Will We EVER See Another Lionel Messi? + Top 5 Messi Moments

Will We EVER See Another Lionel Messi? + Top 5 Messi Moments

Author: FOX Sports September 1, 2026 Duration: 1:18:26
The GOAT has hung up his international boots. Alexi Lalas and David Mosse dive into the greatest international career in history as Lionel Messi calls it quits for Argentina. The duo poses the questions: Will we ever see another Messi & without Ronaldo… would we have seen Messi reach these heights? Alexi also power ranks Messi’s all-time moments on the world’s biggest stage.  Elsewhere in MLS, Cavan Sullivan and Neil Pierre keep scoring, Chucky Lozano got on the scoresheet in the loss to San Diego and should we be talking up Brian Schwake more for the national team?  In U.S. Abroad, Yunus Musah and Sergiño Dest continued their comeback tours, while Jurgen Klopp looks to poach NNoahkai Banks. Do we like Everton as a landing spot for Folarin Balogun?  CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro3:44 - Will we ever see another Messi?11:24 - Power Ranking Messi’s Moments17:02 - Cavan Sullivan continues to star20:20 - Should Brian Schwake get a callup from Mauricio Pochettino?26:31 - Panic Button on Chris Richards?29:43 - Folarin Balogun to Everton39:02 - Musah and Dest comeback tours44:39 - #AskAlexi: How does the U.S. produce a Rodri?49:55 - One For The Road: U.S. Soccer nears takeover of U.S. Youth Soccer63:17 - Every Messi FIFA World Cup Goal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tune in to Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast for a distinctly American perspective on the global game. Hosted by the iconic U.S. Soccer figure Alexi Lalas alongside analyst David Mosse, this FOX Sports production cuts through the noise with unfiltered, passionate, and often provocative conversation. The discussion centers on the U.S. national teams-both the men's and women's sides-tracking their progress and dissecting their performances with a critical eye. But the scope of this podcast extends far beyond domestic borders, diving deep into the major European leagues like the Premier League and Bundesliga, while also keeping a close watch on Major League Soccer's evolving landscape. Every major tournament, from the World Cup to continental championships, is broken down with the same intensity. What you'll hear is analysis shaped by Lalas's unique experience as a player and pundit, offering arguments that are as engaging as they are informative. It’s a regular audit of soccer's most pressing topics, delivered with the kind of candor and personality that sparks debate among fans. For anyone invested in the sport's biggest stories, especially through an American lens, this show provides a essential weekly listen.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast
Podcast Episodes
LIVE Reaction to Brazil's 1-1 draw with Morocco and more [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:25
Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Today we react to Brazil’s 1-1 draw with Morocco and why Mosse was so disappointed by the result. After, we break down the rest of the match…
LIVE Reaction to the USA's 4-1 victory over Paraguay [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:12
Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We break down and react to the USA’s massive 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Folarin Balogun b…
Group L Preview: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:37
We have done it! Alexi and Mosse preview the final group featuring Harry Kane and England, Luka Modrićand Croatia, Antoine Semenyo and Ghana, and Panama lead by Aníbal Godoy. Tune in to the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking of…
Group K Preview: Portugal, Colombia, DR Congo, Uzbekistan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:52
Ronaldo! Luis Díaz! Group K is LOADED. Alexi Lalas and David Mosse continue their dive into each World Cup group, this time featuring DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia and Portugal. Tune in daily for a new group as we speed…