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Alexi Lalas, David Mosse and Stu Holden broke down the USMNT’s second loss in the 2025 CONCACAF Nations League. Mauricio Pochettino revamped the USMNT starting XI in the 3rd-place match against Canada, but it was not enough to secure the win. Their only goal came from Patrick Agyemang in the first half, assisted by Diego Luna. After losing the Nations League for the first time, the guys discussed the importance of the USMNT’s performance at the CONCACAF Gold Cup this summer. As it will be the squad and Pochettino’s sole tournament opportunity before the 2026 World Cup. (4:46) USMNT Nations League failure (0:00) Gold Cup importance (12:04) Starting XI predictions for Gold Cup (30:59) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The CIWYW crew have more questions than answers after witnessing the United States men's national soccer team fall 2-1 to Canada in the Concacaf Nations League third-place game. Live from SoFi Stadium, Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola share their concerns about the team's fragility and lack of bite following an horrendous four days in Los Angeles. Does Mauricio Pochettino have time before the World Cup to find the right formula? The guys praise two of the bright spots, Diego Luna and Patrick Agyemang, and special guest Benny Feilhaber joins to analyze the issues plaguing the USMNT. Do Landon Donovan's criticisms about the players go too far? And with fewer and fewer tune-up games before 2026, what's the view on the Poch era? 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

It’s the eve of the Concacaf Nations League Final, but the reigning champions won’t be there. Instead, the USMNT is left fighting for third place—a reality that raises serious questions. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down the team’s urgent need for more attitude and bite after a lackluster semifinal performance. Plus, after speaking with Jesse Marsch, the guys discuss what tricks Canada’s head coach might have up his sleeve and how Mauricio Pochettino could counter. Will Poch shake up his starting XI? Is it time to give the likes of Patrick Agyemang, Diego Luna, and Zack Steffen an opportunity to prove themselves? 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 CNL Finals are finally upon us! Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola kick off a full week of coverage by recapping the weekend that was for the USMNT players called into camp, and some who weren't (04:10). Does Zack Steffen deserve to start ahead of Matt Turner (07:06)? The MLS bump is real with Patrick Agyemang and Diego Luna getting on the scoresheet! And while Haji Wright isn’t eligible for this roster, his hat-trick heroics for Coventry get the guys talking (15:35)! Christian Pulisic has rediscovered his nose for goal with AC Milan - will he bring it to LA (23:28)? With Johnny Cardoso reportedly set to drop out of the roster, the guys consider possible replacements for the Betis midfielder (29:15). Then, a deep dive into Thursday’s grudge game against Panama (38:56). Cruyff disciple Thomas Christiansen’s playing style, the dark arts of Concacaf, and a lively debate about how Mauricio Pochettino should line up. 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

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kick off the episode with Mauricio Pochettino’s Nations League roster drop. Six MLS based players got the call including Diego Luna, Patrick Agyemang, and Brian White. The squad will face Panama on March 20th. Over in the Champions League, Lamine Yamal led Barcelona’s romp over Benfica with a goal and assist. Is Yamal the best player in the world at just 17 years-old? Gio Reyna came on late in Dortmund’s win over Lille. They will meet Yamal and Barcelona in the UCL quarter finals. Julián Alvarez’s controversial double-kick snubbed Atletico from taking down Real Madrid and moving on. The CONCACAF Champions Cup action also heats up. MLS-sides answered back in leg 2, with three squads advancing to the quarterfinals thus far. Messi and Inter Miami wrap up the Round of 16 with a trip to Jamaica. (4:53) In #AskAlexi the guys answer questions on Gio Reyna’s next steps and Manchester United’s new roofed stadium. To wrap Alexi acknowledges 2025 Colin Jose Media Award winner Bob Ley. USMNT roster drop (4:53) Champions League action: Yamal leads Barcelona romp (16:22) USMNT Abroad (40:06) CONCACAF Champions Cup: Messi travels to Jamaica (42:19) #AskAlexi (52:42) One for the Road: Bob Ley wins 2025 Colin Jose Media Award (63:16) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies break down the USMNT’s emphatic 3-0 victory over Costa Rica to close out January camp. Diego Luna delivered a “big balls” performance that wowed Mauricio Pochettino (04:56), Zack Steffen made a strong case for the No. 1 goalkeeper spot (12:10), and Patrick Agyemang is skyrocketing up the striker depth chart (13:59). The guys react to Pochettino naming his all-time favorite USMNT players (29:35) —spoiler: they’ve got opinions—and highlight the winners and losers from January camp (35:37). Plus, a quick recap of how the Americans fared in matchday 7 of the UEFA Champions League league phase (49:08), Nuri Şahin’s departure from Dortmund, and what it means for Gio Reyna’s minutes (55:47). In transfer news, Luca De La Torre is heading home to sunny San Diego, while Lennard Maloney rolls the dice with a move to Mainz (57:50). 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

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola look backward before looking forward, by analyzing Patrick Agyemang’s performance in the USMNT’s 3-1 victory over Venezuela. The crew discuss the Charlotte FC striker’s strengths, weaknesses, and potential ceiling before shifting focus to Wednesday’s friendly against Costa Rica. Could this be the perfect opportunity for Matt Freese and Diego Luna to step up? And what should fans expect from Miguel Herrera’s Ticos? Lionel Messi trolled Club América fans during a preseason friendly where Inter Miami’s defensive frailties were on full display. Malik Tillman’s ankle injury raises concerns for Mauricio Pochettino’s Concacaf Nations League roster—how would the PSV man’s absence impact the U.S. midfield? Finally, the guys dive into the drama surrounding John Tolkin’s icy reception at Holstein Kiel, where protests by ultras over his past social media activity have overshadowed his arrival. Does his apology go far enough, and what steps can he take to win over his new supporters? 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

Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola dive into the USMNT's 3-1 victory over Venezuela, breaking down Mauricio Pochettino's starting lineup - which featured six international debutants - and tactical approach against La Vinotinto (02:50)? Is Patrick Agyemang ready to become a national team regular (10:20)? Jack McGlynn scored an absolute banger but is there room for him in the USMNT’s already stacked midfield pool (15:33)? Matko Miljevic redeemed himself after missing penalty with a "peak indoor soccer" goal (32:21), and Diego Luna’s absence from the starting XI raises questions (46:01). Elsewhere, Tyler Adams caused headaches for Newcastle, Weston McKennie’s versatility was put to the test again, and Tim Weah found the back of the net as Juventus took down a Christian Pulisic-less AC Milan 2-0 (52:15). And finally, Felipe Cardenas of The Athletic joins to discuss why Chicago Fire and MLS should think twice before signing Neymar (55:56). 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