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Don Williams sat down with Jamie Clark, Head Coach of the University of Washington men’s soccer program and reigning NCAA National Champion, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, recruiting, and the evolving future of college soccer. Coach Clark shared his unique journey through the game, from his playing career at Stanford and in the professional ranks to his steady rise through the college coaching landscape. He also reflected on his rare place in NCAA history - one of only two father-son duos to coach Division I men’s soccer. His father, Bobby Clark, is a legendary figure in the sport and a national champion at Notre Dame, making coaching excellence a true family legacy. The conversation explored major shifts facing the college game, including the proposed 21st-century model for a year-round college soccer calendar. Coach Clark offered insight into discussions among elite Division I programs about competing at a higher, more professionalized level and what that could mean for player development, recruiting, and the future pipeline to the pro game. On recruiting, Clark emphasized his strong belief in local and domestic talent, outlining how Washington prioritizes identifying players who fit the program culturally and developmentally - not just physically. He broke down his recruiting philosophy, stressing patience, long-term growth, and trust in the development process. A standout example was the story of former Husky Ryan Sailor, who had logged just 30 minutes of playing time heading into his senior year before earning significant opportunities, getting drafted into MLS, and launching a professional career. The story underscored Clark’s core message: development is rarely linear, and persistence, patience, and belief can change everything. This episode offers valuable insight for recruits, parents, coaches, and anyone interested in where college soccer is headed - straight from one of the most respected voices in the game.
Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola tackle the thorny issue facing USMNT fans ahead of the World Cup: how far can the average supporter really stretch their budget to follow the Stars and Stripes? The guys break down FIFA’s pricing structure, the impact on in-stadium atmosphere, and what it all means for the matchday experience (05:25). American Outlaws board member Trevin Wurm joins to explain the growing frustration among AO members, how ticket allocation for Group D games is shaping up, and the push to make watch parties an accessible option for the diehards and soccer-curious alike (15:52). The crew analyzes Antonee Robinson’s impressive return to Fulham (31:07) and how things have gone from bad to worse for Wilfried Nancy at Celtic (35:32). And to close it out, Jamie Clark stops by fresh off leading Washington to its first ever NCAA College Cup title (46:51). 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