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David Beckham's Loan Pursuit Highlights His Frustrating and Failing MLS Career

By Brian StrausJan 4th 2011 – 3:58PM

Brett Favre wouldn't be caught dead in a sarong and David Beckham has probably never worn a pair of mud-splattered Wrangler jeans. Other than that, the two aging, grizzled athletes have quite a bit in common. Most of the similarities revolve around their strange, self-defeating determination to tarnish their own...

Alexi Lalas Eager to Bring 'Soccer People Together' at Film Festival

By Michael CardilloOct 8th 2009 – 12:00PM

Ever since he burst onto the worldwide scene at the 1994 World Cup thanks in part to his unmistakable fiery red goatee and flowing locks, Alexi Lalas has been one of the Apostles of spreading the world on U.S. soccer.In the 15 years since the U.S. announced its ambition on the world stage, Lalas has witnessed the gradual...

Alexi Lalas Is Critical of American Soccer (And That's a Good Thing)

By Michael CardilloJul 15th 2009 – 12:03PM

Did the U.S.'s impressive run in the Confederations Cup mean anything? How will the Gooch fare with AC Milan? What's up with Beckham and the Galaxy? And does he miss being scruffy? Taking a break from participating in the Kicking and Screening film festival, U.S. soccer great Alexi Lalas talked to us about these questions...

Alexi Lalas Wants To Slide Tackle Hockey

By Greg WyshynskiJul 23rd 2007 – 1:42AM

I really liked Alexi Lalas better when he looked like he had just stumbled in from a Phish jam, missing one shoe and with his arm around some girl who calls herself Delirium and smells of patchouli and coffee grounds. Look at him now, sitting next to Posh's husband -- as Billy Walsh from "Entourage" might say, "There he...

On Deck: The Rocket Is A Mile High

By Tom FornelliJun 21st 2007 – 1:00PM

On Deck is The FanHouse's look at the day's most intriguing matchupsColorado Rockies (37-34) vs. New York Yankees (35-34)-3:05PM Est.No, Roger's not high like Alexi Lalas, it's just that he's pitching in the rarified air of Colorado this evening. Speaking of being high, I think I am because I swear the Rockies have a...

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Background on alexi lalas

Panayotis Alexander ("Alexi") Lalas (born June 1, 1970) is a retired American soccer player who played mostly as a defender for the United States national team in the 1994 FIFA World Cup.

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