Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down the Champions League draw on today’s episode of The Cooligans. They take a look at the new format and what it means for teams in this year’s competition.

Christian and Alexis then sit down with Ted Lasso’s own Cristo Fernandez ahead of his new State Farm “bundle is life” commercial. They also talk about his possible return to Ted Lasso for season 4 and even do their own table read of the show.

Later, Christian and Alexis go through the latest transfer news and give their quick thoughts on each transaction.

(5:12) - First look at the new Champions League format

(14:25) - Who benefits most from new format?

(23:59) - Sneak peek into Cristo Fernandez’s new commercial

(28:10) - Cristo on how soccer shaped his life

(33:56) - Will Dani Rojas be back in Ted Lasso season 4?

(37:00) - What was Cristo’s favorite episode?

(40:29) - What was the funniest/most unexpected thing on the show?

(43:45) - Why was Dani Rojas a two women man?

(46:51) - What type of hispanic stories would Cristo like to tell on TV?

(49:01) - Cristo and the Cooligans do a Ted Lasso table read

(57:26) - Tanner Tessman moves to Lyon

(59:07) - Napoli completed move for Lukaku & McTominay

(1:00:45) - Manuel Ugarte moved to Manchester United

(1:02:26) - Federico Chiesa joins Liverpool

(1:04:09) - Jadon Sancho to leave Man United?

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It was a busy weekend in the Premier League. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down strong performances from Chelsea and Arsenal. Also, is this finally the season that Everton gets relegated?

Christian and Alexis recap Megan Rapinoe’s jersey retirement game and take a deep look into the current situation with the San Diego Wave.

Later, Christian and Alexis debut their new segment, “Oh For Real!?" They also pay homage to recently passed soccer legend Sven-Goran Eriksson.

(6:12) - Should Leandro Trossard be in Arsenal starting XI?

(18:48) - Is Chelsea on the right track?

(20:28) - Is Cole Palmer the big PL superstar?

(25:09) - Noni Madueke scores first PL hat trick

(29:31) - Is this the season Everton get relegated?

(37:49) - Colorado Rapids win 3rd place Leagues Cup match

(43:16) - Wilfried Nancy best coach in MLS?

(53:43) - Seattle Reign victorious in Rapinoe jersey retirement game

(58:22) - San Diego Wave appoint Landon Donovan as interim HC

(1:04:47) - Player sent off in Peru for peeing on field

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The US men’s national soccer team got off to a disappointing, yet expected, start in their quest for Olympic glory when they lost 3-0 to France in their opening match of the group stage. Although the result was not what they wanted, there was plenty of reason to be encouraged by what the youth squad did in their first appearance in the games since 2008.

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down the entire match, including why they were successful in the first half of the game, where they need to show improvement as they head into a critical match with New Zealand on Saturday and if not getting out of the group stage would be a complete disappointment for this U-23 squad.

Also on this episode of The Cooligans, the guys get into the multiple controversies that have already occurred at the Olympics including the wild ending to the Argentina-Morroco match and two members of the Canadian women’s soccer team being sent home for using a drone to spy on a New Zealand practice.

Christian and Alexis close the show by touching on the MLS All-Star Game that happened in Columbus, as well as commissioner Don Garber giving his state of the league address.

(6:15) - USMNT loss to France in Olympics

(21:20) - Importance for US to get out of their group

(27:11) - Wild ending to Argentina-Morocco

(36:57) - Dominican Republic’s first ever Olympic match

(48:08) - Canadian women’s team caught spying

(55:54) - MLS All-Star recap + state of league address

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The Cooligans are back for our first episode after the Women's World Cup and there's A LOT to talk about in the footballing world!  The Premier League is off to a flying start and Liverpool are looking dangerous! Christian and Alexis dive into the Reds' miraculous ten-man victory over Newcastle and ask if the match will be a turning point in Darwin Nunez's career on Merseyside. The guys also discuss the horrible situation surrounding the Spanish Football Federation while wondering how it's possible that Luis Rubiales is still employed after forcibly kissing a player during the World Cup Final celebrations. The conversation also somehow leads us to the question, "Would your mom go on a hunger strike for you?", so you definitely won't want to miss that. We end the episode by recapping Leo Messi's first MLS victory over the weekend. Let us know what you think in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We know most of our focus has been fixated on the Women's World Cup for the past month, but there's been plenty of other incredible soccer being played right here in the US! The Cooligans are here to cover it. This episode features a compilation of segments about the inaugural Leagues Cup with a special focus on Lionel Messi's American soccer debut and a recap of the final with Christine Cupo of CBS Sports. It also has a replay of our hilarious interview with LAFC star, Carlos Vela, from back before Leagues Cup started, in which we discuss Messi's arrival in MLS, Carlos' excitement about playing in a tournament with Mexican teams, and LAFC's 2023 campaign. You won't want to miss this, let us know what you think in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!  SPAIN HAVE WON THE WOMEN'S WORLD CUP! La Roja's 1-0 victory over the Lionesses will go down in history, with Spain becoming the fifth nation to hoist the WWC and the second to win both the men's and women's version of the tournament. Christine Cupo of CBS Sports and Attacking Third is in with Christian to recap the final and analyze how the Spanish managed to outlast England. We also ask what Spain's players' problems with the FA mean for the legacy of their win, answer some listener questions about the Women's World Cup, and even touch on Leo Messi leading Inter Miami to Leagues Cup glory. Let us know what you thought of the 2023 Women's World Cup in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!  It's the penultimate episode of The Cooligans Women's World Cup Daily, so there's only one thing left to do; preview the Final! Christian is joined again by Fox Sports' Doug McIntyre to look ahead to Sunday's matchup between England and Spain and forecast what will be the deciding factor in the 2023 WWC. Doug also analyzes Vlatko Andonovski's resignation from the USWNT and gives his take on who should replace him at the helm of the greatest women's national team on the planet. Let us know who you think will win Women's World Cup in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!  England's 3-1 win over Australia means the Lionesses will face Spain in the Women's World Cup Final! Christian is joined by Meg Linehan of The Athletic to break down the second semi-final and preview which nation will hoist the WWC trophy for the first time. We also take a deep dive on Meg's insightful article about the public reaction to the USWNT's early World Cup exit and discuss what it would mean for the Spanish FA if Spain were to win the tournament. Let us know who you think will win the Women's World Cup in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!   We're joined by a fellow Meadowlarker to discuss the Women's World Cup semi-finals! Jessica Smetana of LeBatard Show and countless other fantastic podcasts fills in for Alexis to break down Tuesday's incredible matchup between Spain and Sweden, or at least the last 10 minutes of it. She and Christian also look back at La Roja's run to the WWC final and ask if their problems with the Spanish FA might have galvanized the players. Finally, we get Jess' thoughts on the USWNT and predict the outcome of the second semi-final between England and Australia. Let us know who you think will meet Spain in the World Cup final in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!   We're down to the final four teams in the 2023 Women's World Cup and we have a very special guest filling in for Alexis! Star of the NWSL's North Carolina Courage and the USYNT, Brianna Pinto, is here to recap the WWC quarter-finals. She and Christian analyze Australia-France and England-Colombia and discuss which nation they'll be supporting throughout the rest of the tournament. We also get Brianna's take on the USWNT's performance and hear about her experiences playing against the World Cup's biggest names! Let us know which teams you think will meet in the WWC final in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!   We're honored to have OL Reign assistant coach and former Gotham FC manager, Scott Parkinson, fill in for Alexis! He's here to discuss all things Women's World Cup and more, including the day's incredible games between Spain-Netherlands and Sweden-Japan. We also take a deep dive into the USWNT's WWC tactical failures, get an update on OL Reign's NWSL campaign, and give Scott and Christian a few minutes to commiserate as miserable Everton fans. Let us know what you think of Scott's analysis in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!   The Cooligans are back to get you ready for the Women's World Cup quarter-finals! Christian and Alexis preview every game and choose which QF matchup will be our favorite, while also breaking down which nation has the most difficult path to the finals. We end the show by giving our thoughts on Doug McIntyre's list of 10 candidates to be the next USWNT manager. Let us know who you think will advance to the semis in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!   The 2023 Women's World Cup quarter-finals are set! Colombia and France secured the final spots in the QF with wins over Jamaica and Morocco, ending two of the most improbable and exciting runs in WWC history. Christian and Alexis give their thoughts on Tuesday's games and go back in time to analyze Australia's 2-0 victory over Denmark. Can any of the past few days' winners make a run to the final, and which of them is most likely to win the tournament? Let us know what you think in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The long-awaited 2024 Summer Olympics officially start this week with the men’s United States soccer team immediately getting into action on Wednesday night. They’ll face-off against France as they look to medal for the first time in the modern Olympics era.

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros preview what to expect from the US men’s side on the pitch and get into why it’s so important for this squad to find some success by getting out of the group stage. They also wonder about the link between USMNT's lack of success at the Olympics and their recent failures in player development.

Also on this episode of The Cooligans, the guys talk about how the news of Riccardo Calafiori joining Arsenal was broken by his now ex-girlfriend over a social media post, Atlanta United star Caleb Wiley signing with Chelsea and if there’s any hope for Everton to be sold before a sticky situation could arise.

Christian and Alexis later talk about the MLS League Cup games starting up soon and why we’ll never see the impact that Lionel Messi had on Inter Miami last year replicated again in the future, as well as how Miami seems to find success in the most unlikely places.

(3:07) - Transfer news

(5:12) - Riccardo Calafiori's ex-girlfriend breaks his news

(14:51) - Caleb Wiley signs with Chelsea

(22:16) - MLS All-Star preview

(24:53) - US men’s Olympic soccer preview

(38:57) - MLS League Cup is starting up

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The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!   We're super excited to have Fox Sports' Melissa Ortiz join the show from Sydney! She's here to share her thoughts on Colombia's incredible run to the knockout stages and discuss her viral reaction to their last-minute victory over Germany. We also analyze the Women's World Cup as a whole, get some behind-the-scenes stories from Lionel Messi's Inter Miami introduction, and share our thoughts on the England-Nigeria match. Let us know your favorite part of the interview in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!   We are sad and angry at the metric system! It's the end of the road for the USWNT at the 2023 Women's World Cup after being eliminated by Sweden on penalty kicks by only a millimeter. Christian and Alexis give a full tactical break down of what went wrong for the United States and debate what Vlatko Andonovski should've done differently throughout the tournament. We also discuss if the loss will be a watershed moment for the USWNT and ask what must be done to return to the top of women's international soccer. Let us know what you think in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!   The Women's World Cup Round of 16 has begun, and Spain and Japan are looking absolutely dominant! La Roja dismantled Switzerland, 5-1, and were able to overcome a hilarious own goal, while the Japanese continued their counter-attacking brilliance in a 3-1 victory over Norway. Can anyone, even the USWNT, stop these two teams? Christian and Alexis give their thoughts on the day's early matches and discuss their new WWC favorites. Let us know who you think will win the tournament in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!   The 2023 Women's World Cup has gone completely insane and Jordan Angeli of @attackingthird is here to talk about it! Germany failed to qualify for the knockout stages for the first time in their history following a 1-1 draw with South Korea, meaning Morocco is through to the Round of 16 in their first WWC appearance. Christian and Jordan break down all the craziness from Thursday's matches before previewing the USWNT's clash with Sweden. Let us know who you think will advance to the WWC quarterfinals in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under! It's a bittersweet episode of the Cooligans Women's World Cup Daily! Christian and Alexis are pumped to celebrate the Reggae Girlz advancing to the Round of 16 in their first WWC appearance, but know they have to say goodbye to Marta, one of the greatest players to ever grace a futbol pitch. We break down the 0-0 draw that ended Marta's legendary career and discuss Wednesday's other biggest matches. The guys also touch on Carli Lloyd clarifying her statement about the USWNT's celebration. Let us know what you think in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!   For the first time in a long time, the USWNT is no longer the favorite to win the Women's World Cup! The Americans were extremely disappointing in their scoreless draw against Portugal, so you know Christian and Alexis have something to say. The guys break down the team's performance and ask yet again, what the hell was Vlatko Andonovski thinking? Let us know what you think went wrong for the USWNT in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!   Many fans were expecting Japan vs. Spain to be one of the best matches of the Women's World Cup group stage, but no one could have predicted how it would turn out! Christian and Alexis break down Japan's 4-0 drubbing of La Roja and ask if the result should change the betting odds for the rest of the tournament. We also debate which of these two sides will pose a bigger threat to the USWNT before previewing their must-win clash with Portugal. Let us know what you think in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans every day for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!  We break down the weekend of Women's World Cup results. Possibly none more shocking than Colombia defeating Germany with a stoppage time goal to stun the No. 2 FIFA ranked country in the world. What does this mean for Las Cafeteras and are they the real deal? Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans every day for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!  Megan Reyes is the host and creator of Between Two Worlds. A documentary podcast which follows her journey into highlighting the Philippines Women's National Team while also reconnecting with her culture as a Filipino-American. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans every day for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!  England won their matchup against Denmark, but only scored one goal. There are lots of expectations of England at this Women's World Cup, especially after winning the Euros. Are they living up to the hype? Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cavan Sullivan has officially become the youngest player to debut in the MLS — and in all of North American sports. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros give their thoughts on the debut and how the soccer world has evolved to handle younger and younger stars. 

Also on this episode of the Cooligans, Christian and Alexis give an update on Lionel Messi’s injured ankle and when he might be back on the pitch. Plus they dig into the controversy surrounding Enzo Fernandez’s problematic post and the reaction from players and politicians alike. 

Then the guys discuss Marco Reus joining the LA Galaxy, Kylian Mbappé being introduced to the Real Madrid fans and whether or not it’s time to hit the panic button over the USWNT’s inability to score. 

(7:30) Cavan Sullivan makes history with his debut

(16:57) Lionel Messi injury update

(23:20) Enzo Fernandez’s problematic post

(44:30) Marco Royce traded to LA Galaxy

(48:48) Kylian Mbappé introduced to Real Madrid fans

(55:12) Is it time to panic about USWNT scoring?

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The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans every day for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!  The USWNT had their second match at the World Cup and got a 1-1 draw, but this was a shocking result, especially after USA head coach Vlatko Andonovski only chose to make one substitution the entire game. We ask the tough questions like, "What the hell was Vlatko thinking?" We also have a surprise drop-in from Carlos Vela of LAFC! We talk to him about Leagues Cup and Coors Light! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!  Canada are back on track after getting their first victory at the WWC. The Olympic gold medalists started the tournament with a disappointing draw, but now they are at the top of their group, and looking to secure their place in the knockout rounds. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!  Will Rose Lavelle start? What’s the team energy like coming off the win over Vietnam? Fox Sports soccer analyst Doug McIntyre joins the show from the future —16 hours ahead in Auckland—to break down all the action. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!  Brazil and Germany shined on Matchday 5 of the Women's World Cup. Scoring buckets and keeping their opponents scoreless. Lots of teams are looking sharp and are looking like they will be some real competition if they face the USA anywhere in the tournament. We also break down the Mbappe drama with PSG. Will he stay, or will he end up playing in Saudi Arabia? Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans every day for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!  Today we are joined by Angel City FC defender Paige Nielsen alongside comedian/actress Tien Tran (How I Met Your Father) for a hilarious chat about their new podcast, In These Cleats! We also recap Matchday 4 of the WWC! Exclusive content:  https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans  This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!  The USWNT dominated Vietnam in their opening match at the World Cup, but for some reason, it didn't fill us with a ton of confidence that they will complete the three-peat. We break down the lineup and talk about who impressed the most. We'll also recap several other WWC matches, and also give our thoughts on Messi's first match for Inter Miami in Leagues Cup! Exclusive content:  https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans  This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under! Sound the alarm, jump for joy, throw your chancletas in the air, or whatever else you want to do, THE WOMEN'S WORLD CUP HAS FINALLY ARRIVED! We couldn't be more excited to start our coverage of the 2023 WWC because Christian and Alexis have been sitting on some takes. The guys break down the USWNT roster and predict which players will steal the show for this incredibly young American team ahead of its game against Vietnam. We're also joined by former New Zealand international and NWSL star, Rosie White, to hear about her experience playing in past World Cups and gauge her excitement about the tourney taking place in her home country. It's time to put some respect on the Kiwis' name. There's plenty more where this came from, so we hope you'll be along for the ride! Exclusive content:  https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans  This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The table is packed and so is this episode! We're joined by Edward Reynoso of The Give N Go and COPA90 Producer and Content Creator, Jamie Boyce, to talk about everything from Leo Messi's aquatic unveiling to El Tri winning the Gold Cup to Declan Rice's record-breaking transfer.  There's so much to cover from around the world of international football, so you know we had to get a Mexican guy from Texas and a white Englishman to help us out! We share some highlights from Lionel Messi's unveiling at Inter Miami and ponder what a similar event would've looked like across the pond. Edward also gives his thoughts on the Mexican national team defeating Panama for their 9th Gold Cup victory and shows love to El Tri's newest recruit, the viral quesadilla kid. Finally, Jamie, a die-hard Hammer, commiserates with Alexis about Declan Rice's long-awaited move to Arsenal. Let us know what you think of the transfer in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Never placed a bet on a Women’s World Cup match? Neither have the Cooligans! Jordan Brenner and Peter Keating of the Underdogs are in studio with Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros to explain everything you need to know about the trends, analytics, and storylines that lead to smart bets heading into the tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ladies and gentlemen, people of all ages, he has finally arrived. The GOAT is in America!  The Cooligans are back with a hilarious new episode to break down Lionel Messi's arrival on South Beach ahead of his unveiling at Inter Miami. We ask if the press conference will be more like a Latino Super Bowl halftime show and comment on some clips of Messi in the wild. The guys also give their thoughts on the USL reportedly implementing promotion/relegation within their pyramid (FINALLY!!!) and share their disappointment in the USMNT being eliminated from the Gold Cup. Alexis even unleashes a scorching hot take about Taylor Swift's song-writing that derails the show and will probably have an army of angry Swifties lining up outside of our studio. We didn't mean any harm, we promise! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Spain prevailed in the Euro Final over England on Sunday night, clinching their fourth win in the tournament, the most ever, and extending England’s streak without a championship even further. Christian Polanco and guest co-host David Gass discuss the match and how Spain ultimately won the game everyone was expecting them to win anyway.

On this episode of the Cooligans, Christian and David also break down the Copa America final and how its vibes contrasted with those at the Euro. They talk about how Argentina was able to win their second-straight Copa title thanks to chronic underperformance by most teams throughout the tournament, why they were able to prevail even without Lionel Messi and what went wrong for Colombia.

(5:30) Euro final

(17:04) Lots of disappointing showings at the Euros

(33:30) Surprised Argentina won

(47:10) Delayed start to the Copa final

(1:03:55) Messi’s injury

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Matt Turner is doing everything in his power to enhance the reputation of American soccer players, while Landon Donovan is simultaneously doing everything he can to destroy it!  Christian and Alexis are back for an America-centric episode of The Cooligans today with hilarious conversations about the most important topics in US Soccer. The guys touch on the USMNT's Gold Cup triumph over Canada, Landon Donovan's horrible transfer advice for Christian Pulisic, and Megan Rapinoe's eye-watering retirement announcement. We also dive into a weekend of mystifying refereeing decisions in MLS and ask how Mickey Mouse got on the call for NYCFC-Charlotte. He actually brought great energy to the broadcast! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're honored to have the CEO of the new San Diego MLS franchise, Tom Penn, join the show!  We've really raised The Cooligans' intelligence level with our last few guests (shoutout Franklin Leonard and KEVINCHO), so you know we had to keep the trend going! Tom Penn, CEO of the new San Diego MLS franchise and former owner of LAFC, stops by the show to discuss his new project and get a few marketing tips from Christian and Alexis. We touch on all the important points, including lounge chairs in the stands and Cali burritos in the concessions, as well as the new team's hope of building a vibrant soccer culture in San Diego. The guys also break down Tuesday's El Trafico win for LA Galaxy and give their thoughts on the shocking stabbing at the Gold Cup. What should CONCACAF do to stop this crazy violence? Let us know what you think in the comments! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Citizens of Blangola rejoice! Friend of the show and Sporting KC content creator, KEVINCHO, is live and in-studio to discuss the USMNT's Gold Cup success and recap the MLS weekend!  This is undoubtedly the most anticipated crossover event in the history of The Cooligans! Kevin, Christian, and Alexis are here to break down an incredible few days in American soccer. We ask if Jesus Ferreira should be starting for the USMNT after his second consecutive hat trick, question how Qatar beat Mexico with only one shot on target in 90 minutes, and predict who will ultimately lift the 2023 Gold Cup. We also celebrate rare victories for both NYCFC and Sporting Kansas City and cover the other biggest stories from around Major League Soccer. Get in the chat and let us know how much you've missed us! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We couldn't be more excited to be joined by creator of The Black List and football fanatic, Franklin Leonard!  We never thought someone this smart would consider joining the show, but clearly our Blangolan bribe money has been hard at work! Franklin Leonard, film executive and founder of The Black List, sits down with us for an incredibly fun discussion that ranges from his impressive family tree to his quest for the best lower division meat pies to the writers' strike that's currently affecting Hollywood. We also get Franklin's thoughts on Messi to Miami and hear about his latest trip across the pond to catch, yes you guessed it, more football matches. Plus, Christian and Alexis try the viral HOTSHOT cramp-prevention drink right before they attempt the Coors Light ad. Let's just say their mouths weren't as ice cold as the blue mountains! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're joined by comedian, Jamel Johnson, to discuss some of the biggest and funniest stories from around the soccer world, including Tottenham crushing Tom Holland's spirit and Inter Miami signing another superstar!  With the European club season on hiatus, we decided to have our hilarious friend and fellow stand-up, Jamel Johnson, in studio to make his second Cooligans appearance! We break down the pathetically heartwarming Tom Holland interview in which he shares all the pain Spurs have caused him and talk about Lionel Messi recruiting his former teammate, Sergio Busquets, to MLS. Plus, the guys share their thoughts on Bob Bradley being dismissed by Toronto FC (eh) and the USMNT's 1-1 Gold Cup draw with Jamaica. Is there a new favorite to win CONCACAF's continental competition? Let us know what you think! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The US Women's National Team roster has been chosen for the World Cup and we're joined by esports content creator, CHI Kacee, to hear about the biggest news in the gaming world!  Alexis has finally returned to recount his Champions League/Nations League journey and help us discuss the USWNT's roster announcement ahead of the 2023 Women's World Cup! We analyze all the squad selections, debate which players were snubbed the hardest, and predict how the team will line up on the pitch. CHI Kacee also sits down with Christian to talk about her journey as a woman in esports, the rise of eMLS, and gloat about Manchester City's treble-winning season. Plus, we touch on Gareth Bale's disparaging comments about the competition in MLS and give our final thoughts on Gregg Berhalter returning to coach the USMNT. Did US Soccer make the right decision by bringing GGG back? Let us know what you think! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's a special interview edition of The Cooligans as Maria Sanchez, forward for the NWSL's Houston Dash and the Mexican women's national team, sits down with Christian for an incredible conversation!  We were honored to have Maria join the show and take us through her journey as a Mexican-American professional soccer player! She discussed her difficult first stint in the NWSL and explained how a return to Mexico gave her perspective that has allowed her to thrive this time around with the Houston Dash. Maria also told us about her off-the-field interests, including her already fulfilled dream of paying off her parents' mortgage and unreasonable competitive drive while playing the FIFA video game. All this, plus a heartfelt moment shared between Christian and Maria as the children of immigrants, on an unmissable episode of The Cooligans! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MLS broadcaster Chris Wittyngham joins the show to break down all the latest news and rumors surrounding the USMNT manager search and so much more!  So many big names are rumored to be in the running for next head coach of the American men's national team! Berhalter, Marsch, and Vieira are just a few potential candidates, but who would be the best choice to lead our incredibly talented squad into the 2026 World Cup? Chris Wittyngham is in for Alexis as we discuss this, Jude Bellingham's expensive move to Real Madrid, the MLS season so far, and Christian's experience at the Congressional Soccer Match. Plus, we get Witty's reaction to Mbappe refusing an extension at PSG and check in with Producer Miguelito for some gambling advice as Christian's plumber forces his way onto the Cooligans airwaves. You won't want to miss this hilariously hectic episode! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Manchester City have officially written their names in the footballing history books after winning a European treble in 2022/23!  The abundance of talent in this City squad has been clear for quite some time now, but its status as legendary was incomplete without a Champions League crown! Now, there can be no more detractors. Christine Cupo of CBS Sports fills in for Alexis to break down every aspect of the UCL final and discuss how City's success will affect this year's Ballon d'Or. Will Messi be rewarded for his World Cup triumph with an eighth trophy or has Erling Haaland's time finally come? We also look back at the weekend's incredible MLS golazos, remember the colorful life of Silvio Berlusconi, and analyze Paolo Maldini's tumultuous exit from AC Milan. Things aren't looking good for the Rossoneri! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brentford FC manager, Thomas Frank sits down with Christian and soccer presenter and producer, Jack Grimse is here to talk Messi to Inter Miami!  We were so lucky to have Thomas Frank stop by the show to speak with Christian ahead of Brentford's participation in the Premier League Summer Series! Jack Grimse also fills in for Alexis to break down Leo Messi's historic transfer to MLS. We analyze what it means for soccer in the United States, debate the sporting merit of the league's assistance in bringing Messi to America, and give Mike Ryan Ruiz his flowers for out-reporting Fabrizio Romano. Plus, we hear about Jack's experience as an American Aston Villa fan, poke fun at David Moyes' dance moves following West Ham's Europa Conference League victory and again ask what's wrong with LA Galaxy? They're out of US Open Cup and looking like genuine Wooden Spoon contenders! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The US Men’s National team is on the hunt for a new head coach after Gregg Berhalter was fired on Wednesday. Christian Polanco and guest co-host Christine Cupo look at what’s next for USMNT.

Also on this episode of the Cooligans, Christian and Christine recap the thrilling semi-finals matches in the Copa America and Euro tournaments, including a discussion of the fight that broke out after Colombia defeated Uruguay on Wednesday. Christian and Christine then talk about how England was able to prevail in the last seconds of their match against the Netherlands which sends them to their second straight Euro final.

The two finish out the episode with a preview of the Euro final, discussing how they think England might fare against Spain in the final. Then they look at how Columbia matches up against Argentina in a battle for the Copa America championship, and why Argentina’s best shot at winning is a low-scoring affair.

(2:27) Gregg Berhalter fired as USMNT head coach

(13:46) The old guard vs. the younger generation

(18:28) Colombia vs. Uruguay in the Copa America semi-final

(22:13) Where the hostility started in the match

(36:20) The Euros semi-finals recaps

(39:00) England wins over the Netherlands

(45:53) Ad break

(45:57) Previewing the Euro final

(54:43) Copa America final

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Pablo Maurer of The Athletic joins Christian to recap his experience at The Soccer Tournament, discuss Inter Miami's future, and look back on Zlatan Ibrahimovic's incredible career!  Alexis is in Istanbul to "cover the Champions League final" (we're pretty sure he's getting a hair transplant), so we're thrilled to get a boots-on-the-ground report of TST from The Athletic's Pablo Maurer! He gives his insight into the million-dollar competition and share the souvenirs he managed to take with him. We also break down Inter Miami's decision to sack Phil Neville and how it affects their prospects of landing Lionel Messi, discuss FC Cincinnati's dominance in MLS, touch on Club Leon winning CCL, and share our favorite moments from the legendary career of Zlatan Ibrahimovic. You won't want to miss this packed episode! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're honored to be joined by USMNT and Fulham FC defender, Tim Ream!  Tim joins the Cooligans to discuss taking part in the upcoming Premier League summer series, the struggles of being promoted or relegated in five consecutive years, and missing the end of the EPL season due to injury (including how badly he wanted to stay in the game with a broken arm.) Christian and Alexis also recap Sevilla's record-setting seventh Europa League victory and break down the crazy interactions between ultras and players in MLS following last night's debacle at Yankee Stadium. We hope the tensions don't escalate any further, but it would make for some incredible fan footage! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There's so much to talk about from the final day of the Premier League and Bundesliga seasons, but the Toffees' victory is clearly the biggest story in Blangola!  Everton will be playing EPL football next season! The past eight months may have taken five years off of Christian's life expectancy, but they were all worth it. The Cooligans analyze all the action from Matchday 38 with a specific focus on Everton's 1-0 win over Bournemouth and Leeds' defeat against Tottenham. We also look back at Borussia Dortmund's heartbreaking result versus Mainz and debate how big of a problem Bayern Munich's 11th consecutive title is for the Bundesliga. Even the 33-time league champs will get bored of winning at some point, right? All this an more on a special Memorial Day edition of The Cooligans! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.