About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of injuries to Chris Richards and Brenden Aaronson on the USMNT ahead of the World Cup, along with coaching considerations and player performances in the Bundesliga.

It's concerning news to start the show as Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola react to Chris Richards' poorly-timed ankle sprain and what it could mean for the USMNT's backline heading into the World Cup (05:29). Does Mauricio Pochettino commit to a back three no matter what? And should fans be worried about Brenden Aaronson's fitness with 24 days to go until the Paraguay match (18:54)? With Pep Guardiola reportedly leaving Manchester City at the end of the season, should US Soccer consider hiring him ahead of the next World Cup cycle (25:53)? The guys take stock of how American players performed in the 2025/26 Bundesliga season (43:31). And there's a lively debate on whether Gio Reyna should or shouldn't make the 26-man roster (50:01)! 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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, Tony Meola

Topics covered

• USMNT injuries
• World Cup preparation
• Bundesliga performance
• Gio Reyna roster debate
• Coaching considerations

Keywords

• USMNT
• Chris Richards
• Brenden Aaronson
• Mauricio Pochettino
• Pep Guardiola
• Gio Reyna
• Bundesliga
• World Cup

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Manchester City, US Soccer

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