Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

Alexi 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 weekend, as Christian Pulisic looks to continue his 4-game goal streak. (20:58)Coming off the big USMNT Nations League victory, Alexi and Mosse wrap the show with their Top 5 Most Memorable Goals vs Mexico. This elite rivalry has a list of goals you won’t want to miss. (41:58) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

USMNT 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 2023 MLS Cup Champions with two late goals. (44:34)To wrap the show, the guys dive into the USA vs Mexico rivalry. Things got intense during Sunday’s match as Americans were covered in beer and blood. Is this the best rivalry in the world? (50:05) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Glenn Davis, former professional soccer player and veteran play-by-play analyst of 6 Men's and Women's FIFA World Cups joins, Alexi Lalas to dive into the current state of the beautiful game in America. The guys analyze the soccer landscape in Houston & MLS... both the good and the bad. Glenn also gives his take on this current crop of USMNT players and their chances at this summer's Copa America. Make sure to catch him weekly on "Soccer Matters with Glenn Davis."Your regularly scheduled State of the Union programming will return on Friday to recap the USMNT Nations League semifinal vs Jamaica. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s podcast, Alexi Lalas and David Mosse dive into the USMNT and Nations League semifinal against Jamaica. Roster changes for the match included Haji Wright and Brendon Aaronson who will step in. Both showed off this weekend, each with a goal on the score sheet. US Soccer also released official kits for all the national teams to be worn this summer. (6:57)The guys take a look at all the ongoing tournaments, including the FA Cup, Champions League, and CONCACAF Champions Cup with quarterfinals kicking off on April 2nd. (24:45)In MLS, Inter Miami and Minnesota continue strong starts, standing at the top of the table in their respective conferences. Alexi and Mosse wrap with questions on Gio Reyna making the USMNT roster without starting at Forest and where MLS teams would finish in the Premier League. (54:45) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse bring Carli Lloyd on to talk USWNT W Gold Cup, how Emma Hayes would have handled the FIFA 2023 World Cup run differently, and this summer's Olympic Tournament. (5:47)The guys then break down the CONCACAF Champions Cup Tuesday night triple header, Pachuca and Tigres moved on to the Quarterfinals on two shut-out matches. MLS also continues this weekend with a few top-of-the-table clashes. Over in Europe, the Champions League Round of 16 wraps up, with Atletico Madrid taking the final spot in a penalty shoot-out victory over Inter. (32:22)In the One for the Road, Alexi and Mosse break down the USMNT Nations League roster and Alexi gives his best 11 based off Gregg Berhalter's roster. (62:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NWSL Historian Jen Cooper joins Alexi Lalas and David Mosse on the podcast today to break down the USWNT inaugural W Gold Cup victory, the USWNT Olympic roster, and Emma Haye’s national team debut in June. (6:12)The guys then flipped it over to the men's side where they covered a jam-packed weekend. In the MLS, four matches had a game-deciding goal scored in stoppage time... and in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, Brandon Vazquez scored to take the win over his old club. (23:31)Over in Europe, Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie are on fire! Between the two, whose had the better season? The second leg of the Champions League continues with Pepi, Tillman, and Dest looking to take on Dortmund. To wrap the show, Alexi and Mosse continue the USWNT chat by turning the page to the Olympics. (41:07) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s show, Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap Champions League action: Mbappe, Vini, Haaland, and Kane advance to the Quarterfinals. Taking age out of the question, which player would you build your dream team around? Also in Europe, Weston McKennie is looking to make his speedy return against Atalanta. (5:37)Back state side, we have a loaded week of MLS and CONCACAF Champions Cup ahead. Club America takes on rivals Chivas while Brandon Vazquez and Monterrey take on his old club, Cincinnati. (24:21)In #AskAlexi the guys answer questions on ranking the USMNT #9 position, USL league competing with MLS, and the “dark arts” of defending. (33:34) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kick off the podcast by reacting to the United States Women's National Team's 3-0 victory over Colombia in the W Gold Cup quarters. Can we expect that type of performance going forward? (3:45)The duo then dives into recapping the MLS weekend as RSL topped LAFC in a snow-clasico, Messi & Suarez led Miami in a romp, and much more. In Liga MX, Brandon Vazquez & Alejandro Zendejas got on the scoresheet in big wins. Across the pond, the guys recap Yanks Abroad this weekend with Christian Pulisic getting into CONCACAF-y bouts and Josh Sargent scoring YET AGAIN. (32:50)In #AskAlexi, we answer your questions on MLS rebranding & the lack of Americans on MLS rosters. We cap the show by rating the leaked USMNT Copa America kits. (52:11) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse react to the United States Women's National Team's 2nd-ever loss to Mexico in the W Gold Cup Group Stage action. Are we worried ahead of this summer's Olympics? The guys also break down WILD CONCACAF Champions Cup action and preview the MLS & Liga MX slate. (4:32)In Europe, Americans are involved in massive tilts including Christian Pulisic, Johnny Cardoso, and Folarin Balogun. We also chat about Tyler Adams returning to training. (31:00)In #AskAlexi, the duo fields questions on more CONCACAF/CONMEBOL tournaments in the future and MLS goal line technology. Is MLS commissioner Don Garber hurting the league? (49:22) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices