About this episode

Stu Holden joins David Mosse to discuss U.S. Soccer's leadership changes, the Champions League semifinals, and MLS's historic win in Mexico.

Stu Holden is BACK and joins David Mosse for a new episode of State of the Union! On this show, the duo reacts to Matt Crocker leaving U.S. Soccer for a leadership role with Saudi Arabia so soon before the World Cup. After, Stu and Mosse recap a WILD Champions League week that saw Bayern, PSG, Arsenal, and Atletico Madrid advance to the semi-finals. Stu asks if Mbappe is the best player in the world despite Real's loss and gives his pick for the UCL winner. Back stateside, Nashville made history by becoming the first MLS side to win in the mighty Azteca in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, knocking off Club America. In #AskAlexi, Stu and Mosse debate if Mexico or the U.S. utilize their domestic league better and in One for the Road, the guys dive into the sudden departure of Inter Miami boss Javier Mascherano. Presented by Zillow #Zillow Stu's Reaction to Matt Crocker leaving U.S. Soccer (1:36)The UCL semifinals are set (6:34)U.S. abroad weekend preview (29:31)Nashville SC pulls off historic CCC upset (35:25)#AskAlexi (45:32)One for the Road (56:41) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: David Mosse

Guest: Stu Holden

Topics covered

• U.S. Soccer
• Champions League
• MLS
• Liga MX
• Nashville SC
• Inter Miami

Keywords

• Mbappé
• Champions League
• MLS
• Liga MX
• Nashville SC
• U.S. Soccer
• Javier Mascherano

Sponsors

Zillow

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S. Soccer, Saudi Arabia, Bayern, PSG, Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Nashville SC, Club America

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