Player Expectations

Alexi Lalas fired up the X spaces for an instant reaction podcast to the USMNT's 3-1 loss to Germany. Alexi and Mosse react to Gio Reyna starting for the US, Christian Pulisic's goal, the team's defensive struggles and more. They also answer questions from fans like if expectations are too high or too low for Gregg Berhalter, what the chances are to play more top tier competition like Germany, and if this truly is the golden generation of the USMNT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Manchester United writers Andy Mitten and Mark Critchley to explore Marcus Rashford's 'streaky' goalscoring form and the weight of expectation on him at Man United... How does Erik ten Hag get Rashford back to his best, and could the budding partnership with new striker Rasmus Hojlund be the key? And after one-time United winger Wilfried Zaha returned to haunt them in the Champions League on Tuesday - why didn't it work out for him at Old Trafford? Produced by Adonis Pratsides Additional Production: Mike Stavrou Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce discuss Gio Reyna's comments regarding his USMNT future (02:27) as well as the expectations ahead of next year's Copa America as Gregg Berhalter retakes the reins of the national team (11:07). Then, some Women's World Cup talk as the USWNT look to three-peat (20:41) before the conversation turns to Inter Miami's historic week and whether Messi and friends know what awaits them in MLS (25:20). And after Arsenal ran riot in DC, has the time come to rethink the MLS All-Star game (32:30)? The guys also unpack the latest headlines concerning Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Folarin Balogun (41:10). In Soccer We Trust is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the In Soccer We Trust team on Twitter: @ISWTPod, @JimmyConrad, @heathpearce, @CharlieDavies9, @PartidoPooper Watch In Soccer We Trust on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh4tni-ICN9z0eMIPcf2r2g Subscribe to the In Soccer We Trust podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/InSoccerWeTrust For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Get 20% off In Soccer We Trust merch, using the code SOCCER20: https://https://store.cbssports.com/collections/in-soccer-we-trust Sign up to the new Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/golazo-starting-xi/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The USMNT face Japan in their first of two international friendlies this month. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Heath Pearce discuss who they would like to see start and expectations for Gregg and the U.S. (03:34) -- Breaking down Japan (08:33) -- Long And Zimmerman starting at CB. Turner in goal (15:30) -- No. 9 talk with Charlie Davies (who starts up top) (28:18) -- Predictions for Japan vs USMNT (29:40) -- Jimmy's quick take on Pulisic calling out Tuchel (31:53) -- Charlie and Heath chime in on Pulisic (35:30) -- Club form matter going into World Cup? (39:43) -- Final thoughts on lineup before Japan friendly (44:25) -- Bundesliga social media calls out Gregg Berhalter In Soccer We Trust is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the In Soccer We Trust team on Twitter: @ISWTPod, @JimmyConrad, @heathpearce, @CharlieDavies9, @PartidoPooper Watch In Soccer We Trust on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh4tni-ICN9z0eMIPcf2r2g Subscribe to the In Soccer We Trust podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/InSoccerWeTrust For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To purchase In Soccer We Trust merchandise: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/in-soccer-we-trust?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=in-soccer-we-trust To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices