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 (11:30). 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 (30:15). Later, we cover all the transfer rumors in Europe and Mosse gives us a great preview of Copa Libertadores (45:30). 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 (1:02:10). 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 (1:23:30) 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices