Based in Atlanta, Soccer Down Here covers the world's game with a local perspective on a daily basis. Launched in January 2017, the show has made its mark in the soccer community. Covering MLS, NWSL, USL, PDL, NPSL, and more on a regular basis along with national teams and international play.
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The Soccer Down Here podcast is a must-listen for any soccer fan, especially those located in the Southern US. Hosted by Jason Longshore and Jarrett Smith, this podcast offers daily episodes that cover a wide range of soccer topics, with a particular focus on Atlanta United, MLS, and the broader world of soccer.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the depth of knowledge and expertise demonstrated by the hosts. Jason Longshore, in particular, is incredibly knowledgeable and serves as a walking encyclopedia of soccer information. His dedication to keeping listeners informed about the game locally, nationally, and internationally is commendable. The hosts also provide a fun and friendly environment that welcomes participation from listeners, making it an interactive experience.
Another strong point of this podcast is its authentic atmosphere. The hosts and guests create an atmosphere where fans can learn about soccer in a no-judgment environment. They offer insightful analysis and balanced coverage that goes beyond hot takes or sensationalism. This makes it an ideal podcast for both casual fans looking to learn more about the beautiful game and avid supporters seeking in-depth discussions.
However, one drawback of the podcast is its lack of time stamps in the show notes. Some listeners may prefer to skip certain segments or only listen to specific topics that interest them. Including time stamps would make navigating through episodes easier for those who are primarily interested in Atlanta United news or MLS news/previews.
In conclusion, The Soccer Down Here podcast is an excellent resource for staying up-to-date with the latest happenings in Atlanta United, MLS, and the world of soccer at large. With knowledgeable hosts who offer insightful analysis and create an inclusive environment for fans to participate, this podcast is a valuable asset for any soccer enthusiast. Whether you are looking to expand your knowledge or simply enjoy engaging discussions about the beautiful game, subscribing to this podcast is highly recommended.
In the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino asked, "Why not us?" Well, his team (and he) answered that question during the March 2026 friendly window. Bart, Thomas, and Lawrence discuss two losses with failed experiments and disappointing player performances.Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod
It's a stacked preview of the weekend for SDH AMGreg Garza visits talking mentoring and carriage of your personality since you never know who you may influenceDevon Kerr visits after missing a plane to talk Lexington SC and San Jose-Sporting KCSteve Cangialosi visits on Charlotte hosting NashvilleSounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno calls from the road to look at Seattle, the Western Conference, and other heavyweight matchups plus a weekend preview
AC Newport is joining the NPSL for the 2026 season and is doing so on the hop...Sporting Director and Head Coach Ziggy Korytoski stops by SDH to talk about the birth of the franchise, the sprint to the 2026 opener, and expectations for Year One...
Max Anderson joins SDH AM to break down the Chicago Fire so far in 2026- including the shutout of Nashville last weekend as they get ready to host Atlanta United on the weekend...
It's a full Thursday Thoughts on SDH AMWe go over the new ideas for crests and alternate jerseys in Colorado and RSLMax Anderson, radio PBP voice for Chicago Fire, joins for Opposition Research for the Atlanta United match this weekendThen, we look at all the tournaments- CONCACAF, UCL, Europa, UECL, Copas in South America- and get you ready for the MESS-E-CEE as Argentina is coming to play in College Station and Auburn in June before the World Cup
There are a lot of reasons to watch the Canadian Premier League in 2026SVP Costa Smyrniotis visits after matchweek one looking at the Wenger Offside trial, FVS helping with on field decisions, and a few rules IFAB brought to the table from MLS NEXT Pro- specfically, dealing with time delays, subs, and injuries
Presented by Kaiser PermanenteIt's a look around the state for the midweekScott New, boys head coach at Carrollton, and Kristy Versprille, girls head coach at Long County, join to talk about their programs (and the Long County story is wild...)Plus, your brackets are starting to fill in... we take a look...
Wall Pass Wednesday is full of highlights, reviews, and previews to start your dayWe go over CONCACAF- where MLS had a solid evening, UCL, the Copas, and what's going on in UPSL GeorgiaHour 2 wraps with Canandian Premier League EVP Costa Smyrniotis as we look at the new trials going on in the league in 2026 plus all the other tweaks as the league looks forward with the sport...
We're off and running in the Group StageHoward Hamilton, the founder of Soccermetrics, takes the tour and introduces us to some familiar faces and some friends who haven't been a part of the party for quite some time...
Kacey White drops by on Tuesdays as she always does with her rundown with the match she called with Christian Miles on Apple TVA look at RSL hosting Sporting KC plus a peek at the NWSL action at Rio Tinto with Utah Royals and Chicago Stars
For Tuesday Thoughts on SDH AM, we go over all the tournament play coming up in the evening and all the league play from the weekend...It's MLS and NWSL going in with Apple TV's Kacey White with CONCACAF, UCL, Libertadores, and Sudamericana for the busy afternoon and evening...Plus, your AM news involving bad news for an up and coming talent with the USMNT
Soccer Over There looks at two countries and their current economics as a part of their present and futures...In England, we look at the pro-rel battles across the top four divisions and how tight the races are across the board- as well as all teh money invested (and lost) over the last decade in trying to get to the Premier LeagueAnd, in Brazil, there's talk of combining the resources of the top two leagues in the next five yearsPLUS, PICKS OF THE WEEK!
It's a big Reaction Monday on SDH AM looking back at the Atlanta United loss on the weekend to Columbus Crew a Mercedes-Benz Stadium929TheGame's Abe Gordon drops by to talk about what he learned and what has been on his mind since and we hear from the players after the matchSoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler joins for a bit to talk about the USMNT plus we have your AM news to get you ready for Soccer Over There Monday night on the network
Presented by SoccermetricsHosted by Howard HamiltonThe founder of Soccermetrics previews the group stage, looks at all the news leading in, and gives a history lesson along the way...
Parky drops by SDH AM to break down the challenges of mentoring and what is faced with mentees these days- and, sometimes, those that are influencing the mentees day-to-day in parents and coaches
AppleTV's Saturday Showdown visits MBS for Atlanta United and Columbus CrewAndrew Wiebe visits SDH AM to look at the match, what he sees in Atlanta United, and how he approaches a matchday
With Columbus coming to town to take on Atlanta United, Crew PBP voice Chris Doran visits SDH AM to break down the offensive struggles and the defensive growth under first year head coach Henrik Rydstrom
Jay Fortune joined Soccer Down Here to talk about the long road back from injury, the moments that made him feel like a player again, and the support system that helped carry him through more than nine months away. He also discusses how Tata Martino wants Atlanta United to play, why that style suits his game, and what it means to be off the injury report heading into the weekend.
Another SDH AM goes into Added Time to set up your weekendChris Doran, PBP voice for Columbus Crew, visits for opposition research on the matchup with Atlanta UnitedBeyond Goals Mentoring's Michael Parkhurst visits on the issues involving the challenges of mentoring young adults (and, sometimes, adults)We preview your weekend in MLS and around the planet and AppleTV's Andrew Wiebe visits fresh off fishing at the lake to look at ATLUTD and Columbus this weekend
Jason Longshore and Madison Crews sit down with Atlanta United Director of Methodology Javier Pérez for a deep look at what the club is building in its academy. Pérez discusses staffing, training structure, nutrition, player mentality, and how Atlanta United is trying to define a clearer football identity across its pathway.
The U17's are heading to Morocco in the fall for the World CupUSYNT Head Coach Ciara Crinion visits SDH AM to talk about the berth, CONCACAF on the whole, and what she's learning coaching on the national team side of play...
Rob Valentino visits SDH AM live from Phoenix a few days after camp ended in Argentina for the U20'sWe asked about the "why now" for Rob going to the national team level for a coaching job, what he's learning, and what it's like representing your country...
It's a super-sized Thursday Thoughts on SDH AMFirst, USMNT U20 Head coach Rob Valentino joins from Arizona to look back at the last camp in Argentina and his new job so farWe walk through the Open Cup Round of 32 liveJenn Hildreth is catching her breath on college hoops and heading to NWSL- we look at the first few weeksThe Power Hour of FuboTV's Nino Torres and Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno look at the world of soccer in 60 minutes andUSWNT U17 head coach Ciara Crinion looks at the recent win in CONCACAF to advance to the U17 World Cup in Morocco in the fall...
Jaycee Carpenter drops by for an SDH 1v1 where he tells the story of how Sporting Gijon, a team in the Spanish Segunda, reached out to Carpenter and North Georgia United about visiting a March camp for the club...We go into the how, the culture shock, what he learned, and what might be next...
It's another Wall Pass Wednesday on SDH AMWe look back at the USMNT loss to Portugal and hear from Mauricio Pochettino, Auston Trusty, and Weston McKennieWe also look at the rest of World Cup qualifying from Europe and the Intercontinental playoffsOpen Cupsets happened twice in Round 2's night one- we have your highlights...North Georgia United's Jaycee Carpenter joins to talk about his journey and recent camp experience in Spain's Segunda plus your headlines and news...
Presented by Kaiser PermanenteWe take another Wednesday lunch and look at GHSA soccer around the state- rankings, schedules, and any news that comes across our pathAnd Calhoun girls HC Taylor Sumrall drops by to talk about their big win over Sonoraville and looking at the season heading into Spring Break
It's five weeks before the 2026 season opener for the Atlanta United Unified squad...Head Coach Marty Jelleme visits SDH AM with a look at last year and what to expect this year...
A few matches in, the table in the NWSL season has some interesting positions for establsihed clubs...Kacey White drops in SDH AM to look at the bottom towards the top and the top closer to the bottom...
Ben Jacobs sprints in for a cameo on SDH AM on TuesdayWe go over the state of the Spurs, what he's seen from the USMNT heading into the Portugal match, and talks steaks on the Belt Line
It's a stacked Tuesday Thoughts on SDH AMWe go over the matchups in World Cup qualifying and Open Cup to set the tableTalkSport's Ben Jacobs discusses the Spurs coaching situation, and his thoughts on the matches in Atlanta for the USMNTKacey White visits breaking down the early work in the NWSL Atlanta United Unified head coach Marty Jelleme looks back at the 2025 season and previews the Unified side for 2026- the season opener set for early May in Atlanta...Plus, your AM news to wrap the show
USMNT prepares for Portugal tomorrow at the Benz, World Cup playoffs tomorrow for the final six spots, we get you ready for all of it with this special from The Brewhouse Cafe.
It's a Reaction Monday on SDH AMIt was a long second 45 for the USMNT at Mercedes-Benz as the home team lost 5-2 to BelgiumWe go over the loss- hearing from Tim Weah, Christian Pulisic, Matt Turner, and head coach Mauricio Pochettino- and what to look for in the matchup with Portugal coming up Tuesday...Plus, we look at the news in Africa over a trophy and the fallout and there may be a new manager in the Premier League but they're going to have to pay a lot to keep him for a long time...
Jose Rodriguez and his staff have built Meadowcreek High into a team to be noticed on the boys side in 6A in the GHSAHe joins SDH AM to talk about the process, the day-to-day and what he has learned along the way
Michael Parkhurst visits SDH AM to talk mentoring and what he learns along the wayThis week, we look at dealing with pressure in line with level of importance in wins and losses plus those moments dealing with the notion of handling the pressure differently than those around you
Kacey White made it back home long enough to catch her breath with SDH AMWe look at St Louis CITY and Houston and look at the good, the bad, and the in between in MLS plus breaking news in the NWSL leads to that discussion on the week...
Jon Nelson, Madison Crews, and Jason Longshore discuss the USMNT and the World Cup live from The Brewhouse Cafe.
It's a busy Freestyle Friday on SDH AMJose Rodriguez, head coach of one of the top teams in GHSA Boys 6A soccer, joins to discuss the growth of his Meadowcreek HS programBeyond Goals Mentoring's Michael Parkhurst discusses pressures- late season pressures- and how differently they're handledKacey White looks at Houston Dynamo, STL CITY, and the league at the bye week plus an early look at NWSL with Breaking News in San DiegoPlus, we look at your weekend and your AM news
There's a lot of news to get into on this version of Thursdays with NikoSacramento and the stadium plus big-name signings and who is where at the bye weekAll in one sit down!
The World Cup is rapidly approaching, and for the first time in since the Nations League Finals a year ago, Mauricio Pochettino has called in what feels like his most preferred squad. Bart and Thomas discuss what these call-ins mean and what we expect from the friendlies against Belgium and Portugal in Atlanta.Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod
It's a busy Thursday Thoughts on SDH AMWe look at part of what Maddie Crews learned with MLS Commissioner Don Garber at the Business of Soccer Summit in Atlanta plus a portion of the conversation Jason and Maddie had with ATLUTD Director of Methodology Javier PerezHour 2 is FuboTV's Nino Torres and Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno looking around the world in 60 minutes- from South America to Portugal and MLS at the bye week...
It's a busy Wall Pass Wednesday on SDH AMWe look at the Mo Salah decisionThe news out of Sacramento and the new stadium plans (plus the ideas involving MLS)The USMNT updates from trainingThe busy week in NWSL (with three matches in a week's time) with previews of tonightAnd MLSSoccer.com's Dylan Butler on the league plus your AM news all in one place
Presented by Kaiser PermanenteIt's a tour of the state in Georgia high school soccer- rankings, scores, schedules, and a visit from Ben Hudson to get an education on the program at Hart County on both the boys and girls sides in 2026
SDH AM catches up with Jamie Henderson on a few fronts...He's getting into the rhythm of his new gig as Sporting Director at Union Omaha in USL League One and it was a chance to be back with family...What are the challenges, growing pains, lessons, and landscape as the franchise grows...?We find out...
Presented by Howard Hamilton, the founder of SoccermetricsWe now know who is in which group and what the chase is from now on for a titleHoward breaks it all down...
Tuesday Thoughts kick in on SDH AM taking the tour in soccerFirst, we take a look at the busy week of Kevin Egan- when cell signals agree with travel and, in Hour 2, Union Omaha Sporting Director Jamie Henderson drops by to talk about the beginning of the new season in USL League One- and all the juggling that has to go on at the same time in busy schedules in multiple comps...Plus, a wild story in Czechia and your latest transfer talk
So, Jarrett and Jon used flight tracking software to find out how long Denis Bouanga would take to travel to a Gabon-Uzbekistan match late in the week...Answer: It's not a hop, skip, and a jump...We also look at England, Gummy Bear Cup results, and Scotland with the split...PLUS PICK OF THE WEEK!!!
The goalless draw between Atlanta United and DC Uniteed had its share of talking points929TheGame's Abe Gordon bats leadoff for another week of SDH AM looking at the growth and what still needs to grow within Atlanta United early in 2026
It's a busy SDH AM looking back at the weekend for ATLUTD and ATLUTD2929TheGame's Abe Gordon looks back at the draw with DC United, we go through the post match sound from the locker room, and look at the highlights of a tough loss with the 2's in CharlotteSoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler drops by to look at the red cards from the weekend and the expectations for the USMNT as they have their last friendlies before the World Cup plus your AM news involving a coaching succession a long time in the making... we think...
FX Rivera travels out west for his next match on Apple TV as the Earthquakes travel to BC Place to take on the Caps after their midweek run in CONCACAFWe take a deep dive into the weeks that were and how the match could play out- plus whatever else is on his mind on SDH AM
NWSL Atlanta had another box checked in their list to get ready for the 2028 on-field launch in the league...The Marietta City Council voted to approve a landswap so AMBSE could start construction on the complex to instantly compete from Day OneThe Marietta Daily Journal's Hunter Riggall was at the meeting and breaks it all down
The legendary play-by-play voice of DC United, Dave Johnson, drops by SDH AM to talk about VAR and his dislike of it in its current form plus the DCU preview as they head into the match with ATLUTD
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