Usmnt Expectations

On the latest State of the Union podcast, Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, and guest Stu Holden methodically react to Thursday's Copa América tournament group draw. Group A, featuring Messi's Argentina, Peru, Chile, and the winner of Canada vs. Trinidad and Tobago, underwent analysis regarding Argentina's potential to defend their title and Canada's dark horse status. (1:34) Group B, housing Mexico, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Jamaica, sparked discussions about Mexico's expected performance and the unpredictable battle for second place among the mix-bag of teams. (6:25) Shifting to Group C, with the United States, Uruguay, Panama, and Bolivia, the trio discussed if USMNT can place first ahead of a recently dominant Uruguay team and the pressure on USMNT and Gregg Berhalter to meet expectations this summer. (11:40) Lastly, Alexi, Mosse, and Stu broke down Group D headlined by Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, and the victor between Honduras vs. Costa Rica. They discussed Brazil's lackluster performances as of late, and what their potential path to the finals might be and they highlighted Colombia's capacity to be a dark horse candidate. (21:43) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former USMNT Defender Steve Cherundolo joins the guys to talk all things LAFC including the arrival of Gareth Bale & Giorgio Chiellini! PLUS expectations for the USMNT at the 2022 World Cup. 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 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

Alexi and Mosse kick off the podcast with a look at the Club World Cup and breakdown Chelsea’s win vs. Brazilian side Palmeiras (17:50). Then the guys look at an interview with Christian Pulisic where he explains why he struggles on the USMNT. Later, we preview CONCACAF Champions League and all the MLS action as the 2022 season approaches (35:30). We also take a look at all the top European leagues and preview all of the big UEFA Champions League matchups (51:20). Alexi and Mosse answer your questions about Bielsa in MLS, automated VAR, and what Alexi’s expectations are for the USMNT at the 2022 World Cup in #AskAlexi (1:13:00). Finally, Alexi ends the show with his One for the Road all about Valentine’s Day and our love for soccer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi and Mosse dive in on Americans playing the Champions League (06:02) as well as other big European action, such as El Clasico (26:17). Then, the guys unpack El Trafico and the playoff race in MLS (38:27). Also, Messi vs. Ronaldo vs. Zlatan, expectations for the USMNT and Angel City FC’s impact are looked at in #AskAlexi (55:50). Finally, Alexi caps the show with a story about the very first MLS Cup (1:27:07) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices