Usmnt Performance

On the latest edition of Caught Offside with Andrew Gundling and JJ Devaney, the boys parse through a frustrating 2-0 defeat for the USMNT against Portugal. We'll give some of our big takeaways from this international window, weigh in on Christian Pulisic's extended slump and give a verdict on the Freese vs Turner question. We'll also break down Tottenham's decision to hire Roberto De Zerbi and we'll explore the disastrous situation that Italian football finds itself in yet again. For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! "World Cup Madness" is well underway!!! In our first two pods, we determine winners for the "Greatest USMNT World Cup Match of All Time" as well as the "Worst USMNT World Cup Match of All Time." Later this week, we'll unveil the determining the USMNT's best player heading into the World Cup as well as the best overall player heading into the World Cup. To sign up, just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com! Once you have access to the premium feed, be sure to go back and check out our special "welcome episode" from June 24th, 2024 (we don't think you'll be disappointed)! And for all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/ - We're closing in on spring time, you've just about made it through the winter, so buy yourself a present! Get a Caught Offside t-shirt! --- Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CaughtOffsidePod/ X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/ Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Mohamed Salah’s rumored potential move to San Diego FC — and whether he’d be the biggest signing in MLS history. Then, they speak with New York City’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani about FIFA’s skyrocketing 2026 World Cup ticket prices. Finally, the boys break down a strong Champions League week for American players and assess whether key USMNT stars are peaking at the perfect time.

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola kick things off with a look at the USMNT crew in Champions League action this week (05:16). It was a mixed night for PSV’s American duo: Sergiño Dest showed up late, while Ricardo Pepi came off the bench to score and assist. No goals for Folarin Balogun against Spurs, but the Monaco No. 9's performance impressed the guys (12:58). And over in the Championship, Patrick Agyemang and Daryl Dike gave U.S. fans reason to celebrate (19:06). Charlie looks back on his past diving transgressions (23:41). Then the crew dives into U.S. Soccer’s bold proposals to overhaul men’s college soccer, and share a few college memories of their own (26:27). And the crew wraps with a full MLS playoff breakdown and reveal their updated Playoff Power Rankings (48:09). 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

Highlights and WAY more lowlights from Saturday's 1-2 loss to Türkiye and Tuesday's 0-4 shellacking by Switzerland. We scour the wreckage of another catastrophic international window for silver linings. How much of this is on Pochettino? Who from this USMNT roster is in the mix for World Cup 2026? Is Sam capable of criticizing Pulisic? Are we about to get grouped in the Gold Cup??

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse shared thoughts on Gianni Infantino’s appearance on The Herd, where he discussed the world’s view on American soccer, growth of the game, U.S. Soccer’s “golden era” and more. Following the USMNT’s uninspiring performance at the CONCACAF Nations League, many unanswered questions remained about the squad and Starting XI. The guys made a list of players they see breaking into the lineup come World Cup 2026. This weekend in Europe, Johnny Cardoso faces off against Lamine Yamal’s Barcelona. Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah take on Fiorentina at home, desperate for three points. Weston McKennie and Tim Weah match up against red hot Roma, unbeaten in Serie A through 2025. Antonee Robinson looks for a big victory over Liverpool on Sunday. Also this weekend stateside, the CONCACAF Champions Cup rolls on with LAFC and Inter Miami on FOX. (4:00) Alexi and Mosse answer questions on the idea of changing the penalty rule and Eurosnobs on USMNT. To wrap the podcast the guys break down Tyler Adams for pro/rel. (42:10) Dinner with Gianni Infantino (4:00) Players that can jump into USMNT Starting XI before WC (13:11) USMNT Abroad (26:00) MLS Preview/CONCACAF Champions Cup Recap (37:25) #AskAlexi (42:10) One for the Road: Tyler Adams for pro/rel (49:18) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse sit down to share final thoughts on the USMNT’s lackluster weekend at the CONCACAF Nations League, and the importance of Sergiño Dest and Antonee Robinson being available for the national team this summer at Gold Cup. Also during this international window, Argentina handed Brazil their worst World Cup qualifying loss ever. France, Spain, Germany, and Portugal all advanced to the UEFA Nations League semis. Our Americans look to get back in club action in Europe. Weston McKennie and Tim Weah face Genoa under new management, Antonee Robinson and Chris Richards go head-to-head in the FA Cup quarterfinals. On the women’s side, Emma Hayes announced the USWNT roster for their upcoming matches against Brazil. (7:49) To wrap the show, Alexi and Mosse discuss USMNT’s second best guy behind Pulisic, USL promotion/relegation, and give an ode to the late Hank Steinbrecher. (50:32) Final thoughts on USMNT Nations League failure (7:49) Brazil handed worst WCQ loss (27:18) UEFA Nations League semis are set (32:12) USMNT Abroad Preview (39:43) #AskAlexi: USL pro/rel (50:32) One for the Road: Ode to Hank Steinbrecher (59:05) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christian and Alexis react to the USMNT’s recent poor form ahead of Mauricio Pochettino’s hiring. Then Christian and Alexis welcome on Nicole Baxter from EA Sports to chat her soccer experience and working on EA Sports FC. Later, Christian and Alexis bring back another edition of “Rápido reactions.”

Forget everything we said on Monday, the USMNT is all the way back after drawing against Brazil for the first time in history! American soccer fans don't know how to feel after the USMNT's results from the past week! The USMNT bounced back in a huge way from their embarrassing loss to Colombia with a 1-1 draw against Brazil. Christian and Alexis break down the USMNT's impressive performance and debate which version of the team will show up at Copa America. The guys also share some big news about the pod and we finish the episode with our final four awesome interviews from TST. Christian is joined by USWNT legend, Joanna Lohman, NWSL champion Sabrina Flores, El Johnson and Amobi Okugo from The Town FC, and Welcome to Wrexham star, Rosie Hughes together with NWSL star, Nicole Baxter. 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

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap an upsetting USMNT friendly performance against Colombia. The 5-1 loss to the future Copa America opponent, drives concerns about the group. What needs to change amongst the team? What does the future look like for Gregg Berhalter? What do we need to see from the squad in their next friendly? The USMNT faces Brazil on Wednesday evening in Orlando, FL. Then, the guys recap a few more international friendlies from the weekend. (6:07) We kick it over to Alexi and Mosse’s Copa America tournament predictions. Mosse shocked us all with his 2024 Copa America winner, he suspects someone other than Brazil to lift the trophy this summer. (41:09) In #AskAlexi, the guys share their thoughts on possible USMNT coaching options including Bruce Arena and Bob Bradley. They also talk about leagues leaning into stars such as Chucky Lozano who is set to join San Diego FC, and Caitlin Clark in the WNBA. (48:34) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's not much good to say about about the USMNT's 5-1 loss to Colombia ahead of Copa America, but at least Christian got to interview Michelle Akers, Ali Krieger, and Alexis Nunes! Christian and Alexis are back together in the studio at last and boy do they have a lot to talk about! The guys kick off the show by recapping their respective trips to the Champions League Final and TST, which unsurprisingly included a ton of hilarious stories. Then, they discuss the USMNT's horrific display against Colombia and ask what needs to change ahead of Copa America to ensure we don't get embarrassed while hosting the competition. We finish the episode with three more incredible interviews from TST, two with USWNT legends in Michelle Akers and friend of the program, Ali Krieger, and one with the incredibly talented Alexis Nunes of ESPN FC. 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

Losses for both Arsenal and Liverpool have given Manchester City the clear edge in the Premier League title race, so we had USMNT legend, Jimmy Conrad, stop by the studio to break down all the action! Did Arsenal and Liverpool blow their chances to finally topple City from the peak of the EPL table? Alexis certainly hopes not, but we'll see over the next few weeks. Jimmy joins the guys to analyze the biggest matches of the Premier League weekend and debate which side should be favorites to win the title. They also discuss Newcastle's dominant win over Tottenham, Jimmy witnessing Messi take on Sporting KC at Arrowhead Stadium, and recent performances by USMNT members playing in Europe. Real Blangolans will love this episode! 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

On this episode, Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap the USMNT’s improved performance against Oman where they were victorious 4-0. Was Weston McKinnie the best player on the pitch? (3:14) US Sporting Director Matt Crocker had some interesting things to say about the ongoing USWNT coaching search to TNT after the Oman match. What are the attributes he is looking for? (11:45) The guys then flip it to the return of club soccer this weekend. Alexi and Mosse preview a loaded MLS slate including another edition of El Trafico and Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia. (27:03) The duo also dives into Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah’s opening Milan Derby this weekend. (32:30) During #AskAlexi, we talk about Messi potentially winning a treble and Bruce Springsteen vs. Taylor Swift. (43:14) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we talk all things recent USMNT events including the Gold Cup performance (so far), the state of CONCACAF, Jesus Ferreira's place in the striker depth chart, Gregg rehiring, USMNT Twitter being toxic, and Landon Donovan's comments about Christian Pulisic. Listen in and let us know what you think! Recorded on: 7/10/2023 Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right! Send any emails with questions or comme...

Brendan Hunt from the hit show Ted Lasso joins the State of the Union for a very special show alongside Alexi Lalas and David Mosse! Hunt first talks about whether season three of Ted Lasso will be the final one for the show and also talks about his favorite episode. Hunt also makes sure to talk about USMNT, as he grades the United State's performance in the 2022 FIFA World Cup and gives his predictions on how he believes USMNT can perform in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. During #AskAlexi, Lalas reveals his top five soccer movies ever produced while Mosse gives his top six movies of 2022. To wrap up the show, Lalas reveals what he told the USMNT U-15 squad as a guest speaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap a wild weekend of soccer as the MLS regular season is roaring to a conclusion. LAFC wrapped up the Supporters Shield while Columbus, Miami, Portland and others fight it out for the last few playoff spots. Is the Supporters Shield a better trophy than the MLS Cup? The guys then dive into soccer across the pond where Arsenal and Manchester City continue to roll on. We also cover La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Serie A fixtures. In our #AskAlexi segment, we debate what constitutes a successful USMNT outing in Qatar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vince is back with Watke and Belz for a full recap of the week's action, including Jesse Marsch's glorious victory in the xG battle in his Leeds debut, Vince seeing the North London light on our striker situation, and Weston's confirmed season-ended status. Also, is Balogun the solution?

Alexi and Mosse discuss Landon Donovan's latest return to pro soccer in the State of the Union (4:19). Also, the upcoming Barcelona vs. Real Madrid trilogy is examined in Mosse Makes the Case (18:17). Then, MLS as a "selling league," upside for expansion teams and Andrew Gutman's blocked transfer are looked at in Ask Alexi (28:55). Finally, the USMNT's hot start under Gregg Berhalter, transfer window winners/losers and Chelsea vs. Man City all headline The Back Three (42:09). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you think you've got theories on what's happened to Arsenal, just wait until you hear what former Vice Sports (R.I.P.) writer Aaron Gordon's been simmering about. While he melts down over the direction of his rudderless club, the two Mikes play nice and attempt to point out a few silver linings. Then it's on to a very not nice set of topics: the corruption of FIFA and the ignored possibilities for rampant doping in the sport. Also, the USMNT comes up, but as with their performance in Hondu...