The Cooligans

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Sheamus Tells All: From IT Nerd to WWE Champion Oct 07, 2026

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Stephen Farrelly (FKA Sheamus) is football's realest wrestler. The Cooligans bring the former WWE Champion in for a ruthless, chaotic interview on Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund, Irish culture, and life after wrestling.

From working IT to becoming The Celtic Warrior, Farrelly breaks down embracing his red hair and Irish identity, his banger-after-banger philosophy of giving 100% every night, why Mario Balotelli would be the ultimate WWE villain, and the infamous Jeff Hardy story you have to hear to believe. Plus his Aspirely Workouts mission and Liverpool title verdict.

00:00 Stephen Farrelly Is Football's Realest Wrestler

02:00 From IT Nerd to WWE Champion

16:20 Liverpool Loyalty, Ireland & Hating the Glazers

36:25 Gingers, Bullying & Becoming The Celtic Warrior

46:25 Banger After Banger: 100% Every Night Philosophy

01:07:14 Dortmund, Bundesliga & Best Guinness

01:17:32 Balotelli Would Be WWE's Ultimate Villain

01:22:45 Favorite Wrestlers, Video Games & Wrestling Evolution

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Kochen Is The Key, Citizens Could Suffer, CR7's Prolonged Goodbye Oct 05, 2026

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On this episode of The Cooligans, Christian and Alexis break down why Diego Kochen is the key to the USMNT future.

From there we dive into the conundrum facing the Premier league with investment into the city of Manchester being threatened by a punishment for Manchester City's financial crimes.

To round out the show we commiserate about what is now becoming a contentious prolonged goodbye for CR7.

All this and more on The Cooligans.

00:00 Show Rundown

11:05 Is Diego Kochen the Key to the USMNT?

46:30 City of Manchester vs. Man City

1:04:25 Ronaldo leaves Portugal Camp

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USMNT Beat Chile 4-2 We React, Man City are in Big Trouble Sep 30, 2026

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On this episode of The Cooligans, Christian and Alexis break down the USMNT win over Chile and pose the question... Who should be a full time starter?
From there we break down the SCATHING statement from the Premier League on Manchester City's guilty verdict.

All this and more on The Cooligans.

00:00 Show Rundown

10:40 USMNT Youngsters shine again

36:50 The Premier League releases a harsh statement

50:33 What should the punishment be for Manchester City?

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The USMNT Kids Are Alright, Man City GUILTY, Ireland vs. Israel Controversy Sep 28, 2026

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On this episode of The Cooligans, Alexis Guerreros and Christian Polanco break down the USMNT win over Peru where the kids look to be pretty good.

From there we look at Manchester City being found Guilty on 114 out of 115 charges.

To round out the show we dissect the controversy stemming from the Ireland vs. Israel match in the UEFA Nations League.

All this and more on The Cooligans.

00:00 Show Rundown

08:00 USMNT vs. Peru Reax

33:40 Man City found GUILTY!

01:00:55 Ireland vs. Israel

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Pro/Rel In Liga MX, More Fallout From The Madrid Derby, Federico Higuaín OUT in Columbus Sep 23, 2026

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On this episode of the Cooligans Christian and Alexis dive into Pro/Rel possibly coming to Liga MX... Can it please come to America next?

From there we look at all of the continuing fallout from a chaotic Madrid derby.

To round out the show, we discuss Federico Higuaín's firing from Columbus Crew II after sexist comments made to a referee.

All that and more on this episode of The Cooligans

00:00 Show Rundown

10:36 Liga MX Pro/Rel

30:20 Madrid Derby Fallout

51:15 Federico Higuaín OUT of Columbus Crew II

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Chaos In Madrid, Cavan Does It Again, Messi vs. Garber Sep 21, 2026

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On this episode of The Cooligans, everything is going wrong at Real Madrid. Missed red cards, Mourinho is bringing screenshots to the press conference ... and Mbappe has a new shoe deal?

From there we break down Cavan Sullivan breaking yet another record and pose the question, how has MLS development changed to the point where it was the best move for Sullivan to stay in Philly, rather than jumping to Europe sooner.

To round out the show we break down the on field beef between Leo Messi and Don Garber.

All this and more on today's episode of The Cooligans.

00:00 Show Rundown

06:40 What is going on at Real Madrid?

32:20 USMNT and MLS Development

52:17 Messi vs. Garber

01:04:29 Bonus stories!

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Poch Takes Shots at Pulisic, Messi Has A New Coach, Barbara Banda Gets A Bag Sep 16, 2026

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On this episode of the Cooligans, Christian and Alexis break down Poch's 'Vacation' quote and give their top 5 players who deserve their first USMNT call up.

From there we dive into Leo Messi and his new coach at Inter Miami and pose the question... Should Messi be able to hand pick his own coach?

To round out the show we check out the latest headlines from around the NWSL, including Barbra Banda getting a MASSIVE payday.

All that and more on this episode of the Cooligans

00:00 Show Rundown

01:10 Jozy broke Alexis' phone??

13:07 Poch calls out Pulisic?

36:24 Messi has a new coach

51:30 NWSL Update

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Cavan Sullivan May Be The Chosen One, Americans In Europe, VAR In England Is A Nightmare Sep 15, 2026

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On this episode of The Cooligans, Alexis and Christian break down Cavan Sullivan, who is starting to become a superstar right before our eyes.

From there we take a trip around Europe to see how the Americans are fairing across the pond.

To round out the show we look at the multiple VAR controversies over the weekend in the Premier League.

00:00 Show Rundown

01:42 Cavan Sullivan bags a brace vs. San Diego

28:10 Americans in Europe

44:00 VAR Controversies.

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Arsenal Top Napoli, Can Harry Kane Win a Ballon D'or, Rápido Reactions Sep 10, 2026

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On this episode of the Cooligans, Alexis Guerreros and Christian Polanco break down Wednesday's UCL results and pose the question... Why don't attacking players want to sign for Arsenal?

From there we dive into the Ballon D'or nominations which include Harry Kane and lack a plethora of NWSL players

To round out the show, we hit all the Rápido Reactions from Antoine Griezmann dying in the heat, to MLS breaking the bank on players.

All that and more on this episode of The Cooligans.

00:00 It's our 1000th episode

03:50 Wednesday's UCL reaction

22:30 Ballon D'or nominations

44:25 Rápido Reactions

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How Shirts Reveal Hidden Stories of Money, Power & Politics in Soccer with Joey D'Urso Sep 07, 2026

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Alexis & Christian are joined by journalist and author Joey D’Urso (“More Than a Shirt”) to reveal how global politics and big money collide on the front of your favorite football shirts. From the wild story behind Arsenal’s JVC era to clubs with sponsors tied to oil states, crypto, local businesses and everything in between, the conversation uncovers just how much history (and drama) is stitched into every kit.

(2:35) Joey's book "More Than a Shirt"

(8:08) Lessons learned from writing the book

(11:02) Reconciling club fandom with club business

(18:58) Women's soccer shirt sponsors

(26:11) Evolution of shirt sponsors

(34:58) Standout stories from "More Than a Shirt"

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