The unbelievable seemed quite real some days ago. Argentina was almost to miss out the next year’s World Cup. The giants of South America will still be at the World ....

If the Supporters Shield is awarded to the best team in the league, shouldn't the worst team in the league receive an award? The Haters' Shield sounds right, but maybe there's a better name. Hit us up @soccercooligans and let us know what the name of the award for the team that stinks it up more than anyone else in Major League Soccer! Segment 1: Atlanta, here we come! Segment 2: It's Yeferson Savarino, not Jefferson Savarino! Matches: ATL v MTL POR v ORL RSL v SEA VAN v COL Few tickets still available for our Red Clay Comedy Festival Show! Go to soccercooligans.com for tickets! Only $10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States might miss the World Cup in 2018 and SOME PEOPLE are suggesting that that might be a good thing. That it will teach the US Soccer Federation a lesson to make the changes necessary to become a world soccer power. Matthew Doyle is not one of those people who believes that. Matty D joins the show. Matthew returns to the show from the MLS Analyst's Den to put everyone in their place who thinks the USA should miss the World Cup in Russia. Segment 1: We have our own natural disaster. Segment 2: Interview w/ journalist Matthew Doyle @MatthewDoyle76 on Twitter (mlssoccer.com) Segment 3: Alexi Lalas goes hard in the paint. Matches: ATL v FCD DC v ORL VAN v RSL NYC v POR COOLIGANS T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE NOW AT ONTHEVOLLEYAPPAREL.COM! USE PROMO CODE "COOLIGANS" FOR 20% OFF ON ALL GEAR!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Pablo Maurer on the show this week! Pablo is a writer and photographer who covered DC United for several years and still covers MLS from time to time. We first heard of Pablo on Twitter (@MLSist) and were so taken aback that as a journalist, he was so damn funny and we had to get him on the show. Segment 1: Villa Maravilla en España, but Giovinco has to stay in Canada! Segment 2: Interview with Pablo Maurer (@MLSist) Segment 3: MLS Rivalry Week Matches: SEA v POR LA v SJ PHI v ATL MTL v TOR RBNY v NYC COOLIGANS T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE NOW AT ONTHEVOLLEYAPPAREL.COM! USE PROMO CODE "COOLIGANS" FOR 20% OFF ON ALL GEAR! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on the show we are talking to Steve Bernasconi of The Soccer Tour. Steve is currently on a road trip across North America taking in footy matches. It's the road trip every soccer fan has dreamed of and we get into what this experience is like for him. Segment 1: Connecticut. Really? NYCFC has to play a home game in Connecticut and people are upset. Segment 2: Interview with Steve Bernasconi of The Soccer Tour (@TheSoccerTour) Segment 3: But seriously, Connecticut? That's not even the same state! Matches: NYC v NER SEA v MIN TFC v CHI POR v RBNY SKC v FCD COOLIGANS T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE NOW AT ONTHEVOLLEYAPPAREL.COM! USE PROMO CODE "COOLIGANS" FOR 20% OFF ON ALL GEAR! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we are joined by Ben Sweat of NYCFC! Ben Sweat is the pride of Clearwater, FL and he is now bringing some joy to New Yorkers' hearts by playing some strong defense and even scoring some goals for NYCFC. Segment 1: VAR, huh, what is it good for? Segment 2: Interview with Ben Sweat of NYCFC (IG @BenSweat22, Twitter @22BenSweat) Segment 3: Is Rafa Marquez the plug? + FC Dallas making jokes with suspended running backs. Matches: CLB v CHI RBNY v ORL TOR v POR NYC v LA COOLIGANS T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE NOW AT ONTHEVOLLEYAPPAREL.COM! USE PROMO CODE "COOLIGANS" FOR 20% OFF ON ALL GEAR! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are back from Chicago and we finally get to tell you about our experience covering the MLS All-Star Game between the MLS All-Stars and Real Madrid. We recorded our last podcast the night before the All-Star game and after just one more day in Chicago we managed to get into more trouble. More fun stories at the All-Star game, and we also discuss the hot weekend in MLS that introduced VAR! Segment 1: We learn we have the ability to destroy the MLS transfer market! Segment 2: We discuss the NY Derby and how MLS ball kids can effect the result of a game. Matches: NYC v RBNY POR v LA SEA v MIN CHI v NER PHI v DAL COOLIGANS T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE NOW AT ONTHEVOLLEYAPPAREL.COM! USE PROMO CODE "COOLIGANS" FOR 20% OFF ON ALL GEAR! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're officially in the triple digits of podcast episodes and we get the next 100 episodes started with even more stupidity. We talk about Germany winning the Confederations Cup and we try to figure out if VAR is useless. We also get into the USMNT friendly against Ghana by mostly praising Dom Dwyer. Plus we try to figure out the the Twitter beef the New England Revolution have started with the MLS Disciplinary Commission. Segment 1: Throw them bows, Chile! Segment 2: The Re-Clasico MLS Matches: SJ vs LA CHI vs VAN SKC vs POR COOLIGANS T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE NOW AT ONTHEVOLLEYAPPAREL.COM! USE PROMO CODE "COOLIGANS" FOR 20% OFF ON ALL GEAR! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we are joined by Aurelien Collin of the New York Red Bulls! Aurelien is an championship caliber center-back who is known for his strong defense and his great off-the-field personality. Aurelien is also a fashion designer and we get his opinion on who are the best dressed coaches in MLS. We also try to get Aurelien to dress us as well! Segment 1: Michael Bradley is now the King of Mexico. Segment 2: Interview w/ Aurelien Collin (@ampC2) of The New York Red Bulls Segment 3: International breaks & MLS have never met each other. Matches: CHI v ATL SKC v MTL POR v FCD COOLIGANS T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE NOW AT ONTHEVOLLEYAPPAREL.COM! USE PROMO CODE "COOLIGANS" FOR 20% OFF ON ALL GEAR! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rog and Davo genuflect while recapping Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid's second consecutive Champions League. Plus, DeAndre Yedlin guests to talk about the USMNT's upcoming World Cup Qualifier in Mexico and promotion for Newcastle United. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.