Lionel Messi, Thomas Müller and a pair of first-time finalists headline today’s Morning Espresso as Inter Miami and Vancouver Whitecaps book a blockbuster MLS Cup showdown. Jason breaks down Miami’s postseason surge, Vancouver’s dream year, and what Mascherano’s group has left in the tank. Then it’s a whip-around through a wild Liga MX liguilla, Premier League twists, Serie A and La Liga storylines, Flamengo’s Libertadores crown, Viking’s long-awaited title in Norway, and the latest from the USWNT and the 2031 Women’s World Cup bid. Pour a cup and let’s get caught up.

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Jason Longshore breaks down an absolutely massive Saturday across the global game. In MLS, both Conference Finals take center stage as Inter Miami — powered by Lionel Messi’s historic postseason form — host underdog NYCFC, while San Diego FC’s dream expansion run meets Vancouver’s magical season out West. We dig into the key storylines, injury questions, tactical turning points, and the defining players who could send their clubs to MLS Cup. Then it’s off to South America, where the Copa Libertadores final delivers a true heavyweight bout: Flamengo vs Palmeiras in Lima. Two Brazilian superpowers, two contrasting paths, and one trophy that may define the decade in CONMEBOL. Plus: the UEFA Women’s Nations League final kicks off, Europe’s giants face rising pressure, and Arsenal–Chelsea headlines a huge Premier League weekend. Serie A title contenders clash, Liverpool try to steady the ship, and the latest from Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern fills out a packed global rundown. It’s your Friday Morning Espresso — MLS, Libertadores, Europe, South America, and everything in between. The game never stops — and neither do we.

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Chelsea rolled back the years with a vintage Champions League performance as Estevão dazzled and Barcelona crumbled. Manchester City, meanwhile, were left to rue Pep Guardiola’s rotation gamble after a shock defeat to Bayer Leverkusen snapped their long home unbeaten run in Europe. And in a revealing conversation with Andrés Cantor, USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino opened up on culture resets, criticism, and the belief he wants to instill ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Plus: a full Wednesday matchday preview, NWSL record-breaking numbers, big developments across Brazil and Liga MX, the latest on the World Cup draw, and a loaded Refill from around the globe.

San Diego keeps writing history. Anders Dreyer’s thunderbolt sends the expansion side into the Western Conference Final, and we break down how SDFC’s relentless identity carried them past Minnesota. Then it’s a massive Matchday 5 in the Champions League, with Chelsea-Barcelona, City-Leverkusen, Marseille-Newcastle and a full slate of storylines across Europe — injuries, returns, selection battles, and knockout stakes everywhere you look. We’ll also hit the latest on the Vinicius Jr.–Xabi Alonso tension in Madrid, Manchester United’s unraveling under Ruben Amorim, Wilfried Nancy’s likely move to Celtic, River Plate’s dramatic Clausura exit (and Santiago Sosa’s heroic masked return), plus the full field for the 2026 U.S. Open Cup and key results in the NCAA women’s tournament. As always, The Refill brings the biggest headlines from around the world — from Premier League rights intrigue to Japan’s new cup champion and updates for historic clubs in Portugal and Bulgaria. Grab your Morning Espresso. The game never stops — and neither do we.

Gotham FC do it again — rising from the No. 8 seed to claim their second NWSL title in three seasons, powered by Rose Lavelle’s cold-blooded finish and a postseason run built on grit, self-awareness, and big-game edge. We dive into the moments, the quotes, and the chaos that shaped their championship night. Then it’s on to MLS, where Lionel Messi put on a masterclass to carry Miami into the Eastern Conference final, and NYCFC pulled off a smash-and-grab upset in Philadelphia to silence Subaru Park. Plus: Vancouver’s wild nine-man shootout survival, San Diego–Minnesota preview, Premier League tension, Serie A drama, Barcelona’s Camp Nou return, and everything you missed across MLS, Europe, USL, Liga MX, Argentina, and the college tournaments. Your Monday Morning Espresso — strong, global, and Around the Corner from Everywhere.

Today’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 drama with Curacao, Suriname and Haiti, plus what’s next for the USMNT after a statement win over Paraguay and Mexico’s mounting pressure at home. There’s also a full run through the NWSL playoffs and Trinity Rodman’s future, big moves in the global soccer business world, and a fresh Refill of stories from One Knox’s double to wild scenes in Argentina. The SDH Network is always Around the Corner from Everywhere, every morning with your soccer caffeine hit.

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On 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 been higher. We break down the clinching scenarios across UEFA, the pressure on Cristiano Ronaldo in Dublin, Italy’s push for momentum, Croatia’s showdown with a fearless Faroe Islands, and the wide-open chaos in Group H. Then it’s over to Concacaf, where Jamaica, Honduras, Panama, Costa Rica, and Guatemala face make-or-break nights with everything on the line — plus the latest from Africa and Asia as playoff paths tighten. We’ll also dive into MLS’ looming structural overhaul, NWSL’s continued expansion with Atlanta’s 2028 club now official, global transfer ripple effects, San Lorenzo’s crisis, and a busy slate of Women’s Champions League action. World Cup roads twisting everywhere — and every dream still alive. This is Morning Espresso.

Atlanta’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 Awards finalists headlined by Kansas City Current’s stars, and how investment waves are reshaping Liga MX and Atlético Madrid. We’ll also check in on World Cup qualifiers around the globe and a local Soccer for Good story from Henry County that reminds us why the game keeps growing — everywhere, all at once. The game never stops — and neither do we. ☕⚽ Brought to you by Oglethorpe University, Atlanta’s premier undergraduate learning experience and soccer powerhouse.

The game never stops — and neither do we. It’s official: Tata Martino is back as Atlanta United’s head coach, marking a full-circle moment for the club and the city that fell in love with the Five Stripes. We break down what his return means for the locker room, the fanbase, and a team searching for its next identity. Plus, Josef Martínez exits San Jose after a strong year and remains open to a reunion in Atlanta — but what kind of role could he play in 2026 under Tata? Also in today’s Morning Espresso: Mauricio Pochettino opens up about building the culture of American soccer ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Cavan Sullivan delivers the winner for the U.S. U-17s in Qatar, and updates roll in from Europe — from Hansi Flick’s Barcelona to Achraf Hakimi’s injury, AC Milan’s new era, and more from The Refill. From the A to everywhere, it’s another jam-packed morning of soccer stories — and a familiar face back where it all began.

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.