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Podcast: Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast
Episode: Predicting the 2026 USMNT World Cup Roster & next coach after Mauricio Pochettino
Description: On this edition of State of the Union, we start in Paris, where Ousmane Dembélé took home the 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or, edging out Barcelona phenom Lamine Yamal. Well deserved or a snub for the wunderkind?
Then, it’s all about the USMNT. Fox Sports insider Doug McIntyre drops his 2026 World Cup roster projection and starting XI. From Matt Turner in goal to Christian Pulisic & Folarin Balogun leading the attack, Alexi Lalas and David Mosse opine on the 26-man roster. We analyze the surprises, snubs, and stars like Diego Luna and Chris Richards.
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