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Italian soccer journalist Fabrizio Romano finds himself getting backlash for tweeting about Marseille forward Mason Greenwood. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break that down as well as chat the Raheem Sterling situation with Chelsea and Ilkay Gundogan’s reported return to Manchester City.Christian and Alexis talk about Megan Rapinoe’s jersey retirement with the Seattle Reign as well as Dax McCarty announcing his retirement from MLS. They also recap the Leagues Cup and preview the final between LAFC and Columbus Crew.Later, Christian and Alexis break down the new NWSL collective bargaining agreement as well as predict what it could mean for the league. They also take a listen to the new Champions League theme song and give their thoughts.(7:40) - Fabrizio Romano in trouble for Mason Greenwood tweets(21:04) - Raheem Sterling not in Chelsea’s plans(25:40) - Ilkay Gunogan to return to Man City(31:37) - Seattle Reign to retire Megan Rapinoe’s jersey number(35:40) - Dax McCarty announces retirement(41:00) - Leagues Cup recap & final preview(49:30) - NWSL announce new CBA(58:10) - Can new CBA pave the way for promotion/relegation?(1:10:20) - Champions League reveal new theme songSubscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L9G8HU🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4cqRhzO💸 Sign up for a Yahoo fantasy football league for a chance to win one million dollars! 🏈 Draft your team on Yahoo Fantasy before September 5th for one entry. If any players you start score a touchdown in the Week 1 games on NBC, earn up to seven additional entries per TD scored.🎟️ Enter at http://www.yahoo.com/fantasymillion Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

The Premier League is back! Christian Polanco and Christine Cupo take a look at the action including some inappropriate challenges against Arsenal and Erling Haaland continuing his rivalry with Marc Cucurella.Christian and Christine then talk Serie A opening weekend as they discuss what position fits Christian Pulisic best at AC Milan. They also discuss the current issues between Antonio Conte and Napoli and recap the German Super Cup.Christian and Christine breakdown the new USL Super League as well as preview the last half of the NWSL season that starts this weekend. They also take a look at a bizarre red card in a game in Peru.(4:15) - Arsenal v. Wolves gets chippy(13:03) - Raheem Sterling left out of Chelsea squad(14:41) - Haaland scores on Cucurella, adds to rivalry(23:15) - What is best position for Pulisic at Milan?(32:24) - Trouble with Conte in Napoli?(40:01) - Bayer Leverkusen win German Super Cup(44:58) - USL Super League is officially underway(49:33) - NWSL rest of season lookahead(58:34) - Bizarre red card in game in PeruSubscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L9G8HU🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4cqRhzO💸 Sign up for a Yahoo fantasy football league for a chance to win one million dollars! 🏈 Draft your team on Yahoo Fantasy before September 5th for one entry. If any players you start score a touchdown in the Week 1 games on NBC, earn up to seven additional entries per TD scored.🎟️ Enter at http://www.yahoo.com/fantasymillion Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

The United States men’s national team reportedly have a new head coach. Christian Polanco and David Gass discuss the hire of Mauricio Pochettino as the next US men’s national team head coach and what this means for the nation ahead of the 2026 World Cup.Christian and David then talk major Premier League storylines ahead of the season, including Manchester City going to trial for 115 charges put against them for financial breaches and Connor Gallagher’s move to Atletico Madrid falling through while Chelsea are under investigation for financial breaches.Christian and David then discuss MLS transfer news, including Chicago Fire parting ways with Xherdan Shaqiri and Marco Reus officially joining LA Galaxy. They also recap the round of 16 of Leagues Cup where MLS teams dominated the round.(3:20) - USMNT have reportedly hired Mauricio Pochettino(6:25) - Expectations for Pochettino with USMNT (9:45) - Can Poch push USMNT and win? (14:15) - How Pochettino will make his mark with USMNT(25:00) - Can Pochettino improve player pool? (33:12) - Manchester City facing 115 financial charges(44:57) - Chelsea also facing financial issues (54:11) - Sheridan Shaqiri leaves Chicago Fire (1:00:16) - Marco Reus joins LA Galaxy (1:02:20) - Leagues Cup Recap Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

The United States women’s national team took home the gold medal after defeating Brazil 1-0 in the final match of the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss the Emma Hayes effect on the team, Naomi Girma’s incredible Olympics and the USWNT’s “triple espresso” attack being lethal.Christian and Alexis then discuss Spain winning the men’s gold medal game, defeating France 5-3 in extra time. Is this the start of a new golden generation for Spain after winning the Euros and taking home Olympic gold? Also, the crew discuss Thierry Henry’s stock after France finished with the silver medal.Christian and Alexis recap Leagues Cup action and discuss whether or not the competition really is good for the growth of soccer in America. They also discuss recent MLS transfers including Olivier Giroud to LAFC, Tim Ream to Charlotte and a potential move for Antoine Griezmann to Los Angeles.(6:07) - USWNT win Olympic Gold Medal(21:33) - FOX graphic mistakes Sophia Smith for Mallory Swanson(34:32) - Spain vs. France gold medal match recap(42:38) - New golden generation for Spain?(47:50) - Thoughts on Thierry Henry after Olympics(55:12) - Leagues Cup recap(1:10:58) - MLS Transfer Round-UpExclusive content:https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligansThis is where we put everything we shouldn't say 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports PodcastsSubscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L9G8HU🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4cqRhzO💸 Sign up for a Yahoo fantasy football league for a chance to win one million dollars! 🏈 Draft your team on Yahoo Fantasy before September 5th for one entry. If any players you start score a touchdown in the Week 1 games on NBC, earn up to seven additional entries per TD scored.🎟️ Enter at http://www.yahoo.com/fantasymillion Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

The United States women’s national soccer team continues their journey for an Olympic gold medal against Brazil on Saturday. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss Emma Hayes’ tenure so far ahead of the final game of the Olympics and give her a rating as USWNT head coach. Christian and Alexis discuss Naomi Girma’s spectacular performances for the USWNT as well as the lethal front three of Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith and Mallory Swanson.Christian and Alexis are then joined in-studio by Midge Purce and Taylor Smith, who discuss the new reality docuseries Offseason FC, created by Midge Purce and Alexis Ohanian. Taylor and Midge tell stories about their time in France, Gotham FC winning the NWSL title and the USWNT Olympic roster.Christian and Alexis finish the show by talking about Morocco winning the bronze medal game 6-0 over Egypt as well as preview the men’s Olympic gold medal game between Spain and France.(5:53) - USWNT advance to gold medal match(18:56) - Women’s gold medal match preview(24:24) - USWNT vs Brazil prediction(30:01) - Midge Purce and Taylor Smith interview(32:31) - What to expect on Offseason FC(46:32) - How Midge is recovering from injury(1:02:04) - Thoughts on the USWNT(1:07:18) - Previewing the men’s gold medal matchExclusive content:https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligansThis is where we put everything we shouldn't say 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports PodcastsSubscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L9G8HU Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4cqRhzO Sign up for a Yahoo fantasy football league for a chance to win one million dollars! Draft your team on Yahoo Fantasy before September 5th for one entry. If any players you start score a touchdown in the Week 1 games on NBC, earn up to seven additional entries per TD scored. Enter at http://www.yahoo.com/fantasymillion Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

The United States men’s national team went into their Olympics quarter-final match against Morocco as underdogs after their victory over Guinea helped them secure a spot in the knockout round. However, Morocco proved to be too much for the US men’s under 23 squad to handle. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros talk about the USMNT’s 4-0 defeat that led to them being eliminated from the Olympic tournament. While there were a few positives to take away from their participation in the 2024 games, the disappointing final result leads the guys to discuss what the squad might need in their next tournament to hopefully come home with a medal.Also on this episode of The Cooligans, the guys discuss the USWNT’s victory over Japan, which landed them a semi-final match with Germany’s women’s squad, ask why Emma Hayes took so long to make substations in their last match and recap all of the other notable Olympic soccer quarter-final action.Christian and Alexis are then joined in-studio by Hugo Larsson, midfielder for Eintracht Frankfurt and the Swedish national team. The 20-year-old talks about being a leader of his clubs despite his age, how he hopes to model his game off of Cristiano Ronaldo and how he’s preparing mentally for the upcoming Bundesliga season.(6:54) - USMNT eliminated from the Olympics(18:01) - USWNT advance to semi-finals(32:27) - Olympic quarter-finals recap(36:47) - Hugo Larsson joins the show(42:13) - Hugo modeling his game after Ronaldo(51:22) - Hugo’s thoughts on players from SwedenExclusive content:https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligansThis is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports PodcastsSubscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L9G8HU🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4cqRhzO💸 Sign up for a Yahoo fantasy football league for a chance to win one million dollars! 🏈 Draft your team on Yahoo Fantasy before September 5th for one entry. If any players you start score a touchdown in the Week 1 games on NBC, earn up to seven additional entries per TD scored.🎟️ Enter at http://www.yahoo.com/fantasymillion Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

The United States men and women both advanced to the 2024 Olympic quarter-finals with victories over Guinea and Australia, which now has each team on a collision course with Morocco and Japan. After impressive showings to get them out of the group stage, both teams will need special performances to reach the semi-finals.Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss all the action from the last round, as well as give a preview of the quarter-final matches. They talk about Kevin Paredes and Trinity Rodman both being lightning rods for their respective teams and then get into an awkward moment with Korbin Albert when she was subbed on.Also on this episode of The Cooligans, the guys talk about the club friendlies that are being played in the United States, Alexis gives his thoughts after attending the Arsenal-Liverpool match in Philadelphia and why the United States is getting a bad rep with Manchester United fans following multiple injuries to their squad.(5:15) - Showing support to Igor Mortis(7:34) - USMNT defeats Guinea(17:49) - USWNT defeats Australia(26:27) - Korbin Albert’s awkward substitution(37:39) - Club friendlies in the United States(49:16) - USMNT wishes Gregg Berhalter happy birthday(51:32) - Olympics soccer quarter-final preview(1:02:51) - Canada invades the set?Exclusive content:https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligansThis is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

The United States men’s and women’s teams both had impressive performances in their second soccer matches of the 2024 Olympics in France. With the men defeating New Zealand and the women defeating Germany by the same score of 4-1, the vibes are riding high with one match left in the group stage for both squads.Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros are here to discuss which players they’ve been most impressed with on the men’s side in their most recent victory and why the USWNT victory was much more of a bigger deal despite the lopsided score. They also talk about all the other action from Olympic soccer including the Dominican Republic’s loss to Spain and why there is still hope for them to advance to the next round.Christian and Alexis then talk with USMNT captain Tyler Adams about playing for AFC Bournemouth with Michael B. Jordan as a part owner, his recovery from injury and the drone-spying scandal with Canada’s women’s national team. The guys are then joined by Manuel Veth from Transfermarkt to go a little bit deeper into the fines and discipline that was handed down to the Canadian women’s team and if the repercussions of this are bigger than people might realize.(9:08) - USMNT defeats New Zealand(17:11) - USWNT defeats Germany(30:00) - Dominican Republic keeping hope alive(36:49) - Tyler Adams on AFC Bournemouth, Michael B. Jordan & the Canada drone scandal(48:59) - Manuel Veth joins the show(1:01:54) - World Cup implications from Canada drone scandalExclusive content:https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligansThis is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

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 addressExclusive content:https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligansThis is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

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 upExclusive content:https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligansThis is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉🖥️ Watch full episodes on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

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?Exclusive content:https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligansThis is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

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 injuryExclusive content:https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligansThis is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

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 finalExclusive content:https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligansThis is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Rosters have officially dropped for the United States men’s and women’s soccer team and The Cooligans (minus Alexis) are here to discuss how each squad shapes up, including a notable omission and a controversial inclusion.Christian Polanco is joined by guest host Christine Cupo of CBS Sports to talk about the disappointment from Diego Luna in getting left off the men’s squad and why his desire not to be an alternate has hindered the team’s bench options. They also get into the addition of Korbin Albert to the women’s side following her controversial actions on social media.Also on this episode, Christian and Christine give a recap of all the latest action in the Copa América, including Canada making the United States look bad by advancing to the semi-finals after penalty kicks and Uruguay’s manager Marcelo Bielsa’s viral post-match comments.They then get into the pressure that the England team faced in their matchup with Switzerland when the match had to be decided by penalty kicks. They close the show talking about the controversy surrounding the San Diego Wave FC and President Jill Ellis following allegations of harassment and abuse inside the NWSL club.(2:39) - USA Olympic men’s rosters(13:52) - USA Olympic women’s rosters(29:12) - Copa América roundup(50:24) - UEFA Euro roundup(53:54) - San Diego Wave FC controversyExclusive content:https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligansThis is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

The United States Men’s National Team found themselves saddled with disappointment under manager Gregg Berhalter yet again, this time crashing out of the Copa America in the group stage following their 1-0 loss to Uruguay. While it wasn’t a shocking result given their play in the tournament, not advancing to the knockout stage can only be viewed as just another failure for the USMNT.Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros breakdown the match between the United States and Uruguay, including the complete failure by not getting out of their group, if Gregg Berhalter’s days are numbered at the helm and the cryptic instagram post by former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp that has many thinking about if he could be the next manager for the USMNT.Also on this episode of The Cooligans, Christian and Alexis talk about the exciting match between Argentina and Ecuador, which saw Lionel Messi’s side advancing in the Copa despite the late heroics by Kevin Rodriguez to force an epic shootout. They then touch on suspensions being handed out to Merih Demiral and Jude Bellingham for their match antics and why Eli Martinez probably won’t be getting a suspension. (05:44) - USMNT gets bounced from Copa America(17:52) - Is it hard for Gregg Berhalter to keep his job now?(28:13) - Jürgen Klopp’s cryptic July 4th post(38:55) - Demiral and Bellingham suspensions(53:22) - Emi Martinez’s save antics(57:39) - Messi-Ronaldo performance narrativeExclusive content:https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligansThis is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

The United States Men’s National Team has found themselves in a pretty dire situation as they’re set to face-off with Uruguay on Monday night in their final group match of the Copa America. After a disappointing loss to Panama in their previous match, they now desperately need to find a way to leave with a win in order to have a chance at getting into the next round.However, much more might potentially be on the line for the US squad.Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss whether USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter’s job is on the line should the United States crash out of the tournament, as well as take a look at how they got into this situation and hope that they weren’t responsible for Tim Weah’s red card in their last match.Also on this episode of The Cooligans, the guys breakdown the English national team’s performance in their late win against Slovakia to keep their Euro hopes alive, Gareth Southgate’s problem with not fully utilizing his bench and give a stark defense for captain Harry Kane’s performance. Christian and Alexis also touch on Mexico getting knocked of the Copa America and if Belgium’s squad is simply getting too old to compete following their loss to France.(3:06) - Heavy implications for USMNT’s next match(15:52) - USMNT’s possible lineup vs Uruguay(22:51) - Mexico’s national teams’ mess(34:01) - England finds magic late in the Euro(43:36) - Fans getting on England’s performance(51:14) - France knocks out Belgium in the EuroExclusive content:https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligansThis is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

It's been a thrilling past few days of matches at Copa America 2024, with some of the tournament's favorites taking the field with varying results! Copa America 2024 has lived up to the hype in terms of on-the-field play and off-the-field drama so far! Christian and Alexis recap Tuesday and Wednesday's action, including Lionel Messi and Argentina's last-minute victory against Chile, which the guys were in attendance for, and Mexico's disappointing loss to Venezuela. The guys also preview the Round of 16 at Euro 2024 and react to the USWNT Olympic squad announcement. 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 Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

The USMNT started its Copa America 2024 campaign with an impressive 2-0 win over Bolivia, but will they be able to replicate the performance against better opposition? The USMNT is going to win Copa America babayyy! Well, they might, but is a 2-0 win over Bolivia really a good indicator for the quality of the rest of the nations in the tournament? Christian and Alexis break down the match and debate what the performance means for the USMNT's chances to lift the trophy at the end of Copa America. The guys also discuss Weston McKennie's potential move to FC Cincinnati, the bizarre prayer that was said ahead of Argentina vs. Canada, and recap the weekend's action from Euro 2024. 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 Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Say goodbye to your families everybody, because they probably won't be seeing you for the next month while you're watching the Euros and Copa America! Copa America 2024 kicks off with the opening match between Argentina and Canada tonight, meaning the summer of soccer has officially begun! In today's episode, Christian and Alexis continue their coverage of the past few days of Euro 2024 before diving into a hilarious Copa America 2024 preview. The guys give their thoughts on who might win the Copa and discuss how they think the USMNT will fare in the tournament, before sharing some incredible banter that you could potentially see in the crowd. We finish the show by attempting to break down Sophia Smith's non-suspension and Portland Thorns' punishment in the NWSL. 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 Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Euro 2024 has finally arrived and we cannot wait to break down the biggest matches from the first weekend of action! Is England for real? Will Belgium make it out of their group? Should Germany be considered favorites to win the tournament? There's so many questions to answer from the first weekend of Euro 2024, but we're just hyped to start an incredible summer of soccer! Christian and Alexis react to all the biggest matches from the opening days of Euro 2024 and discuss what we can take away from the results. The guys also share their thoughts on Inter Miami's shocking 9-man victory over Philadelphia Union and Alexis reviews the footy-focused reality show, Love Undercover. 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 Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Forget everything we said on Monday, the USMNT is all the way back after drawing against Brazil for the first time in history! American soccer fans don't know how to feel after the USMNT's results from the past week! The USMNT bounced back in a huge way from their embarrassing loss to Colombia with a 1-1 draw against Brazil. Christian and Alexis break down the USMNT's impressive performance and debate which version of the team will show up at Copa America. The guys also share some big news about the pod and we finish the episode with our final four awesome interviews from TST. Christian is joined by USWNT legend, Joanna Lohman, NWSL champion Sabrina Flores, El Johnson and Amobi Okugo from The Town FC, and Welcome to Wrexham star, Rosie Hughes together with NWSL star, Nicole Baxter. 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 Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

There's not much good to say about about the USMNT's 5-1 loss to Colombia ahead of Copa America, but at least Christian got to interview Michelle Akers, Ali Krieger, and Alexis Nunes! Christian and Alexis are back together in the studio at last and boy do they have a lot to talk about! The guys kick off the show by recapping their respective trips to the Champions League Final and TST, which unsurprisingly included a ton of hilarious stories. Then, they discuss the USMNT's horrific display against Colombia and ask what needs to change ahead of Copa America to ensure we don't get embarrassed while hosting the competition. We finish the episode with three more incredible interviews from TST, two with USWNT legends in Michelle Akers and friend of the program, Ali Krieger, and one with the incredibly talented Alexis Nunes of ESPN FC. 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 Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

TST has finally arrived and Christian and Miguelito are on the ground in Cary, North Carolina to collect some fantastic interviews with fellow players, content creators, and overall legends of the beautiful game! Christian's professional football career is taking off at TST 2024! He made his debut for the Summer of Soccer team on Wednesday, but he's also been working overtime to create the best possible content and keep you updated on his progress with some of the biggest names at the tournament. Don't miss our first video from TST, featuring interviews with MLS legends Jay DeMerit, Jamie Watson, Kenny Cooper, and Bryan Jordan, NWSL legend and World Cup winner, Jessica McDonald, former referee and current CBS Sports rules analyst, Christina Unkel, Manchester United content creator and friend of the program, GoodVibesJohn, and AEW superstar Claudio Castagnoli. 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 Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Real Madrid makes history yet again by winning their 15th Champions League title in the most predictable fashion possible! No folks, this isn't a re-run, David Gass is back on The Cooligans for a second consecutive episode! The soccer broadcaster, host, and friend of the show joins Christian to recap Real Madrid's 2-0 Champions League Final victory over Borussia Dortmund. Christian and David break down every aspect of the relatively underwhelming final and discuss what Kylian Mbappe's imminent arrival to Real Madrid means for the future of the club and the UCL. The guys also analyze Pachuca's CONCACAF Champions Cup win against Columbus Crew, touch on some off-the-field storylines in MLS, and give their thoughts on Emma Hayes' first match in charge of the USWNT. 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 Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

The Champions League Final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund is right around the corner, so soccer broadcaster and host, David Gass, had to stop by the studio to preview the biggest match of the European season! Alexis is galavanting around London for the Champions League Final right now, but we've still got you covered with a match preview! Friend of the program and soccer broadcaster, David Gass, filled in for Alexis to tell you everything you need to know ahead of the final between Real Madrid and Dortmund. Christian and David analyze what BVB needs to do in order to pull off the shocking upset and debate what another UCL title would mean for Carlo Ancelotti's legacy. The guys also recap MLS Matchweek 17 and break down Lionel Messi's cameo in the trailer for Bad Boys 4 before discussing their excitement about taking part in TST next week. 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 Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

It's time to get fancy, everybody, Chris Wittyngham is in the building to break down the Europa League Final! We're hyped to have Witty back on the show, this time making his in-studio debut to discuss Atalanta's incredible 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League Final and much more! Christian, Alexis, and Witty analyze how Ademola Lookman and Atalanta managed to outplay the unbeaten Bundesliga champions and what a first European trophy means to the club. The guys also talk to Producer Miguelito about Mauricio Pochettino's departure from Chelsea and the new era of football management, examine the announcement video for the US Soccer supporter's group, States United, and find out what's up with Witty's broadcasting career. 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 Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

We're honored to be joined by the hilarious and incredibly talented YouTuber and Football Manager streamer, Zealand, to teach us about the game and tell us about his career. Don't worry, you'll still get Alexis' Arsenal tears! We've got a packed episode today! The guys start the show by recapping a wild final weekend of the Premier League season and debating which team had the more impressive campaign; Manchester City or Bayer Leverkusen. Then, Christian and Alexis break down all the action in MLS and NWSL before Zealand stops by the studio for an awesome interview. He teaches the guys the intricacies of Football Manager and tells some amazing stories about his time as a content creator. 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 Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

It's crazy that MLS broadcaster Kevin Egan had never joined the show before today, but we're hyped to have him on to talk MLS, WWE, Raquinho the Raccoon, and so much more! Most of our audience will know Kevin Egan from his job hosting MLS360, but some new viewers might recognize Kevin Patrick from WWE. Whatever you call him, make sure to check out this interview! Christian, Alexis, and Kevin discuss everything from Kevin's career in soccer and professional wrestling to Raquinho the Raccoon making his debut for the Philadelphia Union and more MLS news, plus Kevin's strong opinion on Spurs supporters rooting against their favorite team. Christian and Alexis also give out a parlay for the final weekend of the Premier League season. 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 Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

It all comes down to the final week for the 2023/24 Premier League title race, and somehow every Gooner has become a massive Spurs supporter! How did we enter the alternate timeline where Arsenal fans are rooting for Tottenham? It may sound crazy, but it's true. Christian and Alexis preview everything you need to know heading into the final week of the EPL season, including Spurs' midweek matchup with Manchester City, Arsenal's chances at remaining in first place if City drop points, and Ange Postecoglu's testy exchange with a reporter about potentially losing on purpose. The guys also recap a violent MLS Matchweek 13 and take a look at who Christian will be squaring off against at TST. 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 Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

The 2023/24 Champions League Final is set, with Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid primed to face off at Wembley! We were treated to two of the most entertaining UCL semi-final ties in recent memory, with referee controversies, shots hitting the crossbar, and incredible storylines galore! Christian and Alexis break down every aspect of the BVB-PSG and Real Madrid-Bayern Munich matchups, including PSG's terrible luck with the goalposts, Joselu's star-making moment, and the refereeing error that may have cost Bayern a chance at Champions League glory. The guys also give a quick preview of the UCL Final between Madrid and Dortmund. 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 Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

We're honored to be joined by a legendary name in MLS history, Edson Buddle, to look back on his incredible career as a pro! If you're a true Major League Soccer sicko, then you're going to love this episode! Edson Buddle is in-studio with Christian and Alexis to discuss his career in MLS, the USMNT, and Europe. The guys discuss Edson's fantastic 2010 season with LA Galaxy, his experience playing with David Beckham, and his latest endeavor as a coach for NYCFC's youth teams. Edson also tells us the best advice he received during his career and explains how he got into yoga. 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 Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

The results of the Champions League semi-finals first legs were shocking, but will the second legs leave us with the same level of surprise? How do Real Madrid and PSG not have massive leads following the first legs of the Champions League semis?!?! We were all surprised by how well Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund were able to hold up against superior opposition this week, but we're not sure they'll be able to stand firm again in the second legs. Christin and Alexis break down all the UCL action and give their predictions about which sides will face off in the final at Wembley. The guys also recap Columbus Crew's upset victory over Monterrey in CONCACAF Champions League and give out a parlay for the final weekend of The Championship season. 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 Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Liverpool dropping more points means Arsenal and Manchester City are the final contenders standing for the Premier League title! Despite having almost a full season of a three-team EPL title race, we're right back where we started last year! Arsenal and Manchester City are the last two sides in contention to win the Premier League, so Christian and Alexis are back to break down how they think the season will end. The guys predict who they think will hoist the trophy, debate if Spurs fans would rather have Arsenal or City win the title, and give their thoughts on a salary cap coming to the Premier League. The also recap a thrilling Matchweek 11 in MLS and touch on Gotham FC's early season struggles. 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 Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

We're kicking it old school on this episode of The Cooligans, with OG American soccer content creator, Shawn Francis, making his inaugural appearance on the show to tell some incredible stories! This is an episode for the American soccer diehards! We're honored to be joined by a long-time friend and true pioneer of the US footy content game, Shawn Francis, to hear about his career covering and working in American soccer. Shawn shares some hilarious stories with great insight to the old days of coverage and compares them to how things have changed today. Christian, Alexis, and Miguelito also recap the midweek Premier League action, with varying results for Arsenal, Everton, and Chelsea. 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 Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

The FA Cup semi-final matches were incredibly entertaining, but did Manchester United really deserve to advance to another final at Wembley? We had another weekend of controversy in English football, as Manchester United survived a close call in the FA Cup semis thanks to a questionable offsides decision by the referee. Christian and Alexis discuss whether or not Coventry City got screwed by the officials and ask what can be done to fix the constant mistakes. The guys also respond to Nottingham Forest's unhinged Tweet about VAR mistakes, react to Real Madrid's Clasico victory, and recap the weekend in MLS. 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 Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

We've got a packed episode today, with a full Champions League quarter-finals recap followed by an insightful interview with Senior VP of MLS NEXT Pro, Ali Curtis, talking about new rules coming to MLS and potentially the 2026 World Cup! This Champions League quarter-finals was probably the most exciting knockout round in the past few years, so Christian and Alexis are hyped to break down all the action. The guys analyze how Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, PSG, and Borussia Dortmund were able to advance to the UCL semis and predict who will meet in the final at Wembley. Then, Ali Curtis returns to The Cooligans to discuss the new rules that will be implemented in MLS starting this weekend, which could also be used at the 2026 World Cup. He explains how all the new tweaks could affect the matches and gives insight into what new rules could be coming in the future. 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 Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Losses for both Arsenal and Liverpool have given Manchester City the clear edge in the Premier League title race, so we had USMNT legend, Jimmy Conrad, stop by the studio to break down all the action! Did Arsenal and Liverpool blow their chances to finally topple City from the peak of the EPL table? Alexis certainly hopes not, but we'll see over the next few weeks. Jimmy joins the guys to analyze the biggest matches of the Premier League weekend and debate which side should be favorites to win the title. They also discuss Newcastle's dominant win over Tottenham, Jimmy witnessing Messi take on Sporting KC at Arrowhead Stadium, and recent performances by USMNT members playing in Europe. Real Blangolans will love this 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 Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

We think we might've just witnessed the best overall week of Champions League matches ever, so comedian and football presenter, Andrew Mensah, stopped by the studio to break down the action and crack some jokes as well! Considering the high level of football being played in the Champions League over the past week, we had to deliver and equally high-level podcast with the hilarious Andrew Mensah! Christian, Alexis, and Andrew discuss Real Madrid vs. Manchester City, Arsenal vs. Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund, and FC Barcelona vs. PSG as only they can, with a lot of laughs. The guys also touch on this week's CONCACAF Champions Cup matches, learn more about Andrew's career in the UK, and give out another DraftKings parlay. You won't want to miss this hilarious 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 Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Christian and Alexis have returned from their weekend getaways in Nashville and Louisville to recap the 2-2 draw between Manchester United and Liverpool and the rest of the Premier League action! It was a busy weekend of hosting for The Cooligans, as Christian was in Nashville for Premier League Fan Fest, while Alexis went down to Louisville to celebrate USL! The guys recap their experiences before reacting to the blockbuster match between United and Liverpool. They analyze whether or not a draw was a fair result and debate how it will affect the rest of the Premier League title race. Christian and Alexis also discuss Everton's second EPL points deduction, Korbin Albert being boo'd at the SheBelieves Cup, and the best and worst moments from MLS Matchweek 8. 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 Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

We're hyped to have the hilarious footy content creator, Elischa Edouard, join the show to discuss all things Messi, Inter Miami, and so much more! There are few bigger Lionel Messi fans than Elischa Edouard, so he had to fill in for Alexis following Inter Miami's 2-1 loss to Monterrey in CONCACAF Champions Cup while the Argentine playmaker was rested! Christian and Elischa analyze what's gone wrong for Inter Miami and ask if sustained success is attainable with aging superstars like Messi, Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets. The guys also give an update on the Korbin Albert situation, react to a hysterical clip from a Spanish-language Everton announcer, and share a DraftKings parlay for the weekend. 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 Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Arsenal's draw with City gave Liverpool a slight advantage in the Premier League title race, but who will end up hoisting the trophy at the end of the season? It's only right that we have 2 Arsenal fans in-studio while discussing the Gunners' biggest result of the year so far! Queen of Blangola, Christine Cupo of CBS Sports, is filling in for Christian to break down the 0-0 stalemate at the top of the EPL table and give her thoughts on the title race as a whole. Alexis and Christine also start a conversation about MLS Matchweek 7 that quickly devolves into a hilarious plan to fix the US national teams, react to Thomas Tuchel's claim that Bayer Leverkusen has already won the Bundesliga, and discuss Emma Hayes' sideline bust-up with Jonas Eidevall. 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 Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

We're so excited to have soccer broadcaster and CBS Sports pundit, Aly Trost Martin, join the show to recap a salacious week in the world of footy! We're collecting Morning Footy cast members like they're Infinity Stones! This time, Aly Trost Martin is in-studio to discuss some hilarious off-the-pitch headlines that made waves on social media, including Korbin Albert's suspicious Twitter likes and Emil Forsberg allegedly abandoning his family to join New York Red Bulls. Aly, Christian, and Alexis also analyze LAFC signing Olivier Giroud and Maxime Chanot and send postive vibes to Midge Purce following her ACL injury. 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 Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

The USMNT is CONCACAF Nations League champion for the third consecutive time, beating Mexico Dos a Cero in a dominant performance! There's no better feeling than a Dos a Cero victory for the USMNT over the Mexican national team! Christian and Alexis break down all the action from the Nations League Final and reflect on the USMNT's dominance over El Tri over the past few years. The guys also analyze Matchweek 6 of the MLS season and roast Charlie Davies' attempt to become Dominican. 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 Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

We don't usually have guests who are more handsome than Christian and Alexis, but we made an exception for the most attractive owner in world football, Mark Consuelos! We're honored to have legendary actor and TV personality, Mark Consuelos, on today's show! Mark tells the guys about his experience owning Campobasso FC, a club in the Italian fourth division, and tells some incredible stories about his trips to visit the team. Christian and Alexis also ask Mark about his day-to-day working in morning television, find out how he became a fan of Italian calcio, and tell him how good looking he is about 10,000 times during the interview. You won't want to miss this fun and hilarious conversation. 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 Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

The FA Cup semis are set after a wild round of matches, with Manchester United shocking Liverpool in a thrilling contest at Old Trafford! There's so much to talk about from a packed weekend of football around the world! Alexis has returned from London, so the boys are back in-studio to break down all the action from the FA Cup quarter-finals. Christian and Alexis give their thoughts on every contest and predict which two of United, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Coventry City will reach the FA Cup Final at Wembley. The guys also react to Alexis' viral moment with Thierry Henry on the Champions League pregame show, discuss the UCL quarter-finals draw, and pick the best and worst moments from the weekend's MLS and NWSL games. 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 Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

The 2024 NWSL season has finally arrived, so women's soccer expert, Jenna Tonelli, had to stop by the studio to give us all the best info ahead of this weekend's opening matches! It's WoSo season babayyy! We're hyped to have another incredible NWSL season on the horizon, with more clubs, more media exposure, and more action for fans of the women's game. Women's soccer expert and Gotham FC beat reporter, Jenni Tonelli, joins Christian for today's episode to talk NWSL Challenge Cup, give a general preview of the 2024 NWSL season, and share her thoughts on the USWNT. Plus, Christian and Producer Miguelito discuss the weekend's FA Cup contests and give out a parlay. 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 Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

There hasn't been a three-team chase for the Premier League title in quite some time, but Manchester City, Liverpool, and Arsenal are doing their best to give us one this year! When was the last time only one point separated the top three sides on the Premier League table at this point in the season? We certainly can't remember. Stefano Fusaro of CBS Sports is in for Alexis to talk about the thrilling City-Liverpool match and discuss its effect on the 2023/24 EPL campaign. Christian and Stefano also break down MLS Matchweek 3, analyze the USWNT's W Gold Cup victory, and react to the insane video of a Serie A manager headbutting an opposing player. 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 Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

It's a double-guest episode of The Cooligans! Taylor Rockwell of Total Soccer Show is in for Alexis to talk Champions League and USWNT before an insightful interview with lead play-by-play broadcaster for MLS Season Pass, Jake Zivin! There's so much incredible soccer to talk about from the United States and Europe! First, Christian and TSS' Taylor Rockwell break down the week's Champions League matches and recap the wet and wild Women's Gold Cup contest between the USWNT and Canada. Then, Christian and Alexis interview broadcaster, Jake Zivin, about his first year calling MLS games on Apple TV. The guys discuss Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's chances to win MLS Cup, how Messi's impact on MLS compares to David Beckham's, and Jake's best moments in the broadcasting booth. 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 Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Manchester City is looking like the team to beat in the Premier League yet again this season after defeating Manchester United 3-1 in England's biggest derby! Can anyone stop Manchester City in their quest for a fourth consecutive Premier League title? It certainly doesn't seem likely at the moment, even with Liverpool ahead of them on the table. Christian and Alexis break down City's comeback victory over their crosstown rivals and recap the other important results from around the EPL. The guys also discuss the shocking refereeing blunder in the Real Madrid-Valencia match, round-up Matchweek 2 of the MLS season, analyze the USWNT's scrap with Colombia in the Women's Gold Cup, and react to an interesting conversation from Pablo Torre Finds Out. 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 Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Manchester United content creator, GoodVibesJohn, is in-studio to talk all things United and share his thoughts on the biggest stories surrounding the Red Devils! There aren't many bigger Manchester United supporters than social media sensation GoodVibesJohn, so we had to have him join the show to break down the team's rollercoaster of a season! Christian, Alexis, and John discuss United's FA Cup triumph over Nottingham Forest, Paul Pogba's lengthy doping suspension, and Marcus Rashford's article in The Players' Tribune. The guys also find out about John's Korean culture and how it's affected his soccer fandom. United supporters won't want to miss this interview! 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 Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv