Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

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State of the Union Tournament Preview presented by StateFarm | SOTU Jul 19, 2023

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State of the Union presented by State Farm previews the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup alongside Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, and Heather O'Reilly! The trio talk all things World Cup! To start the show, the trio talk about the USWNT's group and what the USWNT have to do to succeed in the World Cup. They also make sure to talk about who is the USWNT's most important player and potential breakout stars. To wrap up the show, the trio reveal who they believe will win the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

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Biggest Challengers to USWNT & USMNT Copa América discussion! | SOTU Jul 18, 2023

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Alexi Lalas are David Mosse are in SYDNEY as they got you covered with all the soccer content that you need! The duo first dive into the Women's World Cup. Can the USWNT win AGAIN? Who are the biggest threats? What is the biggest storylines? Continuing with the American theme, Lalas and Mosse react to the Copa América logo being revealed and discuss how important the tournament is for the future of the USMNT. To wrap up the show, they talk about Lionel Messi & Inter Miami, while also making sure to bring coverage on Cristiano Ronaldo's comments on the Saudi League being better than MLS.

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USMNT drop heartbreaker to Panama in Gold Cup & A.C. Milan bringing MORE U.S. players? | SOTU Jul 13, 2023

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back as they are ready to talk all things Gold Cup! The duo first react to the USMNT's loss to Panama in the Gold Cup quarterfinals. Did the USMNT undervalue the Gold Cup? Who impressed? Continuing with the CONCACAF theme, they analyze Mexico's impressive victory over Jamaica and break down whether Jimmy Lozano is the right guy as Mexico's manager. Switching over to the USL, Lalas and Mosse react to the USL preparing to vote on promotion/relation with their league and break down what it means for the future of U.S. Soccer. The guys also react to Christian Pulisic officially joining A.C. Milan and touch on the reported rumors of A.C. Milan being interested in Yunus Musah, Folarin Balogun. To wrap up the show, Lalas and Mosse talk about the FIFA Women's World Cup and how many goals players such as Trinity Rodman can bag!

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USMNT outlast Canada in WILD Gold Cup match & USWNT gearing for World Cup! | SOTU Jul 11, 2023

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are joined by FOX Sports Writer Laken Litman as they got you covered with all things soccer! Lalas and Mosse first start the show by recapping the USMNT's impressive victory over Canada in the Gold Cup quarterfinals. Who impressed? Who disappointed? The duo also make sure to talk about Landon Donovan's comments on Christian Pulisic & MLS. Continuing with the American theme, Lalas, Mosse, and Litman recap the USWNT's 2-0 victory over Wales and preview the FIFA Women's World Cup. Who are the contenders? Who are the dark horses? To wrap up the show, Lalas and Mosse talk U.S. Soccer climate with the women's national team and Lalas touches on Megan Rapinoe's retirement.

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Weston McKennie to Dortmund rumors & Is Riqui Puig a BIG-TIME MLS player? | SOTU Jul 06, 2023

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are ready to talk all things soccer as they got you covered with all the soccer content that you need! The duo first analyze USWNT's matchup against Wales. What lineup will Vlatko Andonovski play? Is USWNT ready? Keeping up with the American theme, Lalas and Mosse talk USMNT & the Gold Cup. They also make sure to break down the latest news surrounding the transfer rumors of Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie. Moving over to MLS, Lalas and Mosse recap the L.A. Galaxy's impressive victory over LAFC and talk whether Riqui Puig is a BIG-TIME MLS player. To wrap up the show, Lalas and Mosse talk about the appeal of playing in MLS and Europe!

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Christian Pulisic transfer rumors heat up & Is Jesús Ferreira unfairly a punching bag for USMNT fans? | SOTU Jul 03, 2023

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back for a patriotic episode, as they got you covered with all the soccer content that you need! The duo first react to USMNT's victory over Trinidad & Tobago. Within the conversation, they discuss whether Jesús Ferreira is unfairly a punching bag for USMNT fans and debate who has impressed so for the United States. Lalas and Mosse also make sure to react to the other Gold Cup games such as Mexico's loss to Qatar. Keeping with the CONCACAF theme, Lalas and Mosse react to the latest transfer news and rumors surrounding USMNT players such as Christian Pulisic and Brenden Aaronson. Moving over to MLS, the duo recap the top games from the weekend and also look ahead to the big matchup between the L.A. Galaxy and LAFC on 4th of July. To wrap up the show, Lalas and Mosse talk soccer development and USMNT playing Brazil in the past on 4th of July!

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Timothy Weah joins Juventus & USMNT/Gold Cup Dual-Nats discussion | SOTU Jun 29, 2023

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are BACK as they got you covered with all the USMNT soccer content that you need! The duo first react to Timothy Weah joining Juventus and what this means for his career. They also make sure to talk about the club situations surrounding Brandon Vazquez and Ricardo Pepi. Continuing with the American theme, Lalas and Mosse analyze USMNT's 6-0 victory over St. Kitts & Nevis. Who shined in the win? Who disappointed? Does Jesús Ferreira get too much hate? Within the USMNT Gold Cup topic point, Lalas reacts to Landon Donovan's comments on dual-nats. Continuing with the subject of the Gold Cup, they discuss the Canadian Soccer Federation's financial issues and what it means for the future of Canadian Soccer. To wrap up the show, Lalas and Mosse make sure to talk about Tata Martino officially becoming Inter Miami's manager and Lalas touches on the Cuban soccer team within the Gold Cup.

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USA, Mexico begin Gold Cup festivities & USA transfer round-up! | SOTU Jun 27, 2023

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are ready to talk all things Gold Cup as they got you covered with all the soccer content that you need! The duo first react to USMNT's performance against Jamaica. Who shined? Who disappointed? They also make sure to debate whether Jesús Ferreira or Brandon Vazquez is the better forward for USMNT. Lalas and Mosse also make sure to analyze Mexico's result against Honduras and break down why Mexico was able to be so impressive in their first match. Continuing with the American theme, Lalas and Mosse break the latest transfer rumors surrounding players such as Folarin Balogun, Tyler Adams, and Christian Pulisic. To wrap up the show, Lalas talks the emotions of being inducted to the California Sports Hall of Fame!

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USMNT Gold Cup preview & does Gregg Berhalter have pressure to deliver results? | SOTU Jun 22, 2023

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are BACK in the brand new, state-of-the-art FOX studios as they got you covered with all the soccer content that you need! The duo first talk about Gregg Berhalter. Does Berhalter need to deliver results asap? Does he have any pressure toward him? Keeping with the USMNT theme, Lalas and Mosse talk about USMNT's Gold Cup hopes and which players they hope to see shine in the tournament. To wrap up the show, Lalas reacts to Gareth Bale's comments on MLS players being more accepting to losing.

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2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Roster Reaction ft. Jen Cooper! Jun 22, 2023

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are joined by Jen Cooper, member of the FOX Sports' research team for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup as well as both the 2018 and 2022 FIFA Men's World Cups, as they dive into all things USWNT and the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. The trio analyze the roster that Vlatko Andonovski will be taking to Australia & New Zealand. Any snubs? Any surprises? They also make sure to break down the toughest challengers toward USWNT's three-peat hopes and predict who they believe will win the FIFA World Cup!

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