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

The 7-game unbeaten streak against Mexico came to an end on Tuesday with a 2-0 defeat at Estadio AKRON. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola look back on rough night for Mauricio Pochettino’s team south of the border (1:50). No one comes out unscathed as the guys give their USMNT player ratings (21:13). Is the Poch honeymoon already over? The guys evaluate the former Tottenham coach’s first camp in charge of the Stars and Stripes, and discuss what he may have learned about his players as well as international soccer (34:26).  

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The word “friendly” goes out the window whenever the USMNT face Mexico. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola look ahead to Tuesday’s clash in Guadalajara beginning with the news that five of Mauricio Pochettino’s players have departed camp (04:25). The guys hit on Yunus Musah’s foray into right midfield and the pool of available No. 10s (12:19). Then, what does the Mexico-USA rivalry signify in 2024 (23:28)? And what explains the drop-off in quality from the El Tri of yesteryear to the teams of the present day (28:40)? The crew discuss the projected starting XIs (39:12) and whether Josh Sargent should get the nod despite his long-standing goal drought on the international stage (43:27). And keeping with tradition, the guys round off the preview with their score predictions (49:41).     

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The Mauricio Pochettino era got underway with a 2-0 win over Panama, but Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola unpack the first game of the new USMNT coach’s reign (02:05), his starting XI (06:28) and the second half substitutes (18:45). The guys go line-by-line with their player ratings, hitting on, among other things, Matt Turner’s surprising start, the good and bad of Yunus Musah’s game, and the decision not to play Weston McKennie (23:44). With Pochettino insisting that he’s not married to one philosophy, how will things look different against Mexico (36:28)? And which subs are most likely to start in Guadalajara (44:43)? 

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After all the fanfare, the time has come for Mauricio Pochettino to make his USMNT debut! Jimmy Conrad and special guest co-host Mike Grella look ahead to Saturday's friendly against Panama as the new coach looks to implement his intense playing style on the Stars and Stipes (04:59). Mike shares his thoughts on Brenden Aaronson's return to form at Leeds United (09:25). The guys project Poch's starting XI against Los Canaleros (13:48). Tyler Adams is nearing his return to EPL action, but can he put his bad run of injuries behind him (21:10)? Pochettino has warned his European-based bench warmers that he's not opposed to calling up MLS players (26:43). With Gregg Berhalter taking the reins of Chicago Fire, Mike talks about playing under the former U.S. coach at Columbus Crew (39:10). SoFi Stadium will host the next two Concacaf Nations League finals. And the guys give their predictions for USA vs. Panama (46:33).

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Jimmy Conrad goes it alone to kick off CIWYW's coverage of the October international break! In Americans Abroad news, Christian Pulisic might have had a hat-trick if not for two of his AC Milan teammates insisting on taking (and missing) penalties (02:33). Mauricio Pochettino was forced to make three changes to his roster with Folarin Balogun, Tim Weah and Johnny Cardoso dropping out with injury (11:40). And Josh Wolff is out at Austin FC (19:55). Jimmy opens the Mailbag to discuss the value of the Supporter's Shield (23:55), the national team's center back pool (28:59), the world's best second division (37:55), and whether Patrick Schulte should seek a move away from the Columbus Crew (42:25). Plus, who is the USMNT greatest ever defender? (50:22) And is the FIFA Club World Cup a bad thing? (59:53)

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The Morning Footy crew welcome in U.S. Soccer Technical Director Matt Crocker to discuss all the latest surround US Soccer. First up, the group talk about the hiring process for both Emma Hayes and Mauricio Pochettino, his past experience working with Hayes, and what the process and period was like between dismissing Gregg Berhalter and hiring Poch. The the group talk about when we'll see Pochettino at matches with the USMNT and how influential he'll be. And finally, what will success look like for the US moving forward.

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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola dissect Mauricio Pochettino's press conference in search of clues as to how his USMNT might play. Tony gives his two cents on the goalkeepers called into camp (03:08) before the guys discuss Poch's preferred formations and project a starting XI (12:32). The crew wax poetic about Weston McKennie's ability to keep his starting position at Juventus following the Texan's impressive performance against Leipzig (29:06). In contrast, Yunus Musah's regression at AC Milan remains an area of concern (35:10). Inter Miami clinched the MLS Supporters' Shield on Wednesday night. Can anyone stop the Herons in the playoffs? (45:04) And does Lionel Messi deserve to be crowned MVP? (51:10) And looking ahead to next season, will Peter Vermes still be in charge of Sporting Kansas City? (54:50)

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The first USMNT roster of the Mauricio Pochettino era has been released ahead of October's friendlies against Panama and Mexico. Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies discuss the 25-man squad and whether fans can expect a change of formation (01:25). Should the likes of Tanner Tessmann be concerned after not making the cut? (13:27) Will Tim Ream remain a starting center back under the new coach? (18:27) And will Matt Turner lose his spot between the sticks? (25:56) The guys react to Jürgen Klinsmann's version of his controversial decision to drop Landon Donovan for the 2014 World Cup (29:30). The guys talk about Pochettino choosing to watch Arsenal vs. PSG instead of one of the Champions League games featuring Americans (36:21).

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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola kick things off with an Americans Abroad roundup and discuss which USMNT striker has the hottest hand in front of goal (01:47). Should the team play with two strikers? (16:12) Should fans be concerned about the U.S. falling to third in the CONCACAF rankings? (23:18) The guys ponder potential surprise call-ups to Mauricio Pochettino's October roster (26:17), preview the UCL matchday 2 fixtures involving Americans (35:44), and listen to Jimmy's R9 story (40:50). Then, Gabriel Slonina joins the show to talk about his loan spell at Barnsley, his relationship with parent club Chelsea, going to the Olympics, taking the positives from his heavy defeat to Manchester United, his goals for the 2026 World Cup and more! (46:57)

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Congratulations are in order for Steve Cherundolo and his LAFC side as they defeated Peter Vermes and Sporting KC in the US Open Cup Final (2:35). Then, the group recap the Campeones Cup that happened the same night but earlier which saw Club América walk away with the title after outlasting the Columbus Crew in PKs (8:06). Jimmy Conrad then puts a fine point on why the US Open Cup is still so special and explains the value and importance of the oldest soccer tournament in the United States (11:12). Next, the CIWYW crew rip open the mailbag to answer all of your questions including, "What can the actual impact be of the 2026 World Cup," "Is anyone making noise about fixture congestion," and "How will Poch's first match go," as well as several more (17:05). And finally, Conrad and Meola discuss whether or not there is a coaching crisis right now in America and swap some coaching stories of their own (36:47).

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