Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

Alexi Lalas, and special guests Stu Holden and Doug McIntyre join the podcast to look at the beautiful game through the lens of red, white, and blue colored glasses. They dive into the latest details on the USMNT head coach search and U23 players who could be a potential fit for the full national team. On Friday the U23 U.S. Men’s squad fell out of the Olympics after a 4-0 quarterfinal loss to Mor...

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse dive into match day 3 of the Olympic tournament. The USWNT took all nine group points after completing the 2-1 win over Australia. Trinity Rodman put the USWNT ahead, and Korbin Albert secured the win with her first Olympic goal. The U23 U.S. Men's also booked their ticket to the quarterfinals for the first time since the Sydney Olympics in 2000. The United States becam...

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap more Olympic action. Canada Soccer’s scandal continues to develop as Bev Preistman is banned by FIFA for one year, and Canada’s Women's National Team are docked 6 points in the Olympic tournament. On the U.S. side, the USWNT booked their ticket to the quarterfinals with a 4-1 win over Germany, and the U23 USMNT dominated New Zealand scoring their most goals ever i...

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse react to a hectic first day of Olympic soccer. The U23 U.S. Men’s team fell to France in their opening match. After a goalless first half, the French dominated with 3 unanswered goals in the second. Morocco also secured 3 points over Argentina behind a dramatic ending with a stoppage time goal, VAR, fans unrest, and over an hour long game suspension. On the women’s side...

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back and dive into all things U.S. Soccer. The USMNT coaching search continues, focusing on many non-American coaches. After recent back surgery, it is announced that USMNT captain Tyler Adams will be out for the start of the EPL season. With the Olympics kicking off this week Alexi and Mosse preview the tournament. The U-23 Men’s Olympic team will face France on We...

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap both the Euro 2024 Finals and the Copa América 2024 Finals, ending in dramatic fashion. Spain was undoubtedly the best team of the Euro tournament, finishing on top with a 2-1 victory. The champions lifted the trophy behind goals from Nico Williams and Mikel Oyarzabal, and became the first team to win four Euro Championships. On the Copa América side, Lionel Messi...

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse broke down Canada’s heartbreaking loss as they fell to Uruguay in penalties. Looking for a signature win under Jesse Marsch, Ismaël Koné and Jonathan David had put Canada ahead 2-1 at the end of regulation. But a stoppage time equalizer by Luis Suárez and an Alphonso Davies missed PK, sent Uruguay home with the third place win. Both the Euro 2024 and the Copa América 20...

Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, and special guest Melissa Ortiz react to the breaking news, Gregg Berhalter is fired as USMNT head coach. This decision was announced by Matt Crocker and the U.S. Soccer Federation following the USMNT group stage exit from the Copa América 2024. Next steps for the team will include selecting a new head coach immediately. As the Copa América 2024 continued on today, Urugua...

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse react to Lamine Yamal making history as he became the youngest goalscorer ever at the Euros. The previous Euro record was held by Pelé, who was 17 years-old and 239 days. Spain advances to the finals for their 5th appearance all-time. Lionel Messi and Argentina also clinched their spot in the Copa América finals as they defeated Canada 2-0. Messi delivered the victory w...

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse welcome back Carli Lloyd and Rob Stone to recap the final day of Euros and Copa América quarterfinals. England advanced behind standout performances from Bukayo Saka and Jordan Pickford, and the Netherlands rallied with two second half goals to beat Türkiye 2-1. James Rodríguez led the way for Colombia as they continued their 27-match unbeaten streak. With 3 goal contri...

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse broke down all the quarterfinal action today starting with the blockbuster matchup of Spain and Germany. To put Spain ahead 1-0, Lamine Yamal recorded the assist to Dani Olmo and became the first teenager to record three assists in a single Euro tournament. Mikel Merino sent the host team home with his header late in extra time. In the semifinals, Spain is set to face F...

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap Messi and Argentina’s dramatic win to advance to the Copa América semifinals. Lisandro Martínez put the reigning champs on top in the 35th minute, scoring his first international goal of his career. After Ecuador leveled the score in second half stoppage time, Argentina clinched their spot on penalties despite Lionel Messi's shocking miss. Emiliano Martínez was el...

Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, and special guest Rob Stone, unpack another full day of action. In the Euros Round of 16 the Netherlands came alive and booked their ticket to the quarterfinals with a 3-0 win. The Dutch’s Donyell Malen recorded the first multi-goal performance of the tournament. Türkiye continues their Cinderella story, scoring the fastest goal in a Euro knockout stage match and advancin...

Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, and special guest Carli Lloyd recap a heartbreaking loss, as the USMNT crash out of Copa América Group C. In a high energy and very physical match, the USMNT’s performance against Uruguay was not enough to get them out of the group. Where does the team go from here? How does the USMNT find success, come 2026 FIFA World Cup? The Euros Round of 16 also continued. France and...

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap the thrilling comebacks in the Euros Round of 16, as well as Mexico and Jamaica’s elimination from Copa América Group B. England escaped an early knockout round exit, with a Jude Bellingham bicycle late in second half stoppage time. Slovakia led 1-0 for most of the match, but after leveling the score Harry Kane’s header claimed the Three Lions victory. Spain also...

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse broke down the first pair of matches in the Euros Round of 16 and Copa América Matchday 3. Germany and Switzerland both advanced, while the Euros defending champions Italy were eliminated. Jamal Musiala becomes Germany’s youngest goal scorer in the Euros knockout stage, with his third goal of the tournament. In Copa América Group A, Argentina booked their ticket to the...

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recapped two dominant performances from Copa América Group D. Colombia won 3-0 behind goals from Luis Díaz, Davinson Sánchez, and Jhon Córdoba. As one of the favorites to win Copa América, Colombia cruised past Costa Rica to advance to the quarterfinals. Vinicius Junior also put on a show in Brazil’s match against Paraguay. Brazil won with three goals in the first half,...

Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, and special guest Clint Dempsey, recap a disappointing day on the pitch for the USMNT. In a chippy match against Panama, Tim Weah was sent off early with a red card. Folarin Balogun’s sensational goal off the post wasn’t enough to get the win, as Panama completed the comeback 2-1. Also in Group C, Uruguay dominated Bolivia 5-0 behind five different goal scorers. Uruguay w...

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recapped the madness as Euro 2024 matchday 3 wrapped up. Georgia completed the upset against the favorites Portugal, allowing them to advance to the Round of 16. In group E, both matches finished in a draw, and all four teams remained tied in points. Ukraine became the first team in Euro history to finish fourth in the group with four points, and not advance. There was...

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recapped the Copa América defending champs late winner, and a wild day in Euros Group D. Lautaro Martinez was the hero for Argentina in the 88th minute, during a very physical and exciting match. Canada secured their first win of the Jesse Marsch era, in a win or go home dual. Over in Euro Group C, England was frustrated despite topping the group, while Denmark and Slov...

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse breakdown more games from Euro 2024 matchday 3. In group B, Italy clinched the knockout round on a last minute goal against Croatia. Spain continued their win streak and has yet to concede a goal in the tournament. Finally, the guys discussed the shocking result in Copa América. Brazil was stunned by Costa Rica, splitting the points in their opening match. Mosse remaine...

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kicked off the Summer of Stars recap with the USMNT’s 2-0 win against Bolivia. Christian Pulisic set the tone early, followed by Folarin Balogun’s goal just before the half. With three points in the bag, the USMNT prepares for their next game on Thursday. Uruguay dominated their match against Panama, holding the top spot in Copa América Group C. In Euro Group A, Germany...

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse first recapped today’s Euro 2024 matches, with Cristiano Ronaldo’s assist advancing Portugal to the round of 16. Belgium’s 2-0 win over Romania levels the points in group E. On the Copa América side, Mexico salvages a win against Jamaica after captain Edson Alvarez gets carried off the field. The USMNT is set to take on Bolivia tomorrow for their opening match. With gre...

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap all the best moments of Summer of Stars Day 8. Ukraine picks up their first win of the tournament over Slovakia, an emotional comeback victory. Slovakia’s Ivan Schranz scored in the match to tie Jamal Musiala in the Golden Boot race. In Euro Group B, Austria’s 3-1 win made Poland the first to be eliminated, and France recorded the first scoreless draw of the tourn...

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap another great day on the pitch. Nico Williams put on a clinic in Spain’s 1-0 win over Italy. Spain dominated possession in the match and proved to be a strong contender in the Euro 2024 tournament. England’s performance on the other hand was disappointing in their draw against Denmark. On the Copa América side, Messi and Argentina took home the three points in the...