T. Tessmann

The United States U23s are through to the Olympics knockout stage for the first time in 24 years! Jimmy Conrad and Brian McBride discuss the performances and tactics following the team’s 3-0 win over Guinea to close out the group stage (01:47). The guys give their player ratings and heap praise on MOTM Kevin Paredes (17:35). Then, Nico Cantor joins with the lowdown on Team USA's quarterfinal opponents Morocco who pipped Argentina to top spot in Group B (28:36). Should Tanner Tessmann consider sticking with Venezia for another season? (43:23) Has Marko Mitrović done enough to be considered for the USMNT head coach job? (47:30) And does US Soccer need to rethink its scouting system? (54:42) 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, @BMcBride20, @TMeola1 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

With soccer at the Olympic Games kicking off in exactly 100 days, Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Jesse Marsch discuss the selection decisions facing Marko Mitrović as he tries to whittle down his options to 18 players. Fresh off of scoring a brace on the weekend, Tanner Tessmann joins from Italy to talk about Venezia's push for Serie A promotion as well as the competition among the U23 players hoping to secure an Olympics roster spot. Then, the guys unpack Gio Reyna's first Premier League start and whether the Dortmund loanee can expect more playing time before the end of the season. Then, El Farolito coach Santiago Lopez joins ahead of Tuesday's U.S. Open Cup Third Round to discuss the amateur club's storied history in the competition, this season's Cinderella story, and his plans for Tuesday's clash against the Oakland Roots. 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, @jessemarsch 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, 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 and Mosse open the show with the USMNT’s run of three wins in the Gold Cup, break down roster decisions, talk teams like El Salvador and Qatar impressing, and Mexico still being favorites but looking beatable. The guys then talk MLS, Heinze out at Atlanta after 17 games, Jozy Altidore rejoins Toronto and scores, and LAFC gets a W. (30:02). They discuss Leo Messi’s decision to stay with Barcelona, Barca’s financial troubles, and recent transfers, including Sergio Ramos to PSG and Jordan Sancho to Manchester United (49:20). In #AskAlexi, fans ask about PK follow-up rules, life in the corporate world as an athlete, and one fan still thinks broadcasts are using fake noise crowd. (1:05:13). Finally, Alexi caps the show with his “One for the Road,” on the rise of MLS team valuations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We discuss if Pulisic is better off moving to Bayern/Bundesliga and We talk to Tanner Tessmann about getting called up to USMNT quickly, choosing FC Dallas over Atlanta United because of youth development and his European plans. This episode is brought to you by the good people of Gully Squad. If you'd like to join gully squad, go to www.shoutstous.com to join! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Hartman and Belz recorded almost 80 minutes on the (quite talented, imho) U20 player pool. The bad news is we had this conversation in early March. The good news? It’s up to date, since almost no soccer has been played since then!

A US-centric MLS opening weekend recap, plus a look ahead to USL opening weekend and some discussion of the USWNT U20s and the She Believes Cup.