Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros recap Champions League match day 7 including Manchester City’s collapse against PSG. Has Pep Guardiola lost his team’s identity? Christian and Alexis then take a look at all the fun hijinks from the USMNT’s win over Costa Rica including a bathroom break for Mauricio Pochettino & an uncensored postgame interview. Later, Christian and Alexis bring back Rápido Reactions and grade all the major transfers so far this window including Kyle Walker, Wilfried Za...
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 816
Christian Polanco and John Shin (GoodVibesJohn) discuss Manchester United’s struggles this season, including suffering another loss at Old Trafford, this time to Brighton. They also dive into what the future might hold for Marcus Rashford at the club. Also on this episode of The Cooligans , Christian and Alexis Guerreros chat with MLS broadcaster Taylor Twellman about the upcoming season, what excites him about the future of the league and the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to take place in North Ameri...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 815
Christian Polanco and Christine Cupo react to Arsenal’s win over Tottenham in the North London Derby, including Leandro Trossard’s move that broke Pedro Porro’s ankles! They also break down the latest with Lazio and their disgraced falconer, Juan Bernabe. Christian and Christine then bring on Canada WNT Head Coach Casey Stoney to chat her new job. They also delve into her past with the San Diego Wave and ask how Canada can get past their recent drone scandal. Later, Christian and Christine react...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 814
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to a busy weekend in European soccer including Barcelona’s destruction of Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final. They also break down what’s wrong with Arsenal after their FA Cup loss to Manchester United and whether or not Mikel Arteta is now on the hot seat. Christian and Alexis then chat MLS and NWSL offseason news including Jaedyn Shaw’s trade to the North Carolina Courage. Later, Christian and Alexis bring back Rápido Reactions to react to s...
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 813
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros, live from MLS media day, bring on USMNT legend Tony Meola and Apple TV Keith Costigan to chat the state of MLS ahead of the 2025 season. They also recap the Italian Super Cup and why Christian Pulisic should be considered a big game player. Christian and Alexis then have 19 season MLS veteran Dax McCarty join the show to look back at a decorated career that includes beating Messi! Later, Christian and Alexis react to news in Europe including West Ham sacki...
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 812
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Liverpool’s shocking draw against Manchester United. The boys also discuss whether Liverpool would be better off cashing in and selling Trent Alexander-Arnold in this transfer window. Christian and Alexis then recap all the other big matches around Europe including Arsenal’s draw to Brighton and Real Madrid’s comeback against Valencia. Later, Christian and Alexis react to the weekend’s viral soccer moments in Run That Back. (6:10) - Liverpool draw ...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 811
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down Barcelona’s current registration issues with Dani Olmo and why it may result in him leaving the club. Christian and Alexis then recap all the MLS offseason news including two head coach hirings and some big transfer news. Later, Christian and Alexis bring back Rápido Reactions to give us some potential January transfers for struggling clubs across Europe. (6:27) - Barcelona on the verge of losing Dani Olmo (22:33) - MLS offseason transfer round-u...
Jan 02, 2025•53 min•Ep. 810
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Chelsea’s shocking last minute loss to Fulham on this episode of The Cooligans . Christian and Alexis then break down the the other Boxing Day fixtures including Liverpool’s win to Leicester City. Later, Christian and Alexis give a few Premier League clubs some resolutions for 2025. (4:30) - Fulham def. Chelsea (18:35) - Liverpool def. Leicester City (25:15) - Man City draw Everton 1-1 (31:25) - Wolves def. Manchester United (37:15) - Nottingham Fo...
Dec 27, 2024•51 min•Ep. 809
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down Arsenal’s Carabao Cup win over Crystal Palace on this episode of The Cooligans . They also react to Trinity Rodman’s comments about the strained relationship she has with her father, former NBA star Dennis Rodman. Christian and Alexis then bring on athlete artist, Carling Jackson, who discusses the art she’s created for athletes and how painting became her passion. Later, Christian and Alexis bring back Rápido Reactions and react to Vini Jr., Myk...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 808
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Manchester United’s come from behind win that leaves Manchester City desperate for answers on this episode of The Cooligans . Christian and Alexis then react to other news around Europe including Arsenals’ frustrating draw to Everton & Gio Reyna getting back on the scoresheet. Later, Christian and Alexis bring back Oh For Real!? to react to Saudi Arabia winning the 2034 World Cup bid. (7:20) - Manchester United def. Manchester City (29:27) - Ar...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 807
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Tim Weah and Weston McKennie starring in Juventus’ 2-0 win over Manchester City on this episode of The Cooligans . Christian and Alexis then bring on Tifo’s JJ Bull, a comedy soccer content creator, to chat about the comedy world in soccer. Later, Christian and Alexis bring back Rápido Reactions and react to Saudi Arabia winning the World Cup bid, David Coote & more. (7:00) - Liverpool def. Girona (12:58) - Real Madrid def. Atalanta (21:30) - J...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 806
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react the MLS Cup Final on today’s episode of The Cooligans . Christian and Alexis then bring on Kely Nascimento, human rights activist & daughter of Pelé , to chat about her father and the work she’s doing in the soccer world. Later, Christian and Alexis break down the latest results in the premier league including Chelsea’s win against Tottenham. (3:42) - LA Galaxy win MLS Cup (20:30) - Recapping MLS season (29:13) - Kely Nascimento joins the show (38...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 805
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down Arsenal’s impressive 2-0 win over Manchester United on today’s episode of The Cooligans . They also discuss West Ham’s manager situation with Julen Lopetegui after another loss. Christian and Alexis then bring on Amir Lowery, former MLS player and co-founder of the Open Goal Project to discuss his initiative and preview the MLS Cup Final. Later, Christian and Alexis look back at a great national team career for Alyssa Naeher after playing her las...
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 804
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down Manchester City’s loss to Liverpool on this episode of The Cooligans . They also react to Christian Pulisic’s continued hot streak and what it may means for the American’s future. Christian and Alexis then recap the MLS conference finals and look ahead to an exciting MLS Cup Final between New York Red Bulls and the Los Angeles Galaxy Later, Christian and Alexis run back another rendition of Rápido Reactions. (7:30) - Liverpool def. Manchester Cit...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 803
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the Orlando Pride capturing the NWSL Championship on this episode of The Cooligans . They also recap the MLS playoffs including some surprising upsets with the Seattle Sounders and LA Galaxy advancing in the west and Orlando City SC and New York Red Bulls moving ahead to the conference finals in the east. Christian and Alexis then chat with Minnesota Aurora co-founder, Andrea Yoch, who was also responsible for bringing Christian to TST. Later, Chri...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 802
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss the USMNT’s impressive 4-2 win over Jamaica on this episode of The Cooligans . Christian and Alexis then chat with NYCFC defender, Mitja Ilenic, ahead of the team’s derby playoff matchup this weekend against Red Bulls. Later, Christian and Alexis give us their latest version of Rápido Reactions . (5:56) - USMNT def. Jamaica 4-2 (27:40) - NYCFC’s Mitja Ilenic joins the show (31:15) - Reliving NYCFC’s win over FC Cincinnati (37:14) - Ilenic’s thoughts...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 801
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss the USMNT’s gutsy 1-0 win over Jamaica on this episode of The Cooligans . Christian and Alexis then chat with Seattle Sounders goalkeeper, Stefan Frei, who breaks down their playoff matchup this weekend against LAFC. Later, Christian and Alexis react to the NWSL playoffs including Marta’s wonder goal to send the Pride to the NWSL Cup final. (7:56) - USMNT def. Jamaica 1-0 (26:45) - Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre struck by beer bottle (31:25) - Sea...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 800
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros welcome on Watford legend Troy Deeney to discuss all things soccer on this episode of The Cooligans . Christian and Alexis chat his time as a pundit in the U.K. and America. Troy also reveals all the details of his messy coaching stint with Forest Green. Later, Christian and Alexis break down Troy’s iconic goal against Leicester City. Troy also answers some questions from our Patreon members. (1:56) - Troy’s time dealing with and working in the media (18:54...
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 799
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to a busy weekend in the MLS playoffs including the shocking elimination of Inter Miami on this episode of The Cooligans . Christian and Alexis then break down the latest results in the Premier League that helped Liverpool grow their lead at the top of the table. Later, Christian and Alexis break down the NWSL playoffs. They also react to the viral video that has gotten Premier League referee David Coote suspended indefinitely. (5:35) - Inter Miami el...
Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 798
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss Manchester City’s embarrassing loss to Sporting Lisbon on this episode of The Cooligans . They also react to Real Madrid’s issues fitting in Kylian Mbappe. Christian and Alexis then welcome on NYCFC defender Kevin O’Toole to chat about the club ahead of their elimination playoff game against FC Cincinnati. Later, Christian and Alexis break down the latest MLS news including the Philadelphia Union firing Jim Curtin. (6:51) - Sporting CP def. Manchest...
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 797
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss Liverpool taking the top spot after Arsenal and Manchester City’s losses on this episode of The Cooligans . They also react to Manchester United’s draw against Chelsea. Christian and Alexis then discuss some shocking results in the MLS playoffs including the New York Red Bulls eliminating the Columbus Crew. Later, Christian and Alexis chat about Rachel Kundananji’s ridiculous skills in the NWSL’s last match day of the regular season. (6:13) - Premie...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 796
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros recap the midweek MLS Cup Playoff matches where Cincinnati beat NYCFC & New York Red Bulls take down the Columbus Crew. Elsewhere in the MLS, the Seattle Sounders and Minnesota United beat their opponents in penalty shootouts, begging the question of if this best-of-three format is the best way for the MLS to handle first-round playoff matches. Christian and Alexis are joined by Bryan Ford, award-winning baker, author of Pan y Dulce , TV host of Baked i...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 795
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the news that Manchester United sacked their manager Erik ten Hag after a dismal start to the 2024-25 Premier League season. Plus, they recap the rest of the EPL weekend with Brighton’s failure to hold off Wolverhampton, Tyler Adams’ return for Bournemouth, Cole Palmer’s stunning pass for Chelsea, and more. The pair give an update on the MLS Playoffs where Atlanta fails to hold off Inter Miami at home, Orlando beats Charlotte, and LA Galaxy shuts o...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 794
With the Champions League in full swing, we’re already starting to see the signs that the new format is changing almost everything we thought we knew about the UCL. Even though there might be some unexpected teams at the top of the standings, some things are remaining the same. We’re talking about you, Erling Haaland. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros recap all the latest action from the UCL, including Aston Villa’s early success, Barcelona taking care of business vs. FC Bayern München and ...
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 793
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss Arsenal’s red card issues on this episode of The Cooligans after losing to Bournemouth over the weekend. They also react to Christian Pulisic giving his first interview in Italian after AC Milan secured a 1-0 victory over Udinese. Christian and Alexis then bring on Eintracht Frankfurt CEO, Axel Hellmann, to chat the Bundesliga and how German clubs can better interact with American fans and vice versa. Later, Christian and Alexis debate whether Lione...
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 792
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss the USMNT’s loss to Mexico on this episode of The Cooligans . They also react to England hiring Thomas Tuchel.Christian and Alexis then bring on LA Galaxy general manager Will Kurtz to chat MLS and his expectations in Los Angeles.Later, Christian and Alexis bring back another edition of rápido reactions where they discuss, amongst other things, Cardi B as maybe PSG’s newest ultra. (6:58) - USMNT lose to Mexico 2-0 (12:30) - Christian Pulisic wrong f...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 791
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros bring on Henry Bushnell to recap the UMSNT’s win on Mauricio Pochettino’s debut on this episode of The Cooligans . They also discuss what the team’s lineup could look like against Mexico. Christian and Alexis then discuss England’s links to Thomas Tuchel & Pep Guardiola as their next possible manager. They also chat the latest in AFCON qualifiers. Later, Christian and Alexis chat about the end of the Orlando Pride’s unbeaten season. (6:36) - USMNT defea...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 790
Christian Polanco and Davis Gass react to Jurgen Klopp joining Red Bull as the head of soccer on this episode of The Cooligans . They also discuss whether Gregg Berhalter is a good fit for the Chicago Fire. Christian and David then react to Major League Soccer’s 22 under 22 list. Later, Christian and David bring back Rápido Reactions to chat Iniesta, Cole Palmer & more. (5:57) - Gregg Berhalter hired as Chicago Fire’s head coach (14:20) - Jurgen Klopp named Red Bull’s Head of Soccer (24:40) ...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 789
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Paul Pogba being re-instated on this episode of The Cooligans . They also chat about the penalty controversy involving Christian Pulisic. Christian and Alexis then react to the Orlando Pride winning the NWSL Shield amidst their pursuit of an unbeaten season. Later, Christian and Alexis talk Inter Miami, who is trying to a break a record of their own. They also chat the firing of Austin FC head coach, Josh Wolff. (6:18) - Paul Pogba is back! (15:32)...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 788
Christian Polanco and Kyle Martino react to this week’s Champions League action including a couple of big upsets on this episode of The Cooligans . They also chat about how Kylian Mbappe fits into Real Madrid. Christian and Kyle then look ahead to the USMNT’s first international window under Mauricio Pochettino. Later, Christian and Kyle discuss whether Lionel Messi deserves this season’s MLS MVP. (6:06) - Arsenal defeat PSG 2-0 (18:33) - Juventus defeat Leipzig 3-2 (26:36) - Aston Villa defeat ...
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 787
