Chris Richards Two-Way Masterclass, Messi’s Historic Free Kick

Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

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4.4 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 20 June 2025

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Summary

Chris Richards delivers a statement performance on both ends of the field as the USMNT grinds out a 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia. Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, and special guest Landon Donovan break down Richards' game-winning goal off a set piece and his crucial defensive stops. Is he the leader this backline needs? The guys also discuss Matt Freese’s solid showing in net, and what Pochettino’s consistent XI says about World Cup planning.Then, a look ahead to a critical Group C showdown as Jamaica faces Guadeloupe and Guatemala battles Panama, with knockout stage spots on the line. In Club World Cup action, Lionel Messi makes history again — scoring the match-winner for Inter Miami in their 2-1 victory over Porto, marking the first MLS win over a European club in a competitive match. Presented by Yerba Madre #CometoLife Intro (0:00)Trinidad & Tobago and Haiti Draw 1-1 (3:57)USMNT Rolls Out Same Starting XI vs Saudi Arabia (5:55)Chris Richards Saves the Day (15:00)Set Piece Goals (22:44)Pochettino’s Approach Against Haiti (26:03)Group C Preview (32:38)Messi’s Inter Miami Makes History (36:11) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:30.1	Lane and I have been having a good nature back and forth about the value of set pieces,
0:34.1	but the reality is that when things aren't going well, especially for a team like
0:38.8	the United States, which you talk so much about character personality and history, set pieces,
0:43.0	that is something that's been ingrained from the beginning.
0:45.3	Killman runs away.
0:46.8	Burrhalter hooking and it's Richard.
0:48.8	It's in.
0:50.0	And the U.S. does use the set piece.
0:52.6	It's Chris Richards, his second ever goal. And the U.S. does use the set piece. It's Chris Richards, his second ever goal.
0:56.2	And the U.S. finally breaks through against Saudi Arabia.
0:59.8	And you don't want to throw the baby out with the bathwater, so it's wonderful to see.
1:02.6	And guess what?
1:03.3	They all count the same. Hello, Sunshine. Welcome to the State of the Union, presented by Yerba Madre, the boost you need when you want to win. Drink Yerba Madre come to life. I am Alexi Lollos, and this is where we look at the beautiful game on and off the field through the lens of red, white, and blue colored glasses. This show is live, as it will be throughout the Gold Cup, following each day of action.
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