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Jerald Lucas and Derik Abbott recap the Columbus Crew's 2-1 win over D.C. United, and Diego Rossi's impact. The guys welcome Elias G. from The Ball Is Round Montreal Podcast to preview the upcoming match against CF Montreal. Jerald and Derik also talk Columbus Crew 2 and Cesar Ruvalcaba signing a first team contract. LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/wisemensaypodcast

Ty Fisher, Jerald Lucas and Derik Abbott recall the 0-0 draw against New York City FC. The boy shift into Columbus Crew trivia and "Buy or Sell" before shifting gears to preview the upcoming match against D.C. United. LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/wisemensaypodcast

Herc had a candid chat with Columbus Crew goalkeeper Patrick Schulte, talking through his soccer journey from amateur football to winning the MLS Cup with the Crew. Patrick also shared his recent experience of speaking with the USMNT manager, Mauricio Pochettino, before his contract extension with Columbus and the feedback he provided. Plus, Herc shares his thoughts on the debate that positions Antonee Robinson as one of the best left-backs in the world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ty Fisher sat down with Colin from the Houston Dynamo podcast Keeping Tabs to talk about the Columbus Crew v Houston Dynamo matchup, Ben Olsen's tactics and Jack McGlynn.

Nick ( @glasshousesoccer ) joins the boys to preview the Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire 2025 season opener. LINKTREE: https://t.co/WLbEvwNt5x

Ty Fisher, Jerald Lucas, and Derik Abbott break down the Columbus Crew season opener, including a series history recap and a tactical breakdown of who could start against the Chicago Fire.

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros bring on former Portland Timbers head coach, Gio Savarese, to chat his experience as a head coach as well as the growth of the league on the eve of it’s 30th anniversary. Later, Christian and Alexis bring on MLS Cup winning Columbus Crew head coach, Wilfried Nancy, to chat his coaching style as well as what he looks for in potential players.

In this episode, we sit down with Ty Fisher from Wise Men Say Podcast to chat all things Columbus Crew for the 2025 Season! Recorded on: 2/1/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #columbusCrew #Crew96 #interview 0:00 - Scarf of the Week 3:28 - CLB's 2024 6:18 - Best Addition 12:11 - Biggest Loss 19:07 - Player To Watch 23:48 - One Question 27:08 - Predicted Finish Send any emails with questions or comments to: [email protected] Follow the Pod on Social Media! Website: https:...

Ty Fisher, Jerald Lucas, and Derik Abbott talk MLS transfers, Federico Higuain being named Columbus Crew 2 head coach and what all MLS teams will be participating in what competitions for the 2025 season!

Ty Fisher, Jerald Lucas, and new co-host Derik Abbott discuss all the transfer news related to MLS and Columbus Crew before concluding with their infamous Yellow Card/Red Card segment.

Columbus Crew captain Darlington Nagbe addresses the media in the Clubs first availability of the 2025 season.

Columbus Crew midfielder Sean Zawadzki addresses the media in the Clubs first availability of 2025.

Chicago Fire's newly minted head coach (and chief soccer officer) Gregg Berhalter sits down to discuss his vision for turning the Chicago Fire around, how MLS has changed since his Columbus Crew days, how his USMNT experience has reshaped his coaching philosophy, the inside scoop on behind the back passes and whether blood is thicker than wins (hint: nope... sorry Sebastian)

Rog sits down with Columbus Crew boss Wilfried Nancy to discuss Wilfried's singular rise from U-14 girls coach to the top of MLS's managerial pecking order and how the league's tactics have shifted in the past five years. "Running the Game" is a new series from Men in Blazers where we speak to the brightest minds working behind-the-scenes at some of the biggest clubs in the world. We go deep on the business of football, boardroom strategy, and culture building to learn all it takes to run an elite football club today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Despite their surprising defeat at Bournemouth, the boys refuse to accept that Manchester City are in the midst of an injury crisis. Meanwhile, it may not constitute a crisis, but there appears to be one injury in particular that Arsenal are having a hard time navigating. Plus: we dive into Hector Herrera's moment of madness, Tottenham's big win over Villa and the Columbus Crew bowing out in stunning fashion. ***BY THE WAY... Our new premium channel, Caught Offside Plus, is up and running! Just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com to sign up! Once you have access to the premium feed, check out our special "welcome episode" from June 24th (we don't think you'll be disappointed) and enjoy the additional Caught Offside content that's soon to be headed your way. And just a reminder: We've partnered up with Manscaped during the month of November! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code caughtoffside at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@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.

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse dive into the USMNT weekend abroad, kicking things off in the Championship. Brenden Aaronson and Haji Wright got on the scoresheet in each of their wins, while Josh Sargent was sidelined due to a groin injury. Moving up a level in England, Tyler Adams and Bournemouth took down the Premier League giants with a 2-1 win at home. The Gunners also dropped points to Newcastle as Liverpool moved to the top of the table. Back stateside, the MLS Cup Playoffs drama continues. The defending champs Columbus Crew are out with two straight losses to the NY Red Bulls, and Atlanta United forced a game three against Messi and Inter Miami. (4:24) To wrap the show, the guys discuss Apple TV and MLS Cup coverage, ex players becoming professional referees, and Mauricio Pochettino approval ratings ahead of the political season and November window. (38:47) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christian and Alexis react to a wide open Premier League title race. Then, the guys discuss the MLS playoffs including a couple of big upsets. Later, Christian and Alexis break down Rachel Kundananji’s insane skills.

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros recap the midweek MLS Cup Playoff matches, interview award-winning baker Bryan Ford, recap the most recent USWNT win, and more.

In this episode, we react give our previews and predictions for the firs tround of the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs! Recorded on: 10/20/24 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #lagalaxy #coloradorapids #realsaltlake #minnesotaunited #seattlesounders #houstondynamo #lafc #portlandtimbers #vancouverwhitecaps #columbuscrew #newyorkredbulls #fccincinnati #nycfc #orlandocitysc #charlottefc #intermiami #messi #atlantaunited #cfmontreal 1:38 - LA Galaxy vs Colorado Rapids 3:57 - Real Salt Lake vs Minnesot...

After all the fanfare, the time has come for Mauricio Pochettino to make his USMNT debut! Jimmy Conrad and special guest co-host Mike Grella look ahead to Saturday's friendly against Panama as the new coach looks to implement his intense playing style on the Stars and Stipes (04:59). Mike shares his thoughts on Brenden Aaronson's return to form at Leeds United (09:25). The guys project Poch's starting XI against Los Canaleros (13:48). Tyler Adams is nearing his return to EPL action, but can he put his bad run of injuries behind him (21:10)? Pochettino has warned his European-based bench warmers that he's not opposed to calling up MLS players (26:43). With Gregg Berhalter taking the reins of Chicago Fire, Mike talks about playing under the former U.S. coach at Columbus Crew (39:10). SoFi Stadium will host the next two Concacaf Nations League finals. And the guys give their predictions for USA vs. Panama (46:33). 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

Jimmy Conrad goes it alone to kick off CIWYW's coverage of the October international break! In Americans Abroad news, Christian Pulisic might have had a hat-trick if not for two of his AC Milan teammates insisting on taking (and missing) penalties (02:33). Mauricio Pochettino was forced to make three changes to his roster with Folarin Balogun, Tim Weah and Johnny Cardoso dropping out with injury (11:40). And Josh Wolff is out at Austin FC (19:55). Jimmy opens the Mailbag to discuss the value of the Supporter's Shield (23:55), the national team's center back pool (28:59), the world's best second division (37:55), and whether Patrick Schulte should seek a move away from the Columbus Crew (42:25). Plus, who is the USMNT greatest ever defender? (50:22) And is the FIFA Club World Cup a bad thing? (59:53) 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

Congratulations are in order for Steve Cherundolo and his LAFC side as they defeated Peter Vermes and Sporting KC in the US Open Cup Final (2:35). Then, the group recap the Campeones Cup that happened the same night but earlier which saw Club América walk away with the title after outlasting the Columbus Crew in PKs (8:06). Jimmy Conrad then puts a fine point on why the US Open Cup is still so special and explains the value and importance of the oldest soccer tournament in the United States (11:12). Next, the CIWYW crew rip open the mailbag to answer all of your questions including, "What can the actual impact be of the 2026 World Cup," "Is anyone making noise about fixture congestion," and "How will Poch's first match go," as well as several more (17:05). And finally, Conrad and Meola discuss whether or not there is a coaching crisis right now in America and swap some coaching stories of their own (36:47). 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

Christian and Alexis react to the US Open Cup Final. Then Christian and Alexis bring on streamer Kacey Anderson to chat the release of EA Sports FC 25. Later, Christian and Alexis react to Manchester United’s shocking draw vs. FC Twente.

On this episode, co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans recap a fortunate but still impressive road victory at Columbus Crew. They then take a deeper dive into US Soccer: first, on the hiring of Mauricio Pochettino as head coach of the men's side; then, to celebrate a legend of the women's game, Alex Morgan, as she retires from the sport. And of course a preview of Sunday's matchup vs Sporting Kansas City, set for 4pm at Lumen Field. Make sure to check out all the Youth Day activities p...

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Christian and Alexis break down what went wrong for the USMNT in their loss to Canada and look back at Alex Morgan’s legendary career. Then Christian and Alexis welcome on Tarek and Gerardo from NY Footy to chat building a recreational soccer league in NYC. Later, Christian and Alexis react to MLS news including New York City FC’s new logo.

Ty Fisher and Jerald Lucas recap the Columbus Crew's 3-1 win over LAFC in the Leagues Cup Final. Jerald provides an update on the Columbus Crew 2 game against the Union II before the boys preview the MLS matchup between Columbus and Philadelphia

Hear from Columbus Crew head coach Wilfried Nancy following the 3-1 win over LAFC and hoist championship trophy and more.

The boys discuss Brighton's 2-1 win over Manchester United and debate if that's a "terrible result" for Ten Hag and co. Plus, Everton supporters unload on their team, Arsenal put in a very business-like performance at Villa Park and the Columbus Crew add yet another trophy to their expanding cabinet. ***BY THE WAY... Our new premium channel, Caught Offside Plus, is up and running! Just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com to sign up! Once you have access to the premium feed, check out our special "welcome episode" from June 24th (we don't think you'll be disappointed) and enjoy the additional Caught Offside content that's soon to be headed your way. And just a reminder: We've partnered up with Manscaped during the month of August! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code caughtoffside at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@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.

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap this week’s USMNT players abroad, as they set the tone for exciting seasons in Europe. Christian Pulisic continues in excellent form with AC Milan, becoming the first USMNT player to score in 10 different seasons of the top 5 European leagues. Malik Tillman and Ricardo Pepi both got on the scoresheet in their dominant 7-1 win. Also, Josh Sargent and Brenden Aaronson each scored their second goals of the season in the Championship. Back stateside, the Leagues Cup final wrapped up with Columbus Crew lifting a trophy for the second time in nine months. (4:43) In #AskAlexi the guys break down the new Champions League tournament play and give thoughts on the changes. (27:39) To wrap the pod, Alexi and Mosse discuss Pochettino’s first 100 days. With a short run up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, how will he get the USMNT on track for a successful appearance? (32:55) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down strong performances from Arsenal and Chelsea last weekend. They also react to the Leagues Cup final and break down the current situation with the San Diego Wave. The boys then debut their new segment, “Oh For Real!?”

As USMNT fans wait for Mauricio Pochettino to be announced with bated breath, Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Brian McBride welcome in Felipe Cardenas of The Athletic to discuss the latest in US Soccer's pursuit of Gregg Berhalter's successor (03:25). Will Chelsea clear the way for the Argentine to take the reins for the upcoming friendlies? And if not, will interim coach Mikey Varas be selecting the roster? In Americans Abroad news, it was a good weekend for Brenden Aaronson and the strikers in the player pool not named Folarin Balogun (27:59). Could the Monaco man lose his spot on the national team? In transfer news, Weston McKennie and Tim Weah will have more competition at Juventus, Tanner Tessmann nears a move to Lyon, and Gio Reyna has accepted his role at Dortmund (48:49). Finally, the Columbus Crew added the Leagues Cup to their trophy cabinet, but can they be considered among MLS' greatest ever teams? (57:17) 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

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros give their take on the controversy surrounding Fabrizio Romano & Mason Greenwood. They also break down Leagues Cup action and react to the new NWSL collective bargaining agreement.

Herc sat down with Christian Ramirez, one of the goal-scoring threats in Major League Soccer to talk everything about Columbus Crew before their Leagues Cup Semifinals match against the Philadelphia Union. Christian shared how the Columbus Crew prepares to reach another final and discussed his mindset when playing for Wilfried Nancy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse preview USMNT players in Europe’s top leagues to get set for the upcoming season. (5:56) Folarin Balogun will be one to watch as he continues his strong form from Copa America. AC Milan already has the American duo of Christian Pulisic and Yunas Musah, could we see a triple threat soon? Also in Europe, Kylian Mbappe made his Real Madrid debut with the winning goal of the 2024 UEFA Super Cup. Alexi and Mosse preview more European matches in La Liga, Serie A, and EPL coming this weekend. Back stateside, the Leagues Cup Quarterfinals are officially set, with the Columbus Crew advancing past the defending champions Inter Miami 3-2. (32:53) To wrap the show, Alexi and Mosse talk MLS Division 1 status and pro/rel, as well as reasons to watch each Premier League squad from an American perspective. (46:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are joined by 2-time Olympic Gold Medalist Carli Lloyd, to recap the USWNT Olympic victory. Mallory Swanson led the team to gold with a second half goal and assist from Korbin Albert. Emma Hayes became just the second USWNT head coach to win every match in their first major tournament. Additionally, the USMNT coaching search continues with Mauricio Pochettino becoming a top target for the job. (4:46) Ten MLS clubs and six Liga MX clubs advanced to the Leagues Cup Round of 16. This week Inter Miami, the defending Leagues Cup champions, face Columbus Crew, the defending MLS Cup champions for a spot in the quarterfinals. Messi’s awaited return is still to come. It is also reported that MLS plans to launch a new professional women's soccer league. Could we see a new league emerge in the upcoming years? (39:34) The guys answer a few #AskAlexi questions on golden goals, paths for career development, and Gio Reyna’s issues with finding a club. They wrap the show with ratings on this summer of soccer. (51:37) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hear from Columbus Crew Head Coach Wilfried Nancy preview the upcoming match against Sporting KC, and much more!

Hear what Columbus Crew midfielder Sean Zawadzki had to say heading into the knockout round match against Sporting K.C. and more!

Hear what Columbus Crew defender Malte Amundsen had to say heading into the knockout round match against Sporting K.C. and more!

Hear what Columbus Crew forward Christian Ramirez had to say heading into the knockout round of MLS Leagues Cup and more!

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our series where we retell the stories of MLS history, but this week we're joined by Into the Crewniverse! We've gone through all the team's subreddits and asked for different stories they remember about their teams, and we've got a list of almost all of them. We are going to do our research and then come together to retell everyone about those stories and give them the spotlight they deserve. This week we're talking all about the...

Atlanta United FC Win 2-1 vs Columbus Crew, but July has been ugly!

Hear what Columbus Crew midfielder and captain Darlington Nagbe had to say following the draw against Charlotte and more!.

***disclaimer, due to camera issues the first couple questions were not recorded.*** Hear from Columbus Crew head coach Wilfried Nancy talk about his team's performance Saturday night against LAFC, preview Charlotte FC, and more.

hear what Columbus Crew defender Rudy Camacho had to say following the 5-1 win over LAFC, previewing the upcoming match against Charlotte FC and more.

Hear what Columbus Crew forward Christian Ramirez had to say about the 5-1 thrashing of LAFC and more.

Hear what Columbus Crew forward Cucho Hernandez had to say about his performance, as well as the team's performance in a manhandling 5-1 win over LAFC

Hear what Columbus Crew head coach Wilfried Nancy had to say about Saturday's win, evolution of the team and more!

Hear what Columbus Crew keeper Patrick Schulte had to say about potential U.S. Men's National Olympic team, the attacking front line and more

Hear what Columbus Crew center-back had to say about Saturday's crushing win over New England, the evolution of the team and more!