The Cooligans

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The Cooligans are the sexiest NYCFC kit models of all time! Feb 20, 2024

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This might be the tightest Premier League title race we've had in years, with at least three teams in serious contention to lift the trophy at the end of the season!

The 2023/24 Premier League season has been nothing short of thrilling, with a number of surprising clubs at the top end of the table and a serious title charge from Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City! The results from this past weekend's matches set up a wild final few months of the campaign. Christian and Alexis discuss City's stumble at home against Chelsea and predict which of the top three sides will ultimately win the Premier League. The guys also ask if it's time to start blaming Harry Kane for Bayern Munich's Bundesliga struggles, break down the replacement referee situation in MLS, and rank the 2024 MLS kits. Did we mention The Cooligans are modeling now?

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COACH BEARD FROM TED LASSO IS ON THE COOLIGANS! Feb 16, 2024

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Oh my God! Ted Lasso star, Brendan Hunt, is in The Cooligans studio!

We're so incredibly honored to have Ted Lasso star, Brendan Hunt, join the show to share some incredible stories from his career in comedy and the set of Ted Lasso. He and Christian have a fun and fascinating conversation that spans topics from Brendan's favorite episode to film to Brendan using a fake British accent during his summer job to Arsenal's chances at winning the Premier League title. You won't want to miss this interview!

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Only Harry Kane can stop Bayern Munich from winning the Bundesliga! Feb 13, 2024

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It's a matchup between an unstoppable force and an immovable object; Harry Kane winning a trophy vs. Bayern Munich losing the Bundesliga!

Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen absolutely dominated Bayern in their match over the weekend, winning 3-0 and looking like the clear favorites to finally dethrone the Bavarian giants as champions of Germany! Christian and Alexis break down the match and predict which side will win the Bundesliga. The guys also discuss the 2026 World Cup stadium locations, react to blue cards potentially coming to soccer, recap the finals of AFCON and the Asia Cup.

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Tony Rocha joined the Belize national team through Facebook! Feb 08, 2024

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We're honored to have former NYCFC player and MLS Cup champion, Tony Rocha, join the show to recount some amazing stories from his career as a pro!

Die-hard MLS fans rejoice, we have an awesome episode for you! Tony Rocha, formerly of NYCFC and Orlando City SC, is in-studio for a hilarious trip down memory lane. Tony explains some of the harsh realities of the MLS Draft process, tells the story of how a night of partying saved the 2021 MLS season for NYCFC, and reveals how he joined the Belize national soccer team through a Facebook message. The guys also discuss Tony's new career as a brand manager for current players. Some of Tony's stories will leave you speechless!

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Who knew there were so many British Latinos? with TikTok star Patrick Vel! Feb 05, 2024

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TikTok star, Patrick Vel, joins the show in-studio to teach us about Latino culture in England and show off the coolest accent on the planet!

We're hyped to be joined by the hilarious Patrick Vel, who you've probably seen on TikTok and Instagram talking about his life as a Latino in London! Christian, Alexis, and Patrick bond over their shared culture and discuss the differences between being Latino in England and the United States. Patrick also tells the guys about his trip to NYC and asks a few questions of his own about life in the Big Apple. Did we mention how cool Patrick's accent is?

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We need more Premier League villains like Neal Maupay! ft. Christine Cupo Feb 02, 2024

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Christine Cupo of CBS Sports and Attacking Third joins Christian for a hilarious episode discussing the antics between James Maddison and Neal Maupay during the Tottenham-Brentford match!

The Cupogans are back! We're hyped to have Christine in-studio for a packed show. Christian and Christine give their thoughts on the incredible shithousery during the Tottenham-Brentford match and debate if Neal Maupay is the biggest villain in the Premier League. They also break down Gio Reyna's loan move to Nottingham Forest, discuss the ramifications of Lindsey Horan's comments about American soccer fans, and get Christine's expertise on the Serie A season and NWSL free agency.

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Jurgen Klopp and Xavi are quiet quitting! Jan 30, 2024

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Big time managers are leaving their big time clubs after this season, so what do Klopp and Xavi's departures mean for the futures of Liverpool and FC Barcelona?

Where will Liverpool and Barcelona go from here?!?! Christian and Alexis break down the shocking announcements from Jurgen Klopp and Xavi, while discussing the rumors that Mikel Arteta might leave Arsenal to take over at Barcelona. The guys also recap the crazy supporter scenes from the FA Cup, roast Marcus Rashford for his corny picture in the club, and slam EAFC for leaking the 2024 MLS kits before they had been officially released.

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Tom Bogert is a MLS transfer guru and the ice cream man! Jan 26, 2024

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Tom Bogert is back on The Cooligans to give you all the latest news surrounding the MLS transfer market!

There aren't many better transfer gurus in the world of soccer than Tommy Scoops, and definitely none more plugged in when it comes to MLS! We have all the best transfer news for you in this episode. Christian, Alexis, and Tom discuss some of the biggest moves in MLS, like Miles Robinson to FC Cincinnati, Cade Cowell and Brandon Vazquez moving to Liga MX, and a few players potentially heading across the pond. Tom also reports the latest about replacement refs in MLS and what went into Sporting KC's decision to hire and fire Gavin Wilkinson in the span of a week. The guys also give their takes on Ivan Toney's latest shenanigans and Leroy Sane getting mushed by an opposing manager. You won't want to miss this packed episode!

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Pablo Torre chose chicken fingers over watching Messi’s first Inter Miami goal! Jan 23, 2024

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Pablo Torre is known for finding out about things, but in this episode, The Cooligans find out about him!

We're hyped to have fellow Meadowlarker and host of Pablo Torre Finds Out, Pablo Torre, join the show! Pablo, Christian, and Alexis discus Pablo's beef with Marcus Jordan and Larsa Pippen, getting roasted by Dan Le Batard, and being racially ambiguous to other Latinos and Asians. The guys also tease Pablo for his lack of soccer knowledge on ESPN and debate whether it was worth it to miss Messi's first Inter Miami goal for some chicken fingers.

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Howard University should have its 1971 soccer national championship restored! with Mark Wright from "The Bison Project" Jan 19, 2024

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We're honored to be joined by journalist and documentarian, Mark Wright, to hear about "The Bison Project", his latest podcast discussing the 1971 Howard University soccer team that was unjustly stripped of its national championship!

It's a packed Cooligans episode after we were off for MLK Day! Mark Wright joins the show to tell us about Sports Explains the World's "The Bison Project" and share his biggest takeaways from his reporting. Mark and the guys analyze how racial dynamics in 1970s America may have impacted the NCAA's decision to strip Howard of its title and examine what can be done to right this wrong today. Christian and Alexis also break down some other stories from the world of footy, including the potential collapse of the Saudi Pro League, Luis Suarez joining Inter Miami, Ashley Sanchez being traded during the NWSL draft, and Jose Mourinho being sacked by Roma.

You can find "The Bison Project" in the Sports Explains the World podcast feed, available now on all platforms: https://www.thebisonproject.com

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