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Podcast: Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast
Episode: Weston McKennie stays hot, Messi is back, FIFA World Cup vs. Olympics
Description: This episode is packed with USMNT storylines, Americans abroad drama, and global soccer chaos across Serie A, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and the Premier League. Alexi Lalas & David Mosse lead with Weston McKennie’s scorching run at Juventus, scoring in his second straight Serie A match and cementing himself as one of the league’s most productive midfielders under Luciano Spalletti… where does he rank among American players right now? We break down Johnny Cardoso’s injury concerns at Atlético Madrid, and mounting pressure as the US midfield picture tightens. Plus: Gio Reyna sidelined again, Tim Weah opens up about...