The World Cup draw is almost here, and the spotlight is swinging toward the United States as the biggest week of the cycle arrives. On today’s Morning Espresso, we dig into the latest ahead of Friday’s ceremony in Washington, from FIFA’s ticketing shift to the star-studded lineup joining the broadcast stage. We also break down Luis Suárez’s push for a bigger role in the MLS Cup Final and what his comments say about Miami’s mindset heading into their first league championship match. And in the NWSL, Trinity Rodman’s contract saga takes another twist as league leadership steps in, prompting questions about the future of top American talent. Plus Premier League midweek shake-ups, La Liga injury concerns, and all the global headlines you need to start your day.

Emory prepares for another Final Four in NCAA Division III

Eagles WSOC HC Sue Patberg drops by from Virginia for a preview and a look back a=on a career milestone

Tyler drops by Wall Pass Wednesday to look at the two sides in MLS Cup 2025- and how they got to the last match of the year plus what he thinks about World Cup Draw Day and what it means to the host cities

It's a Wall Pass Wednesday on SDH AM

We look at the new John Textor reports

Scarves N Spikes Tyler Pilgrim looks at MLS Cup, how we got there, and Friday in Atlanta with the World Cup Draw

MLSSoccer.com's Dylan Butler looks at the multiple storylines with Vancouver and Inter Miami for Saturday afternoon

Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno looks at roster moves out west, Seattle's future, and the last game of the year as well

Emory University head women's soccer coach Sue Patberg previews their Division III National Semifinal from Virginia

Atlanta takes center stage in today’s Morning Espresso. Jason breaks down the massive announcement that the USMNT will play Belgium and Portugal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in March as part of their World Cup buildup — another landmark moment for U.S. Soccer’s new home city. We also spotlight the latest from Decatur WatchFest ‘26, including the Indigo Girls closing out the final day of World Cup festivities on the Square. And across the Atlantic, Barcelona send a message in LaLiga with a statement win over Atlético Madrid. Plus the full rundown of World Cup news, MLS updates, global headlines, and everything you need to start your soccer day.

MLS Cup has their two in Vancouver and Inter Miami

NCAA Men's and Women's Soccer are pairing down their numbers as well...

Kacey White looks at how you could slow down Inter Miami and Stanford... and the rest of the bracket breakdown...

Tuesday Thoughts start your morning on SDH AM

Kacey White drops by to talk MLS Cup and roll through the NCAA brackets- and we ask if anyone can stop Stanford...

Georgia Gwinnett MSOC HC Steve DeCou visits from the Gulf and walks through the win in the NAIA Round of 16

We look at the last match of the USWNT for 2025 from last night in South Florida where a chip and a charge got shutout win for the US against Italy 

We look at the news of the AM- including when owners in interesting positions in table swap talent

On today’s Morning Espresso, we’re charging into a massive week for the sport with the World Cup Draw now just days away. We lay out everything you need to know about Friday’s festivities in Atlanta — from our live coverage at Bench Warmers and the Brewhouse Café to the schedule updates FIFA will drop on Saturday. We break down the USMNT’s potential opponents and what the draw pots really mean, plus the latest headlines from around the global game. The USWNT closes 2025 with swagger thanks to Catarina Macario and Lily Yohannes, and over in Spain, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid square off in a heavyweight midweek clash with title implications. All that, plus MLS news, transfer whispers, and The Refill from around the world — your soccer morning starts here.

Georgia Gwinnett College men's soccer head coach Steve DeCou visits SDH AM to break down the season to date and previewing their first playoff matchup in the NAIA men's tourney

Jason Longshore, Jon Nelson, and Jarrett Smith break down the last week worldwide and get you ready for the World Cup Draw on Friday, Picks of the Week, & more.