Nine Americans featured in Tuesday's Champions League action and that's where Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola start. Yunus Musah put Vinicius Jr. in his back pocket (02:54). Malik Tillman had three goal contributions for PSV (09:40), so is he a better option than Brenden Aaronson at the 10 (17:16)? Can Haji Wright follow in the footsteps of former Coventry striker Viktor Gyökeres, and where could he excel if not in the Championship (27:53)? Charlie is not buying the Jonathan David...

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola recap a rollercoaster weekend for Americans Abroad. Tyler Adams was at his tenacious best against Manchester City (03:50), Malik Tillman had a day to forget against Ajax (07:51), and Josh Sargent has suffered another injury setback (11:27). Should Brenden Aaronson get a shot at the 10 against Jamaica (20:18)? The guys discuss the week's Champions League fixtures including AC Milan's unenviable trip to the Bernabeu (26:17). Which teams featuring...

Can Matt Turner expect more club minutes after helping to secure a Carabao Cup win on his Crystal Palace debut (03:59)? Weston McKennie and Tim Weah were Juventus’ saving grace against Parma (10:55). Is Yunus Musah doing enough to hang onto his spot amid AC Milan’s ongoing crises (17:04)? The CIWYW crew discuss roster locks ahead of Mauricio Pochettino’s first competitive camp as USMNT head coach (26:04). Does Diego Kochen deserve a call-up, have Celtic’s Cameron Carter-Vickers and Auston...

Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies recap an incredible weekend for American players on European shores. Before showing up big in the Derby d'Italia, Weston McKennie vindicated Charlie's thoughts about the Championship and player development (02:01). The guys discuss McKennie and Tim Weah's impact on Juventus' 4-4 draw against Inter (08:55). Cole Campbell joined the ranks of American teenagers to debut for Dortmund (14:35). Ricardo Pepi bagged a brace, but can he oust Luuk De Jong as PSV's...

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola discuss Christian Pulisic's superlative run of form with AC Milan (02:01) and where the Pennsylvania native’s club season ranks among the greatest in the annals of Americans Abroad (10:30). Elsewhere in the Champions League, Malik Tillman balled out against PSG - so why can’t he do the same for the national team (20:40)? Are there too many USMNT players plying their trade in the Championship ahead of the 2026 World Cup? The guys compare the English...

From Milan to Miami, Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola recap a busy weekend of action for American players and MLS. The guys talk Americans Abroad, focusing on Tim Weah's return from injury as well as Yunus Musah and Johnny Cardoso getting consequential club minutes (08:07). Christian Pulisic came up clutch again as a 10-man Milan got past bogey team Udinese, but does he have what it takes to be the Rossoneri's leader (23:46)? The USMNT play away against Jamaica in 26 days, so what...

Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola reflect on Mauricio Pochettino’s first camp as USMNT head coach (02:05). Christian Pulisic has been called out for leaving that camp, but is it fair to pin the defeat to Mexico on the Milan star (07:56)? The guys discuss Steve McClaren’s Jamaica who the Stars and Stripes will face in a must-win doubleheader if they want to defend their Concacaf Nations League title (25:21). How costly would it be to lose to the Reggae Boyz (34:25)? Tim Weah and Tyler Adams could be...

The 7-game unbeaten streak against Mexico came to an end on Tuesday with a 2-0 defeat at Estadio AKRON. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola look back on rough night for Mauricio Pochettino’s team south of the border (1:50). No one comes out unscathed as the guys give their USMNT player ratings (21:13). Is the Poch honeymoon already over? The guys evaluate the former Tottenham coach’s first camp in charge of the Stars and Stripes, and discuss what he may have learned about his players...

The word “friendly” goes out the window whenever the USMNT face Mexico. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola look ahead to Tuesday’s clash in Guadalajara beginning with the news that five of Mauricio Pochettino’s players have departed camp (04:25). The guys hit on Yunus Musah’s foray into right midfield and the pool of available No. 10s (12:19). Then, what does the Mexico-USA rivalry signify in 2024 (23:28)? And what explains the drop-off in quality from the El Tri of yesteryear to the...

The Mauricio Pochettino era got underway with a 2-0 win over Panama, but Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola unpack the first game of the new USMNT coach’s reign (02:05), his starting XI (06:28) and the second half substitutes (18:45). The guys go line-by-line with their player ratings, hitting on, among other things, Matt Turner’s surprising start, the good and bad of Yunus Musah’s game, and the decision not to play Weston McKennie (23:44). With Pochettino insisting that he’s not...

After all the fanfare, the time has come for Mauricio Pochettino to make his USMNT debut! Jimmy Conrad and special guest co-host Mike Grella look ahead to Saturday's friendly against Panama as the new coach looks to implement his intense playing style on the Stars and Stipes (04:59). Mike shares his thoughts on Brenden Aaronson's return to form at Leeds United (09:25). The guys project Poch's starting XI against Los Canaleros (13:48). Tyler Adams is nearing his return to EPL action, but can...

Jimmy Conrad goes it alone to kick off CIWYW's coverage of the October international break! In Americans Abroad news, Christian Pulisic might have had a hat-trick if not for two of his AC Milan teammates insisting on taking (and missing) penalties (02:33). Mauricio Pochettino was forced to make three changes to his roster with Folarin Balogun, Tim Weah and Johnny Cardoso dropping out with injury (11:40). And Josh Wolff is out at Austin FC (19:55). Jimmy opens the Mailbag to discuss the value...

Start your day with the perfect blend of news and analysis from the world’s game with the Morning Footy podcast. Download and follow Morning Footy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! The Morning Footy crew welcome in U.S. Soccer Technical Director Matt Crocker to discuss all the latest surround US Soccer. First up, the group talk about the hiring process for both Emma Hayes and Mauricio Pochettino, his past experience working with Hayes, and what the process and...

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola dissect Mauricio Pochettino's press conference in search of clues as to how his USMNT might play. Tony gives his two cents on the goalkeepers called into camp (03:08) before the guys discuss Poch's preferred formations and project a starting XI (12:32). The crew wax poetic about Weston McKennie's ability to keep his starting position at Juventus following the Texan's impressive performance against Leipzig (29:06). In contrast, Yunus Musah's...

The first USMNT roster of the Mauricio Pochettino era has been released ahead of October's friendlies against Panama and Mexico. Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies discuss the 25-man squad and whether fans can expect a change of formation (01:25). Should the likes of Tanner Tessmann be concerned after not making the cut? (13:27) Will Tim Ream remain a starting center back under the new coach? (18:27) And will Matt Turner lose his spot between the sticks? (25:56) The guys react to Jürgen...

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola kick things off with an Americans Abroad roundup and discuss which USMNT striker has the hottest hand in front of goal (01:47). Should the team play with two strikers? (16:12) Should fans be concerned about the U.S. falling to third in the CONCACAF rankings? (23:18) The guys ponder potential surprise call-ups to Mauricio Pochettino's October roster (26:17), preview the UCL matchday 2 fixtures involving Americans (35:44), and listen to Jimmy's R9...

Congratulations are in order for Steve Cherundolo and his LAFC side as they defeated Peter Vermes and Sporting KC in the US Open Cup Final (2:35). Then, the group recap the Campeones Cup that happened the same night but earlier which saw Club América walk away with the title after outlasting the Columbus Crew in PKs (8:06). Jimmy Conrad then puts a fine point on why the US Open Cup is still so special and explains the value and importance of the oldest soccer tournament in the United States...

It was a great weekend for Americans abroad, but none more so than Christian Pulisic who broke the deadlock in a long-awaited win against old foes Inter (04:32)! Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola discuss Tim Weah's turn at the No. 9 spot for Juventus (08:14) and Pulisic's consistent performances for AC Milan. Is the Pennsylvania native the USMNT's greatest ever export? (11:26) The guys weigh in on the all-time best USMNT debate following Tab Ramos' comments in support of the 2014...

Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies react to the latest FIFA rankings (02:08) and Mauricio Pochettino revealing the team's target for the 2026 World Cup (04:25). Then the guys wade into the water of the USMNT 'golden generation' debate following Thierry Henry's comments about the current crop of players in comparison to the Landon Donovan era (08:40). It was an historic week for Americans in the Champions League as Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic both got on the scoresheet (27:45). In the...

Jimmy Conrad gets Charlie Davies and Tony Meola's thoughts on Mauricio Pochettino's opening press conference (02:01) and San Diego FC's decision to hire recent USMNT interim coach Mikey Varas (06:28). The guys discuss the newly-formatted UEFA Champions League, the twelve American hopefuls in the competition, and the matchday 1 fixtures U.S. fans need to watch (11:45). Then, Paul Tenorio of The Athletic joins to discuss the ins and outs of US Soccer's search for Gregg Berhalter's successor and...

Jimmy Conrad and Brian McBride react to Mauricio Pochettino's first public appearance since being unveiled as the new USMNT head coach (02:15). With the door apparently open to every player, should Poch call up the reigning MLS MVP and soon to be U.S. citizen Luciano Acosta? (09:24) Guillem Balague, the author of “Brave New World: Inside Pochettino’s Spurs,” joins to share some insights into the former Tottenham and Chelsea manager’s relationship with Emma Hayes, his players, and the coaching...

The wait is finally over! Mauricio Pochettino has been announced as the next head coach of the USMNT (1:56). But the former Chelsea and Tottenham will have his work cut out for him following the team's dull 1-1 draw against New Zealand. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola react to the worst-kept secret in sports being made official and discuss their expectations (15:30). What went wrong against the Kiwis? (20:54) Which players' stock rose and whose fell during the September window?...

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola pick over the rubble following Saturday's disappointing loss to Canada and discuss Mikey Varas and Tim Ream's post-game comments which pointed to the lack of drive and intensity against Jesse Marsch's team. With Mauricio Pochettino reportedly waiting in the wings to take charge of the USMNT, what are the first things the former Tottenham and Chelsea boss needs to address? In the immediate term, the guys underline what needs to change ahead of...

Jesse Marsch was the only American smiling after his prediction of a 2-1 Canada win over the U.S. came to pass. Jimmy Conrad, Tony Meola and Brian McBride analyze the USMNT’s first performance since the disastrous Copa America campaign (1:30). The guys discuss the team’s struggles to deal with Canada’s press and speculate as to how Mauricio Pochettino might have viewed the game (09:50). Then, the player ratings don’t make for flattering listening for the likes of Tim Ream, Johnny Cardoso or...