Soccer Down Here

Bart, Thomas and Lawrence discuss the 2026 World Cup in the U.S., what we observed, what we learned, and how American soccer may or may not have changed during this summer.Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod

It's a busy Reaction Monday on SDH AMFirst, 929TheGame's Abe Gordon talks about his issues with ATLUTD after the loss in FoxboroughWe look at the roster situation and challenge the short-term agreement ideaSoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looks at cards, calls, and challenges from the weekend in addition to news from England and keeper subs plusthe USYNT in the CONCACAF U20'sTyler Terens crashes in the last half hour to look at the World Cup and MLSPlus AM news and your thoughts in the Twitch Pitch Join us!

Peter Raco, President and CEO of Barrie MLS NEXT Pro and Barrie Stadium Group, drops by SDH AM to break down the announcement of the Barrie franchise for the relocation of Toronto FC II in two seasons.We look at the market, what this means for the sport and country, and what Barrie Sports Group is learning from those around them in MLS NEXT Pro

Before his work in central Florida on the weekend, Dax McCarty looks at Orlando City, their new acquisition and what happened in the midweek, plus a look at the visitors in Nashville SC

It's the start to your weekend with SDH AMWe look at the new head of Germany's national team- who is setting a line in the sand with coverage and all your AM newsWe preview your MLS Saturday and AppleTV's Dax McCarty joins after the hydration breakFront Office Sports Margaret Fleming breaks down the World Cup from a business perspectivePlus, your thoughts on ATLUTD and some reffing down here getting ready for Foxborough

Maddie stops by the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground to catch up with the 2's Cameron DunbarHis path to Atlanta has been one with a lot of miles attached...We find out about his time as a pro, his time in Atlanta, and a preview of this weekend

It's a full Thursday Thoughts to start your day on SDH AMPeter Raco, President and CEO of Barrie MLS NEXT Pro and Barrie Stadium Group, visits to talk about the new home for Toronto FC II in two years time. We find about the town, the region, the why, and what comes next...We have a full breakdown of the ATLUTD draw in Charlotte with post match sound from head coach Tata MartinoWe look at the busy MLS Wednesday and Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno helps with the analysis plus all the chaos in the transfer talk

Two books entertwined bring author David Arrowsmith to SDH AMWe look at his creative process on both studies- one on Pablo Escobar and the other on Diego Maradona- and what he found out in piecing these two jigsaw puzzles together

The founding director of KSU’s hospitality management program, Dr. Leonard Jackson visits SDH AM to look at the economic impact a World Cup has on a host city, the prep going into it, and the lessons learned from another marquee event in the region

Tuskegee's women's soccer team is on the same path as the men's program- getting ready for a maiden voyageHead Coach Emanuel Stephens visits SDH AM to look at the why, the build, and the 2026 inaugural season...

Wall Pass Wednesday kicks off your day with SDH AMDavid Arrowsmith, author of "Killing Maradona" and "Narcoball", drops by to talk about the books, how they entertwine, and the creative processMLSSoccer.com's Dylan Butler visits to start the preview of everything going on in the midweek- plus the additions of big names across the boardWe have your AM news involving coaches, new gigs, TV numbers, and copas to watch

Kacey White drops by SDH AM to look at a busy matchweek at Apple TVHer journey starts in Houston with the matchup against DC United and moves to STL for their weekend play against Colorado...The week's tour starts here!

(@WilliePStyle) drops by to look at the season so far, the Cup break, and the future for The Crown as they get ready for ATLUTD tonight in downtown Charlotte  

It's SDH Super Show's Hour 2 covering everything the gameMLS and NWSL commentator Kacey White stops by for the wider domestic picture.Notre Dame's Dr. Michael Morris and Morehouse's Professor Howard Jean-Denis on the Urban Poverty and Business Initiative and its local Aspiring Community Entrepreneurs program, which with support from Coca-Cola is helping founders from historically underrepresented communities across Atlanta build sustainable businesses.Tuskegee women's soccer head coach Emanuel Stephens on building a program from the ground up.

Here's Hour 1 and a half of the SDH Tuesday SuperShow looking at all aspects of the gameFirst, Will Palaszczuk, Charlotte FC PBP, visits to break down CLTFC in "Opposition Research" for ATLUTD in the midweekDr Leonard Jackson, Program Director for the Hospitality Degree Program at Kennesaw State University, looks at all the numbers from the economic impact from the World Cup and the lessons learnedFurman sophomore Braden Dunham visits from USYNT u20 camp in Utah, before the teams heads to Mexico for the u20 CONCACAF Championships to look at the team ahead of what could be u20 World Cup, Pan Am Games, and LA28 qualifying...

Kennesaw State University Exercise Science Senior Lecturer (and PRO soccer official) Kevin Huet visits SDH AM to look at the physical and emotional demends of officials at the highest levels of the game.We also look at misconceptions and navigating emotions during play

Soccer Matters host and American soccer announcing legend Glenn Davis visits SDH AM on Monday to look at the tournament through his Houston-based lens and checks in on the champs as well

Tuskegee University is starting a soccer program this summer and part of the two day exploration into the launch, head men's soccer coach Matthew Tarpley drops by SDH AM to discuss the build, the why, and the challenges of Year One

It's a super-sized Reaction Monday on SDH AM929TheGame's Abe Gordon looks back at the World Cup resultKennesaw State Senior Lecturer in Exercise Science (and PRO official) Kevin Huet looks at the physical and emotional aspects of officiating in big momentsSoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looks at the future of the USMNT and how US Soccer can build from here...Soccer Matters Glenn Davis looks at Houston as a host and the teams he saw in the tourneyTuskegee MSOC HC Matthew Tarpley explains a build from the ground up 

A full SDH Sunday AMWe look in-depth at the third-place match with England and France plus previewing the championship match with Spain and ArgentinaPlus, hear from Arthur Blank about the last two months at Atlanta Stadium and what he hopes the legacy will be...We tour all the Saturday action we can find with NWSL, WPSL, MLS NEXT Pro, USLW and set up the day

Names arer being floated, players are being signed, stadiums are being drawn up...Drew is back for another 3D breaking down his beloved United

SDH Saturday AM is back to start your weekendWe look back at the ATLUTD loss in Nashville and hear from Enea MihajEl Trafico was last night as well and we have highlightsIt's also bronze medal day in the World Cup- we hear from Thomas Tuchel and John Stones The WPSL National semis are in suburban KC. We keep an eye on Georgia Impact plus your AM news on your Saturday...

It's a big Freestyle Friday on SDH AMWe look at the Atlanta United-Nashville SC matchup and the rest of MLS from Thursday and todayBeyond Goals Mentoring's Michael Parkhurst visits on dealing with pressure, self-control in big games, and personas for on-field versions of yourself- and some MLS and World Cup2026 International Federation of Cerebral Palsy Football (IFCPF) Men's and Women's World Cup draw was held at the National Training Center- IFCPF CEO Ashley Hammond visits on the draw and the sportPlus your AM news and league previews

Thursday Thoughts on SDH AM covers an all-timerWe go in-depth into the Atlanta semi-final with Argentina and England with highlights and sound from the England Mixed Zone- Harry Kane and Dan BurnHour 2 is the Power Hour with FuboTV's Nino Torres and Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno looking at the World Cup by the numbers and MLS return with six matches this weekend- all rivalriesPlus your AM news to start your day!

It's a quick look back at Tuesday's first semifinal in the World Cup as Spain shut down FranceWe have your highlights plus your preview of England and Argentina- and we hear from England head coach Thomas TuchelAll of your AM news as well with transfers and storylines to start your day

It's a busy Tuesday for SDH AM We preview the match in Dallas between Spain and France- giving you all your facts, matchups, and focusing on one Spain player in particular that could swing the marginsWe also catch up with Founder/Exec Director of NJ MED, Albert Mitchell, on their "Futbol and Books" literacy campaign in the US through World Cup host cities plus your AM news

The documentary "Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story" is in Atlanta for a special two-night screening event July 13-14 at the Loudermilk Center in downtown Atlanta as a part of the, BronzeLens Film FestivalMr. Best caught up with SDH about his time in England and the US as a professional football player in the 1960s and 1970s. He discusses how he handled the environment around him then and advice he gives today about tackling the same issues half a century later For more details, go to https://clydebest.com/

It's a busy Reaction Monday on SDH AMWe look back at the weekend with the World Cup and how we got to the last four teams929TheGame's Abe Gordon and Soccer For US Pod's Bart Keeler look at the weekend, the teams, and preview the semifinals. Bart also looks at the two main moments from the quarters involving folks with whistles, cards, and flags...We also look at the notion of a field of 64 and growing the game on the world stageAlso, the WPSL has their last four heading to KC and the USYNT continues their U20 training camp 

The USMNT played their winningest World Cup ever, but still fell in the Round of 16.Thomas and Lawrence discuss the knockout round matches and their overall feelings about this tournament.Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod

It's a busy, super-sized SDH AM SundayWe look back at the World matches from Saturday figuring out the Final 4 in the CupFuboTV's Nino Torres and Jason stop by to break it all down- the history, the present, and the numbersPlus, we look at the week that will be in Dallas and AtlantaThen, the whiparound in USL-W, NWSL, WPSL, NPSL, UPSL, and wrap with ATLUTD2 and their win in MLS NEXT Pro vs Inter Miami CF IIAll in one place   

It's another go-round of SDH AM on the weekendSaturday starts with Asheville City SC head coach Maxi Viera as they prep for Vermont Green LIVE in Burlington for the USLW national semisWe go through the World Cupdates with Spain, England, Argentina, Norway, and SwitzerlandPlus, looking at NWSL, MLS NEXT Pro, the USYNT U20's in camp and the AM news

Hall of Famer Marcelo Balboa stops by SDH AM to look back at the USMNT and their World CupGoing over injuries, their place in the world's soccer game, and what to do with the head coach position...An in-depth conversation from one end to the other...

The NPSL is looking at a new way to do business...There is a proposal around the league looking at the idea of how the NPSL could change and operate under a new, member-owned league structure in time for the 2027 season...Chairman Steven Wagoner comes by SDH AM to answer questions about the season and what this new chapter could mean for the leage- if approved...

It's a stacked Freestyle Friday covering all levels on SDH AMWe look back at the France-Morocco match from Thursday and set up your World Cup weekendSteven Wagoner, NPSL Chairman, visits to explain the proposal in front of the league to move to a member-owned league structureSoccer hall of famer Marcelo Balboa looks at the state of the USMNTMinnesota Aurora play-by-play voice Jake Griffith looks at the USLW semis and MLS NEXT Pro for the weekend plus your AM news and previews

Writer/Director Rush Olson and Texas Longhorns alumna Lauren Lapomarda visit SDH AM to introduce the docuseries, now on Tubi, about the 2023 Big 12 conference title winning team- and the education about Title IX and the growth of the sport since the early days of the program  

It's a full Thursday Thoughts on SDH AMWriter and Producer of the docuseries "Raising Her Game", Rush Olson, and Texas Longhorn alumna Lauren Lapomarda bat leadoff to talk about the four-part series and its place in looking at the history of women's soccer The USL Show's Kaylor Hodges visits over the last 30 days in USL Championship and League OneHour 2 is the Power Hour with FuboTV's Nino Torres and Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno on everything World Cup- including the news on Christian Pulisic and Steve CherundoloPlus your AM news and ATLUTD updates vs Sporting KC

Wall Pass Wednesday catches you up on everything World Cup on SDH AMSoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler stops by to talk about the USMNT, the match, and what to look at as far as takeaways in the 2026 World CupMLSSoccer.com's Dylan Butler looks at the national team, the tourney, and the latest in MLSWe look back at a wild afternoon at Atlanta Stadium, a long day in Vancouver, and the rest of your AM news

It's a Power Hour to get your day underway as the Round of 16 wraps up in Atlanta and VancouverWe look at the USMNT loss and the Spain-Portugal result with all the aftereffectsWe preview Argentina-Egypt and Switzerland-Colombia for you and take a look at your AM nerws around the planet...

Substack's Ali Howorth drops by for our Africa football updateWe look at Argentina-Egypt as well as the state of play for the other newsmakers in the tournamentGhana, Tunisia, Sengal, and Morocco... at least, from the weekend...

It's a busy Reaction Monday on SDH AM929TheGame's Abe Gordon and SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler look at the USMNT match vs Belgium plus the Folarin Balogun situation, fallout, and aftereffects- and some cards and calls with Bart as wellIn between, Africa football expert Ali Howorth stops by to look at the Argentina-Egypt match as wewll as the latest news in and around the federationPlus, we have your AM news to start your day 

SDH Sunday AM breaks down everything you need to know from the Saturday matches in the ROund of 16- we spend a lot of time on the host that was knocked out by MoroccoWe also look at the Paraguay loss to France and how it may affect the winner's play going forwardWe check in on USMNT camp as they prep for Belgium as wellATLUTD2 gets a big win MLS NEXT Pro in Athens- we have your highlight and hear from goal-scorer Daniel Chica and head coach Jose SilvaPlus, we check the rest of your AM news as well

Founder/President/CEO of the new NPSL franchise in the Delmarva Catena FC, Bryan Watson, stops by for a 1v1 on the announcement...We look at the build, the future, and the year of building toward a beginning next season

It's all your prep work for the Saturday Round of 16- and the busy day that followsA review of an instant classic in Miami with Cabo Vede and Argentina as well as the PK win by Egypt over Australia and the Colombia win over GhanaWe preview your Saturday across all comps and have your rumors and news

Telemundo play by play voice Ramses Sandoval drops by SDH AM to look at his World Cup mileage and matchups to dateWe also get into his information retention with 14 different teams on the mic and what he thinks of the field of 48

It's a busy Freestyle Friday setting up your SDH weekendAli Howorth bats leadoff on African football's presence in the World CupNino Torres came back in after he called his shot ThursdayRamses Sandoval looks at his matches so far in the tourney, breaks down his style, and looks at the field of 48Plus, your AM news from around the planet and your thoughts

The USMNT won its World Cup group for just the second time ever, this time with six points!Bart and Thomas react to our two wins and a meaningless loss in Group D, then look at the excitement and anxiety of the Round of 32 matchup against Bosnia-Herzegovina.Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod

It's a full Thursday Thoughts on SDH AMSoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looks at the USMNT win in Santa ClaraWe have your highlights from the other Wednesday matches as wellHour 2 is the Power Hour with FuboTV's Nino Torres and Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno breaking down their thoughts of the last weekPlus your AM news and previews 

A busy morning on SDH AM getting you ready for the knockoutsWe go over your Tuesday scores and news of coaches leaving their posts and prep your Wednesday with preps from England the the USMNT HBS and Audacy analyst Jamie Watson joins from inside Atlanta Stadium to break down the beginning and end of the day as well

Chad Goebert, Assistant Professor of Sport Management at Kennesaw State University joins SDH AM to look at the new technology and innovation on display at the World CupWe also look at what his classes are doing in a fluid environment to understand the beautiful game

Apple TV's Kacey White drops by SDH AM to talk about the World Cup knockoutsEverything from the important result for CANMNT to the art of the penalty kick and what body physics do to have the ball not go into the netWe also look at the other crazy matches from Monday and look in on the USMNT and BIH