Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

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Playoff drama, EPL, Messi’s future, Zlatan vs. Haaland, FIFA rankings Nov 24, 2020

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Alexi and Mosse break down all the MLS playoff action (09:34), including the wild penalty shootouts. Then, the guys look across the pond toward Europe (43:24), with some interesting EPL results, Erling Haaland’s growing legend and Messi’s future discussed. Also, picturing Jurgen Klinsmann in Atlanta, FIFA rankings and Alexi’s best center back partners are looked at in #AskAlexi (1:04:15). Finally, Alexi caps the show with a tale from the operating room (1:15:25) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast.

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USMNT in action, 2022 vs. 2026 World Cup, MLS playoffs, European roundup Nov 18, 2020

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Alexi and Mosse go in-depth on the USMNT’s recent action (06:00), including ideal starting XIs and prioritizing World Cups. Then, the guys explore the matches in Europe, including the UEFA Nations League (37:23) and World Cup qualifying (47:50). Also, the MLS playoffs, player motivation and life on set are looked at in #AskAlexi (56:31). Finally, Alexi caps the show with with a story about playing two games in two days (1:14:00) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast.

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MLS Playoffs, UCL groups, Klassiker, USMNT’s friendlies, biggest floppers Nov 10, 2020

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Alexi and Mosse sift through Decision Day’s fallout (07:26) and preview the early playoff rounds (17:00). Then, the guys dive in on everything in Europe, including the midway point of the Champions League group stage (33:30) and the EPL standings (40:30). Also, the USMNT’s upcoming friendlies, Alex Morgan, Gareth Bale and the biggest floppers Alexi has encountered are looked at in #AskAlexi (55:05). Finally, Alexi caps the show with a shoutout to young athletes aiming to change U.S. Soccer (1:15:12) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast.

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MLS Decision Day, Galaxy’s next coach, Man U, Barcelona, UCL, USMNT vs. El Tri Nov 03, 2020

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Alexi and Mosse break down Decision Day in Major League Soccer (06:10) and candidates for the LA Galaxy’s coaching vacancy (25:30). Then, the guys unpack dive in on everything in Europe, including the Champions League (42:05) and Premier League. Also, Chicharito’s MLS flop, the U.S. vs. Mexico and innate soccer skills are looked at in #AskAlexi (1:10:50). Finally, Alexi caps the show with a reminder to be kind during a hectic election week (1:29:21) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast.

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USMNT in UCL, El Clasico, El Trafico, Zlatan/Messi/Ronaldo, Angel City FC Oct 27, 2020

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Alexi and Mosse dive in on Americans playing the Champions League (06:02) as well as other big European action, such as El Clasico (26:17). Then, the guys unpack El Trafico and the playoff race in MLS (38:27). Also, Messi vs. Ronaldo vs. Zlatan, expectations for the USMNT and Angel City FC’s impact are looked at in #AskAlexi (55:50). Finally, Alexi caps the show with a story about the very first MLS Cup (1:27:07) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast.

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EPL latest, derby dramas, Supporters’ Shield, UCL, World Cup 2023? Oct 20, 2020

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Alexi and Mosse round up the latest European action, including Christian Pulisic in the EPL (09:12) and Sergino Dest at Barcelona (28:45). Then, the guys address a brewing controversy in Major League Soccer (36:38). Also, the world’s best derbies, the Champions League group stage and the men’s World Cup are looked at in #AskAlexi (1:10:13). Finally, Alexi caps the show with some words of encouragement for a fellow podcast host (1:24:02) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast.

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Nations League, World Cup qualifying, El Tri/USMNT, MLS, EPL’s future Oct 13, 2020

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Alexi and Mosse survey the international break’s biggest games (09:30) and compare El Tri and the USMNT (22:50). Then, the guys look at the end of the Ben Olsen era and Major League Soccer’s playoff race (33:30). Also, big plans for the Premier League, transfer window winners/losers and American managers in Europe are looked at in #AskAlexi (54:29). Finally, Alexi caps the show with a tribute to the late Eddie Van Halen (1:16:30) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast.

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Dest/Richards/Reyna, EPL upsets, sell Chicharito?, transfers, UCL draw Oct 06, 2020

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Alexi and Mosse take stock of some American milestones in Europe, including Sergino Dest’s Barcelona debut (08:10) and Gio Reyna’s hat-trick of assists (15:20). Also on the docket: some major EPL results (23:15) and Eden Hazard’s latest issue at Real Madrid (32:25). Then, the guys look at the latest summer transfer rumors and news (34:33). Also, MLS vs. European USMNT XIs, the Champions League draw and Chicharito’s MLS future are looked at in #AskAlexi (49:54). Finally, Alexi caps the show with a story about his new favorite adult beverage (1:19:50) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast.

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Americans in Europe, EPL, Luis Suarez, Dest, VAR, Gold Cup draw Sep 30, 2020

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Alexi and Mosse assess Zack Steffen’s debut with Man City (09:20) and explore some other big storylines around Europe, including Luis Suarez parting ways with Barcelona (28:50). Then, the guys take a spin around the transfer rumor mill (42:00). Also, VAR, Atlanta United’s woes and the USMNT’s Gold Cup draw are looked at in #AskAlexi (59:45). Finally, Alexi caps the show with a story about his experience on “The Colbert Report” (1:34:25) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast.

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McKennie at Juve, Gio Reyna, Liverpool/Chelsea, Bale’s return, Pulisic Sep 22, 2020

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Alexi and Mosse take stock of Weston McKennie’s debut with Juventus (10:24) and touch on some other major Americans in Europe, including Gio Reyna at Dortmund (19:40). Then, the guys unpack Liverpool’s win against Chelsea (32:42) and Gareth Bale returning to Tottenham (44:50). Also, Darlington Nagbe, Pulisic vs. Reyna and early MLS penalty kicks are looked at in #AskAlexi (56:33). Finally, Alexi caps the show with a story about the first time he retired (1:10:41) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast

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