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Global football executive Jordan Gardner visits SDH AM to discuss his group's most recent investment- Kelty Hearts FC... We get into the "why" specifically investing here, the growth of MCO's, the increase of American group investment in European football, and what he looks for in investment opportunities. We also get into the challenges of Kelty and his time as an executive looking at management and investment in the current football landscape

Tuesday Thoughts on SDH AM take the tour of the planet We start wrapping up Transfer Deadline Day overseas- and look at the rest of the world's moves still in play We preview ConcaChampions with the temps in Hamilton in play Hearts Football, LLC's Jordan Gardner talks MCO's and his recent pick up of Kelty Hearts in Scotland's League 1- diving into the topic of American ownership in Europe as well We wrap with an extended look at the week of John Textor and where things stand with finances and Botafogo

The 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup kicks off with immediate tests across the region. San Diego FC makes its continental debut against Pumas UNAM, Forge FC faces Tigres UANL in brutal conditions, and Olimpia hosts Club América in a history-laden opener. We also look at England’s new CTE prevention protocol and why it validates long-criticized U.S. Soccer youth heading rules, plus LA28’s expanding Olympic soccer footprint, key MLS moves, and the latest developments in the John Textor–Botafogo saga.

Transfer Deadline Day came and went in most of Europe... Jarrett and Jon look at what went down- especially hitting Seattle in MLS at the end of the day We look at the big moves from Europe going east as well as an early look at ConcaChampions and (naturally) a John Textor update

Madison Crews visits SDH AM after the first pre-season action of 2026 for Atlanta United We look at the younger faces the 17's got to see first-hand in 2025 and how they look under Tata Martino plus the DP's and their look in the 4-0 win on the weekend

Reaction Monday starts your week on SDH AM 929TheGame's Abe Gordon and SDH's Madison Crews look at the Atlanta United preseason opener against Lexington SC... checking on the two 45's, the elevens, the young players and the vets learning under Tata Martino Then, hour 2 has SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looking at the VAR moments from the weekend and explained the rationale (or, in one case "attempted") in how VAR came to be the focus of events on the field. Plus, another interesting move in the NWSL for a new club and what the WCCC means for the league as Gotham finished third... Plus, we go over the recent decision day moves and what to anticipate before the middle of the afternoon in Europe... 

Powered by NoFo Brewing With the off-season of change and a lot going on in Greenville, South Carolina- both on the field and off- we catch up with new Triumph and Liberty GM/Sporting Director Zach Prince about why he took the job, what he see as the challenges, and what it's like to see the sport grow as a native son to the state

Friend of the Show Seve Cooke drops by SDH AM on matchday for Lexington SC to look at how coaches approach preseason matchday one- what to expect, what to watch for from players, and what the next steps should be in progress getting ready for the regular season...

Dave Dixon takes over as the new head coach for Greenville Triumph in USL League One We look at his thoughts on the job so far, the challenges, the expectations, and walking the edge of chaos heading into the 2026 season

The UPSL season is down to the last four in Irvine, California Next Level Premier takes on Provo Utah FC and wait for the winner of NY Renegades and Miami United Next Level HC Yago da Sila and Provo Utah FC's James Pena look at their respective seasons and what to expect in the semifinal

Nino Torres stops by SDH AM to look at the state of play in South America- from Peru to River Plate- plus Portugal and his weekly World Cup story for things you may not have known...

It's a full Freestyle Friday on SDH AM SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looks at the week for the USWNT, Crystal Dunn and her legacy, and the news from the US Soccer Federation We check in with the new head coach of the Greenville Triumph, Dave Dixon, on his new challenge in USL League One Lexington SC Youth and Academy Technical Director Steve Cooke visits to talk about the idea of a preseason opener and what coaches feel going in Plus, your AM news, a Textor update, and transfer updates 

John Textor says he will personally step in to lift Botafogo’s transfer ban as court rulings and creditor pressure tighten around the club. We break down what that promise says about trust, structure, and ownership, then shift to FOX’s sweeping World Cup 2026 broadcast plans, key domestic moves across MLS and the NWSL, and a look ahead to Atlanta United’s preseason match against Lexington SC.

The last four head to Irvine, California for the UPSL National Championship New York Renegades are a hot team at the right time- winners of six straight, head coach Boris Linares drops by to talk about the season and the matchup with Miami United

Sounder at Heart and Pulso Sports Niko Moreno drops by SDH AM to break down the news in Major League Soccer From Seattle to San Jose, RSL to Houston We look at the latest news with the Western Conference and work our way East