Manchester United content creator, GoodVibesJohn, is in-studio to talk all things United and share his thoughts on the biggest stories surrounding the Red Devils! There aren't many bigger Manchester United supporters than social media sensation GoodVibesJohn, so we had to have him join the show to break down the team's rollercoaster of a season! Christian, Alexis, and John discuss United's FA Cup triumph over Nottingham Forest, Paul Pogba's lengthy doping suspension, and Marcus Rashford's articl...
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 725
The 2024 MLS season has begun, with an opening weekend full of incredible action and hilarious moments! MLS is back baby! The first weekend of action was great for some teams, but others will be looking to bounce back as quickly as possible after a disappointing initial result. Christian and Alexis break down all the games and give their biggest winners and losers from the opening matchday, especially Messi and Inter Miami's comeback result against LA Galaxy. The guys also recap the League Cup F...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 724
Our good friend, Heems, is back on the show and back on the music scene, this time with an incredible new album called LAFANDAR! This episode is a great one for our New York viewers and listeners, as Queens' very own Heems is here to talk music, culture, soccer, and so much more! The guys discuss Heems' hiatus from music after Das Racists' breakup, break down how his Indian heritage has affected his music and influenced the new album, and ask why he named a song after Bukayo Saka. Heems also tel...
Feb 23, 2024•44 min•Ep. 723
This might be the tightest Premier League title race we've had in years, with at least three teams in serious contention to lift the trophy at the end of the season! The 2023/24 Premier League season has been nothing short of thrilling, with a number of surprising clubs at the top end of the table and a serious title charge from Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City! The results from this past weekend's matches set up a wild final few months of the campaign. Christian and Alexis discuss City's...
Feb 20, 2024•57 min•Ep. 722
Oh my God! Ted Lasso star, Brendan Hunt, is in The Cooligans studio! We're so incredibly honored to have Ted Lasso star, Brendan Hunt, join the show to share some incredible stories from his career in comedy and the set of Ted Lasso. He and Christian have a fun and fascinating conversation that spans topics from Brendan's favorite episode to film to Brendan using a fake British accent during his summer job to Arsenal's chances at winning the Premier League title. You won't want to miss this inte...
Feb 16, 2024•41 min•Ep. 721
It's a matchup between an unstoppable force and an immovable object; Harry Kane winning a trophy vs. Bayern Munich losing the Bundesliga! Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen absolutely dominated Bayern in their match over the weekend, winning 3-0 and looking like the clear favorites to finally dethrone the Bavarian giants as champions of Germany! Christian and Alexis break down the match and predict which side will win the Bundesliga. The guys also discuss the 2026 World Cup stadium locations, react ...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 720
We're honored to have former NYCFC player and MLS Cup champion, Tony Rocha, join the show to recount some amazing stories from his career as a pro! Die-hard MLS fans rejoice, we have an awesome episode for you! Tony Rocha, formerly of NYCFC and Orlando City SC, is in-studio for a hilarious trip down memory lane. Tony explains some of the harsh realities of the MLS Draft process, tells the story of how a night of partying saved the 2021 MLS season for NYCFC, and reveals how he joined the Belize n...
Feb 08, 2024•53 min•Ep. 719
TikTok star, Patrick Vel, joins the show in-studio to teach us about Latino culture in England and show off the coolest accent on the planet! We're hyped to be joined by the hilarious Patrick Vel, who you've probably seen on TikTok and Instagram talking about his life as a Latino in London! Christian, Alexis, and Patrick bond over their shared culture and discuss the differences between being Latino in England and the United States. Patrick also tells the guys about his trip to NYC and asks a fe...
Feb 05, 2024•51 min•Ep. 718
Christine Cupo of CBS Sports and Attacking Third joins Christian for a hilarious episode discussing the antics between James Maddison and Neal Maupay during the Tottenham-Brentford match! The Cupogans are back! We're hyped to have Christine in-studio for a packed show. Christian and Christine give their thoughts on the incredible shithousery during the Tottenham-Brentford match and debate if Neal Maupay is the biggest villain in the Premier League. They also break down Gio Reyna's loan move to N...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 717
Big time managers are leaving their big time clubs after this season, so what do Klopp and Xavi's departures mean for the futures of Liverpool and FC Barcelona? Where will Liverpool and Barcelona go from here?!?! Christian and Alexis break down the shocking announcements from Jurgen Klopp and Xavi, while discussing the rumors that Mikel Arteta might leave Arsenal to take over at Barcelona. The guys also recap the crazy supporter scenes from the FA Cup, roast Marcus Rashford for his corny picture...
Jan 30, 2024•56 min•Ep. 716
Tom Bogert is back on The Cooligans to give you all the latest news surrounding the MLS transfer market! There aren't many better transfer gurus in the world of soccer than Tommy Scoops, and definitely none more plugged in when it comes to MLS! We have all the best transfer news for you in this episode. Christian, Alexis, and Tom discuss some of the biggest moves in MLS, like Miles Robinson to FC Cincinnati, Cade Cowell and Brandon Vazquez moving to Liga MX, and a few players potentially heading...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 715
Pablo Torre is known for finding out about things, but in this episode, The Cooligans find out about him! We're hyped to have fellow Meadowlarker and host of Pablo Torre Finds Out, Pablo Torre, join the show! Pablo, Christian, and Alexis discus Pablo's beef with Marcus Jordan and Larsa Pippen, getting roasted by Dan Le Batard, and being racially ambiguous to other Latinos and Asians. The guys also tease Pablo for his lack of soccer knowledge on ESPN and debate whether it was worth it to miss Mes...
Jan 23, 2024•57 min•Ep. 714
We're honored to be joined by journalist and documentarian, Mark Wright, to hear about "The Bison Project", his latest podcast discussing the 1971 Howard University soccer team that was unjustly stripped of its national championship! It's a packed Cooligans episode after we were off for MLK Day! Mark Wright joins the show to tell us about Sports Explains the World's "The Bison Project" and share his biggest takeaways from his reporting. Mark and the guys analyze how racial dynamics in 1970s Amer...
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 713
Jadon Sancho's Manchester United nightmare is finally over, but will he find his best form back at Borussia Dortmund? IT'S TRANSFER SEASON BABAYYY! A few transfers have already been finalized, but none made more headlines than Jadon Sancho's return to Borussia Dortmund on loan from Manchester United! Christian and Alexis give their thoughts on the English winger making the move back to Germany and ask if Sancho will prove Erik ten Hag wrong with his performances. The guys also discuss the Caraba...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 712
MLS free agency is off to a hot start, so we had to have current free agent and MLS legend, C.J. Sapong, join the show to break down everything you need to know! Who could've predicted such a wild start to MLS free agency? Definitely not us! We've still got the best and funniest coverage of all the latest transactions from around the league. C.J. Sapong stops by to discuss his current free agency and tell us what it's like to represent himself in contract negotiations. The guys also learn C.J.'s...
Jan 09, 2024•59 min•Ep. 711
Happy New Year, Gully Squad! The Cooligans are back to break down all the incredible action from the thrilling Premier League festive fixtures! There was so much footy played over the past few weeks, we don't even know where to start the discussion! Christian and Alexis round-up the biggest headlines from the Premier League, on and off the pitch, including Arsenal falling back to 4th place and Jadon Sancho imminently departing Manchester United. The guys also react to Weston McKennie offending a...
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 710
The Cooligans and Underdogs are back with another soccer gambling special! This time, they delve into the Premier League Boxing Day fixture list to find the best EPL bets for this holiday season. Make sure to check out our Premier League Boxing Day parlay, now available on the DraftKings app! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Subscribe to The Cooligans...
Dec 22, 2023•26 min•Ep. 709
Wait, didn't we already kill this idea for a European Super League months ago? The European Super League has returned and absolutely no one is happy about it! Is anyone actually taking it seriously this time, though? Christian and Alexis discuss all the latest news surrounding the ESL's potential comeback and ask why Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, and Juventus are still pushing for it. The guys also sound off on MLS for threatening to pull their clubs from the US Open Cup and break down Gotham FC's ...
Dec 22, 2023•59 min•Ep. 708
We have a real businessman on the today's episode, as David Samson, host of Nothing Personal with David Samson, joins the show to teach us about sports business from the front office's perspective! This might be the smartest Cooligans episode of all time! We're honored to be joined by former Miami Marlins team president and fellow member of the Meadowlark family, David Samson, to learn about the business of soccer. Christian and Alexis ask questions about the MLS-Apple TV deal, the Glazer family...
Dec 19, 2023•53 min•Ep. 707
OH MY GOD, DARLINGTON NAGBE AND AIDAN MORRIS ARE IN THE COOLIGANS STUDIO! The Columbus Crew made a terrible mistake by allowing two of their star players, Darlington Nagbe and Aidan Morris, to join the show in-studio for a hilarious interview about their victory in MLS Cup Final! We get the players' perspectives about what it was like to play in the final, congratulate Darlington on his fourth MLS Cup and overall legendary career, and ask the guys about playing under Wilfried Nancy. You won't wa...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 706
THE COLUMBUS CREW ARE YOUR 2023 MLS CUP CHAMPIONS!!! Christian and Alexis are here to break down the final and recap an unforgettable season in MLS! The guys analyze what gave the Crew the edge over LAFC, react to Wilfried Nancy's inspiring post-match interview, and weigh in on the Darlington Nagbe-MLS GOAT debate. We also break down an incredible weekend of Premier League action and discuss the surprising teams sitting atop the Bundesliga and La Liga. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/...
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 705
Columbus Crew midfielder, Julian Gressel, stops by the show ahead of his team playing in the 2023 MLS Cup Final against LAFC! The MLS Cup Final is here babayyy! We're honored to be joined by the homie, Julian Gressel, from MLS Media Day in Columbus to hear about his team's preparation for the final. The guys ask Julian about Columbus' miraculous comeback against Cincinnati FC in the ECF, his veteran role on the Crew after being traded this season, and his experience playing for the USMNT. Christ...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 704
We can't allow referees to continue making massive mistakes that determine the outcome of Premier League matches! A new week, a new EPL officiating controversy, this time in the biggest game of the weekend! Manchester City and Tottenham played to a thrilling 3-3 draw on Sunday afternoon, but of course, the referees will claim the spotlight after Simon Hooper's colossal blunder cost the reigning champions three points. Christian and Alexis discuss the error and ask what the Premier League can do ...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 703
It's trivia time babayyyyyy!!! Christian and Alexis square off against Dax McCarty, Dan Gargan, and Alan Gordon of the Major League Journeymen podcast for a fun and hilarious round of soccer trivia. Topics can vary wildly, from Quincy Amarikwa's career path to Andrew Dice Clay opening at Madison Square Garden, but you're guaranteed to have a good time while watching! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about yo...
Dec 01, 2023•58 min•Ep. 702
With the 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs down to the final four teams, we had to invite comedy writer and co-host of the Happy Foot Sad Foot podcast, Travis Helwig, in-studio to talk LAFC and so much more! The MLS Playoffs quarter-finals round was as thrilling as it was controversial! Travis joins Christian and Alexis to break down the four QF matchups and discuss the insane referee decisions that impacted each game. The guys also take a deep dive into LAFC and Denis Bouanga's dominance to get Travis' tho...
Nov 28, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 701
We're hyped to be joined by Joe Lowery of Total Soccer Show to get his latest reporting surrounding Emma Hayes being named manager of the USWNT and the MLS Playoffs! The news-breaker is here, folks! Total Soccer Show's Joe Lowery, who was first to announce Emma Hayes' appointment as USWNT manager, jumps on the show to share his most recent reporting about the hiring. Joe, Christian, and Alexis also analyze Hayes' tactical fit and predict what kind of changes we might see in the team. The guys al...
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 700
It's official folks, the best manager in women's soccer is now in charge of the biggest job in women's soccer. Welcome, Emma Hayes, to the USWNT! After the USWNT's disastrous performance in the Women's World Cup, we knew US Soccer would have to make a big splash with its next hire. Safe to say they have! Christian and Alexis discuss Emma Hayes leaving Chelsea to take the reigns of the USWNT and debate how it will affect America's young squad of players. We also preview the USMNT's match against ...
Nov 17, 2023•57 min•Ep. 699
The Cooligans x Morning Footy collab continues with Charlie Davies of CBS Sports joining the show to discuss his incredible career and the biggest news in the world of soccer! Every American soccer fan knows about Charlie Davies and his incredible punditry skills, but not as many will remember his time as a pro in MLS and abroad. Charlie joins Christian and Alexis to help remedy this by telling some unbelievable stories about his playing career, including his time with the USMNT. The guys also g...
Nov 14, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 698
The NWSL Final is taking place this weekend in San Diego, so Christian and Alexis are here to help you prepare for the decisive contest between Gotham FC and OL Reign! The 2023 NWSL Final has arrived and both Gotham FC and OL Reign are ready to take the biggest stage in women's soccer! Christian and Alexis break down the matchup ahead of Saturday's kickoff and debate who they want to win more. The guys discuss the legendary careers of Ali Krieger and Megan Rapinoe, while asking why both players ...
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 697
It's the first ever Cooligans-Morning Footy crossover event, with Nico Cantor stopping by the studio to recap he and his father's trip to Rio for the Libertadores Final! There are few soccer competitions with more history than the Copa Libertadores, and this year's final was one of the craziest we've ever seen! We're so lucky to have Nico Cantor of CBS Sports in-studio to recap his experience at the game. Christian and Alexis can't wait to hear about Nico's time in Brazil, despite Boca Juniors' ...
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 696
