Soccer Down Here

It's Tuesday Thoughts across the network for SDH AMWe go over your AM news you might have missed from overnightUGA head coach Keidane McAlpine drops by to talk about "Soccer in Sanford"- August 20th vs James Madison- and trying to remind everyone about what the past has meant from the sport and what the pressent can do for the sport...We also dive into the GHSA championships with Whitefield Academy boys head coach Steve HellierCoahulla Creek girls head coach Shannon Coley andWesleyan girls head coach Glenn Archer to break down their matches

Presented by Kaiser PermanenteIt's day one of the GHSA Finals...We go over the matchups and look at East Hall and their trip to take on Islands in the AAA boys title match with head coach Alec ZimmermanThomasville has both boys and girls programs playing for titles on Thursday- girls head coach Lucas Kimmel and boys coach Robert Peterson join to talk about the semis and the matches with Model and Armuchee...Plus, Islands boys head coach Justin Brantley joins from the road to update us on where they are in their trip to Duluth...

It's another round of buffoonery, shenanigans, and chaos...Paired with Scotland, Germany, the lower tiers in England, and Curacao...All in one place PLUS PICKS OF THE WEEK!

Presented by Kaiser PermanenteIt's four coaches chasing titles on Red Clay MondayGreenbrier WSOC HC Rob HustedHoly Innocents WSOC HC Clayton SchmittHebron Christian MSOC HC Chad GriffinIslands MSOC HC Justin Brantley

It's a busy Reaction Monday on SDH AMWe look back at the weekend for Atlanta United, the 2's, and Unified teams...Highlights and post with Jay Fortune, analysis with 929TheGame's Abe GordonAlso, SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looks at the VAR from the weekend in Reffing Down Here plus looks at the USMNT with a discussion on the refs in the middle of matches...Oconee County girls head coach Judson Hamby drops by to preview his Class AAA final with Jefferson as well...

Beyond Goals Mentoring's Michael Parkhurst stops by to talk about the challenges with today's young athlete...This time, it's something as simple as nutrition, rest, and the impact of the smallest detail making a big difference...

Hosted by Howard Hamilton, the Founder of SoccermetricsWe look back at Matchday 4 and figure out the next steps for the teams involved

AppleTV's Kacey White drops by SDH AM every week to go over all the leagues she sees on a weekly basis...In looking at the Dynamo a few times already this season, she analyses formation change to look at their climb in the table...

Niko Moreno joins SDH AM Thursdays to break down the week that was in MLS plus a look at what he expexts from the weekendWhat's going on in Seattle, the teams in Cascadia and LA, and he's seen the Michael Bradley hate...

AppleTV's Ramses Sandoval visits before his visit to Atlanta to call United and LA GalaxyWe talk about what he's seen recently with Tata Martino's squad, some love for the "Smooth Operator", an NBA comparison, and what he sees in LAGPlus, some talk about being a nervous dad heading into his Friday 

It's a full Freestyle Friday on SDH AMWe look at the ribbon-cutting for the new US Soccer Training CenterBeyond Goals Mentoring's Michael Parkhurst discusses developing off-the-field habits to aid in your growth on the field- everything from eating to sleeping and making sure you're the best you can beAppleTV's Ramses Sandoval visits on the eve of ATLUTD and LAGSounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno visits on MLSFuboTV's Nino Torres on Copas, new IFAB rules, and World Cup 1978

Red Clay Soccer ReportPresented by Kaiser Permanente GeorgiaLooks at the GHSA semis with visits from Kelly Bowler- boys coach from Johns Creek Alec Zimmerman- boys coach from East Hall Soccer Rob Brunel- girls coach at Irwin County and  Justin Brantley- boys coach from Islands Soccer Plus, Jason's thoughts on the semis and all the brackets...

Matt Crocker vacated his job as Sporting Director of U.S. Soccer in April, just three months on the job. Why did he leave so suddenly and will it impact the USMNT at their home World Cup?Bart, Thomas and Lawrence dive into this departure and what he actually did while here.Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod

It was a big day for the sport of soccer in the US- and an even bigger day for the state of GeorgiaThe Arthur M Blank US Soccer National Training Center had its ribbon cuttingWe hear from US Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone and US Soccer CEO JT Batson along with USWNT head coach Emma Hayes on the day and what it meansJason drops by to discuss the significance of the location, Arthur Blank, and another visionary in Ted Turner as a part of the history and legacy attachedAnd we look at the titles being chased in Europe, teammates fighting (allegedly), teams accusing others of spying, and the Georgia high school playoffs...

Hosted by Howard Hamilton, the founder of SoccermetricsMatchweek 4 is upon us...Where do things stand at the top and bottom of the groups...?Who's safe, who's not, and who has work to do...?Howard breaks it down...

Presented by Kaiser PermanenteRed Clay Wednesday breaks down all your quarterfinals and preps the GHSA semifinals matchupsJason Galt, girls head coach at West Forsyth, and Dustin Jennette, boys coach at GMC Prep, look at their roads to the semis to date

We cover it all on a Wall Pass Wednesday on SDH AMWe start in the GHSA where high school semifinals are set...Justin O'Steen, girls coach at Pike County, and Rob Husted, girls coach at Greenbrier, visit on their playoff runsDylan Butler looks at CONCACAF, CanChamp, and what to watch for in MLSWe also look at Ted Turner and his passing as part of your AM news...

Presented by Kaiser Permanente Girls action started the Quarterfinals play in the GHSA playoffs Trion head coach Marcia Washington andWalton head coach Jason Page visit about their matches Plus, we look at the girls final scores and the boys previews

It's a busy Tuesday Thoughts on SDH AMWe go over a lot of news from Europe- injuries, shock results, and everything in betweenKacey White joins in Hour 2 to look at the Hall of Fame induction, NWSL, and MLS action- plus a little coaching knowledge about the backline and Gotham FCThen, we look at the GHSA soccer quarterfinalsShannon Coley, girls coach at Coahulla Creek, and Donnie Mendence, boys coach at Model, drop by for reviews and previews...

Hosted by the founder of Soccermetrics- Howard HamiltonWe're in the back half of the group stage in LibertadoresSome teams have already punched their ticket... some teams have already punched their ticket home after a few matches...Howard breaks it all down...

It's another Reaction Monday on SDH AMWe go in-depth into the Atlanta United win over CF Montreal on the weekendHighlights and locker room interviews with Maddie and Jason929TheGame's Abe Gordon bats leadoffWe also look at the weekend overseas and SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looks at everything from USMNT, NWSL, and calls from the weekend that raised questions...Plus, your AM news

Presented by Kaiser PermanenteIt's the girls side of the quarterfinals bracket- we break them all downWith the West Forsyth-Brookwood match on the network tonight, Jason Galt and Dr. Mike Tolmich visit to talk about their seasonsGreenbrier head coach Rob Husted visits as the Pack prep for the home game with LassiterJeff Davis head coach Brian Lawson visits from the road on their way to Model in Class A-D1

Jason has an in-depth conversation with Stewart Lathan in Marietta at the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training GroundA lot of folks may not know what Stewart does but the role is vital with the ages associated with on-the-field development and trying to balance off-the-field education and stability

FC Supra Co-founder and President Rocco Placentino drops by SDH AM to talk about the CPL expansion team and their on-field approach: A roster of Quebec players only...Plus, what it's like piecing together an expansion team from the ground up...

CF Montreal play-by-play announcer Jon Still drops by SDH AM to talk all the downs and ups these days in and around the club- plus, a preview of the CFMTL-Atlanta United match from the visitors perspective

AppleTV's Lori Lindsey drops by for her SDH AM debut on an MD-1 in MLSWe get into how she keeps everything straight with everything she is calling right now in all the different leagues she coversPlus, a preview of Philly and Nashville for this weekend and thoughts on the Vancouver situation- and other random Friday topics

It's a full Freestyle Friday on SDH AMWe have your full MLS preview- juiceboxes and crews CPL FC Supra President/Co-founder Rocco Placentino visits on the birth of the franchise and the unique approach of Quebec talent onlyAppleTV's Lori Lindsey on all the work she's doing all at one time- plus a look at Nashville and Philly "Opposition Research" on CFMTL with their PBP voice Jon Still- plus some Expos and Canadiens talk Added Time brings Pierce County girls head coach Abby Cuneo on their season in Blackshear in the GHSA 

Presented by Kaiser PermanenteIt's the last day of Round 2 of the GHSA playoffsWe tried to catch up with Greenbrier girls coach Rob HustedBoth Thomasville girls coach Lucas Kimmel and boys coach Robert Peterson visit during their lunch hour to talk the top-5 rankings in both squadsMichael McGinnis of Crisp joins to talk Class AA boys and the sport in CordelePlus, brackets, and matchups!

The three games against Japan gave us a chance to see real things on the field from the USWNT. Brigette Swartwood from Our Home Ground podcast comes on to share her views on the series.Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod

Presented by Kaiser PermanenteIt's Day 3 in Round 2 for the GHSA post-seasonA full bracket breakdown and a review/preview of what we saw yesterday and what we'll see today!

It's a busy Thursday Thoughts on SDH AMWe go over the night in CONCACAF and Open CupThen, we walk through the Open Cup Draw and find Atlanta United's new track to a trophyHour 2 is The Power Hour with FuboTV's Nino Torres on Copas and Portugal (plus World Cup Chronicles) and Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno on everything MLS plus the Vancouver situation...

It's a packed Wall Pass Wednesday on SDH AMWe go in-depth on the Open Cup win by Atlanta United over Charlotte FC- highlights and post-match sound from assistant Rodrigo Rios and Cooper SanchezHour 2 has MLSSoccer.com's Dylan Butler on Open Cup, CONCACAF, Vancouver, and top defensesGHSA playoffs continue and we catch up with Brooks County giels head coach Joseph Smith on his team and the program in Class A plus your AM news

Presented by Kaiser PermanenteWe look at Day 2 of Round 2 of the GHSA playoffs- scores from last night, matchups for today, and talk upsets as well...McIntosh Boys Head Coach Bunky Colvin visits to talk his season-to-date and the matchup tonight versus River Ridge on the network

The USL Show's Kaylor Hodges breaks down the USL over the last 30 daysThe Super League is crowdedUSL Championship is crowded in bost the East and West USL League One has almost a dozen teams split by a good week on the pitchPlus, the concerns he has for some teams early on

Sportico's seemingly unending research in the top 50 most valuable soccer clubs is outKurt Badenhausen looks at the list, MLS place in it, the questions going forward, and maybe even some caveats...

It's a Charlotte FC update on two frontsWill Palaszczuk drops by to talk the loss on the weekend to Nashville and what to anticipate in the Open Cup matchup with Atlanta United 

Presented by Kaiser PermanenteIt's a complete bracket breakdown of your Tuesday matches The when, the who, and how it looks at the beginning of Round 2 of the GHSA playoffs- all girls action scheduled for today

It's a busy Tuesday Thoughts on SDH AMCharlotte FC play-by-play voice Will Palaszczuk joins for the Open Cup preview against Atlanta UnitedSportico's Kurt Badenhausen joins to talk about the 50 Most Valuable Soccer Teams worldwideThe USL Show's Kaylor Hodges recaps the month in USL- Super League, USL-C, and League OnePlus your news and latest out of Vancouver, Madrid, and Atlanta

It's the 100th episode of the Copa Libertadores ShowA celebration of the milestone is discussed by Howard Hamilton- the founder of SoccermetricsPlus, the group stage continues and Howard breaks it all down for you!

It's a busy Soccer Over ThereWe look at the promotion madness in the lower divisions in England- on multiple fronts...Some folks are looking to pick up franchises over there as well- and may be based in the USWe look at the dire situation with reffing in ItalyAnd a regular season send-off for a Liga MX legend...PLUS PICKS OF THE WEEK!!!!

Michael Parkhurst visits SDH AM to break down his thoughts on Rhode Island FC and ATLUTD- and the emotions attached to both...Plus, the question on emotions and mentoring in post-season activity with the playoffs underway in Georgia- does the pace pick up...? Are there emergency mentoring sessions...?And more...

Beyond Goals Mentoring's Michael Parkhurst visits SDH AM to talk about the challenges of mentoring, listening to messaging in difficult circumstances- listening to the message if the messenger is a negative presence, and focusing on the positives in difficult situations as well...