Top USMNT Players to thrive under Pochettino, Messi back training with Inter Miami

Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are set for another exciting weekend of soccer. With less than two weeks until the USMNT kicks off against Canada, the guys look at some players that have the potential to thrive under Mauricio Pochettino. The strikers pool is a group to keep an eye on as Pochettino steps in as the reported new USMNT head coach. This weekend we will see two of these strikes face off, Josh Sargent travels to Coventry and faces Haji Wright in an American showdown. Back stateside, Messi is training again with Inter Miami and the Leagues Cup champions are back in action against NYCFC. The LA teams are running away with the MLS Western Conference, who will take the top spot? (5:09)

To wrap the show the guys answering questions on removing the MLS salary cap for promotion/relegation, the possibility of LAFC bringing in a backup coach, and high school versus club. (27:24)

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