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PODCAST

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

CBS Sports, USMNT, U.S. Soccer, MLS, World Cup, UCL, Americans Abroad

The CBS Sports Golazo Network presents Call It What You Want, a weekly podcast where Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola cover all things USMNT and the state of the beautiful game in the United States.

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All Episodes

71:12

Crystal Palace bemoan USMNT minutes, how to fix the...

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2025/11/04

Does Mauricio Pochettino owe it to clubs to limit American players’ international minutes? Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola discuss Oliver Glasner complaining about Chris Richards' usage in USMNT friendlies (10:21). Weston McKennie’s off to a positive start under Luciano Spalletti (17:50). And why is Ricardo Pepi still riding PSV’s bench (20:29)? The guys talk about the power of momentum in the postseason (26:40) and what they’d do to improve the current MLS playoff format (32:52). In

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68:17

Gio Reyna not taking "all the blame" for 2022 World...

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2025/10/30

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola get straight into it by welcoming Hartford Athletic head coach Brendan Burke ahead of the USL Championship playoffs (02:50), diving into his team’s postseason mindset and whether anyone can knock off powerhouse Louisville City FC. Then it’s all about Gio Reyna, whose recent comments about his World Cup ambitions and heartbreak reignited an old debate around accountability and USMNT leadership (27:02). Can the seldom-seen playmaker earn Mauricio

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70:44

No USMNT January camp before 2026 World Cup (Soccer...

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2025/10/28

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola react to the news that US Soccer won't hold a January camp in 2026 (05:53). Is it a big deal or does Mauricio Pochettino already know enough about the MLS players fighting for a spot in his World Cup roster? It's Groundhog Day for Weston McKennie as Juventus sack Igor Tudor (26:01). Can Brenden Aaronson parlay his impressive form for Leeds into a more prominent role with the USMNT (33:00)? And what does the November camp look like if Christian Pulisic and

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65:27

Dest benched, Pepi delivers, Balo shines - Americans...

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2025/10/23

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola kick things off with a look at the USMNT crew in Champions League action this week (05:16). It was a mixed night for PSV’s American duo: Sergiño Dest showed up late, while Ricardo Pepi came off the bench to score and assist. No goals for Folarin Balogun against Spurs, but the Monaco No. 9's performance impressed the guys (12:58). And over in the Championship, Patrick Agyemang and Daryl Dike gave U.S. fans reason to celebrate (19:06). Charlie looks back on

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67:17

Decision Day drama, Playoff picks & the CIWYW's MLS...

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2025/10/21

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down Folarin Balogun’s game-changing heroics for Monaco as he makes an instant impression on new manager Sébastien Pocognoli. With Christian Pulisic and Malik Tillman nursing injuries, could the USMNT be forced into reshuffling plans for the November camp? The guys look ahead to a packed Champions League week featuring American talent - and which games Mauricio Pochettino should have circled. Then the crew discusses MLS Decision Day fallout and

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69:00

USMNT vibe check, World Cup roster rankings, Pulisic...

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2025/10/16

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola close out the international break by ranking every player from the USMNT’s October roster based on their chances of making Mauricio Pochettino’s World Cup squad (07:42). The guys play a round of “In or Out” to decide which roster omissions could reappear next summer (20:20). Was playing in Commerce City a mistake (27:57)? And with Christian Pulisic picking up an injury on U.S. duty, do AC Milan have a right to be frustrated with the decision to start him

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57:41

Wright & Roldan power USMNT to victory | USA vs....

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2025/10/15

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down the USMNT’s spirited 2-1 comeback win over Australia, a feel-good finish to the October window. Haji Wright and Cristian Roldan combined for both U.S. goals, staking serious claims for World Cup roster spots, while Chris Richards continues to earn high praise for his steady form in defense. The guys also discuss the impact of Christian Pulisic’s first-half injury and whether starting the Milan star was a calculated risk. The crew then zooms out

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53:36

Poch's culture club & why Balogun should get the...

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2025/10/13

Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies preview the USMNT’s friendly against Australia, but get things started by reacting to the U.S. crashing out of the U-20 World Cup following a 3-1 defeat to Morocco. What went wrong, and why can’t the Stars and Stripes get past the quarterfinals? Then, the guys dive into Mauricio Pochettino’s culture crusade, assess Australia’s 12-game unbeaten streak, debate lineup options, and make the case for Folarin Balogun starting up top, with a look at whether Weston McKennie

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53:47

Balogun shines in best USMNT game of Poch era | USA...

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2025/10/11

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down the USMNT’s 1-1 draw against Ecuador in Austin, where Folarin Balogun’s late equalizer capped off a performance that surely cements him as Mauricio Pochettino’s No. 9. Malik Tillman made an instant impact off the bench, and the guys argue this might’ve been the best the team has looked under Poch, even with several big names missing. With midfield competition heating up, could Weston McKennie be in danger of losing his spot ahead of 2026? Or is

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65:11

Tanner Tessmann joins from camp + USMNT personnel &...

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2025/10/09

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola gear up for the USMNT’s upcoming friendly against Ecuador! Midfielder Tanner Tessmann stops by from camp to talk fatherhood, carrying Lyon on his back, and earning his way back into the national team. The guys then turn their attention to La Tri, who even without Moisés Caicedo will pose a real test for Mauricio Pochettino’s men. Will the US go with a back three or back four? Should they press or play patient? The crew debates lineups, tactics, and

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65:21

Pochettino delivers strong message & USMNT players...

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2025/10/07

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola dive into Mauricio Pochettino’s latest USMNT roster and the coach’s blunt stance on player communication - no explanations, just performances. The guys reflect on how roster decisions were handled in their own playing days, and debate which players have the most to gain or prove in the October friendlies against Ecuador and Australia. Plus, the U.S. tops its group at the U20 World Cup... can they go all the way? And with Philadelphia Union clinching the

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11:09

Benjamin Cremaschi on captaining the U.S. U-20s &...

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2025/10/06

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!Benjamin Cremaschi joins Michael Lahoud and Tony Meola from Chile after the U.S. U-20 Men’s National Team clinched top spot in World Cup Group E. He reflects on the team’s dominant 3-0 win over France, the tight-knit bond within the squad, and what it means to wear the captain’s armband

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58:44

USMNT October roster reaction: Midfield question...

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2025/10/02

Jimmy Conrad and The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio break down Mauricio Pochettino’s 26-man USMNT roster for the October camp (02:32). The guys spotlight the midfield pecking order (05:16), and discuss the notable omissions of Yunus Musah and Joe Scally. Pochettino explains why he doesn’t involve players in his decision-making (09:55), drops hints about using a back three (18:26), and admits that Christian Pulisic is the team’s MVP (31:45). Is Weston McKennie in danger of being squeezed out (37:30)? And

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67:46

Christian Pulisic MVP watch & Alejandro Zendejas...

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2025/09/30

Christian Pulisic is on fire for AC Milan, Alejandro Zendejas is tearing it up for Club América. Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola debate whether Pulisic is on pace to be Serie A’s MVP (03:40), while Zendejas joins the show to discuss his golazo against Keylor Navas, rising through the ranks with Pulisic, and making the most of his USMNT return (24:31). Plus, Americans to watch in Champions League matchday 2 (48:25), Benjamin Cremaschi’s U20 World Cup hat-trick (55:25), Quinn Sullivan’s untimely injury

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66:52

USMNT October roster projection, Poch's strongest...

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2025/09/25

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola get straight to brass tacks ahead of the October camp, projecting Mauricio Pochettino’s 26-man roster for the friendlies vs. Ecuador and Australia. Will the likes of Gio Reyna, Tanner Tessmann, and Johnny Cardoso be back in the mix? The guys also eye Saturday’s all-American showdown in Serie A between Weston McKennie's Juventus and Yunus Musah's Atalanta, debate the USMNT’s best XI in two different setups, and preview the U20 World Cup as Marko Mitrović’s

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69:09

Pulisic's European legacy, USMNT’s greatest ever...

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2025/09/23

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down Christian Pulisic’s latest heroics for AC Milan (5:50) and dive headfirst into the debate: is he the USMNT’s greatest ever export (12:39)? Who truly stands as the best American field player in Europe? Then, Premier League legend Ashley Cole joins for an exclusive conversation on working with José Mourinho (21:11), his coaching journey, handling the “golden generation” tag (38:25), playing in MLS (42:32), and what defines an elite full back

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62:09

Weah’s Bernabéu goal & USMNT role, Pepi struggles,...

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2025/09/18

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down the week’s Champions League through an American lens. Ricardo Pepi and PSV stumbled out of the gate, with tougher tests still to come (10:22). Weston McKennie and Yunus Musah both earned starts, though Musah could be in for a rough stretch with Atalanta looming (17:20). Tim Weah’s goal against Real Madrid sparks a fiery debate: has Jimmy lost it by claiming the Marseille man won’t start the USMNT’s opener at the 2026 World Cup (24:01)? Gio

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10:54

Josh Sargent on Norwich connection, USMNT &...

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2025/09/17

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!Josh Sargent joins the Morning Footy crew to chat about his experience in the Championship, his decision to stick with Norwich, what it's going to take for his club to return to the Premier League, and his latest convos with Mauricio Pochettino. Morning Footy is available for free on the

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63:15

Americans in UCL: Pepi vs. Balogun & McKennie, Musah...

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2025/09/16

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola dive into a packed week of American soccer storylines. With the UEFA Champions League underway, can midfielders like Weston McKennie, Johnny Cardoso, and Yunus Musah turn strong club form into a USMNT recall (07:35)? Ricardo Pepi scored a brace in his first Eredivisie start of the season - is it time he leapfrogs Folarin Balogun as the U.S.’s number nine, or should Mauricio Pochettino experiment with two strikers (23:37)? The guys also spotlight their

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62:28

Ivan Rakitic Exclusive: Croatia's secret sauce,...

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2025/09/11

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola welcome in Croatian legend and Hajduk Split Technical Director Ivan Rakitic for an unmissable conversation. Ivan opens up about his illustrious playing career (2:50), Croatia’s World Cup magic (08:37), choosing between two national teams (15:52), and his time at Barcelona during the Messi era (19:54). Ivan reflects on playing alongside Jermaine Jones at Schalke (24:28), offers advice for the USMNT ahead of next year's World Cup (28:20), explains what

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