Alexi Lalas Talks Nashville SC, American Soccer Authenticity
May 18, 20211h 0mExplicit
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Show Notes
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