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Mourinho is back where it all began. Haaland keeps rewriting the Champions League record books. And Atlético Madrid could be headed for a new era with majority investment talks heating up. On today’s Morning Espresso, we dive into the global headlines: Mourinho’s return to Benfica and what it means for the club and Portuguese football, Haaland’s record-breaking 50th Champions League goal, and Atlético’s search for fresh capital that could reshape the Spanish giants. Plus, the latest from the Champions League openers, updates across Europe’s weekend fixtures, and the business of the game in transition.

"Thursdays with Niko" is up and running...

We look at the MLS matchups in the midweek, including an uninspiring effort by Seattle, and the weekend races for the playoffs...

Jason Longshore caught up with our old friend Tony Annan, head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks, ahead of their Sun Belt Conference opener against Georgia State on Friday night. They talked about Tony's journey as a head coach, how the 2025 season is coming together, and how he's grown as a coach during his time at South Carolina. Plenty of conversation about how he's seen the game grown since his time as the Academy Director of Atlanta United as well.

Kacey White drops by SDH AM to go through news and analysis of multiple leagues

We look at the Eastern Cnference in MLS- especially, Chicago, NYC FC, and Charlotte
We look at the news in the NWSL and in the SEC as they enter conference play

Jason Longshore and Madison Crews sat down with Adyn Torres to talk about his career, the current Atlanta United 2 playoff chase, and more in our latest SDH 1v1.

It's a busy Thursday Thoughts on SDH AM

Kacey White drops by to talk about everything from MLS to NWSL to the SEC this weekend

We look at the AM news in UCL and Open Cup plus headlines and

In Hour 2, Pulso Sports/Sounder at Heart's Niko Moreno starts our weekend preview of MLS with a look at Seattle in the midweek and how the races shape up for the post-season

Diego Simeone’s furious clash with fans headlines a dramatic Champions League week, while PSG, Bayern, and Inter flex their muscle in Europe. Across the Atlantic, Austin FC book their place in the U.S. Open Cup final with last-minute drama, LAFC’s Son Heung-Min and Denis Bouanga keep lighting up MLS, and Lionel Messi closes in on a new deal to extend his Miami magic. Plus, Manchester United’s financial realities, NWSL’s broadcast breakthrough, and Jose Mourinho’s emotional return to Benfica.

Tyler Pilgrim bats leadoff on Wall Pass Wednesday

We look back at the match with Columbus- 45 minutes at a time...

And preview the match with San Diego FC- looking at the new pieces on the Atlanta United roster... plus, a quick look at ATLUTD2 in MLS NEXT PRO and their race to the playoffs

The NPSL is looking to fill a 12-month calendar with competition

The newly-formed NPSL-RL gives teams a chance nationwide to keep brands alive year round and gives clubs the chance to work toward NPSL Tier 1 status should they choose

Managing Director Jason Brown talks us through the idea and what the future may hold for the NPSL on the whole

A stacked Wall Pass Wednesday on SDH AM

Scarves N Spikes Tyler Pilgrim looks at the Atlanta United match against Columbus and previews San Diego

MLSSoccer.com's Dylan Butler looks at Open Cup and the playoff races plus previews action tonight

NPSL Regional League Managing Director Jason Brown drops by to talk about the annoucement of the RL and what it means for the structure of the league on the whole for 2026 and beyond

Plus, shocking news and results in UCL- and we preview today in league phase

Football consultant Jason Stephens drops by for his weekly visit on SDH AM on the education on multi-club organizations and their presence in the sport

This week, we look at the shifting of paper and financial information among clubs and the amount of holding companies attached to the top flight in England. We also look at how it impacts the women's game in country as well...

With Caleb Porter out in New England, SDH AM consulted revs PBP voice Brad Feldman on the environment, the season, and the early conjecture on the replacement...

It's a full Tuesday Thoughts on SDH AM

We look at the latest in and around ATLUTD2 and the MLS NEXT PRO postseason in Hour 1 along with the UCL previews and news of the AM

Hour 2 has Brad Feldman, PBP voice of New England Revolution, breaking down the dismissal of Caleb Porter as head coach and

Football consultant Jason Stephens looking at multi-club ownership, all the subsidiaries present, and even how it affects the women's professional game

Howard Hamilton, the creator of Soccermetrics, breaks down the quarterfinals in the Libertadores as the new round of the tournament kicks off Tuesday night...

Soccer For US Pod's Bart Keeler drops by SDH AM to look at the weekend productivity (or the lack thereof) for players to be considered for USMNT play

Plus, we cover MLS and England for all the calls that raised concerns over the weekend...

The league phase of the UEFA Champions League begins today, and the biggest names in Europe are ready to make their mark. Real Madrid chase history, Arsenal eye a record against Spanish opposition, and PSG start their title defense with injury concerns. We’ll set the stage for all the marquee matches this week.

Back home, the New England Revolution have parted ways with Caleb Porter, leaving Pablo Moreira to guide the team through the final stretch of the MLS season. The U.S. Open Cup semifinals are here with four clubs chasing their first trophy, while the US...

Soccer Over There is back after a 3-year hiatus and jumps straight into previewing the first week of the League Phase of the Champions League, discussing Manchester United's issues, and diving into the first Picks of the Week of the season.

Abe Gordon drops by Reaction Monday to give his thoughts, and the re-thinking, of the ATLUTD loss to Columbus- 45 minutes at a time...

It's a busy Reaction Monday on SDH AM

929TheGame's Abe Gordon breaks down his thoughts on ATLUTD and Columbus
We take a quick look at the 2's in MLS NEXT PRO
SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looks at the long list of cards and calls plus talks a little Backyard Brawl and USMNT activity for players and their clubs...

⚽ Manchester City crushed United in the derby as Erling Haaland made his mark again, while off the pitch Old Trafford prepares for a turbulent financial reckoning.

🔥 Liverpool kept its perfect record alive with yet another late winner, Barcelona routed Valencia despite injury worries, and Real Madrid turned up the heat on refereeing controversies.

🤌 In Italy, Rasmus Højlund scored on his Napoli debut and Luka Modric delivered at the San Siro, while PSG stayed perfect in France despite more injury setbacks.

🦅 Stateside, Charlotte equaled an MLS record with a ninth straight win, Vancouver thrashed Philadelphia...

Presented by the creator of Soccermetrics, Howard Hamilton, it's a double preview of the men's and women's competitions plus a story on the history of winners on the touchline

After the two-match international window for the Samurai Blue, Dan Orlowitz stops by SDH AM to look at the draw to Mexico and the loss to USMNT

The good, the questions, and the October anticipation against two South American sides

Danny Higginbotham drops by SDH AM to break down the Eastern Conference to date and previews his match for Apple TV this weekend- Charlotte FC hosting Inter Miami

We do a deep dive into the teams and what to expect

We also look at the Manchester Derby and Nottingham Forest plus some fantasy football

SDH AM wraps up its Thursdays with Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno

This week, we go back and look at the decisions following Leagues Cup
We check in on the week in MLS and set the table on a few key matchups on the weekend...

Freestyle Friday on SDH AM has your weekend started in one place

We look at the HUGE ATLUTD2 match at Carolina Core with interim head coach Jose Silva and CB Sal Mazzaferro

We look at all the matches in MLS and get some help with Charlotte and Inter Miami with AppleTV's Danny Higginbotham (plus, we talk a little Premier League as well)

Plus, Dan Orlowitz breaks down the international window from the Japan National Team perspective- after the loss to the USMNT and draw to Mexico

The countdown to the weekend’s biggest matches is on in this edition of Morning Espresso. We start with the massive demand for 2026 World Cup tickets, as FIFA’s first phase draws more than 1.5 million fans in just 24 hours.

Then it’s all eyes on England and Mexico: Pep Guardiola adapts his Manchester City plans ahead of the Manchester Derby, while América and Chivas prepare to square off in another fiery Clásico Nacional. Add in injury updates across the Premier League, John Textor’s admission of mistakes at Botafogo, and the final moves of Liga MX’s transfer w...

GOLTV's Nino Torres takes us through his weekly thoughts as we go Fully Loaded

We talk about the CONMEBOL qualifiers, more news out of the Copa Sudamericana, and prep your weekend in Portugal

Plus, Ninodamous gives his 2026 prediction...

AppleTV MLS360 analyst Dax McCarty joins SDH AM from his car to break down the Leagues Cup and, now that we're past it, the run-in for the schedule in MLS for 2025

We look at the tourney, the decision on the final, and preview playoffs and the weekend matchups

Emory University has played a pioneering role in Atlanta’s soccer story — from the men’s program that launched in 1959 as Georgia’s first varsity team, to the women’s program that has grown into a national contender with Final Four appearances and a trip to the 2012 national championship game.

In this special episode, Jason Longshore sits down with Emory men’s head coach Cory Greiner and women’s head coach Sue Patberg to reflect on the Eagles’ history, their place in Atlanta’s booming soccer culture, and what’s next as both programs continue to thrive on the national stage.<...

It's a stacked Thursday Thoughts on SDH AM

AppleTV's Dax McCarty joins from his car to talk about everything Leagues Cup MLS, and the run-in

We look at the AM news from Europe

Hour 2 is the Power Hour with GOLTV's Nino Torres on CONMEBOL qualifying and the fallout- plus Soouth America's latest and Ninodamous visits the 2026 tourney

Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno preps everyone for the weekend and has thoughts on the post-Leagues Cup punishments

The road to the 2026 World Cup is taking shape. Eighteen teams have already booked their place, while thirty more spots remain up for grabs in a qualifying race filled with surprises, setbacks, and storylines. We break down the latest developments from around the globe — from Equatorial Guinea’s failed appeal to Venezuela’s elimination and coaching change, to MLS stars leading scoring charts across multiple continents. Plus, Cristian Roldan’s unexpected impact with the USMNT, fresh faces in the U.S. youth camps in Georgia, and the latest from England, Europe, and right here in Atlanta’s college soccer scene.

With the international window behind MLS, it's time for the run-in for the playoffs...

Dylan Butler looks at the groups in the Eastern and Western Conferences and what may happen with the groups gathered in the standings...

Tyler Pilgrim drops by for his traditional lead-off spot on Wednesday for SDH AM

We look at the USMNT match against Japan and lead into the preview for Atlanta United and Columbus Crew...

Chris Doran visits SDH AM to break down a lot of things going on in Columbus, Ohio these days...

The USMNT and the Crew heading into the run-in after the international break...

Plus, a preview of the matchup in Atlanta against Atlanta United- what the lineup may look like with the wild cards of injury monitoring and travel returns...

It's a full Wall Pass Wednesday on SDH AM

Tyler Pilgrim from Scarves N Spikes looks at the USMNT win in Columbus from last night, plus some Leagues Cup follow-up, and preps for ATLUTD and Columbus for the weekend

MLSSoccer.com's Dylan Butler looks at the standings in the East and West in MLS and what to look for in the run-in

SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler drops in from the west to break down the win in Columbus as well...

In this episode of Hoot & Shoot, Madison Crews sits down with KSU Head Coach Chris Cahill and forward, Rebecca Womer, before their match tomorrow against in-state rivals, Georgia Southern, at home.

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With a top 40 RPI out of the Big South Conference and a top-15 ranking in the country, the Bulldogs season got a big boost in recognition with a road win in Morgantown.

Head Coach Scott Wells drops by SDH AM to look at the early season, how the program has grown, and how hard it is in the Big South.

SDH AM sets a record for most leagues and conferences covered in one segment with Kacey's visit

SEC, ACC, USL Championship, NWSL, Super League... all in one place...

Kacey had matches in the last week in all of those places and we also talk about the big NWSL trade that just hit the books as well...

Tuesday Thoughts cover it all on SDH AM

Kacey White leads off with SEC, ACC, Super League, NWSL, and USL Championship looks

Scott Wells, HC for Gardner-Webb, looks at their upset at West Virginia and their 5-0 start in 2025

We look at the news in MLS and the Prem and

Chris Doran, play-by-play voice for Columbus Crew, looks at the big news in MLS, the USMNT in Columbus, and the preview for ATLUTD and Crew

Italy survived a nine-goal thriller thanks to Sandro Tonali’s stoppage-time winner, while Tunisia officially punched their ticket to the 2026 World Cup. We cover all the drama across global qualifying — Sweden’s stumble, Ghana’s grind, and surprise results from Europe, Africa, and Concacaf. Plus, the latest on Pochettino’s USMNT frustrations, MLS suspensions, NWSL’s record-breaking trade, and Nottingham Forest’s coaching shake-up.

Morning Espresso brings you the stories from around the world of soccer in one shot.