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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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Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Interview: Gianluca Busio on Olympics, leadership, Tanner Tessman, personal goals, more (Soccer 7/9) 09.07.2024

Venezia midfielder Gianluca Busio joins Claudia Pagan, Charlie Davies and Mike Lahoud after making the United States men's Olympics soccer roster to talk about the mood within the camp ahead of taking on host nation France, representing his country alongside club teammate Tanner Tessman, dealing with pressure and much more! Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as A...

Luna left out of Olympics roster, USSF's Berhalter decision, Canada's Copa América run (Soccer 7/8) 08.07.2024

Marko Mitrović has named his 18-man roster for the Paris Olympics. which includes the notable omission of Diego Luna (07:21). Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola discuss inclusions and snubs, the challenges of getting clubs to release players, and whether choosing Walker Zimmerman, Miles Robinson and Djordje Mihailovic as the United State's overage players was the right call (13:35). Then,...

Interview: Marko Mitrović talks USMNT U-23s, Paris Olympics roster decisions, and the pressure to succeed (Morning Footy) 05.07.2024

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! The Morning Footy crew welcome in USMNT U-23s head coach Marko Mitrović as he gears up for the upcoming Olympics in Paris. The group discuss the roster selection, issues getting players rele...

What USSF NEEDS to do after Berhalter and USMNT's Copa América failure (Soccer 7/3) 03.07.2024

The walls are closing in on Gregg Berhalter following the team’s disastrous Copa America campaign. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Brian McBride discuss the near-unanimous calls for a new USMNT head coach (06:03) and the potential candidates to take the job (15:11). Is Jürgen Klopp a realistic option? Should U.S. Soccer consider an American coach? (28:09) Then, the spotlight shifts to the players...

Uruguay defeat seals USMNT's Copa América elimination | Recap & Reaction (Soccer 7/2) 02.07.2024

The U.S. men's national team became the first host nation to crash out of the Copa América group stages following Monday’s 1-0 loss to Uruguay. Charlie Davies, Brian McBride and Tony Meola analyze a dark day in the program’s history and evaluate the team’s overall performances throughout the competition. The guys share their player ratings and then discuss Gregg Berhalter’s tactics and substitutio...

USA vs. Uruguay | Copa America preview & predictions | USMNT's must-win Group C finale (Soccer 6/29) 29.06.2024

The pressure is on Gregg Berhalter’s side like never before. Fail to beat Uruguay and any hopes of the Stars and Stripes advancing to the knockout stage look extremely unlikely. Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola look ahead to Monday’s do-or-die clash and try to predict how Marcelo Bielsa might line out. And with a lackluster slate of friendlies on the horizon, is the Copa America the USMNT’s last seriou...

USMNT suffer stunning Copa America defeat | Panama vs USA | Instant Recap & Reaction (Soccer 6/27) 28.06.2024

The Copa America hosts' chances of reaching the knockout stage hang by a thread following Thursday's costly defeat to Panama. Charlie Davies, Brian McBride and Tony Meola recap the USMNT's shock 2-1 defeat to Los Canaleros (01:33), react to Timothy Weah's red card (12:55), and give their player ratings (18:07). The guys also discuss personnel decisions for the final group stage match against Urugu...

Interview: Tim Ream on Copa América, the USMNT environment, and his leadership qualities (Morning Footy) 26.06.2024

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! The Morning Footy crew welcome in USMNT and Fulham defender Tim Ream to talk about the Copa América tournament, the training environment, maintaining the team's high tempo, and molding relat...

Panama vs. USMNT | Copa America preview & predictions (Soccer 6/24) 24.06.2024

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Brian McBride discuss Uruguay's win over Panama and whether it's too early to draw any conclusions about how Group C might shake out (06:26). Will Los Canaleros pack a bigger punch than Bolivia? (10:22) Then, the specter of signature wins past hangs over this generation of USMNT players, but does beating a big team matter if you don't play well doing it? (23:19) Th...

Pulisic and Balogun secure USMNT win over Bolivia | Copa America recap and reaction (Soccer 6/23) 24.06.2024

The host nation got off to a winning start at the Copa America thanks to goals from Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun. Charlie Davies, Brian McBride and Tony Meola analyze the good, the bad and the ugly from USMNT's opening game against Group C opponents Bolivia (05:44), discuss player ratings (19:11), and drill into Gregg Berhalter's tactics ahead of game two against familiar foe Panama (37:5...

Interview: Chris Richards on Copa America, his fashion style, playing for Crystal Palace (Morning Footy) 21.06.2024

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! The Morning Footy crew welcome in USMNT and Premier League center-back Chris Richards. His season highlights include 27 starts and 39 total appearances for Crystal Palace, 13 matches as a de...

Copa America preview: Group C opponents, Berhalter's key decisions, projected USMNT XI, predictions, more (Soccer 6/19) 19.06.2024

The stage is set as 16 teams converge on the United States to compete for Copa America bragging rights. Charlie Davies and Tony Meola kick things off by getting to know Group C opponents Bolivia, Panama and Uruguay (03:28). The guys discuss the biggest items on Gregg Berhalter’s to do list (17:12) and which USMNT players have the most to prove in the competition (31:28). Will Tyler Adams be in the...

Rating AC Milan, Juventus, Dortmund coaching hires | Americans Abroad transfer news | Most exciting Copa America debutants (Soccer 6/17) 17.06.2024

While the USMNT's 26-man roster gears up for the Copa America, big changes await some of the players back at their clubs. Charlie Davies, Tony Meola and Brian McBride discuss what the latest managerial appointments at AC Milan, Juventus and Dortmund mean for each of the team's American players. Will Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah thrive under Paulo Fonseca? (03:38) Can Weston McKennie become a...

Sargent makes the cut: USMNT roster named for Copa America (Soccer 6/14) 14.06.2024

Gregg Berhalter's 26-man squad for the Copa America has been announced and it comes with little to no surprises. Josh Sargent is in spite of his lingering ankle injury, while Timothy Tillman is the odd man out from the June camp. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola go line-by-line to analyze the USMNT roster's strengths and weaknesses. Where are Matt Turner's confidence levels following th...

Pulisic, Turner shine as USMNT bounce back against Brazil | Recap & Reaction (Soccer 6/12) 13.06.2024

A Christian Pulisic free-kick and multiple Matt Turner saves helped to earn the Stars and Stripes a respectable 1-1 draw against the Seleção in their final warm-up match ahead of the Copa America . Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Brian McBride analyze Gregg Berhalter's starting lineup and discuss the response from the USMNT after Saturday's heavy defeat to Colombia. But it's not all a bed of rose...

USMNT vs. Brazil: Can Berhalter's team bounce back after Colombia mauling? | Preview & Predictions (Soccer 6/10) 10.06.2024

After being roundly beaten by Colombia on Saturday, the Stars and Stripes are set to take on another South American giant in preparation for the Copa America. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Brian McBride look ahead to Wednesday's friendly against Brazil and discuss the USMNT's options for the starting lineup (04:09). Should Matt Turner be benched? (06:15) Is Joe Scally the best right back on th...

USMNT given wake-up call in Colombia thrashing | Recap & Reaction (Soccer 6/9) 09.06.2024

The worst defeat of the Gregg Berhalter era was not how the USMNT wanted to kick off the first of two tune-up games heading into the Copa America. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola analyze Saturday's devastating 5-1 friendly defeat to Colombia and what the result says about the evolution of the team under the long-serving manager. Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audac...

Interview: Antonee Robinson on USMNT, magic tricks, life in the Premier League, more! (Morning Footy) 07.06.2024

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 Morning Footy crew welcome in USMNT & Fulham defender Antonee Robinson to talk about magic tricks, Saturday's friendly against Colombia as well as the...

Bruce Arena on World Cup highs and lows, Revs exit, managing Dempsey, current USMNT generation, more (Kickin' It) 05.06.2024

For interviews with the biggest names from in and around the world of soccer like you’ve never heard them before. Download and follow Kickin’ It on Apple Podcasts , Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Former USMNT head coach and five-time MLS champion Bruce Arena joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Mo Edu and Charlie Davies to look back on the highlights and lowlights from his extraordinary man...

USMNT vs. Colombia preview | Marko Mitrović talks Olympics | Columbus lose in Mexico | Venezia clinch promotion (Soccer 6/3) 03.06.2024

The Stars and Stripes kick off a massive summer of action on Saturday with a friendly match against Colombia. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Brian McBride discuss Los Cafeteros’ unbeaten run under Néstor Lorenzo, players to watch, and the formation and personnel decisions facing Gregg Berhalter (05:40). Perennial Concacaf Champions Cup winners Pachuca proved too strong for Columbus Crew in Satur...

USMNT U23 pre-Olympic Roster: Zimmerman in, Luna out (Morning Footy) 30.05.2024

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! Brian McBride, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola unpack the USMNT pre-Olympic roster that just dropped for the June friendly against Japan. The group chat about the surprise omission of Diego Lu...

Interview: Benjamin Cremaschi on Inter Miami, competition in midfield, influence of Messi, and proudest moments (Morning Footy) 29.05.2024

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! The Morning Footy crew welcome in Inter Miami midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi to talk about the club's current form, the competition in midfield, celebrating with Lionel Messi on the field and...

Johnny and Pulisic scoop CIWYW Americans Abroad Awards | Jesse names first Canada roster | Mailbag Edition (Soccer 5/27) 27.05.2024

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Brian McBride tie a bow on the European season by discussing Venezia's promotion push, Alex Zendejas being crowned Liga MX champion, and Christian Pulisic bidding adieu to Stefano Pioli (05:41). The guys reveal their Americans Abroad Team of the Season and name the winners of CIWYW's End-of-Season Awards! (22:37) Then, it's time to open the mailbag and react to Jes...

Emma Hayes Interview | UWCL Final preview | A focus on Becki Tweed & Angel City | NWSL Weekend preview (Attacking Third) 24.05.2024

Want to stay up to date on all things women’s soccer? Look no further than Attacking Third! Download and follow Attacking Third on Apple Podcasts , Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, and Christine Cupo were live in-studio to talk about all the latest surrounding the women's game. First up, the ladies discuss the news that Camille Ashton has resigned from KC Current...

Berhalter names USMNT roster for Copa America tune-up friendlies against Colombia and Brazil | Reaction & analysis (Soccer 5/20) 20.05.2024

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Brian McBride analyze Gregg Berhalter's 27-man roster for the USMNT's upcoming friendlies against Colombia and Brazil which will serve as warm-up games ahead of the Copa América. The guys go line-by-line beginning with Sean Johnson's inclusion among the goalkeepers (07:36) before discussing Shaq Moore as a possible replacement for Sergiño Dest at right back (12:53)...

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