The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under! We are sad and angry at the metric system! It's the end of the road for the USWNT at the 2023 Women's World Cup after being eliminated by Sweden on penalty kicks by only a millimeter. Christian and Alexis give a full tactical break down of what went wrong for the United States and debate what Vlatko Andonovski should've done differently throughout the tournament...
Aug 06, 2023•45 min•Ep. 665
The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under! The Women's World Cup Round of 16 has begun, and Spain and Japan are looking absolutely dominant! La Roja dismantled Switzerland, 5-1, and were able to overcome a hilarious own goal, while the Japanese continued their counter-attacking brilliance in a 3-1 victory over Norway. Can anyone, even the USWNT, stop these two teams? Christian and Alexis give their thoug...
Aug 05, 2023•31 min•Ep. 664
The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under! The 2023 Women's World Cup has gone completely insane and Jordan Angeli of @attackingthird is here to talk about it! Germany failed to qualify for the knockout stages for the first time in their history following a 1-1 draw with South Korea, meaning Morocco is through to the Round of 16 in their first WWC appearance. Christian and Jordan break down all the crazi...
Aug 04, 2023•38 min•Ep. 663
The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under! It's a bittersweet episode of the Cooligans Women's World Cup Daily! Christian and Alexis are pumped to celebrate the Reggae Girlz advancing to the Round of 16 in their first WWC appearance, but know they have to say goodbye to Marta, one of the greatest players to ever grace a futbol pitch. We break down the 0-0 draw that ended Marta's legendary career and disc...
Aug 02, 2023•35 min•Ep. 662
The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under! For the first time in a long time, the USWNT is no longer the favorite to win the Women's World Cup! The Americans were extremely disappointing in their scoreless draw against Portugal, so you know Christian and Alexis have something to say. The guys break down the team's performance and ask yet again, what the hell was Vlatko Andonovski thinking? Let us know wh...
Aug 01, 2023•37 min•Ep. 661
The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under! Many fans were expecting Japan vs. Spain to be one of the best matches of the Women's World Cup group stage, but no one could have predicted how it would turn out! Christian and Alexis break down Japan's 4-0 drubbing of La Roja and ask if the result should change the betting odds for the rest of the tournament. We also debate which of these two sides will pose a...
Jul 31, 2023•48 min•Ep. 660
The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans every day for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under! We break down the weekend of Women's World Cup results. Possibly none more shocking than Colombia defeating Germany with a stoppage time goal to stun the No. 2 FIFA ranked country in the world. What does this mean for Las Cafeteras and are they the real deal? Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't...
Jul 30, 2023•42 min•Ep. 659
The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans every day for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under! Megan Reyes is the host and creator of Between Two Worlds. A documentary podcast which follows her journey into highlighting the Philippines Women's National Team while also reconnecting with her culture as a Filipino-American. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad...
Jul 29, 2023•31 min•Ep. 658
The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans every day for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under! England won their matchup against Denmark, but only scored one goal. There are lots of expectations of England at this Women's World Cup, especially after winning the Euros. Are they living up to the hype? Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
Jul 28, 2023•32 min•Ep. 657
The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans every day for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under! The USWNT had their second match at the World Cup and got a 1-1 draw, but this was a shocking result, especially after USA head coach Vlatko Andonovski only chose to make one substitution the entire game. We ask the tough questions like, "What the hell was Vlatko thinking?" We also have a surprise drop-in from Carlos Vela of LAFC! We talk to him about Leagues C...
Jul 27, 2023•31 min•Ep. 656
The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under! Canada are back on track after getting their first victory at the WWC. The Olympic gold medalists started the tournament with a disappointing draw, but now they are at the top of their group, and looking to secure their place in the knockout rounds. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Lea...
Jul 26, 2023•41 min•Ep. 655
The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under! Will Rose Lavelle start? What’s the team energy like coming off the win over Vietnam? Fox Sports soccer analyst Doug McIntyre joins the show from the future —16 hours ahead in Auckland—to break down all the action. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Jul 25, 2023•47 min•Ep. 654
The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under! Brazil and Germany shined on Matchday 5 of the Women's World Cup. Scoring buckets and keeping their opponents scoreless. Lots of teams are looking sharp and are looking like they will be some real competition if they face the USA anywhere in the tournament. We also break down the Mbappe drama with PSG. Will he stay, or will he end up playing in Saudi Arabia? Exc...
Jul 24, 2023•40 min•Ep. 653
The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans every day for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under! Today we are joined by Angel City FC defender Paige Nielsen alongside comedian/actress Tien Tran (How I Met Your Father) for a hilarious chat about their new podcast, In These Cleats! We also recap Matchday 4 of the WWC! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choice...
Jul 23, 2023•42 min•Ep. 652
The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under! The USWNT dominated Vietnam in their opening match at the World Cup, but for some reason, it didn't fill us with a ton of confidence that they will complete the three-peat. We break down the lineup and talk about who impressed the most. We'll also recap several other WWC matches, and also give our thoughts on Messi's first match for Inter Miami in Leagues Cup! E...
Jul 22, 2023•29 min•Ep. 651
The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under! Sound the alarm, jump for joy, throw your chancletas in the air, or whatever else you want to do, THE WOMEN'S WORLD CUP HAS FINALLY ARRIVED! We couldn't be more excited to start our coverage of the 2023 WWC because Christian and Alexis have been sitting on some takes. The guys break down the USWNT roster and predict which players will steal the show for this inc...
Jul 20, 2023•58 min•Ep. 650
The table is packed and so is this episode! We're joined by Edward Reynoso of The Give N Go and COPA90 Producer and Content Creator, Jamie Boyce, to talk about everything from Leo Messi's aquatic unveiling to El Tri winning the Gold Cup to Declan Rice's record-breaking transfer. There's so much to cover from around the world of international football, so you know we had to get a Mexican guy from Texas and a white Englishman to help us out! We share some highlights from Lionel Messi's unveiling a...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 649
Never placed a bet on a Women’s World Cup match? Neither have the Cooligans! Jordan Brenner and Peter Keating of the Underdogs are in studio with Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros to explain everything you need to know about the trends, analytics, and storylines that lead to smart bets heading into the tournament. 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...
Jul 17, 2023•51 min•Ep. 648
Ladies and gentlemen, people of all ages, he has finally arrived. The GOAT is in America! The Cooligans are back with a hilarious new episode to break down Lionel Messi's arrival on South Beach ahead of his unveiling at Inter Miami. We ask if the press conference will be more like a Latino Super Bowl halftime show and comment on some clips of Messi in the wild. The guys also give their thoughts on the USL reportedly implementing promotion/relegation within their pyramid (FINALLY!!!) and share th...
Jul 14, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 647
Matt Turner is doing everything in his power to enhance the reputation of American soccer players, while Landon Donovan is simultaneously doing everything he can to destroy it! Christian and Alexis are back for an America-centric episode of The Cooligans today with hilarious conversations about the most important topics in US Soccer. The guys touch on the USMNT's Gold Cup triumph over Canada, Landon Donovan's horrible transfer advice for Christian Pulisic, and Megan Rapinoe's eye-watering retire...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 646
We're honored to have the CEO of the new San Diego MLS franchise, Tom Penn, join the show! We've really raised The Cooligans' intelligence level with our last few guests (shoutout Franklin Leonard and KEVINCHO), so you know we had to keep the trend going! Tom Penn, CEO of the new San Diego MLS franchise and former owner of LAFC, stops by the show to discuss his new project and get a few marketing tips from Christian and Alexis. We touch on all the important points, including lounge chairs in the...
Jul 07, 2023•56 min•Ep. 645
Citizens of Blangola rejoice! Friend of the show and Sporting KC content creator, KEVINCHO, is live and in-studio to discuss the USMNT's Gold Cup success and recap the MLS weekend! This is undoubtedly the most anticipated crossover event in the history of The Cooligans! Kevin, Christian, and Alexis are here to break down an incredible few days in American soccer. We ask if Jesus Ferreira should be starting for the USMNT after his second consecutive hat trick, question how Qatar beat Mexico with ...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 644
We couldn't be more excited to be joined by creator of The Black List and football fanatic, Franklin Leonard! We never thought someone this smart would consider joining the show, but clearly our Blangolan bribe money has been hard at work! Franklin Leonard, film executive and founder of The Black List, sits down with us for an incredibly fun discussion that ranges from his impressive family tree to his quest for the best lower division meat pies to the writers' strike that's currently affecting ...
Jun 30, 2023•56 min•Ep. 643
We're joined by comedian, Jamel Johnson, to discuss some of the biggest and funniest stories from around the soccer world, including Tottenham crushing Tom Holland's spirit and Inter Miami signing another superstar! With the European club season on hiatus, we decided to have our hilarious friend and fellow stand-up, Jamel Johnson, in studio to make his second Cooligans appearance! We break down the pathetically heartwarming Tom Holland interview in which he shares all the pain Spurs have caused ...
Jun 27, 2023•58 min•Ep. 642
The US Women's National Team roster has been chosen for the World Cup and we're joined by esports content creator, CHI Kacee, to hear about the biggest news in the gaming world! Alexis has finally returned to recount his Champions League/Nations League journey and help us discuss the USWNT's roster announcement ahead of the 2023 Women's World Cup! We analyze all the squad selections, debate which players were snubbed the hardest, and predict how the team will line up on the pitch. CHI Kacee also...
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 641
It's a special interview edition of The Cooligans as Maria Sanchez, forward for the NWSL's Houston Dash and the Mexican women's national team, sits down with Christian for an incredible conversation! We were honored to have Maria join the show and take us through her journey as a Mexican-American professional soccer player! She discussed her difficult first stint in the NWSL and explained how a return to Mexico gave her perspective that has allowed her to thrive this time around with the Houston...
Jun 20, 2023•29 min•Ep. 640
MLS broadcaster Chris Wittyngham joins the show to break down all the latest news and rumors surrounding the USMNT manager search and so much more! So many big names are rumored to be in the running for next head coach of the American men's national team! Berhalter, Marsch, and Vieira are just a few potential candidates, but who would be the best choice to lead our incredibly talented squad into the 2026 World Cup? Chris Wittyngham is in for Alexis as we discuss this, Jude Bellingham's expensive...
Jun 16, 2023•59 min•Ep. 639
Manchester City have officially written their names in the footballing history books after winning a European treble in 2022/23! The abundance of talent in this City squad has been clear for quite some time now, but its status as legendary was incomplete without a Champions League crown! Now, there can be no more detractors. Christine Cupo of CBS Sports fills in for Alexis to break down every aspect of the UCL final and discuss how City's success will affect this year's Ballon d'Or. Will Messi b...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 638
Brentford FC manager, Thomas Frank sits down with Christian and soccer presenter and producer, Jack Grimse is here to talk Messi to Inter Miami! We were so lucky to have Thomas Frank stop by the show to speak with Christian ahead of Brentford's participation in the Premier League Summer Series! Jack Grimse also fills in for Alexis to break down Leo Messi's historic transfer to MLS. We analyze what it means for soccer in the United States, debate the sporting merit of the league's assistance in b...
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 637
Pablo Maurer of The Athletic joins Christian to recap his experience at The Soccer Tournament, discuss Inter Miami's future, and look back on Zlatan Ibrahimovic's incredible career! Alexis is in Istanbul to "cover the Champions League final" (we're pretty sure he's getting a hair transplant), so we're thrilled to get a boots-on-the-ground report of TST from The Athletic's Pablo Maurer! He gives his insight into the million-dollar competition and share the souvenirs he managed to take with him. W...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 636
