13 November 2026
UEFA Nations League Live Reaction + Pochettino to Man United
Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast
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Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, and Stu Holden are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We begin the show reacting to the news that Mauricio Pochettino is leaving the USMNT and heading to Manchester United. The guys discuss what this means for the current crop of players, what Poch’s legacy with the USMNT is, if USA fans should be upset at the exit and so much more. After breaking down Poch’s departure from all angles, the trio debate who should be picked as the next USMNT manager. Is Pep Guardiola a realistic option? Next, we break down all the action from a big day in the UEFA Nations League that saw Italy topple France, Harry Kane set a new record for England vs Croatia, Spain and Belgium roll along and much more. We then look ahead to the next batch of UEFA Nations League matches that will feature the likes of Germany, the Netherlands, and Portugal sans Cristiano Ronaldo. In #AskAlexi, the guys respond to a question about Christian Pulisic playing in the Olympics vs the Copa America and in One for the Road, Alexi pontificates further about the potential of CF Montreal relocating.
0:00: Intro1:52: Mauricio Pochettino to leave USMNT, join Manchester United12:55: Pochettino's legacy with the USMNT16:32: Who should replace Pochettino as USMNT manager?27:33: CONCACAF Nations League preview: Haiti vs USA33:24: UEFA Nations League recap: Italy topple France, Kane sets record46:03: UEFA Nations League preview: Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal all in action51:48: Argentina vs Uruguay and Brazil vs Japan58:36: #AskAlexi: Olympics of Copa America for Pulisic1:04:44: One for the Road: CF Montreal relocation discussion
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0:00: Intro1:52: Mauricio Pochettino to leave USMNT, join Manchester United12:55: Pochettino's legacy with the USMNT16:32: Who should replace Pochettino as USMNT manager?27:33: CONCACAF Nations League preview: Haiti vs USA33:24: UEFA Nations League recap: Italy topple France, Kane sets record46:03: UEFA Nations League preview: Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal all in action51:48: Argentina vs Uruguay and Brazil vs Japan58:36: #AskAlexi: Olympics of Copa America for Pulisic1:04:44: One for the Road: CF Montreal relocation discussion
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