Alexi Lalas urges USMNT to ‘have a conversation’ with Jürgen Klopp
Alexi Lalas wants U.S. Soccer to go big-game hunting., the former USMNT defender addressed the “unique” situation the team is in ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America as questions swirl about
Lalas referenced comments from earlier in the week by longtime Fox soccer host Rob Stone, who said on-air the USMNT should “go big or go home” for 2026, and called attention to former Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp, Klopp, 57, just stepped down as head coach of Liverpool, where he won one English Premier League championship and a Champions League title, and was generally the steward of elite performance since taking the job in 2015.Liverpool’s German manager Jurgen Klopp speaks as he says his final farewell to fans after the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on May 19, 2024.
In college football, boosters — whether corporations or wealthy individuals — can write a check, for example, to fund a $75 million buyout for now-former Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher and then turn around and sign Mike Elko to a six-year contract worth $42 million.Fox Sports soccer analyst Alexi Lalas arrives for the official FIFA World Cup 2026 brand #WeAre26 campaign launch in Los Angeles, California on May 17, 2023.
“And if they believe that Gregg Berhalter is the guy that’s going to take us to the promised land in 2026, then they have to back him, and I’m sure there would be blowback, but what has been concerning to me is there shouldn’t be a division right now,” Lalas said.Fox Sports is having a very successful summer season airing soccer, both with Copa America and the Euros.
Even without the United States, Copa America will remain intriguing as it continues to feature Lionel Messi and Argentina.
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