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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...

Powered by NoFo Brewing With the off-season of change and a lot going on in Greenville, South Carolina- both on the field and off- we catch up with new Triumph and Liberty GM/Sporting Director Zach Prince about why he took the job, what he see as the challenges, and what it's like to see the sport grow as a native son to the state

Friend of the Show Seve Cooke drops by SDH AM on matchday for Lexington SC to look at how coaches approach preseason matchday one- what to expect, what to watch for from players, and what the next steps should be in progress getting ready for the regular season...

Dave Dixon takes over as the new head coach for Greenville Triumph in USL League One We look at his thoughts on the job so far, the challenges, the expectations, and walking the edge of chaos heading into the 2026 season

The UPSL season is down to the last four in Irvine, California Next Level Premier takes on Provo Utah FC and wait for the winner of NY Renegades and Miami United Next Level HC Yago da Sila and Provo Utah FC's James Pena look at their respective seasons and what to expect in the semifinal

Nino Torres stops by SDH AM to look at the state of play in South America- from Peru to River Plate- plus Portugal and his weekly World Cup story for things you may not have known...

It's a full Freestyle Friday on SDH AM SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looks at the week for the USWNT, Crystal Dunn and her legacy, and the news from the US Soccer Federation We check in with the new head coach of the Greenville Triumph, Dave Dixon, on his new challenge in USL League One Lexington SC Youth and Academy Technical Director Steve Cooke visits to talk about the idea of a preseason opener...

John Textor says he will personally step in to lift Botafogo’s transfer ban as court rulings and creditor pressure tighten around the club. We break down what that promise says about trust, structure, and ownership, then shift to FOX’s sweeping World Cup 2026 broadcast plans, key domestic moves across MLS and the NWSL, and a look ahead to Atlanta United’s preseason match against Lexington SC.

The last four head to Irvine, California for the UPSL National Championship New York Renegades are a hot team at the right time- winners of six straight, head coach Boris Linares drops by to talk about the season and the matchup with Miami United

Sounder at Heart and Pulso Sports Niko Moreno drops by SDH AM to break down the news in Major League Soccer From Seattle to San Jose, RSL to Houston We look at the latest news with the Western Conference and work our way East 

SDH has your Thursday Thoughts looking at UCL and previewing UEL  Around the world in Hour 2 with Nino Torres and Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno looking at everything from South America (Peru and Argentina) to Champions League and MLS And the UPSL is down to their final four   NY Renegades FC head coach Boris Linares joins before hopping on a plane heading to southern California

Champions League Decision Day finally delivers drama as giants stumble and the knockout picture comes into focus. We break down the chaos in Europe, then dig into the evolving John Textor situation across Eagle Football, Lyon, and Botafogo. Plus, the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup takes shape, MLS and domestic notes, and key stories from around the world in your Morning Espresso.