Tyler Adams reacts to Canada spying, USWNT Sweep, U23 U.S. Men’s advance

Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse dive into match day 3 of the Olympic tournament. The USWNT took all nine group points after completing the 2-1 win over Australia. Trinity Rodman put the USWNT ahead, and Korbin Albert secured the win with her first Olympic goal. The U23 U.S. Men's also booked their ticket to the quarterfinals for the first time since the Sydney Olympics in 2000. The United States became one of four countries in the 2024 Olympics with both the Men's and Women's teams advancing to the knockout round. Also, the U20 U.S. Men’s advanced to the semifinals in the CONCACAF U20 Championship and clinched their spot in the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup.

In the Leagues Cup, New York Red Bulls fell to Pachuca in PKs and are out of the group stage. However, Austin took down Monterrey 2-0 with goals from Jader Obrian and Daniel Pereira. The guys also addressed transfer news regarding USMNT players Yunus Musah and Gio Reyna, as well as the impact of club tours in the United States. (24:33)

To wrap the show Alexi and Mosse discussed differences of European and South American style of soccer, U23 U.S. Men’s success attracting USMNT managers, Liga MX performance at Leagues Cup, and Tyler Adam’s thoughts on Canada’s spying situation. (38:01)

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