Usmnt Roster

In this episode, we chat about the biggest MLS News Stories on the week! MLS has announced its new playoff schedule for the 2026 season as well as their schedule for the highly anticipated "sprint season" in Feb 2027. USMNT also dropped their roster for the March friendlies with some very interesting names on it, and then we will cover the news of Ernst Tanner being suspended without pay from MLS for comments made to and about referees, coaches, players, and staff. 1:38 - MLS Schedules...

PREMIER LEAGUE: Chelsea's pregame chuddles and thoughts on how performative/gimmicky Rosenior (aka "Liam") is. Sam thinks Spurs are so back (yikes). Huge weekend in title race but another one still to come. Preview of Sunday's twin toilet bowls. HALFTIME: What If - you played for Morocco and were suddenly * hypothetically * handed the AFCON title two months after the fact... how are you reacting/celebrating? ROUND THE WORLD: Champions League roundup plus brief thoughts on Poch's USMNT roster STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

Tom and Tab go through the very interesting weekend for Americans abroad, including Christian Pulisic sitting out, Ricardo Pepi and Tyler Adams scoring beautiful goals, Weston McKennie playing Right Wing Back and Tanner Tessmann at Center Back. They also discuss the USMNT players in MLS Cup, focussing on Brian White's chances of making the World Cup roster in the summer. They break down the Pot system and Preview the World Cup Draw. Plus, the Big Question of the week is based off of Mauricio Pochettino's comments about winning the World Cup. What would be considered a success for the U.S. at the World Cup this summer? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Luis Suárez’s suspension for Game 3 of the MLS Playoffs against Nashville SC. Are Inter Miami better or worse off without him? Next, they welcome Chicano singer-songwriter Cuco to chat about his roots, music, and passion for soccer. Cuco shares how he became a die-hard LA Galaxy fan and explains why he supports both Club América and Chivas. Later, the hosts react to the latest USMNT roster announcement for November and the surprise call-up of Gio Reyna.

Support the pod and join our beautiful soccer community: https://www.patreon.com/samsarmy PREMIER LEAGUE: What we learned from Chelsea's win over suddenly-luckless Liverpool and what Arne Slot needs to do to get the train back on the tracks. Thomas Frank is just what Doctor Tottenham needed. Never mind Christmas, Ange may not make it to Halloween. Drama-free United?!? HALFTIME: Hot Topic - what we can and should take issue with most about FIFA's World Cup 2026 ticket sales strategy, which (hint) isn't necessarily the astronomically high prices ROUND THE WORLD: MLS Hit-It-N-Quit-It MLS Minute plus thots on Poch's "most serious" USMNT roster yet for this month's friendlies vs Ecuador and Australia STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

PREMIER LEAGUE: Szoboszlai's worldie flips narrative on Arsenal's performance and forces Arteta to admit Anfield owns beachfront property in his brain; Dan Rapaport hops back on to discuss United's Grimsby Town debacle; Bournemouth out-Franks Thomas Frank and Jack Grealish is the best PL storyline going HALFTIME: What If you could pick which club newly-unemployed Dear Leader Jozay goes to next - where you choosing? ROUND THE WORLD: reaction to Pochettino's USMNT roster for this week's Good Korea/Japan friendlies and his decision not to call in so many first choice players plus MLS hit-it-n-quit-it minute STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola break down the September USMNT roster, highlighted by Folarin Balogun’s inclusion (03:18) but clouded by more puzzling Mauricio Pochettino decisions (12:00). Is Poch sending a message ahead of the World Cup (15:30)? The crew talk MLS vs. Europe (25:53), Weston McKennie’s USMNT role (34:31), and more before welcoming Paxten Aaronson (43:01) to talk about his move to the Rapids, the Eredivisie vs. MLS debate, and his next steps. Plus, reactions to the Leagues Cup final being set (59:59). 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

The September USMNT roster announcement is right around the corner, and there’s plenty to cover. Uruguay is reported to be lined up for the November window, while September brings clashes with Korea Republic and Japan. Alexi Lalas and David Mosse break down what we know and what we think about the squad heading into the first window after the Gold Cup.Plus, a loaded weekend abroad: Serie A kicks off for Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie, Malik Tillman prepares for his Bundesliga debut, Ricardo Pepi’s return is delayed, and Chris Richards gets set to host Nottingham Forest. Back home, Miles Robinson signs a long-term deal with Cincinnati, Paxton Aaronson makes a record-breaking move to Colorado, and the Leagues Cup quarterfinals deliver heavyweight matchups.The guys also dive into #AskAlexi, tackling what it was like facing criticism as a USMNT player before social media and how U.S. depth stacks up against Mexico. Finally, Alexi’s One for the Road dives into what the USMNT should look like at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Intro (0:00)Upcoming Schedule: USMNT vs Uruguay (3:58)Serie A Opening Weekend (11:26)Ricardo Pepi Watch Continues (19:46)Newcastle vs Liverpool Amid Isak Controversy (23:55)The Future is MLS for Miles Robinson and Paxton Aaronson (29:16)Leagues Cup Rolls On (38:13)#AskAlexi: Will Pochettino Bring Back the Gold Cup Absentees? (40:04)One for the Road: USMNT’s Look in 2026 (52:46) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PREMIER LEAGUE: Top 5 battle ends appropriately with a damp fart as Newcastle backs into UCL while Aston Villa backs out (albeit somewhat controversially) and Nottingham Forest can't get it done. Long summer ahead for some teams, notably Villa. Also, flowers are festooned on deserving FPL winners... and one loser. HALFTIME: What If you could choose where Ronaldo plays next - where's he going? ROUND THE WORLD: the lads try their best to tear down Tottenham's European Championship, plus a preview of the Champions and Conference League finals, highlights from around the rest of Europe, MLS hit-it-n-quit-it minute and some quick thoughts on Poch's USMNT roster (notably the absence of Christian Pulisic). STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

PREMIER LEAGUE: the Ghost of Tyler Terens reacts to Liverpool (wanted it) vs Newcastle (needed it) in League Cup final. Brighton take City for a ride and Spurs down weapons versus Fulham. Also, is anyone in the league in better form than Bruno Fernandes? HALFTIME: Pop Quiz on odds to win this summer's FIFA Club World Cup ROUND THE WORLD: reaction to Poch's latest USMNT roster, including late additions and subtractions. Who what XI we expect to see on Thursday against Panama. Why this game is actually sneaky important. STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down the weekend’s standout performers (05:38). Matt Turner delivered a clutch clean sheet for Palace, and Paxten Aaronson bagged a match-winner against Feyenoord—but will his red-hot club form earn him a bigger role with the USMNT (08:48)? Meanwhile, Richy Ledezma’s recent displays spark a debate: has the PSV man done enough to merit a national team call-up (14:09)? The guys tackle Weston McKennie’s surprising deployment as a left back under Thiago Motta. Is his versatility a blessing or a curse—and how can Mauricio Pochettino maximize the Juventus star (24:35)? Then, a quick USMNT center back temperature check (37:38). Plus, Charlie weighs in on the USMNT roster, addressing the discourse around which players should be calling into January camp (48:34). Finally, the crew discuss whether MLS has a responsibility to develop more creative American players (58:30). 🗳️🫡 MONDAY IS THE DEADLINE: Please support the show by voting for Call It What You Want in the Sports Podcast Awards in the "Best Team Podcast" category: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-team-podcast/ 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

Christian and Kyle Martino react to a busy Champions League week. Then, the guys look ahead to the USMNT’s first international window under Mauricio Pochettino. Later, Christian and Kyle discuss whether Lionel Messi deserves this season’s MLS MVP.

HOT TOPIC: someone not named Mauricio Pochettino dropped USMNT's roster for Canada/NZ friendlies, the surprises/snubs and best XI of which we discuss along with the situation surrounding or continues coach-lessness PREMIER LEAGUE [18:30]: Everton collapse in epic fashion, Declan Rice's game- and potentially season-changing red card in Arsenal vs Brighton, Mo Salah leads another Liverpool sh*t-kicking of United and whether Erling Haaland will be the greatest striker in Premier League history when all is said and done HALFTIME [49:20]: "Weekly What If" you were a holding mid who has played for the world's biggest clubs and won the most prestigious trophies but you are on the wrong side of 30yo and just got WORKED for the first 45 minutes against your hated arch-rival... would it be more embarrassing to get yanked at halftime or for the coach to let you go back out there just to potentially get worked some more? ROUND THE WORLD [50:00]: hit-it-n-quit-it MLS minute STOPPAGE TIME [54:00]: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

The gangs all back together again! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse have returned from their travels and are in the studio to talk soccer abroad and stateside. The Champions League final is set for this Saturday, an epic battle between Dortmund and Real Madrid. Also in Europe, the coaching carousel continues. Thiago Motto, Paulo Fonseca, Hansi Flick, and Vincent Kompany are heading to new clubs next season. Back stateside, the Columbus Crew travel to Mexico this weekend for the CONCACAF Champions Cup final, with a chance to book their ticket to the 2025 FIFA Men's Club World Cup. (6:09) The guys then kick it over to US Soccer, where Alexi shares his thoughts on the USMNT Copa America roster. They also chat about the newly released Olympic roster. And Emma Hayes is in Colorado, taking charge ahead of USWNT friendlies against South Korea. (42:28) To wrap the show, Alexi and Mosse answer a couple of questions in #AskAlexi, including the possibility of getting a face tattoo to guarantee a USMNT World Cup victory and thoughts on Tim Weah joining ownership with a non-MLS professional team. Alexi recaps his travels in Germany and shares a few fun pictures as well. (60:37) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

State of the Union is BACK after a quick summer break. With Mosse continuing his much-deserved vacation, Stu Holden joined Alexi Lalas on a special live podcast where they broke down Messi's continued dominance in MLS, the United States roster ahead of the international break, and much more. Does Gregg Berhalter need a breakout performance in next summer's Copa America? The guys also take questions live from listeners including Alexi & Stu's take on Berhalter's interview with Vanity Fair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gregg Berhalter has named his first roster since returning as head coach of the USMNT and Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies have some thoughts about it. They talk inclusions, omissions and the manager's Gio Reyna comments. Plus, Folarin Balogun gets his Monaco move, Lionel Messi is brought down to earth in MLS, and what does the UCL draw mean for the record-number of Americans involved in the competition? (02:20) USMNT roster reaction: Cremaschi, Lund & overall thoughts (12:05) Berhalter hasn't spoken with Gio Reyna since the World Cup (24:15) Balogun completes Monaco move (28:10) UCL draw: Milan & Dortmund land in 'Group of Death' (42:15) Inter Miami, Messi drop points to Nashville (51:10) MLS midweek recap (55:30) Herdman leaves Canada for Toronto In Soccer We Trust 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 In Soccer We Trust team on Twitter: @ISWTPod, @JimmyConrad, @heathpearce, @CharlieDavies9, @PartidoPooper Watch In Soccer We Trust on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh4tni-ICN9z0eMIPcf2r2g Subscribe to the In Soccer We Trust podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/InSoccerWeTrust 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, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Get 20% off In Soccer We Trust merch, using the code SOCCER20: https://https://store.cbssports.com/collections/in-soccer-we-trust Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. 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

The World Cup is less than a month away, USMNT roster announcement less than a week away and players are still getting injured. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Heath Pearce discuss what Matt Turner's latest injury means for the World Cup as the starting GK position becomes less clear cut. PLUS last chance for U.S. hopefuls to impress manager Gregg Berhalter. (01:15) -- Adjustments you want to see from Gregg with injuries mounting (08:43) -- What do you want to see int the first 45 minutes vs Wales (14:35) -- Matt Turner injury impact and what it means for Zack Steffen (21:25) -- Who could be the 3rd keeper (29:03) -- Depth at the midfield (36:40) -- More nervous or confident? In Soccer We Trust is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the In Soccer We Trust team on Twitter: @ISWTPod, @JimmyConrad, @heathpearce, @CharlieDavies9, @PartidoPooper Watch In Soccer We Trust on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh4tni-ICN9z0eMIPcf2r2g Subscribe to the In Soccer We Trust podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/InSoccerWeTrust 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/ To purchase In Soccer We Trust merchandise: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/in-soccer-we-trust?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=in-soccer-we-trust Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus and use offer code UEFA22 for a one-month free trial: https://www.paramountplus.com/?cbscidmt=sports&promo=uefa22 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 Player's Podcast, the holidays have come early, and big Greg has gifted us another exciting and young USMNT roster for the upcoming December camp! We break it down and tell you who we're excited to see and how we believe the team will line-up for the upcoming friendly. We also make sure to talk about the recent roster moves that a few of the teams in MLS has made. Finally we finish off with quick fire predictions as to who will win the remaining games in the ...

Alexi and Mosse unpack Bayern’s win against PSG in the Champions League final, including Neymar’s disappointing outing (06:25) and an unforgettable moment for Alphonso Davies (23:08). Then, the guys discuss Concacaf’s World Cup qualifying draw and what it means for the USMNT (32:20). Also, another loss in El Trafico for LAFC, USMNT’s roster composition and the USWNT’s overseas exodus are looked at in #AskAlexi (48:20). Finally, Alexi caps the show with some words of wisdom as school years begin around the U.S. (1:11:18) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi and Mosse react to FC Cincinnati's storybook home debut in the State of the Union (2:28). Also, Cristiano Ronaldo and the Champions League draw are unpacked in Mosse Makes the Case (17:02). Then, MLS surprises, the FIFA Club World Cup and Chris Wondolowski's legacy are looked at in Ask Alexi (26:44). Finally, the latest USMNT roster, the FIFA Council meeting and Zinedine Zidane's changes at Real Madrid all headline The Back Three (38:39). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi and Mosse question Michael Bradley being in the USMNT roster in the State of the Union (2:22). Also, Mosse Makes the Case (17:50) that we might have seen the last of Lionel Messi in an Argentina kit. Then, pressure on the U.S. men and women's national teams and possible coaching candidates are explored in Ask Alexi (28:55). Finally, some intriguing Champions League results, possible friction between Kylian Mbappe and Neymar, and the Bundesliga title race headline The Back Three (40:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices