From Yankee Stadium to Chile’s northern coast, it was a weekend full of chaos and crowning moments. Charlotte survives on penalties to keep their MLS season alive, Columbus destroys their Ohio rivals to force Game 3, and Coquimbo Unido makes history by winning their first-ever Chilean league title — ten years after tragedy struck their city. Plus, we check in on Kansas City’s record-setting run on NWSL Decision Day, the latest twists in Serie A and La Liga, Wolves’ latest managerial shake-up, and a little mascot mayhem from the FA Cup. It’s your Monday Morning Espresso — where the game never stops, and neither do we. ☕⚽

The road to the MLS Cup only gets tougher — and the stories keep getting wilder. From Charlotte’s defiance in the Bronx to Nashville’s last stand at GEODIS Park, every club is fighting for survival in the second legs of the first round. We’ll take you through all the weekend matchups, plus a new twist in Seattle’s stadium plans and an ambitious reboot in Connecticut. Beyond MLS, it’s history in the Copa Libertadores as Palmeiras pull off the impossible, turmoil in Serie A with Juventus turning to Spalletti, and a betting scandal shaking Turkish football to its core. From Milan to São Paulo, Sheffield to Bridgeport — no easy roads, and no dull nights. The SDH Network — Around the Corner from Everywhere.

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The weekend ahead delivers emotion, drama, and history across the world’s game. ⚽️ In Atlanta, Brad Guzan prepares to walk out for the final time — a farewell for one of Major League Soccer’s great goalkeepers and leaders, closing his career where he helped define a club’s identity. Across the league, MLS Decision Day arrives with playoff dreams on the line, Golden Boot races heating up, and every whistle carrying weight from coast to coast. Beyond America, it’s a weekend of giants — Der Klassiker takes center stage in Germany as Bayern and Dortmund renew their rivalry, Real Madrid explores seismic change off the field, and River Plate fights to save its season in Argentina. Plus, the U.S. Soccer white paper on college soccer, the U-17s World Cup roster, new FIFA rankings, and a look at Sunday’s debut of Around the Corner Lager at the Brewhouse Café. The game never stops — and neither do we. 🎙️ Morning Espresso on the SDH Network, brought to you by Oglethorpe University — Atlanta’s premier undergraduate learning experience and soccer powerhouse.

John Textor’s transfer troubles take center stage as Botafogo’s unpaid $21 million move for Thiago Almada reaches sport’s highest court. We break down the latest twists in the Atlanta United transfer saga — and what it means for MLS, FIFA, and Textor’s growing global network of clubs. Plus, U.S. international Lily Yohannes delivers a stunning long-range goal for Lyon in the UEFA Women’s Champions League, and Emma Hayes names her latest USWNT roster as a new generation steps forward — even as Christen Press prepares to say goodbye. Also on today’s show: the U-20 World Cup Final is set, Rangers’ managerial search drags on, and Australia’s A-League kicks off amid change and challenge. The game never stops — and neither do we. The SDH Network — Around the Corner from Everywhere.

The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup burns hotter than ever. 🔥 From Mohammed Kudus leading Ghana back to the world stage, to France fighting through injury and Icelandic chill, to the Faroe Islands daring to dream — every corner of the globe has something at stake. We check in on the latest qualifiers across Africa, Europe, and Asia, from Ghana’s fifth World Cup berth to Saudi Arabia’s decisive clash with Iraq. Plus: the USA U-20s bow out, Chris Richards’ form for Crystal Palace, Steven Gerrard’s decision on Rangers, and Kansas City Current rewriting NWSL history. The world’s game never stops — and neither do we. 🎙️ Morning Espresso — powered by Oglethorpe University, Atlanta’s premier undergraduate learning experience and soccer powerhouse.

The race to the 2026 World Cup heats up around the world — and we’ve got it all covered on today’s Morning Espresso, brought to you by Oglethorpe University, Atlanta’s premier undergraduate learning experience and soccer powerhouse. In Europe, Scotland boss Steve Clarke reaches a milestone while trying to guide his nation back to the World Cup for the first time since 1998 — and he’s doing it with Katy Perry in the same Glasgow hotel. France defender William Saliba says Les Bleus fear no one as the countdown to 2026 continues. Across Africa, Cape Verde edges closer to a historic first qualification, Ghana all but seals its spot, and Egypt celebrates behind a Mohamed Salah brace. Asia’s contenders tighten up, with Patrick Kluivert’s Indonesia fighting for survival and Saudi Arabia closing in on another World Cup berth. Plus: Manchester United’s Women’s Champions League debut, ownership changes in Spain and the NWSL, and tributes to Boca Juniors legend Miguel Ángel Russo. ☕ The world’s game never sleeps — and neither do we. 🎧 Morning Espresso on the SDH Network — Around the Corner from Everywhere.