is set to commit long-term to Juventus, signaling stability in Turin, while South Georgia Tormenta presses pause on its 2026 USL League One season but keeps its foundation intact.We also break down proposed five-second countdown rules for restarts, MLS setting an opening weekend attendance record, Orlando City's reported interest in Antoine Griezmann, and the latest across NWSL, Concacaf, Argentina, Scotland, and Mexico.Global pressure. Local recalibration. Morning Espresso starts your day.

Big news off the top for SOT on Monday night as a high-profile coach is calling it later this weekWe look at who could be next at River Plate, the rest of South America, CONCACAF (both U20 and CCC), Europe, and the Picks of the Week

929TheGame's Abe Gordon and SDH's Maddie Crews stop by for their first official visit for the 2026 season involving ATLUTD play against FC CincinnatiA look at the new faces in the Starting XI and how the team did in the overall in their first match under Tata Martino the second time around...

It's the first Reaction Monday for Atlanta United of the 2026 season929TheGame's Abe Gordon and SDH's Madison Crews drop by to talk about the 2-0 loss to FC Cincinnati in Hour 1Hour 2 has SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looking at some key moments in Sunday's MLS contests on the field that raised some questions plus the latest in USMNT hopefuls play on the field in the US and overseasPlus, a look at the latest players linked to ATLUTD and your AM news

MLS is back. Europe tightens. Pressure builds everywhere.On today's Morning Espresso, we break down Atlanta United's season-opening loss in Cincinnati and explain our new three-part match coverage model: The Game Story, Maddie's Version, and The Long View.Across MLS, Matchday 1 delivered 46 goals, a record opening-day crowd in Los Angeles, a youth movement in New York, and early statements from contenders. In North London, Arsenal responded to doubt with authority while Tottenham slide toward real relegation danger. Barcelona reclaimed first place in La Liga, PSG moved back to the top in France, and chaos unfolded in Scotland's title race.We also cover the Vinícius investigation in Europe, Sheffield Wednesday's historic February relegation, James Milner's Premier League appearance record, Marcelo Gallardo's uncertainty at River Plate, unrest in Rosario ahead of the clásico, Fernando Diniz's dismissal at Vasco, Casemiro's potential MLS future, and match postponements in Mexico amid security concerns.Seasons are beginning in some places and tightening in others. The stakes are rising everywhere.

Presented by NoFo BrewCoFor Riley Evans, it has been being at the right place at the right time over the last little while...He outfits soccer teams around the world for a living from his home in the US. But, he found himself on a roster as he was helping out a friend in need...An Oceania Men's Champions League final four roster...We catch up with Riley to find out how his approach to the growth of the game got him on the pitch in an emergency... in Samoa... and what he's taking from the whirlwind...

Presented by Howard Hamilton, the founder of SoccermetricsThe qualifiers continue...There may not have been a whole lot of goals, but what was scored had a lot of meaning heading into the week...Let's all learn together...