Alexi Lalas and David Mosse dive into a very anticipated day, Mauricio Pochettino announces his first USMNT training camp roster. Four MLS players make the squad, including Zack Steffen who returns to the USMNT for the first time in over a year. Next, the guys recap a few UEFA Champions League matches. Weston McKennie and Juventus completed the 3-2 comeback over RB Leipzig. McKennie got the start and played his first full 90 minutes of the season. Folarin Balogun came off the bench and earned a penalty for Monaco in the 2-2 draw. Stateside, Inter Miami and Columbus face off in one of the bigge ..read more

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are joined by special guest Doug McIntyre to speak on players that could get a fresh look under Mauricio Pochettino. Will Pochettino lean on MLS players in the new era? The guys also broke down this weekend's matches as Christian Pulisic added another goal to his streak, Folarin Balogun scored for Monaco, and Ricardo Pepi got his first start and brace of the season. (6:31) In #AskAlexi, Mosse and Alexi answer a question on criticisms of MLS and recap a few matches. To wrap the show the guys discuss the announcement of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup host stadiums and 2 ..read more

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse breakdown the USMNT’s upcoming matches abroad, namely Christian Pulisic as he looks to continue his goal contribution streak. Has Pulisic reached “world class” status, or is there more he needs to accomplish first? Brenden Aaronson and Haji Wright are set to face off this weekend in the Championship, and Josh Sargent looks to get back on track after a month without a goal. It is confirmed that Kylian Mbappe will be out for the Madrid Derby on Sunday and he will likely miss more time on the field. Alexi and Mosse also talk MLS Cup contenders and dark horses. (5:53) T ..read more

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back in the studio to break down this weekend's matches. Christian Pulisic continues to thrive in Milan, scoring the opening goal in the Milan derby. He extends his goal contribution streak to 5-straight club matches. Malik Tillman and Folarin Balogun also found the back of the net this weekend in their respective wins. Over in England, Manchester City and Arsenal battled it out for the top spot in the EPL. Erling Haaland scored his 100th goal in the match and tied Ronaldo’s record. (5:40) In #AskAlexi, the guys discuss Bora Milutinović's impact on Alexi’s socce ..read more

On a special edition of the State of the Union Podcast, Alexi Lalas was joined by U.S. Soccer CEO & Secretary General JT Batson. The duo starts with new USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino. What stood out in the hiring process? Batson and Lalas also dive into the US Open Cup, the upcoming National Training Center in Atlanta, the USWNT's success under Emma Hayes, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

David Mosse and special guest turned host, Stu Holden, recap an exciting start to the UEFA Champions League. Christian Pulisic and Weston Mckennie both got on the scoresheet in their opening Champions League matches. Mckennie recorded his first start of the season in Juventus’ 3-1 win over PSV, also featuring five USMNT players for the first time in UCL history. Stu shared his thoughts on USMNT players going to Europe versus playing more minutes in the MLS, as well as the draw for American owners in Europe. (4:39) To wrap the show, Mosse and Stu spoke on the USMNT’s FIFA rankings and more on P ..read more

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse react to Mauricio Pochettino’s first press conference as the head coach of the USMNT. The excitement is high for Pochettino to get to work with the USMNT squad, as he works to restore belief for the team, fans, and federation. This week on the player's side, Christian Pulisic continues to make big contributions for AC Milan with a goal and assist against Venezia. He remains perfect in penalty kicks for country and club. Tim Weah also made his return to the field with Juventus. Weah and McKennie are set to face American teammates Tillman and Pepi with PSV in the UEFA ..read more

A NEW ERA IS FINALLY HERE! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse jumped on X Spaces during the USMNT's match versus New Zealand to react to the long-awaited announcement of Mauricio Pochettino as the new head coach. Did any players stand out in the 1-1 draw? What style would Alexi like to see going forward from the United States Men's National Team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

Alexi Lalas and Stu Holden recap the USMNT’s loss to Canada before flipping it forward with changes they would like to see against New Zealand on Tuesday.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse headed to the X Spaces to field questions and react to the USMNT’s lackluster performance in a 2-1 loss to Jesse Marsch's Canada. Patrick Schulte stood out… did anyone else? Make sure to tune in this week as Stu Holden will join us to continue to react to this window. The USMNT has a chance to bounce back on Tuesday vs New Zealand.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more