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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

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:

When the US Men's National Team failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, it was a setback to the growth of soccer in America. The disappointment of that failed qualification triggered changes at the top of the team, and a concerted effort to integrate a new group of young talent that could get the team back to the FIFA Men's World Cup in 2022. Players like Weston McKennie, Tim Weah, Tyler Adams,  Yunus Musah, Antonee Robinson, Kellyn Acosta and others became fixtures of the starting XI through 2018 and into the 2019 Gold Cup in an effort to gain the experience needed to excel on the international stage.  Aaron Long was in that group of players. He worked his way into the national team picture after becoming a stalwart defender under Jesse Marsch for the NY Red Bulls. Once he landed on the senior team roster, his impact was felt. Long became a starter and team captain. Then, after fighting through injuries, figured into the final stages of the World Cup Qualifiers before making the roster for the team's trip to Qatar. Long joined Founding Futbol to talk about his journey through MLS and onto the national team. He discusses how then coach Gregg Berhalter gave the team clear focus on a return to the world's biggest tournament, and what it was like learning to win with a young group of players. Long also reflects on the importance of the USMNT return to the World Cup, and how it helped continue to elevate the game in America. Founding Futbol is a year-long exploration of the critical moments that have led to soccer's emerging popularity in America.Visit our website for more information: ⁠⁠FoundingFutbol.com. Email us at kent@foundingfutbol.com.Subscribe to Founding Futbol on your platform of choice.Host: Kent MalmrosGuest: Aaron Long (MLS and USMNT Player)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Weston McKennie got the start at left back in Igor Tudor's first game at the helm of Juventus. Is the Texan's ability to play in multiple positions a blessing or a hindrance for the national team? Plus, with Matt Turner no longer favored as Crystal Palace's FA Cup goalkeeper, Tony Meola discusses the USMNT's No. 1 goalkeeper's concerning lack of minutes ahead of next year's World Cup. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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, Serie A, Coppa Italia, EFL, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ 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 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

The Morning Footy crew take a deep dive into Juventus, new head coach Igor Tudor, and discuss the expectations for the club going forward. Can this new coach get the best out of Dušan Vlahović? And how can he reinforce the club's midfield? And where will Weston McKennie fit in his system? And finally, can he find consistency in the backline? Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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, Serie A, Coppa Italia, EFL, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ 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

Welcome in for another edition of the Morning Espresso from the SDH Network, brought to you by Oglethorpe University, Atlanta's premier undergraduate learning experience and soccer powerhouse.The Concacaf Nations League semifinals will be played tonight as the USMNT hosts Panama at 7pm followed by Canada vs. Mexico at 10:30pm, you can watch both on Paramount+. Excited to see a fully healthy Tyler Adams working under Mauricio Pochettino, curious to see if Josh Sargent can be the player for the USMNT that he's been at Norwich, and I want to see if Weston McKennie's desired "nastiness" comes out tonight in the team. With meaningful games few and far between for the USMNT between now and the World Cup opener next June, this is an important test for Pochettino and the team. Lots of eyes on Jesse Marsch and Canada as well against a Mexico side that has not been impressive for a little while now. Japan booked their spot in the 2026 World Cup this morning with a 2-0 win over Bahrain. Takefusa Kubo scored a goal and assisted on the opener. They are the first to achieve qualification, joining the hosts for next summer's tournament. Australia moved a step closer with a 5-1 win over Indonesia this morning as well.4 upsets in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup last night as El Farolito, Little Rock Rangers, and Virginia Dream knocked off pro teams to advance. The Des Moines Menace, stacked with former pros, also won although it's hard to put it in the same group as the other amateur teams. Sacha Kljestan scored twice as the Menace defeated Sporting Kansas City II. One element of the USL promotion and relegation announcement yesterday that came out after the fact is that it is contingent on the first division professional league launching. Paul McDonough feels that it wouldn't be as "authentic" if it just includes the current USL Championship and USL League One setup. According to the USSF Pro League Standard, they'll need 12 teams in 3 time zones and in stadiums of at least 15,000 seats to start a first division professional league. I'm just hoping that the plans are more concerned with long-term sustainability than short-term buzz. A new 7v7 event is launching internationally for women's teams called the World Sevens Football. The idea is for it be like grand slam events throughout the year and with a $5 million purse for each event. The first is set for May in Portugal and will include top women's professional clubs. Will it include current women's professional players? UEFA Nations League quarterfinals today, Italy will be shorthanded against Germany at Mateo Retegui is out with a thigh injury. 

For a passionate, unapologetic and informed discussion about the USMNT and the state of the American game catch the Call It What You Want podcast! Download and follow Call It What You Want on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! The United States men's national team roster is set for the Concacaf Nations League, but more important than that, Tony Meola makes his return to the show! Jimmy Conrad and Charlie welcome back Big Tones, and dive into Mauricio Pochettino's 23-man squad. The guys go through the A to Z of notable omissions beginning with Brenden and Paxten Aaronson, and ending with Alex Zendejas. January camp matters again! At least that's what the inclusion of six MLS players indicates. The crew discusses Diego Luna's X factor. Then, reaction to the USMNT announcing pre-Gold Cup friendlies against Turkey and Switzerland. Concacaf has a mascot! And assuming Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams are locks, who should join them in midfield? Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States men's national team roster is set for the Concacaf Nations League, but more important than that, Tony Meola makes his return to the show! Jimmy Conrad and Charlie welcome back Big Tones, and dive into Mauricio Pochettino's 23-man squad. The guys go through the A to Z of notable omissions beginning with Brenden and Paxten Aaronson, and ending with Alex Zendejas. January camp matters again! At least that's what the inclusion of six MLS players indicates. The crew discusses Diego Luna's X factor. Then, reaction to the USMNT announcing pre-Gold Cup friendlies against Turkey and Switzerland. Concacaf has a mascot! And assuming Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams are locks, who should join them in midfield? Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Champions League delivered chaos, and Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola are here to break it all down! AC Milan crash out in shocking fashion, and Christian Pulisic takes to social media to shut down rumors of a rift with Sergio Conceição (03:30). Charlie Davies joins the show to analyze Tim Weah and Weston McKennie's performances in Juventus' disappointing exit at the hands of PSV—where American midfielder Richy Ledezma made his mark. Has he done enough to earn a USMNT call-up (16:04)? With MLS turning 30, the guys get nostalgic, sharing their favorite stories from the league's early years and unveiling their Best XIs from each of its first three decades (27:43). Then, with just one month until the Concacaf Nations League semifinals, they take their best shot at predicting Mauricio Pochettino's starting lineup to face Panama (52:43). And finally, Charlie gave punk music a try… and, well, let's just say it didn't stick (1:03:01). Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down the top-performing Americans from the weekend. Weston McKennie captained Juventus in a massive win over Inter (04:33), Daryl Dike made his long-awaited return, and Josh Sargent rescued Norwich—but what does it all mean for the USMNT (08:35)? Then, Jimmy names his 17 locks for the Concacaf Nations League Finals roster, sparking a debate over the six remaining spots (15:21). Plus, should Milan fans be concerned about Christian Pulisic ahead of Tuesday's must-win Champions League clash (25:11)? The guys go back-and-forth on Timothy Weah's best position (31:28). And have Auston Trusty and Cameron Carter-Vickers done enough at Celtic to catch Mauricio Pochettino's attention (37:08) ? The guys also take questions: Is Paxten Aaronson having a better season than Brenden? How did Tony fall into acting? And Charlie gets a crash course in punk music—is "Stanky Legg" about to go hardcore (46:10)? 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

Tom & Dunny recap the wild draw between Everton & Liverpool, the post match “punch up,” the legacy of Goodison Park, the boring similarity between every new stadium, another Manchester City collapse in the loss to Real Madrid, Weston McKennie's continued rise at Juventus, Arsenal really regretting a lack of January business after the Kai Havertz injury, Manchester City's crap tifo, Borussia Dortmund fleecing West Ham & more! Sorry Tim.  Follow Week in the Tackle on ⁠Twitter⁠ and Instagram and be sure to subscribe to our ⁠YouTube⁠ channel to get full episodes and clips of the show! Follow Tom Rennie on ⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠. Follow Brian Dunseth on ⁠Instagram⁠. Follow Tim Horsey on ⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies break down another thrilling week for Americans in the Champions League, headlined by Tim Weah and Weston McKennie stealing the show in Juventus' win over PSV (03:10). McKennie got a special shoutout from Thiago Motta after the game, and his latest UCL banger sends Charlie down memory lane as he ranks his all-time favorite Champions League goals scored by Americans (14:10). Then, the guys are joined by the legendary Bruce Arena to chat on MLS, the U.S. Men's National Team, and more (21:16). Bruce shares his expectations for the San Jose Earthquakes, his thoughts on how Chicho Arango and Josef Martínez are settling in, and how the league's landscape has changed since his last coaching stint. Plus, Bruce weighs in on Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT, the team's 2026 World Cup chances, and—of course—why he picked Jimmy for the 2006 squad (29:40)! And Charlie gets an unexpected education on punk music (42:50)!  Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

David Mosse and special guest Stu Holden broke down the U.S. Women's National Team SheBelieves roster for the February window. Emma Hayes called up her 23-player squad without Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, and Mallory Swanson. The guys were also fired up after an exciting day of Champions League action. Manchester City and Real Madrid went back and forth in a 5-goal thriller. Jude Bellingham recorded the winner in stoppage time. Weston McKennie shined in UCL leg-1 against PSV. He opened the scoring for Juventus with a screamer in the first half. With Ricardo Pepi out for the PSV season, Mosse and Stu spoke on the USMNT striker pool heading into the CONCACAF Nations League. (5;46) To wrap the show the duo discussed the 22-0 US Men's U-17 win over the U.S. Virgin Island, Stu's youth sports conundrum, and Valentine's Day plans. USWNT SheBelieves roster drop (5:49) Champions League Recap (12:56) USMNT Abroad (19:41) #AskAlexi (42:20) One for the Road: Youth sports conundrum (51:49) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros recap Champions League action including Real Madrid's stunning comeback against Man City. The boys also react to an insane Merseyside derby, a fitting end to the matchup at Goodison Park.Christian and Alexis then chat with Inter Miami forward, Fafa Picault, ahead of his first season as Lionel Messi's teammate in MLS.Later, Christian and Alexis react USL's shocking announcement that they will be launching a top-tier soccer division in 2026 and what that may mean for the American soccer landscape. (10:05) - Real Madrid def. Manchester City 3-2(24:35) - Weston McKennie scores in Juve's win(30:45) - Everton draw Liverpool 2-2 in stunning draw(39:00) - Inter Miami forward Fafa Picault joins the show(46:10) - USL to challenge MLS, launch own top soccer division Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L9G8HU Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4cqRhzO

The Morning Footy crew can't get enough of Weston McKennie's absolute rocket against PSV! Is the American Juventus' most important player right now? And how can Thiago Motta maximize the Texan's versatility? In the day's top headlines, Arsenal suffer a blow with Kai Havertz's injury, MLS trade season heats up, and both Cristiano Ronaldo and Robert Lewandowski are reportedly set for contract extensions. Speaking of Lewandowski, how vital are his goals and experience if Barcelona are to lift any silverware this season? The crew breaks it all down! Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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, Serie A, Coppa Italia, EFL, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Morning Footy take a look at several performances of Americans abroad including Josh Sargent's 4th goal in three matches, whether or not Weston McKennie has earned his way back into a starting role with Juventus, and how Christian Pulisic is still clutch for his club of AC Milan. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  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, Serie A, Coppa Italia, EFL, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ 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

JASON AND JARED IN THE BUILDING. Here's what we got for you this week:

Matchday 8 of the Champions League delivered chaos, and Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola are here to break it all down! Just months after being cast aside, Weston McKennie captained Juventus (04:02), while Gio Reyna made the most of his minutes in an audition for Borussia Dortmund's new boss Niko Kovač (09:10). And then there's Ricardo Pepi, who had a goal and an assist against Liverpool—but is his Nations League status in jeopardy due to a knee injury (15:23)? If El Tren is out, who leads the USMNT attack? Meanwhile, with AC Milan gearing up for the Derby della Madonnina, the guys discuss Yunus Musah's red card (28:29), Christian Pulisic's form (33:31), and reports linking the Rossoneri to Mexico's Santiago Giménez (36:51). Can Tony look past the USMNT vs. Mexico rivalry?! Plus, with Chicago Fire set to cash in on Jhon Durán's sell-on fee, the guys discuss what the Colombian's path says about MLS development (43:21). And finally—which MLS legends deserve a statue (55:21)? Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse broke down an exciting final match day in the Champions League. Christian Pulisic, Ricardo Pepi, and Gio Reyna all recorded goal contributions in their respective matches. Weston McKennie captained Juventus as they advanced to the UCL Round of 32. Manchester City avoided an elimination scare with a comeback in the second half. Neymar, Vini Jr, and Jhon Duran headline some of the final transfers as the January window comes to an end. To wrap the show the guys discuss Alexi's missed block in the 1994 World Cup against Brazil, Front Office Sports featuring Alexi's comments from the podcast, and USMNT Starting XI if the World Cup started today. UEFA Champions League Recap (6:28) January Transfer Window Round-up (22:44) #AskAlexi (33:20) USMNT 2026 World Cup Starting XI (43:18) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down the conclusion of the new Champions League format and whether it's proven better or worse than before. They also recap some great performances by Americans across the Champions League including goals from Christian Pulisic & Ricardo Pepi.Christian and Alexis then chat with Luis Miguel Echegaray about his new book, “Messi Mania”. They discuss what Messi's arrival to Miami has meant for the country and what to expect in his new book.Later, Christian and Alexis bring back Rápido Reactions and discuss some more moves in this transfer window including Neymar's return home and John Duran's shock move to Al Nassr. (4:37) - Grading the new Champions League format(13:05) - Americans in Champions League recap(23:30) - Chatting new book “Messi mania” with Luis Echegaray(46:20) - Chatting Luis' love for Aston Villa(56:20) - Rápido Reactions: Neymar heads home, Mathys Tel's dilemma & more Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L9G8HU Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4cqRhzO

Given the many problems at Juventus, are the Bianconeri headed for a banter era & should John Elkann sell the club? The Italian Football Podcast patrons Helge, Daniel and Igor all send in questions wondering what Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese think of the situation currently and what can be done looking forward.This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast available only to patrons on Patreon.com/TIFPTo send in your own questions and support The Italian Football Podcast 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

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Ruben Amorim's latest quotes on Marcus Rashford situation, including Amorim's comments he would start Manchester United's goalkeeper coach ahead of Rashford right now. The boys also chat Miles Lewis-Skelly's controversial red card and the part VAR may have played in it.Christian and Alexis then chat with Philadelphia Union teen sensation Cavan Sullivan and his experience being in Apple TV's new MLS docuseries, “Onside”. They also discuss his time so far in MLS and what it's like being in the limelight at such a young age.With just 500 days until the World Cup, Christian and Alexis check in on the USMNT. They discuss who they think should win 2025 US Young Male soccer player as well as what the national team still needs to focus on going into the future.(7:40) - Ruben Amorim's feud with Marcus Rashford continues(17:15) - Manchester City def. Chelsea 3-1(24:40) - Miles Lewis-Skelly receives controversial red card(32:55) - Tottenham lose 4th straight PL game(39:15) - Cavan Sullivan joins the show(49:05) - USMNT temperature check(55:15) - Discussing who should be 2025 US Young Male POTY(58:35) - Biggest needs for USMNT ahead of Gold Cup Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L9G8HU Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4cqRhzO

500 days to go until the 2026 World Cup! Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola take a trip down memory lane with Charlie Davies, reflecting on their own preparations for World Cups of yesteryear (06:45). With Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, and Yunus Musah lighting it up at their clubs, the guys debate: is the USMNT's midfield trio too good to drop for Mauricio Pochettino (14:57)? Josh Sargent marked his first start since October with a brace, but can the Norwich City striker leapfrog Folarin Balogun in the USMNT pecking order (30:45)? Meanwhile, Ricardo Pepi continues to dominate in the Eredivisie—but is the Championship a stronger proving ground (34:46)? And as "Matchday Mayhem" takes over the UEFA Champions League, the crew break down the key permutations for teams with American players hoping to march on in Europe's premier club competition (46:40). 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/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola dive into the USMNT's 3-1 victory over Venezuela, breaking down Mauricio Pochettino's starting lineup - which featured six international debutants - and tactical approach against La Vinotinto (02:50)? Is Patrick Agyemang ready to become a national team regular (10:20)? Jack McGlynn scored an absolute banger but is there room for him in the USMNT's already stacked midfield pool (15:33)? Matko Miljevic redeemed himself after missing penalty with a "peak indoor soccer" goal (32:21), and Diego Luna's absence from the starting XI raises questions (46:01). Elsewhere, Tyler Adams caused headaches for Newcastle, Weston McKennie's versatility was put to the test again, and Tim Weah found the back of the net as Juventus took down a Christian Pulisic-less AC Milan 2-0 (52:15). And finally, Felipe Cardenas of The Athletic joins to discuss why Chicago Fire and MLS should think twice before signing Neymar (55:56). Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola look ahead to the USMNT's upcoming friendly against Venezuela. But first, they react to the three departures from January camp, including John Tolkin's risky move to Bundesliga minnows Holstein Kiel (03:45). Jimmy gets fired up about the Jackson Ragen situation after the Seattle Sounders blocked the defender's national team call-up (11:59). The guys recap a big midweek for Americans Abroad, with standout performances from Weston McKennie and Gio Reyna (26:27). Plus, they debate the stakes of Saturday's Serie A showdown: Who needs the win more, Juventus or AC Milan (34:02)? MLS insider Tom Bogert makes his Call It What You Want debut to break down a chaotic transfer window (46:20). Could Neymar actually end up with Chicago Fire? What's happening with Atlanta United? And how will the new roster rules reshape the league? 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

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

The transfer window is now OPEN! Our FOX Soccer Insider, Doug McIntyre, joined us for a preview of what to expect with USMNT players potentially joining new clubs. Who needs a move? Who will most likely get a move? (5:21) Alexi Lalas and David Mosse then preview the weekend slate ahead. What can we expect in the Italian Supercoppa as Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah's AC Milan battle Tim Weah and Weston McKennie's Juventus? (25:00) The duo wraps the podcast with another edition of #AskAlexi and One For The Road where Alexi previews the upcoming MAC Hermann Awards. (33:12) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The boys discuss whether or not this year does in fact feel "different" for Liverpool and we analyze Chelsea's inability to win every game that they play. Plus, Spurs' season of frustration continues, Amorim is already being forced to address his job security and Weston McKennie has some thoughts on the motivation of USMNT senior players.NOTE: We have new merch! Get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/ to see the Bingo t-shirt and our brand new beannies!Also, our premium channel, Caught Offside Plus, is up and running! Just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com to sign up! Once you have access to the premium feed, check out our special "welcome episode" from June 24th (we don't think you'll be disappointed) and enjoy the additional Caught Offside content that's soon to be headed your way.And just a reminder: We've partnered up with Manscaped during the month of December! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code caughtoffside at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod---Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@caughtoffsidepod X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/Email: CaughtOffsidePod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rog and novelist/Liverpool fan/incredible human being John Green break down a massive week of Champions League action, including another stumble for Manchester City, a Weston McKennie goal for the ages, and Liverpool's ho-hum win at Girona. Plus, the World Cup is officially heading to Saudi Arabia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.