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Podcast: Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast
Episode: Instant Reaction: Balogun and Zendejas Lift USMNT to Victory
Description: Alexi Lalas, Stu Holden, and David Mosse deliver their instant reaction to the USMNT’s needed win over Japan in their second match of the September international window. The guys break down the starting XI, tactical adjustments, and the standout performances that led to goals from Alex Zendejas and Folarin Balogun. From individual player grades to big-picture takeaways, they discuss what this result means for the team’s depth, chemistry, and momentum heading into a critical stretch.
To close out the show, the crew looks ahead to the USMNT’s upcoming schedule, and World Cup qualifying matches around...