Today we are joined by our first musical guest, Feefa! You may remember we played a track from Feefa's album a few weeks ago and now he happened to be in NYC so we invited him to Madison Square Garden to chat with us about his past soccer career and his future rap career. He also performed a song in our studio! We also cover the 2nd legs in the MLS Cup Playoffs and try to sort out the "disaster" that was NYCFC's season! Segment 1: No Racism, No Sexism, No Homophobia, pretty please! Segment 2: In...
Nov 14, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 185
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 pod...
Nov 10, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 184
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...
Nov 07, 2018•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 183
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-e...
Nov 02, 2018•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 182
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 w...
Oct 31, 2018•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 181
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 @ogpodca...
Oct 24, 2018•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 180
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 ...
Oct 17, 2018•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 179
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 @socce...
Oct 10, 2018•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 178
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. Segm...
Oct 03, 2018•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 177
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 Da...
Sep 26, 2018•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 176
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 ...
Sep 19, 2018•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 175
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...
Sep 12, 2018•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 174
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 li...
Sep 07, 2018•48 min•Ep. 173
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 onthevol...
Sep 05, 2018•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 172
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 Le...
Aug 29, 2018•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 171
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...
Aug 22, 2018•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 170
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...
Aug 15, 2018•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 169
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 hig...
Aug 08, 2018•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 168
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 ...
Aug 01, 2018•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 167
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 wea...
Jul 25, 2018•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 166
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/adchoic...
Jul 18, 2018•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 165
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 ...
Jul 11, 2018•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 164
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 (@M...
Jul 04, 2018•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 163
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 s...
Jun 27, 2018•2 hr 20 min•Ep. 162
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/ @MikeLaBell...
Jun 20, 2018•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 161
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 C...
Jun 13, 2018•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 160
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 onthevol...
Jun 06, 2018•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 159
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) Su...
May 30, 2018•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 158
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 (@...
May 23, 2018•2 hr•Ep. 157
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.laure...
May 16, 2018•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 156
