Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

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Europe updates, all-time coed U.S. national teams, World Cup anthems Apr 27, 2020

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Alexi and Mosse break down the ramifications of the Eredivisie declaring the current season void to kick off the show (7:53). Then, a Donovan/Dempsey/McBride debate, Arsene Wenger's legacy and the best World Cup anthems are looked in #AskAlexi (22:25). Finally, following last week's global draft segment, the guys revisit the idea and draft their best all-time coed U.S. national teams (37:25) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast.

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USSF Development Academy, pro/rel, Weah/Drogba/Eto'o, global draft Apr 21, 2020

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Alexi and Mosse break down U.S. Soccer's decision to shutter the Development Academy to kick off the show (4:47). Then, a pause on promotion/relegation in Liga MX, Africa's all-time best players and reverence for Pele and Ayrton Senna are looked in #AskAlexi (26:22). Finally, in the spirit of the NFL Draft, the guys pick their best starting XIs in a global draft (40:41) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast.

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Bundesliga latest, USMNT/Brazil, esports, Zidane vs. Platini, all-time favorites Apr 13, 2020

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Alexi and Mosse look at the Bundesliga taking steps to return to action at the start of the show (4:22). Then, defining matches for the USMNT and Brazil, players that remind Alexi of himself and the influence of esports are looked in #AskAlexi (24:48). Finally, the guys list their favorite players from some soccer-crazed nations (44:29) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast.

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Brazilian Ronaldo, USMNT upsets, trash talk, best stadiums Apr 06, 2020

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Alexi and Mosse look at the impact of injuries on careers, like Ronaldo Nazario's, to start off the show (10:11). Then, famous USMNT upsets, the Olympics and the best trash-talkers are looked in #AskAlexi (30:57). Finally, the guys list the best stadiums they've been to and which places are on their bucket lists (46:54) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast.

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Olympics postponed, Blanco vs. Vela, best USMNT, influential players Mar 30, 2020

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Alexi and Mosse chat changes for U.S. Soccer, both off and on the field with a new CEO at the helm and the rescheduling of the Olympics (5:40). Then, Cuauhtemoc Blanco vs. Carlos Vela, the 2002 USMNT vs. 2020 USMNT and new soccer rules are looked at as #AskAlexi makes its return (24:04). Finally, the guys list the players that have had the biggest impact on them (46:01) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast.

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Soccer calendar, Messi/Brady parallel, 'The Beckham Effect,' sports movies Mar 23, 2020

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Alexi and Mosse take stock of the major changes to the soccer calendar as a result of the coronavirus pandemic (2:53). Also, the guys draw a parallel between Tom Brady and Lionel Messi (18:48) following the QB’s decision to leave New England. Finally, soccer films and documentaries like “The Beckham Effect” and “The Two Escobars” are discussed (34:14) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast.

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Cordeiro steps down, USWNT, coronavirus impact Mar 16, 2020

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Alexi and Mosse react to Carlos Cordeiro's decision to step down at U.S. Soccer in the State of the Union (6:40). Then, the guys look at how the coronavirus has impacted the world of soccer (25:04) in a special, remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast.

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Beckham's Inter Miami, Messi, UCL, coronavirus impact, Gio Reyna Mar 10, 2020

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Alexi and Mosse give their early assessment on David Beckham's Inter Miami in the State of the Union (3:24). Also, a soap opera-esque love triangle in Argentina is explored in Mosse Makes the Case (17:45). Then, the best soccer cities in the U.S., Liverpool's dip and Alexi's diet are looked at in Ask Alexi (30:42). Finally, the impact of the coronavirus, Champions League and Gio Reyna's USMNT pledge headline The Back Three (43:24).

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MLS expansion teams, UCL, Nagbe, Liverpool loss, El Clasico fallout Mar 03, 2020

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Alexi and Mosse set expectations for MLS teams in the State of the Union (4:34). Also, the allure of Champions League bragging rights is explored in Mosse Makes the Case (19:49). Then, LAFC's epic CCL rally, Darlington Nagbe's USMNT future and an iconic Alexi celebration are looked at in Ask Alexi (36:58). Finally, Liverpool's EPL loss, a wild ending to Bayern/Hoffenheim and El Clasico fallout headline The Back Three (45:02).

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MLS' 25th season, PSG/Liverpool, Jermaine Jones, VAR in England, UCL Feb 25, 2020

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Alexi and Mosse celebrate 25 years of Major League Soccer in the State of the Union (5:07). Also, PSG and Liverpool's dominance of their respective leagues is explored in Mosse Makes the Case (22:27). Then, Jermaine Jones, MLS in CCL and the importance of team chemistry are looked at in Ask Alexi (37:28). Finally, the latest VAR debacle in England, the Bundesliga title race and this week's UCL knockout matches headline The Back Three (49:56).

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