The Stars and Stripes kick off a massive summer of action on Saturday with a friendly match against Colombia. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Brian McBride discuss Los Cafeteros’ unbeaten run under Néstor Lorenzo, players to watch, and the formation and personnel decisions facing Gregg Berhalter (05:40). Perennial Concacaf Champions Cup winners Pachuca proved too strong for Columbus Crew in Saturday’s final (22:10), but it was good news for two Americans Abroad as Gianluca Busio and Tanner Tessman’s Venezia secured Serie A promotion (27:35). The guys preview Kickin’ It’s exclusive interview with Bruce Arena (36:07) and compare each other’s all-time USMNT 7-a-side teams ahead of TST (44:25). And USMNT U-23 coach Marko Mitrović joins to talk about the Olympics, the challenges of building an 18-man roster, and the importance of versatility (51:00). 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, @BMcBride20 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+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. 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

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Brian McBride analyze Gregg Berhalter's 27-man roster for the USMNT's upcoming friendlies against Colombia and Brazil which will serve as warm-up games ahead of the Copa América. The guys go line-by-line beginning with Sean Johnson's inclusion among the goalkeepers (07:36) before discussing Shaq Moore as a possible replacement for Sergiño Dest at right back (12:53). Further up the field, will Timothy Tillman get a chance to show what he can do in midfield? And who should line up in the center of the park? (23:06) CIWYW's two resident number nine's share their thoughts on the omission of Brandon Vazquez (31:17) and whether Folarin Balogun should be the starter (43:17). And the guys react to Berhalter teasing a possible back three before set out their expectations for the June camp (53:36). 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, @BMcBride20 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+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. 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

We are under one month away from Summer of Stars! Alexi Lalas is joined by Stu Holden to give you a primer for Copa America through the lens of red, white, and blue colored glasses. The duo kicks things off with the USA's group, which includes Uruguay, Bolivia, and Panama. Stu and Alexi also preview the upcoming friendly and potential knockout round opponents in Colombia and Brazil. (5:02) Next, the guys each give their best starting elevens for the United States Men's National Team at Copa America. Who should start at right back with Sergiño Dest out? (19:04) We wrap the show with another edition of #AskAlexi before answering the biggest question ahead of this summer... how far does Gregg Berhalter and company have to advance to feel positive heading into the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup? (27:47) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Since their first meeting in the Nehru Gold Cup in 1997, which ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw, the football rivalry between India and Uzbekistan has grown, albeit primarily in favor of the Central Asian team. The historical record strongly favors Uzbekistan, which has won four of the six meetings between the two countries, with […] The post A Rivalry in the Shadows of History appeared first on FootTheBall.

Tyler Adams didn’t miss a beat (or a blade of grass) on his full Bournemouth debut which bodes very well for the USMNT midfielder depth chart. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Jesse Marsch discuss Gregg Berhalter’s options in the middle of the park and whether it’s time to move on from the MMA combo (05:31). Then, with Canada and Costa Rica qualifying for the Copa America, the guys rank the 16 teams in the competition and make their way-too-early group stage predictions (16:19). Analysis of Gio Reyna, Folarin Balogun and the aforementioned Adams' performances after another strong weekend for Americans Abroad (31:10). What can USMNT fans glean from Manchester City and Arsenal’s snoozefest, scoreless draw? (38:43) And who are the most talented soccer players outside of the white lines? (47:18) Call It What You Want 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 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, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. 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

On this week's episode, Brad Evans is joined by goalkeeper Andrew Thomas to discuss his exciting start to the 2024 campaign. The full rundown: How Andrew came to be a Sounder and his football journey (:59) On his decision to leave Watford's academy and attend Stanford University (2:22) Mental toughness of being a backup and breaking in to a winning squad (3:49) His injury history and recovery (5:55) His soccer idols growing up (7:55) On learning from veteran star Stefan Frei (9:44) History o...

Manchester City is looking like the team to beat in the Premier League yet again this season after defeating Manchester United 3-1 in England's biggest derby! Can anyone stop Manchester City in their quest for a fourth consecutive Premier League title? It certainly doesn't seem likely at the moment, even with Liverpool ahead of them on the table. Christian and Alexis break down City's comeback victory over their crosstown rivals and recap the other important results from around the EPL. The guys also discuss the shocking refereeing blunder in the Real Madrid-Valencia match, round-up Matchweek 2 of the MLS season, analyze the USWNT's scrap with Colombia in the Women's Gold Cup, and react to an interesting conversation from Pablo Torre Finds Out. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the USMNT reportedly poised to play friendlies against Colombia and Brazil in June, Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Jesse Marsch discuss the possibility of facing a potential Copa America opponent right before the tournament starts, and whether Gregg Berhalter’s system contains enough flexibility to pose either side a problem. (04:59) Meanwhile, Charlie isn’t overly optimistic about the U-23 U.S. men’s national team’s chances ahead of their Olympic Games warm-up match against hosts and early favorites France. (15:25) Then, the guys react to Duncan McGuire returning stateside after his move to Blackburn Rovers collapsed due to a clerical error. Is another season at Orlando City a blessing in disguise for the 23-year-old? (23:35) There were goals galore for the Americans Abroad over the weekend. Jimmy and Charlie spotlight two players who got on the scoresheet - Taylor Booth and Johnny Cardoso - while Jesse waxes lyrical over defensive stalwarts Tim Ream and Antonee Robinson. (32:27) On the domestic front, the guys preview the 2024 MLS season and pick out their three Americans to watch in the context of the national team. (42:45) And with whispers that IFAB is looking to introduce sin bins to the game, the guys weigh in on the controversial blue card idea. (59:05) Call It What You Want 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 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, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. 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

On the latest State of the Union podcast, Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, and guest Stu Holden methodically react to Thursday's Copa América tournament group draw. Group A, featuring Messi's Argentina, Peru, Chile, and the winner of Canada vs. Trinidad and Tobago, underwent analysis regarding Argentina's potential to defend their title and Canada's dark horse status. (1:34) Group B, housing Mexico, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Jamaica, sparked discussions about Mexico's expected performance and the unpredictable battle for second place among the mix-bag of teams. (6:25) Shifting to Group C, with the United States, Uruguay, Panama, and Bolivia, the trio discussed if USMNT can place first ahead of a recently dominant Uruguay team and the pressure on USMNT and Gregg Berhalter to meet expectations this summer. (11:40) Lastly, Alexi, Mosse, and Stu broke down Group D headlined by Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, and the victor between Honduras vs. Costa Rica. They discussed Brazil's lackluster performances as of late, and what their potential path to the finals might be and they highlighted Colombia's capacity to be a dark horse candidate. (21:43) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices