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Howard Hamilton previews the Copa Libertadores final between Palmeiras and Flamengo, setting the stage for one of South America’s biggest matches of the year. He looks at the form, the stakes, and the key storylines as two Brazilian powers meet with the continent’s top prize on the line. It’s your straightforward, all-you-need guide to the final.

One of the top-15 programs in the country, the Life University Running Eagles are prepping for the nationals next week in Pensacola... Head Coach Meg McGonigle stops by SDH AM to talk about the season, the roster, and the matchup Monday night in the round of 16

A full SDH AM for your Freestyle Friday Life University WSOC HC Meg McGonigle drops by to talk about the season and the preps for NAIA Nationals and the round of 16 We preview the MLS conference finals- hearing from San Diego and NYC FC's coaches, preview England, and review the action in Europe plus your morning news GOLTV's Nino Torres drops by with a lot of South America talk- Argentina and Peru specifically with suspensions and Copa finals going on

Jason Longshore breaks down an absolutely massive Saturday across the global game. In MLS, both Conference Finals take center stage as Inter Miami — powered by Lionel Messi’s historic postseason form — host underdog NYCFC, while San Diego FC’s dream expansion run meets Vancouver’s magical season out West. We dig into the key storylines, injury questions, tactical turning points, and the defining players who could send their clubs to MLS Cup. Then it’s off to South America, where the Copa Libertadores final delivers a true heavyweight bout: Flamengo vs Palmeiras in Lima. Two Brazilian superpowers, two contrasting paths, and one trophy that may define the decade in CONMEBOL. Plus: the UEFA Women’s Nations League final kicks off, Europe’s giants face rising pressure, and Arsenal–Chelsea headlines a huge Premier League weekend. Serie A title contenders clash, Liverpool try to steady the ship, and the latest from Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern fills out a packed global rundown. It’s your Friday Morning Espresso — MLS, Libertadores, Europe, South America, and everything in between. The game never stops — and neither do we.

Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno drops by SDH AM to talk about the round of 8 in MLS playoffs- surprises and advances- and previews the conference finals We also discuss roster decisions made while the segment was going on in New York and DC- talking about Seattle's questions heading into 2026

SDH Network is catching up with all the host cities before the summer to find out how they're progressing to host the world- everything from infrastructure, budgets, challenges, successes, and surprises... Toronto Executive Director Sharon Bollenbach talks everything from traffic and transportation to volunteers, venue expansion, and committee integration coming together to host the sport in Ontario province

The men's NAIA Nationals are heading to Orange Beach next week to determine a champion after the opening round this week at team sites... Life University captured the SSAC Championship over William Carey (Miss.). The Running Eagles captured their second SSAC Tournament Championship in four years and are in Florida starting Monday. Head Coach Alex Pama talks his team, the international make-up, blending styles to form one idea, how they handle the holiday, and what they anticipate next week.

The NAIA women's tournament is heading to the championship site in Pensacola to determine a champ for 2025 next week. Top-ten ranked Truett McConnell head coach David McDowell breaks down the season, time in the AAC, and their win in their opening match that sends them to Florida

Wall Pass Wednesday covers it all on SDH AM We look at the day's results in Champions League and preview the day's 9 matches Life University's mens coach Alex Pama looks at the NAIA bracket and what Life has done so far in the tourney Sounder at Heart/PulsoSports Niko Moreno drops by for the review of the round of 8 and the conference finals preview- plus some teams make roster moves- Seattle, DC, and Red Bulls...

The USMNT earned a very scrappy win against Paraguay and then drubbed Uruguay 5-1 — what might be the signature win of the Mauricio Pochettino era. What does this mean in the short term and long term? Bart and Thomas reflect on this big November window. Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod

Chelsea rolled back the years with a vintage Champions League performance as Estevão dazzled and Barcelona crumbled. Manchester City, meanwhile, were left to rue Pep Guardiola’s rotation gamble after a shock defeat to Bayer Leverkusen snapped their long home unbeaten run in Europe. And in a revealing conversation with Andrés Cantor, USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino opened up on culture resets, criticism, and the belief he wants to instill ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Plus: a full Wednesday matchday preview, NWSL record-breaking numbers, big developments across Brazil and Liga MX, the latest on the World Cup draw, and a loaded Refill from around the globe.

Kaylor Hodges, fresh from the road trip to Tulsa and the last game of the year in USL Championship, looks at the last match of the season and some teams already making their 2025 roster decisions...

Kacey White joins SDH AM to look at all the upsets in the NCAA Division I tournament and all the top seeds that have fallen... Plus, we look at the MLS playoffs and the job Javier Mascherano is doing in Fort Lauderdale...

It's a full Tuesday Thoughts on SDH AM Kayce White looks at college soccer and the shocks in the NCAA opening round The USL Show's Kaylor Hodges looks at the Championship Final and the early roster decisions Truett McConnell women's head coach David McDowell looks at the 2025 season and the NAIA tourney Toronto World Cup Committee Execc Director Sharon Bollenbach looks at their preps for hosting in the '26 World Cup

San Diego keeps writing history. Anders Dreyer’s thunderbolt sends the expansion side into the Western Conference Final, and we break down how SDFC’s relentless identity carried them past Minnesota. Then it’s a massive Matchday 5 in the Champions League, with Chelsea-Barcelona, City-Leverkusen, Marseille-Newcastle and a full slate of storylines across Europe — injuries, returns, selection battles, and knockout stakes everywhere you look. We’ll also hit the latest on the Vinicius Jr.–Xabi Alonso tension in Madrid, Manchester United’s unraveling under Ruben Amorim, Wilfried Nancy’s likely move to Celtic, River Plate’s dramatic Clausura exit (and Santiago Sosa’s heroic masked return), plus the full field for the 2026 U.S. Open Cup and key results in the NCAA women’s tournament. As always, The Refill brings the biggest headlines from around the world — from Premier League rights intrigue to Japan’s new cup champion and updates for historic clubs in Portugal and Bulgaria. Grab your Morning Espresso. The game never stops — and neither do we.

Jason Longshore and Jon Nelson take you on a full tour of the global game in this week’s Soccer Over There. We dive into the chaos of the Argentine playoffs, the shifting picture in MLS, Brazil’s late-season drama, Liverpool’s form checks, and a Champions League week that refuses to settle down. Plus, it’s another loaded Picks of the Week, featuring deep-cut history from Norway to the Balkans to South America — complete with club nicknames, storylines, and the matches you need circled before the weekend kicks off. Pull up a chair at the Brewhouse Café, pour an Around the Corner Lager, and let’s go around the world in 90 minutes — SDH style.

It's a busy day with SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler on SDH AM We talk the NWSL Final, Yanks abroad for US Soccer, cards and calls that makes us scratch our head, and the psychology involving physical teams and refs calling fouls...

It's a Reaction Monday on SDH AM MLS had their final 8 trimmed to a final 6... There's an instant classic to discuss from Vancouver, a reinforcement on goats in Cincy, and a big win on the road for NYC... Abe Gordon and SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler look at all of those matches plus the NWSL Final, Yanks abroad, and looking at offside- again... Plus, your AM news to set your day...

Gotham FC do it again — rising from the No. 8 seed to claim their second NWSL title in three seasons, powered by Rose Lavelle’s cold-blooded finish and a postseason run built on grit, self-awareness, and big-game edge. We dive into the moments, the quotes, and the chaos that shaped their championship night. Then it’s on to MLS, where Lionel Messi put on a masterclass to carry Miami into the Eastern Conference final, and NYCFC pulled off a smash-and-grab upset in Philadelphia to silence Subaru Park. Plus: Vancouver’s wild nine-man shootout survival, San Diego–Minnesota preview, Premier League tension, Serie A drama, Barcelona’s Camp Nou return, and everything you missed across MLS, Europe, USL, Liga MX, Argentina, and the college tournaments. Your Monday Morning Espresso — strong, global, and Around the Corner from Everywhere.

Powered by NoFo Brewing Men's and women's sides are chasing titles in the NCAA and NAIA tourneys We catch you up with Emory, Georgia Gwinnett, UNG, Life, and Truett McConnell as they all made their way into round 2 of the respective national tournaments... And prep you for tourney sites for those that moved on...