Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

The CHAMPIOOOOOONS League is BACK! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap a wild midweek of action on the pitch in Europe. What is wrong with Liverpool? Chelsea made a move at manager, firing Thomas Tuchel and hiring Graham Potter. How will this affect Christian Pulisic? We have a massive MLS weekend on-tap with the Eastern Conference playoff spots hanging in the balance. Alexi and Mosse dive into the biggest matches ahead, including Dallas hosting LAFC and Philadelphia taking on Orlando. On Instagram, we asked you who should start for the USMNT in Qatar and you guys showed out. We have the results in our #AskAlexi segment. We cap the show with Alexi's Top 5 biggest soccer club rivalries ahead of Boca vs River this weekend.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap yet another beautiful weekend of soccer for your listening pleasure. We begin with MLS, where we had the MVP Heavyweight bout between Hany Mukhtar & Sebastián Driussi. Does Mukhtar have the lead after Nashville's win over Austin? Moving over to Europe, Christian Pulisic started his first game of the season for Chelsea, Jedi Robinson suffered an injury, and Manchester United topped Arsenal in an early statement match. Which games are we most looking forward to this week in the Champions League? The guys also weigh in on the age-old club vs. high school soccer debate as well as preview the US Open Cup Final between Orlando and Sacramento Republic.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What an eventful transfer window for Americans around the world. Christian Pulisic is staying at Chelsea after a few rumors surfaced, Sergiño Dest is headed to Italy, and John Brooks found a home. Alexi Lalas and David Mosse break it all down for you. We also had quite a midweek from MLS with a few upsets. The guys dive into LAFC and Austin FC worries before previewing the biggest games ahead this weekend from around the globe. Will Arsenal keep their red-hot form against Manchester United? In #AskAlexi, we rank USMNT strikers and predict where CONCACAF teams will finish at the World Cup. Alexi then chats about Pulisic staying at Chelsea and his form in Qatar during our One for the Road segment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are joined on this special edition of State of the Union by FC Dallas striker Jesus Ferreira. The guys break down his recent hot streak, his shoe game compared to Gregg Berhalter, and the upcoming September window as well as World Cup prep. Why separates him from the rest of the USMNT striker pool? We have your answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are coming down the home stretch in MLS and the slate couldn't be better this weekend. The Battle for Cascadia, Austin vs LAFC & Hell is Real? Bring it on. Alexi Lalas and David Mosse also preview the biggest games from around the world including Juventus vs Roma and Arsenal vs Fulham.FC Cincinnati and USMNT forward Brandon Vazquez then joins the show. We dive into his play style, his World Cup roster hopes, his shoe game, and the rivalry with Columbus ahead of this weekend.Stick around for our #AskAlexi segment where we cover more LAFC and Christian Pulisic talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brenden Aaronson, Tyler Adams and Jesse Marsch put on a show against Chelsea this past weekend for Leeds United. Alexi Lalas and David Mosse break down the entire EPL weekend plus the biggest games from other leagues around the world. In MLS, Minnesota topped Austin at home, the Galaxy & Sounders drew a wild match, & Philly stream-rolled DC. Can Miami keep their current form going all the way to the playoffs?In our #AskAlexi segment, we answer why the US is developing more players than Mexico, but not before addressing the latest news from the transfer market. What are Alexi and Mosse's earliest soccer memories? Stick around for our "One for the road" segment to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Alexi Lalas and David Mosse as they recap the fixtures from this past weekend, featuring an aggressive Darwin Núñez head-butt vs. Crystal Palace, impressive performances from USMNT figures Weston McKennie, Chris Richards, and more! After recapping the latest fixtures, Lalas and Mosse break down Christian Pulisic's transfer options which feature the likes of Newcastle United and Manchester United. As Manchester United prepare for a potential Pulisic loan move, We also preview a jam-packed weekend of games including the Sounders traveling to visit their old rivals, the LA Galaxy.Lalas and Mosse argue about the controversy of the Red Devils' recent transfer targets and the implications it has toward the board. To wrap up the show, Lalas and Mosse argue which MLS teams are in danger of missing the MLS playoffs and what Lalas' USMNT all-time starting 11 looks like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a week of drama on and off the pitch! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse begin with a wild weekend in MLS. Austin FC came back from a 3-1 deficit in style, Brandon Vasquez continued his hot streak, and Seattle dropped below the playoff line. Will Toronto make a run at the playoffs behind an Italian resurgence?In the EPL, Spurs and Chelsea battled on and off the field. Antonio Conte and Thomas Tuchel were both issued red cards after the final whistle for a dust-up. Who would win in a real fight? Meanwhile, all is not well at Manchester United. Should they bring in American Weston McKennie? We also dive into drama at PSG and debut weekends for Serie A and La Liga.In our #AskAlexi segment, we cover our all-time USMNT five-a-side, Darlington Nagbe in the EPL, and more. Make sure to follow us on social @SOTUWithAlexi to submit questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are 100 days out this week from the opening game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup from Qatar and Stu Holden joins Alexi Lalas & David Mosse to get you ready for kickoff.The guys get things started by previewing the biggest group stage matches including England vs USA, Mexico vs Argentina, and Germany vs Spain. Alexi then gives his USA 26-man roster and starting 11 for Qatar. Will John Brooks make the cut?Stu, Mosse, and Alexi also give a few predictions as well. Who will win the golden boot and the 2022 World Cup title? Before we wrap, we also reveal our 5 top USMNT moments from past tournaments. Where does Landon Donovan's iconic goal against Algeria rank?Follow Alexi Lalas' State of the Union podcast @SOTUWithAlexi on all platforms!https://twitter.com/SOTUWithAlexihttps://www.instagram.com/SOTUWithAlexi/https://www.tiktok.com/@sotuwithalexihttps://www.facebook.com/SOTUWithAlexi/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We kick off the show by diving into the first week of English Premiere League action where Leeds United has Americans excited. Brenden Aaronson, Tyler Adams and Jesse Marsch got the party started with a 2-1 win over Wolves. Are Spurs and Arsenal the best two teams behind Liverpool and Manchester City? We also chat Messi's unreal goal and Lewandowski getting on the scoresheet at Camp Nou.Across the pond, MLS teams scored the most goals in a single day in league history. Does Brandon Vazquez make the plane to Qatar? What do we make of a tight Eastern Conference playoff race? In our #AskAlexi segment, the guys answer questions on loan and transfer, MLS vs Liga MX friendlies & the one league you would follow for a year if you could only follow one.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices