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It's a stacked Freestyle Friday on SDH AMSoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looks at the USMNT match from Thursday night and addresses some Canadian thoughts on the knockoutsATLUTD host Joe Freihofer joins from Guadalajara to talk about the matches there and Spain-UruguayAppleTV's Kacey White joins from New York and Nate Bukaty from Kansas City to go over the World Cup in their marketsDecatur Watchfest's Jen Johns looks at an event that has exceeded expectations at the halfway pointFuboTV's Nino Torres visits from Peru to talk about Ecuador's result from Thursday plus your AM news as well 

It's a busy Thursday Thoughts on SDH AMWe look back at the first three groups to play their third matches- from a moment in Mexico, to an upset for South Africa, frustration in Scotland and Canada, and a stadium of support in AtlantaThen, we preview Match Day Three- Day Two and who could make their way into the noise tonight and tomorrowHour 2 is the Power Hour with FuboTV's Nino Torres and Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno on the knockouts, big names, and surprises...And Jason drops by!

Kennesaw State University Clinical Assistant Professor Dr. Heather Morgan drops by SDH AM to look at marketing challenges for companies having to deal with the World CupSome have taken advantage of being on the outside and host cities are trying to do the same...Dr. Morgan looks at everything from jeans to ranch dressing and everything in between as companies are trying to get brand awareness and not draw concern at the same time...

European-based journalist Ali Howorth drops by SDH AM from Foxborough to break down African football and its position in the World Cup this year...Who are the pluses, the minuses, and who is still trying figure out what direction to go...

Amy Andrews helped South Georgia Tormenta win a title in USL-W and moved on to played in WSL2 after that with stops in Durham and Newcastle before her current stop in SheffieldShe's on vacation for another week and joined SDH AM for an update on her life across the pond

The guests are all over the planet for a Wall Pass WednesdayDr Heather Morgan, Clinical Assistant Professor- Marketing and Professional Sales, at Kennesaw State University stops by to talk about the marketing demands and opportunities that arise in a World Cup situationWe have your review/preview for match days 13 and 14MLSSoccer.com's Dylan Butler stops by to talk CANMNT and the big names in the tourney in the last weekAfrica soccer expert Ali Howorth stops by to break down the continent and its work in the World Cup so far Sheffield United women's team striker Amy Andrews visits a week before training camp to talk about her time in WSL2 as a pro athlete

Senior Lecturer of Exercise Science at Kennesaw State University (and certified PRO referee) Kevin Huet stops by to look at the physiology of what it takes to be an official- and what to look for with that job at the World CupPlus, a look at issues for officials and what Kevin is looking to study about effectiveness over time 

"The People's Game" exhibit is up and running at the National CenterDirector of Curation Daniel Fuller stops by SDH AM to talk about the build of the exhibit, all the leg work involved, and what it's like to have an exhibit of this import

It's a busy Tuesday Thoughts on SDH AMKevin Huet, Senior Lecturer in Exercise Science at Kennesaw State University, helps us understand the physiology of reffing- physical and mentalWe go over your Cupdates- reviewing yesterday and previewing today- including USMNT sound from CaliforniaAtlanta United and NWSL Atlanta 2028 have a new President of Soccer- we hear from Mauricio CulebroDaniel Fuller, director of Curation at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, introduces the new exhibit- "The People's Game" in downtown AtlantaPlus, your AM news

It's a busy Reaction Monday on SDH AM929TheGame's Abe Gordon leads off with his thoughts on the past week- winners, losers, ups, downs, and surprises...AppleTV's Kacey White stops by looking at the big names playing Monday, the problems with Portugal, and the value of a hot goalkeeperSoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looks at the win in Seattle for the USMNT- and new venues displaying the tournamentPlus, your AM news and notes

We look at a busy night for teams in the group stage with points for Curacao (on a record-setting perrformance) and Japan (on a record-setting performance)We review your Saturday and prep your Sunday catching up with players and coaches as wellWe look at your AM news that includes some rumored player movement to MLS and some USL After DarkJoin us!

SDH AM Saturday starts your weekend with a look back at the USMNT, Paraguay, and your Friday newsPlus, we preview your weekend, have your AM news, preview Tercer Tiempo Fest, and get a visit from Joe Freihofer from Guadala-HOF-a to get his World Cup thoughts

When you walk into a big stadium to enjoy a mega-event, there's a lot that went in to making sure the experience was top notch.Jason Brock, President of Pritchard Industries Sports and Entertainment Group, reminds us of all the different categories that make events go off withouh a hitch... and how you can't overlook a one...

Atlanta United host Joe Freihofer was awakened by SDH AM in Guad-a-la-HOF-a to break down what he's seen in the World Cup so far- and a big night for El Tri against Korea Republic

It's the first visit for Claudio Mauricio Ramirez on SdH AMHe gets up early to talk about everything that has gone down in Santa Clara so far- plus a look at the USMNT, El Tri, and the Quakes

The second half of SDH AM from Friday is your Power Hour in reverseFuboTV's Nino Torres and Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno look at the World Cup from South America and Seattle and thenATLUTD host Joe Freihofer drops by from Guadalajara (or Guadala-Hof-Ra) looking at what he has seen in the tourney so far from Mexico matches plus your AST Rewind and a preview of Tercer Tiempo Fest in Atlanta this weekend

It's a show so big it had to be cut in halfWe start your weekend with a look at big event infrastructure and its challenges with Jason Brock- President, Pritchard Industries SEG GroupThen, we have your cupdates from Thursday and previewing your Friday plus AppleTV (and Telemundo's for the World Cup) Carlos Mauricio Ramirez on the action in Santa Clara and looks at the USMNT and El Tri heading into the weekend

Sam Eckersley, Associate Chair of Graphic Design at Savannah College of Art and Design joins SDH AM.Eckersley was the faculty lead on the SCADpro project of all the World Cup 26 walking and directional materials leading patrons to Atlanta Stadium for the tournament. We get into the development of ideas, coordination of talent pools and designs, and what he's learned about the process.

Drew has seen the England National Team in the World Cup and is adopting them for the 3D for the next month or so...Well, adopting "parts" of it...?

It's a busy Thursday Thoughts on SDH AMWe go over the day past and prep your Thursday in the World Cup with stops in England, Qatar, Canada, and the USMNTSavannah College of Art and Design professor Sam Eckersley, associate chair of graphic design, joins the show to talk about the SCADpro project that helps patrons and fans get inside the last mile to Atlanta Stadium- and all the work to get it donePlus, your AM news from MLS to NWSL and all points in between

Wall Pass Wednesday has all your World Cupdates from Tuesday leaning you into the midweekThe big guns were front and center- we look at the day for Mbappe, Haaland, and MessiWe prep your day listening in on England HC Thomas Tuchel and Harry Kane, Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez, USMNT's Max Arfsten, Sebastian Berhalter, and Timothy Weah, and Canada captain Steven EustaquioPlus, there's news in MLS with MLSSoccer.com's Dylan Butler, stories around the world to set your day, and your AST Rewind with Maddie and Jason...

YMCA Atlanta President and CEO Lauren Koontz joins SDH AM to look at the new documentary on the "Y" and the beginnings of the impact it has had on the growth of the sport since the 1960's in the area.Plus, we talk about the "Y", it's goals, desires, and accomplishments going forward for the next 60 years...

As the US Men's National Team preps for their second group match in Seattle, Apple TV's Kacey White looks back at match one and what she carries with her from the dominant win.Plus, we look at the Cabo Verde draw and the defensive control exerted by the Blue Sharks...

It's a full Tuesday Thoughts on SDH AMSoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler bats leadoff on Cabo Verde and match 2 for the USMNTYMCA Atlanta President/CEO Lauren Koontz visits to talk about the new documentary detailing the Y's place in helping grow soccer in the Atlanta area since the 1960's. She also looks at the Y's place in the sport as both have grown with the World Cup taking part in the city...Kacey White drops by for her look at the USMNT and the World Cup to date plus your AM news and reaction from Cabo Verde after yesterday's shock result with Spain

It's an early Reaction Monday on SDH AMWe go over your Sunday moments for Curacao, Sweden, Japan, and the Netherlands. We hear from Dick Advocaat and Graham PotterWe preview Monday checking in on Cabo Verde with sound from Bubista about the journey. Same for New Zealand where we hear from striker Chris Wood.We also have AM news and our first sacking in tournament...Abe Gordon also joins with his week 1 thoughts

We look at a late night stunner from Vancouver and a long day of surprises and survival including Qatar, Australia, Brazil and Morocco, and Scotland...We also preview your Sunday matches in Texas, Philly, and MonterreyWe've got your AM news around the planet and catch you up on ATLUTD2 from last night in MLS NEXT Pro

In between trips to set up his next recruiting class, Auburn head coach James Armstrong drops by SDH AM Weekend to talk about the largest crowd in the state's history for a soccer match- what it means and what it says about soccer in the southeast

We look back at the big USMNT win and the CANMNT draw versus BIH and preview Matchday 3Auburn Head Coach James Armstrong visits to look at the big day for soccer in the state of Alabama this week and what it means to the program as well

Maddie, Drew, and Jon regroup at Restoration for another round of matches Canada had a super sub salvage a draw and the US were prepping for their big debut as well... 

Chris puts up with the FSU-Miami talk leading into the US Soccer talkWe break down his thoughts on just *how big this match versus Paraguay is in the structure of the world cup going forward

Maddie, Drew, and Jon look at the beginning of the World Cup after the Mexico result...They also look at the Canada and USMNT matches from MD-minus one and have guests from Georgia Impact as the UPSL side preps for the postseason...

It's a full Freestyle Friday on SDH AMWe look back at Match Day 1 in the World Cup and deep dive into Match Day 2- Mexico, CAN MNT, US soccer, and all the stoylinesCBS Sports Golazo's Chris Whittyngham looks at the big day for the USMNT and the Canada result plus your AM news, previews, and your Atlanta Soccer Tonight rewind looking at the match in Los Angeles tonight

After eight years of waiting, and 3.5 years of preparing the team, the 2026 World Cup is here.What impact will the USMNT have playing on home soil? Who will step up when their country needs them the most? And what does success look like for the USMNT?Bart, Thomas, and Lawrence convene to discuss this pivotal tournament for U.S. soccer.Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod

The USMNT U-19 camp wrapped up in Fayetteville- and there was a lot of Atlanta United presenceBraden Dunham, Cooper Sanchez, and Dominic Chong Qui all were called into campAdd to that, NE Revolution II and GSA product Javaun Mussenden was getting reps as well...Here's Jason with parts of those camp interviews...

It's a busy Thursday Thoughts to get you ready for the world to chase a cupThere are coaching changes overseas to monitorKarn Saxena from FanPath comes by to talk about possibly helping your travel plans over the next 7 weeksHour 2 is the Power Hour with FuboTV's Nino Torres on South America and Sounder at Heart/PulsoSports Niko Moreno on the host countries heading in

Jason catches up with ATLUTD Director of Methodology Javier Perez looking at the recent successes and growth in the Academy- starting with MLS Next Cup in UtahThey also look at the responsibility attached to representing the values of Atlanta United from a young age and how the club continues to evolve- even as successes continue to come for the franchise

Jason catches up with ATLUTD Chief Soccer Officer and Sporting Director about the World CupIn 1990, Henderson was one of three collegians selected to be a part of the US roster for the World Cup in ItalyWe look at his journey and the time repping his country in a unique situation 36 years ago...

Jason catches up with a referee born in Texas, raised in Georgia, and moved to Oceania to become a twice-named World Cup ref representing that part of the world in the largest competition in the sport...Matthew Conger visits from New Zealand to discuss his path, what a World Cup looks like for a ref, and the challenges inside the tourney...

A full Wall Pass Wednesday on SDH AM getes you startedWe look back at the Road to 26 match at Jordan-Hare Stadium and hear from Iceland about their match with ArgentinaWe look at the USWNT match in Brazil and hear from SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler in Hour 2 about that and the USMNT questions heading into the World CupMLSSoccer.com's Dylan Butler joins to talk about Austin FC and the other league newsPlus, your AM headlines and thoughts

Kacey White stops by SDH AM and breaks down what she saw in the USMNT in Chicago, plus what it means to where the crest and her thoughts on the MNT heading into the World Cup

We have all seen how MARTA is collaborating on their merch and how it's a part of the soccer footprint...Senior Designer and Creative Services Manager Dwight Smith models some of the new gear and walks us through the creative process

Another SDH AM covers it all on a TuesdayWe start with a look at how MARTA comes up with all the great merch they produce- Senior Designer Dwight Smith stops by to talk about the processWe look at the latest from the USMNT and USWNT in California and BrazilKacey White drops by to talk about playing for country and what she saw in Chicago over the weekendThen, we look at the latest out of MLS stopping in Austin and Montreal plus all your AM news to get your Tuesday ready...

Georgia State women's head soccer coach Ed Joyce and men's head soccer coach Brett Surrencysit down with Jason to look at the present in Atlanta and their respective programs as well as the future at Georgia State- on the pitch and off... 

A FULL Reaction Monday to start your week on SDH AMWe look at the weekend in Chicago for the USMNT- and hear from US Head Coach Mauricio PochettinoA big week in Brazil for the USWNT- we hear from Emma Hayes and players on match 1We tour the friendlies and look at Canada, Denmark, Argentina, and injuriesPlus, a big win for ATLUTD2 at home against Chicago Fire II- we have highlights and post plus your AM news

Celebrating the launch of Soccer Down Here Lager, powered by NoFo Brew Co, live from Cumming, GA and discussing the World Cup, USMNT, and more with Jon Nelson, Jason Longshore, and Scott Flood.

Landon Southwick visits SDH AM to catch up with Jon and Niko MorenoWe go over the youth movement shining in the west plus look at the Korea Republic visit and what it meant to the Salt Lake area to the World Cup preps

Tony Husband, who will change his hat to the Host Broadcast Service, and Jorge Perez Navarro-heading to Telemundo for World Cup coverage- joined Jon and Niko Moreno to look at their respective assignmentsTony will be in Philly and JPN heads to MiamiWe look at the matches at The Linc and El Tri in depth

The USMNT put together a comprehensive offensive performance in a 3-2 win against African champs Senegal, but was it all good?Bart and Thomas react to the victory. Then, they try to answer the question…  Has the USMNT roster improved since 2022?Support the show: buymeasoccer.com/soccerforuspod

Freestyle Friday on SDH AM was that in every senseWe look at the USMNT heading to ChicagoMLS Commissioner Don Garber visited MontrealCupdates and highlights from yesterday around the planetCAN MNT names a starting keeperKaylyn Kyle visits from a birthday partyTony Husband visits on his Philly calls for the HBSJorge Perez Navarro talks El Tri with Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko MorenoLandon Southwick talks RSL and the Korea Republic visitPlus, soccernomics and private equityAll in one place!

We workshop the biggest question SDH has ever had...Getting Nino The Baker's desserts from Lima to Atlanta for the final next month...