Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse fired up the X Spaces to take a temperature on the red, white and blue fan base following a disappointing 2-1 defeat at the hands of Trinidad and Tobago.  Sergiño Dest took a dumbfounding red card in the first half to put the USMNT down a man for the majority of the match. Should Gregg Berhalter leave Dest off the roster for the foreseeable future? Stu Holden joined the...

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse hopped on X Spaces to field questions after the United States Men's National Team topped old foe T&T 3-0 behind goals from Ricardo Pepi, Antonee Robinson and Gio Reyna in Austin, Texas.  The duo covers Gregg Berhalter's lackluster first half with the switch to a 4-2-2-2 formation, the importance of next summer's Copa America, and who stepped up in this match. Should Ric...

Alexi Lalas joins David Mosse from Soccerex in Miami to preview a MASSIVE international window for the United States Men's National Team as they attempt to clinch a spot in next summer's Copa America. Who will step up with the likes of Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams and Timothy Weah out for the red, white and blue? (4:57) The guys then preview other huge tilts around the globe including Euro quali...

Alexi Lalas chats with USWNT defender Naomi Girma. Alexi asks Girma what she learned from the USWNT's disappointing performance in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. She reflects on how she has improved individually since Sydney as well as how the team is preparing for the Olympics next summer. Girma also speaks on her NWSL career and her relationship with her San Diego Wave head coach Casey Stoney....

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse dive into the reported news of longtime Chelsea manager Emma Hayes becoming the head coach of the USWNT. They reveal why they think Hayes is a home run hire and react to the possibility of her becoming the highest-paid women's coach. Then, they recap MLS weekend action including the LAFC-Vancouver late-game controversy, Sporting KC upsetting St. Louis and more. Alexi ca...

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse react to the news that Saudi Arabia will be the lone bid for the 2034 FIFA Men's World Cup. The duo then dives into MLS playoffs as the 2nd leg of games begin. Will SKC finish the job vs. top-seeded St. Louis? MLS star Lionel Messi won his record 8th Ballon d'Or this week, becoming the first active MLS player to take home the award. Alexi and Mosse then preview a stacke...

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are your duo for all things soccer. The guys recap a busy weekend of MLS Cup Playoff action. Will Sporting Kansas City upset top-ranked St. Louis? (4:40) The guys then turn their attention to a busy weekend abroad. Christian Pulisic assisted in AC Milan's draw vs. Napoli while Gio Reyna got his first start for Dortmund. In Spain, Jude Bellingham dominated El Clásico for...

Alexi Lalas is joined by a traveling David Mosse to recap Champions League action and preview the Americans Abroad this weekend. Up first, the MLS Wild Card round has come and gone and the best-of-three matchups are set. The guys preview the matchups and break down the pros and cons of the new playoff format. (7:26) Christian Pulisic, Yunus Musah, Cameron Carter-Vickers and others took the field i...

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse break down a massive weekend of soccer. MLS Decision Day has come and gone and the MLS Cup Playoffs are here! The guys preview this week's Wild Card round before taking a look at the huge weekend ahead including Seattle vs. Dallas and Columbus taking on Atlanta.  Across the pond, Juventus' win over AC Milan was historic as four Americans started on the field in the top...

Welcome to Alexi Lalas' State of the Union, hosted by Alexi Lalas and David Mosse, we bring you incisive analysis and discussions on all things USMNT. They grade the USMNT's October window, dissecting their loss to Germany and triumphant win over Ghana. We also preview the upcoming international window. (3:58) Next, they delve into key players like Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah potentially sta...

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse fired up the X Spaces to take questions and react to the United States Men's National Team's dominant performance in Nashville over historical foe, Ghana.  Gio Reyna bagged a first-half brace. Should he start at the 10 going forward? (14:58) Where does Mexico stand after their great showing against Germany? The guys also chat about Timothy Weah's big October window and...

Alexi Lalas fired up the X spaces for an instant reaction podcast to the USMNT's 3-1 loss to Germany. Alexi and Mosse react to Gio Reyna starting for the US, Christian Pulisic's goal, the team's defensive struggles and more. They also answer questions from fans like if expectations are too high or too low for Gregg Berhalter, what the chances are to play more top tier competition like Germany, and...

In this special 400th episode of the "State of the Union" (SOTU) podcast, join hosts Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, and the ever-insightful Stu Holden as they delve into the exciting world of soccer.  The US Men's National Team is at a crucial juncture as they gear up to face Germany and Ghana. In this episode, the trio discusses the significance of these matches as the true start of the next internati...

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back in the studio to break down all of the action on and off the pitch this weekend! The USMNT released their October Window roster ahead of matches vs Germany and Ghana. Who are you most excited to see take the field this weekend... and why is it not Gio Reyna? (4:07) The guys then turn their attention to recently eliminated teams in MLS action including Inter Mia...

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse discuss the FIFA World Cup announcing the 2030 host locations for the FIFA World Cup: Portugal, Spain, and Morocco. But what really grabs our attention is the special twist for the 100th anniversary of the World Cup; Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay will each host a singular game to give their respective national teams and fans a home game experience.  Shifting gears, s...

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap the massive MLS weekend that was. From worst to first, FC Cincinnati won the Supporters' Shield while St. Louis City SC won the West in their first season. Will they keep their winning ways heading into the playoffs? (3:25) Americans starred abroad this weekend including Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah for AC Milan in their 2-0 over Lazio. It wasn't all good new...

The MLS season is coming down to the wire with a few playoff spots left. Alexi Lalas and David Mosse preview the loaded weekend of matches ahead and predict who will make the playoffs. (7:09) In Europe, Napoli star Victor Osimhen is not happy with a social video his club posted following the draw with Bologna. Will he force a move in January? Elsewhere, Christian Pulisic bagged an assist for AC Mi...

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are joined by USWNT legend Heather O'Reilly to recap the two USA victories over South Africa over the weekend. What is next for Megan Rapinoe and where does she rank all-time?  With a little under a month before MLS Cup Playoffs, Alexi and Mosse recap the wild weekend that was and take you through standings in each conference. Will Messi and company take home the US Ope...

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE IS BACK! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap all the action including Christian Pulisic & Yunus Musah’s draw vs. Newcastle and Arsenal’s dismantling of Sergiño Dest, Malik Tillman, and Ricardo Pepi with PSV. (5:43) The guys then flip it forward to a loaded soccer weekend. Stateside, we have an MLS Cup Final rematch between Philadelphia vs LAFC. Across the pond, PSG and Marseille are...

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kick off the show by diving into the Messi debate. Inter Miami was thumped by Atlanta over the weekend while Messi was at home eating (questionable) pizza. Does MLS have an obligation to let people know well ahead of time if Messi is out? The duo then flips it to Europe where AC Milan and Christian Pulisic took a lopsided defeat at the hands of rivals Inter. It wasn't a...

On this episode, Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap the USMNT’s improved performance against Oman where they were victorious 4-0. Was Weston McKinnie the best player on the pitch? (3:14) US Sporting Director Matt Crocker had some interesting things to say about the ongoing USWNT coaching search to TNT after the Oman match. What are the attributes he is looking for? (11:45)  The guys then flip it to...

Join FOX Sports’ Alexi Lalas and David Mosse to recap the USMNT’s 3-0 win over Uzbekistan along with a preview of the matchup with Oman. Was the 3 goals against Uzbekistan enough for the product on the field? (5:07) Inter Miami continues to win without Messi! (32:22) How has he impacted this team, along with Messi's goal for Argentina against Ecuador. (33:45) Where do you rate Christian Pulisic in...

State of the Union is BACK in studio! With Mosse continuing his vacation, Alexi Lalas is joined by Stu Holden to preview the USMNT’s September window. What does a successful showing look like vs. Uzbekistan and Oman? Ballon d'Or candidates were announced yesterday which sparked a Messi vs Haaland debate. Who would you take on your team right now? We also grade Americans abroad who transferred into...

State of the Union is BACK after a quick summer break. With Mosse continuing his much-deserved vacation, Stu Holden joined Alexi Lalas on a special live podcast where they broke down Messi's continued dominance in MLS, the United States roster ahead of the international break, and much more. Does Gregg Berhalter need a breakout performance in next summer's Copa America? The guys also take question...

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are here to recap the Women's World Cup Final, as they got you covered with all the World Cup content that you need! The duo start the show by recapping Spain's nerve-wracking victory against England. How did Spain pull it off? What went wrong for England? Lalas and also make sure to recap the entire Women's World Cup, as they discuss the Golden Ball, Golden Boot, Golde...