Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

Alexi and Mosse discuss Chicharito's comments about MLS "retirement" in the State of the Union (4:05). Also, the future of domestic cups is explored in Mosse Makes the Case (20:29). Then, Inter Miami's star power (or lack thereof), Coutinho's future and Alexi catching up on "The Mandalorian" are looked at in Ask Alexi (32:22). Finally, Real Madrid/Barcelona, the Bundesliga title race and transfer deadline day headline The Back Three (41:06).

Alexi and Mosse unpack the Chicharito-to-Galaxy news in the State of the Union (6:26). Also, Erling Haaland's stellar Dortmund debut is explored in Mosse Makes the Case (23:46). Then, college soccer coaches, the MLS CBA and Mosse's favorite Michigan Wolverines are looked at in Ask Alexi (34:37). Finally, Gio Reyna, winter transfer rumors and Barcelona under Setien headline The Back Three (45:57).

Alexi and Mosse delve into the USMNT installing Brian McBride at general manager in the State of the Union (4:46). Also, the Ernesto Valverde/Barcelona saga is explored in Mosse Makes the Case (21:25). Then, the MLS SuperDraft, Olympic qualifying and favorite Disney movies are looked at in Ask Alexi (35:32). Finally, Christian Pulisic's injury, major EPL storylines and Chicharito-to-Galaxy rumors headline The Back Three (52:22).

Alexi and Mosse reflect on an exciting Premier League festive period in the State of the Union (6:02). Also, Mino Raiola and the role of super-agents is explored in Mosse Makes the Case (21:30). Then, the USMNT in 2020, Ancelotti at Everton and underrated TV shows are looked at in Ask Alexi (39:04). Finally, NYCFC's new coach, Cristiano Ronaldo's latest milestone and Liga MX headline The Back Three (52:22).

It's been a wild 2019 for the U.S. national teams. A World Cup triumph for the women, Gold Cup heartbreak for the men and plenty more on and off the field. Take a listen back to Alexi's opinions on the state of the USMNT and USWNT throughout 2019, and what to expect as we flip the calendar to 2020. All that and more in a New Year's Eve edition of the State of the Union Podcast!

The holidays are here! Alexi and Mosse look back at the year's biggest transfers and whether they've panned out or not in Buyer's Remorse (2:45). Also, the winter transfer window is previewed in Keep or Return (21:27). Finally, the guys reveal their all-decade teams (36:50) in a special holiday edition of the State of the Union Podcast.

Alexi and Mosse unpack the relationship and responsibilities of Liga MX and MLS to their respective national teams in the State of the Union (8:00). Also, the Champions League Round of 16 draw is explored in Mosse Makes the Case (23:38). Then, Carlos Vela/Barcelona rumors, Mourinho's comments on leaders and a big-ticket summer concert are looked at in Ask Alexi (36:23). Finally, El Clasico, Pulisic and Ertz's awards and a look at the league leaders headline The Back Three (47:49).

Alexi and Mosse delve into the negativity surrounding the U.S. Soccer Federation in the State of the Union (3:23). Also, the Club World Cup and European "snobbery" are explored in Mosse Makes the Case (22:57). Then, MLS to Charlotte, Gladbach vs. Bayern and HBO's "The Sopranos" are looked at in Ask Alexi (35:49). Finally, the Champions League group stage, Man City's struggles and Barcelona vs. Real Madrid headline The Back Three (50:48).

Alexi and Mosse chat Jurgen Klinsmann's past with the USMNT and return to coaching in the State of the Union (4:32). Also, Arsenal's dismissal of Unai Emery and the importance of language are explored in Mosse Makes the Case (18:26). Then, 2026 World Cup host cities, Alexi on international opponents and Maverick vs. Iceman in "Top Gun" are looked at in Ask Alexi (33:01)...

Alexi and Mosse delve into Chicago Fire FC's new look and feel in the State of the Union (4:43). Also, Jose Mourinho's return to the coaching ranks with Tottenham is explored in Mosse Makes the Case (20:22). Then, Mauricio Pochettino's future, the MLS expansion draft, and the year's favorite books are looked at in Ask Alexi (33:06). Finally, the Champions League, Copa Libertadores final and all-time 5-a-side selections headline The Back Three (45:08).