Soccer Rivalries

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are fired up about the United Soccer League launching a new Division One League in 2027-28. Details on timeline, competition format, and clubs participating will be announced in coming months. The big question remains, is promotion/relegation in the cards for the new league? Over in Europe, Captain Weston McKennie led Juventus to a Derby D’Italia win, and Tim Weah stepped up big on defense. Josh Sargent continued his scoring streak for Norwich. He currently holds the most goals for a single team in the Championship since his debut in 2022. Daryl Dike was back in action after a long awaited return and Paxton Aaronson headed a goal in for Utrecht. The Americans look to continue their form in the Champions League, alongside Real Madrid and Manchester City vying for a Round of 16 spot. (9:09) The guys answer a few questions on soccer vs hockey rivalries and MLS kits ahead of the 2025 season. To end the show Alexi recaps his trip to Syracuse University for conversations with FOX Sports U. (45:52) USL launches new Division One league (9:09) USMNT Abroad (21:15) Champions League Preview (37:09) CONCACAF Champions Cup (42:36) #AskAlexi (45:52) One for the Road: Conversations with FOX Sports U (54:56) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The CHAMPIOOOOOONS League is BACK! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap a wild midweek of action on the pitch in Europe. What is wrong with Liverpool? Chelsea made a move at manager, firing Thomas Tuchel and hiring Graham Potter. How will this affect Christian Pulisic? We have a massive MLS weekend on-tap with the Eastern Conference playoff spots hanging in the balance. Alexi and Mosse dive into the biggest matches ahead, including Dallas hosting LAFC and Philadelphia taking on Orlando. On Instagram, we asked you who should start for the USMNT in Qatar and you guys showed out. We have the results in our #AskAlexi segment. We cap the show with Alexi's Top 5 biggest soccer club rivalries ahead of Boca vs River this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices