Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

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World Cup Day 2 recap: England crushes Iran & Gareth Bale forces USMNT draw | State of the Union Nov 21, 2022

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The United State's World Cup campaign is underway! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse break down all the coverage from Day two of the 2022 FIFA World Cup presented by State Farm. Lalas and Mosse react to Timothy Weah's goal and Walker Zimmeran's tackle that led to Gareth Bale's penalty in 1-1 draw between USMNT and Wales. Lalas and Mosse also react to England's statement victory over Iran.

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FIFA World Cup picks & predictions | SOTU Nov 20, 2022

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The big day is almost here! To celebrate the World Cup starting, Alexi Lalas and David Mosse bring a very special State of the Union episode presented by State Farm where they make their picks for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Some of the notable picks that Lalas made was having Mexico beating France and Serbia making the World Cup Final! To wrap up the show, Lalas and Mosse make their predictions for the golden boot and the golden glove.

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2022 FIFA World Cup: Groups E-H preview, USMNT system, & everything you need to know | SOTU Nov 19, 2022

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The 2022 FIFA World Cup is less than a day away! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse have all the content that you need to get ready for the big day. To start off the show, Lalas and Mosse preview groups E-H. Some of the featured topics were whether CR7 is a positive or negative for Portugal, are Germany back, Canada to the Round of 16, and much more! Afterwards, Lalas answers questions on which system would work best for USMNT and everything that you need to know before the World Cup starts!

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World Cup Preview: Groups A-D, Ronaldo's SCATHING interview, and Alexi's album | SOTU Nov 15, 2022

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The 2022 FIFA World Cup is just around the corner and Alexi Lalas and David Mosse got you with all the World Cup content that you need! Lalas and Mosse analyze groups A-D and discuss on topics such as whether FC Bayern's Sadio Mané will be fit to play for Senegal, will Mexico be able to compete against Poland and Argentina, can France avoid the World Cup curse that Spain and Germany suffered, and much more! To wrap up the show, Lalas discusses his newest album and Cristiano Ronaldo's scathing interview.

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USMNT Roster Release Reaction Nov 09, 2022

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The USMNT roster is finally here! Alexi Lalas, Stu Holden and David Mosse react to the 26 players that will represent the United States at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. They debate Gregg Berhalter's bold decision to drop Zack Steffen, discuss whether Haji Wright deserved to make the squad over players like Jordan Pefok, and discuss forwards that did (Weah, Morris) and didn't (Pepi, Arriola) make the cut. Then, the guys look ahead to how far this USMNT can go in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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EPIC MLS Cup Recap, USMNT & Brazil WC Rosters, UCL Round of 16 Draw Nov 08, 2022

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Did we just witness the best MLS Cup, nay, the best MLS match EVER? Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap all of the wild action as LAFC lifted their first-ever MLS Cup on Saturday.

Gregg Berhalter will name his 23-man roster tomorrow. The guys give a short preview before diving into Brazil's 26-man roster announced on Monday.

The dynamic duo then breaks down all of the action from Europe over the weekend before picking each Round of 16 Champions League matchup. Who will take the Christian Pulisic vs. Gio Reyna showdown?

After we answer a few of your questions, Alexi takes you through when he found out he made the 1994 USMNT roster...you don't want to miss it.

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USMNT Keeper Outlook, MLS Cup Preview, UCL Group Stage recap Nov 03, 2022

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A champion will be crowned on Saturday in Los Angeles! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse get you set for the heavyweight showdown between LAFC and Philadelphia. Who will take home the hardware?

The Champions League Group Stage came to a close this week and the fellas recap all of the action. Will Son Heung-min be back in time for the World Cup?

We also put a cap on our USMNT positional previews and dive into the keeper spot. Will Matt Turner or Zack Steffan get the start vs Wales?

We also debate a CONCACAF/CONMEBOL merger in our #AskAlexi segment.

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USMNT injuries & backline preview, MLS Cup matchup set, Messi to MLS? Nov 01, 2022

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USMNT fans didn't need Halloween to get spooked over the weekend with a few key injuries hanging over the squad three weeks out from Qatar. Will Luca De La Torre, Chris Richards, & Weston McKennie make it back in time? Alexi Lalas and David Mosse then dive into the defense for the US. Can we expect Tim Ream to get the call?

On the MLS front, LAFC topped Austin and Philadelphia raced past NYCFC to reach the MLS Cup Finals. The guys also recap a massive weekend abroad including Jesse Marsch and Leeds United's win at Liverpool.

We answer questions about the US striker pool in #AskAlexi before tipping our caps to the Portland Thorns in One for the Road.

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FIFA Women's World Cup Draw recap with Carli Lloyd, USMNT midfield & MLS semifinals preview Oct 27, 2022

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Fresh off of a plane from New Zealand, USWNT legend Carli Lloyd joins Alexi Lalas and David Mosse to talk about expectations for the back-to-back champions heading into 2023. Has Europe caught up to the US and will they three-peat?We also continue our deep dive into the USMNT player pool ahead of the 26-man roster reveal on November 9th. Who will Gregg Berhalter bring in the midfield past the formidable trio of Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, and Yunus Musah?Alexi and Mosse also preview the Eastern and Western MLS Conference Finals which include Philadelphia vs NYCFC and LAFC vs Austin going down on Sunday.

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USMNT Striker & Winger preview, MLS quarters recap, Jesse Marsch out? Oct 25, 2022

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The MLS conference finals are set. Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are here to dive into all the action over the weekend. El Trafico lived up to the hype while Austin, Philadelphia, and NYCFC rolled on.

On the international front, Leeds United States has lost four games in a row. Is Jesse Marsch on the way out? A massive match against Liverpool looms this weekend.

The guys then kick off their USMNT positional previews ahead of the World Cup roster drop on November 9th by starting up top with strikers and wingers. Will Gregg Berhalter take three or four strikers?

We also cover jersey swap stories and the 2024 Olympics in our #AskAlexi segment.

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