Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kick off the podcast by finishing up their thoughts on the United States Men's National team's 1-0 defeat to Slovenia. Is the Gregg Berhalter 2.0 era off to a stale start? The guys then dive into Americans abroad as Weston McKennie had a goal stolen from him, Johnny Cardoso made his La Liga debut, and Josh Sargent and Jordan Pefok found the back of the net. (9:04)New Las Vegas Lights owner and MLB legend José Bautista joins the show as well. Alexi asks him why USL, why soccer and why now? Also, what could baseball learn from soccer and what rule changes would you like to see from both sports? (37:21)To wrap the podcast, we answer your questions in #AskAlexi before breaking down Ivan Tony's trickery over Matt Turner in the EPL (49:05) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse jumped on X Spaces immediately following the United States Men's National team dropping their first match of 2024 to Slovenia. The duo fields your questions and breaks down the action from San Antonio, Texas. Which young players stood out? Any concern over the start of Gregg Berhalter's second stint with the red, white, and blue? Which three senior players are you taking to the Olympics this summer? Make sure to tune into our regularly scheduled podcasts on Tuesday and Thursday this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse react to Christian Pulsic's comments to The Athletic about potentially ending his career in MLS. They also chat Gio Reyna wanting out of Dortmund this transfer window before previewing the USMNT's showdown with Slovenia this weekend. (4:05)Alexi and Mosse continue to roll out content from the United Soccer Coaching Convention as they spoke with Landon Donovan, Carli Lloyd, Warren Barton, Brad Friedel, Maurice Edu, and more. Make sure to check out the full interviews on our YouTube page. (26:49)To wrap the podcast, the guys answer your questions in #AskAlexi before diving into the LA Clippers "supporters" section in their new arena. (52:29) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kick off the pod by recapping a jampacked weekend in soccer. Real Madrid dominated old foes Barcelona. Is Xavi on the hot seat? USMNT stars had a big impact on the weekend as well, including Weston McKennie, Sergino Dest and Jordan Pefok. (9:07) Coming out of break, Alexi and Mosse begin to roll out content from the United Soccer Coaches Convention where they asked Landon Donovan, Randy Waldrum, Brad Friedel and others what is the best thing about American soccer and what is the worst. Keep on the lookout for more from the convention later in the week including a sitdown with the great Carli Lloyd. (36:29)In #AskAlexi, the guys answer a question on the expectations for the United States Men's National team at this summer's Copa America. (53:19) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Mosse is BACK in-studio and feeling triumphant after his trip to Houston to watch Mighigan win the National title. He and Alexi Lalas begin the podcast by recapping various Cup ties featuring Americans in Europe. Why does MLS catch flack for downplaying the US Open Cup when their European counterparts do the same? We also preview the weekend through the eyes of red, white, and blue colored glasses as Americans hit the field all over the world including in the Bundesliga, where Gio Reyna and John Brooks return from their long break. (6:23)Coming off of multiple young USMNT stars making moves in the transfer window, Alexi gives his top 5 European leagues for young stars to develop. Where does MLS and Liga MX fall in that category? (22:00)In #AskAlexi, the duo answers your questions on the most influential German in American soccer history, dream landing spots for USMNT stars, and more. (36:16) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse pay tribute to the late Franz Beckenbauer to kick off the show. The guys then grade the transfers of USMNT players including Miles Robinson to FC Cincinnati, Brandon Vazquez to Monterrey, Zack Steffen & Djordje Mihailovic to Colorado. We also break down Tim Weah's wonder strike for Juventus and Christian Pulisic's assist for AC Milan. (8:52)Alexi hit the road this week to chat with the MAC Hermann award winners, Florida State's Onyi Echegini & Clemson's Ousmane Sylla, as well as St. Louis SC head coach Bradley Carnell. Check out the full interviews on our YouTube page. (35:03)The duo wraps the podcast by answering your questions in #AskAlexi including Pep Guardiola as the USMNT manager... (55:12) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy New Year from the State of the Union team! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse return from a short break and kick off the pod by resetting the leagues in Europe. Can Manchester City chase down Liverpool for the EPL title?Up next, The Guardian's yearly Top 100 Players list left off USMNT players. The guys react to the subsequent article that asks the question, "What has happened to US soccer’s golden generation?" In #AskAlexi, we answer your questions on the potential return of the Super League and what country should Gio Reyna target now that the transfer window is open for his next squad. To wrap up the podcast, Alexi and Mosse debate if Atlanta should host all US Soccer matches before giving their New Year's resolutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE STATE OF THE UNION PODCAST! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse spent some time with Thomas Rongen, the subject of the new movie Next Goal Wins about his time coaching American Samoa, diving into the US Soccer player pool, duel-national's impact on the game in America, playing with greats like Johan Cruyff and much, much more. Make sure to tune in next week as State of the Union will return in the new year bigger and better than ever.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse react to the statement released by US Soccer denying MLS's decision to sit their first team squads for the US Open Cup. The guys also preview a stacked weekend ahead featuring a top-of-the-table clash in the EPL between Liverpool and Arsenal. (4:55)The guys also recap the year that was and hand out awards to the best player and game of the year and which dream matchup they want to see in the loaded Summer of Soccer as well. (31:57)In #AskAlexi, the duo dives into the evergreen Pro/Rel debate. Alexi caps the podcast by sending out his US Soccer Holiday Dinner Party invites. (51:57) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse react to the shocking news that the top teams of MLS will no longer compete in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The guys also recap the news of the month-long FIFA Club World Cup set to kick off in 2025. (6:23)In Europe, Americans were featured all over the continent as AC Milan and Christian Pulisic got a much-needed win, Chris Richard and Palace came back against Manchester City and Sergiño Dest scored for PSV. Should Richards get more playing time with the USMNT in the midfield? (31:52) In #AskAlexi, the guys dive into MLS trying to grow out of being a 'sellers' league to Europe and Alexi's ballot for the National Soccer Hall of Fame. (48:04) We wrap the pod looking back on one year ago to the day when Messi and Argentina hoisted the title in Qatar. (59:22) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices