U.S. Soccer legend Alexi Lalas discusses the biggest stories in the world of soccer. Join Alexi and soccer guru David Mosse, as they break down the USMNT, USWNT, MLS, Bundesliga, Premier League, World Cup & everything in between. Follow Alexi Lalas' State of the Union podcast @SOTUWithAlexi on all platforms! https://twitter.com/SOTUWithAlexi https://www.instagram.com/SOTUWithAlexi/ https://www.tiktok.com/@sotuwithalexi https://www.facebook.com/SOTUWithAlexi/
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Is this USMNT’s “B” team? Doug McIntyre joins to discuss Mexico & the Gold Cup, Gabriel Heinze’s mess in Atlanta, and USWNT bouncing back in the Olympics
Alexi and Mosse open the show, and with the USMNT’s win against Jamaica to put them in the Gold Cup semifinals, they debate what is more impressive: the win against Mexico in Nations league or making it to Gold Cup final with this “B” team (8:09) They talk Matt Turner vs. Zack Steffen in goal, Mexico being the overwhelming favorite, and Mosse riding the Qatar wave. The guys then talk MLS and detail Gabriel Heinze’s rough stint with Atlanta, how bad Inter Miami CF and Phil Neville are, and NYCFC’s stadium troubles. They discuss Olympic soccer and talk USWNT’s bounce back after a 3-0 loss to Sweden, recap men’s soccer, including Richarlison’s performances. (36:20). In #AskAlexi, fans ask about international parity, playing World Cup vs. Olympics, and the supposed feud between Mexico and CONCACAF. (51:06). Finally, Alexi caps the show with his “One for the Road” on his recent Tweet about the overuse of soccer jargon when discussing tactics (1:15:05).
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