July 7, 2025
USMNT fall to Mexico in Gold Cup Final | Instant Reaction & Recap (Soccer 7/6)
Call It What You Want: A CBS Sports Golazo Network PodcastAbout this episode
The U.S. men’s national team came up short in Houston, losing 2-1 to Mexico in the Gold Cup final, the last competitive match either side will play before the 2026 World Cup. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola recap a night where an inexperienced U.S. squad showed plenty of heart but not enough quality (03:19). With Mauricio Pochettino’s tactical choices under the microscope and the midfield again struggling to assert control, the guys break down where things went wrong and what this run really says about the state of the program (11:00). The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio offers his insights on the next steps, including how established stars should be reintegrated into the group (21:40). Was reaching the final a sign of progress - or just a reminder of how far the U.S. still has to go (30:58)? And did this roster displace any of the big-name absentees (42:01)? 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