The Cooligans

Why do teams keep gifting goals to St. Louis City SC?  MLS' newest expansion franchise can't stop winning, but it seems like their opponents might be trying to help. MLS Season Pass studio host, Jillian Sakovits, joins the Cooligans to discuss SLSC's good fortune, plus Giorgio Chiellini's first MLS goal, new ownership in Nashville, and the inaugural edition of 5-a-side.  Exclusive content: https:/...

Manchester United got embarrassed by Liverpool over the weekend. The Red Devils were no match for Mo Salah and Liverpool during Sunday's 7-0 drubbing at Anfield. What does this mean for the remainder of the EPL season and how will Manchester United bounce back? Christine Cupo of CBS Sports joins the Cooligans to discuss this, plus other top stories from the weekend's Serie A action. Exclusive cont...

There is so much to talk about from MLS opening weekend. How did St. Louis City pull out the victory? Is Thiago Almada the league's next big star? What does Lorenzo Insigne's injury mean for Toronto FC? David Gass of MLS Extra Time joins the Cooligans to discuss these topics and more! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Lea...

Graham Potter should be the Chelsea manager through the end of the year The fans are all #potterout and yet, if you really think about it, there's no benefit for Chelsea owner, Todd Boehly, to sack Graham Potter now. Also, Arsenal keep rolling forward! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

MLS new playoffs format is going to cause injuries. Does anyone like this new playoff format? Teams and players are not going to like this. We break it all down! Let us know what you think. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Subscribe to The Cooligans on...

We all saw Emi's heroics with Argentina in the World Cup. But has he taken it too far at Aston Villa? Unai Emery believes so! Emi Martinez was seen in qualifying as getting in the heads of the opponents but in the premier league this past weekend against Arsenal his antics have left his manager, Unai Emery, saying "It's embarrassing for me" after Emi ran up on a corner and left the goal...

How does this MLS club still exist?!?! MLS club values have risen an insane amount in the last few years, and even more with AppleTV+ deal. But some clubs are still trailing behind... HOW?!?! Who do you think is MLS most valuable club? Wait till you find out which MLS club has risen the most in value! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we sho...

VAR is so bad that a ref is getting fired over it. Why have this technology is it's not going to be used correctly. What happens now? Is that goal retroactively taken away from Brentford and are Arsenal given the correct points? Do Arsenal just walk away knowing they've been screwed? Do you think the game is better with VAR? Let us know! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans T...

USMNT may be looking for a new head coach and Jesse Marsch might be our best option. Some will want someone like Marcelo Bielsa or Rafa Benitez, some will want Gregg Berhalter to stay in the job, but many are now saying that Jesse Marsch, who was recently sacked as manager of Leeds United in the Premier League, may be the perfect option for the USMNT. But is he progress, or more of the same? Let u...

Football presenter Michael Timbs is visiting NYC all the way from London and came by the studio after Arsenal's surprising loss to Everton in the Premier League and we discuss if Arsenal's chances of winning the league are in doubt. We also chat about his incredible career in football media, and his newest venture into F1 racing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney were ALL OVER espn for Wrexham's FA Cup match This has MLS fans wondering why they never cared about MLS this much. Should MLS fans care? MLS has moved on to AppleTV+ and MLS fans shouldn't be concerned with what's going on at espn. Or does this strike at the heart that ESPN hurt their own investment by not doing this same marketing approach for MLS when they had t...

At one point Pep could do no wrong, now it seems like something is missing. Joao Cancelo leaving on loan would've been seen as impossible only a few months ago. Everything changed with the arrival of Haaland and a new system or is there something deeper with what is going on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast ap...

Gio Reyna sent a strong message to Gregg Berhalter and US Soccer after scoring a worldie for Dortmund in Bundesliga. What exactly did it mean and what is the outcome of this? Also, MLS is heating up as preseason matches start soon. Who needs help and who looks like they're ready to compete? Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say...

Everton should've fired Frank Lampard faster. The real secret to Arsenal's success and why every other club should envy it Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube...

With recent sales, MLS is proving they are a player in the global transfer market. Fans want to see incoming player purchases, absolutely! Owners want to see outbound player sales, obviously. Does MLS have the right balance? Let's see who has been recently sold and who we think is next. What clubs are in trouble with a lack of depth? MLS Preseason games start this week! Exclusive content: https://...

Premier league fans have gone TOO FARR We break down the most violent clashed fans have had with front office, and players this past week and how to curb the violence in football. If only they handled it like Shakira handled Pique... we react to Shakira x BZRP session "freestyle" and how Pique is handling the situation over on King's League Also, count how many times Alexis brings up tha...

MLS Season Pass on Apple TV+ has the potential to change the way soccer is viewed all over the world. In fact, it can be viewed all over the world... but will people sign up. It's a big risk for Apple and MLS because if this succeeds, it's revolutionary, however, there is more soccer available on TV and streaming now more than ever so maybe some people turn off to MLS completely and just follow an...

Should we judge Gareth Bale for the end of his career? Yes, Gareth Bale won everything there is to win at the club level, but his career ended with him sitting not playing on purpose. His loan back to Tottenham was a failure. Even his time in MLS was unremarkable until the absolute last second when he scored to help LAFC win MLS Cup. Did he win enough or could he have done more? Who Are The Coolig...

Is Ronaldo done? Will you still be watching? Should we respect Al-Nassr FC more or is this exactly what we all think it is: a big money move to end a career and a place where Ronaldo will be treated as a god? Also, how close was Ronaldo to joining Sporting Kansas City in MLS? Would you have wanted Ronaldo in MLS? Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put every...

This may have been the greatest World Cup final of all time, if not the greatest GAME of all time. We break down the game, talk about Messi's legacy, and what's next for Mbappe. Thanks to everyone who's been with us for this World Cup. We're taking a break but we will be back January 3rd. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say  L...

The World Cup Final is SET! The Cooligans discuss France's win over Morocco, and preview their match up with Argentina. Also Alex Pavone joins the show to talk about Canadian soccer, and gambling on Soccer. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Subscribe to Th...

Messi showed why he's one of the greatest of all time today as Argentina moves passed Croatia with a decisive win. The Cooligan's talk about how hard it is to defend Messi, and weather he's got a better shot against France or Morocco. Plus the Cooligans break down the recent controversy between Gio Reyna and Greg Berhalter, and try to figure out whose to blame. Exclusive content:  https://www.patr...

Football is NOT coming home! The Cooligans break down England's tough loss, Morocco's unlikely run, and Messi's new attitude. We've also released an episode honoring our friend Grant Wahl which can be found in our feed. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

The Cooligans reflect on the passing of their good friend, soccer journalist Grant Wahl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Both games ending in penalties? Brazil out of the World Cup? We've never seen a quarterfinal day this crazy. The Cooligans break down Brazil vs Croatia and Argentina vs Netherlands + new soccer superfan (and currently Ana on A League Of Their Own) Lil Frex joins the show to talk about her new soccer fandom. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything...