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Goals Everywhere in the Champions League, Arsenal Flying, MLS Playoffs Ignite: Morning Espresso, 10.22 The game never stops — and neither do we. On today’s Morning Espresso, brought to you by Oglethorpe University, Atlanta’s premier undergraduate learning experience and soccer powerhouse: Atlanta United President & CEO Garth Lagerwey steps away once again to focus on his recovery, leaving Chris Henderson, Dimitrios Efstathiou, and Sarah Kate Noftsinger to guide the club’s next steps — including the search for a new head coach. The MLS Playoffs kick off tonight as Chicago Fire return to the postseason under Gregg Berhalter, Orlando City chase another run under Oscar Pareja, and Phil Neville’s Portland Timbers host Pablo Mastroeni’s RSL out West. In Europe, it was a Champions League goal explosion — 43 goals in nine matches — with Arsenal, PSG, PSV, and Manchester City all rolling in dominant wins. Plus, the Copa Libertadores semifinals begin in Rio with Flamengo and Racing Club ready to battle for continental glory. Also on today’s show: - FOX Sports announces record-breaking coverage plans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup - La Liga’s Miami match gets canceled amid backlash - The Bay Collective continues to reshape the future of the women’s game. It’s a full cup of stories, goals, and global football energy to start your day. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/goals-everywhere-in-the-champions-league-arsenal-flying-mls-playoffs-ignite-morning-espresso-10-22--68239602