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

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Rating AC Milan, Juventus, Dortmund coaching hires | Americans Abroad transfer news | Most exciting Copa America debutants (Soccer 6/17) Jun 17, 2024

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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).

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Sargent makes the cut: USMNT roster named for Copa America (Soccer 6/14) Jun 14, 2024

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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)

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Pulisic, Turner shine as USMNT bounce back against Brazil | Recap & Reaction (Soccer 6/12) Jun 13, 2024

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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

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USMNT vs. Brazil: Can Berhalter's team bounce back after Colombia mauling? | Preview & Predictions (Soccer 6/10) Jun 10, 2024

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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).

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Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad,@CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1

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USMNT given wake-up call in Colombia thrashing | Recap & Reaction (Soccer 6/9) Jun 09, 2024

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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+.

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Interview: Antonee Robinson on USMNT, magic tricks, life in the Premier League, more! (Morning Footy) Jun 07, 2024

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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

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Bruce Arena on World Cup highs and lows, Revs exit, managing Dempsey, current USMNT generation, more (Kickin' It) Jun 05, 2024

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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 Arenajoins 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+.

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USMNT vs. Colombia preview | Marko Mitrović talks Olympics | Columbus lose in Mexico | Venezia clinch promotion (Soccer 6/3) Jun 03, 2024

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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/

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USMNT U23 pre-Olympic Roster: Zimmerman in, Luna out (Morning Footy) May 30, 2024

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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!

Brian McBride, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola unpack the USMNT pre-Olympic roster that just dropped for the June friendly against Japan. The group chat about the surprise omission of Diego Luna, the inclusion of Walker Zimmerman and which other overage players could make the cut for the Paris Games. The guys also discuss Esmir Bajraktarevic's work rate and pick out their players to watch.

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/

Interview: Benjamin Cremaschi on Inter Miami, competition in midfield, influence of Messi, and proudest moments (Morning Footy) May 29, 2024

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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!

The Morning Footy crew welcome in Inter Miami midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi to talk about the club's current form, the competition in midfield, celebrating with Lionel Messi on the field and introducing the eight-time Ballon d'Or to his favorite pizza, and what his proudest moments as a footballer are. The group also discuss the upcoming Olympics and team USA.

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/

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