We all accept the written and many unwritten rules that govern behavior and conduct.

You may disagree with the rules, but our passion and love for the game does not entitle us to break the rules.

My fear is that someone could get hurt,

someone who maybe just wanted to escape for a few hours

and enjoy the sport we all love.

Hello, Sunshine, I'm Alexi Lollis and welcome to the State of the Union

podcast.

When we look at the beautiful game on and off the field

through the lens of red, white and blue colored glasses.

As you heard, we'll be talking about what should or shouldn't be allowed in the stadium.

Our Mossy makes the case segment, Mossy is going to talk about teams struggling to

offload their high-priced players in our

Ask Alexi segment.

We're talking about the art of recruiting for the national team in our back three segment.

We're talking about MS expansion and EPL and so much more, but first joining me as always,

my friend, my colleague, my guiding light, David Mossy, a soccer savant and a fox soccer researcher

and writer extraordinaire.

Mossy, how are you on this?

We are recording Monday morning.

I am very good.

Coming off a fun weekend, a lot of Boonislega,

and yesterday I went to a barbecue at Keith Kostigan's house.

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