To kick things off Alexi Lalas and David Mosse give a shout out to a couple FOX Soccer colleagues, Carli Lloyd announced she is expecting this November and Giorgio Chiellini as he joins the crew for Euros this summer. Over in Europe, the UCL semi finals begin. Vinicius Junior's opening goal was a sensational one for Real Madrid, and Dortmund secured a first leg win behind Niclas Fullkrug. Haji Wright also continues to shine in England with his 19th goal of the season. (7:21)

The guys then break down the CONCACAF Champions Cup where Pachuca stamped their spot in the finals. MLS also continues with an Inter Miami and NYRB top of the table clash, and the Sounders look to stay hot against west coast rivals. Will we see Mexico star Chucky Lozano in San Diego next MLS season? (24:20)

In #AskAlexi, Mosse and Alexi answer a pair of questions on Christian Pulisic’s best position, right wing or left wing, and where the USMNT would finish if they played in Euros. To wrap the pod, they discuss the announcement of the US Soccer Federation and Mexico Football Federation withdrawing their host bid for the 2027 Women’s World Cup. (39:35)

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse discuss Wrexham AFC owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney buying a stake in Liga MX's Club Necaxa and what it may mean for North American soccer going forward. They also address how VAR and technology have become an important part of the game.

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Today Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kicked off the show with the Serie A duel. Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah faced Tim Weah and Weston McKennie in a goalless draw. The title race narrowed to Arsenal and Man City in the EPL after Everton took down Liverpool 2-0. And in Eredivisie, PSV completed a dominant performance behind Malik Tillman's two goals and assist. (4:12)

The guys flip it back stateside to recap MLS and CONCACAF Champions Cup. A big week in the west, Austin upset the LA Galaxy and Real Salt Lake took the top spot. The east rounds out with two historic performances from Brian White and Messi. The Champions Cup semifinals continue this week, Columbus up a point on aggregate. (31:32)

In #AskAlexi they answer questions on preparation for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup and plans for State of the Union during Copa America and Euros. To wrap Alexi and Mosse chat Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney buying stake in Mexico’s club Necaxa. (48:40)

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse discussed the Sergiño Dest injury news being confirmed that he will be out for at least nine months with a 'serious' knee injury. They discussed what it means for the USMNT going forward and how it affects their ability to get out of the Copa America group stage. Additionally, a fan on X asked Alexi if he would ever make a return to the managing side of an MLS team - Check out his surprising response! Lastly, the guys also give a history lesson on the State of the Union Podcast.

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kick things off with the exciting MLS news in LA. Olivier Giroud is set to join LAFC this summer and LA Galaxy have extended star Riqui Puig’s contract. Also, the CONCACAF Champions Cup semi finals are underway. Alejandro Zendejas scored the early goal for Club America in the first leg draw. (3:49)

In Europe, the Serie A title race is over. Inter Milan clinched their 20th Scudetto with a win over rivals AC Milan. Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah both started, but had no answer for the champs. In Coppa Italia, Tim Weah got the assist to advance Juventus to the finals. Weston McKennie started in the match and remains in a contract dispute. We also talk La Liga pursuing official matches in the US in 2025-26. (18:19)

The guys wrap the podcast with #AskAlexi where they cover the Club World Cup, USMNT likelihood of advancing in Copa America without Sergiño Dest, and Alexi returning to a career in soccer management. And don't miss the SOTU history lesson. (36:18)

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse reacted to reports that Sergino Dest had sustained a knee injury in practice this past week with PSV that will most likely make him miss Copa America this summer. On the other hand, Haji Wright continues to impress with Coventry City as he scored the tying goal in the FA Cup semifinals against Manchester United. Will Haji Wright make the USMNT Copa America squad?

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back after another epic week of soccer. Unfortunately, PSV also announced Sergiño Dest suffered a knee injury during training, he will be out for an extended period of time. Who will replace Dest in Copa America? Over in the FA Cup, Haji Wright became the 4th American to score in a club match in Wembley and nearly sent Coventry to the finals. The rivalries in Spain and Argentina also did not disappoint, El Clásico with a 5-goal thriller and Boca edges River behind a Merentiel brace. (3:52)

Stateside, Messi continues to do Messi things with 2 goals against Nashville in MLS. The California Clasico was a battle to the death, with LA Galaxy taking the win over San Jose to keep their top stop in the West. We also preview CONCACAF Champions Cup semis, which kick off this week on FS1. (31:10)

In #AskAlexi, the guys talked CONCACAF island super team, EPL teams struggling in tournaments, and Alexi meeting a few next generation soccer players with chicken wings. (39:41)

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse shared thoughts on whether the growth of MLS is tied to the growth of soccer in the United States with a recent development in the league. San Diego FC breaks boundaries by creating the first boarding youth academy, reminiscent of the overseas academies that clubs across Europe use. The new club will join MLS in 2025 with schooling for grades 6-12.

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap a great UCL quarter-final round, Dortmund, PSG, Bayern, and Real Madrid book their tickets to the semifinals. Dortmund advances to the semis for the first time since 2013. Also in Europe, Christian Pulisic and crew look to take on Inter Milan for the Derby della Madonnina with the Scudetto on the line. (2:49)

The guys then look forward to MLS action this weekend with a Leagues Cup final rematch and a doubleheader on FS1. Can LA Galaxy sweep the California Clasico against San Jose? The duo dives into San Diego FC’s residential academy plans for next year as the club enters the league. We also debate if soccer's success in the United States is dependent on MLS success. (19:24)

To wrap the podcast, Alexi and Mosse chat the embarrassing Chelsea PK incident, MLS's three new rule changes, and fixing turf issues ahead of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup. (34:56)

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse broke down why they like how Gianni Infantino urged MLS owners to be big and bold and spend more to bolster the MLS by using the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup to their advantage. The guys additionally discussed how Gio Reyna finally got his first start with Nottingham Forest and bagged an assist in a 2-2 draw against the Wolverhampton.

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In today’s show, Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap the Premier League weekend.... Liverpool and Arsenal shockingly dropped points, putting Manchester City back on top. In Germany, Leverkusen seals the Bundesliga title for the first time in 120 seasons... Xabi Alonso deserves his flowers. Meanwhile, PSV keep humming along with Malik Tillman scoring on a cross from Sergiño Dest. (8:00)

Back stateside, Messi leads Miami to a victory in front of Arrowhead’s historic crowd. The Philadelphia Union drew in a 4-goal thriller, and Jim Curtin has some thoughts on "clear and obvious" refereeing decisions. The LA Galaxy also take the top spot in the west, with a 3-1 win over Vancouver. (29:41)

In #AskAlexi, the guys talk Gio Renya’s first start in the EPL and assist in the same match, and more on playing out of the back for SKC. Plus, we confirm FIFA President Gianni Infantino listens to the pod. (40:51)

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