Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

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Gio Reyna's super-sub impact & Jesús Ferreira to Napoli rumors? | SOTU May 16, 2023

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse react to the rivalry-filled MLS weekend as they got you covered with all the soccer content that you need! Lalas and Mosse first react to the top MLS games this weekend such as the L.A. Galaxy vs. the San Jose Earthquakes. Continuing with the American theme, the duo talk about the reported rumors of Napoli wanting Jesús Ferreira and debate whether MLS can be the pipeline for USMNT players to go these big-name European clubs. Switching over to Europe, Lalas and Mosse react to the top games this weekend such as Arsenal vs. Brighton and Dortmund vs. Mönchengladbach. Within the topic of Dortmund, they react to Gio Reyna's impressive performance off the bench against Mönchengladbach and debate whether he'll be able to keep it up. To wrap up the show, Lalas and Mosse talk a potential return of MLS shootouts and Lalas reacts to Andrew Gutman apologizing after Atlanta United's 3-1 loss to Charlotte FC.

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U.S. soccers fills in ANOTHER front-office position & Champions League Recap! | SOTU May 11, 2023

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse react to the BIG U.S. Soccer news as they got you covered with all the soccer content that you need! Lalas and Mosse first talk about U.S. Soccer appointing Oguchi Onyewu as Vice President of Sporting and debate what this means for USMNT, USWNT moving forward. Continuing within the American theme, the duo react to the U-20 USMNT World Cup roster being released and analyze whether players such as Paxten Aaronson should have been left out of the squad. They also make sure to preview the top MLS games this weekend such as L.A. Galaxy playing against the San Jose Earthquakes. Moving over to Europe, Lalas and Mosse recap the Champions League matches that occurred and preview the top games coming in the weekend such as Arsenal vs. Brighton & Manchester City vs. Everton. To wrap up the show, the duo debate soccer disrespect within the United States and Lalas reacts to the news of NYCFC building a brand new stadium in the coming years.

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San Diego expansion club news, Leeds in trouble, Christian Pulisic to MLS? May 09, 2023

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse break down all of this weekend's action on and off the pitch. The duo begins with breaking news out of Chicago and New York as two MLS clubs are now hunting for their next head coach. Staying in MLS, Alexi shares his thoughts on San Diego on the verge of being awarded the next expansion club. The guys also dive into San Jose's upset over LAFC & Kansas City's win on the road over thje Seattle Sounders.

Flipping over the Europe, Leeds United have their backs against the relegation wall as the losses mount. Is the EPL title race back on between Arsenal and Manchester City? The guys also chat the championship race in Germany before tipping their cap to Napoli and previewing this week's Champions League semifinals including the massive Milan Derby. In #AskAlexi, Alexi and Mosse answer questions on Americans struggling in Europe and Christian Pulisic's landing spot this summer.

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Will Lionel Messi come to MLS & USMNT dealing with key injuries! | SOTU May 04, 2023

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse react to the BIG Lionel Messi news as they got you covered with all the soccer content that you need! Lalas and Mosse dive into reports that Lionel Messi won't return to PSG next season. Will Messi come to MLS? Has MLS earned enough CREDIBILITY to attract Messi? The Duo debate where Lionel Messi should go to for his future club. Moving back domestically, Lalas and Mosse recap LAFC's impressive victory over Philadelphia Union in the CONCACAF Champions League. They also makes sure to preview the top MLS games this weekend such as Seattle Sounders vs. Sporting Kansas City. Continuing with the American theme, Lalas and Mosse analyze Cameron Carter-Vickers' injury and question which USMNT defender will step up in the wake of Tim Ream, Carter-Vickers' absence. Moving to Europe, they break down the top games this weekend such as Dortmund vs. Wolfsburg and react to the Premier League title competition between Arsenal and Manchester City. To wrap up the show Lalas and Mosse analyze how much MLS has improved over the years and why ex-players going into front office positions within soccer clubs is a good thing!

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Weston McKennie's future with Leeds United, Tim Ream's injury & Peter Vermes on the hot seat? | SOTU May 02, 2023

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse welcome the new week with soccer as they got you covered with all the content that you need! Lalas and Mosse first recap the big MLS games this past weekend such as Nashville SC's victory over Atlanta United and Minnesota United FC's draw against FC Dallas. The duo also make sure to break down the CONCACAF Champions League games this week between LAFC vs. Philadelphia Union and Tigres vs. Leon. Moving over to Europe, Lalas and Mosse break down the top games this past weekend such as Leeds United's loss against Bournemouth and Dortmund's draw against Bochum. On the subject of Leeds United, they debate whether Leeds United has gotten worse without Jesse Marsch and if Weston McKennie made a mistake joining them on loan. To wrap up the show, Lalas and Mosse debate whether Sporting Kansas City needs to fire Peter Vermes and Lalas reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo's comments on failure.

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Will Matt Crocker fit with U.S. Soccer & is MLS getting disrespected? | SOTU Apr 27, 2023

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse react to the massive U.S. Soccer news as they got you covered with all the soccer content that you need! After officially being hired as the U.S. Soccer Sporting Director, Lalas and Mosse debate whether Matt Crocker will fit in with the United States and if he'll be able to recruit dual nationals like Florian Balogun. Continuing with the American theme, Lalas and Mosse break down the CONCACAF Champions League matches and also look ahead to the top MLS games this weekend such as Minnesota United FC vs. FC Dallas. Moving over to Europe, the duo recap Arsenal's Premier League collapse and talk Taty Castellanos' impressive performance against Real Madrid. Is MLS getting taxed in the transfer market? They also look ahead to the top games this weekend such as Dortmund vs. Bochum. To wrap up the show, Lalas and Mosse analyze the history of the United States' soccer style and Lalas breaks down the Galaxy's chaos.

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U.S. Soccer finally has their Sporting Director and Ricardo Pepi to the U-20 FIFA World Cup? | SOTU Apr 25, 2023

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse react to the BIG USMNT news as they have you covered with all the soccer content that you need! Lalas and Mosse first react to U.S. soccer appointing Matt Crocker as the Sporting Director. The duo debate what this means for USMNT and USWNT moving forward and whether Crocker will need to accumulate to the United States. Continuing with the American theme, Lalas and Mosse react to the top MLS games this past weekend such as LAFC vs. Nashville SC and Atlanta United vs. Chicago Fire FC. They also make sure to preview the CONCACAF Champions League matches between LAFC vs. Philadelphia Union and Tigres vs. Leon. Moving over to Europe, Lalas and Mosse recap the top European games such as Arsenal vs. Southampton and Mainz vs. Bayern Munich. To wrap up the show, they discuss whether Ricardo Pepi should play in the U-20 FIFA World Cup and Lalas talks the impact of AI technology in soccer!

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USMNT vs. Mexico reaction, USMNT roster problems, and USWNT to co-host 2027 Women's World Cup? | SOTU Apr 20, 2023

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse have you covered with all things USWNT and USMNT in today's episode of State of the Union! To start the show, Lalas and Mosse react to USMNT's draw against Mexico. Lalas and Mosse break down players such as Sergiño Dest, Aaron Long & Jesus Ferreira and what USMNT did well in the draw. Continuing with the American theme, the duo break down the top MLS games this weekend such as Atlanta United vs. Minnesota United FC and LAFC vs. Nashville SC. Moving over to Europe, they break down all things Champions League, reacting to games such as Napoli's loss against A.C. Milan and Chelsea's meltdown against Real Madrid. Lalas and Mosse also make sure to preview the top games in Europe this weekend as well such as Arsenal vs. Southampton and Mainz vs. Bayern Munich. To wrap up the show, Lalas and Mosse debate whether USMNT has an attendance problem and react to USA/Mexico submitting a bid to host the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.

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Doug McIntyre joins SOTU to talk Gregg Berhalter, Christian Pulisic, and all things USMNT, USWNT! Apr 18, 2023

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Doug McIntyre joins State of the Union for a special episode as McIntyre, Alexi Lalas, and David Mosse have you covered with all the soccer content that you need! McIntyre first reveals updates on what's going on with USMNT's managerial role and whether the United States Men's Soccer Team will bring in a new GM. McIntyre also breaks down where he believes USMNT players such as Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie will be heading in the summer window. With the Women's World Cup coming closer, the trio break down USWNT's World Cup hopes and what fans should be excited about heading into the summer. Switching to the MLS, Lalas and Mosse recap the top games from the weekend such as LAFC's victory over the L.A. Galaxy and Portland Timber's victory against the Seattle Sounders. Heading over to Europe, the duo analyze the best games such as Arsenal's draw against West Ham United and Dortmund's draw against Stuttgart. To wrap up the show, Lalas reveals who he believes is the best USMNT coach in history and talks the New York Red Bulls scandal.

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Aly Wagner joins State of the Union to talk USWNT's World Cup hopes! | SOTU Apr 13, 2023

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Aly Wagner joins the State of the Union for a special episode as Alexi Lalas and David Mosse have you covered with all the soccer content that you need! Lalas and Mosse have Wagner join the episode as they talk about USWNT's World Cup hopes, teams to look out for and who can be the unsung hero for USWNT. After finishing the interview, Lalas and Mosse recap the top games from CONCACAF Champions League such as LAFC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC. The duo also make sure to touch on the big games for MLS this weekend such as L.A. Galaxy vs. LAFC. Moving over to Europe, they recap the Champions League games such as A.C. Milan vs. Napoli and also look ahead to the big games in Europe this weekend such as Arsenal vs. West Ham United. To wrap up the show, Lalas and Mose react to USMNT's roster against Mexico and Lalas talks all things Wrexham!

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