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

It's concerning news to start the show as Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola react to Chris Richards' poorly-timed ankle sprain and what it could mean for the USMNT's backline heading into the World Cup (05:29). Does Mauricio Pochettino commit to a back three no matter what? And should fans be worried about Brenden Aaronson's fitness with 24 days to go until the Paraguay match (18:54)? With Pep Guardiola reportedly leaving Manchester City at the end of the season, should US Soccer consider hiring him ahead of the next World Cup cycle (25:53)? The guys take stock of how American players performed in the 2025/26 Bundesliga season (43:31). And there's a lively debate on whether Gio Reyna should or shouldn't make the 26-man roster (50:01)!

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Chris Wittyngham, Tony Meola, and Benny Feilhaber react to the news that Johnny Cardoso will require ankle surgery, and what it could mean for the makeup of the USMNT squad. With Christian Pulisic, Tanner Tessmann, and Tim Weah also dealing with late-season knocks, how worried should U.S. fans be about the mounting injury list?

The crew also breaks down what Mauricio Pochettino and his staff learned while scouting over the weekend, whether Jack McGlynn’s brace vs. LAFC earned him a closer look, and if Poch is making a mistake by limiting his pre-World Cup camp to just 26 players.

Plus, with Cardoso likely out of contention for the World Cup, the guys revisit their projected roster. If Pochettino switches back to a back four, how many defenders does he need to bring?

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Producer’s Note: This episode ends with the crew's reaction to Atlético Madrid confirming that Johnny Cardoso suffered a high-grade ankle sprain. The news broke during the show, which is why the opening discussion around Atlético’s Champions League semifinal exit does not mention the injury or its potential World Cup implications.

Jimmy Conrad, Tony Meola, and (eventually) Charlie Davies discuss Liga MX's dominance over MLS in the Concacaf Champions Cup following Nashville and LAFC's elimination from the competition. Staying in Mexico, the guys react to Javier Aguirre threatening to leave Liga MX players off his World Cup squad unless they report for a month-long national team camp.

USMNT legend Clint Mathis joins to reflect on his 2002 World Cup heroics, almost joining Bayern Munich, and playing with a chip on his shoulder.

And the crew reacts to breaking news out of Spain as Atletico Madrid confirm Johnny Cardoso has suffered a high-grade ankle sprain.

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With just 21 days until Mauricio Pochettino names his 26-man World Cup squad, Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down the latest performances shaping the roster race. Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi keep finding the net, Sergiño Dest makes his long-awaited return from injury, and Alex Freeman continues to seize his moment with UCL-bound Villarreal. But it’s not all positive with Alex Zendejas’ form taking a poorly-timed dip.

As the countdown intensifies, the crew dives into the mindset of players on the bubble and debates whether the roster is already decided behind closed doors.

Then, former co-host Jesse Marsch returns to discuss Canada’s World Cup preparations, managing expectations, and what this moment means north of the border.

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Johnny Cardoso stepped onto the UEFA Champions League semifinal stage, and didn’t look out of place. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Marcelo Balboa break down his standout performance against Arsenal and ask the big question: has he done enough to lock in a starting spot at the World Cup?

Then, Tom Bogert joins to unpack growing concerns in Vancouver. With fears mounting over the Whitecaps’ future, what would losing the club mean for Canadian soccer and MLS. And what comes next amid the #SaveTheCaps movement?

Plus, LAFC takes control against Toluca in the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal, but frustration is brewing over scheduling. And the crew reacts to the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal draw.

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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola look back on a weekend filled with notable milestones for the likes of Mathis Albert, Joe Scally, and Alex Freeman. With Christian Pulisic on a 16-game run without scoring in Serie A, the guys discuss whether Max Allegri's tactics are to blame or if something deeper is at play.

Then, former USMNT captain Carlos Bocanegra joins to discuss his newly-launched youth club Atlanta FC, his thoughts on the current national team's backline, and his expectations for the 2026 World Cup.

And the guys talk movers and shakers in their projected 26-man roster. Does Matt Turner's form in MLS warrant a starting spot? Will Gio Reyna and/or Diego Luna crack Mauricio Pochettino's list?

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. 

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Clint Dempsey headlines a good-to-great episode, but first Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Benny Feilhaber get to the mystery of Tony Meola’s whereabouts and react to Türkiye star Arda Güler being shut down for the rest of the club season. The crew also breaks down a busy midweek for Americans abroad. Benny wonders how Mauricio Pochettino might shape the USMNT midfield, and if there is a logical case for benching Christian Pulisic at the World Cup...

Then, it's time to hear from USMNT legend Clint Dempsey who opens up about his new docuseries “You Don’t Know Where I’m From Dawg,” and doesn’t hold back on the current state of youth soccer, Poch's substitutions, and his thoughts about the team's chances at the World Cup.

Plus, the guys try to make sense of a wild night in MLS where defending was optional, and look ahead to the weekend's slate of games.

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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola discuss Pellegrino Matarazzo's historic win over Atletico Madrid in the Copa Del Rey final - is the New Jersey native destined to coach the USMNT one day? Haji Wright clinched promotion with Coventry, but can he cut it in the Premier League? The crew discusses Malik Tillman dropping down Leverkusen's pecking order, and what it could mean for his hopes of starting in the World Cup. And with Tim Ream picking up a groin injury over the weekend, the guys do a deep dive on what the USMNT's pool of centerbacks actually looks like. Plus, it's time to revisit the projected USMNT World Cup roster. Who is the third goalkeeper? Is there a spot for Gio Reyna? And is Diego Luna ahead of Alex Zendejas?

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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola return with a deeper dive into the fallout from Matt Crocker’s sudden exit as U.S. Soccer sporting director, moving beyond the breaking news to unpack what the role actually demands, why progress on youth development has stalled, and whether anyone can truly fix one of American soccer’s most persistent problems (03:08).

From there, the guys discuss the U.S. Open Cup's chaotic and cupset-filled Round of 32 (31:40), a historic night in Mexico as Nashville became the first MLS side to win at the Estadio Azteca, and whether LAFC are now the team to beat in the Concacaf Champions Cup (40:32). Plus, shockwaves in South Florida as Javier Mascherano exits Inter Miami - what’s really going on behind the scenes (49:04)?

where Americans take center stage in the Copa del Rey final: can Pellegrino Matarazzo lead Real Sociedad to glory, or will Johnny Cardoso’s Atletico Madrid cap off an incredible week after booking their place in the Champions League semifinals (1:00:37)?

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. 

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