It's a Reaction Monday on SDH AM

We keep an eye on AFCON Day 2 and look back at the opener
Wilfried Nancy wins his first match at Celtic- we look at what he has to say after

SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler stops by in hour 2 for cards and calls from the weekend and a look at Yanks Abroad

Morocco opened the Africa Cup of Nations with a composed win in Rabat, setting the tone for a tournament carrying enormous expectations — and signaling how quickly the global game is evolving. Today’s Morning Espresso breaks down Morocco’s opener, the standout moments, and what it tells us about the hosts’ path forward.

We also look at a major shift in international soccer as Africa and Asia move toward Nations League formats, reshaping the calendar and the balance between club and country. What does this mean for players, federations, and the future rhythm of the game?

Plus, relief at Celtic as Wilfried Nancy finally earns his first win, injury updates that could ripple across Europe and international play, and a full Refill of headlines from around the world.

The game never stops — and neither do we.

Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno drops by SDH AM to break down all the movement that has happened since the opening of the December window in MLS

Here's the interview wit new Chairman of NPSL Soccer, Steven Wagoner, looking at his challenges three days into his new job

We look at the challenges- both his and the leagues- as the 2026 season is just around the corner

Hosted by Howard Hamilton, the founder of Soccermetrics

It's the Best XI and the Season in Review

Plus, a look at the 2026 entry list and the preliminary round draw

Despite hosting a major international tournament and having the best player of all time in the top-flight domestic league, attendance across American soccer — especially the USMNT — dropped in 2025. In this episode, Bart and Thomas chat with Lawrence Dockery, author of "2025 American Club Soccer Attendance Super Table" for Beyond the 90.

Hear the reasons why attendance may have dipped, and what it means for the leagues and U.S. Soccer going forward. 

Read the articles:
https://beyondthe90.substack.com/p/2025-american-club-soccer-attendance
https://beyondthe90.substack.com/p/top-25-largest-american-soccer-crowds-2f5
https://beyondthe90.substack.com/p/usmnt-attendance-down-26-in-2025
https://beyondthe90.substack.com/p/uswnt-attendance-takes-slight-3-dip

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It's a busy Freestyle Friday on SDH AM

We look at the action this weekend- including AFCON
We check in on Celtic and Wilfried Nancy
We bring in new NPSL Chairman Steven Wagoner to talk the league and his new job
We look at a new USMNT injury plus the latest in the NWSL talks with SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler

Enjoy!

Here's the segment from SDH AM with Nino Torres as he breaks down the news of the planet- from South America, Peru, and Portugal- everything from teams on the rise, locking down titles, to the Intercontinental Cup

In today’s Morning Espresso on the SDH Network—brought to you by Oglethorpe University—we open with a conversation about “the noise” around young players and why learning to navigate it matters in professional environments. From there, it’s a full MLS SuperDraft recap, led by Atlanta United’s night: trading down from No. 2, adding allocation money, and still landing Enzo Dovlo at No. 12, along with Noah James later on, plus plenty of Atlanta and Georgia connections throughout the draft.

We also cover the latest MLS roster moves, including business involving Vancouver, Austin, and D.C. United, and dig into the growing standoff between the NWSL and the Players Association over proposed roster and salary-cap mechanisms. We wrap by looking ahead to a packed weekend and beyond: AFCON kicks off Sunday in Morocco, the Premier League slate brings key matchups, and there are new developments tied to the World Cup picture—from Saudi Arabia’s 2034 planning to U.S. Soccer’s ticket lottery process.

Sporting JAX head coach Liam Fox drops by to talk about his new gig and the challenges he has going into Year One in USL Championship