With the 2026 FIFA World Cup coming to an end in July, fans witnessed another disappointing tournament exit for the United States men’s soccer team (USMNT), leaving more questions than answers. Despite fielding one of the most talented squads in the nation’s history, the U.S. once again fell short of football’s biggest prize. In the aftermath, former U.S. men’s national team player Alexi Lalas defended the U.S.’s pay-to-play system on X. Lalas p…
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