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Podcast: Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast
Episode: Sacha Kljestan joins the Pod, Pulisic’s olimpico, La Liga coming to the States
Description: Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are joined by Apple studio analyst Sacha Kljestand to talk the MLS MVP race, Supporters’ Shield vs MLS Cup, USMNT’s road to 2026, Mauricio Pochettino first window, and much more. Next, Alexi and Mosse recap USMNT players' performances abroad. Christian Pulisic scored a world class olimpico goal to open up the scoring against Club Brugge in the Champions League. Additionally, Vini Jr and Raphinha each bagged hat tricks in their respective UCL matches, and Erling Haaland found the back of the net on an epic finish in Man City’s 5-0 win. (6:09) I...