USMNT roster changes, Pulisic's penalty drama, Is Messi still in MLS MVP conversation?
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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse speak on the USMNT roster changes as Mauricio Pochettino’s first camp kicks off. Tanner Tessmann, Brandon Vazquez, and Alex Zendejas step in for Tim Weah, Folarin Balogun, and Johnny Cardoso. Balogun withdrew from camp after suffering a shoulder injury in Monaco’s 2-1 win over Rennes. Who will start at striker for the USMNT against Panama and Mexico? Christian Pulisic, who will be at the October camp, continues to score for AC Milan but was waved off of two penalty kicks against Fiorentina. AC Milan’s head coach Paulo Fonseca voiced his displeasure with the decision. Back stateside, MLS nears the season end and MVP conversations ramp up. Alexi and Mosse share their thoughts on where Messi stands in the race. (5:46 )
To wrap the show, Alexi breaks down his own MLS MVP criteria and current standings. The guys also identify the sport with the best athletes in the world and discuss player’s transition to life after their careers on the pitch. (42:00 )
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