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

Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce react to the bombshell news that Lionel Messi is set to join the ranks of Major League Soccer.

(03:20) Messi's compensation package: MLS, Apple TV & Adidas join forces

(08:12) Saudi Pro League stunned by Messi's decision

(21:15) MLS DPs & Inter Miami's roster needs

(25:15) Tata Martino, Busquets & other links

(32:20) What Messi arrival does for perception of MLS

(35:50) US Open Cup: Birmingham Legion's chance to deny World Cup star

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With summer moves expected for the likes of Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Folarin Balogun, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano joins the show to discuss USMNT-related transfer news. Plus, Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Heath Pearce react to the heartbreaking defeats in the U20 World Cup, CCL and TST, and a look ahead to the week's U.S. Open Cup Elite Eight!

(01:55) -- Jimmy recaps playing in The Soccer Tournament

(10:17) -- Fabrizio Romano joins to talk potential USMNT players on the move

(20:17) -- U20 World Cup reaction to U.S. losing to Uruguay

(34:30) -- Any players from U20 W.C. roster make Gold Cup for USA?

(40:40) -- CONCACAF Champions League recap

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For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/

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Anthony Hudson departs and B.J. Callaghan takes the reins of the USMNT for the Nations League and Gold Cup as US Soccer continues its search for a permanent head coach. Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce digest the bombshell news and discuss what it says about the state of the men's National Team. Plus, roster reaction, the USYNT's incredible run in Argentina and much more!

(02:40) -- Nations League Roster Reaction

(16:30 B.J.) -- Callaghan taking over USMNT (interim)

(25:44) -- Big time International Friendlies announced

(30:38) -- U20 World Cup - USA with 0 goals allowed

(39:12) -- CONCACAF Champions League 1st leg reaction and other news

In Soccer We Trust is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

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After Folarin Balogun made the switch to the Stars & Stripes, Jimmy, Charlie and Heath take a look at what formation is best suited to get the best out of the striker. PLUS latest on Chris Richards and his lack of playing time and the USYNT's perfect start to the U-20 World Cup.

(06:06) -- Chris Richards: Lack of playing time

(11:26) -- Where should Folarin Balogun play next season?

(21:44) -- Best formation for Folarin Balogun

(27:10) -- Next position U.S. needs to lock down next

(37:14) -- What if Pepi starts and scores vs Mexico?

(45:55) -- What We learned from Group B of U20 World Cup

In Soccer We Trust is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

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Subscribe to the In Soccer We Trust podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/InSoccerWeTrust 

For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/

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Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/

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The Nations League and Gold Cup title defenses kick off in three weeks time and Anthony Hudson still has to announce his rosters. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Heath Pearce do the USMNT interim coach's work for him by selecting their own 23-man squads. Plus, another U20 World Cup dub, Ethan Horvath's Wembley final and more U.S. Open Cup drama.

(02:57) Nations League Roster projections

(13: 26) Gold Cup Roster projections

(24:13) U20 World Cup Recap and Preview

(36:49) Weekend preview: Horvath on the verge of promotion, Reyna closes to Bundesliga glory

In Soccer We Trust is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

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Subscribe to the In Soccer We Trust podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/InSoccerWeTrust 

For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/

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The United States got the dub in the U20 World Cup opener thanks to a 93rd-minute thunderbolt from Jonathan Gomez. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Heath Pearce discuss the win over Ecuador and look ahead to Tuesday's game against Fiji. Plus, Folarin Balogun takes his season tally to 20, relegation looks likely for Leeds and the guys take a hard look at the U.S. Open Cup bracket.

(04:54) -- U.S U20 Squad beats Ecuador 1-0 in 1st match of U.S. Open Cup

(10:01) -- Importance of making dual nationals feel wanted

(13:52) -- Heath triggers Charlie with more Folarin Balogun talk

(31:47) -- U.S. Open Cup predictions and bracket

(43:29) -- Americans Abroad: Weekend Recap

(48:30) -- Reputations matter for USMNT players at club level

In Soccer We Trust is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

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The U.S. take on Ecuador on Saturday as the U-20 World Cup makes its long-awaited return. Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce discuss the Stars and Stripes' chances at tournament, MLS' 30th expansion team and the potential of Ethan Horvath winning promotion to the Premier League. Plus, the story behind Jimmy's Ted Lasso cameo.

(01:15) -- Jimmy cameo on Ted Lasso!

(05:03) -- Charlie talks Folarin Balogun

(18:12) -- Under-20 World Cup Preview

(32:50) -- Championship Final - Horvath, Luton advance

(40:00) -- FIFA announces 2026 World Cup logo

(41:30) -- San Diego expected to get next MLS Franchise

In Soccer We Trust is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

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It's official, Folarin Balogun has declared for the United States men's national team! Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce react to the news and discuss what the inclusion of one-time England international means for the Stars and Stripes. Plus, friend of the show James Benge joins to talk about the Arsenal loanee's club future.

(01:45) -- Balogun is not Pepi

(10:21) -- Effect on other Strikers

(19:30) -- Depth at ST in England

(26:52) -- Patrick Vieira work at USMNT?

In Soccer We Trust is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

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The Championship playoffs are in full swing and one of three Americans - Lynden Gooch, Ethan Horvath and Zack Steffen - could be winning promotion to the Premier League promised land. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Heath Pearce discuss the semifinal second legs, MLS' next expansion team, Timothy Tillman's one-time FIFA switch.

(10:45) -- Potential Americans promoted to EPL

(17:13) -- Weekend Recap

(21:25) -- Could be the biggest transfer Window for USMNT to date

(32:06) -- MLS Rivalries

(45:17) -- Timothy Tillman time

(51:52) -- Landon Donovan and San Diego

In Soccer We Trust is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

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Mikey Varas has named his 21-man squad for the U-20 World Cup and Paxten Aaronson's not in it. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Heath Pearce unpack the roster and discuss the team's chances in Argentina. Plus, Oguchi Onyewu's newly-created vice president of sport role, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup takeaways and more!

(02:36) -- U20 World Cup Roster announced

(09:21) -- Other countries not doing well with getting players released

(11:23) -- Jimmy and Heath's stories about not getting released..or getting to go?

(26:28) -- Oguchi Onyewu named VP of Sports Position

(37:37) -- Jesse Marsch looking at club over USMNT job?

(42:13) -- U.S. Open Cup reaction and lookahead

(50:07) -- Weekend Preview

In Soccer We Trust is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

Follow the In Soccer We Trust team on 

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Subscribe to the In Soccer We Trust podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/InSoccerWeTrust 

For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/

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