WORLD CUP USA ’94 / THE FINALS : Spotlight : THEY’RE BOTH RIGHT

Alexi Lalas is used to taking kidding about his soccer skills, which had been suspect before a fine showing in the World Cup. Still, he couldn’t let slide an introduction by Alan Rothenberg at a Major League Soccer function.

Rothenberg: “Two months ago, who would have guessed that Alexi Lalas would start every game for the U.S. team in the World Cup?�

When Lalas arrived at the podium, he opened his remarks by saying:

“Two months ago, who would have believed Alan Rothenberg would start a new professional league?�