Soccer Down Here
3,903 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 126 ratingsBased 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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Episodes
SDH 1v1: Luke Brennan of Atlanta United
February 09, 2024 20:01 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MBJason Longshore caught up with Atlanta United winger Luke Brennan at preseason training in St. Petersburg, FL. Luke tells us about his style of play, the journey from six years old to today with the Atlanta United first team, and what the team is working on ahead of Saturday's preseason match with the Tampa Bay Rowdies.
SDH 1v1: Efraín Morales of Atlanta United
February 09, 2024 19:53 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MBJason Longshore caught up with Efraín Morales of Atlanta United at preseason training in St. Petersburg, Florida. Morales talks about his experience with the club's academy and second team, how first team training has gone so far in 2024, and what needs to continue devloping ahead of the team's next preseason match on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rowdies.
Friday Free Kick 2/9/24: Greg Garza Visits From Nashville
February 09, 2024 18:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBGreg Garza from Beyond Goals Mentoring joined SDH on Friday This time, from Nashville he was mentoring MLS players getting adjusted to life in the States... We go over the program set out by the league and what it means to Mentoring on the whole
Soccer Down Here 2/9/24: Freestyle Friday, Jack Collison, Greg Garza, John Carrier, Almada Update, Prem and Proper Preview
February 09, 2024 16:55 - 2 hours - 114 MBYep, a busy Friday on SDH First, Jack Collison from Huntsville City FC joins to update everyone on training camp and announce SDH's involvement in Blastoff Battle next weekend Greg Garza from Beyond Goals Mentoring joins from Nashville to discuss mentoring adults, this time, as a part of Major League Soccer UAH Chargers Head Coach John Carrier joins to get everyone up-to-speed on the Chargers program as they get ready for Blastoff Battle And Maddie drops by for the preview for Prem and Pr...
Soccer is in Session: Highlights from Tuesday Night Throwdown & Interview with River Ridge's Girls Head Soccer Coach Lee Whitaker
February 08, 2024 23:46 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBIn this episode of Soccer is in Session, Madison Crews highlights what is going on in girls high school soccer around Georgia. Maddie gives recaps Peachtree Ridge’s 3-2 win over Parkview on Tuesday. Maddie also talks River Ridge’s girls head soccer coach Lee Whitaker about their upcoming match against Roswell, the 2023 Georgia State Champions, this Friday. Make sure you tune in tomorrow for the match because it is SDH’s Game of the Week!
Soccer Down Here 1v1: Washington Spirit MF Croix Bethune
February 08, 2024 19:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBThe #3 overall pick in the NWSL Draft is in Washington with the Spirit... Croix Bethune wrapped up her college career at UGA after USC and is now in camp... We caught up with her about how things are going so far- and had some fun talking about things off the field as well... (She still owes SDH two defenders for her dream XI, by the way...)
Soccer Down Here 2/8/24: Thursday Thoughts on ATLUTD, UEFA, VAR, Blue Cards
February 08, 2024 17:05 - 2 hours - 115 MBA busy Thursday Thoughts on SDH And there's a lot to think about... Atlanta United and CF Montreal played in St Pete- we look back at the highlights and high points... One country's government is mad at Messi and Friends now... It looks like a new color of card will be around for matches to test, the UEFA head is out the door, and VAR is taking too long in England... All for your Thursday...
Soccer is in Session: Peachtree Ridge vs Parkview Recap & Preview for Upcoming Games on SDH
February 08, 2024 00:55 - 17 minutes - 23.7 MBIn this episode of Soccer is in Session, Madison Crews recaps last nights game where Peachtree Ridge boys soccer team beat Parkview 4-2. Head coach Ryan Sutton talks to Maddie about his thoughts on the match. Then she previews SDH's Game of the Week where Roswell will face off against River Ridge this Friday. Lastly, Jason Longshore talks to McIntosh's Head coach Bunky Colvin about his preperation for their opening game against Clarkston next week.
Soccer Down Here 1v1: Gotham FC's Ella Stevens
February 07, 2024 21:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBThe NWSL season is five weeks aaway and we catch up with Grayson grad Ella Stevens as she has moved from Chicago Red Stars to Gotham FC for the 2024 season... We look at everything from high school to the present and see how Ella's game has grown and what's she's doing with her new club...
Soccer Down Here 2/7/24: Wall Pass Wednesday on ATLUTD-CFMTL, Messi and Friends, News of the AM, NGWSD Chat
February 07, 2024 16:41 - 2 hours - 113 MBIt's a Wall Pass Wednesday, so anything is on the table... We go over the new possible TV deal with sports, the naming issues with the world coming to this hemisphere in 2026, and Messi and Friends Winter Tour coming to a close Plus, there's some Stupidity Down Here, an appreciation of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, and a look at New Trafford... Enjoy!
Peachtree Ridge at Parkview Girls 2/6/24: Tuesday Night Throwdown
February 07, 2024 04:11 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBThe kickoff for the 2024 SDH high school football season comes from the Big Orange Jungle Girls action- that included an extra 20 minutes- between the Lions and Panthers (NB- commercials and halftimes have been edited out) Enjoy!
Peachtree Ridge at Parkview Boys Soccer 2/6/24: Tuesday Night Throwdown
February 07, 2024 03:54 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBIt's the back-end of the doubleheader with Peachtree Ridge and Parkview from the Big Orange Jungle... Madison Crews on the call for the home opener for the Panthers... Presented by Kaiser Permanente, Subaru of Gwinnett, and Reverb Hotel by Hard Rock
Soccer Down Here 2/6/24: Tuesday Thoughts on ATLUTD, Kit Leaks, Duncan McGuire, and CFG
February 06, 2024 17:02 - 2 hours - 118 MBIt's another wide-ranging SDH for Tuesday Thoughts... We look at transfers gone awry, we hear from ATLUTD and Memphis 901FC (since we had too much happening yesterday), and the adventures of Messi and Friends... We also look at the multi-club model successes and billable hours that will be happening down the line in England... Enjoy!
Soccer Down Here 1v1: Minnesota Blizzard FC Joins NPSL
February 05, 2024 20:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBThere's another new franchise in the NPSL for the 2024 season... Minnesota Bliizard FC gets added to a tough midwestern conference and owner Chad Hendricks drops by to talk about the birth of the team and what's in the plans as they get ready for 2024...
Soccer Down Here 2/5/24: Reaction Monday on ATLUTD and WC2026 w/Abe Gordon and Bart Keeler
February 05, 2024 16:40 - 2 hours - 117 MBBusy Reaction Monday on SDH We look at the busy weekend for Atlanta with 92.9 The Game's Abe Gordon dropping by for his Monday lead-off We go over your thoughts on the matches and decisions made and In Hour 2, SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler and Maddie talk Grammys and the 2026 scheduling decisions- and some USMNT And we close with the news of the AM- booing megastars on preseason parade- plus some "Prem and Proper: The Review" looking back at the compression of the table at the top
Soccer Down Here 2/4/24: The 2026 Reveal
February 04, 2024 21:29 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBSDH watched along with the rest of humanity to determine what venues got which matches in the 2026 tournament... Here's the instant reaction on both television and fancy graphics... Big day for the city of Atlanta and for the US soccer scene...
Soccer Down Here 2/3/24: ATLUTD Post Game Show From Creature Comforts Brewing in Athens
February 04, 2024 01:31 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBIt was a cast of thousands for the postgme show looking back at Atlanta United and Memphis 901FC Mike Conti, and Dirty South Soccer's Tyler Pilgrim join Jason, Jarrett, Maddie, and Jon to break it all down plus it's an edition of "Storytime with Jason..." Enjoy!
Prem and Proper 2/2/24: Matchweek 23 Happens Quickly
February 03, 2024 02:03 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBAfter the matches in the mid-week, we turn quickly to the second half of the season with a league star coming back and a coach getting a call mid-presser... We look back at the transfer deadline day and get you ready with Maddie, Drew, and Jon checking it all out... Enjoy!
Friday Free Kick 2/2/24: Michael Parkhurst and Beyond Goals Mentoring
February 02, 2024 22:46 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBMichael Parkhurst from Beyond Goals Mentoring drops by for his Friday visit... We talk about mentoring, the generational disconnects that may exist, and pre-season thoughts for his Rhode Island FC... among other things... Enjoy!
SDH 1v1: Jay Fortune of Atlanta United
February 02, 2024 21:39 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBJay Fortune took some time after training on Friday to speak with Jason Longshore about the 2024 preseason, how 2023 ended, his progress, his family, and his aspirations with his Trinidad and Tobago national team. Enjoy!
Soccer Down Here 2/2/24:Freestyle Friday, Transfer News, ATLUTD Preseason, Michael Parkhurst
February 02, 2024 16:54 - 2 hours - 116 MBA busy Friday on SDH We look at the news of the AM from Montreal and Miami Michael Parkhurst from Beyond Goals Mentoring drops by for his "Friday Free Kick" talking about the sport of soccer and the latest in mentoring younger student-athletes... Hour 2 looks at the news of the AM, including someone talking out of school at Barca... and we get you ready for ATLUTD and Memphis 901 with Jarrett joining... Enjoy!
Thursdays with Niko 2/1/24: Leagues Cup, Seattle and MLS Western Talk
February 01, 2024 20:30 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBIt's "Thursdays with Niko" with Pulso Sports and The Soccer Bar's Niko Moreno Nick and Jon talk the Western Conference and Leagues Cup- with a lot of Seattle talk mixed in...
Soccer Down Here 2/1/24: Thursday Thoughts on Transfer Deadline Day, MLS News, Niko Moreno
February 01, 2024 16:50 - 2 hours - 119 MBJarrett, Nick, and Jon take you through your Thursday Thoughts We look at Transfer Deadline Day and start with the Duncan McGuire saga in Blackburn- before it was back on again... We look at Leagues Cup and Open Cup and MLS place in it... Hour 2 has Pulso Sports and The Soccer Bar's Niko Moreno looking at Seattle after preseason match one and the rest of the West- plus whatever else is on his mind...
South Georgia Tormenta HC Ian Cameron 1/31/24: The Day Before...
January 31, 2024 20:30 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBSouth Georgia Tormenta Head Coach Ian Cameron drops by SDH the day before training camp opens to talk about the off-season changes and what to look for in 2024 in a competitive USL League One
Soccer is in Session with Roswell High School's Head Coach Mary Desing
January 31, 2024 18:40 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBMadison Crews kicks off the 2024 high school soccer season talking to Roswell High School's head coach for girls soccer Mary Desing. Maddie asked her about winning Roswell High School's first ever State Championship in girls soccer, the development of womens soccer throughout the years, and what fans can expect from the team this season.
Soccer Down Here 1/31/24: Wall Pass Wednesday, News of the AM, Almada Watch, Dylan Butler, Tormenta HC Ian Cameron
January 31, 2024 17:09 - 2 hours - 120 MBBusy Wall Pass Wednesday on SDH We go over the night Thiago Almada had in qualifying Busy day in the Prem with Maddie Crewsing through it OSDB Sports and MLSSoccer.com's Dylan Butler drops by to talk Wall Pass things with Nick and Jon- and a little soccer South Georgia Tormenta HC Ian Cameron drops by the day before the open of training camp Told you it was busy... Enjoy!
SDH 1v1: Nick Firmino of Atlanta United
January 31, 2024 15:54 - 14 minutes - 20 MBJason Longshore caught up with Nick Firmino after his successful start to the 2024 preseason, scoring in the first match in Birmingham. Check out their entire conversation here at SDH.
Soccer Down Here 1/30/24: Tuesday Thoughts on ATLUTD, MLS, News of the AM
January 30, 2024 16:41 - 2 hours - 111 MBBusy Tuesday on SDH We look at the Almiron rumors at Newcastle- is he or isn't he...??? We look at the Almada rumors and who may be interested overseas with two days left in the window Nick drops by to give Serie A context Jarrett looks at the news involving ATLUTD and we get you ready for the day...
Jay Heaps Interview LIVE from Ghost Town Brewing in Birmingham
January 29, 2024 19:53 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBJon Nelson and Madison Crews talk to Jay Heaps, who is the President and General Manager of Birmingham Legion after Atlanta United's 2-1 victory against the team in preseason. They asked about the growth of the team, the new Lady Electric jersey, and some fun stories about Michael Parkhurst. Listen to the full LIVE Postgame show from Ghost Town Brewing here on Spreaker!
Soccer Down Here 1/29/24: Reaction Monday, Bart Keeler, Prem and Proper: The Review
January 29, 2024 17:03 - 2 hours - 119 MBIt's the first #ReactionMonday from ATLUTD play for 2024 We go over the action from Birmingham and get your thoughts... SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler drops by for A look back at Camp Cupcake and some #reffingdownhere discussions... Drew and Maddie drop in for "Prem and Proper: The Review" looking at the FA Cup from the weekend and the latest from Manchester United...
SDH 1v1: Chris Smith of Celtic Football Club's Soccer Academy
January 29, 2024 14:07 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBIn a new Soccer Down Here 1v1, Jason Longshore talks to Chris Smith who is the head of the Soccer Academy for Celtic Football Club. They talk about the importance of having partners in North America, like Tucker Youth Soccer Association here in Georgia, as well as other clubs in the United States and internationally. Enjoy!
ATLUTD Post Postgame Show LIVE From Ghost Train Brewing in Birmingham
January 28, 2024 04:13 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBAfter the 2024 preseason opener with Atlanta United and Birmingham Legion, SDH was live at Ghost Train Brewing in Birmingham to break it all down... Legion President and GM Jay Heaps SDH's Jason Longshore The USL Show's Kaylor Hodges Dirty South Soccer's Tyler Pilgrim and our own Scott Flood join Maddie and Jon to look back at Match 1 for the year...
Prem and Proper 1/26: FA Cup Down Here and Klopp Is Leaving
January 26, 2024 22:55 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBIt's not until the end of the season, but Jurgen Klopp and his lieutenants are leaving Liverpool at season's end... We look back at the decision and reactions... We look at the FA Cup juiceboxes and get you ready for the mid-week with Drew and a 3D
SoccerForUS Podcast Episode 78: USMNT Camp Sad Cupcake
January 26, 2024 21:33 - 59 minutes - 54 MBBart and Thomas discuss the disheartening display from Gregg Berhatler and the USMNT in San Antonio. We mostly focus on how the stated goals of the camp weren't met and why Gregg didn't try to meet them. Then, we discuss the rest of the year for US Soccer. Follow the show: @soccerforuspod Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod
Soccer Down Here 1/26/24: Klopp Retires, Friday Free For All, ATLUTD in BHM, News of the AM
January 26, 2024 16:58 - 2 hours - 112 MBIt's a busy Friday on SDH The news out of Liverpool dominates Hour 1 We look at the news of the AM and the Atlanta United match in Birmingham this weekend... We end Hour 2 with the Friday Free-For-All as Bart, Maddie, Jarrett, Nick, and Jon look at the NWSL, the news, and anything that strikes their minds to wrap up the week...
Thursdays with Niko 1/25/24: All The MLS News To Fit In One Segment Plus Seattle and PDV
January 25, 2024 21:42 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBPulso Sports and The Soccer Bar's Niko Moreno drops by for his weekly run down of everything in Major League Soccer... From the big signing in Seattle to what's wrong elseswhere in the west, it's the breakdown of it all with Nick and Jon
Soccer Down Here 1/25/24: Thursday Thoughts, MLS Moves, News of the AM, Niko Moreno
January 25, 2024 17:07 - 2 hours - 111 MBIt's a busy Thursday Thoughts on SDH We go over the MLS transfer news involving Russia (yes, Russia) and the other clubs with issues in the west... We look at the latest with transfers at Newcastle (or are they happening...) and news with Atlanta United ties from the overnight... In Hour 2, Pulso Sports and The Soccer Bar's Niko Moreno drops by with the news in Seattle and his thoughts on MLS from the week...
Wednesdays With Dylan 1/24/24: MLS Latest, Transfers, Messi Down Here
January 24, 2024 21:27 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBMLSSoccer.com and OSDB Sports Dylan Butler drops by for his weekly visit where we talk the latest news in MLS, the surge in ticket prices in Messi Down Here, and the western conference questions...
Soccer Down Here 1/24/24: Wall Pass Wednesday, MLS-Messi, Transfers, Dylan Butler
January 24, 2024 16:58 - 2 hours - 120 MBIt's a busy Wall Pass Wednesday on SDH We talk Gio Reyna, MLS evaluations, and ticket prices with Messi and Friends in Hour 1 OSDB Sports and MLSSoccer.com's Dylan Butler drops by to catch up on league news from the last two weeks in Major League Soccer and we go over all the news and gossip from overseas...
Soccer Down Here 1/23/24: Tuesday Thoughts on News of the AM, Stupidity, Messi and Friends
January 23, 2024 17:18 - 2 hours - 114 MBIt's a busy Tuesday on SDH We look at Messi and Friends in Dallas, the refs who may be striking, more stupidity down here, the news of the AM, and even quote a little Howard Beale... or a lot...
Soccer Down Here 1v1: Marshall Islands Soccer Fed's Justin Walley From Majuro
January 22, 2024 21:47 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBThe Marshall Islands Soccer Federation is hosting its first futsal cup in the coming week as the program continues to make strides as the last country on the planet building a national soccer program... Justin Walley is in Majuro for teaching, coaching, and organizational meetings and his morning started with the update on his visit...
Soccer Down Here 1/22/24: Reaction Monday on ATLUTD, Stupidity Down Here, Bart Keeler, Prem and Proper
January 22, 2024 17:46 - 2 hours - 121 MBIt's a busy Reaction Monday on SDH We look at the possibility of Newcastle and outgoing transfers- including Miguel Almiron We have a full round of Stupidity Down Here from Serie A- and Nick joins for background SoccerforUSPod's Bart Keeler drops by for a look at Camp Cupcake and some reffing down here Drew and Maddie drop by for Prem and Proper: The Review
Soccer Down Here 2v1: Georgia Impact's Santana Pressley and Hannah Behner To Costa Rica
January 21, 2024 22:31 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBGeorgia Impact has a direct tie to Dimas Escazu in the Costa Rican league for the 2024 season... Santana Pressley and Hannah Behner visit from training camp to let us know about this new experience in their lives and careers and break down how Impact impacted them as a part of their soccer lives...
Prem and Proper 1/19/24: Matchweek 21 (or 20.5) and a 3D
January 19, 2024 22:14 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBWe go over another half-week in England and Drew drops a 3D where he's looking at his beloved Manchester United...
Friday Free Kick 1/19/24: Michael Parkhurst Joins on Mentoring, RIFC, and ATLUTD
January 19, 2024 20:46 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBMichael Parkhurst fro Beyond Goals Mentoring joins for the Friday Free Kick We go over his two franchises and their happenings- RIFC and Atlanta United- and our time talking mentoring, its challenges, and approaching the generational issues involving mentors and mentees...
Soccer Down Here 1/19/24: Freestyle Friday, Michael Parkhurst, Beyond Goals Mentoring, News of the AM
January 19, 2024 17:11 - 2 hours - 115 MBIt's a busy Friday on SDH We go over how to get fired after 6 matches in your first gig... We look at how bad things are at Reading... Michael Parkhurst from Beyond Goals Mentoring gives updates on RIFC, ATLUTD, and gives his weekly advice in mentoring- plus the challenges it provides... And we go over the breaking news in Kansas City and the USWNT
Soccer Down Here 2v1: Apotheos FC Head Coach Jonathan Mercado
January 18, 2024 22:02 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBFor another SDH conversation, we visit with the new head coach at Apotheos FC, Jonathan Mercado, and we look at the challenges he faces- and welcomes- in his new job... We look at his past and how that has shaped him into the coach he is and what Apotheos fans should expect in 2024...
Thursdays With Niko 1/18/24: MLS News, Analyzing The Western Conference, Garth Lagerwey
January 18, 2024 21:27 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBPulso Sports and The Soccer Bar's Niko Moreno joined during his second cup of coffee from Seattle... He broke down the management style of ATLUTD COO Garth Lagerway in light of recent moves We also look at the western conference and look at what's going on in Seattle...
Soccer Down Here 1/18/24: Thursday Thoughts, ATLUTD Latest, Business 101 with Nick, Niko Moreno Joins
January 18, 2024 17:01 - 2 hours - 128 MBAnother packed SDH that goes into added time... We look at the latest involving Atlanta United Nick drops by to look at the business currently going on in Minnesota and New England and Niko Moreno drops by for his weekly segment on Seattle, the western conference, and what else is going on in his mind this week...
Soccer Down Here PM Power Hour 1/17/24: ATLUTD News and Analysis, Soccer Over There
January 18, 2024 02:47 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBIt started out as a breakdown of Atlanta United with Maddie... Then, Nick and Jarrett drop by to talk ATLUTD, transfer talk, starting XI's, and a little Soccer Over There... Enjoy!