Attendance Issues

The 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup draw is in the books, and the USMNT has learned its group stage opponents. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola breakdown the groups and lay out their expectations for Mauricio Pochettino’s side heading into their final competitive tournament before the 2026 World Cup. The guys discuss what a successful Gold Cup run looks like, the importance of establishing a clear identity, and whether Jamaica could be this year's dark horse. Plus, thoughts on Mexico and Canada’s paths, the looming threat of Panama, and the issue of dwindling attendances. Later in the show, the crew reacts to the news that MLS owners are undecided on a switch to a fall-to-spring calendar, and discuss the changes to the men’s Olympic soccer format. 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/ 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+. 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

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with talks of low attendance at the CCL games for MLS sides, coaches on the way too early hot seat, and finally Carlos Vela to San Jose? (This was recorded right before it was rumored to be off). When talking about the low CCL attendance numbers, we're mainly looking at the recent game for Nashville and analyzing why this may have happened and if there is a fix. Then we talk about C...

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and international football chat.With the Whitecaps having a bye week for the international break it gives us the chance to delve into a few issues. Their playoff path has become a little clearer after the two matches that were played this past weekend. We look into that and ponder whether the success on the pitch will lead to a boost in attendance off it. The fans tell us why they're coming back and why they're not.Turning our attention to the CPL, we look at the weekend's drama-filled playoff games and take an end of season dive into Vancouver FC's attendance issues this year. Why are fans not coming out in larger numbers? We also delve more into the league's U21 rule and hear the thoughts on it from Halifax head coach Patrice Gheisar, Vancouver head coach Afshin Ghotbi, and Cavalry head coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.31: Intro - Canada get gubbed in Japan09.06: News of the World - World Cup 2030/2034, Euros 2024/2028, Messi20.50: Whitecaps playoff path clearer after weekend's matches34.00: Will Whitecaps on-pitch success see rise in crowds?72.15: Trying to solve the Vancouver FC's attendance issues131.15: CPL U21 rules need fixing151.10: Feisty CPL playoffs produce drama galore160.50: Wavelength - Saints Alive - Dancing In The Streets Of TNS

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse have you covered with all things USWNT and USMNT in today's episode of State of the Union! To start the show, Lalas and Mosse react to USMNT's draw against Mexico. Lalas and Mosse break down players such as Sergiño Dest, Aaron Long & Jesus Ferreira and what USMNT did well in the draw. Continuing with the American theme, the duo break down the top MLS games this weekend such as Atlanta United vs. Minnesota United FC and LAFC vs. Nashville SC. Moving over to Europe, they break down all things Champions League, reacting to games such as Napoli's loss against A.C. Milan and Chelsea's meltdown against Real Madrid. Lalas and Mosse also make sure to preview the top games in Europe this weekend as well such as Arsenal vs. Southampton and Mainz vs. Bayern Munich. To wrap up the show, Lalas and Mosse debate whether USMNT has an attendance problem and react to USA/Mexico submitting a bid to host the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just when you thought the Snowpocalypse had left Vancouver, the Whitecaps went to the Snowpocalypse. The 'Caps headed to Salt Lake City to face RSL, but were demolished in the terrible weather conditions by a team that always looked to be one step ahead of them. We look back at the main talking points to come out of that game and the midweek Champions League loss to Tigres. Where do the 'Caps go from here? How urgent is their need for new faces before the transfer window closes? Are the injury and road stretch coming up going to do irreparable damage for the season? Is there concern about the 'Caps attendance at both MLS and USL levels? So much to discuss. And The Business are featured in this week's Wavelength section. Have a listen!