Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast
499 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★ - 55 ratingsU.S. Soccer legend Alexi Lalas discusses the biggest stories in the world of soccer. Join Alexi and soccer guru David Mosse, as they break down the USMNT, USWNT, MLS, Bundesliga, Premier League, World Cup & everything in between.
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Vini Jr. shines for Brazil, Colombia advances to quarterfinals
June 29, 2024 05:42 - 26 minutesAlexi Lalas and David Mosse recapped two dominant performances from Copa América Group D. Colombia won 3-0 behind goals from Luis Díaz, Davinson Sánchez, and Jhon Córdoba. As one of the favorites to win Copa América, Colombia cruised past Costa Rica to advance to the quarterfinals. Vinicius Junior also put on a show in Brazil’s match against Paraguay. Brazil won with three goals in the first half, responding quickly after finishing scoreless on Monday. (2:20) To wrap the show, the guys shared...
Clint Dempsey joins the Pod, Weah’s red card costs USMNT, Uruguay dominates Bolivia
June 28, 2024 05:14 - 36 minutesAlexi Lalas, David Mosse, and special guest Clint Dempsey, recap a disappointing day on the pitch for the USMNT. In a chippy match against Panama, Tim Weah was sent off early with a red card. Folarin Balogun’s sensational goal off the post wasn’t enough to get the win, as Panama completed the comeback 2-1. Also in Group C, Uruguay dominated Bolivia 5-0 behind five different goal scorers. Uruguay will face the USMNT on Monday, a huge match that will decide if the U.S. advances to the Copa Amér...
UEFA Euro round of 16 is set & Venezuela Stuns Mexico
June 27, 2024 06:14 - 42 minutesAlexi Lalas and David Mosse recapped the madness as Euro 2024 matchday 3 wrapped up. Georgia completed the upset against the favorites Portugal, allowing them to advance to the Round of 16. In group E, both matches finished in a draw, and all four teams remained tied in points. Ukraine became the first team in Euro history to finish fourth in the group with four points, and not advance. There was another upset on the Copa America side. Venezuela grabbed three points over Mexico, behind a Salo...
Argentina late game heroics, England’s struggles persist & Austria takes Group D
June 26, 2024 14:40 - 38 minutesAlexi Lalas and David Mosse recapped the Copa América defending champs late winner, and a wild day in Euros Group D. Lautaro Martinez was the hero for Argentina in the 88th minute, during a very physical and exciting match. Canada secured their first win of the Jesse Marsch era, in a win or go home dual. Over in Euro Group C, England was frustrated despite topping the group, while Denmark and Slovenia advanced with two goalless draws. The teams that advanced in Group D came down to the last m...
Brazil shocked in scoreless draw, Italy survives group stage, Spain cruises on
June 25, 2024 05:41 - 32 minutesAlexi Lalas and David Mosse breakdown more games from Euro 2024 matchday 3. In group B, Italy clinched the knockout round on a last minute goal against Croatia. Spain continued their win streak and has yet to concede a goal in the tournament. Finally, the guys discussed the shocking result in Copa América. Brazil was stunned by Costa Rica, splitting the points in their opening match. Mosse remained calm on the result, though this was not the outcome he hoped for. (1:44) To wrap the show, Alex...
Pulisic leads USMNT to victory, Uruguay dominates, Füllkrug saves Germany
June 24, 2024 06:41 - 29 minutesAlexi Lalas and David Mosse kicked off the Summer of Stars recap with the USMNT’s 2-0 win against Bolivia. Christian Pulisic set the tone early, followed by Folarin Balogun’s goal just before the half. With three points in the bag, the USMNT prepares for their next game on Thursday. Uruguay dominated their match against Panama, holding the top spot in Copa América Group C. In Euro Group A, Germany salvaged a point behind a Füllkrug goal at the death, and Hungary eliminated Scotland with a 1-0...
USMNT set to face Bolivia, Unselfish Ronaldo, Edson Álvarez injured in opener
June 23, 2024 06:00 - 31 minutesAlexi Lalas and David Mosse first recapped today’s Euro 2024 matches, with Cristiano Ronaldo’s assist advancing Portugal to the round of 16. Belgium’s 2-0 win over Romania levels the points in group E. On the Copa América side, Mexico salvages a win against Jamaica after captain Edson Alvarez gets carried off the field. The USMNT is set to take on Bolivia tomorrow for their opening match. With great expectations for the squad and a lot at stake for Gregg Berhalter, all eyes will be on this te...
Mbappe sits out scoreless draw, Ukraine’s emotional victory, Poland eliminated
June 22, 2024 05:13 - 25 minutesAlexi Lalas and David Mosse recap all the best moments of Summer of Stars Day 8. Ukraine picks up their first win of the tournament over Slovakia, an emotional comeback victory. Slovakia’s Ivan Schranz scored in the match to tie Jamal Musiala in the Golden Boot race. In Euro Group B, Austria’s 3-1 win made Poland the first to be eliminated, and France recorded the first scoreless draw of the tournament without Kylian Mbappe on the field. (3:50) To wrap the show, the guys discuss Mexico’s gene...
Lionel Messi leads Argentina to a win & England struggles vs. Denmark
June 21, 2024 05:40 - 26 minutesAlexi Lalas and David Mosse recap another great day on the pitch. Nico Williams put on a clinic in Spain’s 1-0 win over Italy. Spain dominated possession in the match and proved to be a strong contender in the Euro 2024 tournament. England’s performance on the other hand was disappointing in their draw against Denmark. On the Copa América side, Messi and Argentina took home the three points in their opening match, but Jesse Marsch and crew did not go down without a fight. (2:40) To wrap the p...
Ari Hingst joins the Pod, Germany Advances & Shaqiri's amazing goal
June 20, 2024 00:14 - 42 minutesAlexi Lalas, David Mosse, and special guest Ari Hingst discussed Germany beating Hungary to clinch a spot in the Euro 2024 knockout round, Switzerland's tough draw against Scotland where Shaqiri scored a banger of a goal, and Croatia drawing with Albania in chaotic fashion. Tomorrow Copa America begins with Argentina and Canada set to kick off all the action. (5:58) To wrap the show, they compare the Euros to Copa America and the World Cup. Which tournament produces the most entertaining socc...
Ronaldo & Portugal's victory at the death, Mbappe out for next match
June 19, 2024 00:44 - 28 minutesAlexi Lalas and David Mosse recap Cristiano Ronaldo’s start in Portugal’s 2-1 win over Czechia. After going down in the 62nd minute, an own goal and Francisco Conceição’s game winner sealed it for Portugal. While history was made for Georgia scoring their first ever goal at the Euros, Turkiye took home the three points. And after yesterday’s injury for France’s Kylian Mbappe, he is set to miss their next group stage match against the Dutch on Friday. (3:00) To wrap the show, Alexi takes a tr...
Mbappe injured, Belgium historic loss, Romania's incredible goal
June 17, 2024 23:57 - 32 minutesAlexi Lalas and David Mosse dive into day four of the UEFA Euro 2024 group stage matches, which saw wild action across the three games. Romania got their 2nd Euro win ever behind Nicolae Stanciu's incredible goal. Belgium's Romelu Lukaku scored two disallowed goals, but ultimately an error while playing out of the back led to the Red Devils historic loss to Slovakia. Lastly, France's Captain Kylian Mbappé sustained a broken nose and had to leave the match late in the game. The guys look forwa...
Jude Bellingham is the real deal, Eriksen’s Euro 2024 comeback, Happy Father’s Day
June 16, 2024 23:49 - 27 minutesAlexi Lalas and David Mosse breakdown England’s opening match performance at the Euros. Jude Bellingham continues to deliver with his header early in the match against Serbia. Bellingham's goal secured three points for the Three Lions. Christian Eriksen also scored a remarkable goal for Denmark, after suffering a cardiac arrest just 3 years prior. Lastly, The Dutch grab a win in their comeback victory over Poland. We are only a few days into the tournament and the guys are already liking what...
Lamine Yamal makes historic Euro debut, Ronaldinho critiques Brazilian National Team
June 15, 2024 23:42 - 25 minutesAlexi Lalas and David Mosse recap a historic day on the pitch, Euro Day 2 did not disappoint. Dominik Szoboszlai became the youngest captain in Euro history, leading Hungary in their first match of the tournament. Lamine Yamal became the youngest player in Euro history to appear and record an assist. Albania set the Euro record for fastest goal scored in a match. It took the squad just 23 seconds to find the back of the net. (2:07) The guys also share thoughts on Ronaldinho’s instagram commen...
2024 Euro tournament kicks off, USMNT Copa America roster released
June 15, 2024 15:22 - 29 minutesAlexi Lalas and David Mosse kick off the 2024 Euro Match Day 1 LIVE from Los Angeles, with a recap of the first game. Host team Germany takes the first win of the tournament in dominating fashion. The 5-1 victory came behind five different goalscorers. The guys share group stage matches they are looking forward to, knockout round matches they hope to see, and rising stars who they think will shine this month. They also discuss thoughts on the USMNT Copa America roster release. Is this the rig...
USMNT vs. Brazil instant reaction, Berhalter salvages pre-tournament friendlies
June 13, 2024 05:43 - 45 minutesAlexi Lalas and David Mosse react to the USMNT 1-1 draw, behind a goal from captain Christian Pulisic. According to Mosse, this is one of the best USMNT performances against Brazil ever. After a disheartening loss to Colombia, Gregg Berhalter and the squad regained confidence with this result and head into Copa America on a positive note. The guys answer a few questions on whether Berhalter is on the hot seat, players that stood out this match or needed to see more from, and what specifically...
USMNT's disappointing loss, 2024 Copa America tournament predictions
June 11, 2024 04:00 - 1 hourAlexi Lalas and David Mosse recap an upsetting USMNT friendly performance against Colombia. The 5-1 loss to the future Copa America opponent, drives concerns about the group. What needs to change amongst the team? What does the future look like for Gregg Berhalter? What do we need to see from the squad in their next friendly? The USMNT faces Brazil on Wednesday evening in Orlando, FL. Then, the guys recap a few more international friendlies from the weekend. (6:07) We kick it over to Alexi an...
USMNT vs Colombia preview, Euro 2024 tournament predictions
June 06, 2024 04:00 - 42 minutesAlexi Lalas and David Mosse look forward to the USMNT friendlies as the team prepares for the upcoming summer. The USMNT will face Colombia on Saturday and Brazil next Wednesday. Alexi shares his starting 11 and thoughts on the match. Be sure to join State of the Union on X Spaces following the games. (4:47) The guys are also fired up about Euro 2024 starting in just a few days, they both give their tournament predictions starting with the group stage and making picks all the way through the ...
Euro and Copa America Best 11s, Real Madrid lifts 15th UCL trophy, Emma Hayes era begins
June 04, 2024 04:45 - 59 minutesIn today’s podcast, Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap Real Madrid’s 15th Champions League victory, behind Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior's goals. Another spectacular goal raises the question, has Vini Jr taken over as the best player in the world? The CONCACAF Champions Cup final also wrapped up this weekend, where Pachuca came away with the victory and booked a spot in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. And finally, Emma Hayes secured her first victory at the helm of the USWNT. (4:34) With jus...
UCL & CCC Preview, McKennie & Pulisic with new coaches, Emma Hayes takes charge
May 30, 2024 04:00 - 1 hourThe gangs all back together again! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse have returned from their travels and are in the studio to talk soccer abroad and stateside. The Champions League final is set for this Saturday, an epic battle between Dortmund and Real Madrid. Also in Europe, the coaching carousel continues. Thiago Motto, Paulo Fonseca, Hansi Flick, and Vincent Kompany are heading to new clubs next season. Back stateside, the Columbus Crew travel to Mexico this weekend for the CONCACAF Champions...
CONCACAF at Copa America Preview, Euro Dark Horses
May 28, 2024 04:00 - 29 minutesAlexi Lalas and David Mosse continue their deep dive into the upcoming Summer of Stars with a preview into the CONCACAF teams at Copa America including Mexico, Canada, Panama, Jamaica, and Costa Rica. How far can Jesse Marsch take Canada? Will Mexico make a run with a new-look group? The guys then turn their attention to the dark horse candidates for both the Euros and Copa. Can Ecuador or Venezuela make a run at their first-ever Copa America title? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
BEST BITE: John Strong on calling Messi vs Mbappe in the best FIFA Men's World Cup Final of all time
May 24, 2024 10:00 - 6 minutesThis week, John Strong joined Alexi Lalas and David Mosse to chat the 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup Final, his relationship with Stu Holden in the booth, and much more. Make sure to check out the full podcast in your feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Summer of Stars Preview: Copa & Euro favorites
May 23, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutesAlexi Lalas and David Mosse give you a quick primer on all things Summer of Stars! First, the guys dive into Copa. Who are the favorites, which is the toughest group, and what stars are they pumped to watch... can Messi and company pull off three straight major tournament titles? Up Next, the guys break down the favorites at the Euros including Jude Bellingham and England, Mbappe and France, and much more. Can Germany take home the hardware on home soil? Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
John Strong on calling Copa America and Euros 2024, favorite moments in the booth, pressure on Gregg Berhalter this summer?
May 21, 2024 10:00 - 38 minutesAlexi Lalas and David Mosse had the chance to sit down with FOX Sports’ lead soccer play-by-play announcer, John Strong. The trio previews this Summer of Stars including Mbappe, Messi, England, and the USMNT. Strong also breaks down his favorite call personally as well as calls he would like to have back. What goes into preparing for two tournaments at the same time? Strong gives a masterclass on his style in the booth, working with former athletes, his relationship with broadcast partner St...
USMNT releases training camp roster ahead of Copa America
May 20, 2024 23:17 - 14 minutesDavid Mosse is joined by FOX Soccer journalist Doug McIntyre to break down Gregg Berhalter's 27-man roster heading into this summer's Copa America. Who will start at right back and how healthy is Tyler Adams? Doug also takes a crack at Berhalter's starting 11 versus the likes of Bolivia, Panama, and Uruguay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
USMNT Copa America Group Preview, Best USMNT starting 11
May 16, 2024 04:00 - 47 minutesWe are under one month away from Summer of Stars! Alexi Lalas is joined by Stu Holden to give you a primer for Copa America through the lens of red, white, and blue colored glasses. The duo kicks things off with the USA's group, which includes Uruguay, Bolivia, and Panama. Stu and Alexi also preview the upcoming friendly and potential knockout round opponents in Colombia and Brazil. (5:02) Next, the guys each give their best starting elevens for the United States Men's National Team at Copa A...
Jesse Marsch named Canada Men’s Head Coach, Christian Pulisic shines for AC Milan
May 14, 2024 04:00 - 1 hourAlexi Lalas and David Mosse open the podcast with Canada Men’s Head Coach breaking news, Jesse Marsch is hired to take over the team ahead of Copa America. Also in preparation for Copa, both Mexico and Brazil released preliminary rosters. In Europe, USMNT player Christian Pulisic continues his incredible season with a brace in the 5-1 win over Cagliari. Could Pulisic be AC Milan’s MVP this year? (5:31) Back stateside, MLS rivalry week was a spicy one. Cincinnati showed the Crew that Hell is R...
BEST BITE: Which European USMNT player has performed the best this season?
May 10, 2024 04:00 - 8 minutesAlexi Lalas and David Mosse broke down ESPN's "Top 50 USMNT Player Index 2.0" and talked about whether these rankings accurately reflected the play of the 50+ USMNT players who competed this year. Additionally, they discussed the Best USMNT squads of All Time and where they rank compared to this current squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ranking USMNT players in Europe, 50 most valuable soccer clubs, Is Bundesliga the best league in the world?
May 09, 2024 04:00 - 53 minutesAlexi Lalas and David Mosse join today’s show from the east coast. Amidst their travels the guys are always ready to talk soccer. As the leagues in Europe are wrapping up, they look at some of the best performances by USMNT players. This list includes Christian Pulisic, Antonee Robinson, Josh Sargent, and more. Also in Europe, they recap Mats Hummels’ stunner to send Dortmund to the UCL finals. Has the Bundesliga become the best league in the world? (5:12) Sending it back stateside, the US Op...
Columbus Crew advance to finals, Messi’s historic performance, Pulisic assists in AC Milan draw
May 07, 2024 04:00 - 1 hourIn today’s show Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap a historic week of soccer. The Columbus Crew advanced to the CONCACAF Champions Cup finals to face Pachuca. They became the first MLS team to beat Monterrey in Mexico, in a 2-legged series. Also stateside, Messi made history…again, in Inter Miami’s win over NY Red Bulls. He set the record for the most assists by an MLS player in a single match. (7:27) Over in Europe, Arsenal and Man City continue to battle in the EPL title race. Whereas, Real ...
Messi & Inter Miami reign MLS, USA/Mexico eye 2031 Women’s World Cup bid
May 02, 2024 04:00 - 56 minutesTo kick things off Alexi Lalas and David Mosse give a shout out to a couple FOX Soccer colleagues, Carli Lloyd announced she is expecting this November and Giorgio Chiellini as he joins the crew for Euros this summer. Over in Europe, the UCL semi finals begin. Vinicius Junior's opening goal was a sensational one for Real Madrid, and Dortmund secured a first leg win behind Niclas Fullkrug. Haji Wright also continues to shine in England with his 19th goal of the season. (7:21) The guys then bre...
BEST BITE: Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney buy stake in Necaxa & VAR impacting the game
May 01, 2024 04:00 - 9 minutesAlexi Lalas and David Mosse discuss Wrexham AFC owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney buying a stake in Liga MX's Club Necaxa and what it may mean for North American soccer going forward. They also address how VAR and technology have become an important part of the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
USMNT battle in Serie A, Klopp & Liverpool fumble title, Messi’s records continue
April 30, 2024 04:00 - 1 hourToday Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kicked off the show with the Serie A duel. Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah faced Tim Weah and Weston McKennie in a goalless draw. The title race narrowed to Arsenal and Man City in the EPL after Everton took down Liverpool 2-0. And in Eredivisie, PSV completed a dominant performance behind Malik Tillman's two goals and assist. (4:12) The guys flip it back stateside to recap MLS and CONCACAF Champions Cup. A big week in the west, Austin upset the LA Galaxy a...
BEST BITE: USMNT in trouble at Copa without Sergiño Dest & would Alexi Lalas return to a front office role?
April 26, 2024 04:00 - 12 minutesAlexi Lalas and David Mosse discussed the Sergiño Dest injury news being confirmed that he will be out for at least nine months with a 'serious' knee injury. They discussed what it means for the USMNT going forward and how it affects their ability to get out of the Copa America group stage. Additionally, a fan on X asked Alexi if he would ever make a return to the managing side of an MLS team - Check out his surprising response! Lastly, the guys also give a history lesson on the State of the ...
Giroud to LAFC, Tim Weah & Juventus advance, La Liga in the US
April 25, 2024 04:00 - 57 minutesAlexi Lalas and David Mosse kick things off with the exciting MLS news in LA. Olivier Giroud is set to join LAFC this summer and LA Galaxy have extended star Riqui Puig’s contract. Also, the CONCACAF Champions Cup semi finals are underway. Alejandro Zendejas scored the early goal for Club America in the first leg draw. (3:49) In Europe, the Serie A title race is over. Inter Milan clinched their 20th Scudetto with a win over rivals AC Milan. Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah both started, but ...
BEST BITE: Sergiño Dest injured, might miss Copa America & Haji Wright continues to impress
April 24, 2024 04:00 - 12 minutesAlexi Lalas and David Mosse reacted to reports that Sergino Dest had sustained a knee injury in practice this past week with PSV that will most likely make him miss Copa America this summer. On the other hand, Haji Wright continues to impress with Coventry City as he scored the tying goal in the FA Cup semifinals against Manchester United. Will Haji Wright make the USMNT Copa America squad? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sergiño Dest out with knee injury, historic Haji Wright performance, VAR & rivalries galore
April 23, 2024 04:00 - 1 hourAlexi Lalas and David Mosse are back after another epic week of soccer. Unfortunately, PSV also announced Sergiño Dest suffered a knee injury during training, he will be out for an extended period of time. Who will replace Dest in Copa America? Over in the FA Cup, Haji Wright became the 4th American to score in a club match in Wembley and nearly sent Coventry to the finals. The rivalries in Spain and Argentina also did not disappoint, El Clásico with a 5-goal thriller and Boca edges River beh...
BEST BITE: MLS tied to growth of soccer in US?
April 19, 2024 04:00 - 10 minutesAlexi Lalas and David Mosse shared thoughts on whether the growth of MLS is tied to the growth of soccer in the United States with a recent development in the league. San Diego FC breaks boundaries by creating the first boarding youth academy, reminiscent of the overseas academies that clubs across Europe use. The new club will join MLS in 2025 with schooling for grades 6-12. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thrilling UCL Quarters Recap, growth of soccer in United States tied to MLS?
April 18, 2024 04:00 - 55 minutesAlexi Lalas and David Mosse recap a great UCL quarter-final round, Dortmund, PSG, Bayern, and Real Madrid book their tickets to the semifinals. Dortmund advances to the semis for the first time since 2013. Also in Europe, Christian Pulisic and crew look to take on Inter Milan for the Derby della Madonnina with the Scudetto on the line. (2:49) The guys then look forward to MLS action this weekend with a Leagues Cup final rematch and a doubleheader on FS1. Can LA Galaxy sweep the California Cla...
BEST BITE: Breaking down Gio Reyna's first start, Gianni Infantino implores MLS to "be bold"
April 17, 2024 04:00 - 8 minutesAlexi Lalas and David Mosse broke down why they like how Gianni Infantino urged MLS owners to be big and bold and spend more to bolster the MLS by using the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup to their advantage. The guys additionally discussed how Gio Reyna finally got his first start with Nottingham Forest and bagged an assist in a 2-2 draw against the Wolverhampton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Liverpool & Arsenal bottle title race, Messi wins big in Patrick Mahomes' territory, assessing Gio Reyna's 1st start
April 16, 2024 04:00 - 1 hourIn today’s show, Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap the Premier League weekend.... Liverpool and Arsenal shockingly dropped points, putting Manchester City back on top. In Germany, Leverkusen seals the Bundesliga title for the first time in 120 seasons... Xabi Alonso deserves his flowers. Meanwhile, PSV keep humming along with Malik Tillman scoring on a cross from Sergiño Dest. (8:00) Back stateside, Messi leads Miami to a victory in front of Arrowhead’s historic crowd. The Philadelphia Union ...
BEST BITE: CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals recap
April 13, 2024 00:00 - 18 minutesToday’s best bite features the CONCACAF Champions Cup recap of the quarterfinals. On Wednesday Messi and Inter Miami's match versus Monterrey did not go as planned. Brandon Vasquez was gifted a goal and booked Monterrey's ticket to the semifinals. The guys talk issues with playing out of the back and how MLS can close the gap with Liga MX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Messi & Inter Miami's embarrassing loss, USWNT wins She Believes Cup, MLS Super League?
April 11, 2024 23:06 - 1 hourAlexi Lalas and David Mosse recap an epic week of soccer. To kick things off stateside, the USWNT won their 5th straight She Believes Cup, with Sophia Smith leading the way. In the CONCACAF Champions Cup, Inter Miami’s quarterfinals did not go as plan and Columbus Crew is the only MLS team moving on. (5:33) In Europe, the Champions League quarterfinals begin. Real Madrid and Manchester City treat us to a 6-goal thriller, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid each grab a win. Atalanta also shuts out L...
BEST BITE: The story behind Alexi Lalas' iconic hairstyle
April 10, 2024 19:56 - 6 minutesJust in case you missed the last podcast episode, we are giving you the best bites on the feed from the State of the Union. On Tuesday's show, Alexi told the story behind his iconic look in the 1994 FIFA World Cup. Make sure to tune in tomorrow for another full episode of your favorite soccer podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Christian Pulisic joins USMNT royalty, best USWNT lineup, most iconic facial hair in soccer
April 09, 2024 04:00 - 1 hourAlexi Lalas and David Mosse are back on the podcast diving into matches across Europe. Christian Pulisic scores against Lecce and joins Clint Dempsey as the second American with 10+ league goals in the top 4 Euro Leagues. Champions League and Champions Cup continue as quarterfinals are underway this week. (6:11) MLS standings also got shaken up this week, with LAFC grabbing a big win in El Tráfico and NY Red Bulls surging to the top after their win over Cincinnati. Messi bags a goal 12 minute...
Tom Byer on USMNT golden generation, J League vs MLS
April 04, 2024 04:00 - 27 minutesAmerican Tom Byer, who has spent years in Japan and around the globe working in youth development, joins Alexi Lalas in a special edition of State of the Union. Tom has worked with some of the biggest clubs in the world, including Ajax and Manchester United. He also changed the way Japan looks at the youth ranks. The duo dives into the best and worst about the American soccer system, the differences between the J League and MLS, what the USA needs to do to develop a world-class star, and the...
USMNT Abroad Recap: Balogun, Sargent, and Wright bag goals
April 01, 2024 04:00 - 1 hourAlexi Lalas and David Mosse wish a Happy Easter to all those who celebrate. We kick off this show by recapping the wild title race in EPL. Will Liverpool hold on? We then run through a busy weekend for USMNT players in Europe as Folarin Balogun, Josh Sargent, & Haji Wright hit the back of the net while Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah got the three points after coming off the bench. (6:34) In MLS, we had a goal-of-the-year candidate, the LA Galaxy pushed to the top of the Western Conference ...
Catarina Macario & Mallory Swanson set to make their return, Top 5 Most Memorable USMNT Goals vs Mexico
March 28, 2024 04:00 - 57 minutesAlexi Lalas and David Mosse break down the USWNT She Believes Roster, with Catarina Macario and Mallory Swanson set to make their return and a few new players joining the group. On the men’s side, the USMNT U-23s had a nice showing on the road that ended in a draw with Olympic hosts France. Euro Groups are also set, with Georgia, Ukraine, and Poland booking their tickets this week. (6:24) Next, the guys flip it over to the club matchups in EPL, Serie A, and MLS. AC Milan faces Fiorentina this...
USMNT Nations League 3-peat, USA vs Mexico best rivalry in the world?
March 26, 2024 04:00 - 1 hourUSMNT won the CONCACAF Nations League dos a cero! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap the match and share their thoughts. Gregg Berhalter nailed this roster, giving Tyler Adams and Gio Reyna the start both finding the back of the net. Canada and Costa Rica also booked their tickets to Copa America and Olympic groups are set for Paris 2024. (5:13) In MLS, Cincinnati takes the top spot in the East. Lewis Morgan and the New York Red Bull dominate Inter Miami with Messi out, and Charlotte upset the...
USMNT survives vs Jamaica, onto Nations League Final vs Mexico
March 22, 2024 19:27 - 55 minutesAlexi Lalas and David Mosse fired up the X Spaces to react to the United States Men's National Teams' 3-1 extra-time win over Jamaica in the Nations League semifinal. Who stood out, who needs to sit on the bench against Mexico, and does this performance ramp up the pressure on Gregg Berhalter? State of the Union will be back on Monday to react to the latest edition of the storied USMNT vs El Tri rivalry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices