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Podcast: Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast
Episode: Christian Pulisic snubbed & Alexi’s 2026 Soccer Wish List
Description:  The Guardian’s Top 100 Players list dropped… and the biggest talking point might be who didn’t make it. No Christian Pulisic, despite 12 Serie A players landing on the list, including Scott McTominay, Lautaro MartÃnez, Denzel Dumfries and others. Meanwhile, The Athletic ranked Pulisic 39th, backing it up with elite production. So where would you rank the U.S. star?Â
Plus, a busy weekend abroad: McKennie bagged his 21st assist for Juventus, Musah fights for roster momentum, Dest feeds Pepi, who can’t stop scoring, and Jedi Robinson keeps stacking starts in the Premier League.
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