It's a full Thursday Thoughts on SDH AM

Sporting JAX new head coach Liam Fox joins to look at his new challenge in USL Championship

We look at the Wilfried Nancy situation at Celtic

Hour 2 is the Power Hour with GOLTV's Nino Torres and Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno looking at the world of soccer- from South America to Portugal and MLS moves and decisions...

Intrigue in England leads the way today as Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca is reportedly high on Manchester City’s contingency list if Pep Guardiola steps away next summer. We’ll unpack what The Athletic’s David Ornstein is reporting, why Maresca’s City ties matter, and how the noise around Chelsea’s relationship with its supporters is becoming part of the story.

Then it’s silverware season for Paris Saint-Germain again. PSG claimed the FIFA Intercontinental Cup in a shootout win over Flamengo, with goalkeeper Matvey Safonov turning into the headline act by repeatedly guessing right and coming up with the saves when it mattered most. We’ll hit the big moments, the tactical tone of the match, and what another trophy says about where PSG are heading into the next phase of the season.

Finally, MLS is looking down the road. We’ll dig into The Athletic’s reporting on the proposed five-division format, what it could mean for rivalries, travel, and scheduling beginning in 2027, plus a run through the latest league notes—from SuperDraft storylines and roster moves to the latest transfer-market buzz across the league.

Atlanta United 2 sits at the center of the club’s development pathway, and José Silva now officially leads that process as head coach.

After guiding ATL UTD 2 to the best finish in club history as interim manager, Silva discusses his journey through the Academy and the Second Team, how he balances player development with the demands of MLS NEXT Pro, and why tactical and emotional growth are just as important as technical ability.

Silva also explains how Atlanta United 2 mirrors the First Team’s playing style, the importance of meaningful late-season matches, and how the Second Team prepares players for the jump to MLS.

Paris Saint-Germain and Flamengo meet in Doha with a trophy and a FIFA badge on the line, and it’s the centerpiece of today’s Morning Espresso on the SDH Network, brought to you by Oglethorpe University.

We also dig into the latest World Cup ticketing update after FIFA introduced a new $60 “Supporter Entry Tier” for fans of qualified teams, plus what the supporters’ groups are still demanding ahead of the first ticket draw on January 13.

And in qualifying drama, Nigeria are fighting to revive their 2026 hopes by taking a complaint to FIFA over player eligibility in their playoff loss to DR Congo — a case that could reshape the intercontinental playoff picture in March.

Around the world, we hit quick updates from Spain and England’s domestic cups, a massive night in Colombia with the Medellín derby deciding the Copa BetPlay, and a rapid-fire run through the other headlines you need before you get on with your day.

Free for all Tuesday edition of SDH AM with Jason Longshore filling in for Jon Nelson today. The topics range from changes to the Laws of the Game, Washington winning the College Cup, the state of soccer in the United States, USMNT, MLS future broadcast deals, and more. Enjoy and thank you for listening!

Manchester United scored four at Old Trafford and still couldn’t win… because this one turned into pure bedlam.

On today’s Morning Espresso, we start with the College Cup final and an instant classic in Cary as Washington capped a dream postseason with a 3-2 overtime win over NC State to claim the first national championship in program history. The Huskies built a 2-0 lead, the Wolfpack roared all the way back to force extra time, and then Washington found the winner less than two minutes into overtime—celebration, video review, and all.

Then we get into the chaos from Monday night in the Premier League: Manchester United and Bournemouth drew 4-4 in a game that swung three different directions and never stopped accelerating. United led, lost the plot, rallied late, and still had to settle for a point in one of the most entertaining matches of the season.

And the big U.S. men’s national team concern: Tyler Adams exited after five minutes with what Bournemouth suspect could be MCL damage in his left knee. We’ll talk about what it could mean short-term, and why the bigger picture—2026—is what makes this so nerve-racking.

All that, plus a quick spin through the rest of the global and domestic headlines in The Refill.

Jason Longshore takes you through the weekend around the world in this edition of SDH AM, he's joined by Abe Gordon to talk World Cup and hydration breaks and Bart Keeler to talk about refereeing evolution especially when it comes to video replay usage. Plenty of other topics like Celtic and Wilfried Nancy, Madrid and Xabi Alonso and the hug that might save their season, Arsenal's title hopes, and more.

New champions were crowned on both sides of the Americas, while the pressure eased, at least slightly, at the Bernabéu.

Toluca lifted their 12th Liga MX title after a marathon final against Tigres that ended in penalty drama and another defining moment for Alexis Vega. In Argentina, Estudiantes de la Plata stunned Racing Club to win the Clausura on penalties, completing a remarkable turnaround and sealing their first league title in 15 years.

In Europe, Real Madrid battled to a crucial road win at Alavés as Kylian Mbappé returned from injury and public support for Xabi Alonso surfaced amid weeks of noise around his future. We also track the Premier League title race, Chelsea’s latest off-field drama, shifting leads in Serie A and Ligue 1, Bayern’s late escape in Germany, and continued turbulence in Argentina.

Plus: MLS Cup viewership records, transfer moves across Liga MX and Europe, NCAA College Cup final night, World Cup qualifying updates, and headlines from around the world in The Refill.

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This week, we travel to Argentina to check in on some old friends in a final
We see which familiar names are struggling in Guatemala and Poland- and to the latter, what a win in Armenia means playing that Polish club

A streak comes to an end in England and we're seeing double in Cameroon as AFCON is right around the corner...

Around the planet in 32 minutes... it's The Roots...

Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno drops by for his weekly visit on SDH AM

We look at the roster questions and decisions forcing Seattle, take a look at MLS Cup and the questions for Messi and Friends, and the early questions other clubs have as well early in the off-season window