American Coaches

This weekend ahead is full of top U.S. national team players trying to continue great form, or trying to snap out of funks, ahead of the World Cup. But the top story also features a coach from New Jersey aiming to make silverware-winning history. With that said, here are the top five games in American […] The post Top 5 games this weekend: Tracking USMNT World Cup hopefuls — and an American coach — in Spain, France, Italy and MLS appeared first on Soccer America.

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down the latest FIFA World Rankings and explain why they often clash with World Football Elo ratings (8:33). With Haji Wright and Patrick Agyemang battling for a World Cup spot, the guys debate the pros and cons of both striker as the USMNT depth chart takes shape (14:52). Then, it’s off to Spain, where LaLiga’s first-ever American head coach continues to make waves. The crew reacts to Real Sociedad’s unbeaten run under Pellegrino Matarazzo (31:11) and asks the big question: could the New Jersey native one day lead the USMNT? (36:59). Plus, is there any scenario where Mauricio Pochettino sticks around beyond the World Cup? (39:03) Finally, the guys highlight their must-watch matches ahead of another busy week for Americans in the Champions League (51:50) and close the show by paying tribute to the late, great Rocco Commisso (1:01:30). 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

Herc breaks down an up and down season for CONCAF heroes in La Liga with the help of ESPN Analyst, Alex Pareja. Plus, the stigma surrounding American coaches in English football. And the Liga MX goalkeeper with THREE goals on the season, and why that speaks to a larger problem about Mexico's ability to produce No. 9s. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.