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The Cooligans

Alexis Guerreros & Christian Polancosports.yahoo.com
The Cooligans is a comedy & soccer podcast delivering hilarious takes on the greatest sport in the world! Hosts Alexis Guerreros and Christian Polanco are two NYC stand-up comics who don't focus on stats or formations, they focus on the funny. Join us two times a week for some humorous reactions to football's wildest moments of the weekend. The beautiful game just got a little bit uglier.
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217 - Kimonos & Calpis w/ Doolsta (Philadelphia Union eMLS Athlete)

Christian is in Japan and Alexis is fresh off his trip to Montreal and yet they put together another amazing episode! Segment 1: MLS updates & Peameal bacon review Segment 2: Doolsta (eMLS eSports Professional Player for Philadelphia Union) plus Megan Rapinoe and Gianni Infantino talk Today the show is brought to you by On The Volley Apparel, go to onthevolleyapparel.com/cooligans and use COOLIGANS for 20% off everything in their store, including our merch! Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Sep 25, 20191 hr 15 minEp. 245

216 - Fodder Forgive Us w/ Arsenal Fan TV & Felipe Cárdenas of The Athletic

Action packed show today as we are joined by so many guests! First we talk to Troopz and Robbie of Arsenal Fan TV and then we discuss Atlanta United with Felipe Cárdenas of The Athletic! Segment 1: Zlatan is a Jedi? + Tings get mad with @aftvmedia Segment 2: Interview w/ @felipecar of The Athletic Today's Sponsor SeatGeek // Download the Seatgeek app and use the promo code COOLIGANS for $10 off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Subscribe to...

Sep 18, 20191 hr 35 minEp. 244

215 - THEY GAVE US A TV SHOW! w/ Grant Wahl of Sports Illustrated

Our debut television show on fuboTV is live! Go watch on fuboTV or at fubosportsnetwork.com for free! We'll be airing every Tuesday and Thursday at 8pm! If you hate seeing our dumb faces, you can always listen to the podcast as usual. And today's show is still a banger as we are joined by author and journalist Grant Wahl of Sports Illustrated. Grant has been covering American soccer for nearly 30 years and we try our best to not destroy his career by making an appearance on our show. Segment 1: ...

Sep 11, 20191 hr 35 minEp. 243

214 - Soccer Sin Barreras w/ Tommy Thompson

We are absolutely stoked to be joined by Tommy Thompson of the San Jose Earthquakes. Tommy has gotten a lot of praise this year, not just for what he's doing on the pitch, but what language he's speaking off of it. After the Argentine Matias Almeyda joined the club as head coach, Tommy took it upon himself to learn Spanish on the Duolingo app and now he is even doing interviews in Spanish as well. We also discuss the North London Derby and some Labor Day MLS Player's Union drama! Segment 1: It w...

Sep 04, 20191 hr 40 minEp. 242

Gully Squad: US Open Cup Final Recap + Interview w/ Charles Boehm

First off, we have to say thank you for all the kind messages we've received about the announcement of our new tv show on fuboTV. The outpouring of support has been overwhelming. Thank you especially to the Gully Squad members who help support the show and help us get to a place to even get such an incredible opportunity. Today we'll recap the US Open Final won by Atlanta United, paparazzi stalking Wayne Rooney, and a long overdue hiring of a black head coach in MLS. We also catch up with soccer...

Aug 30, 20191 hr 35 minEp. 241

213 - All Good Things Come In A Pizza Box w/ Chelsea Cabarcas

We got a special delivery today. The unboxing of all unboxings. We reveal the big news we've been teasing the last few weeks. Listen ASAP. We're also joined by Chelsea Cabarcas who just returned from Colombia where she was playing for Fortaleza CEIF FC in the Liga Profesional Femenina Colombia. Chelsea made her return after a serious knee injury, and has been TV hosting and modeling while rehabbing, but now she is back to football! Segment 1: Even the children are picking sides in the Hudson Riv...

Aug 28, 20191 hr 34 minEp. 240

212 - Footy Fetish w/ Benny Feilhaber of Sporting Kansas City

Today's episode involves a lot more foot talk than anyone could possibly want, but we make the most of it! We discuss our first NWSL match, do some MLS weekend recap, and then we catch up with Benny Feilhaber of Sporting Kansas City about making a playoff push, and his experience in El Trafico while at LAFC. Segment 1: Backheeling Crystals + Gully Development Academy Segment 2: (01:32:32) Interview with Benny Feilhaber (Midfielder for Sporting KC) https://twitter.com/b_feilhaber22 Today's Sponso...

Aug 21, 20192 hr 2 minEp. 239

211 - Did We Get A Coach Fired? w/ Kailen Sheridan of Sky Blue FC

The big news this week is that coach Mike Petke of RSL has been let go from Real Salt Lake and we are worried that we are partly responsible. Do we have that kind of influence? We might! And that's the scary part. We're also joined by goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan of Sky Blue FC & the Canadian Women's National Team on the heels of a big match against the Seattle Reign. The match outsold their home venue at Yurcak Field so it's been moved to Red Bull Arena! Get tickets at skybluefc.com! Sponsore...

Aug 14, 20191 hr 37 minEp. 238

Gully Squad Questions + Petke Analysis w/ Brian Dunseth

We got an extra episode this week because we have so many incredible interviews we recorded at #MLSAllStar and we have to start letting you hear them! We also cover a few subjects we missed from this week's earlier episode, like Jermaine Jones' spicy comments on equal pay. Segment 1: The Plaguesico + Gully Squad Questions Segment 2: Interview with RSL announcer & SiriusXM Host Brian Dunseth This is a special episode made possible by Gully Squad. If you'd like to join and help support the sho...

Aug 09, 20191 hr 52 minEp. 237

210 - Booch Please! w/ Kristan Heneage (Premier League Preview)

The Premier League starts this weekend and we are all hopped up on Portland Kombucha! We talk to journalist Kristan Heneage about Newcastle drama, Arsenal backline woes, and how Chelsea will treat our sweet baby Pulisic! Segment 1: We'd love to stick to sports but people are dying. Segment 2: Premier League Preview w/ Kristan Heneage (@kheneage) Today's Sponsors SeatGeek // Download the Seatgeek app and use the promo code COOLIGANS for $10 off your first purchase. On The Volley Apparel // Go to ...

Aug 07, 20191 hr 33 minEp. 236

Total Soccer Show x Cooligans MLS All-Star Crossover Episode Part Two

We join forces again with our homies Total Soccer Show to take some listener questions while we're out here at MLS All-Star in Orlando! We take questions on MLS, pizza, USWNT, and more pizza! Listen to part 1 at https://www.totalsoccershow.com/#subscribe! @totalsoccershow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network...

Aug 01, 201939 minEp. 235

209 - Hoarses In The Bacc (MLS All-Star Special w/ John Strong of Fox Sports)

We are in Orlando for the MLS All-Star game and galavanting through this humid city talking to all the soccer celebs. Today will be the first of several interviews. We are joined by John Strong of Fox Sports who will be calling the MLS All-Star Game against Atletico Madrid. Segment 1: Cordeiro, what is you doin? Segment 2: Interview w/ John Strong of Fox Sports (@johnstrong) Sponsored by NYC Footy: Join the best rec league in NYC at nycfooty.com and use the promo code COOLIGANS for $20 off the f...

Jul 31, 20191 hr 17 minEp. 234

208 - Angry Harkes Do-Do-Do-Do-Do-Do

We recently hosted House of Soccer in Charlotte before the International Champions Cup match between Arsenal and ACF Fiorentina. A lot happened. We still can't believe it. We shared the stage with Megan Rapinoe, Hector Bellerin, Rob Holding, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and we even managed to piss off USMNT legend John Harkes. Lots to unpack here, folks! Segment 1: House of Soccer is our World Cup Segment 2: Zlatan Throwin' Bows Sponsors SeatGeek Download the Seatgeek app and use the promo code CO...

Jul 24, 20191 hr 47 minEp. 233

207 - Very Jersey Boys w/ Giuseppe Rossi

Yes that's right. THE Giuseppe Rossi did our podcast. We can't believe it either. The American-born forward angered lots of American soccer fans when he chose to represent Italy at the international level and we talk to him about it. Segment 1: Did we just invent #Krashlyn? Segment 2: Interview w/ Giuseppe Rossi Sponsored by NYC Footy Go to nycfooty.com to join a league as a free agent or sign up as a team. Use promo code COOLIGANS for $20 off individual or $200 off for a team. Learn more about ...

Jul 17, 20191 hr 53 minEp. 232

Total Soccer Show x Cooligans: Crossover Questions in DC Part 2

Total Soccer Show and The Cooligans with another collab for the ages. This time in DC after our show at Audi Field which was unbelievably fun. Here's part 2 of the listener questions episode! Join The Gully Squad if you'd like to support the show at soccercooligans.com/gullysquad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network...

Jul 15, 201938 minEp. 231

206 - Big Ashlyn Energy

The USWNT win the World Cup and we are glued to Ashlyn Harris' Instagram stories. There is seriously no better television right now. The victory parade begins now and it will be skipping right by 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. We also recap the Gold Cup Final between USA and Mexico. We also talk about the best matches this week in MLS. Sponsored by SeatGeek Download the Seatgeek app and use the promo code COOLIGANS for $10 off your first purchase. Get tickets to our live show July 13th at Audi Field wit...

Jul 10, 20191 hr 29 minEp. 230

205 - Sipping The Tea w/ Bobby Warshaw of MLS

We are joined by Bobby Wasrhaw of MLS to talk about his amazing book and we also discuss his wild Pulisic comments! Jam packed show today as we also discuss all things USWNT and do some MLS recap! Segment 1: HotelGate! Segment 2: Interview w/ Author Bobby Warshaw Segment 3: USWNT is going to the World Cup Final! Get tickets to our live show with Total Soccer Show at Audi Field on July 13th at 4pm! Soccercooligans.com/DC Sponsored by On The Volley Apparel go to onthevolleyapparel.com/cooligans to...

Jul 03, 20192 hr 11 minEp. 229

204 - The French Internet Connection w/ Meg Linehan of The Athletic

Meg Linehan of The Athletic joins us from France to talk Women's World Cup! The USWNT defeated Spain 2-1 in a narrow victory and are now up against host country France in what may be their toughest challenge of the tournament! We also discuss Gold Cup and how many Cuban players will defect from Cuba. Plus we try to figure out if we should start trusting all this Zardes success! Follow @itsmeglinehan of The Athletic on Twitter Sponsors: SeatGeek: Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code C...

Jun 26, 20191 hr 45 minEp. 228

203 - The Streets Is Hissin'

Phang is hanging out with the Wu-Tang Clan and we've never been more jealous! We also talk Women's World Cup + US Women's National Team + Copa America + Gold Cup. So many cups! Sponsored by NYC Footy: Join the best rec league in NYC at nycfooty.com and use the promo code COOLIGANS for $20 off the free agent fee or $200 off the team fee. And check out footyfest.org to go on a soccer weekend in the Catskills! Check out onthevolleyapparel.com/cooligans for all our latest merch! Learn more about you...

Jun 19, 20191 hr 12 minEp. 227

202 - 13 Going on Winning w/ Mike Labelle

The USWNT absolutely demolished Thailand in their opening match of the World Cup. People had questioned the strength of this USA squad, and hopefully they were silenced. Even with a win, there was still lots of drama since many thought the US should not have run up the score and celebrated every goal against a weaker opponent, and we talk about it. We're also joined by eMLS pro Mike Labelle of the New York Red Bulls to discuss the World Cup and talk comedy. Sponsors SeatGeek: Download the SeatGe...

Jun 12, 20192 hr 9 minEp. 226

201 - Hack-A-Vela

The Women's World Cup kicks off on Friday and we talk about it. We also talk about the US Youth National team playing in the U-20 World Cup that managed to defeat the heavy favorited France. Plus we open up an incredible gift we received from the Portland Thorns/Timbers! Listen to find out what it is! Sponsored by The Cooligans Cap from Talisman Caps! Available online at onthevolleyapparel.com/cooligans. Use promo code COOLIGANS for 20% off your entire order. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Jun 05, 20191 hr 22 minEp. 225

Talking Foosballers Documentary w/ Director Joe Heslinga

We don't just talk soccer on this podcast! We are now diving into the world of professional Foosball with director Joe Heslinga who directed the fascinating film, Foosballers. You can see the film at the Kicking & Screening Film Festival in NYC on Tuesday June 4th at 7pm! Tickets available at kickingandscreening.com Follow @joeheslinga & @ksfilmfest too keep up with the film! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite ...

May 31, 201926 minEp. 224

200 - Soccer Media Daze w/ Matt Doyle

Matt Doyle joins us in studio for our 200th episode. This one is extra funny at no cost to the consumer. We discuss our amazing USWNT weekend hanging out with our besties, all 23 players on the US Women's National Team! Follow @mattdoyle76 on Twitter! Sponsored by SeatGeek: Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code COOLIGANS for $10 off your first purchase! This was a really fun episode to record. We can't thank you enough listening and helping us get to 200 episodes! Shouts To Us! Learn ...

May 29, 20191 hr 47 minEp. 223

199 - HQooligans

The Cooligans are solo today! No guests. Just straight-up soccer heat! We talk Wondo, getting nervous around famous comedians, and denying a clear MLS rivalry! We also do do everything in our power to get invited to Ali Krieger's wedding. Listen in! Sponsored by The Cooligans Cap from Talisman Caps! Available online at onthevolleyapparel.com/cooligans. Use promo code COOLIGANS for 20% off your entire order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Subscribe to The Coo...

May 22, 20191 hr 33 minEp. 222

ATL Takes Over MSG w/ Unrelegated & Atlanta United Fan TV

Atlanta is in the house for real for real. Recorded live in front of a studio audience at the top of Madison Square Garden, we are joined by Jay Riddle, Kelly Frances, and Devon Lewow or Unrelegated and Atlanta United Fan TV! We discuss all things Atlanta United! Follow Everyone on Twitter: @jay_riddle @thekellyfrances @Devon4Real @unrelatl @atlutdfantv Sponsored by The Cooligans Cap from Talisman Caps! Available online at onthevolleyapparel.com/cooligans. Use promo code COOLIGANS for 20% off yo...

May 17, 201950 minEp. 221

198 - The Return Of Brooklyn Bruce Arena w/ Bob Ley & Fernando Fiore

Brooklyn Bruce Arena is back BABAY! And he's taking all the damn jobs in Boston! Plus Pity is back and Zlatan is back to his old ways. Plus we talk to Fernando Fiore and Bob Ley, two of the 4 pillars of American soccer. That and more on this episode of the COOOOLIGANS!!! Sponsored by SeatGeek: Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code COOLIGANS for $10 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite ...

May 15, 20191 hr 44 minEp. 220

197 - Ain't No Such Thing As Halfway Crooks w/ Glenn Crooks

Today we are joined by legendary soccer coach and journalist Glenn Crooks! Glenn coached the women's team at Rutgers for several years and even coached players like Carli Lloyd. He is now the announcer for the NYCFC radio broadcasts and is the host of the On Frame Podcast. We also bombard him with all the NYCFC questions we've ever had. Segment 1: Rideshare Allocation Money Segment 2: Interview w/ Glenn Crooks (@glenncrooks) Sponsored by The Cooligans Cap from Talisman Caps! Available online at ...

May 08, 20191 hr 38 minEp. 219

196 - Queen City Rose w/ Rose Lavelle

It's our birthdays and as a gift to ourselves, we interviewed Rose Lavelle of the Washington Spirit and USWNT! Rose is on her way to the World Cup this summer and joined us on the show to talk about it! Segment 1: USL Drama! Segment 2: (01:19:26) Interview w/ @LavelleRose of the USWNT & Washington Spirit Sponsored by SeatGeek: Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code COOLIGANS for $10 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Subscr...

May 01, 20191 hr 59 minEp. 218

195 - MLS Wallet Expansion w/ Dustin Brannan of Talisman & Co.

MLS announced that it will be expanding to 30 teams....for now! We discuss the bombshell news of MLS expansion and the decision to now pursue solidarity payments! We promise to make all this stuff not boring! We are also joined by Dustin Brannan of Talisman & Co. to discuss the cap businesses and to talk about his playing career in MLS and for the Minnesota Thunder. Segment 1: Thierry Henry rumors give us life. Segment 2: Interview w/ Dustin Brannan of @talismancaps Segment 3: MLS Recap Spon...

Apr 24, 20192 hr 11 minEp. 217

Live From Talisman & Co. w/ Jeff Rueter of The Athletic & Miguel Ibarra of Minnesota United

Live podcast in Minnesota recorded on April 14th, 2019 at The Talisman & Co. store in St.Paul. We are joined by: Jeff Rueter - The Athletic Miguel Ibarra - Midfielder for Minnesota United Sponsored by The Cooligans x Talisman Cap available now at the Talisman & Co shop and soon at onthevolleyapparel.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the ent...

Apr 19, 20191 hr 18 minEp. 216
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