Balogun’s historic brace, U.S. World Cup identity, Berhalter vs. Klinsmann, Messi & Miami to repeat?

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! The duo starts the show with their preview for the 2026 MLS season and debate if any club can dethrone Inter Miami. After, they dive into the week’s Champions League action, including Folarin Balogun’s brace vs PSG, Juventus losing again despite another McKennie assist and Bodø/Glimt toppling Inter Milan. Then, they break down Christian Pulisic starting on the bench again in Milan’s draw vs Como and Arsenal dropping points to last place Wolves. In #AskAlexi, the question is posed whether or not Jurgen Klinsmann and Gregg Berhalter were good managers just at the wrong time for the USMNT, and to finish in One For The Road, Alexi gives his top 5 MLS jersey power rankings.

Intro: (0:00)
2026 MLS Season Preview (3:50)
U.S. in UCL: Vini Jr goal overshadowed by racism, McKennie stays HOT (16:10)
#AskAlexi: U.S. ID & Berhalter vs. Klinsmann (42:34)
One For The Road: MLS Jersey Power Rankings (54:55)

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About Alexi Lalas' State of the Union Podcast:
U.S. Soccer legend Alexi Lalas discusses the biggest stories in the world of soccer from an American perspective. Join Alexi and soccer guru David Mosse, as they break down the USMNT, USWNT, MLS, Bundesliga, Premier League, World Cup & everything in between.

Balogun’s historic brace, U.S. World Cup identity, Berhalter vs. Klinsmann, Messi & Miami to repeat?
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