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Pulisic scores, Jedi's boosts Fulham, Poch's report card | USMNT 2025 CIWYW Awards! (Soccer 12/30)

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Jedi Robinson is one of the best left backs in the world, and Fulham's three-game winning streak without AFCON players proves it.

End-of-year special on Call It What You Want soccer podcast. Hosts Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Miola review 2025 USMNT season (10-2-6 record, 18 matches, 56 players used). Key storylines: Christian Pulisic's exceptional Serie A form (10 goals in 8 games, 1 goal per 74 minutes), Jedi Robinson's emergence as world-class left back, Fulham's three-game winning streak, and early-season USMNT struggles (four consecutive losses) followed by strong finish. Coaching review of Mauricio Pochettino balances crisis response with recent momentum. Debate includes recency bias concerns, whether individual excellence matters more than coaching, and player readiness for World Cup.

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A loose holiday special that settles into a sharp USMNT tactics discussion.

Call It What You Want turns a year-end special into a USMNT check-in, with Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola moving from holiday chatter into awards, grades for Mauricio Pochettino, and recent player performances.

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You want a USMNT year-end check-in with an actual tactics debate.

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