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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

Lexington SC is the new home for Phillip Goodrum in 2026 in USL ChampionshipHe joins SDH AM to look at the season past, his new address, and what he's doing at winter camp to make himself better on the pitch...

The new head coach of the Wildcats drops by SDH AM to let us know about a big moment in south Georgia soccer coming up this weekend...Plus, we get an education on how the sport has been taking off south of the I-16 line in central and south GeorgiaCody is jumping into Region 1-6A and we look at the state of play in the south, success in "atypical" markets, and what Winnersville means there in futbol

Freestyle Friday covers all levels on SDH AMValdosta head coach Cody Case visits to discuss Region 1-6A, south Georgia, and a clinic that could help unite coaches on the weekendBeyond Goals Mentoring's Michael Parkhurst visits for the first time in 2026 discussing what BGM learned in 2025, how important it is to dial it back over the holidays, and what younger mentees deal with the pressure associated with that... and more...Lexington SC's Phillip Goodrum stops by from his off-season training camp to talk about the move from Lou to LEX and how he looks to grow as a minister of chaos...Plus, your preview of the weekend and your AM news

Bart and Thomas celebrate the new year by giving the USMNT, USWNT and US Soccer some resolutions for 2026.Plus, the guys make some predictions for the teams.Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod

The Africa Cup of Nations reaches the quarterfinal stage with pressure building across the bracket, from Mali's belief against Senegal to heavyweight clashes featuring Morocco, Nigeria, and Algeria. In England, Arsenal miss a chance to stretch their lead at the top after a tense draw with Liverpool, while Real Madrid edge Atletico in a fiery derby to book a Super Cup final with Barcelona. Plus, the U.S. Women's National Team opens a new chapter with its January roster, Liga MX's Clausura kicks off with history on the line, and a full tour of the biggest domestic and global stories in the game.

Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno visits with the latest news and notes in and around the Western Conference in MLSEverything from Vancouver to Seattle, LAFC, Nashville, and Inter Miami all in one place...

Thursday Thoughts gets you ready for your day on SDH AMThere's news of an outbound transfer with Atlanta United to lead the show...We go over all the craziness in the Prem from yesterday- where one player got a storybook ending before a transferHour 2 has Nino Torres with his tour around South America and Portugal plus some World Cup Chronicles and Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno breaks down the latest reports and news from the Western Conference in MLS

A big Thursday across the global game. Arsenal seize a pivotal opportunity in the Premier League title race ahead of a massive clash with Liverpool, while U.S. Soccer confirms a star-studded 2026 SheBelieves Cup that puts the USWNT back on center stage. Plus, the Kansas City Current usher in a new era with the appointment of Chris Armas as head coach, signaling ambition at the top of the NWSL. We also run through key MLS and USL moves, major headlines from Europe, and what's coming up on SDH AM — all in today's Morning Espresso, Around the Corner from Everywhere.

The Oceanic Football Confederation is kicking off the OFC Pro League with 8 franchises in the footprint- and this first-ever season starts next weekWynnum Wolves President and Solomon Kings Deputy Chair Rabieh Krayem visits SDH AM to talk about the Solomon Islands involvement in the OFC PL, what the build has been like, and what the feedback has been as the OFC starts a league from scratch

Columbus Crew play-by-play voice Chris Doran visits SDH AM on a Wall Pass WednesdayWe examine the Nancy dismissal at Celtic, the Rydstrom hire in Columbus, what the roster and philosophy are heading into 2026...And what a Gabor sister has to do with it...

The 3D had two distinct eras- PA and AAAA (After Amorim) is where we are now and Drew discusses his beloved Manchester United

It's a worldwide Wall Pass Wednesday on SDH AMWe look at the transfer news around the planet Then, Chris Doran- PBP voice for Columbus Crew- joins to talk Wilfried Nancy, Henrik Rydstrom, and the roster look heading into 2026MLSSoccer.com's Dylan Butler looks at the rest of the league moves and talk- from Red Bulls to Inter Miami, Vancouver, and all points in betweenThen, we look into the new Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Pro League that kicks off next weekend... Deputy Chair for Solomon Kings FC, Rabeih Krayem, visits to give a preview of the Solomon Kings project and the what the league means to the region... 

Atlanta United heads into training camp with major questions in midfield as reports link Bartosz Slisz to a potential move to Brøndby IF. Jason Longshore breaks down what Slisz has meant to the club, why the move makes sense for the player, and what Atlanta stands to lose if the deal goes through.Plus, the Africa Cup of Nations reaches the quarter-final stage with heavyweight matchups taking shape, including Nigeria vs. Algeria and Côte d'Ivoire vs. Egypt. We also look at Manchester City's growing defensive injury crisis and whether Marc Guehi could be the solution in January.In Around the Corner, highlights from today's SDH AM and where to catch Atlanta Soccer Tonight on demand. And in The Refill, a full sprint through the latest headlines from Nashville's splash signing of Cristian Espinoza to Radamel Falcao García's return to Millonarios.All that, plus a look at soccer's growing place in the sports landscape of the United States, in today's edition of Morning Espresso from the SDH Network.

Kacey White has her weekly visit on SDH AM for TuesdayWe look at the NWSL and the concerns involving the HIP policy being discussedWe look at the college game- and the ins and outs of coaching (see Amorim and Nancy) these days plus who may be on the rise in the college game in 2026

Rob Edwards, founder of Morley Sports Management, joins from London to talk about the developing MCO that MSM is... as well as the recent purchase of Hamilton Academical and the involvement with Ohio Valley WrestlingQuestions about the why, the what, the difficulties in taking over a team, and the expectations in the SPFL 

It's a busy Tuesday Thoughts on SDH AMKacey White stops by to talk the HIP rule in NWSL and how coaching is hard...There's the latest from Chelsea and Manchester United plus all your transfer talkRob Edwards, founder of Morley Sports Management, visits to talk about the purc hase of Hamilton Academical in the Scottish pyramid and what the vision is with Morley as an MCO- plus wrestling talk with the majority ownners of OVWPlus, MLS transactions and training camps are rolling through calendars 

Chelsea usher in a new era with the appointment of Liam Rosenior as the managerial carousel keeps spinning across Europe. AFCON reaches the end of the Round of 16 as Nigeria and Egypt advance and major matchups shape the quarter-final field. Plus, a full Domestic Focus on key MLS and NWSL moves, young Americans heading abroad, and leadership changes at the New York Red Bulls — all in today's Morning Espresso.

The managerial carousel is spinning again — and this time, it's not just about results. On tonight's Soccer Over There, we dig into the deeper pattern behind the chaos: leadership under pressure. From Manchester United and Chelsea to the ripple effects at Strasbourg, then north to Celtic and Aberdeen, we examine why clubs keep hiring for vision and firing at the first sign of discomfort.We also ask the uncomfortable question — could Tottenham be next? With a decade of stylistic whiplash behind them, what does Thomas Frank really inherit?This episode is about more than sackings. It's about identity, alignment, and whether modern clubs still have the conviction to see a plan through when the ride gets bumpy.Speaking of bumpy... there's also the Picks of the Week to contend with... 

It was a Reaction Monday on SDH AM that got busier as we went...First, Ruben Amorim is sacked at Manchester United then Wilfried Nancy is dismissed at Celtic929TheGame's Abe Gordon, SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler, Jarrett, and Nino Torres all jump in to discuss either or both...Plus, we set up the AFCON schedule and look at the rest of the morning news...  

Manchester United press reset again, sacking Ruben Amorim and reopening familiar questions at Old Trafford. We break down what went wrong, why the timing matters, and what it says about INEOS' direction.Plus: late drama across the Premier League, Chelsea's next manager coming into focus, Arsenal steady at the top, and West Ham choosing patience. AFCON tightens with Morocco advancing and Cameroon reopening old wounds, while MLS roster moves, global title races, and a chaotic weekend across Europe fill out Monday's Morning Espresso — Around the Corner from Everywhere.

Powered by NoFo BrewingA trip to AFCON to see what happens when your team doesn't leave group stageA trip to Australia on the mens and womens sides for action on and off the fieldA trip to Scotland for a club that gets a lifeline andA trip to Canada for claims and counter claimsAll a part of the roots- as we catch up on the world of soccer in 30 minutes every week

Nino Torres drops by SDH AM live from Lima, Peru to look at South American and Portuguese soccer in 2026...Who may succeed and who may fall in the next calendar year... and Ninodamous says one big name will have it rough next season...Plus, he comes with his first story in World Cup history- and we all learn the rest of the story together...

Kacey White drops by SDH AM to look back at the year in the leagues and schools she called...A look back at NWSL- with changes coming in Kansas CityThe college game that wrapped in cold, KC andMLS with some of the teams she and Jess Charman witnessed in person

It's another round of the 3DDrew walks you through 2025 and introduces 2026 with his beloved Manchester United- in a fight for Europe with Leeds United waiting early Sunday morning at Elland Road 

Dylan drops by to look at the latest news in and around MLS heading into the 2026 training camps- looking at the champs in Fort Lauderdale, the new stadia builds, and the early player shifts in league

Freestyle Friday gets you ready for the weekend on SDH AMWe look at the results from yesterday around the planet and prep the weekend in EnglandWe check in on AFCON as they hit the knockout stages saturday with your preview and the latest from GabonMLS has both signings and transfer reports for January andNino Torres joins from Lima, Peru for talk of 2026, South American soccer, and desserts

Chelsea look inward as they search for their next head coach, AFCON moves into the knockout rounds, Paris hosts its first top-flight derby in more than three decades, and Serie A opens 2026 with five clubs separated by four points at the top. Plus, MLS transfer movement, January rumors, and headlines from around the world as the margins shrink everywhere.

Chelsea make another mid-season change as Enzo Maresca departs Stamford Bridge, once again resetting a long-term plan in London. AFCON moves into the Round of 16 with heavyweights, late drama, and no margin for error, while Argentina's soccer federation faces mounting investigations off the field despite continued success on it.Plus, Club América enters a landmark partnership with U.S. investors tied to the Patriots and Revolution, MLS sees a busy start to 2026, and Neymar, Ter Stegen, Icardi, and Mbappé all headline a packed global Refill. Morning Espresso for January 1, from the SDH Network.

Here's the last 2025 appearance of The USL Show's Kaylor Hodges looking at the latest news in USL Championship and USL League OneWe break down who's going where- and a lot of folks are heading to Lexington...Plus, what to keep an eye on with the CBA negoatiations...

It's the last Wall Pass Wednesday of 2025 for SDH AMWe look at the results from yesterday- on the field and off- with busy days in the Prem and AFCONWe look at the background of the business relationships with John Textor and check in on the latest news involving Botafogo and the FIFA 3-window transfer ban that kicks in todayMLSSoccer.com's Dylan Butler visits to look at the latest news in and around MLS And Jon asks how you would handle fireworks on NYE

Arsenal close 2025 with a dominant win that reshapes the Premier League title race, while Botafogo are hit with a FIFA transfer ban over unpaid fees to Atlanta United for Thiago Almada. We also look at growing momentum behind a potential change to the offside rule, debate outdated views on MLS player development, and run through key domestic and global headlines as the calendar turns toward 2026.Morning Espresso is brought to you by Oglethorpe University, Atlanta's premier undergraduate learning experience and soccer powerhouse.

Jason joins SDH AM to break down both the Tomas Jacob and Lucas Hoyos deals with Atlanta UnitedPlus, we get into the AFCON action and how one player is nothing but highlights...

It's a stacked Tuesday Thoughts on SDH AMKacey White bats leadoff to look at NWSL, college soccer, and MLS from 2025 and what she's thinking about 2026We look at the Premier League festive fixturesThe USL Show's Kaylor Hodges breaks down the last 30 days in USL-C and League One- looking at both 2025 and 2026Jason joins with the breakdown of the Tomas Jacob signing for ATLUTD- with updates on GK Lucas Hoyos as well. We also look at AFCON and the John Textor situation at Botafogo... 

Morocco closed the AFCON group stage with authority, delivering a statement performance in Rabat as the Atlas Lions move into the knockout rounds with momentum and unity. We recap where the tournament stands, why Morocco now feels central to the competition, and how the wider picture is taking shape across the groups.In England, all eyes turn to north London for a genuine six-pointer as Arsenal host Aston Villa. We break down why this match matters so much for the title race, what makes Villa such an uncomfortable opponent, and how injuries, form, and belief could define a pivotal night in the Premier League — with Manchester City watching closely.Plus, MLS gears up for the road to 2026. With training camps just around the corner, clubs across the league are making defining roster and leadership moves, while new data shows MLS climbing into the global mainstream as one of the most-watched leagues in the world. We also go Around the Corner with SDH AM and set the stage for a year ahead that will shape soccer in our region forever.

The AFCON knockout picture is coming into focus as Groups A and B close and the rest of the field fights for position. We break down Morocco's surge, Egypt's control, Sudan and Mozambique's historic runs, and what to watch as the group stage continues.Then we head to London for a massive Premier League showdown with **Arsenal hosting **Aston Villa in a title-race swing game.We also dive into the Columbus Crew's managerial search with strong Scottish ties, Wilfried Nancy's turnaround at Celtic, and finish in Brazil with John Textor making another bold move at Botafogo.Plus, Picks of the Week from around the global game.

SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler joins Monday's SDH AM looking at the NWSL getting HIP, cards and calls that may have raised eyebrows in the professional ranks, and Yanks abroad performing for their full-time clubs in England and Italy 

It's a Reaction Monday on SDH AM that preps your dayWe start with 929TheGame's Abe Gordon looking at MLS moves to date during the holidayWe look at the Prem from the weekend and a club that may go back to the past for a future openingSoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler joins looking at the NWSL getting HIP, cards and calls, and Yanks abroad Plus, breaking news involving Nashville and LAFC and your AFCON breakdown

The Premier League heads into the final days of 2025 with a genuine three-team title race taking shape, as Arsenal set for a pivotal showdown with Aston Villa while Manchester City continue to apply pressure just behind them. We break down where the margins are shrinking, what Arsenal's recent performances tell us, and why Tuesday night at the Emirates feels like a defining moment.We also turn our attention to AFCON as the group stage reaches its decisive third matchday. History was made by Mozambique, heavyweight clashes continue to shape the knockout picture, and Monday's slate sets the field for the round of 16.Plus, a Domestic Focus on Americans abroad and MLS offseason moves, a packed Refill of headlines from around the world, and what's coming up across the SDH Network as 2025 winds down.

Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno visits SDH AM weekly to give his news, notes, and knowledge about the moves in Major League SoccerThis time, it's Seattle, LA Galaxy, the keeper carousel, Orlando, and Inter Miami - and all points in between for another week of preps for 2026

Powered by NoFo BrewingWhy has one nation still not started their domestic leagues...?Who has a great idea for a commemorative jersey...?What does it sound like when a team protests on the field...?What did Cupsets look like in France...?What does it sound like as a familiar face wins a title...?And, where did it look like a new titleholder was in place... until it wasn't...?SDH visits India, Norway, Turkey, Costa Rica, France, and Serbia to update you in stories you may not have known about...It's all about the roots of the game in one place on SDH

Nino Torres drops by to break down 2025 from two separate continents- looking at South America, Copas, Peru, Uruguay, Portugal, and looking at Messi and Friends in Fort Lauderdale