Christian Pulisic

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros welcome USMNT and MLS legend Marcelo Balboa to discuss his soccer journey, including his decision to return to the U.S. to help launch Major League Soccer in 1996. They also revisit his experience during the 1994 World Cup and ask if the 2026 tournament can compare. Marcelo weighs in on criticism from former USMNT players and shares why Christian Pulisic deserves some grace.

The Leagues Cup returns with a new format, but is it better than before? And should the tournament be held every year? Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola dive into the tournament’s latest tweaks, including a heavier focus on MLS vs. Liga MX clashes. Plus, with Thomas Müller linked to Vancouver, the guys unpack MLS’ often-confusing discovery rights system and Cincinnati's dubious claim to the German star. Charlie backs a bold move for Son Heung-min to LAFC, and Inter Miami found a roster loophole to land Rodrigo De Paul. Are the Herons making a mockery of the league's rules? And Tony shares his thoughts on AC Milan's preseason with the spotlight on USMNT duo Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah. 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 Polanco and Alexis Guerreros bring on USMNT legend Landon Donovan and break down a controversial summer of soccer for the USMNT. Landon tells us why he took issue with Christian Pulisic missing the Gold Cup and what he would have done differently. Christian and Alexis then break down the Women’s UEFA Euros Final and how England overcame Spain. Later, Christian and Alexis react to MLS suspending Lionel Messi for missing the All-Star Game. Was this the right move?

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola run through the gambit of USMNT storylines. First up, Ecuador and Australia have been announced as October’s friendly opponents - what can we learn from those matchups (04:05)? Then, on the topic of irreplaceability, the crew agrees that Christian Pulisic remains Mauricio Pochettino's MVP (07:31). Josh Sargent’s next move goes under the microscope - is Burnley or Wolfsburg the better fit for his game (23:30)? And is LAFC is the right landing spot for Gio Reyna to get back on track with the national team (31:16)? With FIFA’s Club World Cup officially in the books, what does it reveal about what’s coming at the 2026 World Cup (40:26)? And a conversation about Gaga Slonina’s development path at Chelsea - can the Chicago native break through at Chelsea (51:23)? 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 dust has settled on the United States' 2-1 loss to Mexico in the Gold Cup Final. Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are joined by USWNT legend Carli Lloyd to break it all down. Alexi unveils his Best XI coming out of the tournament, highlighting who planted their flag for a World Cup spot and who’s still on the outside looking in. With September friendlies against Korea Republic and Japan on the horizon, all eyes are on who makes the next roster and whether Mauricio Pochettino will leave off some big names to make a statement.Then, the crew shifts focus to UEFA Women’s Euros 2025, with Spain dominating the group stage—netting 11 goals in just two games. Plus, a preview of the Club World Cup Final between Chelsea and PSG.Finally, Alexi tackles your voicemails, including questions about Christian Pulisic’s place in the upcoming camp, and wraps things up with a classic edition of “One for the Road” on weather complaints. Intro (0:00)Gold Cup Final Thoughts (6:17)Alexi’s Best XI (12:50)Up Next for USMNT (19:24)UEFA Women’s Euros 2025 Big Takeaways (25:30)Club World Cup Final Preview (32:20)#AskAlexi: Will Pulisic Make September Camp? (38:23)One for the Road: Weather Whining (47:26) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, and Maurice Edu break down a thrilling semifinal win for the USMNT as they outlast Guatemala 2-1 to punch their ticket to Sunday’s final. The night belonged to Diego Luna, who bagged a brace and continued his rise with another electric performance. We dive into Luna’s incredible journey—from USL to MLS, to national team standout—and why he might be the most exciting American talent since Christian Pulisic.Plus, the guys react to the latest on Malik Tillman’s Leverkusen move and Tim Weah’s Marseille links. Mexico’s Raul Jimenez delivered the winning goal over Honduras, to set up a Gold Cup Final showdown with the United States in Houston. We also check in on the opening action from the UEFA Women’s Euros 2025 and the final American standing in the Club World Cup. See you on Sunday in Houston. Presented by Yerba Madre #CometoLife Intro (00:00)USMNT Advance to Gold Cup Final: Moon Boy to Moon Man (2:12)Diego Luna over Christian Pulisic? (9:01)Legend of Luna (11:13)Gold Cup Final Preview: Mexico vs USA (26:18)UEFA Women’s Euros 2025 Recap (38:06)Last American Standing in Club World Cup (40:28) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christian Polanco and Christine Cupo discuss which USMNT players should consider moves away from their clubs ahead of next year’s World Cup. Where should players like Gio Reyna and Yunus Musah go and should Christian Pulisic consider a move as well? Christian and Christine then give us their USMNT overreactions dependent on if they win or lose against Saudi Arabia. They also break down Juventus’ recent visit to the White House and Tim Weah’s comments afterwards. Later, Christian and Christine break down the most recent USWNT roster ahead of their summer friendlies.

The U.S. went up against a bad Trinidad & Tobago team and took care of business to get their Gold Cup started off on the right foot. We share our thoughts on the much needed win and talk about the players who have the most to gain from positive performances in the Gold Cup. Then, in the story that continues to have new life breathed into it, it's now Mauricio Pochettino doing the breathing. We analyze his retort to Christian Pulisic and we wonder whether or not it's truly important for the Head Coach and best player of a national team to get along. If you're looking for even more Caught Offside content, head on over to our premium channel, Caught Offside Plus! Just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com to sign up! 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/ --- Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CaughtOffsidePod/ X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/ Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@caughtoffsidepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rog and Clint Dempsey went live with their instant reactions following the USMNT's opening 5-0 win of Gold Cup 2025 vs. Trinidad and Tobago. They discuss the ongoing Christian Pulisic saga, how much can we take away from a resounding win like this, who is earning their roster spot and the gents take listener calls. 🇺🇸 TEXAS, WE’RE COMING FOR YOU 🍺 Men in Blazers Media Network is heading on the road this summer with our friends at Camarena Tequila for USMNT Night Before Gold Cup LIVE TAPINGS OF THE DEUCE with USMNT legend Clint Dempsey—the newest member of the MiB Media Network—for two shows at a couple of our America’s Best Soccer Bars for laughs, storytelling, and communal joy. We’ll join our joyous community in AUSTIN, TEXAS on June 18th at BD Riley’s Irish Pub and in DALLAS, TEXAS on June 21st at The Londoner Addison. Both shows will take place at 7:30pm, and are free and open to the public. All we ask is that you RSVP ahead of time. This is a first come, first served event until these fantastic bars reach capacity. Come and ask your questions, have your say, and raise a glass with us. You can find the RSVP links in the show notes or on our socials. —------- RSVP links for shows: AUSTIN RSVP DALLAS RSVP See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're unfortunately talking about USMNT! We're going to discuss the recent, and very disappointing, friendlies against Turkey and Switzerland. We discuss where the team goes from here, who's stock up and stock down, and whether Poch is the right man for the job. Then we quickly discuss the Gold Cup and what it would mean to win, as well as giving what lineup we'd like to see starting against Trinidad and Tobago...

Mexico holds off a historic Dominican Republic rally in a wild 3-2 Gold Cup tournament opener! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse break down all the drama—from Edson Álvarez’s opening header to Raul Jiménez’s clinical finish and the Dominican Republic’s first-ever Gold Cup goal.Plus, we turn the page to tomorrow’s big USMNT clash with Trinidad and Tobago. Alexi reveals the three players who will make or break the United States’ Gold Cup run, and we unpack the latest comments from Mauricio Pochettino and Jesse Marsch on Christian Pulisic’s decision to sit out the international window.Stick around for predictions, throwback to the 2021 Gold Cup champs, and a look ahead to Group D matchups. It’s chaos, controversy, and CONCACAF—just how we like it. Intro (0:00)Mexico vs Dominican Republic Recap (4:46)Boost of The Game: Santi Giménez to Raul Jiménez (8:40)USMNT Opens Gold Cup Run with Trinidad and Tobago (11:20)Mauricio Pochettino & Jesse Marsch Latest Thoughts (18:58)U.S. Players to Make or Break USMNT Gold Cup Performance (21:23) Presented by Yerba Madre #ComeToLife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He speaks! On the latest edition of Caught Offside, we share our thoughts on Christian Pulisic's interview with the Call it What You Want podcast including his relationship with Pochettino, his suggestion of playing in the friendlies and if he won people over in the wake of this. Plus, Trent Alexander-Arnold habla español! And Thomas Frank officially joins Spurs as their new manager. By the way, if you're looking for reaction to the USMNT's 4-0 defeat vs Switzerland, we recorded it as a reaction pod immediately after the game and it can be found over on our premium channel, Caught Offside Plus! Just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com to sign up! 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/ --- Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CaughtOffsidePod/ X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/ Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@caughtoffsidepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down the USMNT’s current issues as the World Cup is now only one year away. Is the panic meter rising on this team? Christian and Alexis then react to Christian Pulisic’s breaking his silence on why he’s missing from the USMNT roster this summer. Did his comments hurt or help his cause? Later, Christian and Alexis break down a fun and jam packed Club World Cup in the USA starting on June 14th. Who will be the surprise team of the tournament? Who will win it all?

USMNT and AC Milan star Christian Pulisic joins Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola to talk about his decision to skip this summer’s Concacaf Gold Cup. Christian opens up about the toll of a long season, his conversation with Mauricio Pochettino, and his desire to be involved in the USMNT's recent friendlies against Türkiye and Switzerland. He also addresses the backlash from the media and former teammates and pushes back on the narrative that this USMNT generation "doesn’t care." Plus, his feelings ahead of next year's World Cup and preparing for life under Massimiliano Allegri at club level. 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

Mauricio Pochettino looks for a shift within the USMNT squad for the Gold Cup 2025. Rog sat down with Herculez Gomez to discuss whether the absence of Christian Pulisic helps or hinders this process. Plus, a deep dive into the MLS contingent, the striker position, and the World Cup implications. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The boys discuss the USMNT's 2-1 loss to Turkiye including Jack McGlynn's strike, playing it out from the back plus' and negatives and Matt Turner's uncertain future. Plus, we weigh in on the latest developments pertaining to Christian Pulisic's summer absence and think of the ways in which all of this could have been avoided. Then, we share our thoughts on Portugal's dramatic win over Spain in the UEFA Nations League final and explain why we believe the Portuguese have ascended to the sports top tier. If you're looking for even more Caught Offside content, head on over to our premium channel, Caught Offside Plus! Just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com to sign up! 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/ --- Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CaughtOffsidePod/ X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/ Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@caughtoffsidepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola unpack a busy week for the USMNT and Concacaf. The guys weigh in on Jedi Robinson undergoing surgery and how Christian Pulisic’s national team break compares to Landon Donovan’s famous hiatus (02:49). Chris Brady gets the call-up, but could Sean Zawadski be dropping out (11:09)? Türkiye names a star-studded roster for the June friendlies (19:39). Johnny Cardoso made history as the first USMNT player to start a major European final… but Real Betis fell short in the Conference League - what did we learn about the mustachioed midfielder (23:12)? Plus, a look ahead to two massive showdowns: LAFC vs. Club América in a Club World Cup play-in (44:32) and the Concacaf Champions Cup Final between Cruz Azul and Vancouver (53:11). 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

This week on State of the Union, the guys react to the latest Gold Cup roster updates, as goalkeeper Chris Brady replaces the injured Patrick Schulte. Meanwhile, Fulham announces that Jedi Robinson has undergone knee surgery—though he was already ruled out of the tournament. What do these injuries mean for the USMNT’s chances this summer? With the European club season officially in the books, Alexi and Mosse unveil their 2024–25 USMNT Abroad Awards, including picks for Goal of the Season, Assist of the Season, Player of the Season, and more. Over the weekend, Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah got the start in their final Serie A match of the season and finished 8th overall in the standings. Weston McKennie and Tim Weah helped Juventus secure their Champions League spot with a win over Gianluca Busio and Venezia. Should Busio consider a move this summer? Then, a look ahead to the Champions League Final—PSG vs. Inter Milan this Saturday in Munich—and a breakdown of major Liga MX vs. MLS clashes on the horizon, including the FIFA Club World Cup playoff between LAFC and Club America as well as the CONCACAF Champions Cup Final between Cruz Azul and Vancouver. Will Brian White be able to lead the Whitecaps to victory without Sebastian Berhalter? To close the show, the guys discuss Christian Pulisic’s Gold Cup decision, revisit iconic World Cup anthems, and share memories from the legendary 1994 U.S. World Cup squad. Intro (0:00)USMNT Abroad Awards (6:26)Serie A Title Race (26:26)UCL & CONCACAF Champions Cup Final Preview (34:30)#AskAlexi (41:44)One for the Road (54:46) 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

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola revisit their Gold Cup roster locks to see how wrong they got them (04:34)! Christian Pulisic’s omission raises questions about commitment (13:18). Mauricio Pochettino comments about camp culture speak to a frustrated head coach (25:39). Did Poch get his recruitment of the 16 MLS players right (32:09)? And can Malik Tillman bottle his PSV form (41:58)? Antonio Conte potentially returning to Juventus raises questions about Weston McKennie and Tim Weah’s futures (50:00), and it wasn’t a good sophomore season for Yunus Musah at Milan (53:08). 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