September 10, 2025
Zendejas & Balogun score, Poch goes with back 3 | USMNT vs. Japan recap & reaction (Soccer 9/9)
Call It What You Want: A CBS Sports Golazo Network PodcastAbout this episode
Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola recap the USMNT’s 2-0 win over Japan, a much-needed morale boost sealed by goals from Alejandro Zendejas and Folarin Balogun. Mauricio Pochettino’s decision to roll with a back three gave the U.S. a new edge, delivering their first victory over a top-20 FIFA opponent since the 2022 World Cup... but don't call it a "signature" win! The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio joins to break down who helped (or hurt) their stock the most during September camp (08:05). The guys debate the MOTM (21:51), dig into the impact of Pochettino’s tactical shift (26:30), what it means for the roster moving forward (30:45), and how to judge his first year in charge of the USMNT (46:47). 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 coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+ . Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League , NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter , your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices