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4.9from
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1015 episodes
Language
EnglishPublisher
Alexis Guerreros & Christian PolancoExplicit
No
Date created
2022/08/02
Latest episode
2026/11/05
Average duration
73 min.
Release period
4 days
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The Cooligans is a comedy & soccer podcast delivering hilarious takes on the greatest sport in the world! Hosts Alexis Guerreros and Christian Polanco are two NYC stand-up comics who don't focus on stats or formations, they focus on the funny. Join us two times a week for some humorous reactions to football's wildest moments of the weekend. The beautiful game just got a little bit uglier.
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Manchester United Survive + Como Crush Lens + USMNT Roster Drop + NWSL Playoff Preview
2026/11/05
On Today's episode, we dive into the Champions League action from Manchester United's comeback to Como's dominance.
From there we break down the latest USMNT roster and maybe start to see a piece of Poch's masterplan!
To round out the show Gotham have won the shield ... but can they win the cup?
All this and more on The Cooligans.
00:00 Show Rundown
11:05 UCL Reactions
46:25 USMNT November Camp
01:11:16 NWSL Playoff Preview
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Nashville On The Brink Of History + Yan Diomande Forces Mourinho's Hand
2026/11/02
On Today's show, we dive into Nashville SC's historic season as they are on the verge of setting an all time MLS points record.
From there we break down the rest of the MLS Playoff picture including a playoff season without a New York team in the mix.
To round out the show we analyze the rise of Yan Diomande at Real Madrid and pose the question... How will this affect Vini Jr?
All this and more on today's episode of The Cooligans.
00:00 Show Rundown
10:00 Nashville Lifts Supporter's Shield
37:30 MLS Playoff Picture
51:15 Yan Diomande is on FIRE
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Harry Kane Wins Ballon D'or + Arsenal SHOCKED + NWSL Rule Changes
2026/10/28
On this episode we dive into Harry Kane's Ballon D'or win and pose the question... Could this have happened if he were still in the Premier League?
From there we break down Arsenal's shocking loss to Fleetwood as well as the interaction between Max Dowman and Arteta.
To round out the show, there have been several rule changes in the NWSL but do they go far enough?
All this and more on The Cooligans
00:00 Show Rundown
08:32 Harry Kane
37:11 Arsenal's Shocking Loss
47:05 NWSL Rule Changes
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Who's In for USMNT Nov. Camp + Dax McCarty Joins + 3 Year Old Gets Cops Called
2026/10/26
Today on the Cooligans... Who got left off of the USMNT October roster who deserves to be called in for November Camp?
From there Dax McCarty joins the show to talk all things MLS.
To round out the program there was a 3 year old playing so well the parents from the other team called the police.
All this and more on today's episode of The Cooligans00:00 Show Rundown09:13 USMNT November Camp37:40 Dax McCarty Joins01:00:00 3 Year Old Baller
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United Get Embarrassed, PSG Are Flying, Cavan Sullivan to City
2026/10/22
Today on The Cooligans we break down Manchester United's thumping at the hands of Como and pose the question... Would a manager change really solve anything?
From there we marvel at PSG's 4-2 victory over Barcelona despite a handful of key injuries to the Parisian side.
To round out the show debate whether or not Cavan Sullivan's move to Manchester City is a good idea despite the current drama surrounding the blue side of Manchester.
All this and more on this episode of The Cooligans
00:00 Show Rundown
05:50 Manchester United loses to Como
29:52 PSG win despite injuries
39:55 Cavan Sullivan to move to Manchester City
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Landon Donovan vs. Eddie Johnson, Mia Hamm Joins the Show, MLS Commissioner Comments On TV Deal
2026/10/19
On this episode of The Cooligans, Alexis and Christian react to Eddie Johnson and Landon Donovan's war of words.
From there Mia Hamm joins the show to talk all things US Soccer.
The guys react to new MLS Commissioner Larry Berg's comments on the state of MLS' TV deal.
To round out the show we have a preview of this week's UCL action.
All this and more on today's episode of The Cooligans.
00:00 Show Rundown
08:35 Eddie Johnson vs. Landon Donovan
34:15 Mia Hamm
59:20 MLS TV Deal
01:25:00 UCL Preview
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City Crushed In UCL, Rodman Disappoints, NWSL Pro/Rel
2026/10/15
On this episode of The Cooligans, Christian and Alexis take a deep dive into Manchester City's massive loss to PSG in the Champions League.
From there we dive into the disappointing camp from the USWNT, and pose the question... Does Emma Hayes know her best XI?
To round out the show we break down the Crest Cup and ponder what it could mean for the NWSL.
All this and more on today's episode of The Cooligans
00:00 Show Rundown
06:25 City get thumped
25:40 Disappointing USWNT window
39:45 Crest Cup breakdown
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Author Ryan Conner Joins: 12 Guys Walk Into A Kitchen
2026/10/12
Comedian Ryan Conner grew up with 11 brothers in the wildest soccer family we've ever had on The Cooligans. From Ajax philosophy to brazil national team losing Joga Bonito to El Trafico chaos, plus the heartbreaking story of his brother TJ - the prodigy who lost it all - this is soccer comedy meets football verdicts.
Ryan's memoir 12 Guys Walk Into a Kitchen is out November 24. We get into adoption, refugees, Dortmund vs Ajax, LAFC ultras, and sharing a name with a porn star.
00:00 12 Brothers, 1 Tragic Soccer Story
02:37 Ryan's 12 Brothers - Refugees, Adoption & Chaos
04:59 How Soccer Teammate Fong Became His Brother
05:53 Soccer As Universal Language & Learning Flags
07:22 LAFC vs Galaxy El Trafico & The Bathroom Saga
16:28 Ajax Obsession, Dortmund & Coaching Kids
28:30 Brother TJ - Prodigy to Heart Condition
34:43 EPL & Bundesliga Scouts, Harry Kane Comp
37:27 Sharing A Name With A Porn Star & Book
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Sheamus Tells All: From IT Nerd to WWE Champion
2026/10/07
Stephen Farrelly (FKA Sheamus) is football's realest wrestler. The Cooligans bring the former WWE Champion in for a ruthless, chaotic interview on Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund, Irish culture, and life after wrestling.
From working IT to becoming The Celtic Warrior, Farrelly breaks down embracing his red hair and Irish identity, his banger-after-banger philosophy of giving 100% every night, why Mario Balotelli would be the ultimate WWE villain, and the infamous Jeff Hardy story you have to hear to believe. Plus his Aspirely Workouts mission and Liverpool title verdict.
00:00 Stephen Farrelly Is Football's Realest Wrestler
02:00 From IT Nerd to WWE Champion
16:20 Liverpool Loyalty, Ireland & Hating the Glazers
36:25 Gingers, Bullying & Becoming The Celtic Warrior
46:25 Banger After Banger: 100% Every Night Philosophy
01:07:14 Dortmund, Bundesliga & Best Guinness
01:17:32 Balotelli Would Be WWE's Ultimate Villain
01:22:45 Favorite Wrestlers, Video Games & Wrestling Evolution
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Kochen Is The Key, Citizens Could Suffer, CR7's Prolonged Goodbye
2026/10/05
On this episode of The Cooligans, Christian and Alexis break down why Diego Kochen is the key to the USMNT future.
From there we dive into the conundrum facing the Premier league with investment into the city of Manchester being threatened by a punishment for Manchester City's financial crimes.
To round out the show we commiserate about what is now becoming a contentious prolonged goodbye for CR7.
All this and more on The Cooligans.
00:00 Show Rundown
11:05 Is Diego Kochen the Key to the USMNT?
46:30 City of Manchester vs. Man City
1:04:25 Ronaldo leaves Portugal Camp
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USMNT Beat Chile 4-2 We React, Man City are in Big Trouble
2026/09/30
On this episode of The Cooligans, Christian and Alexis break down the USMNT win over Chile and pose the question... Who should be a full time starter?From there we break down the SCATHING statement from the Premier League on Manchester City's guilty verdict.
All this and more on The Cooligans.
00:00 Show Rundown
10:40 USMNT Youngsters shine again
36:50 The Premier League releases a harsh statement
50:33 What should the punishment be for Manchester City?
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The USMNT Kids Are Alright, Man City GUILTY, Ireland vs. Israel Controversy
2026/09/28
On this episode of The Cooligans, Alexis Guerreros and Christian Polanco break down the USMNT win over Peru where the kids look to be pretty good.
From there we look at Manchester City being found Guilty on 114 out of 115 charges.
To round out the show we dissect the controversy stemming from the Ireland vs. Israel match in the UEFA Nations League.
All this and more on The Cooligans.
00:00 Show Rundown
08:00 USMNT vs. Peru Reax
33:40 Man City found GUILTY!
01:00:55 Ireland vs. Israel
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Pro/Rel In Liga MX, More Fallout From The Madrid Derby, Federico Higuaín OUT in Columbus
2026/09/23
On this episode of the Cooligans Christian and Alexis dive into Pro/Rel possibly coming to Liga MX... Can it please come to America next?
From there we look at all of the continuing fallout from a chaotic Madrid derby.
To round out the show, we discuss Federico Higuaín's firing from Columbus Crew II after sexist comments made to a referee.
All that and more on this episode of The Cooligans
00:00 Show Rundown
10:36 Liga MX Pro/Rel
30:20 Madrid Derby Fallout
51:15 Federico Higuaín OUT of Columbus Crew II
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Chaos In Madrid, Cavan Does It Again, Messi vs. Garber
2026/09/21
On this episode of The Cooligans, everything is going wrong at Real Madrid. Missed red cards, Mourinho is bringing screenshots to the press conference ... and Mbappe has a new shoe deal?
From there we break down Cavan Sullivan breaking yet another record and pose the question, how has MLS development changed to the point where it was the best move for Sullivan to stay in Philly, rather than jumping to Europe sooner.
To round out the show we break down the on field beef between Leo Messi and Don Garber.
All this and more on today's episode of The Cooligans.
00:00 Show Rundown
06:40 What is going on at Real Madrid?
32:20 USMNT and MLS Development
52:17 Messi vs. Garber
01:04:29 Bonus stories!
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Poch Takes Shots at Pulisic, Messi Has A New Coach, Barbara Banda Gets A Bag
2026/09/16
On this episode of the Cooligans, Christian and Alexis break down Poch's 'Vacation' quote and give their top 5 players who deserve their first USMNT call up.
From there we dive into Leo Messi and his new coach at Inter Miami and pose the question... Should Messi be able to hand pick his own coach?
To round out the show we check out the latest headlines from around the NWSL, including Barbra Banda getting a MASSIVE payday.
All that and more on this episode of the Cooligans
00:00 Show Rundown
01:10 Jozy broke Alexis' phone??
13:07 Poch calls out Pulisic?
36:24 Messi has a new coach
51:30 NWSL Update
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_Porkroll_ 2026/09/15
Why didn’t anybody tell me?
I “found” the GULLIEST podcast on the planet! Love the show! Listening to the back catalogue, and new shows! The CSAM is one of my favorite terms!
Jordanrodgers234 2026/09/11
This show is so bad and so cringeworthy I have a hard time imagining people actually listening to it
Between the lack of knowledge for the sport and their terrible joke, this has to be the worst soccer podcast in the world. It’s truly awful. Shocking ...
jybaker 2026/07/17
Double check that Falklands wiki
England lost the war “again”? Maldives? 😂
Missed CBus 2023/12/20
Longtime listener
Great MLS Cup episode with Aidan and Darlington, but it took all of my being not to reduce the stars for you two not both being here for the game.
I...
groviteguy 2023/12/20
Perfectly Refreshing Voices on Soccer
These guys offer an incredibly unique and refreshing voice on soccer, becaue I can’t listen to another middle aged white guy talk about it. As a fello...
George Bee 2023/09/14
Something extra
Man, this weeks episode is extra extra.
jennifer in berkeley 2023/08/17
Love it. Love the womens World Cup
Love your coverage of the womens World Cup. Brought me to listening to you. Keep covering womens soccer. NWSL! Thank you!
MarkCycle 2023/08/16
Guest Hosts
Smetana was great! Check out her episode. Go Christian. Talk all you want. Smart incitefull information.
soccerteks 2023/08/13
World Cup Daily
Great content, talking about the World Cup, as well as some Leagues Cup in between this right here is the soccer content we are all here for! Let’s Go...
@Gringo_Mark 2023/08/07
Melissa Ortiz!
Love her reaction to Colombia’s winning goal v Germany. I still remember retweeting her video about the condition of soccer for Colombian Women’s team...
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