Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, and Stu Holden are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! The USA routed rivals Mexico 3-0 behind goals from Julian Hall, Cavan Sullivan, and Malik Tillman. In scoring, Cavan Sullivan became the youngest goalscorer in USMNT history and the guys break down everything from the game. Which players stood out the most, how did Diego Kochen look getting the start in goal, and how important overall it is too see such a big win over Mexico. After discussing the win over El Tri, Alexi, Mosse, and Stu turn their attention to the last match of the fall international window against Canada, and what we expect going up against Jesse Marsch’s side. After breaking down all things USA, we go to the UEFA Nations League where England absolutely destroyed Croatia 7-0 and Cristiano Ronaldo officially left the Portugal side. The guys discuss where this leaves Cristiano’s international legacy and if he can ever recover from this ignominious end to things with Portugal. In #AskAlexi, the guys debate if USA-Mexico is the best international soccer rivalry and if Cavan Sullivan or Julian Hall could walk into the starting XI of a top 5 European team right NOW.

CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro
1:05 - Instant Takeaways: Tres a Cero USA4:42 - Mexico is NOT on the same level as the USMNT6:56 - U.S. Starting XI: Mauricio Pochettino got it right12:21 - Cavan Sullivan is a young star22:02 - Putting pressure on Christian Pulisic and the vets30:52 - Would any player on El Tri start for the USA?34:25 - UEFA Nations League: Ronaldo drama rolls on49:10 - #AskAlexi: Is U.S vs Mexico the best rivalry in international soccer?
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Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, and Stu Holden are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! The USA picked up their 2nd straight win of the international fall window, defeating Chile 4-2. Sebastian Berhalter, Julian Hall, Chris Richards, and Mathis Albert all got on the scoresheet for the USA in the big win. With his goal, Mathis Albert became the youngest goalscorer in the history of the US Men’s National Team. Alexi, Mosse, and Stu break down all the action including which of the youngsters stood out the most and if any progress was made in our great goalkeeper hunt. We then look ahead to Saturday’s match with Mexico and give some love to Cavan Sullivan who starred in a substitute appearance. After wrapping up the USA win, the guys recap action from the CONCACAF Nations League that saw Curaçao and Haiti build off their World Cup appearances with wins. Then we recap the UEFA Nations League that saw Jürgen Klopp’s Germany fall to Greece, Michael Olise give France a winner over Belgium, Lamine Yamal star for Spain, and Harry Kane bag another goal for England. In #AskAlexi, we discuss what impact Manchester City’s recent controversy could have on Cavan Sullivan joining the club and debate which of these young USA players is most likely to make an impact in the CONCACAF Nations League. We finish with One for the Road, where Alexi poses the question: which position has the smartest soccer players?

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Intro1:48 - USA defeat Chile 4-2 in 2nd straight fall window win6:30 - Sebastian Berhalter USMNT MVP?9:05 - Is Gio Reyna a pillar of this team?10:15 - Who do you start vs Mexico in goal?21:15 - Has Julian Hall been the most impressing youngster?23:51 - Cavan Sullivan looking Messi-esque27:50 - Buying stock in Cavan Sullivan OR Gilberto Mora?31:13 - CONCACAF Nations League: What is wrong with Costa Rica?36:04 - Olise, Yamal and Kane star in UEFA Nations League57:25 - #AskAlexi: What should be Man City's punishment & impact on Cavan Sullivan65:50 - #AskAlexi: What young USA players can start in the Nations League71:52 - One for the Road: Who are the smartest soccer players?
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The United States Men’s National Team is BACK! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse react to their 4-1 win over Peru. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino handed out 11 debut caps for the next wave of youth for the red, white, and blue. Who stood out with Julian Hall and Justin Ellis bagging their first goals for the national team. Elsewhere, CONCACAF Nations League action rolls on as does UEFA Nations League as Lamine Yamal and Spain topped England in Wembley. Is Mosse worried about Brazil? Make sure to tune in after the next USA match against Chile on Tuesday.

CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro1:25 - USMNT Starting XI: Who stood out?3:15 - Grading Cavan Sullivan, Julian Hall and the debuts14:32 - Are we done with Matt Freese?15:49 - Pochettino says he wishes he was “more involved” with Balogun red card21:10 - CONCACAF Nations League Madness23:03 - UEFA Nations League: Haaland bags a brace as Manchester City issues loom34:04 - #AskAlexi: USMNT Ballon D’or and has Pulisic’s ship sailed?42:28 - One For The Road: Harry Kane wants to kick in NFL
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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We start today’s show with a Stock Up and Stock Down from USA internationals around the world. Christian Pulisic finally got back on the scoresheet for Milan in a 3-0 win, Cavan Sullivan continued his ridiculous form with a goal in 4-3 comeback win for Philadelphia and in the process broke the record for most regular season assists by a teenager in a single MLS season. On the negative side, Ricardo Pepi went down with an injury once more for PSV and was taken off the international roster for the fall window. Tim Weah saw red for Marseille as they fell 2-1 to PSG and down to 17th in the Ligue 1 table. We then reveal Alexi’s projected USMNT starting XI for the coming fall window which features MANY young stars including Cavan Sullivan, Adri Mehmeti, and Julian Hall. In #AskAlexi, Alexi and Mosse debate which current dual-nationals on the USMNT roster would feature for their *other* country. And in One for the Road, the guys go through the pros and the cons of the USA having such a young roster for this international window.

CHAPTERS:0:00: Intro2:46 - USA Weekend Stock Watch3:18 - USA Stock Up: Pulisic finally scores, Sullivan breaks a record13:18 - USA Stock Down: Weah sees red, Pepi hurt again21:09 - Alexi's USA fall window starting XI27:37 - What would we consider a successful window for Pochettino and Co?29:50 - Messi's swan song and the UEFA Nations League34:44 - #AskAlexi: The other side of USA dual-nationals, Johnny playing for Brazil?46:17 - One for the Road: Pros and Cons of a young roster
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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! The first post 2026 FIFA World Cup USA roster was announced and it is full of young and exciting players! Alexi and Mosse are joined by former USMNT player Sacha Kljestan to break down the squad. The highlight of this roster was the inclusion of 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan and the absence of Christian Pulisic. The three discuss Sacha’s favorite USMNT prospects currently playing in MLS and debate what Pochettino should do at the goalkeeper position. After Sacha says goodbye, Alexi and Mosse wrap up all the Europa League action that saw Chris Richards score for Crystal Palace and Weston McKennie add an assist for Juventus. Tyler Adams and Bournemouth took down Pellegrino Matarazzo and Real Sociedad in a battle of Yanks. We then preview the upcoming Madrid Derby before getting to #AskAlexi where we discuss whether these coming international window matches are must wins and if Alexi could beat Zlatan in a race. We end the show with One for the Road where Alexi and Mosse break down Cavan Sullivan’s pre-game playlist.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Intro1:18 - Mauricio Pochettino drops 28-man fall window roster2:51 - Sacha Kljestan joins the show!6:22 - Cavan Sullivan in, Christian Pulisic out11:39 - What are we going to do at goalkeeper?20:51 - Who is the face of the USMNT?22:10 - Sacha's MLS thoughts: MLS Cup favorites & best rivalry?29:22 - Europa League wrap-up: Richards scores, McKennie assists35:23 - Previewing the Madrid Derby: Why didn't Johnny make the roster?30:04 - #AskAlexi: Zlatan vs Alexi... Who wins in a race? 46:32 - One for the Road: Cavan Sullivan's pregame tunes
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