The Cooligans

MLS free agency is off to a hot start, so we had to have current free agent and MLS legend, C.J. Sapong, join the show to break down everything you need to know! Who could've predicted such a wild start to MLS free agency? Definitely not us! We've still got the best and funniest coverage of all the latest transactions from around the league. C.J. Sapong stops by to discuss his current free agency...

Happy New Year, Gully Squad! The Cooligans are back to break down all the incredible action from the thrilling Premier League festive fixtures!  There was so much footy played over the past few weeks, we don't even know where to start the discussion! Christian and Alexis round-up the biggest headlines from the Premier League, on and off the pitch, including Arsenal falling back to 4th place and Ja...

The Cooligans and Underdogs are back with another soccer gambling special! This time, they delve into the Premier League Boxing Day fixture list to find the best EPL bets for this holiday season. Make sure to check out our Premier League Boxing Day parlay, now available on the DraftKings app! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't sa...

Wait, didn't we already kill this idea for a European Super League months ago?  The European Super League has returned and absolutely no one is happy about it! Is anyone actually taking it seriously this time, though? Christian and Alexis discuss all the latest news surrounding the ESL's potential comeback and ask why Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, and Juventus are still pushing for it. The guys also...

We have a real businessman on the today's episode, as David Samson, host of Nothing Personal with David Samson, joins the show to teach us about sports business from the front office's perspective!  This might be the smartest Cooligans episode of all time! We're honored to be joined by former Miami Marlins team president and fellow member of the Meadowlark family, David Samson, to learn about the...

OH MY GOD, DARLINGTON NAGBE AND AIDAN MORRIS ARE IN THE COOLIGANS STUDIO!  The Columbus Crew made a terrible mistake by allowing two of their star players, Darlington Nagbe and Aidan Morris, to join the show in-studio for a hilarious interview about their victory in MLS Cup Final! We get the players' perspectives about what it was like to play in the final, congratulate Darlington on his fourth ML...

THE COLUMBUS CREW ARE YOUR 2023 MLS CUP CHAMPIONS!!! Christian and Alexis are here to break down the final and recap an unforgettable season in MLS! The guys analyze what gave the Crew the edge over LAFC, react to Wilfried Nancy's inspiring post-match interview, and weigh in on the Darlington Nagbe-MLS GOAT debate. We also break down an incredible weekend of Premier League action and discuss the s...

Columbus Crew midfielder, Julian Gressel, stops by the show ahead of his team playing in the 2023 MLS Cup Final against LAFC!  The MLS Cup Final is here babayyy! We're honored to be joined by the homie, Julian Gressel, from MLS Media Day in Columbus to hear about his team's preparation for the final. The guys ask Julian about Columbus' miraculous comeback against Cincinnati FC in the ECF, his vete...

We can't allow referees to continue making massive mistakes that determine the outcome of Premier League matches!  A new week, a new EPL officiating controversy, this time in the biggest game of the weekend! Manchester City and Tottenham played to a thrilling 3-3 draw on Sunday afternoon, but of course, the referees will claim the spotlight after Simon Hooper's colossal blunder cost the reigning c...

It's trivia time babayyyyyy!!! Christian and Alexis square off against Dax McCarty, Dan Gargan, and Alan Gordon of the Major League Journeymen podcast for a fun and hilarious round of soccer trivia. Topics can vary wildly, from Quincy Amarikwa's career path to Andrew Dice Clay opening at Madison Square Garden, but you're guaranteed to have a good time while watching! Exclusive content: https://www...

With the 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs down to the final four teams, we had to invite comedy writer and co-host of the Happy Foot Sad Foot podcast, Travis Helwig, in-studio to talk LAFC and so much more!  The MLS Playoffs quarter-finals round was as thrilling as it was controversial! Travis joins Christian and Alexis to break down the four QF matchups and discuss the insane referee decisions that impacted...

We're hyped to be joined by Joe Lowery of Total Soccer Show to get his latest reporting surrounding Emma Hayes being named manager of the USWNT and the MLS Playoffs!  The news-breaker is here, folks! Total Soccer Show's Joe Lowery, who was first to announce Emma Hayes' appointment as USWNT manager, jumps on the show to share his most recent reporting about the hiring. Joe, Christian, and Alexis al...

It's official folks, the best manager in women's soccer is now in charge of the biggest job in women's soccer. Welcome, Emma Hayes, to the USWNT!  After the USWNT's disastrous performance in the Women's World Cup, we knew US Soccer would have to make a big splash with its next hire. Safe to say they have! Christian and Alexis discuss Emma Hayes leaving Chelsea to take the reigns of the USWNT and d...

The Cooligans x Morning Footy collab continues with Charlie Davies of CBS Sports joining the show to discuss his incredible career and the biggest news in the world of soccer!   Every American soccer fan knows about Charlie Davies and his incredible punditry skills, but not as many will remember his time as a pro in MLS and abroad. Charlie joins Christian and Alexis to help remedy this by telling...

The NWSL Final is taking place this weekend in San Diego, so Christian and Alexis are here to help you prepare for the decisive contest between Gotham FC and OL Reign!  The 2023 NWSL Final has arrived and both Gotham FC and OL Reign are ready to take the biggest stage in women's soccer! Christian and Alexis break down the matchup ahead of Saturday's kickoff and debate who they want to win more. Th...

It's the first ever Cooligans-Morning Footy crossover event, with Nico Cantor stopping by the studio to recap he and his father's trip to Rio for the Libertadores Final!  There are few soccer competitions with more history than the Copa Libertadores, and this year's final was one of the craziest we've ever seen! We're so lucky to have Nico Cantor of CBS Sports in-studio to recap his experience at...

The first matchday of MLS Playoffs' opening round is finally complete, so you know the homie John Strong of Fox Sports had to stop by the show to share his thoughts on all the action! There aren't many people more knowledgeable about Major League Soccer than Fox Sports commentator, John Strong, and he's here to give his opinions on the first full round of MLS Playoffs. We discuss which matches wer...

We're honored to have Robbie Mustoe of NBC Sports join the show to discuss Manchester United's humiliation in the derby and all the biggest Premier League storylines!  If you follow the EPL in this country, then we know you're a massive fan of today's guest! NBC Sports pundit and Premier League legend, Robbie Mustoe, is in-studio to break down all the latest news from the English top flight. Chris...

The MLS Playoffs' field of 16 is set, with New York Red Bulls and Sporting Kansas City claiming the final two spots on the bracket!  It's playoff time in MLS and the two Wild Card matchups could not have been any different! Christian and Alexis break down Red Bulls' thrilling 5-2 win over Charlotte FC and Sporting KC advancing past San Jose Earthquakes on penalties. Plus, the guys talk Andre Onana...

We're honored to have creator of The Black List and Hollywood mogul, Franklin Leonard, in-studio to give his thoughts on the resolution of the WGA strike and discuss the beginning of the postseason for MLS and NWSL!  We usually have two geniuses on the show, but we had to bring in a third to boost the studio's brainpower even more! Franklin is back on the show to catch up with Christian and Alexis...

Have you ever wanted to own a professional soccer team? Our guest, Chris Ewing of Caledonian Braves FC, joins the show to explain how you can buy into his club!  We're super excited for our incredibly unique interview with Chris Ewing, chairman of Caledonian Braves FC in Motherwell, Scotland, to discuss his new club! Founded only in 2019, CBFC is the newest team in Scotland and is also the only fa...

We're psyched to have EAFC content creator, BFordLancer, join the show to discuss his streaming career and Christian and Alexis recap Ali Krieger's final regular season match with Gotham FC!  EAFC 24 is out now, so you know we had to invite our friend Jake Barford (aka BFordLancer) to the studio to hear about his experience with the new game! We discuss his career as a streamer and get his takes o...

We've got another double-guest episode today with Executive Producer of "Messi Meets America", Scott Boggins, discussing his documentary and friend of the show, KEVINCHO, previewing Decision Day in MLS and NWSL!  Two guests are better than one, right? We're honored to be joined by the EP of Apple TV's new documentary series, "Messi Meets America", Scott Boggins, to get some inc...

Arsenal's win against Manchester City is a massive step towards crowning a new Premier League champion for the first time in four years!  With Arsenal securing their first EPL victory over Manchester City since 2018, should the Gunners now be considered favorites to win the Premier League? Christian and Alexis answer this question while recapping the weekend's incredible clash between Arsenal and...

We're honored to be joined by MLS legend and current Senior VP of Competition and Operations for MLS Next Pro, Ali Curtis!  Ali Curtis has always been a trailblazer in American soccer, and his new role with MLS Next Pro will allow him to leave a lasting impact on the sport! We discuss all the latest news surrounding MLS' development league, including its new playoff format in which the better seed...