The third episode of Rog's new 12-part series on U.S. Soccer's 1994 rise and 1998 fall, which he made in conjunction with WNYC Studios. For more episodes, go to www.FiascoPodcast.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rog and Davo celebrate FIFA's decision to bring World Cup 2026 to North America, break down Russia 2018's opening ceremony, and this year's opening game. Plus, St. Louis-native/USMNT up-and-comer Josh Sargent and St. Louis FC manager Anthony Pulis guest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Straight from the World Cup in Russia, Alexi and Mosse talk the U.S. landing the joint bid for the 2026 World Cup in the State of the Union (5:19). Then, the guys break down the tournament favorites in FOX Sports' Power Rankings (24:50). Also, Alexi and Mosse tackle the top players from each team for a total of 32 stars to watch (41:25). All that and more in a special edition of the State of the Union Podcast from Russia! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Steve Zakuani talks about how the team can get quality out of Clint Dempsey and analyst Keith Costigan joins the show to talk about the UEFA Champion’s League final, Zlatan’s start in MLS and how the U.S. can avoid missing another World Cup.

Days away from leaving for the World Cup in Russia, Alexi and Mosse talk World Cup fever in the U.S. the State of the Union (2:57). Zinedine Zidane's departure from Real Madrid is examined in Mosse Makes the Case (14:40). Also, the guys break down USMNT players overseas in Ask Alexi (27:29) and give their thoughts on the final 23-man World Cup rosters in the World Cup Update (38:43). Finally, the tune-up matches for the World Cup in Russia headline The Back Three (47:48). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Steve Zakuani recaps Saturday's match against Real Salt Lake and previews this weekend's visit to Rio Tinto Stadium as Seattle native and former Sounders defender DeAndre Yedlin stops by to talk Newcastle, the United States national team and his puppy Simba.

Rog and Davo break down an emotion-laden, narrative-filled Champions League final, welcome Fulham back to the Premier League party and toast a young USMNT victory over Bolivia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With his teacup spinning days sadly in the past, Gideon returns to the fold this week to rejoin up with Joe and Nick to look ahead to Vancouver Whitecaps' Saturday afternoon encounter with New England Revolution. They don't want to change the world, they're just looking at New England, but they have been buoyed by the 'Caps late dramatic draw in Dallas. Will it be four draws on the bounce or can the Whitecaps finally snap out of their disappointing home form and get back to winning ways? Who poses the danger for New England? Will Teal Bunbury's resurgence continue in the country he turned his back on? And how will the 'Caps line up for this one, another 4-4-2? These are just a few of the many questions they ponder. All this plus Do You Know Who I Am? and our prediction game in our latest episode. Have a listen!

Alexi and Mosse react to ex-USMNT manager Jurgen Klinsmann's comments about his former team in the State of the Union (2:42). Jose Mourinho get called out in Mosse Makes the Case (16:23). Also, the guys explore Christian Pulisic reaching the recognition-level of LeBron James and Tom Brady in Ask Alexi (25:04) and break down groups G and H World Cup Update (35:50). Finally, a look at the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid headlines The Back Three (46:09). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Gideon still absent after an unfortunate incident with Daisy Duck, Joe and Nick man the barricades in a way that the Whitecaps defence can only look on at with jealousy. It's the guys first Review/Preview show of the season and for once they don't just get to look ahead all joyfully at the weekend's action to come. Now they have to suffer the pain of the Sunday crew and pick over a disappointing display by the 'Caps. Vancouver's 2-2 draw with San Jose Earthquakes is in the spotlight. What went wrong this time, as another two points were dropped at home? More chances wasted, more sloppy defending, more disgruntlement amongst the fanbase. It's not the happiest time in Whitecapsland and the guys try to address as much of that as they can. Plus we hear postgame comments from both head coaches, San Jose's Mikael Stahre and Vancouver's Carl Robinson. Can the 'Caps turn things around in a timely manner? Well we won't have to wait too long to find out, with the team heading into the intense afternoon Texan heat to face an in-form, and frankly terrifying prospect, at FC Dallas. Is this a throwaway game? Should the 'Caps just go for a near full rotation and go young? We've seen understrength teams battle for unexpected points this year, or does that only happen against the 'Caps. If we're quaking in our boots at the prospect of this one, after recent results, is there actually any team in MLS right now that we can look forward to facing? All this and more awaits your earholes in our latest episode. Have a listen!