Call It What You Want: A CBS Sports Golazo Network Podcast
Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola react to the bombshell news that Matt Crocker is leaving his role as U.S. Soccer's sporting director with immediate effect - right before the start of a home World Cup - to take a similar position with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation. The crew discuss the strange timing, potential candidates to fill the role, and the bad optics ahead of a pivotal time for the USMNT.
In brighter news, Folarin Balogun can't stop scoring in Ligue 1. With the Monaco striker on a seven-game hot streak, what can Pochettino do to better unlock him?
Plus, teenagers are tearing up MLS, and the presumptive big boys enter the U.S. Open Cup at the Round of 32 stage!
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With 47 days to go until the USMNT's World Cup roster drops, Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola open the mailbag - Charlie Davies eventually shows up, fashionably late as always. Tony addresses the week's gut-punching news: Patrick Agyemang is out of the World Cup (03:05).
Then, the guys dive into your questions. What changes are needed before facing Paraguay in the opening game (09:23)? Would Gio Reyna's inclusion in the squad disrupt harmony (12:09)? Which legend from a past era does the current team need most (16:58)? What should the Pochettino succession plan look like (23:58)? Should Poch take a last-minute flyer on RSL's Zavier Gozo (36:49)? Tony reflects on the making of the USMNT's 1990 World Cup anthem "Victory" (38:54).
The crew discuss their favorite youth soccer memories, and share advice for soccer parents (48:49). And, Liga MX teams take the upper hand in the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals, but can an MLS side upset the apple cart (57:25)?
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Patrick Agyemang’s dream of a home World Cup is over. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Marcelo Balboa react to the Derby striker’s ruptured Achilles (04:22), and break down what his absence means for Mauricio Pochettino’s roster plans heading into the summer (11:04).
The crew ties a bow on the March window (14:05): who helped their case, who hurt it (22:44), and whether Pochettino tinkered too much with a squad that had real momentum coming into camp. Is Johnny Cardoso a lock? Has the book closed on Gio Reyna? And do Alex Zendejas and Diego Luna still have a realistic shot at the 26-man squad? (27:07)
Plus, Charlie tips his hat to Folarin Balogun’s latest highlight-reel moment (49:05), and the guys debate the whether Weston McKennie has surpassed Christian Pulisic as the team’s MVP (55:25).
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After a 2-0 defeat to Portugal, more questions than answers surround Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT.
Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down a frustrating night and a March camp defined by constant tinkering, with tactics, personnel, and, most notably, a back four that still isn’t convincing this close to the World Cup.
There were bright spots - Auston Trusty made the most of his opportunity - but who else helped or hurt their case with the roster deadline looming? The guys debate the biggest selection dilemmas and build their ideal XI for the opener against Paraguay.
Despite back-to-back losses, Pochettino and Christian Pulisic are striking a positive tone… but is that optimism justified, or a warning sign?
Plus, Türkiye punch their ticket to Group D - are they the immediate favorites to top it? And what did Pochettino really mean by saying his squad doesn’t feature “top 100” players?
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The vibes are… complicated. After a sobering 5-2 loss to Belgium, Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola regroup to unpack what went wrong, starting with a sharper reassessment of Johnny Cardoso’s first half and what it means for his role moving forward. The guys also take a closer look at Matt Turner and dig into what Mauricio Pochettino may (and may not) have learned from a night where intensity was a major question.
From there, the focus shifts to Christian Pulisic, who reaches the 10-year mark with the United States men's national soccer team. But it’s not just a celebration as the crew weighs his current goal drought with the national team.
Then it’s on to the final dress rehearsal. The USMNT faces Portugal national football team, a side missing stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Rafael Leão, but still loaded with quality. The crew dives into Roberto Martínez’s setup and talks through what Pochettino’s projected XI could look like with roster decisions looming.
One last test. Big calls ahead.
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It was a day to forget for Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT, suffering a 5-2 defeat to Belgium in their penultimate match before the World Cup roster is named. Live from Football Factory at Legends in New York, Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola get in their feelings and break down the performances that may hurt some players chances of making the final cut.
Who hurt their case the most? Did this expose a back-four system the team simply can’t execute? And despite the scoreline, were there any real positives to take away?
The conversation then turns to Tuesday’s friendly against Portugal, and the changes needed to get this group back on track.
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On this Call It What You Want, presented by Zillow, Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola preview a heavyweight clash with Belgium as Mauricio Pochettino fine-tunes his squad ahead of the World Cup. The guys revisit Tim Howard’s iconic 2014 performance, assess what’s left of the Red Devils’ “Golden Generation,” and break down the biggest tactical questions facing this USMNT side.
What do they most want to see from the Stars and Stripes? Will Gio Reyna get the nod? Is the chemistry up front peaking at the right time? And how does Poch set up his wingbacks and center backs against one of Europe’s most dangerous teams?
Plus, a spotlight on Man City menace Jérémy Doku. And, as always, projected XIs and score predictions you may or may not agree with!
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Call It What You Want, presented by Zillow, dives into a pivotal moment for the USMNT as the March camp ramps up ahead of a high-profile friendly against Belgium.
Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down the club form of Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun (08:15), and debate whether the USMNT’s attacking core is finally finding its rhythm at the right time. The crew also assess Malik Tillman’s first season at Leverkusen (15:53) and discuss who should be trusted from the penalty spot when it matters most (18:55).
Plus, after Tim Ream calls this the “most important camp” yet, the crew reflect on their own experiences fighting for spots with the national team - and push back on the idea that performances in camp alone determine a coach’s decisions. So what really matters to Mauricio Pochettino when evaluating his bubble players (31:57)?
Plus, Ricardo Pepi's move to Fulham looks in doubt (48:33) while Orlando City get a big boost with Antoine Griezmann set to join the MLS strugglers (54:35).
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Join Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola on the latest Call It What You Want, presented by Zillow, as they dig into the USMNT’s March camp roster - the final tune-up before the World Cup.
Is choosing Gio Reyna over Alex Zendejas a risky precedent (05:36)? And is Mauricio Pochettino starting to cool on Diego Luna (16:38)?
The crew breaks down Pochettino’s push to recruit Noahkai Banks (27:51), the roster’s built-in flexibility, and how Tyler Adams’ absence opens the door for a midfield shake-up (33:19). Plus, with Johnny Cardoso the last American standing in the Champions League, the guys revisit their brackets (39:53).
They also reflect on Clint Dempsey’s legacy as Ricardo Pepi is reportedly set to follow his fellow Texan in moving to Fulham (44:17), and debate who’s now the favorite to win the Concacaf Champions Cup after early exits from Inter Miami, San Diego, and Vancouver Whitecaps (54:12).
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Call It What You Want is presented by Zillow. Jimmy Conrad, Tony Meola, and Jonathan Bornstein unpack Mauricio Pochettino's 27-man roster for the upcoming friendlies (04:38). Is four goalkeepers excessive? With Noahkai Banks reportedly still undecided, should Poch test Tanner Tessmann at center back (11:06)? And what are the best defensive combos (16:00)?
The crew discusses the primary objectives of the March camp before diving into the midfield and forward lines (24:52). Gio Reyna gets Jonny's seal of approval, Weston McKennie's position is a question mark, and Patrick Agyemang gets another look (29:01). The guys analyze the notable roster omissions - who will make way if the likes of Tyler Adams and Alex Zendejas become available in June (41:19)?
The guys discuss the newly unveiled USMNT's World Cup kits, and Tony reflects on the team's horror when the denim kit was presented to them in 1994 (51:23).
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