The Cooligans

Pablo Maurer of The Athletic joins Christian to recap his experience at The Soccer Tournament, discuss Inter Miami's future, and look back on Zlatan Ibrahimovic's incredible career!  Alexis is in Istanbul to "cover the Champions League final" (we're pretty sure he's getting a hair transplant), so we're thrilled to get a boots-on-the-ground report of TST from The Athletic's Pablo Maurer!...

We're honored to be joined by USMNT and Fulham FC defender, Tim Ream!  Tim joins the Cooligans to discuss taking part in the upcoming Premier League summer series, the struggles of being promoted or relegated in five consecutive years, and missing the end of the EPL season due to injury (including how badly he wanted to stay in the game with a broken arm.) Christian and Alexis also recap Sevilla's...

There's so much to talk about from the final day of the Premier League and Bundesliga seasons, but the Toffees' victory is clearly the biggest story in Blangola!  Everton will be playing EPL football next season! The past eight months may have taken five years off of Christian's life expectancy, but they were all worth it. The Cooligans analyze all the action from Matchday 38 with a specific focus...

The 2022/23 club season is coming to an end, but there are still plenty of off-the-pitch storylines to discuss!  The racism displayed by La Liga fans towards Vinicius Jr. this year has been absolutely appalling. Even the league's leadership is siding with the racists now! Christian and Alexis break down all the drama coming out of Spain and condemn the treatment of Real Madrid's Brazilian starlet....

A new champion may have already been crowned in England, but there are still plenty of trophies to be awarded on mainland Europe!  Arsenal's loss to Nottingham Forest means Manchester City are Premier League champions yet again! The Citizens have won the EPL in three consecutive seasons and five of the last six, so is it time to start asking questions about how boring the English top flight has be...

It's been a massive few days for American soccer, with a new striker pledging his future to the national team, the first mid-week action of the MLS season, and another women's league to rival the NWSL!  Rumors have been swirling for weeks about Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun committing to the USMNT, and it's finally been made official. Christian and Alexis analyze what this decision means for Amer...

A packed weekend of high-pressure matches saw incredible action across England, Spain, and the United States!  The 2022/23 campaign is wrapping up across the European continent, which means every game will be absolutely crucial over the next few weeks. The Cooligans break down all of last weekend's biggest matchups, including Aston Villa's victory over Tottenham, Arsenal's loss to Brighton that al...

Mike Ryan Ruiz of Le Batard Show joins the Cooligans to give his latest update on the Lionel Messi transfer saga!  There's no bigger story in world football than Leo Messi's potential next transfer, so we called on the most plugged-in member of the Meadowlark family to give us the facts. Christian and Alexis also recap the Champions League semi-final first legs, analyze the rumors of a new home fo...

Both the Premier League and MLS saw some incredible matches and shocking results over the weekend!  There was great action at the top and bottom of the EPL table over the weekend, but not much changed in terms of positioning. The Cooligans break down all the action from the English top flight and ask if there will be serious ramifications from Ilkay Gundogan's missed penalty. Plus, we analyze Spor...

Lionel Messi is in a standoff with PSG's biggest fans, Erling Haaland is the new Premier League scoring king, and this weekend's MLS action should be incredible!   There's so much to talk about on the latest episode of the Cooligans! Christian and Alexis discuss all these stories and more from the world of soccer, plus a FLAMING HOT TAKE about Carrie Underwood and Anne Hathaway. Why do these women...

No other team in the Premier League could've botched the end of Sunday's match like Tottenham!  The weekend's contest between Spurs and Liverpool was one of the most dramatic of the 2022/23 season! Seven goals, manager injuries, and testy press conferences were only a few of the moments that made headlines from the match. The Cooligans are finally back together for a birthday celebration to discus...

Manchester City are now the frontrunners to win the league!  It’s been coming over the past few weeks, but City have finally caught up to Arsenal in the quest for the Premier League crown. Pep Guardiola and his side are simply playing at a higher level than their opponents right now. David Gass of MLS Extra Time joins the Cooligans to break down the presumed title-deciding contest and check in wit...

The Gunners keep dropping crucial points in their quest to finally reclaim the EPL title!  Aaron Ramsdale’s massive error and a lack of urgency from the opening whistle held Arsenal to a single point against Southampton on Friday, and the league leaders were lucky to come away with that! What’s gone wrong for the young Gunners and how can they turn things around as the season winds down? Christine...

Three of the league’s most famous teams are struggling mightily this season!  New York Red Bulls, LA Galaxy, and Sporting Kansas City have had difficult starts to their 2023 MLS campaigns. Fan protests, racism accusations, and overall on-field incompetence are just a few of the headline-grabbing controversies that are negatively affecting these sides. David Gass of MLS Extra Time joins the Cooliga...

Manchester City are gaining on Arsenal to sit atop the EPL table!  Another weekend, another round of shocking results in the Premier League. Christine Cupo of CBS Sports sits down with the Cooligans to discuss the biggest headlines, including Arsenal’s draw with West Ham, City’s continued dominance, and the fantastic battle for survival at the opposite end of the standings. Plus, we touch on some...

Christian and Alexis didn't have to fanboy over her in the street this time!  OL Reign and USWNT star, Bethany Balcer, joins the Cooligans for a hilarious interview ahead of the 2023 NWSL season. She discusses the infamous 2019 NWSL Rookie of the Year award, her relationship with Megan Rapinoe, and the one team she would never play for. Plus, Christian and Alexis try to give Bethany a new nickname...

We're going back in the time machine for this episode of the Cooligans!  Comedian, Ian Edwards, joined Christian for an in-studio interview that took place during the Chelsea-Borussia Dortmund UCL match back in March. Check out the guys' (slightly belated) reaction to the contest, as well as Ian's thoughts on Manchester United, the financial power of the Premier League, and the improvement in MLS'...

Week 6 of the MLS season was filled with some incredible action!  There were some great matches around the league over the weekend and the Cooligans are here to cover all of them. We delve into the battle for LA as both teams fight for regional supremacy, analyze St. Louis City's first loss of the season, and question if Jordan Morris could make a return to the USMNT. MLS broadcaster and former Le...

Chelsea are looking for their third manager of the season!  The Blues sacked Graham Potter after another embarrassing defeat at the hands of Aston Villa. What does this mean for ownership's relationship with the fans and who will be the next man on the touchline at Stamford Bridge? Christine Cupo of CBS Sports joins the Cooligans to discuss this, Arsenal's domination over Leeds, and other top stor...

MLS Matchweek 5 was easily the craziest of the season so far!  There were so many incredible headlines from Saturday's MLS action, including Jordan Morris scoring four goals and Denis Bouanga traveling halfway across the planet to win the match for LAFC. The Cooligans debate which teams fared best during the international break, and also highlight the top stories from the opening weekend of the NW...

Why are so many of the world's best managers getting sacked?!?!  Antonio Conte and Julian Nagelsmann were the latest high-profile coaching casualties after being sacked by Tottenham and Bayern Munich last week. What is causing these massive clubs to make such bold changes in the middle of the season? Will it become a more popular trend in the future? The Cooligans break down the managerial merry-g...

Christian Pulisic finally broke his silence on the Berhalter vs. Reyna saga.   The USMNT captain didn't hold back when speaking to ESPN about the drama surrounding US Soccer. Christian and Alexis weigh in on Pulisic's comments and debate how they will affect the rest of the team. They also discuss Thiago Almada's meteoric rise to stardom and other top stories from Week 3 of the MLS season!  Exclus...

Tottenham Hotspurs manager, Antonio Conte, did not hold back in his post-match press conference on Saturday.  The Italian gaffer has been known to be emotional on the touchline, but this outburst showed a whole new level of frustration. What does it mean for Conte's future at the club and how will it affect the rest of Tottenham's season? Alexis is back as the Cooligans discuss this, Fulham's FA C...

The new developments in the Reyna vs. Berhalter saga are insane!  American soccer looks like even more of a circus than usual following the latest reports about Claudio Reyna's behavior and comments. What does it mean for Gio, Gregg Berhalter, and the rest of the USMNT? Creator of This Week in MLS, Eli Lesser, joins the Cooligans as they give their takes on all the craziness and also dive into Wee...

BBC took some serious heat over the weekend.  BBC made headlines by suspending Gary Lineker from Match of the Day for his comments about the British government. Was the punishment too extreme? What's next for the legendary pundit? Comedian, Andy Haynes, joins the Cooligans discuss this drama, plus the biggest on-the-pitch stories from the weekend's Premier League action!  Exclusive content: https:...