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Send us Fan MailA lot to talk about this week as Charlotte celebrates its first MLS All-Star events! But first, Charlotte FC traveled to clinch an away win and clean sheet against the Red Bulls, 2-nil. Goals by All-Stars Pep Biel and Ashley Westwood were made of pure class while Kahlina and the defensive line earned only the third clean sheet on the season. Then USMNT defender Tim Ream showed his professional skill with near-deadly precision and accuracy in the 2026 MLS All-Star Skills Passing Challenge, bringing home the win and a trophy for his efforts. And finally, Ream, Biel, and Westwood earn debuts as MLS All-Stars in a match that tallies a win for Coach Dean Smith but truly showcases multiple All-Stars MLS talent in goal contributions and standout performances. Also back on topic is transfers and rumors and the performances of those who might be called on to fill in for the lack of depth.The Queens' Pitch on X@thequeenspitchclt
Mac & Bone start Wednesday's show, recapping their time out at Panthers training camp yesterday, as the Panthers held their first padded practice of the season, they talk about Tim Ream shining at the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge last night, & they continue to push back on the idea of the Hornets trading for Steph Curry See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The guys are joined by Charlotte FC captain, and 2026 MLS All-Star Ashley Westwood, as Westy talks about the show Tim Ream put on last night at the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge, he tells you why he's embraced the All-Star events we do here in the States, and talks about the pending departure of Kerwin Vargas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Charlotte FC defender Tim Ream spoke with WFNZ's Will Palaszcuk, the Voice of Charlotte FC, ahead of the 2026 MLS All-Star Game at Bank of America Stadium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys are back in the ThunderDome after a few days on the road as they recap the ESPY's, their time in Philadelphia and New York, and check in on The Open Championship, where LeBron might be going, and much more. They are also joined by several great guests including Mike Tirico LIVE from Royal Birkdale as he will be on the call this weekend, Kendrick Perkins to give his thoughts on where LeBron James might wind up this season, USMNT Captain Tim Ream to give a post mortem on the World Cup and what comes next for the National Team, and lastly Shams Charania to give some updates on different moves that have been made so far this offseason in the NBA. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Home Run Derby gave us plenty to talk about this year. Netflix took its first swing at broadcasting the event, Jordan Walker's winning home run sparked controversy over the missing magenta ball, and Bryce Harper thinks it's time to bring aluminum bats to the Derby. We also dive into Harper's unexpected dispute with FanDuel after a personalized Cameo video was allegedly used to market to a chronic gambler, plus the wild story of a former Las Vegas Little League president accused of spending league funds on strip clubs, gambling, PlayStation games, and even ED medication. On the soccer side, FIFA is already talking about expanding the World Cup to 64 teams, we react to the possibility of an all-heavyweight World Cup Final, and break down the pettiest player release announcement you'll ever see from a Brazilian club. We also discuss: - Is Louisiana cooking up a pyramid scheme for LSU's NIL funding? - Why Washington athletics expects to lose $16 million. - Paul Skenes getting called a future Yankee. - Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro's Summer League altercation. - The Hurricanes owner putting his entire family on the Stanley Cup. - Sip, Chug, Drainpour featuring baseball's best plays and the worst ways to get taken out by an aluminum bat. Jump to your favorite moment: 00:00:00 Introduction | How was your sports weekend? 00:04:46 Oatmeal Cream Pie Ice Cream Sammies 00:08:25 What's in your mug? 00:12:17 Netflix had their first crack at the Home Run Derby, and it was...fine. 00:17:03 The roster for the 90s HR Derbys was so much better than what we get now 00:19:48 The Home Run Derby is turning into the Dunk Contest with the lack of star power 00:21:07 Controversy in the Home Run Derby: Jordan Walker didn't get a magenta ball in the final round 00:23:24 Zach Wheeler snubs the All-Star Game. Was his vacation already booked? Or was the bonus not enough? 00:27:27 Bryce Harper wants guys swinging aluminum bats in the Home Run Derby 00:30:48 Sip, Chug, Drainpour - Better way to go out: Fly ball from an aluminum bat drops on your head, one hopper at the hot corner takes you out, come backer to the mound from an aluminum bat decimates you? 00:32:23 Bryce Harper duped into filming a video for FanDuel for a chronic gambler 00:38:51 How spicy do you go at an Indian food place? | Mookie's horrible first date idea 00:43:36 Little League President in Las Vegas steals $64k and spends it on strip clubs, ED meds, PlayStation games, and gambling 00:51:36 ScottSki45 Stat of the Week: 2 lead-off inside-the-park-homeruns in one season?! 00:54:07 Sip, Chug, Drainpour - Amazing baseball plays: Inside-the-park-home-run, triple play, stealing home 01:02:10 Interviewer calls Skenes a future Yankee 01:04:06 FIFA is expanding the World Cup to 64 teams 01:10:50 Is an all chalk World Cup final kind of crappy? 01:12:42 Brazilian soccer team announces the cutting of a player in the most petty way possible 01:16:17 Mookie rants about Tim Ream and Matt Freese 01:20:21 Is Louisiana about to introduce a pyramid scheme to help raise NIL money for LSU? 01:26:34 Washington athletics is going to operate $16M in the red, and you can't blame it on athletes making money 01:28:26 Can we get Sarah McLachlan ads for the MLB owners and college athletics programs crying poor? 01:30:21 Bam Adebayo sucker punched Tyler Herro in Vegas 01:35:51 Carolina Hurricanes owner puts his kids names on the Stanley Cup 01:41:00 Beer recap 01:42:22 This was a show 01:42:36 Outro
Hey, soccer fans! Let's talk about it - the USMNT lost to Belgium in the FIFA World Cup. It was their worst performance of the tournament by far. The Yanks never looked into the game, playing disjointed on offense and scrambling on defense. Not one of the Americans had a stand out performance, and ultimately, defense errors by Tim Ream, Chris Richards, and Matt Freese led to the Red Devils running up four goals. Tune in as Nick looks at the individual performances of the US players, how their position groups played, and what was the ultimate issue in the match. Also, he looks at how this impact the US Soccer program going forward and what changes could help the American soccer in the long term. Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Connect on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On today's episode, Jason discusses the USMNT's embarrassing loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 at the World Cup, why it might be time to admit that USA might never recover from this and thus will never be able to compete with the best countries in soccer, whether Christian Pulisic is still worthy of the 'Captain America' nickname, and the arguments for Sergino Dest, Tim Ream and Matt Freese being the USA's worst players against Belgium. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The USMNT's World Cup run comes to a crashing, embarrassing halt after a 4-1 dismantling by Belgium in the Round of 16. Hosts Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros try to process a complete tactical and fundamental capitulation on home soil. Despite winning the possession battle with 57%, the Americans looked paralyzed by fear and completely disconnected on the pitch. This allowed a heavily rotated Belgian squad playing without Kevin De Bruyne or Jérémy Doku to exploit amateur defensive errors from start to finish. MLS on Apple TV analyst Taylor Twellman joins the studio to deliver a brutal reality check on the current state of US Soccer. The guys pull no punches dissecting individual disasters, including Sergiño Dest's fatal ball-watching on Belgium's early goals and 38-year-old Tim Ream being targeted and posterized in aerial duels. They also analyze Christian Pulisic's rough night where he was dispossessed 11 times before exiting with a calf injury. This left Malik Tillman as the lone starting bright spot after scoring the USA's solitary goal. Beyond the pitch, the crew debates the psychological toll of the Folarin Balogun red-card reinstatement saga and Donald Trump's external political meddling. Looking ahead to the future, they review Mauricio Pochettino's cryptic post-match comments regarding his uncertain future with the federation. They debate what structural changes—from youth academy coaching overrides to a high-pressure promotion and relegation culture—are desperately needed to bridge the gap between American athleticism and elite international football intelligence. Timestamps: (0:18) – USMNT out of the World Cup: how did the USA capitulate 4-1 to Belgium? (3:07) – Taylor Twellman joins the post-mortem: are we any better than we were 12 years ago? (6:29) – Christian Pulisic's nightmare night: breaking down the captain's high turnovers and injury exit. (8:28) – The Trump distraction factor: did off-pitch political drama sabotage the players' psychology? (13:22) – Mauricio Pochettino's tactical shifting: is he still the right man to lead the 2030 cycle? (16:16) – Fixing American youth development: how do we bridge the critical 17-to-21 gap? (39:31) – Stock Up, Stock Down: rating structural failures like Dest and Freeze against Tillman's bright spot. (55:37) – Pochettino's cryptic post-match statement: has the manager already coached his last match? Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:
In this emotional and packed episode of Cooligans Daily Live, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down the devastating aftermath of the USMNT's early exit from the World Cup following a crushing defeat against Belgium. The guys dive deep into the mixed post-match reactions from the squad, parsing Christian Pulisic's controversial, nonchalant injury comments against Tim Ream's raw, tearful vulnerability. They debate whether Pulisic truly possesses the leadership qualities and emotional relatability required of "Captain America" after a highly disappointing tournament performance where he failed to register a single shot on target. Sparks fly as Alexis and Christian clash over whether this tournament cycle actually showed marketable progress for U.S. Soccer. While Christian finds pride in the team's tactical control against opponents like Paraguay and Australia, Alexis argues that bowing out at the Round of 16 represents a complete stagnation of the program. The hosts review the roster to highlight their tournament standouts—praising Folarin Balogun's defensive evolution and Malik Tillman's breakout performances—while heavily criticizing a shaky backline and an unsettled goalkeeping situation under Mauricio Pochettino. Beyond the national team, the guys catch up on blockbuster domestic news as Gotham FC announces their official stadium move to Queens at Etihad Park alongside NYCFC. Turning back to global tournament action, they dissect the biggest international storylines, including Germany's shocking penalty shootout exit to Paraguay, Roberto Martinez's questionable tactical reliance on Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal, and a wild geopolitical controversy surrounding a phone call between Donald Trump and FIFA's Gianni Infantino. Finally, they check in on the blistering Golden Boot race featuring Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, and Lionel Messi. Timestamps: (00:00) — Gotham FC's Move to Queens & Grieving the USMNT Exit (04:41) — Christian Pulisic Post-Match Fallout & Leadership Critique (11:22) — The Great Progress Debate: Did the USMNT Hit a New Level? (18:41) — USMNT Tournament Awards: Breakout Standouts & Biggest Flops (26:56) — Fixing U.S. Soccer: Goalkeeper Crisis & Looking Ahead to 2030 (34:51) — World Cup Coaching Blunders & International Players of the Tournament (43:01) — Shock Exits, Tournament Villains & The Golden Boot Race Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:
Abe Gordon and Randy McMichael break down the US Men's National Team's 4-1 defeat to Belgium, highlighting the clear talent gap between the two squads. They discuss defensive lapses by Tim Ream, the lack of goalkeeping quality, and whether interest in the World Cup will plummet following the American exit. 01:00 - Introduction and Personal Updates 02:22 - USMNT vs Belgium Analysis 10:29 - World Cup Outlook Post-USA
The guys react to the United States Men's National Team's 4-1 loss to Belgium, specifically criticizing the performance of Tim Ream and Christian Pulisic. They explore the systemic issues with youth soccer development in America and why elite athletes often transition to other sports. The conversation also features insights from Michigan head coach Dusty May regarding his coaching philosophy and the challenges of the NIL era. PP in the morning!
We break down the final whistle analysis and elite upcoming previews unfiltered:The Final Act of a Legend: Spain books a massive quarterfinal date against Switzerland after a highly strategic, tactical 1-0 triumph over Portugal in Dallas. Real Sociedad's Mikel Merino struck a brilliant 87th-minute winner to seal the game. While Diogo Costa pulled off back-to-back world-class saves to keep Portugal alive, Luis de la Fuente's defense held firm to maintain their flawless tournament record of zero goals conceded.The Ultimate Tribute: We honor the monument of an era. Cristiano Ronaldo exits his final-ever World Cup match as the only player in football history to score across six separate tournaments. From a scrawny teenager to a disciplined machine, we salute his unmatched grinding work ethic. Muito obrigado, Cristiano.The Red Devils Run Riot: Belgium storms into the quarterfinals with a dominant 4-1 demolition of the USA, silencing 7 billion neutral fans who rallied against the tournament system. With Kevin De Bruyne benched, Domenico Tedesco's side looked incredibly liberated. Charles De Ketelaere was absolutely magnificent, hitting a clinical brace alongside Hans Vanaken and Romelu Lukaku.⏱️ MID-SHOW HYDRATION BREAK
(00:00-32:28) Be a company man. Doug says it's a no-brainer; soccer is the lede. Sam Borden says it was an ugly win. Soccer needs an orange card. Audio of Taylor Twellman fawning over the performance and chastising the red card. Audio of a former FIFA ref talking about the possibility of an appeal. The first Thursday of every month is busy for Prod Joe. Audio of Malik Tillman's goal on the free kick. Telemundo's call of the goal. Fry wars in Ladue.(32:36-55:38) Doug didn't like the Elvis celebration song. Store brand Brian Kilmeade. The Strode Situation. The old charcoal stick. Thursday homer roll. When you know you can't win, you win. People are competing to either extend or buy-out Doug's suspension of Sharon in Clayton. Jackson's dad calls in with positive tales from Schaefer Door.(55:48-1:12:57) Haven't seen any support for the ref's red card call last night. Audio of Tim Ream talking about the call and playing a man down. Takes on an island. Goosebump sports moments.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Be a company man. Doug says it's a no-brainer; soccer is the lede. Sam Borden says it was an ugly win. Soccer needs an orange card. Audio of Taylor Twellman fawning over the performance and chastising the red card. Audio of a former FIFA ref talking about the possibility of an appeal. The first Thursday of every month is busy for Prod Joe. Audio of Malik Tillman's goal on the free kick. Telemundo's call of the goal. Fry wars in Ladue.Doug didn't like the Elvis celebration song. Store brand Brian Kilmeade. The Strode Situation. The old charcoal stick. Thursday homer roll. When you know you can't win, you win. People are competing to either extend or buy-out Doug's suspension of Sharon in Clayton. Jackson's dad calls in with positive tales from Schaefer Door.Haven't seen any support for the ref's red card call last night. Audio of Tim Ream talking about the call and playing a man down. Takes on an island. Goosebump sports moments.A Grok-esque recap of the YouTube chat. Bofa Deez calls in to talk to Doug, but he's gone. Fielding TMA history questions. Looking ahead at possible game times. Some like soccer because Tim does and he's a lesbian.Poor Senegal. Born in the USA. Reddit minds are poisoning us. Pretend time. Doug is The Great Tinkerer. You guys like tapas? Drops of the week.Tuck Tuck Goose. You can almost smell that song. A sweet little redemption arc 12 years later. Engagement farming 'o' plenty. Doug's Gulf of Amerification of soccer.Barthelona. Naps in Spain. Chairman still wants to go run with the bulls. The olds are body shaming The Chairman. Old whites always wanna fix soccer. Big Al is on the phone lines. He wants the score bug moved on the 2 Fox. Jackson's a tender little feller. It's rare when volume enters the chat. Robert Thomas was fascinated that Jackason went to school for golf.Cardinals TV analyst, Brad Thompson joins us talking Cardinals offensive struggles in Atlanta. McGreevy pitching well and getting people out. Brad compares him to friend of the show, Jeff Suppan. Brad's not making the trip to Wrigley this weekend. His first 4th of July at home in a long time. Things that go BOOM.Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDDirty Dan The Garbage Man texts in to tell us he's on hold on his way to San Jose. DDTGM has some hot Cardinals takes. Hold onto Dustin May. Dan's feet are getting bluer by the second. Greasin' it up. What's a spinach tumbler? It all goes on in the presence of Hahn. Where did you discover TMA?We still can't decide on a victory song for the USMNT. Kyle is on the line and wants to give his vote for a song. Jackson helping Kyle with the dismount. The voting process for Listener of the Month is brought into question.And the winner of the Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What does it mean to captain the USA at a home World Cup?Rick Edwards and Lloyd Griffith sit down with Tim Ream to talk about leading the United States, the responsibility of wearing the armband, the legacy this team hopes to leave behind and whether he'll keep his famous blonde hair if the USA win the World Cup.The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell joins to look back on another day in the last 16 as Norway, France and Mexico all book their places in the quarter-finals, while Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé continue their tournaments with more goals. They also look ahead to England's knockout tie with DR Congo.Plus, Rick and Lloyd discuss which celebrity they can replace on the 'star wall' in the pub.
Episode 636 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Paul Tenorio, a senior writer for The Athletic who covers soccer. In this podcast we discuss what World Cup access is like for the media; why Tim Ream and Weston McKennie are the best talker on the USMNT; where the media seating is at this World Cup; what is realistic for the Americans at this point at the tournament; what would be considered a successful tournament for the United States; the best team so far in Paul's eyes; his thoughts on Canada coach Jesse Marsch; what the World Cup will mean for MLS and specifically viewership after the World Cup, and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more.
Saint Louis University men's soccer head coach Kevin Kalish joins Tom Ackerman to discuss the Billikens' outlook after last season's deep NCAA Tournament run, highlighting a veteran roster, emerging young talent, and the culture that defines the program. Kalish praises goalkeeper Jeremy Avenel's All-American campaign and reflects on SLU's tradition of elite goalkeepers. He also breaks down the US Men's National Team's impressive World Cup performances, Tim Ream's remarkable leadership at age 38, the strategy behind resting players before the Bosnia and Herzegovina knockout match, Christian Pulisic's game-changing ability, and why he believes the Netherlands could be this tournament's dark horse.
The NBA Draft first round happened in Brooklyn on Tuesday night and the picks went about how everyone expected. PFT is all wizzed up even though some are calling the Trae Young contract the worst contract in the NBA. Giannis traded to the Heat and Jaylen Brown is now left in no mans land (00:00:00-00:29:10). Ronaldo has finally entered the 2026 World Cup and claims he's back and more soccer talk (00:29:10-00:38:02). Mt Rushmore of Hard to Spell Words (00:38:02-00:59:36). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including Dusty May to the Mavs, Sorsby has nowhere to go and more (00:59:36-01:22:23). Wyndham Clark joins the show to talk about his US Open at Shinnecock, the fans hating him on Sunday, opening up some grape, and a hilarious Baker Mayfield story (01:22:23-01:47:30). USMNT Captain Tim Ream joins the show to talk about the World Cup, the vibe shift with Poch as Head Coach, how far this team can go and more (01:47:30-02:14:55). We finish with guys on chicks.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take
2 hours and 23 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, Radecki Oral Surgery, Long Road Distillers, and Venue by 4M where recorded this. 1. What Dusty Just Done Did Starts at 0:51 Not only did we have this team come out of nowhere to be the best in the history Michigan basketball. The Dusty May Era is now a fever dream. Takes a little bit out of it. This is college basketball now. Understand why he wouldn't want to be a college coach today; he explicitly said he never got to feel like they won a championship. NCAA can be blamed for letting it get here but also they have no power whatsoever to fix all the things that mean the second you win a title you have to recruit your new team. Second time in a row the college coach the NBA took was Michigan's. This is not the Cavs; Dallas is a good gig. [The rest of the writeup and the player after THE JUMP] 2. The Future of Michigan Basketball Starts at 19:04 They're promoting Mike Boynton to interim head coach, with a possibility of permanence. Greater that 50% chance he's the HC without the interim title, but might execute a search. Five days after they announce a hire the portal is open for Michigan alone, which is probably what scared them into this now. McKenney is back, probably Cadeau back, direction of things is a battle to hold onto the transfer bigs. Boynton: got tagged by the FBI thing, can see his tenure as not successful, or successful for the Minnesota of the Big 12. He has a trademark, which is defense: five of six years with a top-20 unit. Still relatively young, can recruit. Program: "What option do we have?" UNNNNNGGGGGHHHHHH. Actual option: Josh Schertz! Trademark is twos, built a real roster there, is Dusty's best coaching buddy. Don't care as much about roster continuity (Brian Ellerbe, Sherrone Moore) because the players won't be around long. Also if you poach a coach you have access to another team's roster and coaching staff, whereas right now Michigan and the Mavs are competing for Michigan staff and Michigan and the world are competing for Michigan's players. Other names to look at: Niko Medved was our next pick two years ago, did as well as possible with Minnesota last year. Where is Michigan Basketball in program rankings? Would Purdue swap with us? Purdue built their fanbase over years of having a program, just like Michigan hockey. 3. The Warde Talk Starts at 53:17 What are you supposed to do with a guy who alternates between asleep-at-the-wheel scandals and national championships? Push back against Brian's assertion that people "don't want to work for him" because these are all individual situations. He's not a bad guy, but he's also not a guy who *does* things, unless that's milking the fanbase or turning Michigan Stadium into an F1 race of ads. His oeuvre is not doing anything, because that worked with Harbaugh in 2020, and now that's a modus operandi. Talking ADs history since Canham. Push back against Brian's lionizing of Canham: he was a visionary, but his record also includes Dr. Anderson and trying to prevent/undermine Title IX. We end up preferring Bill Martin of all our lifetime ADs—he built the boxes to prevent ads in the stadium. Don't think missing out on Les Miles was a loss. Brian's Warde assessment: He typed "how to AD" into ChatGPT. Does losing Dusty May like this change your opinion on Warde Manuel? No. But it's weird that he keeps surviving (no president to fire him). 4. 2027 Football Recruiting Starts at 1:20:46 Doesn't look any different from a Harbaugh class at this point. If you're good at scouting and developing you're fine. OL class is small but Lipsey stacks another elite tackle and they had to fend off ND for Louis Esposito, Rouleau is a Frey-type. Xavier Muhammad is a very good DT, Tavares Harrington a find at CB, and they held onto some important guys in-state in a good Michigan year. LB recruiting is still underfunded, Brian is fine with that because it's very a "what's in your head" position with no consensus on what schools want. State of the recruiting industry: Paramount got bought and 247 is getting raided as incompetent ownership sets in. On3 is more reactive to scouting this cycle, and almost universally rate M commits higher. White whales: #1 is CB Josh Dobson, Seth Tillman would be a big, big deal because DTs are hard to come by, Monsanna Torbert would be a big win over Ohio State. Lincoln Mageo would be a good OL to finish with. Would like to have more TEs coming in. 5. World Cup Starts at 1:50:04 Takes hotter than Dusty May's agent. Count how many times Brian calls USA "Michigan." Are the Americans the most pleased with their performance in Group Phase (2nd to Canadians). Freeman (son of Antonio) is very reliable defensively, main thing is you can put Dest at wing. Sauciest player in US history? McKenzie is everywhere, runs into the box from deep were especially effective vs Paraguay. Pulisic injury: not going to play him in the useless Turkey game, should be fine. Tim Ream has been trying to play soccer for us forever, always been the best guy on the ball. Decent draw, should be favored (when they make the field) for a couple of rounds. Success point is get to the quarters; they can go into a game against a world power and expect to compete, not win, and not win three in a row. Four years ago they were too young. Don't mind the 48-team format; it saps a lot of tension out of the Group Stage when three teams advance, but a lot of "small teams" have battled. Brazil is still working back to being BRAZIL. Germany is Ohio State but not a peak year Ohio State. France is super talented. Alex: If you play Bosnia and Herzegovina you play two countries at once. Seth: Actually it's more like seven point eight. MUSIC: "Hit or Miss"—Odetta "Take Da Charge"—Project Pat "Love on My Brain"—Jim Ford "Dog Has Its Day"—Toledo “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros preview the United States' crucial World Cup showdown with Australia and reveal their ideal starting XI for Mauricio Pochettino's side. The guys discuss which USMNT players need to raise their level, highlight the Australian stars capable of causing problems, and give their predictions for one of the biggest matches of the group stage as the Americans look to continue their strong start. Then, former Wrexham goalkeeper Mark Howard joins The Cooligans to react to England's entertaining 4-2 win, the controversy surrounding Dominik Livaković's penalty save, and Vozinha's heroic performance against Spain. Mark also shares which goalkeepers have stood out to him at the World Cup and explains what separates the elite shot-stoppers from the rest during a tournament of this magnitude. To wrap up the show, Christian and Alexis preview Canada's must-win match against Qatar and explain why the pressure is mounting for the Canadians. They also look ahead to the rest of Group C, including a struggling Brazil side searching for answers against Haiti, and discuss whether the five-time champions are in danger of becoming the tournament's biggest disappointment. Timestamps: (0:00) — Full USMNT vs Australia preview and predictions (23:10) - Mark Howard joins the Cooligans Daily Live (36:00) - Canada vs. Qatar full preview (40:30) - Group C preview: Brazil vs. Haiti & Scotland vs. Morocco Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:
(0:00) The third hour opens with Felger asking the question: How has the FIFA World Cup affected Bostonians?(11:10) The guys address Paraguay's Miguel Almirón after he appeared to embellish contact in an attempt to draw a foul on U.S. defender Tim Ream, and discuss the impact flopping has on the sport of soccer.(21:03) Resetting thoughts on the rumored Jaylen Brown Trade and how the Celtics should go about it.(26:07) The conversation about the Jaylen Brown trade continues with the guys discussing his dissatisfaction with the Celtics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On The Morning Shift, Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan and Ali Mac spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own soccer insider Madison Crews! Mike, Beau, Ali, and Madison discuss what Madison thought about Team USA's 4-1 win over Paraguay on Friday in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match, what has been the biggest surprise of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for Madison so far, how important Tim Ream has been to Team USA as their captain, what Australia's kind of surprising 2-0 win over Türkiye last night means for Team USA and their group, Group D, which 2026 FIFA World Cup teams are flying under the radar right now that people should start paying attention to, if Germany's 7-1 win over Curaçao yesterday is more a result of who Germany played or proof of how much of a force Germany will be in this year's World Cup, and what non Team USA FIFA World Cup match Team USA fans should take time to watch.
HR3 - QBs in NFC South are mostly uncertain or unproven commodities In hour three Ali Mac, Mike Johnson, and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, continue to react to NFL writer Nick Shook ranking the NFC South division last when it comes to quarterback play, explain why they agree and think the NFC South does indeed have the worst quarterback play in NFL right now, continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing their third series of the season and losing back-to-back series for the first time this season after losing their rubber match with New York Mets 8-1 yesterday, continue to react to the news that the Braves placed starting pitcher Spencer Strider on the 15-day injured list on Saturday after imaging revealed inflammation in his right elbow, and explain why they think Strider's dip in velocity likely means he's facing a long term injury. Then, Mike, Beau, and Ali spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own soccer insider Madison Crews Mike, Beau, Ali, and Madison discuss what Madison thought about Team USA's 4-1 win over Paraguay on Friday in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match, what has been the biggest surprise of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for Madison so far, how important Tim Ream has been to Team USA as their captain, what Australia's kind of surprising 2-0 win over Türkiye last night means for Team USA and their group, Group D, which 2026 FIFA World Cup teams are flying under the radar right now that people should start paying attention to, if Germany's 7-1 win over Curaçao yesterday is more a result of who Germany played or proof of how much of a force Germany will be in this year's World Cup, and what non Team USA FIFA World Cup match Team USA fans should take time to watch.
(0:00) The second hour kicks off with the Lightning Round as callers chime in with their thoughts on topics discussed on the show. (14:05) The guys discuss how impressed they were with the United States Men's National Team after winning their 1st World Cup match against Paraguay 4-1 last Friday. (28:26) Felger and Mazz blast Paraguay's Miguel Almirón for attempting to draw a foul against U.S. defender Tim Ream after faking an injury during their World Cup matchup.(34:09) Former New England Revolution player and MLS commentator Taylor Twellman joins the show and discusses Team USA's performance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down their biggest takeaways from an action-packed World Cup weekend, presented by Smirnoff Ice. Alexis explains why Mauricio Pochettino proved friendlies are meant for experimentation, why Scotland deserves to be taken seriously beyond their traveling support, and why Gio Reyna may have played his way into a major club transfer after the tournament. Christian highlights the atmosphere created by Zohran ticket winners at Brazil vs. Morocco, the technology that correctly overturned an offside call for Sweden, and why Tim Ream continues to prove he belongs in the USMNT lineup—and perhaps even deserves the captain's armband. Next, the guys react to Tunisia's shocking decision to fire their head coach after a crushing 5-1 defeat to Sweden. Is Sweden's dominant start a sign that they're a genuine contender in this tournament? Christian and Alexis discuss what Tunisia's decision says about the pressure facing managers at the World Cup and whether Sweden may be flying under the radar. To wrap up the show, The Cooligans turn their attention to Norway and debate whether Erling Haaland can be the player who finally delivers World Cup success for his country. The guys also preview the upcoming slate of matches, including Belgium vs. Egypt, Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay and Iran vs. New Zealand, before reacting to one of the most wholesome stories of the tournament: Dutch and Japanese supporters coming together to create unforgettable World Cup scenes. Timestamps: (2:00) — World Cup opening weekend takeaways (15:15) - Tunisia sack head coach after 5-1 loss (21:45) - Erling Haaland the man to bring World Cup glory to Norway? (35:30) - Matchday preview Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:
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Tom Ackerman joins the show to discuss Team USA's World Cup win over Paraguay, St. Louis native Tim Ream's leadership role, the Cardinals' hot offense and bullpen concerns, Chaim Bloom's roster management, and the Knicks' first NBA title in more than 50 years.
Dan Buck and Kim St. Onge fill in on the Marc Cox Morning Show, discussing the reported U.S.-Iran peace agreement, falling oil prices, the G7 Summit, UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, and America 250 celebrations. The show also covers the downtown St. Louis sinkhole, West County Mall shooting, teen takeovers, and local crime concerns. Hans von Spakovsky joins to discuss major Supreme Court cases, FDA transparency, vaccine liability protections, and federal DEI funding. Missouri Rep. Alex Riley explains Amendment 4 and changes to Missouri's initiative petition process, while Tom Ackerman breaks down Team USA's World Cup run, Tim Ream's leadership, Cardinals bullpen concerns, Chaim Bloom's roster decisions, and the Knicks' championship. The show concludes with discussion of Sen. Ron Johnson's claims regarding COVID vaccine safety data and government transparency.
Missouri Rep. Alex Riley discusses Amendment 4 and changes to the state's initiative petition process. Tom Ackerman breaks down Team USA's World Cup run, Tim Ream's leadership, Cardinals bullpen concerns, and the Knicks' championship. The hour also features Sen. Ron Johnson's claims regarding COVID vaccine safety data and government transparency.
Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan and Ali Mac spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own soccer insider Madison Crews! Mike, Beau, Ali, and Madison discuss what Madison thought about Team USA's 4-1 win over Paraguay on Friday in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match, what has been the biggest surprise of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for Madison so far, how important Tim Ream has been to Team USA as their captain, what Australia's kind of surprising 2-0 win over Türkiye last night means for Team USA and their group, Group D, which 2026 FIFA World Cup teams are flying under the radar right now that people should start paying attention to, if Germany's 7-1 win over Curaçao yesterday is more a result of who Germany played or proof of how much of a force Germany will be in this year's World Cup, and what non Team USA FIFA World Cup match Team USA fans should take time to watch.
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react live to the USMNT's stunning 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The boys break down one of the most complete performances in modern U.S. Soccer history, discussing how Mauricio Pochettino's side overwhelmed a talented South American opponent with confidence, intensity and attacking quality. They also name Folarin Balogun their Player of the Match after his brilliant two-goal performance. Then, Christian and Alexis dive deeper into the individual performances that powered the victory. From Gio Reyna's spectacular goal to Christian Pulisic's dominant first-half display, the guys explain why the USMNT looked every bit like a team capable of making noise in the tournament. They also give Chris Richards his flowers after a commanding defensive performance that set the tone from the opening whistle. To wrap up the show, The Cooligans look ahead to the United States' next World Cup clash against Australia and debate just how far this team can realistically go in the tournament. The guys also recap Canada's impressive draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina, discussing what the result means for Canada's chances of advancing and the growing strength of North American soccer on the world stage. Timestamps: (0:00) — Reacting to the USMNT's dominant performance (10:30) — Balogun's Historic Night Breakdown (19:30) — Pulisic's Performance Report Card (23:30) - Chris Richards' near perfect performance (32:00) - Looking ahead to next game vs Australia (40:30) - Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina recap Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:
NASA on Tuesday announced the four astronauts, three Americans and one Italian, who will crew its Artemis III mission, which is set to launch next year. They spoke with Mark Strassmann about the mission and the main obstacle they face.For the first time in more than 25 years, the FDA has approved a new sunscreen ingredient. Bemotrizinol has been used in Europe and Asia for decades. Dermatologist Dr. Rachel Nazarian explains how it's different, what it means for consumers and why it took so long to get approved.Bettors have wagered millions of dollars on platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi as rumors swirl surrounding the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Jo Ling Kent has more.NASA administrator Jared Isaacman talks with "CBS Mornings" about the astronauts selected for the Artemis III mission, how this mission is different and a potential moon landing in 2028.An Air Canada pilot is accused of flying 900 flights over 17 years without a proper license. The man used false documents after being promoted to captain in 2009 until his retirement last year, authorities said. He did have a valid commercial pilot license, but never got the license required to act as a captain.The World Cup kicks off on Thursday and the U.S. men's national team begins its quest against Paraguay on Friday, led by veteran defender Tim Ream. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about expectations for the U.S. men's national team, his leadership and more.Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" to reveal Amazon's best books of the year so far and why they made the list.Musician G Flip first rose to fame in Australia but has become a global star since their song "Bed of Fire" appeared in the series "Off Campus." They speak to "CBS Mornings" about how the song's popularity has impacted their music, family support and advice for young artists.
Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new LIVE episode of State of the Union! Today, the pair react to the USA's exciting 3-2 win over Senegal. Christian Pulisic and Sergiño Dest got on the scoresheet early before Folarin Balogun provided the winner in the 2nd half. Alexi and Mosse discuss their biggest takeaways from the match, who performed the best, some surprises in the starting XI and more. After, we look ahead to the USA's final friendly before the World Cup vs Germany and discuss the state of the team as we approach this summer's tournament. We wrap up the show breaking down Mexico's friendly win over Australia and reacting to PSG taking home their 2nd straight UCL title over Arsenal and Toluca topping Tigres to take home the CONCACAF Champions Cup title. Presented by Zillow #Zillow Reaction to USA's 3-2 win over Senegal: (1:55)Tim Ream named USA captain for World Cup: (20:02)Looking ahead to the USA's friendly vs Germany: (23:00)Mexico tops Australia in pre-World Cup friendly: (28:32)PSG claim 2nd straight UCL title over Arsenal: (33:06)Toluca wins CONCACAF Champions Cup: (42:08) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hey, soccer fans! Time to pivot to World Cup coverage and analysis! Nick starts with a breakdown of the roster as selected by head coach of the USMNT, Mauricio Pochettino. Stars like Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Tyler Adams are no surprise, but the inclusion of Tim Ream, Cristian Roldan, and Max Arfsten have people questioning their value and role on the team. Omissions of Diego Luna and Zavier Gozo also had people raising eyebrows. Tune in to hear Nick's takes on all the news surrounding the squad. Nick also gets into a discussion about Chicago Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady's selection to the team. There is no doubt Brady deserves the call-up, but can he compete for minutes with Matt Turner and Matt Freese? Also, we look at Brady's recent fine from Major League Soccer for embellishment, and Nick asks the difficult question if Brady is getting a bad reputation from the officials. Don't forget to go back and check out Nick's conversation with American soccer legend, Clint Mathis, in a prior episode. Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Connect on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
It's a full Wall Pass Wednesday on SDH AMWe go from the USMNT announcement in New York- hearing from head coach Mauricio Pochettino, Christian Pulisic, Tim Ream, Tyler Adams, and Weston McKennie We look at the Copa results from last night as well...Hour 2 has MLSSoccer.com's Dylan Butler on the weekend past plus Gabe Schray drops by from Greensboro on the MLS NEXT Pro shocker on Carolina Core
Idan Toklomati's fancy footwork finished off a nice team goal and 10-man Charlotte FC held on thanks to Kahlina denying Carles Gil's Free Kick. It was the perfect way to head into the extended summer break as the World Cup takes center stage. The win also served as Wilfried Zaha's farewell match in Charlotte, which is going to play heavy into the 2nd half of the season once MLS play resumes. John and Danny will break it all down, say farewell to Wilf, hype up Tim Ream's selection to the USMNT, and maybe even a shoutout to new Premier League Champions Arsenal.
Charlotte FC finally got back to winning ways Saturday, taking down Toronto FC 3-1 at the Bank. But before that were two lackluster results – a draw with FC Cincinnati and a lackluster 1-0 loss to NYCFC. This week on the show, Matt, David and Corey spend most of their time breaking down the Toronto match but they don't overlook the issues we saw in the other two matches. Topics include: When things aren't going well, is it Dean Smith (and tactics and lineups) or is it the players?What was different about the Toronto match compared to the previous two?What needs to happen in the summer transfer window?And David compares himself Tim Ream and Ashley Westwood and shares his most recent heat map.--Want to get into our Discord to discuss all the matches this season, get access to the Secret Show and ask us questions for upcoming episodes? Support us on Patreon for just a few bucks to get access to that and more.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MintCitySoccerShow
A lifeless effort from Charlotte FC saw the Crown go down 1-0 at home to NYC FC. What's gone wrong with this club in 2026? Is it just the regular ups and downs of a season? Or is there a deeper rot settling into the locker room?DannyBrams searches for those answers by digging into the postgame commentary from Tim Ream, Dean Smith, and Luca de la Torre. There are definitely hints to be found reading between the lines, let's discover them together!
This summer, the United States will play host to the World Cup, the biggest event in the soccer world. But the United States Men's National Soccer Team have consistently been underdogs in the tournament. A new HBO documentary follows the team as the prepare for the World Cup. Director Rand Getlin discusses "U.S. Against the World: Four Years with the Men's National Soccer Team." Photo by Raul ARBOLEDA / AFP: USA's goalkeeper #01 Matt Turner, defender #03 Walker Zimmerman, forward #21 Timothy Weah, midfielder #06 Yunus Musah, defender #13 Tim Ream, defender #05 Antonee Robinson and (bottom L-R) midfielder #04 Tyler Adams, forward #10 Christian Pulisic, midfielder #08 Weston McKennie, defender #02 Sergino Dest and forward #09 Jesus Ferreira pose for the team picture ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 football match between the Netherlands and USA at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on December 3, 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
(0:00) Thunder beat Lakers, Pistons beat Cavaliers (26:21) Joel Embiid out vs. Knicks, Spurs must-win vs. T-Wolves? (39:34) Jaylen Brown frustrated with Celtics, Should Boston trade him? (47:57) Nick's Tiers (01:05:59) Luka Doncic working towards recovery, (01:16:20) Tim Ream joins (01:24:10) Packed Stats, Too soon to talk about Thunder sweeping Lakers? (01:47:52) Did the Cowboys win the Micah Parsons trade? (01:56:53) Rachel Nichols joins to discuss Lakers vs. Thunder (02:06:36) Will the Knicks dominate the 76ers without Embiid? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Arsenal are headed to the Champions League Final, but are they completely underestimating PSG? The Cooligans break down why Luis Enrique may have built the perfect tactical trap for Mikel Arteta's side and whether Arsenal are truly ready for the biggest match in club football. The boys preview every angle of the final, debate who has the edge mentally and tactically, and give their official predictions. Then USMNT captain Tim Ream joins the show! The Charlotte FC defender opens up about the pressure of hosting a World Cup on home soil, what's changed inside the USMNT locker room under Mauricio Pochettino, and why the team isn't overreacting to recent poor performances. He also talks about returning to MLS after years in the Premier League, what it's like playing alongside Wilfried Zaha, and somehow managing life with six dogs at home. Finally, Real Madrid are spiraling. Fans are frustrated, the locker room reportedly feels divided, and Kylian Mbappe's first season in Madrid has ended without a major trophy. The boys debate whether Mbappe is unfairly taking the blame or if Real Madrid made a massive mistake bringing him in. Is this just a rough first season… or the beginning of something much worse for Los Blancos? Timestamps: (10:30) - Will PSG have too much firepower for Arsenal in the UCL Final? (35:30) - Tim Ream joins the Cooligans (59:00) - Kylian Mbappe the main cause of the turmoil around Real Madrid? Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:
Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola discuss Pellegrino Matarazzo's historic win over Atletico Madrid in the Copa Del Rey final - is the New Jersey native destined to coach the USMNT one day? Haji Wright clinched promotion with Coventry, but can he cut it in the Premier League? The crew discusses Malik Tillman dropping down Leverkusen's pecking order, and what it could mean for his hopes of starting in the World Cup. And with Tim Ream picking up a groin injury over the weekend, the guys do a deep dive on what the USMNT's pool of centerbacks actually looks like. Plus, it's time to revisit the projected USMNT World Cup roster. Who is the third goalkeeper? Is there a spot for Gio Reyna? And is Diego Luna ahead of Alex Zendejas? 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
That was rough. The USMNT got hit hard in a 5-2 loss to Belgium, and we went live immediately after the final whistle to make sense of it all. Is this the kind of loss that forces growth—or proof that this team just isn't ready yet? We break down Mauricio Pochettino's tactics, decisions, and whether he got it completely wrong on the night. Then, USMNT legend Marcelo Balboa joins us to offer real insight into what failed on the pitch and what the team must fix before it's too late. Belgium came to play, and one name stood above the rest: Dodi Lukebakio. With two goals and a dominant performance, he earns our Player of the Game honors. Meanwhile, we take a hard look at Pochettino's lineup choices, substitutions, and overall game management. Were the players set up to fail, or did individuals simply not rise to the occasion? We hand out grades and don't hold back. As always, the chat had plenty to say—and we bring the best (and wildest) fan reactions into the show. From frustration to full-on panic, the USMNT discourse is heating up. We wrap things up by turning the page to what's next: a massive test against Portugal. What needs to change, and can the U.S. bounce back? We've got you covered. Timestamps: (1:55) – Recapping USMNT's brutal loss to Belgium (6:30) - Marcelo Balboa joins the Show (17:15) – Player of the Game: Dodi Lukebakio (28:00) – Grading Mauricio Pochettino (40:00) - USMNT vs Portugal preview Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:
Alexis Nunes and Shaka Hislop start this edition of Futbol Americas by recapping the exciting friendly between Brazil and France. Then, Tim Ream hits out at the team that last managed the USMNT. Lastly, there are 3 exclusive conversations with USMNT stars Gio Reyna, Brenden Aaronson, and Ricardo Pepi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Call It What You Want, presented by Zillow, dives into a pivotal moment for the USMNT as the March camp ramps up ahead of a high-profile friendly against Belgium. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down the club form of Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun (08:15), and debate whether the USMNT's attacking core is finally finding its rhythm at the right time. The crew also assess Malik Tillman's first season at Leverkusen (15:53) and discuss who should be trusted from the penalty spot when it matters most (18:55). Plus, after Tim Ream calls this the “most important camp” yet, the crew reflect on their own experiences fighting for spots with the national team - and push back on the idea that performances in camp alone determine a coach's decisions. So what really matters to Mauricio Pochettino when evaluating his bubble players (31:57)? Plus, Ricardo Pepi's move to Fulham looks in doubt (48:33) while Orlando City get a big boost with Antoine Griezmann set to join the MLS strugglers (54:35). 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
Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union Presented by Zillow. Someday Starts Today. We are officially 100 days out from the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ and we're talking all things USA. Alexi sat down with USMNT legend Brian McBride to talk about the striker options for the national team, what made the 2002 group that reached the quarterfinals so special, his infamous 2006 bloody nose incident and much more. Afterwards, Alexi and Mosse debate whether Tim Ream should pass the torch to Noahkai Banks for a starting center back spot and touch on the possibility that Banks might switch to the German national team. In #AskAlexi, the pair discuss if Italy can survive the playoffs and finally return to the World Cup and in One for the Road, Alexi gives us his top ten power rankings for teams in this summer's tournament. Intro (0:00)Brian McBride: Who starts up top for the U.S. & more (2:52)U.S. Abroad: Banks vs Ream, Balogun & Wright keep scoring (28:43)Alexi's U.S. Starting XI Prediction (42:48)#AskAlexi: Italy misses again + Iran at the World Cup (47:27)One For The Road: World Cup Top 10 Power Rankings (54:26) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies sit down with their former coach - and one of the most influential figures in American soccer history - Bob Bradley for a wide-ranging conversation as the USMNT gears up for a home World Cup (04:03). Bob evaluates Mauricio Pochettino's time in charge of the group and what fine-tuning is left to do (05:59). The crew gets into the weeds on shape, flexibility, and how to maximize the March friendlies (14:10). Bob shares his view on the roster options - from the staying power of Tim Ream to what he sees in young center back Noahkai Banks to how he'd manage the mercurial talents of Gio Reyna (16:57). The conversation turns to Bob's own coaching career with an extended reflection on the USMNT's run to the 2009 Confederations Cup Final (34:16). He also revisits his early impressions of a young Charlie Davies and reflects on the players he most enjoyed coaching and watching, and wades into the waters of comparing Christian Pulisic, Clint Dempsey, and Landon Donovan (56:12). On a more personal note, Bob discusses watching his son Michael Bradley's transition into coaching with Red Bulls New York, and why he always sensed that path was inevitable (1:03:46). 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
David sit downs in person with these four MLS stars. They talk about a range of topics from youth development, to living in the moment around the World Cup, Wilfred Nancy's future in Europe, Jersey pizza, and much more.1:00 Seb Berhalter (VAN) on player development, World Cup memories, making the WC roster, and who is next up for the Whitecaps.8:05 Tim Ream (CTL) on growth of MLS, living in the moment, work life balance, Charlotte's next steps, and more.22:19 Steven Moreira(CLB) on what makes Nancy special, good fighting in the locker room, his position change, losing Darlington Nagbe, and what Columbus means to him.37:32 Paxten Aaronson(COL) on coming back to MLS, Jersey pizza, having a professional soccer brother, and much more.
Strap in for an action-packed show! Jimmy Conrad and Marcelo Balboa break down Brenden Aaronson's Premier League resurgence (3:55), Antonee Robinson's seamless return from injury (07:03), and Yunus Musah earning more minutes (14:41). The guys weigh in on the purported leaked USMNT World Cup kits doing the rounds, and how they stack up against the iconic 1994 jerseys (19:19). Charlie Davies joins live from MLS Media Day with Sebastian Berhalter to discuss Vancouver's preseason, lessons learned from Thomas Müller, and seizing his USMNT opportunities (30:55). Is Berhalter a lock for June (49:53)? Plus, Tim Ream makes his CIWYW debut, reflecting on life as the USMNT's grizzled vet, Mauricio Pochettino's “stroke of genius,” and plenty more (1:06:40). 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
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