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Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

Arsenal vs PSG Final Set, Mexico DRAMA, El Clásico for the title, $50K to watch the World Cup?

Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

FOX Sports

Soccer, News, Sports News, Sports

4.21.1K Ratings

🗓️ 7 May 2026

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

Stu Holden and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! In today’s show, Stu and Mosse recap the 2nd leg of the Champions League semis that saw Arsenal and PSG advance to the final at the expense of Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich. Despite falling to Arsenal, Stu says Johnny Cardoso made enough of an impression in the semis to be a LOCK for the USA squad this summer. After, the pair discuss the upcoming Europa League and Conference Leagues semis, La Liga potentially being decided by a Clásico, a plethora of USA players seeking Champions League spots for next season and more. In #AskAlexi, we show off the brand-new FOX Sports World Cup ad that sees the USA topping Brazil in the final, and in One for the Road, Stu shares how you can make $50K just for watching the World Cup this summer. Presented by Zillow #Zillow Arsenal beats Atlético in UCL Semi (2:29)PSG advances to UCL final over Bayern (11:33)Europa and Conference League Semis Preview (15:41)El Clásico for La Liga title (21:47)Americans on the hunt for UCL spots (28:18)Can Messi, Miami get back on track? (35:35)Mexican national team drama (41:29)#AskAlexi: FOX Sports' new FIFA World Cup™ ad (46:36)Getting paid $50K to watch soccer?? (52:34) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

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0:22.9

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0:25.7

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0:29.5

I do want to have one quick discussion about our guy, Johnny Cardoso.

0:34.5

It's not whether he should be on the roster for the U.S.

0:37.5

men's national team for the World Cup this summer. He should be a starter for this team. For Polisic, the other storyline is that his contract is winding down. Mentality's been questioned. Doesn't seem like Allegri's player, not playing well on the field, not performing. He's a big money player. He's going to want a big contract. I think at this point, maybe both parties say, let's try and find you a good move

0:57.9

in the summer and it's time for everybody to move on.

1:06.7

Hello, Sunshine. I'm Stu Holden and welcome to the State of the Union show presented by Zillow Someday starts today.

1:13.8

This is where we look at the beautiful game on and off the field through the lens of red, white, and blue colored glasses.

1:18.8

This show, we've got a big one.

1:20.3

We're going to be talking the Gunners in UCL.

1:22.7

El Classico.

1:24.5

Drama with El Tree?

1:26.0

Who could have imagined?

1:31.1

Pulisic versus Musa getting paid to watch the world cup yes paid to watch the world cup bruce arena magic and so much more but first joining me as

1:37.0

always my friend my colleague my guiding light david mossy a fox soccer researcher and writer

1:42.8

extraordinaire.

1:45.0

What's up, Massey? We're at it again, my friend. That was perfect. I am doing well. Thank you so much for joining us today. I know it's a busy day. As soon as we're done taping, you're going to go call a Konkakaf Champions Cup match. I am. Got the Concordiaf Champions Cup match.

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