Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

Alexi 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi 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 Open Cup round of 32 included a battle to the death between Houston Dynamo and Detroit City. Houston was eliminated by the USL club on penalties. MLS rivalry week is also upon us with Hell is Real and a top of the table clash in the west. (25:35)To wrap the pod, Alexi and Mosse answer a few #AskAlexi questions on MLS receiving more respect from European fans and possible rule changes. They also break down Sportico’s 50 most valuable soccer clubs and look at where MLS teams line up. (35:26) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 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 Madrid and PSV clinched their La Liga and Eredivisie titles respectively. In Italy Christian Pulisic found an assist to Giroud, but AC Milan settled for just a point in the match. UCL semi finals also wrap up this week, with leg 2 on deck. (30:41)In #AskAlexi, the guys breakdown the gap between MLS and Liga MX, the idea of MLS switching to a European schedule, and Mosse’s starting 11 Brazilian team with players in the EPL. (50:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To 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 break down the CONCACAF Champions Cup where Pachuca stamped their spot in the finals. MLS also continues with an Inter Miami and NYRB top of the table clash, and the Sounders look to stay hot against west coast rivals. Will we see Mexico star Chucky Lozano in San Diego next MLS season? (24:20)In #AskAlexi, Mosse and Alexi answer a pair of questions on Christian Pulisic’s best position, right wing or left wing, and where the USMNT would finish if they played in Euros. To wrap the pod, they discuss the announcement of the US Soccer Federation and Mexico Football Federation withdrawing their host bid for the 2027 Women’s World Cup. (39:35) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today 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 and Real Salt Lake took the top spot. The east rounds out with two historic performances from Brian White and Messi. The Champions Cup semifinals continue this week, Columbus up a point on aggregate. (31:32)In #AskAlexi they answer questions on preparation for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup and plans for State of the Union during Copa America and Euros. To wrap Alexi and Mosse chat Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney buying stake in Mexico’s club Necaxa. (48:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi 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 Union Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi 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 had no answer for the champs. In Coppa Italia, Tim Weah got the assist to advance Juventus to the finals. Weston McKennie started in the match and remains in a contract dispute. We also talk La Liga pursuing official matches in the US in 2025-26. (18:19)The guys wrap the podcast with #AskAlexi where they cover the Club World Cup, USMNT likelihood of advancing in Copa America without Sergiño Dest, and Alexi returning to a career in soccer management. And don't miss the SOTU history lesson. (36:18) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi 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 behind a Merentiel brace. (3:52)Stateside, Messi continues to do Messi things with 2 goals against Nashville in MLS. The California Clasico was a battle to the death, with LA Galaxy taking the win over San Jose to keep their top stop in the West. We also preview CONCACAF Champions Cup semis, which kick off this week on FS1. (31:10)In #AskAlexi, the guys talked CONCACAF island super team, EPL teams struggling in tournaments, and Alexi meeting a few next generation soccer players with chicken wings. (39:41) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices