Club and Country

Alexi Lalas Talks Nashville SC, American Soccer Authenticity

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After we recap Nashville SC's scoreless draw with Real Salt Lake, we welcome FOX commentator and U.S. soccer icon Alexi Lalas for a chat about Nashville's growth in year two, American soccer's global growth journey and how to strike a balance between ambition and authenticity.

3:30 -- EARLY SHOUT

  • Analyzing Nashville SC's form after five matches
  • Two club records in a goalless match?
  • What does it mean to be undefeated at this early juncture?


    • 16:50 -- INTERVIEW WITH ALEXI LALAS

    • Thoughts on his first MLS experience in Nashville
    • How does he feel about club-driven matchday rituals?
    • How can American soccer be authentic to its unique identity but still globally oriented?
    • Why does he think Miami's expansion model is better for the growth of MLS than Nashville's approach?
    • Breaking down NSC v. Austin


      • 39:05 -- EMBRACE CONSENSUS

      • Can Nashville SC adopt a conservative road approach for the bulk of the season and still enjoy the success it wants to achieve?


      42:51 -- MAILBAG

      • Has Jhonder Cadiz done enough at this point to justify a purchase at the end of his loan deal?
      • Who is the best striker to play above Hany Mukhtar?
      • What is Nashville SC's long-term personnel plan in central midfield?
      • What is the thinnest position in MLS?


        • 51:41 -- OUTSIDE N

        • New stadium, same FC Cincinnati
        • A Nashville SC connection to the FA Cup titleholders


          • 54:00 -- FINAL WHISTLE

          • Content recommendations
          • Bold predictions for NSC-Austin
            • ...more
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