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

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USMNT October roster reaction: Midfield question marks, Pulisic as MVP & McKennie’s role (Soccer 10/2) Oct 02, 2025

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Jimmy Conrad and The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio break down Mauricio Pochettino’s 26-man USMNT roster for the October camp (02:32). The guys spotlight the midfield pecking order (05:16), and discuss the notable omissions of Yunus Musah and Joe Scally. Pochettino explains why he doesn’t involve players in his decision-making (09:55), drops hints about using a back three (18:26), and admits that Christian Pulisic is the team’s MVP (31:45). Is Weston McKennie in danger of being squeezed out (37:30)? And with Poch emphasizing the importance of game recovery speed, could Gio Reyna's World Cup dream be in danger (45:15)? Plus, Nashville claim their first-ever U.S. Open Cup trophy amid late controversy (50:48), and Jimmy recounts his run-in with Matthew McConaughey and Poch himself (56:18).

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Christian Pulisic MVP watch & Alejandro Zendejas joins CIWYW! (Soccer 9/30) Sep 30, 2025

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Christian Pulisic is on fire for AC Milan, Alejandro Zendejas is tearing it up for Club América. Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola debate whether Pulisic is on pace to be Serie A’s MVP (03:40), while Zendejas joins the show to discuss his golazo against Keylor Navas, rising through the ranks with Pulisic, and making the most of his USMNT return (24:31). Plus, Americans to watch in Champions League matchday 2 (48:25), Benjamin Cremaschi’s U20 World Cup hat-trick (55:25), Quinn Sullivan’s untimely injury (58:59), and a preview of tomorrow’s U.S. Open Cup final between Austin FC and Nashville SC (1:02:45).

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USMNT October roster projection, Poch's strongest XIs, U20 World Cup preview (Soccer 9/25) Sep 25, 2025

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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola get straight to brass tacks ahead of the October camp, projecting Mauricio Pochettino’s 26-man roster for the friendlies vs. Ecuador and Australia. Will the likes of Gio Reyna, Tanner Tessmann, and Johnny Cardoso be back in the mix? The guys also eye Saturday’s all-American showdown in Serie A between Weston McKennie's Juventus and Yunus Musah's Atalanta, debate the USMNT’s best XI in two different setups, and preview the U20 World Cup as Marko Mitrović’s squad chases a deep run.

Pulisic's European legacy, USMNT’s greatest ever exports, & Ashley Cole joins the show! (Soccer 9/23) Sep 23, 2025

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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down Christian Pulisic’s latest heroics for AC Milan (5:50) and dive headfirst into the debate: is he the USMNT’s greatest ever export (12:39)? Who truly stands as the best American field player in Europe? Then, Premier League legend Ashley Cole joins for an exclusive conversation on working with José Mourinho (21:11), his coaching journey, handling the “golden generation” tag (38:25), playing in MLS (42:32), and what defines an elite full back (56:40). Cole also weighs in on Mauricio Pochettino, Jedi Robinson, and going head-to-head with Clint Dempsey.

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Weah’s Bernabéu goal & USMNT role, Pepi struggles, Musah concerns, Reyna vs. Tillman (Soccer 9/18) Sep 18, 2025

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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down the week’s Champions League through an American lens. Ricardo Pepi and PSV stumbled out of the gate, with tougher tests still to come (10:22). Weston McKennie and Yunus Musah both earned starts, though Musah could be in for a rough stretch with Atalanta looming (17:20). Tim Weah’s goal against Real Madrid sparks a fiery debate: has Jimmy lost it by claiming the Marseille man won’t start the USMNT’s opener at the 2026 World Cup (24:01)? Gio Reyna is fighting his way back into the mix, but is Malik Tillman the better option right now (44:26)? Plus, the guys preview the U.S. Open Cup final as Austin FC and Nashville SC go head-to-head for silverware (52:52).

Josh Sargent on Norwich connection, USMNT & Pochettino (Morning Footy) Sep 17, 2025

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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!

Josh Sargent joins the Morning Footy crew to chat about his experience in the Championship, his decision to stick with Norwich, what it's going to take for his club to return to the Premier League, and his latest convos with Mauricio Pochettino.

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Americans in UCL: Pepi vs. Balogun & McKennie, Musah & Johnny on USMNT redemption tour (Soccer 9/16) Sep 16, 2025

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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola dive into a packed week of American soccer storylines. With the UEFA Champions League underway, can midfielders like Weston McKennie, Johnny Cardoso, and Yunus Musah turn strong club form into a USMNT recall (07:35)? Ricardo Pepi scored a brace in his first Eredivisie start of the season - is it time he leapfrogs Folarin Balogun as the U.S.’s number nine, or should Mauricio Pochettino experiment with two strikers (23:37)? The guys also spotlight their must-watch UCL matchups (41:25), break down the U.S. Open Cup semifinals as four teams chase their first-ever trophy (46:55), and assess Gio Reyna’s start at Borussia Mönchengladbach (57:08).

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Ivan Rakitic Exclusive: Croatia's secret sauce, Modric’s influence, Barca's Messi era, advice for USMNT players (Soccer 9/11) Sep 11, 2025

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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola welcome in Croatian legend and Hajduk Split Technical Director Ivan Rakitic for an unmissable conversation. Ivan opens up about his illustrious playing career (2:50), Croatia’s World Cup magic (08:37), choosing between two national teams (15:52), and his time at Barcelona during the Messi era (19:54). Ivan reflects on playing alongside Jermaine Jones at Schalke (24:28), offers advice for the USMNT ahead of next year's World Cup (28:20), explains what Christian Pulisic can learn from Luka Modric (35:02), and reveals his all-time favorite teammates (38:15). The guys then turn the spotlight back on the USMNT following the September window. Mauricio Pochettino wants all the smoke (42:53), where Tim Ream should play (54:12), and the Gold Cup drama is finally in the rearview (59:40).

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Zendejas & Balogun score, Poch goes with back 3 | USMNT vs. Japan recap & reaction (Soccer 9/9) Sep 10, 2025

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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola recap the USMNT’s 2-0 win over Japan, a much-needed morale boost sealed by goals from Alejandro Zendejas and Folarin Balogun. Mauricio Pochettino’s decision to roll with a back three gave the U.S. a new edge, delivering their first victory over a top-20 FIFA opponent since the 2022 World Cup... but don't call it a "signature" win! The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio joins to break down who helped (or hurt) their stock the most during September camp (08:05). The guys debate the MOTM (21:51), dig into the impact of Pochettino’s tactical shift (26:30), what it means for the roster moving forward (30:45), and how to judge his first year in charge of the USMNT (46:47).

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Pochettino’s experiments backfire in 2-0 loss | USMNT vs. South Korea recap & reaction (Soccer 9/6) Sep 07, 2025

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immy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola recap a flat 2-0 defeat for the USMNT in New Jersey, where Heung-min Son torched the Americans with a goal and an assist (00:58). The guys agree Mauricio Pochettino’s lineup and tactical experiments simply aren’t working (06:44), with Chris Richards left out and the attack offering little threat. With five straight losses to FIFA top-25 opponents, they ask whether the team had more clarity under Gregg Berhalter (22:45) and what needs to change ahead of Tuesday's clash against Japan (35:04).

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