Call It What You Want: A CBS Sports Golazo Network Podcast
The CBS Sports Golazo Network presents Call It What You Want, a weekly podcast where Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola cover all things USMNT and the state of the beautiful game in the United States.
Episodes
April 29, 2025 • 66 mins
Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola tip their hats to Josh Sargent for earning a spot in the EFL Championship Team of the Season — and dive into what could be next for the Norwich City striker as he eyes a potential move up the ladder.
Then, the crew also unpacks Wrexham’s incredible rise through the English football pyramid (yes, we know they're Welsh) and what it means for the pro/rel conversation in American soccer. Co...
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April 24, 2025 • 70 mins
Mauricio Pochettino says talent alone won't get you called into the USMNT roster - and Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola are here to unpack exactly what that means. What does "the right character" look like? What benchmark performances can this generation actually point to - and can they summon that same spirit with the World Cup looming?
Then, Bruce Arena stirs the pot, questioning whether a non-American should be coach...
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Leeds United are heading back to the Premier League! Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola are joined by Yorkshire Evening Post’s Joe Donnohue to unpack the promotion party and what it might mean for Brenden Aaronson. Could the top flight spell the end of his time as a regular starter?
Then, the crew digs into the risks and rewards of promotion—especially for American players eyeing a World Cup roster spot. Is it always bett...
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April 17, 2025 • 70 mins
The magic of the U.S. Open Cup is back—and the Round of 32 draw did not disappoint. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down the biggest matchups and storylines as 16 MLS teams enter the fray, with plenty of potential for upsets.
Indy Eleven head coach Sean McAuley stops by to preview his club’s showdown with the Philadelphia Union, the gap between USL Championship and MLS, and where he stands on promotion and relega...
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Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies are joined by The Athletic’s James Horncastle to break down the latest on the illegal betting investigation involving a number of Serie A players —what we know so far, how Weston McKennie’s name got linked, and what it could mean for the Juventus man's future.
Plus, with Dortmund ready to move on, the guys pick ideal landing spots for Gio Reyna - is MLS the right play ahead of the World Cup? And who ...
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The 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup draw is in the books, and the USMNT has learned its group stage opponents. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola breakdown the groups and lay out their expectations for Mauricio Pochettino’s side heading into their final competitive tournament before the 2026 World Cup.
The guys discuss what a successful Gold Cup run looks like, the importance of establishing a clear identity, and whether Jamaica c...
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April 8, 2025 • 70 mins
Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola welcome MLS Next Technical Director Luis Robles to the show to unpack the newly-unveiled Quality of Play rankings. As the architect behind the pilot program, Luis breaks down the thinking, methodology, and long-term vision driving this bold shift in how youth player development is assessed in America.
Coming on the heels of Tab Ramos' pointed criticism—calling the initiative “cookies for...
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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola welcome USMNT icon and Hall of Famer Tab Ramos for a deep dive into the trajectory of the national team and the biggest challenges ahead of 2026. Tab calls out the lack of fight in today’s players, how over-coaching and rewarding possession is stifling development, and why mentality—not talent—is the real issue.
Tab argues the best players are already in the pool and backs Tyler Adams, W...
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April 1, 2025 • 72 mins
Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola discuss Americans returning to club action. What do Johnny Cardoso, Brenden Aaronson, and Josh Sargent's goals mean for their Gold Cup prospects? Is Matt Turner's season over already? Benny Feilhaber joins to talk about his time working under Peter Vermes at Sporting KC, as well as putting his 40-year-old body through the grind of U.S. Open Cup with Des Moines Menace. Charlie's USMNT st...
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March 31, 2025 • 30 mins
Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and friend of the pod Tom Bogert react to the breaking news out of MLS - Peter Vermes is out as Sporting Kansas City's head coach and manager. The guys discuss Vermes' legacy following 16 years at the helm, and the potential candidates to take the reins of the Western Conference's bottom-ranked team.
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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola discuss whether Mauricio Pochettino should consider benching or even dropping some of the USMNT's key players (03:44). Tony gets hot under the collar defending his goalkeeper depth chart (13:18), and Jimmy puts ten toes down with his centerback depth chart picks - yes, Walker Zimmermann is in the mix (19:32)! Marco Messina returns to talk about Igor Tudor's appointment as Juventus manage...
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Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies try to put the world to rights after a bitterly disappointing Concacaf Nations League campaign by the USMNT. Nothing is off the table as the guys discuss player entitlement and Mauricio Pochettino's "head scratching" tactics against Panama and Canada. Does the best version of the team include Weston McKennie (06:15)? The galvanizing effect of a signature win, the most missed pieces on the roster, and...
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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 gu...
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March 22, 2025 • 53 mins
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 ...
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After calling the USMNT's shock defeat to Panama on Thursday night, Chris Wittyngham and Tony Meola debrief to discuss what went wrong for Mauricio Pochettino’s squad. The honeymoon period is officially over after a lackluster 90 minutes against Los Canaleros—so what now (03:15)? Then, the focus shifts to Mexico’s 2-0 win over Canada. Is this a sign that El Tri is finally turning a corner ahead of the 2026 World Cup (24:50)? Plus, ...
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March 21, 2025 • 50 mins
Jimmy Conrad and special guest host Jonathan Bornstein pick over the wreckage of the USA's disastrous night at SoFi Stadium, losing 1-0 to Panama. Chris Wittyngham joins fresh off the call to analyze what went wrong for the reigning champions. Tony Meola delivers some harsh truths about Matt Turner's lack of sharpness and Mauricio Pochettino's questionable tactics. And why can't the USMNT figure out set pieces?!
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On the eve of the Concacaf Nations League semifinals, Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola do the show in front of a live audience for the first time in CIWYW history! With a crowd of American Outlaws in attendance, the guys discuss the power of the World Cup and the pressure on Mauricio Pochettino to deliver a fourth successive CNL title (02:42). Nico Cantor joins to talk about the critical loss of Antonee Robinson ahead o...
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March 19, 2025 • 10 mins
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The Morning Footy crew welcome in USL President & Chief of Soccer Paul McDonough to discuss the groundbreaking vote by the owners to adopt promotion and relegation and how it will impact American soccer. They also discuss how...
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March 17, 2025 • 56 mins
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...
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With Charlie Davies (allegedly) sipping Mai Tais on a beach somewhere, Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola set the scene ahead of next week's Concacaf Nations League Finals! Beginning with the USMNT, the guys discuss the potential recruitment of Luciano Acosta (04:08), Mauricio Pochettino's strong message to Gio Reyna and Tyler Adams (08:55), and who should start at SoFi Stadium (16:58).
Then, the focus shifts to the reigning champions' Fi...
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