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Kaylor drops by to look at all the cahnge in USL Championship over the last 30 days- including a LOT of change in hos hometown market of Birmingham...He wants to give everyone a trophy right now...And In League One, Kaylor looks at one coaching change that happened last year- and the full off-season that will help one club in particular... plus a CBA update with six weeks to go before the regular season

Tuesday Thoughts were going in one direction, then news changed...ATLUTD has a new signing for their future...Then, USL introduced USL PremierThe USL Show's Kaylor Hodges talks about the last 30 days in Championship and League One- including the CBA situationPlus, a look at the USWNT match in Santa Barbera with sound from Emma Hayes and your updates on transfers and news of the morning

From the USWNT's January test to Alex Freeman's European bet and Jordynn Dudley's rise from Georgia to Gotham, today's Morning Espresso traces how the next core of American soccer is being built for 2026 and beyond.

A night of power shifts across the global game.We break down Manchester United's resurgence under Michael Carrick, Brazil's push to host the 2029 Club World Cup, and what Ricardo Pepi's potential move to Fulham means for his career and the USMNT.Plus, a full preview of Champions League decision day and a global look at where the NWSL stands after Trinity Rodman's record re-signing.Then in Hour 2, Picks of the Week from around the world.Live on Soccer Over There.

It's a Reaction Monday on SDH AM to kick off another week...929TheGame's Abe Gordon bats leadoff to talk about Atlanta United as their preseason opener is at the end of the week...We take a deep dive on the USWNT action from Los Angeles as the US puts up six in a friendlySoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looks at the squad, Yanks abroad, and cards and calls that involved hands and VAR over the weekendThen, we look at the day and the news to get you started... 

The Drew Dickinson Diatribe kicks in on another week after the win over Arsenal for Drew's beloved Manchester United...Drew breaks down the match, the weekend, and how things are looking for Man-U

Arsenal's title control unravels at the Emirates, Manchester United surge under Michael Carrick, Barcelona respond to Real Madrid's pressure, and the USWNT open a new cycle with authority. A weekend of turning points across Europe and the U.S. in Monday's Morning Espresso.

Beyond Goals Mentoring's Michael Parkhurst visits SDH AM to talk about the challenges of mentoring, listening to messaging in difficult circumstances- listening to the message if the messenger is a negative presence, and focusing on the positives in difficult situations as well...

It is a busy season coming up for USL League One as six expansion clubs become a part of the discussion in 2026One of those clubs is coming from League Two and Fort Wayne Football Club is prepping for their first seasonSporting Director Oliver Gage visits to talk about the build, the challenges, and Fort Wayne as a soccer market

Atlanta United is in the middle of a preseason reset, and for defender Matt Edwards, that process starts with identity.In this full-length conversation from training camp in Florida, Edwards reflects on aggression, mentality, and the defensive edge this team is trying to build in 2026. He discusses what last season taught him, how health shapes his year ahead, and why learning how to be difficult to play against matters for this group.A wide-ranging look at preseason, culture, and the work behind Atlanta United's rebuild.

Our Nino Torres looks at the week that was in South American football plus European competition and his weekly story tied to the World Cup- this time, involving a dentist that shocked the world...

SDH AM kicks off Freestyle Friday breaking down the Trinity Rodman signing with Washington Spirit Beyond Goals Mentoring's Michael Parkhurst joins to talk everything from Rhode Island FC, mentoring, the challenges, and how to learn through the negative and focus on the messageFort Wayne FC Sporting Director Oliver Gage discusses the build in year one for USL League OneNino Torres alerts us to a troubling story out of PeruPlus, AM news involving John Textor and your weekend preview 

Trinity Rodman signs the biggest contract in women's soccer history and explains why staying in Washington mattered more than going abroad. We break down what this deal means for the Spirit, the NWSL, and the future of the women's game in the United States.Then, John Textor's multi-club empire reaches a dangerous moment. A UK court forces him to face a $97 million lawsuit, Botafogo remains under a transfer ban tied to Atlanta United, and financial strain spreads from Brazil to Belgium.Plus, the weekend ahead across Europe, MLS roster rule changes, U.S. youth national teams, and news from around the world.

Sounder at Heart and Pulso Sports Niko Moreno joins from Seattle to break down the week in transfers and transfer talkFrom Houston to Seattle, Fort Lauderdale to Vancouver Niko looks at the week that was as MLS teams hit training camp

It's a busy Thursday Thoughts on SDH AMWe start with Atlanta United reports on player imports and the 2's have their schedule for 2026 in MLS NEXT PROWe look at training camps in an around MLS and check in on the USWNT as they get ready for two friendlies this weekendHour 2 is your "Power Hour" with Nino Torres and Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno tourning the world in 60 minutes with Soiuth America, Portugal, and World Cup moments paired with the deep dive in MLSPlus, your latest transfer reports and your AM news

One matchday from separation in the Champions League as Europe braces for chaos. Jason Longshore breaks down the final-day math, Atlanta United's shifting roster picture and transfer rumors, Inter Miami's latest power moves, and a stunning Copa Argentina upset that reminded us why cup football still matters. Morning Espresso from the SDH Network, Around the Corner from Everywhere.

From the ACC to OFC Pro League, a former Hokie is now more than half-way around the world for his first pro season...William Cardona is now a part of Vanuatu United and his first game as a pro had one of *those moments...We ask what it's like, what he's learning, and how he's never far from home...

Maddie drops by to take a look at the second week of preseason for Atlanta United in 2026We look at the roster, the Chris Henderson thoughts on the 2's and homegrowns with their integration into first team activities and minutes for the new season and who she is looking forward to seeing the next stage of growth in 2026

It's a full Wall Pass Wednesday for SDH AMWe go from one end of the planet to the other- from Champions League ups, downs, and surprisesTo Oceania, and Vanuatu United's William Cardona- who scored a major goal in his first pro match... we go over the reasons for going to Vanuatu, what he's learned so far, and the moment in Match day 1 that won't be forgotten...Then, the transfer talk from overseas...And to MLS- checking in on NYCFC and Nashville SC as they hit training camp...Plus your previews of the day's action as well and your AM news

Arsenal prove they are the standard in Europe, Atlanta keeps building at home, and the global game moves fast across every front. Champions League, MLS, NWSL, AFCON, and Around the Corner in today's Morning Espresso from the SDH Network.

A full Tuesday Thoughts on SDH AMWe look at the day in OFC Pro League as a familiar face to ATLUTD fans helps his side get a winMadison Crews joins to look at the roster for the Five Stripes as they head to the 305 for campKCStar's Daniel Sperry visits to look at the ownerships change at Sporting and compares the new group to the KC CurrentPlus, your UCL preview, transfer news, and what to watch

Soccer For USPod's Bart Keeler looks at the latest involving successes on the field for USMNT players on the weekend, a USWNT window coming up in southern California, and possibly some new injury considerations for rules overseas...

The Champions League is back for Matchday 7 with automatic qualification on the line and no margin for error across Europe. Jason Longshore breaks down the key races, the pressure facing Arsenal, Real Madrid and Manchester City, and the American storylines shaping the round.Then, a potential generational shift in men's college soccer moves closer to reality as the NCAA reviews a split-season model that could reshape calendars, development pathways, and the future role of the college game.Plus, Around the Corner from the SDH Network, the latest from Inter Miami and the NWSL, AFCON fallout, transfer news, and a full Refill of global headlines in today's Morning Espresso.

AFCON chaos takes center stage as Morocco officially protest Senegal leaving the field, setting off another debate about discipline and accountability.We also dive into the coaching carousel and why managers remain undervalued, unpack the Lisandro Martínez vs Scholes and Butt debate and its impact on pundit culture, and deliver a full round of Picks of the Week from around the world.

With moves on the touch line and questions on the field, Sporting KC are moving on from the likes of Vermes and Vlatko...The KCStar's Daniel Sperry visits to look at all the changes and where they may point in 2026

SDH AM has your Reaction Monday to start your week929TheGame's AbeGordon talks ATLUTD as preseason camp is a week inSoccerforUSPod's Bart Keeler visits on US Soccer (MNT and WNT) plus cards and calls from the weekendKCStar's Daniel Sperry has our preseason look at everything KC- both Sporting and CurrentPlus, the AFCON final, OFC's Pro League begins, and coaches are under fire in England

Senegal win AFCON through chaos and controversy, Real Madrid wrestle with unrest, and the managerial carousel spins again at Palace and Spurs. We break down pressure points across the global game, from performative punditry in Manchester to major moves in MLS and the NWSL, and what accountability really looks like when margins get thin.

Beyond Goals Mentoring's Greg Garza visits SDH AM and looks back, from his perpsective, on what was learned in 2025 by both BGM and GregAmong the topics were his time with the MLS Rookie Symposium and looking at mentees behaviors- learned and ingrained... and how to change them to show positivity and growing together 

During their GHSA region meeting break, SDH caught up with Valdosta High boys coach Cody Case and girls head coach Ben Davis about what they took from the first-ever coaches clinic in south Georgia by United Soccer CoachesCoach Davis breaks down the state of play and the challenges on the girls side at VHS and Coach Case adds his perspective on the notes from the clinic and the upcoming season

After the United Soccer Coaches Clinic in south Georgia last weekend, SDH caught up with middle school head coach and TCC Varsity assistant Matt Tanner on how he views the game has grown in south Georgia.With his time in college there and now coaching teenagers, we asked about the evolution of the game, how he has his own questions answered, how he coaches, and what the World Cup means coming here in the spring and summer... 

Niko Moreno drops by for his weekly visit to SDH AM breaking down the week in training campsfrom west to eastThoughts from Seattle to San Jose, Nashville to Houston, and all points in between

6th-tier phoenix club Macclesfield FC took the soccer world by storm with their historic upset of defending FA Cup champ Crystal Palace last weekend...Owner Rob Smethurst joins SDH AM to look back at the day, what the week has been like for the cluband community since, and what it means going forward

Nino Torres comes in Fully Loaded on SDH AMHe travels to Portugal, Peru, Spain, and to World Cups past for the stories he brings to SDH AM this week...Everything from sackings to bankruptcies, to TV and history...

It's a stacked Freestyle Friday on SDH AMBreaking News out of England is where we startBeyond Goals Mentoring's Greg Garza drops by to talk about his own lessons from 2025 and the recent time he spent with the MLS Rookie SymposiumRob Smethurst, owner of Macclesfield FC, drops by to reflect on the FA Cupset of Cupsets and what this phoenix club means to the townJason discusses the media avail from MBS this morning involving Atlanta the their up-to-date World Cup prepsWe wrap with transfer tracking and what to watch

Africa gets the final it deserves as Morocco and Senegal meet for the AFCON crown, while Oceania makes history with the launch of its first professional league. Jason Longshore also breaks down the NWSL's 2026 schedule, MLS roster moves, and what's ahead for Atlanta United as preseason continues. A global snapshot of where the game is headed, all in today's Morning Espresso.

Auckland FC kicks off their OFC Pro League schedule with a derby against South Island United this weekendDirector of Football Terry McFlynn breaks down the build and the expectations for something totally new on the soccer landscape

Thursday Thoughts cover the planet on SDH AMWe look back at the AFCON semis and found out how the title game was decided for this weekendATLUTD Chief Soccer Officer Chris Henderson spoke to assembled media about the '26 MLS season- we look at his early comments on 2026Nino Torres starts the Power Hour in Hour 2 with a look at South America and Portugal while Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno looks at the big moves and reports as training camps start in MLS

Jason Longshore breaks down Atlanta United's new identity under Tata Martino as the club leans into being protagonists on the field and in the league. Plus, AFCON semifinals deliver drama and destiny, Real Madrid face turmoil after a stunning Copa del Rey exit, and the NWSL's High Impact Player rule sparks a major labor debate. From the U.S. national team to the global game, today's Morning Espresso connects the stories shaping soccer in 2026.

Before he heads off to Panama for a scouting trip, Coach Miller joins SDH AM from Idaho to look at the build so far, break down some of his new signings (the five we know, not the ten others), and what he looks for as the build continues before the trip to Sarasota to start the 2026 USL League One season

Wall Pass Wednesday covers all levels on SDH AMCody Case and Ben Davis, boys and girls head coaches at Valdosta High, look at what they learned last weekend at the first-ever clinic in south GeorgiaAuckland FC Director of Football Terry McFlynn previews the side's first-ever match in OFC Pro League- a derby with South IslandNate Miller, head coach of AC Boise in USL League One, visits as his preseason tour will take him to Panama for scouting. He updates us on the roster for 2026Plus, the latest transfer news in NWSL, USL, MLS, and overseas

The Africa Cup of Nations reaches the semifinal stage as Morocco and Egypt chase a place in the final, Real Madrid turns to Álvaro Arbeloa after the dismissal of Xabi Alonso, and Seattle Reign lock in Laura Harvey through 2028. Plus, Domestic Focus on major NWSL and MLS moves, Around the Corner on today's SDH AM lineup, and The Refill with headlines from England, Spain, Mexico, and beyond.

South Island United forward David Yoo drops by SDH AM to talk about the team's push to Match day 1 this weekend in the Oceania-positioned OCF Pro LeagueThe Christchurch, New Zealand native gets to play in his home town for his hometown club...

Former Atlanta United 2 head coach Steve Cooke is now the Youth Academy Director for Lexington SC in USL Championship and Super League- plus, the Director for the College Advisory ProgramSteve visits SDH AM to talk about the new gig, what's been going on so far, and in-depth what the CAP is doing for the franchise and all its layers...

It's a busy Tuesday Thoughts on SDH AMWe start with the transfer news from overnight - and a lot from MLSSteve Cooke, Lexington SC Youth TD and manager of the College Advisory Program, talks about the two since his tenure started with the franchise in KentuckyOur OFC Pro League coverage continues as well witrh a conversation with South Island United forward  David Yoo as the hometown guy gets to play with the home town team...Plus, all the news of the morning to get your day started... 

It's the beginning of training camp for the 2026 version of Atlanta UnitedAbe Gordon drops by SDH AM to look at the roster as it stands and his concerns heading into the new season...

Real Madrid hit reset as Xabi Alonso exits the Bernabéu, while Denver Summit make a statement in the NWSL by signing USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps. Plus, the January transfer window heats up with major moves for Conor Gallagher, Joao Cancelo, and Lucas Paquetá, big MLS signings across the league, and a full sweep of global headlines in the Refill. It's all in today's Morning Espresso, your daily shot of the game around the world.

Day one for strikers and keepers (and defenders and midfielders) as Atlanta United hits the training pitch929TheGame's Abe Gordon drops by SDH AM to break the early roster down with his thoughts heading into the new season...

It's Season X of SDH and SDH AM has your Reaction MondayAbe Gordon from 929TheGame in Atlanta looks at the first day of training camp for ATLUTD and we travel the rest of MLS for news and roster movesSoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looks at the Yanks abroad from the weekend plus the news out of USWNT with camp and transfers to and from the NWSL

Michael Parkhurst stops by SDH AM for the first time in 2026 to look back at the 2025 year for BGM, what they learned as an organization, what Parky himself learned last year, and how the message of taking time off is received by mentees as a part of their over all make-up...Just a part of the conversation on SDH AM

The 10th season of Atlanta United is underway, and that means year ten of Soccer Down Here and Morning Espresso. We kick off a new chapter by breaking down Barcelona's dramatic Supercopa win over Real Madrid, setting the stage for the AFCON semifinals, and looking at MLS preseason as the league enters its final year on the original calendar. Plus, updates from Atlanta United's opening day of training, a full Domestic Focus on the latest moves across MLS and the NWSL, and a packed Refill with stories from the FA Cup, Serie A, Liga MX, India, and Australia. A new season starts the way it should, with clarity, context, and community.

President Luke Pelkowski and VP Christian Faulkner drop by SDH to talk about their second season coming up in UPSL- what they learned in year one, what the sport is like as it grows in south Georgia, and what they look forward to as the franchise grows on the men's and women's sides in the UPSL