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Based in Atlanta, Soccer Down Here covers the world's game with a local perspective on a daily basis. Launched in January 2017, the show has made its mark in the soccer community. Covering the game wherever it happens, welcome to Soccer Down Here!
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React Pod: Raptors collapse in crunch time + LIVE REACTION TO BLUE JAYS' 9-RUN INNING
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1:28:48Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 122-116 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. He also reacts to some key moments in Game 1 of the World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers including a delirious 9-running inning by the Jays in the sixth (1:09:43) Three stars: Brandon Ingram, RJ Barrett, Jamison Battle Gerald Hen…
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Tuesday Thoughts, Kacey White, NWSL, AC Grand Rapids, WCQ, Jenn Hildreth: SDH AM 11.18.25
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2:10:06A full Tuesday Thoughts on SDH AM We look at CONCACAF Thunderdome and WCQ in Europe Kacey White looks at college brackets and the NWSL Final AC Grand Rapids gets ready for a 2027 launch in MLS NEXT PRO. Club President Darrius Barnes drops by to talk about his new job and the build... Jenn Hildreth talks about her new book and the NWSL season as wel…
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4 reasons why the Toronto Raptors are winning again
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43:04Will Lou gives four of the main reasons behind the Toronto Raptors' 8-1 record in their last nine games. 1. Darko Rajakovic reset the culture 2. Front office improved the talent 3. Scottie Barnes is putting it together 4. They're not tanking anymore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Spain Rolling, Scots Sweating, Curacao Dreaming: Morning Espresso, 11.18
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22:41Today’s Morning Espresso dives into a massive World Cup qualifying day: Spain looking untouchable, Scotland and Denmark walking the Hampden tightrope, Wales chasing another Cardiff night, and a Concacaf finale full of chaos, revenge narratives, and Curacao on the brink of history. We’ll also hit Germany and the Netherlands cruising, Nigeria’s painf…
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React Pod: SCOTTIE AND BRANDON CLINCH IT WITH GAME-SAVING BLOCKS, RJ BARRETT WITH THE WINNER
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1:42:26Will Lou is still buzzing as he reacts to the Toronto Raptors' 110-108 win over the Charlotte Hornets. He breaks down the strong performances by Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes, and generally gushes over the strong performances of late. Later, Alex Wong joins the show (40:00) to discuss the in-person experience of seeing the Raptors' new city edi…
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History in Hampden, Heartbreak in the Caribbean: Soccer Over There, 11.17
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2:14:39Chaos, buffoonery, some voodoo, all the things on a new Soccer Over There.By OSG Sports
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College Soccer and USL League One Final Update: Gabe Schray on SDH AM 11.17.25
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24:06College Soccer's SoCon had a golden goal and USL League One has a champ in Knoxville... Gabe Schray drops by to break down how Furman advanced to the NCAA tourney and One Knox runs from the beginning to the end of the League One schedule... We look at those matches and the year-end awards in USLL1By OSG Sports
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Reaction Monday, USMNT, MLS, USL League One, College Soccer, AM News: SDH AM 11.17.25
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2:05:56It's a big Reaction Monday on SDH AM We look at voodoo in World Cup Qualifying 929TheGame's Abe Gordon drops by to talk about the new MLS schedule adjustment and the TV impacts We examine owner investment in the future in MLS plus player movement Gabe Schray looks at SoCon's golden goal and the season in USL League One- with a champ in Knoxville…
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Norway Rolls, Ireland Rises, Nerves Everywhere: Morning Espresso, 11.17
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27:51Today’s Morning Espresso dives into one of the wildest World Cup qualifying weekends yet, from Haaland firing Norway back to the World Cup and Ireland’s fairytale in Budapest to Portugal, England, France and Ukraine all shaping the road to 2026. Jason breaks down the stakes for Germany, Denmark–Scotland, Belgium’s wobble, Concacaf Decision Day dram…
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Oceania, South America, Europe, Corpus Christi FC: The Roots 11.17.25
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38:16Powered by NoFo Brewing It's a look at stories at the roots of the game around the planet that we need to know about- a federation growing in the Pacfic, a trailblazer in Sicily, a relegation in Argentina, and a team growing quickly with a premier only a few months away... The anchor leg is in Corpus Christi, Texas where CCFC is launching for their…
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Headlong Into The Postseason: Red Clay Soccer Report 11.16.25
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27:40Powered by NoFo Brewing Most college action is in its postseason, but some is just getting there... We look at the college soccer landscape in Division III, Division I, and the NAIA checking in at Emory as one of the top women's teams n the country hosts rounds one and two, a tourney decided on a golden goal, and a program sweeping conference berth…
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React Pod: Raptors improve to 7-1 in last 8 games after crushing the Pacers
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1:25:38Will Lou reacts to the Toronto Raptors' 129-111 win over the Indiana Pacers. He breaks down the strong performances across the board by the team, before being joined by birthday boy Jerome Cheng as they take listener questions. Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, Scottie Barnes, Gradey Dick Gerald Henderson award: commenter "herbopotamus" for his "CMB is Ca…
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The New MLS Landscape: Pulso Sports/Sounder at Heart's Niko Moreno on SDH AM
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28:12Major League Soccer announced their future calendar... a big change from what is known... Niko drops by to give his look at the 2027 season and beyond for MLS- and it's also time to start looking at rosters for 2026... We analyze the Sounders questions after their first round playoff exit...By OSG Sports
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WCQ, Gattuso, South America, and Europe: Fully Loaded with GOLTV's Nino Torres on SDH AM
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26:12It's another round of Fully Loaded with GOLTV's Nino Torres We look at one coach who shouldn't throw stones, the round of WCQ- and one guy who shouldn't be woofing, plus the weekend in South America and Europe with what to watch for...By OSG Sports
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The Challenges of Mentoring: Beyond Goals Michael Parkhurst on SDH AM 11.14.25
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29:37Michael Parkhurst joins SDH AM for the Friday Free Kick We look at the challenges of mentoring these days in the environments we're in plus news out of Atlanta United that is close to Parky and his time as a player...By OSG Sports
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Freestyle Friday, MLS Schedule 2027, WCQ, South America: SDH AM 11.14.25
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2:16:33A Freestyle Friday is loaded for SDH AM We go over the WCQ from last night and prep for the USYNT U17 match in Qatar Michael Parkhurst from Beyond Goals Mentoring looks at the issues for mentors and mentees today plus news out of ATLUTD GOLTV's Nino Torres tours South America and looks at Gattuso's tenure in Europe PulsoSports/Sounder at Heart's Ni…
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Soccer For USPod, Episode 131: USMNT Missing Key Players for November Friendlies
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1:08:56The USMNT is missing several stars for its two friendlies in the November 2025 window, so who will step up to shine? Bart and Thomas break down the roster selection and questions we have ahead of the matches against Paraguay and Uruguay. Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspodBy OSG Sports
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Drew Dickinson Returns: A 3D On England and Manchester 11.14.25
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31:19Drew returns with a 3D breaking down where he's been and what to look for with the England team in WCQ and his beloved United going forward...By OSG Sports
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NBA Banter: Alex finally in on Raptors + Worst NBA franchises + "guess the forehead" game
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1:57:30Will and Alex dive into the Mavericks’ decision to fire Nico Harrison and debate whether Masai Ujiri could be a fit in Dallas. Alex then unveils his latest NBA in/out list, touching on Derik Queen, OKC’s chase for 73 wins, the state of the Brooklyn Nets, and why he’s officially out on the Clippers. Later, Will, Alex, and Jerome break down a new lis…
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MLS Turns the Page as the World Chases 2026: Morning Espresso, 11.14
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22:38Major League Soccer just dropped one of the biggest announcements in its 30-year history, and we unpack all of it on today’s Morning Espresso. Jason walks through the new 2027–28 calendar shift — what a July-to-May season really means for clubs, players, transfers, and fans — plus the changes coming to the Apple TV deal as MLS goes fully unlocked f…
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React Pod: Scottie Barnes SHINES in Raptors' statement win over Cavaliers
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1:30:23Will Lou handles slander pod duties solo as the Toronto Raptors defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-113 to improve to 7-5. Will breaks down the dominant performance of Scottie Barnes, the importance of Jamal Shead, and Jakob Poeltl and Immanuel Quickley rounding into form. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, Jakob Poellt (sorry, Jamal!) …
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Thursday Afternoon Update, MLS 2027 Changes, WCQ Daily: SDH PM 11.13.25
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1:39:12It's an afternoon special on SDH Jason, Jarrett, and Jon look at the MLS press conference after the Board of Governors meeting in Florida- and the decisions for the league in 2027 as well as the World Cup Qualifiers update in Africa, Europe, and setting up CONCACAF for the evening...By OSG Sports
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The Economics Of Soccer- Streaming, Turkey, Atleti: Jason Stephens on SDH 11.13.25
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26:25Football consultant Jason Stephens joins SDH for the latest news involving the economics of soccer and where they meet... This week, illegal streaming numbers are surprising... So are the sheer numbers of alleged bettors on the field in Turkey... and Atleti has new majority owners to keep an eye on...…
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From Paris to Guatemala, World Cup Dreams Still Alive: Morning Espresso 11.13
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16:54On today’s Morning Espresso, we go around the corner from everywhere as World Cup dreams burn bright across the globe. From a solemn and emotional night in Paris as France marks the 10th anniversary of the 2015 attacks, to the electric, combustible atmosphere in Guatemala where a nation chases its first-ever World Cup berth, the stakes have rarely …
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Corpus Christi FC USL League One Update: SDH AM 11.12.25
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24:34Corpus Christi FC is in preps to join USL League One on the field for the 2026 season... Comms Director Eran Hami and Operations Manager Marissa Trevino drop by for the update as the first season is just around the cornerBy OSG Sports
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NWSL to ATL Deep Dive: Scarves N Spikes Tyler Pilgrim on SDH AM 11.12.25
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45:11With the announcement last night of Atlanta joining the NWSL, SDH AM takes a deep dive into all the different parts of soccer that the new franchise can touch... SnS Tyler Pilgrim drops by in his leadoff spot to discuss all the variables and the news itself...By OSG Sports
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Wall Pass Wednesday, NWSL to ATL, Corpus Christi FC to USL League One: SDH AM 11.12.25
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2:05:44It is stories that link on your Wall Pass Wednesday and SDH AM We go in depth into the announcement of NWSL to ATL for 2028. We hear from Arthur Blank and NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman Scarves N Spikes Tyler Pilgrim joins to talk about the announcement, the landscape, and what to anticipate going forward... Corpus Christi FC is getting ready for…
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1-on-1 with Immanuel Quickley: How the trade from New York to Toronto changed his life
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11:54Will Lou speaks with Toronto Raptors point guard Immanuel Quickley ahead of the release of Call of Duty 7 on Nov. 14. They discuss IQ's new signature celebration, reflect on the trade that brought Quickley from New York to Toronto, discuss his two signature moves -- the pull-up 3 and the floater -- and then discuss video game culture in the NBA. #r…
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React Pod: IQ and Ingram help Raptors take care of business in Brooklyn
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1:05:44Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 119-109 win over the Brooklyn Nets to improve to 6-5 on the season. Will discusses the strong showings by Immanuel Quickley and Brandon Ingram in the second half and then takes listener questions. Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Brandon Ingram, Jakob Poeltl Gerald Henderson award: Egor Demin #raptors #torontorap…
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USL Championship Final Four: The USL Show's Kaylor Hodges on SDH AM 11.11.25
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33:57The USL Championship is down to their last four The USL Show's Kaylor Hodges drops by for the weekly playoff update- surprises and what to expect in the conference finals this weekendBy OSG Sports
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ACC and NWSL Playoffs, Womens and College Soccer: Kacey White on SDH AM 11.11.25
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29:38Kacey White drops by after her tour of the ACC Women's Championship to break down the ACC and the Division I bracket plus looking at the NWSL first round- surprises included...By OSG Sports
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Tuesday Thoughts, Kacey White on College and NWSL, Kaylor Hodges on USL: SDH AM 11.11.25
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2:05:56It's a busy Tuesday Thoughts on SDH AM covering a lot of ground... Kacey White drops by to talk about the ACC title game this past weekend and the NWSL opening round- where a big favorite is watching now... We keep an eye on the U17 group stage match with Czechia to close the group stage for the USYNT The USL Show's Kaylor Hodges drops by to talk e…
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Atlanta’s NWSL Moment, Global Money Moves, and the Game That Never Stops: Morning Espresso, 11.11
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17:50Atlanta’s NWSL dreams could finally come true tonight. Jason breaks down the Empower Her. Inspire All. event featuring Arthur Blank and Mayor Andre Dickens, what the reported $165 million expansion fee means, and why this moment matters for the city’s soccer community. Plus, the latest USMNT roster updates heading into the November friendlies, NWSL…
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MLS NEXT PRO Champs and USL League One Final: Gabe Schray on SDH AM 11.10.25
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17:31Gabe Schray drops by to look at the MLS NEXT PRO final where Red Bulls II come out on top- we also have some of the story lines that stuck from the 2025 season in MLS MEXT PRO Plus, a look at the USL League One Final- and the teams left behind in the semis by One Knox and Spokane...By OSG Sports
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USYNT U-17 World Cupdate: Cooper Sanchez From Qatar on SDH AM 11.10.25
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10:03Atlanta United's Cooper Sanchez is representing the US at the U-17 World Cup in Qatar He joined SDH from the tourney to recap the first two matchdays and talk about the experience half a world awayBy OSG Sports
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Are people overreacting to these Raptors moments?
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1:14:00Will and Alex dive into the most pressing Raptors topics, including Brandon Ingram’s water bottle incident, the four-way battle for bench minutes at shooting guard, whether the team needs to add another big, and why fans should be excited about the NBA Cup. Plus: can the Raptors become an above-average three-point shooting team this season? Later, …
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Reaction Monday, MLS Playoffs, Cooper Sanchez, USL League One, MLS NEXT PRO: SDH AM 11.10.25
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2:05:55It's a big Reaction Monday on SDH AM There's reports of a Team 17 in the NWSL... MLS Opening Round best-of-threes are done with varying results and most favorites going through... 929TheGame's Abe Gordon drops by to discuss... The USYNT U-17's are at the World Cup in Qatar, ATLUTD's Cooper Sanchez joins from there to talk about the first two matche…
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Forward Atlanta: New Frontiers, MLS Fireworks, and Pep’s Milestone- Morning Espresso, 11.10
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17:47Atlanta steps boldly into a new frontier as the NWSL prepares to plant its next flag in the city — a move that connects decades of “Forward Atlanta” energy with the next generation of the game. Jason Longshore breaks down what Arthur Blank’s expansion project means for women’s soccer in Georgia and how it strengthens the city’s growing footprint in…
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Looking at The College Post-Season: Red Clay Soccer Report 11.9.25
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30:02Powered by NoFo Brewing The eight conferences in the red clay footprint are either running right into the post-season or are figuring out whose heading to the national tournaments... We take stock of where everyone is and what may be next in college soccer in the state of Georgia... From Dahlonega to downtown and Mercer to Montgomery, we get you ca…
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Soccer Down Here 1v1: Sun City FC Joins NPSL 11.9.25
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25:27The city of El Paso joins th NPSL in 2026 in the form of Sun City FC President Manuel Chavez joins with some surprises and some breaking news about the build of the team sprinting toward a 2026 debutBy OSG Sports
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React Pod: Raptors run out of gas in hard-fought battle against Philly
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1:06:54Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 130-120 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. He discusses the lineup decision to start Ochai Agbaji to fill in for a resting Jakob Poeltl, the continued excitement over Collin Murray-Boyles, and the difficulties of playing small against a very large team. Three stars: Collin Murray-Boyles, Immanuel Quickley, Sco…
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The Roots: US Deaf Women's National Team's Kate Ward and AC Boise HC Nate Miller
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49:57Powered by NoFo Brewing The US Deaf Women's National Team is chasing a fifth Deaflympics Gold medal, but it will be the end of an international career for both coaches and three stars. Atlantan Kate Ward is one of those stars heading to that last tournament. We look at Kate's career and look at deaf soccer's growth... We also stop and check on AC B…
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Nashville-Inter Miami Preview: 104.5TheZone's Lucas Panzica on SDH AM 11.7.25
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18:13One of the five Match Day 3's this weekend is the late game Saturday as Nashville and Messi and Friends go at it in Fort Lauderdale Lucas Panzica recaps the first two matches in the series and previews the third- as Jon sides with Lucas on an important issue back in NashvilleBy OSG Sports
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React Pod: Quickley bounces back as Raptors fight for scrappy and impressive win over Hawks
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37:50Will Lou goes live from his dear friend Jeremy's 30th birthday to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 109-97 win over the Atlanta Hawks in NBA Cup action. It was a shorter than usual reaction podcast because Will wants to be a good friend. Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes, Sandro Mamukelashvili Gerald Henderson award: Nickeil Alexander-Walke…
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Five Match Day Threes in MLS Playoffs: AppleTV's Calen Carr on SDH AM 11.7.25
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17:45Breaking down everything from the five matchday threes in the opening round of the MLS playoffs to what it's like to follow Collin Sexton hammering the golden spike in Atlanta... AppleTV's Calen Carr breaks them all down and a preview of the MLS NEXT PRO title game between Red Bulls II and Rapids 2 All on SDH AM…
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November Banter Pod: Blue Jays crashouts and IN/OUT lists for 2025
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2:31:17Will, Alex, and Jerome tackle life’s most important questions: would you take $5 million if it meant not showering for a year, give up Asian food in exchange for unlimited travel, or stop buying new clothes if it meant you could still get haircuts? Later, Alex drops his latest Five Dollar Thoughts on the death of social etiquette, swearing on TV, a…
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Charlotte FC-NYC FC Preview: Charlotte FC PBP Will Palaszczuk on SDH AM 11.7.25
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21:24Will drops by SDH AM on Match Day 3 for Charlotte and NYC to break down Match Day 2, preview the match tonight, and look at the effect Wilf Zaha has on the Charlotte approachBy OSG Sports
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Freestyle Friday, MLS Playoff Previews- NSH and CLT, AppleTV's Calen Carr: SDH AM 11.7.25
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2:11:43It's a full Freestyle Friday on SDH AM 104.5 TheZone's Lucas Panzica leads off discussing Latin (the language) and Nashville and Messi and Friends AppleTV's Calen Carr looks at the weekend in MLS and MLS NEXT PRO and Charlotte FC PBP voice Will Palaszczuk previews tonight's game with NYCFC Plus, we look at the matches this wekend to keep an eye on …
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Soccer For US Pod, Episode 130: Is Canceling January Camp a Good Move...?
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1:14:23Ep. 130: Is Canceling January Camp a Good Idea? The Athletic reported that the USMNT staff won't host a training camp in January 2026. Lovingly referred to as "Camp Cupcake," this domestic player gathering earns mixed reviews from fans of the team, but is it the right decision to vacate it right before the 2026 World Cup? Bart, Thomas and Lawrence …
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Playoff Gut Checks & Global Call Sheets: Morning Espresso, 11.7
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15:38It’s win-or-go-home weekend all over the map, and Morning Espresso is here for the stress test. Jason digs into the MLS Game 3 gut checks in Charlotte, Cincinnati and Minnesota, what’s really at stake for Inter Miami’s “Fantastic Four” in this postseason, and how the NWSL playoff bracket sets up for Kansas City’s shield run, Barbra Banda-less Orlan…
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