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

Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies are joined by The Athletic’s James Horncastle to break down the latest on the illegal betting investigation involving a number of Serie A players —what we know so far, how Weston McKennie’s name got linked, and what it could mean for the Juventus man's future. Plus, with Dortmund ready to move on, the guys pick ideal landing spots for Gio Reyna - is MLS the right pl...

The 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup draw is in the books, and the USMNT has learned its group stage opponents. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola breakdown the groups and lay out their expectations for Mauricio Pochettino’s side heading into their final competitive tournament before the 2026 World Cup. The guys discuss what a successful Gold Cup run looks like, the importance of establishing a cl...

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola welcome MLS Next Technical Director Luis Robles to the show to unpack the newly-unveiled Quality of Play rankings. As the architect behind the pilot program, Luis breaks down the thinking, methodology, and long-term vision driving this bold shift in how youth player development is assessed in America. Coming on the heels of Tab Ramos' pointed criticism—...

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola welcome USMNT icon and Hall of Famer Tab Ramos for a deep dive into the trajectory of the national team and the biggest challenges ahead of 2026. Tab calls out the lack of fight in today’s players, how over-coaching and rewarding possession is stifling development, and why mentality—not talent—is the real issue. Tab argues the best players are already i...

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola discuss Americans returning to club action. What do Johnny Cardoso, Brenden Aaronson, and Josh Sargent's goals mean for their Gold Cup prospects? Is Matt Turner's season over already? Benny Feilhaber joins to talk about his time working under Peter Vermes at Sporting KC, as well as putting his 40-year-old body through the grind of U.S. Open Cup with Des...

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and friend of the pod Tom Bogert react to the breaking news out of MLS - Peter Vermes is out as Sporting Kansas City's head coach and manager. The guys discuss Vermes' legacy following 16 years at the helm, and the potential candidates to take the reins of the Western Conference's bottom-ranked team. Call It What You Want  is available for free on the Audacy app as we...

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola discuss whether Mauricio Pochettino should consider benching or even dropping some of the USMNT's key players (03:44). Tony gets hot under the collar defending his goalkeeper depth chart (13:18), and Jimmy puts ten toes down with his centerback depth chart picks - yes, Walker Zimmermann is in the mix (19:32)! Marco Messina returns to talk about Igor Tud...

Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies try to put the world to rights after a bitterly disappointing Concacaf Nations League campaign by the USMNT. Nothing is off the table as the guys discuss player entitlement and Mauricio Pochettino's "head scratching" tactics against Panama and Canada. Does the best version of the team include Weston McKennie (06:15)? The galvanizing effect of a signature win, the mo...

The CIWYW crew have more questions than answers after witnessing the United States men's national soccer team fall 2-1 to Canada in the Concacaf Nations League third-place game. Live from SoFi Stadium, Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola share their concerns about the team's fragility and lack of bite following an horrendous four days in Los Angeles. Does Mauricio Pochettino have time before the World Cup...

It’s the eve of the Concacaf Nations League Final, but the reigning champions won’t be there. Instead, the USMNT is left fighting for third place—a reality that raises serious questions. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down the team’s urgent need for more attitude and bite after a lackluster semifinal performance. Plus, after speaking with Jesse Marsch, the guys discuss what tri...

After calling the USMNT's shock defeat to Panama on Thursday night, Chris Wittyngham and Tony Meola debrief to discuss what went wrong for Mauricio Pochettino’s squad. The honeymoon period is officially over after a lackluster 90 minutes against Los Canaleros—so what now (03:15)? Then, the focus shifts to Mexico’s 2-0 win over Canada. Is this a sign that El Tri is finally turning a corner ahead of...

Jimmy Conrad and special guest host Jonathan Bornstein pick over the wreckage of the USA's disastrous night at SoFi Stadium, losing 1-0 to Panama. Chris Wittyngham joins fresh off the call to analyze what went wrong for the reigning champions. Tony Meola delivers some harsh truths about Matt Turner's lack of sharpness and Mauricio Pochettino's questionable tactics. And why can't the USMNT figure o...

On the eve of the Concacaf Nations League semifinals, Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola do the show in front of a live audience for the first time in CIWYW history! With a crowd of American Outlaws in attendance, the guys discuss the power of the World Cup and the pressure on Mauricio Pochettino to deliver a fourth successive CNL title (02:42). Nico Cantor joins to talk about the critic...

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 USL President & Chief of Soccer Paul McDonough to discuss the groundbreaking vote by the owners to adopt promotion and relegation and how it will impact...

The CNL Finals are finally upon us! Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola kick off a full week of coverage by recapping the weekend that was for the USMNT players called into camp, and some who weren't (04:10). Does Zack Steffen deserve to start ahead of Matt Turner (07:06)? The MLS bump is real with Patrick Agyemang and Diego Luna getting on the scoresheet! And while Haji Wright isn’t elig...

With Charlie Davies (allegedly) sipping Mai Tais on a beach somewhere, Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola set the scene ahead of next week's Concacaf Nations League Finals! Beginning with the USMNT, the guys discuss the potential recruitment of Luciano Acosta (04:08), Mauricio Pochettino's strong message to Gio Reyna and Tyler Adams (08:55), and who should start at SoFi Stadium (16:58). Then, the focus s...

The United States men’s national team roster is set for the Concacaf Nations League, but more important than that, Tony Meola makes his return to the show! Jimmy Conrad and Charlie welcome back Big Tones, and dive into Mauricio Pochettino’s 23-man squad. The guys go through the A to Z of notable omissions beginning with Brenden and Paxten Aaronson, and ending with Alex Zendejas. January camp matte...

Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies break down the past, present, and future of dual nationals on the USMNT (04:02). Should Damion Downs and Noahkai Banks be part of the Nations League roster (10:34)? And what does the growing number of American-born players choosing other national teams say about the state of U.S. soccer (18:22)? Plus, Alex Zendejas is thriving at Club América—should Mauricio Pochett...

Johnny Cardoso put in a monster performance against Real Madrid, capping it off with a goal—but does the Real Betis man have a shot at cracking the USMNT starting lineup? Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies debate where he fits in a midfield already stacked with talent (06:47). Meanwhile, Yunus Musah’s tough outing against Lazio raises the question: is versatility a blessing or a curse (16:53)? Plus,...

This ep features a preview of the upcoming weekend of big matches featuring Americans overseas. But not before venting about Juventus getting bounce from the Coppa Italia by Empoli. The crew also opens up the CIWYW mailbag and answers the question, "Who was your favorite coach throughout your playing career?" And we also find out that soccer wasn't the only sport that our hosts played growing up....

This one’s dedicated to Tony Meola. Our friend, co-host, and USMNT legend is on the road to recovery after a heart attack, and Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies are sending all their love and support. We miss you, Big Tones —can’t wait to have you back! On the pitch, Josh Sargent is on fire for Norwich, but can he bring that form to the USMNT (56:38)? Christian Pulisic finally missed a penalty as Mi...

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! Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies welcome in Paul McDonough, the President and CSO of USL, to discuss the organization announcing its intention to launch Division 1 Men's League, the financial...

The Champions League delivered chaos, and Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola are here to break it all down! AC Milan crash out in shocking fashion, and Christian Pulisic takes to social media to shut down rumors of a rift with Sergio Conceição (03:30). Charlie Davies joins the show to analyze Tim Weah and Weston McKennie’s performances in Juventus’ disappointing exit at the hands of PSV—where American mi...

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down the top-performing Americans from the weekend. Weston McKennie captained Juventus in a massive win over Inter (04:33), Daryl Dike made his long-awaited return, and Josh Sargent rescued Norwich—but what does it all mean for the USMNT (08:35)? Then, Jimmy names his 17 locks for the Concacaf Nations League Finals roster, sparking a debate over t...

Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies break down another thrilling week for Americans in the Champions League, headlined by Tim Weah and Weston McKennie stealing the show in Juventus’ win over PSV (03:10). McKennie got a special shoutout from Thiago Motta after the game, and his latest UCL banger sends Charlie down memory lane as he ranks his all-time favorite Champions League goals scored by Americans...