Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, and MLS Insider Tom Bogert discuss MLS transfers during this January window including Cucho Hernandez, Dejan Joveljic, Emmanuel Latte Lath, and Miguel Almiron. They talk Neymar's transfer to Santos, and how close the Chicago Fire actually was to signing the soccer legend. They also unpack thoughts on the U.S. Open Cup and the 16 MLS squads competing. Last but not least Tom Bogert drops his top USMNT players who need a new club as soon as possible. (6:19)
To wrap the show Alexi and Mosse look at Sportico’s 2025 MLS team valuations and the five teams worth over 1 billion dollars. (29:47)
Tom Bogert joins the pod (6:19)
How close was Neymar to Chicago Fire? (7:48)
U.S. Open Cup (21:51)
Top USMNT Players who need a new club (23:30)
2025 MLS Team Valuations (29:47)
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast