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

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Leagues Cup 2025: Progress or Patch Job? | Müller & Son to MLS? | Inter Miami land RDP! (Soccer 7/29) Jul 29, 2025

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The Leagues Cup returns with a new format, but is it better than before? And should the tournament be held every year? Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola dive into the tournament’s latest tweaks, including a heavier focus on MLS vs. Liga MX clashes. Plus, with Thomas Müller linked to Vancouver, the guys unpack MLS’ often-confusing discovery rights system and Cincinnati's dubious claim to the German star. Charlie backs a bold move for Son Heung-min to LAFC, and Inter Miami found a roster loophole to land Rodrigo De Paul. Are the Herons making a mockery of the league's rules? And Tony shares his thoughts on AC Milan's preseason with the spotlight on USMNT duo Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah.

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Reyna-issance in Italy: Gio eyes Parma revival, Cavan set for Man City preseason (Soccer 7/22) Jul 22, 2025

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Is Gio Reyna headed for Serie A? Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies welcome on Marco Messina to dive into the USMNT midfielder’s rumored move to Parma and debate whether the youngest head coach in Europe's Top 5 leagues, Carlos Cuesta, can unlock Reyna’s full potential. The guys discuss Cavan Sullivan joining Man City for preseason training and whether the Philadelphia Union phenom can avoid the same pitfalls that derailed Freddy Adu’s career. And could a luxury tax help MLS clubs be more competitive in the race for top-tier Designated Players?

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.

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Pulisic is still the guy, Sargent & Reyna transfer talk, Club World Cup takeaways (Soccer 7/15) Jul 15, 2025

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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola run through the gambit of USMNT storylines. First up, Ecuador and Australia have been announced as October’s friendly opponents - what can we learn from those matchups (04:05)? Then, on the topic of irreplaceability, the crew agrees that Christian Pulisic remains Mauricio Pochettino's MVP (07:31). Josh Sargent’s next move goes under the microscope - is Burnley or Wolfsburg the better fit for his game (23:30)? And is LAFC is the right landing spot for Gio Reyna to get back on track with the national team (31:16)? With FIFA’s Club World Cup officially in the books, what does it reveal about what’s coming at the 2026 World Cup (40:26)? And a conversation about Gaga Slonina’s development path at Chelsea - can the Chicago native break through at Chelsea (51:23)?

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.

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Tyler Adams praises USMNT mindset as World Cup selection battle intensifies (Soccer 7/11) Jul 11, 2025

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USMNT midfield mainstay Tyler Adams joins Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola for an in-depth conversation following the Gold Cup. Tyler reflects on the team's mentality during the tournament, what he's learning under Mauricio Pochettino, the fierce competition for roster spots ahead of the 2026 World Cup, and what he hopes to accomplish this season with Bournemouth. Tyler also opens up about his commitment to giving back. We hear about his new partnership with Scotts and Every Kid Sports to expand youth access to natural turf fields.

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.

For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Lyon's great escape, USMNT transfer talk, World Cup vs. summer heat (Soccer 7/10) Jul 10, 2025

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Lyon's reprieve could spell bad news for Crystal Palace. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola welcome Ligue 1 expert Tom Williams to discuss Lyon successfully appealing relegation and what it could mean for Tanner Tessmann, Matt Turner, and bizarrely Chris Richards (02:55). Is Tim Weah a good fit for Marseille (15:37)? And will Folarin Balogun have better luck this season at Monaco (17:56)? The guys reflect on their interview with Tyler Adams (23:24). With transfer season in full swing, we talk Damion Downs, Josh Sargent, and Diego Luna (29:55). The Club World Cup is PSG's to lose, but how much did kickoff times hinder the tournament (48:28)? And Nashville continue to cook in U.S. Open Cup (1:01:15)!

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.

For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Next steps under Poch, Gold Cup tiers ranking, World Cup captain candidates (Soccer 7/8) Jul 08, 2025

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Only five international windows remain for the Red, White, and Blue to tune up for the big dance next year. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down the key takeaways from the USMNT’s Gold Cup campaign, and discuss the importance of the team's upcoming friendlies (5:30). From green dots to DNPs, the guys rank every player’s performance (26:35) - and Jimmy gets called out for going soft on Mauricio Pochettino (47:59). Tim Ream wore the captain's armband this summer, but will there be a changing of the guard (56:42)?

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.

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 mobil ...

USMNT fall to Mexico in Gold Cup Final | Instant Reaction & Recap (Soccer 7/6) Jul 07, 2025

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The U.S. men’s national team came up short in Houston, losing 2-1 to Mexico in the Gold Cup final, the last competitive match either side will play before the 2026 World Cup. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola recap a night where an inexperienced U.S. squad showed plenty of heart but not enough quality (03:19). With Mauricio Pochettino’s tactical choices under the microscope and the midfield again struggling to assert control, the guys break down where things went wrong and what this run really says about the state of the program (11:00). The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio offers his insights on the next steps, including how established stars should be reintegrated into the group (21:40). Was reaching the final a sign of progress - or just a reminder of how far the U.S. still has to go (30:58)? And did this roster displace any of the big-name absentees (42:01)?

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.

For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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El Tri... we meet again! | USMNT vs. Mexico | Concacaf Gold Cup Final Preview & Predictions (Soccer 7/3) Jul 03, 2025

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Houston, we have a showdown! Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola discuss Mexico's Gold Cup campaign ahead of Sunday's title game against the United States. Identity under Javier Aguirre, breakout star Gilberto Mora and how to hurt El Tri (03:56). Mauricio Pochettino talks fan culture and substitutions (25:06). Diego Luna makes the right noises (33:22). The USMNT's struggles with playing out of pressure (38:57). Tim Ream takes on the haters/doubters (47:44). And Jimmy reveals his combined USA-Mexico starting XI (57:48).

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.

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 throu ...

Luna’s Brace Sends USMNT to Gold Cup Final | USA vs Guatemala Recap & Reaction (Soccer 7/2) Jul 03, 2025

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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down the USMNT’s nervy 2-1 win over Guatemala to book a ticket to the Gold Cup final. Diego Luna’s early brace stole the headlines, but there’s plenty to unpack from a performance that raised as many questions as it did cheers. The guys go line-by-line to assess who made the most of their opportunities.

Was this a gritty step forward under Mauricio Pochettino, or just another papered-over performance? The guys take exception with the U.S. substitutions. Plus, a post-match report from The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio triggers Charlie into full rant mode!

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.

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 W ...

Freese heroics, Agyemang's projection, Poch's subs - USMNT vs. Guatemala - Gold Cup semifinal preview (Soccer 7/1) Jul 01, 2025

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Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola look ahead to Wednesday's Gold Cup semifinal against Guatemala. Matt Freese is having a moment after his PK heroics (06:22). Is Max Arfsten better deployed as a winger (17:21)? A deep dive into Guatemala team full of familiar faces (23:46). A debate about resting Malik Tillman (33:47). Does Patrick Agyemang belong in the World Cup roster discussion (42:43)? Mauricio Pochettino's reluctance to make early subs (54:56).

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.

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

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