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

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The World Cup Is Over... Now What? | Pochettino, MLS...

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2026/07/21

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola reflect on the 2026 World Cup. What (if anything) can US Soccer learn from Spain's success? And how much did the tournament move the soccer needle stateside? With USMNT fans waiting to learn whether Mauricio Pochettino will stay on for another cycle, the crew debates whether the Argentine is the right man to lead the program forward. And, if not, how long U.S. Soccer should take to find his successor.Then, The Athletic's Paul Tenorio joins the show to

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87:01

The Future of Youth Soccer in America: Costs,...

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2026/07/16

How do you make soccer more accessible for every child in America while building a system capable of producing the world's best players? Chris Wittyngham, Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, Tony Meola, and Benny Feilhaber tackle the biggest questions facing youth soccer, from pay-to-play and coaching standards to U.S. Soccer's role in shaping the next generation of talent.Plus, FC Dallas head coach Eric Quill reflects on helping develop Chris Richards and explains why the game needs more selfless,

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57:35

The 2030 cycle starts now! Poch's future, Balogun's...

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2026/07/14

The World Cup may be over, but the countdown to 2030 has already begun. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Benny Feilhaber map out the biggest dates on the USMNT's horizon, debate Mauricio Pochettino's future, and discuss how quickly U.S. Soccer needs to appoint a permanent head coach. The crew reacts to Folarin Balogun breaking his silence on the controversy surrounding his World Cup red card, asks whether Balo has overtaken Christian Pulisic as the face of the national team, and looks ahead to a

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66:43

USMNT World Cup Debrief: Pochettino, the Players &...

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2026/07/08

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola get in their feels following the USMNT's crushing World Cup Round of 16 exit to Belgium, taking stock of the team's tournament from every angle. Did Mauricio Pochettino do enough to earn another cycle? Which players enhanced their reputations on home soil, and who fell short of expectations?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

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36:05

USMNT's World Cup Dream Ends in Humbling Loss to...

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2026/07/07

The USMNT's 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a disappointing end after a lifeless 4-1 Round of 16 defeat to Belgium. Mauricio Pochettino's side was second best from start to finish, raising serious questions about the team's progress, mentality, and ability to compete with the world's elite.Poppy Miller, Charlie Davies, Tony Meola, and Marcelo Balboa break down what went wrong, from Poch's lineup and in-game decisions to the performances that defined the night. The crew also discuss the lifting of

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51:18

USMNT vs. Belgium Preview & Predictions: Can Poch's...

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2026/07/03

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola set their sights on the Round of 16 after the USMNT's convincing 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina booked a showdown with Belgium. With Folarin Balogun suspended, the crew debates whether Ricardo Pepi is the obvious choice to lead the line or if Mauricio Pochettino should consider another option.Then it's all about the Red Devils. The guys break down the projected starting XIs, identify Belgium's biggest strengths and vulnerabilities, and share their

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44:43

10-man USMNT keep World Cup dream alive against...

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2026/07/02

Live from Recess Chicago, Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, Tony Meola, and Marcelo Balboa unpack the USMNT's 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina to clinch a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16. The crew breaks down Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman's clutch goals, the U.S. grinding out a knockout stage win despite going down a man, and the controversial red card shown to Balogun. Referee analyst Christina Unkel joins the show to explain the bizarre decision and whether the officials got it

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11:14

"All the pressure is on the USMNT" | Asmir Begović...

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2026/06/30

Call It What You Want brings you the latest news and analysis from around the USMNT camp as part of 48 Nations, CBS Sports Golazo Network's comprehensive coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ahead of the USMNT's Round of 32 showdown with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Benny Feilhaber, Marcelo Balboa, Troy Deeney and Poppy Miller are joined by former Bosnia goalkeeper and Premier League winner Asmir Begović. They discuss what reaching the knockout stage means for Bosnia, how the Dragons can upset the USMNT,

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59:48

Can USMNT End European Drought? | USA vs. Bosnia and...

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2026/06/29

The knockout rounds are here! Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola look ahead to the USMNT's Round of 32 showdown with Bosnia and Herzegovina, but first tip their caps to Jesse Marsch and Canada for booking their place in the Round of 16. If Mauricio Pochettino's boys gets that far, a meeting with either Senegal or Belgium awaits. Does that change things?The crew discusses the USMNT's poor record against European opposition before breaking down Bosnia's biggest strengths and their projected

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14:14

Canada Advance to RD32, Marsch Calls Team "Canadian...

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2026/06/29

Call It What You Want brings you the latest news and analysis from around the USMNT camp as part of 48 Nations, CBS Sports Golazo Network's comprehensive coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Hannah Cash, Jimmy Conrad, Tony Meola, and Jaydee Dyer react to Canada's dramatic, historic victory over South Africa, a result that sends the World Cup co-hosts into the Round of 16. The crew breaks down Jesse Marsch's passionate postgame speech and looks ahead to a potential showdown with either the Netherlands

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13:36

USMNT Transfer Rumors + Pochettino Extension Talks...

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2026/06/28

Call It What You Want brings you the latest news and analysis from around the USMNT camp as part of 48 Nations, CBS Sports Golazo Network's comprehensive coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.With the knockout rounds underway, Lisa Carlin, Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola are joined by Tom Bogert to separate fact from fiction as the transfer rumor mill kicks into overdrive. Could Folarin Balogun's World Cup performances earn him a blockbuster move? Is Christian Pulisic set to move stateside? And what's

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40:50

Pochettino's Rotations Backfire? USMNT Lose to...

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2026/06/26

The USMNT's winning run at the 2026 World Cup came to an end, falling 3-2 to Türkiye in their Group D finale. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, Tony Meola, and Marcelo Balboa assess the performance, debate Mauricio Pochettino's nine changes and tactical approach, and give Türkiye credit for taking the game to the co-hosts. The crew also hands out player ratings, breaks down Australia and Paraguay's fight for second place, and looks ahead to the USMNT's Round of 32 path.Plus, the guys discuss Christian

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51:25

Top Spot Secured! | USMNT vs. Türkiye Preview &...

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2026/06/23

The USMNT has already locked up top spot in Group D, but there's still plenty to play for against Türkiye. Will Mauricio Pochettino rotate his squad, protect key players on yellow cards, or keep the momentum rolling ahead of the knockout stage? Jimmy Conrad, Tony Meola, and Marcelo Balboa discuss the team's potential Round of 32 opponents, the pros and cons of resting stars like Christian Pulisic, and which fringe players deserve their World Cup moment. Plus, the guys answer your World Cup mailbag

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48:58

USMNT clinch World Cup round of 32 berth | USA 2-0...

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2026/06/19

The USMNT are through to the World Cup knockout stage, but Mauricio Pochettino's biggest decisions may still lie ahead. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, Tony Meola, Marcelo Balboa, and Australia's public enemy No. 1, Mike Grella, react to a historic victory over the Socceroos. The crew breaks down the standout performances, the impact of Christian Pulisic's absence, debate the two-striker system, identify the biggest winners and losers from the night, and look ahead to the game against Türkiye. Plus,

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51:09

Bring on the Socceroos! | USMNT vs. Australia Preview...

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2026/06/17

The USMNT can take a giant step toward winning Group D in Friday's clash against Australia. Should Mauricio Pochettino stick to his winning formula or rotate his squad? Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola preview the clash, breaking down the Socceroos' impressive win over Türkiye, where they can trouble the World Cup co-hosts, and the key matchups that could decide the game. Plus, with Christian Pulisic still nursing a calf injury, who should replace him in the starting lineup? And finally,

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46:08

Is this real life?! | USMNT start World Cup with...

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2026/06/13

The USMNT is off to a dream start at the home World Cup following a statement 4-1 win over Paraguay, and the Call It What You Want crew breaks it all down. Live from the Power & Light District in Kansas City, Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, Benny Feilhaber, Chris Wittyngham, Kelley O’Hara, and countless ecstatic U.S. fans react to an incredible night where Folarin Balogun scored twice and Gio Reyna capped things off in style. The crew discusses the vibes around Mauricio Pochettino’s team,

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60:22

USMNT vs. Paraguay Preview & Predictions | World Cup...

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2026/06/09

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola check in on USMNT opponents Paraguay ahead of Friday's Group D opener, breaking down the latest team news (4:58), the keys to victory, and whether Chris Richards should be in Mauricio Pochettino's starting XI (12:59).Then it's time for a World Cup mailbag as the crew answers your biggest USMNT questions, including the team's most underrated players (30:09), the best partner for Christian Pulisic (41:42), how US Soccer can maximize the tournament's impact

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33:49

USMNT suffer narrow loss in World Cup send-off | USA...

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2026/06/06

The final tune-up is in the books, and now all eyes turn to the World Cup. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break discuss the positives and negatives from the USMNT's 2-1 loss to Germany. The guys examine the team's response to conceding an early goal, Antonee Robinson's spectacular equalizer, and the encouraging signs shown against one of the world's top teams. They also discuss the less convincing aspects of the display, including sloppy stretches in possession and a lack of precision

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67:43

Pro-USMNT send-off games | Poch's good striker...

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2026/06/04

With just days to go until the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola preview Saturday's friendly against Germany, but first, they look back at some of the most memorable send-off matches in USMNT history, beginning with the iconic 1-0 win over Mexico before the 1994 World Cup. The guys discuss Sergiño Dest's praise for Sunday's crowd in Charlotte and the importance of home-field advantage going into the tournament. How can the U.S. expose Die Mannschaft? The guys talk

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59:45

Group D rosters are set, JT Batson talks US Soccer's...

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2026/06/02

The USMNT impressed in Sunday's thrilling 3-2 win over Senegal, but how much should fans read into a friendly result? Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola discuss the biggest positives from the victory, and debate whether expectations for Mauricio Pochettino's side should change heading into the World Cup (4:15). Plus, with Group D just 10 days away from kicking off, the guys react to the final rosters announced by Australia, Paraguay, and Türkiye to assess how the U.S. stacks up against its

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