Soccer fans the comedy world are pretty rare, so when we get a chance to talk to comedians who love soccer as much as we do, we jump on the opportunity. Today we talk with hilarious comedian, Ian Edwards! Ian is a great comedian who tours with Daniel Tosh and is currently writing on HBO's Crashing. Ian currently hosts the Soccer Comic Rant, loves Manchester United, and the Premier League. We get into a fun debate about MLS vs Premier League! MATCHES: SEA v POR RBNY v NE SJ v LA ATL v NYC SEGMENT 1: Soccer in San Antonio with Mark Normand + The hottest Cali Clasico SEGMENT 2: Interview with comedian Ian Edwards (ianedwardscomic) SEGMENT 3: If you own an MLS team, you should probably hire us. We are building out a new studio to film stuff in. If you want to send us stuff, email [email protected] and we'll coordinate with you! We'd love to have your team and supporters group represented! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are going down the line of the Lalas family to make sure we get every Lalas hot take! Greg Lalas of Major League Soccer joins us today to talk about the content efforts of MLS to grow the league. Greg is the head of digital content at MLS who has not only played in the league, but has been a huge part of everything you see on mlssoccer.com and social media. We also discuss the hot weekend in MLS! Matches we cover this week: RBNY v TOR ATL v HOU ORL v NYC MIN v LA MTL v POR PHI v COL Segment 1: The new rivalry between LA Galaxy and LAFC may have turned into a gang war. Segment 2: Interview with Greg Lalas (Director of Digital Media at mlssoccer.com) Segment 3: Are Argentinians ruining Major League Soccer? COOLIGANS T-SHIRTS ARE COMING SOON! WOULD YOU LIKE ONE? GET ON OUR EMAIL LIST AT SOCCERCOOLIGANS.COM TO BE THE FIRST TO GET ACCESS TO THE LIMITED SUPPLY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We just learned that Borussia Dortmund's team bus suffered an attack by explosive and after we learned that no life was lost and there were no serious injuries, our obvious question was, "Is Pulisic okay?" Lil baby Pulisic has to be happy and healthy so he can help America win a World Cup. Segment 1: Jealousy in soccer, Dortmund attack, MLS match breakdown: TOR v ATL 2-2 SKC v COL 3-1 PHI v POR 1-3 ORLvNY Segment 2: (58:40) Interview with Alicia Rose DelGallo (@OSAliciaD) of the Orlando Sentinel **We have a new weekly series on Youtube called "FIFA The News" which you should watch on our channel youtube.com/soccercooligans. New episodes every Friday. @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bastian Schweinsteiger is coming to MLS! He will be joining the Chicago Fire and some people are saying this is a bad decision because he's too old and those people are right. Some people are also saying he won't help the team, and they would be wrong. It's going to be great for the Fire and the MLS to have Basti out there. Let's just hope he can keep up with David Accam during training. ATL v CHI, 4-0 - Josef Martinez is the best player in MLS, soft red card on Johan Kapelhoff COL v MIN, 2-2 - Minnesota gets a point! SEA v RBNY, 3-1 Joevin to Nico to Jordan, VAN v TFC, 0-2 - Brek Shea red for dissent, Victor Vazquez first goal for TFC POR v HOU, 4-2 - Two handballs from Beasley & Chara, Romell Quioto, Another Valeri header Brek Shea **We have a new weekly series on Youtube called "FIFA The News" which you should watch on our channel youtube.com/soccercooligans. New episodes every Friday. @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FC Dallas is sitting atop the Western Conference MLS so we gave them their own episode! FC Dallas is a very strong squad that looks to develop through their youth system instead of bringing in expensive DPs and that strategy has paid off. No matter how many players they sell, they always seem to be at the top of the standings. We talk to FC Dallas beat writer for goal.com and Sports Day Dallas, Jon Arnold. He gives us great insight to all things FCD! Segment 1 - MLS rivalries take over your weekend! NYC vs LA & SEA vs POR! Segment 2 - Interview with FC Dallas beat writer Jon Arnold (@arnoldcommajon) Segment 3 - Cooligans Corner (EPL Update, Politics in Sports, Robbie Rogers-Gate) @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Also, check out our Youtube Channel! soccercooligans.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Segment 1 - Portugal has won Euro 2016 and no one expected them to. Not even Portugal. Segment 2 - Interview with MLS Fantasy expert Andy Winner. Segment 3 - Cooligans Corner! (NYCFC vs KC, NYC adding soccer fields, Graziano Pelle to China) @notalexis @chrispolanco Also, check out our Youtube Channel! soccercooligans.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You could argue that France's approach in the Euro 16 final was right, it just wasn't right enough. It was also completely unnecessary. The two Mikes break down the final, remind you that the latest international tournament wasn't so bad (and you'll be excited about the next), and then spend some time breaking down how they evaluate managers. With club seasons approaching, they also ask: Why was the Premier League so weird last season? And will it be weird again? ...

Les Bleus faced their first true challenge and dismantled Die Mannschaft, while Portugal made sure Wales' greatest accomplishment of the tournament would be the quarterfinals win over Belgium. Now, Ronaldo's band of disruptors square up with the first squad that may be up to the task of running straight at them for 90 minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport the show

The two Mikes keep riding with Portugal (who, along with Ronaldo, is getting a bad wrap), while Wales made Caley look prescient, Germany vs. Italy wasn't the chess match we were looking for, and Iceland's dream died an honorable death. Plus: Will Germany be able to adapt with so many missing pieces against France, and can Wales keep the miracle run going against Portugal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport the ...

A bunch of bodies crashed into each other in the Copa América final, and it ended with Messi's international career on life support. The two Mikes dive into the chaos that unfolded at MetLife Stadium before turning their attention to Croatia's cruel exit at the hands of Portugal, Italy's total disruption of Spain, and Iceland's smiting of England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport the show