The Possession Was a Mirage Atlanta United had 55% possession, 535 passes, and zero big chances against Nashville. The Long View on why control that looked real produced danger that never was.

Enea Mihaj told me in the locker room that 4 or 5 times #ATLUTD crossed the ball parallel to the goal with no one there.

That one observation explains the night better than any stat. Though the stats back it up too.

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No Permission Required | Morning Espresso by SDH Network Endrick danced at the Parc des Princes, Atlanta set the NWSL standard in Marietta, and the FIFA Women's Rankings landed. The bold are having a very good Tuesday.

☕ Endrick danced. Atlanta built. Haji Wright earned it. Olivia Rodrigo shows up on a Barcelona shirt. The bold are having a very good Tuesday.

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Atlanta United 2 Shuts Out Chicago Fire FC II 3-0 Goals from Arif Kovac, Cameron Dunbar, and Adrian Gill powered Atlanta United 2 to a dominant 3-0 win over Chicago Fire FC II at SeatGeek Stadium. The press was relentless, the clean sheet was earned,...

Atlanta United 2 put on a defensive masterclass in Bridgeview. Goals from Kovac, Dunbar, and Gill. Two straight clean sheets. Chong Qui was outstanding. Full match recap on SDH.

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City Strike, Atlanta Struggle, and the World Cup Clock Is Ticking Another scoreless night for Atlanta United, a statement win for Manchester City, and 52 days until the World Cup kicks off in North America.

☕ Haaland has 23 league goals. Arsenal's closest striker has 12. City have momentum and a game in hand. The Premier League title race is very much alive. Morning Espresso is out.

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Real Salt Lake Rolls San Diego FC 4-2 to Stay Hot in the West Sergi Solans bagged a brace, Diego Luna set the tone early, and RSL's first half was nearly perfect. Pablo Mastroeni's side is more than sneaky good.

Real Salt Lake continue to just roll with the punches. Another pregame injury forcing a list minute lineup change? No problem. A four goal first half is the remedy and we talk about it at @soccerdownhere.bsky.social Mountain Edition

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Atlanta Soccer Tonight is live at 11pm.

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Training Ground Dispatch: Injury Updates + Open Cup Prep vs. Chattanooga | Atlanta United YouTube video by Soccer Down Here

Training Ground Dispatch: question marks for Miranchuk, Lobjanidze, Alzate, Gregersen, and Latte Lath heading into Wednesday's Open Cup match vs. Chattanooga. Full breakdown with @madisoncrews7.bsky.social ⚽🔴⚫

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Keep Your Nerve, This Is What You Came For Champions League drama at Anfield and the Metropolitano, MLS on the road in Mexico, the collapse of John Textor's multi-club empire, and why Atlanta United is directly connected to the Botafogo financ...

☕ Liverpool need a miracle. Barcelona need LeBron. LAFC need their nerve. Nashville need to make history.

It's all in today's Morning Espresso.

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Training Ground Notebook: Atlanta United's Tata Martino and Enea Mihaj Break Down Chicago Breakdown Tata Martino and Enea Mihaj dissected the structural breakdown that cost Atlanta United against Chicago, addressed a two-game week, and Martino went on record about three unresolved officiating compla...

#ATLUTD heads up I-75 to face Chattanooga FC on Wednesday with a lot to sort out. Tata Martino spoke, the structural breakdown from Chicago, and what Enea Mihaj told his teammates after the final whistle.

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Atlanta's NWSL Future Just Got Real | Morning Espresso – April 13, 2026 Deandra Duggans named Chief Business Officer of NWSL Atlanta 2028, Manchester City closes gap on Arsenal, and what Atlanta United showed in Chicago against the Fire.

☕ Atlanta's NWSL club made its first major hire this morning. The Premier League title race just got really real. #ATLUTD showed some of the right things in Chicago. It's all in today's Morning Espresso @soccerdownhere.bsky.social.

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Andrew Arnold Jr. is 🔥 right now.
17 goals this season, but it’s not just the goals — it’s the work ethic, the mindset, and the drive to reach the next level. Get to know the Union Grove junior in this week’s Georgia Call-Up presented by @GAfutures ⬇️

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Double Shot Friday: Martino Is Honest, Messi's Coming to Auburn, and FC Cincinnati Has Big Dreams Your Friday Morning Espresso covers Atlanta United's attacking struggles, the USWNT vs. Japan series, Neymar to FC Cincinnati rumors, and the latest World Cup news.

Tata and Miranchuk were candid Thursday. The attack is not clicking and neither of them sounded confused about why. Full breakdown in this morning's Espresso, plus everything else you need heading into the weekend.

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Tata was honest Thursday: this group cannot high press every team. Miranchuk was honest too: everybody wants the ball, but somebody has to make the run in behind.

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FIFA named its 170-person officiating crew for this summer, and the story isn't just the names.

New 5-second countdown clocks on throw-ins and goal kicks. Second yellows now reviewable by VAR. Referee body cameras going live for the first time at a World Cup.

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Excited to have Sidney contributing to SDH, check out her first piece on the upcoming #USWNT matches.

Champions League chaos. Liga MX muscle. Women's sports hitting $3 billion. And 63 days until the World Cup.

The SDH Morning Espresso is out. ☕

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Atlanta Soccer Tonight is LIVE at 10pm on @929thegame.bsky.social & the Audacy app. #ATLUTD vs Columbus breakdown, Champions League results, interview w/ @valair.bsky.social, NWSL business, and What's on Tap presented by Michelob Ultra. Big two hours on the 📻 coming up. ⚽🔴⚫

Atlanta’s Attacking Questions Lead a Full Monday Atlanta United’s loss to Columbus headlines a busy Monday edition of Morning Espresso, with MLS takeaways, Liverpool pressure, women’s soccer updates, and more.

Today's Morning Espresso covers:

⚫ Atlanta United's possession problem
🔴 Slot under pressure at Liverpool
🌍 Women's game: NWSL form + Crux Football's multi-club push
📋 Georgia HS soccer polls are out

Around the Corner from Everywhere. ☕
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Is it there now?

Two teams in process. One game with real urgency. This is a fascinating one Saturday night at the Benz. #ATLUTD #MLS

Check out the entire conversation with Jay and more at soccerdownhere.net.

Why Atlanta United Believes Precision Matters More Than Panic Chris Henderson laid out why Atlanta United still believes roster fit, internal growth, and better work on the training ground will define the team’s 2026 season.

Chris Henderson’s message was clear: Atlanta United is not ignoring the pressure around a slow start. The club believes the answer is precision, not panic.

New at SDH: smart roster decisions, internal growth, and why the training ground still matters.

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Italy’s Collapse, the USWNT’s Reset, and Open Cup Drama Italy’s crisis runs deeper than one miss, the USWNT brings back experience, and the Open Cup delivers another chaotic night before MLS joins in.

Italy missing a third straight World Cup is not just a bad result. It is a full-system failure.

Today’s Morning Espresso looks at that, the latest USWNT roster, and another wild Open Cup night.

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The World Cup Field Is Set, and the Questions Are Getting Sharper The field for 2026 is complete. The USMNT learned more against Portugal, Türkiye joined Group D, and the World Cup picture feels sharper this morning.

The 2026 World Cup field is full now.

Czechia and DR Congo are coming to Atlanta. Türkiye joins the U.S. group. Italy is out. Iraq took the final place.

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USMNT vs Portugal: Portugal Takes 2-0 Win Over U.S. in Atlanta The U.S. had encouraging moments at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, but Portugal controlled too much of the night and punished key mistakes in a 2-0 result.

For stretches, the USMNT made this uncomfortable for Portugal. But against this level of opponent, losing control of key moments gets punished fast.

@osgnelson.bsky.social's recap from Atlanta:
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Why Intensity Could Define the USMNT Under Mauricio Pochettino Mauricio Pochettino, Tim Ream, and Chris Richards all pointed to the same issue after the Belgium loss: intensity. Why it could define the USMNT’s 2026 World Cup ceiling.

Intensity is not something this team can turn on and off. Mauricio Pochettino, Tim Ream, and Chris Richards are all aligned. It has to be there from start to finish.

My latest on @soccerdownhere.bsky.social on why that standard is so important for this USMNT ⬇️
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The Belgium Loss Brought Pochettino’s Priorities Into Focus for the USMNT Johnny Cardoso is headed back to Madrid, but Mauricio Pochettino’s bigger takeaway from Belgium was what it revealed about the USMNT attack, leadership, and the work still ahead before Portugal.

The scoreline against Belgium created the noise. Mauricio Pochettino spent Monday talking about the signal.

Johnny Cardoso’s exit, the attack’s progress, and the bigger work still ahead for this USMNT.

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Live today from REVERB from 1:00-3:30 on @929thegame.bsky.social with @madisoncrews7.bsky.social ahead of #USMNT. Full postgame coverage on Off the Woodwork podcast tonight.

Pochettino’s Big Picture Meets a Big Test in Atlanta Saturday’s Morning Espresso looks at USMNT vs Belgium in Atlanta, Pochettino’s message, center back injuries, Reyna and Pulisic, and the latest World Cup and domestic headlines.

The #USMNT faces Belgium today in Atlanta, with Mauricio Pochettino using this window to build standards, identity, and belief ahead of this summer.

Saturday’s Morning Espresso is live.

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