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

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Americans Abroad Team of the Season! Pulisic, Cardoso, Jedi + More (Soccer 5/13) May 13, 2025

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Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies talk everything from practice players to the Coppa Italia final to a brand new MLS beef! Has the USMNT ship sailed for Alex Zendejas (06:57)? Will Christian Pulisic and Milan end the season on a high (11:07)? The guys reveal their Americans Abroad Team of the Season, but be warned: the goalkeeper might raise some eyebrows (28:48). Plus, LA Galaxy are breaking all the wrong kinds of records (48:10) and David Beckham’s not here for your social media shade (1:02:23).

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Jürgen Klinsmann on Pochettino, foreign coaches, American culture & the Donovan decision (Soccer 5/8) May 08, 2025

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Former USMNT head coach Jürgen Klinsmann joins Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola for a wide-ranging conversation on the past, present, and future of American soccer. He weighs in on the challenges Mauricio Pochettino faces ahead of the 2026 World Cup, responds to Bruce Arena’s comments about foreign managers, and reflects on his approach to player selection - from scouting dual nationals to the controversial decision to leave Landon Donovan off the 2014 World Cup roster. Klinsmann also shares insight into his time with South Korea and gives an update on his son Jonathan’s career at Cesena.

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, ⁠⁠⁠@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 device ...

McKennie goes from expendable to essential, Dike's World Cup dream, USMNT central midfield depth chart (Soccer 5/6) May 06, 2025

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Big news out of Turin: Weston McKennie is reportedly set to sign a contract extension with Juventus that would make him one of the club’s highest paid players. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola dig into what this means for the USMNT midfielder - and whether the pressure that comes with it would elevate or hinder his game (04:36). Plus, Daryl Dike finds the net for the first time in nearly two years - is a World Cup push back on the table for the West Brom man? (26:57) The guys also break down the curious case of Sergiño Dest and Mauricio Pochettino's silence (36:20), and Tony unveils his Top 5 for perhaps the USMNT's strongest position - central midfield (44:36). Rounding things out, a look ahead to a tasty Round of 32 in the U.S. Open Cup (57:30).

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, ⁠⁠@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/⁠⁠

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Whitecaps Fly High, Messi Slowing Down, Berhalter for the Gold Cup? | Concacaf Champions League reaction (Soccer 5/1) May 01, 2025

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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down Vancouver Whitecaps’ emphatic win over Inter Miami that sends them to the Concacaf Champions Cup final (03:54). Is Lionel Messi finally showing his age, or is Javier Mascherano’s leadership the real issue behind Miami’s dip? (14:07) The guys discuss where Brian White fits into the USMNT striker depth chart (26:40), and whether Sebastian Berhalter’s red-hot form deserves a Gold Cup call-up (37:50). Then, it’s Mailbag time: the crew tackles questions on the National Soccer Hall of Fame, Diego Luna’s USMNT ceiling, and Shedeur Sanders! (43:28)

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, ⁠@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 o ...

Wrexham’s Rise and the Pro/Rel What-If for U.S. Soccer (Soccer 4/29) Apr 29, 2025

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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola tip their hats to Josh Sargent for earning a spot in the EFL Championship Team of the Season — and dive into what could be next for the Norwich City striker as he eyes a potential move up the ladder.

Then, the crew also unpacks Wrexham’s incredible rise through the English football pyramid (yes, we know they're Welsh) and what it means for the pro/rel conversation in American soccer. Could a “Wrexham moment” ever happen in the U.S.?

Plus, the USMNT Depth Chart series continues with a hard look at the right back position — where options are looking a little thin. And finally, the Vancouver Whitecaps are the story of the MLS season so far. What's behind their turnaround, and will they get past Inter Miami to book a spot in the Concacaf Champions Cup final? Also: Sebastian Berhalter… we see you!

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, @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

Pochettino Wants Character, Bruce Wants an American (Soccer 4/24) Apr 24, 2025

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Mauricio Pochettino says talent alone won't get you called into the USMNT roster - and Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola are here to unpack exactly what that means. What does "the right character" look like? What benchmark performances can this generation actually point to - and can they summon that same spirit with the World Cup looming?

Then, Bruce Arena stirs the pot, questioning whether a non-American should be coaching the national team. Did U.S. Soccer get it wrong with Poch?

And finally, AC Milan book a spot in the Coppa Italia final—but what does it mean for Yunus Musah? With his minutes dwindling, is it time to start thinking about a move?

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, @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 a ...

Brenden Aaronson and the Promotion Paradox | Drop-Off After Jedi | Poch's Recruitment Responsibility (Soccer 4/22) Apr 22, 2025

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Leeds United are heading back to the Premier League! Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola are joined by Yorkshire Evening Post’s Joe Donnohue to unpack the promotion party and what it might mean for Brenden Aaronson. Could the top flight spell the end of his time as a regular starter?

Then, the crew digs into the risks and rewards of promotion—especially for American players eyeing a World Cup roster spot. Is it always better to play up? Or is there something to being a big fish in a smaller pond?

Jimmy unveils his USMNT left back depth chart—is it the most fragile position in the pool?And how much energy should Mauricio Pochettino put into recruiting dual nationals?

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, @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 ...

MLS Enters the Chat: U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 Draw (Soccer 4/17) Apr 17, 2025

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The magic of the U.S. Open Cup is back—and the Round of 32 draw did not disappoint. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down the biggest matchups and storylines as 16 MLS teams enter the fray, with plenty of potential for upsets.

Indy Eleven head coach Sean McAuley stops by to preview his club’s showdown with the Philadelphia Union, the gap between USL Championship and MLS, and where he stands on promotion and relegation in American soccer.

Then, former USMNT midfielder and two-time Open Cup champion Michael Parkhurst joins the show to talk about building Rhode Island FC from the ground up, the buzz around their new stadium, and why their draw against New England Revolution couldn’t be more perfect.

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, @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 ...

Italian betting probe: Should McKennie be worried? | Reyna's next move | USMNT No. 10 depth chart (Soccer 4/15) Apr 15, 2025

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Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies are joined by The Athletic’s James Horncastle to break down the latest on the illegal betting investigation involving a number of Serie A players —what we know so far, how Weston McKennie’s name got linked, and what it could mean for the Juventus man's future.

Plus, with Dortmund ready to move on, the guys pick ideal landing spots for Gio Reyna - is MLS the right play ahead of the World Cup? And who holds the crown as America’s best attacking midfielder right now? Charlie reveals his USMNT Top 5 Number 10s!

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, @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

USA grouped with Saudi Arabia, Trinidad & Tobago and Haiti | Concacaf Gold Cup draw reaction (Soccer 4/10) Apr 11, 2025

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The 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup draw is in the books, and the USMNT has learned its group stage opponents. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola breakdown the groups and lay out their expectations for Mauricio Pochettino’s side heading into their final competitive tournament before the 2026 World Cup.

The guys discuss what a successful Gold Cup run looks like, the importance of establishing a clear identity, and whether Jamaica could be this year's dark horse. Plus, thoughts on Mexico and Canada’s paths, the looming threat of Panama, and the issue of dwindling attendances. Later in the show, the crew reacts to the news that MLS owners are undecided on a switch to a fall-to-spring calendar, and discuss the changes to the men’s Olympic soccer format.

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, @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 Wh ...

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