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SUBSCRIBE TO THE STATE OF THE UNION FEED TO NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! APPLE SPOTIFY Can’t get enough coverage from Fox Sports? Check out Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast for in-depth coverage of all the biggest news in American soccer and abroad! Bruce Arena joins the show! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse welcome the legendary coach to discuss his time with the San Jose Earthquakes and share his thoughts on U.S. Soccer and the current USMNT roster. Speaking of our National team, Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah continue their push for the Coppa Italia with AC Milan and prepare for a clash with fellow American Gianluca Busio and Venezia. Chris Richards is set for a big FA Cup semifinal against Aston Villa, while Brenden Aaronson and Leeds book their Premier League promotion following Burnley’s win over Sheffield United. Also this week, the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals continue as Vancouver gets ready to host Lionel Messi and company on Thursday. To close out the show, Alexi and Mosse explore Cristiano Ronaldo Jr.'s potential international future, compare current MLS talent to Peter Nowak’s era, and the art of the deal with Away Days. Bruce Arena joins the Pod (6:39) USMNT Abroad (33:32) CONCACAF Champions Cup/MLS Preview (44:53) #AskAlexi: Ronaldo Jr., MLS talent vs Peter Nowak (51:56) One for the Road (61:25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL The Jaguars gave up a lot to trade with the Browns in order to draft Travis Hunter. The team plans on letting him play offense and defense. Is there any chance he can make history and win OROY and DROY? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Shedeur Sanders falls out of 1st round / Jaguars trade up for Travis Hunter (24:09) Like how the Giants handled the 1st round? (32:03) Cowboys draft guard Tyler Booker (39:28) What happens with Shedeur? / Steelers draft DT instead of QB in 1st round / Raiders draft Ashton Jeanty (1:00:36) NBA Fast Break (1:16:00) Is it possible that Travis Hunter wins OROY and DROY? (1:22:38) Who wins: Lakers or Timberwolves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL Who does Chris Broussard believe is under duress this week? Check out the latest BUD List to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Nick’s Mock Draft 3.0 Picks #1-9 announced by special guest Andrew Siciliano (19:47) Picks #10-16 (35:08) How bad is Jimmy Butler’s injury? (40:39) Picks #17-24 (59:25) Picks #25-32 (1:16:37) BUD LIST (1:26:56) Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL Time for a new edition of Nick Wright's NBA Playoff Tiers. What does Nick think of the best remaining teams in the NBA? Listen and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Lakers tie series with T-Wolves / How bad is Jayson Tatum's injury? (23:44) Jerry Jones say the Cowboys are working on trades (31:18) Could a disappointing end to the Bucks season lead to a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade? (38:25) Who wins: Warriors or Rockets? (43:40) Nick's NBA Playoff Tiers (1:04:28) NFL assistant coach says he was not a fan of Shedeur Sanders' interview (1:17:54) Like how LeBron James played in game 2? (1:23:52) How much will Steph Curry score tonight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL How does Nick Wright's NBA King of the Hill end up this week? Who is playing well right now? Listen to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00) Kawhi Leonard carries Clippers to win over Nuggets / Are the Knicks in trouble? (24:27) Could the Browns or Giants trade down in the draft? (33:18) Nico Harrison's latest Luka Doncic quote (38:10) What are expectations for LeBron James tonight? (43:17) NBA King of the Hill (1:01:49) Should Titans be worried about Cam Ward? / Are the Steelers the best landing spot for Shedeur Sanders? (1:19:14) Who wins tonight: T-Wolves or Lakers? (1:24:10) Bucks vs Pacers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL Kevin Wildes tells the story of his trip to Acadia National Park and the time he got career advice. He uses that to break down how the Celtics are so good, they're underrated. Finally, he insists on why you should get a recliner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) How worried should LeBron James and Lakers be after game 1 loss? / Thunder win big over Grizzlies. How good is OKC? (23:22) Are the Rockets in trouble against the Warriors? (35:37) Biggest takeaway from Nuggets game 1 win over Clippers? (42:24) Can the Timberwolves eliminate the Lakers in a series with this version of Anthony Edwards? (52:50) What did the Knicks prove in a win over the Pistons? (1:00:29) Damian Lillard's impact on Bucks / Did Celtics Big 3 play well enough in win over Magic? (1:16:44) Can Steph Curry lead the Warriors on a run? (1:21:02) Who wins: Clippers or Nuggets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL What NBA teams have the best chances to win it all this year according to Nick Wright? Listen and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Would title this season mean more for LeBron James or Luka Doncic? / Should LA be scared of Anthony Edwards? (22:16) Are people over-thinking Shedeur Sanders as a prospect? (30:44) More to gain tonight: Anthony Davis or Ja Morant? (34:42) Steelers a better team with or without Aaron Rodgers? (46:17) Nick's NBA Title Pie (1:02:00) NBA Must-Win Weekend (1:18:17) What would another 1st round exit mean for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks? (1:21:49) Mavs vs Grizzlies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL Who does Chris Broussard believe is under duress this week? Check out the latest BUD List to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Aaron Rodgers' latest quote / Puka Nacua has thoughts on Brock Purdy getting paid by the 49ers (23:07) Anthony Edwards: "I love the fact that everybody wants the Lakers to win" (29:31) Damian Lillard's return make the Bucks a different team? (36:49) Ashton Jeanty makes a case for why teams should draft him high (44:21) BUD List (1:05:00) More Aaron Rodgers talk (1:18:08) What would a 1st round exit mean for the Warriors? (1:23:08) Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce's steakhouse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL Time for a new edition of Nick Wright's NBA Playoff Tiers. What does Nick think of the best remaining teams in the NBA? Listen and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Warriors defeat Grizzlies / Playoff Jimmy Butler / Trae Young (21:29) Travis Hunter has strong opinions about playing both sides of the ball in the NFL (33:10) Celtics have any reason to be concerned vs Magic? (37:32) Grizzlies fall to Warriors (41:51) Nick's NBA Playoff Tiers (1:02:49) NFL Over and Unders (1:18:14) Who wins series: Warriors or Rockets? (1:24:53) Who wins: Mavs or Kings? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL How does Nick Wright's NBA King of the Hill end up this week? Who is playing well right now? Listen to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Grizzlies at Warriors preview (21:32) Brou's official NBA MVP ballot and All-Star teams (34:33) Could the Giants draft Shedeur Sanders at 3? (42:07) Kevin O'Connell speaks on his QB J.J. McCarthy (52:42) NBA King of the Hill (1:04:05) Joel Klatt stops by to talk NFL draft (1:20:32) Brou reveals the rest of his NBA awards voting (1:27:08) Who wins: Grizzlies or Warriors? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL Kevin Wildes tells three inspirational stories that helped shape his life. He also explains why Travis Hunter should play both sides of the ball in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices