# Alex Freeman on USMNT’s Belgium Showdown, Sergiño Dest, and Playing on Home Soil: Men in Blazers 07/05/26

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Podcast: [Men In Blazers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/men-in-blazers-171816)
Published: 2026-07-05T19:30:00+00:00
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This interview was recorded before the news that Folarin Balogun's red card suspension was reversed. Rog is joined by USMNT defender Alex Freeman ahead of his clash with Belgium. Alex discusses the team’s growing confidence on home soil, his right-side partnership with Sergiño Dest, and why this group is ready for a different result against Belgium. Plus, he reflects on Malik Tillman’s stunning free kick, and why the job is not finished. Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1 Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4rA5fGz Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHU See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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