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.

Thursday Thoughts are a Power Hour from the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground before the media match We look at Leagues Cup from Matchday 2 and what the standings look like heading into matchday last of the group stageWomen's college soccer is underway officially and we catch up with West Georgia, Georgia Southern, and Georgia StateMercer Bears MSOC Head Coach Brad Ruzzo joins to preview the 2026 season in the SoCon as well...Plus, your AM news as well!

It's a packed Wall Pass Wednesday on SDH AMWe spend a lot of time in Leagues Cup- especially in Leagues Cup After Dark with Tigres and Vancouver- a lot of highlights, post-match thoughts, and previews of Matchday 3, Day 2The USL Show's Kaylor Hodges also breaks down the month that was in USL- Championship and its issues, League One, and the return of the Super LeaguePlus, transfers reports including ATLUTD and a midfielder and the rest of your AM news

African soccer journalist Ali Howorth stops by SDH AM to look at how the 2026 WAFCON tourney got to an unlikely final four- that starts tomorrow...Ali breaks down the state of play and the growth on the African continent

Literally, right before hopping on the bus heading to their season opener at Jackson State, Mercer WSOC HC Tony Economopolous breaks down the 2025 season in the SoCon and what the Bears are bringing into the 2026 season

Kacey White drops by for her weekly segment after calling three matches in Texas in the past week...FC Dallas and Austin FC took care of business in front of her and Christian Miles and we look at the rise of the Verde in Leagues Cup under interim coach Davy Arnaud

It's a stacked Tuesday SDH AM that covers all levels of the gameAli Howorth joins to break down WAFCON just before the semifinals- with four new teams thereTony Economopolous visits just before Mercer's women's soccer team hops on a bus for their season openerApple TV's Kacey White breaks down Leagues Cup and what has gotten into Austin FCEl Farolito head coach Santiago Lopez discusses the challenges in balancing a family business and a successful amateur soccer team on a daily basisPlus, your AM news and preps for tonight

A full Reaction Monday to start your week on SDH AM929TheGame's Abe Gordon starts with a look at the new pick-up for ATLUTD and the impact on the line-up going forwardWe look at the three confederations letter to FIFA, have a full Leagues Cup breakdown from Sunday, and catch up on MLS NEXT Pro with ATLUTD2's 1-0 loss in Chattanooga on the weekendPlus, the latest transfer news from MLS heading to Europe and all points in between

SDH AM kicks off your weekend with all you need to know...SDH Book Club continues with Jon Cotterill and "Rebels, Rogues, Guns & Gods: The Wild World of Brazilian Football"- a wild look at domestic football in Brazil as he continues his series...ATLUTD has a new addition in the U-22 ranks. We break it down plus look at the latest reports with other names that have surfaced...Leagues Cup was busy and is busy- we have your full breakdownPlus, your AM news and notes

Guardian-US Senior Sports Editor Alex Abnos bats leadoff on SDH AM on a couple of topicsAlex was in the press conference introducing new MLS Commissioner Larry Berg to the assembled press earlier this week- we get his thoughts on the appointmentPlus, with the Austin FC story he and Pablo Maurer posted to the publication involving youth-on-youth sexual abuse and the ongoing investigation, SDH gets a backgrounder on the journalism involved in making sure the story is presented in a 100-percent factual manner

It's a wide-ranging Thursday Thoughts for SDH AMGuardian US Senior Sports Editor Alex Abnos visits with his thoughts on Larry Berg named new MLS Commissioner and pulls back the curtain on the piecing together of the Austin FC investigation at the paper- looking at how a story of this import comes togetherWe look at Leagues Cup Match Day 2 and preview Match Day 3 with Pulso Sports/Sounder at Heart's Niko Moreno and South America with our Nino Torres live from PeruPlus, transfer news and rumors from Atlanta United to Europe and back

Wall Pass Wednesday has a lot on the table for SDH AMWe take a deep dive into the new announcement of Larry Berg as MLS CommissionerWe look at Leagues Cup Matchday 1 with highlights and post from the big upset on the night- plus a preview of Matchday 2MLSSoccer.com's Dylan Butler joins for the analysisPlus, a big win for the USYNT in the CONCACAF U20's we have highlights and postgame comments and your AM news...

Four More Years!Mauricio Pochettino chooses to stay with the USMNT, signing a new contract through 2030.Are we surprised? Are we happy? What does he need to change as he takes over for a full qualifying cycle?Meanwhile, Gianni Infantino's FIFA Forward Enterprise scheme has been rejected by UEFA, Concacaf and AFC; but is this the end of these shenanigans from him?Listen to Bart, Thomas and Lawrence on this episode!Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod

Now that the team is back home in San Francisco, El Farolito head coach Santiago Lopez visits to look at a busy two-team spring and summer- chasing two titles as an amateur club and winning the NPSL title

The interim title has been removedRichard Dixon is now the head coach for CFC without a qualifierHe visits SDH AM to talk about growth as a head coach, what he's learned at CFC, and a bit of a weekend preview against ATLUTD2

Apple TV's Kacey White drops by SDH AM to look back at where Sporting KC and Houston Dynamo stand at opposite ends of the Western Conference after the weekend pastWe also look at Leagues Cup and the new demands of season ticket holders in Como, Italy

Front Office Sports Margaret Fleming bats leadoff the day of MLS introducing Larry Berg as their new commissioner come January 1We ask what she'd like to see at the presser and the issues he'll have when he takes office

It's a fast-moving SDH AM for your TuesdayFront Office Sports Margaret Fleming looks at the presser unveiling new MLS Commissioner Larry BergChattanooga FC has removed the interim tag from Richard Dixon's job description- we catch up with the head coachWe preview Leagues Cup and Kacey White looks at Sporting KC and Houston DynamoNPSL back-to-back champs El Farolito HC Santiago Lopez joins to talk about how tough that task is plus your AM news and previews

Breaking news starts the week for SDH AM on a Reaction MondayWith the Mauricio Pochettino contract signed and sealed, SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler breaks down all the angles of what the future could mean for US SoccerWe also look at the u20 tournament and how it could fit going forwardWe transition into the Atlanta United conversation with 929TheGame's Abe Gordon and look at the rest of your AM news around the planet and look at the ATLUTD Unified win in Philly on the weekend...

Beyond Goals Mentoring's Michael Parkhurst visits SDH AM to look at the challenges of mentoring- and of mentees- as they prep for their last or next-to-last high school season...Plus, we do ask about the latest out of RIFC

Presented by Howard Hamilton, the founder of SoccermetricsWith the World Cup completed, Howard looks back at the tourney and sets up the next phase of the Libertadores- all in one place!

Making his debut on SDH AM, AppleTV's Jalil Anibaba looks back at the MLS NEXT Showcase from All-Star week in Charlotte plus breaks down his match up with STL CITY and Real Salt Lake...Plus, whatever else we can think of...

Steve Cangialosi looks at his first FC Cincinnati match in a stretch for Apple TVComing off Hell Is Real, how will they look as Bruce Arena comes to town with the Quakes...?Let's learn together...

Dave Leno drops by SDH AM to look at how things are under new head coach Ryan Richter- plus your preview of what to expect with the return of some players (health and transfer) as they wait for Atlanta United

The 2026 winner of Golden Gloves in NPSL, Bristol Rhythm AFC's Noe Delmotte, stops by after practice (literally) to look at the two-month sprint to a title game vs El Farolito...

It's a fast and full SDH AM for a FridayWe look at the latest involving FIFA and their futurePhiladelphia Union PBP voice Dave Leno visits for Opposition ResearchBeyond Goals Mentoring's Michael Parkhurst looks at the challenges for rising juniors and seniors- and, yes, we ask about Kawhi LeonardAppleTV's Steve Cangialosi and Jalil Anibaba look at the weekend in Cincinnati and St. LouisPlus, we have your weekend preview across MLS and your AM news

A busy Thursday Thoughts for SDH AMWe look at the news out of Providence involving an NBA'er and a pro franchise, then we move to Charlotte and look at MLS All-Star with Carles Gil and Son Hyung-Min leading a win over Liga MXHour 2 is the Power Hour with Nino Torres and Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno looking at everything in South America to your weekend preview in MLSAnd your AM News!

Dylan Butler drops by during All-Star week to break down where folks stand in MLS heading into the second half of the season- who he's excited about and who he's worried about...

Jason Longshore and Jon Nelson broadcast live from the Brewhouse Cafe South Downtown ahead of the MLS All Star Game against Liga MX. They dig into the reported MLS roster rule and salary cap changes, including a higher cap, more designated player spots, and incentives for academy sales, that could reshape the league by next summer's transfer window. Plus, a look at Querétaro owner Marc Spiegel's ambitions for Liga MX and what MLS can learn from it.

Marc Spiegel visits from Charlotte and MLS All-Star Week to talk about the first year his group has owned Queretaro in Liga MXWe look at the lessons, advice- given and taken, and what the landscape is as the first US owners in league history

Tyler Terens visits from Cincinnati to look back at his time calling World Cup matches for FOX SportsWe look at the matchups, stories, personalities, and going live- with obstacles- on a matchday...

With the World Cup done for another cycle, City Manager of Decatur, Georgia Andrea Arnold visits the morning show to break down the city efforts over five straight weeks to be a hub for action and entertainment- and the lessons...

A busy Tuesday Thoughts for SDH AMWe look at the news out of France and Italy with their national teamsCity Manager, City of Decatur, Andrea Arnold on Watchfest and World Cup.Nick drops by with a history lesson on Italy failures With CONCACAF Nations League and the U20 tourney going, Morehouse and Haiti native Professor Howard Jean-Denis on Haiti as a country, a football nation, seeing them appear on the world stage as they have. A backgrounder on difficulty and perseverancePlus, AM news, USYNT, ATLUTD2, Rayo Vallecano, and rumors and updates

Bart, Thomas and Lawrence discuss the 2026 World Cup in the U.S., what we observed, what we learned, and how American soccer may or may not have changed during this summer.Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod

It's a busy Reaction Monday on SDH AMFirst, 929TheGame's Abe Gordon talks about his issues with ATLUTD after the loss in FoxboroughWe look at the roster situation and challenge the short-term agreement ideaSoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looks at cards, calls, and challenges from the weekend in addition to news from England and keeper subs plusthe USYNT in the CONCACAF U20'sTyler Terens crashes in the last half hour to look at the World Cup and MLSPlus AM news and your thoughts in the Twitch Pitch Join us!

Peter Raco, President and CEO of Barrie MLS NEXT Pro and Barrie Stadium Group, drops by SDH AM to break down the announcement of the Barrie franchise for the relocation of Toronto FC II in two seasons.We look at the market, what this means for the sport and country, and what Barrie Sports Group is learning from those around them in MLS NEXT Pro

Before his work in central Florida on the weekend, Dax McCarty looks at Orlando City, their new acquisition and what happened in the midweek, plus a look at the visitors in Nashville SC

It's the start to your weekend with SDH AMWe look at the new head of Germany's national team- who is setting a line in the sand with coverage and all your AM newsWe preview your MLS Saturday and AppleTV's Dax McCarty joins after the hydration breakFront Office Sports Margaret Fleming breaks down the World Cup from a business perspectivePlus, your thoughts on ATLUTD and some reffing down here getting ready for Foxborough

Maddie stops by the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground to catch up with the 2's Cameron DunbarHis path to Atlanta has been one with a lot of miles attached...We find out about his time as a pro, his time in Atlanta, and a preview of this weekend

It's a full Thursday Thoughts to start your day on SDH AMPeter Raco, President and CEO of Barrie MLS NEXT Pro and Barrie Stadium Group, visits to talk about the new home for Toronto FC II in two years time. We find about the town, the region, the why, and what comes next...We have a full breakdown of the ATLUTD draw in Charlotte with post match sound from head coach Tata MartinoWe look at the busy MLS Wednesday and Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno helps with the analysis plus all the chaos in the transfer talk

Two books entertwined bring author David Arrowsmith to SDH AMWe look at his creative process on both studies- one on Pablo Escobar and the other on Diego Maradona- and what he found out in piecing these two jigsaw puzzles together

The founding director of KSU's hospitality management program, Dr. Leonard Jackson visits SDH AM to look at the economic impact a World Cup has on a host city, the prep going into it, and the lessons learned from another marquee event in the region

Tuskegee's women's soccer team is on the same path as the men's program- getting ready for a maiden voyageHead Coach Emanuel Stephens visits SDH AM to look at the why, the build, and the 2026 inaugural season...

Wall Pass Wednesday kicks off your day with SDH AMDavid Arrowsmith, author of "Killing Maradona" and "Narcoball", drops by to talk about the books, how they entertwine, and the creative processMLSSoccer.com's Dylan Butler visits to start the preview of everything going on in the midweek- plus the additions of big names across the boardWe have your AM news involving coaches, new gigs, TV numbers, and copas to watch

Kacey White drops by SDH AM to look at a busy matchweek at Apple TVHer journey starts in Houston with the matchup against DC United and moves to STL for their weekend play against Colorado...The week's tour starts here!

(@WilliePStyle) drops by to look at the season so far, the Cup break, and the future for The Crown as they get ready for ATLUTD tonight in downtown Charlotte

It's SDH Super Show's Hour 2 covering everything the gameMLS and NWSL commentator Kacey White stops by for the wider domestic picture.Notre Dame's Dr. Michael Morris and Morehouse's Professor Howard Jean-Denis on the Urban Poverty and Business Initiative and its local Aspiring Community Entrepreneurs program, which with support from Coca-Cola is helping founders from historically underrepresented communities across Atlanta build sustainable businesses.Tuskegee women's soccer head coach Emanuel Stephens on building a program from the ground up.

Here's Hour 1 and a half of the SDH Tuesday SuperShow looking at all aspects of the gameFirst, Will Palaszczuk, Charlotte FC PBP, visits to break down CLTFC in "Opposition Research" for ATLUTD in the midweekDr Leonard Jackson, Program Director for the Hospitality Degree Program at Kennesaw State University, looks at all the numbers from the economic impact from the World Cup and the lessons learnedFurman sophomore Braden Dunham visits from USYNT u20 camp in Utah, before the teams heads to Mexico for the u20 CONCACAF Championships to look at the team ahead of what could be u20 World Cup, Pan Am Games, and LA28 qualifying...

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