Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! We open today’s show discussing the recent news that USA manager Mauricio Pochettino has been in contact with AC Milan to potentially join the Italian side after the coming World Cup. Was the hire a mistake from the beginning or should USA fans have known this was bound to be a short-term relationship? After, Alexi and Mosse break down Chris Richards and Crystal Palace winning the UEFA Conference League, the Champions League final this weekend between Arsenal and PSG, and the all Liga MX CONCACAF Champions Cup final as well. Then, the pair jump into superlatives for the World Cup this summer: who is going to win the Golden Boot and Golden Ball, their hottest takes entering the tournament, who is this year’s dark horse and much more. In #AskAlexi, we discuss how Alexi would approach managing the USA team and then break down Jesse Marsch’s contract extension with the Canadian national team. Finally, in One for the Road, Alexi and Mosse react to Tom Brady and Zlatan Ibrahimović’s one-on-one sit down.

Presented by Zillow #Zillow

Mauricio Pochettino linked to AC Milan (2:04)Arsenal and PSG meet in UCL final (10:20)World Cup Superlatives: Golden Boot (13:53)World Cup Superlatives: Golden Ball (16:55)World Cup Superlatives: Most fun Group Stage match (18:16)World Cup Superlatives: Dark horse of the tournament (20:06)World Cup Superlatives: USA player that will surprise fans (21:52)World Cup Superlatives: Hottest take (24:10)World Cup Superlatives: Final predictions (27:27)#AskAlexi: How would Alexi coach the USA team (30:00)One for the Road: Tom Brady and Zlatan (38:33)
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USA Coach Mauricio Pochettino has released the 26 man roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™.  Join us LIVE for our U.S Roster Reaction Show with Alexi Lalas, Stu Holden & David Mosse Presented by @Zillow #Zillow

0:00 - Intro3:38  - Did Pochettino make the right call not personally reaching out to every player that missed the cut?6:25 - Goalkeepers: Historic day for MLS8:45 - Defenders: Back Three vs Back Four15:58 - Midfielders: Did Pochettino bring enough depth?23:07 - Bigger Snub: Tanner Tessmann or Diego Luna?28:27 - Forwards: Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi, Haji Wright are on FIRE29:23 - STILL not worried about Christian Pulisic?34:38 - Alexi's Projected USMNT Starting XI36:45 - Stu's Projected USMNT Starting XI
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In this exclusive conversation ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, Tom Brady and Zlatan Ibrahimović reflect on their legendary career paths, the relentless mental toughness required to sustain excellence, and how they channeled an insatiable drive to stay at the top for decades. They also dive deep into leadership styles and the anatomy of iconic moments, like Zlatan's infamous bicycle kick. Plus, Tom Brady shares his firsthand advice with Zlatan on transitioning from the pitch to the FOX Sports analyst desk.

Chapters0:00 Intro1:00 Becoming Zlatan9:38 Tom Brady’s Path16:14 Mental Toughness21:42 The Infamous Bicycle Kick25:42 Leadership & Anger30:45 Never Satisfied36:54 World Cup Prep43:16 The GOAT Mindset50:51 Zero Distractions57:59 Analyzing Fandom1:06:17 Brady’s Advice For Zlatan
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The FOX Sports FIFA World Cup Rank hits the home stretch! Alexi Lalas, Stu Holden, and Mo Edu break down the elite, from Messi and Bellingham to Rodri and Valverde. Who will edge closer to the top? Find out the top 10 on June 1st!

Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:06 - Players 25-21: Luis Díaz DISRESPECTED3:50 - Can Antoine Semenyo find his club form with Ghana?5:01 - Players 20-16 - Declan Rice & Jude Bellingham due for big summers for England?9:40 -  Lionel Messi WAY TOO LOW?!12:03 - Should Messi be closer to Cristiano Ronaldo?17:20 - Players 15-11: Will Raphinha lead Brazil on a deep run?18:05 -  Rodri vs Federico Valverde 25-21: Luis Díaz DISRESPECTED3:50 - Can Antoine Semenyo find his club form with Ghana?5:01 - Players 20-16 - Declan Rice & Jude Bellingham due for big summers for England?9:40 -  Lionel Messi WAY TOO LOW?!12:03 - Should Messi be closer to Cristiano Ronaldo?17:20 - Players 15-11: Will Raphinha lead Brazil on a deep run?18:05 -  Rodri vs Federico Valverde
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Before the stars of 2026 take the pitch, the icons of '94 take the stage. Alexi Lalas, Cobi Jones, John Harkes, and Marcelo Balboa go frame-by-frame through the most pivotal summer in American soccer history—settling old locker room scores, reliving the '94 Brazil heartbreak, and debating if the U.S. is finally ready to finish what they started thirty-two years ago. Make sure to watch the full Summer of ‘94 Documentary, out now only on FOX! 

Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:06 - Players 25-21: Luis Díaz DISRESPECTED3:50 - Can Antoine Semenyo find his club form with Ghana?5:01 - Players 20-16 - Declan Rice & Jude Bellingham due for big summers for England?9:40 -  Lionel Messi WAY TOO LOW?!12:03 - Should Messi be closer to Cristiano Ronaldo?17:20 - Players 15-11: Will Raphinha lead Brazil on a deep run?18:05 -  Rodri vs Federico ValverdeSean Sullivan  [5:18 PM]Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:55 - The USMNT at the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy6:20 - The “wasteland” era of soccer in America8:30 - U.S. Soccer Federation: “We CAN NOT fail in 1994”9:57 - “We hated you guys”11:51 - Inside Mission Video: Camp Stories16:10 - The Mad Scientist: Bora Milutinović19:10 - World Cup Practice: One Player, One Ball22:34 - Injury Problems: Marcelo Balboa on his emotional fight to make the roster30:47 - Cobi Jones on World Cup Roster Cuts32:50 - The Group Stage is HERE38:04 - The OJ Simpson Bronco Chase40:14 - USA vs Switzerland: Deep Dive44:14 - Eric Wynalda: Best goal in U.S. World Cup history?48:48 - USA vs Colombia: Deep Dive50:11 - USA vs Colombia pregame hype53:59 - John Harkes on US opening goal55:19 - An ode to Andrés Escobar55:39 - Alexi Lalas was NOT OFFSIDES59:58 - Breakdown of Earnie Stewart goal vs Colombia61:56 - The Greatest Miss in World Cup History64:26 - Miracle on Grass: The US tops Colombia67:09 - USA vs Romania: Deep Dive69:39 - Dan Petrescu beats Tony Meola for the opener71:58 - John Harkes SHOCK SUSPENSION73:45 - USA vs Brazil: Knockout Rounds Deep Dive78:54 - The Turning Point: Tab Ramos & the Brazil Red Card82:00 - Bebeto breaks American hearts85:31 - The Lasting Legacy of the 1994 FIFA World Cup88:55 - What will be the impact of the 2026 FIFA World Cup?90:17 - Outlook on 2026 USMNT: Time to make history
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