Pochettino drops first USMNT roster, Champions League Matchday 2 Recap

Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse dive into a very anticipated day, Mauricio Pochettino announces his first USMNT training camp roster. Four MLS players make the squad, including Zack Steffen who returns to the USMNT for the first time in over a year. Next, the guys recap a few UEFA Champions League matches. Weston McKennie and Juventus completed the 3-2 comeback over RB Leipzig. McKennie got the start and played his first full 90 minutes of the season. Folarin Balogun came off the bench and earned a penalty for Monaco in the 2-2 draw. Stateside, Inter Miami and Columbus face off in one of the biggest MLS matches of the season. (3:49)

To wrap the show Alexi and Mosse discuss expectations for Emma Hayes vs Pochettino, MLS expansion, and advice for players heading into camp with a new head coach. (39:51)

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