Call It What You Want: A CBS Sports Golazo Network Podcast

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No USMNT January camp before 2026 World Cup (Soccer 10/28) Oct 28, 2025

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Dest benched, Pepi delivers, Balo shines - Americans in UCL recap, the future of college soccer, MLS Playoff Power Rankings (Soccer 10/23) Oct 23, 2025

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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola kick things off with a look at the USMNT crew in Champions League action this week (05:16). It was a mixed night for PSV’s American duo: Sergiño Dest showed up late, while Ricardo Pepi came off the bench to score and assist. No goals for Folarin Balogun against Spurs, but the Monaco No. 9's performance impressed the guys (12:58). And over in the Championship, Patrick Agyemang and Daryl Dike gave U.S. fans reason to celebrate (19:06). Charlie looks back on his past diving transgressions (23:41). Then the crew dives into U.S. Soccer’s bold proposals to overhaul men’s college soccer, and share a few college memories of their own (26:27). And the crew wraps with a full MLS playoff breakdown and reveal their updated Playoff Power Rankings (48:09).

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Decision Day drama, Playoff picks & the CIWYW's MLS 2025 Awards! (Soccer 10/21) Oct 21, 2025

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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down Folarin Balogun’s game-changing heroics for Monaco as he makes an instant impression on new manager Sébastien Pocognoli. With Christian Pulisic and Malik Tillman nursing injuries, could the USMNT be forced into reshuffling plans for the November camp? The guys look ahead to a packed Champions League week featuring American talent - and which games Mauricio Pochettino should have circled. Then the crew discusses MLS Decision Day fallout and debate who’s built for a playoff run before handing out the Call It What You Want MLS 2025 Awards and revealing their Teams of the Season (spoiler: Jimmy might’ve gone rogue). Plus, Josh Brunais, captain of the U.S. Men’s Cerebral Palsy National Team, joins the crew fresh off of leading the Stars and Stripes to Copa America glory over Argentina!

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USMNT vibe check, World Cup roster rankings, Pulisic injury fallout, Poch loves Roldan (Soccer 10/16) Oct 16, 2025

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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola close out the international break by ranking every player from the USMNT’s October roster based on their chances of making Mauricio Pochettino’s World Cup squad (07:42). The guys play a round of “In or Out” to decide which roster omissions could reappear next summer (20:20). Was playing in Commerce City a mistake (27:57)? And with Christian Pulisic picking up an injury on U.S. duty, do AC Milan have a right to be frustrated with the decision to start him against Australia (34:35)? The crew also breaks down Poch’s “perfect player” praise for Cristian Roldan and why the Seattle Sounders midfielder remains such a divisive figure among USMNT fans (43:22). Plus, should Chris Richards be the team’s next captain (56:20)? The guys wrap up with a look ahead to MLS Decision Day (1:03:40).

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Wright & Roldan power USMNT to victory | USA vs. Australia Instant Recap & Reaction (Soccer 10/14) Oct 15, 2025

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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down the USMNT’s spirited 2-1 comeback win over Australia, a feel-good finish to the October window. Haji Wright and Cristian Roldan combined for both U.S. goals, staking serious claims for World Cup roster spots, while Chris Richards continues to earn high praise for his steady form in defense. The guys also discuss the impact of Christian Pulisic’s first-half injury and whether starting the Milan star was a calculated risk. The crew then zooms out to reflect on the broader takeaways from the window. Is the three-back setup here to stay? Which positions remain unsettled as the World Cup race heats up? And who gained or lost the most ground in the fight for a roster spot? Finally, Jimmy, Charlie, and Tony revisit Mauricio Pochettino’s role at the helm - has this window changed how they view the USMNT boss and the tactical direction he’s setting for the team?

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Poch's culture club & why Balogun should get the start | USMNT vs. Australia Preview & Predictions (Soccer 10/13) Oct 13, 2025

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Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies preview the USMNT’s friendly against Australia, but get things started by reacting to the U.S. crashing out of the U-20 World Cup following a 3-1 defeat to Morocco. What went wrong, and why can’t the Stars and Stripes get past the quarterfinals? Then, the guys dive into Mauricio Pochettino’s culture crusade, assess Australia’s 12-game unbeaten streak, debate lineup options, and make the case for Folarin Balogun starting up top, with a look at whether Weston McKennie should play in a deeper midfield role.

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Balogun shines in best USMNT game of Poch era | USA vs. Ecuador Instant Recap & Reaction (Soccer 10/10) Oct 11, 2025

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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down the USMNT’s 1-1 draw against Ecuador in Austin, where Folarin Balogun’s late equalizer capped off a performance that surely cements him as Mauricio Pochettino’s No. 9. Malik Tillman made an instant impact off the bench, and the guys argue this might’ve been the best the team has looked under Poch, even with several big names missing. With midfield competition heating up, could Weston McKennie be in danger of losing his spot ahead of 2026? Or is Tim Weah the one feeling the squeeze? Meanwhile, veteran Tim Ream continues to make his case as indispensable at the back. Plus, The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio joins live from Austin to unpack Pochettino’s postgame remarks and what they reveal about where this USMNT project is headed next.

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Tanner Tessmann joins from camp + USMNT personnel & tactical options | USA vs. Ecuador preview & predictions (Soccer 10/9) Oct 09, 2025

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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola gear up for the USMNT’s upcoming friendly against Ecuador! Midfielder Tanner Tessmann stops by from camp to talk fatherhood, carrying Lyon on his back, and earning his way back into the national team. The guys then turn their attention to La Tri, who even without Moisés Caicedo will pose a real test for Mauricio Pochettino’s men. Will the US go with a back three or back four? Should they press or play patient? The crew debates lineups, tactics, and Antonee Robinson’s fitness, before locking in their score predictions for Friday's showdown.

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Pochettino delivers strong message & USMNT players with most to gain in October camp (Soccer 10/7) Oct 07, 2025

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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola dive into Mauricio Pochettino’s latest USMNT roster and the coach’s blunt stance on player communication - no explanations, just performances. The guys reflect on how roster decisions were handled in their own playing days, and debate which players have the most to gain or prove in the October friendlies against Ecuador and Australia. Plus, the U.S. tops its group at the U20 World Cup... can they go all the way? And with Philadelphia Union clinching the Supporters’ Shield, who’s your MLS Cup favorite?

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Benjamin Cremaschi on captaining the U.S. U-20s & lessons from Sergio Busquets (Morning Footy) Oct 06, 2025

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Benjamin Cremaschi joins Michael Lahoud and Tony Meola from Chile after the U.S. U-20 Men’s National Team clinched top spot in World Cup Group E. He reflects on the team’s dominant 3-0 win over France, the tight-knit bond within the squad, and what it means to wear the captain’s armband under Marko Mitrović. Plus, Benjamin discusses his loan move to Parma and the lessons he’s taken from playing alongside Sergio Busquets at Inter Miami.

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