Alexi Lalas

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  1. Burning U.S. Soccer questions ahead of window & The Cavan Sullivan hype is real

    6d ago

    Burning U.S. Soccer questions ahead of window & The Cavan Sullivan hype is real

    Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We begin the show with burning questions surrounding the USMNT as the first post-World Cup international window is rapidly approaching, and we start with the question on everyone’s mind: Will Cavan Sullivan be called up? Furthermore, how many young players overall will we see on this next international roster and what are we going to do at the GK position? We then move to Christian Pulisic who, in the face of comments from both USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino and AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim, provided a key assist as Milan came back from a 2-0 deficit to draw Lazio 2-2 on the weekend. Malik Tillman, Sebastian Berhalter and Jack McGlynn also had strong performances this past weekend while stateside, Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann continued their scorching forms. In #AskAlexi, we discuss why MLS still sees some less than ideal crowd sizes despite the abundance of talent and in One For the Road, Alexi brings us along on his journey to a college soccer match. CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro1:59 - U.S. Soccer Burning questions4:39 - Burning Questions: Are we calling up Cavan Sullivan?15:16 - Burning Questions: What do we do with our goalkeepers?17:53 - Burning Questions: What's going on with Christian Pulisic?24:49 - U.S. Abroad: Pulisic and Tillman assist, Berhalter and McGlynn score34:24 - Controversy in the Manchester Derby43:08 - #AskAlexi: MLS crowd sizes & Antoine Griezmann MVP push49:08 - One For The Road: Alexi's college soccer night out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  2. Best College Recruiting Stories With John Wall, Von Miller, Duncan Robinson, Alexi Lalas, Derrick White & More. Plus Life Advice!

    Aug 4

    Best College Recruiting Stories With John Wall, Von Miller, Duncan Robinson, Alexi Lalas, Derrick White & More. Plus Life Advice!

    JOHN WALL (2:00) VON MILLER (5:00) DUNCAN ROBINSON (9:30) ALEXI LALAS (14:00) CHANNING FRYE (17:45) JIM JACKSON (23:00) BRENDAN HAYWOOD (26:40) ROBBIE HUMMEL (31:20) DERRICK WHITE (37:20) STEVE NOVAK (42:00) LIFE ADVICE (46:00) _ _ _ _ _ Mutiny, GET TICKETS NOW / IN THEATERS AUGUST 21ST _ _ _ _ _

  3. Alexi's Ballon d'Or Ballot, Champions League is BACK, do you REALLY need to play in Europe?

    Sep 10

    Alexi's Ballon d'Or Ballot, Champions League is BACK, do you REALLY need to play in Europe?

    Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! The 2026 Ballon D’or top 30 finalists have been announced, and we go through all the names and pick out our biggest surprises, snubs and more. Alexi then reveals his personal top 10 Ballon D’or ballot before we give Rose Lavelle her flowers for being the only American nominated for the Ballon d'Or Féminin. After, Alexi and Mosse break down the return of the Champions League, that saw Real Madrid top Inter Milan, Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid and Arsenal just hold off Napoli. Looking ahead to the weekend, AC Milan meets Lazio as Christian Pulisic watch continues and in the Bundesliga, Malik Tillman takes on Noahkai Banks. In #AskAlexi, Alexi goes deep on the very best and the very worst of US soccer and in One for the Road, we tip our cap to USMNT legend, Eric Wynalda, who just took a manager stop in Estonia. CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro2:33 - 2026 Ballon D'or top 30 finalists revealed11:10 - Alexi's Ballon D'or ballot: Will Messi win another?22:53 - The Champions League is BACK: Erling Haaland, Martin Ødegaard dominate30:04 - Alex Freeman's UCL Debut: Does playing in Europe REALLY matter?34:21 - 3 can't miss matches USMNT matches: Musah battles Lazio42:32 - #AskAlexi: The best and worst of US Soccer53:42 - One For The Road: Eric Wynalda the manager Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  4. Mauricio Pochettino's 2030 World Cup Plan + Noahkai Banks' decision

    Sep 8

    Mauricio Pochettino's 2030 World Cup Plan + Noahkai Banks' decision

    Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We begin the show with a guest appearance from FOX Sports soccer writer, Doug McIntyre, to break down the upcoming international window and what we should expect from Mauricio Pochettino and the USMNT. Alexi, Doug, and Mosse discuss what young phenoms we could potentially see get a roster call up and all the latest with dual-national Noahkai Banks. After, Alexi and Mosse discuss the biggest matches from around Europe including a Juventus-AC Milan battle that saw neither Weston McKennie nor Christian Pulisic take the field. Elsewhere in Europe, Gio Reyna and Ricardo Pepi found the net for Strasbourg and PSV respectfully while Arsenal and Chelsea met in a massive early season Premier League battle. Alexi and Mosse preview the returning Champions League and highlight some of the biggest matches coming in matchday 1. In MLS, Cavan Sullivan scored again, prompting a question in #AskAlexi about whether Sullivan really is that good or if he success is due to playing in MLS. To wrap the show up in One for the Road, Alexi and Mosse discuss a time keeping disasterclass from the world of college football. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro2:36 - Doug McIntyre joins the show after speaking with Mauricio Pochettino11:47 - Has the tenor changed on Noahkai Banks?20:30 - What is the future of the goalkeeping position for the USMNT?22:52 - U.S Abroad: McKennie, Pulisic STILL out27:30 - Ricardo Pepi scores… can he catch Folarin U.S. Abroad: Balogun this window?33:06 - CHAMPIONS LEAGUE IS BACK35:00 - #AskAlexi: Is Poch right? Too much pressure of Cavan Sullivan?48:29 - One For The Road: Mosse addresses stoppage time in Michigan michigas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  5. Cavan Sullivan Interview: U.S. Future & Man City Plan + Balogun & Dest Transfer Drama

    Sep 3

    Cavan Sullivan Interview: U.S. Future & Man City Plan + Balogun & Dest Transfer Drama

    To kick off this jam-packed episode, Alexi Lalas is joined by Philadelphia Union and American wunderkind Cavan Sullivan. The duo dive into the Union’s insane run, his recent rescinded red card, the bleach blond hairstyle, playing with his brothers growing up, his relationship with Manchester City, Clint Dempsey, Messi and so much more.Alexi and David Mosse then recap a wild transfer market for Folarin Balogun and Sergiño Dest. Who was at fault for the collapsed Everton deal and did Dest make a mistake turning down a move to Fulham?In #AskAlexi, the guys give Nashville their due before celebrating MLS’s return to the U.S. Open Cup.To wrap the show, the guys debate if EPL coverage is too English in America. CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro2:22 - Cavan Sullivan on his hairstyle13:34 - Cavan Sullivan on USMNT at 2026 FIFA World Cup15:43 - Cavan Sullivan on relationship with Manchester City17:29 - Cavan Sullivan on Messi, Dempsey & more28:02 - Flo Balogun’s WILD transfer deadline day34:56 - Sergiño Dest’s mistake?42:04 - U.S. Abroad: Worried about Jedi Robinson or Chris Richards? Pulsic & Musah vs McKennie.47:05 - #AskAlexi: Nashville on FIRE & US. Open Cup return55:58 - One For the Road: Soccer coverage Too English? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  6. Rebecca Lowe on World Cup with Zlatan, Alexi & Henry + the NEW face of U.S. Soccer

    Aug 27

    Rebecca Lowe on World Cup with Zlatan, Alexi & Henry + the NEW face of U.S. Soccer

    Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are joined by the legendary Rebecca Lowe to go behind the curtain on the 2026 FIFA World Cup studio production alongside Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimović! Rebecca breaks down her favorite memories from this summer, the English perspective on American players, managers and owners in the EPL and what it was like to act on the set ofTed Lasso. Then, Alexi and Mosse preview a packed U.S. weekend abroad—featuring Yunus Musah, Christian Pulisic, Malik Tillman, and Noahkai Banks—and ask the big question: Who is truly the face of the USMNT right now?Finally, in #AskAlexi, the guys analyze Chris Richards at Crystal Palace and wrap up with a review of the IndyCar Freedom 250 in D.C. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro3:24 - Rebecca Lowe joins the show & hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup14:11 - Rebecca Lowe on Arsenal repeat title bid18:29 - Rebecca Lowe on Americans in EPL + growth of game in USA33:11 - U.S. Abroad: Malik Tillman the new face of USMNT?42:10 - U.S. Abroad: Is Yunus Musah BACK?52:38 - MLS should get more credit for player development56:50 - #AskAlexi: Breaking Down Chris Richards’ start to EPL season65:00 - One For The Road: Freedom 250 recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  7. Will We EVER See Another Lionel Messi? + Top 5 Messi Moments

    Sep 1

    Will We EVER See Another Lionel Messi? + Top 5 Messi Moments

    The GOAT has hung up his international boots. Alexi Lalas and David Mosse dive into the greatest international career in history as Lionel Messi calls it quits for Argentina. The duo poses the questions: Will we ever see another Messi & without Ronaldo… would we have seen Messi reach these heights? Alexi also power ranks Messi’s all-time moments on the world’s biggest stage.  Elsewhere in MLS, Cavan Sullivan and Neil Pierre keep scoring, Chucky Lozano got on the scoresheet in the loss to San Diego and should we be talking up Brian Schwake more for the national team?  In U.S. Abroad, Yunus Musah and Sergiño Dest continued their comeback tours, while Jurgen Klopp looks to poach NNoahkai Banks. Do we like Everton as a landing spot for Folarin Balogun?  CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro3:44 - Will we ever see another Messi?11:24 - Power Ranking Messi’s Moments17:02 - Cavan Sullivan continues to star20:20 - Should Brian Schwake get a callup from Mauricio Pochettino?26:31 - Panic Button on Chris Richards?29:43 - Folarin Balogun to Everton39:02 - Musah and Dest comeback tours44:39 - #AskAlexi: How does the U.S. produce a Rodri?49:55 - One For The Road: U.S. Soccer nears takeover of U.S. Youth Soccer63:17 - Every Messi FIFA World Cup Goal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  8. U.S Abroad Recap: Balogun To Barca, Spurs, Or Villa + Cavan Sullivan the new Christian Pulisic?

    Aug 25

    U.S Abroad Recap: Balogun To Barca, Spurs, Or Villa + Cavan Sullivan the new Christian Pulisic?

    Stu Holden and David Mosse dive into all things red, white and blue soccer. Up first, Stu gives his take on Mauricio Pochettino staying through the 2030 World Cup. What is up next for the leadership of U.S. Soccer? The duo then dives into a packed weekend of Americans abroad. Will Folarin Balogun make the jump to EPL or LaLiga? Elsewhere, Gianluca Busio and Tim Weah captained their sides while Yunus Musah made his long awaited return to the starting XI at AC Milan. In #AskAlexi, Mosse and Stu dive into the wunderkind, Cavan Sullivan. Is he the next Christian Pulisic? To wrap the show, the guys recap the MLS weekend where Josh Sargent and Co. topped Messi and Miami + MLS looking into expanding the playoffs. Is B.J. Callaghan a USA coaching candidate of the future? CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro3:50 - What is next for Mauricio Pochettino this cycle?15:01 - Flo Balogun and Barcelona18:44 - Captain Tim Weah & leadership missing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup23:46 - Yunus Musah BACK?28:08 - Who is the face of this USMNT?31:00 - Pepi and Dest score, too good for PSV?33:07 - USA in EPL: Chris Richards and Tyler Adams adapt to new roles52:23 - #AskAlexi: Cavan Sullivan the next Christian Pulisic? 65:00 - One For The Road: MLS Playoff expansion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  9. LIVE Reaction to Paraguay Eliminating Germany, Morocco Sending the Netherlands Home and More

    Jun 30

    LIVE Reaction to Paraguay Eliminating Germany, Morocco Sending the Netherlands Home and More

    Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! What a day in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™! Paraguay pulled off one of the upsets of the tournament, sending Germany home through penalty kicks and we discuss all the ramifications of that result. Should Germany replace Julian Nagelsmann as their head coach, could Jürgen Klopp be a potential successor, where does this leave the German national team in general and more. Brazil came back from a 1-0 deficit to beat Japan and to end the night, Morocco sent the Netherlands packing also on penalties. We then preview the next slate of matches than will see hosts Mexico, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé back in action and we end the show with Alexi’s Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:11: Brazil come back, eliminate Japan9:15: Paraguay send Germany home on penalties15:05: Should Germany make a managerial change?19:49: Morocco defeat Netherlands on penalties24:34: Next slate of matches34:11: Robert Lewandowski signs with Chicago Fire36:57: Looking ahead to USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina40:37: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  10. LIVE reaction to Spain winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup™

    Jul 20

    LIVE reaction to Spain winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup™

    Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Spain are your 2026 FIFA World Cup™ champions after defeating Argentina 1-0. Alexi and Mosse break down all aspects of the match, including Spain’s amazing defense, the commanding play of Rodri and Ferran Torres bagging the winner. We then discuss Lionel Messi’s legacy in what was surely his last ever World Cup match and where he stacks up all-time in the GOAT debate. We then move onto Alexi’s Best XI of the tournament, the best matches of the tournament and the best goals as well. We then pivot to looking back at the USA’s performance and how fans should view the team going forward. Alexi finishes with his moment of the tournament and what the lasting legacy of this American World Cup will be. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 3:01: Recapping Spain's 1-0 win over Argentina13:33: Lionel Messi's legacy17:35: Rodri wins the Golden Ball & other World Cup award winners24:42: Alexi's Best XI of the tournament28:58: Looking back at the USA's performance31:38: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  11. Mauricio Pochettino signs new deal with U.S. Soccer | LIVE reaction show

    Aug 3

    Mauricio Pochettino signs new deal with U.S. Soccer | LIVE reaction show

    BREAKING NEWS: Alexi Lalas and David Mosse react to USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino inking a new contract extension through the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The duo grades the re-hire while also listing a few concerns for the next cycle. Will he stay the full four years and what has to change? Up next, Alexi and Mosse dive into Jurgen Klopp to Germany, Zinedine Zidane to France, and Roberto Mancini going to Italy. Would Pep Guardiola have worked on the national teams stage? To wrap the show, we talk the reports of PSG signing Folarin Balogun, Sebastian Berhalter and Max Arfsten joining Middlesbrough along with Gio Reyna signing with Strasbourg. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro3:26 - Mauricio Pochettino contract extension reaction24:40 - Coaching Roundup: Klopp, Zidane and more45:56 - Grading MLS debuts: Antoine Griezmann, Robert Lewandowski, Casemiro53:32 - One For The Road + What Are We Watching? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  12. Mexico owns CONCACAF, USA’s next young stars, + MLS Promotion/Relegation Debate

    Aug 11

    Mexico owns CONCACAF, USA’s next young stars, + MLS Promotion/Relegation Debate

    Alexis Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! Today, we begin the show reacting to Mexico defeating the USA 2-0 in the CONCACAF U-20 championship. Alexi and Mosse discuss the loss and what it says about the state of the USA’s youth teams before getting into some young talent that was NOT at this tournament that we could see make an impact going forward. Alexi and Mosse highlight players such as Cavan Sullivan, Zavier Gozo and Noahkai Banks as ones to watch for the future. Next, we recap all the action from around the Leagues Cup that saw Inter Miami fall on an emotional day, LAFC win at the death, and Club América turn Portland into their home stadium. In #AskAlexi, we discuss what promotion and relegation could look like in MLS and in One for the Road, Alexi highlights the most interesting storylines and players across Europe this upcoming season. 0:00 - Intro2:15 - Mexico tops USA for another CONCACAF title4:12 - Does MLS have a duty to U.S. Youth Soccer?9:36 - Should Mauricio Pochettino pulled a Jesse Marsch and coached the U.S. Youth National Team?12:45 - The Future USMNT stars: Zavier Gozo, Cavan Sullivan and more20:46 - Leagues Cup: Rodrigo De Paul tips cap to Messi, MLS continues success over LIGA MX31:02 - #AskAlexi: Pro/Rel and MLS + Vini Jr stays at Real Madrid44:05 - One For the Road: European soccer storyline that we are most excited about Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  13. USA Stock Watch + Who is the REAL José Mourinho?

    Aug 13

    USA Stock Watch + Who is the REAL José Mourinho?

    Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! Alexi starts the pod interviewing the producer of the new Mourinho documentary on Netflix, John Battsek. John breaks down the experience of working with Mourinho and lets Alexi in on his process of collaborating with one of the most mercurial men in world soccer. Who was the real leak at Real Madrid? After the interview, Alexi and Mosse do a Stock Up, Stock Down segment for US players in Europe. Weston McKennie, Malik Tillman and Tyler Adams are looking up, while Christian Pulisic and Gio Reyna have some work to do. In #AskAlexi, the guys discuss what it would be like if Concacaf and CONMEBOL were to merge and what effect that would have on the American game. In One for the Road, Alexi breaks down the differences between U.S. soccer culture and South American soccer culture. CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro4:15 - Recruiting José Mourinho14:46- José Mourinho at Real Madrid28:57 - U.S. Stock Watch: Malik Tillman Up, Gio Reyna Down & More47:57 - #Ask Alexi: Concacaf & CONMEBOL Merger & importance of U.S. vs Mexico57:59 - One For The Road: Burning cars, hooligans, and U.S. Soccer Culture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  14. LIVE Reaction to the USA’s 2-0 Win over Bosnia and Herzegovina and Alexi’s Power Rankings

    Jul 2

    LIVE Reaction to the USA’s 2-0 Win over Bosnia and Herzegovina and Alexi’s Power Rankings

    Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! The USA defeated Bosnia & Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to the Round of 16 and the boys are breaking down everything. Folarin Balogun’s goal and subsequent red card, Malik Tillman’s free kick goal, Mauricio Pochettino’s tactics and our Round of 16 meeting with Belgium. Alexi and Mosse also break down Harry Kane and England breaking the hearts of DR Congo fans everywhere with two late goals and all the madness in Belgium’s win over Senegal. Alexi then gives his top 10 power rankings for this tournament before previewing the next slate of games and finishing with his Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 2:00: Reaction to the USA's 2-0 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina4:33: Folarin Balogun's controversial red card10:53: Feeling around this USA team16:37: England rallies to beat DR Congo19:48: Belgium stuns Senegal21:07: Alexi's Power Rankings23:22: Previewing next slate of matches25:33: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  15. LIVE Reaction to the Conclusion of the Group Stage and Previewing the Round of 32

    Jun 28

    LIVE Reaction to the Conclusion of the Group Stage and Previewing the Round of 32

    Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! The Group Stage has concluded and the Round of 32 is upon us. The Group Stage went out with a bang with an insane Algeria-Austria finish, Lionel Messi scoring yet again, and Colombia and Portugal giving us one of the matches of the tournament. After breaking down all the action of the day, Alexi and Mosse give out their best of the Group Stage and look ahead to the Knockout stage and some of the thrilling matchups that await there. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 4:32: Group J: Insane Algeria-Austria end, Messi scores again10:23: Group K: Colombia draw Portugal, Congo advance14:48: Group L: England and Croatia get wins17:12: Group Stage superlatives20:06: Knockout Stage preview25:41: USA's knockout stage path28:30: Semis and Final predictions29:51: Alexi's Moment of the Group Stage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  16. LIVE Reaction to Cape Verde’s Amazing Feat and Ousmane Dembélé’s Hat Trick

    Jun 27

    LIVE Reaction to Cape Verde’s Amazing Feat and Ousmane Dembélé’s Hat Trick

    Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Cape Verde against all odds have advanced to the knockout round in its first ever FIFA World Cup™ appearance in one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history. Alexi and Mosse react to this extraordinary feat by the Blue Sharks who will now face Lionel Messi and Argentina in the Round of 32. We then break down Uruguay crashing out, Ousmane Dembélé bagging a hat trick and more. To end the show we look ahead to the final day of the Group Stage and Alexi has his Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:22: Cape Verde Advance to Knockout Stage!!4:09: Uruguay Crash Out of the Tournament6:45: Ousmane Dembélé’s Bags a Hatty12:54: Final Thoughts on the USA's Group Stage21:26: Previewing Final Day of the Group Stage26:55: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  17. U.S. Abroad Season Preview: Pulisic Problems, Pepi vs Balogun, The CB & Goalkeeper Crisis!

    Aug 18

    U.S. Abroad Season Preview: Pulisic Problems, Pepi vs Balogun, The CB & Goalkeeper Crisis!

    Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! Today, we start the show with some burning questions about USMNT players in Europe: Will Pulisic regain his form at Milan, when we will next see a GK starting in the top 5 leagues, what CB can make a name for himself and more. After, we get into Arsenal dominating Manchester City in the Community Shield and what that means, if anything, for both teams going forward. We then get into the Leagues Cup quarterfinals bracket before touching on some MLS action that saw USA youngsters Adri Mehmeti and Cavan Sullivan keep making noise. In #AskAlexi, Mosse and Alexi answer questions about when Pochettino should be calling up our youth talent to the senior squad and what the 2028 Olympics roster could look like. In One for the Road, Alexi discusses his on-air persona vs his real life persona and we end the show with Alexi giving Mosse a big surprise. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro2:56 - Burning U.S. Soccer Questions heading into the European Season7:57 - Christian Pulisic bounce-back at AC Milan?11:15 - CB depth an issue?13:33 - Where are the goalkeepers in Europe?15:56 - Middlesborough USMNT trio to EPL?19:15 - Arsenal trounce Manchester City in Community Shield27:39 - MLS Recap: Messi and Miami routed & more39:20 - #AskAlexi: USA Youth Movement problem for Pochettino, Olympics vs Copa America49:52 - One For The Road: Does Alexi believe everything he says? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  18. Pochettino’s next steps with the USA, MLS names new commissioner & more

    Aug 6

    Pochettino’s next steps with the USA, MLS names new commissioner & more

    Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! Today, we give our final thoughts about Mauricio Pochettino re-signing with the USMNT and what we want to see change with him at the helm for the next World Cup cycle. Alexi and Mosse go position by position of the USMNT’s roster and discuss who we could see playing in the next international break. We then discuss MLS naming Larry Berg their new commissioner, set to start in 2027. Alexi lays out the three biggest things he wants to see accomplished in MLS under Berg’s leadership. We then recap all the Leagues Cup action between MLS and Liga MX before getting to #AskAlexi where Alexi and Mosse discuss Chucky Lozano potentially joining the LA Galaxy and debating how USMNT players can make the leap to world class. We finish with One for the Road where Alexi discusses Don Garber’s legacy as MLS commissioner. 0:00: Intro2:36: Final thoughts about Mauricio Pochettino re-signing with USMNT4:53: USMNT roster thoughts and breakdown16:32: Next batch of young USMNT stars23:13: USMNT's upcoming schedule27:03: MLS names next commissioner36:55: Leagues Cup recap41:08: #AskAlexi: Chucky Lozano to the Galaxy?51:53: One for the Road: Don Garber's legacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  19. Morocco eliminate Canada, previewing Mexico-England and America’s 250th birthday

    Jul 4

    Morocco eliminate Canada, previewing Mexico-England and America’s 250th birthday

    Alexi Lalas is back with a new episode of State of the Union! Without David Mosse today, Alexi reacts to Morocco’s 3-0 win over Canada that sent them to the quarterfinals and sent Jesse Marsch’s team home. Alexi talks about Morocco’s place among the new soccer powerhouses and if this tournament was ultimately a success for Canada. He then looks ahead to tomorrow’s matches featuring Brazil vs Norway and Mexico vs England before ending the show with his Moment of the Day, a reflection on his time in Philadelphia and America’s 250th birthday. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:42: Morocco eliminates Canada9:35: Previewing Mexico vs England10:38: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  20. Reaction to the USA’s 4-1 defeat to Belgium

    Jul 7

    Reaction to the USA’s 4-1 defeat to Belgium

    Alexi Lalas is back with a new episode of State of the Union! The USA was eliminated by Belgium in the Round of 16 4-1 and Alexi provides a full break down. What went wrong for the USA, which players failed to step up, which players did show up, where this loss ranks amongst the most disappointing for the USMNT all-time, what could Mauricio Pochettino have done differently and more. After a full recap of the USA game, Alexi touches on Spain defeating Portugal and pays his respects to Cristiano Ronaldo before briefly touching on the next slate of matches and giving his Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:48: Reaction to the USA's defeat to Belgium14:07: Where this loss ranks amongst the most disappointing for the USMNT19:27: Spain send Portugal & Ronaldo home23:13: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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