Predicting the USMNT Gold Cup Roster + Richard's FA Cup win, Reyna's goodbye, Tillman's Trophy-Winning form

On the latest State of the Union episode, we highlight the FA Cup triumph for Crystal Palace, who ended a 119-year drought with a 1-0 win over Manchester City. Chris Richards played a starring role, becoming—along with Matt Turner—the first USMNT player to win the FA Cup since Tim Howard in 2004.

In the Netherlands, Malik Tillman capped PSV’s 3-1 win over Sparta Rotterdam, completing a remarkable Eredivisie turnaround where Ajax went from nine points up to one point behind.

In Italy, Juventus took a step toward Champions League qualification as Weston McKennie and Tim Weah featured in a 2-0 win. Roma beat AC Milan 3-1 despite an assist from Pulisic. Meanwhile, Inter and Napoli drew, pushing the Serie A title race to the final day.

In Germany, Gio Reyna’s late appearance in Dortmund’s 3-0 win sealed a UCL spot, though his emotional reaction hinted at a possible farewell. Where would you like Reyna to land next season? In La Liga, Lamine Yamal dazzled again, scoring his 17th goal in all competitions. Is he truly the best player in the world?

MLS Rivalry Week saw intense matchups: Reus saved LA Galaxy with a free-kick, while Inter Miami’s form collapsed in a 3-0 loss to Orlando. We closed the pid with a breakdown of the U.S. Gold Cup 60-man prelim roster, headlined by Pulisic, Balogun, and Tyler Adams, with debates on sleeper picks like Sebastian Berhalter. Who does AI think Mauricio Pochettino will select for this week's 26-man roster?

USMNT Abroad: PSV wins title, Turner & Richards make history (5:08)
MLS Rivalry Week: El Trafico madness, Messi & Miami’s poor form (26:44)
#AskAlexi: The importance (or lack thereof) soccer head coaches (38:38)
One For The Road: AI predicts USMNT Gold Cup Roster (44:50)

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