Euro and Copa America Best 11s, Real Madrid lifts 15th UCL trophy, Emma Hayes era begins

Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

In today’s podcast, Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap Real Madrid’s 15th Champions League victory, behind Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior's goals. Another spectacular goal raises the question, has Vini Jr taken over as the best player in the world? The CONCACAF Champions Cup final also wrapped up this weekend, where Pachuca came away with the victory and booked a spot in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. And finally, Emma Hayes secured her first victory at the helm of the USWNT. (4:34)

With just a few days until the big Summer of Stars, Alexi and Mosse put together their Euro and Copa America best 11s. A Euro dream team filled with English players such as Kyle Walker, Harry Kane, and Jude Bellingham. On the Copa side, Messi the GOAT is in the midfield and Christian Pulisic on the wing.(31:10)

In #AskAlexi, the guys answer questions on the USMNT's chance of winning Copa America and their favorite current player who fights through contact. Alexi shares the toughest player he ever played against to wrap up the show. (42:17)

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