Champions League semis set, Gio Reyna linked to Scotland and MLS, Does the USMNT have a leader?

Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

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4.4 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 17 April 2025

⏱️ 67 minutes

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Summary

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse dove into the Champions League quarterfinals recap to start the show. On Tuesday Dortmund and Aston Villa looked to overcome their deficits in leg 2, but both squads fell short. Barcelona and PSG advanced to the semifinals. On Wednesday, Bukayo Saka and the Gunners hung onto their lead to top Real Madrid. Vinicius Junior gave his side life with a second half goal, but it was not enough. Inter Milan moved on past Bayern 4-3 on aggregate. Also in Europe, Chris Richards and Tyler Adams will face off in the Premier League with the European race on the line. Gio Reyna is being linked to Scotland and MLS for a transfer, while Chicago Fire is showing interest in Kevin De Bruyne. Columbus Crew takes on Inter Miami and Messi this weekend in a top of the table clash. To wrap the show Alexi and Mosse discuss venues for the USMNT to play in leading up to the World Cup, national team kits, and USMNT leadership. Champions League Recap: Semifinals are set (5:01) USMNT Abroad Preview (28:20) Kevin De Bruyne to Chicago? (33:30) #AskAlexi (43:02) One for the Road: Does the USMNT have a leader? (54:22) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:32.0	geor reina if it's rangers versus l a fc i might.A.F. Christian Polistic. He is a reluctant leader.
0:39.5	We have either forced or said that we need to happen, I think actually is to his detriment.
0:46.5	For me, the greater good is him going to Chicago and not Inter-Miam.
0:50.5	Why? Because to me, Inter-Miamy have more than enough star power to attract eyeballs. It's hard for me to imagine the person who isn't following Inter-Miam. Why? Because to me, Inter-Miami have more than enough star power to attract eyeballs.
0:54.7	It's hard for me to imagine the person who isn't following Inter-M Miami now because there's not
0:59.2	enough star power there. Oh, but if they add De, and welcome to the State of the Union podcast.
1:22.1	We look at the beautiful game on and off the field through the lens of red, white, and blue colored glasses.
1:25.7	This show will be talking Champions League Roundup, soccer redemption arc, welcome back, Klopp, question mark, U.S. Open Cup
1:33.4	After Dark, Kevin DeBroina, Pulistic anti-leader, Tylenol, U.S. Travel Path for 2026, retro U.S.
1:40.2	jerseys, Nico NIL, and so much more. But first, joining me as always my friend, my colleague,
1:44.9	my guiding lights, David Monsie, a soccer savant and a Fox Soccer researcher and writer extraordinaire.
1:50.7	Massey, how you doing on this Thursday, April 17th in the year 2025?
1:55.0	I'm doing well, adjusting to an early morning taping on Thursday.
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