Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

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USMNT showcases brilliance in CONCACAF Nations League victory over Canada & Gregg Berhalter conversations! | SOTU Jun 19, 2023

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are BACK as they got you covered with all the CONCACAF Nations League content that you need! The duo first react to USMNT's impressive performance against Canada in the final. Did Folarin Balogun steal the show? Can Gio Reyna continue this performance with Gregg Berhalter? They also make sure to discuss whether USMNT needs to play stronger teams in the future and whether Gregg Berhalter will need to earn trust back from the USMNT players ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Gregg Berhalter rumored to return as USMNT manager & USA vs. Mexico reaction | SOTU Jun 16, 2023

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are BACK with all the USMNT content that you need! The duo first react to USMNT dominating in their CONCACAF Nations League semifinals matchup against Mexico. Has Mexico fallen behind to USMNT? Lalas and Mosse also break down the reported news of Gregg Berhalter returning as USMNT manager. Is Berhalter the right choice? Can Gio Reyna and Berhalter put their differences aside?

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Jermaine Jones talks USMNT recruitment and Nations League preview! | SOTU Jun 12, 2023

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Former USMNT international and current U-19 coach Jermaine Jones joins the show for a special episode of State of the Union! Jones sits down with Alexi Lalas to talk about the current state of U.S. soccer, USMNT recruitment, and which players to look out for in the future! Lalas and Mosse also make sure to preview USMNT's matchup against Mexico in the CONCACAF Nations League semifinal.

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Lionel Messi joins Inter Miami & Christian Pulisic wants Gregg Berhalter BACK? | SOTU Jun 08, 2023

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Stu Holden joins State of the Union for a SPECIAL episode as they got you covered with all the soccer content that you need! Holden, Lalas and Mosse first dive into the news of Lionel Messi joining Inter Miami and debate how big this is for Inter Miami and MLS. The trio also react to Christian Pulisic's comments on Gregg Berhalter. Does Pulisic want Berhalter back? Do the trio believe Berhalter will be back? They also make sure to react to the CONCACAF Champions League being renamed to the CONCACAF Champions Cup and analyze what this means moving forward. Shifting over to Europe, Lalas, Holden and Mosse react to West Ham winning the Conference League over Fiorentina and preview Manchester City's matchup against Inter Milan in the Champions League Final. The trio also make sure to preview the top MLS games this weekend such as St. Louis City SC vs. the L.A. Galaxy. To wrap up the show, Lalas, Holden and Mosse talk the top USMNT talent and they talk about the PGA/LIV tour merger!

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U-20 USMNT FIFA World Cup run ends short & did LAFC disappoint in CCL Final? | SOTU Jun 06, 2023

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are ready to recap all the soccer action from the weekend as they got you covered with all the soccer content that you need! The duo first analyze the preliminary Gold Cup roster for USMNT and touch on USYNT losing to Uruguay during the quarterfinals of the U-20 FIFA World Cup. They debate whether the World Cup was a success or failure. They also make sure to discuss the CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship match between Mexico and the United States and why the USA weren't able to place the final touches necessary to pick up the victory. Continuing with the American theme, Lalas and Mosse recap the MLS games from the weekend such as FC Cincinnati's impressive victory over Chicago Fire and also congratulate Leon's victory in the CONCACAF Champions League final over LAFC . Moving over to Europe, they break down top matches such as the FA Cup between Manchester United and Manchester City while also reacting to Zlatan Ibrahimović retiring from soccer. Was Ibrahimović the GREATEST designated player in MLS history? To wrap up the show, Lalas and Mosse talk about the Saudi League making moves and Lalas touches on José Mourinho's behavior following the conclusion of the Europa League final.

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Julie Ertz joins State of the Union & USMNT Nations League roster reaction! | SOTU Jun 01, 2023

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Julie Ertz joins State of the Union for a special episode as Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, and Ertz have you covered with all the soccer content that you need! Ertz sits down with Lalas and Mosse to talk all things Women's World Cup! Will Ertz be ready? Who is the biggest threat to USWNT? Which players should USWNT fans be on the lookout for? Concluding with the interview, Lalas and Mosse shift their focus toward USMNT and CONCACAF Nations League. The duo react to the roster release and debate whether players such as Folarin Balogun should be in the starting 11. Continuing with the American theme, they recap USYNT's impressive 4-0 victory over New Zealand in the U-20 FIFA World Cup and react to the L.A. Galaxy firing Chris Klein. They also make sure to preview the top MLS games this weekend such as FC Dallas vs. Nashville SC. To wrap up the show, Lalas and Mosse analyze whether USMNT is the toughest national team in the world and Lalas reacts to the NYCFC fans giving their thoughts to the players after their 3-1 loss to Cincinnati.

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Anthony Hudson departs U.S. Soccer & USMNT summer transfer preview! | SOTU May 30, 2023

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse react to the BIG USMNT news as they got you covered with all the soccer content that you need! The duo first dive into the news of Anthony Hudson departing USMNT and discuss what it means for the future. Continuing with the American theme, they also preview the top USMNT summer transfers with players such as Christian Pulisic, Gio Reyna, and Folarin Balogun. Moving over to Europe, Lalas and Mosse break down Dortmund's collapse and touch on Leeds United's relegation. They also make sure to recap the top MLS games from this weekend such as Nashville SC's impressive victory over the Columbus Crew. To wrap up the show, Lalas and Mosse analyze where the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final should be held and Lalas discusses soccer statues!

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Catarina Macario injured for World Cup & is Leeds relegation GOOD for USMNT players?? | SOTU May 25, 2023

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back in the studio as they got you covered with all the soccer content that you need! The duo first react to the news of Catarina Macario missing the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup due to a knee injury and debate who will need to step up in her absence. Continuing with the American theme, Lalas and Mosse break down Timothy Tillman committing to USMNT over Germany & analyze the United States' U-20 FIFA World Cup squad picking up a 3-0 victory over Fiji. Moving over to Europe, they preview the top games this weekend such as Leeds United vs. Spurs. Is Leeds United getting relegated? Would that be a GOOD thing for Weston McKennie, Tyler Adams and Brenden Aaronson? To wrap up the show, Lalas and Mosse discuss whether MLS is HURTING Mexican soccer players and Lalas breaks down jersey kits!

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Jesse Marsch frontrunner for USMNT manager & will Balogun live up to the hype?? | SOTU May 23, 2023

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse react to the big USMNT news as they got you covered with all the soccer content that you need! Lalas and Mosse touch on the reports of Jesse Marsch being the rumored frontrunner for the USMNT managerial position and debate whether Marsch is the right man for the position. Continuing with the American theme, they react to Anthony Hudson announcing the preliminary Nations League roster and discuss whether Tyler Adams will be healthy in the United States' matchup against Mexico. Moving over to Europe, Lalas and Mosse recap the top games from the weekend, including Bayern's collapse against RB Leipzig & Leeds United's disappointing loss against West Ham United. To wrap up the show, they debate whether Florian Balogun is becoming overhyped by USMNT fans and Lalas breaks down the touchy subject of "soccer vs. football."

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Folarin Balogun commits to USMNT & Weston McKennie to Brighton? | SOTU May 18, 2023

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse react to the BIG Folarin Balogun news as they got you covered with all the soccer content that you need! To start the show, the duo react to Balogun committing to USMNT and debate whether he is USMNT's best current strike. They also analyze whether Gregg Berhalter deserves credit in the recruitment process. Continuing with the American theme, Lalas and Mosse react to the news of Brighton being interested in Weston McKennie and debate whether it'd be a good fit for McKennie. Moving over to Europe, they recap the Champions League matches between Manchester City vs. Real Madrid & Inter Milan vs. A.C. Milan while also looking ahead to the top weekend games such as Manchester City vs. Chelsea. The duo also make sure to preview the top MLS games this weekend such as Philadelphia Union vs. New England Revolution. To wrap up the show, Lalas and Mosse talk MLS expansion and VAR!

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