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Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

U.S. Soccer legend Alexi Lalas discusses the biggest stories in soccer through the lens of red, white and blue glasses! Join Alexi Lalas and soccer guru David Mosse, as they break down the USMNT, USWNT, MLS, Bundesliga, Premier League, World Cup & everything in between. Follow Alexi Lalas" State of the Union podcast @SOTUWithAlexi on all

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57:58

Hermann Awards Special: Brad Friedel & John Harkes on...

Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast ·

2026/01/16

Alexi Lalas headed to St. Louis for the annual Mac Hermann Awards, college soccer's highest honor, to sit down with the finalist to pick their brains on the evolution of the game in the U.S. He was also joined by two USMNT legends, Brad Friedel and John Harkes, to preview the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, look back at how far the men's game has come since 1994, & a peak ahead to where the college game is headed.Use our code for $30 off your next order of World Cup Tickets on

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55:52

U.S. Starting XI Predictions at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast ·

2026/01/15

FOX Soccer Insider Doug McIntyre drops his first 2026 USA World Cup roster prediction, and we break it all down. From Matt Freese leading the way in goal, to bold calls like Tanner Tessmann starting alongside Tyler Adams in the midfield. We analyze Doug’s full Starting XI, major omissions (Johnny Cardoso, Yunus Musah, Haji Wright, Joe Scally) before Alexi Lalas reveals his own USMNT Starting XI. We also preview a big USA Abroad Weekend Preview plus massive global matchups including Manchester United

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57:56

Pepi OUT, Sargent ON THE MOVE, McKennie stays HOT

Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast ·

2026/01/13

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! We reveal our brand new studio look by discussing Ricardo Pepi’s arm injury, Toronto FC’s bid for Josh Sargent and Macclesfield FC’s historic FA Cup victory over Chris Richards and Crystal Palace. We also break down Weston McKennie scoring for Juventus AGAIN and what the next step in his career might look like. After, Alexi and Mosse discuss Barcelona’s triumph over Real Madrid in the Spanish Supercopa and Xabi Alonso’s

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56:36

World Cup Roster Locks, Potential January Transfers...

Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast ·

2026/01/08

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! The duo is joined by FOX Soccer insider, Doug McIntyre, to discuss Doug’s take of Weston McKennie being the greatest American midfielder of all-time, whether or not Brenden Aaronson has turned himself into a lock for the World Cup roster, and what US players should be seeking a transfer during this window. After Doug says goodbye, Alexi and Mosse preview Tim Weah battling PSG for some silverware and Johnny Cardoso and

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52:49

Is Weston McKennie the Greatest American Midfielder...

Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast ·

2026/01/06

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! Weston McKennie’s strong run of form for Juventus has posed the question: is he the greatest midfielder in USMNT history? After the debate, Alexi and Mosse discuss the impact that players such as Brenden Aaronson and Diego Luna will have on the USA’s squad at this summer’s World Cup. The January transfer window has opened and Ricardo Pepi’s name is flying around with a potential move to the Premier League looming, so the

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73:14

Best of USA Soccer in 2025, World Cup Predictions,...

Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast ·

2025/12/30

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are here with a new episode of State of the Union! Alexi hands out his 2025 USA soccer awards, including best player, best goal, and biggest surprise. He also hands out Mauricio Pochettino a grade for the year and dives into the 5 players who most improved their stock in 2025 and the players whose stock fell the most this year. In USA abroad, Alexi and Mosse discuss Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie’s strong form in Serie A, Jedi Robinson continuing a string of solid

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59:37

Christian Pulisic snubbed & Alexi’s 2026 Soccer Wish...

Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast ·

2025/12/23

The Guardian’s Top 100 Players list dropped… and the biggest talking point might be who didn’t make it. No Christian Pulisic, despite 12 Serie A players landing on the list, including Scott McTominay, Lautaro Martínez, Denzel Dumfries and others. Meanwhile, The Athletic ranked Pulisic 39th, backing it up with elite production. So where would you rank the U.S. star? Plus, a busy weekend abroad: McKennie bagged his 21st assist for Juventus, Musah fights for roster momentum, Dest feeds Pepi, who

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52:12

USA Abroad Preview: Tyler Adams injury scare, FIFA...

Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast ·

2025/12/18

This week on USA Abroad, we break down Tyler Adams’ tough MCL news ahead of Bournemouth’s clash with Burnley. We also dive into Aaronson vs. Richards in Leeds, and Jedi Robinson’s strong Carabao Cup showing ahead of Fulham vs Forest. In Italy, Pulisic and Milan aim to defend their Supercoppa crown in Saudi Arabia, while McKennie’s Juventus host Roma in a key top-five battle. Gio Reyna faces his former club as Dortmund meet Gladbach, and Leipzig vs Leverkusen delivers a massive Bundesliga

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56:41

Return of the Jedi, Nancy's Troubles at Celtic, Will...

Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast ·

2025/12/16

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are here with a new episode of State of the Union! With both Jedi Robinson and Sergiño Dest back healthy, the two are posed the following question: does the USA have the best fullback pairing in the world? The pair discuss that possibility before diving into the latest happenings in Serie A with Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie, a big Ligue 1 matchup between Tim Weah and Folarin Balgoun, and another Gio Reyna start in the Bundesliga. In #AskAlexi, we discuss which

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64:29

U.S. Group D Favorites, McKennie, Balogun, Pepi score...

Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast ·

2025/12/11

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union and we’re talking all things 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Alexi dives into his experience at the draw in Washington DC before he and Mosse give their thoughts on the USA’s group and whether the Stars and Stripes should be favorites to top Group D. Alexi shares his first bracket prediction for next summer’s tournament including the side he believes is going to hoist the trophy. After, Alexi and Mosse hop into the latest

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68:37

FOX Sports FIFA World Cup™ 2026 Draw Reaction

Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast ·

2025/12/09

Landon Donovan, Cobi Jones, and Brad Guzan come together for a comprehensive dive into the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the draw. Landon dives into the big storylines around Mexico, Germany, Spain, and Portugal, while Cobi jumps in on Canada’s opener, Japan’s chances, and England’s path. Brad brings a goalkeeper’s view on Brazil, Belgium, Argentina, and more. Throughout, they highlight the stars to watch, circle can’t-miss matchups, and throw out bold darkhorse picks. Can Morocco mirror their run

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93:16

FOX Sports FIFA World Cup™ 2026 Draw Preview

Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast ·

2025/12/01

On this special episode, U.S. Soccer legends Alexi Lalas, Landon Donovan, Stu Holden & Cobi Jones preview the upcoming FIFA World Cup™ 2026 Final Draw from every angle. The guys take you through the latest outlook surrounding this USMNT, including a potential Group of Death and how far can this team realistically go next summer. Alexi, Stu, Landon & Cobi also preview the world's biggest teams & their stars including Messi's Argentina, Ronaldo's Portugal & Harry Kane's England & much more. We also

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54:31

USMNT Abroad Recap: Pulisic, Weah, Tillman Shine

Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast ·

2025/11/25

On a new episode of State of the Union, Alexi Lalas and David Mosse dive into a big weekend of topics and touch on Pulisic’s winner in the Derby della Madonnina, Malik Tillman’s Bundesliga brilliance, and Tim Weah's Ligue 1 goalazo. Over in England, Chris Richards’ manager can’t seem to decide if the U.S. plays him too much—or not enough—and Jedi Robinson’s absence lingers. We hit the MLS Cup Playoffs where Messi made more history, NYCFC snuck past Philly, and Vancouver outlasted LAFC in a wild

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61:52

USMNT dominates Uruguay 5-1 | Match Reaction

Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast ·

2025/11/20

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! In this episode, Alexi and Mosse break down the USMNT’s DOMINANT 5-1 win over Uruguay and some fiery comments made by manager Mauricio Pochettino in the buildup to the match. We ask such questions as where does this big win leave the USMNT going into the new year, what players stood out the most, and should our “regular” starters be worried? Around the globe, 42 of the 48 teams for next summer’s World Cup are set and

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50:55

USA vs Paraguay Instant Reaction 🇺🇸 🇵🇾

Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast ·

2025/11/16

Stu Holden and David Mosse are here with a LIVE episode of State of the Union to break down the USMNT’s 2-1 victory over Paraguay. It was a successful night as both Gio Reyna and Folarin Balogun scored as the USA continued towards next summer’s World Cup with a win. Stu and Mosse discussed the impact of the returning Sergiño Dest as well as a new backline combination. Around the world, World Cup qualifying is coming to an end as chaos reigns in Concacaf while Kylian Mbappé and France officially

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58:42

International Window Preview: Who will step up...

Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast ·

2025/11/13

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are here with a brand-new episode of State of the Union. Alexi and Mosse start by answering some burning questions about the upcoming USMNT window: Without star man Christian Pulisic, who is going to step up and inspire the team? Are we going to experiment with two strikers up top? What is the backline going to look like? Make sure you tune into our live show on Saturday 11/15 after the USMNT plays Paraguay for a full break down. Around the world, qualifying for the World

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61:03

Tyler Adams OUT, Gio Reyna’s MLS fit, Mexico a World...

Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast ·

2025/11/11

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back for a new episode of State of the Union. Alexi gives his thoughts on the USMNT’s November roster and the news that Tyler Adams has joined the likes of Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie, no longer on the roster. Gio Reyna and Sergiño Dest both made appearances for their clubs this weekend but there is still no sign of the injured Antonee “Jedi” Robinson, leading Mauricio Pochettino to admit he is “worried” about the fullback. In the States, the conference

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42:24

USMNT November Roster Instant Reaction: Pulisic,...

Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast ·

2025/11/06

Stu Holden and David Mosse react to the USMNT November roster reveal in this live episode of State of the Union. The pair discuss what to expect from the USA’s two upcoming matches with a roster that does not include Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie or Chris Richards among others. While some of the biggest stars are missing, Gio Reyna makes a surprise return to the roster and Stu and Mosse debate whether this is Gio’s last chance with the USMNT. Finally, manager Mauricio Pochettino expressed his

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48:03

Pepi makes history, Balogun bags his goal | USMNT in...

Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast ·

2025/11/06

This State of the Union episode is packed with USMNT in UCL goals, heated MLS playoff drama & more. We kick things off with a UEFA Champions League recap as Ricardo Pepi’s stoppage-time heroics for PSV secured a 1–1 draw against Olympiacos, tying legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Agüero for a record. Flo Balogun bagged his first-ever Champions League goal for Monaco in a 1–0 win over Bodo/Glimt, while Weston McKennie’s Juventus held Sporting to a 1–1 draw. Elsewhere, PSG fell 2–1 to Bayern,

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51:03

Tyler Adams Scores his 1st in EPL, Pulisic Nears...

Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast ·

2025/11/04

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse break down all the latest happenings of USMNT stars around the world in the newest episode of State of the Union. Tyler Adams scored his first ever Premier League goal for Bournemouth as Chris Richards returned from a brief Injury spell at Crystal Palace. Jedi Robinson, Johnny Cardoso and Malik Tillman are still waiting to make their returns to the pitch as is Christian Pulisic, who is being asked by AC Milan to stay in Italy for the next international break. Stateside,

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