Episodes

  • Pepi earns USMNT win at The Office | Jamaica vs. USA recap & reaction (Soccer 11/14)

    Pepi earns USMNT win at The Office | Jamaica vs. USA recap & reaction (Soccer 11/14)
    Nov 15 2024
    Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola unpack the Stars and Stripes’ 1-0 road win over the Reggae Boyz (03:45). Nobody had the USMNT rolling out three changes in midfield on their bingo card (11:53). Tanner Tessmann grew into his first start for the national team. Man of the match nominations (22:14), Yunus Musah’s role on the wing (25:50), Brandon Vazquez’s performance off the bench (29:52), and would Jedi Robinson walk into England’s starting XI (33:40)? Mauricio Pochettino’s team identity is taking shape after three games at the helm (37:55). The guys take YOUR questions about Ricardo Pepi, Mark McKenzie, Cade Cowell and soccer players who would make good boxers (46:45). 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, @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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    57 mins
  • USMNT returns to Kingston | Jamaica vs. USA preview & predictions (Soccer 11/11)

    USMNT returns to Kingston | Jamaica vs. USA preview & predictions (Soccer 11/11)
    Nov 11 2024
    Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies look ahead to Thursday's Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal first leg clash against Jamaica. Mauricio Pochettino revealed his decision to not call up Tyler Adams and his attempts to bring the New Jersey native to Chelsea (05:38). Do Tim Ream and Yunus Musah fit the bill as deputy fullbacks (12:20)? Leon Bailey is back for the Reggae Boyz (20:50). The production staff's projected USMNT XI gets torn to shreds (24:14). The guys read out YOUR comments and questions about Lennard Maloney's shortcomings, Brandon Vázquez's strengths, Tim Weah replacements and Cole Campbell (36:02). Plus, Pochettino is taking a hard-nosed approach to recruiting dual nationals (46:55). 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, @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
  • Tyler Adams out, Liga MX trio in for Jamaica clash | USMNT roster reaction (Soccer 11/10)

    Tyler Adams out, Liga MX trio in for Jamaica clash | USMNT roster reaction (Soccer 11/10)
    Nov 10 2024
    Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola analyze Mauricio Pochettino's 25-man roster for the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal doubleheader against the Reggae Boyz (05:01). Injuries up top mean more opportunities for Ricardo Pepi and Liga MX players Cade Cowell, Brandon Vazquez and Alex Zendejas (09:03). Tyler Adams is the big omission, so how should the USMNT line up in midfield (11:25)? Will Poch play a back three, and should it include Chris Richards (17:57)? And Tony shares his thoughts on Diego Kochen and the three other goalkeepers called into camp (21:22). The crew respond to YOUR questions about Diego Luna (27:47), club chemistry (29:50), Lennard Maloney (32:39), playing style (35:47) and Tanner Tessmann's attributes (41:34). Finally, the guys discuss a week of upsets in the MLS playoffs (48:34), give props to plucky underdogs Atlanta United and react to Jordi Alba's grievances with the format. So who is to blame for Inter Miami's early exit (56:53)? 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, @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 3 mins
  • Tillman & Musah show up in UCL, Wright's ceiling, Concacaf's best player, MLS playoffs & coaching carousel (Soccer 11/7)

    Tillman & Musah show up in UCL, Wright's ceiling, Concacaf's best player, MLS playoffs & coaching carousel (Soccer 11/7)
    Nov 8 2024
    Nine Americans featured in Tuesday's Champions League action and that's where Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola start. Yunus Musah put Vinicius Jr. in his back pocket (02:54). Malik Tillman had three goal contributions for PSV (09:40), so is he a better option than Brenden Aaronson at the 10 (17:16)? Can Haji Wright follow in the footsteps of former Coventry striker Viktor Gyökeres, and where could he excel if not in the Championship (27:53)? Charlie is not buying the Jonathan David hype seriously (39:15). Then the guys take questions on a busy day of MLS news (47:14). Where next for Jim Curtin after getting the ax at Philadelphia Union? Can Bruce Arena fix the mess that is the San Jose Earthquakes? And how damaging would an early playoffs exit be for Inter Miami? 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 3 mins
  • Adams’ Man City masterclass, Tillman’s mistake, surgery for Sargent | UCL preview | Trigger Who You Want! (Soccer 11/4)

    Adams’ Man City masterclass, Tillman’s mistake, surgery for Sargent | UCL preview | Trigger Who You Want! (Soccer 11/4)
    Nov 4 2024
    Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola recap a rollercoaster weekend for Americans Abroad. Tyler Adams was at his tenacious best against Manchester City (03:50), Malik Tillman had a day to forget against Ajax (07:51), and Josh Sargent has suffered another injury setback (11:27). Should Brenden Aaronson get a shot at the 10 against Jamaica (20:18)? The guys discuss the week's Champions League fixtures including AC Milan's unenviable trip to the Bernabeu (26:17). Which teams featuring USMNT players have the easiest and hardest paths to the knockout rounds (34:41)? Then, the guys open up the floor to triggering questions and comments from the CIWYW audience (45:20)... Did Jimmy's World Cup suck? Is Weston McKennie actually better than Christian Pulisic? And should US Soccer have hired Thomas Tuchel? 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
  • Turner turns up, Juve's American duo, Musah's Milan minutes, USMNT roster locks (Soccer 11/1)

    Turner turns up, Juve's American duo, Musah's Milan minutes, USMNT roster locks (Soccer 11/1)
    Nov 1 2024
    Can Matt Turner expect more club minutes after helping to secure a Carabao Cup win on his Crystal Palace debut (03:59)? Weston McKennie and Tim Weah were Juventus’ saving grace against Parma (10:55). Is Yunus Musah doing enough to hang onto his spot amid AC Milan’s ongoing crises (17:04)? The CIWYW crew discuss roster locks ahead of Mauricio Pochettino’s first competitive camp as USMNT head coach (26:04). Does Diego Kochen deserve a call-up, have Celtic’s Cameron Carter-Vickers and Auston Trusty done enough to get the nod, and is Josh Sargent in danger of missing out? The focus turns to Johnny Cardoso and Tyler Adams ahead of a busy weekend of action for the Americans abroad (43:25). MLS playoffs talk (49:34). 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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    58 mins
  • Pepi the goal machine, McKennie and Weah's epic derby day, Adams back to fitness (Soccer 10/28)

    Pepi the goal machine, McKennie and Weah's epic derby day, Adams back to fitness (Soccer 10/28)
    Oct 28 2024
    Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies recap an incredible weekend for American players on European shores. Before showing up big in the Derby d'Italia, Weston McKennie vindicated Charlie's thoughts about the Championship and player development (02:01). The guys discuss McKennie and Tim Weah's impact on Juventus' 4-4 draw against Inter (08:55). Cole Campbell joined the ranks of American teenagers to debut for Dortmund (14:35). Ricardo Pepi bagged a brace, but can he oust Luuk De Jong as PSV's first-choice No. 9 (16:55)? And should Mauricio Pochettino give him the nod against Jamaica (21:29)? Tyler Adams made his long-awaited EPL return, so we assess the USMNT midfield player pool - who should Poch start in the middle of the park (26:46)? And is Patrick Schulte a lock between the sticks (40:02)? Jimmy talks MLS playoffs and the potential of the league switching to a Fall-Spring calendar (46:27). 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’s Olimpico, GOAT American Abroad seasons, evaluating the Championship, Aidan Morris interview (Soccer 10/24)

    Pulisic’s Olimpico, GOAT American Abroad seasons, evaluating the Championship, Aidan Morris interview (Soccer 10/24)
    Oct 25 2024
    Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola discuss Christian Pulisic's superlative run of form with AC Milan (02:01) and where the Pennsylvania native’s club season ranks among the greatest in the annals of Americans Abroad (10:30). Elsewhere in the Champions League, Malik Tillman balled out against PSG - so why can’t he do the same for the national team (20:40)? Are there too many USMNT players plying their trade in the Championship ahead of the 2026 World Cup? The guys compare the English second tier to other major European leagues (30:29). Then, Middlesbrough midfielder Aidan Morris joins Jimmy and Tony to talk about Mauricio Pochettino’s first camp, embracing discomfort and adapting to life in the UK (51:56). And we wrap things up with an Americans Abroad weekend preview (1:10:29). 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 21 mins