Now it's not that teams can't or shouldn't have long-term plans. It's just that the

soccer fan and the customer they care about the here and now. And the long-term plan in

MLS in particular that doesn't play.

If you can't even compete, then go away until you can.

You can't ask fans and customers to care about a long term plan.

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

where 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 the quote-unquote

long-term plan approach in Major League soccer

and in soccer in general.

We'll have our Mossy makes the case segment

or Mossy's gonna talk about Byerns,

can't beat them, Join a Mentality.

We'll be answering your questions in our hashtag Ask Alexi segment going back in time

to watch some special games that you weren't at and so much more. first as always joining me my friend my colleague my guiding light David

Mossy a soccer savant and a fox soccer researcher and writer extraordinary mossy how are you I greet you from the great state of Florida.

I am on the road once again this week, but we are certainly bringing you the State of the Union

Podcast.

How you doing, my friend?

I am good. I'd hate to hijack the opening segment again again but I did have an eventful few days in Mexico

That's right we heard that you were going down for a wedding and you were very concerned about what's that team that you follow again?

The Wolverines of Michigan, right?

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