In this special episode from fantastic Los Angeles: Why did the US fail to qualify for the World Cup? Did they underestimate their rivals or were there other factors? David Beckham’s arrival gave a boost to US soccer back in 2007. How are the things going right now? The US hosted its first World Cup in 1994 – national team star Alexi Lalas shares his memories of the tournament. Bonus track – KAYKOS and DE LA LA bring you their hit ‘Express Yourself.’
[01:11] Public backlash over US team’s failure to qualify for WC
[02:47] How Costa Rica and Panama overcame the U.S.?
[04:18] Introducing LAFC’s new manager Bob Bradley
[04:44] About the growth of soccer in the U.S.
[05:10] On young star players and U.S. progression
[06:12] Helicopter Ride Around Los Angeles
[06:55] Alexi Lalas on 1994 World Cup
[08:46] ‘Small countries’ success in WC qualification
[10:04] On WC favourites and will U.S. ever have that status?
[11:28] Did U.S. underestimate Trinidad, Panama and Costa Rica?
[13:47] Sports journalist Scott French on why LAFC will succeed
[16:51] What event boosted soccer in the U.S.
[17:38] Bob Bradley’s favourite World Cup moments
[18:46] Alexi Lalas on meeting Henry Kissinger and Metallica
[20:48] KAYKOS and DE LA LA perform ‘Express Yourself’
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