USMNT on Poch watch, Varas named interim coach, Americans in the EFL Championship, Serie A preview, more! (Soccer 8/12)

Call It What You Want: A CBS Sports Golazo Network Podcast

Jimmy Conrad and Brian McBride dive into the latest twists and turns in the search for the next USMNT head coach. They discuss Thierry Henry's silver-medal run at the Olympics (02:10), Mauricio Pochettino's emergence as US Soccer's top target (7:20), and share their thoughts on the decision to name Mikey Varas as the interim coach for the upcoming friendlies against Canada and New Zealand (19:45).

Following a thrilling opening weekend of action in the EFL Championship, Philip Buckingham of The Athletic joins to talk about promotion candidates, relegation scrappers and, of course, the Americans plying their trade in England's second tier (25:30). Will Haji Wright and Josh Sargent push on after last season? Is Middlesbrough the ideal landing spot for Aidan Morris? Can Brenden Aaronson become a fan favorite at Elland Road? Phil also discusses Gaga Slonina's loan move to League One side Barnsley (42:55).

Jimmy and Brian round off the Americans Abroad conversation by discussing Malik Tillman and Bryan Reynolds' weekend performances (49:35), before focusing on the upcoming Serie A seasons for likes of Christian Pulisic, Tim Weah and Tanner Tessmann, who remains in transfer limbo at Venezia (53:55). And finally, the guys make their Americans Abroad 2024/25 predictions (1:03:59).

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