The Cooligans

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Jadon Sancho is finally free from Manchester United's mediocrity! Jan 12, 2024

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Jadon Sancho's Manchester United nightmare is finally over, but will he find his best form back at Borussia Dortmund?

IT'S TRANSFER SEASON BABAYYY! A few transfers have already been finalized, but none made more headlines than Jadon Sancho's return to Borussia Dortmund on loan from Manchester United! Christian and Alexis give their thoughts on the English winger making the move back to Germany and ask if Sancho will prove Erik ten Hag wrong with his performances. The guys also discuss the Carabao Cup semi-finals, the Saudi Pro League's potential collapse, and some controversial hirings in MLS and NWSL. We finish the episode with another edition of Tight 5.

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Bro, just stop vaping! with C.J. Sapong Jan 09, 2024

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MLS free agency is off to a hot start, so we had to have current free agent and MLS legend, C.J. Sapong, join the show to break down everything you need to know!

Who could've predicted such a wild start to MLS free agency? Definitely not us! We've still got the best and funniest coverage of all the latest transactions from around the league. C.J. Sapong stops by to discuss his current free agency and tell us what it's like to represent himself in contract negotiations. The guys also learn C.J.'s opinion on MLS threatening to pull its top division teams from US Open Cup and get some tea about Toronto FC's drama-filled season.

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We finally have a legit Premier League title race this season! Jan 05, 2024

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Happy New Year, Gully Squad! The Cooligans are back to break down all the incredible action from the thrilling Premier League festive fixtures!

There was so much footy played over the past few weeks, we don't even know where to start the discussion! Christian and Alexis round-up the biggest headlines from the Premier League, on and off the pitch, including Arsenal falling back to 4th place and Jadon Sancho imminently departing Manchester United. The guys also react to Weston McKennie offending all Italians with his pasta recipe and praise Gotham FC for their hot start to NWSL free agency.

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The Cooligans-Underdogs Premier League Boxing Day Gambling Special! Dec 22, 2023

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The Cooligans and Underdogs are back with another soccer gambling special! This time, they delve into the Premier League Boxing Day fixture list to find the best EPL bets for this holiday season. Make sure to check out our Premier League Boxing Day parlay, now available on the DraftKings app!

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Go away, European Super League, nobody likes you! Dec 22, 2023

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Wait, didn't we already kill this idea for a European Super League months ago?

The European Super League has returned and absolutely no one is happy about it! Is anyone actually taking it seriously this time, though? Christian and Alexis discuss all the latest news surrounding the ESL's potential comeback and ask why Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, and Juventus are still pushing for it. The guys also sound off on MLS for threatening to pull their clubs from the US Open Cup and break down Gotham FC's early dominance in NWSL free agency. Happy holidays from The Cooligans!

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David Samson schools us on the business of soccer! Dec 19, 2023

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We have a real businessman on the today's episode, as David Samson, host of Nothing Personal with David Samson, joins the show to teach us about sports business from the front office's perspective!

This might be the smartest Cooligans episode of all time! We're honored to be joined by former Miami Marlins team president and fellow member of the Meadowlark family, David Samson, to learn about the business of soccer. Christian and Alexis ask questions about the MLS-Apple TV deal, the Glazer family's battle with Manchester United supporters, Todd Boehly's shortcomings at Chelsea, and much more. You're guaranteed to walk away from this episode more informed than you were before. Let us know what you think in the comments!

Make sure to check out David's podcast, Nothing Personal with David Samson, for more sports business coverage!

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MLS Cup Final celebrations with Darlington Nagbe and Aidan Morris of Columbus Crew! Dec 15, 2023

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OH MY GOD, DARLINGTON NAGBE AND AIDAN MORRIS ARE IN THE COOLIGANS STUDIO!

The Columbus Crew made a terrible mistake by allowing two of their star players, Darlington Nagbe and Aidan Morris, to join the show in-studio for a hilarious interview about their victory in MLS Cup Final! We get the players' perspectives about what it was like to play in the final, congratulate Darlington on his fourth MLS Cup and overall legendary career, and ask the guys about playing under Wilfried Nancy. You won't want to miss their reactions to Christian's trap remix of his postgame press conference! Plus, Christian and Alexis recap the final Champions League group stage matches and remember their friend, Kenny DeForest.

Please honor Kenny DeForest's legacy by checking out his latest stand-up special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbORmRRvtJ8

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Columbus Crew are 2023 MLS Champions! Dec 12, 2023

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THE COLUMBUS CREW ARE YOUR 2023 MLS CUP CHAMPIONS!!!

Christian and Alexis are here to break down the final and recap an unforgettable season in MLS! The guys analyze what gave the Crew the edge over LAFC, react to Wilfried Nancy's inspiring post-match interview, and weigh in on the Darlington Nagbe-MLS GOAT debate. We also break down an incredible weekend of Premier League action and discuss the surprising teams sitting atop the Bundesliga and La Liga.

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MLS Cup Final Preview with Columbus Crew midfielder Julian Gressel! Dec 08, 2023

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Columbus Crew midfielder, Julian Gressel, stops by the show ahead of his team playing in the 2023 MLS Cup Final against LAFC!

The MLS Cup Final is here babayyy! We're honored to be joined by the homie, Julian Gressel, from MLS Media Day in Columbus to hear about his team's preparation for the final. The guys ask Julian about Columbus' miraculous comeback against Cincinnati FC in the ECF, his veteran role on the Crew after being traded this season, and his experience playing for the USMNT. Christian and Alexis also preview MLS Cup Final even more, react to Aston Villa's dominant victory over Manchester City, and do another edition of Tight 5.

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Erling Haaland's reaction to Premier League officiating says it all! Dec 05, 2023

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We can't allow referees to continue making massive mistakes that determine the outcome of Premier League matches!

A new week, a new EPL officiating controversy, this time in the biggest game of the weekend! Manchester City and Tottenham played to a thrilling 3-3 draw on Sunday afternoon, but of course, the referees will claim the spotlight after Simon Hooper's colossal blunder cost the reigning champions three points. Christian and Alexis discuss the error and ask what the Premier League can do to prevent these from happening in the future. The guys also break down the MLS Playoffs semi-finals and predict who will ultimately hoist the MLS Cup.

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