Week three of the quarantine and we are still checking in on soccer players to see how they're handling all of this. Today we talk to Mr. #SlowFeetDontEat himself, Fafa Picault of FC Dallas. Only a forced quarantine can slow this man down. Fafa recently moved from Philly to Frisco and we talk about how he's adapting to his new club, and we talk about why he speaks seven languages! Sponsored By: #GullyRadio Tune in to our Instagram Live on Wednesday April 1st at 9pm Eastern for a live DJ set from...
Apr 01, 2020•48 min•Ep. 275
MLS is on a break so that means a lot of players are available to do our show. They are stuck at home like everyone else, so this is the perfect time to invite them on our show! Today we are joined by Sporting Kansas City winger, Daniel Salloi! Daniel was recently going to participate in a live version of The Bachelor in Kansas City and it got postponed because of the quarantine. Sponsored by: Gully Squad: If you'd like to support the show, you can do that by joining Gully Squad at soccercooliga...
Mar 25, 2020•51 min•Ep. 274
The world is in disarray right now and soccer podcasts are probably not at the top of anyone's list of priorities (if they are, then shouts to you), but the show must go on. We are self-isolating but we are still pod-casting! Soccer is currently suspended but there's not a shortage of things to discuss. On today's show we spend time discussing the seriousness of the coronavirus and we spend a long time trashing Carlos Cordeiro. We are also joined by Luis Miguel Echegaray of Sports Illustrated an...
Mar 18, 2020•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 273
Costa Rican International and MLS veteran Rodney Wallace joins us today to talk about his MLS Cup winning season with the Portland Timbers, and we talk about what it's like playing for Costa Rica after being raised in the USA. We also do a deep-dive on the Ronaldinho arrest in Paraguay, and we try to figure if Floyd Mayweather will actually buy a Premier League club. Segment 1: US Soccer vs USWNT Segment 2: (00:48:00) Interview with Rodney Wallace Check out Rodney's CBD company here: rewindbyrod...
Mar 11, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 272
We went to the MLS 25th Anniversary Celebration last week and spoke to everyone on the red carpet. Today's show includes our interview with Inter Miami owners David Beckham and Jorge Mas. Finally, The Cooligans and David Beckham collab you've all been waiting for. Plus we talk to USMNT Coach Gregg Berhalter, MLS Commissioner Don Garber, Nashville SC President Ian Ayre, USMNT Legend Marcelo Balboa, and SKC Midfielder Gianluca Busio. If that isn't enough, we are also joined in-studio by comedian a...
Mar 04, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 271
We discuss why Gio Reyna will never play for England, Jermaine Jones latest drama, our trip to Costa Rica for the CONCACAF Champions League and much much more. We also cover all of the illegal Uber's we took out there. our guests this episode are Total Soccer Show's Taylor Rockwell and Daryl Grove. We talk about hoe Total Soccer Show got started and what their plans are for the future. Today's Sponsors: OTVA: Get official Cooligans merch at onthevolleyapparel.com/cooligans and use promo code COO...
Feb 26, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 270
Lots of drama on today's show! We talk about Manchester City getting kicked out of Champions League and we talk about Ron Jans gettting kicked out of Cincinnati for not being too careful with what words he can and can't rap along to. We're joined by two amazing guests this week. Luke Moore of The Football Ramble Daily calls in to talk Manchester City, and we talk to DC United beat-reporter and United States of Soccer co-host Emily Olsen to talk all things DC United and Washington Spirit. Today's...
Feb 19, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 269
We talk to John Strong, lead play-by-play announcer for soccer AND THE WESTMINSTER DOG SHOW on Fox Sports! We talk about the MLS x Adidas #FORWARD25 fashion event staring Ninja the eGamer and many more celebrities We interview Murs, the LA rapper about his love of the LA Galaxy We talk NYCFC stadium update and a special unboxing care of our WAGS (it's super cute) Today's Sponsors: OTVA: Get official Cooligans merch at onthevolleyapparel.com/cooligans and use promo code COOLIGANS for 20% off your...
Feb 12, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 268
The MLS off-season is always wild and so are our podcasts during the offseason. We start with another interview from the United Soccer Coaches convention. We talk to David Copeland-Smith of Beast Mode Soccer. He's a trainer who has trained nearly every elite player you've heard of. We then talk to Paul Tenorio of The Athletic to talk some MLS CBA and get some other league updates. And finally we are joined by retired MLS superstar Mike Magee. Mike Magee won titles with the LA Galaxy, an MVP trop...
Feb 05, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 267
Difficult to do a comedy show without talking about what is on everyone's mind. We start the show by discussing the tragic helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and several others. We talk about what his mark on soccer was and how he was a huge supporter of the USWNT. We also have some fantastic interviews we recorded at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Baltimore. We are joined by Manchester City legend Shaun Wright-Phillips & American Soccer legend Peter Wilt. Segme...
Jan 29, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 266
Recorded on site at the 2020 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Baltimore, Alexis and Christian sit down to record part one of yet another epic crossover with Daryl and Taylor of Total Soccer Show! Episode Notes As is tradition, whenever TSS and Cooligans are in the same city, we have to record a crossover pod. This time it's in the Baltimore Convention Center for the United Soccer Coaches Convention. We answer various Twitter questions (only one of which is pizza related), with occasional brea...
Jan 24, 2020•26 min•Ep. 265
Today we are joined by GM of Sky Blue FC Alyse LaHue. The NWSL just happened last week, and Sky Blue came out as the team everyone was talking about after picking up some incredible talent, one of them being USWNT star Mallory Pugh. Alyse is the first general manager we are speaking with and we ask her an exorbitant amount of questions! Segment 1: El Chicharito & El Gresselito!! Segment 2: (00:45:18) Interview w/ Alyse Lahue (@alahue) If you'd like to support the show, you can do that by joi...
Jan 22, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 264
Today we are joined by two guests! We take some time to talk to David Delooper who is currently on quest to go to every NBA arena and getting on every Jumbotron in every venue. It's called 30 for 30 for 30. David is also a big soccer fan and we talk to him if he could do something like this in MLS. We also talk to midfielder Uri Rosell of Orlando City SC! We talk to the Catalonian about the current state of Barcelona FC, the current state of Barcelona the city, and we get his thoughts about how ...
Jan 15, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 263
Our first new episode of 2020 and it's a hoot! We are joined by soccer freestyler and astrophysicist DJ Diveny. Soccer and science in one show! You love to hear it! We also discuss World Cups and World Wars, and how Trump is managing to be involved in both. Today's show is sponsored by fuboTV. Get $30 off of fuboTV by going to fubotv.com/cooligans. You can try it for free for 7 days! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite ...
Jan 08, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 262
Happy New Year from The Cooligans! We hope you had a good holiday season and we're sure you're thrilled to be back to work. We're not back to work until next week, but for now we have a new Cooligans Best-Of episode for you! If you have friends who like soccer and never heard of The Cooligans, share this episode with them. Get them on board with the gulliest movement in soccer! (00:00) Is Diego Maradona Alexis' father? (08:38) Ansi Agolli of NY Cosmos Loves Donuts (14:06) Japanese Calpis (19:07)...
Jan 01, 2020•48 min•Ep. 261
We want to wish you a happy holiday! Hopefully you have the day off and you're not even reading this, or maybe you have to work during the holiday and today's episode can help make the day feel a little bit shorter. No days off for The Cooligans either! On today's show we recap the racist incident at Tottenham, rebranding regrets, and The Cooligans Clasico. We also include our interview with Quincy Amarikwa that we recorded in front of a live audience at Audi Field. This was part of the live sho...
Dec 25, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 260
Troopz joins us in studio all the way from London to talk about all things Arsenal. If you don't know Troopz, first off, where have you been? Fan-led media has become huge all over the world, and Troopz and AFTV has had a hand in that, after being part of several viral videos discussing his frustrations with the Gunners. Segment 1: Zlatan to Everton? & MLS to Charlotte! Segment 2: (47:00) Interview w/ Troopz [@TroopzAFC] Live Breathe Futbol // Check out their dope clothing at www.livebreathe...
Dec 18, 2019•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 259
Action packed show today! We are joined by two guests. Ike Opara of Minnesota United and Ives Galarcep of SBI Soccer! A veteran player and a veteran journalist of American soccer. We turn the tables and interrogate Ike and we chop it up with Ives about our trip to Germany. A very fun one! Segment 1: Podperson of the Year (Ike Opara Interview - 23:00) Segment 2: Liga MX is Littty (Ives Galarcep Interview - 54:00) Today's Sponsor Live Breathe Futbol // Check out their dope clothing at www.livebrea...
Dec 11, 2019•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 258
We hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving. We are back and just a little heavier than ever. Today we are joined by NYCFC in-stadium announcer for NYCFC, Mark Fratto. Mark has become a staple of the club, but he's relatively new to soccer. He also works in basketball, and boxing, and has a wealth of cool experiences from working in broadcasting. Segment 1: Chicago Segment 2: (Starts at 48:12) Interview w/ Mark Fratto Today's Sponsor Live Breathe Futbol // Check out their dope clothing at www.livebrea...
Dec 04, 2019•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 257
It's a holiday week so we thought we would look back on some of the great moments we've had ever since The Cooligans became a TV show. The fuboTV staff put together a best-of episode of some of their favorite moments and we laughed all over again when they showed us the final product. Also, we include a special interview we did with the Hannover and USMNT legend, Steve Cherundolo that has never aired before so make sure to check that out. (00:00) LAFC Poop Story (15:00) Germany Recap [Eintracht ...
Nov 27, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 256
Today we are joined by Haitian National Team Player Derrick Etienne Jr. of the New York Red Bulls, who just ended his recent loan with FC Cincinnati. We have an authentic Cooligans-brand convo with the Paterson native, where we discuss hip-hop, grime, his soccer future, and we recall the Red Bull Wedding in Yankee Stadium. We also talk about a host of other news such as Mauricio Pochettino getting sacked at Tottenham, Ashlyn Harris delivering all the smoke to the USMNT, Thierry Henry coming back...
Nov 20, 2019•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 255
We are back from the MLS Cup Final in Seattle to regale you with stories from the PNW! Seattle threw a huge party to celebrate their second MLS Cup win. Lotta love for The Cooligans out in Seattle. A little bit of hate, but mostly love though! We had an incredible time. [47:00] We are also joined today by Pablo Maurer (@MLSist) of The Athletic to discuss a few of his recent hard-hitting articles about MLS, DC United, and gambling in MLS. Today's Sponsors Live Breathe Futbol // Check out their do...
Nov 13, 2019•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 254
We are back from Germany to regale you with hilarious stories and delicious schnitzel! We really had an incredible time in Frankfurt and Düsseldorf watching two Bundesliga matches and eating pork knuckles! Also, today we are joined by Luke Moore of The Football Ramble Daily. A huge and hilarious podcast from England. We talk to him about the craziness that is the Premier League, get his thoughts on Major League Soccer, and discuss The Football Ramble Live Tour. Tickets still available for their ...
Nov 06, 2019•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 253
We were in Germany with our homies of Total Soccer Show. As is tradition, we sat down in our hotel room and recorded a crossover episode. We took some listener questions + Gully Squad questions! If you'd like to support the show, you can do that by joining Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com and click on the menu to join. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check o...
Nov 05, 2019•41 min•Ep. 252
Today's episode contains perhaps Alexis' grandest poop story in all of Cooligans history. A new legendary tale that includes braces AND deuces. We also discuss all the stuff you expect from a soccer podcast. Our time at the NWSL Championship, MLS Cup Playoffs recap, and a fun interview with Ramses Sandoval of TUDN! Segment 1: Sergiño Dest swipes right on USA. Segment 2: Interview w/ TUDN announcer Ramses Sandoval! Sponsored by: SeatGeek // Download the Seatgeek app and use the promo code COOLIGA...
Oct 30, 2019•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 251
This week in MLS and NWSL was wild. We discuss all the playoff matches of the weekend and preview the upcoming matches, including the NWSL Championship between the North Carolina Courage and the Chicago Red Stars. We also include a short interview we did with Nelson Johnston of the Cuban National team. He's the goalkeeper that gave up 7 goals against the USMNT. He was gracious enough to talk to us. Just a heads up, the interview is in spanish, so if you do not want to listen, feel free to skip 4...
Oct 23, 2019•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 250
As is becoming tradition, whenever The Cooligans and Total Soccer Show are in the same location, we must pod ASAP. We take your listener questions and answer some seriously, but most very not seriously. Enjoy this episode, but make sure to listen to part one which is also very fun! Part 1: https://www.totalsoccershow.com/total-soccer-show-podcasts Sign up for Gully Squad if you'd like to support the show and get access to exclusive content by clicking on "Join Gully Squad" at soccercooligans.com...
Oct 17, 2019•38 min•Ep. 249
If you need something to cheer you up after the USMNT loss to Canada, this episode will be it. If you are Canadian, and need something to lift your spirits even higher than they are now, today's show will also do that. Today we are joined by Sean Johnson of NYCFC, where we play our interview from the media day the team had at the Adidas store in NYC. And in studio we are joined by New York Cosmos new signing, Albanian international, Ansi Agolli. We also finally break down this Rooney/Vardy drama...
Oct 16, 2019•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 248
Packed show today. First we play an interview with NYCFC Left Back, Ben Sweat. Then we use some very top-shelf vocabulary when we talk to author Gloria Averbuch and her daughter, NWSL Player's Union Executive Director, Yael Averbuch West. We also discuss some big time players hanging up the boots. Segment 1: Decision Day Update Segment 2: Interview w/ Yael & Gloria Averbuch. If you'd like to support the show, join Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...
Oct 09, 2019•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 247
Christian is back all the way from Japan and Alexis has returned from his extravagant adventures in Grand Rapids, Michigan! We are both in studio and joined by Max Bretos all the way from Los Angeles. Max was on ESPN for years, fighting the good fight in getting soccer coverage on the network and now he's working for LAFC putting out some great content for the club. Segment 1: The French Abduction Segment 2: Interview w/ Announcer and broadcaster Max Bretos of LAFC Today's Sponsor SeatGeek // Do...
Oct 02, 2019•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 246
