U.S. Soccer legend Alexi Lalas discusses the biggest stories in the world of soccer. Join Alexi 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 platforms! https://twitter.com/SOTUWithAlexi https://www.instagram.com/SOTUWithAlexi/ https://www.tiktok.com/@sotuwithalexi https://www.facebook.com/SOTUWithAlexi/
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 21 days 1 hour 28 minutes
USMNT defeats Mexico again: Berhalter’s Dos a Cero masterpiece
Alexi and Mosse kick off the show with a break down of the USMNT’s 2-0 win over Mexico in the CONCACAF FIFA World Cup Qualifier match, and the impact of Gregg Berhalter’s coaching decisions.
USA vs. Mexico: Who will be the king of CONCACAF?
Alexi and Mosse start the show with a recap of MLS Decision Day (8:40), covering each of the teams that made or missed the playoffs, including losses by LAFC and the Galaxy.
MLS MVP voting: What should the criteria be?
Alexi & Mosse kick off the show discussing Alexi’s criteria for MLS MVP voting, and their ideas for who will win the award (9:25). They also break down the final days of the MLS regular season, previewing Decision Day and the upcoming playoffs. Plus, Asprilla’s insane bicycle kick goal in Portland’s win over San Jose and other great goals of the week (28:50)...
Manchester United’s historic loss vs. Liverpool: Is Ole finally out?
Alexi Lalas and David Mosse start the show with a look at New England Revolution’s recent Supporters’ Shield win and answer if the team can translate their regular season success into an MLS Cup
Carli Lloyd’s last USWNT game: An American legend retires (interview)
Carli Lloyd joins the show to discuss her last game with the USWNT and her retirement.
Newcastle takeover: What’s the moral cost of buying success?
David Mosse returns to this Squid Game themed episode of the State of the Union podcast where we dive into the complicated situation surrounding the Newcastle United takeover and look at what the new influx of money means for the club and fans
USMNT loses to Panama. Lack of depth or bad rotations? (with Stu Holden)
Stu Holden joins the show to discuss the USMNT’s loss to Panama in World Cup Qualifying and answers whether this loss was a result of of Berhalter’s rotations or if the players were to blame
USMNT Qualifying: No Pulisic, No Reyna, but Ricardo Pepi is back
Alexi and Mosse kick off the podcast by looking at why Landon Donovan got a statue for LA Galaxy before the legendary Cobi Jones
The NWSL is worth saving (with Jen Cooper)
Alexi Lalas sits down with women’s soccer reporter Jen Cooper to discuss the systemic issues within NWSL.
MLS is a pipeline to Europe, but is that what fans want?
Alexi and Mosse start off the podcast with a look at how some MLS teams are becoming talent pipelines to European clubs and why selling youth players make those teams less competitive