☕ Around the Corner from Everywhere: Morning Espresso gets the day started, @osgnelson.bsky.social on SDH AM at 9:05 (YouTube), @longshoe.bsky.social at Atlanta United training today, then Atlanta Soccer Tonight recaps it all at 10 with Jason & @madisoncrews7.bsky.social on @929thegame.bsky.social.

Messi's Argentina Goodbye, and a Deadline Day for the Ages

Lionel Messi retires from Argentina, deadline day brings transfer chaos across Europe, and Neymar's family rescues Santos in today's Morning Espresso.

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Three matches. Three wins. Nine points. #ATLUTD is suddenly breathing different air. Tata Martino called it a “renewal.” Fafà Picault talked about belief. Miguel Almirón said there’s still work to do. @osgnelson.bsky.social breaks down the 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City:

Atlanta United Wins Third Straight, Beats Sporting KC 2-1

Three matches. Three wins. Nine points. Atlanta United held off Sporting Kansas City 2-1 as Tata Martino and the Five Stripes reflected on growing belief, character and a “renewal in the air.”

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SDH AM FRIDAY 9:05 AM Eastern kickoff UGA Soccer has a BIG night in the sport in Athens Beyond Goals Mentoring's Michael Parkhurst in Hour 1 as well Hour 2: Carlos Mauricio Ramirez+Brian Dunseth on the weekend in #MLS & you never know what else may go down All at SDH YouTube X Twitch+NSBN Sports

ROGRAMMING REMINDER: SDH is LIVE in Athens for Soccer In Sanford! @madisoncrews7.bsky.social and @osgnelson.bsky.social will get you ready for UGA Soccer hosting JMU WSOC at 6 PM! All at SDH YouTube X Twitch+ NSBNSports

SDH AM TUESDAY EARLY START TIME 830 AM at We check the latest reports on #ATLUTD and look at the weekend in #MLS Marion Crowder visits at 9:30 on UGA Soccer in Sanford Plus we preview #atlutd2 and #chicagofirefcii and have your AM news All at SDH YouTube X Twitch and NSBN Sports

Tonight from Finley Stadium: Atlanta United 2 at Chattanooga FC, MLS Next Pro, 7:00 PM ET. @osgnelson.bsky.social opens pregame, @madisoncrews7.bsky.social and @longshoe.bsky.social call the match on SDH Network. ATL's Arif Kovac leads the league in scoring. LISTEN: soccerdownhere.net/listen

🇺🇸🔴 BREAKING: Middlesbrough is finalizing a deal to sign USMNT wingback Max Arfsten from the Columbus Crew, per sources - Fee up to $7.5m (incl. add-ons) - Crew retain significant sell-on % - Arfsten expected to travel to complete move in coming days/week www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...

Max Arfsten finalizing transfer to Middlesbrough, will team with USMNT’s Berhalter, Morris: Sources (Gift Article)

The wingback will leave the Columbus Crew for the EFL Championship, joining a pair of familiar faces

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Quick MLS podcast ahead of the All-Star game with @osgnelson.bsky.social & @longshoe.bsky.social talking about where the league stands midway through the season and the reported conversations about MLS 3.0 (or is it 4.0 or 5.0?). www.spreaker.com/episode/the-...

The Salary Cap Overhaul MLS Needs | SDH Special 7.29 - Soccer Down Here

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Down two goals in Charlotte, Atlanta United found a way back. Goals from Elias Báez and Miguel Almirón salvaged a 2-2 draw on the road against Charlotte FC. Junior Alonso made his debut in the back line. Report from @osgnelson.bsky.social: www.soccerdownhere.net/post/atlanta...

Atlanta United Erase a Two-Goal Deficit at Charlotte FC

Down 2-0 at the half, Atlanta United found goals from Elias Báez and Miguel Almirón to leave uptown Charlotte with a 2-2 draw.

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Clyde Best arrived at West Ham at seventeen and became one of the first Black players to start in England's top flight. He talked with our @osgnelson.bsky.social ahead of his documentary's Atlanta screening this week. Read the 1v1: www.soccerdownhere.net/post/clyde-b...

Clyde Best: "You're Not Playing for Yourself"

The Bermudian West Ham legend talks race, brotherhood, and the documentary bringing his story to Atlanta this week, July 13 and 14 at the Loudermilk Conference Center.

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Section 232 had a percussion band. Isidor scored one of the goals of the tournament. Placide took his final bow. @osgnelson.bsky.social explains that Haiti's World Cup farewell in Atlanta was about far more than 4-2. soccerdownhere.net/post/haiti-morocco-atlanta-2026-world-cup

"I'm Leaving With Mission Accomplished": Haiti's World Cup Farewell in Atlanta

A percussion band in section 232, one of the goals of the tournament, and Johny Placide's final bow. Haiti's last match of the 2026 World Cup was about far more than the scoreline.

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Normal college football Saturday vibes. Tailgating. Eagle flyover. Toomer's Lemonade. Oh, and Lionel Messi. Jordan-Hare Stadium just hosted the largest soccer crowd in Alabama history. @osgnelson.bsky.social was there. soccerdownhere.net/post/messi-in-auburn-argentina-iceland-2026-world-cup

Messi in Auburn. Yes, That Auburn. | SDH Final Whistle

88,043 fans packed Jordan-Hare Stadium for Argentina vs. Iceland and Lionel Messi reminded everyone that the zip code doesn't matter anymore.

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Atlanta United fought hard in the second half but couldn't dig out of a two-goal hole in Columbus. Full match report from @osgnelson.bsky.social. soccerdownhere.net/post/atlanta-united-columbus-crew-mls-2026-match-report

Atlanta United Falls 2-0 to Columbus Crew Before World Cup Break

A strong second-half effort from Atlanta United was not enough to overcome an early two-goal deficit in Columbus. Full match report from Jon Nelson.

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Covering the #worldcup "Road to '26" Nation by Nation Presented by Kaiser Permanente This time: #NOR www.instagram.com/stories/cute...

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New pod is up. ⚽ Opposition research on Toronto FC with @footyprimesc.bsky.social, Atlanta United academy director Javier Pérez on the pipeline, and @margaretfleming.bsky.social on NWSL expansion. Three conversations worth your Saturday. 🎙️ www.audacy.com/929thegame/p...

Toronto Opposition Research, Javier Pérez on the Atlanta Academy Pipeline, and NWSL Growth with Margaret Fleming | SDH Week in Review, 4.25 | 92-9 The Game

Jon Nelson brings you the best of SDH AM from the week of April 24, 2026. Three conversations worth your time heading into the weekend. First, Craig Forrest and James Charman from Footy Prime join fo...

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A new "Final Whistle" is up from @osgnelson.bsky.social Nelson at soccerdownhere.net It's a blow-by-blow of a frustrating night downtown for the Five Stripes and what to have in mind for a very busy month for Atlanta United www.soccerdownhere.net/post/final-w...

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An early goal put Atlanta United 2 behind the game, and Crown Legacy never gave them much room back into it. @osgnelson.bsky.social's Final Whistle from the 2-0 loss: www.soccerdownhere.net/post/atlanta...

Atlanta United 2 Held Scoreless in Tough Road Test Against Crown Legacy

Atlanta United 2 showed defensive fight on the road, but an early goal and a lack of attacking end product led to a 2-0 loss at Crown Legacy.

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Big congrats to our own @sofiacupertino.bsky.social & @osgnelson.bsky.social for their recognition from the Atlanta Press Club's 2026 Awards of Excellence! Sofia is nominated as a 2026 Rising Star and Jon is nominated for his great work with GPB Sports. atlantapressclub.org/awards/#awar...

Awards & Hall of Fame - Atlanta Press Club

Our community takes the time to recognize top leaders within our industry. For more than 50 years we’ve fostered and awarded journalistic excellence to...

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For stretches, the USMNT made this uncomfortable for Portugal. But against this level of opponent, losing control of key moments gets punished fast. @osgnelson.bsky.social's recap from Atlanta: www.soccerdownhere.net/post/usmnt-v...

USMNT vs Portugal: Portugal Takes 2-0 Win Over U.S. in Atlanta

The U.S. had encouraging moments at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, but Portugal controlled too much of the night and punished key mistakes in a 2-0 result.

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Duke slipped a little on a Grand Canyon hike and tripped and then fell straight off a cliff and into the blades of a helicopter below

#USMNT up 1-0. Down 5-1. Final score 5-2. Belgium punished the mistakes, found control after the break, and handed Mauricio Pochettino’s side a tough lesson at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. @osgnelson.bsky.social with the story: www.soccerdownhere.net/post/usmnt-g...

USMNT Gets A Reality Check In 5-2 Loss To Belgium

The USMNT took an early lead, but Belgium’s quality and second-half surge turned a competitive afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium into a 5-2 loss for Mauricio Pochettino’s side.

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The next step for #team17 in @nwslsoccer.com @longshoe.bsky.social has the look www.soccerdownhere.net/post/atlanta...

Atlanta’s New Training Ground Plan Is About More Than a Facility

Atlanta’s nine-figure training ground project in Marietta shows its NWSL club plans to enter the league with the ambition, infrastructure, and standards to matter from day one.

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News: #MNUFC is expected to hire former Louisville City head coach Danny Cruz to join Cameron Knowles’ staff in Minnesota, sources told @PioneerPress on Tuesday. The USL club just said Cruz was leaving. Context: Cruz interviewed for #Loons head coaching job before Eric Ramsay was hired in 2024.

A fun 1v1 as @chicagostate.bsky.social football is on the clock 6 months away from an FCS kickoff, head coach Bobby Rome II gives @osgsports.bsky.social the update on the Cougars www.spreaker.com/episode/osg-...

#AfterTheWhistle presented by NoFo Brew Co. @osgnelson.bsky.social recaps #ATLUTD 2-0 loss on the road to Cincinnati! Make sure to follow @soccerdownhere.bsky.social and NoFo for more!!

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Jam packed AST tonight with @abegordon.bsky.social @madisoncrews7.bsky.social @osgnelson.bsky.social @jarrettsmith.bsky.social. Join us for a two hour #ATLUTD preview from 8-10pm on @929thegame.bsky.social & the Audacy app.

Atlanta Soccer Tonight on @929thegame.bsky.social at 10pm. Atlanta United preseason takeaways, MLS movement, player safety, and Concacaf Champions Cup. With @madisoncrews7.bsky.social, special guest @jilliansakovits.bsky.social.

The 2026 World Cup is no longer a future event. It’s a summer already taking shape. This week’s Kick Into Summer looks at pressure, preparation, and the decisions shaping what comes next. Read: kickintosummer.beehiiv.com/p/kick-into-...

Kick Into Summer: The Shape of the 2026 World Cup Is Emerging

A Sunday reset on the build to the 2026 World Cup. From preparation and pressure on the field to cities, culture, and decisions shaping soccer’s biggest summer.

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Another "Best of @soccerdownhere.bsky.social AM" is up OFC Pro League+South Island United's David Yoo visits on Matchday 1 @boiseprosoccer.bsky.social HC Nate Miller on prepping for Year 1 @macclesfieldfc.bsky.social's Rob Smethurst on #FACup and what it means www.audacy.com/podcast/off-...