The Cooligans

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Tony Meola & Keith Costigan chat MLS & Milan, Dax McCarty talks beating Lionel Messi & a manager firing spree! Jan 10, 2025

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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 sacking head coach Julen Lopetegui as well as Tottenham and Newcastle taking the lead in their Carabao Cup semifinal ties.

(4:15) - Tony Meola and Keith Costigan chat the state of MLS

(9:10) - Everton sack manager Sean Dacha

(11:05) - Christian Pulisic delivers in Super Cup win

(17:00) - Dax McCarty joins the show

(24:00) - Dax discusses matchups against Lionel Messi

(41:35) - Dax talks new job as analyst with Apple TV

(50:15) - West Ham sack head coach Julen Lopetegui

(56:45) - Carabao Cup Semifinal 1st leg recap

(1:03:00) - AC Milan win Italian Super cup

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Liverpool slip up against Man United, Real Madrid roar back against Valencia & the boys react to the weekend’s viral moments Jan 07, 2025

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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 Manchester United 2-2

(27:45) - Arsenal draw Brighton 1-1

(36:50) - Recapping other premier league results

(42:30) - Real Madrid def. Valencia 2-1

(50:20) - Run That Back: Manu Koné photoshops Lazio player faces on his children

(55:00) - Run That Back: Ligue 2 player posts photo of him driving past face planted player

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Barcelona in danger of losing Dani Olmo, MLS transfer & trade watch & a transfer edition of Rápido Reactions Jan 02, 2025

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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-up

(38:30) - Rápido Reactions: Transfers for Man United, Man City, PSG, AC Milan & Tottenham

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Chelsea slip up against Fulham, Manchester United display lack of leadership & Premier League New Year’s resolutions! Dec 27, 2024

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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 Forest def. Tottenham

(43:25) - 2025 Premier League resolutions

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Trinity Rodman opens up about father, athlete artist Carling Jackson talks her passion & Mikhailo Mudryk uses banned substance Dec 20, 2024

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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., Mykhailo Mudryk & more.

(7:07) - Arsenal def. Crystal Palace

(19:13) - Marcus Rashford hints at move away from Manchester United

(25:45) - Trinity Rodman discusses relationship with father

(37:10) - Athlete artist Carling Jackson talks her passion

(59:40) - Rápido Reactions: Vini Jr., Marta & more

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Man City leave Manchester derby looking for answers, Gio Reyna back on the scoresheet & Saudi Arabia wins 2034 WC bid Dec 17, 2024

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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) - Arsenal draw Everton 0-0

(39:30) - Chelsea def. Brentford

(47:30) - Liverpool draw Fulham 2-2

(49:45) - Gio Reyna scores first goal for Dortmund this season
(56:10) - Oh For Real!? Saudi Arabia wins 2034 World Cup bid

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Juventus’ Americans topple Manchester City, Tifo’s JJ Bull chats comedy in soccer & Rápido Reactions! Dec 13, 2024

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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) - Juventus def. Man City

(30:40) - Barcelona def. Borussia Dortmund

(37:33) - JJ Bull on his decision to make comedy soccer content
(54:08) - JJ Bull on being an Aberdeen fan

(1:04:28) - Rápido Reactions: World Cup, David Coote & more

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LA Galaxy crowned MLS Champions, Kely Nascimento talks her father Pelé & Chelsea down Tottenham Dec 10, 2024

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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

(38:40) - Discussing Kely’s family move to New York

(56:55) - Fulham draw Arsenal 1-1
(1:02:14) - Crystal Palace draw Manchester City 2-2

(1:05:15) - Nottingham Forest def. Manchester United

(1:09:10) - Chelsea def. Tottenham

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Arsenal continue set piece magic, Amir Lowery chats open goal project & Alyssa Naeher says goodbye to USWNT Dec 06, 2024

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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 last game for the USWNT.

(9:37) - Arsenal def. Manchester United

(30:05) - Newcastle draw Liverpool

(33:59) - Leicester def. West Ham

(39:23) - Bayer Leverkusen def. Bayern Munich

(45:00) - Amir Lowery joins the show
(49:30) - Discussing the Open Goal Project

(1:06:00) - Discussing Amir’s time in MLS

(1:12:40) - Alyssa Naeher retires from USWNT

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