Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

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U.S. Soccer legend Alexi Lalas discusses the biggest stories in soccer through the lens of red, white and blue glasses! Join Alexi Lalas and soccer guru David Mosse, as they break down the USMNT, USWNT, MLS, Bundesliga, Premier League, World Cup & everything in between. Follow Alexi Lalas' State of the Union podcast @SOTUWithAlexi on all platforms! https://twitter.com/SOTUWithAlexi https://www.instagram.com/SOTUWithAlexi/ https://www.tiktok.com/@sotuwithalexi https://www.facebook.com/SOTUWithAlexi/

  1. 3D AGO

    Arsenal vs PSG Final Set, Mexico DRAMA, El Clásico for the title, $50K to watch the World Cup?

    Stu Holden and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! In today’s show, Stu and Mosse recap the 2nd leg of the Champions League semis that saw Arsenal and PSG advance to the final at the expense of Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich. Despite falling to Arsenal, Stu says Johnny Cardoso made enough of an impression in the semis to be a LOCK for the USA squad this summer. After, the pair discuss the upcoming Europa League and Conference Leagues semis, La Liga potentially being decided by a Clásico, a plethora of USA players seeking Champions League spots for next season and more. In #AskAlexi, we show off the brand-new FOX Sports World Cup ad that sees the USA topping Brazil in the final, and in One for the Road, Stu shares how you can make $50K just for watching the World Cup this summer. Presented by Zillow #Zillow Arsenal beats Atlético in UCL Semi (2:29)PSG advances to UCL final over Bayern (11:33)Europa and Conference League Semis Preview (15:41)El Clásico for La Liga title (21:47)Americans on the hunt for UCL spots (28:18)Can Messi, Miami get back on track? (35:35)Mexican national team drama (41:29)#AskAlexi: FOX Sports' new FIFA World Cup™ ad (46:36)Getting paid $50K to watch soccer?? (52:34) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 2m

  2. 5D AGO

    Balo-GOAL & Pepi stay hot, Freeman vs Dest, City bottles it, prime Dempsey or Howard for current squad?

    Alexi Lalas and David Mosse have a hot off the presses State of the Union episode presented by Zillow. To kick off the show, the duo dives into the red-hot form of Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi before debating Alex Freeman vs Sergiño Dest vs Tim Weah for the right side of the defense this summer. Will Christian Pulisic wake up from his slump in time for the opening match vs Paraguay? Elsewhere, Manchester City was held to a draw against Everton as Arsenal blew past Fulham. Is the EPL title race over?In #AskAlexi, the guys answer your questions on prime Clint Dempsey vs prime Tim Howard for the 2026 roster and who would have a bigger impact. As we wrap the show, we tip the cap to our own Heather O’Reilly and the rest of the 2026 National Soccer Hall of Fame inductees. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 0:00 - Intro1:55 - U.S. Abroad: Balogun & Pepi score yet again3:09 - Dest returns, Freemans shines9:56 - Pulisic goalless streak continues17:56 - Manchester City tumbles against the Toffees20:43 - MLS Recap: Luna, Gozo continue to star, Messi and Co falter32:05 -  #AskAlexi: Howard vs Dempsey for 202640:10 - One For The Road: Congrats HAO, Bob Ley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    51 min

  3. 6D AGO

    FOX SPORTS FIFA WORLD CUP RANK: Top 100 Players (100-76)

    Welcome to the FOX Sports FIFA World Cup Rank! We polled 50 of our elite on-air experts and production staff to build the definitive countdown of the world’s biggest stars set to take the stage in 2026. Over the next five weeks, we’re working our way down to number one. Today, we are breaking down players #100 through #76, featuring massive names like Alexander Isak, Son Heung-min, Raúl Jiménez and the ultimate lightning rod: Christian Pulisic. Do you agree with the desk? Is Pulisic a Top 20 player in the world, or is #79 exactly where he belongs? 1:40 - Players 100-95 - Is Alexander Isak Isak too low?3:34 - Kim Min-jae set to be a lock-down CB this summer5:42 - Players 95-91 - Mikel Oyarzabal set for monster World Cup9:41 - Raúl Jiménez is OVERRATED11:16 - Players 89-86 - U.S. in danger against Kenan Yıldız14:00 - Players 85-81 - Son underrated?18:14 - Players 80-76 - Arda Güler is a BEAST20:22 - Is Christian Pulisic TOO LOW? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    28 min

  4. APR 30

    Sensitive Pulisic, A PSG-Bayern Classic, and New World Cup Rules

    Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! In today’s show, the pair break down all the action from a thrilling UCL semifinal first leg that saw PSG and Bayern put up nine combined goals and Arsenal and Atletico both receive penalties. Alexi and Mosse react to Christian Pulisic’s manager at AC Milan calling him “sensitive” and what his current run of poor form says about him as a player. In #AskAlexi, the pair discuss the pros and cons of the US youth soccer system and then debate what the US will have to do in the World Cup to reach the quarterfinals and beyond. Finally, in One for the Road, Alexi and Mosse react to the newly announced yellow and red card rules that will be implemented in this summer’s World Cup. Presented by Zillow #Zillow PSG and Bayern play out a classic: (1:39)Arsenal and Atletico draw in 1st leg: (7:25) Chris Richards in Conference League semis: (15:01)U.S. Abroad: Aidan Morris looking for promotion to EPL: (22:33)Max Allegri says Christian Pulisic is “sensitive”: (27:00)MLS Weekend preview: (32:08)#AskAlexi: Current State of US Youth Soccer (42:17)#AskAlexi: What is the USA's Achilles heel this summer (48:04)One For The Road: (55:13) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 8m

  5. APR 28

    U.S. World Cup X Factors, Pepi on fire, the legend of Cobi Jones

    Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! In today’s episode, the pair covers Pulisic’s goal drought continuing, Pepi hitting a brace for PSV, Manchester City and Chelsea booking their spots in the FA Cup final, and some breaking news involving the Vancouver Whitecaps and a potential move to Las Vegas. In #AskAlexi, Alexi and Mosse debate if the USA should heavily alter their lineup for the first World Cup match vs Paraguay and what kind of impact this summer’s tournament will have on leagues around the world. Finally, in One for the Road, Alexi ranks his 5 biggest x-factors for the USA in the World Cup.Presented by Zillow #Zillow (0:00) Intro(4:19) U.S. Abroad: Pulisic vs McKennie(11:26) Pepi on FIRE(12:36) Alex Freeman, Joe Scally & Max Afsten rounding into form(16:58) Who will be the shock add to U.S. Roster by Pochettino?(26:23) Cobi Jones statue unveiled(33:16) #AskAlexi: U.S. WC Warmup, MLS in U.S. Starting XI & more(44:58) One For The Road: U.S. World Cup X factors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 hr

  6. APR 23

    50 Days Out Special: Ranking EVERY FIFA World Cup Team & Yamal OUT

    Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a special episode of State of the Union. To celebrate being 50 days out from the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, Alexi power ranked all 48 teams in this summer’s tournament. Additionally, Alexi and Mosse preview the AC Milan – Juventus match this weekend that will see Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie square off. In #AskAlexi, the guys are hit with a shocker: should Pulisic be starting for the USA in the World Cup at all? And in One for the Road, Alexi and Mosse go over the newest valuations of clubs around the world including some BIG numbers attached to numerous MLS clubs. Presented by Zillow #Zillow Power Rankings 48-41: CONCACAF HATE? (3:41)Power Rankings 40-36: AUSSIE, AUSSIE, AUSSIE (6:21)Power Rankings 35-31: Mo Salah and Co underrated? (7:53)Power Rankings 30-26: Scotland run incoming? (9:58)Power Rankings 25-21: Watch out for Türkiye (11:43)Power Rankings 20-16: Norway darkhorses no more... (13:30)Power Rankings 15-11: Should USA be in top 10? (15:15)Power Rankings 10-6: Estevao OUT (17:57)Power Rankings 5-1: Yamal... also OUT? (21:09)U.S. Abroad: McKennie vs Pulisic (33:35)USA Coaches Roundtable: MLS Quota for a U.S. Roster? (35:01)#AskAlexi: Bench Pulisic? (43:24)One For The Road: MLS teams ranked among most valuable clubs in world (49:02) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 3m

  7. APR 22

    FOX Sports FIFA World Cup Roundtable: USA Head Coaches

    As the United States prepares to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, former USA managers Jürgen Klinsmann, Bob Bradley and Steve Sampson, join host Stu Holden for an unprecedented look behind the curtain of the American soccer machine. The crew dives into the all-time U.S. moments at the World Cup, the high-stakes recruitment of dual nationals, and the heavy burden of making roster cuts that define a nation’s legacy. 0:00 Intro2:42 Getting the call to manage the U.S. Men's National Team7:12 How did Steve Sampson scout players for the national team leading up to the 1994 World Cup?10:19 How important is MLS to developing American players for Bob Bradley?12:38 How did Jürgen Klinsmann juggle being USA manager, technical director and trying to improve MLS?15:26 How did Jürgen Klinsmann manage the USA players leaving Europe for more money in the MLS?17:50 Steve Sampson explains how MLS impacted his player selection for the 1998 World Cup19:10 Bob Bradley sets the record straight on whether a number MLS players are mandated by the federation to be on the roster20:49 How did Jürgen Klinsmann evaluate the talent of the USA player pool?24:14 Bob Bradley describes how the USA can start developing world class talent26:12 Jürgen Klinsmann’s take on how the American soccer mentality and culture has to change to be more successful31:47 Steve Sampson addresses how important the USMNT's history of scheduling tough opponents before a World Cup34:17 Bob Bradley explains the team mentality and composition leading up to the upset of Spain in the Confederations Cup semifinal in 200938:29 Jürgen Klinsmann breaks down how he built out his USMNT rosters41:02 How did Jürgen Klinsmann manage dual nationality players and how they fit into the roster?42:44 Steve Sampson talks about bringing in dual national David Regis on the 1998 World Cup team43:56 Steve Sampson on how Gio Reyna is a difficult decision for the USMNT roster44:26 Bob Bradley’s observations on a player’s character and how they fit the roster45:17 Stu Holden and Bob Bradley discuss how hard roster decisions are45: 54 - Bob Bradley’s hardest roster decisions47:04 Jürgen Klinsmann’s hardest roster decisions48:17 How did Jürgen Klinsmann make the hard roster decisions?49:00 Steve Sampson’s hardest roster decisions and how his assistants helped out50:39 Bob Bradley on how an in-form player can sneak onto the USMNT roster52:46 Jürgen Klinsmann’s expands on how he selected his team for Brazil55:13 “The night before” speech from Bob Bradley and Stu Holden’s reaction57:13 Steve Sampson’s “The night before” speech58:30 Jürgen Klinsmann’s “The night before” speech1:00:15 Franz Beckenbauer’s speech to the German team, Jürgen Klinsmann ahead of the FIFA World Cup Final1:01:34 Bob Bradley’s reaction to Landon Donovan’s goal against Algeria at the 2010 FIFA World Cup1:04:01 Jürgen Klinsmann’s reaction to Clint Dempsey's goal vs Ghana in the 2014 FIFA World Cup1:05:44 Steve Sampson’s reaction to Eric Wynalda’s free kick goal against Switzerland in the 1994 FIFA World Cup1:07:10 Steve Sampson’s reaction to the game against Brazil before the 1998 FIFA World Cup1:07:51 Steve Sampson vs Jurgen Klinsmann at the 1998 FIFA World Cup1:12:15 Bob Bradley’s expectations for the USA at the 2026 FIFA World Cup1:14:25 Jürgen Klinsmann’s psychology behind whether the USA can win a World Cup and what it takes1:18:55 Steve Sampson’s take on the psychology to win the World and expectations for this cup1:20:29 Bob Bradley’s key USA contributors for this World Cup1:23:21 Jürgen Klinsmann breaks down the USA forwards1:25:41 Bob Bradley’s most influential coach in his career1:27:19 Jürgen Klinsmann’s most influential coach in his career, including Phil Jackson1:29:53 Steve Sampson’s most influential coach in his career Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 40m

  8. APR 21

    Matarazzo’s Historic Trophy, Balogun’s Record Run, Pulisic's all-time low

    Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! The guys begin with the Copa Del Rey final where Real Sociedad, managed by American Pellegrino Matarazzo, upset Atletico Madrid and in turn making Matarazzo the first ever American manager to win a trophy in one of Europe’s top 5 leagues. After, Alexi and Mosse break down Flo Balogun scoring for Monaco again, Christian Pulisic not scoring for Milan again, Bayern winning the Bundesliga again, and Arsenal potentially bottling the Premier League again. In #AskAlexi, we plug Alexi’s most recent big screen cameo and debate a potential surprise addition to the USA’s World Cup GK corps. In One for the Road, Alexi shouts out the running Lalases who partook in the Boston Marathon.Presented by Zillow #Zillow 0:00 Intro 3:28 US Abroad: Pelligrino Matterazzo makes history8:30 Does Matterazzo want to be the US National Team coach?10:24 Fox Sports FIFA World Cup Roundtables announcement13:51 Balogun extends his scoring record in League 115:04 PSG-Lyon - Tessmann & Co dent PSG title bid16:05 Pulisic’s scoring drought continues17:37 McKennie bags an assist against Bologna19:01 Haji Wright makes team of the year and Coventry secure promotion21:08 Brenden Aaronson assist helps Leeds avoid the drop22:24 Tyler Adams comes off the bench for Bournemouth24:18 Man City tops Arsenal to tighten the EPL race31:32 Bayern Munich clinch the 13th Bundesliga title in 14 years32:47 MLS Recap: Diego Luna scores off a keeper blunder for RSL34:43 Cristian Roldan vs. Johnny Cardoso36:44 Messi brace helps new manager in Miami to settle in38:45 Bruce Arena and San Jose shock LAFC41:35 Ask Alexi: Are you going to be a movie star?49:00 One for the road: The Running of the Lalases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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U.S. Soccer legend Alexi Lalas discusses the biggest stories in soccer through the lens of red, white and blue glasses! Join Alexi Lalas and soccer guru David Mosse, as they break down the USMNT, USWNT, MLS, Bundesliga, Premier League, World Cup & everything in between. Follow Alexi Lalas' State of the Union podcast @SOTUWithAlexi on all platforms! https://twitter.com/SOTUWithAlexi https://www.instagram.com/SOTUWithAlexi/ https://www.tiktok.com/@sotuwithalexi https://www.facebook.com/SOTUWithAlexi/

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