Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

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  U.S. Abroad Season Preview: Pulisic Problems, Pepi vs Balogun, The CB & Goalkeeper Crisis! 18.08.2026 1h 5min

  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
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  USA Stock Watch + Who is the REAL José Mourinho? 13.08.2026 1h 11min

  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
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  Mexico owns CONCACAF, USA’s next young stars, + MLS Promotion/Relegation Debate 11.08.2026 55min

  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
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  Pochettino’s next steps with the USA, MLS names new commissioner & more 06.08.2026 1h

  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
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  Mauricio Pochettino signs new deal with U.S. Soccer | LIVE reaction show 03.08.2026 1h 4min

  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
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  LIVE reaction to Spain winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ 20.07.2026 39min

  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
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  Previewing the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ Final Between Spain & Argentina 19.07.2026 28min

  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
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  Argentina Win 2-1 in Dramatic Comeback vs England 16.07.2026 38min

  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
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  Spain Dominates France and Advances to the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ Final 15.07.2026 20min

  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
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  France vs Spain & England vs Argentina in the Semifinals, Alexi’s Power Rankings and More 12.07.2026 46min

  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
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  Spain Set Up Semifinal vs France, Previewing Norway vs England & Argentina vs Switzerland 11.07.2026 25min

  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
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  France advance to the Semis, is Mbappé the World Cup GOAT and More 10.07.2026 39min

  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
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  Argentina’s Miracle Comeback and Alexi’s Power Rankings 08.07.2026 36min

  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
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  Reaction to the USA’s 4-1 defeat to Belgium 07.07.2026 29min

  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
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  England’s thrilling 3-2 win over Mexico, Norway’s upset of Brazil, & previewing USA vs Belgium 06.07.2026 40min

  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
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  Morocco eliminate Canada, previewing Mexico-England and America’s 250th birthday 04.07.2026 15min

  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
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  LIVE reaction to Argentina BARELY hanging on vs Cape Verde and Alexi’s Round of 32 Best XI 04.07.2026 27min

  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
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  Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal send Croatia home, Spain cruise 3-0 03.07.2026 29min

  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
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  LIVE Reaction to the USA’s 2-0 Win over Bosnia and Herzegovina and Alexi’s Power Rankings 02.07.2026 30min

  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
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  LIVE Reaction to Kylian Mbappé’s Brace, Mexico’s Big Win, and Previewing USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina 01.07.2026 33min

  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