Chicharito stars again, Biggest MLS rivalry, Mbappe the villain, and Brazil on top of the food chain in Copa America
Chicharito stars again, Biggest MLS rivalry, Mbappe the villain, and Brazil on top of the food chain in Copa America  
Podcast: Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast
Published On: Wed Jun 30 2021
Description: Alexi and Mosse open the show with an MLS recap (4:27) to talk Chicharito’s scoring form, the biggest rivalry in the MLS, Bruce Arena, Thiago’s stunning winner, the exciting Austin-Columbus game, Diego Chara allegedly receiving racial abuse and LAFC’s struggles. The guys then talk about Spain’s impressive play, Switzerland stunning France, Mbappe the villain, Pragmatic Portugal out against Belgium, Frank De Boer out as Netherlands coach, Italy dodging a bullet, Denmark trouncing Wales, England’s massive win against Germany, and quarterfinal preview (27:10). They discuss the Copa America group stage, which is more dependent on their star, Brazil (Neymar) or Argentina (Messi), quarterfinal predictions, and Brazil’s transition to pragmatism.. (40:55). In #AskAlexi, fans ask about club vs. international soccer, New England Revolution’s chances, and the documentary “LFG.” (1:10:30). Finally, Alexi caps the show with his “One for the Road” on rebranding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices