Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Mbappe stays at PSG, USMNT Roster, Messi to Miami?, USWNT Equal Pay May 24, 2022

Show notes

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse quickly recap all the MLS news stories for the week including Messi to Miami rumors, Slonina’s USMNT choice, and so much more (12:14). Then we take a deep dive into the USMNT roster ahead of their upcoming friendlies and CONCACAF Nations League games. Later we take a quick trip around Europe to recap all the league winners and standings in the EPL, Serie A, La Liga and Ligue 1 (47:30). We answered your questions about Mbappe staying at PSG, the UEFA Champions League, and USWNT Equal Pay in #AskAlexi (1:16:50). Finally we end the show with a look at the recent Soccer Hall of Fame inductees (1:44:50).

What We've Been Watching:

Mosse’s Picks: Atlanta, Better Call Saul, Los Señores del Narco

Alexi’s Picks: House of Gucci, Dons Of Disco

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Matt Turner’s Arsenal Move: Why the USMNT Star is Ready for the Premier League (Interview) May 19, 2022

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Matt Turner joins the State of the Union podcast to discuss his move to Arsenal, the New England Revolution’s MLS season, and his journey to the Premier League.

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Is Jesús Ferreira the answer to the USMNT’s striker problem? May 17, 2022

Show notes

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kick off the podcast with a look at Jesús Ferreira’s incredible form and breakdown if he’s the answer to the USMNT’s striker position issues (9:23) Later the guys recap all of the MLS action, Alexi gives his top 5 Power Rankings, and looks at possible NWSL expansion. Then we take a trip around Europe to recap FA Cup, the EPL Title Race and rate Ricardo Pepi’s first Bundesliga season (28:45). We answered your questions about the US Open Cup, Raphinha vs. Rodrygo, and Alexi’s next album in #AskAlexi (1:01:40). Finally, we end the podcast with a special closing segment where Alexi tries a Cuban sandwich and also do a deep analysis of what’s the proper way to eat a sandwich (1:15:15).

What We’ve Been Watching:

Mosse’s Picks: The Offer, Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy

Alexi’s Picks: Sheryl, The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith, Our Father, Operation Mincemeat, Senior Year, My Brilliant Friend

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Seattle Sounders Qualified to the Club World Cup... Now What? May 10, 2022

Show notes

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kick off the podcast with a look at the Seattle Sounders’ historic win in the CONCACAF Champions League vs. Pumas and celebrate them becoming the first MLS team to ever win the competition (11:30). Then the guys recap all of the MLS action including Seattle’s loss to FC Dallas, questionable calls in the Toronto Vancouver game and is Cincinnati finally turning a corner? The guys also breakdown all of the drama surrounding the NWSL Challenge Cup. Later we look at Real Madrid’s big comeback win vs. Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League as well as the Europa and Conference League Finals (59:20). Then we did a quick whip around the top 5 leagues in Europe and the EPL title race. Later we answered your questions about Chelsea’s new ownership group, Super Clubs, and sandwiches in #AskAlexi (1:27:50). Finally, Alexi ends the show with his One for the Road about what it means to see an MLS team in the Club World Cup (1:42:16).

What We’ve Been Watching:

Mosse’s Picks: Atlanta, Better Call Saul. Winning Time, They Call Me Magic, My Brilliant Friend, Seinfeld, Taxi Driver

Alexi’s Picks: Like a Rolling Stone: The Life & Times of Ben Fong-Torres, At Close Range

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Will the Seattle Sounders be the first MLS team to win CONCACAF Champions League? May 04, 2022

Show notes

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kick off the podcast with a look at NYCFC’s scoring streak, Real Salt Lake’s win over LA Galaxy, and Walker Zimmerman’s contract extension (11:05). Then the guys look at the Seattle Sounder’s big game vs. Liga MX team Pumas in the CONCACAF Champions League and why they can make MLS history. Later the guys recap the EPL title race, Real Madrid’s 35th title win, and preview this weeks UEFA Champions League games (48:32). Alexi answers your questions about co-ed soccer, Cade Cowell, and F1 in #AskAlexi (1:25:59). Finally, we end with a special Mother’s Day message from Alexi (1:47:30).

What We’ve Been Watching:

Mosse’s picks: Ozark, Atlanta, Better Call Saul, Winning Time, Everything Everywhere All at Once, The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes

Alexi’s picks: The Stranger, The Adam Project, The Batman

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NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman on the Future of the League Apr 28, 2022

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NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman joins the State of the Union podcast to discuss the upcoming 10th season starting on April 29th, the Challenge Cup, and what future of the league could look like.

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Christian Pulisic Saves Chelsea Apr 26, 2022

Show notes

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kick off the podcast with a look at all the MLS action this week including San Jose’s big win vs. Seattle, the Revs slow season, and Gyasi Zardes’ move to Colorado (7:14). Then we cover how Christian Pulisic saved Chelsea in their game vs. West Ham, Yunus Musah’s miss in the Copa del Rey final, and why the top five leagues in Europe lack parity (27:50). Later, we answered your questions about CONCACAF Champions League, UEFA Champions League, and why MLS Teams are losing to USL teams in the U.S. Open Cup (52:11). Finally, we end the show with a look at the beef between David Mosse and Luis Aguilar as well as answer if Mosse would ever start his own podcast (1:14:03).

Call in with questions for #AskAlexi at (657)-549-2297

What We’ve Been Watching:

Mosse’s Picks: Atlanta, My Brilliant Friend, Better Call Saul, Winning Time, Ozark

Alexi’s Picks: The Invisible Pilot, Conversations with a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes, The Flight of the Phoenix

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Zack Steffen’s Man City Struggles: Do Americans Abroad Get Enough Playing Time? Apr 19, 2022

Show notes

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kick off the show with a look at all of the MLS action for the week including NYCFC's big win, Seattle's surprising loss vs. Inter Miami, and so much more (8:20). Then the guys discuss Matias Almeyda's departure from the San Jose Earthquakes, Matthew Hoppe's potential move to Atlanta, and the League Cup Showcase. We also cover all of the CONCACAF Champions League action and Alexi gives his reason why this is the year MLS team will win the competition. Later the guys breakdown at all of action in Europe's top 5 leagues including, the FA Cup Liverpool vs. Man City game, La Liga's officiating, and the Serie A title race (46:01). Next we check in on all of the UEFA Conference League, the Europa League and Champions League games over the last week. We answered your questions about Zack Steffen’s struggles at Man City, Alisson vs. Ederson, and try to find what sports stadium has the worst food in #AskAlexi (1:18:40). Finally, Alexi ends the show with a shout out to the United States's Paralympic soccer teams and wishes them good luck at the IFCPF World Cup tournament (1:43:45).

What We've Been Watching:

They Call Me Magic

Clippers vs. Pelicans

The Lost Leonardo

Dirty Harry (film series)

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Gio Reyna’s Injury, Ronaldo’s Outburst, Man City vs. Liverpool, USWNT, El Tráfico Apr 12, 2022

Show notes

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kick off the podcast with a look at how LA Galaxy took down LAFC and breakdown all the VAR offside call drama in El Tráfico (8:50). Then the guys breakdown all of the biggest MLS news stories, including New England’s losing streak, Jesus Ferreira’s recent form, and answer if diving is okay (23:30). Later, we cover the big Manchester City vs. Liverpool matchup, Ronaldo’s bizarre outburst, and give an update on Gio Reyna’s injury (46:47). We answer your questions about a potential Copa America partnership between CONCACAF and CONMEBOL, Super Bowl vs. World Cup, and the USWNT’s rising star Rose Lavelle in #AskAlexi (1:13:19). Finally, Alexi ends the show with a story about a friend of the show (1:31:40).

What We’ve Been Watching:

Killing Eve

Everything Everywhere All at Once

Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story

Atlanta

Better Call Saul

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World Cup Draw: Is England Underestimating the USMNT? Apr 05, 2022

Show notes

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kick off the podcast with a breakdown of the 2022 World Cup Draw, look at the USMNT’s big game vs. England, and analyze the United States’ chances at getting out of the group stage (9:30). Then the guys whip around the rest of the World Cup group stage matches and make their way too early picks for who makes it out of the group stage (23:00). Later, the guys look at Chicharito’s great form at the LA Galaxy, look ahead to El Tráfico, and try to explain Miami’s abysmal performance in MLS this season (52:24). Then, the guys cover everything around Europe including Man City’s upcoming game vs. Liverpool, give and update on Weston McKennie’s injury status, and look at PSG’s great game in Ligue 1 (1:07:29). We answered your questions about CONCACAF Champions League, UEFA Champions League, Copa Libertadores, and NCAA Soccer in #AskAlexi (1:16:25). Finally, Alexi and Mosse end the show with a look why some USMNT fans who are Gregg Berhalter haters may secretly root against the national team to get Berhalter out of the head coaching position (1:32:25).

Call the #AskAlexi hotline with your questions for Alexi and Mosse: (657) 549-2297

What We've Been Watching:

Atlanta

The Great Robbery of Brazil's Central Bank

Ben-Hur

Logan’s Run

Moscow on the Hudson’

Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King

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