Poch's USMNT Is Miami Bound, Tyler's Bournemouth School Milan, MLS Clinching Scenarios (Soccer 10/23)
Call It What You Want: A CBS Sports Golazo Network PodcastSummary
The U.S. Open Cup Final sees St. Louis City claim their first major trophy, defeating Columbus Crew in a tense match that ended in penalties. Despite Columbus dominating possession and creating more opportunities, St. Louis managed to secure the win, showcasing their resilience. The match highlighted the importance of capitalizing on chances, as Columbus struggled to convert their dominance into goals.
In other soccer news, the U.S. Men's National Team is set to play a friendly against Jamaica in Miami, while their Nations League clash against Haiti has also been relocated to Miami. Tyler Adams made headlines after a controversial red card incident during Bournemouth's match against AC Milan, where he was involved in a scuffle with Milan's goalkeeper. Meanwhile, the European club scene sees notable performances from American players, including Weston McKinney at Juventus and Yunus Moussa at AC Milan, both navigating their teams through challenging seasons.
As the MLS playoffs approach, teams like Nashville and Inter Miami are solidifying their positions, while the competition remains fierce in both the Eastern and Western Conferences. The stakes are high as clubs vie for playoff spots, with several teams still in contention for the postseason. The upcoming weekend promises to deliver exciting matchups across leagues, with American players looking to make their mark.
Show Notes
Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola return from Columbus to break down St. Louis City’s nail-biting win in the U.S. Open Cup Final (05:51). The crew looks ahead to the USMNT’s remaining 2026 fixtures, and examines how playing exclusively on home soil could impact Mauricio Pochettino’s plans (16:57). Christian Pulisic could only watch as Tyler Adams helped Bournemouth defeat AC Milan (30:29), while Weston McKennie’s Juventus and Bryan Reynolds’ Rennes played out a draw in Turin (41:56). With Monaco competing on multiple fronts, will Folarin Balogun see his minutes increase (53:09)? Plus, Nashville’s push for the Supporters’ Shield and a new points record takes center stage as the guys break down the latest MLS playoff-clinching scenarios (1:02:09). 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 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ Subscribe to Paramount+ Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ For all the latest in sportsbook reviews and promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/
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