The Cooligans

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EPL title race officially over, Dortmund favorites to win Bundesliga, and a new MLS expansion team! May 23, 2023

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A new champion may have already been crowned in England, but there are still plenty of trophies to be awarded on mainland Europe!

Arsenal's loss to Nottingham Forest means Manchester City are Premier League champions yet again! The Citizens have won the EPL in three consecutive seasons and five of the last six, so is it time to start asking questions about how boring the English top flight has become? Plus, Christian and Alexis break down BVB's chances at winning the Bundesliga and give Serie A its flowers for producing a participant in all three European finals. We also discuss the new club in San Diego and look back at the best action from the MLS weekend!

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Balogun chooses the USMNT, Champions League final is set, and LA Galaxy could win the wooden spoon! May 19, 2023

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It's been a massive few days for American soccer, with a new striker pledging his future to the national team, the first mid-week action of the MLS season, and another women's league to rival the NWSL!

Rumors have been swirling for weeks about Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun committing to the USMNT, and it's finally been made official. Christian and Alexis analyze what this decision means for America's future and debate whether it will motivate his competitors for the no. 9 shirt. We also recap the UCL semifinal victories for Inter Milan and Manchester City, whip around Wednesday night's MLS matches, touch on Ivan Toney's gambling suspension, and break down the announcement of the USL Super League. Will a challenger to the NWSL really be good for the women's game, or can it only sew more confusion into a crowded landscape?

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Espanyol ultras clash with Barca, Villa level with Spurs, and Arsenal bottle the Premier League! May 16, 2023

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A packed weekend of high-pressure matches saw incredible action across England, Spain, and the United States!

The 2022/23 campaign is wrapping up across the European continent, which means every game will be absolutely crucial over the next few weeks. The Cooligans break down all of last weekend's biggest matchups, including Aston Villa's victory over Tottenham, Arsenal's loss to Brighton that all but crowned Manchester City champs, and the emotional derby between Barcelona and Espanyol. Plus, we analyze the most shocking results from MLS Rivalry Week and wonder why NYCFC plays so much worse on the road in our first episode under the official flag of Blangola.

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Mike Ryan Ruiz on Messi, UCL semi-final recap, and NYCFC's new stadium! May 12, 2023

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Mike Ryan Ruiz of Le Batard Show joins the Cooligans to give his latest update on the Lionel Messi transfer saga!

There's no bigger story in world football than Leo Messi's potential next transfer, so we called on the most plugged-in member of the Meadowlark family to give us the facts. Christian and Alexis also recap the Champions League semi-final first legs, analyze the rumors of a new home for NYCFC, and poke fun at the violence between Toronto FC and CF Montreal supporters. I guess our friends to the north aren't as nice as they're rumored to be!

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Gundogan's missed penalty, Arsenal stay in the hunt, and Sporting KC finally catch a dub! May 09, 2023

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Both the Premier League and MLS saw some incredible matches and shocking results over the weekend!

There was great action at the top and bottom of the EPL table over the weekend, but not much changed in terms of positioning. The Cooligans break down all the action from the English top flight and ask if there will be serious ramifications from Ilkay Gundogan's missed penalty. Plus, we analyze Sporting Kansas City's first win of the season and discuss the managerial departures from New York Red Bulls and Chicago Fire. Did Gerhard Struber or Ezra Hendrickson actually leave their club amicably? I think we all know the answer to that one!

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Messi vs. PSG ultras, Haaland breaks the record, and previewing MLS matchweek 11! May 05, 2023

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Lionel Messi is in a standoff with PSG's biggest fans, Erling Haaland is the new Premier League scoring king, and this weekend's MLS action should be incredible!

There's so much to talk about on the latest episode of the Cooligans! Christian and Alexis discuss all these stories and more from the world of soccer, plus a FLAMING HOT TAKE about Carrie Underwood and Anne Hathaway. Why do these women have Alexis so heated? There's no reason for him to be so Les Miserables 😉

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Spurs stay Spursy against Liverpool! May 02, 2023

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No other team in the Premier League could've botched the end of Sunday's match like Tottenham!

The weekend's contest between Spurs and Liverpool was one of the most dramatic of the 2022/23 season! Seven goals, manager injuries, and testy press conferences were only a few of the moments that made headlines from the match. The Cooligans are finally back together for a birthday celebration to discuss the thrilling clash and give their thoughts on Jurgen Klopp's postgame comments. Plus, we break down the Premier League relegation battle, Melanie Barcenas' NWSL debut, and more!

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Arsenal officially bottle the Premier League title! (feat. David Gass) Apr 28, 2023

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Manchester City are now the frontrunners to win the league!

It’s been coming over the past few weeks, but City have finally caught up to Arsenal in the quest for the Premier League crown. Pep Guardiola and his side are simply playing at a higher level than their opponents right now. David Gass of MLS Extra Time joins the Cooligans to break down the presumed title-deciding contest and check in with Alexis to get his thoughts from Manchester. We also discuss Taty Castellanos’ four-goal performance against Real Madrid, preview the upcoming weekend’s MLS action, and touch on other top stories in American soccer!

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The Premier League title is slipping away from Arsenal! (feat. Christine Cupo) Apr 25, 2023

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The Gunners keep dropping crucial points in their quest to finally reclaim the EPL title!

Aaron Ramsdale’s massive error and a lack of urgency from the opening whistle held Arsenal to a single point against Southampton on Friday, and the league leaders were lucky to come away with that! What’s gone wrong for the young Gunners and how can they turn things around as the season winds down? Christine Cupo of CBS Sports joins the Cooligans to wallow in Alexis’ pity as he reflects on the draw, and also discuss Newcastle’s thumping of Tottenham, the FA Cup semi-finals, and more!

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Big trouble for MLS’ biggest clubs! (feat. David Gass) Apr 19, 2023

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Three of the league’s most famous teams are struggling mightily this season!

New York Red Bulls, LA Galaxy, and Sporting Kansas City have had difficult starts to their 2023 MLS campaigns. Fan protests, racism accusations, and overall on-field incompetence are just a few of the headline-grabbing controversies that are negatively affecting these sides. David Gass of MLS Extra Time joins the Cooligans to break down all of the MLS craziness and review the other biggest results from Matchweek 8!

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