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

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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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New Cycle, New USMNT? | Predicting Pochettino's September/October Roster (Soccer 9/10)

Thursday, September 10, 2026 • Duration 01:00:46

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola discuss Mauricio Pochettino's call for a change in mentality within the USMNT program (05:07) before getting inside the head coach's mind to predict his roster for the upcoming friendlies against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada (10:00). The crew debates who deserves to be back in the squad, and which players could emerge as new faces in this next chapter for the USMNT (19:32). Tony shares his thoughts on the goalkeepers looking to stake their claim on the No. 1 spot (32:26). The guys nominate the uncapped players they're most excited to see (41:36), and look ahead to the U.S. U23s' chances of winning Olympic Gold (52:55).

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.

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Poch Talks Dual Nats & Sends Warning, Balogun & Pulisic Benched, Reyna Lights Up Ligue 1 (Soccer 9/8)

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 • Duration 01:01:25

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola dive into Mauricio Pochettino's comments about Noahkai Banks' international future (05:36), recruiting other dual nationals (11:30), and the need for young players to check their behavior (15:55). Could that have been a veiled message to Cavan Sullivan? Folarin Balogun and Christian Pulisic have yet to play a minute this season (32:59). How worried should USMNT fans be, and should Poch call them into camp anyway? The crew assesses Gio Reyna's promising start to life at Strasbourg (53:48) and gets set for a UCL league phase involving eight Americans (1:00:02)!

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Balogun’s Everton Move Collapses & The Americans Who Won the Transfer Window (Soccer 9/3)

Thursday, September 3, 2026 • Duration 01:01:41

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola round off a rollercoaster week for Americans Abroad! Folarin Balogun’s dramatic transfer deadline day takes center stage as the crew breaks down what went wrong with his collapsed move to Everton (03:10), who’s to blame and what comes next for the Monaco striker. Sergiño Dest reportedly turns down Fulham (20:32). Mathis Albert makes his mark for Dortmund... could a USMNT call-up be next (28:27)? Plus, the crew grades the summer’s biggest moves involving American players (37:22) and ask if there should have been more USMNT players on moving clubs following a home World Cup (45:34). US Soccer shakes up its sporting department (53:26), and the US Open Cup welcomes back a full complement of MLS teams (1:03:12).

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Messi's Last Chapter, Cavan's Ceiling, Balogun the Blue? | (Soccer 9/1)

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 • Duration 01:11:43

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola discuss Lionel Messi’s international retirement and what it means for Inter Miami and MLS (07:05). Cavan Sullivan is tearing up MLS, but is he the USMNT’s top uncapped prospect (16:05)? Is Sergiño Dest too good for the Eredivisie (37:09)? The crew dives into some transfer deadline day reports, headlined by Everton agreeing a fee for Folarin Balogun (45:50). Plus, are Stoke City copying Middlesbrough's homework (55:17)? And US Soccer steps in to streamline youth soccer... will they succeed (59:59)?

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USMNT Stars in the Europa League, Surprising Names in the Champions League! (Soccer 8/27)

Thursday, August 27, 2026 • Duration 01:02:03

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola take stock of the Americans competing in the UEFA Champions League following Celtic's midweek capitulation to Samuel Adeniran and George Bello's LASK (07:14). The Europa League is stacked full of USMNT stars... is that such a bad thing and will one of them win it (20:19)? The crew lifts the hood on the Americans playing Bundesliga this season (27:41). Will Joe Scally be one of them (28:38)? Can Malik Tillman kick on with Leverkusen (32:51)? Is it now of never for getting Noahkai Banks to commit (39:21)? And what can we expect from Mathis Albert at Dortmund (47:01)? Rokas Pukstas becomes the latest American to join Middlesbrough's ranks (55:22). And what does Liga MX’s clean sweep of the Leagues Cup quarterfinals say about MLS (59:02)?

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Musah's AC Milan Revival, Europe Embraces American Captains, the MLS Playoff Puzzle (Soccer 8/25)

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 • Duration 01:02:52

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola dive into the weekend's Americans Abroad performances (05:53). Tim Weah has been marked out as a leader at Marseille (06:58), Alex Freeman sits again for Villarreal (13:24), and is it time to call George Campbell into camp (17:17)? Who are Mauricio Pochettino's top USMNT center backs (27:26)? The crew goes deep on Yunus Musah's return to AC Milan's starting XI and what in means for his hopes of returning to the National Team fold (41:17). And has MLS finally cracked the postseason code with the latest proposals to overhaul the playoff format (54:37)?

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Americans With a Point to Prove! | EPL, Serie A & Ligue 1 Season Previews (Soccer 8/18)

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 • Duration 01:01:11

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola look ahead to what's in store for the Americans plying their trade in the Premier League, Serie A and Ligue 1. Gianluca Busio led Venezia to promotion last season... can he return to the USMNT picture this time out? Has Yunus Musah earned the trust of new Milan boss Ruben Amorim? Gio Reyna starts anew at Strasbourg with his European future at a crossroads. And is Monaco still the best place for Folarin Balogun? And new coaches could mean new opportunities for a number of EPL-based Americans. What does the changing landscape mean for Antonee Robinson, Chris Richards, Zavier Gozo and Tyler Adams? Plus, Mark McKenzie could be heading back to Philadelphia as a DP. And could more USMNT stars be on the move before the transfer window slams shut?

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🇺🇸 Fall Roster Predictions + Zavier Gozo HUGE Transfer | La Liga Americans Preview! | CIWYW (soccer 8/11)

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 • Duration 01:02:01

Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies are BACK! 🎙️ They rejoin Tony Meola on Call It What You Want to have their say on Mauricio Pochettino staying at the helm for a second cycle as USMNT head coach. Plus, with the FIFA autumn window approaching, the guys take an early look at the September and October friendlies. Who earns a call-up to Poch’s squad, and who gets left behind? Finally, with La Liga kicking off this weekend in Spain, we preview what’s in store for Americans playing in La Liga—including Johnny Cardoso at Atlético Madrid and Alex Freeman at Villarreal!

On Today’s Show:

🚨 Pochettino's Second Cycle: Jimmy and Charlie weigh in on Poch staying on as USMNT manager.

📋 Fall Friendly Preview: Who deserves a call-up for the September and October fixtures?

🇪🇸 La Liga Season Kickoff: Previews and expectations for Americans playing in Spain!

00:00 - Welcome

02:06 - Jimmy and Charlie Poch Thoughts

11:15 - Zavier Gozo transferred to Crystal Palace

17:10 - Surprised Gozo moved before Diego Luna

19:45 - American news and Notes

30:21 - Early look at USMNT friendlies

49:02 - La Liga Preview

49:24 - Johnny Cardoso

53:37 - Alex Freeman

56:10 - Pellegrino Matterazo

58:04 - Mustard

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Mauricio Pochettino's 2030 Challenge: Will He Stay? | MLS names a new Commissioner | Gio Reyna has a new home | CIWYW

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 • Duration 01:05:47

Mauricio Pochettino has officially signed with the USMNT as men's national team coach through the 2030 World Cup! In today’s episode, Tom Bogert, Tony Meola, and Benny Feilhaber break down U.S. Soccer’s decision to lock in the Argentine manager for a full four-year cycle after the 2026 World Cup run.

On Today’s Episode:

🚨 The Extension Breakdown

📋 The 2030 To-Do List

⏳ Will He See It Through?

00:00 - Welcome

03:13 - Poch signs on for a new cycle

12:45 - Second cycle coaches, why this is different

23:50 - Who do we want to see in the next window from the

USMNT 34:56 - Larry Berg new MLS commissioner

44:59 - Priorities for the new MLS Commissioner

48:35 - Gio Reyna moves to

56:58 - Young Americans still in MLS

01:04:00 - USMNT schedule officially released

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The USMNT's Future With or Without Pochettino, Berhalter Linked to Boro, MLS' Talent Pipeline! (Soccer 7/28)

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 • Duration 59:04

Chris Wittyngham, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola discuss the uncertainty surrounding Mauricio Pochettino's future as USMNT head coach and what it could mean for U.S. Soccer. Was the investment in Pochettino worth it, and who are the leading candidates to replace him? Plus, the crew debates Sebastian Berhalter's reported move to Middlesbrough, discusses the ideal next step for Folarin Balogun, and heaps praise on MLS' impressive 2026 rookie class.

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.

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