Soccer Down Here

Michael Parkhurst stops by SDH AM for the first time in 2026 to look back at the 2025 year for BGM, what they learned as an organization, what Parky himself learned last year, and how the message of taking time off is received by mentees as a part of their over all make-up... Just a part of the conversation on SDH AM

The 10th season of Atlanta United is underway, and that means year ten of Soccer Down Here and Morning Espresso. We kick off a new chapter by breaking down Barcelona’s dramatic Supercopa win over Real Madrid, setting the stage for the AFCON semifinals, and looking at MLS preseason as the league enters its final year on the original calendar. Plus, updates from Atlanta United’s opening day of train...

President Luke Pelkowski and VP Christian Faulkner drop by SDH to talk about their second season coming up in UPSL- what they learned in year one, what the sport is like as it grows in south Georgia, and what they look forward to as the franchise grows on the men's and women's sides in the UPSL

Lexington SC is the new home for Phillip Goodrum in 2026 in USL Championship He joins SDH AM to look at the season past, his new address, and what he's doing at winter camp to make himself better on the pitch...

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 fu...

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 asso...

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. Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod

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, th...

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 brea...

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...

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...

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 shap...

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 wit...

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 Morni...

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 a...

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...

Powered by NoFo Brewing 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...