You know, Unis has struck me as, I think, an avatar for this group of players. We don't have a right back right now, play Tim Way as your right back. I think even more so playing as a right back with a three and a five, he can have more responsibility to go forward and play as a winger. You keep saying three, and the reality is when which comes to shove, it's going to be a back five And therefore, that back five has to be able to defend. Weston McKinney, to me, is one of these guys. When we talk about leadership and the lack of leadership within this U.S. men's national team pool, I think he's consistently a character and a player that I look to. And I think you could give a little bit more there. I would say Weston would be maybe the top, at least very close to the top of my list of candidates for the Alexi Lollis Award,

which is the guy that takes advantage of a Home World Cup next summer to become a super duper star.

Yeah. Hello, Sunshine. I'm Alexi Lovos. Welcome to 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.

Now, this show will be talking, oh yes, some UCL when it comes to Americans,

U.S. men's national team roster delay, Holland is flying,

Dest is dreaming, Chicago is glowing, baby gnats are thumping,

Klopp is judging British true

crime. And Mossie's restaurant recommendations and some very special guests. And also so much more.

First, Germany else, always my friend, my colleague, my guiding light, David Mossie, a soccer

savant and a Fox Soccer researcher and writer.inaire. I'll see how you doing on this.

What are we looking at here? Wednesday, October 1st, but wait a second. We have expanded the table. We have added two guests. You know them. You love them to my left over here. A legend. The voice of American soccer as far as I'm concerned, Mr. John Strong. And then, I mean, I don't know how many times this is for the State of the Union. but we're just going to keep bringing you back.

Also known as John's partner.

Exactly.

You're good.

You guys are here calling the under 20 guys. and then, I mean, I don't know how many times this is for this State of the Union, but we're just

going to keep bringing you back. Also known as John's partner.

Exactly. You're good. You guys are here calling the under 20 game. Stu Holden joining us here.

Massey, how are you doing? You look good too, my friend.

I don't know if you'll get this reference, but Lex, today we have the Madden and Summerall

of American soccer on our desk. Very exciting. Pat Summerall. That's a high praise.

Wonderful paint seller that Pat Summerall. Yeah, we are absolutely thrilled to have you guys

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