The Cooligans

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under! Brazil and Germany shined on Matchday 5 of the Women's World Cup. Scoring buckets and keeping their opponents scoreless. Lots of teams are looking sharp and are looking like they will be some real competition if they face the USA anywhere in the tournament. We also break down the Mbappe drama with PSG. Will he stay, or will he end up playing in Saudi Arabia? 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 Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans every day for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under! Today we are joined by Angel City FC defender Paige Nielsen alongside comedian/actress Tien Tran (How I Met Your Father) for a hilarious chat about their new podcast, In These Cleats! We also recap Matchday 4 of the WWC! 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 Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under! The USWNT dominated Vietnam in their opening match at the World Cup, but for some reason, it didn't fill us with a ton of confidence that they will complete the three-peat. We break down the lineup and talk about who impressed the most. We'll also recap several other WWC matches, and also give our thoughts on Messi's first match for Inter Miami in Leagues 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

The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under! Sound the alarm, jump for joy, throw your chancletas in the air, or whatever else you want to do, THE WOMEN'S WORLD CUP HAS FINALLY ARRIVED! We couldn't be more excited to start our coverage of the 2023 WWC because Christian and Alexis have been sitting on some takes. The guys break down the USWNT roster and predict which players will steal the show for this incredibly young American team ahead of its game against Vietnam. We're also joined by former New Zealand international and NWSL star, Rosie White, to hear about her experience playing in past World Cups and gauge her excitement about the tourney taking place in her home country. It's time to put some respect on the Kiwis' name. There's plenty more where this came from, so we hope you'll be along for the ride! 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 table is packed and so is this episode! We're joined by Edward Reynoso of The Give N Go and COPA90 Producer and Content Creator, Jamie Boyce, to talk about everything from Leo Messi's aquatic unveiling to El Tri winning the Gold Cup to Declan Rice's record-breaking transfer. There's so much to cover from around the world of international football, so you know we had to get a Mexican guy from Texas and a white Englishman to help us out! We share some highlights from Lionel Messi's unveiling at Inter Miami and ponder what a similar event would've looked like across the pond. Edward also gives his thoughts on the Mexican national team defeating Panama for their 9th Gold Cup victory and shows love to El Tri's newest recruit, the viral quesadilla kid. Finally, Jamie, a die-hard Hammer, commiserates with Alexis about Declan Rice's long-awaited move to Arsenal. Let us know what you think of the transfer in the comments! 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

Never placed a bet on a Women’s World Cup match? Neither have the Cooligans! Jordan Brenner and Peter Keating of the Underdogs are in studio with Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros to explain everything you need to know about the trends, analytics, and storylines that lead to smart bets heading into the tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ladies and gentlemen, people of all ages, he has finally arrived. The GOAT is in America! The Cooligans are back with a hilarious new episode to break down Lionel Messi's arrival on South Beach ahead of his unveiling at Inter Miami. We ask if the press conference will be more like a Latino Super Bowl halftime show and comment on some clips of Messi in the wild. The guys also give their thoughts on the USL reportedly implementing promotion/relegation within their pyramid (FINALLY!!!) and share their disappointment in the USMNT being eliminated from the Gold Cup. Alexis even unleashes a scorching hot take about Taylor Swift's song-writing that derails the show and will probably have an army of angry Swifties lining up outside of our studio. We didn't mean any harm, we promise! 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

Matt Turner is doing everything in his power to enhance the reputation of American soccer players, while Landon Donovan is simultaneously doing everything he can to destroy it! Christian and Alexis are back for an America-centric episode of The Cooligans today with hilarious conversations about the most important topics in US Soccer. The guys touch on the USMNT's Gold Cup triumph over Canada, Landon Donovan's horrible transfer advice for Christian Pulisic, and Megan Rapinoe's eye-watering retirement announcement. We also dive into a weekend of mystifying refereeing decisions in MLS and ask how Mickey Mouse got on the call for NYCFC-Charlotte. He actually brought great energy to the broadcast! 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 the CEO of the new San Diego MLS franchise, Tom Penn, join the show! We've really raised The Cooligans' intelligence level with our last few guests (shoutout Franklin Leonard and KEVINCHO), so you know we had to keep the trend going! Tom Penn, CEO of the new San Diego MLS franchise and former owner of LAFC, stops by the show to discuss his new project and get a few marketing tips from Christian and Alexis. We touch on all the important points, including lounge chairs in the stands and Cali burritos in the concessions, as well as the new team's hope of building a vibrant soccer culture in San Diego. The guys also break down Tuesday's El Trafico win for LA Galaxy and give their thoughts on the shocking stabbing at the Gold Cup. What should CONCACAF do to stop this crazy violence? Let us know what you think in the comments! 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

Citizens of Blangola rejoice! Friend of the show and Sporting KC content creator, KEVINCHO, is live and in-studio to discuss the USMNT's Gold Cup success and recap the MLS weekend! This is undoubtedly the most anticipated crossover event in the history of The Cooligans! Kevin, Christian, and Alexis are here to break down an incredible few days in American soccer. We ask if Jesus Ferreira should be starting for the USMNT after his second consecutive hat trick, question how Qatar beat Mexico with only one shot on target in 90 minutes, and predict who will ultimately lift the 2023 Gold Cup. We also celebrate rare victories for both NYCFC and Sporting Kansas City and cover the other biggest stories from around Major League Soccer. Get in the chat and let us know how much you've missed us! 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 couldn't be more excited to be joined by creator of The Black List and football fanatic, Franklin Leonard! We never thought someone this smart would consider joining the show, but clearly our Blangolan bribe money has been hard at work! Franklin Leonard, film executive and founder of The Black List, sits down with us for an incredibly fun discussion that ranges from his impressive family tree to his quest for the best lower division meat pies to the writers' strike that's currently affecting Hollywood. We also get Franklin's thoughts on Messi to Miami and hear about his latest trip across the pond to catch, yes you guessed it, more football matches. Plus, Christian and Alexis try the viral HOTSHOT cramp-prevention drink right before they attempt the Coors Light ad. Let's just say their mouths weren't as ice cold as the blue mountains! 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 joined by comedian, Jamel Johnson, to discuss some of the biggest and funniest stories from around the soccer world, including Tottenham crushing Tom Holland's spirit and Inter Miami signing another superstar! With the European club season on hiatus, we decided to have our hilarious friend and fellow stand-up, Jamel Johnson, in studio to make his second Cooligans appearance! We break down the pathetically heartwarming Tom Holland interview in which he shares all the pain Spurs have caused him and talk about Lionel Messi recruiting his former teammate, Sergio Busquets, to MLS. Plus, the guys share their thoughts on Bob Bradley being dismissed by Toronto FC (eh) and the USMNT's 1-1 Gold Cup draw with Jamaica. Is there a new favorite to win CONCACAF's continental competition? Let us know what you think! 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 US Women's National Team roster has been chosen for the World Cup and we're joined by esports content creator, CHI Kacee, to hear about the biggest news in the gaming world! Alexis has finally returned to recount his Champions League/Nations League journey and help us discuss the USWNT's roster announcement ahead of the 2023 Women's World Cup! We analyze all the squad selections, debate which players were snubbed the hardest, and predict how the team will line up on the pitch. CHI Kacee also sits down with Christian to talk about her journey as a woman in esports, the rise of eMLS, and gloat about Manchester City's treble-winning season. Plus, we touch on Gareth Bale's disparaging comments about the competition in MLS and give our final thoughts on Gregg Berhalter returning to coach the USMNT. Did US Soccer make the right decision by bringing GGG back? Let us know what you think! 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 special interview edition of The Cooligans as Maria Sanchez, forward for the NWSL's Houston Dash and the Mexican women's national team, sits down with Christian for an incredible conversation! We were honored to have Maria join the show and take us through her journey as a Mexican-American professional soccer player! She discussed her difficult first stint in the NWSL and explained how a return to Mexico gave her perspective that has allowed her to thrive this time around with the Houston Dash. Maria also told us about her off-the-field interests, including her already fulfilled dream of paying off her parents' mortgage and unreasonable competitive drive while playing the FIFA video game. All this, plus a heartfelt moment shared between Christian and Maria as the children of immigrants, on an unmissable episode of 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

MLS broadcaster Chris Wittyngham joins the show to break down all the latest news and rumors surrounding the USMNT manager search and so much more! So many big names are rumored to be in the running for next head coach of the American men's national team! Berhalter, Marsch, and Vieira are just a few potential candidates, but who would be the best choice to lead our incredibly talented squad into the 2026 World Cup? Chris Wittyngham is in for Alexis as we discuss this, Jude Bellingham's expensive move to Real Madrid, the MLS season so far, and Christian's experience at the Congressional Soccer Match. Plus, we get Witty's reaction to Mbappe refusing an extension at PSG and check in with Producer Miguelito for some gambling advice as Christian's plumber forces his way onto the Cooligans airwaves. You won't want to miss this hilariously hectic 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

Manchester City have officially written their names in the footballing history books after winning a European treble in 2022/23! The abundance of talent in this City squad has been clear for quite some time now, but its status as legendary was incomplete without a Champions League crown! Now, there can be no more detractors. Christine Cupo of CBS Sports fills in for Alexis to break down every aspect of the UCL final and discuss how City's success will affect this year's Ballon d'Or. Will Messi be rewarded for his World Cup triumph with an eighth trophy or has Erling Haaland's time finally come? We also look back at the weekend's incredible MLS golazos, remember the colorful life of Silvio Berlusconi, and analyze Paolo Maldini's tumultuous exit from AC Milan. Things aren't looking good for the Rossoneri! 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

Brentford FC manager, Thomas Frank sits down with Christian and soccer presenter and producer, Jack Grimse is here to talk Messi to Inter Miami! We were so lucky to have Thomas Frank stop by the show to speak with Christian ahead of Brentford's participation in the Premier League Summer Series! Jack Grimse also fills in for Alexis to break down Leo Messi's historic transfer to MLS. We analyze what it means for soccer in the United States, debate the sporting merit of the league's assistance in bringing Messi to America, and give Mike Ryan Ruiz his flowers for out-reporting Fabrizio Romano. Plus, we hear about Jack's experience as an American Aston Villa fan, poke fun at David Moyes' dance moves following West Ham's Europa Conference League victory and again ask what's wrong with LA Galaxy? They're out of US Open Cup and looking like genuine Wooden Spoon contenders! 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 Maurer of The Athletic joins Christian to recap his experience at The Soccer Tournament, discuss Inter Miami's future, and look back on Zlatan Ibrahimovic's incredible career! Alexis is in Istanbul to "cover the Champions League final" (we're pretty sure he's getting a hair transplant), so we're thrilled to get a boots-on-the-ground report of TST from The Athletic's Pablo Maurer! He gives his insight into the million-dollar competition and share the souvenirs he managed to take with him. We also break down Inter Miami's decision to sack Phil Neville and how it affects their prospects of landing Lionel Messi, discuss FC Cincinnati's dominance in MLS, touch on Club Leon winning CCL, and share our favorite moments from the legendary career of Zlatan Ibrahimovic. 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

We're honored to be joined by USMNT and Fulham FC defender, Tim Ream! Tim joins the Cooligans to discuss taking part in the upcoming Premier League summer series, the struggles of being promoted or relegated in five consecutive years, and missing the end of the EPL season due to injury (including how badly he wanted to stay in the game with a broken arm.) Christian and Alexis also recap Sevilla's record-setting seventh Europa League victory and break down the crazy interactions between ultras and players in MLS following last night's debacle at Yankee Stadium. We hope the tensions don't escalate any further, but it would make for some incredible fan footage! 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 so much to talk about from the final day of the Premier League and Bundesliga seasons, but the Toffees' victory is clearly the biggest story in Blangola! Everton will be playing EPL football next season! The past eight months may have taken five years off of Christian's life expectancy, but they were all worth it. The Cooligans analyze all the action from Matchday 38 with a specific focus on Everton's 1-0 win over Bournemouth and Leeds' defeat against Tottenham. We also look back at Borussia Dortmund's heartbreaking result versus Mainz and debate how big of a problem Bayern Munich's 11th consecutive title is for the Bundesliga. Even the 33-time league champs will get bored of winning at some point, right? All this an more on a special Memorial Day edition of 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

The 2022/23 club season is coming to an end, but there are still plenty of off-the-pitch storylines to discuss! The racism displayed by La Liga fans towards Vinicius Jr. this year has been absolutely appalling. Even the league's leadership is siding with the racists now! Christian and Alexis break down all the drama coming out of Spain and condemn the treatment of Real Madrid's Brazilian starlet. We also discuss fitness influencer Joey Swoll's reaction to Mykhailo Mudryk's immature gym video, Jose Mourinho's comments about his time at Tottenham, and preview the Championship Playoff Final with a little help from our friends at The Underdogs podcast. Unlike Producer Miguel, they actually know what they're talking about when it comes to gambling! 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

A new champion may have already been crowned in England, but there are still plenty of trophies to be awarded on mainland Europe! Arsenal's loss to Nottingham Forest means Manchester City are Premier League champions yet again! The Citizens have won the EPL in three consecutive seasons and five of the last six, so is it time to start asking questions about how boring the English top flight has become? Plus, Christian and Alexis break down BVB's chances at winning the Bundesliga and give Serie A its flowers for producing a participant in all three European finals. We also discuss the new club in San Diego and look back at the best action from the MLS 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

It's been a massive few days for American soccer, with a new striker pledging his future to the national team, the first mid-week action of the MLS season, and another women's league to rival the NWSL! Rumors have been swirling for weeks about Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun committing to the USMNT, and it's finally been made official. Christian and Alexis analyze what this decision means for America's future and debate whether it will motivate his competitors for the no. 9 shirt. We also recap the UCL semifinal victories for Inter Milan and Manchester City, whip around Wednesday night's MLS matches, touch on Ivan Toney's gambling suspension, and break down the announcement of the USL Super League. Will a challenger to the NWSL really be good for the women's game, or can it only sew more confusion into a crowded landscape? 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

A packed weekend of high-pressure matches saw incredible action across England, Spain, and the United States! The 2022/23 campaign is wrapping up across the European continent, which means every game will be absolutely crucial over the next few weeks. The Cooligans break down all of last weekend's biggest matchups, including Aston Villa's victory over Tottenham, Arsenal's loss to Brighton that all but crowned Manchester City champs, and the emotional derby between Barcelona and Espanyol. Plus, we analyze the most shocking results from MLS Rivalry Week and wonder why NYCFC plays so much worse on the road in our first episode under the official flag of Blangola. 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

Mike Ryan Ruiz of Le Batard Show joins the Cooligans to give his latest update on the Lionel Messi transfer saga! There's no bigger story in world football than Leo Messi's potential next transfer, so we called on the most plugged-in member of the Meadowlark family to give us the facts. Christian and Alexis also recap the Champions League semi-final first legs, analyze the rumors of a new home for NYCFC, and poke fun at the violence between Toronto FC and CF Montreal supporters. I guess our friends to the north aren't as nice as they're rumored to be! 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

Both the Premier League and MLS saw some incredible matches and shocking results over the weekend! There was great action at the top and bottom of the EPL table over the weekend, but not much changed in terms of positioning. The Cooligans break down all the action from the English top flight and ask if there will be serious ramifications from Ilkay Gundogan's missed penalty. Plus, we analyze Sporting Kansas City's first win of the season and discuss the managerial departures from New York Red Bulls and Chicago Fire. Did Gerhard Struber or Ezra Hendrickson actually leave their club amicably? I think we all know the answer to that one! 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

Lionel Messi is in a standoff with PSG's biggest fans, Erling Haaland is the new Premier League scoring king, and this weekend's MLS action should be incredible! There's so much to talk about on the latest episode of the Cooligans! Christian and Alexis discuss all these stories and more from the world of soccer, plus a FLAMING HOT TAKE about Carrie Underwood and Anne Hathaway. Why do these women have Alexis so heated? There's no reason for him to be so Les Miserables 😉 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

No other team in the Premier League could've botched the end of Sunday's match like Tottenham! The weekend's contest between Spurs and Liverpool was one of the most dramatic of the 2022/23 season! Seven goals, manager injuries, and testy press conferences were only a few of the moments that made headlines from the match. The Cooligans are finally back together for a birthday celebration to discuss the thrilling clash and give their thoughts on Jurgen Klopp's postgame comments. Plus, we break down the Premier League relegation battle, Melanie Barcenas' NWSL debut, and more! 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 are now the frontrunners to win the league! It’s been coming over the past few weeks, but City have finally caught up to Arsenal in the quest for the Premier League crown. Pep Guardiola and his side are simply playing at a higher level than their opponents right now. David Gass of MLS Extra Time joins the Cooligans to break down the presumed title-deciding contest and check in with Alexis to get his thoughts from Manchester. We also discuss Taty Castellanos’ four-goal performance against Real Madrid, preview the upcoming weekend’s MLS action, and touch on other top stories in American soccer! 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 Gunners keep dropping crucial points in their quest to finally reclaim the EPL title! Aaron Ramsdale’s massive error and a lack of urgency from the opening whistle held Arsenal to a single point against Southampton on Friday, and the league leaders were lucky to come away with that! What’s gone wrong for the young Gunners and how can they turn things around as the season winds down? Christine Cupo of CBS Sports joins the Cooligans to wallow in Alexis’ pity as he reflects on the draw, and also discuss Newcastle’s thumping of Tottenham, the FA Cup semi-finals, and more! 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

Three of the league’s most famous teams are struggling mightily this season! New York Red Bulls, LA Galaxy, and Sporting Kansas City have had difficult starts to their 2023 MLS campaigns. Fan protests, racism accusations, and overall on-field incompetence are just a few of the headline-grabbing controversies that are negatively affecting these sides. David Gass of MLS Extra Time joins the Cooligans to break down all of the MLS craziness and review the other biggest results from 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

Manchester City are gaining on Arsenal to sit atop the EPL table! Another weekend, another round of shocking results in the Premier League. Christine Cupo of CBS Sports sits down with the Cooligans to discuss the biggest headlines, including Arsenal’s draw with West Ham, City’s continued dominance, and the fantastic battle for survival at the opposite end of the standings. Plus, we touch on some of last week’s Champions League matchups and other top stories from around the continent! 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 didn't have to fanboy over her in the street this time! OL Reign and USWNT star, Bethany Balcer, joins the Cooligans for a hilarious interview ahead of the 2023 NWSL season. She discusses the infamous 2019 NWSL Rookie of the Year award, her relationship with Megan Rapinoe, and the one team she would never play for. Plus, Christian and Alexis try to give Bethany a new nickname. Not sure this one is going to stick. 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 going back in the time machine for this episode of the Cooligans! Comedian, Ian Edwards, joined Christian for an in-studio interview that took place during the Chelsea-Borussia Dortmund UCL match back in March. Check out the guys' (slightly belated) reaction to the contest, as well as Ian's thoughts on Manchester United, the financial power of the Premier League, and the improvement in MLS' quality. Will he finally admit to being a fan of the league? Tune in to find 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

Week 6 of the MLS season was filled with some incredible action! There were some great matches around the league over the weekend and the Cooligans are here to cover all of them. We delve into the battle for LA as both teams fight for regional supremacy, analyze St. Louis City's first loss of the season, and question if Jordan Morris could make a return to the USMNT. MLS broadcaster and former Le Batard Show producer, Chris Wittyngham, joins Alexis to discuss all these topics and more! 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

Chelsea are looking for their third manager of the season! The Blues sacked Graham Potter after another embarrassing defeat at the hands of Aston Villa. What does this mean for ownership's relationship with the fans and who will be the next man on the touchline at Stamford Bridge? Christine Cupo of CBS Sports joins the Cooligans to discuss this, Arsenal's domination over Leeds, and other top stories from the Premier League. 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 Matchweek 5 was easily the craziest of the season so far! There were so many incredible headlines from Saturday's MLS action, including Jordan Morris scoring four goals and Denis Bouanga traveling halfway across the planet to win the match for LAFC. The Cooligans debate which teams fared best during the international break, and also highlight the top stories from the opening weekend of the NWSL campaign! 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

Why are so many of the world's best managers getting sacked?!?! Antonio Conte and Julian Nagelsmann were the latest high-profile coaching casualties after being sacked by Tottenham and Bayern Munich last week. What is causing these massive clubs to make such bold changes in the middle of the season? Will it become a more popular trend in the future? The Cooligans break down the managerial merry-go-round and discuss other top stories from the international break! 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 Pulisic finally broke his silence on the Berhalter vs. Reyna saga. The USMNT captain didn't hold back when speaking to ESPN about the drama surrounding US Soccer. Christian and Alexis weigh in on Pulisic's comments and debate how they will affect the rest of the team. They also discuss Thiago Almada's meteoric rise to stardom and other top stories from Week 3 of the MLS 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

Tottenham Hotspurs manager, Antonio Conte, did not hold back in his post-match press conference on Saturday. The Italian gaffer has been known to be emotional on the touchline, but this outburst showed a whole new level of frustration. What does it mean for Conte's future at the club and how will it affect the rest of Tottenham's season? Alexis is back as the Cooligans discuss this, Fulham's FA Cup collapse against Manchester United, and other top stories from around English football. 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 new developments in the Reyna vs. Berhalter saga are insane! American soccer looks like even more of a circus than usual following the latest reports about Claudio Reyna's behavior and comments. What does it mean for Gio, Gregg Berhalter, and the rest of the USMNT? Creator of This Week in MLS, Eli Lesser, joins the Cooligans as they give their takes on all the craziness and also dive into Week 3 of the MLS 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

BBC took some serious heat over the weekend. BBC made headlines by suspending Gary Lineker from Match of the Day for his comments about the British government. Was the punishment too extreme? What's next for the legendary pundit? Comedian, Andy Haynes, joins the Cooligans discuss this drama, plus the biggest on-the-pitch stories from the weekend's Premier League action! 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

Why do teams keep gifting goals to St. Louis City SC? MLS' newest expansion franchise can't stop winning, but it seems like their opponents might be trying to help. MLS Season Pass studio host, Jillian Sakovits, joins the Cooligans to discuss SLSC's good fortune, plus Giorgio Chiellini's first MLS goal, new ownership in Nashville, and the inaugural edition of 5-a-side. 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 got embarrassed by Liverpool over the weekend. The Red Devils were no match for Mo Salah and Liverpool during Sunday's 7-0 drubbing at Anfield. What does this mean for the remainder of the EPL season and how will Manchester United bounce back? Christine Cupo of CBS Sports joins the Cooligans to discuss this, plus other top stories from the weekend's Serie A action. 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 is so much to talk about from MLS opening weekend. How did St. Louis City pull out the victory? Is Thiago Almada the league's next big star? What does Lorenzo Insigne's injury mean for Toronto FC? David Gass of MLS Extra Time joins the Cooligans to discuss these topics and more! 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

Graham Potter should be the Chelsea manager through the end of the year The fans are all #potterout and yet, if you really think about it, there's no benefit for Chelsea owner, Todd Boehly, to sack Graham Potter now. Also, Arsenal keep rolling forward! 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 new playoffs format is going to cause injuries. Does anyone like this new playoff format? Teams and players are not going to like this. We break it all down! Let us know what you think. 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 all saw Emi's heroics with Argentina in the World Cup. But has he taken it too far at Aston Villa? Unai Emery believes so! Emi Martinez was seen in qualifying as getting in the heads of the opponents but in the premier league this past weekend against Arsenal his antics have left his manager, Unai Emery, saying "It's embarrassing for me" after Emi ran up on a corner and left the goal wide open allowing Gabriel Marinelli to score Arsenal's 4th goal of the game. I'm sure Aston Villa fans are just as embarrassed and Arsenal fans are less so. How'd you feel about it? 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

How does this MLS club still exist?!?! MLS club values have risen an insane amount in the last few years, and even more with AppleTV+ deal. But some clubs are still trailing behind... HOW?!?! Who do you think is MLS most valuable club? Wait till you find out which MLS club has risen the most in value! 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

VAR is so bad that a ref is getting fired over it. Why have this technology is it's not going to be used correctly. What happens now? Is that goal retroactively taken away from Brentford and are Arsenal given the correct points? Do Arsenal just walk away knowing they've been screwed? Do you think the game is better with VAR? Let us know! 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