The former U.S. star backed the team's decision to make all players "stand respectfully" during the national anthem while representing the country.
Former U.S. national team star Alexi Lalas knows how important it is to play for his country.
A day after U.S. Soccer released a statement Saturday ordering all of its players to "stand respectfully" for the national anthem, Lalas expressed his feelings toward the issue on national TV during halftime of FS1's broadcast of Atlanta United's MLS debut against the New York Red Bulls.
"It's a privilege, it's an honor and it's a choice to represent your country.