Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

Alexi Lalas, David Mosse and Rob Stone are back with a new LIVE episode of State of the Union! We break down another disappointing USA loss in the buildup to the World Cup, this time a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Portugal. The trio discuss the changes to the starting XI made by Mauricio Pochettino and whether we are too close to the World Cup to be tinkering with the team’s tactics. Additionally, with Christian Pulisic being in an extended scoring slump for both club and country, the guys ask what his role within the team is and how the squad and Pochettino can get the best out of him. Finally, we ask the question: has this window changed our minds about the U.S.’s prospects in the World Cup. Can they still make a deep run? After a thorough USA discussion, Alexi, Mosse, and Rob react to the full World Cup bracket and break down the final day of qualifying that saw Türkiye book their place in the USA’s group and Italy failing to qualify AGAIN. All of that and much more in the newest episode of State of the Union.Presented by Zillow #Zillow (0:00) Intro(3:10) U.S. falls to Portugal 2-0(9:41) The Great Keeper Debate: Freese vs Turner(17:32) Are we worried about Pulisic?(22:05) Too Late to Tinker for Pochettino?(37:18) UEFA World Cup Playoffs: Italy falls yet again(48:27) FIFA World Cup Playoffs: Sorry Jamaica(56:28) Mexico, Canada, Brazil, Argentina Friendlies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexis Lalas, David Mosse, and Stu Holden are here with a new LIVE episode of State of the Union! The guys break down everything from the USA’s deflating 5-2 loss to Belgium, including the surprise starting of Matt Turner over Matt Freese and where that leaves the U.S.’s goalkeeper situation as we approach the World Cup, whether or not the team needs to make some adjustments on the backline despite Chris Richards and Miles Robinson missing the match due to injury, players such as Tim Weah potentially playing out of position and much more. After going through the USA game, the guys briefly look forward to next week’s World Cup playoff matches and the USA’s game vs Portugal. Presented by Zillow #Zillow Initial thoughts on 5-2 loss (2:11)Alexi's thoughts on Matt Turner starting (10:40)Poch's substitutions (18:46)How does this change the perception of the USMNT (29:24)Looking ahead to the Portugal match (35:43)World Cup qualifying playoff matches (38:15) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! In today’s show, we dive deep into the coming window for the USA that will feature matches vs both Belgium and Portugal. Alexi gives his starting XI prediction for the first match vs Belgium and him and Mosse break down what they hope to see from the USMNT in this window. After, Alexi and Mosse go through all the UEFA and inter-confederation play-off matches that will determine what nations earn the last open spots in the coming World Cup. In #AskAlexi, in honor of the NCAA tournament, Alexi and Mosse highlight soccer players who excelled at other sports, including basketball, before touching on the AFCON final situation, and the recently announced MLS Sprint Season in 2027. In One for the Road, Alexi shares his thoughts on the Jesse Marsch and USA soccer situation.Presented by Zillow #Zillow USA-Belgium preview: (7:44)UEFA World Cup Playoffs: (15:57)Inter-Confederation Playoffs: (25:21)Brazil vs France, Griezmann to MLS: (28:03)#AskAlexi: (35:23)One For The Road: (45:55) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, Stu Holden & John Strong as they guys react to the penultimate roster release ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The U.S. will face Portugal and Belgium in Atlanta next weekend. What are your burning questions ahead of this crucial window? We dive into potential position changes for players, who to start up top for both matches, and who is missing on this roster. Reyna vs Luna, Noahkai Banks drama, Pepi to Fulham, Freese & Balgun to start both games and so much more. Presented by @Zillow #Zillow Intro (0:00)Goalkeepers: Freese to start both matches? (5:02)Defenders: Noahkai Banks Duel-National Drama (10:40)Midfielders: Luna still a lock to make final roster? (25:20)Forwards: What to do up top at striker? (36:58)What does a successful window look like? (41:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Moss are back with a new episode of State of the Union! In today’s episode, the pair break down the USA dropping its new Stars and Stripes jerseys that will feature in this summer’s World Cup. Will they go down as all-time classics? Alexi says their legacy will be determined by how the teams play in them. Afterwards, Alexi and Mosse bounce around Europe, touching on Folarin Balogun scoring AGAIN for Monaco, Tanner Tessmann getting a start at center back for Lyon, and Malik Tillman and Leverkusen getting a draw vs Bayern. We then get some injury updates on Tyler Adams and Sergiño Dest and whether or not their current injuries will keep them out of World Cup action. We then hit on MLS where Sebastian Berhalter and Vancouver gave James Rodriguez and Minnesota a rude welcome to MLS, Josh Sargent made his league debut, and Diego Luna finally returned from injury. In #AskAlexi, we ponder who should actually be taking set pieces for the USA and in One For The Road, Alexi gives his power rankings of the top 10 fan bases in the World Cup. Presented by @Zillow #Zillow Intro (0:00)The Waldo Rebellion: Rating the latest U.S. kits (3:08)U.S. Abroad: Balogun stays hot, Tessmann at CB? (9:43)Gio vs Diego: Who gets a roster spot? (29:00)Sebastian Berhalter or Christian Pulisic for set pieces + Weah at CB? (35:24)Alexi’s Top 10 Fan Bases at the 2026 FIFA World Cup sponsored by Lay’s (48:48) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! It was the first matchday of the UCL knockout rounds and the games did not disappoint. Alexi and Mosse break down Fede Valverde and Real Madrid running Manchester City off the pitch, PSG breaking it open late vs Chelsea, Tottenham’s absolute nightmare vs Atletico Madrid, Bodø/Glimt continuing their Cinderella run and more! Afterwards, Alexi and Mosse look ahead to the weekend in MLS where James Rodriguez looks set to make his league debut vs Thomas Muller, Michael Bradley and his NYRB squad travel to Toronto where we may see Josh Sargent make his MLS debut as well plus a potential Cavan Sullivan sighting for Philadelphia. In #AskAlexi, Alexi does an unboxing of a classic USA jersey and unveils a melodic secret and in One for the Road, Alexi and Mosse discuss the reports that Noahkai Banks will not be called up for the USA in the March window. Presented by Zillow #Zillow UCL Round of 16 matchday 1 breakdown: (3:11)MLS weekend preview: (21:44)#AskAlexi USA denim jerseys: (27:25)The Masked Singer reveal (32:59)One for the Road (39:17) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices