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USMNT loses to Panama. Lack of depth or bad rotations? (with Stu Holden)

Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

English - October 12, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - ★★★★ - 973 ratings
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Stu Holden joins the show to discuss the USMNT’s loss to Panama in World Cup Qualifying and answers whether this loss was a result of of Berhalter’s rotations or if the players were to blame (2:00). The guys then recap the UEFA Nations League final, Newcastle United’s new owners, why Neymar’s last World Cup could be in 2022, and look at Pulisic’s visit to see the Jets play in London (37:22). Alexi and Stu answer fan questions about the new World Cup cycle, make their picks for who will win the Ballon d'Or, and look at Stu’s struggle with missing socks (57:25). Finally, Stu shares what it’s like to travel with soccer expert and foodie John Strong (1:15:40)
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Stu Holden joins the show to discuss the USMNT’s loss to Panama in World Cup Qualifying and answers whether this loss was a result of of Berhalter’s rotations or if the players were to blame (2:00). The guys then recap the UEFA Nations League final, Newcastle United’s new owners, why Neymar’s last World Cup could be in 2022, and look at Pulisic’s visit to see the Jets play in London (37:22). Alexi and Stu answer fan questions about the new World Cup cycle, make their picks for who will win the Ballon d'Or, and look at Stu’s struggle with missing socks (57:25). Finally, Stu shares what it’s like to travel with soccer expert and foodie John Strong (1:15:40)

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