Wall Pass Wednesday has discussions on transfers- both in-market and out-of-market, with Thiago Almada a large part of the Hour One talk Tyler Pilgrim at Scarves N Spikes joins for the back and forth Hour Two brings Dylan Butler, from MLSSoccer.com, among others to talk about the matchups in the midweek from MLS and a deeper dive on Atlanta United and Chicago Fire
Jul 16, 2025•2 hr 17 min
Atlanta United center back Efraín Morales joins Madison Crews and Jason Longshore for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey from the academy to the first team, earning caps for Bolivia in World Cup qualifiers, and balancing life as a student at Georgia Tech. He opens up about leadership, learning from Luis Abram, overcoming early injuries, and finding strength in pressure-packed moments. It’s a deep dive into the mindset of one of Atlanta’s most promising young players as he continues to...
Jul 16, 2025•13 min
One of the SDH OG's, Jess comes by to talk about everyhing from Club World Cup to MLS and previews Atlanta United and Chicago- with her knowledge of Chicago and San Diego FC from last weekend...
Jul 15, 2025•20 min
Marshall Islands Soccer Federation Technical Director (and now head coach) Lloyd Owers visits SDH AM to update everyone on where the MISF stands as they're a month away from their first 11v11 contests in Arkansas at the Outrigger Challenge Cup
Jul 15, 2025•22 min
A newsy Tuesday Thoughts on SDH AM Technical Director (and head coach) Lloyd Owers drops by to talk about the latest involving the Marshall Islands National team and the 11v11 cup a month away in Arkansas- the first-ever match for the federation We go over the weekend in MLS and the transfer news of the AM Hour 2 has AppleTV's Jessica Charman looking at the Chicago-San Diego match and previewing the Fire as they get ready for ATLUTD We also go over the latest ATLUTD news involving transfers, ros...
Jul 15, 2025•2 hr 11 min
The USMNT locks in its fall schedule with friendlies against Ecuador and Australia, adding to a packed calendar ahead of the 2026 World Cup. We break down what the matchups mean—and how the USA stacks up historically against its upcoming opponents. Plus, it’s peak silly season: Thiago Almada to Atlético Madrid is heating up, Josh Sargent could be heading back to Germany, and Johnny Cardoso might be joining him on the move in La Liga. From blockbuster moves like Hugo Ekitike’s saga at Frankfurt t...
Jul 15, 2025•19 min
It's a full 2's Review as ATLUTD2 knocks off Columbus Crew 2 at The Fraction, 3-2, Sunday night Patrick Weah and Rodrigo Neri scored in an active second half and held on to climb in the MLS NEXT PRO Eastern Conference standings You hear the goals with Madison Crews on the call and Maddie joins to give her thoughts from her appearance on SDH AM plus post-match comments from head coach Steve Cooke and Man of the Match Patrick Weah
Jul 14, 2025•25 min
It's a busy Reaction Monday on SDH AM Maddie joins off the top to talk about ATLUTD2 and MLS NEXT PRO- with a big win at home Sunday Abe Gordon from 929TheGame discusses ATLUTD in his visit as he is juggling Ess-E-Cee Media Days and a place to try and find some quiet... We also look at the transfer news of the AM, the Club World Cup, and just how crazy schedules are for teams in lower divisions this summer...
Jul 14, 2025•2 hr 9 min
Chelsea are Club World Cup champions after a stunning 3-0 win over PSG in the final — Cole Palmer ran the show, Enzo Maresca nailed the tactics, and PSG completely unraveled. We break down what it means for Chelsea’s upcoming season and how PSG’s super team status crumbled under pressure. Also in this episode: • Post-match chaos and Luis Enrique’s press conference quotes • Club World Cup fallout ahead of 2026 • MLS weekend recap: Messi’s brace, Atlanta’s late heroics, and Columbus' wild comeback...
Jul 14, 2025•22 min
After her time calling the group stage in the Club World Cup and hopping on Apple TV, Jessica Charman drops by to look at the tournament, one of the key moments that has involved a LOT of discussion, plus the matchup Jess has in Chicago in MLS this weekend...
Jul 12, 2025•41 min
We check in with one of the busiest men in soccer as Chris Wittyngham stops by to break down the MLS season to date- the good and the bad- plus a bit of a preview of the Charlotte- NYC match that he's calling this weekend... The conversation around Big Pat comes to the table as well...
Jul 11, 2025•24 min
Jamie Watson (and a studio audience) drop by SDH AM to look at the Club World Cup tournament and Final this weekend, what he's seen in talent and in PSG, as well as the value of early morning PEZ We also look at his FS1 match in MLS this weekend with Nashville and Inter Miami
Jul 11, 2025•28 min
It's a stacked Freestyle Friday on SDH AM Jamie Watson, Chris Wittyngham, and Jess Charman visit to look back at Club World Cup and get you ready for the weekend in MLS plus your AM news to get you ready for your Friday
Jul 11, 2025•2 hr 9 min
On today’s edition of Morning Espresso, we span the soccer globe with headlines that matter. D.C. United hires René Weiler after a brutal Open Cup exit, while Austin suffers a major blow with Brandon Vázquez’s season-ending injury. In the NWSL, Mia Fishel returns stateside and Tobin Heath officially calls time on a legendary career. We break down the revived New York Cosmos project set to join USL League One, the kickoff time controversy surrounding the 2026 World Cup, and Serie A’s bold leap to...
Jul 11, 2025•27 min
"Thursdays with Niko" spends a lot of time with the Stefan Frei injury and the fallout- plus how it affects the Sounders as they travel to Kansas City We also check a few matches on the weekend in MLS
Jul 10, 2025•31 min
GOLTV's Nino Torres joins for his Thursday visit as we tour the planet for all the news you need... A Portugal update for ATLUTD and who else is going where plus South America and who not to cross plus the Club World Cup and just how good PSG is
Jul 10, 2025•29 min
A busy Thursday Thoughts on SDH AM covers a LOT of ground Madison Crews drops by before morning practice as ATLUTD preps for Toronto FC We look at the news of the AM in all comps, transfers, and divisions Hour 2 has GOLTV's Nino Torres looking at Europe, South America, and transfers and Pulso Sports/Sounder at Heart's Niko Moreno on MLS, the Stefan Frei injury in Seattle and the rest of the weekend
Jul 10, 2025•2 hr 32 min
The USMNT came just short of claiming an improbable Gold Cup title. A decidedly second-choice squad still managed to make it through to the end, and we're here to talk about the lessons and takeaways from this tournament. Bart is joined by Thomas (@USKeeper) and Lawrence (@ldock93) to talk through the micro and macro themes from this summer. Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod
Jul 10, 2025•1 hr 31 min
On today’s Morning Espresso, we break down a stunning semifinal performance from PSG, who steamrolled Real Madrid 4-0 to book their spot in Sunday’s Club World Cup final against Chelsea. Luis Enrique called it Dembélé’s best showing yet—and the Ballon d’Or talk is getting louder. We also recap England’s bounce-back win at the Women’s Euros, Messi’s record-setting form in MLS, and wild results in the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals, including a late-night coaching change in D.C. Plus: Lyon’s Ligue 1 ...
Jul 10, 2025•16 min
Kaylor Hodges takes the Hammering Down pod into territory talking about, well... territory... He examines Protective Stadium, the home of Birmingham Legion, pus he goes into the film room... What answers does he find...??? Check in and find out...
Jul 10, 2025•58 min
Here's your breakdown of the ATLUTD-FC Cincinnati 2 match from Wednesday Highlights, stats, and post with Ronan Wynne and head coach Steve Cooke- plus we set the table in MLS NEXT PRO for a very busy weekend for ATLUTD 2
Jul 10, 2025•24 min
Tyler Pilgrim drops by SDH AM to look at Club World Cup, ATLUTD, the road trip to DC, the preview in Toronto, and just how much of a bad man Brad Guzan is...
Jul 09, 2025•46 min
Chattanooga FC Women's team is in the WPSL South Region semifinals this weekend in suburban Washington, DC Coach Hernandez drops by to talk about the season, how CFC got to this point, and what they expect this weekend...
Jul 09, 2025•15 min
It's a full Wall Pass Wednesday on SDH AM Tyler Pilgrim from Scarves N Spikes drops by to talk Club World Cup, the impact on Atlanta, and ATLUTD as they leave DC and prep for Toronto... Nick drops by to talk Soccer (and financials) Over There- specifically France and Portugal Juan Hernandez, head coach of Chattanooga FC women's team, visits to look at the WPSL playoffs and the South Region semifinals this weekend... Plus, all the AM news to set your day......
Jul 09, 2025•2 hr 7 min
A newsy Tuesday Thoughts on SDH AM We catch you up on everyhing from Club World Cup to the weekend that was in MLS There's Open Cup to talk about and the Euros plus the news of the morning involving US Soccer and TST with all the transfer latest as well as we go 16 days to the window in the US
Jul 08, 2025•2 hr 8 min
On this edition of Morning Espresso from the SDH Network, brought to you by Oglethorpe University, we dive into a fiery Club World Cup semifinal week where the beautiful game meets brutal truths. Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca got caught in an awkward press conference moment after complaining about match congestion—only to learn Fluminense has played more games than his side. We break down that viral moment and the deeper issue: the ongoing disrespect South American football faces on the global...
Jul 08, 2025•19 min
The Gold Cup run for the USMNT came up one match short Bart Keeler looks at the tourney, the roster, and the questions going forward...
Jul 07, 2025•59 min
Reaction Monday on SDH AM looks back at a busy weekend... ATLUTD and DC United draw and 929TheGame's Abe Gordon drops by to discuss that and the mast match of the 5-match road trip in Toronto... SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler in Hour 2 to look at the Gold Cup loss by the USMNT, the tourney, and the roster going forward- plus some cards, calls, and philosophy of the man in the middle... Plus, your AM news and reports for the morning...
Jul 07, 2025•2 hr 3 min
The Gold Cup final ends in heartbreak for the USMNT, falling 2-1 to Mexico despite taking an early lead. Jason breaks down the match, the goals, and the discourse — including the noisy takes that often follow any U.S. loss. Why Mexico was the better team on the night, what still needs solving before 2026, and the reality the U.S. must face at the next World Cup. Also on the show: Stefan Frei’s scary injury and a show of class from Columbus Atlanta United’s frustrating draw in D.C. Club World Cup...
Jul 07, 2025•25 min
On this edition of Morning Espresso, Jason Longshore dives into a packed global football slate. Nico Williams turns down Barcelona and pledges his future to Athletic Club, choosing loyalty over a marquee move. We preview the Club World Cup quarterfinals, from Palmeiras’ underdog spirit against Chelsea to Fluminense’s discipline against Al Hilal, and big names clashing as Bayern faces PSG and Real Madrid takes on red-hot Dortmund. We also explore a major shift in sports broadcasting as Ligue 1 la...
Jul 04, 2025•17 min