On today’s Morning Espresso, we’re charging into a massive week for the sport with the World Cup Draw now just days away. We lay out everything you need to know about Friday’s festivities in Atlanta — from our live coverage at Bench Warmers and the Brewhouse Café to the schedule updates FIFA will drop on Saturday. We break down the USMNT’s potential opponents and what the draw pots really mean, plus the latest headlines from around the global game. The USWNT closes 2025 with swagger thanks to Catarina Macario and Lily Yohannes, and over in Spain, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid square off in a heavyweight midweek clash with title implications. All that, plus MLS news, transfer whispers, and The Refill from around the world — your soccer morning starts here.
