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A World Cup Every Two Years? What could go wrong?

2021/9/14
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Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

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Alexi and Mosse open the show with a look at Arsene Wenger’s proposed changes to the World Cup schedule and answer if having a World Cup every two years would be a good idea (06:36). Then the guys recap the USMNT’s World Cup Qualifying games, discuss Berhalter’s performance, and look at Ricardo Pepi’s impact on the team (31;30). We also take a look at Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United, follow the biggest news stories in Europe’s top 5 leagues, and go over this week’s Champion’s League group stage matches (51:40). Alexi answers questions from fans about the USMNT, the USWNT, and answers what it’s like to be a youth soccer leagues referee in #AskAlexi (1:06:00). Finally, Alexi ends the show by reflecting on the 20th anniversary of 9/11 (1:20:20).

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