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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 50 MIN

Balo-GOAL & Pepi stay hot, Freeman vs Dest, City bottles it, prime Dempsey or Howard for current squad?

from Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast · host FOX Sports

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse have a hot off the presses State of the Union episode presented by Zillow. To kick off the show, the duo dives into the red-hot form of Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi before debating Alex Freeman vs Sergiño Dest vs Tim Weah for the right side of the defense this summer. Will Christian Pulisic wake up from his slump in time for the opening match vs Paraguay? Elsewhere, Manchester City was held to a draw against Everton as Arsenal blew past Fulham. Is the EPL title race over?In #AskAlexi, the guys answer your questions on prime Clint Dempsey vs prime Tim Howard for the 2026 roster and who would have a bigger impact. As we wrap the show, we tip the cap to our own Heather O’Reilly and the rest of the 2026 National Soccer Hall of Fame inductees. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 0:00 - Intro1:55 - U.S. Abroad: Balogun & Pepi score yet again3:09 - Dest returns, Freemans shines9:56 - Pulisic goalless streak continues17:56 - Manchester City tumbles against the Toffees20:43 - MLS Recap: Luna, Gozo continue to star, Messi and Co falter32:05 -  #AskAlexi: Howard vs Dempsey for 202640:10 - One For The Road: Congrats HAO, Bob Ley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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