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

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Jesse Marsch on Leeds heartbreak, coaching Haaland, media work, the USMNT’s ceiling (Kickin' It) Feb 21, 2024

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Join Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Charlie Davies and Mo Edu as they connect with the biggest names from global soccer on the Kickin’ It podcast. Download and follow Kickin’ It on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!

Jesse Marsch joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Charlie Davies and Mo Edu to talk about coaching the latter three, the all-consuming nature of the Premier League, what he loves about managing, embracing the USMNT’s characteristics, and much more.

La dolce vita (01:27): Moving to Italy, the transient life of a coach, prioritizing relationships over winning.

USMNT (10:55): Dropping Mo at the World Cup, man-managing Michael Bradley, setting expectations for the current generation.

First impressions (21:50): Working with new players, learning from time at Leeds, looking for the next challenge, the importance of family.

American coaches (30:11): Experience matters, identifying what Erling Haaland needed at Salzburg, the reward of coaching “challenging” players.

Dealing with the media (38:02): Speaking as an analyst versus speaking as a coach, meeting your heroes, speaking German.

Kickin’ It 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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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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MLS lockout: Refs’ union rejects CBA | What is qualifies as a “signature” USMNT win? (Soccer 2/19) Feb 19, 2024

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The MLS season will kick off with replacement referees after unionized match officials rejected the terms offered during Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations. Jimmy Conrad, Jesse Marsch and Tony Meola discuss the Professional Soccer Referees Association’s (PSRA) demands as well as the potential impact that stand-in refs could have on the competition.

Ref lockout (05:13): MLS/PRO and PSRA at odds before Inter Miami vs. Real Salt Lake season opener.

Americans Abroad (18:04): Ricardo Pepi needs to score more; Josh Sargent can’t be ignored; why does Gio Reyna struggle for minutes?

What classifies a “signature win”? (34:52): Gregg Berhalter’s time constraints; Style and substance “not mutually exclusive”

PSV vs. Dortmund preview (47:55): three Americans left standing in UCL; Folarin Balogun’s Monaco goal drought.

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Tony Meola talks Olympic goalkeepers, the great state of New Jersey, Americans on his beloved Milan (Soccer 2/16) Feb 16, 2024

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Jimmy Conrad and Jesse Marsch welcome in National Soccer Hall of Famer and bonafide USMNT legend Tony Meola for a wide-ranging conversation about goalkeepers, Americans in European continental competitions, ending a 40-year World Cup qualification drought, growing up in Kearny, and much more!

AC Milan 3-0 Rennes (05:53): Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah start in Europa League rout, but does Stefano Pioli’s system stifle them?

Real Betis 0-1 Dinamo Zagreb (17:36): Has Johnny Cardoso done enough to make the Copa America roster?

Goalkeepers (27:26): Matt Turner still No. 1 despite Forest fumbles / Tony’s thoughts on the USMNT’s next generation of goalkeepers.

Weekend Preview (37:39): Josh Sargent on a heater / Jedi Robinson and Tim Ream’s Aston Villa test / question marks over Tim Weah.

The Billion Dollar Goal (45:01): Tony’s memories of the 1990 team / New Jersey’s imprint on U.S. Soccer / hosting the 2026 World Cup final.

Jersey swap (60:14): Tony’s Walter Zenga flex!

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

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Copa America & Olympic tune-ups | Americans score big in Europe | Blackburn's McGuire fiasco | MLS players to watch (Soccer 2/12) Feb 12, 2024

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With the USMNT reportedly poised to play friendlies against Colombia and Brazil in June, Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Jesse Marsch discuss the possibility of facing a potential Copa America opponent right before the tournament starts, and whether Gregg Berhalter’s system contains enough flexibility to pose either side a problem. (04:59)

Meanwhile, Charlie isn’t overly optimistic about the U-23 U.S. men’s national team’s chances ahead of their Olympic Games warm-up match against hosts and early favorites France. (15:25)

Then, the guys react to Duncan McGuire returning stateside after his move to Blackburn Rovers collapsed due to a clerical error. Is another season at Orlando City a blessing in disguise for the 23-year-old? (23:35)

There were goals galore for the Americans Abroad over the weekend. Jimmy and Charlie spotlight two players who got on the scoresheet - Taylor Booth and Johnny Cardoso - while Jesse waxes lyrical over defensive stalwarts Tim Ream and Antonee Robinson. (32:27)

On the domestic front, the guys preview the 2024 MLS season and pick out their three Americans to watch in the context of the national team. (42:45)

And with whispers that IFAB is looking to introduce sin bins to the game, the guys weigh in on the controversial blue card idea. (59:05)

Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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

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New Jersey gets the World Cup final! | Gio's Premier League bow | Transfer Deadline Day grades (Soccer 2/5) Feb 05, 2024

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The MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will be the venue for the 2026 World Cup final, and the USMNT will play all their group stage games on the west coast! Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Jesse Marsch react to FIFA’s schedule reveal for the expanded tournament and discuss how heat and humidity will have a huge bearing on how teams perform at the tournament (05:55).

In Americans Abroad news, brothers Zach and Taylor Booth faced off against each other and each of them got on the scoresheet, Gio Reyna made his first Premier League appearance, and Weston McKennie and Tim Weah were on the losing side of a gripping Derby d’Italia. (21:10)

The guys discuss Lindsey Horan’s interview with The Athletic and share their thoughts on the USWNT captain’s controversial comments about American soccer fans. (40:35)

Then, it’s time to grade the deadline day moves made by the likes of Gio Reyna and Paxten Aaronson, as well as comment on the clerical error that may have scuppered Duncan McGuire’s transfer to Blackburn Rovers. (51:13)

And finally, are Inter Miami’s preseason results and performances damaging the image of MLS? (63:10)

Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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

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Where next for Reyna? | Vazquez takes Mexico by storm | USMNT goalkeeper struggles (Soccer 1/29) Jan 29, 2024

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With transfer deadline day looming large in Europe’s Top 5 leagues, Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Jesse Marsch discuss Gio Reyna’s uncertain situation at Dortmund and whether the clubs the seldom used playmaker has been linked with would actually be a good fit. (04:00)

Then, more transfer talk as the guys react to the latest rumors doing the rounds as well as Cameron Carter-Vickers’ decision to extend his stay at Celtic. (20:34)

Kevin Paredes, Christian Pulisic, Tim Weah and Brandon Vazquez get their flowers in this week’s Americans Abroad segment, and Jimmy wants to know if the latter's hot start in Liga MX could see him unseat the likes of Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi for a starting spot on the national team. (33:07)

With Nottingham Forest reportedly on the market for a new goalkeeper, the crew unpack Matt Turner’s Premier League numbers and whether the USMNT’s strongest position historically is now suddenly a problem spot. (46:43)

And Jesse pays homage to Jurgen Klopp following the German manager’s decision to leave Liverpool at the end of the season. (58:08)

Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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

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Interview: Luca De La Torre talks back heels, octopus, Rafa Benítez, life in La Liga (Morning Footy) Jan 25, 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!

USMNT midfield maestro Luca De La Torre tells the Morning Footy crew how his Celta de Vigo teammates reacted to his Copa Del Rey wonder goal, how he is adapting to life in Spain, and how the perception of American players is changing in Europe.

Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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USMNT tactics, Nations League roster locks, McKennie’s re-Juve-nation, Dest burning bridges (Soccer 1/21) Jan 22, 2024

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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Jesse Marsch circle back on the USMNT’s friendly defeat to Slovenia and discuss their key takeaways from the January camp. (08:00)

Then, the guys spin the conversation forward to March’s CONCACAF Nations League by revealing their locks for the 23-man roster (20:04) as well as weighing up the pros and cons of Gregg Berhalter playing with three at the back. (25:00)

It was a weekend to forget for Matt Turner, but it wasn’t all doom and gloom for the Americans Abroad as the guys analyze Weston McKennie, Luca De La Torre and Josh Sargent’s upticks in form. (38:20)

And Sergiño Dest’s comments about a return to Barcelona looking unlikely with Xavi still in charge sparks a discussion about the importance of maintaining professional relationships and two distinct approaches to managing big egos - fear versus persuasion. (46:55)

Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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

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USMNT fall flat against Slovenia to close out January camp | recap & reaction (Soccer 1/20) Jan 21, 2024

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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Jesse Marsch react to the USMNT’s first game of 2024, a largely flat performance in a 1-0 defeat to Slovenia. The guys analyze Gregg Berhalter’s starting XI and tactics, and go line-by-line to discuss how each player acquitted himself after eight days of January camp.

Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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

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Jesse’s USMNT starting XI, Reyna’s new agent, McKennie & the midfield pecking order (Soccer 1/15) Jan 20, 2024

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Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies react to Jesse Marsch’s proposed starting lineup for Saturday’s friendly against Slovenia. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t include Diego Luna! (06:04) Then, the guys give flowers to Joe Scally and Venezia duo Gianluca Busio and Tanner Tessman (23:40) before discussing Weston McKennie’s incredible form for Juventus and which midfielders they would displace from a fully-fit USMNT player pool (30:19). Gio Reyna’s situation at Dortmund looks untenable, but with super agent Jorge Mendes now fighting in his corner perhaps a move to greener pastures is just on the horizon? (37:40) And should Luciano Acosta get a U.S. passport, should Gregg Berhalter be the first person to congratulate the reigning MLS MVP? (48:11)

Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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

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