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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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Breaking down each major club’s Champions League need + LAFC clinch spot in Club World Cup!
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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros look ahead after Saturday’s Champions League final and give us every top Champions League club’s major need going into next season. How can Real Madrid, Barcelona or Liverpool find their way back at the top? What do Arsenal, Man City and Bayern Munich need to challenge again? Can PSG win back-to-back titles? C…
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PSG annihilate Inter Milan to win first UCL Title! Was Kylian Mbappe holding them back?
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Christian Polanco and Stefano Fusaro break down the Champions League final right after the game’s conclusion and talk the main talking points from the match. What does PSG’s first ever Champions League title mean for the club? Can Inter Milan bounce back from this embarrassing end to a disappointing season? Christian and Stefano then talk about the…
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Champions League Final preview, Premier League team season perspectives & LA Galaxy make history in a BAD way
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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros preview the Champions League Final between Inter Milan and PSG this Saturday. Who has the advantage? Which players on each team can sway the game in their team’s favor? Who do the boys think will come out on top? Christian and Alexis then give team perspectives for all 20 premier league teams ahead of next sea…
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2024-25 European season awards! Who makes the Team of the Season?
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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros give us their European season superlatives including their teams of the season. They also give us their best transfer, biggest disappointment and best moment. Christian and Alexis then dole out their end of season awards including Player, Manager and Young Player of the Season. Later, Christian and Alexis tell…
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Ruben Amorim the right man for Man United? + USMNT Gold Cup roster breakdown!
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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Tottenham’s win over Manchester United to lift the Europa League Trophy and answer the burning questions: Is Ruben Amorim the right guy to lead Man United? Should Tottenham continue with the Ange Postecoglou project? Who’s the bigger Tottenham legend: Heung-Min Son or Harry Kane? Christian and Alexis …
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Financial Fair Play leveling the field in Europe + should MLS teams refuse to do business with rivals?
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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Crystal Palace winning their first ever trophy alongside Bologna & Newcastle, ending trophy droughts. Has Financial Fair Play leveled the field and fixed soccer? Christian and Alexis break down the drama surrounding LAFC’s Mark Delgado receiving last season’s MLS Championship ring and why MLS teams sh…
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MLS rules continue to fail Lionel Messi + Michele Giannone previews the Hudson River Derby
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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the midweek slate of MLS fixtures including another bad defensive performance from Inter Miami! Are the current MLS roster rules limiting the club’s opportunity to build a well-rounded team around Lionel Messi? Is Messi wasting his time playing for this Inter Miami squad? Christian and Alexis then cha…
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Will Kuntz reveals ALL as LA Galaxy continue abysmal start to MLS title defense. Can they turn this season around?
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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros chat with Los Angeles Galaxy General Manager Will Kuntz as the team continues their early season slump. Kuntz reveals why the Galaxy are going through their winless start and what they can do to turn things around. He also delves deep into the MLS roster rules and why the league’s search for parity hurts teams…
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Inter emerge victorious over Barcelona, PSG oust Arsenal + LAFC given a chance at the Club World Cup!?
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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Inter Milan’s entertaining 2-leg win over Barcelona in the Champions League Semifinal. Was the tie the most entertaining CL semifinal ever? How were Inter and Simone Inzaghi able to come out victorious? Christian and Alexis then break down the other Champions League semifinal as PSG eliminated Arsenal…
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BIGGEST surprises of MLS season so far + PRO refs reveal thoughts on VAR + EA FC curse coming for Lamine Yamal next?
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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the LA Galaxy’s latest loss which still leaves them winless this MLS season. What is going on with the Galaxy and who is to blame for their abysmal form? The boys also break down Inter Miami’s bounce back win as well as this MLS season’s surprise team so far. Christian and Alexis then bring on Profess…
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Lamine Yamal on GOAT pace? + Iliman Ndiaye chats Everton in America & Inter Miami knocked out of Champions Cup!
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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down both Champions League semi-final matchups including Lamine Yamal’s sensational performance against Inter Milan. Is he the best player in the world? The boys also react to Arsenal’s first leg loss to PSG and why their terrible tifo might have had something to do with it. Christian and Alexis then bri…
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Liverpool make history, Lisa Carlin chats women’s soccer & Wrexham earn promotion AGAIN!
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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Liverpool clinching their 20th English league title, tied for the most of all-time. How did Arne Slot get it all so right in his first season at the helm? Christian and Alexis chat with CBS Sports’ Lisa Carlin about NWSL adding a 2nd division and why it might not be a good idea. They also react to Eni…
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Comedian Alex Falcone reveals soccer’s biggest scam + why American soccer needs pro/rel!
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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros bring on Liverpool fan and comedian Alex Falcone to chat all things comedy, soccer and his viral skit, “Is it a scam? Yep!” Christian and Alexis chat Alex Falcone’s Liverpool fandom and why he thinks refereeing and home field advantage are the biggest scam in soccer. Later, Christian and Alexis chat with Alex …
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Mascherano & Miami survive Columbus, Portland vs. LAFC draws controversy & Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver joins
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Alexis Guerreros and Christian Polanco dive into a wild MLS weekend, breaking down Inter Miami's narrow win against the Columbus Crew. As unsustainable as his tactics may look, is it time to admit that Mascherano was the right head coaching hire for Miami? Elsewhere, amidst Portland vs. LAFC’s goal-packed clash, Phil Neville speaks out about refere…
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Arsenal dominate Real Madrid, UCL power rankings & Van Dijk stays a Red!
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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Arsenal’s two-leg domination over Real Madrid. Has Mikel Arteta proven Arsenal belong? What’s next for Carlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid? Christian and Alexis then recap every other Champions League tie as well as give us their CL power rankings ahead of the Semi-Finals. Is Arsenal now the Champions Lea…
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MLS votes no on post-world cup calendar change + Andre Onana benched! Right move by Amorim?
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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the news that MLS voted down the possibility of moving to the European calendar after the 2026 World Cup. Is this a missed opportunity for the league to expand their fanbase by immediately following the World Cup? The boys also break down Inter Miami’s risky playing style as well as Brian White’s eye-…
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Declan Rice COOKS Real Madrid, UCL quarterfinal reactions + CONCACAF Champions Cup chaos
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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros delve into the most recent UEFA Champions League and CONCACAF Champions Cup action. The duo discusses Declan Rice's jaw-dropping free kicks against Real Madrid in UCL. Plus, after a thorough routing of Aston Villa, is PSG manager Luis Enrique the greatest manager in football right now? Meanwhile in CONCACAF Ch…
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Kevin De Bruyne to MLS? + LA Galaxy continue awful run & USWNT continue domination
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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Kevin De Bruyne’s announcement that he will be leaving Manchester City this summer. Where will he be headed next? Could De Bruyne be joining Lionel Messi in MLS? The boys sure think so. Christian and Alexis then recap a busy MLS weekend where Inter Miami salvaged a draw against Toronto FC despite bein…
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Arsenal suffer another injury setback + Kellyn Acosta re-lives “Windy City Miracle” goal
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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Gabriel Magalhães’ season ending hamstring injury. As the hamstring injuries start to pile up for Arsenal, is there a real medical issue with the club? The boys also recap Barcelona’s latest scuffle with La Liga and what it could mean for the club this summer. Christian and Alexis then welcome on Chic…
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Lionel Messi gets feisty, Joe Pompliano breaks down the numbers behind MLS & who will replace Leon in the Club World Cup?
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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to another busy and entertaining MLS weekend. The boys break down Atlanta United’s comeback win against NYCFC as well as Lionel Messi baiting a young defender into a foul in Inter Miami’s win over Philadelphia. They also react to the news of Sporting KC parting ways with long-time head coach and technica…
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Shane Todd chats playing soccer in America, the growth of MLS and their fans & why he loves watching the drama around Man United
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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros bring on comedian and lifelong soccer fan Shane Todd. Shane compares playing soccer in America to Europe and why he loves playing in Philadelphia. The boys also chat about the growth of MLS as a league and why maybe American fans shouldn’t try to be like European fans. Shane also tells us how he became a Manch…
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USMNT in panic mode, USL’s pro/rel announcement sparks more heat & Berhalter has Chicago on fire
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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to back-to-back embarrassing losses for the USMNT in the Nations League. Where are the USMNT on the panic meter and can these issues be fixed before the World Cup? Christian and Alexis then react to some comments from their USL promotion/relegation chat from last week. What do the fans think of promotion…
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USMNT prepare for major litmus test, USL makes historic announcement & Anton Ferdinand tells us why West Ham is home
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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros preview the USMNT’s upcoming nations league semi-final against Panama. They tell us who will be the US’s players to watch for as well as what players will have a point to prove going into this match. Christian and Alexis then react to the bombshell news that USL will be introducing promotion and relegation to …
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Messi gets revenge in Atlanta, Dani Pereira previews Austin FC's season & Newcastle ends 70 year drought!
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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to major MLS and NWSL storylines over the weekend including Lionel Messi and Inter Miami beating Atlanta United on Sunday, getting revenge for their playoff loss to to the same team last season. They also break down a weird no-penalty call in the Galaxy vs. Timbers game. The boys then take a look at 17-y…
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Real Madrid advance amongst controversy + Deyna Castellanos debuts her signature shoe
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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Real Madrid’s controversial Champions League win against inner-city rival, Atletico Madrid. The boys debate whether or not Julian Alvarez’s double tap penalty should have counted or not. They also break down Liverpool’s shock exit to PSG and what it means for Mo Salah’s Ballon d’Or chances. Christian …
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