# LIVE post-match reaction to the USA's 5-2 loss to Belgium with Stu Holden

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Podcast: [Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/alexi-lalas-state-of-the-union-podcast-171347)
Published: 2026-03-28T23:41:00+00:00
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Alexis Lalas, David Mosse, and Stu Holden are here with a new LIVE episode of State of the Union! The guys break down everything from the USA’s deflating 5-2 loss to Belgium, including the surprise starting of Matt Turner over Matt Freese and where that leaves the U.S.’s goalkeeper situation as we approach the World Cup, whether or not the team needs to make some adjustments on the backline despite Chris Richards and Miles Robinson missing the match due to injury, players such as Tim Weah potentially playing out of position and much more. After going through the USA game, the guys briefly look forward to next week’s World Cup playoff matches and the USA’s game vs Portugal. Presented by Zillow #Zillow Initial thoughts on 5-2 loss (2:11)Alexi's thoughts on Matt Turner starting (10:40)Poch's substitutions (18:46)How does this change the perception of the USMNT (29:24)Looking ahead to the Portugal match (35:43)World Cup qualifying playoff matches (38:15) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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