Episodes

  • Is there a coaching crisis in America? | Mailbag | US Open Cup & Campeones Cup recaps (Soccer 9/26)

    Is there a coaching crisis in America? | Mailbag | US Open Cup & Campeones Cup recaps (Soccer 9/26)
    Sep 27 2024
    Congratulations are in order for Steve Cherundolo and his LAFC side as they defeated Peter Vermes and Sporting KC in the US Open Cup Final (2:35). Then, the group recap the Campeones Cup that happened the same night but earlier which saw Club América walk away with the title after outlasting the Columbus Crew in PKs (8:06). Jimmy Conrad then puts a fine point on why the US Open Cup is still so special and explains the value and importance of the oldest soccer tournament in the United States (11:12). Next, the CIWYW crew rip open the mailbag to answer all of your questions including, "What can the actual impact be of the 2026 World Cup," "Is anyone making noise about fixture congestion," and "How will Poch's first match go," as well as several more (17:05). And finally, Conrad and Meola discuss whether or not there is a coaching crisis right now in America and swap some coaching stories of their own (36:47). 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 Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Pulisic cements clutch status in Milan derby | revisiting the 2014 USMNT | US Open Cup final preview (Soccer 9/23)

    Pulisic cements clutch status in Milan derby | revisiting the 2014 USMNT | US Open Cup final preview (Soccer 9/23)
    Sep 23 2024
    It was a great weekend for Americans abroad, but none more so than Christian Pulisic who broke the deadlock in a long-awaited win against old foe Inter (04:32)! Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola discuss Tim Weah's turn at the No. 9 spot for Juventus (08:14) and Pulisic's consistent performances for AC Milan. Is the Pennsylvania native the USMNT's greatest ever export? (11:26) The guys weigh in on the all-time best USMNT debate following Tab Ramos' comments in support of the 2014 side led by Jürgen Klinsmann (25:57). St. Louis has been announced as the venue for Mauricio Pochettino's first competitive game in charge of the National Team amid reports of a potential friendly against England next year (41:57). And the crew close out with a big preview of Wednesday's U.S. Open Cup final between LAFC and Sporting Kansas City (51:40). 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 Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Henry was RIGHT about USMNT players past vs. present | Americans Abroad midweek roundup (Soccer 9/19)

    Henry was RIGHT about USMNT players past vs. present | Americans Abroad midweek roundup (Soccer 9/19)
    Sep 19 2024
    Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies react to the latest FIFA rankings (02:08) and Mauricio Pochettino revealing the team's target for the 2026 World Cup (04:25). Then the guys wade into the water of the USMNT 'golden generation' debate following Thierry Henry's comments about the current crop of players in comparison to the Landon Donovan era (08:40). It was an historic week for Americans in the Champions League as Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic both got on the scoresheet (27:45). In the goalkeeping department it was a midweek to forget for Gaga Slonina and Matt Turner (36:20). Finally, a look ahead to the Milan derby and other notable fixtures involving Americans (47:55) before the guys close out by taking a few questions from the CIWYW community (51:20)! 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 Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • Americans in UCL, Inside the Pochettino pursuit, Varas gets San Diego job, USMNT panic meter! (Soccer 9/16)

    Americans in UCL, Inside the Pochettino pursuit, Varas gets San Diego job, USMNT panic meter! (Soccer 9/16)
    Sep 16 2024
    Jimmy Conrad gets Charlie Davies and Tony Meola's thoughts on Mauricio Pochettino's opening press conference (02:01) and San Diego FC's decision to hire recent USMNT interim coach Mikey Varas (06:28). The guys discuss the newly-formatted UEFA Champions League, the twelve American hopefuls in the competition, and the matchday 1 fixtures U.S. fans need to watch (11:45). Then, Paul Tenorio of The Athletic joins to discuss the ins and outs of US Soccer's search for Gregg Berhalter's successor and the financial details of Pochettino's contract (25:58). It was a good weekend for the likes of Mark McKenzie, Brandon Vazquez and Christian Pulisic (49:53). And the guys talk degrees of concern for the national team players struggling to find playing time with their clubs (55:51). 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 Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Poch's first USMNT press conference: 'We need to believe we can win the World Cup' | Call It What You Want (Soccer 9/13)

    Poch's first USMNT press conference: 'We need to believe we can win the World Cup' | Call It What You Want (Soccer 9/13)
    Sep 13 2024
    Jimmy Conrad and Brian McBride react to Mauricio Pochettino's first public appearance since being unveiled as the new USMNT head coach (02:15). With the door apparently open to every player, should Poch call up the reigning MLS MVP and soon to be U.S. citizen Luciano Acosta? (09:24) Guillem Balague, the author of “Brave New World: Inside Pochettino’s Spurs,” joins to share some insights into the former Tottenham and Chelsea manager’s relationship with Emma Hayes, his players, and the coaching staff that has followed him wherever he’s gone (21:11). Will Poch have enough time before the World Cup to implement his style of play? (45:57) And how big of a bonus should he get if the team goes all the way in 2026? (52:41) And CBS Sports' Pardeep Cattry joins to talk about sights and sounds from Poch’s first press conference (1:01:46)! 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 Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Pochettino named head coach as USMNT fail to beat New Zealand | recap & reaction (Soccer 9/10)

    Pochettino named head coach as USMNT fail to beat New Zealand | recap & reaction (Soccer 9/10)
    Sep 11 2024
    The wait is finally over! Mauricio Pochettino has been announced as the next head coach of the USMNT (1:56). But the former Chelsea and Tottenham will have his work cut out for him following the team's dull 1-1 draw against New Zealand. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola react to the worst-kept secret in sports being made official and discuss their expectations (15:30). What went wrong against the Kiwis? (20:54) Which players' stock rose and whose fell during the September window? (33:33) And what are Poch's key decisions ahead of October's friendlies against Panama and Mexico? (38:43) And with an Argentine now at the helm, the guys discuss the history of foreign managers leading American players (52:08). 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 Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • USMNT look to bounce back after Canada defeat | USA vs. New Zealand preview & predictions (Soccer 9/9)

    USMNT look to bounce back after Canada defeat | USA vs. New Zealand preview & predictions (Soccer 9/9)
    Sep 9 2024
    Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola pick over the rubble following Saturday's disappointing loss to Canada and discuss Mikey Varas and Tim Ream's post-game comments which pointed to the lack of drive and intensity against Jesse Marsch's team. With Mauricio Pochettino reportedly waiting in the wings to take charge of the USMNT, what are the first things the former Tottenham and Chelsea boss needs to address? In the immediate term, the guys underline what needs to change ahead of Tuesday's clash against the All Whites, and Jimmy has a stab at naming the starting XI. And the crew close things out by taking questions from the CIWYW community! 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 Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • USMNT humbled by Marsch's Canada | September friendly recap & reaction (Soccer 9/7)

    USMNT humbled by Marsch's Canada | September friendly recap & reaction (Soccer 9/7)
    Sep 8 2024
    Jesse Marsch was the only American smiling after his prediction of a 2-1 Canada win over the U.S. came to pass. Jimmy Conrad, Tony Meola and Brian McBride analyze the USMNT’s first performance since the disastrous Copa America campaign (1:30). The guys discuss the team’s struggles to deal with Canada’s press and speculate as to how Mauricio Pochettino might have viewed the game (09:50). Then, the player ratings don’t make for flattering listening for the likes of Tim Ream, Johnny Cardoso or Yunus Musah (18:15). And while the center back pairing is the area of most concern for the crew, the lack of vocal leaders and physicality is another worrying trait for the Stars and Stripes (36:08). A discussion about the changes Mikey Varas should make for Tuesday’s clash against New Zealand (46:55). And finally, another setback for Gio Reyna, and have Mexico found an international break cheat code (50:20)? 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 Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr