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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back to break down another electric weekend of club action! Over in Europe Ricardo Pepi makes noise in his Eredivisie return with a brace for PSV, while Gio Reyna earns his first start at Mönchengladbach and declares his FIFA World Cup ambitions. We break down Weston McKennie's Juventus redemption, Yunus Musah's Atalanta debut, and a tough loss for Brenden Aaronson and Leeds in England. Plus, a loaded MLS slate, including Idak Toklomati's hat trick over Inter Miami, Thomas Müller's birthday heroics, and Minnesota closing in on San Diego at the top of the West.The guys answer a question in #AskAlexi, on whether the USMNT's win over Japan eases concerns heading toward the World Cup. We also dive into FIFA's new international calendar shake-up, and Alexi takes us along on his trip to Chicago for “One for the Road.” Intro (0:00)Pepi Scores in PSV Return (8:13)Gio Reyna Starts and Declares National Team Ambitions (10:30)Serie A Round-Up & (13:27)Manchester Derby (20:48)Haji Wright vs Josh Sargent (26:38)Champions League Kicks Off (27:37)Thrilling MLS Weekend (28:51)#AskAlexi: USMNT Concerns Persist? (40:15)Alexi's Chicago Trip Recap (46:23)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola dive into a packed week of American soccer storylines. With the UEFA Champions League underway, can midfielders like Weston McKennie, Johnny Cardoso, and Yunus Musah turn strong club form into a USMNT recall (07:35)? Ricardo Pepi scored a brace in his first Eredivisie start of the season - is it time he leapfrogs Folarin Balogun as the U.S.'s number nine, or should Mauricio Pochettino experiment with two strikers (23:37)? The guys also spotlight their must-watch UCL matchups (41:25), break down the U.S. Open Cup semifinals as four teams chase their first-ever trophy (46:55), and assess Gio Reyna's start at Borussia Mönchengladbach (57:08). 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

Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT just wrapped up the September camp, so naturally it's time to look ahead to 2026. In this video, I run a full Bracketology, Who's in? Who's Out, tier ranking to see who's helped or hurt their chances of making the United States Men's National Team World Cup roster.From Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun, and Weston McKennie to big decisions around the USMNT midfield, striker depth, goalkeepers, and center backs, we break down every position battle. Who's a lock? Who's on the bubble? And which players are falling out of the 2026 picture?Follow Yanks Abroad Social Channels:TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@yanksabroadInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/yanksabroadpod/Twitter - https://twitter.com/yanksabroadpod#USMNT #Pochettino #ChristianPulisic #JoshSargent #WorldCup #Soccer

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the USMNT's big win over Japan and break down what Mauricio Pochettino's new tactical formation could mean for the team going forward. Can the new-look USMNT be the key to their future success?Next, Christian and Alexis discuss Nottingham Forest's head coach shake-up. Was the club right to sack Nuno Espírito Santo, and is Ange Postecoglou the right man to lead them forward?Later, the boys recap the latest from World Cup qualifiers around the globe. Which Cinderella stories should we watch out for, and which big names are on the hot seat? (14:30) - Has USMNT struck gold with new formation?(26:30) - Pochettino right to experiment with squad?(33:45) - Nottingham Forest replace Nuno with Ange Postecoglou(44:00) - Recapping notable World Cup Qualifier stories Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

Pochettino Defends MLS, Balogun Joins the Squad, Messi and Miami Are Set for Leagues Cup FinalThe September international window is here, and Mauricio Pochettino has made his final roster decisions before the USMNT's friendlies against Korea Republic and Japan. Alexi Lalas and David Mosse react to the late addition of Folarin Balogun, Pochettino's communication (or lack thereof) with stars like Christian Pulisic, Gio Reyna, and Joe Scally, and what this camp means for fresh faces fighting to earn a spot. Why no Weston McKennie or Matt Turner this time around? Plus, the guys dive into Pochettino's strong defense of MLS and what it means for national team players in the league.Around the globe, we track Americans in action across Europe's top leagues—Gio Reyna officially teams up with Joe Scally at Borussia Mönchengladbach, Christian Pulisic and AC Milan look to rebound from tough loss, and Josh Sargent aims to stay red-hot in the Championship. Back home, we set the stage for MLS' top-of-the-table battles and preview the Leagues Cup Final.Stick around for One for the Road as we look ahead to Alexi's weekend in Columbus discussing the Road to the World Cup. Intro (0:00)Roster Update: Balogun Joins the Squad (5:10)Pochettino Defends MLS (16:27)USMNT Abroad (23:51)UCL Fixtures (36:30)MLS Top of the Table Clashes (37:20)Seattle and Miami Set for Leagues Cup Final (38:50)#AskAlexi: MLS Salary Caps (42:20)Road to World Cup (47:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola break down the September USMNT roster, highlighted by Folarin Balogun's inclusion (03:18) but clouded by more puzzling Mauricio Pochettino decisions (12:00). Is Poch sending a message ahead of the World Cup (15:30)? The crew talk MLS vs. Europe (25:53), Weston McKennie's USMNT role (34:31), and more before welcoming Paxten Aaronson (43:01) to talk about his move to the Rapids, the Eredivisie vs. MLS debate, and his next steps. Plus, reactions to the Leagues Cup final being set (59:59). 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

Mauricio Pochettino's roster for the U.S. men's national team's pair of September friendlies against South Korea and Japan was released earlier this week. What do we make of it? And who's missing? Joe Lowery breaks it all down.If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mauricio Pochettino has made some bizarre choices for the September USMNT roster, including a surprising number of MLS players that few expected to see at this stage of World Cup prep.We also dive into Christian Pulisic and Pochettino reportedly putting their past beef behind them, and what that means for the team moving forward.Plus, why Josh Sargent absolutely needs to score in these friendlies if he wants any chance of making the World Cup roster. Injuries and transfers continue to shake things up, leaving key names like Gio Reyna, Tanner Tessmann, Johnny Cardoso, and Weston McKennie at home.

Head Coach Mauricio Pochettino has unveiled the USMNT roster for the September friendlies, and the State of the Union crew is here to break it all down. Alexi Lalas and David Mosse deliver instant reactions to the 22 players named so far, with one more spot set to be added soon. This USMNT squad will take on Korea Republic and Japan in their upcoming matches.The guys discuss the big headlines, including the returns of Christian Pulisic, Tim Weah, Josh Sargent, and Sergiño Dest, as well as the notable absences of Weston McKennie, Matt Turner, Gio Reyna, and Johnny Cardoso. They speak on new call-ups earning big opportunities with the national team, how injuries have shaped Pochettino's decisions, and what this roster means for the team's form heading into a crucial stretch before the World Cup.Plus, Alexi and Mosse recap MLS action from the weekend, including Son Heung-min's first goal for LAFC and Thomas Müller's controversial game winner. Intro (0:00)Pochettino Names USMNT September Roster (1:55)Matt Freese Takes Hold of Starting Sport, Turner OUT (2:37)Sergiño Dest is BACK (4:17)MLS Heavy Roster (7:00)Weston McKennie Snubbed (7:42)Pulisic & Sargent Make Their Return (12:45)“I am disappointed” (18:21)Son & Müller Come Up Big in MLS Action (19:29)Leagues Cup Semifinals are Set (22:34) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola dive into the stunning list of names composing the USMNT's roster for September's friendlies against South Korea and Japan (04:06). Mauricio Pochettino welcomes Christian Pulisic back, but leaves several established names out including Weston McKennie. Would the best XI of call-ups beat the best XI of absences (21:56)? And with the World Cup looming, should Poch know his strongest team already, and what should his priorities be ahead of 2026 (28:24)? Plus, Haji Wright's scoring streak at Coventry (46:09) and Johnny Cardoso's rise at Atletico Madrid despite missing the squad (51:26). 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

On today’s episode: President Donald Trump announced he’s firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook; Trump also signed an executive order that threatens to withhold or revoke federal funding to local and state governments that offer cashless bail; protesters take to the streets in Israel; Australia has cut diplomatic ties with Iran; a dust storm moves through Phoenix; the new Cadillac F1 team shuts down rumors about Christian Horner; and Caitlin Clark has a Nike shoe coming out next year. Trump moves to ban flag burning despite Supreme Court ruling that Constitution allows it. Democratic cities are reacting with alarm as President Trump looks to deploy more National Guard units. National Guard troops may be sent soon to other cities. France summons US Ambassador Kushner over 'unacceptable' letter about rising antisemitism. Trump's initial warning to South Korea's Lee turns into warm welcome after flattery. Some FEMA staff call out Trump cuts in public letter of dissent. Trump envoy says officials working 'very, very hard' on ending Russia-Ukraine war. Judge rules Utah's congressional map must be redrawn for the 2026 elections. Kilmar Abrego Garcia faces new deportation efforts after ICE detains him in Baltimore. Lil Nas X pleads not guilty to attacking police officers as he walked naked on LA street. Long-elusive Mexican drug lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada pleads guilty in US. Hurricane Erin leaves rough seas with 2 swimmers dead and a search underway for a missing boater. Wildfires threaten homes in Oregon and California, prompting hundreds of evacuations. Investigators probe deaths of 21 dogs at upstate New York boarding facility. Elon Musk accuses of Apple and OpenAI of stifling AI competition in antitrust lawsuit. Stocks slip on Wall Street after last week's rally. An upset and a major return for American women’s tennis stars at the U.S. Open, baseball’s top slugging catcher reaches another home run landmark, a star wideout finally gets his new contract, a top defensive end gets a raise and an AFC West squad adds two former first-round picks. Angels manager Ron Washington recovering from quadruple bypass heart surgery. Juventus condemns racist abuse of US midfielder Weston McKennie after season-opening win in Italy. UN says killing of journalists in Gaza should shock world into action. European and Iranian diplomats hold last-minute nuclear talks ahead of sanctions deadline. Tropical storm leaves 3 dead in Vietnam and brings heavy rain to parts of Southeast Asia. Netanyahu says Israel could withdraw from Lebanon if Hezbollah is disarmed. —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX Mediterranean rescues find 3 Sudanese sisters dead on an overcrowded migrant boat.

Charlotte FC's winning streak rolls on, Nashville's Sam Surridge jumps back ahead of Messi in the Golden Boot race, and Seattle's Danny Musovski bags his first MLS hat trick on a wild weekend around the league. We'll also look abroad — from Weston McKennie facing racist abuse AGAIN in Serie A, to Barcelona's latest stadium drama, to La Liga and Premier League storylines that shook the table. Plus, records in the NWSL, Bundesliga fireworks, and the latest on silly season rumors across Europe.

An American soccer star has been subjected to racist taunts while playing overseas. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

The September USMNT roster announcement is right around the corner, and there's plenty to cover. Uruguay is reported to be lined up for the November window, while September brings clashes with Korea Republic and Japan. Alexi Lalas and David Mosse break down what we know and what we think about the squad heading into the first window after the Gold Cup.Plus, a loaded weekend abroad: Serie A kicks off for Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie, Malik Tillman prepares for his Bundesliga debut, Ricardo Pepi's return is delayed, and Chris Richards gets set to host Nottingham Forest. Back home, Miles Robinson signs a long-term deal with Cincinnati, Paxton Aaronson makes a record-breaking move to Colorado, and the Leagues Cup quarterfinals deliver heavyweight matchups.The guys also dive into #AskAlexi, tackling what it was like facing criticism as a USMNT player before social media and how U.S. depth stacks up against Mexico. Finally, Alexi's One for the Road dives into what the USMNT should look like at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Intro (0:00)Upcoming Schedule: USMNT vs Uruguay (3:58)Serie A Opening Weekend (11:26)Ricardo Pepi Watch Continues (19:46)Newcastle vs Liverpool Amid Isak Controversy (23:55)The Future is MLS for Miles Robinson and Paxton Aaronson (29:16)Leagues Cup Rolls On (38:13)#AskAlexi: Will Pochettino Bring Back the Gold Cup Absentees? (40:04)One for the Road: USMNT's Look in 2026 (52:46) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola shine a light on the juxtaposition of Josh Sargent's club vs. country form (08:07). Has the Norwich striker been given a fair shake with the USMNT? With the Serie A season kicking off this weekend, what can fans expect from Christian Pulisic, Yunus Musah, and Weston McKennie (32:47)? And will Gio Reyna be the latest American to join the Italian top-flight (50:47)? And can one of the four Liga MX teams upset the Leagues Cup applecart (57:15)? 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

Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey welcome Andrea Di Carlo on the Italian Football Podcast to discuss all the latest AS Roma transfer news and confirmed deals. Will Nikola Krstovic and Weston McKennie join? Will Paulo Dybala and Artem Dovbyk leave? What about Bryan Cristante and Lorenzo Pellegrini? We discuss this and much, much more. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro - Welcome Andrea Di Carlo 00:51 Backstory - Claudio Ranieri Was The Friedkin Family's First Choice 04:57 How Close Claudio Ranieri Was To Replacing Luciano Spalletti As Azzurri Coach 10:03 How Gian Piero Gasperini Was Appointed Coach Of Roma 15:34 Paulo Dybala - Between Contract Extension & Transfer Rumors 16:59 Artem Dovbyk - What Future Holds Amid Juventus & AC Milan Links 21:35 Nikola Krstovic - How & When Roma Could Sign Him 23:47 Bryan Cristante & Lorenzo Pellegrini Futures Up In The Air & Weston McKennie Links 26:26 From Kevin, Claudio Echeverri, Kevin, Julio Enciso, Matt O Reilly To Jonathan Rowe 31:47 Jan Ziółkowski The Latest Name For The Dentral Defence 34:03 The Potential Rasmus Hojlund Links 34:38 Future Roma Stars - Watch Out For Alessandro Romano & Federico Coletta 37:53 Andrea Di Carlo Picks Roma's All Time Greatest Player Check out our friends on ⁠⁠101GreatGoals.com⁠⁠⁠ If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast and get every episode, simply become a member on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TIFP⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Memberships⁠⁠⁠. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the eve of Copa América last summer, former U.S. Men's National Team midfielder Stu Holden came by the show to preview a competition that he would soon crisscross the country covering for FOX Sports.The tournament did not go well for the USA, and then-head coach Gregg Berhalter lost his job on the back of it. But it was also a great opportunity to take stock of the young Americans plying their trade for some of Europe's biggest clubs: Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Tim Weah, Gio Reyna, Antonee Robinson, Chris Richards and more.Holden spoke on the biases that American footballers have faced in Europe and his own pride in challenging those perceptions as a Premier League player with Bolton Wanderers a generation ago. But he also threw down a challenge to the high-flyers of the present, and a year later, his takes on many of the Americans abroad look rock-solid.Pulisic continued to thrive at AC Milan last season, Richards and Robinson went from strength to strength in England, and Reyna — among others — never cleared Holden's bar to become a key asset for his employer. (In fact, Reyna's time at Borussia Dortmund appears to be over.) As Holden put it, these guys need to do more than just be at these clubs if the USMNT is to do something major next summer at the 2026 World Cup.Get more Classic moments from The Football Weekend:"Go, Go USA!" Ian Darke on His Call for Landon Donovan's 2010 World Cup goalKasey Keller's Millwall Adventures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the World Cup less than a year away, USMNT Insider Doug McIntyre joins David Mosse to dive into his projected USMNT squad at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Malik Tillman slots into the 10, Pepi leads up top, and Gio Reyna gets left off. The guys break down the full roster, who just missed, and how the squad could shape up by kickoff.Transfer drama takes center stage as Tim Weah's move to Marseille stalls over a price gap. Weston McKennie's renewal talks have also hit a wall, and Italian media are once again questioning his fitness. Meanwhile, Matt Turner's summer transfer is in a bit of limbo, as his deal with Lyon collapses. Globally, the summer transfers are buzzing as well with links for Alexander Isak, Luis Díaz, and Marcus Rashford. Back stateside, the Leagues Cup kicks off with a new format and three CONCACAF Champions Cup spots on the line.We close the show with fan questions, including whether clubs are trying to capitalize on USMNT transfers ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, and what exactly is the deal with MLS discovery rights. Intro (0:00)Doug's Projected 2026 USMNT Starting XI (3:17)Tim Weah's Move to Marseille on Hold (10:55)Weston McKennie's Fitness in Question…Again (13:10)Turner's Transfer in Limbo (14:53)Latest on Gio to Parma (16:50)Josh Sargent Turns Down Wolfsburg (18:31)Global Transfer Roundup: Isak, Diaz, Rashford (20:00)League Cup Kicks Off (22:06)#AskAlexi: USMNT Transfers & MLS Discovery Rights (28:13)Copa América Femenina Final is Set (36:15) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, and special guest JP Dellacamera break down a thrilling Women's Euros semifinal round, as England escapes Italy in extra time and Spain edges Germany behind Aitana Bonmatí's heroics. The final is set: England vs. Spain, this Sunday on FOX. The crew also recaps the latest from the Women's Copa América, with Argentina and Brazil through to the semifinals and Colombia close behind. Then it's on to the latest U.S. transfer buzz, including Weston McKennie potentially joining Atlético Madrid, Matt Turner's Lyon move falling apart, and Josh Sargent turning down Wolfsburg.JP Dellacamera — the godfather of American soccer broadcasting — reflects on his legendary career, calling 17 FIFA World Cups, breaking into the booth in the 1980s, and helping shape the voice of the sport in the United States.To wrap the show, Alexi and Mosse take on a listener question: how would the USMNT fare at the 2026 World Cup if teams could only select players from their domestic leagues? And finally, they weigh in on Messi skipping the MLS All-Star Game. Intro (0:00)UEFA Women's Euros 2025 Final Set (5:59)Argentina & Brazil Advance to Copa Semis (16:32)Godfather of Soccer Broadcasting Speaks on His Career (18:49)“We Are A Soccer Nation” (34:00)What if World Cup teams could only select players from their domestic league? (43:15)USMNT Transfer News: Matt Turner's Deal Falling Apart (47:35)Messi Skips MLS All-Star Game (55:37) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chelsea dominated PSG 3-0 to lift the Club World Cup trophy, thanks to Cole Palmer's brace. Alexi and Mosse break down the success of the tournament and what it means leading up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Then, we shift focus to the U.S. Men's National Team as the fall friendly slate is unveiled. Matchups against Korea Republic, Japan, Ecuador, and Australia will set the stage for key player evaluations. We also dive into the latest transfer buzz including Josh Sargent's EPL aspirations, Gio Reyna possibly moving to LAFC, and the never-ending Weston McKennie saga.In MLS, can Lionel Messi extend his unreal scoring streak against FC Cincinnati? We preview Wednesday's massive Eastern Conference matchups and how the playoff picture is shaping up.On the women's side, the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 quarterfinals are here. We preview all four matchups, loaded with history and firepower.Plus, in #AskAlexi, the guys discuss the possibility of the USMNT winning a World Cup in their lifetime. A voicemail digs into the origin of Statman Mosse's nickname, and celebrating the New York Cosmos return wraps the episode. Intro (0:00)Chelsea Wins CWC (6:32)USMNT Upcoming Schedule (19:19)Transfer News: Weah, McKennie, Sargent, Reyna on the Move? (22:14)Messi's Historic Run (32:19)UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Quarterfinals Kickoff (41:09)#AskAlexi: Will the USMNT ever win the World Cup in Alexi's lifetime? (45:23)One for the Road: Cosmos are Back (52:37) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the USMNT's 2-1 loss to Mexico in the Gold Cup Final. Where are the boys' confidence level for the squad and the head coach after the USMNT's last competitive match before the World Cup? What players helped and hurt their stock going into next summer?Christian and Alexis then break down the major moments of the game including a handball in the box by Mexico that wasn't given as a penalty. Was USMNT robbed of a potential go-ahead penalty?Later, Christian and Alexis give us their final prognosis for the national team as the summer international window comes to a close. (0:00) - Match recap(5:30) - Player of the Game: Edson Alvarez(9:15) - Confidence level in Pochettino after Gold Cup?(27:00) - Handball on Mexico: penalty or not?(32:30) - Which USMNT Gold Cup players booked their World Cup spot?(44:30) - Final USMNT prognosis after Gold Cup? Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

The USMNT defeat Costa Rica in a penalty shootout to advance to the semi finals of the Gold Cup! Andrew is excited... JJ, less so. The boys talk about both the good and the bad from this memorable win. Plus, did Mauricio Pochettino really interview for another job in the midst of this tournament?? We share our thoughts on the stunning report about his possible interest in the Brentford job.And finally, we share our thoughts on Inter Miami getting humbled at the hands of European champions PSG and we discuss Jurgen Klopp's highly critical comments of the tournament overall.ALSO: Head on over to Caught Offside Plus where last week we released a really fun food-centric episode inspired by the hot and wild takes of Weston McKennie and Tim Weah.Just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com to sign up! Once you have access to the premium feed, be sure to go back and check out our special "welcome episode" from June 24th, 2024 (we don't think you'll be disappointed)!And for all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/---Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CaughtOffsidePod/X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/Email: CaughtOffsidePod@gmail.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@caughtoffsidepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That's a wrap on the group stages for the Club World Cup! Sadly, we're saying goodbye to the mighty Mamelodi Sundowns and River Plate, who oh so nearly gave us a proper brawl against Inter. Shame.Marcus, Luke, Vish and Andy (fresh back from LA!) discuss that and just how f**cked Juventus players Weston McKennie and Timothy Weah are after slagging off Italian food. Plus, in the time it's taken you to read this, Cristiano Ronaldo has probably made a £1m and been served a diamond encrusted steak by 15 different members of staff thanks to his new Al Nassr deal. Join us!And remember: what's the most famous arse you've ever seen? Can you beat Denis Irwin? Email us show@footballramble.com.Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows, extended Wednesday episodes, access to our Discord and early access to tickets and merch for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the USMNT prepare for their quarterfinal matchup against Costa Rica, we discuss the elements of this team that we're most intrigued by. Can Freese really win the #1 job? Can Tim Ream reestablish himself as a starting CB for World Cup '26? Can Johnny Cardoso really play for Atletico Madrid but not the US' B-Team? Plus, we compare the transfer windows thus far for the Premier League's 3 leading title contenders - Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal. And finally, we analyze Brazil's standout Club World Cup as well as Argentina's disastrous one.ALSO: Head on over to Caught Offside Plus where we just released a really fun food-centric episode inspired by the hot and wild takes of Weston McKennie and Tim Weah.Just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com to sign up! Once you have access to the premium feed, be sure to go back and check out our special "welcome episode" from June 24th, 2024 (we don't think you'll be disappointed)!And for all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/---Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CaughtOffsidePod/X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/Email: CaughtOffsidePod@gmail.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@caughtoffsidepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down the USMNT's current issues as the World Cup is now only one year away. Is the panic meter rising on this team? What do the USMNT need to fix before next summer?Christian and Alexis then react to Christian Pulisic breaking his silence on why he's missing from the USMNT roster this summer. Did his comments hurt or help his cause? The boys also preview the Gold Cup and give us their predictions on who will win the competition.Later, Christian and Alexis break down a fun and jam packed Club World Cup in the USA starting on June 14th. Who will be the surprise team of the tournament? Who will win it all? (7:30) - USMNT one year World Cup check-in(18:00) - Projecting USMNT World Cup roster(27:00) - Projecting USMNT World Cup lineup(36:00) - What positions are still up for grabs heading to the World Cup?(49:00) - Did Christian Pulisic's comments hurt or help him?(56:30) - Gold Cup preview: who will win the tournament?(1:02:30) - Club World Cup preview: predicting favorites, surprises and winners Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down the USMNT's loss to Turkey and why it might be time to worry about Mauricio Pochettino as the USMNT's head coach. The boys also preview the upcoming game against Switzerland and what we need to see from the team ahead of the Gold Cup.   Christian and Alexis then react to Landon Donovan's recent comments about the players absent from the USMNT squad ahead of the Gold Cup. Were his comments deserved our out of line?Later, Christian and Alexis give us their Champions League perspectives for some teams making their way back to the competition. How will the likes of Tottenham, Newcastle, Napoli & others fare next season?(4:30) - Time to worry about Pochettino as USMNT head coach?(19:00) - USMNT vs. Switzerland preview(28:00) - Landon Donovan's comments fair our out of line?(42:45) - Champions League perspectives: Tottenham, Newcastle, Napoli & more Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

This week on State of the Union, the guys react to the latest Gold Cup roster updates, as goalkeeper Chris Brady replaces the injured Patrick Schulte. Meanwhile, Fulham announces that Jedi Robinson has undergone knee surgery—though he was already ruled out of the tournament. What do these injuries mean for the USMNT's chances this summer? With the European club season officially in the books, Alexi and Mosse unveil their 2024–25 USMNT Abroad Awards, including picks for Goal of the Season, Assist of the Season, Player of the Season, and more. Over the weekend, Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah got the start in their final Serie A match of the season and finished 8th overall in the standings. Weston McKennie and Tim Weah helped Juventus secure their Champions League spot with a win over Gianluca Busio and Venezia. Should Busio consider a move this summer? Then, a look ahead to the Champions League Final—PSG vs. Inter Milan this Saturday in Munich—and a breakdown of major Liga MX vs. MLS clashes on the horizon, including the FIFA Club World Cup playoff between LAFC and Club America as well as the CONCACAF Champions Cup Final between Cruz Azul and Vancouver. Will Brian White be able to lead the Whitecaps to victory without Sebastian Berhalter? To close the show, the guys discuss Christian Pulisic's Gold Cup decision, revisit iconic World Cup anthems, and share memories from the legendary 1994 U.S. World Cup squad. Intro (0:00)USMNT Abroad Awards (6:26)Serie A Title Race (26:26)UCL & CONCACAF Champions Cup Final Preview (34:30)#AskAlexi (41:44)One for the Road (54:46) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola revisit their Gold Cup roster locks to see how wrong they got them (04:34)! Christian Pulisic's omission raises questions about commitment (13:18). Mauricio Pochettino comments about camp culture speak to a frustrated head coach (25:39). Did Poch get his recruitment of the 16 MLS players right (32:09)? And can Malik Tillman bottle his PSV form (41:58)? Antonio Conte potentially returning to Juventus raises questions about Weston McKennie and Tim Weah's futures (50:00), and it wasn't a good sophomore season for Yunus Musah at Milan (53:08).  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

Nick Taitague shares his journey with Herc, from being a young soccer player in Richmond, VA to becoming a football agent. Nick reflects on his early influences, his friendship with Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie while playing for Schalke's academy in Germany, the cultural differences in soccer between the U.S. and Europe, and how these experiences shaped his current role in player representation. He emphasizes the importance of networking, mentorship, and understanding the competitive landscape of youth soccer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome in for another edition of the Morning Espresso, presented by our friends at Oglethorpe University, Atlanta's premier undergraduate learning experience and soccer powerhouse. Reports yesterday from FOX and the Athletic indicate that Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah might not participate in the Concacaf Gold Cup this summer for the USMNT. Both are coming off long European seasons with Milan, but it's a huge blow for Mauricio Pochettino and the national team. This summer is the last opportunity to have an extended window to work with players ahead of next summer's World Cup. With Gio Reyna, Weston McKennie, and Tim Weah already missing due to the Club World Cup, Pochettino's job gets that much more difficult to look ahead to 2026. It does create some opportunities for players to impress and play their way into deeper consideration for key roles in the World Cup though. Perhaps Diego Luna SZN is upon us?Tottenham Hotspur won an uninspiring Europa League final 1-0 over Manchester United. I think my prediction of it having the feel of a relegation playoff came true, Spurs were defensive and very un-Ange like in the win but it got the job done. They are in the Champions League next year while Manchester United does have the feel of a relegated club at the moment. 16th in the Premier League, out of Europe in 2025-26, losing out on somewhere between $100-150M because of that, and while they say they don't have to sell players to add in the summer window, that doesn't really seem possible for a club that has lost more than double the allowed amount in the Premier League's Profit & Sustainability Rules. I'm not sure if Manchester United can be what we've known them to be any time soon due to their financial situation. 4 comebacks highlighted Lamar Hunt US Open Cup play last night as Minnesota, Nashville, Philadelphia, and Austin advanced while DC United and Red Bulls needed penalty shootouts to join them. The inauguaral Concacaf W Champions Cup final will see Tigres host Gotham on Saturday. The hosts won 2-0 over Portland in their semifinal last night while Gotham won 3-1 over Club America. In Club World Cup updates:Endrick will miss the tournament for Real Madrid due to a hamstring injuryJesus Vallejo will not see his contract extended with Madrid for the tournament, he's out of contract this summer. Johnny Cardoso is Atleti's top target as a defensive midfielder, although it's unclear if they could get it done ahead of the tournament. Spurs have a priority transfer option on the USMNT midfielder. Dome Torrent, former Pep Guardiola assistant and last at Atletico San Luis in Liga MX, is the new manager of Monterrey ahead of the tournament. Boca Juniors have settled on Gustavo Quinteros as their top candidate to become their new manager, but Sevilla are also interested in the current Velez coach. Wydad are looking for a new manager as they have parted "mutually" with Rhulani Mokwena. They finished third in the Moroccan league this season, missing out on the Champions League, and they are facing a transfer ban amidst reports of Mokwena working for several months without being paid. Miguel Cardoso is leading Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa into the Champions League final this weekend with Egypt's Pyramids FC. It will be over two legs. Then he will turn his attention towards the Club World Cup where he wants to "showcase our full potential." New ticket options available for the matches in Atlanta, check out FIFA.com/tickets.More Morning Espresso to be served up tomorrow morning.

On the latest State of the Union episode, we highlight the FA Cup triumph for Crystal Palace, who ended a 119-year drought with a 1-0 win over Manchester City. Chris Richards played a starring role, becoming—along with Matt Turner—the first USMNT player to win the FA Cup since Tim Howard in 2004. In the Netherlands, Malik Tillman capped PSV's 3-1 win over Sparta Rotterdam, completing a remarkable Eredivisie turnaround where Ajax went from nine points up to one point behind. In Italy, Juventus took a step toward Champions League qualification as Weston McKennie and Tim Weah featured in a 2-0 win. Roma beat AC Milan 3-1 despite an assist from Pulisic. Meanwhile, Inter and Napoli drew, pushing the Serie A title race to the final day. In Germany, Gio Reyna's late appearance in Dortmund's 3-0 win sealed a UCL spot, though his emotional reaction hinted at a possible farewell. Where would you like Reyna to land next season? In La Liga, Lamine Yamal dazzled again, scoring his 17th goal in all competitions. Is he truly the best player in the world? MLS Rivalry Week saw intense matchups: Reus saved LA Galaxy with a free-kick, while Inter Miami's form collapsed in a 3-0 loss to Orlando. We closed the pid with a breakdown of the U.S. Gold Cup 60-man prelim roster, headlined by Pulisic, Balogun, and Tyler Adams, with debates on sleeper picks like Sebastian Berhalter. Who does AI think Mauricio Pochettino will select for this week's 26-man roster? USMNT Abroad: PSV wins title, Turner & Richards make history (5:08)MLS Rivalry Week: El Trafico madness, Messi & Miami's poor form (26:44)#AskAlexi: The importance (or lack thereof) soccer head coaches (38:38)One For The Road: AI predicts USMNT Gold Cup Roster (44:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are fired up as American stars continue to make waves in Italy. Christian Pulisic delivered a goal and assist in AC Milan's 3-1 win over Bologna, while Weston McKennie set up Randal Kolo Muani in Juventus' draw with Lazio. The Serie A title race is heating up, with just one point separating Inter Milan and Napoli. In the Netherlands, PSV moved closer to securing the title after a comeback win over Feyenoord, with Malik Tillman and Richard Ledezma starting. Over in Germany, Dortmund crashed Xabi Alonso's farewell match,  as his Real Madrid future comes into focus. After the fourth El Clásico of the season, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti officially announced he's headed to coach Brazil. Despite a hat trick from Mbappé, it was Lamine Yamal and Raphinha who powered Barcelona to victory. Where does Yamal stack up in the Ballon d'Or conversations? Back home, MLS delivered drama: Philly and Columbus drew in a top-of-the-table showdown, Diego Luna bagged his 7th goal in 11 matches, Minnesota dominated Inter Miami, and Brian White notched a brace to lift Vancouver.In #AskAlexi, the guys discuss the LA Galaxy possibly moving on from Greg Vanney and dive into the costs of World Cup tickets. They close the show with a tribute to all the soccer moms out there. USMNT Abroad: Pulisic leads AC Milan (6:08)Barcelona goes 4-0-0 in El Clásico (17:40)MLS Recap: Diego Luna & Brian White shine (35:12)#AskAlexi: Is it time to move on from Greg Vanney? (42:47)One for the Road (54:37) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The foursome is here to dive into all things USMNT! From Weston McKennie's new contract at Juventus to Daryl Dike's first start in 750 days to just who might follow Mauricio Pochettino as U.S. coach, we covered ground like Tyler Adams.WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yamal's 100th Cap Magic, Messi & Miami Humbled, 2006 vs 2024 USMNT Roster On today's episode, Alexi Lalas and David Mosse dove into a pair of spectacular Champions League semifinal games. Paris Saint-Germain edged Arsenal 1-0 thanks to a stunning 26-pass goal finished by Ousmane Dembélé. Barcelona and Inter Milan battled to a 6-goal thriller, ending with three goals apiece. Lamine Yamal showed off in his 100th appearance, fueling comparisons to a young Lionel Messi. Meanwhile, Inter Miami and Messi were pummeled in the CONCACAF Champions Cup by Vancouver. Sebastian Berhalter and Brian White scored in both legs of the semifinal to boost their USMNT hopes. They also previewed the weekend abroad for USMNT players as they fight for final league positions and European possibilities. Antonee Robinson and Fulham take on Aston Villa, while Weston McKennie and Tim Weah travel to Bologna. In #AskAlexi, the guys revisit some USMNT history, comparing the 2006 World Cup roster to the 2024 Copa América squad, and Alexi surprises Mosse with a World Cup trivia question. To wrap the show they give an ode to Carli Lloyd ahead of her U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame induction. UCL semifinal: Yamal shows out in 100th appearance (7:12)CONCACAF Champions Cup: Messi OUT (21:48)Weekend Preview: USMNT Abroad & MLS (36:06)#AskAlexi: Can we stump Mosse? (46:38)One for the Road: U.S. Soccer HOF induction (64:41) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez and Mauricio Pedroza react to Weston McKennie being named among 13 players in an illegal gambling probe. Nicky Bandini joins the show to explain the details of the investigation. Plus, the guys react to polarizing weekends abroad for Christian Pulisic, Santiago Gimenez and Giovanni Reyna. Also, the crew argue if Kevin De Bruyne should move to MLS and criticize another possible World Cup expansion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 holds the crown as America's best attacking midfielder right now? Charlie reveals his USMNT Top 5 Number 10s! 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+. 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

Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez and Mauricio Pedroza react to Weston McKennie being named among 13 players in an illegal gambling probe. Nicky Bandini joins the show to explain the details of the investigation. Plus, the guys react to polarizing weekends abroad for Christian Pulisic, Santiago Gimenez and Giovanni Reyna. Also, the crew argue if Kevin De Bruyne should move to MLS and criticize another possible World Cup expansion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the news that MLS voted down the possibility of moving to the European calendar after the 2026 World Cup. Is this a missed opportunity for the league to expand their fanbase by immediately following the World Cup? The boys also break down Inter Miami's risky playing style as well as Brian White's eye-catching performance.Christian and Alexis then give us their thoughts on Ruben Amorim benching Andre Onana over the weekend. Was this the right move or should Amorim have backed Onana ahead of an important Europa League match? They also chat Mohamed Salah's new contract extension with Liverpool and what that might mean for Virgil Van Dijk.Later, Christian and Alexis break down the newest Italian gambling probe that includes the UMSNT's own Weston McKennie.(7:10) - MLS will not switch to European calendar after World Cup(19:40) - Inter Miami playing a risky style of football?(26:30)  - News around MLS(36:45) - Amorim right to bench Onana?(46:05) - Mo Salah signs new contract with Liverpool(56:00) - Weston McKenzie named in Italian gambling probe Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

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, Weston McKennie, and Yunus Musah as the team's core, while questioning Gio Reyna's long-term role. Plus, Tab shares stories from his playing days and builds his all-time USMNT XI! 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+. 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 shared thoughts on Gianni Infantino's appearance on The Herd, where he discussed the world's view on American soccer, growth of the game, U.S. Soccer's “golden era” and more. Following the USMNT's uninspiring performance at the CONCACAF Nations League, many unanswered questions remained about the squad and Starting XI. The guys made a list of players they see breaking into the lineup come World Cup 2026. This weekend in Europe, Johnny Cardoso faces off against Lamine Yamal's Barcelona. Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah take on Fiorentina at home, desperate for three points. Weston McKennie and Tim Weah match up against red hot Roma, unbeaten in Serie A through 2025. Antonee Robinson looks for a big victory over Liverpool on Sunday. Also this weekend stateside, the CONCACAF Champions Cup rolls on with LAFC and Inter Miami on FOX. (4:00) Alexi and Mosse answer questions on the idea of changing the penalty rule and Eurosnobs on USMNT. To wrap the podcast the guys break down Tyler Adams for pro/rel. (42:10) Dinner with Gianni Infantino (4:00) Players that can jump into USMNT Starting XI before WC (13:11) USMNT Abroad (26:00) MLS Preview/CONCACAF Champions Cup Recap (37:25) #AskAlexi (42:10) One for the Road: Tyler Adams for pro/rel (49:18) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap USMNT's weekend abroad after returning from national duty in CONCACAF Nations League. AC Milan's struggles continued with a loss to Napoli and Santi Jimenez's crucial missed penalty. Why was Christian Pulisic passed over for the responsibility? Weston McKennie and Tim Weah bagged their first win under new head coach Igor Tudor. Chris Richards' side advanced to the FA Cup semifinals over Antonee Robinson and Fulham. They will take on Aston Villa next. Josh Sargent, Brenden Aaronson, and Johnny Cardoso all delivered big goals for their squads. Who will be the one to step up and transfer performances to the USMNT? Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman also made their returns to league action for their respective clubs. (8:50) The guys dive into USMNT penalty taker power rankings, Bayern's potential legal action against Canada, and Alexi's trip to Park City, Utah to wrap the show. USMNT Abroad (8:50) MLS Recap: Messi scores & Vermes sacked (21:36) #AskAlexi: USMNT penalty taker power rankings (35:10) One for the Road (47:09) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse sit down to share final thoughts on the USMNT's lackluster weekend at the CONCACAF Nations League, and the importance of Sergiño Dest and Antonee Robinson being available for the national team this summer at Gold Cup. Also during this international window, Argentina handed Brazil their worst World Cup qualifying loss ever. France, Spain, Germany, and Portugal all advanced to the UEFA Nations League semis. Our Americans look to get back in club action in Europe. Weston McKennie and Tim Weah face Genoa under new management, Antonee Robinson and Chris Richards go head-to-head in the FA Cup quarterfinals. On the women's side, Emma Hayes announced the USWNT roster for their upcoming matches against Brazil. (7:49) To wrap the show, Alexi and Mosse discuss USMNT's second best guy behind Pulisic, USL promotion/relegation, and give an ode to the late Hank Steinbrecher. (50:32) Final thoughts on USMNT Nations League failure (7:49) Brazil handed worst WCQ loss (27:18) UEFA Nations League semis are set (32:12) USMNT Abroad Preview (39:43) #AskAlexi: USL pro/rel (50:32) One for the Road: Ode to Hank Steinbrecher (59:05) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 manager, and what it means for Weston McKennie and Tim Weah (31:13). Alphonso Davies' agent called out Jesse Marsch following his client's ACL tear. The guys debate whether the Canada head coach is really to blame (46:47). 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 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 concerns about the spine of the team (27:25). And what can the coaching staff do to correct course during June camp (49:39)? 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

Cristina Alexander, Hercules Gomez, and Shaka Hislop are joined by Gab Marcotti to talk about how CONCACAF players fared in the UEFA Champions League, with the likes of Weston McKennie shining and Santiago Giménez going quiet. Then, reaction to Manchester City trolling Brazilian star Vinícius Júnior and whether a UEFA Champions League Final could ever be played in the United States. Plus, a discussion on whether the MLS is a top 10 league in the world with ESPN's Bill Connelly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Herc sat down with a friend of the house, Eric Gomez from ESPN Mexico, to react to Santi Gimenez's impressive debut for AC Milan and discuss how the CONCACAF connection with Christian Pulisic affects and benefits him. Plus, Herc delves into Weston McKennie's latest performance in the Champions League against PSV, proving doubters wrong season after season since Weston arrived at Juventus.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sounds the klaxon... it's Champions League Review time! The Phasening is dead: long live The Knockout Phase Playoffs - Part 1! We're breaking down all the action from this week's matches including what we learned (or continued to know) about Manchester City and Real Madrid, plus Weston McKennie's golazo, Dortmund heading in the right direction under Niko Kovac, dubious penalty decisions, and much much more!WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sounds the klaxon... it's Champions League Review time! The Phasening is dead: long live The Knockout Phase Playoffs - Part 1! We're breaking down all the action from this week's matches including what we learned (or continued to know) about Manchester City and Real Madrid, plus Weston McKennie's golazo, Dortmund heading in the right direction under Niko Kovac, dubious penalty decisions, and much much more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NEW WEEKLY EPISODE ALERT! Each week, we'll be taking a lengthier look at all-things USMNT. Up first, it's the January Camp roster (players to watch, most interesting storylines, possible lineups and formations). After that, it's updates on some of our biggest names in Europe, including Yunus Musah at Milan, Weston McKennie at Juventus, Gio Reyna at Dortmund, Tyler Adams at Bournemouth, and more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices