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.

Scarves n Spikes Tyler Pilgrim drops by SDH AM to look back at the new faces in the Atlanta United lineup in the road win at Nashville 

We also look at the team's international call-ups and the aftermath of Leagues Cup

Kacey White has her weekly visit on SDH AM

We cover everything from Charlotte and New England in MLS to 

The possible transfer news in NWSL- plus updates in league and

A rundown of college soccer in the SEC and the ACC

Sit down for a 1v1 conversation with Clayton State women’s soccer head coach Ricky Clarke as he takes us inside the Lakers program. From his vision for the team’s growth, to building a winning culture on and off the pitch, Clarke shares insight on leadership, recruiting, and what makes Clayton State unique in the Georgia soccer landscape.

Don’t miss more 1v1 interviews and coverage across the SDH Network — your home for Atlanta, Georgia, and global soccer stories.

It's a packed Wall Pass Wednesday on SDH AM

Scarves N Spikes Tyler Pilgrim looks at the state of ATLUTD and the match in Nashville plus the international callups and roster news

MLSSoccer.com's Dylan Butler looks at Decision Day overseas and the Eastern Conference in MLS plus Seattle talk after their weekend win

Kacey White stops by to check in on college soccer, NWSL, and MLS from the weekend

Football consultant Jason Stephens returns as a part of his weekly series on multi-club ownership

This time, it's a look at private equity firms and their place in the discussion plus how clubs add multiple versions of themselves under one corporate umbrella to shift finances around

It's a stacked Tuesday Thoughts on SDH AM

We look back at Deadline Day overseas and all the movement in England

Some more moves were made after the deadline, and this morning, involving talent in MLS- the breaking news from Ft Lauderdale

SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler on cards and calls- from Nashville, to Seattle, to England and

Football consultant Jason Stephens steps in to talk about the rising interest of equity funds in the multi-club ownership model

Atlanta United finally broke through on the road with a 1-0 win in Nashville, powered by Ronald Hernández’s header and another stellar clean sheet from rookie goalkeeper Jayden Hibbert. Atlanta United 2 kept the momentum rolling with a gutsy 2-0 win over Huntsville as Cooper Sanchez and Toto Majub both scored their first professional goals.

In Seattle, the Sounders stunned Lionel Messi and Inter Miami 3-0 in front of a record crowd to claim the Leagues Cup, a final that ended in chaos with a post-match brawl making global headlines.

And as the summer transfer window slammed shut in Europe, record spending reshaped squads across the continent — with Alexander Isak’s record-breaking move to Liverpool leading the frenzy.

It’s all here in your Morning Espresso.

The USL Show's Kaylor Hodges drops by for his usual visit breaking down the stories in and around the USL- Championship, League One, and Super League

Loudoun, Chattanooga, and Sporting JAX are all in the discussion plus the craziness in the Championship standings...

It's a Reaction Monday on SDH AM

Hour 1 looks back at the ATLUTD win against Nashville on the road and the 2's win at home in the Eastern Conference in MLS NEXT PRO as they chase a playoff spot

It's transfer deadline day in Europe- we have the latest as it was happening

The USL Show's Kaylor Hodges recaps a busy month in the Championship, League One, and Super League