Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast · FOX Sports
USMNT Abroad: Pulisic skies penalty vs McKennie, Dest returns while Jedi Robinson sits
October 7, 2025·1 hr 9 min·5 clips
Alexi Lalas argues why Christian Pulisic remains AC Milan's penalty taker despite skying a crucial spot-kick.
As heard by us
A sharp USMNT discussion that uses Pulisic's missed penalty to move into Pochettino, player protection, and La Liga in Miami.
Alexi Lalas and David Mosse keep the conversation centered on a USMNT that still feels like it is learning how to carry itself, with Mauricio Pochettino sitting at the middle of that discussion. Christian Pulisic's missed penalty is not treated like a meltdown.
Why you'd press play
For Pulisic's penalty role, the club-vs-country fight, and La Liga in America.
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