The Cooligans

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The 2024 MLS season has begun, with an opening weekend full of incredible action and hilarious moments! MLS is back baby! The first weekend of action was great for some teams, but others will be looking to bounce back as quickly as possible after a disappointing initial result. Christian and Alexis break down all the games and give their biggest winners and losers from the opening matchday, especially Messi and Inter Miami's comeback result against LA Galaxy. The guys also recap the League Cup Final between Chelsea and Liverpool, give their thoughts on Everton's point deduction being reduced, and react to the viral video of iShowSpeed taking out Kaka in a charity match. 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

Our good friend, Heems, is back on the show and back on the music scene, this time with an incredible new album called LAFANDAR! This episode is a great one for our New York viewers and listeners, as Queens' very own Heems is here to talk music, culture, soccer, and so much more! The guys discuss Heems' hiatus from music after Das Racists' breakup, break down how his Indian heritage has affected his music and influenced the new album, and ask why he named a song after Bukayo Saka. Heems also tells us the story about how he flew to London for 24 hours to meet Alexis for an Arsenal game and dinner. Don't miss out on the hilarious 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

This might be the tightest Premier League title race we've had in years, with at least three teams in serious contention to lift the trophy at the end of the season! The 2023/24 Premier League season has been nothing short of thrilling, with a number of surprising clubs at the top end of the table and a serious title charge from Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City! The results from this past weekend's matches set up a wild final few months of the campaign. Christian and Alexis discuss City's stumble at home against Chelsea and predict which of the top three sides will ultimately win the Premier League. The guys also ask if it's time to start blaming Harry Kane for Bayern Munich's Bundesliga struggles, break down the replacement referee situation in MLS, and rank the 2024 MLS kits. Did we mention The Cooligans are modeling now? 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

Oh my God! Ted Lasso star, Brendan Hunt, is in The Cooligans studio! We're so incredibly honored to have Ted Lasso star, Brendan Hunt, join the show to share some incredible stories from his career in comedy and the set of Ted Lasso. He and Christian have a fun and fascinating conversation that spans topics from Brendan's favorite episode to film to Brendan using a fake British accent during his summer job to Arsenal's chances at winning the Premier League title. You 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

It's a matchup between an unstoppable force and an immovable object; Harry Kane winning a trophy vs. Bayern Munich losing the Bundesliga! Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen absolutely dominated Bayern in their match over the weekend, winning 3-0 and looking like the clear favorites to finally dethrone the Bavarian giants as champions of Germany! Christian and Alexis break down the match and predict which side will win the Bundesliga. The guys also discuss the 2026 World Cup stadium locations, react to blue cards potentially coming to soccer, recap the finals of AFCON and the Asia Cup. 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

We're honored to have former NYCFC player and MLS Cup champion, Tony Rocha, join the show to recount some amazing stories from his career as a pro! Die-hard MLS fans rejoice, we have an awesome episode for you! Tony Rocha, formerly of NYCFC and Orlando City SC, is in-studio for a hilarious trip down memory lane. Tony explains some of the harsh realities of the MLS Draft process, tells the story of how a night of partying saved the 2021 MLS season for NYCFC, and reveals how he joined the Belize national soccer team through a Facebook message. The guys also discuss Tony's new career as a brand manager for current players. Some of Tony's stories will leave you speechless! 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

Christine Cupo of CBS Sports and Attacking Third joins Christian for a hilarious episode discussing the antics between James Maddison and Neal Maupay during the Tottenham-Brentford match! The Cupogans are back! We're hyped to have Christine in-studio for a packed show. Christian and Christine give their thoughts on the incredible shithousery during the Tottenham-Brentford match and debate if Neal Maupay is the biggest villain in the Premier League. They also break down Gio Reyna's loan move to Nottingham Forest, discuss the ramifications of Lindsey Horan's comments about American soccer fans, and get Christine's expertise on the Serie A season and NWSL free agency. 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

Big time managers are leaving their big time clubs after this season, so what do Klopp and Xavi's departures mean for the futures of Liverpool and FC Barcelona? Where will Liverpool and Barcelona go from here?!?! Christian and Alexis break down the shocking announcements from Jurgen Klopp and Xavi, while discussing the rumors that Mikel Arteta might leave Arsenal to take over at Barcelona. The guys also recap the crazy supporter scenes from the FA Cup, roast Marcus Rashford for his corny picture in the club, and slam EAFC for leaking the 2024 MLS kits before they had been officially released. 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

Tom Bogert is back on The Cooligans to give you all the latest news surrounding the MLS transfer market! There aren't many better transfer gurus in the world of soccer than Tommy Scoops, and definitely none more plugged in when it comes to MLS! We have all the best transfer news for you in this episode. Christian, Alexis, and Tom discuss some of the biggest moves in MLS, like Miles Robinson to FC Cincinnati, Cade Cowell and Brandon Vazquez moving to Liga MX, and a few players potentially heading across the pond. Tom also reports the latest about replacement refs in MLS and what went into Sporting KC's decision to hire and fire Gavin Wilkinson in the span of a week. The guys also give their takes on Ivan Toney's latest shenanigans and Leroy Sane getting mushed by an opposing manager. You won't want to miss this packed 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

Pablo Torre is known for finding out about things, but in this episode, The Cooligans find out about him! We're hyped to have fellow Meadowlarker and host of Pablo Torre Finds Out, Pablo Torre, join the show! Pablo, Christian, and Alexis discus Pablo's beef with Marcus Jordan and Larsa Pippen, getting roasted by Dan Le Batard, and being racially ambiguous to other Latinos and Asians. The guys also tease Pablo for his lack of soccer knowledge on ESPN and debate whether it was worth it to miss Messi's first Inter Miami goal for some chicken fingers. 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

We're honored to be joined by journalist and documentarian, Mark Wright, to hear about "The Bison Project", his latest podcast discussing the 1971 Howard University soccer team that was unjustly stripped of its national championship! It's a packed Cooligans episode after we were off for MLK Day! Mark Wright joins the show to tell us about Sports Explains the World's "The Bison Project" and share his biggest takeaways from his reporting. Mark and the guys analyze how racial dynamics in 1970s America may have impacted the NCAA's decision to strip Howard of its title and examine what can be done to right this wrong today. Christian and Alexis also break down some other stories from the world of footy, including the potential collapse of the Saudi Pro League, Luis Suarez joining Inter Miami, Ashley Sanchez being traded during the NWSL draft, and Jose Mourinho being sacked by Roma. You can find "The Bison Project" in the Sports Explains the World podcast feed, available now on all platforms: https://www.thebisonproject.com 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

Jadon Sancho's Manchester United nightmare is finally over, but will he find his best form back at Borussia Dortmund? IT'S TRANSFER SEASON BABAYYY! A few transfers have already been finalized, but none made more headlines than Jadon Sancho's return to Borussia Dortmund on loan from Manchester United! Christian and Alexis give their thoughts on the English winger making the move back to Germany and ask if Sancho will prove Erik ten Hag wrong with his performances. The guys also discuss the Carabao Cup semi-finals, the Saudi Pro League's potential collapse, and some controversial hirings in MLS and NWSL. We finish the episode with another edition of Tight 5. 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

MLS free agency is off to a hot start, so we had to have current free agent and MLS legend, C.J. Sapong, join the show to break down everything you need to know! Who could've predicted such a wild start to MLS free agency? Definitely not us! We've still got the best and funniest coverage of all the latest transactions from around the league. C.J. Sapong stops by to discuss his current free agency and tell us what it's like to represent himself in contract negotiations. The guys also learn C.J.'s opinion on MLS threatening to pull its top division teams from US Open Cup and get some tea about Toronto FC's drama-filled 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

Happy New Year, Gully Squad! The Cooligans are back to break down all the incredible action from the thrilling Premier League festive fixtures! There was so much footy played over the past few weeks, we don't even know where to start the discussion! Christian and Alexis round-up the biggest headlines from the Premier League, on and off the pitch, including Arsenal falling back to 4th place and Jadon Sancho imminently departing Manchester United. The guys also react to Weston McKennie offending all Italians with his pasta recipe and praise Gotham FC for their hot start to NWSL free agency. 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

The Cooligans and Underdogs are back with another soccer gambling special! This time, they delve into the Premier League Boxing Day fixture list to find the best EPL bets for this holiday season. Make sure to check out our Premier League Boxing Day parlay, now available on the DraftKings app! 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

Wait, didn't we already kill this idea for a European Super League months ago? The European Super League has returned and absolutely no one is happy about it! Is anyone actually taking it seriously this time, though? Christian and Alexis discuss all the latest news surrounding the ESL's potential comeback and ask why Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, and Juventus are still pushing for it. The guys also sound off on MLS for threatening to pull their clubs from the US Open Cup and break down Gotham FC's early dominance in NWSL free agency. Happy holidays from The Cooligans! 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

We have a real businessman on the today's episode, as David Samson, host of Nothing Personal with David Samson, joins the show to teach us about sports business from the front office's perspective! This might be the smartest Cooligans episode of all time! We're honored to be joined by former Miami Marlins team president and fellow member of the Meadowlark family, David Samson, to learn about the business of soccer. Christian and Alexis ask questions about the MLS-Apple TV deal, the Glazer family's battle with Manchester United supporters, Todd Boehly's shortcomings at Chelsea, and much more. You're guaranteed to walk away from this episode more informed than you were before. Let us know what you think in the comments! Make sure to check out David's podcast, Nothing Personal with David Samson, for more sports business coverage! 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

OH MY GOD, DARLINGTON NAGBE AND AIDAN MORRIS ARE IN THE COOLIGANS STUDIO! The Columbus Crew made a terrible mistake by allowing two of their star players, Darlington Nagbe and Aidan Morris, to join the show in-studio for a hilarious interview about their victory in MLS Cup Final! We get the players' perspectives about what it was like to play in the final, congratulate Darlington on his fourth MLS Cup and overall legendary career, and ask the guys about playing under Wilfried Nancy. You won't want to miss their reactions to Christian's trap remix of his postgame press conference! Plus, Christian and Alexis recap the final Champions League group stage matches and remember their friend, Kenny DeForest. Please honor Kenny DeForest's legacy by checking out his latest stand-up special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbORmRRvtJ8 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

THE COLUMBUS CREW ARE YOUR 2023 MLS CUP CHAMPIONS!!! Christian and Alexis are here to break down the final and recap an unforgettable season in MLS! The guys analyze what gave the Crew the edge over LAFC, react to Wilfried Nancy's inspiring post-match interview, and weigh in on the Darlington Nagbe-MLS GOAT debate. We also break down an incredible weekend of Premier League action and discuss the surprising teams sitting atop the Bundesliga and La Liga. 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

Columbus Crew midfielder, Julian Gressel, stops by the show ahead of his team playing in the 2023 MLS Cup Final against LAFC! The MLS Cup Final is here babayyy! We're honored to be joined by the homie, Julian Gressel, from MLS Media Day in Columbus to hear about his team's preparation for the final. The guys ask Julian about Columbus' miraculous comeback against Cincinnati FC in the ECF, his veteran role on the Crew after being traded this season, and his experience playing for the USMNT. Christian and Alexis also preview MLS Cup Final even more, react to Aston Villa's dominant victory over Manchester City, and do another edition of Tight 5. 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