Soccer Down Here
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 the game wherever it happens, welcome to Soccer Down Here!
SDH AM 12.18.25: Sporting JAX HC Liam Fox, GOLTV's Nino Torres, Niko Moreno on MLS, AM News
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...
Maresca on City’s Radar, PSG Lift Another Trophy, MLS Redraws the Map: Morning Espresso, 12.18
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...
SDH Network 1v1: Inside Atlanta United 2 with Head Coach José Silva
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...
PSG vs Flamengo, World Cup Tickets, Nigeria’s Playoff Push: Morning Espresso, 12.17
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...
State of the game in the US, changes to LOTG, USMNT, College Cup, & more: SDH AM, 12.16
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!
Washington Wins It, United Blows It (Again), and Adams’ Injury Cloud: Morning Espresso, 12.16
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...
SDH AM 12.15: Patience for managers, weekend recaps, Abe Gordon & Bart Keeler join the show
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 in Toluca and La Plata, and Alonso Looks a Bit Safer in Madrid: Morning Espresso, 12.15
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...
From Argentina to Armenia and Cameroon to Communicaciones: SDH Presents The Roots 12.14.25
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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...
MLS Cup, Roster Decisions, Seattle Sounders: Thursdays With Niko Moreno on SDH AM
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
Portugal, South America, World Cup: Fully Loaded with Nino Torres on SDH AM
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
2026 World Cup Host City Update: Vancouver Host Committee Lead Jessie Adcock
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
SoccerForUS Podcast, Episode 133: USMNT World Cup 2026 Draw
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 Friday, Vancouver World Cupdate, NWSL, Salah, Weekend Previews: SDH AM 12.12.25
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...
Houston World Cup Preps, Groups and Matchups Previews: Glenn Davis on SDH AM
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...
Previewing The NCAA National Semis: Furman's Braden Dunham on SDH AM
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
High Impact Players, High Impact Night in Monterrey: Morning Espresso, 12.12
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...
Braden Dunham, Glenn Davis, Nino Torres, Niko Moreno, AM News: SDH AM 12.11.25
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...
City Turn the Screw, Vancouver Eyes a Stadium, NWSL Eyes a New Era: Morning Espresso, 12.11
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...
SDH 1v1: Santiago Pita- Keeping the Magic in His Game
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.
Bernabéu on Edge: Xabi’s Reckoning and a Massive UCL Wednesday- Morning Espresso, 12.10
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...
Life After Wilfried Nancy: Columbus Crew PBP Chris Doran on SDH AM 12.9.25
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
Tuesday Thoughts, Chris Doran on CLB, College Soccer, UCL, AM News: SDH AM 12.8.25
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
Salah, Xabi & the Turmoil of Champions League Matchday 6: Morning Espresso 12.9
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...
Chaos at the Draw, Crisis at Madrid, Clashes Everywhere: Soccer Over There, 12.8
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...
The Soccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show, Episode 82: A Salute To The Champs
Hosted by Howard Hamilton
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
Reaction Monday, MLS Cup, NAIA Grand View, AM News: SDH AM 12.8.25
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...
World Cup Roads, Salah Erupts, Messi Lifts the Cup: Morning Espresso, 12.8
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...
Touring The Planet Of The Beautiful Game: The Roots 12.7.25
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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...
LIVE: World Cup 2026 Draw Day Coverage: SDH PM 12.5.25
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
LIVE World Cup 2026 Pre Draw Coverage- Michael Parkhurst, Nino Torres Join: SDH AM 12.5.25
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
MLS Cup Preview, Roster Decisions Out West: Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno on SDH AM
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
Season in Review/MLS Cup Preview: MLSSoccer.com's Dylan Butler on SDH AM
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
AppleTV Voices Preview MLS Cup- Charman, Kyndra, Sadovnik, Egan, Dax, Jake Zivin, Gio : SDH AM 12.4.25
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...
The Drew Dickinson Diatribe on Manchester United: 3D 12.4.25
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
World Cup Draw on Deck, Suárez’s Charge, Rodman’s Roadblock: Morning Espresso, 12.4
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 University Head Women's Coach Sue Patberg Talks D3 Final Four on SDH AM
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
MLS Cup Preview Plus WC26 Draw Talk: Scarves N Spikes Tyler Pilgrim on SDH AM 12.3.25
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
Wall Pass Wednesday, MLS Cup, College Soccer, Roster Moves: SDH AM 12.3.25
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...
USMNT Sets Up at the Benz, Decatur Plans a World Cup Finale, Barça Turn the Tide
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...