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The Cooligans

Alexis Guerreros & Christian Polanco

The Cooligans is a comedy & soccer podcast delivering hilarious takes on the greatest sport in the world! Hosts Alexis Guerreros and Christian Polanco are two NYC stand-up comics who don"t focus on stats or formations, they focus on the funny. Join us two times a week for some humorous reactions to football"s wildest moments of the weekend. The beautiful game just got a little bit uglier.

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82:35

USMNT fans are on a rollercoaster of emotions and...

The Cooligans ·

2024/06/14

Forget everything we said on Monday, the USMNT is all the way back after drawing against Brazil for the first time in history! American soccer fans don't know how to feel after the USMNT's results from the past week! The USMNT bounced back in a huge way from their embarrassing loss to Colombia with a 1-1 draw against Brazil. Christian and Alexis break down the USMNT's impressive performance and debate which version of the team will show up at Copa America. The guys also share some big news about

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77:42

Is it time for Gregg to ggo and more interviews from...

The Cooligans ·

2024/06/11

There's not much good to say about about the USMNT's 5-1 loss to Colombia ahead of Copa America, but at least Christian got to interview Michelle Akers, Ali Krieger, and Alexis Nunes! Christian and Alexis are back together in the studio at last and boy do they have a lot to talk about! The guys kick off the show by recapping their respective trips to the Champions League Final and TST, which unsurprisingly included a ton of hilarious stories. Then, they discuss the USMNT's horrific display against

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60:30

THE COOLIGANS ARE LIVE FROM TST!

The Cooligans ·

2024/06/07

TST has finally arrived and Christian and Miguelito are on the ground in Cary, North Carolina to collect some fantastic interviews with fellow players, content creators, and overall legends of the beautiful game! Christian's professional football career is taking off at TST 2024! He made his debut for the Summer of Soccer team on Wednesday, but he's also been working overtime to create the best possible content and keep you updated on his progress with some of the biggest names at the tournament

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68:43

Real Madrid is inevitable in the Champions League!...

The Cooligans ·

2024/06/04

Real Madrid makes history yet again by winning their 15th Champions League title in the most predictable fashion possible! No folks, this isn't a re-run, David Gass is back on The Cooligans for a second consecutive episode! The soccer broadcaster, host, and friend of the show joins Christian to recap Real Madrid's 2-0 Champions League Final victory over Borussia Dortmund. Christian and David break down every aspect of the relatively underwhelming final and discuss what Kylian Mbappe's imminent

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64:22

Champions League Final preview and Lionel Messi is...

The Cooligans ·

2024/05/31

The Champions League Final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund is right around the corner, so soccer broadcaster and host, David Gass, had to stop by the studio to preview the biggest match of the European season! Alexis is galavanting around London for the Champions League Final right now, but we've still got you covered with a match preview! Friend of the program and soccer broadcaster, David Gass, filled in for Alexis to tell you everything you need to know ahead of the final between Real

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69:17

It's b***h o'clock for Bayer Leverkusen! ft. Chris...

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2024/05/24

It's time to get fancy, everybody, Chris Wittyngham is in the building to break down the Europa League Final! We're hyped to have Witty back on the show, this time making his in-studio debut to discuss Atalanta's incredible 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League Final and much more! Christian, Alexis, and Witty analyze how Ademola Lookman and Atalanta managed to outplay the unbeaten Bundesliga champions and what a first European trophy means to the club. The guys also talk to

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81:03

Zealand turns us into Football Manager sickos and Man...

The Cooligans ·

2024/05/21

We're honored to be joined by the hilarious and incredibly talented YouTuber and Football Manager streamer, Zealand, to teach us about the game and tell us about his career. Don't worry, you'll still get Alexis' Arsenal tears! We've got a packed episode today! The guys start the show by recapping a wild final weekend of the Premier League season and debating which team had the more impressive campaign; Manchester City or Bayer Leverkusen. Then, Christian and Alexis break down all the action in MLS

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65:52

Is it too late for Raquinho to sign with the...

The Cooligans ·

2024/05/17

It's crazy that MLS broadcaster Kevin Egan had never joined the show before today, but we're hyped to have him on to talk MLS, WWE, Raquinho the Raccoon, and so much more! Most of our audience will know Kevin Egan from his job hosting MLS360, but some new viewers might recognize Kevin Patrick from WWE. Whatever you call him, make sure to check out this interview! Christian, Alexis, and Kevin discuss everything from Kevin's career in soccer and professional wrestling to Raquinho the Raccoon making

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70:39

When did all the Gooners start rooting for Tottenham?

The Cooligans ·

2024/05/14

It all comes down to the final week for the 2023/24 Premier League title race, and somehow every Gooner has become a massive Spurs supporter! How did we enter the alternate timeline where Arsenal fans are rooting for Tottenham? It may sound crazy, but it's true. Christian and Alexis preview everything you need to know heading into the final week of the EPL season, including Spurs' midweek matchup with Manchester City, Arsenal's chances at remaining in first place if City drop points, and Ange

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58:13

We analyze the Champions League semi-finals and...

The Cooligans ·

2024/05/10

The 2023/24 Champions League Final is set, with Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid primed to face off at Wembley! We were treated to two of the most entertaining UCL semi-final ties in recent memory, with referee controversies, shots hitting the crossbar, and incredible storylines galore! Christian and Alexis break down every aspect of the BVB-PSG and Real Madrid-Bayern Munich matchups, including PSG's terrible luck with the goalposts, Joselu's star-making moment, and the refereeing error that may

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62:05

Edson Buddle is your favorite soccer player's...

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2024/05/07

We're honored to be joined by a legendary name in MLS history, Edson Buddle, to look back on his incredible career as a pro! If you're a true Major League Soccer sicko, then you're going to love this episode! Edson Buddle is in-studio with Christian and Alexis to discuss his career in MLS, the USMNT, and Europe. The guys discuss Edson's fantastic 2010 season with LA Galaxy, his experience playing with David Beckham, and his latest endeavor as a coach for NYCFC's youth teams. Edson also tells us

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56:47

Christian isn't scared of the PSG ultras!

The Cooligans ·

2024/05/03

The results of the Champions League semi-finals first legs were shocking, but will the second legs leave us with the same level of surprise? How do Real Madrid and PSG not have massive leads following the first legs of the Champions League semis?!?! We were all surprised by how well Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund were able to hold up against superior opposition this week, but we're not sure they'll be able to stand firm again in the second legs. Christin and Alexis break down all the UCL

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66:24

And then there were 2 (Premier League title contenders)!

The Cooligans ·

2024/04/30

Liverpool dropping more points means Arsenal and Manchester City are the final contenders standing for the Premier League title! Despite having almost a full season of a three-team EPL title race, we're right back where we started last year! Arsenal and Manchester City are the last two sides in contention to win the Premier League, so Christian and Alexis are back to break down how they think the season will end. The guys predict who they think will hoist the trophy, debate if Spurs fans would

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84:05

Reliving the glory days of American soccer with OG...

The Cooligans ·

2024/04/26

We're kicking it old school on this episode of The Cooligans, with OG American soccer content creator, Shawn Francis, making his inaugural appearance on the show to tell some incredible stories! This is an episode for the American soccer diehards! We're honored to be joined by a long-time friend and true pioneer of the US footy content game, Shawn Francis, to hear about his career covering and working in American soccer. Shawn shares some hilarious stories with great insight to the old days of

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66:33

Premier League referees need to watch their backs in...

The Cooligans ·

2024/04/23

The FA Cup semi-final matches were incredibly entertaining, but did Manchester United really deserve to advance to another final at Wembley? We had another weekend of controversy in English football, as Manchester United survived a close call in the FA Cup semis thanks to a questionable offsides decision by the referee. Christian and Alexis discuss whether or not Coventry City got screwed by the officials and ask what can be done to fix the constant mistakes. The guys also respond to Nottingham

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84:30

Ali Curtis is changing the rules in MLS and a...

The Cooligans ·

2024/04/19

We've got a packed episode today, with a full Champions League quarter-finals recap followed by an insightful interview with Senior VP of MLS NEXT Pro, Ali Curtis, talking about new rules coming to MLS and potentially the 2026 World Cup! This Champions League quarter-finals was probably the most exciting knockout round in the past few years, so Christian and Alexis are hyped to break down all the action. The guys analyze how Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, PSG, and Borussia Dortmund were able to

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62:47

Bottling the Premier League isn't for everyone,...

The Cooligans ·

2024/04/16

Losses for both Arsenal and Liverpool have given Manchester City the clear edge in the Premier League title race, so we had USMNT legend, Jimmy Conrad, stop by the studio to break down all the action! Did Arsenal and Liverpool blow their chances to finally topple City from the peak of the EPL table? Alexis certainly hopes not, but we'll see over the next few weeks. Jimmy joins the guys to analyze the biggest matches of the Premier League weekend and debate which side should be favorites to win the

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74:40

We just witnessed the greatest Champions League...

The Cooligans ·

2024/04/12

We think we might've just witnessed the best overall week of Champions League matches ever, so comedian and football presenter, Andrew Mensah, stopped by the studio to break down the action and crack some jokes as well! Considering the high level of football being played in the Champions League over the past week, we had to deliver and equally high-level podcast with the hilarious Andrew Mensah! Christian, Alexis, and Andrew discuss Real Madrid vs. Manchester City, Arsenal vs. Bayern Munich,

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62:00

Kobbie Mainoo's Starboy status is confirmed!

The Cooligans ·

2024/04/09

Christian and Alexis have returned from their weekend getaways in Nashville and Louisville to recap the 2-2 draw between Manchester United and Liverpool and the rest of the Premier League action! It was a busy weekend of hosting for The Cooligans, as Christian was in Nashville for Premier League Fan Fest, while Alexis went down to Louisville to celebrate USL! The guys recap their experiences before reacting to the blockbuster match between United and Liverpool. They analyze whether or not a draw

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51:58

How many aging superstars does it take to win a...

The Cooligans ·

2024/04/05

We're hyped to have the hilarious footy content creator, Elischa Edouard, join the show to discuss all things Messi, Inter Miami, and so much more! There are few bigger Lionel Messi fans than Elischa Edouard, so he had to fill in for Alexis following Inter Miami's 2-1 loss to Monterrey in CONCACAF Champions Cup while the Argentine playmaker was rested! Christian and Elischa analyze what's gone wrong for Inter Miami and ask if sustained success is attainable with aging superstars like Messi, Luis

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