Real Sociedad's American savior, Wright's Premier League-bound, USMNT's centreback pool (Soccer 4/21)

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The episode discusses Pellegrino Matarazzo's win, Haji Wright's promotion, Malik Tillman's situation, and the USMNT's centerback pool ahead of the World Cup.

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola discuss Pellegrino Matarazzo's historic win over Atletico Madrid in the Copa Del Rey final - is the New Jersey native destined to coach the USMNT one day? Haji Wright clinched promotion with Coventry, but can he cut it in the Premier League? The crew discusses Malik Tillman dropping down Leverkusen's pecking order, and what it could mean for his hopes of starting in the World Cup. And with Tim Ream picking up a groin injury over the weekend, the guys do a deep dive on what the USMNT's pool of centerbacks actually looks like. Plus, it's time to revisit the projected USMNT World Cup roster. Who is the third goalkeeper? Is there a spot for Gio Reyna? And is Diego Luna ahead of Alex Zendejas? Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JimmyConrad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @CharlieDavies9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TMeola1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on soccer⁠ For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports…

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Hosts: Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, Tony Meola

Topics covered

• USMNT
• Copa Del Rey
• Premier League
• centerbacks
• World Cup roster
• soccer news

Keywords

• Pellegrino Matarazzo
• Haji Wright
• Malik Tillman
• Tim Ream
• USMNT
• World Cup
• Copa Del Rey
• Premier League

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Coventry, USMNT, Atletico Madrid, Leverkusen

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