The USMNT isn't alone in feeling good about Group D. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola discuss how Australia and Paraguay reacted to the World Cup draw and Mike Grella's disparaging comments, and whether Team USA fared better than fellow co-hosts Mexico and Canada. Mauricio Pochettino has to whittle down his player pool, and Tyler Adams sets a lofty benchmark for the Stars and Stripes. A flu-stricken Christian Pulisic saves the day for AC Milan, but can he parlay his club form into an iconic World Cup performance? The Athletic's Paul Tenorio joins to talk about FIFA's water breaks as well as Inter Miami clinching the MLS Cup. What are the next steps for the Herons and the rest of the league? And Lionel Messi follows in Tony's footsteps by scooping the MLS MVP Award! 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, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TMeola1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on soccer⁠ 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/⁠ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, UEFA Women’s Champions League, EFL Championship, EFL League Cup, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, AFC Champion League by subscribing to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paramount+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/⁠ For all the latest in sportsbook reviews: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/⁠ And sportsbook promos: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Scott Specht to revisit our preseason Over/Under Predictions, and discuss the reported trade of Stefan Cleveland. Other questions and topics include: - Stefan Cleveland traded to Sporting Kansas City - Why this move is bigger than $50k - What to expect from offseason mechanisms - Could Argentina come to Austin this summer? - No more wait list for season tickets - Over/Under Predictions Revisited w/ Scott Specht - Join the Patreon - Free parking at A...

Landon Donovan, Cobi Jones, and Brad Guzan come together for a comprehensive dive into the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the draw. Landon dives into the big storylines around Mexico, Germany, Spain, and Portugal, while Cobi jumps in on Canada’s opener, Japan’s chances, and England’s path. Brad brings a goalkeeper’s view on Brazil, Belgium, Argentina, and more. Throughout, they highlight the stars to watch, circle can’t-miss matchups, and throw out bold darkhorse picks. Can Morocco mirror their run in Qatar? How will Argentina and Portugal handle Messi and Ronaldo, respectively. The crew also comes together for a full deep dive on Group D, sizing up the USMNT’s road through Paraguay, Australia, and the UEFA playoff winner before picking every their champion, Golden Ball & Golden Boot winners. Intro (0:00) Group A (2:46) Group B (7:22) Group C (12:38) Group D: USA tops group? (19:03) Group E (33:33) Group F (37:52) Group G (41:17) Group H (44:39) Group I (48:00) Group J (52:34) Group K (5623:) Group L (59:18) Way-Too-Early World Cup Champion Picks (61:47) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react live to Inter Miami and Lionel Messi’s 3–1 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS Cup Final. They then look back on the MLS careers of Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba before closing with a full recap of the MLS season, including their favorite moments and their playoff MVP.

Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Natalie Gedra and a host of guests from around the world for a special Totally Extra reacting to the 2026 World Cup Draw. Are England in the 'Group of death'? They face Ghana, Croatia and Panama in Group L. Scotland face Brazil and Morocco in Group C as they did back at France 98 and it's Mbappe vs Haaland in Group I. Plus Paul Tenorio drops in from snowy Washington to tell us what the draw means for USMNT, Maher Mezahi joins from Algeria to discuss the draw from an African perspective and Lee Wingate from The Sweeper pod talks us through the fate of some of the smaller nations. Produced by Charlie Jones and Jesse Howard. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Initial reactions to the draw (00.40) • PART 2: England’s Group L draw (06.45) • PART 3a: Groups A, B and C (14.40) • PART 3b: Maher Mehazi drops in (22.30) • PART 4a: Groups D, E, F and G (34.30) • PART 4b: Paul Tenorio drops in (37.20) • PART 5a: Groups H, I, J and K (42.05) • PART 5b: Lee Wingate drops in (46.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we review every game in the Conference Finals of the MLS Cup Playoffs, and give our predictions for MLS Cup Final! Will Messi or Muller Prevail?! Recorded on: 12/5/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermia...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros give their live reaction to the World Cup Draw. The boys break down the USMNT’s group, assess the tournament’s main contenders, and weigh in on who is primed for a deep run. They also reveal their dark horses and make their prediction for who will lift the 2026 World Cup.

It's World Cup draw eve and the CIWYW crew is pumped! Charlie Davies and Tony Meola react to the Stars and Stripes locking in friendlies against fellow Pot 1 teams Germany, Portugal and Belgium, along with one yet-to-be-announced opponent (05:23). Is Mexico the logical choice? And which USMNT players have the most to prove ahead of the March window (14:00)? With all eyes on Washington DC ahead of the draw, the guys talk favorites to win the World Cup, and consider best and worst case scenarios for Poch's boys (25:43). Speaking of which, Johnny Cardoso suffers another injury blow (35:26). And not to forget the MLS Cup Final, the guys discuss Thomas Müller's impressive head-to-head record against Lionel Messi, and whether the Vancouver Whitecaps' American contingent can upset Inter Miami (47:31). 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, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TMeola1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on soccer⁠ 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/⁠ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, UEFA Women’s Champions League, EFL Championship, EFL League Cup, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, AFC Champion League by subscribing to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paramount+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/⁠ For all the latest in sportsbook reviews: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/⁠ And sportsbook promos: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christian Polanco and Taylor Twellman react to Inter Miami and the Vancouver Whitecaps’ dominant performances in the MLS Conference Finals. Will Lionel Messi and Inter Miami finally hoist the MLS Cup, or can Thomas Müller’s gritty Vancouver side spoil the celebrations? Next, Christian and Alexis bring on MLS and USMNT legend Clint Dempsey to discuss all things USMNT, including what Pochettino has changed within the squad to fuel their resurgence. Later, Clint breaks down the USMNT’s striker dilemma and why he believes the competition for the starting spot is a positive sign.

On this special episode, U.S. Soccer legends Alexi Lalas, Landon Donovan, Stu Holden & Cobi Jones preview the upcoming FIFA World Cup™ 2026 Final Draw from every angle. The guys take you through the latest outlook surrounding this USMNT, including a potential Group of Death and how far can this team realistically go next summer. Alexi, Stu, Landon & Cobi also preview the world's biggest teams & their stars including Messi's Argentina, Ronaldo's Portugal & Harry Kane's England & much more. We also walk you through what to expect from the largest draw in history and what to watch for on Friday from Washington D.C. From the UEFA & Intercontinental playoffs, to everything else in between, we have you covered. Make sure to tune into the draw LIVE on FOX on December 5th starting at 11:30 AM EST. Intro (0:00)USMNT Outlook: What can we expect from Pochettino's squad? (1:38)How does the expanded FIFA World Cup™ 2026 Draw work? (31:41)CONMEBOL: Argentina, Colombia, Brazil & more (39:06)UEFA: Spain, France, England & More (46:00)Rest of the World: Can Mexico make a run? (65:38)Tales from the Draw: Did they make a mistake in 1994? (71:55)USMNT Group of Death (80:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices