Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kick off the podcast with a look at the Seattle Sounders’ historic win in the CONCACAF Champions League vs. Pumas and celebrate them becoming the first MLS team to ever win the competition (11:30). Then the guys recap all of the MLS action including Seattle’s loss to FC Dallas, questionable calls in the Toronto Vancouver game and is Cincinnati finally turning a corner? The guys also breakdown all of the drama surrounding the NWSL Challenge Cup. Later we look at Real Madrid’s big comeback win vs. Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League as well as the Europa and Conference League Finals (59:20). Then we did a quick whip around the top 5 leagues in Europe and the EPL title race. Later we answered your questions about Chelsea’s new ownership group, Super Clubs, and sandwiches in #AskAlexi (1:27:50). Finally, Alexi ends the show with his One for the Road about what it means to see an MLS team in the Club World Cup (1:42:16).What We’ve Been Watching:Mosse’s Picks: Atlanta, Better Call Saul. Winning Time, They Call Me Magic, My Brilliant Friend, Seinfeld, Taxi DriverAlexi’s Picks: Like a Rolling Stone: The Life & Times of Ben Fong-Torres, At Close Range Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kick off the podcast with a look at NYCFC’s scoring streak, Real Salt Lake’s win over LA Galaxy, and Walker Zimmerman’s contract extension (11:05). Then the guys look at the Seattle Sounder’s big game vs. Liga MX team Pumas in the CONCACAF Champions League and why they can make MLS history. Later the guys recap the EPL title race, Real Madrid’s 35th title win, and preview this weeks UEFA Champions League games (48:32). Alexi answers your questions about co-ed soccer, Cade Cowell, and F1 in #AskAlexi (1:25:59). Finally, we end with a special Mother’s Day message from Alexi (1:47:30).What We’ve Been Watching:Mosse’s picks: Ozark, Atlanta, Better Call Saul, Winning Time, Everything Everywhere All at Once, The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard TapesAlexi’s picks: The Stranger, The Adam Project, The Batman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman joins the State of the Union podcast to discuss the upcoming 10th season starting on April 29th, the Challenge Cup, and what future of the league could look like. 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 San Jose’s big win vs. Seattle, the Revs slow season, and Gyasi Zardes’ move to Colorado (7:14). Then we cover how Christian Pulisic saved Chelsea in their game vs. West Ham, Yunus Musah’s miss in the Copa del Rey final, and why the top five leagues in Europe lack parity (27:50). Later, we answered your questions about CONCACAF Champions League, UEFA Champions League, and why MLS Teams are losing to USL teams in the U.S. Open Cup (52:11). Finally, we end the show with a look at the beef between David Mosse and Luis Aguilar as well as answer if Mosse would ever start his own podcast (1:14:03).Call in with questions for #AskAlexi at (657)-549-2297What We’ve Been Watching:Mosse’s Picks: Atlanta, My Brilliant Friend, Better Call Saul, Winning Time, OzarkAlexi’s Picks: The Invisible Pilot, Conversations with a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes, The Flight of the Phoenix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kick off the show with a look at all of the MLS action for the week including NYCFC's big win, Seattle's surprising loss vs. Inter Miami, and so much more (8:20). Then the guys discuss Matias Almeyda's departure from the San Jose Earthquakes, Matthew Hoppe's potential move to Atlanta, and the League Cup Showcase. We also cover all of the CONCACAF Champions League action and Alexi gives his reason why this is the year MLS team will win the competition. Later the guys breakdown at all of action in Europe's top 5 leagues including, the FA Cup Liverpool vs. Man City game, La Liga's officiating, and the Serie A title race (46:01). Next we check in on all of the UEFA Conference League, the Europa League and Champions League games over the last week. We answered your questions about Zack Steffen’s struggles at Man City, Alisson vs. Ederson, and try to find what sports stadium has the worst food in #AskAlexi (1:18:40). Finally, Alexi ends the show with a shout out to the United States's Paralympic soccer teams and wishes them good luck at the IFCPF World Cup tournament (1:43:45).What We've Been Watching:They Call Me MagicClippers vs. PelicansThe Lost LeonardoDirty Harry (film series) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kick off the podcast with a look at how LA Galaxy took down LAFC and breakdown all the VAR offside call drama in El Tráfico (8:50). Then the guys breakdown all of the biggest MLS news stories, including New England’s losing streak, Jesus Ferreira’s recent form, and answer if diving is okay (23:30). Later, we cover the big Manchester City vs. Liverpool matchup, Ronaldo’s bizarre outburst, and give an update on Gio Reyna’s injury (46:47). We answer your questions about a potential Copa America partnership between CONCACAF and CONMEBOL, Super Bowl vs. World Cup, and the USWNT’s rising star Rose Lavelle in #AskAlexi (1:13:19). Finally, Alexi ends the show with a story about a friend of the show (1:31:40).What We’ve Been Watching:Killing EveEverything Everywhere All at OnceJimmy Savile: A British Horror StoryAtlantaBetter Call Saul Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kick off the podcast with a breakdown of the 2022 World Cup Draw, look at the USMNT’s big game vs. England, and analyze the United States’ chances at getting out of the group stage (9:30). Then the guys whip around the rest of the World Cup group stage matches and make their way too early picks for who makes it out of the group stage (23:00). Later, the guys look at Chicharito’s great form at the LA Galaxy, look ahead to El Tráfico, and try to explain Miami’s abysmal performance in MLS this season (52:24). Then, the guys cover everything around Europe including Man City’s upcoming game vs. Liverpool, give and update on Weston McKennie’s injury status, and look at PSG’s great game in Ligue 1 (1:07:29). We answered your questions about CONCACAF Champions League, UEFA Champions League, Copa Libertadores, and NCAA Soccer in #AskAlexi (1:16:25). Finally, Alexi and Mosse end the show with a look why some USMNT fans who are Gregg Berhalter haters may secretly root against the national team to get Berhalter out of the head coaching position (1:32:25).Call the #AskAlexi hotline with your questions for Alexi and Mosse: (657) 549-2297What We've Been Watching:AtlantaThe Great Robbery of Brazil's Central BankBen-HurLogan’s RunMoscow on the Hudson’Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse breakdown the last USMNT World Cup Qualifying games vs. Mexico, Panama, and look at why the U.S. has pretty much qualified ahead to the Costa Rica game (5:40). Later the guys take a look at the rest of the world including Italy’s failure to qualify to the World Cup, CONMEBOL as well as CAF qualifying, and look ahead toward the World Cup draw (29:52). Later we answered your questions about why this Mexico team is so bad, Joe-Max Moore, and if Alexi Would ever go on Hot Ones in #AskAlexi (45:10). Finally Alexi caps the show with a look at Gregg Berhalter’s successful World Cup Qualifying campaign and why the USMNT head coach deserves more respect (1:01:43). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Real Salt Lake’s David Ochoa sits down with Alexi Lalas and David Mosse to breakdown his team’s incredible playoff run last season and what MLS fans can expect from RSL this year. Later, Ochoa opens up about his time with the USMNT and why he ultimately switched to the Mexican national team. Finally, We made picks for who will win the big World Cup Qualifying game between the USMNT and Mexico on Thursday and looked at who’s the GOAT goalkeeper for Mexico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi and Mosse kick off the podcast with a preview of the USMNT vs. Mexico game and look at the challenge ahead of the United States in their last World Cup Qualifying window (8:23). Then the guys cover all the MLS action including Jesus Ferreira’s hat trick, Charlotte’s first win, and Dax McCarty’s red card fiasco. Later they cover El Classico, the EPL title race and the Champions League in the European Roundup (51:28). We answered your questions about CONCACAF Champions League, Messi & Ronaldo’s future, and the NWSL in #AskAlexi (1:11:25). Finally, Alexi ends the pod with a look at college soccer and looks at its fading relevance in the modern game (1:26:09).What We’ve Been Watching:Drive to SurviveWinning TimeBad VeganPhoenix RisingFive Days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices