Alexi and Mosse break down U.S. Soccer's decision to shutter the Development Academy to kick off the show (4:47). Then, a pause on promotion/relegation in Liga MX, Africa's all-time best players and reverence for Pele and Ayrton Senna are looked in #AskAlexi (26:22). Finally, in the spirit of the NFL Draft, the guys pick their best starting XIs in a global draft (40:41) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast.
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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kick things off with the exciting MLS news in LA. Olivier Giroud is set to join LAFC this summer and LA Galaxy have extended star Riqui Puig’s contract. Also, the CONCACAF Champions Cup semi finals are underway. Alejandro Zendejas scored the early goal for Club America in the first leg draw. (3:49)
In Europe, the Serie A title race is over. Inter Milan clinched their 20th Scudetto with a win over rivals AC Milan. Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah both started, but had no answer for the champs. In Coppa Italia, Tim Weah got the assist to advance Juventus to the finals. Weston McKennie started in the match and remains in a contract dispute. We also talk La Liga pursuing official matches in the US in 2025-26. (18:19)
The guys wrap the podcast with #AskAlexi where they cover the Club World Cup, USMNT likelihood of advancing in Copa America without Sergiño Dest, and Alexi returning to a career in soccer management. And don't miss the SOTU history lesson. (36:18)


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Giroud to LAFC, Tim Weah & Juventus advance, La Liga in the US

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse reacted to reports that Sergino Dest had sustained a knee injury in practice this past week with PSV that will most likely make him miss Copa America this summer. On the other hand, Haji Wright continues to impress with Coventry City as he scored the tying goal in the FA Cup semifinals against Manchester United. Will Haji Wright make the USMNT Copa America squad?
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BEST BITE: Sergiño Dest injured, might miss Copa America & Haji Wright continues to impress

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back after another epic week of soccer. Unfortunately, PSV also announced Sergiño Dest suffered a knee injury during training, he will be out for an extended period of time. Who will replace Dest in Copa America? Over in the FA Cup, Haji Wright became the 4th American to score in a club match in Wembley and nearly sent Coventry to the finals. The rivalries in Spain and Argentina also did not disappoint, El Clásico with a 5-goal thriller and Boca edges River behind a Merentiel brace. (3:52)
Stateside, Messi continues to do Messi things with 2 goals against Nashville in MLS. The California Clasico was a battle to the death, with LA Galaxy taking the win over San Jose to keep their top stop in the West. We also preview CONCACAF Champions Cup semis, which kick off this week on FS1. (31:10)
In #AskAlexi, the guys talked CONCACAF island super team, EPL teams struggling in tournaments, and Alexi meeting a few next generation soccer players with chicken wings. (39:41)
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Sergiño Dest out with knee injury, historic Haji Wright performance, VAR & rivalries galore

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse shared thoughts on whether the growth of MLS is tied to the growth of soccer in the United States with a recent development in the league. San Diego FC breaks boundaries by creating the first boarding youth academy, reminiscent of the overseas academies that clubs across Europe use. The new club will join MLS in 2025 with schooling for grades 6-12. 
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BEST BITE: MLS tied to growth of soccer in US?

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap a great UCL quarter-final round, Dortmund, PSG, Bayern, and Real Madrid book their tickets to the semifinals. Dortmund advances to the semis for the first time since 2013. Also in Europe, Christian Pulisic and crew look to take on Inter Milan for the Derby della Madonnina with the Scudetto on the line. (2:49)
The guys then look forward to MLS action this weekend with a Leagues Cup final rematch and a doubleheader on FS1. Can LA Galaxy sweep the California Clasico against San Jose? The duo dives into San Diego FC’s residential academy plans for next year as the club enters the league. We also debate if soccer's success in the United States is dependent on MLS success. (19:24)
To wrap the podcast, Alexi and Mosse chat the embarrassing Chelsea PK incident, MLS's three new rule changes, and fixing turf issues ahead of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup. (34:56) 
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USSF Development Academy, pro/rel, Weah/Drogba/Eto'o, global draft

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