Mexico Set Piece Kings & Jesse Marsch’s Suspended Dreams + USMNT vs Saudi Arabia Preview

Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

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Soccer, News, Sports, Sports News

4.4 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 19 June 2025

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, and special guest Mo Edu dive into the Gold Cup action following Mexico’s second half goals in the night game. Costa Rica snatches a late winner over the DR, Mexico punches their ticket thanks to set-piece domination, and Jesse Marsch is under the microscope again. Alexi drops his latest CONCACAF Power Rankings—Canada on top, USMNT hanging on. We break down the USMNT Starting XI ahead of their clash with Saudi Arabia: who’s in, who’s out, and who needs to step up. Plus, Pochettino responds to the doubters.The FIFA Club World also rolls on tonight with Captain Weston McKennie and Tim Weah securing a 5-0 win in their opening match. How much can we really glean from this tournament? Intro (0:00)Costa Rica Late Game Winner (5:16)Set Pieces, Set Pieces, Set Pieces (10:22)Jesse Marsch Under Investigation (17:29)USMNT Predicted Starting XI & Pochettino Getting Revenge on the Doubters? (22:54)Captain Weston McKennie (33:37) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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