Carli Lloyd on Shootout Mentality, England Survives Spain, Messi’s Suspension

The Women’s Euros Final delivered goals, extra-time drama, and a tense penalty shootout as England completed their third straight comeback to outlast Spain. USWNT legend and Hall of Famer Carli Lloyd joins the show to break it all down, offering firsthand insight into the mentality it takes to thrive in the pressure cooker of a shootout. With over 657,000 fans attending UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, one thing is clear, the women’s game has never been bigger.
In MLS, Inter Miami and Cincinnati played to a scoreless draw amid Messi’s controversial suspension. We dive into the fallout, the tight turnaround after the All-Star Game, and thoughts on load management. Meanwhile, Chucky Lozano’s goal keeps San Diego atop the West, and a few major transfer rumors have MLS fans buzzing.
To wrap the show, we tackle fan questions: Who should wear the armband for the USMNT at the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Should Mauricio Pochettino bring an American coach onto his USMNT staff? Plus, Alexi shares one final reflection on an unforgettable summer of soccer.

Intro (0:00)
England Defends UEFA Euro Title (5:30)
Mentality of a Penalty Shootout (17:00)
Women’s Copa Semis Are Set (21:54)
Messi Suspended & Rodrigo De Paul Makes Miami Appearance (22:25)
Transfer News: Muller & Son to MLS? (32:07)
#AskAlexi: Who Will Captain the USMNT in 2026? (34:39)
One for the Road: Summer of Soccer Reflection (42:38)

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