The Cooligans

The Premier League starts this weekend and we are all hopped up on Portland Kombucha! We talk to journalist Kristan Heneage about Newcastle drama, Arsenal backline woes, and how Chelsea will treat our sweet baby Pulisic! Segment 1: We'd love to stick to sports but people are dying. Segment 2: Premier League Preview w/ Kristan Heneage (@kheneage)   Today's Sponsors SeatGeek // Download the Seatgeek...

We join forces again with our homies Total Soccer Show to take some listener questions while we're out here at MLS All-Star in Orlando! We take questions on MLS, pizza, USWNT, and more pizza! Listen to part 1 at https://www.totalsoccershow.com/#subscribe! @totalsoccershow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:...

We are in Orlando for the MLS All-Star game and galavanting through this humid city talking to all the soccer celebs. Today will be the first of several interviews. We are joined by John Strong of Fox Sports who will be calling the MLS All-Star Game against Atletico Madrid.  Segment 1: Cordeiro, what is you doin? Segment 2: Interview w/ John Strong of Fox Sports (@johnstrong) Sponsored by NYC Foot...

We recently hosted House of Soccer in Charlotte before the International Champions Cup match between Arsenal and ACF Fiorentina. A lot happened. We still can't believe it. We shared the stage with Megan Rapinoe, Hector Bellerin, Rob Holding, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and we even managed to piss off USMNT legend John Harkes. Lots to unpack here, folks! Segment 1: House of Soccer is our World Cup S...

Yes that's right. THE Giuseppe Rossi did our podcast. We can't believe it either. The American-born forward angered lots of American soccer fans when he chose to represent Italy at the international level and we talk to him about it.  Segment 1: Did we just invent #Krashlyn? Segment 2: Interview w/ Giuseppe Rossi Sponsored by NYC Footy Go to nycfooty.com to join a league as a free agent or sign up...

Total Soccer Show and The Cooligans with another collab for the ages. This time in DC after our show at Audi Field which was unbelievably fun. Here's part 2 of the listener questions episode! Join The Gully Squad if you'd like to support the show at soccercooligans.com/gullysquad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcas...

The USWNT win the World Cup and we are glued to Ashlyn Harris' Instagram stories. There is seriously no better television right now. The victory parade begins now and it will be skipping right by 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.  We also recap the Gold Cup Final between USA and Mexico.  We also talk about the best matches this week in MLS.  Sponsored by SeatGeek Download the Seatgeek app and use the promo c...

We are joined by Bobby Wasrhaw of MLS to talk about his amazing book and we also discuss his wild Pulisic comments! Jam packed show today as we also discuss all things USWNT and do some MLS recap!  Segment 1: HotelGate! Segment 2: Interview w/ Author Bobby Warshaw Segment 3: USWNT is going to the World Cup Final! Get tickets to our live show with Total Soccer Show at Audi Field on July 13th at 4pm...

Meg Linehan of The Athletic joins us from France to talk Women's World Cup! The USWNT defeated Spain 2-1 in a narrow victory and are now up against host country France in what may be their toughest challenge of the tournament! We also discuss Gold Cup and how many Cuban players will defect from Cuba. Plus we try to figure out if we should start trusting all this Zardes success! Follow @itsmeglineh...

Phang is hanging out with the Wu-Tang Clan and we've never been more jealous! We also talk Women's World Cup + US Women's National Team + Copa America + Gold Cup. So many cups! Sponsored by NYC Footy: Join the best rec league in NYC at nycfooty.com and use the promo code COOLIGANS for $20 off the free agent fee or $200 off the team fee. And check out footyfest.org to go on a soccer weekend in the...

The USWNT absolutely demolished Thailand in their opening match of the World Cup. People had questioned the strength of this USA squad, and hopefully they were silenced. Even with a win, there was still lots of drama since many thought the US should not have run up the score and celebrated every goal against a weaker opponent, and we talk about it.  We're also joined by eMLS pro Mike Labelle of th...

The Women's World Cup kicks off on Friday and we talk about it. We also talk about the US Youth National team playing in the U-20 World Cup that managed to defeat the heavy favorited France. Plus we open up an incredible gift we received from the Portland Thorns/Timbers! Listen to find out what it is! Sponsored by The Cooligans Cap from Talisman Caps! Available online at onthevolleyapparel.com/coo...

We don't just talk soccer on this podcast! We are now diving into the world of professional Foosball with director Joe Heslinga who directed the fascinating film, Foosballers. You can see the film at the Kicking & Screening Film Festival in NYC on Tuesday June 4th at 7pm!  Tickets available at kickingandscreening.com Follow @joeheslinga & @ksfilmfest too keep up with the film! Learn more a...

Matt Doyle joins us in studio for our 200th episode. This one is extra funny at no cost to the consumer. We discuss our amazing USWNT weekend hanging out with our besties, all 23 players on the US Women's National Team! Follow @mattdoyle76 on Twitter! Sponsored by SeatGeek: Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code COOLIGANS for $10 off your first purchase! This was a really fun episode to...

The Cooligans are solo today! No guests. Just straight-up soccer heat! We talk Wondo, getting nervous around famous comedians, and denying a clear MLS rivalry! We also do do everything in our power to get invited to Ali Krieger's wedding. Listen in! Sponsored by The Cooligans Cap from Talisman Caps! Available online at onthevolleyapparel.com/cooligans. Use promo code COOLIGANS for 20% off your ent...

Atlanta is in the house for real for real. Recorded live in front of a studio audience at the top of Madison Square Garden, we are joined by Jay Riddle, Kelly Frances, and Devon Lewow or Unrelegated and Atlanta United Fan TV! We discuss all things Atlanta United! Follow Everyone on Twitter: @jay_riddle @thekellyfrances @Devon4Real @unrelatl @atlutdfantv Sponsored by The Cooligans Cap from Talisman...

Brooklyn Bruce Arena is back BABAY! And he's taking all the damn jobs in Boston! Plus Pity is back and Zlatan is back to his old ways. Plus we talk to Fernando Fiore and Bob Ley, two of the 4 pillars of American soccer. That and more on this episode of the COOOOLIGANS!!! Sponsored by SeatGeek: Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code COOLIGANS for $10 off your first purchase! Learn more ab...

Today we are joined by legendary soccer coach and journalist Glenn Crooks! Glenn coached the women's team at Rutgers for several years and even coached players like Carli Lloyd. He is now the announcer for the NYCFC radio broadcasts and is the host of the On Frame Podcast. We also bombard him with all the NYCFC questions we've ever had. Segment 1: Rideshare Allocation Money Segment 2: Interview w/...

It's our birthdays and as a gift to ourselves, we interviewed Rose Lavelle of the Washington Spirit and USWNT! Rose is on her way to the World Cup this summer and joined us on the show to talk about it! Segment 1: USL Drama! Segment 2: (01:19:26)  Interview w/ @LavelleRose of the USWNT & Washington Spirit Sponsored by SeatGeek: Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code COOLIGANS for $10...

MLS announced that it will be expanding to 30 teams....for now! We discuss the bombshell news of MLS expansion and the decision to now pursue solidarity payments! We promise to make all this stuff not boring! We are also joined by Dustin Brannan of Talisman & Co. to discuss the cap businesses and to talk about his playing career in MLS and for the Minnesota Thunder. Segment 1: Thierry Henry ru...

Live podcast in Minnesota recorded on April 14th, 2019 at The Talisman & Co. store in St. Paul. We are joined by: Jeff Rueter - The Athletic Miguel Ibarra - Midfielder for Minnesota United Sponsored by The Cooligans x Talisman Cap available now at the Talisman & Co shop and soon at onthevolleyapparel.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Subscribe to The...

We are back in town from Minnesota to regale you with stories of all the nice people we met in the Twin Cities! We're also getting spicy with former Chicago Fire player Drew Conner of 1.SC Znojmo FK from the Czech Republic's 2nd division! He'll talk to us about his thoughts on the Chicago Fire rebrand rumors and possible move to Soldier Field. Segment 1: The Allianz Field bathrooms are exquisite....

Really wild show today covering a host of topics but most importantly, Tommy McNamara of the Houston Dynamo joins us on the show! Tommy went out for pizza with us last year and we got to catch up with him after his move to Houston and ask him what is was like playing in CONCACAF Champions League. Part 1: How badly do the Chicago Fire fans want to keep their name? Part 2: Interview w/ Tommy McNamar...

Today we are joined by comedian Travis Irvine of Columbus Ohio to recap the saving of the Columbus Crew. We also talk about our wild weekend in New England and how we were instrumental in helping the New England Revolution get a win! Segment 1: Our April Fools Day joke angered many people. Segment 2: Interview with comedian/politician/Crew Supporter @travisirvineUSA Sponsors: SeatGeek - Download t...

Today, we are joined by a lot of goalkeepers! Formerly of the USWNT and Sky Blue FC, Jillian Loyden comes by with Maria Loyden and Tori Corsaro of The Keeper Institute to help school us about the art of goalkeeping at the professional level. Segment 1: Cuba is going to the Gold Cup and Dominican Republic is not.  Segment 2: Interview w/ @TheKeeperInstitute Sponsors: SeatGeek - Download the SeatGee...