“Donald Trump is the most pro-soccer president that we have ever had,” remarked former U.S. Men’s National Team defender Alexi Lalas in an interview with The Times of London. Setting aside the obvious fact that the former soccer star supports Trump, Lalas firmly believes that the twice-elected POTUS will make the coming year one to remember for the United States, which is co-hosting the quadrennial 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside neighbors Canada and Mexico.
To underscore his point about Trump being a true standard-bearer for the beautiful game in America, Lalas added, “From a cultural, legacy and political perspective, he understands the power of what is coming next summer.” It’s more than just faith in the 45th and 47th president—it’s a conviction that the looming tournam