S E19: Greetings from Russia! + U.S. lands World Cup 2026 + Power Rankings

S E7: Is diving cheating? + Germany's World Cup striker + Mourinho & Man U + USMNT: Alexi and Mosse break down the hypocrisy of calling players who dive "cheaters" in the State of the Union (2:12). In Mosse Makes the Case (11:11), Mosse explains how Jose Mourinho's ego could be getting the best of him with Manchester United. Also, Alexi by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

45 min listen

S E16: Klinsmann on USMNT + Real Madrid vs. Liverpool + World Cup groups G & H: Alexi and Mosse react to ex-USMNT manager Jurgen Klinsmann's comments about his former team in the State of the Union (2:42). Jose Mourinho get called out in Mosse Makes the Case (16:23). Also, the guys explore Christian Pulisic reaching the recognition- by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

69 min listen

S E22: VAR at FIFA World Cup + round of 16 predictions + Power Rankings: Straight from the FIFA World Cup in Russia, Alexi and Mosse talk VAR and FIFA's tiebreakers in the State of the Union (3:06). Then, a new team has slid into the top 3 of FOX Sports' Power Rankings (13:20), along with predictions for the round of 16. All by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

34 min listen

S E12: Wenger steps down + NBA & NFL hampering USMNT? + World Cup fatigue: Alexi and Mosse react to Arsene Wenger and Arsenal parting ways after so long in the State of the Union (1:43). Jurgen Klopp's sky-high popularity is examined in Mosse Makes the Case (14:41). Also, the guys discuss the best players in the world not named by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

51 min listen

S E1: USSF presidential election + Christian Pulisic + Zlatan to LA Galaxy?: In the debut episode, Alexi and FOX Soccer researcher/stats guru David Mosse dive in on the upcoming U.S. Soccer Federation presidential election. Alexi dishes on Eric Wynalda in his State of the Union (1:44), while Mosse goes in on Neymar and Cristiano by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

50 min listen

S E4: MLS kickoff + Arsenal's decline + Kane, Salah & Aguero at World Cup: Alexi and Mosse prepare for Major League Soccer's upcoming season in the State of the Union (2:01) and the league's relationship with the USMNT. In Mosse Makes the Case (11:19), Mosse explores Arsenal's decline and whether or not Arsene Wenger should ste by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

43 min listen

S E11: Zlatan to World Cup? + Buffon red card + USMNT + UCL semifinals: Alexi and Mosse look at refereeing decisions in the wake of Gianluigi Buffon's big sending off against Real Madrid in the State of the Union (2:47). In Mosse Makes the Case (14:09), Mosse wonders if winning league titles has lost its luster. Also, Alexi by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

56 min listen

S E34: Mourinho and Man U, USMNT's best current trio, USWNT qualifying: Alexi and Mosse break down the embattled Jose Mourinho and his vital role in the world of soccer in the State of the Union (2:44). Also, Mosse Makes the Case (18:17) that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo may have to wait longer than expected for their by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

60 min listen

S E33: USMNT and MLS, Christian Pulisic, Ronaldo's red card, MLS playoffs: Alexi and Mosse discuss the USMNT and domestic player opportunities across MLS in the State of the Union (2:44). Also, Mosse Makes the Case (16:52) that the Champions League shines a bright light on the shortcomings of top-level competitions in South Ame by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

59 min listen

S E23: American soccer culture + World Cup quarterfinals picks + Mexico's exit: Happy Fourth of July! Straight from the FIFA World Cup in Russia, Alexi and Mosse talk American soccer culture's evolution in the State of the Union (4:29). Then, the remaining eight teams are broken down in FOX Sports' Power Rankings (32:32), along with by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

48 min listen

MLS uniqueness, European power, Vela's ranking, USMNT, Man United by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

79 min listen

S E3: USMNT's playing style + Champions League + Robben to MLS?: Alexi and Mosse look at the USMNT's style of play in the State of the Union (1:01) and what U.S. Soccer should consider going forward. In Mosse Makes the Case (12:12), Mosse explains why PSG's loss in the first leg of the Champions League tie against Rea by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

33 min listen

S E5: Champions League + World Cup & VAR + Neymar injury: Alexi and Mosse discuss FIFA's decision to use VAR at the World Cup in the State of the Union (2:06). In Mosse Makes the Case (11:46), Mosse breaks down how experience has played a big role in Champions League success. Also, Alexi picks which star player by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

45 min listen

S E24: FIFA World Cup final + England's loss + Ronaldo to Juventus: Straight from the FIFA World Cup in Russia, Alexi and Mosse talk the semifinal clashes and England's exit in the State of the Union (2:35). Then, the guys look at this weekend's third-place matchup and preview the final between France and Croatia (21:31) by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

50 min listen

S E13: President Trump on World Cup + Ballon d'Or surprise? + Zlatan & Galaxy: Alexi and Mosse react to President Trump's tweet about the 2026 World Cup in the State of the Union (4:26). The dynamics of the Ballon d'Or in a World Cup year is examined in Mosse Makes the Case (14:49). Also, the guys discuss rooting interests in the W by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

66 min listen

S E43: USMNT hires Berhalter, MLS Cup final, Christian Pulisic, Ballon d'Or, Boca/River: Alexi and Mosse dish on the USMNT hiring Gregg Berhalter in the State of the Union (2:28). Also, Mosse Makes the Case (18:03) that staging the Copa Libertadores final in Madrid could have major repercussions. Then, preferred destinations for Christian Pu by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

52 min listen

S E35: Bradley's USMNT call-up, Lionel Messi's future, USWNT pressure, Mbappe vs. Neymar: Alexi and Mosse question Michael Bradley being in the USMNT roster in the State of the Union (2:22). Also, Mosse Makes the Case (17:50) that we might have seen the last of Lionel Messi in an Argentina kit. Then, pressure on the U.S. men and women's natio by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

67 min listen

S E18: World Cup fever + Zidane leaves Real Madrid + USMNT in action: Days away from leaving for the World Cup in Russia, Alexi and Mosse talk World Cup fever in the U.S. the State of the Union (2:57). Zinedine Zidane's departure from Real Madrid is examined in Mosse Makes the Case (14:40). Also, the guys break down USMNT by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

68 min listen

S E14: Pulisic to Liverpool? + Messi vs. Ronaldo + World Cup: Alexi and Mosse explore Liverpool's rumored interest in Christian Pulisic in the State of the Union (2:14). The careers and accomplishments of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are compared in Mosse Makes the Case (12:43). Also, the guys discuss automat by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

70 min listen

S E32: Matt Miazga, U.S. vs. Mexico, Liverpool, Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Alexi and Mosse discuss the art of talking trash and the U.S. vs. Mexico in the State of the Union (3:25). Also, Mosse Makes the Case (15:47) that Liverpool are uniquely positioned to prioritize the Premier League over European glory. Then, Josh Sargent' by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

56 min listen

S E31: USMNT's future + Nations League + Top 10 USMNT players: Alexi and Mosse talk the future of the U.S. Men's National Team in the State of the Union (2:01). Also, Mosse Makes the Case (16:22) for fewer international matches in the soccer calendar. Then, a farewell match for Clint Dempsey and thoughts about the n by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

62 min listen

S E2: Cordeiro named USSF president + Champions League returns + Christian Pulisic's EPL fit: Alexi and Mosse break down the USSF presidential election in the State of the Union (2:01), after Carlos Cordeiro beat out the likes of Kathy Carter, Eric Wynalda and others for the honor over the weekend. The Champions League returned after a long break by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

46 min listen

USWNT/99ers, EPL's power, Vela MLS's Messi?, Chicago Fire, Der Klassiker: Alexi and Mosse break down the 1999 World Cup-winning USWNT in the State of the Union (4:02). Also, the Premier League's power to sink plans for a European "super league" is unpacked in Mosse Makes the Case (20:52). Then, rumors surrounding the Chicago Fire, MLS competing with the EPL and Alexi's favorite formation to play in are looked at in Ask Alexi (30:17). Finally, Der Klassiker, Carlos Vela and the Champions League all headline The Back Three (40:25). by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

74 min listen

S E37: Rooney, Zlatan and MLS playoffs, Real Madrid struggles, USMNT, Chelsea vs. Man U: Alexi and Mosse look at the impact of Wayne Rooney and Zlatan Ibrahimovic on the MLS Cup Playoff race in the State of the Union (5:16). Also, Mosse Makes the Case (18:58) that Real Madrid's transfer policy could be damaging their brand. Then, a USMNT coa by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

68 min listen

S E19: Greetings from Russia! + U.S. lands World Cup 2026 + Power Rankings: Straight from the World Cup in Russia, Alexi and Mosse talk the U.S. landing the joint bid for the 2026 World Cup in the State of the Union (5:19). Then, the guys break down the tournament favorites in FOX Sports' Power Rankings (24:50). Also, Alexi and by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

81 min listen

S E28: All-female MLS broadcast + Zlatan: lion or lamb? + USMNT vs. Brazil + City & United: Alexi and Mosse discuss the historic all-female MLS broadcast on FS1 in the State of the Union (2:38). La Liga's hope to play a competitive match stateside is looked at in Mosse Makes the Case (16:25). Also, Alexi calls out Zlatan Ibrahimovic for not pla by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

62 min listen

S E57: Rule changes, Ronaldo clutch, USWNT/USMNT, MLS is back!: Alexi and Mosse discuss the frustrating nature of the hand-ball rule and other rule changes in the State of the Union (2:28). Also, a study revealing Cristiano Ronaldo's calm under pressure is unpacked in Mosse Makes the Case (20:27). Then, Josh Sargent' by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

74 min listen

S E48: Christian Pulisic to Chelsea, Man United back?, USMNT camp, new MLS managers: Alexi and Mosse break down Christian Pulisic's record-shattering transfer to Chelsea in the State of the Union (4:27). Also, Mosse Makes the Case (19:02) that England is the place to be for exciting soccer at the moment. Then, Manchester United's resurge by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

57 min listen

S E26: American development + USMNT vets + EPL transfer window + Qatar 2022 bid: Alexi and Mosse discuss collegiate soccer's role in developing Americans in the State of the Union (2:25). The Premier League's decision to close the transfer window early is looked at in Mosse Makes the Case (17:01). Also, the guys explore the USMNT's " by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

54 min listen

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15 min listen

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