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Roster Locks
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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Marcelo Balboa tie a bow on the USMNT’s dominant international break, and shoot down suggestions that beating Paraguay and Uruguay truly qualify as “signature” wins (02:54). Mauricio Pochettino pushes back on questions about his “regular starters,” so should the likes of Christian Pulisic and Tyler Adams be worried (15:06)? Marcelo is put on the hot seat to reveal his roster locks for the 2026 World Cup (26:58). The guys dig into what missing the March camp could signal for players (41:43), recap the drama and heartbreak from Concacaf’s qualifying finale (47:46), and look ahead to four mouth-watering MLS Conference Semifinal matchups as the playoffs heat up (55:55). 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
Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies react to the USMNT’s newly announced friendlies against South Korea and Japan (03:57). Christian Pulisic fell short in the Coppa Italia final, but PSV’s Americans are closing in on an Eredivisie crown (12:40). Has Charlie come around on Malik Tillman? Then, legendary Nike designer Drake Ramberg joins the show to discuss the new USMNT kit and reflect on his pioneering jersey work through the years (28:39). Plus, with the Gold Cup on the horizon, the guys reveal their roster locks and debate which fringe players might sneak in (50:10). 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+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, 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
Can Matt Turner expect more club minutes after helping to secure a Carabao Cup win on his Crystal Palace debut (03:59)? Weston McKennie and Tim Weah were Juventus’ saving grace against Parma (10:55). Is Yunus Musah doing enough to hang onto his spot amid AC Milan’s ongoing crises (17:04)? The CIWYW crew discuss roster locks ahead of Mauricio Pochettino’s first competitive camp as USMNT head coach (26:04). Does Diego Kochen deserve a call-up, have Celtic’s Cameron Carter-Vickers and Auston Trusty done enough to get the nod, and is Josh Sargent in danger of missing out? The focus turns to Johnny Cardoso and Tyler Adams ahead of a busy weekend of action for the Americans abroad (43:25). MLS playoffs talk (49:34). 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, @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+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, 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
Who would dare say Christian Pulisic’s first season at AC Milan has been anything other than a resounding success? James Benge, that’s who. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Jesse Marsch welcome the CBS Sports journalist on to explain his misgivings about the American’s underlying stats. Then, CBS Sports rules expert Christina Unkel joins to talk about MLS replacement referees and the standard of officiating during the opening weekend of the season. Plus, the guys talk Americans Abroad and revisit their CONCACAF Nations League roster locks. Talent vs. xG (05:23): James Benge explains his ‘Pulisic is overrated’ take. MLS replacement refs (22:09): Christina Unkel on the ongoing dispute between MLS/PRO and PRSA, the shortcomings of replacement refs, negotiations. Americans Abroad (38:45): Folarin Balogun ends goal drought, Chris Richards opens his PL account, Weston McKennie excels & dislocates shoulder. Preliminary CNL squad (50:04): John Brooks among 60-man list, who are the automatic picks for the next USMNT roster? 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