International Matches

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse react to last week’s USMNT club action. Christian Pulisic delivered a man of the match performance and recorded both assists in AC Milan's win. Josh Sargent remained hot, earning his fourth goal in three consecutive matches for Norwich City. Sargent will be crucial up top for the USMNT with Ricardo Pepi recovering from knee surgery. PSV ruled Pepi out for the remainder of the season. In the FA Cup Plymouth stunned Liverpool with a fourth round defeat behind Ryan Hardie's goal from the spot. Mbappe leveled the score in his first Madrid derby, becoming the youngest player to earn 500 goal contributions. (9:54) The guys answer questions on the wave of star players moving to South America and New Orleans hosting international soccer games. Alexi and Mosse also share thoughts on Super Bowl parties, celebrations, and festivities to wrap the show. (29:25) USMNT Abroad (9:54) Ricardo Pepi injury update (18:54) Mosse’s Matches (21:12) Star players to South America (29:25) Super Bowl reactions (41:47) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back in the studio to break down the first weekend of 2025. Antonee Robinson was named the 2024 U.S. Soccer Male Player of the Year after his stellar performance for club and country. Mauricio Pochettino released the USMNT January training camp roster with upcoming matches against Venezuela and Costa Rica. Over in Europe, Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah came back to win the Supercoppa Italiana, taking down Juventus in the semifinals and Inter Milan in the finals. Auston Trusty scored his first goal of the season for Celtic and Tyler Adams made his return on Saturday in a home win over Everton. (7:20) In #AskAlexi the guys discuss Mauricio Pochettino’s attitude, aggression, and tactics, and Messi’s Presidential Medal of Freedom. To end the show Alexi reflects on the MAC Hermann ceremony and shares an interview with a special guest. (36:44) 2024 U.S. Soccer Player of the Year (7:20) Pochettino's January Training Camp Roster (11:02) USMNT Abroad (20:56) #AskAlexi (36:44) Anson Dorrance Interview (48:43) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kick things off with the exciting MLS news in LA. Olivier Giroud is set to join LAFC this summer and LA Galaxy have extended star Riqui Puig’s contract. Also, the CONCACAF Champions Cup semi finals are underway. Alejandro Zendejas scored the early goal for Club America in the first leg draw. (3:49) In Europe, the Serie A title race is over. Inter Milan clinched their 20th Scudetto with a win over rivals AC Milan. Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah both started, but had no answer for the champs. In Coppa Italia, Tim Weah got the assist to advance Juventus to the finals. Weston McKennie started in the match and remains in a contract dispute. We also talk La Liga pursuing official matches in the US in 2025-26. (18:19) The guys wrap the podcast with #AskAlexi where they cover the Club World Cup, USMNT likelihood of advancing in Copa America without Sergiño Dest, and Alexi returning to a career in soccer management. And don't miss the SOTU history lesson. (36:18) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Manchester City's unfortunate defeat at Arsenal, David Mooney is joined by City fans Richard Burns and Sam Roscoe to discuss the talking points... Life without Rodri is hard, Kovacic is a very lucky boy, and the approach to the game might not have been the worst thing in the world (until viewed after the loss).Also on the show, we're taking a look at goalkeepers who weren't where you'd expect them to be. Sam's been focusing on the times outfielders have ended up between the sticks and the times when goalies have been let loose outfield.With the Etihad announced as one of the venues for Euro 2028, we'll look at some of the international games played on that ground already - plus we take some time to look at City matches that were abandoned and the best entrance music for the team.==========To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republic of Ireland international Nathan Collins joined OTB's own Nathan Murphy to discuss life as a Premier League defender, how his red card against Manchester City impacted him, and why he can't wait to take on France and the Netherlands. Football in association with Sky

It’s villainous behaviour all the way on today’s show: an Armenian player lobbing a water bottle at a ref, Craig Bellamy’s swinging his way back to the north west, and Andy reveals he got arrested at a Green Day concert. Oh, and a team in South Africa conceded 41 own goals. Nothing to see here. Join Marcus, Luke and Andy as they navigate all that, last night's internationals, and much more! Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: [email protected]. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexi and Mosse break down the latest from the MLS is Back tournament (07:25), including LAFC’s exit and a preview of the semifinals. Then, the guys discuss Christian Pulisic’s FA Cup injury (40:30) and the return of the Champions League (50:30) Also, Raul Jimenez’s future, the importance of international matches and the inclusion of mid-game water breaks are looked at in #AskAlexi 1:07:07). Finally, Alexi caps the show with news of him getting into the ownership game (1:24:16) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi and Mosse talk the future of the U.S. Men's National Team in the State of the Union (2:01). Also, Mosse Makes the Case (16:22) for fewer international matches in the soccer calendar. Then, a farewell match for Clint Dempsey and thoughts about the next USMNT manager are explored in Ask Alexi (28:03). Finally, Alexi reveals his top 10 all-time USMNT players in The Back Three (38:53). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices