Call It What You Want: A CBS Sports Golazo Network Podcast
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Pochettino names first USMNT roster! (Soccer 10/2)
The first USMNT roster of the Mauricio Pochettino era has been released ahead of October's friendlies against Panama and Mexico. Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies discuss the 25-man squad and whether fans can expect a change of formation (01:25). Should the likes of Tanner Tessmann be concerned after not making the cut? (13:27) Will Tim Ream remain a starting center back under the new coach? (18:27) And will Matt Turner lose his spot between the sticks? (25:56) The guys react to Jürgen Klinsmann's version of his controversial decision to drop Landon Donovan for the 2014 World Cup (29:30). The guys talk about Pochettino choosing to watch Arsenal vs. PSG instead of one of the Champions League games featuring Americans (36:21). Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gaga Slonina interview, USMNT striker power rankings, Poch's roster decisions (Soccer 9/30)
Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola kick things off with an Americans Abroad roundup and discuss which USMNT striker has the hottest hand in front of goal (01:47). Should the team play with two strikers? (16:12) Should fans be concerned about the U.S. falling to third in the CONCACAF rankings? (23:18) The guys ponder potential surprise call-ups to Mauricio Pochettino's October roster (26:17), preview the UCL matchday 2 fixtures involving Americans (35:44), and listen to Jimmy's R9 story (40:50). Then, Gabriel Slonina joins the show to talk about his loan spell at Barnsley, his relationship with parent club Chelsea, going to the Olympics, taking the positives from his heavy defeat to Manchester United, his goals for the 2026 World Cup and more! (46:57) Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is there a coaching crisis in America? | Mailbag | US Open Cup & Campeones Cup recaps (Soccer 9/26)
Congratulations are in order for Steve Cherundolo and his LAFC side as they defeated Peter Vermes and Sporting KC in the US Open Cup Final (2:35). Then, the group recap the Campeones Cup that happened the same night but earlier which saw Club América walk away with the title after outlasting the Columbus Crew in PKs (8:06). Jimmy Conrad then puts a fine point on why the US Open Cup is still so special and explains the value and importance of the oldest soccer tournament in the United States (11:12). Next, the CIWYW crew rip open the mailbag to answer all of your questions including, "What can the actual impact be of the 2026 World Cup," "Is anyone making noise about fixture congestion," and "How will Poch's first match go," as well as several more (17:05). And finally, Conrad and Meola discuss whether or not there is a coaching crisis right now in America and swap some coaching stories of their own (36:47). Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pulisic cements clutch status in Milan derby | revisiting the 2014 USMNT | US Open Cup final preview (Soccer 9/23)
It was a great weekend for Americans abroad, but none more so than Christian Pulisic who broke the deadlock in a long-awaited win against old foes Inter (04:32)! Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola discuss Tim Weah's turn at the No. 9 spot for Juventus (08:14) and Pulisic's consistent performances for AC Milan. Is the Pennsylvania native the USMNT's greatest ever export? (11:26) The guys weigh in on the all-time best USMNT debate following Tab Ramos' comments in support of the 2014 side led by Jürgen Klinsmann (25:57). St. Louis has been announced as the venue for Mauricio Pochettino's first competitive game in charge of the National Team amid reports of a potential friendly against England next year (41:57). And the crew close out with a big preview of Wednesday's U.S. Open Cup final between LAFC and Sporting Kansas City (51:40). Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Henry was RIGHT about USMNT players past vs. present | Americans Abroad midweek roundup (Soccer 9/19)
Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies react to the latest FIFA rankings (02:08) and Mauricio Pochettino revealing the team's target for the 2026 World Cup (04:25). Then the guys wade into the water of the USMNT 'golden generation' debate following Thierry Henry's comments about the current crop of players in comparison to the Landon Donovan era (08:40). It was an historic week for Americans in the Champions League as Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic both got on the scoresheet (27:45). In the goalkeeping department it was a midweek to forget for Gaga Slonina and Matt Turner (36:20). Finally, a look ahead to the Milan derby and other notable fixtures involving Americans (47:55) before the guys close out by taking a few questions from the CIWYW community (51:20)! Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Americans in UCL, Inside the Pochettino pursuit, Varas gets San Diego job, USMNT panic meter! (Soccer 9/16)
Jimmy Conrad gets Charlie Davies and Tony Meola's thoughts on Mauricio Pochettino's opening press conference (02:01) and San Diego FC's decision to hire recent USMNT interim coach Mikey Varas (06:28). The guys discuss the newly-formatted UEFA Champions League, the twelve American hopefuls in the competition, and the matchday 1 fixtures U.S. fans need to watch (11:45). Then, Paul Tenorio of The Athletic joins to discuss the ins and outs of US Soccer's search for Gregg Berhalter's successor and the financial details of Pochettino's contract (25:58). It was a good weekend for the likes of Mark McKenzie, Brandon Vazquez and Christian Pulisic (49:53). And the guys talk degrees of concern for the national team players struggling to find playing time with their clubs (55:51). Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Poch's first USMNT press conference: 'We need to believe we can win the World Cup' | Call It What You Want (Soccer 9/13)
Jimmy Conrad and Brian McBride react to Mauricio Pochettino's first public appearance since being unveiled as the new USMNT head coach (02:15). With the door apparently open to every player, should Poch call up the reigning MLS MVP and soon to be U.S. citizen Luciano Acosta? (09:24) Guillem Balague, the author of “Brave New World: Inside Pochettino’s Spurs,” joins to share some insights into the former Tottenham and Chelsea manager’s relationship with Emma Hayes, his players, and the coaching staff that has followed him wherever he’s gone (21:11). Will Poch have enough time before the World Cup to implement his style of play? (45:57) And how big of a bonus should he get if the team goes all the way in 2026? (52:41) And CBS Sports' Pardeep Cattry joins to talk about sights and sounds from Poch’s first press conference (1:01:46)! Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pochettino named head coach as USMNT fail to beat New Zealand | recap & reaction (Soccer 9/10)
The wait is finally over! Mauricio Pochettino has been announced as the next head coach of the USMNT (1:56). But the former Chelsea and Tottenham will have his work cut out for him following the team's dull 1-1 draw against New Zealand. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola react to the worst-kept secret in sports being made official and discuss their expectations (15:30). What went wrong against the Kiwis? (20:54) Which players' stock rose and whose fell during the September window? (33:33) And what are Poch's key decisions ahead of October's friendlies against Panama and Mexico? (38:43) And with an Argentine now at the helm, the guys discuss the history of foreign managers leading American players (52:08). Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
USMNT look to bounce back after Canada defeat | USA vs. New Zealand preview & predictions (Soccer 9/9)
Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola pick over the rubble following Saturday's disappointing loss to Canada and discuss Mikey Varas and Tim Ream's post-game comments which pointed to the lack of drive and intensity against Jesse Marsch's team. With Mauricio Pochettino reportedly waiting in the wings to take charge of the USMNT, what are the first things the former Tottenham and Chelsea boss needs to address? In the immediate term, the guys underline what needs to change ahead of Tuesday's clash against the All Whites, and Jimmy has a stab at naming the starting XI. And the crew close things out by taking questions from the CIWYW community! Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
USMNT humbled by Marsch's Canada | September friendly recap & reaction (Soccer 9/7)
Jesse Marsch was the only American smiling after his prediction of a 2-1 Canada win over the U.S. came to pass. Jimmy Conrad, Tony Meola and Brian McBride analyze the USMNT’s first performance since the disastrous Copa America campaign (1:30). The guys discuss the team’s struggles to deal with Canada’s press and speculate as to how Mauricio Pochettino might have viewed the game (09:50). Then, the player ratings don’t make for flattering listening for the likes of Tim Ream, Johnny Cardoso or Yunus Musah (18:15). And while the center back pairing is the area of most concern for the crew, the lack of vocal leaders and physicality is another worrying trait for the Stars and Stripes (36:08). A discussion about the changes Mikey Varas should make for Tuesday’s clash against New Zealand (46:55). And finally, another setback for Gio Reyna, and have Mexico found an international break cheat code (50:20)? Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jesse Marsch talks drones, Pochettino, Copa America, USMNT motivation, national anthems, more | USA vs. Canada preview (Soccer 9/4)
Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola welcome back former CIWYW co-host Jesse Marsch, now the coach of Canada, as he prepares to face off against the nation of his birth on Saturday. Jesse breaks his silence on the drone scandal that rocked Canada Soccer over the summer and discusses his Copa America baptism by fire, as well as working with players like Alphonso Davies. The conversation then turns to the USMNT, where Jesse shares his thoughts on Mauricio Pochettino, interim coach Mikey Varas, the mindset of U.S. players, and the growing rivalry between CONCACAF's largest nations. Finally, the guys reflect on the interview and preview the latest installment of USA vs. Canada. Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Audition time for USMNT call ups, Americans Abroad weekend roundup, transfer window winners & losers (Soccer 9/2)
Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola drill down into Mikey Varas' 24-man roster and the mindset of the players looking to impress the team's next head coach (02:05). Tony shares his thoughts on the goalkeepers selected for the September camp, and with Jedi Robinson and Sergino Dest both unavailable, the guys discuss the relative lack of depth in the outside back and defensive positions (14:14). In Americans Abroad news, it was a good weekend for the likes of Aidan Morris and Cade Cowell, while it was another matchday to forget for Gio Reyna and Folarin Balogun (29:30). Tanner Tessmann and Matt Turner sit on opposite ends of the spectrum in a conversation about the best and worst moves of the summer transfer window (45:47). And finally, to Charlie's chagrin the guys reveal their teams of the month! Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Varas names USMNT roster for September friendlies, no movement on Pochettino (Soccer 9/1)
Interim USMNT coach Mikey Varas has called up 24 players, including senior men national team first-timers Marlon Fossey and Diego Kochen, to a September camp that includes friendlies against Canada and New Zealand. Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies discuss the notable inclusions and omissions in the first roster of the post-Berhalter era, as well as the conspicuous absence of a Mauricio Pochettino announcement. Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Interview: Gaga Slonina on Barnsley move, Pochettino, Old Trafford date and more! (Morning Footy)
Start your day with the perfect blend of news and analysis from the world’s game with the Morning Footy podcast. Download and follow Morning Footy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! The Morning Footy crew welcome in Barnsley's American goalkeeper, on loan from Chelsea, Gaga Slonina. The group discuss Slonina's incredible start to life with the League One outfit, his career journey, playing with Donovan Pines, the preparation for upcoming Carabao Cup match against Manchester United, and his conversations with the USMNT's presumptive new head coach Mauricio Pochettino. And finally, a chat about what he misses about Chicago and his personal goals while at Barnsley. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, EFL, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
US Soccer trying to finalize Pochettino deal before September friendlies (Soccer 8/26)
As USMNT fans wait for Mauricio Pochettino to be announced with bated breath, Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Brian McBride welcome in Felipe Cardenas of The Athletic to discuss the latest in US Soccer's pursuit of Gregg Berhalter's successor (03:25). Will Chelsea clear the way for the Argentine to take the reins for the upcoming friendlies? And if not, will interim coach Mikey Varas be selecting the roster? In Americans Abroad news, it was a good weekend for Brenden Aaronson and the strikers in the player pool not named Folarin Balogun (27:59). Could the Monaco man lose his spot on the national team? In transfer news, Weston McKennie and Tim Weah will have more competition at Juventus, Tanner Tessmann nears a move to Lyon, and Gio Reyna has accepted his role at Dortmund (48:49). Finally, the Columbus Crew added the Leagues Cup to their trophy cabinet, but can they be considered among MLS' greatest ever teams? (57:17) Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Interview: Yunus Musah on Pochettino to USMNT, AC Milan vibes, and Pulisic's Italian (Morning Footy)
Don't miss CBS Sports Golazo Network's Morning Footy, now in podcast form! Our crew brings you all the news, views, highlights and laughs you need to follow the Beautiful Game in every corner of the globe, every Monday-Friday all year long. The Morning Footy crew welcome in USMNT & AC Milan midfielder Yunus Musah to discuss the upcoming match between his club and Parma taking place on CBS. The group also dive into the evolution of his skillset, the new concepts that Paulo Fonseca is bringing to the table at Milan, the reports about Mauricio Pochettino agreeing to be the USMNT's new head coach, and the vibes at Milan. And finally, a chat about the quality of Christian Pulisic's Italian. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, EFL, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pulisic at the 10, McKennie back in at Juve, Tessmann's transfer limbo | Serie A and Americans Abroad roundup (Soccer 8/19)
Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies welcome in friend of the show Marco Messina to discuss the start of the Serie A season and the Americans plying their trade (at least for now) in the Italian top-flight. What are Paulo Fonseca's plans for Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah? Will Weston McKennie and Tim Weah be staples of Thiago Motta's starting XI? And why are Venezia intent on getting rid of Tanner Tessmann? The guys turn their attention elsewhere in Europe, praising Haji Wright's brace-scoring heroics for Coventry and discussing Gaga Slonina in the context of Mauricio Pochettino's first-choice goalkeeper. Then, Mark McKenzie's move to Ligue 1 side Toulouse and Cameron Carter-Vickers' time at Tottenham spark a convo about the USMNT's center-back pool. Will Tim Ream still be in the frame for the World Cup? And finally, it's an all-MLS affair in the Leagues Cup semifinals! Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pochettino appointed USMNT head coach for 2026 World Cup, per reports (Soccer 8/15)
Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to take the reins of the United States men’s national team, according to multiple reports. On a massive day for the program Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola react to the appointment of the former Chelsea, PSG and Tottenham boss (02:32). Excitement levels are high among the guys, but is the Argentine a “serial winner”? (12:01) A new head coach means a fresh start in terms of roster selection, so will Poch be bringing players back from the international wilderness? (17:18) And which of the current crop of starters are in danger of falling down the pecking order? (21:22) The guys discuss Pochettino’s playing style and what to expect from his USMNT (34:08). And will Mikey Varas still be the interim coach for the upcoming friendlies against Canada and New Zealand? (43:45) Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
USMNT on Poch watch, Varas named interim coach, Americans in the EFL Championship, Serie A preview, more! (Soccer 8/12)
Jimmy Conrad and Brian McBride dive into the latest twists and turns in the search for the next USMNT head coach. They discuss Thierry Henry's silver-medal run at the Olympics (02:10), Mauricio Pochettino's emergence as US Soccer's top target (7:20), and share their thoughts on the decision to name Mikey Varas as the interim coach for the upcoming friendlies against Canada and New Zealand (19:45). Following a thrilling opening weekend of action in the EFL Championship, Philip Buckingham of The Athletic joins to talk about promotion candidates, relegation scrappers and, of course, the Americans plying their trade in England's second tier (25:30). Will Haji Wright and Josh Sargent push on after last season? Is Middlesbrough the ideal landing spot for Aidan Morris? Can Brenden Aaronson become a fan favorite at Elland Road? Phil also discusses Gaga Slonina's loan move to League One side Barnsley (42:55). Jimmy and Brian round off the Americans Abroad conversation by discussing Malik Tillman and Bryan Reynolds' weekend performances (49:35), before focusing on the upcoming Serie A seasons for likes of Christian Pulisic, Tim Weah and Tanner Tessmann, who remains in transfer limbo at Venezia (53:55). And finally, the guys make their Americans Abroad 2024/25 predictions (1:03:59). Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mauricio Pochettino reportedly a top target to become USMNT head coach (Morning Footy)
Don't miss CBS Sports Golazo Network's Morning Footy, now in podcast form! Our crew brings you all the news, views, highlights and laughs you need to follow the Beautiful Game in every corner of the globe, every Monday-Friday all year long. Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as one of the front runners to take over as head coach of the USMNT. The Athletic's Paul Tenorio joins to discuss this breaking news, how likely it is to happen, and whether or not the Argentine is the right man for the job. Pochettino was Ligue 1 Champion with PSG in 2021-22, 4x EPL Manager of the Month and 2x EFL Cup Runner-up with Chelsea & Tottenham, and 2018-19 UCL Runner-up with Tottenham. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, EFL, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is Pellegrino Matarazzo the right man to lead the USMNT? (Soccer 8/5)
A week is a long time in the search for the next U.S. men's national team coach! Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola react to the reports out of Germany linking long-time Bundesliga coach Pellegrino Matarazzo to the vacancy (5:53). Is the New Jersey native the best candidate or does he fall short of Matt Crocker's "serial winner" criteria? Charlie shares his thoughts about the U.S. men's Olympics team's elimination from the Paris Games (25:23). Following Walker Zimmerman's post-game comments on Friday, the guys discuss whether or not entitlement has started to creep into the USMNT (34:20). The crew talk about Weston McKennie's next move after the midfielder was told he's not part of Thiago Motta's plans at Juventus (46:41). And has the time come for the national team to move on from Tim Ream? Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Team USA ousted by Morocco 4-0, crash out of Olympics | Recap & Reaction (Soccer 7/30)
The United States U23s fell to Morocco in the quarterfinals by a score of 4-0! Jimmy Conrad, Brian McBride and Tony Meola recap the team's performance, both positives and negatives. First, the group discuss what maybe the team could have done differently, question the plan of attack up top, and if there was a lack of confidence (1:18). Next, the guys deliver their respective player ratings (18:13). Then, the CIWYW crew chat about the tournament overall, can it be considered a success (33:06)? Next, the group discuss Marko Mitrović and grade his coaching throughout the Olympics (43:54). And finally, thoughts on recent news including Jamaica appointing Steve McClaren, which Concacaf nations will qualify for World Cup alongside the three host countries, and Tyler Adams’ recent comments on the Canada Soccer drone scandal. (49:25) Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Team USA beats Guinea, advances to Olympics quarterfinals | Recap & Reaction (Soccer 7/30)
The United States U23s are through to the Olympics knockout stage for the first time in 24 years! Jimmy Conrad and Brian McBride discuss the performances and tactics following the team’s 3-0 win over Guinea to close out the group stage (01:47). The guys give their player ratings and heap praise on MOTM Kevin Paredes (17:35). Then, Nico Cantor joins with the lowdown on Team USA's quarterfinal opponents Morocco who pipped Argentina to top spot in Group B (28:36). Should Tanner Tessmann consider sticking with Venezia for another season? (43:23) Has Marko Mitrović done enough to be considered for the USMNT head coach job? (47:30) And does US Soccer need to rethink its scouting system? (54:42) Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Interview: Nathan Harriel on Olympic experience, locker room after France loss, & relationship with Kevin Paredes (Morning Footy)
Start your day with the perfect blend of news and analysis from the world’s game with the Morning Footy podcast. Download and follow Morning Footy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! The Morning Footy crew welcome in defender for the Philadelphia Union and U.S. Men's Olympic U23 player Nathan Harriel. The group discuss his experience so far at the Olympics, what the locker was like after their loss to France, his relationship with Wolfsburg forward and Olympic teammate Kevin Paredes, his personal style and all the swag you get at the games in Paris. And finally, a short preview about the US Men's upcoming match against Guinea. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Americans bounce back against New Zealand | Canada's spygate fallout | Paris Olympics recap and reaction (Soccer 7/27)
After falling to France on Wednesday, the United States men's Olympic team responded with a record-breaking win to keep their chances of making the podium alive. Jimmy Conrad, Tony Meola and Brian McBride discuss the 4-1 victory over the Kiwis and Marko Mitrović's decision to stick with the same lineup (02:23) before going line-by-line with their player ratings (18:03). It's been a brutal few days for Canada Soccer as details of a years-long drone scandal have emerged and resulted in serious punishments for the women's team (29:57). But will CanMNT suffer any consequences? Then, which U23 players could crack the USMNT? (46:02) And finally, a preview of Tuesday's group stage finale against Guinea (53:23). Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Team USA fall to France in Paris Olympics opener | Instant Recap & Reaction (Soccer 7/24)
France's embarrassment of attacking talent proved too much for the United States men's soccer team on their long-awaited return to the Olympic stage. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Brian McBride sift through the aftermath of Wednesday's 3-0 defeat at the Velodrome to analyze the Stars and Stripe's overall performance and whether Marko Mitrović might now be regretting some of his roster decisions. The guys take a line-by-line look at the individual performances and dive into the tactical battle between Mitrović and Thierry Henry. Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Olympics men's soccer preview: France vs. USA | Tyler Adams injured again | Americans in the Championship (Soccer 7/22)
Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Brian McBride look ahead to the U.S. men's Olympic soccer team's clash against Thierry Henry's France to open the Paris Games (04:35). What role will the roster's alternates play and who is Marko Mitrović's MVP? (11:15) The crew discuss Tyler Adams' latest injury setback and what it means for the USMNT midfield ahead of 2026 (29:20). Plus, reaction to the latest names being linked to the USMNT head coaching vacancy (35:58), and why Americans should be hyped about CBS Sports and Paramount+ landing the EFL rights (54:45)! Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Interview: Duncan McGuire on Olympics, leading the line for Team USA, personal goals, more (Morning Footy)
Start your day with the perfect blend of news and analysis from the world’s game with the Morning Footy podcast. Download and follow Morning Footy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! The Morning Footy crew welcome in MLS and USMNT U23 Olympic striker Duncan McGuire to talk about the upcoming matches in Paris. The group discuss Big Dunc's personal goals for the Paris Olympics, getting that call to go, re-settling back in Orlando after his move to Blackburn fell through. Then, a chat about the Olympic kick-off match against France, the swag at the Games, and the possibility of a new tattoo. And finally, where he'd like to improve his game and the lack of traditional number nines in the U.S. program. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
US Soccer's Top USMNT coaching candidates + ugly scenes at Copa América final (Soccer 7/15)
Charlie Davies, Tony Meola and Brian McBride take a deep dive into the names being linked with the United States men's national team's head coaching vacancy. But first, we welcome in The Athletic's Felipe Cardenas who was on the ground to witness thousands of ticketless fans storm the Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday ahead of the Copa América final. Is Conmebol solely to blame for the security issues? And can we expect to see similar scenes at the 2026 World Cup? Then, the guys work their way through the potential candidates to become the next USMNT boss beginning with two Spaniards - Luis de la Fuente and Rafa Benitez. What qualities should Matt Crocker be looking for and do the likes of Wilfried Nancy, Xavi, Thomas Tuchel and Joachim Löw fit the bill? Is Max Allegri too pragmatic? Could Mauricio Pochettino, Gareth Southgate or Hervé Renard get the best out of the Stars and Stripes? And does Steve Cherundolo enough experience and buy-in from fans to lead the team? Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
🚨 OFFICIAL: US Soccer fires Gregg Berhalter, begins search for next USMNT head coach (Soccer 7/10)
Gregg Berhalter’s reign as the United States men's national team head coach is over little over a week after the team's shock exit from the 2024 Copa America. Charlie Davies, Tony Meola and Jimmy Conrad react to the breaking news and welcome in The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio to discuss the need to make the team more competitive and the search for Berhalter’s successor. Should Matt Crocker consider Gareth Southgate? Then, Mike Grella joins the crew to reflect on Berhalter’s legacy and what the future might have in store for his former coach. Finally, the guys talk about the Concacaf hierarchy, other potential head coach candidates and how USSF should conduct the interview process. Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Interview: Gianluca Busio on Olympics, leadership, Tanner Tessman, personal goals, more (Soccer 7/9)
Venezia midfielder Gianluca Busio joins Claudia Pagan, Charlie Davies and Mike Lahoud after making the United States men's Olympics soccer roster to talk about the mood within the camp ahead of taking on host nation France, representing his country alongside club teammate Tanner Tessman, dealing with pressure and much more! Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Luna left out of Olympics roster, USSF's Berhalter decision, Canada's Copa América run (Soccer 7/8)
Marko Mitrović has named his 18-man roster for the Paris Olympics. which includes the notable omission of Diego Luna (07:21). Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola discuss inclusions and snubs, the challenges of getting clubs to release players, and whether choosing Walker Zimmerman, Miles Robinson and Djordje Mihailovic as the United State's overage players was the right call (13:35). Then, with U.S. Soccer set to make a decision on Gregg Berhalter's future in the coming days, the guys talk about potential candidates to take the reins of the USMNT and what the search for the next head coach should entail (28:45). And with Canada still going strong at the Copa América, the guys talk about Jesse Marsch's impact on the program and whether he should have been hired to lead the Stars and Stripes (45:20). Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Interview: Marko Mitrović talks USMNT U-23s, Paris Olympics roster decisions, and the pressure to succeed (Morning Footy)
Start your day with the perfect blend of news and analysis from the world’s game with the Morning Footy podcast. Download and follow Morning Footy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! The Morning Footy crew welcome in USMNT U-23s head coach Marko Mitrović as he gears up for the upcoming Olympics in Paris. The group discuss the roster selection, issues getting players released by their clubs, and the overage player selection process. Mitrović also chats about the pressure the team is under to succeed and what fans should expect from this Olympics squad. The USMNT U-23s face off against Thierry Henry's France on July 24th at 3pm ET. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What USSF NEEDS to do after Berhalter and USMNT's Copa América failure (Soccer 7/3)
The walls are closing in on Gregg Berhalter following the team’s disastrous Copa America campaign. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Brian McBride discuss the near-unanimous calls for a new USMNT head coach (06:03) and the potential candidates to take the job (15:11). Is Jürgen Klopp a realistic option? Should U.S. Soccer consider an American coach? (28:09) Then, the spotlight shifts to the players as the guys look back on the individual performances that contributed to a disappointing collective outcome (38:07). Why did Gio Reyna have such a quiet tournament? (54:03) Is the previously heralded midfield now an area of concern ahead of the World Cup? (57:55) Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Uruguay defeat seals USMNT's Copa América elimination | Recap & Reaction (Soccer 7/2)
The U.S. men's national team became the first host nation to crash out of the Copa América group stages following Monday’s 1-0 loss to Uruguay. Charlie Davies, Brian McBride and Tony Meola analyze a dark day in the program’s history and evaluate the team’s overall performances throughout the competition. The guys share their player ratings and then discuss Gregg Berhalter’s tactics and substitutions. Has the time come for U.S. Soccer to hire a new coach? And who are the outstanding candidates to lead the team to the 2026 World Cup? Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
USA vs. Uruguay | Copa America preview & predictions | USMNT's must-win Group C finale (Soccer 6/29)
The pressure is on Gregg Berhalter’s side like never before. Fail to beat Uruguay and any hopes of the Stars and Stripes advancing to the knockout stage look extremely unlikely. Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola look ahead to Monday’s do-or-die clash and try to predict how Marcelo Bielsa might line out. And with a lackluster slate of friendlies on the horizon, is the Copa America the USMNT’s last serious test before the World Cup? And will Gregg Berhalter still be in charge for that cycle? The guys discuss what needs to happen to beat Uruguay, Jesse Marsch’s first win as Canada coach, and the current Copa America power rankings. Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
USMNT suffer stunning Copa America defeat | Panama vs USA | Instant Recap & Reaction (Soccer 6/27)
The Copa America hosts' chances of reaching the knockout stage hang by a thread following Thursday's costly defeat to Panama. Charlie Davies, Brian McBride and Tony Meola recap the USMNT's shock 2-1 defeat to Los Canaleros (01:33), react to Timothy Weah's red card (12:55), and give their player ratings (18:07). The guys also discuss personnel decisions for the final group stage match against Uruguay (32:23), what the result could mean for Gregg Berhalter (41:00), and whether the team is too nice for international tournaments (53:21). Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Interview: Tim Ream on Copa América, the USMNT environment, and his leadership qualities (Morning Footy)
Start your day with the perfect blend of news and analysis from the world’s game with the Morning Footy podcast. Download and follow Morning Footy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! The Morning Footy crew welcome in USMNT and Fulham defender Tim Ream to talk about the Copa América tournament, the training environment, maintaining the team's high tempo, and molding relationships with his defensive counterparts. The group also discuss Ream's leadership qualities and how he has been able to sustain such a long career at this high of level. And finally, the group chat about playing the tournament on home soil as well as the quality of the pitches. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Panama vs. USMNT | Copa America preview & predictions (Soccer 6/24)
Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Brian McBride discuss Uruguay's win over Panama and whether it's too early to draw any conclusions about how Group C might shake out (06:26). Will Los Canaleros pack a bigger punch than Bolivia? (10:22) Then, the specter of signature wins past hangs over this generation of USMNT players, but does beating a big team matter if you don't play well doing it? (23:19) The guys also dive deep into Gregg Berhalter's options for Thursday night and try to manifest Timothy Weah at right back into existence (35:39). Then, analysis of Jesse Marsch and Canada's opening day defeat to Argentina (46:12) and the "upside down" state of Group B (55:06). And finally, the guys make their score predictions and argue about which team they'd rather face in the quarterfinals (61:43). Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pulisic and Balogun secure USMNT win over Bolivia | Copa America recap and reaction (Soccer 6/23)
The host nation got off to a winning start at the Copa America thanks to goals from Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun. Charlie Davies, Brian McBride and Tony Meola analyze the good, the bad and the ugly from USMNT's opening game against Group C opponents Bolivia (05:44), discuss player ratings (19:11), and drill into Gregg Berhalter's tactics ahead of game two against familiar foe Panama (37:50). Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Interview: Chris Richards on Copa America, his fashion style, playing for Crystal Palace (Morning Footy)
Start your day with the perfect blend of news and analysis from the world’s game with the Morning Footy podcast. Download and follow Morning Footy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! The Morning Footy crew welcome in USMNT and Premier League center-back Chris Richards. His season highlights include 27 starts and 39 total appearances for Crystal Palace, 13 matches as a defensive midfielder, and playing every minute in the USMNT's run to silverware at the Nations League Finals. The group talk about the start of Copa America, the importance of a quick start against Bolivia on Sunday, how the Stars and Stripes have the potential to make a deep run in the tournament, his fashion style, and all the lessons learned from the June camp friendlies. And finally, the group talk Crystal Palace, how the team plays, and what Oliver Glasner has done for him. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Copa America preview: Group C opponents, Berhalter's key decisions, projected USMNT XI, predictions, more (Soccer 6/19)
The stage is set as 16 teams converge on the United States to compete for Copa America bragging rights. Charlie Davies and Tony Meola kick things off by getting to know Group C opponents Bolivia, Panama and Uruguay (03:28). The guys discuss the biggest items on Gregg Berhalter’s to do list (17:12) and which USMNT players have the most to prove in the competition (31:28). Will Tyler Adams be in the starting XI on Sunday? (37:45) And finally, the guys make their ultimate Copa America predictions (41:56). Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rating AC Milan, Juventus, Dortmund coaching hires | Americans Abroad transfer news | Most exciting Copa America debutants (Soccer 6/17)
While the USMNT's 26-man roster gears up for the Copa America, big changes await some of the players back at their clubs. Charlie Davies, Tony Meola and Brian McBride discuss what the latest managerial appointments at AC Milan, Juventus and Dortmund mean for each of the team's American players. Will Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah thrive under Paulo Fonseca? (03:38) Can Weston McKennie become a fan favorite at Aston Villa? (07:30) And will Nuri Sahin make Gio Reyna a fixture of his starting XI? (14:59) In other transfer news, Houston-born Fabian Hürzeler becomes the youngest ever EPL manager (27:45), Brenden Aaronson has "unfinished business" at Leeds (32:10), and Aidan Morris is Boro-bound (37:19). The guys debate who the top stars playing their FIRST Copa America are (39:49). And Brian takes a walk down memory lane to talk about his time at Fulham and the connection he made with the Cottagers (57:19). Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sargent makes the cut: USMNT roster named for Copa America (Soccer 6/14)
Gregg Berhalter's 26-man squad for the Copa America has been announced and it comes with little to no surprises. Josh Sargent is in spite of his lingering ankle injury, while Timothy Tillman is the odd man out from the June camp. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola go line-by-line to analyze the USMNT roster's strengths and weaknesses. Where are Matt Turner's confidence levels following the highs and lows of the Colombia and Brazil friendlies? (06:36) Is Tim Ream and Chris Richards the best CB pairing? (22:10) Has Joe Scally locked down the right back position? (25:35) What impact with Tyler Adams's minutes restriction have on the team? (33:46) And does Folarin Balogun deserve to be the starting no. 9? (46:48) Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pulisic, Turner shine as USMNT bounce back against Brazil | Recap & Reaction (Soccer 6/12)
A Christian Pulisic free-kick and multiple Matt Turner saves helped to earn the Stars and Stripes a respectable 1-1 draw against the Seleção in their final warm-up match ahead of the Copa America. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Brian McBride analyze Gregg Berhalter's starting lineup and discuss the response from the USMNT after Saturday's heavy defeat to Colombia. But it's not all a bed of roses as the guys also talk about where the team needs to improve. Plus, after Tuesday's lackluster performance against Japan, does the U-23 MNT have any chance of making the podium at the Olympics? Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
USMNT vs. Brazil: Can Berhalter's team bounce back after Colombia mauling? | Preview & Predictions (Soccer 6/10)
After being roundly beaten by Colombia on Saturday, the Stars and Stripes are set to take on another South American giant in preparation for the Copa America. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Brian McBride look ahead to Wednesday's friendly against Brazil and discuss the USMNT's options for the starting lineup (04:09). Should Matt Turner be benched? (06:15) Is Joe Scally the best right back on the roster? (10:30) And does Folarin Balogun deserve another shot? (24:30) They also talk about the opponents' danger men (29:35), Jesse Marsch, and Canada's impressive draw against France (37:25), as well as the thorny issue of Gregg Berhalter's position as USMNT head coach (48:55). Finally, they debate who the Top 10 American players are (57:46). Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
USMNT given wake-up call in Colombia thrashing | Recap & Reaction (Soccer 6/9)
The worst defeat of the Gregg Berhalter era was not how the USMNT wanted to kick off the first of two tune-up games heading into the Copa America. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola analyze Saturday's devastating 5-1 friendly defeat to Colombia and what the result says about the evolution of the team under the long-serving manager. Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Interview: Antonee Robinson on USMNT, magic tricks, life in the Premier League, more! (Morning Footy)
Don't miss CBS Sports Golazo Network's Morning Footy, now in podcast form! Our crew brings you all the news, views, highlights and laughs you need to follow the Beautiful Game in every corner of the globe, every Monday-Friday all year long. The Morning Footy crew welcome in USMNT & Fulham defender Antonee Robinson to talk about magic tricks, Saturday's friendly against Colombia as well as the growth of the USMNT, his success in the Premier League, how Fulham manager Marco Silva has helped him as a player, and the birth of his second child. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bruce Arena on World Cup highs and lows, Revs exit, managing Dempsey, current USMNT generation, more (Kickin' It)
For interviews with the biggest names from in and around the world of soccer like you’ve never heard them before. Download and follow Kickin’ It on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Former USMNT head coach and five-time MLS champion Bruce Arena joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Mo Edu and Charlie Davies to look back on the highlights and lowlights from his extraordinary managerial career, his favorite players, fondest World Cup memories and ambitions to get back on the saddle. Dealing with Dempsey (03:17): Managing different personalities and squashing the beef with Clint. Psychology (12:18): Working with Landon Donovan, taking the 2002 World Cup by storm, regrets after turning down a European move. Unfinished business (21:15): Drafted out of college, learning from other sports, miscommunication surrounding MLS suspension, connection with the New England Revolution, moving on from failure to qualify for 2018 World Cup. American coaches (34:25): USSF reappointing Gregg Berhalter, taking the reins from Jurgen Klinsmann, legacy and the current USMNT generation. Copa America (49:10): Quarterfinals “at a minimum,” the roadmap to 2026. Kickin’ It is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Kickin’ It team on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @kate_abdo, @CharlieDavies9, @MauriceEdu, @clint_dempsey Watch Kickin’ It on the CBS Sports Golazo Network, the 24-hour soccer streaming network that is available for free on connected TV and mobile devices through the CBS Sports App and Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com, as well as Paramount+. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, soccer documentaries and more by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
USMNT vs. Colombia preview | Marko Mitrović talks Olympics | Columbus lose in Mexico | Venezia clinch promotion (Soccer 6/3)
The Stars and Stripes kick off a massive summer of action on Saturday with a friendly match against Colombia. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Brian McBride discuss Los Cafeteros’ unbeaten run under Néstor Lorenzo, players to watch, and the formation and personnel decisions facing Gregg Berhalter (05:40). Perennial Concacaf Champions Cup winners Pachuca proved too strong for Columbus Crew in Saturday’s final (22:10), but it was good news for two Americans Abroad as Gianluca Busio and Tanner Tessman’s Venezia secured Serie A promotion (27:35). The guys preview Kickin’ It’s exclusive interview with Bruce Arena (36:07) and compare each other’s all-time USMNT 7-a-side teams ahead of TST (44:25). And USMNT U-23 coach Marko Mitrović joins to talk about the Olympics, the challenges of building an 18-man roster, and the importance of versatility (51:00). Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices