Alexi Lalas State Of The Union Podcast

Alexi Lalas fired up his Twitter Spaces with David Mosse to break down the USMNT loss to Japan in a friendly from Germany. Is Matt Turner the starting keeper? Who really needs to step up on Tuesday in the final match before the World Cup against Saudi Arabia? Make sure to tune into Twitter Spaces next week after the match on FS1 to join Alexi and Mosse as well.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The USMNT has two final friendlies in the next few days before they get on the plane to Qatar. Alexi Lalas and David Mosse preview the matches against Japan and Saudi Arabia. What does the rotation at keeper and striker look like?  The UEFA Nations League is underway this weekend and two of the USMNT Group B opponents have massive matches. We dive into the England and Wales games as well as Iran's two friendlies.  In our #AskAlexi segment, we chat about our perception of Jesus Ferreira and the possibility of taking four strikers to Qatar. Alexi caps the show by giving his take on the recent excerpts released from Christian Pulsic's book.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MLS playoff picture is clearing up as teams race to the finish. Austin and Nashville squared off in the 2nd MVP battle this season. Has Hany Mukhtar wrapped it up? We also dive into all of the squads on the playoff line. Will Miami keep this run of form going and make their first-ever postseason appearance?  On the international front, the Jordan Pefok debate rages on as he scored over the weekend for Bundesliga-leading Union Berlin... while Ricardo Pepi bagged his first goal in 30 matches. Juventus kept their poor form going... is it time to hit the panic button? We also break down the epic Club America vs Chivas match and the latest surrounding duel-national prospect Alejandro Zendejas.  In the #AskAlexi segment, we chat about Chelsea and Chicago Fire keeper Gabriel Slonina...  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Between Champions League madness, fiery debates over Americans ruining EPL, and the US roster drop, we could have taped for another hour... Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap the week that was in Europe and preview a stacked MLS weekend.  The duo starts with the USMNT September roster window. Who was left out? Which spots are still up for grabs? Later in the show, Alexi also reveals his top-5 all-time US jerseys coming off the new kit release. Chelsea owner Todd Boehly started a firestorm of debate after proposing an All-Star game for the EPL. Was it truly a bad idea or are people just mad because it is coming from an American?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MLS season is coming down to the finish and Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap a wild weekend on the pod. Jesus Ferreira's brace capped off a comeback for Dallas over LAFC. Does Cherundolo have a lineup problem? We also recap the European games that did go on without a hitch the past few days.  The guys then flip it forward to midweek action. We have two reunions in the Champions League involving Robert Lewandowski & Erling Haaland. Does it get any better than City vs. Dortmund and Bayern vs. Barcelona? In our #AskAlexi segment we address the USMNT jersey, converting EPL fans, and the latest on the US striker position. Alexi wraps the podcast by bringing you inside his World Cup prep.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are joined by their new coworker, Chad Johnson, to delve into his past and how he became such a huge soccer fan. Who are his favorite players, which clubs does he root for, and what was it like to pursue a professional soccer career? The guys also have a few World Cup predictions before comparing World Cup squads to their NFL counterparts. Is the USA a dark horse? Chad Johnson certainly thinks so. Don't worry, we dive into his FIFA playing career as well...  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/SOTUWithAlexi https://www.instagram.com/SOTUWithAlexi/ https://www.tiktok.com/@sotuwithalexi https://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

Legendary United States midfielder Heather O'Reilly announced last week she is coming out of retirement and joining the defending Irish Women's National League Champions, Shelbourne FC. She joins Alexi Lalas on a special edition of the State of the Union podcast to dive into her decision. How much of a role did former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger play in her comeback? (1:30) The duo reflects on England's Euro title before previewing the United States' chances at a three-peat next year at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. (15:28) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a weekend on the pitch! England finally brought it home and Alexi Lalas and David Mosse break down the impact and ramifications of the country's first trophy since 1966. (32:16)Back stateside, MLS lost its ever-living mind this past week with late-game heroics, 8-goal shootouts, and US Open cup-sets. Will Sebastian Druissi take home the MVP? (16:40) Is Philadephia the best team in the league? (18:30)We also break down Juventus and USMNT star Weston McKennie's injury (42:39) and debate if John Brooks is set for a move to MLS. (69:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming off an amazing weekend of soccer, Alexi Lalas and David Mosse break down all the action for you from an American perspective. On the MLS front, Gareth Bale scored for LAFC, Minnesota continued their fine run of play, and Toronto finally came together. Will the addition of the Italians push Toronto to the playoffs? (9:59)Alexi and Mosse also sift through the transfer rumors. Will Ronaldo join a former rival? (31:22) How is Barcelona coming up with all this cash? (39:22) We also recap the Women’s Euros before our Ask Alexi segment. Does MLS really need these friendlies against bigger squads from overseas? (47:26) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does America love more than apple pie? Underdogs. USL club Sacramento Republic FC has embodied that spirit in a magical run to the semifinals of the US Open Cup, knocking off two MLS teams in the process. Club president and general manager Todd Dunivant joins Alexi Lalas and David Mosse to break down the “cup-sets” before diving into their semifinal matchup with Sporting Kansas City (2:30). We also dive into the pro/rel debate (9:03), players to watch against KC (13:49), what makes Sacramento special (16:45), and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices