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The USASA (United States Adult Soccer Association) is having their annual meeting and Hall of Fame induction in Chicago this week...Two of the three inductees Andy Marion and Karon Beyer talk about their honor, what the game is like in their home states of South Carolina and Georgia, and how anyone can help grow the game

It's Freestyle Friday on SDH AM- and there's a lot to talk aboutWe look at our news for the AM in MLS and EnglandBeyond Goals Mentoring's Greg Garza drops by to talk confidence, encouraging mentees, and discussing vulnerability in the Friday Free KickAppleTV's Mark Followill visits for the first time in 2025 to discuss ATLUTD and the Revs, the soccer year he's seen in 2025, and the dance of broadcast pairingsNew England Revolution play-by-play voice Brad Feldman breaks down the season in the northeast and what to expect against Atlanta United

Sergio Busquets has announced he will retire at the end of the 2025 MLS season, closing the curtain on one of the greatest midfield careers in modern football. On today’s Morning Espresso, we dive into his legacy with Barcelona, Spain, and Inter Miami — and what his final months on the pitch could look like.We also look ahead to the U-20 World Cup kicking off this weekend in Chile, with Atlanta United’s Luke Brennan and Noah Cobb on the U.S. roster. Plus, Copa Libertadores semifinal spots are set after dramatic wins for Flamengo and LDU.Beyond that: Corinthians hit with yet another FIFA penalty, FIFA unveils the 2026 World Cup mascots, Liverpool and Spurs takeover talk, Tanner Tessmann’s rise in Lyon, and a big weekend ahead with the Madrid Derby and legends colliding in Serie A.

According to Mauricio Pochettino, the time for "new faces" is over, and the October USMNT training camp will kick off the roster refinement for World Cup 2026. Using the list of players Pochettino has called in compiled by Thomas, we assemble our 23 + 3 player rosters for October's friendlies. Read the article here: https://chasingacup.com/the-constructing-of-a-world-cup-roster/Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforpod

Niko Moreno drops by SDH AM for "Thursdays with Niko"We look at the latest news out of Seattle with the Sounders chasing playoff position in the Western Conference... injuries, contracts, all the talking points...Plus, the impact of new acquisitions in Vancouver and LAFC and what it means to the rest of the league come the post-season...We wrap with the key matchups coming up this weekend...

GOLTV's Nino Torres comes in Fully Loaded on a ThursdayWe cover everything from Copa Libertadores and Sudamericana plus Uruguay, South America, and the latest with the "Special One" in Portugal...All in one segment...

It's a full Thursday Thoughts on SDH AMWe go over the ATLUTD2 match with Chattanooga FC last night- that's still in the balance the morning after...We look at MLS from last night and the European action and news in Hour 1Hour 2 has GOLTV's Nino Torres covering everything from the Copas to Portugal and South America and Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno on everything MLS from the Pacific perspective

Wall Pass Wednesday is up and running on SDH AMWe spend a lot of time in MLS NEXT PRO with the big matchup on the network tonight with ATLUTD2 and Chattanooga FC- we hear from 2's interim head coach Jose Silva, midfielder Javier Armas, and CFC head coach Chris NugentWe break down the standings and the permutations with three matches left in the regular season...We look at the midweek in MLS, all the cup action from last night, and set your calendar for today around the planet...Plus, some cool SoDo news in Atlanta...

Kacey White drops by for her weekly review and preview of everything going on in a bunch of leaguesMLS- Charlotte and NYC plus a look at the Crown and MontrealNWSL- the chaos chasing for second and three players in the top 17 for the Women's Ballon d'Or andSEC- where the ranked teams had tough tests and UGA comes out strong...Plus, travel chronicles...

Presented by SoccermetricsHoward Hamilton, the founder of Soccermetrics, looks at the second legs of the quarters now that there's less than 10 matches left in the tourney and sets the table for the late week semis...

Soccer For US Pod's Bart Keeler drops by in his Monday spot to look at the activity of USMNT-linked players from around the world this past weekend andWe look at some of the calls made by the people wearing black and gold- with whistles and flags- and we walk through those moments and the rules of the game to see why the calls were what they were (or weren't)

Tuesday Thoughts on SDH AM tours the planetKacey White leads off to talk about Charlotte and NYCFC, the latest in the NWSL, and in colleges in the SECWe look at the morning's news and, in Hour 2, we learn about the story of Mjallby AIF in the Swedish First Division. Head Coach Anders Torstensson explains every part of how a small town is close to making history in Sweden...

Paris celebrated its Ballon d’Or winners on Monday night as Ousmane Dembele lifted the men’s prize for the first time and Aitana Bonmati made it three straight on the women’s side. We break down the triumphs, the controversies, and the fiery words from Lamine Yamal’s camp after the teenager finished second.Elsewhere, Tim Weah’s versatility continues to shine for Marseille in a statement win over PSG, while Aston Villa prepares for change at the top with Monchi set to leave and Roberto Olabe ready to step in. Plus, the latest transfer talk around Barcelona, the ongoing Vinicius Jr. contract standoff at Real Madrid, Copa Libertadores quarterfinal drama, and updates from Serie A, the Premier League, and beyond.Pour your cup and join us for all the stories shaping the global game.

The Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris headlines tonight’s Soccer Over There. Ousmane Dembélé completes his incredible rise to the pinnacle of the game, joining legends as the 10th man in history to win the Ballon d’Or, the World Cup, and the Champions League. Aitana Bonmatí claims her third consecutive Ballon d’Or, though some wonder if it was time for someone else to step in. We break down the awards, PSG’s dominance, and a few awkward moments along the way.Elsewhere, Vinícius Jr. finds himself in the middle of drama at Real Madrid, PSG stumble at Marseille, and Arsenal test Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City with the most possession any of his teams have ever conceded. We also dive into the growing role of “finishers” in football, what it means psychologically and tactically, and why it matters in the era of five substitutions.Plus: rumors swirling around Sergio Busquets, Picks of the Week, and plenty more from around the world!.

Abe drops by, batting leadoff on a Reaction Monday to look at Atlanta United's draw at home against San Diego FC- plus some info on a piece of Abe's broadcast past...