Alexi Lalas
Alexi Lalas is a former American soccer player and current sports analyst known for his distinctive red hair and beard. He played as a defender and was a key member of the U.S. Men's National Team during the 1994 FIFA World Cup, where he gained fame for his performances. After retiring from professional soccer, Lalas transitioned into a career in sports media, becoming a prominent commentator and analyst on networks like Fox Soccer. Recently, he has been vocal about his concerns regarding the U.S. Men's National Team's performance and player decisions as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup, emphasizing the need for a positive mindset in the face of challenges.
Born on Jun 01, 1970 (56 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 5 | 4.80 | 0.26% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 935,516 | $21,000,000 | 59,353$ |
| Vietnam | 2 | 6.50 | 0.16% | +10% | 97,338,583 | 169,821 | $340,000 | 593$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,820 | $700,000 | 552$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 170,614 | $1,500,000 | 1,213$ |
| Peru | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 26,003 | $230,000 | 181$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 29,173 | $2,700,000 | 1,160$ |
| Totals | 11 | 748,903,240 | 1,337,947 | $26,470,000 | 63,052$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Brazil:
Alexi Lalas was part of the legendary U.S. national soccer team in 1994.
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United Kingdom:
Alexi Lalas was very excited by the opening ceremony in Los Angeles ahead of the USA’s match against Paraguay.
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Vietnam:
Alexi Lalas commented on the World Cup 2026 quarterfinal match between Norway and England alongside Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
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Peru:
Alexi Lalas was part of the discussion panel with Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimović.
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Switzerland:
Alexi Lalas is a former American soccer player and commentator known for his distinctive style and opinions.
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Vietnam:
Alexi Lalas noted Kylian Mbappe's determination to regain the ball after missing a penalty.
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United States:
Alexi Lalas breaks down Team USA's World Cup run and the soccer debate.
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United States:
Alexi Lalas criticized the referees after Folarin Balogun's red card in Team USA's win.
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United States:
After the match, former USMNT star Alexi Lalas didn’t hold back his thoughts about how the game was officiated on the night.
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United States:
The Guardian framed Thierry Henry vs. Alexi Lalas as 'the World Cup's most compelling battle.'
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