Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

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Carli Lloyd joins the show, USMNT Nations League roster & Alexi's Best 11 Mar 14, 2024

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse bring Carli Lloyd on to talk USWNT W Gold Cup, how Emma Hayes would have handled the FIFA 2023 World Cup run differently, and this summer's Olympic Tournament. (5:47)

The guys then break down the CONCACAF Champions Cup Tuesday night triple header, Pachuca and Tigres moved on to the Quarterfinals on two shut-out matches. MLS also continues this weekend with a few top-of-the-table clashes. Over in Europe, the Champions League Round of 16 wraps up, with Atletico Madrid taking the final spot in a penalty shoot-out victory over Inter. (32:22)

In the One for the Road, Alexi and Mosse break down the USMNT Nations League roster and Alexi gives his best 11 based off Gregg Berhalter's roster. (62:30)

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Reacting to USWNT winning first W Gold Cup with Jen Cooper, Christian Pulisic vs Weston McKennie Mar 12, 2024

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NWSL Historian Jen Cooper joins Alexi Lalas and David Mosse on the podcast today to break down the USWNT inaugural W Gold Cup victory, the USWNT Olympic roster, and Emma Haye’s national team debut in June. (6:12)

The guys then flipped it over to the men's side where they covered a jam-packed weekend. In the MLS, four matches had a game-deciding goal scored in stoppage time... and in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, Brandon Vazquez scored to take the win over his old club. (23:31)

Over in Europe, Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie are on fire! Between the two, whose had the better season? The second leg of the Champions League continues with Pepi, Tillman, and Dest looking to take on Dortmund. To wrap the show, Alexi and Mosse continue the USWNT chat by turning the page to the Olympics. (41:07)

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Ranking USMNT Strikers, building a team around Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, Kane or Haaland, MLS Weekend preview Mar 07, 2024

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In today’s show, Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap Champions League action: Mbappe, Vini, Haaland, and Kane advance to the Quarterfinals. Taking age out of the question, which player would you build your dream team around? Also in Europe, Weston McKennie is looking to make his speedy return against Atalanta. (5:37)

Back state side, we have a loaded week of MLS and CONCACAF Champions Cup ahead. Club America takes on rivals Chivas while Brandon Vazquez and Monterrey take on his old club, Cincinnati. (24:21)

In #AskAlexi the guys answer questions on ranking the USMNT #9 position, USL league competing with MLS, and the “dark arts” of defending. (33:34)

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USWNT big bounce back, USMNT abroad recap & kit leak, MLS needs rebranding? Mar 05, 2024

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kick off the podcast by reacting to the United States Women's National Team's 3-0 victory over Colombia in the W Gold Cup quarters. Can we expect that type of performance going forward? (3:45)

The duo then dives into recapping the MLS weekend as RSL topped LAFC in a snow-clasico, Messi & Suarez led Miami in a romp, and much more. In Liga MX, Brandon Vazquez & Alejandro Zendejas got on the scoresheet in big wins. Across the pond, the guys recap Yanks Abroad this weekend with Christian Pulisic getting into CONCACAF-y bouts and Josh Sargent scoring YET AGAIN. (32:50)

In #AskAlexi, we answer your questions on MLS rebranding & the lack of Americans on MLS rosters. We cap the show by rating the leaked USMNT Copa America kits. (52:11)

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USWNT's historic loss, Yanks Abroad Preview, more CONCACAF/CONMEBOL tournaments? Feb 29, 2024

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse react to the United States Women's National Team's 2nd-ever loss to Mexico in the W Gold Cup Group Stage action. Are we worried ahead of this summer's Olympics? The guys also break down WILD CONCACAF Champions Cup action and preview the MLS & Liga MX slate. (4:32)

In Europe, Americans are involved in massive tilts including Christian Pulisic, Johnny Cardoso, and Folarin Balogun. We also chat about Tyler Adams returning to training. (31:00)

In #AskAlexi, the duo fields questions on more CONCACAF/CONMEBOL tournaments in the future and MLS goal line technology. Is MLS commissioner Don Garber hurting the league? (49:22)

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MLS Opening Week Recap, Historic weekend for Americans abroad including Weston McKennie, Folarin Balogun, and Johnny Cardoso Feb 27, 2024

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse open the podcast with the MLS Opening Week. Messi and Inter Miami take the Sunday win over LA Galaxy with controversy on a double yellow card. Columbus Crew, LAFC, Portland, and FC Dallas also start the season in the win column. (7:49)

The guys continued with a recap of the historic weekend abroad. Chris Richards became the 12th USMNT player to score a goal in the five major European leagues this season, and goal contributions from Folarin Balogun, Johnny Cardoso, and Weston McKenzie on Sunday alone. (28:09)

To wrap, Alexi and Mosse gave their dream guest picks and discussed Don Garber’s thoughts on media coverage of Messi (50:42)

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Gregg Berhalter interview on pressure at Copa America, MLS Opening Weekend Preview Feb 22, 2024

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USMNT Head Coach Gregg Berhalter joined Alexi Lalas and David Mosse to address the pressure ahead of this summer's Copa America at home, Gio Reyna's slow start at Nottingham Forest, how he plans on addressing the Olympic and Copa America rosters, and much more. (4:40)

The guys then recap the USWNT's opening win at the W Gold Cup and the wild UCL action before looking ahead to the opening weekend of MLS! Should Xabi Alonso take the Liverpool or Bayern Munich job? (33:32)

In #AskAlexi, the guys address the MLS ref lockout & US Open Cup drama. (49:47)

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Stu Holden’s MLS Title Contenders and Pretenders, Christian Pulisic left foot banger, USMNT strikers to Copa or Olympics Feb 20, 2024

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The great Stu Holden joins Alexi Lalas and David Mosse today for a deep dive into the upcoming MLS season and the USMNT's summer. Which strikers will we see in Copa America and which will play in the Olympics? (9:49)

In the weekend recap and UCL Preview, the guys talk Christian Pulisic’s golazo, more Josh Sargent goals, and a look ahead to the Champions Leagues action. (52:00)

To wrap the podcast David, Alexi, and Stu discuss All-Star games and Linden Horan’s apology to American fans. Stick around to the end for a President’s Day surprise! (71:33)

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MLS Season Preview with Taylor Twellman, UCL recap, USMNT striker depth ahead of Copa America Feb 15, 2024

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In today’s podcast, Apple's Taylor Twellman joins Alexi Lalas and David Mosse to chat MLS, Messi and Miami, the pressure on Gregg Berhalter, and the pressure on the USMNT at Copa America. (5:26)

The guys recap the UCL action and preview Yanks abroad this weekend. Flo Balogun scored from the spot last week, will this be enough to light a fire under him? (32:23)

In #AskAlexi, Mosse and Alexi answer questions about the expanded Club World Cup crowning a true best squad, Josh Sargent for the Copa America roster, and expensive MLS kits. (46:45)

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2024 MLS Cup Favorites, dream USMNT matchups and blue cards are here! Feb 13, 2024

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse, ahead of the 2024 MLS season, analyze the betting odds for MLS Cup Champions and pick a few of their favorites. (12:29)

Across the pond, Americans were scoring at will with Ricardo Pepi, Taylor Booth, Haji Wright, all finding the back of the net. We also had two HUGE results in Germany and Spain as Bayer Leverkusen & Real Madrid planted their flags at the top of the table. The guys also ask this timely question... How would the USMNT fare in the Africa Cup of Nations & the Asian Cup? (27:07)

In #AskAlexi, the guys answer questions on the implications of blue cards & dream USMNT matchups building up to the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup. To wrap the podcast, Alexi dives into the USL Super League joining NWSL on tier one of the women's soccer pyramid. (58:39)

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