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It was a huge opening weekend for Americans abroad. Christian Pulisic marked his AC Milan return with a statement goal, Johnny Cardoso debuted for Atletico Madrid with Mauricio Pochettino watching on, and Josh Sargent stayed red-hot for Norwich City. We’ve also got updates on Ricardo Pepi, Sergiño Dest’s Man of the Match performance, Tyler Adams’ tough opener, and more across Europe.Back home, MLS brought the drama. Messi returned with a spectacular goal and assist, Minnesota ended Seattle’s scorching run, and questions are swirling around the LA Galaxy’s historic collapse. Fans also weigh in on promotion/relegation and whether MLS substitution rules need to change.Alexi and Mosse wrap the show with a question on Tim Weah's journey to Europe...did he get there because of his father? Intro (0:00)The Great Pulisic Debate (3:57)Johnny Cardoso’s Atletico Debut (5:29)High Hopes for Sergiño Dest (11:29)Sargent Scores 3 Goals in 3 Games (13:30)Adams & Richards' EPL Season Kicks Off (15:59)Turner Denies Son & Messi’s Spectacular Return (22:05)#AskAlexi: LA Galaxy's Historic Collapse (32:20)One for the Road: Nepotism & Privilege in Sports (42:17) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to back-to-back embarrassing losses for the USMNT in the Nations League. Where are the USMNT on the panic meter and can these issues be fixed before the World Cup? Christian and Alexis then react to some comments from their USL promotion/relegation chat from last week. Later, Christian and Alexis recap the major storylines from a busy MLS weekend.

Ladies and gentlemen, people of all ages, he has finally arrived. The GOAT is in America! The Cooligans are back with a hilarious new episode to break down Lionel Messi's arrival on South Beach ahead of his unveiling at Inter Miami. We ask if the press conference will be more like a Latino Super Bowl halftime show and comment on some clips of Messi in the wild. The guys also give their thoughts on the USL reportedly implementing promotion/relegation within their pyramid (FINALLY!!!) and share their disappointment in the USMNT being eliminated from the Gold Cup. Alexis even unleashes a scorching hot take about Taylor Swift's song-writing that derails the show and will probably have an army of angry Swifties lining up outside of our studio. We didn't mean any harm, we promise! 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

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back as they are ready to talk all things Gold Cup! The duo first react to the USMNT's loss to Panama in the Gold Cup quarterfinals. Did the USMNT undervalue the Gold Cup? Who impressed? Continuing with the CONCACAF theme, they analyze Mexico's impressive victory over Jamaica and break down whether Jimmy Lozano is the right guy as Mexico's manager. Switching over to the USL, Lalas and Mosse react to the USL preparing to vote on promotion/relation with their league and break down what it means for the future of U.S. Soccer. The guys also react to Christian Pulisic officially joining A.C. Milan and touch on the reported rumors of A.C. Milan being interested in Yunus Musah, Folarin Balogun. To wrap up the show, Lalas and Mosse talk about the FIFA Women's World Cup and how many goals players such as Trinity Rodman can bag! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're honored to be joined by USMNT and Fulham FC defender, Tim Ream! Tim joins the Cooligans to discuss taking part in the upcoming Premier League summer series, the struggles of being promoted or relegated in five consecutive years, and missing the end of the EPL season due to injury (including how badly he wanted to stay in the game with a broken arm.) Christian and Alexis also recap Sevilla's record-setting seventh Europa League victory and break down the crazy interactions between ultras and players in MLS following last night's debacle at Yankee Stadium. We hope the tensions don't escalate any further, but it would make for some incredible fan footage! 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

Alexi and Mosse break down U.S. Soccer's decision to shutter the Development Academy to kick off the show (4:47). Then, a pause on promotion/relegation in Liga MX, Africa's all-time best players and reverence for Pele and Ayrton Senna are looked in #AskAlexi (26:22). Finally, in the spirit of the NFL Draft, the guys pick their best starting XIs in a global draft (40:41) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Pranjic, the host of the 3four3 podcast, joins for a conversation about the need for promotion/relegation, his problem with most American soccer media, and the best USMNT XI right now. I made detailed shownotes for those who want to skip around.

Alexi and Mosse break down the "soccer vs. football" debate in the State of the Union (4:49). Also, Barcelona's identity and philosophy are unpacked in Mosse Makes the Case (16:09). Then, unwritten rules of the game, promotion/relegation in MLS and Alexi's dream EPL team are looked at in Ask Alexi (27:25). Finally, Manchester United coming up short, Dortmund's wasted Pulisic gem and the USWNT roster headline The Back Three (41:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rog and Davo do a forensic deep dive on the state of soccer in the U.S. after the USMNT's failure to qualify for the World Cup. Fox's Alexi Lalas and ESPN's Herc Gomez join MiB on stage to talk Sunil Gulati, which players should never receive another call up, and Promotion/Relegation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.