Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

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1990 USMNT compared to 2022 with author Adam Elder, USWNT WC Draw preview Oct 20, 2022

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Alexi Lalas is headed to New Zealand for the FIFA Women's World Cup draw, so we have a special edition on today's podcast. Alexi and David Mosse give a quick preview of what to expect this weekend from Auckland.

Alexi is then joined by author Adam Elder, who is coming out with a book, New Kids in the World Cup: The Totally Late '80s and Early '90s Tale of the Team That Changed American Soccer Forever, detailing the USMNT's journey to their first World Cup since 1950... are there any comparisons to this year's edition of the US Men's National Team? What could the youngsters of today learn from the past? Make sure to check out Adam's book hitting shelves on November 1st at your favorite bookstore.

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/New-Kids-World-Cup-American/dp/1496229436

Book website: https://newkidsintheworldcup.com/

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Vazquez & Ream World Cup debate, MLS Opening round recap, Liverpool is rolling Oct 18, 2022

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The first round of MLS Playoffs is in the books and Alexi Lalas & David Mosse recap all of the action. The Galaxy topped Nashville to set up a playoff El Traffico, Austin held on vs RSL, & Montreal continues its hot streak.

On the European front, Liverpool is back from the dead after knocking off Manchester City. Can they keep this run of form going? We also preview Manchester United's massive week ahead.

In #AskAlexi, we dive into the Brandon Vazquez vs Aaron Long play that has USMNT fans in an uproar. We also break down the US federation's preparations for the World Cup in our One for the Road segment.

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Mbappé wants out, Juventus & USWNT troubles, MLS Playoff preview Oct 13, 2022

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Champions League, MLS Playoffs, and USWNT... oh my. What a week of soccer already with plenty left on the schedule. Alexi Lalas and David Mosse begin with MLS and go game by game to pick winners in the opening round. Will Cincinnati get the upset? Who will take the LA vs Nashville match?

On the Champions League front, Kylian Mbappé and PSG are surrounded by rumors, Juventus takes a bad loss, Barca and Inter play in an instant classic, and Brugge moves on for the first time. The guys then look forward to a massive Barcelona vs. Real Madrid tilt this weekend along with a must-win match for Liverpool vs. Manchester City.

In our #AskAlexi segment, the guys address Gregg Berhalter potentially losing the USMNT roster and the state of the striker position. We then wrap up the show by addressing the back-to-back losses by the USWNT. Time to hit the panic button?

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Pulisic Shines for Chelsea, USWNT loss to England, and MLS Decision Day recap Oct 11, 2022

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What a final weekend of the MLS regular season! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse break down all of the action from decision day including Columbus blowing yet another lead and costing Caleb Porter his job...

In Europe, the USWNT lost to England, Arsenal continued their winning ways, Dortmund shocked Bayern, and Pepis and Pulisic hit the back of the net. Is the Ricardo Pepi hype train back on the tracks?

In our #AskAlexi segment, the guys answer a question on USMNT tactics heading into Qatar. Alexi also hands out his MLS regular season awards...

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MLS Decision Day Preview, Champions League recap, USWNT vs. England Oct 06, 2022

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DECISION DAY IS UPON US! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse dive into all of the playoff-clinching scenarios in the Western and Eastern Conferences. Will Orlando, Columbus, or Cincinnati make the final two spots in the East?

What a week of Champions League soccer. Brugge plays the role of Cinderella, Inter tops Barca, and more. The guys then preview the massive club tilts in Europe including Arsenal vs Liverpool & Dortmund vs Bayern Munich before chatting England hosting the USWNT.

Alexi caps the show with his take on the Yates Report which looked into sexual misconduct and verbal abuse by coaches in the NWSL.

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Arsenal is for real, MLS Playoff Picture, what counts as a good USMNT World Cup performance? Oct 04, 2022

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap a wild weekend of soccer as the MLS regular season is roaring to a conclusion. LAFC wrapped up the Supporters Shield while Columbus, Miami, Portland and others fight it out for the last few playoff spots. Is the Supporters Shield a better trophy than the MLS Cup?

The guys then dive into soccer across the pond where Arsenal and Manchester City continue to roll on. We also cover La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Serie A fixtures.

In our #AskAlexi segment, we debate what constitutes a successful USMNT outing in Qatar.

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International Window Recap: WC Group B Scouting Report, Manchester Derby, Spurs vs Arsenal & MLS weekend preview Sep 29, 2022

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What a weekend of International soccer! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse dive into all the action including the USMNT opponents in Qatar. How did Mexico fare in their two matches?

We then look ahead to the weekend of club soccer as the EPL has two massive heavyweight bouts on tap. Will Arsenal stay at the top of the table and take down Tottenham?

In our #AskAlexi and One for the Road segments, we let the US fans air out all of the grievances following the Japan and Saudi Arabia matches...

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Instant Twitter Spaces Reaction: USMNT vs. Saudi Arabia Sep 28, 2022

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The US drew Saudi Arabia in their final friendly before the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Alexi Lalas and David Mosse hopped on Twitter Spaces following the match to field calls and let fans air their grievances...

Is Matt Turner your starter vs. Wales in goal? How badly does this squad miss Timothy Weah and Yunus Musah? Did Pepi do enough to get a start in Qatar today? Make sure to tune in Thursday for our normal weekend preview podcast.

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Instant Twitter Spaces Reaction: Japan tops USMNT 2-0 Sep 23, 2022

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Alexi Lalas fired up his Twitter Spaces with David Mosse to break down the USMNT loss to Japan in a friendly from Germany. Is Matt Turner the starting keeper? Who really needs to step up on Tuesday in the final match before the World Cup against Saudi Arabia? Make sure to tune into Twitter Spaces next week after the match on FS1 to join Alexi and Mosse as well.

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Previewing the USMNT friendlies, UEFA Nations League, Christian Pulisic's upcoming book Sep 22, 2022

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The USMNT has two final friendlies in the next few days before they get on the plane to Qatar. Alexi Lalas and David Mosse preview the matches against Japan and Saudi Arabia. What does the rotation at keeper and striker look like?

The UEFA Nations League is underway this weekend and two of the USMNT Group B opponents have massive matches. We dive into the England and Wales games as well as Iran's two friendlies.

In our #AskAlexi segment, we chat about our perception of Jesus Ferreira and the possibility of taking four strikers to Qatar. Alexi caps the show by giving his take on the recent excerpts released from Christian Pulsic's book.

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