The CBS Sports Golazo Network presents Call It What You Want, a weekly podcast where Jimmy Conrad, Jesse Marsch and Charlie Davies share their unique insights and strong opinions about the United States men’s national team. Call It What You Want is a passionate and unapologetic conversation where three former USMNT players talk tactics, American players at home and abroad, youth categories, MLS, the state of the beautiful game in the United States, and more!
 
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Introducing Call It What You Want

The CBS Sports Golazo Network presents Call It What You Want, a weekly podcast where Jimmy Conrad, Jesse Marsch and Charlie Davies cover all things USMNT and the state of the beautiful game in the United States.

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In his final appearance on the podcast, Jesse Marsch joins Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies to go in depth about his decision to take the reins of Canada’s men’s national team, the road to the 2026 World Cup and how he "wasn't treated very well" during the interview process for the USMNT job. The guys also discuss Jesse's relationship with MLS owner Joey Saputo, tactics and the baptism of fire that awaits him in next month’s Copa América group stage.  

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Jesse Marsch talks Canada job, USMNT rivalry and frustrations with U.S. Soccer interview process (Soccer 5/16)

Uncertainty hangs over Sergiño Dest's future after PSV declined to trigger a purchase clause for the injured USMNT star. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Jesse Marsch discuss potential landing spots for the 23-year-old (04:50) before tackling the latest headlines including Mexico's notable Copa América roster omissions, Presidential roster interventions ahead of the Olympics and Gianni Infantino's criticism of the pay-to-play youth soccer model (12:49). Then, the guys give flowers to Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams and Chris Richards (28:32) before focusing on the Americans involved in promotion, relegation and silverware fights (42:43). And as Philadelphia Union phenom Cavan Sullivan looks set to become the youngest ever MLS debutant, the crew discuss the 14-year-old's developmental path and the dangers of overhyping young players (48:35).      

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PSV pass on Dest, Pulisic's rising stock, Cavan Sullivan's path to Man City, weekend winners & losers (Soccer 5/13)

With the European seasons drawing to a close, the time has come to zero in on decisions facing Gregg Berhalter ahead of the Copa America. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Jesse Marsch nominate their locks for the USMNT's 23-man roster and discuss the competition for the remaining places (07:23). Griffin Yow joins from Belgium to talk about his professional growth since coming through the ranks at DC United, how his game and mentality have developed at Westerlo, and the stiff competition to crack the 18-man Olympics squad (25:57). The guys put Brenden Aaronson, Folarin Balogun and Jedi Robinson under the Americans Abroad spotlight (51:28), tip their hats to PSV's dancing Sporting Director Earnie Stewart, and discuss Tim Howard's U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame induction, Lionel Messi's six-goal contributions and much more (62:55)!

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You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+.
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Copa America: USMNT roster locks & open spots | Griffin Yow talks Westerlo & Olympics | Earnie Stewart's got moves (Soccer 5/6)

Four Americans were involved in Serie A’s marquee clash between Juventus and AC Milan, and there was a lot to analyze! Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Jesse Marsch discuss Yunus Musah and Tim Weah’s performances at right back (05:06), the decision to not start Weston McKennie (15:06), and the reports linking Julen Lopetegui to the Rossoneri (22:22). Elsewhere in Europe, Paxten Aaronson makes an impact in the Eredivisie (31:10), Folarin Balogun’s on a Ligue 1 cooler (37:20), and America’s PSV trio are on the cusp of being crowned champions (48:54). And with Indianapolis mayor Joe Hogsett publicly announcing his city's pursuit of a Major League Soccer franchise (54:50), the guys discuss the future of MLS expansion and the impact on USL sides.

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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. 
Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @jessemarsch
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You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+.
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Musah & Weah audition at right back, Lopetegui linked to Milan, Indianapolis' MLS dream (Soccer 4/29)

Sergiño Dest will be sidelined for an “extended period” which doesn’t bode well for the USMNT with a Copa America fast approaching. Jimmy Conrad, Jesse Marsch and Charlie Davies discuss the PSV man’s injury (05:00) and who Gregg Berhalter might turn to to fill the void at right back (08:30). Columbus Crew and USMNT U23 goalkeeper joins ahead of Wednesday’s CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal clash to talk about playing on the road against Liga MX opposition as well as the United States’ chances at the Olympics (19:23). The guys react to the latest Tyler Adams injury update and analyze Haji Wright’s heroic performance in Sunday’s FA Cup semifinal defeat to Manchester United (34:54). Then, Rick Burton, Professor or Sports Management at Syracuse University, joins to talk about where the USMNT ranks in the minds of big brands and marketers looking to leverage the power of the 2026 World Cup (47:14). And following the agony of Coventry’s disallowed goal at Wembley, the crew open up about the refereeing decisions that still leave them bitter (62:44). 

﻿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. 
Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @jessemarsch
For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/
To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/
You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+.
Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+
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