In this special 400th episode of the "State of the Union" (SOTU) podcast, join hosts Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, and the ever-insightful Stu Holden as they delve into the exciting world of soccer. The US Men's National Team is at a crucial juncture as they gear up to face Germany and Ghana. In this episode, the trio discusses the significance of these matches as the true start of the next international cycle. With the summer of soccer and the 2026 World Cup in the USA on the horizon, these games are vital to evaluate where the USMNT stands. USMNT Manager Gregg Berhalter is under the spotlight as the hosts dissect the changes they'd like to see in the upcoming friendlies against Germany and Ghana. With a remarkably talented young team at his disposal, the expectations are high for Berhalter and his squad. Is this the golden generation of USMNT players? Alexi, Mosse, and Stu explore how this roster may be the most promising in history. They also ponder how Gregg Berhalter can make the most of this opportunity, leading into the summer of soccer. (13:03) Shifting focus, we dive into the world of Major League Soccer and Lionel Messi's transformative presence. Find out how Messi is forever changing the landscape of MLS and adding credibility to the league's growth. Can Messi maintain his international dominance until the 2026 World Cup? (38:07) The guys also tell the origin story of the podcast. Don't miss this milestone 400th episode! (68:07) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arsenal's win against Manchester City is a massive step towards crowning a new Premier League champion for the first time in four years! With Arsenal securing their first EPL victory over Manchester City since 2018, should the Gunners now be considered favorites to win the Premier League? Christian and Alexis answer this question while recapping the weekend's incredible clash between Arsenal and City and ask which other teams could potentially challenge for the title? The guys also discuss Lionel Messi and Inter Miami being eliminated from MLS playoff contention and comment on the hilarious viral video of a young Leicester City fan enraging two older Stoke supporters. Do you think Arsenal will win the Premier League? Let us know what you think in the reviews! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"We're starting with the idea that we can go out and win a World Cup (...) Not saying we're the favorite, not saying that it's expected, but we believe that we can". In this episode, Herc had a candid conversation with Walker Zimmerman. the captain of Nashville SC and a player for the US Men's National Team. Walker shares his career journey, starting from his college days as a Furman Paladin to his early experiences in MLS with FC Dallas and LAFC, and then moving on to his recent role as captain of Nashville SC, where he defends his team against players like Lionel Messi and Inter Miami. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse discuss the FIFA World Cup announcing the 2030 host locations for the FIFA World Cup: Portugal, Spain, and Morocco. But what really grabs our attention is the special twist for the 100th anniversary of the World Cup; Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay will each host a singular game to give their respective national teams and fans a home game experience. Shifting gears, since the 2022 Men's World Cup, Brenden Aaronson has struggled to find his form that we once saw glimpses of during his time at Leeds United. Now with Union Berlin, we break down his recent struggles and explore the possibilities of him returning. We then turn our attention to the MLS MVP race. Alexi Lalas shares his personal criteria for ranking the players in contention for the MVP title. We also delve into the implications of Messi's fluctuating status and how teams are beginning to address the ticketing issue associated with his absence. In #AskAlexi Alexi is asked about the current VAR issues occurring in the EPL and is also asked about Fiorentina owner, Rocco Commisso’s comments in 2018 regarding the state of US soccer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode of Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet, we are joined by footballing legend David Beckham. With Netflix’s four-part Beckham documentary released, David relives his glittering career with former Manchester United team-mates Gary Neville and Roy Keane alongside compatriots Ian Wright, Jamie Carragher and Jill Scott. An England captain for six years, Beckham won a Champions League, six Premier League titles and two FA Cup’s with his boyhood side Manchester United before he moved to Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan then retired at PSG. Now a co-owner of Major League Soccer side Inter Miami, find out how Beckham managed to pen a deal to sign World Cup winner Lionel Messi, hear untold stories of his time at Old Trafford including run-ins with Sir Alex Ferguson and the mental challenges faced as he became a global icon off the pitch. Lastly, we are joined by David’s father Ted as the Beckham’s talk about the importance of their family life. Make sure to turn on notifications and subscribe so you never miss an episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Inter Miami missed a chance to win another trophy this season, while Liga MX's Tigres demonstrated their dominance in Mexico and CONCACAF" In this episode, Herc had two guests to discuss this week's finals in the United States. First, Franco Panizo shared his insights about the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Final, where Inter Miami missed an opportunity to win silverware with Lionel Messi injured in the last minute versus Houston Dynamo of Ben Olsen and Hector Herrera. Then, Katia Castorena from ESPN Deportes joined the conversation to talk about the aftermath of the 5th edition of the CONCACAF Campeones Cup between LAFC and Liga MX's Tigres, confirming why The Mexican team is a powerhouse in Mexico and in CONCACAF. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rog goes live to talk all things transfer rumors with Fabrizio Romano. Plus, will Messi lead Inter Miami to their first ever US Open Cup trophy? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Julio Arca is with us for this week's episode talking through his tough transition arriving in the North East from Argentina at 18 and working his way into the Sunderland first team, before moving onto Middlesbrough and South Shields. Talking jellyfish stings, questionable English, Sunday League and management. 🎧 Full episode available to listen & download now: 🟢 Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/yc4dnec3 🍏 Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/yue6snp3 Get two extra episodes a month with the Undr The Cosh Patreon club⬇️ https://tinyurl.com/2p8pts4a Subscribe: https://tinyurl.com/mt5h8td3 | Merch: https://tinyurl.com/ytv7rmke Watch the newest videos: https://tinyurl.com/2nr7amwa Follow Under The Cosh Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/3vzcartn Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/yckpr37k Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/286aahys Watch more videos! Undr The Cosh Podcast | Under The Cosh: https://tinyurl.com/5b3e2k29 Podcast Best Bits | Under The Cosh: https://tinyurl.com/ysbf2m4h On The Road | Under The Cosh: https://tinyurl.com/ua8t9vfu Most Popular: https://tinyurl.com/3z76x3ck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barcelona had failed to win by a five-goal margin in any game since Lionel Messi left for PSG back in 2021... So after back-to-back 5-0 wins in La Liga and last night in the Champions League, are Xavi's side finally ready to entertain again? Ayo is joined by The Athletic's Spanish football writers Pol Ballus and Dermot Corrigan to find out who 16 year-old sensation Lamine Yamal is, if Joao Felix has finally found the perfect home and why a first La Liga title in five years wasn't enough for Xavi. Plus, how AI is helping the team cope with their rigorous fixture schedule and whether any more financial 'levers' will be required in the coming transfer windows. Produced by Adonis Pratsides Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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