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

What did we just witness?! The USMNT close out 2025 with a signature win with a 5-1 demolition of Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay. Jimmy Conrad is joined by Jonathan Bornstein and Tab Ramos to break down every angle of a wild night in Tampa. The guys dig into Mauricio Pochettino’s heavily rotated lineup and how MLS standouts Sebastian Berhalter, Alex Freeman, and Diego Luna powered the U.S. to a stunning 4-0 lead. They assess the cultural shift under Poch, spotlight top individual performances, and react to Tab’s declaration that Gio Reyna is a lock. Plus: why didn’t Ricardo Pepi see the field, what should the minimum expectations be for 2026, and which players deserve the closest watch ahead of the March friendlies?

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Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies keep the November window rolling with a full preview of the USMNT’s final match of 2025 - a friendly against South American powerhouse Uruguay. The guys revisit the win over Paraguay (02:03), dive into Gio Reyna’s instant impact despite limited club minutes, and debate whether Jimmy should reconsider his previous claim that Reyna won’t make the World Cup roster (08:26). They also examine Tim Ream’s enduring value to the backline (26:12) and break down Mauricio Pochettino’s lineup choices as he prepares to face his mentor, Marcelo Bielsa (33:41). Plus, a temperature check on co-hosts Mexico and Canada ahead of next summer (46:00).

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Gio Reyna took his start and ran with it! Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down the mercurial playmaker's statement performance after smashing home a goal within minutes of his surprise return to the USMNT XI in a 2-1 win over Paraguay. The guys dive into what Reyna’s spark means for the team, Balogun’s continued rise, and why Pochettino’s back-three system looks increasingly convincing. The guys also discuss how the overall mood around the USMNT has shifted over the past year, whether Poch deserves more respect, stock up/stock down, and what changes they expect ahead of Tuesday’s clash with Uruguay. Big shoutout to the American Outlaws chapters in San Francisco and Boston for hosting Jimmy and Charlie during the game!

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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola are back to preview Saturday’s showdown with Paraguay! Before diving into the matchup, the guys react to Christian Pulisic’s exclusive with CBS Sports, why he’s sitting out this camp, what Gio Reyna’s return means for the USMNT, and the cultural shift underway under Mauricio Pochettino (03:51). Then it’s all eyes on Paraguay: who they are, how they play (27:48), and what lineup tweaks Poch might have up his sleeve (36:53). Plus, possible big changes to the MLS calendar (51:03) and, of course, the guys’ score predictions (58:23)!

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Another week, another twist in the USMNT’s World Cup buildup! Mauricio Pochettino has called up Timothy Tillman to replace Tyler Adams and Sean Zawadzki, raising fresh questions about the midfield. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down who stands to benefit most from the roster shake-up and what fans should look for in the friendlies against Paraguay and Uruguay (05:34).

Elsewhere, Patrick Agyemang isn’t in camp, but has the Derby striker added another, useful string to his bow (25:10)? Are Inter Miami actually better without Luis Suárez (34:34)? And why on earth would anyone trash-talk Lionel Messi (37:45)?! The guys also debate where Son Heung-min ranks among MLS’s most impactful summer arrivals (43:05) and unpack all the drama from the USL Championship and League One playoffs (49:17).

Plus, some love for one of the pod's tireless producers, Ives Galarcep, who was recently honored with a lifetime achievement award (56:45)!

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Gio Reyna headlines Mauricio Pochettino’s final USMNT squad of 2025 as Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies break down a surprising 25-man roster to face Paraguay and Uruguay. Is it last-chance saloon for Joe Scally and Brenden Aaronson? Has Reyna done enough at club level to deserve the call-up? Why did Poch omit regulars like Weston McKennie and Chris Richards? And what does Yunus Musah’s absence say about his USMNT future? And will Gio Reyna and Sebastian Berhalter bury the hatchet? Then, The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio joins Jimmy to unpack Pochettino’s selections and predict how the team might line up in the upcoming friendlies.

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Does Mauricio Pochettino owe it to clubs to limit American players’ international minutes? Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola discuss Oliver Glasner complaining about Chris Richards' usage in USMNT friendlies (10:21). Weston McKennie’s off to a positive start under Luciano Spalletti (17:50). And why is Ricardo Pepi still riding PSV’s bench (20:29)? The guys talk about the power of momentum in the postseason (26:40) and what they’d do to improve the current MLS playoff format (32:52). In USL Championship news, Louisville City’s season is over following a shock defeat (46:30), the league hires a top Premier League exec (59:33), and North Carolina FC won’t be fielding a team in 2026 (1:06:43).

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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola get straight into it by welcoming Hartford Athletic head coach Brendan Burke ahead of the USL Championship playoffs (02:50), diving into his team’s postseason mindset and whether anyone can knock off powerhouse Louisville City FC. Then it’s all about Gio Reyna, whose recent comments about his World Cup ambitions and heartbreak reignited an old debate around accountability and USMNT leadership (27:02). Can the seldom-seen playmaker earn Mauricio Pochettino’s trust ahead of next summer? Plus, Lionel Messi tops the MLS salary list - the guys react to who’s keeping him company in that elite tax bracket - and break down how the Philadelphia Union managed to win a Supporters’ Shield without breaking the bank (54:33).

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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola react to the news that US Soccer won't hold a January camp in 2026 (05:53). Is it a big deal or does Mauricio Pochettino already know enough about the MLS players fighting for a spot in his World Cup roster? It's Groundhog Day for Weston McKennie as Juventus sack Igor Tudor (26:01). Can Brenden Aaronson parlay his impressive form for Leeds into a more prominent role with the USMNT (33:00)? And what does the November camp look like if Christian Pulisic and Malik Tillman aren't part of it (39:30)? The guys talk early impressions of the MLS playoffs (48:28) and Lionel Messi's push for a loosening of the league's salary cap rules (53:47). And the MLS coaching carousel claims two more names (1:03:01).

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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola kick things off with a look at the USMNT crew in Champions League action this week (05:16). It was a mixed night for PSV’s American duo: Sergiño Dest showed up late, while Ricardo Pepi came off the bench to score and assist. No goals for Folarin Balogun against Spurs, but the Monaco No. 9's performance impressed the guys (12:58). And over in the Championship, Patrick Agyemang and Daryl Dike gave U.S. fans reason to celebrate (19:06). Charlie looks back on his past diving transgressions (23:41). Then the crew dives into U.S. Soccer’s bold proposals to overhaul men’s college soccer, and share a few college memories of their own (26:27). And the crew wraps with a full MLS playoff breakdown and reveal their updated Playoff Power Rankings (48:09).

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