Alexi Lalas State Of The Union Podcast

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap a historic day on the pitch, Euro Day 2 did not disappoint. Dominik Szoboszlai became the youngest captain in Euro history, leading Hungary in their first match of the tournament. Lamine Yamal became the youngest player in Euro history to appear and record an assist. Albania set the Euro record for fastest goal scored in a match. It took the squad just 23 seconds to find the back of the net. (2:07) The guys also share thoughts on Ronaldinho’s instagram comments where he called the current Brazilian National Team the "worst team in recent years." Tune in daily for more Euro and Copa America content. (17:33) Presented by Zillow #Zillow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kick off the 2024 Euro Match Day 1 LIVE from Los Angeles, with a recap of the first game. Host team Germany takes the first win of the tournament in dominating fashion. The 5-1 victory came behind five different goalscorers. The guys share group stage matches they are looking forward to, knockout round matches they hope to see, and rising stars who they think will shine this month. They also discuss thoughts on the USMNT Copa America roster release. Is this the right squad for the tournament? (2:28) To wrap the show, Alexi gives his One for the Road and pulls back the curtain to talk about the dynamics of the broadcast team during the tournaments. (22:23) Presented by Zillow #Zillow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse react to the USMNT 1-1 draw, behind a goal from captain Christian Pulisic. According to Mosse, this is one of the best USMNT performances against Brazil ever. After a disheartening loss to Colombia, Gregg Berhalter and the squad regained confidence with this result and head into Copa America on a positive note. The guys answer a few questions on whether Berhalter is on the hot seat, players that stood out this match or needed to see more from, and what specifically changed from the last friendly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap an upsetting USMNT friendly performance against Colombia. The 5-1 loss to the future Copa America opponent, drives concerns about the group. What needs to change amongst the team? What does the future look like for Gregg Berhalter? What do we need to see from the squad in their next friendly? The USMNT faces Brazil on Wednesday evening in Orlando, FL. Then, the guys recap a few more international friendlies from the weekend. (6:07) We kick it over to Alexi and Mosse’s Copa America tournament predictions. Mosse shocked us all with his 2024 Copa America winner, he suspects someone other than Brazil to lift the trophy this summer. (41:09) In #AskAlexi, the guys share their thoughts on possible USMNT coaching options including Bruce Arena and Bob Bradley. They also talk about leagues leaning into stars such as Chucky Lozano who is set to join San Diego FC, and Caitlin Clark in the WNBA. (48:34) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse look forward to the USMNT friendlies as the team prepares for the upcoming summer. The USMNT will face Colombia on Saturday and Brazil next Wednesday. Alexi shares his starting 11 and thoughts on the match. Be sure to join State of the Union on X Spaces following the games. (4:47) The guys are also fired up about Euro 2024 starting in just a few days, they both give their tournament predictions starting with the group stage and making picks all the way through the finals. Alexi and Mosse both see the host team Germany making a deep run in the tournament. (16:18) To wrap the show, they answer a question on expectations surrounding the USMNT and chat about the squad’s goals for Copa America. (27:44) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s podcast, Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap Real Madrid’s 15th Champions League victory, behind Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior's goals. Another spectacular goal raises the question, has Vini Jr taken over as the best player in the world? The CONCACAF Champions Cup final also wrapped up this weekend, where Pachuca came away with the victory and booked a spot in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. And finally, Emma Hayes secured her first victory at the helm of the USWNT. (4:34) With just a few days until the big Summer of Stars, Alexi and Mosse put together their Euro and Copa America best 11s. A Euro dream team filled with English players such as Kyle Walker, Harry Kane, and Jude Bellingham. On the Copa side, Messi the GOAT is in the midfield and Christian Pulisic on the wing.(31:10) In #AskAlexi, the guys answer questions on the USMNT's chance of winning Copa America and their favorite current player who fights through contact. Alexi shares the toughest player he ever played against to wrap up the sho

The gangs all back together again! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse have returned from their travels and are in the studio to talk soccer abroad and stateside. The Champions League final is set for this Saturday, an epic battle between Dortmund and Real Madrid. Also in Europe, the coaching carousel continues. Thiago Motto, Paulo Fonseca, Hansi Flick, and Vincent Kompany are heading to new clubs next season. Back stateside, the Columbus Crew travel to Mexico this weekend for the CONCACAF Champions Cup final, with a chance to book their ticket to the 2025 FIFA Men's Club World Cup. (6:09) The guys then kick it over to US Soccer, where Alexi shares his thoughts on the USMNT Copa America roster. They also chat about the newly released Olympic roster. And Emma Hayes is in Colorado, taking charge ahead of USWNT friendlies against South Korea. (42:28) To wrap the show, Alexi and Mosse answer a couple of questions in #AskAlexi, including the possibility of getting a face tattoo to guarantee a USMNT World Cup victory an

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse continue their deep dive into the upcoming Summer of Stars with a preview into the CONCACAF teams at Copa America including Mexico, Canada, Panama, Jamaica, and Costa Rica. How far can Jesse Marsch take Canada? Will Mexico make a run with a new-look group?  The guys then turn their attention to the dark horse candidates for both the Euros and Copa. Can Ecuador or Venezuela make a run at their first-ever Copa America title?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John Strong joined Alexi Lalas and David Mosse to chat the 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup Final, his relationship with Stu Holden in the booth, and much more. Make sure to check out the full podcast in your feed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse give you a quick primer on all things Summer of Stars! First, the guys dive into Copa. Who are the favorites, which is the toughest group, and what stars are they pumped to watch... can Messi and company pull off three straight major tournament titles?  Up Next, the guys break down the favorites at the Euros including Jude Bellingham and England, Mbappe and France, and much more. Can Germany take home the hardware on home soil?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse had the chance to sit down with FOX Sports’ lead soccer play-by-play announcer, John Strong. The trio previews this Summer of Stars including Mbappe, Messi, England, and the USMNT. Strong also breaks down his favorite call personally as well as calls he would like to have back. What goes into preparing for two tournaments at the same time? Strong gives a masterclass on his style in the booth, working with former athletes, his relationship with broadcast partner Stu Holden, calling the epic 2022 FIFA World Cup Final, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Mosse is joined by FOX Soccer journalist Doug McIntyre to break down Gregg Berhalter's 27-man roster heading into this summer's Copa America. Who will start at right back and how healthy is Tyler Adams? Doug also takes a crack at Berhalter's starting 11 versus the likes of Bolivia, Panama, and Uruguay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are under one month away from Summer of Stars! Alexi Lalas is joined by Stu Holden to give you a primer for Copa America through the lens of red, white, and blue colored glasses. The duo kicks things off with the USA's group, which includes Uruguay, Bolivia, and Panama. Stu and Alexi also preview the upcoming friendly and potential knockout round opponents in Colombia and Brazil. (5:02) Next, the guys each give their best starting elevens for the United States Men's National Team at Copa America. Who should start at right back with Sergiño Dest out? (19:04) We wrap the show with another edition of #AskAlexi before answering the biggest question ahead of this summer... how far does Gregg Berhalter and company have to advance to feel positive heading into the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup? (27:47) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse open the podcast with Canada Men’s Head Coach breaking news, Jesse Marsch is hired to take over the team ahead of Copa America. Also in preparation for Copa, both Mexico and Brazil released preliminary rosters. In Europe, USMNT player Christian Pulisic continues his incredible season with a brace in the 5-1 win over Cagliari. Could Pulisic be AC Milan’s MVP this year? (5:31) Back stateside, MLS rivalry week was a spicy one. Cincinnati showed the Crew that Hell is Real behind Kevin Kelsy and Lucho Acosta goals. The Galaxy stole a point from Real Salt Lake at the death, and Seattle got the win over Portland for the first time since 2021. (40:12) In #AskAlexi, the guys pick their favorite soccer calls and explain the pros and cons if USSF implemented pro/rel. Lastly, Alexi and Mosse break down FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s pay-to-play chat. (49:24) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse broke down ESPN's "Top 50 USMNT Player Index 2.0" and talked about whether these rankings accurately reflected the play of the 50+ USMNT players who competed this year. Additionally, they discussed the Best USMNT squads of All Time and where they rank compared to this current squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse join today’s show from the east coast. Amidst their travels the guys are always ready to talk soccer. As the leagues in Europe are wrapping up, they look at some of the best performances by USMNT players. This list includes Christian Pulisic, Antonee Robinson, Josh Sargent, and more. Also in Europe, they recap Mats Hummels’ stunner to send Dortmund to the UCL finals. Has the Bundesliga become the best league in the world? (5:12) Sending it back stateside, the US Open Cup round of 32 included a battle to the death between Houston Dynamo and Detroit City. Houston was eliminated by the USL club on penalties. MLS rivalry week is also upon us with Hell is Real and a top of the table clash in the west. (25:35) To wrap the pod, Alexi and Mosse answer a few #AskAlexi questions on MLS receiving more respect from European fans and possible rule changes. They also break down Sportico’s 50 most valuable soccer clubs and look at where MLS teams line up. (35:26) Learn more about your ad choices

In today’s show Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap a historic week of soccer. The Columbus Crew advanced to the CONCACAF Champions Cup finals to face Pachuca. They became the first MLS team to beat Monterrey in Mexico, in a 2-legged series. Also stateside, Messi made history…again, in Inter Miami’s win over NY Red Bulls. He set the record for the most assists by an MLS player in a single match. (7:27) Over in Europe, Arsenal and Man City continue to battle in the EPL title race. Whereas, Real Madrid and PSV clinched their La Liga and Eredivisie titles respectively. In Italy Christian Pulisic found an assist to Giroud, but AC Milan settled for just a point in the match. UCL semi finals also wrap up this week, with leg 2 on deck. (30:41) In #AskAlexi, the guys breakdown the gap between MLS and Liga MX, the idea of MLS switching to a European schedule, and Mosse’s starting 11 Brazilian team with players in the EPL. (50:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To kick things off Alexi Lalas and David Mosse give a shout out to a couple FOX Soccer colleagues, Carli Lloyd announced she is expecting this November and Giorgio Chiellini as he joins the crew for Euros this summer. Over in Europe, the UCL semi finals begin. Vinicius Junior's opening goal was a sensational one for Real Madrid, and Dortmund secured a first leg win behind Niclas Fullkrug. Haji Wright also continues to shine in England with his 19th goal of the season. (7:21) The guys then break down the CONCACAF Champions Cup where Pachuca stamped their spot in the finals. MLS also continues with an Inter Miami and NYRB top of the table clash, and the Sounders look to stay hot against west coast rivals. Will we see Mexico star Chucky Lozano in San Diego next MLS season? (24:20) In #AskAlexi, Mosse and Alexi answer a pair of questions on Christian Pulisic’s best position, right wing or left wing, and where the USMNT would finish if they played in Euros. To wrap the pod, they discuss the announcement of the US

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse discuss Wrexham AFC owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney buying a stake in Liga MX's Club Necaxa and what it may mean for North American soccer going forward. They also address how VAR and technology have become an important part of the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kicked off the show with the Serie A duel. Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah faced Tim Weah and Weston McKennie in a goalless draw. The title race narrowed to Arsenal and Man City in the EPL after Everton took down Liverpool 2-0. And in Eredivisie, PSV completed a dominant performance behind Malik Tillman's two goals and assist. (4:12) The guys flip it back stateside to recap MLS and CONCACAF Champions Cup. A big week in the west, Austin upset the LA Galaxy and Real Salt Lake took the top spot. The east rounds out with two historic performances from Brian White and Messi. The Champions Cup semifinals continue this week, Columbus up a point on aggregate. (31:32) In #AskAlexi they answer questions on preparation for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup and plans for State of the Union during Copa America and Euros. To wrap Alexi and Mosse chat Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney buying stake in Mexico’s club Necaxa. (48:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices