The real impact of Matt Crocker's departure | Nashville makes history | Americans face off in Copa del Rey final (Soccer 4/16)

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of Matt Crocker's departure from U.S. Soccer, highlights Nashville's historic win, and previews the Copa del Rey final featuring American players.

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola return with a deeper dive into the fallout from Matt Crocker’s sudden exit as U.S. Soccer sporting director, moving beyond the breaking news to unpack what the role actually demands, why progress on youth development has stalled, and whether anyone can truly fix one of American soccer’s most persistent problems (03:08). From there, the guys discuss the U.S. Open Cup's chaotic and cupset-filled Round of 32 (31:40), a historic night in Mexico as Nashville became the first MLS side to win at the Estadio Azteca, and whether LAFC are now the team to beat in the Concacaf Champions Cup (40:32). Plus, shockwaves in South Florida as Javier Mascherano exits Inter Miami - what’s really going on behind the scenes (49:04)? where Americans take center stage in the Copa del Rey final: can Pellegrino Matarazzo lead Real Sociedad to glory, or will Johnny Cardoso’s Atletico Madrid cap off an incredible week after booking their place in the Champions League semifinals (1:00:37)? 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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, Tony Meola

Topics covered

• Matt Crocker's departure
• U.S. Open Cup
• Nashville history
• Copa del Rey final
• MLS
• youth development
• Concacaf Champions Cup

Keywords

• Matt Crocker
• U.S. Soccer
• Nashville
• Copa del Rey
• MLS
• youth development
• Inter Miami
• Real Sociedad
• Atletico Madrid

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S. Soccer, Nashville, LAFC, Inter Miami, Real Sociedad, Atletico Madrid

Places: Estadio Azteca

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