Call It What You Want: A CBS Sports Golazo Network Podcast · CBS Sports, USMNT, U.S. Soccer, MLS, World Cup, UCL, Americans Abroad

Pulisic hits form, Balogun back on pens, USMNT camp myth busting (Soccer 3/24)

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Christian Pulisic is described as the U.S. Men's National Team's number one penalty taker, with a 13-for-15 career record.

1. Call It What You Want: A CBS Sports Golazo Network Podcast focuses on U.S. men's soccer form, World Cup roster pressure, and penalty-kick choices. 2. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola host the show, with Charlie's youth coach story and Tony's U.S. goalkeeping experience driving the debate. 3. The episode asks which U.S. players are peaking now and who should handle pressure moments like penalties and camp auditions. 4. Charlie Davies tells a coaching story about a club rival one year older, a preseason tournament, and a halftime score of 5-0. 5. He says he told his team to play 'without fear,' use one-twos, and beat players in one-v-one situations. 6. Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola joke that the opponent was 'dodging you' and blame the keeper while the second half ends 1-1. 7. The Americans abroad segment starts with Folarin Balogun scoring his fifth straight French league game in a 2-1 win over Lyon. 8. Christian Pulisic gets his first goal contribution in 12 games, an assist in Milan's 3-2 win over Torino, and the result leaves Milan six points behind Inter. 9. Malik Tillman scores his seventh goal in all competitions for Bayer Leverkusen in a 3-3 draw with Heidenheim. 10. Gio Reyna starts the Madrid derby, completes 28 of 35 passes, and plays in Atleti's 3-2 loss to Real Madrid. 11. George Campbell scores the only goal in West Brom's 1-0 win over Bristol City, which the hosts call a 'dunk at the back post.' 12. Charlie Davies says Balogun was excellent inside the box and that Pulisic's assist to Rabiot came from a tight Luka Modric pass and a sharp movement off the ball. 13. Tony Meola says the attack is 'trending in the direction' of rhythm while the panel shifts more concern toward the defensive side of the U.S. field. 14. The hosts discuss Mauricio Pochettino allowing attacking players to 'express themselves' instead of reining them in at the World Cup. 15. Charlie Davies notes that Pulisic's Milan assist was his first Serie A assist since September, after injuries and a long scoring-heavy start to the season. 16. The conversation then turns to Malik Tillman's transfer fee, with Tony Meola mentioning a $40 million move from PSV to Bayer Leverkusen and debating whether the club wants him as a long-term piece. 17. The player spotlight returns to Christian Pulisic, whose U.S. record is described as 50 matches, 3,644 minutes, 17 goals, and 10 assists. 18. Tim Ream's camp quote says players should avoid 'white knuckles,' stay comfortable, and treat the current camp as the most important one because it is happening now. 19. Charlie Davies says the episode fits fans who want U.S. roster debates, player-form updates, and penalty-kick strategy. 20. Viewers who want tactical detail about non-U.S. league matches may skip the long roster and penalty discussion.

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