Jason Longshore breaks down Atlanta United’s new identity under Tata Martino as the club leans into being protagonists on the field and in the league. Plus, AFCON semifinals deliver drama and destiny, Real Madrid face turmoil after a stunning Copa del Rey exit, and the NWSL’s High Impact Player rule sparks a major labor debate. From the U.S. national team to the global game, today’s Morning Espresso connects the stories shaping soccer in 2026.

Before he heads off to Panama for a scouting trip, Coach Miller joins SDH AM from Idaho to look at the build so far, break down some of his new signings (the five we know, not the ten others), and what he looks for as the build continues before the trip to Sarasota to start the 2026 USL League One season

Wall Pass Wednesday covers all levels on SDH AM

Cody Case and Ben Davis, boys and girls head coaches at Valdosta High, look at what they learned last weekend at the first-ever clinic in south Georgia

Auckland FC Director of Football Terry McFlynn previews the side's first-ever match in OFC Pro League- a derby with South Island

Nate Miller, head coach of AC Boise in USL League One, visits as his preseason tour will take him to Panama for scouting. He updates us on the roster for 2026

Plus, the latest transfer news in NWSL, USL, MLS, and overseas

The Africa Cup of Nations reaches the semifinal stage as Morocco and Egypt chase a place in the final, Real Madrid turns to Álvaro Arbeloa after the dismissal of Xabi Alonso, and Seattle Reign lock in Laura Harvey through 2028. Plus, Domestic Focus on major NWSL and MLS moves, Around the Corner on today’s SDH AM lineup, and The Refill with headlines from England, Spain, Mexico, and beyond.

South Island United forward David Yoo drops by SDH AM to talk about the team's push to Match day 1 this weekend in the Oceania-positioned OCF Pro League

The Christchurch, New Zealand native gets to play in his home town for his hometown club...

Former Atlanta United 2 head coach Steve Cooke is now the Youth Academy Director for Lexington SC in USL Championship and Super League- plus, the Director for the College Advisory Program

Steve visits SDH AM to talk about the new gig, what's been going on so far, and in-depth what the CAP is doing for the franchise and all its layers...

It's a busy Tuesday Thoughts on SDH AM

We start with the transfer news from overnight - and a lot from MLS

Steve Cooke, Lexington SC Youth TD and manager of the College Advisory Program, talks about the two since his tenure started with the franchise in Kentucky

Our OFC Pro League coverage continues as well witrh a conversation with South Island United forward  David Yoo as the hometown guy gets to play with the home town team...

Plus, all the news of the morning to get your day started...

It's the beginning of training camp for the 2026 version of Atlanta United

Abe Gordon drops by SDH AM to look at the roster as it stands and his concerns heading into the new season...

Real Madrid hit reset as Xabi Alonso exits the Bernabéu, while Denver Summit make a statement in the NWSL by signing USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps. Plus, the January transfer window heats up with major moves for Conor Gallagher, Joao Cancelo, and Lucas Paquetá, big MLS signings across the league, and a full sweep of global headlines in the Refill. It’s all in today’s Morning Espresso, your daily shot of the game around the world.

Day one for strikers and keepers (and defenders and midfielders) as Atlanta United hits the training pitch

929TheGame's Abe Gordon drops by SDH AM to break the early roster down with his thoughts heading into the new season...