The Cooligans

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Relishing in Tom Holland’s Tottenham tears and Busquets joins Messi in Miami! (feat. Jamel Johnson) Jun 27, 2023

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We're joined by comedian, Jamel Johnson, to discuss some of the biggest and funniest stories from around the soccer world, including Tottenham crushing Tom Holland's spirit and Inter Miami signing another superstar!

With the European club season on hiatus, we decided to have our hilarious friend and fellow stand-up, Jamel Johnson, in studio to make his second Cooligans appearance! We break down the pathetically heartwarming Tom Holland interview in which he shares all the pain Spurs have caused him and talk about Lionel Messi recruiting his former teammate, Sergio Busquets, to MLS. Plus, the guys share their thoughts on Bob Bradley being dismissed by Toronto FC (eh) and the USMNT's 1-1 Gold Cup draw with Jamaica. Is there a new favorite to win CONCACAF's continental competition? Let us know what you think!

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CHI Kacee joins the show and breaking down the USWNT World Cup roster! Jun 23, 2023

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The US Women's National Team roster has been chosen for the World Cup and we're joined by esports content creator, CHI Kacee, to hear about the biggest news in the gaming world!

Alexis has finally returned to recount his Champions League/Nations League journey and help us discuss the USWNT's roster announcement ahead of the 2023 Women's World Cup! We analyze all the squad selections, debate which players were snubbed the hardest, and predict how the team will line up on the pitch. CHI Kacee also sits down with Christian to talk about her journey as a woman in esports, the rise of eMLS, and gloat about Manchester City's treble-winning season. Plus, we touch on Gareth Bale's disparaging comments about the competition in MLS and give our final thoughts on Gregg Berhalter returning to coach the USMNT. Did US Soccer make the right decision by bringing GGG back? Let us know what you think!

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As children of immigrants, Maria Sanchez is living our dream! Jun 20, 2023

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It's a special interview edition of The Cooligans as Maria Sanchez, forward for the NWSL's Houston Dash and the Mexican women's national team, sits down with Christian for an incredible conversation!

We were honored to have Maria join the show and take us through her journey as a Mexican-American professional soccer player! She discussed her difficult first stint in the NWSL and explained how a return to Mexico gave her perspective that has allowed her to thrive this time around with the Houston Dash. Maria also told us about her off-the-field interests, including her already fulfilled dream of paying off her parents' mortgage and unreasonable competitive drive while playing the FIFA video game. All this, plus a heartfelt moment shared between Christian and Maria as the children of immigrants, on an unmissable episode of The Cooligans!

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The USMNT coaching search continues and Bellingham chooses Real Madrid! (feat. Chris Wittyngham) Jun 16, 2023

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MLS broadcaster Chris Wittyngham joins the show to break down all the latest news and rumors surrounding the USMNT manager search and so much more!

So many big names are rumored to be in the running for next head coach of the American men's national team! Berhalter, Marsch, and Vieira are just a few potential candidates, but who would be the best choice to lead our incredibly talented squad into the 2026 World Cup? Chris Wittyngham is in for Alexis as we discuss this, Jude Bellingham's expensive move to Real Madrid, the MLS season so far, and Christian's experience at the Congressional Soccer Match. Plus, we get Witty's reaction to Mbappe refusing an extension at PSG and check in with Producer Miguelito for some gambling advice as Christian's plumber forces his way onto the Cooligans airwaves. You won't want to miss this hilariously hectic episode!

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Manchester City win the treble and Haaland vs. Messi for Ballon D'Or! (feat. Christine Cupo) Jun 13, 2023

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Manchester City have officially written their names in the footballing history books after winning a European treble in 2022/23!

The abundance of talent in this City squad has been clear for quite some time now, but its status as legendary was incomplete without a Champions League crown! Now, there can be no more detractors. Christine Cupo of CBS Sports fills in for Alexis to break down every aspect of the UCL final and discuss how City's success will affect this year's Ballon d'Or. Will Messi be rewarded for his World Cup triumph with an eighth trophy or has Erling Haaland's time finally come? We also look back at the weekend's incredible MLS golazos, remember the colorful life of Silvio Berlusconi, and analyze Paolo Maldini's tumultuous exit from AC Milan. Things aren't looking good for the Rossoneri!

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Thomas Frank joins the show, Messi chooses MLS, and David Moyes is dancing! (feat. Jack Grimse) Jun 09, 2023

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Brentford FC manager, Thomas Frank sits down with Christian and soccer presenter and producer, Jack Grimse is here to talk Messi to Inter Miami!

We were so lucky to have Thomas Frank stop by the show to speak with Christian ahead of Brentford's participation in the Premier League Summer Series! Jack Grimse also fills in for Alexis to break down Leo Messi's historic transfer to MLS. We analyze what it means for soccer in the United States, debate the sporting merit of the league's assistance in bringing Messi to America, and give Mike Ryan Ruiz his flowers for out-reporting Fabrizio Romano. Plus, we hear about Jack's experience as an American Aston Villa fan, poke fun at David Moyes' dance moves following West Ham's Europa Conference League victory and again ask what's wrong with LA Galaxy? They're out of US Open Cup and looking like genuine Wooden Spoon contenders!

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Incredible weekend at TST, what's next for Inter Miami, and Zlatan retires! (feat. Pablo Maurer) Jun 06, 2023

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Pablo Maurer of The Athletic joins Christian to recap his experience at The Soccer Tournament, discuss Inter Miami's future, and look back on Zlatan Ibrahimovic's incredible career!

Alexis is in Istanbul to "cover the Champions League final" (we're pretty sure he's getting a hair transplant), so we're thrilled to get a boots-on-the-ground report of TST from The Athletic's Pablo Maurer! He gives his insight into the million-dollar competition and share the souvenirs he managed to take with him. We also break down Inter Miami's decision to sack Phil Neville and how it affects their prospects of landing Lionel Messi, discuss FC Cincinnati's dominance in MLS, touch on Club Leon winning CCL, and share our favorite moments from the legendary career of Zlatan Ibrahimovic. You won't want to miss this packed episode!

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Tim Ream joins the show, Sevilla win Europa League yet again, and madness with MLS ultras! Jun 02, 2023

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We're honored to be joined by USMNT and Fulham FC defender, Tim Ream!

Tim joins the Cooligans to discuss taking part in the upcoming Premier League summer series, the struggles of being promoted or relegated in five consecutive years, and missing the end of the EPL season due to injury (including how badly he wanted to stay in the game with a broken arm.) Christian and Alexis also recap Sevilla's record-setting seventh Europa League victory and break down the crazy interactions between ultras and players in MLS following last night's debacle at Yankee Stadium. We hope the tensions don't escalate any further, but it would make for some incredible fan footage!

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Everton survive the drop and Dortmund bottle the Bundesliga! May 29, 2023

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There's so much to talk about from the final day of the Premier League and Bundesliga seasons, but the Toffees' victory is clearly the biggest story in Blangola!

Everton will be playing EPL football next season! The past eight months may have taken five years off of Christian's life expectancy, but they were all worth it. The Cooligans analyze all the action from Matchday 38 with a specific focus on Everton's 1-0 win over Bournemouth and Leeds' defeat against Tottenham. We also look back at Borussia Dortmund's heartbreaking result versus Mainz and debate how big of a problem Bayern Munich's 11th consecutive title is for the Bundesliga. Even the 33-time league champs will get bored of winning at some point, right? All this an more on a special Memorial Day edition of The Cooligans!

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Vini faces racism in Spain, Joey Swoll takes aim at Mudryk, and Championship Playoff Final betting! May 26, 2023

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The 2022/23 club season is coming to an end, but there are still plenty of off-the-pitch storylines to discuss!

The racism displayed by La Liga fans towards Vinicius Jr. this year has been absolutely appalling. Even the league's leadership is siding with the racists now! Christian and Alexis break down all the drama coming out of Spain and condemn the treatment of Real Madrid's Brazilian starlet. We also discuss fitness influencer Joey Swoll's reaction to Mykhailo Mudryk's immature gym video, Jose Mourinho's comments about his time at Tottenham, and preview the Championship Playoff Final with a little help from our friends at The Underdogs podcast. Unlike Producer Miguel, they actually know what they're talking about when it comes to gambling!

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