Episode Details

Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola look ahead to the USMNT’s upcoming friendly against Venezuela. But first, they react to the three departures from January camp, including John Tolkin’s risky move to Bundesliga minnows Holstein Kiel (03:45). Jimmy gets fired up about the Jackson Ragen situation after the Seattle Sounders blocked the defender's national team call-up (11:59).

The guys recap a big midweek for Americans Abroad, with standout performances from Weston McKennie and Gio Reyna (26:27). Plus, they debate the stakes of Saturday’s Serie A showdown: Who needs the win more, Juventus or AC Milan (34:02)?

MLS insider Tom Bogert makes his Call It What You Want debut to break down a chaotic transfer window (46:20). Could Neymar actually end up with Chicago Fire? What’s happening with Atlanta United? And how will the new roster rules reshape the league?

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