Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kick off the podcast with a big celebration of the USA’s U-20 national team qualifying to the Olympics, what youth players they are excited about, and breakdown how Mexico crashed out of the tournament (5:00). Later we cover Ronaldo wanting out of Manchester United, Neymar’s contract extension at PSG, and Zack Steffen’s move to a lower division (23:25). We answered your questions about Copa Libertadores, if Canadian teams should leave MLS, and looked at the CFB Big Ten Super League in #AskAlexi (47:10). Finally, Alexi ended the show with a special 4th of July message (1:07:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kick off the podcast with LAFC’s landmark Gareth Bale deal, what that means for Carlos Vela, and how it will impact Bale ahead of the 2026 World Cup (11:30). Then the guys recap all of the MLS action including Philadelphia’s big win vs. NYCFC, and FC Cincinnati’s club record breaking 7th win, and end with a quick look at the U.S. Open Cup (30:15). Later, we cover all the transfer rumors in Europe and Mosse gives us a great preview of Copa Libertadores (45:30). We answered your questions about the USWNT, why FIFA ranks USA lower than Mexico, and USA’s chances at winning the CONCACAF U-20 Tournament in #AskAlexi (1:02:10). Finally, Alexi ends the show with his One for the Road about the summer break we’re in now that the World Cup has moved to November (1:23:30)What We’ve Been Watching:Mosse’s Picks: Jurassic Park, Jurassic World Dominion (He did not like it)Alexi’s Picks: Menudo: Forever Young, The Card Counter, Lucy, Bears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse Kick off the podcast with a look at the USMNT game vs. El Salvador and take a deep dive of where this leaves the national team ahead of Qatar (5:00). Then we look at how Costa Rica qualified to the 2022 World Cup and why we’re happy to see another CONCACAF team in the tournament (25:40). Later we breakdown England’s historic loss against Hungary and the rest of the action in the UEFA Nations League (29:00). We also covered Mane’s move to Bayern, Pogba’s return to Juve, and the rest of the transfers in Europe (35:40). The guys answered your questions about 2026 World Cup venues, MLS’s Apple TV deal, and if the 1994 USA denim jerseys are ever coming back in #AskAlexi (42:56). Finally Alexi ends the show with his One for the Road about his travels to Zurich Switzerland and the FIFA Next 90 program (1:17:00).What We’ve Been Watching:Mosse’s Picks: Severance, Peaky Blinders, The Offer, Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon, The French Connection, The GodfatherAlexi’s Picks: Bad Words, This is Where I Leave You Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kick off the podcast with a look at USMNT’s game vs. Grenada, Jesus Ferreira’s incredible form, and what we can expect from the upcoming match vs. El Salvador (7:01). Later, we breakdown the UEFA Nations League, France’s struggles, and why England is underperforming under Southgate (29:09). Then we take a look at the transfers in Europe and PSG parting ways with Pochettino. Later we answered your questions about what id you could trade national team players, Chile’s legal battle vs. Ecuador, Australia vs. Peru, and our favorite soccer playing conditions in #AskAlexi (51:38). Finally, Alexi Lalas ends the show with a look at 2026 World Cup venues (1:13:38).What We’ve Been Watching:Mosee’s Picks: Peaky Blinders, Top Gun: MaverickAlexi’s Picks: Hustle, Gladbeck, 10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi and Mosse kick off the podcast with a breakdown of the USMNT game vs. Uruguay, what Wales qualifying to the World Cup means for the USA, and take a look at Canada’s compensation issues (8:20). Later we take a deep dive into the UEFA Nations League including, Hungary upsetting England, Portugal’s coaching issues, and why some teams aren’t taking the competition seriously enough (53:45). We answered your questions about the summer transfer window, Neymar’s Finalissima comments, and Catarina Macario’s injury in #AskAlexi (1:13:00). Finally, we end the show with Alexi’s One for the Road about baseball and Mosse’s appearance on FOX Bet Live (1:34:20).What We’ve Been Watching:Mosse’s Picks: We Own This City, Severance, The WireAlexi’s Picks: Ricky Gervais: SuperNature, George Carlin’s American Dream Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kick off the podcast with a look at the USMNT game vs. Morroco, why Brenden Aaronson is quickly becoming a locked in starter, and breakdown who impressed them the most. Later the guys give their thoughts on Messi’s incredible performance vs. Italy in the 2022 Finalissima. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kick off the podcast with a look at all the MLS action this week, including LA Galaxy’s return to form and answer why names on MLS jerseys are getting harder to look at for broadcasters (10:02). Then, we dive into the upcoming USMNT friendlies vs. Morocco and Uruguay as well as look at the striker depth chart of the USMNT. Later, we take a look at Real Madrid’s big win vs. Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League Final (47:20). Alexi congratulates Mourinho’s Roma win at the UEFA Conference League, Mosse gives us a breakdown of Copa Libertadores, UEFA Nations League and the Finalissima. Alexi answered your questions about Christian Pulisic leaving the Premier League, U.S. Open Cup, and why the Mexican National team has struggled lately in #AskAlexi (1:21:10). Finally, Alexi ends the show with a special Memorial Day message to all the American military members (1:45:00).What We’ve Been Watching:Mosse’s Picks: Downton Abbey: A New Era, George Carlin’s American DreamAlexi’s Picks: Top Gun: Maverick, We Own This City, The Staircase, The Thing About Pam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse quickly recap all the MLS news stories for the week including Messi to Miami rumors, Slonina’s USMNT choice, and so much more (12:14). Then we take a deep dive into the USMNT roster ahead of their upcoming friendlies and CONCACAF Nations League games. Later we take a quick trip around Europe to recap all the league winners and standings in the EPL, Serie A, La Liga and Ligue 1 (47:30). We answered your questions about Mbappe staying at PSG, the UEFA Champions League, and USWNT Equal Pay in #AskAlexi (1:16:50). Finally we end the show with a look at the recent Soccer Hall of Fame inductees (1:44:50).What We've Been Watching:Mosse’s Picks: Atlanta, Better Call Saul, Los Señores del NarcoAlexi’s Picks: House of Gucci, Dons Of Disco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Turner joins the State of the Union podcast to discuss his move to Arsenal, the New England Revolution’s MLS season, and his journey to the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kick off the podcast with a look at Jesús Ferreira’s incredible form and breakdown if he’s the answer to the USMNT’s striker position issues (9:23) Later the guys recap all of the MLS action, Alexi gives his top 5 Power Rankings, and looks at possible NWSL expansion. Then we take a trip around Europe to recap FA Cup, the EPL Title Race and rate Ricardo Pepi’s first Bundesliga season (28:45). We answered your questions about the US Open Cup, Raphinha vs. Rodrygo, and Alexi’s next album in #AskAlexi (1:01:40). Finally, we end the podcast with a special closing segment where Alexi tries a Cuban sandwich and also do a deep analysis of what’s the proper way to eat a sandwich (1:15:15).What We’ve Been Watching:Mosse’s Picks: The Offer, Stanley Tucci: Searching for ItalyAlexi’s Picks: Sheryl, The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith, Our Father, Operation Mincemeat, Senior Year, My Brilliant Friend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices