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Podcast: Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast
Episode: Gareth Bale Joins LAFC: Is the Superstar ready for MLS?
Description: Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kick off the podcast with LAFC’s landmark Gareth Bale deal, what that means for Carlos Vela, and how it will impact Bale ahead of the 2026 World Cup (11:30). Then the guys recap all of the MLS action including Philadelphia’s big win vs. NYCFC, and FC Cincinnati’s club record breaking 7th win, and end with a quick look at the U.S. Open Cup (30:15). Later, we cover all the transfer rumors in Europe and Mosse gives us a great preview of Copa Libertadores (45:30). We answered your questions about the USWNT, why FIFA ranks USA lo...