S E42: Boca/River fan violence, USMNT/USWNT awards, European parity, Champions League

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 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 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 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 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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 E42: Boca/River fan violence, USMNT/USWNT awards, European parity, Champions League: Alexi and Mosse chat about the impact of fan violence and what "authentic" soccer culture is in the State of the Union (3:14). Also, Mosse Makes the Case (17:20) that Europe is enjoying a rare spell of parity, if only for a short while. Then, criteria fo by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

54 min listen

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 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 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 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 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

S E40: USMNT vs. England/Rooney, best El Tri players, Boca vs. River, MLS Cup Playoffs: Alexi and Mosse look at Wayne Rooney's planned appearance in the U.S. vs. England match in the State of the Union (4:41). Also, Mosse Makes the Case (21:14) that the Premier League is falling behind the times without the use of VAR. Then, Alexi's favorit by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

67 min listen

S E41: Christian Pulisic's frustrations, USMNT coaching search, youth development, MLS Cup: Alexi and Mosse chat about Christian Pulisic's frustration with the lengthy USMNT coaching search in the State of the Union (5:25). Also, Mosse Makes the Case (17:17) that veteran leadership and mentoring young players isn't all it's cracked up to be. Th by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

57 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 E54: David Beckham statue, dual nationals, Zlatan, UCL, Dortmund pressure: Alexi and Mosse react to the LA Galaxy building a statue of David Beckham in the State of the Union (3:38). Also, Declan Rice and the dual-national issue is explored in Mosse Makes the Case (18:02). Then, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Americans in Italy and fans i by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

58 min listen

S E21: USMNT's missed FIFA World Cup opportunity + New No. 1 in Power Rankings: Straight from the FIFA World Cup in Russia, Alexi and Mosse outline the USMNT's missed opportunity at the FIFA World Cup in the State of the Union (3:53). Then, there's a new top team in the FOX Sports' Power Rankings (17:54), along with discussions abou by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

45 min listen

S E51: USMNT beats Panama, Neymar showboat?, transfer deadline, MLS pro/rel: Alexi and Mosse break down Gregg Berhalter's first match in charge of the USMNT in the State of the Union (3:45). Also, Neymar's style and reported injury are examined in Mosse Makes the Case (13:57). Then, the MLS promotion/relegation debate, Alexi's fa by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

63 min listen

S E30: Clint Dempsey's legacy + UCL draw + USWNT & World Cup + USA vs. Brazil: Alexi and Mosse talk Clint Dempsey's retirement and how he sizes up against other USMNT greats in the State of the Union (2:45). The result of the Champions League group stage draw is looked at in Mosse Makes the Case (15:14). Also, the odds of a World C by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

65 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

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 E49: Pulisic's Bundesliga blueprint, transfer window, USWNT World Cup prep, Josef Martinez extension: Alexi and Mosse break down MLS's battle with Bundesliga for young talent in the State of the Union (3:29). Also, player power in the transfer market is examined in Mosse Makes the Case (18:39). Then, an ultimatum for the USMNT winning the World Cup, the by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

55 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

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