The Cooligans

Today we talk to Mikey Lopez of NYCFC. Mikey is a Texas native and defensive midfielder for the Celestes. We talk to Mikey about being a passionate footballer, growing up in Texas, and we have an intense debate about corn tortillas vs flour tortillas. Mikey also made some news after having to deal with some gay slurs after a match recently against Atlanta United. He publicized what happened and the response from fans in soccer was astounding. Segment 1: International Soccer: USA vs Venezuela for the Men and the babies. Segment 2: (37:18) Mikey Lopez Interview (@MLopez12_5) Segment 3: MLS breakdown because MLS does not know of International breaks! Matches: SEA v HOU SKC v MIN ORL v CHI CLB v SEA NER v TOR 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

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

Steve Zakuani is a former MLS player who played for the Seattle Sounders. He tragically suffered a terrible leg injury after getting tackled in a match against the Colorado Rapids. Steve's story is incredible because he made a comeback 2 years later and played against the team and player who injured him. Everyone was expecting him to get revenge, but what happened after the game left people inspired. Segment 1: Christian is the king of American Outlaws: Bronx Chapter Segment 2: Interview with Steve Zakuani (@Zakuani11) Segment 3: Is Jesse Marsch on the hot seat? MATCHES WE COVER: MTL v CLB HOU v VAN RBNY v LA CHI v SEA @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Atlanta United are the new hot team in MLS so we invited one of the voices of Atlanta United on the podcast this week. We speak with Jason Longshore who you've heard on Atlanta United radio broadcasts on 92.9 The Game in Atlanta and on the daily Soccer Down Here Podcast. We try to understand how this Atlanta soccer scene, which seemingly came out of nowhere, has become one of the most exciting soccer scenes in the world. Segment 1: Alexis is back from the Laughing Skull Festival in Atlanta Segment 2: Interview with Atlanta United commentator Jason Longshore @Longshoe @SoccerDownHere Segment 3: The Union have won! MLS Matches We Cover This Week: TFC v ORL TFC v SEA NYC v ATL PHI v RBNY LA v CHI @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Not much needs to be said about this one. If you've ever wondered what it would be like for Alexis Lalas to have a conversation with two stand-up comedians, then wonder no more. We have a fun chat. Lots of jokes in here. You may not learn anything, but you will laugh a bunch. TODAY'S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY HOWLER MAGAZINE Subscribe at shop.howlermagazine.com and use promo code "COOLIGANS" FOR 20% OFF **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. @alexilalas @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's podcast we talk to Matthew Doyle of mlssoccer.com. You've definitely seen Matthew as MLS Analyst in the Analyst's Den. Matthew knows everything about MLS, so we obviously spend a lot of time talking to him about food. Segment 1: Soccer Birthday Boys MLS Breakdown: SEA v NE RBNY v CHI ATL v DC CLB v NYC TODAY'S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY HOWLER MAGAZINE subscribe at shop.howlermagazine.com and use promo code "COOLIGANS" FOR 20% OFF **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

If you don't know what the hell is going on with Promotion & Relegation in US Soccer, this is the episode for you. We talk to journalist Nipun Chopra of Soctakes.com and Fourfourtwo.com. Nipun covers the lower leagues of American soccer. Homey knows his stuff. Laugh and learn as two comedians talk about some real ish of the state of American footy. Segment 1: NY Fest Stories! Trevor Noah! Michael Rappaport! [Your Favorite Celebrity]! Segment 2: Nipun Chopra Interview (@nipunchopra7) Segment 3: MLS Breakdown (TOR v CHI, NYC v ORL, RBNY v CLB, PHI v MTL) TODAY'S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY HOWLER MAGAZINE subscribe at shop.howlermagazine.com and use promo code "COOLIGANS" FOR 20% OFF **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

The MLS has announced the opponent for the MLS All-Star game! It's the unknown mid-table club from La Liga, Real Madrid. Yes, we know it's quite an obscure choice, but we are still pretty excited. We will try our best to get the All-Star game this year and we hope we get to meet the Ronaldo bust! Segment 1: MLS All-Star game + Timmy Howard gets detention MLS Breakdown: PHI v NYC, MTL v ATL, ORL v LA, CLB v TOR Break: Go to onthevolleyapparel.com for great soccer inspired gear. Use promo code "COOLIGANS" for 20% off and you will be helping support our show! Segment 2: Why is Jermaine Jones marking Cyle Larin? COME TO NY FEST AT BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK PIER 5 ON 4/23 TO SEE US HOSTING THIS VERY FUN EVENT FOR CHARITY. SOCCER + CELEBRITIES + THE COOLIGANS! MORE INFO AT NYFEST.ORG **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

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

Is it true? Could it be possible that after one season in the Premier League, Zlatan Ibrahimovic is actually coming to MLS? According to FOX Deportes, this is already a done deal. Everyone is skeptical, but we want to believe this is happening. Zlatan will be in MLS this summer, and according to FOX Deportes, he is also bringing Santa and the Easter Bunny with him! Segment 1: Zlatan is coming to America, Bastian receives the worst question ever. MLS Matches: Chicago Fire v Montreal Impact NYCFC v SJ Earthquakes Break: Go to onthevolleyapparel.com for great soccer inspired gear. Use promo code "COOLIGANS" for 20% off and you will be helping support our show! Segment 2: Minnesota United v RSL Vancouver Whitecaps v LA Galaxy **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

The USMNT delivered a clear message to the rest of CONCACAF that Jurgen Klinsmann was not a good step-dad and Bruce Arena is our real dad. USA defeated Honduras 6-0 and now all is well and we no longer have to worry about America making the World Cup, right? Segment 1: USA v HON + MLS will tell you what to do with your international break! Break: Go to onthevolleyapparel.com for great soccer inspired gear. Use promo code "COOLIGANS" for 20% off and you will be helping support our show! Segment 2: Interview with stand-up comedian Christopher James of Podcaps Podcast **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

Journalist Paul Tenorio (Chicago Fire Sideline Reporter, Four Four Two) joins us for today's show to discuss the new Chicago Fire that has been impressive in the beginning of the MLS Season. We also discuss exactly how awful is Minnesota United, because they have allowed 11 goals in 2 matches, so there might be cause for concern. Segment 1: NYCFC Home opener at Yankee Stadium + THE GREATEST MEME EVER! Segment 2: Paul Tenorio Interview (@PaulTenorio) fourfourtwo.com/us Segment 3: Cooligans Corner (PSG-esus Christ what happened?) **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

The MLS has returned to our lives and we welcome it back with open arms. We discuss all the big matches from the opening weekend. Two new expansion teams have joined the league and we're quickly shown what this league is all about. We get all riled up about the new season, all while trying to not get arrested. Segment 1: MLS is back and there's a lot to be excited about and a few things to be ashamed of. Break: Go to onthevolleyapparel.com for great soccer inspired gear. Use promo code "COOLIGANS" for 20% off and you will be helping support our show! Segment 2: Teams that were bad last year are good now and we are very confused. **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

Today on The Cooligans we celebrate the return of MLS with none other than the New England Revolution striker, Juan Agudelo. We discuss the upcoming season, USMNT Camp Cupcake, and how the MLS All-Star Game could use a little bit of personality. Segment 1: Def Cooligans Poetry featuring Mix Diskerud Segment 2: Juan Agudelo Interview Segment 3: Cooligans Corner JOIN OUR MLS FANTASY LEAGUE. FIND LINK AT SOCCERCOOLIGANS.COM $100 CASH AND PRIZES TO THE WINNER. FREE TO PLAY **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

Christian went to LA, and Alexis is dealing with his monthly flu, but we couldn't cancel this week's episode! Our studio is not safe to record, so Christian is calling in this week to talk about the soccer landscape in Los Angeles. Also, the MLS season is just 9 days away and we are itching with anticipation! JOIN OUR MLS FANTASY LEAGUE. FIND LINK AT SOCCERCOOLIGANS.COM $100 CASH AND PRIZES TO THE WINNER. FREE TO PLAY **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

On today's show we talk to Andy Winner of MLS Fantasy. He is our MLS Fantasy guru and he will be a part of the Cooligans Fantasy league. This initially sounded like a good idea, but then we realized he might just destroy us all. Regardless, there will be $100 and some awesome prizes on the line. JOIN NOW MY DUDE! Go to soccercooligans.com to join. Segment 1: Barcelona humiliated by PSG! Segment 2: Andy Winner lets us know what's new in MLS Fantasy for 2017 Segment 3: Cooligans Corner! JOIN OUR MLS FANTASY LEAGUE. FIND LINK AT SOCCERCOOLIGANS.COM $100 CASH AND PRIZES TO THE WINNER. FREE TO PLAY **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

The Cooligans believe in spreading positivity and joy so we did the obvious thing when we found a footballer's wedding registry on the internet, so we purchased him and his wife a fruit bowl. It's the least we could do! Segment 1: Let The Cooligans plan your wedding! Segment 2: MLS Fashion Week JOIN OUR MLS FANTASY LEAGUE. FIND LINK AT SOCCERCOOLIGANS.COM $100 CASH AND PRIZES TO THE WINNER. FREE TO PLAY **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

The MLS is growing and no one can stop it. The MLS just took its final bids for the remaining four spots. Now that the league is hot, every city wants an MLS team. These cities is thirsty for some American soccer, but it will be too little too late for 8 of the 12 bidders. Segment 1: Bruuuuuuuuuce Arena is back and not looking much like a BOSS. Segment 2: Your city may be getting a soccer team. Get used to it! **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

We have never pretended to be journalists in the world of soccer. We are stand-up comedians who love footy and want to talk about it all day and laugh forever. Are there funnier soccer podcasts out there? We don't think so! So enjoy another fun one y'all! Segment 1: Deuce has returned to practice for the Sounders and China is after our Italians! Segment 2: Arsene Wenger will push it real good. **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

Dax McCarty is leaving the New York Red Bulls and going to the Chicago Fire. The Red Bulls have parted ways with their captain for $400,000. This was a very surprising decision and all of the MLS was stunned. So were we! All the teams have more TAM and GAM and they are ballin outta control. Segment 1: MLS Draft Recap! Segment 2: Is Pep gonna be okay? **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

It's been announced that every country will be playing in the World Cup. Keep an eye on the team sheet in 2026 because you might be on the squad. Well, not exactly. The World Cup will be expanding to 48 teams. Everybody hates it. FIFA loves it for obviou$ reasons. We talk all about it. Segment 1: What's happening in the MLS offseason? Segment 2: YOU GET A WORLD CUP! YOU GET A WORLD CUP! WE ALL GET A WORLD CUP! **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

American soccer gets a bad rap. Very undeservedly so. American soccer does not have the 100 year foundation of passionate soccer fandom, so we have to work with what we have. The American game has to be built from within so we have anointed ourselves the disciples of American soccer. We will force in conversation about MLS and American soccer in our daily lives and we don't care how many friends we lose! We're on Patreon! If you like this podcast or any of the videos we make, please consider supporting by becoming a Patron. Patreon allows you to support our work by giving a small monthly donation. Patrons will have access to exclusive content and other rewards. You can give whatever you like and every little bit helps us continue making this show! Go to patreon.com/soccercooligans to join! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bob Bradley era in England has been short lived. He's been let go just 11 games after becoming the first American manager in the Premier League. Some people are saying Bob Bradley is to blame for Swansea's failures and those people would be wrong. Bobby B is a hero and he will be welcomed back with a parade in New Jersey! Segment 1: Reminiscing about The Cooligans in 2016, and MLS opening day schedules have been introduced! Break: On The Volley Apparel **USE PROMO CODE "COOLIGANS" FOR 30% OFF AT ONTHEVOLLEYAPPAREL.COM Segment 2: Say it ain't so Bobby B! We're on Patreon! If you like this podcast or any of the videos we make, please consider supporting by becoming a Patron. Patreon allows you to support our work by giving a small monthly donation. Patrons will have access to exclusive content and other rewards. You can give whatever you like and every little bit helps us continue making this show! Go to patreon.com/soccercooligans to join! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MLS is over and we are admittedly a bit sad. We reminisce about the season for a bit and then talk Premier League. Everton loses to Liverpool in a stoppage time heartbreaker deliver by Sadio Mané. Arsenal loses to Manchester City, but not before having a candle light vigil for Ilkay Gündoğan's knee. ONE BIG SEGMENT TODAY! We're on Patreon! If you like this podcast or any of the videos we make, please consider supporting by becoming a Patron. Patreon allows you to support our work by giving a small monthly donation. Patrons will have access to exclusive content and other rewards. You can give whatever you like and every little bit helps us continue making this show! Go to patreon.com/soccercooligans to join! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We give some more analysis of the MLS Cup Final between Toronto FC and the Seattle Sounders. We attended the game as part of the press so we are officially a part of the MLS Illuminati. Hear about all the inner workings of the most sinister league on the planet! Segment I: MLS Cup reaction from the stands Segment II: Expansion draft and EPL We're on Patreon! If you like this podcast or any of the videos we make, please consider supporting by becoming a Patron. Patreon allows you to support our work by giving a small monthly donation. Patrons will have access to exclusive content and other rewards. You can give whatever you like and every little bit helps us continue making this show! Go to patreon.com/soccercooligans to join! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cooligans attended the MLS Cup as members of the media and got an insider look at how Major League soccer's biggest game is put together. From delivering questions to players at training all the way to celebrating with the Sounders on the pitch after they hoisted the cup. A truly special experience and we talk all about it. We're on Patreon! If you like this podcast or any of the videos we make, please consider supporting by becoming a Patron. Patreon allows you to support our work by giving a small monthly donation. Patrons will have access to exclusive content and other rewards. You can give whatever you like and every little bit helps us continue making this show! Go to patreon.com/soccercooligans to join! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Segment I: - Brilliant Idiots with Andrew Schulz and Charlamagne The God - Montreal Trip - MLS Cup Break: Mack Weldon, use 'COOLIGANS' to get 20% off the most comfortable underwear in the world Segment II: (43:40) - El Clasico - El Smashico (Chelsea v City) - Alexis Sanchez Best Player in Premier League? - Everton leaves you wanting more We're on Patreon! If you like this podcast or any of the videos we make, please consider supporting by becoming a Patron. Patreon allows you to support our work by giving a small monthly donation. Patrons will have access to exclusive content and other rewards. You can give whatever you like and every little bit helps us continue making this show! Go to patreon.com/soccercooligans to join! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Conrad sits down with the Cooligans, live at Upper 90 Brooklyn brought to you by Mack Weldon and libations provided by Braven Brewery, for a hilarious and no-holds-barred discussion on the state of US Soccer, USMNT, MLS, etc. If you like and/or are frustrated by American soccer, this is the episode for you. Subscribe to Jimmy's Youtube Channel for some great soccer content at youtube.com/thejimmyconrad Sponsored by Mack Weldon Underwear - USE PROMO CODE "COOLIGANS" FOR 20% OFF We're on Patreon! If you like this podcast or any of the videos we make, please consider supporting by becoming a Patron. Patreon allows you to support our work by giving a small monthly donation. Patrons will have access to exclusive content and other rewards. You can give whatever you like and every little bit helps us continue making this show! Go to patreon.com/soccercooligans to join! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cooligans took an MLS road trip to Montreal to see the first leg of what we call the Canada Clasico. Montreal against Toronto FC. 61,000 fans filled the Olympic Stadium to watch this match. Montreal was Le Lit for one night. Hear us talk about the entire experience. We're on Patreon! If you like this podcast or any of the videos we make, please consider supporting by becoming a Patron. Patreon allows you to support our work by giving a small monthly donation. Patrons will have access to exclusive content and other rewards. You can give whatever you like and every little bit helps us continue making this show! Go to patreon.com/soccercooligans to join! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well, it happened! Donald Trump has been elected president of the United States. What does this mean for soccer? Well, if it's anything like the fight the USA put up against Mexico at MAPFRE Stadium, it's not a good sign. A lots happened this week. We interviewed RJ Allen of NYCFC which was a lot of fun. We're also doing a live podcast with Jimmy Conrad next week! Maybe the King Trump era is gonna be alright! Segment 1: USA v Mexico: Dos A Uno Break: Mack Weldon Underwear - USE PROMO CODE "COOLIGANS" FOR 20% OFF Segment 2: Cooligans Corner MEET JIMMY CONRAD NOVEMBER 21ST 7PM AT UPPER 90 BROOKLYN. FREE TO REGISTER AT SOCCERCOOLIGANS.COM We're on Patreon! If you like this podcast or any of the videos we make, please consider supporting by becoming a Patron. Patreon allows you to support our work by giving a small monthly donation. Patrons will have access to exclusive content and other rewards. You can give whatever you like and every little bit helps us continue making this show! Go to patreon.com/soccercooligans to join! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We spoke with Jeff Duback who is a former USMNT goalkeeper and currently the president of soccer apparel manufacturer, Hummel USA. Jeff is retired now, but he also played in the Western Soccer Alliance, American Soccer League and American Professional Soccer League. He also earned four caps with the United States men's national soccer team. Jeff was around when American soccer was severely ignored in the early 80s. This episode is a real life #TBT and it is fascinating. Follow Jeff on Twitter @JeffDuback and follow @hummelUSA to check out the amazing work they are doing in the world of soccer. hummelusa.com We're on Patreon! If you like this podcast or any of the videos we make, please consider supporting by becoming a Patron. Patreon allows you to support our work by giving a small monthly donation. Patrons will have access to exclusive content and other rewards. You can give whatever you like and every little bit helps us continue making this show! Go to patreon.com/soccercooligans to join! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Freaky Fabi (Fabio Meza) joins us to talk the state of American soccer content. You have seen plenty of Fabi's work over at MLS and Kick TV. Fabi is a soccer content producer and gives his perspective on what he sees the future of American soccer culture becoming. We also talk about the 2nd legs of the MLS Playoffs! Segment 1: Interview with Fabio Meza Break 1: Mack Weldon - Use promo code "cooligans" for 20% off at mackweldon.com Segment 2: Leg 2 of MLS Playoff semifinals Break 2: Mack Weldon - Use promo code "cooligans" for 20% off at mackweldon.com Segment 3: Cooligans Corner! We're on Patreon! If you like this podcast or any of the videos we make, please consider supporting by becoming a Patron. Patron allows you to support our work by giving a small monthly donation. Patrons will have access to exclusive content and other rewards. You can give whatever you like and every little bit helps us continue making this show! Go to patreon.com/soccercooligans to join! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leslie Jones recently discovered the beautiful game. For us comedians, it's always great when more comedians discover soccer, regardless of the reason! Leslie watched the MLS Playoffs this weekend and so did we! We cover all of it. Knockout round and 1st leg! Segment 1: I'm gonna knock you out the MLS Break: Mack Weldon - Save 20% when you use promo code "COOLIGANS" at mackweldon.com Segment 2: Hot 1st Legs! We're on Patreon! If you like this podcast or any of the videos we make, please consider supporting by becoming a Patron. Patron allows you to support our work by giving a small monthly donation. Patrons will have access to exclusive content and other rewards. You can give whatever you like and every little bit helps us continue making this show! Go to patreon.com/soccercooligans to join! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLS had it's deadline day so we devote an entire episode to every single match. Each conference had matches at the exact same time, so several matches had playoff implications or teams were fighting for better playoff seeding. Hilarious episode. Have a listen! Segment 1: Colorado v Houston Sporting KC v San Jose LA Galaxy v FC Dallas New England v Montreal NYCFC v Columbus Segment 2: Orlando v DC United Seattle v Real Salt Lake Toronto v Chicago Vancouver v Portland NY Red Bulls v Philadelphia We're on Patreon! If you like this podcast or any of the videos we make, please consider supporting by becoming a Patron. Patron allows you to support our work by giving a small monthly donation. Patrons will have access to exclusive content and other rewards. You can give whatever you like and every little bit helps us continue making this show! Go to patreon.com/soccercooligans to join! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Also, check out our Youtube Channel! soccercooligans.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Only one week left in the MLS regular season. A few teams are still nipping at the heels to get in the playoffs. Other teams are battling for better seeding. So much to play for this week! We also talk about our live interview with NYCFC's Jack Harrison and the Jack Harrison burger. This young man will be a star and he's already a great dude! Subscribe to our Youtube channel to watch the interview! Segment 1: MLS is hot right now! Segment 2: Bobby Bradley is making Michael Bradley look bad. We're on Patreon! If you like this podcast or any of the videos we make, please consider supporting by becoming a Patron. Patron allows you to support our work by giving a small monthly donation. Patrons will have access to exclusive content and other rewards. You can give whatever you like and every little bit helps us continue making this show! Go to patreon.com/soccercooligans to join! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Also, check out our Youtube Channel! soccercooligans.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The USMNT went to Cuba for the first time in 60 years. They played on a pitch that looked like it hadn't been groomed in also 60 years. International break this week so not many MLS games, but we talk America a lot in this episode. No matter how much Abby Wambach disapproves of how we got our citizenship status. Segment 1: USMNT v Cuba Break: Jack Harrison Event! Segment 2: NYCFC goes to Mexico and Houston and Colorado play the only match in MLS. @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Also, check out our Youtube Channel! soccercooligans.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MLS season is almost over, so your fantasy league is coming down to the wire. Listen to MLS Fantasy expert Andy Winner who runs @MLSFantasy. His last name is "Winner" so he clearly knows what he is talking about. @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Also, check out our Youtube Channel! soccercooligans.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MLS playoffs are a few weeks away and no one is marking Dax McCarty! Segment 1: MLS Playoffs are coming soon. We talk about the most dangerous teams in the playoffs. Segment 2: An American is managing a Premier League club. Bob Bradley is going to show Swansea City what New Jersey is all about. Segment 3: Cooligans Corner! Also, come out to Upper 90 in Brooklyn on October 13th at 7:30 pm to watch us interview Jack Harrison, and leave some room for a meal! It's going to be a very fun night! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Also, check out our Youtube Channel! soccercooligans.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marissa Pilla (@UnionMarisa) is the Philadelphia Union sideline reporter and all around Union insider. We talk to her about all things Earnie, Bedoya, and Uncle Nemo. Listen and get to learn about the team that brought Alejandro Bedoya to Philly for his skills on social media and were pleasantly surprised with his soccer talents. @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Also, check out our Youtube Channel! soccercooligans.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The manager of the England Men's National lasted an entire 67 days at his position. A recent scandal forced him to retire. Hear us talk about it! Segment 1: MLS Playoff Push Break 1: For Great Underwear Use Promo Code 'Cooligans' for 20% on MackWeldon.com Segment 2: Sam Allardyce loses his England managerial job in record time + Premier League update Break 2: For Great Underwear Use Promo Code 'Cooligans' for 20% on MackWeldon.com Segment 3: Cooligans Corner @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Also, check out our Youtube Channel! soccercooligans.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's a new sheriff in town and his name is Tally Hall. Tally is a former MLS goalkeeper who is now becoming a cop in Orlando. We talk about Tally and more MLS and Premier League coverage. Segment 1: MLS> Premier League Break 1: For Great Underwear Use Promo Code 'Cooligans' for 20% on MackWeldon.com Segment 2: Premier League Break 1: For Great Underwear Use Promo Code 'Cooligans' for 20% on MackWeldon.com @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Also, check out our Youtube Channel! soccercooligans.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode we discuss some of our favorite moments from MLS and the Premier League. We also talk about how more soccer injuries in America, means more soccer players in America. Segment 1: Brian Rowe takes the day off for the LA Galaxy Break 1: For Great Underwear Use Promo Code 'Cooligans' for 20% on MackWeldon.com Segment 2: Can Everton win the Premier League? Break 2 : For Great Underwear Use Promo Code 'Cooligans' for 20% on MackWeldon.com Segment 3 : Abby Wambach inspires us all while managing to sell us her new autobiography. @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Also, check out our Youtube Channel! soccercooligans.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Chicago Fire Won't Make The Playoffs Segment 1: USMNT v StV&G, NYCFC comeback, Portland losing to dominant FC Dallas. Break: Use Promo Code 'Cooligans' for 20% on MackWeldon.com Segment 2: @PaulTenorio tells us how the Chicago Fire won't make the playoffs and who they will buy next season. Break 2: Use Promo Code 'Cooligans' for 20% on MackWeldon.com Segment 3: Winner of the On The Volley Free t-shirt giveaway is announced and Cooligans Corner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Admittedly, The Cooligans don't discuss women's soccer too much outside of major international tournaments, but all that is changing right now. Today we discuss the NWSL and women's soccer in general. We have great talks with Soccer writer and former comedian, Evan Davis, and also Tori Corsaro, who is a goalkeeper attempting to make it into the NWSL. Segment 1 - Intro Segment 2 - Interview with Evan Davis (@professordobles) - Soccer Writer and Sky Blue FC commentator for NWSL Segment 3 - Interview with Tori Corsaro (@toricorsaro) - Goalkeeper trying to break in to NWSL. @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Also, check out our Youtube Channel! soccercooligans.com 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

It's Portland Timbers Day! The Cooligans have been making a strong effort to hear from fan bases all over the country so as to not stay insulated in our NYC bubble and it's been an incredible journey. In segment two, hear us talk to Jamie Goldberg of The Oregonian. She is the beat writer for the Portland Timbers and and we cover all things Timber! It's a podcast even Timber Joey would recommend! Segment 1: Another authentic Alexis rant! Premier League Match Day 1, We are terrified of Manchester United. Segment 2: Interview with journalist for The Oregonian, Portland Timbers beat writer, Jamie Goldberg! Segment 3: Cooligans Corner: NYCFC v Columbus Crew, New England Revolution v Philadelphia Union, Messi tells Argentina to not cry for him because he has returned, Hope Solo keeps it way too real @notalexis @chrispolanco Also, check out our Youtube Channel! soccercooligans.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey Montreal Impact fans! We talk to writer for goal.com and beat writer for the Montreal Impact, Nick Sabetti. We talk all things L'equipe in the 2nd segment, such as the very soft red card given to Drogba against DC United. Segment 1: EVERYONE GETS A HAT TRICK, LA never gets a penalty call, MLS comedic analysis! Segment 2: Interview w/ Montreal Impact beat writer, Nick Sabetti. Segment 3: Cooligans Corner (#Pogback, Community Shield, MLSesame Street) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Title: Seattle Sounders Day!! #SquirtSquirtBangBang Segment 1: WE GOT MUSIC (thanks @ShakNotShaq), MLS news, Prem coming soon Break: OTV Clothing Segment 2: Seattle Sounders Update interview with @MattPentz. We talk Sigi, Deuce, Jordan, Nicolas, and Drew Break 2: Wenger gets chased by fans begging for him to buy Mahrez Segment 3: Cooligans Corner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices