What USMNT legend Alexi Lalas got right about the US team before the World Cup | OneFootball

The USMNT feels different for US fans, as they think they have a real shot at winning the World Cup or, at least, a better performance than their highest finish in 1930.

After their 3-2 victory against Senegal, many people felt a sense of belief they had not experienced with the national team in previous World Cups.

USMNT legend Alexi Lalas spoke about the United States' victory, but rather than getting carried away by the result, the former 1994 World Cup player explained that the most important thing is still ahead: the starting lineup for the opening group-stage match.

However, he added that there is a different feeling surrounding this national team.

Alexi Lalas sends a strong message about the USMNT prior to the World Cup.

Lalas opens his statement with the next phrase: "There's some angst out there." This may seem to contradict the optimism at the beginning, but make no mistake: while this team has improved, many questions remain about the players and how they will perform.

“All that really matters is when we line up 11 days from now against Paraguay”, said Alexi Lalas about the excitement in the air because the USMNT won against a country qualified for the World Cup, but there are still some mistakes, the former LA Galaxy footballer is not happy about.

"There are still some mistakes, and it's a reminder to the players that if you make those same errors at the World Cup in a couple of weeks, those are the moments people remember forever."

However, the USMNT’s performance gave Lalas renewed optimism as he looks ahead to the challenges awaiting the team in two weeks.

"The vibe is cool after this game.”

The truth is that, as the former professional player said, the crucial performance will happen against Paraguay in their World Cup debut.

That said, the feeling surrounding Mauricio Pochettino and his players is overwhelmingly positive, and it is a level of belief that has rarely, if ever, been felt in the recent history of the U.S. national team.

Alexi Lalas stated the truth about the USMNT win against Senengal: although it dind't solve all the teams issues, this will serve as a springboard to recover something that this national team lost along time ago, belief.