Messi wins Ballon d'Or, Saudi Arabia set to host 2034 World Cup, USMNT chances in 2026

Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse react to the news that Saudi Arabia will be the lone bid for the 2034 FIFA Men's World Cup. The duo then dives into MLS playoffs as the 2nd leg of games begin. Will SKC finish the job vs. top-seeded St. Louis?

MLS star Lionel Messi won his record 8th Ballon d'Or this week, becoming the first active MLS player to take home the award. Alexi and Mosse then preview a stacked soccer weekend abroad including another edition of Der Klassiker, where Gio Reyna and Dortmund host Bayern Munich.

In #AskAlexi, the guys rate Halloween costumes of Alexi himself before diving into the USMNT chances in 2026 to hoist the trophy.

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2023-11-02 69 min

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