USMNT legend Herculez Gomez joins us today. Herc transitioned from soccer to a successful television analyst/host career. He was electrifying on the pitch, and now he's bringing the heat on ESPN shows like Ahora o Nunca, and ESPN FC. We are such huge fans of Herc, and you probably are too! Listen as we chat about his time at USMNT, his rivalry with Sebastian Salazar, and the difficult decision Mexican-Americans face to play for USA or Mexico. Sponsors: On The Volley Apparel: Get all your Cooligans merch at onthevolleyapparel.com/cooligans Gully Squad: If you'd like to support the podcast, you can do that by joining Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com and click on the menu to join. Get access to the Gully Squad slack channel + exclusive content + the official Cooligans pin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi and Mosse touch on the MLS is Back tournament (06:14), including LAFC’s blowout against rival LA Galaxy. Then, the guys break down the latest in Europe, including the gulf between Real Madrid and Barcelona (30:49), the Top 4 race in the EPL (39:49) and Leeds United’s return to the Premier League (47:05) Also, the “El Trafico” nickname, the USMNT now vs. in Alexi’s heyday, and James Rodriguez’s future are looked at in #AskAlexi (55:40). Finally, Alexi caps the show with a look at the Shoe Wars of the ’90s (1:15:23) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the COVID Cup! Bront and Drabby call in to discuss how things are going in the world's most permeable bubble! Topics include a lad check-in, why John's name isn't mentioned above, Crew vs. FC Fusslads, that weird-ass survey about going to games, and who you'd like to go to Zoombezi Bay with. Also, they preview the match vs. Red Bull, except the game is already over as I'm typing this summary. Oops.

Host Steve Zakuani recaps Seattle's 2-1 loss to Chicago Fire in the MLS Is Back Tournament. He's then joined by the Rave Green's lone goal-scorer, Handwalla Bwana, to break down the match even more and discuss Bwana's battle for minutes. Steve ends this week's podcast with his thoughts on how the Sounders have played thus far, and what they need to do to advance in the tourney.

In this episode Phil West, author of The United States of Soccer and I Believe That We Will Win stopped by to talk about MLS supporters group splits (both good and bad) along with the return of MLS match action. Landon and Jeremiah also cover: Austin Supporters Group LandscapeSupporters Section tickets go on saleDavy Arnaud hired as Wolff's assistant coachMLS and Black Players for ChangeYou can find detailed show notes and more of the links we mention here. Remember to rate, review, and subs...

Episode #109 w/ Union original Corey Furlan - Union 1, NYC 0 - Ilsinho as a forward in the 4-4-2 - Bedoya's goal - Saves by Dre - Jamiro, Brujo, and build-up play - Jim Curtin's use of subs - can you press in 500 degree weather? - legal sports betting - your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani are back just in time as MLS returns to live matches on July 8. Sounders FC assistant coach Gonzalo Pineda joins the pod from Orlando to give an update on the team's fitness before the Sounders kick off against San Jose Earthquakes on July 10. Speaking of San Jose - Brad and Steve speak with forward and SJ veteran Chris Wondolowski ahead of Friday's match. Our hosts close the episode with a quick preview and some predictions for the Sounders' opening ma...

A discussion of the red-hot American winger at Chelsea and Frank Lampard’s praise of him for his ability to “arrive in the box.” Friend of the podcast John Muller pitches in to help us make sense of the phrase, we curate some other ideas, and we spend talk at some length about off-ball movement, maybe our favorite subject. Then we get into who needs a move and who can stay put as the contract year comes to a close.

Sockers broadcaster Craig Elsten is joined via Zoom by midfielder Travis Pittman, who concluded his second season with San Diego in 2019-20, as well as participating in the WMF World Cup as a member of Team USA.

Today we're joined by Memo Rodriguez of the Houston Dynamo! The MLS is Back Tournament is getting closer and we ask Memo how he feels about possibly having to play 9am games. We also get to know Memo and find out how afraid he is of mom's chancleta. The Premier League is back and we discuss the first matchday from its return! Ways to help the Black Lives Matter movement: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Sponsors: On The Volley Apparel: Get all your Cooligans merch at onthevolleyapparel.com/cooligans Gully Squad: If you'd like to support the show, you can do that by joining Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com and click on the menu to join. Get access to the Gully Squad slack channel + exclusive content + the official Cooligans pin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices