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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We begin the show looking ahead to this week’s UEFA Nations League action as we approach the end of this current round in the competition. Matchday 5 is headlined by Italy hosting France and England hosting Croatia and will also see Czechia take on Spain and Türkiye meet Belgium. We then recap the biggest matches from Europe this weekend including Barcelona toppling Atletico Madrid 2-1 on the road and Manchester United coming back from down two goals TWICE in a 4-4 draw with Aston Villa. Christian Pulisic stayed hot, scoring yet again in Milan’s win over Genoa and Gio Reyna found the back of the net but went down with an injury that saw him replaced with Jack McGlynn on the coming USA roster. Next, we wrap up all the action from Decision Day in MLS. Nashville set a plethora of records after a win over Cincinnati, including the single season MLS points record. Cavan Sullivan bagged a brace, Lionel Messi became the first ever back-to-back MLS Golden Boot winner and RSL eliminated the Galaxy, beating LA 2-1. In #AskAlexi, we discuss how the USMNT can take the next step on the global stage and in One for the Road, Alexi and Mosse walk us through the chaos in the Argentinian title race. Chapter: 00:00 Intro4:27 - England vs Croatia Nations League preview11:59 - Italy vs France Nations League Preview20:41 - Pochettino to Manchester United?34:03 - Sullivan scores brace but picks up a knock on Decision Day50:22 - Ask Alexi: How does the US get to the next level?56:46 - One For the Road: Title race chaos in Argentina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We begin the show reacting to the USA’s latest roster drop for the upcoming CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals vs Haiti. Which of the young stars that were called do we think will get game time, who do we think will be starting in goal, what should we expect from Christian Pulisic in his national team return and more. After, Alexi and Mosse discuss Cristiano Ronaldo officially retiring from international play and what his legacy with Portugal is after leaving under such strange circumstances. Next, we recap all the action from the UCL this week including Manchester United’s comeback vs Roma, Lamine Yamal making history in Barcelona’s win over Aston Villa, and Bayern Munich toppling Atletico Madrid. Next we preview Decision Day in MLS and all the chaos in store in the Western Conference. We then go to #AskAlexi where Alexi reps his alma mater and talks what kind of attributes he likes in a goalie. We end the show with One for the Road paying our respects to Jesús de Miguel. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro2:25 - US reveals CONCACAF Nations League roster20:17 - New CONCACAF Gold Cup format released23:25 - Cristiano retires from international competition32:18 - Manchester United comes back to take down Roma38:17 - Raphinha is on a historic run with Barcelona44:48 - Will Fabregas stay with Como after this season?50:48 - MLS Decision Day chaos53:23 - Should Donovan be replaced by Messi on the MLS MVP trophy?57:35 - Ask Alexi: Does Cavan motivate Pulisic? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We begin the show recapping Christian Pulisic’s big weekend for Milan. After officially signing a contract extension through the 2031 season, he opened up the Milan Derby with a goal in the 4th minute. With another international window coming up in a couple weeks, the guys discuss what role they expect Pulisic to have with the USMNT going forward. Next, we go through some of the other big matches in Europe, including Juventus’ win over Napoli that saw Weston McKennie exit at halftime with a minor injury, Arsenal’s win over Liverpool, Chelsea putting Manchester United even further in the mud, Bayern and Dortmund drawing in a fantastic Klassiker, and both Sebastian Berhalter and Folarin Balogun getting on the scoresheet for Middlesbrough and Monaco. We then look forward to the biggest Champions League matches of the week, highlighted by Atletico Madrid hosting Bayern Munich. In #AskAlexi, they guys discuss the format of the U-15 World Cup and the coming MLS schedule changes and in One for the Road, Alexi goes deep on Erik Ten Hag’s recent comments about Cristiano Ronaldo. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro1:47 - Pulisic back on the scoresheet13:02 - Der Klassiker draw24:51 - Middlesbrough Americans shine27:57 - What a week for American players30:51 - Nashville setting records37:16 - Ask Alexi: Sebastian from Houston45:53 - One for the road: Defending Ronaldo’s honor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We begin the show wrapping up our Ballon d’Or thoughts and going over the entire top 10 rankings. FOX Sports’ own Doug McIntyre referred to Kane winning as “ridiculous,” and Mosse and Alexi debate the take. Not only did Kane win the Ballon d’Or, Cristiano Ronaldo won the vote for the Ballon d’Or Best of All Time, taking home the award for his 2008 season. After, we dive into 5 can’t miss matchups of the weekend. We start with Bayern Munich vs Dortmund and discuss with the Bavarians dominance, is Der Klassiker still really a rivalry. We then go to the Premier League for Liverpool vs Arsenal and Chelsea vs Manchester United after the Gunners' and Blues' midweek Carabao Cup exits. We finish the weekend lookahead in Serie A with AC Milan vs Inter Milan and Juventus vs Napoli. Next, we dive into MLS and the guys opine about the abundance of success expansion teams have had in the league over the last decade and what has led to this phenomenon. In #AskAlexi, Alexi talks about playing against Alan Shearer at Wembley and in One for the Road, Alexi reminisces about his youth soccer days. 0:00 - Intro2:21: Final Ballon d'Or thoughts, Harry Kane winning ridiculous?13:15: Cristiano Ronaldo wins the Ballon d'Or B.O.A.T. vote19:46: Can't miss games of the weekend: Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund26:34: Can't miss games of the weekend: Liverpool vs Arsenal30:41: Can't miss games of the weekend: Chelsea vs Manchester United32:23: Can't miss games of the weekend: AC Milan vs Inter Milan37:16: Can't miss games of the weekend: Juventus vs Napoli42:16: What has led to so much success for expansion teams in MLS?47:00: #AskAlexi: Poch poaching players and battling Alan Shearer54:40: One for the Road: Alexi's youth soccer days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a NEW episode of State of the Union! We begin today’s show celebrating Harry Kane, who took home the 2026 Ballon d’Or, finishing just ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal. Alexi and Mosse give Kane all his flowers for the spectacular season he had while celebrating the rest of the award winners from the evening as well. Next, we break down El Clasico that saw Real Madrid get a late winner to walk away from the Camp Nou with a 2-1 win. Mbappé scored a brace while Lamine Yamal was held largely in check. Alexi and Mosse discuss what this win means for the La Liga title race and the overall legacy of Jose Mourinho, who is still getting results at the very highest levels. After, the guys go deep on the problems at Manchester United after the Red Devils suffered a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth this weekend and Michael Carrick’s time as manager seems to be coming to a close. Elsewhere in Europe, all of Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Tim Weah and Alex Freeman scored for their clubs while Chris Richards reached a big EPL milestone. Stateside, Nashville wrapped up the Supporters’ Shield and have their eyes on the all-time MLS points record. In #AskAlexi, the guys debate if it would be better for Cavan Sullivan to begin his European career in a lower league or at the top immediately. We end the show with One for the Road going over all the activity on AND off the field at the latest El Trafico. 0:00: Intro1:51: Harry Kane wins the 2026 Ballon d'Or10:53: Kylian Mbappé scores a brace as Real Madrid win El Clásico17:53: Manchester United's woes continue after 3-0 loss to Bournemouth23:35: U.S. Abroad: Pulisic and McKennie back on the scoresheet in Serie A27:21: U.S. Abroad: Alex Freeman and Tim Weah stay hot for Villarreal and Marseille31:12: Nashville takes home the Supporters' Shield, eyes all-time point record37:52: #AskAlexi: What level in Europe is best for Cavan Sullivan to start his career in?49:24: One for the Road: Spitgate at El Trafico Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We start today’s show recapping all the action from a wild week in the Champions League. PSG continued to look unstoppable as they topped Barcelona 4-2. The back-to-back UCL champions don’t look to be stopping anytime soon despite a wonder goal from Lamine Yamal. Barcelona will be meeting Real Madrid in El Clasico this weekend and Madrid knocked off RB Leipzig 4-1 in the UCL. Yan Diomande scored an extraordinary goal for Madrid and may be cementing his permanent place in Los Blancos' starting XI. Manchester United’s woes continued in a 4-1 loss to Como as the walls seem to be closing in on manager Michael Carrick. After the game, Bruno Fernandes was very critical of the coaching staff and Alexi and Mosse debate how United are going to try and crawl out of the hole this time. As the Ballon d’Or announcement gets closer and closer, Harry Kane stayed hot, scoring in a 2-2 draw against Arsenal for Bayern Munich. In #AskAlexi, the guys discuss who could replace Mauricio Pochettino if he were to leave the USMNT and in One for the Road, Alexi and Mosse talk about the USL’s promotion/relegation plans. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro1:52 - How does PSG replace Kvaratskhelia & Dembele?15:05 - What’s wrong with Manchester United?22:52 - Is Harry Kane the archetype for a ‘positionless’ striker?34:42 - Americans and the dark arts44:56 - Ask Alexi: If Pochettino leaves, who should the US hire?51:10 - Ask Alexi: Is college soccer hurt by Americans going to MLS Academies?56:32 - One for the Road: Promotion/Relegation is now in the USL!1:01:23 - What are we watching? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexis Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We start the show today building our perfect player—would you take the left foot of Lamine Yamal or Lionel Messi? What about Kylian Mbappé’s pace or Erling Haaland’s strength? After putting together our soccer Frankenstein, the guys jump into a massive UCL week that will see Bayern Munich host Arsenal and PSG host Barcelona. Next, we break down all the action from Americans this past weekend around Europe. Gio Reyna stayed hot for Strasbourg, Tim Weah scored for Marseille and Yunus Musah continued his reinvention for AC Milan. However, in the Premier League, Chris Richards and Zavier Gozo, Tyler Adams, Haji Wright and Jedi Robinson all find themselves in or around the relegation zone. In #AskAlexi, we debate if Harry Kane or Lamine Yamal should be the Ballon d’Or favorite and the bright future of the USMNT. We end the show with One for the Road, where Alexi talks Eddie Johnson’s response to Landon Donovan.  Chapters: 00:00 - Intro01:51 - Building Your Perfect Player3:05 - Pick a left foot, Messi or Yamal20:40 - Will Haaland stay at Manchester City?33:05 - Is Barca vs PSG the Champions League Final Preview?34:57 - Is this the best Gio Reyna has ever played?48:28 - Ask Alexi - Kane vs Yamal for the Ballon D’or56:08 - One For the Road - Reacting to Eddie Johnson’s comments on Donovan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We start today’s show in the Champions League where Lamine Yamal and Barcelona look unstoppable. Days away from the Ballon D’or ceremony, Yamal is looking more and more like the best player in the world and Alexi and Mosse debate if the young Spaniard is on a Lionel Messi-esque path. Next, we discuss Real Madrid’s wild comeback win over Roma despite Vini Jr.’s continued struggles and PSG laying the smackdown on Manchester City. We then hop over to the Europa League where the Americans were showing out. Malik Tillman scored for Leverkusen, Weston McKennie captained Juventus to a win, while Christian Pulisic and Chris Richards put in solid performances as well. In #AskAlexi, the guys answer if the USMNT or Greece has a brighter future and why more teams don’t totally sell out to score at the end of games. In One for the Road, Alexi and Mosse respond to Olivier Giroud’s disparaging remarks about MLS. CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro1:47 - Lamine Yamal the next Messi, Ronaldo?9:58 - Vini overtaken by Endrick?15:49 - The Death of Serie A29:00 - Malik Tillman to EPL?35:42 - #AskAlexi: USWNT comeback against Spain47:35 - One For The Road: Olivier Giroud clowns on MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Prompted by a string of tweets from former US International, Jermaine Jones, Alexi and Mosse discuss what it means to be the face of the USMNT and what kind of players have all the right attributes necessary for that designation. After a thorough discussion, Alexi reveals his power rankings for the face of the USMNT as we currently stand and the likes of Cavan Sullivan and Julian Hall have already made the list. After, we discuss Alex Freeman’s strong showing vs Real Madrid before getting into the latest with the goalkeeper position for the USMNT. Matt Freese had another tough showing in a loss to Chicago while Brian Schwake and Nashville continued their excellent season against Austin. In #AskAlexi, we discuss Man City’s thrashing of Liverpool and where the Premier League as a whole stands in light of City’s many charges. We then talk the 2028 Olympics that will be hosted in Los Angeles and if it’s medal of bust for the USA. We finish the show recapping Spain’s 2-0 win over the USWNT and Alexi gives his state of the Women’s squad in One for the Road. CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro2:09 - Jermaine Jones starts debate: Who is the face of USMNT?11:53 - Did Alexi feel resentment for being face of USMNT?12:54 - Can a dual-nat be the face of U.S. Soccer?17:44 - Alexi's Face of USMNT Power Rankings44:31 - #AskAlexi: Rooting for the villains & Manchester City?55:05 - One For the Road: State of the USWNT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! FIFA announced their new world rankings with the USA coming in at #16 and Mexico at #10 and the guys have some thoughts. We debate the merit of the rankings before Alexi unveils his own post international break power rankings of the top 10 teams in the world. After, we head to Europe to highlight the biggest matches of the weekend that will see Folarin Balogun make his return to Monaco, Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie take the field in Serie A, Alex Freeman meet Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid, and Liverpool host Manchester City in their first match back in the EPL after being found guilty on 114 of their 115 charges. In #AskAlexi, we discuss if any of the newly capped USA players we saw debut this window could make a World Cup roster right now and if we expect Mauricio Pochettino to remain at the helm of the USMNT until 2030. Finally, in One for the Road, Alexi and Mosse discuss reports that Copa America will be coming back to the States in 2028. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro2:30 - Final thoughts on the USMNT’s 4-0 window5:17 - FIFA RANKINGS put the U.S. WHERE? AND MEXICO ABOVE THEM?!10:23 - Alexi’s Power Rankings: THE best 10 teams in the world14:48 - Portugal is better without Ronaldo?20:14 - 5 Can’t Miss Matches: Where to McKennie & Pulisic stands after the window?40:05 - #AskAlexi: Youth Movement in World Cup Qualifiers & Pochettino makes it to 2030?53:36 - One For The Road: Copa America BACK stateside? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, and Stu Holden are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! The USA completed a perfect 4-0-0 international window with a 1-0 win over Canada. The guys break down everything from the game, including strong performances from Alex Freeman, Justin Ellis, and goalkeeper Brian Schwake. After discussing the game, the guys react to recent comments made by Canada’s manager Jesse Marsch. Marsch invoked the Folarin Balogun incident from this summer’s World Cup and said it is “why everyone around the world hates America.” After talking Marsch’s comments, we look ahead to the CONCACAF Nations League quarters in November where the USA will face Haiti. Next, we talk the latest from the UEFA Nations League where Germany and Jurgen Klopp are still having growing pains, Michael Olise and Harry Kane are carrying France and England, and believe it or not there is even more Ronaldo drama. CR7 might actually NOT be retired from international play and he MIGHT be called in during the next international window. In stark contrast, Messi played his last game for Argentina and collected two assists and a goal in the process. Alexi, Mosse, and Stu discuss Messi’s legacy and what he has meant for the game as a whole. In #AskAlexi, we ask if it’s possible to overplay the youngsters, where Sebastian Berhalter fits in a USA starting XI, and do a bit of trivia. Finally, in One for the Road, we unveil the State of the Union pregame playlist. CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro1:14 - USMNT beats Canada 1-0: Instant Reaction6:19 - Justin Ellis scoring with a knock: The people love it13:27 - Who is the leader to start in goal for the USA?16:14 - Who should start at CB with Chris Richards?18:33 - MVP of the window and why is it Cavan Sullivan?29:52 - Did we like the 4-game international window?32:57 - Alexi’s Jesse Marsch Rant36:56 - Is USA vs Canada a true rivalry?42:42 - UEFA Nations League: Michael Olise a top-5 player in the world?44:23 - UEFA Nations League: Harry Kane the best English player of all-time?48:25 - Did Ronaldo release his statement on Messi's final matchday on purpose?52:45 - Messi the GOAT with one final act58:31 - #AskAlexi: Should Sebastian Berhalter start?69:20 - One For The Road: SOTU or Cavan Sullivan’s pregame playlist? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, and Stu Holden are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! The USA routed rivals Mexico 3-0 behind goals from Julian Hall, Cavan Sullivan, and Malik Tillman. In scoring, Cavan Sullivan became the youngest goalscorer in USMNT history and the guys break down everything from the game. Which players stood out the most, how did Diego Kochen look getting the start in goal, and how important overall it is too see such a big win over Mexico. After discussing the win over El Tri, Alexi, Mosse, and Stu turn their attention to the last match of the fall international window against Canada, and what we expect going up against Jesse Marsch’s side. After breaking down all things USA, we go to the UEFA Nations League where England absolutely destroyed Croatia 7-0 and Cristiano Ronaldo officially left the Portugal side. The guys discuss where this leaves Cristiano’s international legacy and if he can ever recover from this ignominious end to things with Portugal. In #AskAlexi, the guys debate if USA-Mexico is the best international soccer rivalry and if Cavan Sullivan or Julian Hall could walk into the starting XI of a top 5 European team right NOW. CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro 1:05 - Instant Takeaways: Tres a Cero USA4:42 - Mexico is NOT on the same level as the USMNT6:56 - U.S. Starting XI: Mauricio Pochettino got it right12:21 - Cavan Sullivan is a young star22:02 - Putting pressure on Christian Pulisic and the vets30:52 - Would any player on El Tri start for the USA?34:25 - UEFA Nations League: Ronaldo drama rolls on49:10 - #AskAlexi: Is U.S vs Mexico the best rivalry in international soccer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, and Stu Holden are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! The USA picked up their 2nd straight win of the international fall window, defeating Chile 4-2. Sebastian Berhalter, Julian Hall, Chris Richards, and Mathis Albert all got on the scoresheet for the USA in the big win. With his goal, Mathis Albert became the youngest goalscorer in the history of the US Men’s National Team. Alexi, Mosse, and Stu break down all the action including which of the youngsters stood out the most and if any progress was made in our great goalkeeper hunt. We then look ahead to Saturday’s match with Mexico and give some love to Cavan Sullivan who starred in a substitute appearance. After wrapping up the USA win, the guys recap action from the CONCACAF Nations League that saw Curaçao and Haiti build off their World Cup appearances with wins. Then we recap the UEFA Nations League that saw Jürgen Klopp’s Germany fall to Greece, Michael Olise give France a winner over Belgium, Lamine Yamal star for Spain, and Harry Kane bag another goal for England. In #AskAlexi, we discuss what impact Manchester City’s recent controversy could have on Cavan Sullivan joining the club and debate which of these young USA players is most likely to make an impact in the CONCACAF Nations League. We finish with One for the Road, where Alexi poses the question: which position has the smartest soccer players? CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro1:48 - USA defeat Chile 4-2 in 2nd straight fall window win6:30 - Sebastian Berhalter USMNT MVP?9:05 - Is Gio Reyna a pillar of this team?10:15 - Who do you start vs Mexico in goal?21:15 - Has Julian Hall been the most impressing youngster?23:51 - Cavan Sullivan looking Messi-esque27:50 - Buying stock in Cavan Sullivan OR Gilberto Mora?31:13 - CONCACAF Nations League: What is wrong with Costa Rica?36:04 - Olise, Yamal and Kane star in UEFA Nations League57:25 - #AskAlexi: What should be Man City's punishment & impact on Cavan Sullivan65:50 - #AskAlexi: What young USA players can start in the Nations League71:52 - One for the Road: Who are the smartest soccer players? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States Men’s National Team is BACK! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse react to their 4-1 win over Peru. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino handed out 11 debut caps for the next wave of youth for the red, white, and blue. Who stood out with Julian Hall and Justin Ellis bagging their first goals for the national team. Elsewhere, CONCACAF Nations League action rolls on as does UEFA Nations League as Lamine Yamal and Spain topped England in Wembley. Is Mosse worried about Brazil? Make sure to tune in after the next USA match against Chile on Tuesday.  CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro1:25 - USMNT Starting XI: Who stood out?3:15 - Grading Cavan Sullivan, Julian Hall and the debuts14:32 - Are we done with Matt Freese?15:49 - Pochettino says he wishes he was “more involved” with Balogun red card21:10 - CONCACAF Nations League Madness23:03 - UEFA Nations League: Haaland bags a brace as Manchester City issues loom34:04 - #AskAlexi: USMNT Ballon D’or and has Pulisic’s ship sailed?42:28 - One For The Road: Harry Kane wants to kick in NFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We start today’s show with a Stock Up and Stock Down from USA internationals around the world. Christian Pulisic finally got back on the scoresheet for Milan in a 3-0 win, Cavan Sullivan continued his ridiculous form with a goal in 4-3 comeback win for Philadelphia and in the process broke the record for most regular season assists by a teenager in a single MLS season. On the negative side, Ricardo Pepi went down with an injury once more for PSV and was taken off the international roster for the fall window. Tim Weah saw red for Marseille as they fell 2-1 to PSG and down to 17th in the Ligue 1 table. We then reveal Alexi’s projected USMNT starting XI for the coming fall window which features MANY young stars including Cavan Sullivan, Adri Mehmeti, and Julian Hall. In #AskAlexi, Alexi and Mosse debate which current dual-nationals on the USMNT roster would feature for their *other* country. And in One for the Road, the guys go through the pros and the cons of the USA having such a young roster for this international window. CHAPTERS:0:00: Intro2:46 - USA Weekend Stock Watch3:18 - USA Stock Up: Pulisic finally scores, Sullivan breaks a record13:18 - USA Stock Down: Weah sees red, Pepi hurt again21:09 - Alexi's USA fall window starting XI27:37 - What would we consider a successful window for Pochettino and Co?29:50 - Messi's swan song and the UEFA Nations League34:44 - #AskAlexi: The other side of USA dual-nationals, Johnny playing for Brazil?46:17 - One for the Road: Pros and Cons of a young roster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! The first post 2026 FIFA World Cup USA roster was announced and it is full of young and exciting players! Alexi and Mosse are joined by former USMNT player Sacha Kljestan to break down the squad. The highlight of this roster was the inclusion of 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan and the absence of Christian Pulisic. The three discuss Sacha’s favorite USMNT prospects currently playing in MLS and debate what Pochettino should do at the goalkeeper position. After Sacha says goodbye, Alexi and Mosse wrap up all the Europa League action that saw Chris Richards score for Crystal Palace and Weston McKennie add an assist for Juventus. Tyler Adams and Bournemouth took down Pellegrino Matarazzo and Real Sociedad in a battle of Yanks. We then preview the upcoming Madrid Derby before getting to #AskAlexi where we discuss whether these coming international window matches are must wins and if Alexi could beat Zlatan in a race. We end the show with One for the Road where Alexi and Mosse break down Cavan Sullivan’s pre-game playlist. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro1:18 - Mauricio Pochettino drops 28-man fall window roster2:51 - Sacha Kljestan joins the show!6:22 - Cavan Sullivan in, Christian Pulisic out11:39 - What are we going to do at goalkeeper?20:51 - Who is the face of the USMNT?22:10 - Sacha's MLS thoughts: MLS Cup favorites & best rivalry?29:22 - Europa League wrap-up: Richards scores, McKennie assists35:23 - Previewing the Madrid Derby: Why didn't Johnny make the roster?30:04 - #AskAlexi: Zlatan vs Alexi... Who wins in a race? 46:32 - One for the Road: Cavan Sullivan's pregame tunes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! Today, Alexi and Mosse deep dive on all the Americans playing in Europe and give their predictions for the major leagues. Will Pulisic bounce back with Milan, what does McKennie have in store for an encore, how will Zavier Gozo fit in at Crystal Palace, will Flo Balogun bag 20+ goals and much more. After breaking down each league, Alexi gives his predictions for the USMNT MVP in Europe, the “now or never” USA player, and a darkhorse candidate for USA players currently in Europe that will definitely surprise you. We then touch on MLS, including Breel Embolo’s move to Atlanta United falling through and trying to figure out the best path forward with Cavan Sullivan and the national team. In #AskAlexi, we discuss what things soccer could take from American football style broadcasts and what potential rule changes we’d like to see implemented in MLS and in One for the Road, Alexi breaks down some of the key differences between football and futbol. CHAPTERS: (0:00): Intro(2:28): EPL Preview: Haji Wright out for multiple weeks(17:41): Serie A Preview: Pulisic back, can Weston continue his form?(22:18): La Liga Preview: Johnny Cardoso stuck on the bench for Atleti(27:56): Ligue 1 Preview: Can Folarin Balogun reach 20 goals?(37:00): Rapid fire predictions for USMNT players in Europe(30:10): Folarin Balogun to Barcelona? (50:05): #AskAlexi: The Americanization of soccer(56:24): One for the Road: Football vs Futbol Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alexi Lalas is back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Alexi begins the show recapping the madness that was England’s 6-4 victory over France in the Bronze Final Match. Alexi debates the merits of 3rd-place games and discusses how various kinds of soccer fans could have felt watching that. He then previews the Final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, Spain vs Argentina, what matchups is he looking forward to the most, how can Argentina neutralize Spain’s possession game and the battle between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal. He ends the show with his Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:56: Recapping England's 6-4 win over France 8:54: What is next for Thomas Tuchel and England? 12:40: Previewing the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final: Spain vs Argentina 22:54: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! Argentina come back from a goal deficit late to defeat England 2-1 and book a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final™ vs Spain. Alexi and Mosse discuss how Argentina have been able to play through so much adversity this tournament, if Thomas Tuchel’s tactics were off base and where this puts Lionel Messi in the GOAT conversation. We then look ahead to the final between Spain and Argentina and the 3rd-place match between France and England and Alexi finishes the show with his Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:34: Argentina eliminates England 2-1 10:10: Thomas Tuchel's tactics 13:20: How Argentina made the comeback 17:33: Assessing England's overall World Cup performance 19:30: 3rd place game between France and England 23:45: Previewing final between Spain and Argentina 31:10: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas is back with a new episode of State of the Union! Alexi recaps all the action from Spain’s dominant 2-0 win over France that saw the Spaniards advance to their first Men’s World Cup Final since 2010. Led by a commanding Rodri in the midfield and a stout defense, Spain totally shut down the French attack and Alexi gets into all the details. He then previews the second semifinal match between England and Argentina to see who will be meeting Spain in the final before ending with his Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:20: Spain eliminate France 2-0 9:30: Previewing England vs Argentina 15:32: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! The semifinals in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ are set and will see France meet Spain and England play Argentina. We start today’s show talking about England’s comeback win vs Norway and just how impressive Jude Bellingham has been this tournament. We then turn our attention to Argentina’s win in extra time vs Switzerland that came with a healthy dose of controversy. Did Breel Embolo deserve to be sent off? Alexi says yes. We then pivot towards the semis and Alexi gives his power rankings for the last four teams and his current Golden Ball prediction. We finish with previews of France-Spain and England-Argentina and Alexi’s Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 3:46: England defeat Norway 2-1 19:21: Argentina defeat Switzerland 3-1 in extra time 25:35: Alexi's Power Rankings & Golden Ball predictions 28:30: Previewing France vs Spain 33:47: Previewing England vs Argentina 38:36: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Spain eliminated Belgium 2-1 after an 88th minute winner from Mikel Merino setting up a semifinal matchup vs France. We break down the match today and look ahead to the first of our semifinals before previewing the last two quarterfinal matchups tomorrow, Norway vs England and Argentina vs Switzerland. We end the show with Alexi’s Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:40: Spain eliminate Belgium 2-1 11:47: Previewing Norway vs England 16:07: Previewing Argentina vs Switzerland 18:32: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! Today, we break down France’s tidy 2-0 win over Morocco which saw Les Bleus advance back into the semifinals for the FIFA World Cup™. Alexi and Mosse discuss if we are seeing Kylian Mbappé become the greatest World Cup player ever before our very eyes and if France have established themselves as the predominant soccer nation in the world. After, we discuss the criticism that Christian Pulisic has been receiving in the wake of the USA’s loss to Belgium and if it is fair or not before previewing Spain vs Belgium. We end the show with Alexi’s Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 2:16: France eliminate Morocco 2-0 15:50: Is the criticism of Christian Pulisic fair? 23:45: Steve Cherundolo named USA Men's U-23 team manager 28:51: Previewing Spain vs Belgium 31:45: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We start the show breaking down Argentina’s great escape vs Egypt that saw the Albiceleste come back from a 2-0 hole to win 3-2 in stoppage time. Lionel Messi retook the Golden Ball lead today and was visibly emotional on the pitch after the game. We then react to Switzerland sending Colombia home on penalties before the guys rank the 5 best matches of the KO stage, and Alexi gives his power rankings of all the quarterfinal teams. Mosse provides his thoughts on the USA’s shellacking against Belgium, and we discuss what comes next at the manager role. We end the show with Alexi’s Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 2:05: Argentina complete miracle comeback vs Egypt 8:53: Switzerland eliminate Colombia on penalties 12:38: Day after USA reaction 23:10: Top 5 Matches of KO Stage 25:36: Alexi's quarterfinals power rankings 28:30: France vs Morocco preview 30:23: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! In what was the match of the tournament to this point, England escaped Mexico City with a thrilling 3-2 win over El Tri. Alexi and Mosse break down all the madness from that match and discuss how impressive it was for England to go into that environment and leave with a win. After, we break down Norway’s stunning upset of Brazil that sent the South American side out of a World Cup before the quarterfinals for the first time since 1990. Mosse explains what he thinks the current issues are with the entire Brazilian national team set up at the moment and how they can get back on the right path. We then preview the next slate of matches including the USA vs Belgium and the biggest news of the day, Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension being withdrawn. We look ahead to Portugal vs Spain as well before ending with Alexi’s Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:42: England's thrilling 3-2 win over Mexico7:15: Norway upset Brazil11:14: Mosse's break down of Brazil's problems18:06: Folarin Balogun's red card being withdrawn29:41: Previewing Spain vs Portugal33:33: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! The Round of 32 has reached its conclusion and we saw what was maybe the match of the tournament. Cape Verde gave Argentina everything they could handle and took it to extra time before falling at the end 3-2. Alexi and Mosse pay their respects to this Cape Verde team who inspired the whole world with their play this tournament. We then discuss Egypt and Colombia advancing to the Round of 16 before Alexi picks his best XI of the Round of 32. We then preview the next slate of matches, the first two of the Round of 16, before Alexi finishes the show with his Moment of the Round of 32 and Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:36: Argentina and Cape Verde put on a classic6:08: Egypt eliminate Australia10:40: Colombia defeat Ghana 1-014:04: Alexi's Best XI of the Round of 3217:18: Previewing the first Round of 16 matches22:05: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! We start the show breaking down the INSANE match between Portugal and Croatia that saw Cristiano Ronaldo’s side send Luka Modrić and co. home. Ronaldo bagged his first ever KO stage goal in the World Cup and Croatia had an equalizer ruled out deep into stoppage time. Alexi and Mosse reflect on Modrić’s career as this was surely his last World Cup appearance and look forward to the match between Portugal and Spain set up after Spain’s 3-0 win over Austria. Then we preview the USA’s match vs Belgium in the Round of 16 and discuss how Ricardo Pepi will fill Folarin Balogun’s shoes at striker. We preview the next slate of the matches, the last of the Round of 32, before ending with Alexi’s Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 2:52: Portugal eliminates Croatia7:18: Appreciating Luka Modrić9:43: Spain dominates Austria14:10: Looking ahead to USA vs Belgium19:54: Previewing the next slate of games22:49: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland both scored again in wins, 3-0 over Sweden for France and 2-1 over Ivory Coast for Norway, continuing the pattern of superstars showing up for their teams this summer. Alexi and Mosse then break down Mexico’s VERY impressive 2-0 win over Ecuador that sets up a potential Round of 16 matchup vs England. We then look ahead to the USA’s Round of 32 match vs Bosnia & Herzegovina and Alexi highlights three players from the US squad he wants to see have a big game. We finish as always with Alexi’s Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:08: Erling Haaland scores, Norway eliminate Ivory Coast6:11: Kylian Mbappé bags a brace in France win15:32: Mexico send Ecuador home with 2-0 win19:45: Previewing USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina24:15: England vs DR Congo preview26:33: Belgium vs Senegal preview27:58: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! The Round of 32 started today and Canada kicked it off in dramatic fashion with a stoppage time winner vs South Africa. Alexi and Mossi discuss if this was the biggest win in Canadian Men’s soccer history, is Jesse Marsch’s contract extension is now justified and more. After, Alexi and Mosse preview tomorrow’s games that see Brazil and Germany in action and a blockbuster matchup between the Netherlands and Morocco. Alexi ends the show with his moment of the day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:26: Canada claims 1-0 victory over South Africa9:06: Brazil vs Japan preview13:54: Germany vs Paraguay preview16:00: Netherlands vs Morocco preview19:17: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! The USA ended its group stage in defeat, falling to Türkiye 3-2. Alexi and Mosse break down the match that saw manager Mauricio Pochettino make nine changes to the starting XI as well as the return of Christian Pulisic. Despite the loss, the USA still won Group D and will face Bosnia & Herzegovina in the Round of 32. After dissecting the USA’s coming match, Alexi and Mosse went through the rest of the matches from the day that saw Ecuador upset Germany, Australia earn a spot in the round of 32 and more. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:15: Instant reaction to the USA's loss to Türkiye4:48: Takeaways from the defeat to Türkiye9:49: Looking ahead to Round of 32 match vs Bosnia & Herzegovina13:18: Recapping the rest of Group D, E & F18:18: Previewing the next slate of matches20:52: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! This was the first day of simultaneous kickoffs and there was excitement aplenty. In Group A, Mexico finished off a perfect Group Stage with a 3-0 win over Czechia and South Africa stunned South Korea to earn automatic qualification as well. In Group B, Switzerland defeated Canada to earn 1st place but Canada still finished 2nd while Bosnia eliminated Qatar to almost certainly secure a matchup with the USA in the Round of 32. And in Group C we saw Brazil and Morocco advance as first and second. We then looked ahead to the next round of matches and went in-depth on the USA’s meeting with Türkiye and then Alexi finished up with his Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:42: Group A Recap: Mexico win, South Korea shocked6:57: Group B Recap: Switzerland beat Canada, top group12:13: Group C Recap: Brazil, Morocco advance18:47: Previewing USA vs Türkiye23:12: Previewing the rest of the next slate of matches26:39: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices