This one’s dedicated to Tony Meola. Our friend, co-host, and USMNT legend is on the road to recovery after a heart attack, and Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies are sending all their love and support. We miss you, Big Tones —can’t wait to have you back!

On the pitch, Josh Sargent is on fire for Norwich, but can he bring that form to the USMNT (56:38)? Christian Pulisic finally missed a penalty as Milan’s struggles continued—because even the best runs have to end sometime (14:21). MLS Opening Weekend didn’t disappoint, serving up golazos, surprises, and plenty of talking points (24:34). Jimmy shares his Diego Luna scouting report, while Jordan Morris and Brian Gutiérrez kicked off their seasons with braces. How will playing alongside Lionel Messi shape Benjamin Cremaschi’s development (31:56)?

US Soccer released the Nations League preliminary roster, and it didn't include Richy Ledezma. Does Mexico beckon for the PSV man (39:05)?

What’s next for Gio Reyna after another underwhelming outing (45:47)? Will Dortmund salvage their season in the UCL? And are San Diego better than we thought after stunning the LA Galaxy (56:49)?

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Start your day with the perfect blend of news and analysis from the world’s game with the Morning Footy podcast. Download and follow Morning Footy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!

Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies welcome in Paul McDonough, the President and CSO of USL, to discuss the organization announcing its intention to launch Division 1 Men's League, the financial implications, the Super League's influence on launching USL's D1 Status. The group also talk about USL's direct competitor and the next steps the league will be taking. And finally, a chat about promotion and relegation and safeguards for franchises.

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The Champions League delivered chaos, and Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola are here to break it all down! AC Milan crash out in shocking fashion, and Christian Pulisic takes to social media to shut down rumors of a rift with Sergio Conceição (03:30). Charlie Davies joins the show to analyze Tim Weah and Weston McKennie’s performances in Juventus’ disappointing exit at the hands of PSV—where American midfielder Richy Ledezma made his mark. Has he done enough to earn a USMNT call-up (16:04)?

With MLS turning 30, the guys get nostalgic, sharing their favorite stories from the league’s early years and unveiling their Best XIs from each of its first three decades (27:43). Then, with just one month until the Concacaf Nations League semifinals, they take their best shot at predicting Mauricio Pochettino’s starting lineup to face Panama (52:43).

And finally, Charlie gave punk music a try… and, well, let’s just say it didn’t stick (1:03:01).

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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down the top-performing Americans from the weekend. Weston McKennie captained Juventus in a massive win over Inter (04:33), Daryl Dike made his long-awaited return, and Josh Sargent rescued Norwich—but what does it all mean for the USMNT (08:35)? Then, Jimmy names his 17 locks for the Concacaf Nations League Finals roster, sparking a debate over the six remaining spots (15:21). Plus, should Milan fans be concerned about Christian Pulisic ahead of Tuesday’s must-win Champions League clash (25:11)? The guys go back-and-forth on Timothy Weah's best position (31:28). And have Auston Trusty and Cameron Carter-Vickers done enough at Celtic to catch Mauricio Pochettino’s attention (37:08) ? The guys also take questions: Is Paxten Aaronson having a better season than Brenden? How did Tony fall into acting? And Charlie gets a crash course in punk music—is "Stanky Legg" about to go hardcore (46:10)?

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Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies break down another thrilling week for Americans in the Champions League, headlined by Tim Weah and Weston McKennie stealing the show in Juventus’ win over PSV (03:10). McKennie got a special shoutout from Thiago Motta after the game, and his latest UCL banger sends Charlie down memory lane as he ranks his all-time favorite Champions League goals scored by Americans (14:10).

Then, the guys are joined by the legendary Bruce Arena to chat on MLS, the U.S. Men’s National Team, and more (21:16). Bruce shares his expectations for the San Jose Earthquakes, his thoughts on how Chicho Arango and Josef Martínez are settling in, and how the league’s landscape has changed since his last coaching stint. Plus, Bruce weighs in on Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT, the team's 2026 World Cup chances, and—of course—why he picked Jimmy for the 2006 squad (29:40)!

And Charlie gets an unexpected education on punk music (42:50)! 

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With Tony Meola under the weather, Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies hold down the fort alongside special guest Marco Messina. The trio dives into AC Milan’s 3-0 win over Empoli and the impact of the Rossoneri’s January signings (04:14). Christian Pulisic continues to shine, but where does Yunus Musah fit in Sergio Conceição’s best XI (13:10)? Elsewhere, Tyler Adams earns praise for another dominant display in Bournemouth's midfield (23:55). With the Champions League Knockout Playoffs kicking off this week, the guys break down the new format (28:16) and assess the chances of Juventus and Milan advancing past their Eredivisie opposition—while also asking the bigger question: will both Italian clubs qualify for next year’s competition (36:38)? Finally, the guys spotlight three Germany-based dual nationals Mauricio Pochettino could have on his radar: Damion Downs, Nathaniel Brown, and Noahkai Banks (46:26).

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The gang is all here! Charlie Davies returns from his EPL adventures, rejoining Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola for a jam-packed show! With the transfer window closed, some Americans are thriving—like Johnny Cardoso at Real Betis (5:09)—while others desperately need a way out. Who needs to find an escape route in the summer (10:20)?

In MLS transfer news, Cucho Hernandez heads to La Liga, while Atlanta United goes big on Emmanuel Latte Lath—but is he worth the price tag (25:45)? Charlie reacts to Ricardo Pepi’s new PSV deal, and the guys go head-to-head comparing their USMNT striker depth charts—does Damion Downs deserve a call-up (34:40)?

Tony weighs in on Yunus Musah’s place at AC Milan after the Rossoneri debuted their new signings against Roma (42:30), and the crew debates Mexico’s best striker: Santi Gimenez or Raul Jimenez (48:35)? Plus, your listener questions answered (52:45)!

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Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola break down a jam-packed weekend for U.S. talent overseas and take stock of the winter transfer window. Ricardo Pepi has committed his future to PSV, but with little news on his injury, should USMNT fans be worried? Could Folarin Balogun struggle to win back his spot at Monaco? And after another big performance, is Josh Sargent now the frontrunner to lead the line in the Nations League Finals?

Plus, AC Milan have been busy in the market, and Joao Félix is the latest name linked to the Rossoneri. Would his arrival be bad news for Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah? Meanwhile, the Champions League Knockout Play-Offs will feature Americans squaring off, and Jack McGlynn’s surprise move to Houston Dynamo has the guys grading the biggest American transfers of January.

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Matchday 8 of the Champions League delivered chaos, and Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola are here to break it all down! Just months after being cast aside, Weston McKennie captained Juventus (04:02), while Gio Reyna made the most of his minutes in an audition for Borussia Dortmund's new boss Niko Kovač (09:10). And then there’s Ricardo Pepi, who had a goal and an assist against Liverpool—but is his Nations League status in jeopardy due to a knee injury (15:23)? If El Tren is out, who leads the USMNT attack?

Meanwhile, with AC Milan gearing up for the Derby della Madonnina, the guys discuss Yunus Musah’s red card (28:29), Christian Pulisic’s form (33:31), and reports linking the Rossoneri to Mexico’s Santiago Giménez (36:51). Can Tony look past the USMNT vs. Mexico rivalry?!

Plus, with Chicago Fire set to cash in on Jhon Durán’s sell-on fee, the guys discuss what the Colombian's path says about MLS development (43:21). And finally—which MLS legends deserve a statue (55:21)?

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Don't miss CBS Sports Golazo Network's Morning Footy, now in podcast form! Our crew brings you all the news, views, highlights and laughs you need to follow the Beautiful Game in every corner of the globe, every Monday-Friday all year long.

The group welcome in USMNT midfielder Tanner Tessmann after just receiving the U.S. Young Male Player of the Year Award. They talk about his relationship with head coach Mauricio Pochettino, the evolution of his game, his current season at Lyon, and his life off the pitch. Tessmann also recently had a new addition to the family by welcoming a baby, and finally, a look at Nations League Camp.

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