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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 Georgia

Cody 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 AM

Valdosta head coach Cody Case visits to discuss Region 1-6A, south Georgia, and a clinic that could help unite coaches on the weekend

Beyond 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...

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.
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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 gl...

Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno visits with the latest news and notes in and around the Western Conference in MLS

Everything from Vancouver to Seattle, LAFC, Nashville, and Inter Miami all in one place...

Thursday Thoughts gets you ready for your day on SDH AM

There'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 transfer

Hour 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 Everyw

The Oceanic Football Confederation is kicking off the OFC Pro League with 8 franchises in the footprint- and this first-ever season starts next week

Wynnum 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 Wednesday

We 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 AA

AA (After Amorim) is where we are now and Drew discusses his beloved Manchester United

It's a worldwide Wall Pass Wednesday on SDH AM
We 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 2026

MLSSoccer.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 between

Then, 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...

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 soluti...

Kacey White has her weekly visit on SDH AM for Tuesday

We look at the NWSL and the concerns involving the HIP policy being discussed
We 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 Wrestling

Questions 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 AM

Kacey 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 talk

Rob 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 OVW

Plus, 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 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 Celtic

929TheGame'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.

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A trip to AFCON to see what happens when your team doesn't leave group stage
A trip to Australia on the mens and womens sides for action on and off the field
A trip to Scotland for a club that gets a lifeline and
A trip to Canada for claims and counter claims

All 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 City
The college game that wrapped in cold, KC and
MLS with some of the teams she and Jess Charman witnessed in person

It's another round of the 3D

Drew 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 AM

We look at the results from yesterday around the planet and prep the weekend in England

We check in on AFCON as they hit the knockout stages saturday with your preview and the latest from Gabon

MLS has both signings and transfer reports for January and

Nino 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 One

We 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 AM

We look at the results from yesterday- on the field and off- with busy days in the Prem and AFCON

We 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 today

MLSSoccer.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 United

Plus, we get into the AFCON action and how one player is nothing but highlights...

It's a stacked Tuesday Thoughts on SDH AM

Kacey White bats leadoff to look at NWSL, college soccer, and MLS from 2025 and what she's thinking about 2026

We look at the Premier League festive fixtures

The USL Show's Kaylor Hodges breaks down the last 30 days in USL-C and League One- looking at both 2025 and 2026

Jason 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...

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 bo...

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 day

We start with 929TheGame's Abe Gordon looking at MLS moves to date during the holiday
We look at the Prem from the weekend and a club that may go back to the past for a future opening
SoccerForUSPod'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...

Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno visits SDH AM weekly to give his news, notes, and knowledge about the moves in Major League Soccer

This 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

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Why 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...
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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

It's a full Freestyle Friday on SDH AM

We look at Match Day 2 as AFCON goes LIVE and preview the weekend overseas in Hour 1

Hour 2 is the Power Hour with our Nino Torres and Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno looking at South America, Portugal, the Copa, and Peru plus the latest in MLS

Around the world in 60 minutes and around the corner from everywhere...

On today’s Morning Espresso, we look at a Boxing Day unlike any other, with just one Premier League match on the schedule as Manchester United host Newcastle at Old Trafford. We dig into how fixture congestion and calendar pressures are reshaping one of English football’s longest traditions.

We also turn our attention to Africa Cup of Nations Matchday 2, with qualification scenarios beginning to emerge, major voices speaking out on the tournament’s place in the global game, and key storylines from Morocco, Egypt, South Africa, and beyond. Plus, domestic updates across the NWSL and MLS, network news f...

Who's missing and who will be ready for the clash between ManU and Newcastle...?

Drew breaks it down and recognizes one true absence as they hit the road during AFCON

Chief Marketing Officer and Lead Kit Designer Jennie Telleria visits SDH AM to break down the creative process of AC Boise and their first kit

Everything from design to final look and the response to the kit itself as AC Boise preps for their fiiurst-ever season in USL League One in 2026

It's a Wall Pass Wednesday on SDH AM

We look at the new rule in the NWSL meant to keep marquee players
Major League Soccer's GK Union carousel keeps spinning- who is now linked where...
AFCON keeps rolling along- we have your morning updates
And Jennie Telleria, Chief Marketing Officer and Lead Kit Designer at AC Boise breaks down the process of the build and release of their first-ever kit

Georgia Southern's Ricky Louis drops by SDH AM to talk about what it was like to go #2 overall in the recent MLS Super Draft to FC Dallas

We look at his two years in Statesboro, the Sun Belt, what he has learned, and what else he needs to learn as he preps for the next stage in his career...

Tuesday Thoughts carry us into the midweek

We look at AFCON Matchday 3 already underway and get you ready for a busy group stage

Colorado Rapids are kicking the tires on a look for the new season- we take their survey and find out what a Sesquisemiquincentennial is...

ATLUTD welcomes a new face as does FC Dallas

Georgia Southern's Ricky Louis stops by to talk about his time in the Boro and what this next stage may look like as he goes #2 overall in the recent MLS SuperDraft plus your AM news to...

The Morning Espresso opens with a major conversation in MLS as the Colorado Rapids put their identity in the hands of supporters, launching a fan-driven process that could shape the club’s future ahead of a pivotal 2026. From there, we turn to a busy Domestic Focus, with NWSL news headlined by Catarina Macario’s contract situation, stadium momentum for Denver Summit FC, rising club valuations, and continued investment in young talent across the league.

Globally, AFCON delivers late drama and early statements, with Zambia rescuing a point, South Africa breaking a long opening-day drought, and Egypt leaning on Moha...

Bart drops by SDH AM to break down the weekend with Yanks playing abroad- and what Mauricio Pochettino might be looking at with his possible roster

Plus, we look at some of the marquee moments involving the refs at the center of the weekend as we look at their cards and calls (or "no calls...")

AFCON wasted no time reminding us how unforgiving tournament soccer can be. On tonight’s Soccer Over There, we break down the first two days of action, including late drama in Group A, hard-earned wins for Egypt and South Africa, and what these early results tell us about the road ahead.

We then zoom out to the global game as CAF and AFC move toward launching their own Nations League competitions. What are the benefits, the drawbacks, and how could these tournaments reshape international soccer calendars already under strain? Jarrett Smith also helps the show go off the ra...

It's a Reaction Monday on SDH AM

We keep an eye on AFCON Day 2 and look back at the opener
Wilfried Nancy wins his first match at Celtic- we look at what he has to say after

SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler stops by in hour 2 for cards and calls from the weekend and a look at Yanks Abroad

Morocco opened the Africa Cup of Nations with a composed win in Rabat, setting the tone for a tournament carrying enormous expectations — and signaling how quickly the global game is evolving. Today’s Morning Espresso breaks down Morocco’s opener, the standout moments, and what it tells us about the hosts’ path forward.

We also look at a major shift in international soccer as Africa and Asia move toward Nations League formats, reshaping the calendar and the balance between club and country. What does this mean for players, federations, and the future rhythm of the game?

Plus, re...

Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno drops by SDH AM to break down all the movement that has happened since the opening of the December window in MLS

Here's the interview wit new Chairman of NPSL Soccer, Steven Wagoner, looking at his challenges three days into his new job

We look at the challenges- both his and the leagues- as the 2026 season is just around the corner

Hosted by Howard Hamilton, the founder of Soccermetrics

It's the Best XI and the Season in Review

Plus, a look at the 2026 entry list and the preliminary round draw

Despite hosting a major international tournament and having the best player of all time in the top-flight domestic league, attendance across American soccer — especially the USMNT — dropped in 2025. In this episode, Bart and Thomas chat with Lawrence Dockery, author of "2025 American Club Soccer Attendance Super Table" for Beyond the 90.

Hear the reasons why attendance may have dipped, and what it means for the leagues and U.S. Soccer going forward. 

Read the articles:
https://beyondthe90.substack.com/p/2025-american-club-soccer-attendance
https://beyondthe90.substack.com/p/top-25-largest-american-soccer-crowds-2f5
https://beyondthe90.substack.com/p/usmnt-attendance-down-26-in-2...

It's a busy Freestyle Friday on SDH AM

We look at the action this weekend- including AFCON
We check in on Celtic and Wilfried Nancy
We bring in new NPSL Chairman Steven Wagoner to talk the league and his new job
We look at a new USMNT injury plus the latest in the NWSL talks with SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler

Enjoy!

Here's the segment from SDH AM with Nino Torres as he breaks down the news of the planet- from South America, Peru, and Portugal- everything from teams on the rise, locking down titles, to the Intercontinental Cup

In today’s Morning Espresso on the SDH Network—brought to you by Oglethorpe University—we open with a conversation about “the noise” around young players and why learning to navigate it matters in professional environments. From there, it’s a full MLS SuperDraft recap, led by Atlanta United’s night: trading down from No. 2, adding allocation money, and still landing Enzo Dovlo at No. 12, along with Noah James later on, plus plenty of Atlanta and Georgia connections throughout the draft.

We also cover the latest MLS roster moves, including business involving Vancouver, Austin, and D.C. United, and dig into t...

Sporting JAX head coach Liam Fox drops by to talk about his new gig and the challenges he has going into Year One in USL Championship

It's a full Thursday Thoughts on SDH AM

Sporting JAX new head coach Liam Fox joins to look at his new challenge in USL Championship

We look at the Wilfried Nancy situation at Celtic

Hour 2 is the Power Hour with GOLTV's Nino Torres and Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno looking at the world of soccer- from South America to Portugal and MLS moves and decisions...

Intrigue in England leads the way today as Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca is reportedly high on Manchester City’s contingency list if Pep Guardiola steps away next summer. We’ll unpack what The Athletic’s David Ornstein is reporting, why Maresca’s City ties matter, and how the noise around Chelsea’s relationship with its supporters is becoming part of the story.

Then it’s silverware season for Paris Saint-Germain again. PSG claimed the FIFA Intercontinental Cup in a shootout win over Flamengo, with goalkeeper Matvey Safonov turning into the headline act by repeatedly guessing right and coming up wi...

Atlanta United 2 sits at the center of the club’s development pathway, and José Silva now officially leads that process as head coach.

After guiding ATL UTD 2 to the best finish in club history as interim manager, Silva discusses his journey through the Academy and the Second Team, how he balances player development with the demands of MLS NEXT Pro, and why tactical and emotional growth are just as important as technical ability.

Silva also explains how Atlanta United 2 mirrors the First Team’s playing style, the importance of meaningful late-season matches, and how the Second Team...

Paris Saint-Germain and Flamengo meet in Doha with a trophy and a FIFA badge on the line, and it’s the centerpiece of today’s Morning Espresso on the SDH Network, brought to you by Oglethorpe University.

We also dig into the latest World Cup ticketing update after FIFA introduced a new $60 “Supporter Entry Tier” for fans of qualified teams, plus what the supporters’ groups are still demanding ahead of the first ticket draw on January 13.

And in qualifying drama, Nigeria are fighting to revive their 2026 hopes by taking a complaint to FIFA over player eligibility in their p...

Free for all Tuesday edition of SDH AM with Jason Longshore filling in for Jon Nelson today. The topics range from changes to the Laws of the Game, Washington winning the College Cup, the state of soccer in the United States, USMNT, MLS future broadcast deals, and more. Enjoy and thank you for listening!

Manchester United scored four at Old Trafford and still couldn’t win… because this one turned into pure bedlam.

On today’s Morning Espresso, we start with the College Cup final and an instant classic in Cary as Washington capped a dream postseason with a 3-2 overtime win over NC State to claim the first national championship in program history. The Huskies built a 2-0 lead, the Wolfpack roared all the way back to force extra time, and then Washington found the winner less than two minutes into overtime—celebration, video review, and all.

Then we get into...

Jason Longshore takes you through the weekend around the world in this edition of SDH AM, he's joined by Abe Gordon to talk World Cup and hydration breaks and Bart Keeler to talk about refereeing evolution especially when it comes to video replay usage. Plenty of other topics like Celtic and Wilfried Nancy, Madrid and Xabi Alonso and the hug that might save their season, Arsenal's title hopes, and more.

New champions were crowned on both sides of the Americas, while the pressure eased, at least slightly, at the Bernabéu.

Toluca lifted their 12th Liga MX title after a marathon final against Tigres that ended in penalty drama and another defining moment for Alexis Vega. In Argentina, Estudiantes de la Plata stunned Racing Club to win the Clausura on penalties, completing a remarkable turnaround and sealing their first league title in 15 years.

In Europe, Real Madrid battled to a crucial road win at Alavés as Kylian Mbappé returned from injury and public support for Xab...

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This week, we travel to Argentina to check in on some old friends in a final
We see which familiar names are struggling in Guatemala and Poland- and to the latter, what a win in Armenia means playing that Polish club

A streak comes to an end in England and we're seeing double in Cameroon as AFCON is right around the corner...

Around the planet in 32 minutes... it's The Roots...

Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno drops by for his weekly visit on SDH AM

We look at the roster questions and decisions forcing Seattle, take a look at MLS Cup and the questions for Messi and Friends, and the early questions other clubs have as well early in the off-season window

GOLTV's Nino Torres drops by for his weekly visit

We go from Peru to Portugal to the World Cup and an early prediction from Ninodamous

SDH World Cupdates for 2026 continue with a trip to Vancouver to see how the city is progressing toward hosting the world's soccer fans

Host Committee Lead Jessie Adcock visits to educate on the bid, the infrastructure, and the city strengths as they work toward the summer

We now know the Group D opponents for the USMNT at the 2026 World Cup. But are we right to look at this as a favorable draw?

Bart and Thomas discuss the fate of the USMNT, the peculiarities of the draw program, and some of the other groups at the World Cup in this episode. 

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Freestyle Friiday gets you started on your weekend on SDH AM
We go over the results from yesterday in Europe and preview the weekend in England- with your latest from the pressers across the Prem

We also go a little into Soccer Over There territory learning about some teams that got some key wins...

Vancouver World Cup Committee Lead Jessie Adcock visits as SDH continues the series on each host city's preps for the tournament in 2026

We go over the discussions in the NWSL about salary cap and salaries- Soccer For USPod's Bart...

Soccer Matters host and PBP voice extraordinare Glenn Davis drops by SDH AM to break down the Houston World Cup preps, the teams, and the response of the soccer fans and followers now that the draw is official.

It's a full explanation of how the city is preparing for the action at Houston Stadium in the summer...

Here's the conversation with Atlanta United product/Furman CB-MF Braden Dunham from SDH AM as Furman was heading to Cary and their NCAA national semi vs Washington

Braden looks at the season, the conference, and how his play has grown

On today’s Morning Espresso, we dive into a pivotal moment for the NWSL as the league moves toward a new “High Impact Player” mechanism — a seismic shift that could redefine how top talent is paid and retained in the United States. We break down what the change means, why it matters now, and how it connects to the Trinity Rodman saga.

Across the Atlantic, all eyes are on Liverpool as Arne Slot prepares for crucial talks with Mohamed Salah that will shape the club’s immediate future. We walk through the tension, the timeline, and the stakes heading in...

It's a busy Thursday Thoughts on SDH AM

We catch up with Furman's Braden Dunham on his way to the NCAA National Semis- looking at the season, his golazo in the last round, and how's he's grown in Greenville

Glenn Davis joins to talk World Cup, the draw, US Soccer, and the city of Houston's place in it...

GOLTV's Nino Torres comes Fully Loaded looking at Peru, Portugal, Mo Salah, and the World Cup

Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno looks at Seattle's loss of Danny Leyva, the free agency window...

Manchester City’s comeback at the Bernabéu piles even more pressure on Xabi Alonso, and we break down what the result really says about a “transition” City and a wobbling Real Madrid. Then it’s off to Vancouver, where a long-awaited soccer-specific stadium feels closer than ever, and into the NWSL boardroom as the league wrestles with salary-cap tweaks to keep stars like Trinity Rodman at home. We’ll wrap with a rapid-fire Refill on Champions League chaos, Inter Miami’s preseason plans, Flamengo’s Intercontinental Cup push, and more from around the global game.

Also some thoughts on the...

In this SDH 1v1, Jason Longshore sits down with Atlanta United’s newest Homegrown signing, Santiago Pita, to talk through his rapid rise from the Academy to ATL UTD 2 and now the First Team. Pita opens up about the tough moments, the joy he finds in playing, the staff who believed in him, and the balance between strengthening physically while keeping the creativity that makes him special. A candid, thoughtful conversation with one of the club’s brightest young talents.

Real Madrid are wobbling, Xabi Alonso is under fire, Kylian Mbappé is a doubt, and Manchester City are coming to town — we set the scene for a massive Champions League night at the Bernabéu, with Pep Guardiola’s perspective and what this tie could mean for Madrid’s season and Alonso’s future. We run through the rest of a loaded Wednesday slate, from PSG at Athletic to Arsenal’s injury-hit trip to Club Brugge and Antonio Conte vs José Mourinho in Napoli-Benfica, plus quick hits on Liverpool, Barcelona, Spurs, Atleti and more from yesterday’s action.

On the back hal...

Columbus Crew PBP voice Chris Doran visits SDH AM

We go over the exits of Nancy and Nagbe, what may be filling in those spaces- from the club or from the outside- and what 2026 may look like for Crew

It's a busy Tuesday Thoughts on SDH AM

Chris Doran, play-by-play voice for Columbus Crew, talks the Wilfried Nancy exit, possible replacements, and roster decisions to be made for 2026

We go over your UCL matches for Tuesday

College champs are decided in the NAIA and NCAA on the women's side... we have highlights and analysis from Kacey White... as she joins from the concourse at LaGuardia...

We also look at the AM news to get you started on your day

Jason Longshore brings you Tuesday’s Morning Espresso from the SDH Network with a full breakdown of a turbulent Champions League Matchday 6. Liverpool leave Mohamed Salah at home amid open tension with Arne Slot as they head to Inter. Real Madrid face Manchester City with Kylian Mbappé a major doubt and Xabi Alonso fighting for stability under growing pressure. Barcelona look to recover, Chelsea travel to Atalanta without Cole Palmer, and Bayern, PSG, Arsenal and Juventus all step into pivotal fixtures. Plus: World Cup news, Atlanta’s NWSL training ground update, Christian Pulisic lifting Milan, Wrexham’s new investment, and everyth...

Jason Longshore and Jon Nelson host from the Brewhouse Café and take a clear look at the major stories shaping the week in world football. We review the 2026 World Cup Draw — the structure, the key groups, and several matchups that stand out on the schedule.

They also get into the latest on Mo Salah and his future at Liverpool. 

We also preview this week’s Champions League fixtures, including Real Madrid vs Manchester City, Bayern vs Sporting, and Inter vs Liverpool. The discussion includes the current situation around Xabi Alonso at Madrid following the loss to Celta...

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We know the ending and we know who the champs are, so now it's a chance to look at the roster and the players that got Flamengo to the top

It's a busy Reaction Monday on SDH AM

We look back at MLS Cup in hour 1 with 929TheGame's Abe Gordon with highlights and post

SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looks at the World Cup draw and the US place in it plus navigating a final from the middle as a ref. We also look at a couple of calls from the weekend that involve hands that weren't called...

The NAIA Men's final is this afternoon in Orange Beach, Florida- Grand View (Iowa) head coach David Groves stops by to talk about the season, the matchup with...

The road to 2026 is finally mapped out, and on today’s Morning Espresso we break down what the World Cup draw really means for the USMNT, Mexico, and the heavyweights from South America — plus the schedule quirks, heat risks, and those new mandatory hydration breaks that will turn every match into four “quarters.”

We’ll dive into Mo Salah’s explosive mixed-zone interview, what it says about his fractured relationship with Arne Slot and Liverpool, and how his future looks with AFCON, Saudi, and MLS interest hovering in the background.

Then it’s all eyes on Miami: Messi’s...

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It's trips to India, Australia, Colombia, and Brazil to look at the week that was and some of the stories that emerged...

Apparently, you can get a pre-match red...
You can only be a first-time champ once in a league...
What it means to be promoted...
And what it means to stave off relegation...
All in one show...

Here's the post draw show with Maddie and Jason analyzing the draw from The Brewhouse

Drew, Jarrett, and Johannes Schneider drop by to discuss the draws, the questions, and the groups

From Benchwarmers in Decatur and The Brewhouse in Atlanta

SDH Network starts your coverage of World Cup 2026

Jon has your morning covered with the Pots broken down
Michael Parkhurst from Beyond Goals Mentoring talks US Soccer
City Manager of the City of Decatur, Andrea Arnold, talks Decatur Watchfest 2026
GOLTV's Nino Torres helps us break down CONMEBOL potential impacts...

Maddie and Jason look at the storylines heading into the Draw from The Brewhouse

Niko drops by to talk through roster decision in Seattle and the questions for the front office going into 2026 plus MLS Cup previews of the Whitecaps as they head to Fort Lauderdale

Dylan Butler drops by to break down the last match of the year in MLS plus look at some of the season surprises and revelations

It's a wall-to-wall sprint previewing MLS Cup with the voices of AppleTV

Jessica Charman, Kyndra de St. Aubin, Sammy Sadovnik, Kevin Egan, Dax McCarty, Jake Zivin, and Gio Savarese all give their unique perspectives on the last match of the year...

Drew Dickinson returns for another round of the 3D- looking at Manchester United and, also, looking at England as they get ready for the World Cup Draw Friday

The World Cup draw is almost here, and the spotlight is swinging toward the United States as the biggest week of the cycle arrives. On today’s Morning Espresso, we dig into the latest ahead of Friday’s ceremony in Washington, from FIFA’s ticketing shift to the star-studded lineup joining the broadcast stage. We also break down Luis Suárez’s push for a bigger role in the MLS Cup Final and what his comments say about Miami’s mindset heading into their first league championship match. And in the NWSL, Trinity Rodman’s contract saga takes another twist as league lea...

Emory prepares for another Final Four in NCAA Division III

Eagles WSOC HC Sue Patberg drops by from Virginia for a preview and a look back a=on a career milestone

Tyler drops by Wall Pass Wednesday to look at the two sides in MLS Cup 2025- and how they got to the last match of the year plus what he thinks about World Cup Draw Day and what it means to the host cities

It's a Wall Pass Wednesday on SDH AM

We look at the new John Textor reports

Scarves N Spikes Tyler Pilgrim looks at MLS Cup, how we got there, and Friday in Atlanta with the World Cup Draw

MLSSoccer.com's Dylan Butler looks at the multiple storylines with Vancouver and Inter Miami for Saturday afternoon

Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno looks at roster moves out west, Seattle's future, and the last game of the year as well

Emory University head women's soccer coach Sue Patberg previews their Division...

Atlanta takes center stage in today’s Morning Espresso. Jason breaks down the massive announcement that the USMNT will play Belgium and Portugal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in March as part of their World Cup buildup — another landmark moment for U.S. Soccer’s new home city. We also spotlight the latest from Decatur WatchFest ‘26, including the Indigo Girls closing out the final day of World Cup festivities on the Square. And across the Atlantic, Barcelona send a message in LaLiga with a statement win over Atlético Madrid. Plus the full rundown of World Cup news, MLS updates, global headlines, and every...