The Cooligans: A Comedic Soccer Podcast

The World Cup is almost over and it's terrifying. What was life before the World Cup? No one even remembers! We'll talk about the Cristiano Ronaldo move to Juventus plus the even more monumental move of Jesse Marsch to an assistant job at RB Leipzig! Segment 1: Cristiano Ronaldo moves to a safer tax haven. Segment 2: Shine bright like a Diomande. Sponsors: Birddogs: Get yourself the greatest pair of high quality shorts you will ever wear at birddogs.com and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" to get a free dad hat with your purchase! The Athletic. Go to theathletic.com/cooligans to receive 40% off a year subscription to some of the best sports and specifically soccer coverage from great journalists all around the globe. @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts

Seriously. This is the craziest World Cup in history. If you're just a casual soccer fan, and this tournament has not made you a life long believer in the beautiful game, you are an emotionless robot, so all we have to say is, wow technology is making some great robots nowadays! We talk World Cup, plus we discuss the Hudson River Derby with the New York Red Bulls OG and host of Seeing Red, Mark Fishkin! Segment 1: Football might actually be coming home. Segment 2: Interview with Mark Fishkin (@MarkFishkin & @SeeingRedNY) Segment 3: You get a derby! And you get a derby! The Athletic. Go to theathletic.com/cooligans to receive 40% off a year subscription to some of the best sports and specifically soccer coverage from great journalists all around the globe. SeatGeek! Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! HIMS - Go to forhims.com/cooligansED - ForHims.com - A one-stop shop for hair loss, skincare, sexual wellness, for men. @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts

2nd week of World Cup and we are losing our minds. How are we ever going to make it to the final with all this Kroosing and Messi'ing? We try our best as we look back at all the fun stories from Matchday 2! We are also joined by Nike Soccer Freestyler, Indi Cowie on this episode! We hung out at the Neymar Jrs Five and we talked about her rise into becoming a freestyle icon! Segment 1: Morocco is not a huge fan of VAR. Segment 2: Interview with Indi Cowie (@indicowie) Segment 3: MLS is back and some of the matches were greater than World Cup matches! Sponsors: Birddogs: Get yourself the greatest pair of high quality shorts you will ever wear at birddogs.com and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" to get a free dad hat with your purchase! The Athletic. Go to theathletic.com/cooligans to receive 40% off a year subscription to some of the best sports and specifically soccer coverage from great journalists all around the globe. @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts

The World Cup has arrived and we go in. It hasn't even been a week and so much has happened. Spain fired their manager two days before the World Cup. Before any ball was even kicked, there were already a dozen things to discuss! You'll also get to hear our interview from the Red Bull Neymar Jr's Fives in Miami with eMLS athlete Mike LaBelle & your favorite former USMNT star, Jimmy Conrad! Segment 1: This World Cup is nuts. Like fuhhreal. What is happening? Segment 2: Interview w/ @MikeLaBelle & @JimmyConrad Segment 3: South Korea will use your racism to win the World Cup! Sponsors: The Athletic. Go to theathletic.com/cooligans to receive 40% off a year subscription to some of the best sports and specifically soccer coverage from great journalists all around the globe. SeatGeek! Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! Birddogs: Get yourself the greatest pair of high quality shorts you will ever wear at birddogs.com and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" to get a free dad hat with your purchase! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts

We are back from Miami! We had a blast at the Red Bull Neymar Jrs Five tournament and we are gonna be giving you the interviews from our trip. Our first one is with Aaron West of Copa 90! We also discuss NYCFC losing their coach and then getting a rebound coach almost immediately. We also give you the gulliest World Cup Preview the world has ever seen! Segment 1: Patrick Vieira abandonment issues Segment 2: Interview with Aaron West (@ayyy_west) of Copa90 - (01:19:25) Segment 3: Gulliest World Cup Preview Sponsors: The Athletic. Go to theathletic.com/cooligans to receive 40% off a year subscription to some of the best sports and specifically soccer coverage from great journalists all around the globe. HIMS - Go to forhims.com/cooligansED - ForHims.com - A one-stop shop for hair loss, skincare, sexual wellness, for men. @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts

Today we are joined by LA artist Geoff Gouveia. Geoff was the guy who created the famous LAFC mural that got buffed by LA Galaxy fans. Geoff is doing a lot of great work in soccer and came by to talk about it. We also discuss the infamous Alan Gordon photo! Segment 1: Listen to our big announcement and no we're not referring to Alan Gordon! Segment 2: Interview w/ Geoff Gouveia (@geoffgouveia) Segment 3: Errbody gets a red card. Sponsors: On The Volley Apparel! Pick up a Gulliest Tee at onthevolleyapparel.com. Use promo code "COOLIGANS" for 20% off your entire order. SeatGeek! Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts

Today we are joined in studio by the lead broadcasters for the World Cup on FOX this summer, John Strong & Stu Holden. We know! We can't believe it either! John & Stu are on their way to Russia in a few days but stopped by the show to let us know how they're getting ready for the greatest sporting event in the world. Segment 1: TMZ is a threat to American Soccer and must be stopped. Segment 2: Interview w/ Fox Sports Commentators John Strong (@johnstrong) & Stu Holden (@StuHolden) Supported By: On The Volley Apparel! Pick up a Gulliest Tee at onthevolleyapparel.com. Use promo code "COOLIGANS" for 20% off your entire order. @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts

Today's show is action packed with people who love American soccer (Jason Davis) and people who can barely tolerate it (Ian Edwards). Jason hosts United States of Soccer on Sirius XM FC and Ian is a stand-up comedian that also talks about soccer weekly on the Soccer Comic Rant Podcast. Also, we discuss the The Zlap! Buckle your seat belts folks! It's a hot show! Segment 1: Everybody's getting Zlapped! Segment 2: Interview w/ comedian Ian Edwards (@ianedwardscomic) & Radio host Jason Davis (@davisjsn) Segment 3: You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. Sponsors: On The Volley Apparel! Pick up a Gulliest Tee at onthevolleyapparel.com. Use promo code "COOLIGANS" for 20% off your entire order. SeatGeek! Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts

Today we are joined by fashion legend Simon Doonan! Now you're probably saying, "but this is a soccer podcast, not an episode of Project Runway!" Well, Simon Doonan just wrote a new book that's being released on June 12th called 'Soccer Style: The Magic And Madness' and we discuss the history and future of soccer fashion. We even discuss the state of MLS fashionistas! Segment 1: Is DC United is Roo-ined? Segment 2: Interview with fashion icon Simon Doonan (Pre-order his new book http://www.laurenceking.com/us/soccer-style-the-magic-and-madness/) Segment 3: No Brek No! Sponsored By: Away Days Football: Get yourself a Mystery Kit today at awaydaysfootball.com Use Promo Code "COOLIGANS" for 15% off. @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts

After our trip to Red Bull Arena for what was not exactly a second Red Wedding. It was more like a Red Bachelor Party. NYCFC fans are distraught while Red Bulls fans are elated and we try to comfort the losers and congratulate the winners. Also, David Beckham is cuban now. A lot happened this week. Enjoy. Segment 1: Everybody is swiping right on Fernando Torres Segment 2: There were some sexy backheels and there were some serious butterheels! Sponsors: Away Days Football: Get yourself a Mystery Kit today at awaydaysfootball.com Use Promo Code "COOLIGANS" for 15% off. Sponsored by SeatGeek! Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts

It's a birthday brunch episode! Alexis & Christian are celebrating their birthdays with Susannah Collins and Jillian Sakovits of MLS. You've seen Susannah and Jillian regularly on mlssoccer.com or during Atlanta United broadcasts. These ladies are also besties and we brought them on the show together because we are also besties and there is nothing better than a bestie brunch with the gals! Segment 1: Birthday Boyz Segment 2: Interview w/ @SusannahCollins & @JillianSakovits of MLS Segment 3: Stir Frei Sponsored By: Away Days Football: Get yourself a Mystery Kit today at awaydaysfootball.com Use Promo Code "COOLIGANS" for 15% off. @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts

NYCFC got smashed at Providence Park by the Timbers and it was most likely because we were talking lots of crap about Liam Ridgewell a few weeks ago. He sure showed us a lesson. We also learned that apparently we are now NYCFC ambassadors and if they lose, we also take the L. That is news to us! Segment 1: Cozmo will find your vulnerability! Segment 2: Liam Ridgewell gets his revenge against The Cooligans. Sponsors: Away Days Football: Get yourself a Mystery Kit today at awaydaysfootball.com Use Promo Code "COOLIGANS" for 15% off. Sponsored by SeatGeek! Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts

A special Friday episode of The Cooligans! We'll talk to some of the players that are involved in NYFEST (New York Film & Entertainment Soccer Tournament). The tournament is happening April 21st at Brooklyn Bridge Park and it brings all the footy-loving entertainers of Hollywood in a great soccer tournament to support soccer charities all over the world. Guests: Ethan Zohn (Founder of Grassroot Soccer) Kenny Foster (Country Singer & Head of Nashville Spurs) Michael Zimbalist (Co-Director of ESPN 30 For 30 Film "The Two Escobars" & 'Nossa Chape") @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts

An exciting weekend in Major League Soccer. NYCFC traveled to the Benz and even neutrals were interested in this game and it did not disappoint. So many fun storylines this week. Dempsey can't stop getting suspended, Josef Martinez is pissed off, and The Cooligans are having a birthday party! Segment 1: Goal Celebration Faux Pas Break: Talisman Caps Giveaway! Follow us @soccercooligans to learn how to win a sick Diego Maradona cap from @talismancaps! Segment 2: Switching Derby Allegiances @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts

This episode might legitimately be our craziest. Packed with soccer teams partnering dating apps, Red Bull fans getting mad at us, Red Bull fans being insanely kind to us, and us trying to figure out the dark arts of Dom Dwyer. Today we are joined by Daniel Got Hits. Daniel is a soccer freestyler and also a freestyler freestyler, like the rap kind! Daniel is a unique figure in the soccer world as he came up doing incredible tricks with a soccer a ball and now he's been dropping bars the last few years. We talk to him about his new album, America's Favorite White Boy available now on Spotify and wherever you get your music! Segment 1: We finally discuss Platano Phone and all of its glory. Segment 2: Interview with Daniel Got Hits (@DanielGotHits) http://www.danielgothits.com/ Segment 3: MLS & CONCACAF Champions League Recap! Sponsored by SeatGeek! Don't the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans