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

Jan 30 2025 375 ep. 55 mins 210

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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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Pepi’s UCL brilliance cut short by injury, Reyna has a new boss, Milan derby, Chicago’s Jhon Duran payday (Soccer 1/30)

Jan 30 2025 69 mins

Matchday 8 of the Champions League delivered chaos, and Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola are here to break it all down! Just months after being cast aside, Weston McKennie captained Juventus (04:02), while Gio Reyna made the most of his minutes in an audition for Borussia Dortmund's new boss Niko Kovač (09:10). And then there’s Ricardo Pepi, who had a goal and an assist against Liver

Interview: Tanner Tessmann on winning U.S. Young Male POTY Award (Morning Footy)

Jan 29 2025 10 mins

Don't miss CBS Sports Golazo Network's Morning Footy, now in podcast form! Our crew brings you all the news, views, highlights and laughs you need to follow the Beautiful Game in every corner of the globe, every Monday-Friday all year long. The group welcome in USMNT midfielder Tanner Tessmann after just receiving the U.S. Young Male Player of the Year Award. They talk about his r

MLS Teams Revealed for 2025 Leagues Cup, US Open Cup, Concacaf Champions Cup, & Canadian Championship (Soccer 1/28)

Jan 28 2025 23 mins

It's a CIWYW emergency pod! Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola react as MLS announces which teams will be competing in the 2025 Leagues Cup, US Open Cup, Concacaf Champions Cup, and Canadian Championship. Plus, Cobi Jones is getting a statue! 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 po

Musah, McKennie & Adams: Is USMNT's midfield locked? | Sargent to the double | Americans in UCL Matchday Mayhem! (Soccer 1/27)

Jan 27 2025 68 mins

500 days to go until the 2026 World Cup! Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola take a trip down memory lane with Charlie Davies, reflecting on their own preparations for World Cups of yesteryear (06:45). With Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, and Yunus Musah lighting it up at their clubs, the guys debate: is the USMNT's midfield trio too good to drop for Mauricio Pochettino (14:57)? Josh Sargent

USMNT smash Costa Rica 3-0 to cap off Pochettino's first January camp (Soccer 1/22)

Jan 22 2025 64 mins

Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies break down the USMNT’s emphatic 3-0 victory over Costa Rica to close out January camp. Diego Luna delivered a “big balls” performance that wowed Mauricio Pochettino (04:56), Zack Steffen made a strong case for the No. 1 goalkeeper spot (12:10), and Patrick Agyemang is skyrocketing up the striker depth chart (13:59). The guys react to Pochettino

USMNT vs. Costa Rica preview, Tillman injury setback, Tolkin faces backlash (Soccer 1/20)

Jan 20 2025 65 mins

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola look backward before looking forward, by analyzing Patrick Agyemang’s performance in the USMNT’s 3-1 victory over Venezuela. The crew discuss the Charlotte FC striker’s strengths, weaknesses, and potential ceiling before shifting focus to Wednesday’s friendly against Costa Rica. Could this be the perfect opportunity for Matt Free

USMNT 3-1 Venezuela: McGlynn, Agyemang and Miljevic seal win in Fort Lauderdale | January camp recap & reaction (Soccer 1/18)

Jan 18 2025 72 mins

Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola dive into the USMNT's 3-1 victory over Venezuela, breaking down Mauricio Pochettino's starting lineup - which featured six international debutants - and tactical approach against La Vinotinto (02:50)? Is Patrick Agyemang ready to become a national team regular (10:20)? Jack McGlynn scored an absolute banger but is there room for him in the USMNT’s alre

January camp dropouts, USMNT vs. Venezuela preview, Neymar headlines MLS silly season! (Soccer 1/16)

Jan 16 2025 69 mins

Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola look ahead to the USMNT’s upcoming friendly against Venezuela. But first, they react to the three departures from January camp, including John Tolkin’s risky move to Bundesliga minnows Holstein Kiel (03:45). Jimmy gets fired up about the Jackson Ragen situation after the Seattle Sounders blocked the defender's national team call-up (11:59). The guys

McKennie’s role change, Paxten's winner & the purpose of January Camp (Soccer 1/13)

Jan 13 2025 66 mins

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down the weekend’s standout performers (05:38). Matt Turner delivered a clutch clean sheet for Palace, and Paxten Aaronson bagged a match-winner against Feyenoord—but will his red-hot club form earn him a bigger role with the USMNT (08:48)? Meanwhile, Richy Ledezma’s recent displays spark a debate: has the PSV man done enough

Bundesliga midseason grades, PSV’s American heroes, Seattle making moves, CONCACAF’s coaching revolution (Soccer 1/9)

Jan 09 2025 67 mins

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola dive into all the latest action from Europe and beyond! The Bundesliga is back, and it’s time to hand out grades for the Americans in Germany (03:32). Does Joe Scally get the credit he deserves? Can this finally be the season Gio Reyna cements himself as undroppable for Dortmund? Over in the Netherlands, Ricardo Pepi, Richy Ledezma, an