Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

The USMNT roster is finally here! Alexi Lalas, Stu Holden and David Mosse react to the 26 players that will represent the United States at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. They debate Gregg Berhalter's bold decision to drop Zack Steffen, discuss whether Haji Wright deserved to make the squad over players like Jordan Pefok, and discuss forwards that did (Weah, Morris) and didn't (Pepi, Arriola) make the cut. Then, the guys look ahead to how far this USMNT can go in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did we just witness the best MLS Cup, nay, the best MLS match EVER? Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap all of the wild action as LAFC lifted their first-ever MLS Cup on Saturday. Gregg Berhalter will name his 23-man roster tomorrow. The guys give a short preview before diving into Brazil's 26-man roster announced on Monday. The dynamic duo then breaks down all of the action from Europe over the weekend before picking each Round of 16 Champions League matchup. Who will take the Christian Pulisic vs. Gio Reyna showdown? After we answer a few of your questions, Alexi takes you through when he found out he made the 1994 USMNT roster...you don't want to miss it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A champion will be crowned on Saturday in Los Angeles! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse get you set for the heavyweight showdown between LAFC and Philadelphia. Who will take home the hardware?The Champions League Group Stage came to a close this week and the fellas recap all of the action. Will Son Heung-min be back in time for the World Cup?We also put a cap on our USMNT positional previews and dive into the keeper spot. Will Matt Turner or Zack Steffan get the start vs Wales?We also debate a CONCACAF/CONMEBOL merger in our #AskAlexi segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

USMNT fans didn't need Halloween to get spooked over the weekend with a few key injuries hanging over the squad three weeks out from Qatar. Will Luca De La Torre, Chris Richards, & Weston McKennie make it back in time? Alexi Lalas and David Mosse then dive into the defense for the US. Can we expect Tim Ream to get the call? On the MLS front, LAFC topped Austin and Philadelphia raced past NYCFC to reach the MLS Cup Finals. The guys also recap a massive weekend abroad including Jesse Marsch and Leeds United's win at Liverpool. We answer questions about the US striker pool in #AskAlexi before tipping our caps to the Portland Thorns in One for the Road.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh off of a plane from New Zealand, USWNT legend Carli Lloyd joins Alexi Lalas and David Mosse to talk about expectations for the back-to-back champions heading into 2023. Has Europe caught up to the US and will they three-peat?We also continue our deep dive into the USMNT player pool ahead of the 26-man roster reveal on November 9th. Who will Gregg Berhalter bring in the midfield past the formidable trio of Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, and Yunus Musah?Alexi and Mosse also preview the Eastern and Western MLS Conference Finals which include Philadelphia vs NYCFC and LAFC vs Austin going down on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MLS conference finals are set. Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are here to dive into all the action over the weekend. El Trafico lived up to the hype while Austin, Philadelphia, and NYCFC rolled on. On the international front, Leeds United States has lost four games in a row. Is Jesse Marsch on the way out? A massive match against Liverpool looms this weekend.The guys then kick off their USMNT positional previews ahead of the World Cup roster drop on November 9th by starting up top with strikers and wingers. Will Gregg Berhalter take three or four strikers?We also cover jersey swap stories and the 2024 Olympics in our #AskAlexi segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas is headed to New Zealand for the FIFA Women's World Cup draw, so we have a special edition on today's podcast. Alexi and David Mosse give a quick preview of what to expect this weekend from Auckland.Alexi is then joined by author Adam Elder, who is coming out with a book, New Kids in the World Cup: The Totally Late '80s and Early '90s Tale of the Team That Changed American Soccer Forever, detailing the USMNT's journey to their first World Cup since 1950... are there any comparisons to this year's edition of the US Men's National Team? What could the youngsters of today learn from the past? Make sure to check out Adam's book hitting shelves on November 1st at your favorite bookstore.Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/New-Kids-World-Cup-American/dp/1496229436Book website: https://newkidsintheworldcup.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first round of MLS Playoffs is in the books and Alexi Lalas & David Mosse recap all of the action. The Galaxy topped Nashville to set up a playoff El Traffico, Austin held on vs RSL, & Montreal continues its hot streak. On the European front, Liverpool is back from the dead after knocking off Manchester City. Can they keep this run of form going? We also preview Manchester United's massive week ahead. In #AskAlexi, we dive into the Brandon Vazquez vs Aaron Long play that has USMNT fans in an uproar. We also break down the US federation's preparations for the World Cup in our One for the Road segment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Champions League, MLS Playoffs, and USWNT... oh my. What a week of soccer already with plenty left on the schedule. Alexi Lalas and David Mosse begin with MLS and go game by game to pick winners in the opening round. Will Cincinnati get the upset? Who will take the LA vs Nashville match?On the Champions League front, Kylian Mbappé and PSG are surrounded by rumors, Juventus takes a bad loss, Barca and Inter play in an instant classic, and Brugge moves on for the first time. The guys then look forward to a massive Barcelona vs. Real Madrid tilt this weekend along with a must-win match for Liverpool vs. Manchester City. In our #AskAlexi segment, the guys address Gregg Berhalter potentially losing the USMNT roster and the state of the striker position. We then wrap up the show by addressing the back-to-back losses by the USWNT. Time to hit the panic button?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a final weekend of the MLS regular season! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse break down all of the action from decision day including Columbus blowing yet another lead and costing Caleb Porter his job... In Europe, the USWNT lost to England, Arsenal continued their winning ways, Dortmund shocked Bayern, and Pepis and Pulisic hit the back of the net. Is the Ricardo Pepi hype train back on the tracks? In our #AskAlexi segment, the guys answer a question on USMNT tactics heading into Qatar. Alexi also hands out his MLS regular season awards...  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices