S E1: USSF presidential election + Christian Pulisic + Zlatan to LA Galaxy?

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 E46: HOLIDAY SPECIAL — "Shoddy or Nice" list, Best XIs, summer's top transfers, best moments: The holidays are here! Alexi and Mosse look back at some of Alexi's podcast predictions and whether they were spot on or missed the mark in Shoddy or Nice (00:30). Then, the guys reveal their Best XIs (9:56) and top manager for 2018 ... with plenty of su by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

50 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 E58: USWNT lawsuit, Zidane/Real Madrid, Atlanta Utd, 2022 World Cup, Christian Pulisic: Alexi and Mosse react to the USWNT's lawsuit filed against USSF in the State of the Union (3:56). Also, Zinedine Zidane's return to Real Madrid is unpacked in Mosse Makes the Case (19:30). Then, Atlanta United's slow start, a tournament idea for the USMN by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

71 min listen

USMNT vs. Mexico fallout, USWNT/NWSL, England's potential, MLS playoffs, Bundesliga: USMNT vs. Mexico fallout, USWNT/NWSL, England's potential, MLS playoffs, Bundesliga by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

76 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 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 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 E55: MLS vs. region, USMNT golden generation?, UCL, Chelsea drama, MLS kickoff: Alexi and Mosse discuss American club performances in the CONCACAF Champions League in the State of the Union (5:47). Also, ever-changing narratives in the Champions League are explored in Mosse Makes the Case (19:17). Then, the USMNT's young talent, a W by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

70 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

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 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 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

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