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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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01:17:15

Kochen Is The Key, Citizens Could Suffer, CR7's...

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2026/10/05

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 Rundown11:05 Is Diego Kochen the Key to the USMNT?46:30 City

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01:13:01

USMNT Beat Chile 4-2 We React, Man City are in Big...

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2026/09/30

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 Rundown10:40 USMNT Youngsters shine again36:50 The Premier League releases a harsh statement50:33 What should the punishment be for Manchester City?Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast

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01:14:57

The USMNT Kids Are Alright, Man City GUILTY, Ireland...

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2026/09/28

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 Rundown08:00 USMNT vs. Peru Reax33:40 Man City found GUILTY!01:00:55 Ireland vs. IsraelSubscribe to The

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01:08:11

Pro/Rel In Liga MX, More Fallout From The Madrid...

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2026/09/23

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 Cooligans00:00 Show Rundown10:36 Liga MX Pro/Rel30:20 Madrid Derby Fallout51:15 Federico Higuaín OUT of Columbus Crew

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01:11:25

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

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2026/09/21

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

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01:08:16

Poch Takes Shots at Pulisic, Messi Has A New Coach,...

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2026/09/16

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 Cooligans00:00 Show Rundown01:10 Jozy

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01:04:18

Cavan Sullivan May Be The Chosen One, Americans In...

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2026/09/15

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 Rundown01:42 Cavan Sullivan bags a brace vs. San Diego28:10 Americans in Europe44:00 VAR Controversies.Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast

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00:56:58

Arsenal Top Napoli, Can Harry Kane Win a Ballon D'or,...

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2026/09/10

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 playersTo 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

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00:38:55

How Shirts Reveal Hidden Stories of Money, Power &...

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2026/09/07

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

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01:09:45

Balogun’s Failed Everton Move, MLS Teams Return to US...

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2026/09/02

Christian & Alexis dig into the chaos of the European transfer window and try to make sense of why Folarin Balogun’s move to Everton collapsed at the last minute. They also explore Premier League spending and how other European teams can attempt to compete financially.Up next, the pair react to the news that MLS teams are back in the U.S. Open Cup and what that might indicate for the future of soccer in the United States. Could promotion/relegation finally come to the beautiful game in

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01:02:21

Messi Announces International Retirement + US Soccer...

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2026/08/31

On this episode of The Cooligans Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down Leo Messi announcing he is retiring from international duty. Is it for real this time? From there we dive into US Soccer taking a more active role in youth development. Is this a first step on the way to real change or just a gesture? To round out the show we discect the latest in the ongoing battle between UEFA and Gianni Infantino. All that and more on this episode of The Cooligans. 00:00 We're Back! 06:30 Messi

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00:39:41

MLS All-Star Live: MLS Beats Liga MX Again, FIFA's...

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2026/07/30

Live from Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros broadcast immediately following the MLS All-Star Game. The hosts react to Major League Soccer securing back-to-back victories over the Liga MX All-Stars and discuss the electric fan atmosphere inside the venue. Between unexpected live broadcast interruptions from stadium staff and behind-the-scenes window adjustments, the guys break down the game's highlights, performance stats, and overall

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01:10:23

MLS Stars Arrive: Casemiro & Griezmann Debuts, Riley...

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2026/07/27

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros return to process the full-force return of Major League Soccer following the World Cup break. Christian kicks off the show with a hilarious and relatable personal story about taking his 3.5-year-old son to his first competitive soccer class 1v1s. The hosts then dive into the latest blockbusters across MLS, analyzing Casemiro’s 1-0 debut for Inter Miami as a physical midfield anchor, Antoine Griezmann’s immediate scoring spark for Orlando City, and Christian’s

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01:31:16

How to Fix the USMNT for 2030, Tyler Adams Interview...

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2026/07/23

Fresh off their 11-city Breakaway Tour, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros return to the studio to process the post-World Cup soccer landscape. Christian kicks off the episode with an unbelievable travel horror story about a chaotic flight delay from Miami to Dallas involving an intoxicated passenger, an unruly accusation, and an emergency flight attendant swap. The hosts then dive into a blueprint for the future, detailing radical ways to overhaul US Soccer and turn the USMNT into legitimate

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01:06:36

Spain Wins World Cup 1-0 vs Argentina: Defensive...

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2026/07/20

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros cap off their 11-city Breakaway Tour with an electric live reaction show immediately following Spain’s 1-0 World Cup Final victory over Argentina. The hosts dissect a defensive masterclass from La Roja, who neutralized Lionel Messi and held Argentina to zero shots on target across 120 minutes of play. The guys break down the game's turning point—Enzo Fernández's second yellow card for dissent—and Ferran Torres' dramatic extra-time winner just 30 seconds into

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01:05:48

World Cup Final Preview: Spain vs Argentina,...

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2026/07/17

In the final daily live episode ahead of the historic World Cup final, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down the highly anticipated match between Spain and Argentina. The guys discuss the latest news regarding White House officials meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino to address potential health dangers from Canadian wildfire smoke in the New York-New Jersey area. They analyze tactical keys to the final, debating whether Spain's possession-heavy dominance can stifle the

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00:39:36

Argentina Beats England 2-1: Tuchel’s Tactical...

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2026/07/16

Live from Atlanta, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros deliver an immediate, high-energy live reaction show following Argentina's thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over England in the World Cup semifinal. The hosts launch directly into a scathing critique of England manager Thomas Tuchel, placing 100% of the blame squarely at his feet for executing an incredibly cowardly low-block game plan after Anthony Gordon put the Three Lions up 1-0. They highlight an embarrassing statistic showing that England

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01:02:10

Spain Shuts Down France 2-0: Deschamps Era Ends, Ian...

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2026/07/15

In this electric live reaction episode of The Cooligans, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros broadcast straight from Dallas, Texas, to break down Spain’s masterclass 2-0 victory over France in the World Cup semifinals. The guys dissect an astonishingly clinical Spanish performance that completely neutralized the French powerhouse, restricting them to zero shots on target in the first half and a measly 0.3 XG over the entire match. They evaluate the major fallout of the result, including the end

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01:08:32

World Cup QF Drama: Argentina Beats Swiss, England...

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2026/07/12

In this electric, late-night episode of The Cooligans After Dark, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros fire up the microphones live from Miami to unpack a chaotic day of World Cup quarterfinal action. The guys kick off with Argentina’s high-stakes 3-1 victory over Switzerland, a match far tighter than the final scoreline suggests. They dive headfirst into the massive refereeing controversy surrounding Breel Embolo's game-altering second yellow card for simulation. Spurred by the new "mistaken

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00:55:25

Spain Knocks Out Belgium 2-1: Mikel Merino Closer...

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2026/07/10

In this high-energy live reaction episode of The Cooligans, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros broadcast live from a remarkably humid Miami to break down Spain's dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium in the World Cup quarterfinals. The guys dissect an unpredictable game of two halves that saw a cagey opening explode into a chaotic, vibe-driven second period. They analyze Belgium's impressive defensive resilience and Charles De Ketelaere’s shocking header that broke Spain's clean-sheet streak, all

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