The Cooligans

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PSG annihilate Inter Milan to win first UCL Title! Was Kylian Mbappe holding them back? May 31, 2025

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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 midfield battle and how PSG dominated the game from the middle of the field. They also talk about Desire Doue’s coming of age performance and how he has announced himself on the biggest of stages.

Christian and Stefano then chat the future of each club and their overall thoughts on this year’s Champions League campaign.

(1:30) - PSG shock the world with Inter Milan annihilation

(10:00) - Inter Milan end season on an embarrassing note

(18:00) - Amin El Hassan’s joins to celebrate PSG’s win

(28:00) - Deșire Doue’s CL Final coming of age performance

(33:00) - PSG have found the winning formula

(43:00) - Final CL thoughts

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Champions League Final preview, Premier League team season perspectives & LA Galaxy make history in a BAD way May 29, 2025

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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 season. How can Liverpool build on their success? What will Arsenal and Man City need to do compete next season? Are we seeing the fall of Manchester United’s empire?

Later, Christian and Alexis recap the midweek MLS games. Lucho Acosta calls out the FC Cincinnati fans for boo-ing him in his return. Also, the Galaxy lose again and make history in a bad way, tying the record for a winless streak in Major League Soccer.

(5:45) - Champions League Final Preview

(23:30) - Each Premier League team’s end of season perspectives

(58:30) - Lucho Acosta boo’d by Cincinnati fans

(1:04:00) - LA Galaxy tie longest winless steak in MLS history

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2024-25 European season awards! Who makes the Team of the Season? May 26, 2025

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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 us their favorite celebration and kit of the season.

(6:15) - Alexis and Christian’s teams of the season

(15:15) - Best Transfer, Biggest disappointment, Best moment & Surprise of the Season

(27:30) - Player, Manager & Young Player of the Year

(33:45) - Best Kit & Best Celebration

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Ruben Amorim the right man for Man United? + USMNT Gold Cup roster breakdown! May 22, 2025

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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 then react to the full USMNT Gold Cup roster. They give us their biggest snubs, players to watch, team expectations and much more ahead of next month’s tournament.

Later, Christian and Alexis give Lo Labonta her flowers after she finally received her first USWNT call-up!

(5:00) - Should Man United continue with Ruben Amorim?

(13:45) - Should Harry Kane have left Tottenham?

(20:00) - Best postgame moments from the Europa League Final

(30:00) - USMNT Gold Cup roster breakdown

(45:30) - Run That Back: Lo Labonta gets first USWNT call-up!

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Financial Fair Play leveling the field in Europe + should MLS teams refuse to do business with rivals? May 19, 2025

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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 shouldn’t make trades with their rivals.

Later, Christian and Alexis bring back Rápido Reactions and react to the latest transfer news and rumors across Europe.

(9:30) - Have Financial Fair Play rules fixed soccer?

(28:00) - Should MLS teams do business with rivals?

(46:30) - Rápido Reactions: Florian Wirtz, Xavi Simons, Viktor Gyokeres & more

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MLS rules continue to fail Lionel Messi + Michele Giannone previews the Hudson River Derby May 15, 2025

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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 chat with MLS reporter & analyst Michele Giannone ahead of the Hudson River Derby between NYCFC and New York Red Bulls. Who will have the advantage and what Man City star could NYCFC get to fix their midfield issues?

Later, Christian and Alexis react to Ashlyn Harris’ latest podcast appearance on another edition of Run that Back.

(6:00) - Is Major League Soccer failing Lionel Messi?

(19:00) - News around Major League Soccer

(24:00) - Michele Giannone joins The Cooligans

(29:15) - Hudson River Derby preview

(49:00) - Michele Sabo o No?

(56:30) - Run that back: Ashlyn Harris’ cringe pod appearance

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Will Kuntz reveals ALL as LA Galaxy continue abysmal start to MLS title defense. Can they turn this season around? May 12, 2025

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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 that are successful.

Can Kuntz and the Galaxy make a playoff push? Will there be a way to change rules so that we can see dynasties in MLS?

(4:30) - What has gone wrong for Galaxy this season?

(10:30) - Time for MLS to change roster rules?

(31:00) - Will’s experience in MLS & responsibility on Galaxy

(43:00) - Reminiscing on 2024 MLS Cup victory

(52:15) - How hard is it to adapt to MLS?

(1:02:30) - Predicting the future of soccer in America

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Inter emerge victorious over Barcelona, PSG oust Arsenal + LAFC given a chance at the Club World Cup!? May 08, 2025

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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. Luis Enrique’s tactical masterclass was too much for Mikel Arteta’s gunners. Do PSG have a shot at being Inter in the final?

Later, Christian and Alexis recap the news that LAFC and Club America will face off on May 31st with the winner securing a spot in the Club World Cup! With a win, can this match set LAFC up financially for the next 5-6 years?

(6:00) - Inter eliminate Barcelona, advance to CL Final

(24:45) - PSG oust Arsenal, advance to CL Final

(40:45) - LAFC to face Club America: winner goes to Club World Cup

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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? May 05, 2025

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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 Professional Referee Organization referees Natalie Simon and Alyssa Nichols to chat why they became refs and how VAR helps or hurts their jobs.

Later, Christian and Alexis then react to the latest news around soccer in another edition of Rápido Reactions including Harry Kane’s first trophy, Trent Alexander-Arnold’s awkward goodbye & EA FC’s newest cover athlete.

(7:00) - LA Galaxy continue winless rut

(13:30) - Inter Miami def. NY Red Bulls 4-1

(22:15) - Biggest surprise of MLS season?

(27:45) - PRO referees Natalie Simon and Alyssa Nichols join the show

(1:07:30) - Rápido Reactions: Harry Kane, Trent Alexander-Arnold & more

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Lamine Yamal on GOAT pace? + Iliman Ndiaye chats Everton in America & Inter Miami knocked out of Champions Cup! May 01, 2025

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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 bring on Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye to chat his season with the club ahead of their summer tour in America.

Later, Christian and Alexis react to Inter Miami’s shocking exit out of the to the CONCACAF Champions Cup & why MLS’ salary cap rules might be hurting their roster.

(7:30) - Barca v Inter: Lamine Yamal the best in the world?

(23:00) - PSG lead Arsenal 1-0 after 1st leg

(40:00) - Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye joins the show

(59:45) - Inter Miami knocked out of Champions Cup

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