The Cooligans: A Comedic Soccer Podcast

Zlatan has landed on Los Angeles like a meteor crashing into the Earth. Since our last episode, Zlatan arrived in America, had one day of training, and then like a Kardashian butt photo, he broke the internet with a golazo against LAFC. Be prepared to hear a lot about Zlatan this episode. Segment 1: Alexis is in Ireland again & Zlatan Zlatan Zlatan Segment 2: El Terrifico & other games the world ignored. If you're reading this and you consider yourself a good person, you should definitely leave a review of the podcast on the Apple Podcast app or on Stitcher. @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts

Alexis is back from his pizza travels to regale us with stories of sauces and soccers! He's returned from LA to let us know the temperature of the Galaxy fanbase after the news that Zlatan will be arriving whenever the hell he feels like joining the team. Segment 1: Should we feel bad for Liam Ridgewell? Segment 2: International Break Schminternational Break. MLS must go on! New Cooligans "Gulliest" Tees are now available for pre-order! Go to soccercooligans.com and click the Merch tab to get yours! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts

Alexis is calling in from Vegas while he is at the International Pizza Expo! Yes, that is a real thing! Soccer doesn't stop just because a pizza convention is going on, even though we all agree it should. We discuss some of the drama in MLS this week. We might be MLS 3.0 but that doesn't mean the league doesn't have a few bugs! Segment 1: #FlagWarz Segment 2: What's a red card anymore?!? New Cooligans "Gulliest" Tees are now available for pre-order! Go to soccercooligans.com and click the Merch tab to get yours! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts

Week 2 of MLS did not disappoint and neither did CCL. All the MLS teams won their CONCACAF Champions League matches last week so we are thinking Liga MX may have to be cancelled now. Also, a team owner in Greece brought a gun to the field. Lots to unpack on today's episode. Segment 1: No fake guns or real guns allowed on the pitch Segment 2: It's not pronounced Tia-Juana New Cooligans "Gulliest" Tees are now available for pre-order! Go to soccercooligans.com and click the Merch tab to get yours! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts

Major League Soccer has returned and we talk about all the games, but more importantly, we talk about a soccer gala we hosted that was incredible. It had it all! It had billionaires, roasting, and even Luis Robles! We break down every game of the opening weekend, but we mainly try to understand what the hell happened to Atlanta United? Segment 1: If The Cooligans are there, it's a gala! Segment 2: Hilarious breakdown of all the MLS matches. New Cooligans "Gulliest" Tees are now available for pre-order! Go to soccercooligans.com and click the Merch tab to get yours! Make sure to use promo code "COOLIGANS" for 20% off your order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts

Our MLS fantasy league starts up tomorrow so we brought in Andy Winner of MLS to talk about some of the best strategies to help win your fantasy league season. We nerd out. We also talk about cool stuff too. It's the funniest show about fantasy soccer you will ever listen to. Also don't forget to join our MLS Fantasy League! We'll be giving away $50 to the winner and prizes from On The Volley Apparel and Talisman & Co. Email soccercooligans@gmail.com for invite code! New Cooligans "Gulliest" Tees are now available for pre-order! Go to soccercooligans.com and click the Merch tab to get yours! Make sure to use promo code "COOLIGANS" for 20% off your order! Sponsored by Mike's Hot Honey! Go to mikeshothoney.com and use the promo code "HOTCOOLIGANS" for 20% off your entire order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts

Christian calls in from Dominican Republic to talk about his experience at the country's first ever CCL match between Cibao FC and Chivas Guadalajara. We also cover some of the other CCL matches and preview some 2nd legs. Also, MLS is back this weekend and we are muy hyped for it! New Cooligans "Gulliest" Tees are now available for pre-order! Go to soccercooligans.com and click the Merch tab to get yours! Make sure to use promo code "COOLIGANS" for 20% off your order! Sponsored by Mike's Hot Honey! Go to mikeshothoney.com and use the promo code "HOTCOOLIGANS" for 20% off your entire order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts

No guest today as we bunker down and really break down the latest news in American footy. This episode has it all. CONCACAF Champions League preview, MLS Pre-season roasting, and we also discover the gulliest coach in all of American soccer. Segment 1: Philly Hates NY enough to make a smarmy tee! Segment 2: CCL is back and no one is ready for it! New Cooligans "Gulliest" Tees are now available for pre-order! Go to soccercooligans.com and click the Merch tab to get yours! Make sure to use promo code "COOLIGANS" for 20% off your order! Sponsored by Mike's Hot Honey! Go to mikeshothoney.com and use the promo code "HOTCOOLIGANS" for 20% off your entire order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts

Today we are joined by Eoin O'Callaghan! Eoin is a Canadian soccer analyst and journalist who recently starred in a film called Celtic Soul where he embarked on a journey with actor Jay Baruchel to discover his Irish roots in Ireland, but the main purpose of the adventure is to find Paradise AKA Celtic Park in Glasgow. Jay & Eoin are huge Celitc fans and this film truly captures the passion of soccer fandom in a hilarious way. Listen to Eoin talk about it and then go watch the film ASAP! Segment 1: Interview w/ Eoin O'Callaghan (@EoinOcallaghn) http://celticsoul.ca/ Sponsored by Mike's Hot Honey! Go to mikeshothoney.com and use the promo code "HOTCOOLIGANS" for 20% off your entire order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts

The United States Soccer Federation presidential election came and went and we did not get any of the change we were hoping for. Should we be sad about it? That's what we asked soccer journalist Charles Boehm of mlssoccer.com & fourfourtwo.com because we need to not feel like soccer in this country is doomed. Segment 1: Sad emoji + soccer ball emoji Segment 2: Interview w/ Journalist Charles Boehm (@cboehm) Sponsored by Mike's Hot Honey! Go to mikeshothoney.com and use the promo code "HOTCOOLIGANS" for 20% off your entire order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts

We are legit losing our minds today. We got to speak to one of our heroes, Ray Hudson. The legendary player, coach, and announcer on BeIn Sports. You know Ray most likely from every American soccer call of an incredible Messi goal, but he was also a footballer and a coach in MLS. He was the coach of the Miami Fusion so we asked him about his thoughts on the new team coming Miami. A truly special episode for us and we hope you enjoy it too. Segment 1: Pep doesn't know who Jack Harrison is. Segment 2: Interview w/ Ray Hudson (@RayHudson) Sponsored by Mike's Hot Honey! Go to mikeshothoney.com and use the promo code "HOTCOOLIGANS" for 20% off your entire order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts

It actually happened. MLS is finally coming to Miami...again! David Beckham aka Posh Vice held a press conference letting the world know Miami Beckham United actually got it done. Plus, Jack Harrison is officially plying his trade in England. After a move to Manchester City and then a loan to Middlesbrough, Jack Harrison will now be leaving NYCFC and now the grieving process begins for us. Jack was our first ever player to appear on our show and we may cry a little bit on the show! Segment 1: Cuban Sandwich FC + Zla La Land! Segment 2: All Soccers Matter Sponsored by SeatGeek! Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts

This is a powerful episode featuring all your favorite soccer shows! There's literally not one show we missed! This special episode features interviews from Jason Davis of United States of Soccer on Sirius XM FC + Taylor Rockwell and Daryl Grove of Total Soccer Show! We recorded these interviews in Philadelphia during the United Soccer Coaches Convention and MLS Superdraft week and we are all now officially homies! Segment 1: Interview w/ Jason Davis of United States of Soccer (@davisjsn) Segment 2: Interview w/ Taylor Rockwell (@TBRock00) & Daryl Grove (@DarylGrove) or Total Soccer Show (@TotalSoccerShow) Sponsored by SeatGeek! Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts

Back this week after our experience in Philadelphia for the United Soccer Coaches convention. It was the who's who of American soccer so we had no clue why we were welcomed! This week we have a special interview from the convention with Ebun Olaloye of Live Breathe Futbol. LBF is a soccer streetwear brand based out of Philly and are doing everything they can to keep American soccer fans fresh as hell. Segment 1: So many offseason moves that we're excited about, but also some Jack Harrison transfer rumors that are crushing Christian's spirit. Segment 2: Interview with Ebun Olaloye (@mrLBF) of Live Breathe Futbol (@lbfutbol) Sponsored by SeatGeek! Go to seatgeek.com or the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts

Today we are joined by Mike LaBelle! If you don't know the name, you are probably too old to know the world of eSports! Mike is the newest signing of the New York Red Bulls! He is a professional FIFA player and has just become the first eMLS player for the Red Bulls. We get to know how in the world you become a professional video game player! Segment 1: The Martino Progress Platform is out and we (Christian) actually read the whole thing! Segment 2: Interview w/ Mike LaBelle (@MikeLaBelle) Sponsored by SeatGeek! Go to seatgeek.com or the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans