The Cooligans

Latest Episodes:

THE COOLIGANS ARE LIVE FROM TST! Jun 07, 2024

Show notes

TST has finally arrived and Christian and Miguelito are on the ground in Cary, North Carolina to collect some fantastic interviews with fellow players, content creators, and overall legends of the beautiful game!

Christian's professional football career is taking off at TST 2024! He made his debut for the Summer of Soccer team on Wednesday, but he's also been working overtime to create the best possible content and keep you updated on his progress with some of the biggest names at the tournament. Don't miss our first video from TST, featuring interviews with MLS legends Jay DeMerit, Jamie Watson, Kenny Cooper, and Bryan Jordan, NWSL legend and World Cup winner, Jessica McDonald, former referee and current CBS Sports rules analyst, Christina Unkel, Manchester United content creator and friend of the program, GoodVibesJohn, and AEW superstar Claudio Castagnoli.

Exclusive content:
https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans
This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

🎧 Apple Podcasts

🎧 Spotify

🖥️ YouTube

📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Real Madrid is inevitable in the Champions League! ft. David Gass Jun 04, 2024

Show notes

Real Madrid makes history yet again by winning their 15th Champions League title in the most predictable fashion possible!

No folks, this isn't a re-run, David Gass is back on The Cooligans for a second consecutive episode! The soccer broadcaster, host, and friend of the show joins Christian to recap Real Madrid's 2-0 Champions League Final victory over Borussia Dortmund. Christian and David break down every aspect of the relatively underwhelming final and discuss what Kylian Mbappe's imminent arrival to Real Madrid means for the future of the club and the UCL. The guys also analyze Pachuca's CONCACAF Champions Cup win against Columbus Crew, touch on some off-the-field storylines in MLS, and give their thoughts on Emma Hayes' first match in charge of the USWNT.

Exclusive content:
https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans
This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

🎧 Apple Podcasts

🎧 Spotify

🖥️ YouTube

📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Champions League Final preview and Lionel Messi is the third Bad Boy! ft. David Gass May 31, 2024

Show notes

The Champions League Final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund is right around the corner, so soccer broadcaster and host, David Gass, had to stop by the studio to preview the biggest match of the European season!

Alexis is galavanting around London for the Champions League Final right now, but we've still got you covered with a match preview! Friend of the program and soccer broadcaster, David Gass, filled in for Alexis to tell you everything you need to know ahead of the final between Real Madrid and Dortmund. Christian and David analyze what BVB needs to do in order to pull off the shocking upset and debate what another UCL title would mean for Carlo Ancelotti's legacy. The guys also recap MLS Matchweek 17 and break down Lionel Messi's cameo in the trailer for Bad Boys 4 before discussing their excitement about taking part in TST next week.

Exclusive content:
https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans
This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

🎧 Apple Podcasts

🎧 Spotify

🖥️ YouTube

📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

It's b***h o'clock for Bayer Leverkusen! ft. Chris Wittyngham May 24, 2024

Show notes

It's time to get fancy, everybody, Chris Wittyngham is in the building to break down the Europa League Final!

We're hyped to have Witty back on the show, this time making his in-studio debut to discuss Atalanta's incredible 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League Final and much more! Christian, Alexis, and Witty analyze how Ademola Lookman and Atalanta managed to outplay the unbeaten Bundesliga champions and what a first European trophy means to the club. The guys also talk to Producer Miguelito about Mauricio Pochettino's departure from Chelsea and the new era of football management, examine the announcement video for the US Soccer supporter's group, States United, and find out what's up with Witty's broadcasting career.

Exclusive content:
https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans
This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

🎧 Apple Podcasts

🎧 Spotify

🖥️ YouTube

📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Zealand turns us into Football Manager sickos and Man City are Premier League champs again! May 21, 2024

Show notes

We're honored to be joined by the hilarious and incredibly talented YouTuber and Football Manager streamer, Zealand, to teach us about the game and tell us about his career. Don't worry, you'll still get Alexis' Arsenal tears!

We've got a packed episode today! The guys start the show by recapping a wild final weekend of the Premier League season and debating which team had the more impressive campaign; Manchester City or Bayer Leverkusen. Then, Christian and Alexis break down all the action in MLS and NWSL before Zealand stops by the studio for an awesome interview. He teaches the guys the intricacies of Football Manager and tells some amazing stories about his time as a content creator.

Exclusive content:
https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans
This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

🎧 Apple Podcasts

🎧 Spotify

🖥️ YouTube

📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Is it too late for Raquinho to sign with the Philadelphia Union? ft. MLS broadcaster Kevin Egan May 17, 2024

Show notes

It's crazy that MLS broadcaster Kevin Egan had never joined the show before today, but we're hyped to have him on to talk MLS, WWE, Raquinho the Raccoon, and so much more!

Most of our audience will know Kevin Egan from his job hosting MLS360, but some new viewers might recognize Kevin Patrick from WWE. Whatever you call him, make sure to check out this interview! Christian, Alexis, and Kevin discuss everything from Kevin's career in soccer and professional wrestling to Raquinho the Raccoon making his debut for the Philadelphia Union and more MLS news, plus Kevin's strong opinion on Spurs supporters rooting against their favorite team. Christian and Alexis also give out a parlay for the final weekend of the Premier League season.

Exclusive content:
https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans
This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

🎧 Apple Podcasts

🎧 Spotify

🖥️ YouTube

📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

When did all the Gooners start rooting for Tottenham? May 14, 2024

Show notes

It all comes down to the final week for the 2023/24 Premier League title race, and somehow every Gooner has become a massive Spurs supporter!

How did we enter the alternate timeline where Arsenal fans are rooting for Tottenham? It may sound crazy, but it's true. Christian and Alexis preview everything you need to know heading into the final week of the EPL season, including Spurs' midweek matchup with Manchester City, Arsenal's chances at remaining in first place if City drop points, and Ange Postecoglu's testy exchange with a reporter about potentially losing on purpose. The guys also recap a violent MLS Matchweek 13 and take a look at who Christian will be squaring off against at TST.

Exclusive content:
https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans
This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

🎧 Apple Podcasts

🎧 Spotify

🖥️ YouTube

📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

We analyze the Champions League semi-finals and expensive writing utensils! May 10, 2024

Show notes

The 2023/24 Champions League Final is set, with Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid primed to face off at Wembley!

We were treated to two of the most entertaining UCL semi-final ties in recent memory, with referee controversies, shots hitting the crossbar, and incredible storylines galore! Christian and Alexis break down every aspect of the BVB-PSG and Real Madrid-Bayern Munich matchups, including PSG's terrible luck with the goalposts, Joselu's star-making moment, and the refereeing error that may have cost Bayern a chance at Champions League glory. The guys also give a quick preview of the UCL Final between Madrid and Dortmund.

Exclusive content:
https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans
This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

🎧 Apple Podcasts

🎧 Spotify

🖥️ YouTube

📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Edson Buddle is your favorite soccer player's favorite soccer player! May 07, 2024

Show notes

We're honored to be joined by a legendary name in MLS history, Edson Buddle, to look back on his incredible career as a pro!

If you're a true Major League Soccer sicko, then you're going to love this episode! Edson Buddle is in-studio with Christian and Alexis to discuss his career in MLS, the USMNT, and Europe. The guys discuss Edson's fantastic 2010 season with LA Galaxy, his experience playing with David Beckham, and his latest endeavor as a coach for NYCFC's youth teams. Edson also tells us the best advice he received during his career and explains how he got into yoga.

Exclusive content:
https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans
This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

🎧 Apple Podcasts

🎧 Spotify

🖥️ YouTube

📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Christian isn't scared of the PSG ultras! May 03, 2024

Show notes

The results of the Champions League semi-finals first legs were shocking, but will the second legs leave us with the same level of surprise?

How do Real Madrid and PSG not have massive leads following the first legs of the Champions League semis?!?! We were all surprised by how well Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund were able to hold up against superior opposition this week, but we're not sure they'll be able to stand firm again in the second legs. Christin and Alexis break down all the UCL action and give their predictions about which sides will face off in the final at Wembley. The guys also recap Columbus Crew's upset victory over Monterrey in CONCACAF Champions League and give out a parlay for the final weekend of The Championship season.

Exclusive content:
https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans
This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

🎧 Apple Podcasts

🎧 Spotify

🖥️ YouTube

📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected