The Cooligans

The Cascadia Classic is what we're calling it. We talk all about that insane match at the Clink! We also go over the latest news about a European Super League. There is no better soap opera than world football! Thank you to all the Gully Squad members that helped make this episode possible. If you would like to help support the show, join the Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com! Follow us on Twitter! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MLS Playoff semi-finals have begun and they did not disappoint, unless your team was on the losing side. All of the matches were close and will lead to exciting 2nd legs! We also discuss Kendall Waston flaming all his teammates in Vancouver + Waka Flocka throwing all the shade at NYCFC. Also will Barron Trump be the next defensive mid for the USMNT? *He probably won't but we talk about his soccer career! Segment 1: F You, Pay Me in rice and beans! Segment 2: Chris Armas has joined Twitter to scold you. Sponsored by Seatgeek. Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! Join The Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com. Help us make 2-episode-a-week Cooligans a regular thing. You can help decide what we discuss on the show by contributing a lil dough! Follow us on Twitter! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We go over the wild Knockout Round of the MLS Cup Playoffs. This is some Late Night Cooligans as we are also joined by Seth Sinovic of Sporting Kansas City! Seth received a controversial red card last weekend which will force him to miss SKC's playoff game against RSL. We talk all about that and his new fashion line called States! Segment 1: But what about the MLS narrative! Segment 2: Interview w/ Seth Sinovic of Sporting Kansas City Join The Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com. Help us make 2-episode-a-week Cooligans a regular thing. You can help decide what we discuss on the show by contributing a lil dough! Follow us on Twitter! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hot episode today as we discuss all the MLS Decision Day drama and we are joined by FC Dallas head coach, Oscar Pareja. We still can't believe it even happened. We were certain he would walk right out of the room once he saw us, but no, he stayed and had a conversation with us that showed us why he has created what he's created in Frisco, Texas. A family of soccer players that believe in their coach wholeheartedly. Segment 1: Is Tata having cold feet about leaving Atlanta? Segment 2: Interview with head coach of @FCDallas Oscar Pareja Segment 3: Decision Day was wild! We recap all the meltdown and Alessandrini karate kicks! Sponsored by Seatgeek. Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Music by: @Feefa_LA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we got all the drama. This is a soccer podcast and somehow straws, embezzlement, and even Nazis come up in conversation. Soccer is ridiculous. Ball is life. That's why you love the show. Segment 1: Put us in the Soccer Hall of Fame! Segment 2: Zlatan Not Found Join The Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com. Help us make 2-episode-a-week Cooligans a regular thing. You can help decide what we discuss on the show by contributing a lil dough! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we are joined by New York Cosmos player Johnny Borrajo to talk about what's going on with the NASL and how he's handling the hiatus of his league by getting people into Soccer Shape. We also discuss his championship season at Miami FC and what the future of lower league soccer looks like from the perspective of an American soccer veteran. Segment 1: Carlito's Güey Segment 2: Interview w/ Johnny Borrajo (@johnnyborrajo, @soccershape) of New York Cosmos Sponsor: On The Volley Apparel - Pick up some of the freshest urban soccer apparel you'll ever wear at onthevolleyapparel.com and use promo code COOLIGANS for 20% off your entire order. @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We get a bit serious today as we discuss the latest news regarding Cristiano Ronaldo. As serious as these allegations are, this is still a comedy podcast and we find ways to bring some levity in the face of tragedy. The world can be awful, and that awfulness can affect the world of soccer. Segment 1: No way Juve Segment 2: MLS Playoffs are oh so close! Sponsored by Seatgeek. Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we are joined by Aaron Dolores of Black Arrow. Aaron created Black Arrow to highlight black culture in soccer and to connect fans to the game in America in a different way than we've seen in the past. We also discuss the new juicy beef between New York Red Bulls head coach Chris Armas and Atlanta United head coach Tata Martino. American soccer is finally getting as gossipy as the Premier League, so that's how you know we've made it. Segment 1: The non-handshake heard 'round the world. Segment 2: Interview w/ Arron Dolores (@BlackArrowFC, IG: @BlackArrow_FC) Join The Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com. Help us make 2-episode-a-week Cooligans a regular thing. You can help decide what we discuss on the show by contributing a lil dough! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are kicking it old school this week and recording in Christian's apartment because Alexis is working on becoming a sitcom star on ABC so we couldn't go to our MSG studio. Do not fret, because we still bring the heat. We are still celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and we highlight some of the great Dominican soccer players who are lighting it up all over the world. We also go over all the latest American soccer gossip and go over the NWSL final! Segment 1: Should there be a National Gully Day Segment 2: Gio Savarese is the new Mike Petke. Sponsored by Seatgeek. Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we are joined by Lauryn Hutchinson who is a defender on the Trinidad & Tobago Women's National Team. T&T has huge World Cup Qualifiers coming up and are severely under-resourced. Lauryn had a video we saw online asking for some support so that her teammates can get some help in preparing for their matches. Federations not supporting their female players is a thing that is all too common so we try to make sense of the senseless with Lauryn. Segment 1: Why does everyone hate Michael Bradley? & Why is Matt Miazga a mean giant? Segment 2: Interview with Lauryn Hutchinson (Instagram: @hutchfyp | Twitter: @iHUTCH_) of Trinidad & Tobago Women's National Team Join The Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com. Help us make 2-episode-a-week Cooligans a regular thing. You can help decide what we discuss on the show by contributing a lil dough! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we are joined by Matt Besler of Sporting Kansas City and the US Men's National Team. Matt is a veteran center back for club and country and now The Cooligans Podcast. We talk USMNT missing out on the World Cup, winning trophies with SKC, not recognizing Graham Zusi, and on becoming a fashionista. Segment 1: Sigi Sigi Sigi Can't you see, Sometimes you just gotta leave the Galaxy. Segment 2: Interview w/ Matt Besler of SKC (@mattbesler, @statessoccer) Segment 3: We get it Brazil, you're good at soccer! Sponsored by Seatgeek. Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on a special Cooligans podcast, we are joined by John Strong who stopped by our studio to discuss the USA vs Brazil Friendly tonight at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. We discuss how calling the World Cup was for him, and we get into some more serious stuff like finding a USMNT coach and what is going on with #SaveTheCrew. Join The Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com. Help us make 2-episode-a-week Cooligans a regular thing. You can help decide what we discuss on the show by contributing a lil dough! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Action packed episode today! The USMNT legend, Clint Dempsey retires. US Soccer goes to the White House. Tata Martino knows more English than he lets on. Plus we go over a bunch of the MLS matches for the weekend! Segment 1: Even though MLS players retire, they are still pretty good at soccer. Segment 2: How bad do the LA Galaxy need to play before they make changes to their back line? Sponsor: On The Volley Apparel - Pick up some of the freshest urban soccer apparel you'll ever wear at onthevolleyapparel.com and use promo code COOLIGANS for 20% off your entire order. @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts In Memory of NYCFC supporter Tirzah Rivera: https://www.gofundme.com/in-memory-of-tirzah-gonzalez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas is up to his shenanigans again! Lots of people are upset with him after his comments regarding the Columbus Crew and the announcement of the logo for Austin FC. Lalas can be a bit harsh at times and he is going full heel on #SaveTheCrew! Segment 1: Is Josef Martinez Orlando City's biological father? Segment 2: NY is Red...cards. Seatgeek. Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Rivalry Week in MLS and since we missed on the opportunity to play in a real life Rivalry Week match, we are playing one in FIFA! We invited eMLS pros Chris Holly (NYCFC) and Mike LaBelle (New York Red Bulls) to play in a 2v2 match with us in studio. We chat about what it takes to become a professional gamer and how eGamers are changing the sports landscape. Segment 1: Austin voted yes to Precourt but no to Papa John's Segment 2: Interview with NYCFC eMLS athlete Chris Holly (@didychrislito) & New York Red Bulls eMLS athlete Mike LaBelle (@mikelabelle) Segment 3: Stop asking Paunovic about the Chicago Fire losing games. Sponsors: On The Volley Apparel - Pick up some of the freshest urban soccer apparel you'll ever wear at onthevolleyapparel.com and use promo code COOLIGANS for 20% off your entire order. Mack Weldon. Use promo code "cooligans" at mackweldon.com to receive 20% off your first order of the best underwear you will ever wear. @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we are joined by former MLS veteran, Ethan White. The NYCFC, Philadelphia Union, and DC United defender has left soccer to pursue other interests and is one of those interests stand-up comedy? Listen and find out! Segment 1: If someone is racist and no one is there to hear it, did it really happen? Segment 2: Interview with Ethan White (IG: @ethanwhite, Twitter: @ethanwhite15) Sponsored by: Mack Weldon. Use promo code "cooligans" at mackweldon.com to receive 20% off your first order of the best underwear you will ever wear. Seatgeek. Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! Don't forget to rate & review the podcast on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last week we discussed the controversial designated player, Ezequiel Barco of Atlanta United. This week we discussed who benefited from Barco's love affair. Andrew Carleton replaced him in the lineup, so we are asking the tough questions and backing it up with zero evidence! Segment 1: MLS All-Star + Trap Music = Turnt Up MLS Segment 2: Will Josef Martinez go down as the greatest player in MLS history? Sponsor: Go to lightstream.com/cooligans for a credit card consolidation loan. If you have high interest rate credit cards, go to Lightstream to help get out of debt. It's very easy to sign up and Cooligans listeners receive a lower interest rate! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The World Cup Comedy Tour is over and on today's show we talk about how the tour went while in Atlanta for the MLS All-Star game. We recorded in the basement of our hotel like lil soccer trolls with the gentlemen from Total Soccer Show! Segment 1: The Love Boat Segment 2: MLS Schedule blues Sponsored by SeatGeek! Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Similar to the hit ABC show Wife Swap, we have decided to do a soccer podcast host swap instead of swapping spouses! Taylor Rockwell joins Christian Polanco for the 2nd half of the podcast! Meanwhile Alexis Guerreros joined Daryl Grove on Total Soccer Show! Give that a listen too! Segment 1: It's Always Sunny In Portlandia Segment 2: Alexis has been replaced by Taylor Rockwell of Total Soccer Show! Sponsor: On The Volley Apparel - Pick up some of the freshest urban soccer apparel you'll ever wear at onthevolleyapparel.com and use promo code COOLIGANS for 20% off your entire order. @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The World Cup is over and we are sad about it, but there's so much more going on in soccer that needs to be discussed. Soccer never ends and neither do the Cooligans. We recorded this episode at 3am in Omaha after our show at the World Cup Comedy Tour. A fun and groggy podcast! SeatGeek! Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The World Cup is almost over and it's terrifying. What was life before the World Cup? No one even remembers! We'll talk about the Cristiano Ronaldo move to Juventus plus the even more monumental move of Jesse Marsch to an assistant job at RB Leipzig! Segment 1: Cristiano Ronaldo moves to a safer tax haven. Segment 2: Shine bright like a Diomande. Sponsors: Birddogs: Get yourself the greatest pair of high quality shorts you will ever wear at birddogs.com and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" to get a free dad hat with your purchase! The Athletic. Go to theathletic.com/cooligans to receive 40% off a year subscription to some of the best sports and specifically soccer coverage from great journalists all around the globe. @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seriously. This is the craziest World Cup in history. If you're just a casual soccer fan, and this tournament has not made you a life long believer in the beautiful game, you are an emotionless robot, so all we have to say is, wow technology is making some great robots nowadays! We talk World Cup, plus we discuss the Hudson River Derby with the New York Red Bulls OG and host of Seeing Red, Mark Fishkin! Segment 1: Football might actually be coming home. Segment 2: Interview with Mark Fishkin (@MarkFishkin & @SeeingRedNY) Segment 3: You get a derby! And you get a derby! The Athletic. Go to theathletic.com/cooligans to receive 40% off a year subscription to some of the best sports and specifically soccer coverage from great journalists all around the globe. SeatGeek! Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! HIMS - Go to forhims.com/cooligansED - ForHims.com - A one-stop shop for hair loss, skincare, sexual wellness, for men. @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2nd week of World Cup and we are losing our minds. How are we ever going to make it to the final with all this Kroosing and Messi'ing? We try our best as we look back at all the fun stories from Matchday 2! We are also joined by Nike Soccer Freestyler, Indi Cowie on this episode! We hung out at the Neymar Jrs Five and we talked about her rise into becoming a freestyle icon! Segment 1: Morocco is not a huge fan of VAR. Segment 2: Interview with Indi Cowie (@indicowie) Segment 3: MLS is back and some of the matches were greater than World Cup matches! Sponsors: Birddogs: Get yourself the greatest pair of high quality shorts you will ever wear at birddogs.com and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" to get a free dad hat with your purchase! The Athletic. Go to theathletic.com/cooligans to receive 40% off a year subscription to some of the best sports and specifically soccer coverage from great journalists all around the globe. @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The World Cup has arrived and we go in. It hasn't even been a week and so much has happened. Spain fired their manager two days before the World Cup. Before any ball was even kicked, there were already a dozen things to discuss! You'll also get to hear our interview from the Red Bull Neymar Jr's Fives in Miami with eMLS athlete Mike LaBelle & your favorite former USMNT star, Jimmy Conrad! Segment 1: This World Cup is nuts. Like fuhhreal. What is happening? Segment 2: Interview w/ @MikeLaBelle & @JimmyConrad Segment 3: South Korea will use your racism to win the World Cup! Sponsors: The Athletic. Go to theathletic.com/cooligans to receive 40% off a year subscription to some of the best sports and specifically soccer coverage from great journalists all around the globe. SeatGeek! Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! Birddogs: Get yourself the greatest pair of high quality shorts you will ever wear at birddogs.com and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" to get a free dad hat with your purchase! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are back from Miami! We had a blast at the Red Bull Neymar Jrs Five tournament and we are gonna be giving you the interviews from our trip. Our first one is with Aaron West of Copa 90! We also discuss NYCFC losing their coach and then getting a rebound coach almost immediately. We also give you the gulliest World Cup Preview the world has ever seen! Segment 1: Patrick Vieira abandonment issues Segment 2: Interview with Aaron West (@ayyy_west) of Copa90 - (01:19:25) Segment 3: Gulliest World Cup Preview Sponsors: The Athletic. Go to theathletic.com/cooligans to receive 40% off a year subscription to some of the best sports and specifically soccer coverage from great journalists all around the globe. HIMS - Go to forhims.com/cooligansED - ForHims.com - A one-stop shop for hair loss, skincare, sexual wellness, for men. @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we are joined by LA artist Geoff Gouveia. Geoff was the guy who created the famous LAFC mural that got buffed by LA Galaxy fans. Geoff is doing a lot of great work in soccer and came by to talk about it. We also discuss the infamous Alan Gordon photo! Segment 1: Listen to our big announcement and no we're not referring to Alan Gordon! Segment 2: Interview w/ Geoff Gouveia (@geoffgouveia) Segment 3: Errbody gets a red card. Sponsors: On The Volley Apparel! Pick up a Gulliest Tee at onthevolleyapparel.com. Use promo code "COOLIGANS" for 20% off your entire order. SeatGeek! Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we are joined in studio by the lead broadcasters for the World Cup on FOX this summer, John Strong & Stu Holden. We know! We can't believe it either! John & Stu are on their way to Russia in a few days but stopped by the show to let us know how they're getting ready for the greatest sporting event in the world. Segment 1: TMZ is a threat to American Soccer and must be stopped. Segment 2: Interview w/ Fox Sports Commentators John Strong (@johnstrong) & Stu Holden (@StuHolden) Supported By: On The Volley Apparel! Pick up a Gulliest Tee at onthevolleyapparel.com. Use promo code "COOLIGANS" for 20% off your entire order. @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show is action packed with people who love American soccer (Jason Davis) and people who can barely tolerate it (Ian Edwards). Jason hosts United States of Soccer on Sirius XM FC and Ian is a stand-up comedian that also talks about soccer weekly on the Soccer Comic Rant Podcast. Also, we discuss the The Zlap! Buckle your seat belts folks! It's a hot show! Segment 1: Everybody's getting Zlapped! Segment 2: Interview w/ comedian Ian Edwards (@ianedwardscomic) & Radio host Jason Davis (@davisjsn) Segment 3: You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. Sponsors: On The Volley Apparel! Pick up a Gulliest Tee at onthevolleyapparel.com. Use promo code "COOLIGANS" for 20% off your entire order. SeatGeek! Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we are joined by fashion legend Simon Doonan! Now you're probably saying, "but this is a soccer podcast, not an episode of Project Runway!" Well, Simon Doonan just wrote a new book that's being released on June 12th called 'Soccer Style: The Magic And Madness' and we discuss the history and future of soccer fashion. We even discuss the state of MLS fashionistas! Segment 1: Is DC United is Roo-ined? Segment 2: Interview with fashion icon Simon Doonan (Pre-order his new book http://www.laurenceking.com/us/soccer-style-the-magic-and-madness/) Segment 3: No Brek No! Sponsored By: Away Days Football: Get yourself a Mystery Kit today at awaydaysfootball.com Use Promo Code "COOLIGANS" for 15% off. @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After our trip to Red Bull Arena for what was not exactly a second Red Wedding. It was more like a Red Bachelor Party. NYCFC fans are distraught while Red Bulls fans are elated and we try to comfort the losers and congratulate the winners. Also, David Beckham is cuban now. A lot happened this week. Enjoy. Segment 1: Everybody is swiping right on Fernando Torres Segment 2: There were some sexy backheels and there were some serious butterheels! Sponsors: Away Days Football: Get yourself a Mystery Kit today at awaydaysfootball.com Use Promo Code "COOLIGANS" for 15% off. Sponsored by SeatGeek! Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a birthday brunch episode! Alexis & Christian are celebrating their birthdays with Susannah Collins and Jillian Sakovits of MLS. You've seen Susannah and Jillian regularly on mlssoccer.com or during Atlanta United broadcasts. These ladies are also besties and we brought them on the show together because we are also besties and there is nothing better than a bestie brunch with the gals! Segment 1: Birthday Boyz Segment 2: Interview w/ @SusannahCollins & @JillianSakovits of MLS Segment 3: Stir Frei Sponsored By: Away Days Football: Get yourself a Mystery Kit today at awaydaysfootball.com Use Promo Code "COOLIGANS" for 15% off. @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NYCFC got smashed at Providence Park by the Timbers and it was most likely because we were talking lots of crap about Liam Ridgewell a few weeks ago. He sure showed us a lesson. We also learned that apparently we are now NYCFC ambassadors and if they lose, we also take the L. That is news to us! Segment 1: Cozmo will find your vulnerability! Segment 2: Liam Ridgewell gets his revenge against The Cooligans. Sponsors: Away Days Football: Get yourself a Mystery Kit today at awaydaysfootball.com Use Promo Code "COOLIGANS" for 15% off. Sponsored by SeatGeek! Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A special Friday episode of The Cooligans! We'll talk to some of the players that are involved in NYFEST (New York Film & Entertainment Soccer Tournament). The tournament is happening April 21st at Brooklyn Bridge Park and it brings all the footy-loving entertainers of Hollywood in a great soccer tournament to support soccer charities all over the world. Guests: Ethan Zohn (Founder of Grassroot Soccer) Kenny Foster (Country Singer & Head of Nashville Spurs) Michael Zimbalist (Co-Director of ESPN 30 For 30 Film "The Two Escobars" & 'Nossa Chape") @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An exciting weekend in Major League Soccer. NYCFC traveled to the Benz and even neutrals were interested in this game and it did not disappoint. So many fun storylines this week. Dempsey can't stop getting suspended, Josef Martinez is pissed off, and The Cooligans are having a birthday party! Segment 1: Goal Celebration Faux Pas Break: Talisman Caps Giveaway! Follow us @soccercooligans to learn how to win a sick Diego Maradona cap from @talismancaps! Segment 2: Switching Derby Allegiances @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode might legitimately be our craziest. Packed with soccer teams partnering dating apps, Red Bull fans getting mad at us, Red Bull fans being insanely kind to us, and us trying to figure out the dark arts of Dom Dwyer. Today we are joined by Daniel Got Hits. Daniel is a soccer freestyler and also a freestyler freestyler, like the rap kind! Daniel is a unique figure in the soccer world as he came up doing incredible tricks with a soccer a ball and now he's been dropping bars the last few years. We talk to him about his new album, America's Favorite White Boy available now on Spotify and wherever you get your music! Segment 1: We finally discuss Platano Phone and all of its glory. Segment 2: Interview with Daniel Got Hits (@DanielGotHits) http://www.danielgothits.com/ Segment 3: MLS & CONCACAF Champions League Recap! Sponsored by SeatGeek! Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zlatan has landed on Los Angeles like a meteor crashing into the Earth. Since our last episode, Zlatan arrived in America, had one day of training, and then like a Kardashian butt photo, he broke the internet with a golazo against LAFC. Be prepared to hear a lot about Zlatan this episode. Segment 1: Alexis is in Ireland again & Zlatan Zlatan Zlatan Segment 2: El Terrifico & other games the world ignored. If you're reading this and you consider yourself a good person, you should definitely leave a review of the podcast on the Apple Podcast app or on Stitcher. @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexis is back from his pizza travels to regale us with stories of sauces and soccers! He's returned from LA to let us know the temperature of the Galaxy fanbase after the news that Zlatan will be arriving whenever the hell he feels like joining the team. Segment 1: Should we feel bad for Liam Ridgewell? Segment 2: International Break Schminternational Break. MLS must go on! New Cooligans "Gulliest" Tees are now available for pre-order! Go to soccercooligans.com and click the Merch tab to get yours! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexis is calling in from Vegas while he is at the International Pizza Expo! Yes, that is a real thing! Soccer doesn't stop just because a pizza convention is going on, even though we all agree it should. We discuss some of the drama in MLS this week. We might be MLS 3.0 but that doesn't mean the league doesn't have a few bugs! Segment 1: #FlagWarz Segment 2: What's a red card anymore?!? New Cooligans "Gulliest" Tees are now available for pre-order! Go to soccercooligans.com and click the Merch tab to get yours! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 2 of MLS did not disappoint and neither did CCL. All the MLS teams won their CONCACAF Champions League matches last week so we are thinking Liga MX may have to be cancelled now. Also, a team owner in Greece brought a gun to the field. Lots to unpack on today's episode. Segment 1: No fake guns or real guns allowed on the pitch Segment 2: It's not pronounced Tia-Juana New Cooligans "Gulliest" Tees are now available for pre-order! Go to soccercooligans.com and click the Merch tab to get yours! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Major League Soccer has returned and we talk about all the games, but more importantly, we talk about a soccer gala we hosted that was incredible. It had it all! It had billionaires, roasting, and even Luis Robles! We break down every game of the opening weekend, but we mainly try to understand what the hell happened to Atlanta United? Segment 1: If The Cooligans are there, it's a gala! Segment 2: Hilarious breakdown of all the MLS matches. New Cooligans "Gulliest" Tees are now available for pre-order! Go to soccercooligans.com and click the Merch tab to get yours! Make sure to use promo code "COOLIGANS" for 20% off your order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our MLS fantasy league starts up tomorrow so we brought in Andy Winner of MLS to talk about some of the best strategies to help win your fantasy league season. We nerd out. We also talk about cool stuff too. It's the funniest show about fantasy soccer you will ever listen to. Also don't forget to join our MLS Fantasy League! We'll be giving away $50 to the winner and prizes from On The Volley Apparel and Talisman & Co. Email [email protected] for invite code! New Cooligans "Gulliest" Tees are now available for pre-order! Go to soccercooligans.com and click the Merch tab to get yours! Make sure to use promo code "COOLIGANS" for 20% off your order! Sponsored by Mike's Hot Honey! Go to mikeshothoney.com and use the promo code "HOTCOOLIGANS" for 20% off your entire order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christian calls in from Dominican Republic to talk about his experience at the country's first ever CCL match between Cibao FC and Chivas Guadalajara. We also cover some of the other CCL matches and preview some 2nd legs. Also, MLS is back this weekend and we are muy hyped for it! New Cooligans "Gulliest" Tees are now available for pre-order! Go to soccercooligans.com and click the Merch tab to get yours! Make sure to use promo code "COOLIGANS" for 20% off your order! Sponsored by Mike's Hot Honey! Go to mikeshothoney.com and use the promo code "HOTCOOLIGANS" for 20% off your entire order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No guest today as we bunker down and really break down the latest news in American footy. This episode has it all. CONCACAF Champions League preview, MLS Pre-season roasting, and we also discover the gulliest coach in all of American soccer. Segment 1: Philly Hates NY enough to make a smarmy tee! Segment 2: CCL is back and no one is ready for it! New Cooligans "Gulliest" Tees are now available for pre-order! Go to soccercooligans.com and click the Merch tab to get yours! Make sure to use promo code "COOLIGANS" for 20% off your order! Sponsored by Mike's Hot Honey! Go to mikeshothoney.com and use the promo code "HOTCOOLIGANS" for 20% off your entire order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we are joined by Eoin O'Callaghan! Eoin is a Canadian soccer analyst and journalist who recently starred in a film called Celtic Soul where he embarked on a journey with actor Jay Baruchel to discover his Irish roots in Ireland, but the main purpose of the adventure is to find Paradise AKA Celtic Park in Glasgow. Jay & Eoin are huge Celitc fans and this film truly captures the passion of soccer fandom in a hilarious way. Listen to Eoin talk about it and then go watch the film ASAP! Segment 1: Interview w/ Eoin O'Callaghan (@EoinOcallaghn) http://celticsoul.ca/ Sponsored by Mike's Hot Honey! Go to mikeshothoney.com and use the promo code "HOTCOOLIGANS" for 20% off your entire order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States Soccer Federation presidential election came and went and we did not get any of the change we were hoping for. Should we be sad about it? That's what we asked soccer journalist Charles Boehm of mlssoccer.com & fourfourtwo.com because we need to not feel like soccer in this country is doomed. Segment 1: Sad emoji + soccer ball emoji Segment 2: Interview w/ Journalist Charles Boehm (@cboehm) Sponsored by Mike's Hot Honey! Go to mikeshothoney.com and use the promo code "HOTCOOLIGANS" for 20% off your entire order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are legit losing our minds today. We got to speak to one of our heroes, Ray Hudson. The legendary player, coach, and announcer on BeIn Sports. You know Ray most likely from every American soccer call of an incredible Messi goal, but he was also a footballer and a coach in MLS. He was the coach of the Miami Fusion so we asked him about his thoughts on the new team coming Miami. A truly special episode for us and we hope you enjoy it too. Segment 1: Pep doesn't know who Jack Harrison is. Segment 2: Interview w/ Ray Hudson (@RayHudson) Sponsored by Mike's Hot Honey! Go to mikeshothoney.com and use the promo code "HOTCOOLIGANS" for 20% off your entire order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It actually happened. MLS is finally coming to Miami...again! David Beckham aka Posh Vice held a press conference letting the world know Miami Beckham United actually got it done. Plus, Jack Harrison is officially plying his trade in England. After a move to Manchester City and then a loan to Middlesbrough, Jack Harrison will now be leaving NYCFC and now the grieving process begins for us. Jack was our first ever player to appear on our show and we may cry a little bit on the show! Segment 1: Becks is bringing division 1 soccer to Cubans + Zla La Land! Segment 2: All Soccers Matter Sponsored by SeatGeek! Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a powerful episode featuring all your favorite soccer shows! There's literally not one show we missed! This special episode features interviews from Jason Davis of United States of Soccer on Sirius XM FC + Taylor Rockwell and Daryl Grove of Total Soccer Show! We recorded these interviews in Philadelphia during the United Soccer Coaches Convention and MLS Superdraft week and we are all now officially homies! Segment 1: Interview w/ Jason Davis of United States of Soccer (@davisjsn) Segment 2: Interview w/ Taylor Rockwell (@TBRock00) & Daryl Grove (@DarylGrove) or Total Soccer Show (@TotalSoccerShow) Sponsored by SeatGeek! Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back this week after our experience in Philadelphia for the United Soccer Coaches convention. It was the who's who of American soccer so we had no clue why we were welcomed! This week we have a special interview from the convention with Ebun Olaloye of Live Breathe Futbol. LBF is a soccer streetwear brand based out of Philly and are doing everything they can to keep American soccer fans fresh as hell. Segment 1: So many offseason moves that we're excited about, but also some Jack Harrison transfer rumors that are crushing Christian's spirit. Segment 2: Interview with Ebun Olaloye (@mrLBF) of Live Breathe Futbol (@lbfutbol) Sponsored by SeatGeek! Go to seatgeek.com or the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we are joined by Mike LaBelle! If you don't know the name, you are probably too old to know the world of eSports! Mike is the newest signing of the New York Red Bulls! He is a professional FIFA player and has just become the first eMLS player for the Red Bulls. We get to know how in the world you become a professional video game player! Segment 1: The Martino Progress Platform is out and we (Christian) actually read the whole thing! Segment 2: Interview w/ Mike LaBelle (@MikeLaBelle) Sponsored by SeatGeek! Go to seatgeek.com or the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices