Messi casts his demons, USMNT’s tough Gold Cup win, Southgate’s decisions, Italy’s run, and a tribute to Paul Mariner
Messi casts his demons, USMNT’s tough Gold Cup win, Southgate’s decisions, Italy’s run, and a tribute to Paul Mariner  
Podcast: Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast
Published On: Tue Jul 13 2021
Description: Alexi and Mosse open the show with the Copa America Final, Messi finally winning his major international trophy, Mosse’s issue with Brazil’s lineup, strategy, and use of Neymar (4:30). The guys then talk about the Euro 2020 finals, Italy deserving the title, questioning Southgate’s use of England’s talent and Mancini’s incredible unbeaten run (28:20). They discuss USMNT’s tough Gold Cup win against Haiti, Chucky Lozano’s injury, and preview USA’s next matchup vs. Martinique (41:52). In #AskAlexi, fans ask about speaking multiple languages, thoughts on a fundraiser US Soccer co-ed game, and watching USMNT’s game with the family (52:23). Finally, Alexi caps the show with his “One for the Road,” a tribute to former England striker Paul Mariner (1:11:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices