McConaughey hypes Austin FC fans, Saying bye to Crew Stadium, Brazil’s Copa America to lose, and Italy’s brilliant run at EURO 2020
Podcast: Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union PodcastPublished On: Tue Jun 22 2021
Description: Alexi and Mosse open the show with an MLS recap to talk Austin FC’s draw in its stadium opener with hype-man Matthew McConaughey, the final game at Crew Stadium, Jakob Glesnes banger, and LAFC’s struggles. (07:08). The guys then talk Copa America, Brazil’s tournament to lose, Argentina-Brazil gap bigger than thought, Alexi’s favorite player, Englishmen/Chilean Ben Brereton’s, and Chile, Uruguay playing with veteran players through the World Cup (27:15). They discuss EURO 2020, including Italy’s impressive run, and why Mosse doesn’t think England appreciates Jadon Sancho. (43:03). In #AskAlexi, fans ask for the USMNT and USWNT player Alexi would pick, Dallas FC academy not translating to success on the field, and if the guys think USMNT will be serious World Cup contenders by 2038. (51:10). Finally, Alexi caps the show with his “One for the Road,” which nods to operating lower-division soccer teams such as the Rochester Rhinos and the newly founded Flower City Union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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