What a weekend on the pitch! England finally brought it home and Alexi Lalas and David Mosse break down the impact and ramifications of the country's first trophy since 1966. (32:16)Back stateside, MLS lost its ever-living mind this past week with late-game heroics, 8-goal shootouts, and US Open cup-sets. Will Sebastian Druissi take home the MVP? (16:40) Is ... Show More
Nov 13
International Window Preview: Who will step up without Pulisic, Richards, McKennie?
Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are here with a brand-new episode of State of the Union. Alexi and Mosse start by answering some burning questions about the upcoming USMNT window: Without star man Christian Pulisic, who is going to step up and inspire the team? Are we going to experi ... Show More
58m 42s
Sep 2022
The WSL's Record-Breaking Weekend and Concerns About England
<p>Musa and Ryan look back at a record-breaking weekend for attendance in the WSL (05:35), which included a North London Derby win for Arsenal, Chelsea bouncing back from a disappointing opening day, and Everton’s win at Anfield over newly promoted Liverpool. There’s a quick shou ... Show More
51m 51s
Sep 2023
Excellent England, Doping in Football, and New Owners at Everton?
Recorded immediately after England’s victory over Scotland, Gary, Alan and Micah debate the quality of the current England team and enjoy a brilliant performance from Real Madrid’s newest star Jude Bellingham.
Plus the boys evaluate the standing of Kyle Walker in the pantheon of ... Show More
35m 18s
Mar 2022
Everton escape up and running? | Spurs to halt happy Hammers? | Winners & losers from Southgate's England squad
Football fans, rejoice, for another edition of the Essential Football podcast is here! Ron Walker is joined by Sky Sports’ resident Evertonian Ben Grounds and our features writer of an Arsenal persuasion Nick Wright to reflect on another significant week at the top and bottom of ... Show More
49m 22s
Sep 2022
Essential Football: England’s final World Cup warm-up, questions for Southgate, Nations League relegation?
Ahead of England’s final games ahead of November’s World Cup opener, Essential Football looks forward to the Three Lions taking on Italy and Germany as they look to avoid relegation from the top tier of the Nations League.<br /><br />Ron Walker and Peter Smith are joined by Sky S ... Show More
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