Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kick off the podcast with LAFC’s landmark Gareth Bale deal, what that means for Carlos Vela, and how it will impact Bale ahead of the 2026 World Cup (11:28). Then the guys recap all of the MLS action including Philadelphia’s big win vs. NYCFC, and FC Cincinnati’s club record breaking 7th win, and end with a quick look at the U.S. Open Cup (42:27). Later, we cover all the transfer rumors in Europe and Mosse gives us a great preview of Copa Libertadores (57:30). We answered your questions about the USWNT, why FIFA ranks USA lower than Mexico, and USA’s chances at winning the CONCACAF U-20 Tournament in #AskAlexi (01:17:27). Finally, Alexi ends the show with his One for the Road about the summer break we’re in now that the World Cup has moved to November (01:23:16). What We’ve Been Watching: Mosse’s Picks: Jurassic Park, Jurassic World Dominion (He did not like it) Alexi’s Picks: Menudo: Forever Young, The Card Counter, Lucy, Bears (0:00) When Will Alexi Watch Top Gun? (11:28) Gareth Bale Joins LAFC (22:08) LA Galaxy vs. LAFC (26:23) Bale vs. Vela: Who's Better (29:14) MLS Recap (42:27) U.S. Open Cup (45:31) European Transfers (48:34) Zack Steffen Loan Rumors (51:52) Gabriel Jesus to Arsenal (57:30) Copa Libertadores Preview (01:01:55) USWNT vs. Colombia (01:07:02) Mexico vs. USA: FIFA Rankings (01:17:27) CONCACAF U-20 Tournament (01:23:16) Alexi's Summer Plans Link to podcast: http://sprtspod.fox/sotu #FOXSoccer #MLS #GarethBale SUBSCRIBE to get the latest FOX Soccer content: http://foxs.pt/SubscribeFOXSOCCER The all-new FOX Sports App, built for the modern sports fan: https://tinyurl.com/y4uouolb ►FOX Sports YouTube Channel: http://foxs.pt/SubscribeFOXSPORTS ►PBC ON FOX’s YouTube Channel: https://foxs.pt/SubscribePBCONFOX ►WWE ON FOX YouTube channel: https://foxs.pt/SubscribeWWEONFOX ►NASCAR ON FOX YouTube channel: https://foxs.pt/SubscribeNASCARonFOX ►CFB ON FOX YouTube channel: https://foxs.pt/SubscribeCFBonFOX See more from FOX Soccer: https://foxs.pt/FOXSoccer Like FOX Soccer on Facebook: https://foxs.pt/FOXSoccerFacebook Follow FOX Soccer on Twitter: https://foxs.pt/FOXSoccerTwitter Follow FOX Soccer on Instagram: https://foxs.pt/FOXSoccerInstagram About FOX Soccer: With exclusive highlights, original programming, and behind the scenes footage, FOX Soccer’s YouTube channel provides the sports content that fans are hungry for. FOX Soccer presents: Bundesliga, MLS, FIFA World Cup, FIFA Women’s World Cup, Copa America, Gold Cup and many more. Gareth Bale Joins LAFC: Is the Superstar ready for MLS? | STATE OF THE UNION PODCAST https://youtu.be/4E4eRBfW-HE FOX Soccer https://www.youtube.com/user/Foxsoccer