Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

The transfer window is now OPEN! Our FOX Soccer Insider, Doug McIntyre, joined us for a preview of what to expect with USMNT players potentially joining new clubs. Who needs a move? Who will most likely get a move? (5:21)Alexi Lalas and David Mosse then preview the weekend slate ahead. What can we expect in the Italian Supercoppa as Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah's AC Milan battle Tim Weah and Weston McKennie's Juventus? (25:00)The duo wraps the podcast with another edition of #AskAlexi and One For The Road where Alexi previews the upcoming MAC Hermann Awards. (33:12) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse dive into Antonee Robinson’s stellar performance in the Premier League. He helped earn Fulham’s first win at Stamford Bridge since 1979, and recorded his seventh assist of the season in their draw against Tyler Adams and Bournemouth. Tim Weah, Christian Pulisic, and Yunus Musah all continue to be sidelined with ongoing injuries. Also the award season continues with the Globe Soccer Awards naming Cristiano Ronaldo the Best Middle East Player and Top Goal Scorer of All-Time. (6:38) To wrap the show the guys discuss the demise of Serie A and its competition level, Dempsey and Altidore vs. Pulisic and Reyna, and the USMNT’s golden generation. (25:32) What are we watching (3:00) USMNT Abroad (6:38) Globe Soccer Awards (17:19) #AskAlexi (25:32) One For the Road (36:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse unpack The Guardian’s Best 100 Male and Female Footballers. Christian Pulisic is the only American male to make the list, but is ranked at a lowly number. While on the women’s side, five of the USWNT players are ranked in the top ten, Sophia Smith coming in at number three. Kicking it to the USMNT abroad, Weston McKennie and Malik Tillman star on the weekend with a goal apiece. Brenden Aaronson and Johnny Cardoso also get on the scoresheet in their teams respective wins.The guys answer a pair of questions in #AskAlexi on the weight of USWNT players competing in Europe in comparison to the men, and Netflix’s FIFA Women’s World Cup broadcast coming in 2027 and 2031. To wrap the show Alexi shares his thoughts on elevating young players to the next level.​​100 Best Male Footballers (5:25)100 Best Female Footballers (13:21)USMNT Abroad (15:33)Mosse's Match of the Week (33:34)#AskAlexi (35:15)One For the Road (43:37) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Special guest Stu Holden joins Alexi Lalas for the annual end of the year awards. The USWNT are among many of the FIFA Award nominees, including Emma Hayes winning Coach of the Year and Alyssa Naeher named Keeper of the Year. Vinicius Jr also tops Rodri this time around and is named Best Men’s Player. The guys also hand out a few SOTU Awards for Goal of the Year, Game of the Year, and more. Over in Europe, Christian Pulisic, Yunus Musah, and Tim Weah are out for this weekend's matchups. However, Gio Reyna looks to keep his form for Dortmund as they travel to Wolfsburg. (8:05) To wrap the show, the guys answer questions on Musah and Pulisic’s USMNT positions compared to AC Milan, and golden goals returning in MLS or international soccer. Rutgers and Clemson legends, Lalas and Holden, dive into the importance of collegiate soccer as a pathway to professional soccer. (46:03) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are looking forward to the holidays and the upcoming U.S. Soccer year with a 2025 Wishlist. The guys have some big asks for Santa! The UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 groups are set, featuring teams such as Spain, Germany, France, and more. Staying in Europe, the guys recapped the USMNT's weekend abroad. Stand out performances came from Gio Reyna opening the scoring for Dortmund, and Antonee Robinson’s two-assist game in the Liverpool draw. (6:08) In #AskAlexi, Mosse and Alexi talked through changes being made this MLS offseason, including Colorado Rapids acquiring eight draft picks and Vancouver Whitecaps selling their club. To wrap the show Alexi gave his American soccer holiday party guest list. (45:48) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse speak on FIFA Men’s World Cup 2030 & 2034 host site announcements, and the USMNT's January window friendlies. They will face Venezuela and Costa Rica in Florida to kick off the New year. What's on your U.S. Soccer wishlist in 2025? Over in the Champions League the USMNT players showed out! Gio Reyna got his first UCL start for Dortmund since 2022. Weston McKennie and Tim Weah combined for a stunner as Juventus topped Manchester City. (6:12) To wrap the show the guys answered questions on best potential leagues or teams for USMNT players, fans criticisms of their own domestic leagues, and the effect of MLS raising spending. (33:51) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap an electric MLS Cup Final between the LA Galaxy and New York Red Bulls. The Galaxy secured their record 6th title behind goals from Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic in the first half. Lionel Messi was also named the 2024 Landon Donovan MLS MVP with 36 goal contributions in 19 MLS matches. The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 announces groups and the match schedule ahead of June 14th kickoff. Over in Europe, the USMNT players continue to make noise. Malik Tillman, Richard Ledezma, and Ricardo Pepi record an American hat trick in their dominant win over Twente. Christian Pulisic exits the pitch early against Atalanta due to a right calf tear. (6:39) In #AskAlexi, the guys address discussions on American players to MLS, anti-American bias, and soccer cleats impact on the beautiful game. To wrap the show Alexi shares his story with long-term LA Galaxy equipment manager. (39:13) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse broke down the USWNT’s late winner at the Hague. Lynn Williams slid in to score and secure the win in Alyssa Naeher’s last match. U.S. Soccer announced nominees for end of the year awards and MLS unveiled Best XI ahead of MLS Cup Final. Over in Europe, Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah take on white-hot Atalanta, Weston McKennie and Tim Weah battle Thiago Motta’s previous club, and captain Antonee Robinson faces the Gunners. (7:14) The guys discussed FIFA Club World Cup pots, favorite Christmas songs, and window vs aisle seat in #AskAlexi. To wrap the show Alexi and Mosse congratulated Carli Lloyd on her National Soccer Hall of Fame honor. (36:57) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back for another guest host appearance is the one and only Stu Holden, joined by extraordinaire David Mosse. The two recapped the record breaking crowd in Wembley Stadium that witnessed two of the best Women’s National teams battle it out. The USWNT take on Netherlands at the Hague next. Also this weekend, the MLS Conference Finals wrapped up, with the New York Red Bulls and LA Galaxy advancing to the MLS Cup Final. The U.S. Men’s also had a great weekend abroad, with Christian Pulisic continuing his form for AC Milan and Folarin Balogun making his first start since his shoulder injury in October. (5:02)In #AskAlexi, Stu and Mosse answer questions on Pulisic’s nomination in the FIFA World Best XI, MLS Playoff structure, and rivalries & brawls. (53:55) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this special Thanksgiving episode of State of the Union, Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are joined by USWNT legend and Bay FC founder Leslie Osborne. The group chats about Bay FC’s success in year one, Emma Hayes’s hot start, and Alyssa Naeher’s retirement. Leslie also helps us preview a MASSIVE window for the USWNT against England and The Netherlands. Alexi and Mosse wrap the podcast with the yearly telling of the “Size the Day” story in #AskAlexi before wrapping the podcast with Happy Thanksgiving wishes to our podcast family.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices