Greg Berhalter is trying to paint the Sistine Chapel with Crayons.

It's apparent that at least for now, he doesn't have the players to successfully play this style

against teams that are better than the U.S.

Right now, Berhalter's asking the players to adjust to the system,

and many are struggling to do so. This may be the price of progress, but are we willing to pay it?

Hello, Sunshine, I'm Alexi Lollis and welcome, 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 Great New Romantic that is Greg Berhalter.

Mossy's going to make a case regarding China's big plan that they got going over there

in our Ascolexi segment we'll be talking U.S. Women's National Team, and our Back 3, we'll be talking

the return of the leagues that happened next week, and so much more. But first, joining me as always,

my friend, my colleague, my guiding light, David Mossy, a soccer saucy, a soccer

researcher and writer extraordinaire. How are you, Mossy? Greetings from St.

Louis, where I am coming to you prior to the U.S. Uruguay international that's happening here.

I am good. I am holding down the fort here in LA with our producer Alex Dowd still in the same

studio from the past year and a half.

Did you watch soccer over the weekend?

Because on these FIFA blackout days,

while there is limited type of club soccer,

obviously there's a whole lot of international soccer,

so do you get excited for these weekends

or do you feel that something's missing in your life?

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