Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola discuss Lionel Messi’s international retirement and what it means for Inter Miami and MLS (07:05). Cavan Sullivan is tearing up MLS, but is he the USMNT’s top uncapped prospect (16:05)? Is Sergiño Dest too good for the Eredivisie (37:09)? The crew dives into some transfer deadline day reports, headlined by Everton agreeing a fee for Folarin Balogun (45:50). Plus, are Stoke City copying Middlesbrough's homework (55:17)? And US Soccer steps in to streamline youth soccer... will they succeed (59:59)?

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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola take stock of the Americans competing in the UEFA Champions League following Celtic's midweek capitulation to Samuel Adeniran and George Bello's LASK (07:14). The Europa League is stacked full of USMNT stars... is that such a bad thing and will one of them win it (20:19)? The crew lifts the hood on the Americans playing Bundesliga this season (27:41). Will Joe Scally be one of them (28:38)? Can Malik Tillman kick on with Leverkusen (32:51)? Is it now of never for getting Noahkai Banks to commit (39:21)? And what can we expect from Mathis Albert at Dortmund (47:01)? Rokas Pukstas becomes the latest American to join Middlesbrough's ranks (55:22). And what does Liga MX’s clean sweep of the Leagues Cup quarterfinals say about MLS (59:02)?

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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola dive into the weekend's Americans Abroad performances (05:53). Tim Weah has been marked out as a leader at Marseille (06:58), Alex Freeman sits again for Villarreal (13:24), and is it time to call George Campbell into camp (17:17)? Who are Mauricio Pochettino's top USMNT center backs (27:26)? The crew goes deep on Yunus Musah's return to AC Milan's starting XI and what in means for his hopes of returning to the National Team fold (41:17). And has MLS finally cracked the postseason code with the latest proposals to overhaul the playoff format (54:37)?

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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola look ahead to what's in store for the Americans plying their trade in the Premier League, Serie A and Ligue 1. Gianluca Busio led Venezia to promotion last season... can he return to the USMNT picture this time out? Has Yunus Musah earned the trust of new Milan boss Ruben Amorim? Gio Reyna starts anew at Strasbourg with his European future at a crossroads. And is Monaco still the best place for Folarin Balogun? And new coaches could mean new opportunities for a number of EPL-based Americans. What does the changing landscape mean for Antonee Robinson, Chris Richards, Zavier Gozo and Tyler Adams? Plus, Mark McKenzie could be heading back to Philadelphia as a DP. And could more USMNT stars be on the move before the transfer window slams shut?

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Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies are BACK! 🎙️ They rejoin Tony Meola on Call It What You Want to have their say on Mauricio Pochettino staying at the helm for a second cycle as USMNT head coach. Plus, with the FIFA autumn window approaching, the guys take an early look at the September and October friendlies. Who earns a call-up to Poch’s squad, and who gets left behind? Finally, with La Liga kicking off this weekend in Spain, we preview what’s in store for Americans playing in La Liga—including Johnny Cardoso at Atlético Madrid and Alex Freeman at Villarreal!

On Today’s Show:

🚨 Pochettino's Second Cycle: Jimmy and Charlie weigh in on Poch staying on as USMNT manager.

📋 Fall Friendly Preview: Who deserves a call-up for the September and October fixtures?

🇪🇸 La Liga Season Kickoff: Previews and expectations for Americans playing in Spain!

00:00 - Welcome

02:06 - Jimmy and Charlie Poch Thoughts

11:15 - Zavier Gozo transferred to Crystal Palace

17:10 - Surprised Gozo moved before Diego Luna

19:45 - American news and Notes

30:21 - Early look at USMNT friendlies

49:02 - La Liga Preview

49:24 - Johnny Cardoso

53:37 - Alex Freeman

56:10 - Pellegrino Matterazo

58:04 - Mustard

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Mauricio Pochettino has officially signed with the USMNT as men's national team coach through the 2030 World Cup! In today’s episode, Tom Bogert, Tony Meola, and Benny Feilhaber break down U.S. Soccer’s decision to lock in the Argentine manager for a full four-year cycle after the 2026 World Cup run.

On Today’s Episode:

🚨 The Extension Breakdown

📋 The 2030 To-Do List

⏳ Will He See It Through?

00:00 - Welcome

03:13 - Poch signs on for a new cycle

12:45 - Second cycle coaches, why this is different

23:50 - Who do we want to see in the next window from the

USMNT 34:56 - Larry Berg new MLS commissioner

44:59 - Priorities for the new MLS Commissioner

48:35 - Gio Reyna moves to

56:58 - Young Americans still in MLS

01:04:00 - USMNT schedule officially released

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Chris Wittyngham, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola discuss the uncertainty surrounding Mauricio Pochettino's future as USMNT head coach and what it could mean for U.S. Soccer. Was the investment in Pochettino worth it, and who are the leading candidates to replace him? Plus, the crew debates Sebastian Berhalter's reported move to Middlesbrough, discusses the ideal next step for Folarin Balogun, and heaps praise on MLS' impressive 2026 rookie class.

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Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola reflect on the 2026 World Cup. What (if anything) can US Soccer learn from Spain's success? And how much did the tournament move the soccer needle stateside?
With USMNT fans waiting to learn whether Mauricio Pochettino will stay on for another cycle, the crew debates whether the Argentine is the right man to lead the program forward. And, if not, how long U.S. Soccer should take to find his successor.

Then, The Athletic's Paul Tenorio joins the show to discuss MLS' efforts to capitalize on the 48-team World Cup, Don Garber's legacy as league commissioner, and the two leading candidates to replace him.

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