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Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

Grading the new U.S. kits, Pulisic’s Coppa Italia failure & Messi’s fiery midweek

Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

FOX Sports

Soccer, News, Sports, Sports News

4.41.1K Ratings

🗓️ 15 May 2025

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

It was a dramatic week for USMNT players abroad, with headlines coming from Italy, the Netherlands, England, and beyond. In Coppa Italia action, Christian Pulisic started for AC Milan as they sought their first cup title since 2003, but it was Bologna who stole the spotlight. Dan Ndoye, who the USMNT will face in June with Switzerland, scored the only goal to lift Bologna to their first major trophy in 51 years. AC Milan now looks ahead to Sunday’s critical Serie A matchup against Roma, with Juventus facing Udinese the same day. Elsewhere, Inter take on Lazio and Parma host Napoli in key matchups that could shake up the title race. Over in the Eredivisie, Malik Tillman turned heads with a brace in PSV's 4-1 win over Heracles, while Sergiño Dest returned to form with an assist. Ajax conceded a 90th-minute equalizer, shooting PSV atop the table by a single point with one game remaining. In the English Championship playoffs, Sunderland dramatically advanced past Haji Wright & Coventry thanks to Dan Ballard’s 120th-minute goal. The USMNT's fall schedule is taking shape, with two September friendlies announced. The U.S. will face South Korea on September 6th and Japan on September 9th. These matches follow the USMNT’s Gold Cup title bid this summer on FOX.  Stateside, MLS Rivalry Week brings intense matchups. Columbus Crew face in-state rivals FC Cincinnati in the Hell is Real Derby. The always-heated Portland vs. Seattle clash follows LAFC’s 4-0 rout of Seattle and Portland’s 0-0 draw with RSL. In Southern California, LA Galaxy take on LAFC after blowing a lead in a dramatic 3-2 loss to Philadelphia. Inter Miami hosts Orlando after a fiery 3-3 draw where Messi’s frustration drew Bruce Arena into the mix Alexi and Mosse wrap the podcast with a question debating if "Golden Goal" should return, and reviews are rolling in for the newly unveiled USMNT and USWNT kits. USMNT Abroad: Pulisic falls in final, Tillman & Dest on verge of title (6:12)September Friendlies vs Japan & Korea Republic announced (23:09)#AskAlexi: Golden Goal fits the modern game? (33:03)One For The Road: Grading U.S. kits (38:22) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

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0:00.7

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0:01.5

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0:31.3

That's Giorana in that it's his team.

0:33.6

This is our last chance to see Giora sitting on the bench for a Bundes League.

0:43.4

I still do not understand why Denny Bwonga is still playing for L.AFC.

0:48.6

This team, as we know, has shown very little to no heartbeat lately.

0:52.3

And so I just hope that if it's the kit or what's under it,

0:56.1

there is some sort of heartbeat starting this summer when it comes to the Gold Cup. Hello, Sunshine.

1:13.5

I'm Alexei Lollison.

1:14.5

Welcome to the State of the Union podcast.

1:16.4

We look at the beautiful game on and off the field

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