Scouting Report

This one’s dedicated to Tony Meola. Our friend, co-host, and USMNT legend is on the road to recovery after a heart attack, and Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies are sending all their love and support. We miss you, Big Tones —can’t wait to have you back! On the pitch, Josh Sargent is on fire for Norwich, but can he bring that form to the USMNT (56:38)? Christian Pulisic finally missed a penalty as Milan’s struggles continued—because even the best runs have to end sometime (14:21). MLS Opening Weekend didn’t disappoint, serving up golazos, surprises, and plenty of talking points (24:34). Jimmy shares his Diego Luna scouting report, while Jordan Morris and Brian Gutiérrez kicked off their seasons with braces. How will playing alongside Lionel Messi shape Benjamin Cremaschi’s development (31:56)? US Soccer released the Nations League preliminary roster, and it didn't include Richy Ledezma. Does Mexico beckon for the PSV man (39:05)? What’s next for Gio Reyna after another underwhelming outing (45:47)? Will Dortmund salvage their season in the UCL? And are San Diego better than we thought after stunning the LA Galaxy (56:49)? 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

Gary Lineker is joined by Spanish football expert Sid Lowe to give us the inside track on players such as Dani Olmo, Nico Williams, Rodri and Lamine Yamal. In particular Sid tells us the extraordinary family story of Nico Williams, whose brother Iñaki plays for Ghana. Plus how has national coach Luis de la Fuente changed Spain from a team obsessed with possession to a team with flying wingers? Sid Lowe is co-host of The Spanish Football Podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-spanish-football-podcast/id687671367 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Landon and Kevin Morris recap the last-minute 2-2 draw in Portland and they preview the US Open Cup match against New Mexico United. They are also joined by Apple TV's Steve Cangialosi to preview FC Dallas. Other topics and questions include: - Austin FC Health Report - How many games will Owen Wolff miss for the World Cup? - Cascante rejoins the team in a back 5 - Why did this work better? - (Kevin also wrote an article about this - read here) - Redes resurgence continues...

Andy, David and Lars bring you the scouting report on Les Bleus! What’s their main weakness? Can England win if Kylian Mbappé is on song? And who’s the Frenchman who’s quietly become player of the tournament… They also reflect on Brazil’s samba masterclass and where that leaves the field – plus, how an Everton flop can tame Lionel Messi and how has Cristiano Ronaldo fallen out with Fernando Santos of all people! There could be an upset on the Alpine horizon. Pete’s Film Club is back! Sign up for weekly episodes throughout the World Cup and much more here: patreon.com/footballramble. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: [email protected]. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No, you didn't dream it. England have beaten Germany in a knockout game, winning 2-0 at Wembley on an historic night to clear the path through Euro 2020. Alice Piper is joined by Rob Dorsett, Pete Smith and Gerard Brand to discuss the famous victory, including how Gareth Southgate once again proved his critics wrong. With Ukraine up next, and Denmark or Czech Republic waiting in the semi-final, is the final now a minimum expectation for England? With Southgate's side favourites, how will they set up? Plus: praise for Sterling, Grealish, Saka, Pickford, Kane and... well, just about everyone. And in part 3, Oli Yew pops in for a Ukraine scouting report after their last-gasp extra-time win over Sweden. Should they be feared? All roads lead to Rome for Saturday's quarter-final tie... Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]