For this week's Friday Free Kick, Michael Parkhurst joins SDH AM to look at the issues of the day (see: Leagues Cup) as teachable moments for mentors and mentees alike...

Plus, we look at the growth of Beyond Goals and what other issues the mentors are tackling these days...

Freestyle Friday on SDH AM goes worldwide

We start with a crazy college match from last night

Michael Parkhurst drops by for the "Friday Free Kick" discussing Beyond Goals Mentoring and tackling today's problems through that prism (Luis Suarez, etc.)

We look at what happened in CONMEBOL and qualifying for 2026 

SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler previews USMNT action and Episode 125 

Belize Minister of Youth and Sports Devin Daly drops by to talk about the growth of soccer in the country and the friendly with ATLUTD2 this weekend

Bart and Thomas talk about the 24 players called into the USMNT camp to play two matches this September. What is Pochettino's plan? Does it make sense? Why are we still missing so many top players? What is our favorite Michael Bradley moment?

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Tottenham Hotspur has entered a new era. After 24 years at the helm, Daniel Levy has been removed as chairman, with the Lewis family signaling sweeping change at the club. What does this mean for Spurs’ future, and will history be kind to Levy’s legacy?

In South America, Lionel Messi delivered an emotional farewell in his final home World Cup qualifier, scoring twice as Argentina rolled past Venezuela in Buenos Aires. Uruguay, Colombia, and Paraguay secured their spots, while Venezuela and Bolivia fight for the playoff lifeline.

We’ll also take you around the world as qualifying drama unfolds in Europe, Africa, and Concacaf — from Germany’s shocking loss in Slovakia to Kei Kamara scoring at 41 for Sierra Leone. Plus, record-breaking transfers in the women’s game, Alyssa Thompson’s move to Chelsea, and the fallout from Luis Suárez’s Leagues Cup controversy.

It’s your daily shot of soccer headlines, stories, and context on the SDH Network.

"Thursdays with Niko" spends a lot of time on the Leagues Cup Final- the big Seattle win and the aftermath...

We also look at the short MLS schedule for the weekend as well...

It's a full Fully Loaded with GOLTV's nino Torres for another week...

We look at the Copa Sudamericana match and its possible futures
We look at the CONMEBOL qualifiers and what to expect and
We check in on Europe, transfers, Portugal- plus birthdays and power bills...

It's a lot of Thursday Thoughts on SDH AM

We look back at what MLS and the MLSPA could do from the Leagues Cup fallout plus AM news in the Premier League

GOLTV's Nino Torres drops by going "Fully Loaded" looking at the news from the Sudamericana, the CONMEBOL qualifiers this week, and big results out of Portugal

Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno lays into Luis Suarez and addresses the statement about Pedro de la Vega as well...

In this week’s episode of the Grizzly Den, Madison Crews caught up with GGC’s Gabriela Rosas and Errin Leak.
 
Gabriela Rosas breaks down GGC’s 3-1 win over SCAD and talks about the Grizzlies’ upcoming home match against Southeastern University on Friday!

On the men’s side, Errin Leak talks about the takeaways from that 3-1 loss against Lindsey Wilson, GGC cracking the NAIA Top 25 poll and the Grizzlies’ road trip to South Carolina to face Columbia International on Saturday!

In this exclusive sit-down, Madison Crews & Jason Longshore goes 1v1 with Atlanta United’s Steven Alzate. The Colombian international opens up about his journey from London to the Premier League, his experience with the Colombian national team, and what it means to bring his skills to MLS and Atlanta United.

⚽ Topics include:
His early influences and development as a player
Adjusting to life in Atlanta and MLS
Representing Colombia on the international stage
What he hopes to achieve with the Five Stripes

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The road to the 2026 World Cup is heating up — and so are the storylines. FIFA has unveiled the ticketing process for the biggest tournament in history, with prices ranging from $60 to nearly $7,000 and millions of fans already registered. On the pitch, qualifying drama spans the globe: Denis Bouanga’s whirlwind journey delivers a hat trick for Gabon, Italy face do-or-die pressure, and Europe’s toughest groups kick off. In South America, Lionel Messi prepares for what could be his final World Cup qualifier on home soil, while Venezuela and Ronald Hernández chase history. Plus, USMNT call-ups, NWSL transfer shocks, and a transformative new season in the Women’s Super League.

Morning Espresso — your daily shot of the world’s game.