The Cooligans

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down LAFC’s hot run of form since acquiring Son Heung-Min, and what it could mean for the club as we head into the playoffs. Have LAFC overtaken Inter Miami as the MLS Cup favorites? Next, Christian and Alexis recap USMNT activity across Europe. Which USMNT striker abroad is staking his claim to be the national team’s #9? They also break down Christian...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Arsenal’s 1-1 draw vs. Manchester City on Sunday. Was the game a point gained or two points lost for the Gunners? Also, the boys break down whether or not Arteta’s tactics and team selection are holding the team back. Next, Christian and Alexis recap their time in Kansas City for the Premier League Fan Fest. They also react to other major Premier Lea...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Liverpool’s late win over Atlético Madrid — their fourth such victory this season. Are Liverpool truly this good, or are they just riding their luck? Meanwhile, Real Madrid benefited from some fortunate refereeing in their latest win. Do they get preferential treatment in the Champions League? Next, Christian and Alexis welcome USWNT and Portland Tho...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Inter Miami’s inconsistent form over the past month and what it could mean for the club heading into the playoffs. As things stand, has the Inter Miami project been a failure? They also recap dominant wins by Western Conference contenders LAFC and the Vancouver Whitecaps. Next, Christian and Alexis break down what’s going wrong at Manchester United a...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the USMNT’s big win over Japan and break down what Mauricio Pochettino’s new tactical formation could mean for the team going forward. Can the new-look USMNT be the key to their future success? Next, Christian and Alexis discuss Nottingham Forest’s head coach shake-up. Was the club right to sack Nuno Espírito Santo, and is Ange Postecoglou the right...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the USMNT’s 2-0 friendly win over Japan. The boys break down the entire performance, including Folarin Balogun’s strong showing at striker. Has Balogun cemented his place as the starting striker for next summer? They also recap Christian Pulisic’s return to the USMNT and explain why he’s such a crucial piece for the team. Then, they grade the Septemb...

Inter Miami CF has never been short on storylines since the arrival of Lionel Messi but after crashing out of the Leagues Cup against Seattle Sounders FC, the noise has only gotten louder. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros dive into the Luis Suárez spitting incident and Lionel Messi allegedly threatening Pedro de la Vega during the League Cup final. The guys then recap their trip to Germany v...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros are joined by former MLS player and current agent Chris Wingert as they talk about his MLS career, which included winning the 2009 MLS Cup, playing in New York City FC’s inaugural season and his views on current American players. Chris shares stories about playing with Andrea Pirlo and Frank Lampard, why winning the MLS Cup was such a huge moment for the leag...

Christian Polanco & David Gass dive into MLS headlines—highlighting Thomas Müller first goal for the Vancouver Whitecaps and his accidental reveal of Tristan Blackman’s USMNT call-up. They also chat Son Heung-Min’s early LAFC impact, the decline of LigaMX in Leagues Cup and the jumbled MLS Eastern Conference playoff race. The pair wrap up with NWSL & EPL weekends by hitting some of the biggest sto...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros deliver a United States Men’s National Team summer round-up, highlighting which players are flying under the radar and which ones on the squad they’re concerned about. The guys are then joined by Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Canadian National Team star Jayden Nelson. They discuss the impact of Thomas Müller on the team, Jayden’s upbringing and how he fell in lo...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss Son Heung-Min’s fast start in MLS and why Christian is already being proven wrong about Son’s impact on the field. They also talk about Matt Turner’s return to MLS and whether Gio Reyna should follow suit ahead of a crucial season leading up to the World Cup. Then, they react to the Premier League and offer their overreactions to opening weekend. Coul...

Christian Polanco and Stefano Fusaro preview the Premier League season ahead of the 2025–26 opening weekend. They share their title favorites along with a full set of season predictions, including Player of the Season, best transfer, and relegation picks. Then, they react to Christian Pulisic and Tim Weah’s response to the criticism they've faced this summer. Was their clapback warranted—or are th...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros welcome USMNT and MLS legend Marcelo Balboa to the show. They discuss his soccer journey, including his decision to return to the U.S. to help launch Major League Soccer in 1996. What were the hardships that came with it — and was it worth the sacrifice? Christian and Alexis then dive into Marcelo’s USMNT journey, including his role in the 1994 World Cup team...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down Son Heung-Min’s arrival at LAFC and what it could mean for Major League Soccer both on and off the field. They also look back on Son’s time at Tottenham and the legacy he leaves behind at the club. Christian and Alexis then recap Phase One of the Leagues Cup. Does the competition’s new format make the Leagues Cup more exciting? They also react to s...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros bring on soccer broadcasting legend Andrés Cantor to chat about all things soccer. The guys revisit the 2022 World Cup Final and talk with Andrés about how the greatest moment of his career was also his most challenging.  Christian and Alexis then discuss Andrés’ journey in broadcasting and how he eventually passed down his love for the game to his son, Nico....

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down Thomas Müller's move to the Vancouver Whitecaps and what it could mean for the club’s chances of winning an MLS title. Does this move put them ahead of Inter Miami as the favorites for the MLS Cup? The duo also discusses Jermaine Jones' recent comments suggesting that his 2014 return to MLS was not his decision. Should MLS consider changing some of...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros bring on USMNT legend Landon Donovan and break down a controversial summer of soccer for the USMNT. Landon tells us why he took issue with Christian Pulisic missing the Gold Cup and what he would have done differently. Landon also reacts to Lionel Messi missing the MLS All-Star Game and how he thinks the league should react. Christian and Alexis then break do...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros bring on Colorado Rapids & USMNT defender Reggie Cannon to discuss his recent court win over Portuguese club Boavista. Reggie describes the trials and tribulations of his time in Europe and why he ultimately decided to make the move back to MLS. Reggie also shares his future ambitions with the USMNT and how MLS has grown in recent years. Christian and Alexis...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down the transfer window so far and give us their winners and losers as we pass the halfway point of the European transfer window. Have Liverpool been the clear winners or do Chelsea have a reason to be optimistic? Can Arsenal turn their window around? Christian and Alexis then recap a busy weekend in Major League Soccer. Inter Miami continue their domi...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down Liverpool’s busy summer including their rumored move for either Alexander Isak or Hugo Ekitike. Can a new striker on top of the 200 million euros they’ve already spent put them amongst the other European giants? They also react to Steve Parrish’s blunder that may have lost Europa League football for Crystal Palace. Christian and Alexis then recap a...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Chelsea’s 3-0 victory over PSG in the Club World Cup Final. 2 goals by Cole Palmer led Chelsea to a decisive win over the European Champions to capture Enzo Maresca’s 2nd trophy with the club. The boys break down how Chelsea were able to break down this elite PSG side. Christin and Alexis then talk the other major players for Chelsea in the CWC, incl...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros bring on legendary USMNT goalkeeper Brad Friedel to chat all things USMNT including their current roster questions at striker and goalkeeper. Brad Friedel explains why patience is necessary as Pochettino change the culture with the USMNT. Brad also discusses his roster thoughts and what the summer call-ups may mean for the USMNT roster going forward. Christia...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the USMNT’s 2-1 loss to Mexico in the Gold Cup Final. Where are the boys’ confidence level for the squad and the head coach after the USMNT’s last competitive match before the World Cup? What players helped and hurt their stock going into next summer? Christian and Alexis then break down the major moments of the game including a handball in the box b...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the USMNT’s shaky semifinal win over Guatemala. The boys talk Diego Luna, who impressed once again, scoring both goals for the Stars and Stripes. They also break down another lackluster performance from young striker Patrick Agyemang Christian and Alexis then chat Matt Freese’s performance in goal and whether it raised or lowered his stock. They also...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros chat with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy as they preview the 2026 World Cup. The boys talk all things New Jersey as the state gets ready to host the 2026 World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium next summer. Governor Murphy also reveals how he fell in love with soccer and what the sport means to him and his family. Governor Murphy then addresses safety concerns fo...