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

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola take a stroll down memory lane to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the USMNT’s 2005 Gold Cup triumph - nice job, Cream Cheese (03:42)! Then it’s full steam ahead to the present, with a preview of Sunday’s quarterfinal showdown against Costa Rica (09:37). What can we expect from Miguel Herrera’s side, and is there any way past Keylor Navas? With the...

Malik Tillman continued his scoring streak and Patrick Agyemang sealed it late as the USMNT beat Haiti 2-1 to close out the Gold Cup group stage with a perfect record. Despite a costly error from Matt Freese, Mauricio Pochettino’s side showed flashes of promise, but questions remain as the knockout rounds loom. Charlie Davies and Tony Meola break down the win, debate Freese's future in goal, and r...

Chris Richards’ towering header sealed a 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia to send the USMNT through to the Gold Cup knockouts. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down the highs and lows from the narrow victory over the Green Falcons. The first half lacked attacking threat, but a more assured second-half display - with standout performances from Tyler Adams and Sebastian Berhalter in midfi...

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down the USMNT’s next Group D opponent: a vulnerable Saudi Arabia side that narrowly escaped with a win over Haiti (07:22). Players should embrace the outside noise (19:51). Charlie challenges Jack McGlynn to a footrace, and Jimmy recalls the time Clint Dempsey broke his jaw (27:41)! The guys debate continuity vs. experimentation - and discuss whe...

The USMNT snapped a four-game losing streak in emphatic fashion to kick off their Gold Cup campaign with standout performances from Malik Tillman, Diego Luna and Jack McGlynn. Charlie Davies, Tony Meola and Mike Grella discuss Mauricio Pochettino's starting XI, the battle to be the first-choice goalkeeper, and how the team can build on Sunday's 5-0 win. Then, Paul Tenorio joins live from PayPal Pa...

USMNT and AC Milan star Christian Pulisic joins Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola to talk about his decision to skip this summer’s Concacaf Gold Cup. Christian opens up about the toll of a long season, his conversation with Mauricio Pochettino, and his desire to be involved in the USMNT's recent friendlies against Türkiye and Switzerland. He also addresses the backlash from the media an...

With just a year to go before the 2026 World Cup, the USMNT suffered a brutal 4-0 loss to Switzerland - marking a fourth straight defeat for Mauricio Pochettino's team and raising serious alarm bells. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down a night to forget: zero shots on target, a shambolic first half, and a squad that looks anything but ready for the Gold Cup never mind the Worl...

The USMNT took an early lead against Türkiye but fell 2-1 in their third straight loss under Mauricio Pochettino - the team's worst streak since 2015. Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola breakdown the good and the bad from a game where costly turnovers proved too much to overcome. The new-look lineup started strong (6:00), Johnny Cardoso's mistake leads to collapse (10:04), and Tony claps back at "riff ra...

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola react to a 26-man Gold Cup roster that doesn't include Sergiño Dest or Zack Steffen (04:50). With so many presumptive USMNT starters missing, the guys check the temperature on their World Cup concern-o-meters (15:38). Then, a preview and list of expectations ahead of Saturday's friendly against Türkiye (25:32). Will Malik Tillman carry his PSV form into...

The international window is officially upon us! Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies talk some coaching carousel news - congrats, Benny Feilhaber! - and the latest changes to the USMNT roster with Walker Zimmerman, Nathan Harriel, Paxten Aaronson replacing Folarin Balogun, DeJuan Jones, and Sean Zawadzki (10:55). Which players will emerge from camp as real World Cup options (25:23)? Charlie talks strik...

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola unpack a busy week for the USMNT and Concacaf. The guys weigh in on Jedi Robinson undergoing surgery and how Christian Pulisic’s national team break compares to Landon Donovan’s famous hiatus (02:49). Chris Brady gets the call-up, but could Sean Zawadski be dropping out (11:09)? Türkiye names a star-studded roster for the June friendlies (19:39). Johnny...

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola revisit their Gold Cup roster locks to see how wrong they got them (04:34)! Christian Pulisic’s omission raises questions about commitment (13:18). Mauricio Pochettino comments about camp culture speak to a frustrated head coach (25:39). Did Poch get his recruitment of the 16 MLS players right (32:09)? And can Malik Tillman bottle his PSV form (41:58)?...

Christian Pulisic and Antonee Robinson headline the USMNT absences for June’s friendlies, but they’re not the only ones. Tony Meola and Benny Feilhaber break down Pochettino’s pre-Gold Cup squad (03:27) and what missing the Milan and Fulham stars means for the team (16:36). The guys also react to the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal draw and chat with Chicago Fire keeper Chris Brady about his USMNT ambi...

Tony Meola and Benny Feilhaber take the reins of the show - and there’s plenty to talk about. The USMNT drops its 60-man preliminary Gold Cup roster, and once again there's no Gio Reyna (04:23). Meanwhile, it was a silverware-stacked weekend for Americans abroad: Chris Richards and Matt Turner made FA Cup history at Wembley, four Yanks helped PSV lift the Eredivisie title, and Damion Downs sealed...

Arminia Bielefeld captain Mael Carboz joins the show to reflect on his side's fairytale run past five Bundesliga teams to the DFB-Pokal final and his unconventional journey from USL to leading a third-division side in one of Germany’s biggest matches. 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...

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! Nico Cantor and Michael Lahoud sit down with USMNT and Bournemouth midfield maestro Tyler Adams to talk about the Cherries’ impressive season under Andoni Iraola, his personal growth, and t...

Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies react to the USMNT’s newly announced friendlies against South Korea and Japan (03:57). Christian Pulisic fell short in the Coppa Italia final, but PSV’s Americans are closing in on an Eredivisie crown (12:40). Has Charlie come around on Malik Tillman? Then, legendary Nike designer Drake Ramberg joins the show to discuss the new USMNT kit and reflect on his pioneerin...

Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies talk everything from practice players to the Coppa Italia final to a brand new MLS beef! Has the USMNT ship sailed for Alex Zendejas (06:57)? Will Christian Pulisic and Milan end the season on a high (11:07)? The guys reveal their Americans Abroad Team of the Season, but be warned: the goalkeeper might raise some eyebrows (28:48). Plus, LA Galaxy are breaking all th...

Former USMNT head coach Jürgen Klinsmann joins Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola for a wide-ranging conversation on the past, present, and future of American soccer. He weighs in on the challenges Mauricio Pochettino faces ahead of the 2026 World Cup, responds to Bruce Arena’s comments about foreign managers, and reflects on his approach to player selection - from scouting dual national...

Big news out of Turin: Weston McKennie is reportedly set to sign a contract extension with Juventus that would make him one of the club’s highest paid players. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola dig into what this means for the USMNT midfielder - and whether the pressure that comes with it would elevate or hinder his game (04:36). Plus, Daryl Dike finds the net for the first time in near...

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down Vancouver Whitecaps’ emphatic win over Inter Miami that sends them to the Concacaf Champions Cup final (03:54). Is Lionel Messi finally showing his age, or is Javier Mascherano’s leadership the real issue behind Miami’s dip? (14:07) The guys discuss where Brian White fits into the USMNT striker depth chart (26:40), and whether Sebastian Berha...

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola tip their hats to Josh Sargent for earning a spot in the EFL Championship Team of the Season — and dive into what could be next for the Norwich City striker as he eyes a potential move up the ladder. Then, the crew also unpacks Wrexham’s incredible rise through the English football pyramid (yes, we know they're Welsh) and what it means for the pro/rel c...

Mauricio Pochettino says talent alone won't get you called into the USMNT roster - and Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola are here to unpack exactly what that means. What does "the right character" look like? What benchmark performances can this generation actually point to - and can they summon that same spirit with the World Cup looming? Then, Bruce Arena stirs the pot, questioning whe...

Leeds United are heading back to the Premier League! Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola are joined by Yorkshire Evening Post’s Joe Donnohue to unpack the promotion party and what it might mean for Brenden Aaronson. Could the top flight spell the end of his time as a regular starter? Then, the crew digs into the risks and rewards of promotion—especially for American players eyeing a World...

The magic of the U.S. Open Cup is back—and the Round of 32 draw did not disappoint. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down the biggest matchups and storylines as 16 MLS teams enter the fray, with plenty of potential for upsets. Indy Eleven head coach Sean McAuley stops by to preview his club’s showdown with the Philadelphia Union, the gap between USL Championship and MLS, and wher...