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A busy Tuesday Thoughts for SDH AM We start with quick notes from USYNT goalkeeper James Donaldson before the U17 group decider in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying from St Vincent and the Grenadines We preview all the action in Challenge Cup as well... Hour 2 has Villanova Professor Bret Myers discussing analytics and how it can help on the field and off. Myers looks at everything from which categori...

Atlanta United’s 10th season is coming, and the SDH Network is marking the moment with a new series: Atlanta United at 10. We recap the first installment, Ten Defining Goals, and preview today’s drop, Ten Defining Homegrown Moments. Plus, San Diego FC faces its first major test in Mexico City as they try to finish the job against Pumas in Concacaf Champions Cup, while Weston McKennie and Christian...

It's another Reaction Monday for SDH AM 929TheGame's Abe Gordon looks at ATLUTD in Hour 1 inside the Torneo de Tejas We also hear from Maddie and Jason's conversations with Adrian Gill and Ronald Hernandez SoccerforUSPod's Bart Keeler walks us through the U17 win in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying, the Cat Macario situation, Weston McKennie's recent scoring streak, cards+calls plus your AM news

Manchester City delivered a stunning late comeback at Anfield as Erling Haaland’s stoppage-time penalty flipped the Premier League title race back into chaos. We break down the wild finish against Liverpool and why Pep Guardiola insists the chase is far from over. Plus, Concacaf officially sets the calendar for the 2026–30 cycle, including a new World Cup qualifying format that could reshape the r...

Howard Hamilton, the founder of Soccermetrics, looks back at the early action of the first preliminary matches that are kicking off the 2026 version of the tournament It's the beginning of a long, fun road to a title...

Jon Arnold drops by SDH AM with a look at week one of the CONCACAF Champions Cup- he looks at the bracket, the MLS sides, as well as the grandes in Liga MX He also glances at the Clausura and the pro-rel talk in Mexico (plus a little Texas Tech football)

Atlanta United’s Adrian Gill joins the SDH Network for a conversation about the ideas that shaped his game long before his first minutes in MLS. Gill reflects on his journey from Colorado to Spain, the discipline of La Masia, and the team-first philosophy that defines how he sees football: collective movement, tactical understanding, and responsibility within a system. We discuss positional versat...

Ronald Hernández has never been the loudest voice in the locker room. But heading into 2026, he may be one of Atlanta United’s clearest. In this full SDH Network interview, Hernández reflects on what Atlanta has asked of him over time, not just as a player, but as a man. He speaks about leadership after Brad Guzan, the standards this group must carry in 2026, and the responsibility of being someon...

Jaylen Rodwell and Haris Zeb of South Island United join Jon Nelson on SDH AM for a conversation that goes far beyond the touchline. Rodwell is making history as the first professional footballer to represent Niue, carrying the hopes of a nation still building its football future. Zeb, born in Pakistan and raised in Christchurch, speaks to the pride of representing his birth country internationall...

Greg Garza drops by SDH AM on his way out of the country... He's heading to Mexico to talk about MLS, Liga MX, and how things look with their competition in this hemisphere... We also look at his thoughts on Tata 2.0 and the latest at Beyond Goals

It's a stacked Freestyle Friday for SDH AM We look at the big win for the USYNT as World Cup Qualifying begins Beyond Goals Mentoring's Greg Garza visits to talk about the differences between MLS and Liga MX, Tata Martino as a manager, and early thoughts on ATLUTD Getting CONCACAF'eds Jon Arnold visits on the James news, Liga MX, and the CONCACAF Challenge Cup We have your weekend preview and we c...

A new guest joins the podcast! Bridget Swartwood, host of Our Home Ground podcast, shares her thoughts on the USWNT's two friendlies in January, what we can actually take away, and what it means for the SheBelieves Cup and World Cup qualifying.  Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod

Atlanta United’s preseason continues with responsibility at the center, as Ronald Hernández and Adrian Gill reflect on leadership, process, and what comes next before three matches in Texas. Inter Miami heads to Guayaquil for a landmark friendly against Barcelona SC, while Morocco faces uncertainty amid reports Walid Regragui has offered his resignation. Plus, Spain moves toward sanctions after th...

Niko Moreno drops by to talk about the big news in the last seven days in MLS From Obed Vargas to Atletico Madrid to the idea of James Rodriguez to Minnesota, we go over all the moves and what to anticipate in the next seven days...

Thursday Thoughts take the tour to start your day on SDH AM We start with the night in CONCACAF- as a grande gets a test early... The USYNT U-17's start their work qualifying for the World Cup in November Nino Torres checks in with South America and Portugal news with World Cup stories attached and Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno drops by to talk the week that was in MLS- From Vargas to...

The continental calendar is back in motion. Cruz Azul takes full control of its Concacaf Champions Cup tie in Canada, while Monterrey is pushed hard in Guatemala but escapes with a result. We also look at CONMEBOL’s new hydration break rule in Libertadores and Sudamericana play, the growing tension around Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr, and the U.S. U17s beginning World Cup qualifying today with At...

Jake Koenig and Justin Graham from Ball Watching drop by SDH AM to go over the 2025 season and all its upheaval in St Louis- looking at all the changes coming for 2026 and what the expectations might be in the Western Conference

It's a stacked Wall Pass Wednesday on SDH AM We start with a deep dive into the off-season and 2025 year for St Louis CITY SC- with a lot of help from our friends Jake and Justin at Ball Watching We look at the stadium situation in Vancouver CONCACAF had a busy first night for the 2026 CCC- we have highlights and post match sound from San Diego after a big night for the franchise We also look at t...

San Diego FC announce themselves on the continental stage with a statement win in the Concacaf Champions Cup, while Arsenal book a return to Wembley and keep belief alive across every competition. We also look at major MLS storylines including Minnesota United’s talks with James Rodríguez, Newell’s long-term dream of a Messi homecoming, and a decisive week at Botafogo as John Textor seeks financia...

Global football executive Jordan Gardner visits SDH AM to discuss his group's most recent investment- Kelty Hearts FC... We get into the "why" specifically investing here, the growth of MCO's, the increase of American group investment in European football, and what he looks for in investment opportunities. We also get into the challenges of Kelty and his time as an executive looking at management...

Tuesday Thoughts on SDH AM take the tour of the planet We start wrapping up Transfer Deadline Day overseas- and look at the rest of the world's moves still in play We preview ConcaChampions with the temps in Hamilton in play Hearts Football, LLC's Jordan Gardner talks MCO's and his recent pick up of Kelty Hearts in Scotland's League 1- diving into the topic of American ownership in Europe as well...

The 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup kicks off with immediate tests across the region. San Diego FC makes its continental debut against Pumas UNAM, Forge FC faces Tigres UANL in brutal conditions, and Olimpia hosts Club América in a history-laden opener. We also look at England’s new CTE prevention protocol and why it validates long-criticized U.S. Soccer youth heading rules, plus LA28’s expanding Olym...

Transfer Deadline Day came and went in most of Europe... Jarrett and Jon look at what went down- especially hitting Seattle in MLS at the end of the day We look at the big moves from Europe going east as well as an early look at ConcaChampions and (naturally) a John Textor update

Madison Crews visits SDH AM after the first pre-season action of 2026 for Atlanta United We look at the younger faces the 17's got to see first-hand in 2025 and how they look under Tata Martino plus the DP's and their look in the 4-0 win on the weekend

Reaction Monday starts your week on SDH AM 929TheGame's Abe Gordon and SDH's Madison Crews look at the Atlanta United preseason opener against Lexington SC... checking on the two 45's, the elevens, the young players and the vets learning under Tata Martino Then, hour 2 has SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looking at the VAR moments from the weekend and explained the rationale (or, in one case "attempt...