The Cooligans

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Comedy Cleats w/ Paige Nielsen (Angel City FC) and Tien Tran (Comedian) Jul 23, 2023

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The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans every day for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!
Today we are joined by Angel City FC defender Paige Nielsen alongside comedian/actress Tien Tran (How I Met Your Father) for a hilarious chat about their new podcast, In These Cleats!
We also recap Matchday 4 of the WWC!
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USWNT Win But Should We Be Worried? Jul 22, 2023

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The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!
The USWNT dominated Vietnam in their opening match at the World Cup, but for some reason, it didn't fill us with a ton of confidence that they will complete the three-peat. We break down the lineup and talk about who impressed the most. We'll also recap several other WWC matches, and also give our thoughts on Messi's first match for Inter Miami in Leagues Cup!

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Rosie White joins the show and the USWNT is here to dominate! Jul 20, 2023

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The Women's World Cup is here, so check in with The Cooligans everyday for the best and funniest coverage of the tournament down under!

Sound the alarm, jump for joy, throw your chancletas in the air, or whatever else you want to do, THE WOMEN'S WORLD CUP HAS FINALLY ARRIVED! We couldn't be more excited to start our coverage of the 2023 WWC because Christian and Alexis have been sitting on some takes. The guys break down the USWNT roster and predict which players will steal the show for this incredibly young American team ahead of its game against Vietnam. We're also joined by former New Zealand international and NWSL star, Rosie White, to hear about her experience playing in past World Cups and gauge her excitement about the tourney taking place in her home country. It's time to put some respect on the Kiwis' name. There's plenty more where this came from, so we hope you'll be along for the ride!

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Messi gets wet, El Tri are back, and Rice joins the Arsenal! (feat. Edward Reynoso & Jamie Boyce) Jul 18, 2023

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The table is packed and so is this episode! We're joined by Edward Reynoso of The Give N Go and COPA90 Producer and Content Creator, Jamie Boyce, to talk about everything from Leo Messi's aquatic unveiling to El Tri winning the Gold Cup to Declan Rice's record-breaking transfer.

There's so much to cover from around the world of international football, so you know we had to get a Mexican guy from Texas and a white Englishman to help us out! We share some highlights from Lionel Messi's unveiling at Inter Miami and ponder what a similar event would've looked like across the pond. Edward also gives his thoughts on the Mexican national team defeating Panama for their 9th Gold Cup victory and shows love to El Tri's newest recruit, the viral quesadilla kid. Finally, Jamie, a die-hard Hammer, commiserates with Alexis about Declan Rice's long-awaited move to Arsenal. Let us know what you think of the transfer in the comments!

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The Cooligans-Underdogs Women's World Cup Gambling Special Jul 17, 2023

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Never placed a bet on a Women’s World Cup match? Neither have the Cooligans! Jordan Brenner and Peter Keating of the Underdogs are in studio with Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros to explain everything you need to know about the trends, analytics, and storylines that lead to smart bets heading into the tournament.
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Messi touches down in America and promotion/relegation coming to US Soccer? Jul 14, 2023

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Ladies and gentlemen, people of all ages, he has finally arrived. The GOAT is in America!

The Cooligans are back with a hilarious new episode to break down Lionel Messi's arrival on South Beach ahead of his unveiling at Inter Miami. We ask if the press conference will be more like a Latino Super Bowl halftime show and comment on some clips of Messi in the wild. The guys also give their thoughts on the USL reportedly implementing promotion/relegation within their pyramid (FINALLY!!!) and share their disappointment in the USMNT being eliminated from the Gold Cup. Alexis even unleashes a scorching hot take about Taylor Swift's song-writing that derails the show and will probably have an army of angry Swifties lining up outside of our studio. We didn't mean any harm, we promise!

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Matt Turner saves the USMNT again and Landon Donovan should stop giving Christian Pulisic advice! Jul 11, 2023

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Matt Turner is doing everything in his power to enhance the reputation of American soccer players, while Landon Donovan is simultaneously doing everything he can to destroy it!

Christian and Alexis are back for an America-centric episode of The Cooligans today with hilarious conversations about the most important topics in US Soccer. The guys touch on the USMNT's Gold Cup triumph over Canada, Landon Donovan's horrible transfer advice for Christian Pulisic, and Megan Rapinoe's eye-watering retirement announcement. We also dive into a weekend of mystifying refereeing decisions in MLS and ask how Mickey Mouse got on the call for NYCFC-Charlotte. He actually brought great energy to the broadcast!

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Tom Penn joins the show and we owe Riqui Puig an apology! Jul 07, 2023

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We're honored to have the CEO of the new San Diego MLS franchise, Tom Penn, join the show!

We've really raised The Cooligans' intelligence level with our last few guests (shoutout Franklin Leonard and KEVINCHO), so you know we had to keep the trend going! Tom Penn, CEO of the new San Diego MLS franchise and former owner of LAFC, stops by the show to discuss his new project and get a few marketing tips from Christian and Alexis. We touch on all the important points, including lounge chairs in the stands and Cali burritos in the concessions, as well as the new team's hope of building a vibrant soccer culture in San Diego. The guys also break down Tuesday's El Trafico win for LA Galaxy and give their thoughts on the shocking stabbing at the Gold Cup. What should CONCACAF do to stop this crazy violence? Let us know what you think in the comments!

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Is Jesus Ferreira the greatest USMNT striker of all time? (feat. KEVINCHO) Jul 04, 2023

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Citizens of Blangola rejoice! Friend of the show and Sporting KC content creator, KEVINCHO, is live and in-studio to discuss the USMNT's Gold Cup success and recap the MLS weekend!

This is undoubtedly the most anticipated crossover event in the history of The Cooligans! Kevin, Christian, and Alexis are here to break down an incredible few days in American soccer. We ask if Jesus Ferreira should be starting for the USMNT after his second consecutive hat trick, question how Qatar beat Mexico with only one shot on target in 90 minutes, and predict who will ultimately lift the 2023 Gold Cup. We also celebrate rare victories for both NYCFC and Sporting Kansas City and cover the other biggest stories from around Major League Soccer. Get in the chat and let us know how much you've missed us!

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Franklin Leonard shares his football degeneracy and speaks on the WGA strike! Jun 30, 2023

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We couldn't be more excited to be joined by creator of The Black List and football fanatic, Franklin Leonard!

We never thought someone this smart would consider joining the show, but clearly our Blangolan bribe money has been hard at work! Franklin Leonard, film executive and founder of The Black List, sits down with us for an incredibly fun discussion that ranges from his impressive family tree to his quest for the best lower division meat pies to the writers' strike that's currently affecting Hollywood. We also get Franklin's thoughts on Messi to Miami and hear about his latest trip across the pond to catch, yes you guessed it, more football matches. Plus, Christian and Alexis try the viral HOTSHOT cramp-prevention drink right before they attempt the Coors Light ad. Let's just say their mouths weren't as ice cold as the blue mountains!

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