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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola react to the news that US Soccer won't hold a January camp in 2026 (05:53). Is it a big deal or does Mauricio Pochettino already know enough about the MLS players fighting for a spot in his World Cup roster? It's Groundhog Day for Weston McKennie as Juventus sack Igor Tudor (26:01). Can Brenden Aaronson parlay his impressive form for Leeds into a more prominent role with the USMNT (33:00)? And what does the November camp look like if Christian Pulisic and Malik Tillman aren't part of it (39:30)? The guys talk early impressions of the MLS playoffs (48:28) and Lionel Messi's push for a loosening of the league's salary cap rules (53:47). And the MLS coaching carousel claims two more names (1:03:01). 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

On today’s show, Alexi Lalas and David Mosse break down all the USMNT Abroad action as Brenden Aaronson scores for Leeds, Tyler Adams assists and captains second-place Bournemouth, and Chris Richards goes the full 90 for Arsenal. Also in Europe, we’ve got Gio Reyna logging Bundesliga minutes, Tim Weah’s first Ligue 1 assist, and updates on Christian Pulisic and Cameron Carter-Vickers injuries. Plus, the MLS Cup Playoffs heat up — Messi leads Inter Miami, while Philadelphia and San Diego FC make strong starts. We wrap with your #AskAlexi questions on Messi’s marketability before saying goodbye to Camp Cupcake. 🎧 Subscribe now for all things U.S. Soccer 🇺🇸 Intro - (0:00)Brenden Aaronson scores his 1st of year- (6:18)Mbappe tops Yamal in El Classico- (14:51)Weah bags an assist but gets hurt - (22:00)MLS Cup Playoff recap - (30:25)And Ode to Camp Cupcake - (46:48) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse start in the UEFA Champions League, where Ricardo Pepi made instant impact — scoring and assisting off the bench as PSV dismantled Napoli 6–2. Would you start him over Folarin Balogun? Bayer Leverkusen suffered a 7–2 defeat against PSG without Malik Tillman, and Arsenal cruised 4–0 past Atlético Madrid in a tough outing without Johnny Cardoso. On Wednesday, Weston McKennie battled hard but couldn’t stop Real Madrid’s dominance ahead of the first El Clásico of the season. And finally, Tim Weah & top of the table Marseille fell to Sporting Lisbon. Back stateside, the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs kick off with a loaded best-of-three first round. We’ll tell you who’s hot, who’s not, and who could lift the Cup. Plus, #AskAlexi returns with your fan questions including a heated plea for Christian Pulisic to NOT wear the armband for the USMNT. Tune in and and smash that YouTube & Spotify subscribe button! Intro - (0:00)USMNT in UCL - Pepi is BACK BABY (:)MLS Cup Playoff Preview - (:)Best Superstar to add to USMNT: Harry Kane? - (:)Should Pulisic get the captain's armband next summer? - (:)2031 FIFA Women's World Cup heads to CONCACAF - (:) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down Folarin Balogun’s game-changing heroics for Monaco as he makes an instant impression on new manager Sébastien Pocognoli. With Christian Pulisic and Malik Tillman nursing injuries, could the USMNT be forced into reshuffling plans for the November camp? The guys look ahead to a packed Champions League week featuring American talent - and which games Mauricio Pochettino should have circled. Then the crew discusses MLS Decision Day fallout and debate who’s built for a playoff run before handing out the Call It What You Want MLS 2025 Awards and revealing their Teams of the Season (spoiler: Jimmy might’ve gone rogue). Plus, Josh Brunais, captain of the U.S. Men’s Cerebral Palsy National Team, joins the crew fresh off of leading the Stars and Stripes to Copa America glory over Argentina! 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

It was a wild weekend across Europe! AC Milan climb back to the top of Serie A as Rafael Leão breaks his drought against Fiorentina — but all eyes are on the club vs. country debate after news that Christian Pulisic will miss action until after the next international break with a hamstring injury. Meanwhile, Como stunned Juventus 2-0, with Weston McKennie coming off of the bench. We ask Stu Holden: Is McKennie really the best midfielder in USMNT history? In the Eredivisie, Ricardo Pepi makes his return for PSV, Folarin Balogun keeps scoring in Ligue 1, and Harry Kane puts on another masterclass in Germany — sparking the question: should he be in the “best in the world” conversation? Back home, the MLS Cup Playoff field is set! Wild Card Wednesday looms, and every matchup is dripping with drama. Plus, Stu and Mosse dive into U.S. Soccer’s push to modernize college soccer and revive its role in player development. 📞 Got questions? Call (657) 549-2297 or use #AskAlexi to join the show. Follow @SOTUWithAlexi and don’t miss this jam-packed episode! Intro - (0:00)AC Milan upset over Christian Pulisic injury (5:02)Pepi Back, Balogun scores - (13:53)Haaland, Kane, or Mbappe - (28:23)MLS Cup Playoff Picks - (44:08)Pro/Rel for College Soccer - (53:25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola close out the international break by ranking every player from the USMNT’s October roster based on their chances of making Mauricio Pochettino’s World Cup squad (07:42). The guys play a round of “In or Out” to decide which roster omissions could reappear next summer (20:20). Was playing in Commerce City a mistake (27:57)? And with Christian Pulisic picking up an injury on U.S. duty, do AC Milan have a right to be frustrated with the decision to start him against Australia (34:35)? The crew also breaks down Poch’s “perfect player” praise for Cristian Roldan and why the Seattle Sounders midfielder remains such a divisive figure among USMNT fans (43:22). Plus, should Chris Richards be the team’s next captain (56:20)? The guys wrap up with a look ahead to MLS Decision Day (1:03:40). 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

FOX Soccer Insider Doug McIntyre joins Alexi Lalas and David Mosse for an in-depth, boots-on-the-ground look at the USMNT’s October international window. Doug shares exclusive notes from Mauricio Pochettino’s camp — including how the new boss “blew everything up” after the March camp. We dive into standout stories: Matt Freese locking down the No. 1 goalkeeper spot, Cristian Roldan’s resurgence, and updates on Christian Pulisic’s injury and recovery ahead of Milan vs Fiorentina. Is Weston McKennie the best U.S. midfielder of all-time? We also preview what’s ahead for U.S. stars abroad — Ricardo Pepi back in training with PSV, Johnny Cardoso’s La Liga return delayed, and Chris Richards’ inspiring interview with Doug on his goal to become the best USMNT defender ever. Finally, we preview MLS Decision Day drama, dive into listener #AskAlexi questions, and celebrate the incredible career of Brad Guzan. Intro (0:00)FOX Soccer Insider Doug McIntyre on Pulisic’s Injury (5:07)USMNT Abroad: Johnny’s injury set back, Pepi returns? (24:29)MLS Decision Day Preview: Who locks in the final spots in the West? (33:12)Happy Trails Brad Guzan (46:43) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The USMNT defeat Australia, 2-1 and we've got our instant reaction to the win. We'll share our thoughts on Haji Wright's emergence, Christian Pulisic's injury, the Socceroo's physical approach, Mauricio Pochettino's culture-building and so much more! Plus: is it time we stop wondering who the #1 goalkeeper is for the USMNT? And on that note, we tip our cap to a former USMNT goalkeeper who has decided to hang up the gloves and call it a career. All that and more on the latest edition of Caught Offside! For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! This Thursday (10/16), check your feeds for the latest edition of "3 Random Questions" where Andrew and JJ and do that exact thing and ask each other 3 random questions. They may know each other about as well as two people can but there's always another layer of the onion that can be peeled back! 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/ --- 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.

The United States Men’s National Team edged Australia 2–1 in a gritty international friendly, with Haji Wright delivering both goals to seal the win. Despite an early setback and a Christian Pulisic injury scare, Mauricio Pochettino’s men showed resilience and attacking intent. Is Matt Freese your in-pen-starter next summer in goal? Alexi Lalas & David Mosse also give updates on World Cup Qualifying around the globe: Cape Verde, South Africa and others punched their tickets, while England cruised behind Harry Kane and Ronaldo broke a qualifying record. Intro: (0:00)Matt Freese is your starter (3:55)Christian Pulisic injured (4:50)Cristian Roldan on 2026 World Cup roster (9:40)USYNT knocked out of U20 World Cup (23:26)2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Recap (26:14) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down the USMNT’s spirited 2-1 comeback win over Australia, a feel-good finish to the October window. Haji Wright and Cristian Roldan combined for both U.S. goals, staking serious claims for World Cup roster spots, while Chris Richards continues to earn high praise for his steady form in defense. The guys also discuss the impact of Christian Pulisic’s first-half injury and whether starting the Milan star was a calculated risk. The crew then zooms out to reflect on the broader takeaways from the window. Is the three-back setup here to stay? Which positions remain unsettled as the World Cup race heats up? And who gained or lost the most ground in the fight for a roster spot? Finally, Jimmy, Charlie, and Tony revisit Mauricio Pochettino’s role at the helm - has this window changed how they view the USMNT boss and the tactical direction he’s setting for the team? 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

Rog is once again joined by Vamos’ Herc Gomez to break down the USMNT’s recent 1-1 draw with Ecuador, including Folarin Balogun’s newfound form and Weston McKennie’s evolving spot in Pochettino’s squad, before previewing the upcoming friendly against Australia. Then, USMNT and AC Milan forward Christian Pulisic sits down with Rog to discuss his current world class form, the freedom he feels playing at AC Milan, and why eating a meal in Italy takes four hours. Watch the latest episode of The Captain with Tyler Adams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxzsQOT-KDY Subscribe to Vamos Network Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@VamosNetwork See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alexi Lalas, Stu Holden and David Mosse bring you immediate reaction to the USMNT’s 1-1 draw in a friendly against Ecuador. Did this match prove that the USA should stay with its new look back three formation or revert to a more traditional back four? Alexi and Stu have differing opinions. Folarin Balogun scored his 7th career international goal for the USMNT and the trio discuss if he has locked down the starting striker position. Christian Pulisic came on as a 2nd half sub raising the question of his status as the “USMNT’s Messi.”Elsewhere around the globe, more World Cup spots were locked in, the USYNT continued its run in the U20 World Cup soundly beating Italy, and an upset in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying is brewing.All that and more in this LIVE episode of State of the Union! Intro (0:00)Starting XI thoughts: Back three prevails (5:28)Christian Pulisic is the U.S. Messi (25:10USYNT into quarterfinals (34:0)2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying recap (36:41) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rog and Clint Dempsey went live with their instant reactions following USMNT 1-1 Ecuador friendly match in Austin, TX. They discuss how this USMNT squad is developing under Mauricio Pochettino, Christian Pulisic coming off the bench, Folarin Balogun scoring and looking dangerous, and the return of Weston McKennie. Plus, Rog and Clint take listener calls. Vamos YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@VamosNetwork/featured See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The World Cup is fast approaching...and in part 1 of our two part USMNT international window preview, Rog and Vamos' Herc Gomez join forces to break down the upcoming US friendly against Ecuador, including analyzing Christian Pulisic's incredible form in Serie A and how he can translate that to the national team, understanding Joe Scally's surprising omission from the squad, and parsing Mauricio Pochettino's motivational tactics. Plus, Herc reveals why a photo of Kyle Beckerman caused a stir prior to 2010 World Cup... Football is better with friends. Join our Discord community for conversation with fellow GFOPs, live match day chat, and to speak with Rog directly: https://discord.gg/DDDUcNWFHE Vamos Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@VamosNetwork Vamos Instagram instagram.com/vamosmib See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From Serie A to the Championship, this week’s USMNT Abroad is packed with drama, goals, and global headlines. In Italy, Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie faced off in Juventus vs AC Milan’s scoreless draw. Pulisic’s rare penalty miss ended his perfect start to the year. Over in Germany, Noahkai Banks scored his first-ever Bundesliga goal in front of his entire family. Does he deserve a call-up in the November window? In the Netherlands, Sergiño Dest returned for PSV, going 73 strong minutes, while Ricardo Pepi was left off the bench. EPL delivered chaos as Tyler Adams helped Bournemouth climb into UCL contention, Chris Richards went the distance for Palace, and Brenden Aaronson started in Leeds’ narrow loss to Spurs. Are we hitting the panic button over Jedi Robinson’s situation with Fulham? In the Championship, Haji Wright stayed scorching hot, while Josh Sargent continues to slide. We also hit on Philadelphia’s Supporters’ Shield win, Messi’s hat-trick of assists, and UEFA’s controversial decision to approve domestic league games abroad, including LA Liga games in the United States. CHAPTERS: Intro (0:00)Pulisic misses 2nd-ever pen (4:42)Dest & Jedi's injury status (10:00)UEFA matches Abroad: La Liga comes to US (25:46)MLS Recap: Union's Shield & Messi shines (31:09)MLS vs Europe: USMNT Roster Edition #AskAlexi (46:28)Pochettino's lack of communication (59:34) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Conrad and The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio break down Mauricio Pochettino’s 26-man USMNT roster for the October camp (02:32). The guys spotlight the midfield pecking order (05:16), and discuss the notable omissions of Yunus Musah and Joe Scally. Pochettino explains why he doesn’t involve players in his decision-making (09:55), drops hints about using a back three (18:26), and admits that Christian Pulisic is the team’s MVP (31:45). Is Weston McKennie in danger of being squeezed out (37:30)? And with Poch emphasizing the importance of game recovery speed, could Gio Reyna's World Cup dream be in danger (45:15)? Plus, Nashville claim their first-ever U.S. Open Cup trophy amid late controversy (50:48), and Jimmy recounts his run-in with Matthew McConaughey and Poch himself (56:18). 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, 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+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 USMNT October roster is here and Alexi Lalas, Stu Holden & David Mosse break it all down. From Christian Pulisic’s red-hot form at AC Milan to Haji Wright’s goal surge in the Championship, we dive into the biggest snubs and storylines ahead of friendlies vs. Ecuador and Australia. Alexi, Mosse, and Stu debate whether Mauricio Pochettino’s latest squad is built for a back three or back four, and what the absences of Sergiño Dest, Ricardo Pepi, Yunus Musah, and Tyler Adams mean for World Cup prep. We highlight rising stars like Diego Luna, Patrick Agyemang, and Tanner Tessmann while asking: is this the best Pochettino roster so far? Plus, we react to the unveiling of the adidas FIFA World Cup 2026 official match ball, the TRIONDA, and rank the greatest FIFA World Cup balls of all time. Keepers: Four on the roster? (6:15)Backline: Back Three or Four? (8:33)Midfield: No Musah? (15:37)Forwards: Who starts up top? (22:25)Pochettino press conference quotes (26:38)TRIONDA reveal (39:52) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christian Pulisic is on fire for AC Milan, Alejandro Zendejas is tearing it up for Club América. Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola debate whether Pulisic is on pace to be Serie A’s MVP (03:40), while Zendejas joins the show to discuss his golazo against Keylor Navas, rising through the ranks with Pulisic, and making the most of his USMNT return (24:31). Plus, Americans to watch in Champions League matchday 2 (48:25), Benjamin Cremaschi’s U20 World Cup hat-trick (55:25), Quinn Sullivan’s untimely injury (58:59), and a preview of tomorrow’s U.S. Open Cup final between Austin FC and Nashville SC (1:02:45). 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, 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+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 Pulisic’s red-hot form at AC Milan has fans asking: is he the best player in Serie A right now? Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros also cover Arsenal’s controversial win over Newcastle, Liverpool and Chelsea’s setbacks, Manchester United’s Amorim dilemma, plus big derby drama in Madrid and New York.

On the latest edition of Caught Offside, we look at the glass half full/glass half empty approaches to Liverpool as they drop 3 points for the first time this season. We'll also discuss whether Arsenal looked more like the attacking side we want them to be and if Enzo Maresca becomes too conservative when he goes down a man. Plus, Christian Pulisic is hitting the form of his life and Son/Bouanga can't stop scoring! For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! 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/ --- 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.