It’s full-blown silly season, and Morning Espresso is back with a jam-packed edition on the SDH Network!

Atlanta United has exercised a contract buyout on defender Luis Abram, opening up flexibility ahead of Leagues Cup action. We break down the revamped 2025 Leagues Cup format and the marquee matchups on Day 1.

San Diego FC continues its youth movement with a pair of U-20 additions, while Thomas Müller appears set to cross the Atlantic and join the Vancouver Whitecaps—pending some good old-fashioned MLS discovery rights drama.

Elsewhere in the global transfer swirl: LAFC eyes Son Heung-min, Newcastle can’t close deals, Isak rumors swirl, Grealish looks for an exit, and Barcelona finds itself in a very awkward spot with Marc-André ter Stegen.

We also cover new reported VAR rules in La Liga, farewell matches for Alex Morgan and Alyssa Naeher with the USWNT, and a potential coaching change looming at Boca Juniors.

It’s the beautiful chaos of the global game—all in your Tuesday Espresso.