Soccer Down Here

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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!

AppleTV Voices Preview MLS Cup- Charman, Kyndra, Sadovnik, Egan, Dax, Jake Zivin, Gio : SDH AM 12.4.25
Today at 5:54 PM

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
Today at 4:56 PM

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
Today at 2:33 PM

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
Today at 1:48 PM

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
Today at 1:53 AM

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
Yesterday at 10:45 PM

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
Yesterday at 2:21 PM

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...


MLS Cup and NCAA Review/Previews: Kacey White on SDH AM 12.2.25
Last Tuesday at 11:05 PM

MLS Cup has their two in Vancouver and Inter Miami

NCAA Men's and Women's Soccer are pairing down their numbers as well...

Kacey White looks at how you could slow down Inter Miami and Stanford... and the rest of the bracket breakdown...


Tuesday Thoughts, Kacey White, College Soccer, USWNT, AM News: SDH AM 12.2.25
Last Tuesday at 7:37 PM

Tuesday Thoughts start your morning on SDH AM

Kacey White drops by to talk MLS Cup and roll through the NCAA brackets- and we ask if anyone can stop Stanford...

Georgia Gwinnett MSOC HC Steve DeCou visits from the Gulf and walks through the win in the NAIA Round of 16

We look at the last match of the USWNT for 2025 from last night in South Florida where a chip and a charge got shutout win for the US against Italy 

We look at the news of the AM- including when owners in i...


The Road to 2026 Starts Here, USWNT On Fire & Barca vs Atleti Today: Morning Espresso, 12.2
Last Tuesday at 2:49 PM

On today’s Morning Espresso, we’re charging into a massive week for the sport with the World Cup Draw now just days away. We lay out everything you need to know about Friday’s festivities in Atlanta — from our live coverage at Bench Warmers and the Brewhouse Café to the schedule updates FIFA will drop on Saturday. We break down the USMNT’s potential opponents and what the draw pots really mean, plus the latest headlines from around the global game. The USWNT closes 2025 with swagger thanks to Catarina Macario and Lily Yohannes, and over in Spain, Barcelona and Atletico Ma...


NAIA Round of 16 Preview: GGC MSOC HC Steve DeCou on SDH AM 12.1.25
Last Tuesday at 4:33 AM

Georgia Gwinnett College men's soccer head coach Steve DeCou visits SDH AM to break down the season to date and previewing their first playoff matchup in the NAIA men's tourney


Soccer Over There, 12.1: Weekend Roundup, Celtic coaching hire, Picks of the Week
Last Tuesday at 3:44 AM

Jason Longshore, Jon Nelson, and Jarrett Smith break down the last week worldwide and get you ready for the World Cup Draw on Friday, Picks of the Week, & more.


The Last USWNT Match of 2025: SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler on SDH AM 12.1.25
Last Monday at 10:52 PM

Bart is in south Florida getting ready for the last USWNT match of the year in Fort Lauderdale...

We look at the previous match in the window and prepare for Friday's World Cup draw


Reaction Monday, MLS Cup, USWNT, NAIA and Georgia Gwinnett: SDH AM 12.1.25
Last Monday at 5:30 PM

It's a busy Reaction Monday on SDH AM

We kick things off with 929TheGame's Abe Gordon looking at the MLS Cup Final teams and the week that will be for US soccer fans

Georgia Gwinnett MSOC HC Steve DeCou previews the Round of 16 match in the NAIA playoffs later Monday afternoon and looks at the season-to-date

SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looks at the last match of the 2025 USWNT schedule in South Florida and what to take away from the year...

And we also look at the MLS moments from the weekend and the...


Messi, Müller, and an MLS Cup for the Ages: Morning Espresso, 12.1
Last Monday at 2:22 PM

Lionel Messi, Thomas Müller and a pair of first-time finalists headline today’s Morning Espresso as Inter Miami and Vancouver Whitecaps book a blockbuster MLS Cup showdown. Jason breaks down Miami’s postseason surge, Vancouver’s dream year, and what Mascherano’s group has left in the tank. Then it’s a whip-around through a wild Liga MX liguilla, Premier League twists, Serie A and La Liga storylines, Flamengo’s Libertadores crown, Viking’s long-awaited title in Norway, and the latest from the USWNT and the 2031 Women’s World Cup bid. Pour a cup and let’s get caught up.


Around The World In 30 Minutes: From Promotion To Titles And Dream Matchups- The Roots 11.30.25
Last Monday at 3:58 AM

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One CONCACAF nation is looking for a new coach at a key moment in history
A team is top flight for the first time in decades, another wins a title in the same calendar gap
We find out, perhaps, about the dangers of ground-up tires
There's a dream underdog matchup coming in Scotland, a goal happens during a brawl, and a club wants additions to a competition

All in one place... 
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Red Clay Soccer Report: Chasing NCAA and NAIA Titles 11.30.25
Last Monday at 12:14 AM

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Five teams are chasing national titles in the college ranks this week...

We look at the NCAA D3 schedule as both Emory's men and women's teams are in their respective final fours

And in the NAIA, Truett-McConnell and Life University's women's sides and the men's team at Life are all on the Gulf chasing wins in the last possible game of the year

We hear from TMU WSOC HC David McDowell as well as Life University MSOC HC Alex Pama and WSOC HC Meg McGonigle on the seasons...


Copa Preview, Peru and Argentina: GOLTV's Nino Torres on SDH AM
Last Sunday at 8:37 PM

GOLTV's Nino Torres drops by SDH AM for his weekly tour around the planet going Fully Loaded

Most of the time is spent in South America as a Copa was on the way, one Argentina team has the hammer dropped on them, and the latest in Peru


Libertadores on the Line: Palmeiras and Flamengo Collide in Lima- The Copa Libertadores Show, ep80
Last Saturday at 2:49 AM

Howard Hamilton previews the Copa Libertadores final between Palmeiras and Flamengo, setting the stage for one of South America’s biggest matches of the year. He looks at the form, the stakes, and the key storylines as two Brazilian powers meet with the continent’s top prize on the line. It’s your straightforward, all-you-need guide to the final.


NAIA Women's Nationals: Life University HC Meg McGonigle on SDH AM 11.28.25
Last Friday at 11:36 PM

One of the top-15 programs in the country, the Life University Running Eagles are prepping for the nationals next week in Pensacola...

Head Coach Meg McGonigle stops by SDH AM to talk about the season, the roster, and the matchup Monday night in the round of 16


Freestyle Friday, Life University WSOC, MLS and Weekend Preview, AM News: SDH AM 11.28.25
Last Friday at 6:38 PM

A full SDH AM for your Freestyle Friday

Life University WSOC HC Meg McGonigle drops by to talk about the season and the preps for NAIA Nationals and the round of 16

We preview the MLS conference finals- hearing from San Diego and NYC FC's coaches, preview England, and review the action in Europe plus your morning news

GOLTV's Nino Torres drops by with a lot of South America talk- Argentina and Peru specifically with suspensions and Copa finals going on


Conference Finals in Miami & San Diego, Flamengo–Palmeiras for Glory: Morning Espresso, 11.28
Last Friday at 2:24 PM

Jason Longshore breaks down an absolutely massive Saturday across the global game. In MLS, both Conference Finals take center stage as Inter Miami — powered by Lionel Messi’s historic postseason form — host underdog NYCFC, while San Diego FC’s dream expansion run meets Vancouver’s magical season out West. We dig into the key storylines, injury questions, tactical turning points, and the defining players who could send their clubs to MLS Cup.

Then it’s off to South America, where the Copa Libertadores final delivers a true heavyweight bout: Flamengo vs Palmeiras in Lima. Two Brazilian superpowers, two contrasting...


MLS Playoffs Review/Preview, Roster Decisions: Niko Moreno on SDH AM
11/27/2025

Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno drops by SDH AM to talk about the round of 8 in MLS playoffs- surprises and advances- and previews the conference finals

We also discuss roster decisions made while the segment was going on in New York and DC- talking about Seattle's questions heading into 2026


World Cup 2026 Progress Report: Toronto Exec Director Sharon Bollenbach
11/27/2025

SDH Network is catching up with all the host cities before the summer to find out how they're progressing to host the world- everything from infrastructure, budgets, challenges, successes, and surprises...

Toronto Executive Director Sharon Bollenbach talks everything from traffic and transportation to volunteers, venue expansion, and committee integration coming together to host the sport in Ontario province


NAIA Nationals: Life University MSOC HC Alex Pama on SDH AM
11/27/2025

The men's NAIA Nationals are heading to Orange Beach next week to determine a champion after the opening round this week at team sites...

Life University captured the SSAC Championship over William Carey (Miss.). The Running Eagles captured their second SSAC Tournament Championship in four years and are in Florida starting Monday.

Head Coach Alex Pama talks his team, the international make-up, blending styles to form one idea, how they handle the holiday, and what they anticipate next week.


NAIA Nationals: Truett McConnell's WSOC HC David McDowell on SDH AM
11/27/2025

The NAIA women's tournament is heading to the championship site in Pensacola to determine a champ for 2025 next week.

Top-ten ranked Truett McConnell head coach David McDowell breaks down the season, time in the AAC, and their win in their opening match that sends them to Florida


Wall Pass Wednesday, UCL, College Soccer, MLS Review/Preview, AM News:SDH AM 11.26.25
11/26/2025

Wall Pass Wednesday covers it all on SDH AM

We look at the day's results in Champions League and preview the day's 9 matches

Life University's mens coach Alex Pama looks at the NAIA bracket and what Life has done so far in the tourney

Sounder at Heart/PulsoSports Niko Moreno drops by for the review of the round of 8 and the conference finals preview- plus some teams make roster moves- Seattle, DC, and Red Bulls...


Soccer For USPod, Episode 132: USMNT Closes Out 2025 With Two Impressive Wins
11/26/2025

The USMNT earned a very scrappy win against Paraguay and then drubbed Uruguay 5-1 — what might be the signature win of the Mauricio Pochettino era.

What does this mean in the short term and long term?
Bart and Thomas reflect on this big November window.

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Chelsea Roll Back the Years, City Rue the Rotation, Pochettino Talks Belief: Morning Espresso, 11.26
11/26/2025

Chelsea rolled back the years with a vintage Champions League performance as Estevão dazzled and Barcelona crumbled. Manchester City, meanwhile, were left to rue Pep Guardiola’s rotation gamble after a shock defeat to Bayer Leverkusen snapped their long home unbeaten run in Europe. And in a revealing conversation with Andrés Cantor, USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino opened up on culture resets, criticism, and the belief he wants to instill ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Plus: a full Wednesday matchday preview, NWSL record-breaking numbers, big developments across Brazil and Liga MX, the latest on the World Cup draw, and a lo...


USL Championship Championship Review: The USL Show's Kaylor Hodges on SDH AM 11.25.25
11/25/2025

Kaylor Hodges, fresh from the road trip to Tulsa and the last game of the year in USL Championship, looks at the last match of the season and some teams already making their 2025 roster decisions...


College Soccer Upsets, MLS Down To Four: Kacey White on SDH AM 11.25.25
11/25/2025

Kacey White joins SDH AM to look at all the upsets in the NCAA Division I tournament and all the top seeds that have fallen...

Plus, we look at the MLS playoffs and the job Javier Mascherano is doing in Fort Lauderdale...


Tuesday Thoughts, NCAA Soccer, MLS, USL, NAIA, Toronto WC 2026: SDH AM 11.25.25
11/25/2025

It's a full Tuesday Thoughts on SDH AM

Kayce White looks at college soccer and the shocks in the NCAA opening round

The USL Show's Kaylor Hodges looks at the Championship Final and the early roster decisions

Truett McConnell women's head coach David McDowell looks at the 2025 season and the NAIA tourney

Toronto World Cup Committee Execc Director Sharon Bollenbach looks at their preps for hosting in the '26 World Cup


Dreyer Delivers, Champions League Nights, and more: Morning Espresso, 11.25
11/25/2025

San Diego keeps writing history. Anders Dreyer’s thunderbolt sends the expansion side into the Western Conference Final, and we break down how SDFC’s relentless identity carried them past Minnesota. Then it’s a massive Matchday 5 in the Champions League, with Chelsea-Barcelona, City-Leverkusen, Marseille-Newcastle and a full slate of storylines across Europe — injuries, returns, selection battles, and knockout stakes everywhere you look.

We’ll also hit the latest on the Vinicius Jr.–Xabi Alonso tension in Madrid, Manchester United’s unraveling under Ruben Amorim, Wilfried Nancy’s likely move to Celtic, River Plate’s dramatic Clausura exit (and Santiago Sosa’...


From Buenos Aires Breakdowns to Nordic Nights: Soccer Over There, 11.24
11/25/2025

Jason Longshore and Jon Nelson take you on a full tour of the global game in this week’s Soccer Over There.

We dive into the chaos of the Argentine playoffs, the shifting picture in MLS, Brazil’s late-season drama, Liverpool’s form checks, and a Champions League week that refuses to settle down.
Plus, it’s another loaded Picks of the Week, featuring deep-cut history from Norway to the Balkans to South America — complete with club nicknames, storylines, and the matches you need circled before the weekend kicks off.

Pull up a chair at the Brewho...


NWSL Final, US Soccer, Yanks, Cards, and Calls: SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler on SDH AM 11.24.25
11/24/2025

It's a busy day with SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler on SDH AM

We talk the NWSL Final, Yanks abroad for US Soccer, cards and calls that makes us scratch our head, and the psychology involving physical teams and refs calling fouls...


Reaction Monday on MLS, Instant Classics, NWSL, Cards and Calls, AM News: SDH AM 11.24.25
11/24/2025

It's a Reaction Monday on SDH AM

MLS had their final 8 trimmed to a final 6...
There's an instant classic to discuss from Vancouver, a reinforcement on goats in Cincy, and a big win on the road for NYC...

Abe Gordon and SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler look at all of those matches plus the NWSL Final, Yanks abroad, and looking at offside- again...

Plus, your AM news to set your day...


Gotham’s Grit, Messi’s Magic, and NYCFC’s Smash-and-Grab: Morning Espresso, 11.24
11/24/2025

Gotham FC do it again — rising from the No. 8 seed to claim their second NWSL title in three seasons, powered by Rose Lavelle’s cold-blooded finish and a postseason run built on grit, self-awareness, and big-game edge. We dive into the moments, the quotes, and the chaos that shaped their championship night.

Then it’s on to MLS, where Lionel Messi put on a masterclass to carry Miami into the Eastern Conference final, and NYCFC pulled off a smash-and-grab upset in Philadelphia to silence Subaru Park. Plus: Vancouver’s wild nine-man shootout survival, San Diego–Minnesota preview, Premier League ten...


Chasing Titles: Red Clay Soccer Report For 11.24.25
11/24/2025

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Men's and women's sides are chasing titles in the NCAA and NAIA tourneys

We catch you up with Emory, Georgia Gwinnett, UNG, Life, and Truett McConnell as they all made their way into round 2 of the respective national tournaments...

And prep you for tourney sites for those that moved on...


The Copa Libertadores Show, Episode 79: Setting Up Next Year...
11/24/2025

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Club competitions are jumping back into the mind as the leagues are being decided down the stretch as well...

Howard takes a look at how those run-ins will take shape for the 2026 tournament...

Let the math begin...


Looking at The Final 8 in MLS: Apple TV's Miguel Gallardo on SDH AM
11/23/2025

Miguel Gallardo makes his SDH AM debut from one of the more unique studio settings we've had...

We go over the four playoff matches from the weekend and look at the situation in Orlando with Orlando City- coach, roster and contract choices, and who won't be around...