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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.