Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

Alexi and Mosse open the show with the latest news on Lionel Messi’s departure from Barcelona, the player’s legacy in La Liga, and what the future may hold for the superstar, including a possible move to PSG (7:00). The guys also discuss Lukaku’s return to Chelsea, Jack Grealish’s transfer to Man City, Jadon Sancho’s move to Manchester United, and Harry Kane’s Tottenham issues. More importantly, they go over Norwich City’s latest signing, USMNT star Josh Sargent. The guys then shift focus to the Olympics and breakdown the USWNT’s disappointing performance at the tournament as well as congratulate Canada’s Christine Sinclair for her historic gold medal win. Mosse reacts to Brazil’s win vs. Spain, reflects on Dani Alves’s decorated career, and explains why a bronze medal win may be a sign of hope for Mexico fans (47:35). USA’s win over Mexico in the Gold Cup final, potential coaching choices for the USMNT, and what young players the guys are excited about, are all looked at in #AskAlexi (55:35). Finally, Alexi caps the show with his “One for the Road” on his joyous experience at the Gold Cup Final with former USMNT coach Bora Milutinović (1:24:25).

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