We are back in town from Minnesota to regale you with stories of all the nice people we met in the Twin Cities! We're also getting spicy with former Chicago Fire player Drew Conner of 1.SC Znojmo FK from the Czech Republic's 2nd division! He'll talk to us about his thoughts on the Chicago Fire rebrand rumors and possible move to Soldier Field. Segment 1: The Allianz Field bathrooms are exquisite. Segment 2: Talking with Drew Conner all the way from the Czech Republic about life away from home an...
Apr 17, 2019•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 215
Really wild show today covering a host of topics but most importantly, Tommy McNamara of the Houston Dynamo joins us on the show! Tommy went out for pizza with us last year and we got to catch up with him after his move to Houston and ask him what is was like playing in CONCACAF Champions League. Part 1: How badly do the Chicago Fire fans want to keep their name? Part 2: Interview w/ Tommy McNamara / @tommy_mc15 Spnosored by: On The Volley Apparel - Go to onthevolleyapparel.com/cooligans today a...
Apr 10, 2019•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 214
Today we are joined by comedian Travis Irvine of Columbus Ohio to recap the saving of the Columbus Crew. We also talk about our wild weekend in New England and how we were instrumental in helping the New England Revolution get a win! Segment 1: Our April Fools Day joke angered many people. Segment 2: Interview with comedian/politician/Crew Supporter @travisirvineUSA Sponsors: SeatGeek - Download the SeatGeek app today and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" to get $10 off your first purchase. On The ...
Apr 03, 2019•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 213
Today, we are joined by a lot of goalkeepers! Formerly of the USWNT and Sky Blue FC, Jillian Loyden comes by with Maria Loyden and Tori Corsaro of The Keeper Institute to help school us about the art of goalkeeping at the professional level. Segment 1: Cuba is going to the Gold Cup and Dominican Republic is not. Segment 2: Interview w/ @TheKeeperInstitute Sponsors: SeatGeek - Download the SeatGeek app today and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" to get $10 off your first purchase. On The Volley Appa...
Mar 27, 2019•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 212
Today we are joined by legendary hip-hop photographer Mel D Cole. Mel has worked with some of biggest rap superstars the world has ever seen and now he's on our show where we might actually be hurting his social cred. After photographing people like, Jay-Z, Lauryn Hill, A$AP Rocky, and many more, he is now taking his talents into soccer photography. Segment 1: FC Cincy is in the house and are settling in quite nicely. Segment 2: Interview w/ @meldcole Sponsors: SeatGeek - Download the SeatGeek a...
Mar 20, 2019•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 211
Today we break down the Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League wins and losses for MLS teams (hint hint: SKC fans will be happy and no one else will) We also interview Peter Karl and Sam Mathius of the American Futbol movie which we got to see at Kicking + Screening Fest in NYC and is amazing! They talk about soccer and tinder in Latin America cause obviously we asked about that stuff bruh! This episode is brought to you because of the Gully Squad members. Salute them with you see them! If you'd l...
Mar 15, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 210
Susannah Collins and Jillian Sakovits of MLS come by to give us an update on what they'll be working on in 2019. We have our now annual soccer brunch because love talking footy with our besties! Segment 1: When ear flicking goes horribly wrong. Segment 2: Interview w/ @SusannahCollins & @JillianSakovits Sponsored by Gully Squad. If you'd like to support the show, go to soccercooligans.com/gullysquad for some exclusive access + content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...
Mar 13, 2019•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 209
Today we are joined by the ladies of SoccerGrlProbs! They are dedicated to finding the humorous side of WoSo and we talk about the challenges that might be specific to female athletes. We also talk MLS returning to our lives. Segment 1: What to expect when you're expecting internet trolls. Segment 2: (59:10) Interview w/ @SoccerGrlProbs Sponsors: Seatgeek - Use promo code "Cooligans" for $20 off your first order on the Seatgeek App FlyItFlags.com - Get great deals on promotional materials like s...
Mar 06, 2019•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 208
Now that we're verified, we leave the champagne parties for a moment to review all of the first round CCL games. Atlanta United finally showing up. Brek Shea appropriating the left back position, Red Bulls rolling over a DR team, SKC winning over the Toluca fans, what MLS opening week matches we are looking forward to, and much more! Thank you to Gully Squad for making this bonus episode possible. If you'd like to hear more Cooligans episodes each week and help sponsor the show, check out soccer...
Mar 01, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 207
Today we talk to Yael Averbuch of the Seattle Reign. Yael is also the president of the NWSL players union. We also talk CCL, Kepa, and of course we try to understand Robert Kraft and his strange life. Segment 1: We have died of CCL fever. Segment 2: (01:22:24) Interview with @yaelaverbuch of the Seattle Reign and Techne Futbol. Sponsored by: Fatventure - Go on the best NYC food tour with Cooligans co-host Alexis Guerreros at https://www.fatventuretour.com/ and use the promo code COOLIGANS for $1...
Feb 27, 2019•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 206
Kyle Martino of NBC Sports joins us today to recap his unsuccessful US Soccer presidential campaign and to chat about Street FC. Kyle Martino is still doing the work to move American soccer forward and we talk all about it. Segment 1: Donny G gets a new contract + latest soccer news! Segment 2: (01:05:30) Interview w/ @KyleMartino of NBC Sports Sponsor: Get Tix for the Project Goal Fundraiser hosted by The Cooligans at projectgoal.org If you'd like to support the show, join the Gully Squad at so...
Feb 20, 2019•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 205
Today we are joined by USWNT legend and Orlando Pride defender Ali Krieger! We spoke with her while we were at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Chicago and we had an absolute blast. Segment 1: Miggy has graduated from MLS and is about to get his masters degree in the Premiership. Segment 2: Interview with Ali Krieger (@AliKrieger) of the Orlando Pride and the US Women's National Team. Sponsor: Get Tix for the Project Goal Fundraiser hosted by The Cooligans at projectgoal.org Learn more ab...
Feb 13, 2019•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 204
Today we are joined by Edgewater Castle FC which is a lower league soccer team based in Chicago that is comprised of predominantly immigrants and refugees from all over the world. They have a fascinating story and we talk to Owner & GM Andrew Swanson, Coach Wojtek Piotrowski, and player Gabriel Masalu. Segment 1: MLS Transfer Talk Segment 2: Interview w/ Edgewater Castle FC (@edgewatercastle) Support the show by joining the Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com/gullysquad and get your questions...
Feb 08, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 203
Today we are joined by Aaron West (Formerly of Fox Sports & Copa 90) to chop it up and talk all things footy! We try to understand why we are excited about the USMNT and if all this hope is for naught! We talk MLS, USMNT, Liga MX, Black History Month, and we scream into the heavens to get Jonathan Lewis more playing time for NYCFC. We mentioned at the top of our show that Daryl Grove of Total Soccer Show has been diagnosed with cancer and could use our help as he prepares to fight it. There'...
Feb 06, 2019•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 202
Today we are joined by Kevin Payne who is a U.S. Soccer Executive and has been involved in American soccer for a long time. We spoke to him while at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Chicago. He was instrumental in the creation and continued existence of Major League Soccer. You may not agree with a lot Kevin has to say, but it is a perspective that should be heard. Segment 1: Miggy Miggy Miggy Can't You $ee? Segment 2: Interview w/ US Soccer Executive Kevin Payne If you'd like to support ...
Jan 30, 2019•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 201
Jermaine Jones joins us on the podcast for a very honest interview about his life, soccer, and his future. Yes. USMNT legend Jermaine Jones. Scores curlers in the World Cup against Portugal Jermaine Jones. We still can't believe this happened! Hurry up and listen and let us know what you think! Hit us up on Twitter or IG @soccercooligans If you'd like to support the show, join the Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com/gullysquad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices S...
Jan 23, 2019•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 200
Today is our first interview from the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Chicago. We are joined by Alexi Lalas and catch up on the Columbus Crew being saved and we talk about the future of the MLS Superdraft. Segment 1: Marcelo Bielsa is gully as hell and he got the receipts to prove it. Segment 2: (58:20) Interview w/ Alexi Lalas of Fox Sports Support the show by joining the Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com/gullysquad and get your questions answered on the show! Learn more about your ad choi...
Jan 18, 2019•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 199
Today we're joined by Melissa Ortiz who played on the Colombian Women's National Team and is currently an awesome soccer content creator. Melissa's story has some ups and downs and we talk about how she plans on staying all the way up going forward. Segment 1: We met AOC and fangirled like crazy. Segment 2: Interview w/ Melissa Ortiz (IG: @melissaortiz5) Support the show by joining the Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com/gullysquad and get your questions answered on the show! Learn more about you...
Jan 16, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 198
Total Soccer Show and The Cooligans with another collab for the ages. 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...
Jan 14, 2019•31 min•Ep. 197
Apparently, it's illegal to fly while being British. Glasgow Celtic is keeping an eye on American soccer youths and we decide if that's a good thing or not. Almiron is trying to secure a big ol' bag from Newcastle but they're being cheapycheapy. And we answer Gully Squad questions on the show! Also, we're going to be in Chicago for the US Soccer Coaches Convention and MLS Draft this weekend! Come through and say hello to us. @SoccerCooligans @NotAlexis @ChrisPolanco @OGpodcasts Join Gully Squad ...
Jan 09, 2019•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 196
Happy New Year! Cooligans in 2019 is starting off with a scorcher of a show as we interview the owner of FC Dallas, the Kansas City Chiefs, and the Chicago Bulls. We've never been in the presence of someone so wealthy and it was a real hoot! We also thank the soccer gods for bringing Brek Shea to Atlanta. 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 30% off your entire order. Offer e...
Jan 02, 2019•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 195
Happy Holidays from The Cooligans! Hopefully you had good week with family and now you're back to get your soccer fix! Fun episode today as we'll play our interview with Ryan Hollingshead of FC Dallas! Ryan suffered a severe injury while attempting to get help a stranded driver. He talks all about it and what it meant for his return to soccer. Segment 1: Throw Dem Boers Segment 2: Interview with defender/midfielder Ryan Hollingshead of FC Dallas (@rmhollingshead) Sponsor: On The Volley Apparel -...
Dec 26, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 194
If you've been listening to our show since we went to Dallas, we have debated what hispanic people should call a straw. We brought in comedian Joanna Hausmann of Netflix's Bill Nye Saves The World who is also Venezuelan and is an expert on Spanish etymology. We also talk soccer, but that's not what you come here for. You're here for the jokes and the latino straw conspiracies! Segment 1: Bring Mourinho to America Immediately Segment 2: Interview w/ Joanna Hausmann (IG: @johaus / Twitter: @joanna...
Dec 19, 2018•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 193
Today we are joined by Tesho Akindele who we interviewed in a conference room at Toyota Park while he was a member of FC Dallas. He is now a member of Orlando City, so while we are excited for Tesho we can't help but ask if this was our fault somehow. Several players we interview tend to move on to other clubs. Is it a coincidence? Probably! Or is there a Cooligans curse?!? Segment 1: Soccer Journalism is Deadspin Segment 2: Interview w/ Tesho Akindele of Orlando City Help Jason Saenz Walk Again...
Dec 14, 2018•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 192
We have returned from the Major League Soccer Cup Final to regale you with many stories of our travels! On the real tho, MLS Cup in Atlanta was unreal. The most fun we've ever had at a final, and the Atlanta United fans seemed to enjoy it a bit as well, given that they won the whole damn thing. Congratulations to the Five Stripes. Bravo to the Timbers for an incredible season. Now let's laugh about the whole thing until CCL starts up in like 6 weeks and we can get serious again! Segment 1: TAMz ...
Dec 12, 2018•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 191
The lead announcers for the MLS Cup Final stop by the studio to discuss the biggest match in American soccer! John Strong and Stu Holden get gully as hell to talk about the final, Alan Gordon nudity, and #PlaneBae! No other soccer podcast you will ever listen to will have this much range! Segment 1: Men At Twerk Segment 2: Interview w/ Fox Soccer Announcers John Strong (@johnstrong) & Stu Holden (@stuholden). Sponsors: Northland Video: Want to get a soccer highlight video made for your child...
Dec 05, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 190
Another late night Cooligans recording after the MLS Cup Eastern and Western Conference Final. A cold evening for American soccer, but we still had some hot games. We talk about em both, plus have a candlelight vigil for the departures of David Villa and Tommy McNamara. 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 @soccercooli...
Nov 30, 2018•57 min•Ep. 189
Today we are joined by Atlanta rapper and Atlanta United supporter CJ Green. He came to NYC to boast, but not brag about Atlanta United's 3-0 lead against the New York Red Bulls. We also talk about how we can't escape more Jermaine Jones drama. Also, we just learned there's a certain snake in Philadelphia that is not particularly happy with The Cooligans at the moment. Segment 1: Superclasi-NO! Segment 2: Interview w/ ATL rapper CJ Green (IG: @cjgreentho) Sponsors: Northland Video: Want to get a...
Nov 28, 2018•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 188
No MLS Playoffs this week because of an international break, but that did not stop the American soccer world from getting messy as hell. We discuss all the Jermaine Jones drama like we belong in the TMZ offices. We also discuss the most important match of the weekend, Cuba vs Dominican Republic. We watched it. You watched it. Your whole family watched it. Now let's talk about it. Segment 1: Our dad Oscar Pareja has left FC Dallas and broken our hearts. Segment 2: El Clásico De Los Cooligans Spon...
Nov 21, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 187
We went to Dallas a few weeks ago and we got to sit down with Reggie Cannon of FC Dallas to talk about getting his first cap for the U.S. Mens National Team, growing up at FC Dallas, but we mostly discuss his undying loyalty to Eminem. Reggie is such a fan of Eminem, that we think he was born right on 8 Mile. Segment 1: USMNT vs England Segment 2: Reggie Cannon Interview (Twitter: @reggiecannon15, IG: @reggiecannon1) Follow us on Twitter! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Lea...
Nov 16, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 186
