Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

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Balogun’s historic brace, Berhalter vs. Klinsmann, will Messi & Miami repeat? Feb 19, 2026

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! The duo starts the show with their preview for the 2026 MLS season and debate if any club can dethrone Inter Miami. After, they dive into the week’s Champions League action, including Folarin Balogun’s brace vs PSG, Juventus losing again despite another McKennie assist and Bodø/Glimt toppling Inter Milan. Then, they break down Christian Pulisic starting on the bench again in Milan’s draw vs Como and Arsenal dropping points to last place Wolves. In #AskAlexi, the question is posed whether or not Jurgen Klinsmann and Gregg Berhalter were good managers just at the wrong time for the USMNT, and to finish in One For The Road, Alexi gives his top 5 MLS jersey power rankings.

Intro: (0:00)
2026 MLS Season Preview (3:50)
UCL Recap: Vini Jr goal overshadowed by racism (16:10)
#AskAlexi: U.S. ID & Berhalter vs. Klinsmann (42:34)
One For The Road: MLS Jersey Power Rankings (54:55)

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Messi in the Premier League, Harry Kane for the Ballon D'or, tight title races and more Feb 17, 2026

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! In today’s show, the pair reacts to the WILD Derby D’Italia between Inter Milan and Juventus that saw Inter prevail despite Weston McKennie's two assists. Alexi and Mosse then break down Patrick Agyemang and Haji Wright banging in goals in the Championship, Harry Kane hitting 500 career goals for club and country, and the close title races all around Europe! In #AskAlexi, the duo are posed the questions of whether or not Lionel Messi would succeed in the Premier League, and if the USA should give Mauricio Pochettino an extension BEFORE the World Cup. To wrap things up in One For The Road, Alexi and Mosse discuss the USA missing out on a dual national.

A wild Derby D’Italia (4:56)
Agyemang and Haji can’t stop scoring (16:23)
Harry Kane gets 500th goal (26:34)
Tight title races around Europe (31:31)
#AskAlexi (39:03)
One For The Road (54:43)

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Rumors Swirl around Pochettino, Pulisic & McKennie + Alexi's U.S. Player Power Rankings Feb 12, 2026

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! Alexi starts the show with his current power rankings of USA players before him and Mosse break down the coming FA Cup and Copa Del Rey action. There are rumors swirling about both Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie’s contract statuses and where they could be playing next season and the pair fully dive into the speculation. In #AskAlexi, we break down Mauricio Pochettino’s recent comments about the trophy he’d most like to win NOT being the World Cup and the possibility of him returning to the Premier League after this Summer. In One for the Road Alexi and Mosse react to the latest Sportico MLS valuations that have Inter Miami at over $1.4 BILLION and if those numbers actually mean anything.

Intro: (0:00)
U.S. Player Power Rankings (4:03)
U.S. Abroad: Tyler Adams is BACK (9:16)
#AskAlexi: Pochettino to Spurs? (30:41)
One For The Road: One BILLION Dollars (44:41)

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Weston McKennie stays hot, Messi is back, FIFA World Cup vs. Olympics Feb 10, 2026

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This episode is packed with USMNT storylines, Americans abroad drama, and global soccer chaos across Serie A, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and the Premier League. Alexi Lalas & David Mosse lead with Weston McKennie’s scorching run at Juventus, scoring in his second straight Serie A match and cementing himself as one of the league’s most productive midfielders under Luciano Spalletti… where does he rank among American players right now? We break down Johnny Cardoso’s injury concerns at Atlético Madrid, and mounting pressure as the US midfield picture tightens. Plus: Gio Reyna sidelined again, Tim Weah opens up about struggles at Juve and resurgence at Marseille, and strong EPL showings from Brenden Aaronson and Chris Richards. We also hit Ronaldo’s strike, Messi tuning up ahead of the MLS season, #AskAlexi, and a big-picture debate: World Cup vs Olympics… has global soccer officially passed the Games?

Intro (0:00)
U.S. Abroad: McKennie scores, Johnny & Banks hurt (:)
Liverpool vs City: Match of the Weekend (:)
Messi and Ronaldo are back (:)
#AskAlexi: McKennie > Pulisic? (:)
One For The Road: World Cup vs Olympics (:)

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Pulisic panic-button, Ronaldo cries, & is Pochettino right to call out Weah on ticket prices? Feb 05, 2026

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On this episode, Alexi Lalas and David Mosse break down a massive weekend for Americans abroad across Serie A, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, the EFL Championship, and the Premier League. We dive into AC Milan’s blowout win without Pulisic, ask if it’s officially panic time for his health status, and spotlight Weston McKennie’s elite run of form at Juventus ahead of huge clashes with Atalanta and Lazio. Is Johnny Cardoso’s move to Atlético Madrid already looking like a mistake? Gio Reyna vs Malik Tillman, PSG vs Weah & Marseille, Haji Wright vs Aiden Morris, and even a little Ronaldo-to-MLS rumor mill chaos. Plus, big-picture debates on U.S. players at superclubs, MLS signings, Pochettino calling out Tim Weah on his World Cup ticket prices take, and whether a USMNT World Cup win would rival the 1980 Miracle on Ice.

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Intro: (0:00)
U.S. Abroad: Pulisic panic-button time? (3:20:)
Alexi vs Stu: The great Noahkai Banks debate (11:26)
Ronaldo is crying (23:46)
#AskAlexi: James to MLS (28:17)
One For The Road: Pochettino vs Weah (43:28)

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Stu Holden on his USA World Cup starting XI prediction, Ricardo Pepi's Failed Transfer and More Feb 03, 2026

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Stu Holden and David Mosse are here with a new episode of State of the Union! Stu and Mosse start the show by breaking down the end of the European transfer window and Ricardo Pepi’s transfer to Fulham falling through. Stu and Mosse then move through the Bundesliga and Serie A where both Malik Tillman and Weston McKennie scored to continue their strong form. Stu and Mosse then provide a preview for the upcoming Champions League playoff matches including the huge rematch between Real Madrid and Benfica. In #AskAlexi, the pair break down some major moves in MLS including Inter Miami’s latest signing and discuss what’s next for Gio Reyna. Finally, in One for the Road, Stu gives his latest prediction for the USA’s starting lineup in the coming World Cup.

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Intro: (0:00)
Inside the transfer window (2:46)
Pepi’s deal to Fulham falls through (6:33)
US Abroad: McKennie, Tillman stay hot (19:26)
#AskAlexi: No Gio, no cry? (46:11)
One For The Road: Stu’s US Starting XI (54:50)

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Malik Tillman’s Brace, Real Madrid Shocked, Weah & Dest Knocked out & more Jan 29, 2026

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! Today we break down all the madness from the final matchday of the Champions League league phase, including a Malik Tillman brace against Villarreal, a massive Benfica upset of Real Madrid, and PSV and Marseille falling just short of their qualification dreams. We then look ahead to this weekend’s Premier League action that will see Brenden Aaronson and Leeds face league-leaders Arsenal, Jedi Robinson and Fulham traveling to Old Trafford, and a suddenly massive match in the relegation battle between Chris Richards and Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest. In #AskAlexi, the boys ponder if the USA is even fully prepared to win a World Cup and in One for the Road, Alexi talks about his upcoming reunion with members of the 1994 World Cup squad.

Intro (0:00)
Transfer Roundup: Freeman to Spain & Luna rumors swirl (3:51)
U.S. in UCL: Malik Tillman bags brace, Weah & Dest knocked out (8:11)
UCL Recap: Jose Mourinho & Co win vs Real at Death (16:54)
U.S. in EPL Preview: Aaronson hosts Arsenal (21:46)
#AskAlexi: USL vs MLS & Is the U.S. ready for a Men’s World Cup title? (30:19)
One For The Road: 1994 U.S. Reunion (43:06)

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Christian Pulisic Concern, A New Bid For Ricardo Pepi, the USWNT Running Wild and More Jan 27, 2026

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! Today we discuss whether or not USA fans should be getting worried about Christian Pulisic’s decrease in playing time and production for Milan. We then break down Fulham’s improved bid for Ricardo Pepi, fill you in with the latest news from the Josh Sargent vs Norwich City saga, and give Patrick Agyemang his flowers for his prolific scoring as of late for Derby County. We give a quick update on various depth defenders from around Europe, including Joe Scally and Mark McKenzie before breaking down the USWNT absolutely ROUTING Paraguay 6-0 in their first match of 2026. In #AskAlexi, we get a voicemail asking if we should be concerned about the state of Goalkeeping for the national team and finish things up with a message from Sepp Blatter in One for the Road.

Christian Pulisic concern? (3:57)
The latest in Josh Sargent's Saga (10:35)
A new bid for Ricardo Pepi (16:15)
Updates from around Europe (31:32)
USWNT starts 2026 strong (34:44)
#AskAlexi (39:27)
One for the Road (50:50)
What are we watching? (54:11)

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U.S. Abroad: Pulisic's slump, Agyemang & Wright keep scoring, McKennie looking for move? Jan 22, 2026

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! Today we break down all the action from this week’s Champions League slate, including Weston McKennie finding the back of the net for Juventus AGAIN and Manchester City suffering a shocking defeat in Norway. After, we discuss Patrick Agyemang and Haji Wright scoring once more for their clubs in the Championship and a potential $20M move to the Premier League for Agyemang. In #AskAlexi, we debate if Christian Pulisic is in a slump or not for Milan and get to the bottom of Mosse’s amazing mind. To finish up in One for the Road, Alexi reacts to a stunning story about the kidnapping of a former MLS manager.

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Intro (0:00)
Best Turnaround in Sports: Indiana vs Leicester City (2:50)
UCL Recap: McKennie Scores, City falls in major upset (5:38)
U.S. in Championship: Agyemang & Wright keep scoring (20:19)
#AskAlexi: Pulisic slump? (30:22)
One For The Road: The Athletic details former MLS coaches kidnapping (42:22)

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Josh Sargent's Transfer Saga, chaos in the AFCON final, Sporting KC's sale and more Jan 20, 2026

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! Today, we discuss the utter CHAOS that was the AFCON final between Senegal and Morocco. Disallowed goals, controversial penalties, players leaving the pitch, a missed panenka, fights over towels and so much more went down in Senegal’s 1-0 victory. We go to England next to break down the latest in Josh Sargent’s transfer saga with Norwich City, both Haji Wright and Patrick Agyemang finding the back of the yet, and the potential of a Ricardo Pepi Premier League move. In #AskAlexi, we have a voicemail asking if the USL’s move to a pro/rel system will have a bigger impact than MLS changing its season calendar. Finally, in One for the Road, Alexi reacts to the rumors that Sporting Kansas City will be sold for $700M.

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Intro (0:00)
Senegal vs Morocco Madness (1:51)
U.S. Abroad: Sargent MLS upadate, Agyemang vs Wright (13:11)
Can City overtake Arsenal or is EPL race over? (24:18)
#AskAlexi: USL Pro/Rel vs MLS Schedule change (34:25)
One for the Road: SKC set to sell? (46:25)

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