P. Agyemang

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're talking about more MLS news! First we're talking about the rumored move of Patrick Agyemang to Derby County and what that would mean for his World Cup chances. Next we talk about Giroud leaving LAFC and who is at fault for the failure of this move. Then we're talking the every resurfacing rumors of Timo Werner to RBNY popping up again. Lastly we end things off with a goodbye to a MLS legend in Nico Lodeir...

Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola look ahead to Wednesday's Gold Cup semifinal against Guatemala. Matt Freese is having a moment after his PK heroics (06:22). Is Max Arfsten better deployed as a winger (17:21)? A deep dive into Guatemala team full of familiar faces (23:46). A debate about resting Malik Tillman (33:47). Does Patrick Agyemang belong in the World Cup roster discussion (42:43)? Mauricio Pochettino's reluctance to make early subs (54:56). 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 react to the USMNT’s dramatic quarterfinal win over Costa Rica. They talk the good they saw including Malik Tillman’s masterful performance and Matt Freese’s magic in the penalty shootout. Christian and Alexis then also break down some poor performances from the likes of Patrick Agyemang and Max Arfsten and what that means for the duo ahead of the team’s semifinal against Guatemala. Later, Christian and Alexis preview the USMNT’s semifinal against Guatemala and what we can expect ahead of another huge knockout game.

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down the latest USMNT transfer buzz - Johnny Cardoso reportedly on his way to Atlético Madrid (05:45), Patrick Agyemang drawing interest from the Championship (12:30), and what Lyon’s shock relegation could mean for Tanner Tessmann and Matt Turner (17:21). U.S. soccer legend Eddie Pope joins to talk about American defenders, the evolution of the USMNT, and the hilarious story behind Marco Materazzi asking for his jersey (23:02). Plus, with AC Milan ready to offload Yunus Musah, what does the future hold for the young midfielder (49:42)? And the crew closes things out with their picks for the Gold Cup quarterfinals (1:02:48). 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 Yahoo Sports writer Henry Bushnell to break down the USMNT’s Gold Cup quarterfinal matchup against Costa Rica. Christian and Alexis then recap the Club World Cup as the group stage comes to an end. Inter Miami impress in their group and advance to the knockout rounds, however other MLS teams didn’t have the same luck. Later, Christian and Alexis update you all on what they’ve been upto in the wonderful world of soccer, including Fanatics Fest and the Steve Nash Showdown!

The Gold Cup quarterfinals are locked in, and the USMNT is set for a high-stakes clash with Costa Rica in Minneapolis. Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, and special guest Stu Holden, break down the full knockout bracket and what’s at stake.The guys look ahead to the USMNT vs. Los Ticos matchup, revisit the long-standing rivalry, and ask whether this team is peaking at the right time. Has Malik Tillman become the USMNT’s most important attacker? And can Patrick Agyemang continue his rise?Plus, a dominant night from Panama’s Ismael Díaz, Canada’s chaotic win over nine-man El Salvador, and Guatemala surviving Guadeloupe. The guys also grade recent transfer news, including Malik Tillman to Bayer Leverkusen, Johnny Cardoso to Atlético Madrid, and what Lyon’s relegation could mean for Matt Turner and Tanner Tessmann.Finally, the guys chat Club World Cup action. Do we miss the good ol’ Confederations Cup? Presented by Yerba Madre #CometoLIfe Intro (0:00)Canada Tops 9-Man El Salvador (1:50)Ismael Diaz Earns Hatty (12:44)Gold Cup Quarterfinals Are Set (20:13)USMNT Transfer News (29:02)Inter Miami Carries MLS Banner in Club World Cup (43:58) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The USMNT closes out the Gold Cup group stage with a 2-1 win over Haiti, securing all nine points and the top spot in Group D. Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, and special guest Maurice Edu break down the win — including Malik Tillman’s standout performance, Patrick Agyemang’s hard-earned game-winner, and key lineup decisions. The crew also discusses Matt Freese’s costly giveaway, whether Tillman is locking in a long-term role, and what to expect in the quarterfinal matchup vs. Costa Rica.Plus, a full recap of the day’s Gold Cup action. Saudi Arabia and Trinidad & Tobago share points, Mexico and Costa Rica play to a scoreless draw, and Tuesday’s Group B & C showdowns decide the remaining quarterfinal spots. To wrap things up, Alexi reflects on the USMNT’s legendary 1994 World Cup win over Colombia—31 years ago today.Presented by Yerba Madre #CometoLifeIntro (0:00)USMNT Clashes with Haiti in Group D (4:02)Is Malik Tillman a Potential World Cup Starter? (12:11)Matt Turner vs Matt Freese (17:51)Dante Sealy’s Goal of the Tournament (21:43)Group A Recap (23:03)Club World Cup Action (29:24) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Malik Tillman continued his scoring streak and Patrick Agyemang sealed it late as the USMNT beat Haiti 2-1 to close out the Gold Cup group stage with a perfect record. Despite a costly error from Matt Freese, Mauricio Pochettino’s side showed flashes of promise, but questions remain as the knockout rounds loom. Charlie Davies and Tony Meola break down the win, debate Freese's future in goal, and reshuffle their USMNT player tiers. What does Poch see in Agyemang? Paul Tenorio joins from AT&T Stadium with the latest vibes from camp, and the guys consider the U.S.'s chances of going all the way at the Gold Cup. 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 USMNT opens their CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign with a dominant 5-0 win over Trinidad & Tobago! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse break down standout performances from Malik Tillman and Diego Luna, and react to Mauricio Pochettino’s pointed comments about Tillman’s fight and commitment. The guys also dive into the striker debate: Patrick Agyemang got the start—will Haji Wright be next against Saudi Arabia?Plus, a look ahead to tomorrow’s Group C matchups, including Panama vs. Guadeloupe and a showdown between Jamaica and Guatemala. All that and more in a packed live recap!Presented by Yerba Madre #CometoLifeIntro (0:00)USMNT vs Trinidad & Tobago Recap (4:32)Luna & Tillman: Dynamic Duo (8:14)Pochettino on Tillman’s Mentality (9:25)Who Starts Next? Agyemang or Wright? (16:56)Group C Preview: Panama, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Guatemala (25:44) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse speak on the USMNT’s weekend abroad including goal-scoring performances, yellow cards, and key matchups. Christian Pulisic continues to prevail despite AC Milan falling off from where they once were. They dropped another three points to Atalanta, Yunus Musah was an unused sub in the match. In a Premier League showdown, Chris Richards and Tyler Adams faced off in a scoreless draw, while Chelsea took the victory over Antonee Robinson’s Fulham. Josh Sargent and Haji Wright continue to accumulate goals in the Championship. Back in the States, Brandon Vazquez and Patrick Agyemang recorded goals in each of their wins this weekend. Steve Cherundolo announced his resignation from position with LAFC following the season’s completion. Inter Miami look to take on Vancouver in the upcoming CONCACAF Championship Cup semifinals. At the end of the show Alexi and Mosse answer questions on Wilfred Nancy's future with Columbus Crew and the USMNT facing low blocks. They also discuss 2026 FIFA World Cup host city posters. USMNT Abroad: Sargent nets 20th goal contribution (9:00) Manchester United’s unreal comeback (21:50) MLS Recap: Inter Miami remains undefeated (29:10) #AskAlexi: Wilfred Nancy’s future with Columbus (44:47) One for the Road (52:33) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices