The Cooligans

The World Cup has arrived and we go in. It hasn't even been a week and so much has happened. Spain fired their manager two days before the World Cup. Before any ball was even kicked, there were already a dozen things to discuss! You'll also get to hear our interview from the Red Bull Neymar Jr's Fives in Miami with eMLS athlete Mike LaBelle & your favorite former USMNT star, Jimmy Conrad! Segm...

We are back from Miami! We had a blast at the Red Bull Neymar Jrs Five tournament and we are gonna be giving you the interviews from our trip. Our first one is with Aaron West of Copa 90! We also discuss NYCFC losing their coach and then getting a rebound coach almost immediately. We also give you the gulliest World Cup Preview the world has ever seen! Segment 1: Patrick Vieira abandonment issues...

Today we are joined by LA artist Geoff Gouveia. Geoff was the guy who created the famous LAFC mural that got buffed by LA Galaxy fans. Geoff is doing a lot of great work in soccer and came by to talk about it. We also discuss the infamous Alan Gordon photo! Segment 1: Listen to our big announcement and no we're not referring to Alan Gordon! Segment 2: Interview w/ Geoff Gouveia (@geoffgouveia) Seg...

Today we are joined in studio by the lead broadcasters for the World Cup on FOX this summer, John Strong & Stu Holden. We know! We can't believe it either! John & Stu are on their way to Russia in a few days but stopped by the show to let us know how they're getting ready for the greatest sporting event in the world. Segment 1: TMZ is a threat to American Soccer and must be stopped. Segmen...

Today's show is action packed with people who love American soccer (Jason Davis) and people who can barely tolerate it (Ian Edwards). Jason hosts United States of Soccer on Sirius XM FC and Ian is a stand-up comedian that also talks about soccer weekly on the Soccer Comic Rant Podcast. Also, we discuss the The Zlap! Buckle your seat belts folks! It's a hot show! Segment 1: Everybody's getting Zlap...

Today we are joined by fashion legend Simon Doonan! Now you're probably saying, "but this is a soccer podcast, not an episode of Project Runway!" Well, Simon Doonan just wrote a new book that's being released on June 12th called 'Soccer Style: The Magic And Madness' and we discuss the history and future of soccer fashion. We even discuss the state of MLS fashionistas! Segment 1: Is DC Un...

After our trip to Red Bull Arena for what was not exactly a second Red Wedding. It was more like a Red Bachelor Party. NYCFC fans are distraught while Red Bulls fans are elated and we try to comfort the losers and congratulate the winners. Also, David Beckham is cuban now. A lot happened this week. Enjoy. Segment 1: Everybody is swiping right on Fernando Torres Segment 2: There were some sexy back...

It's a birthday brunch episode! Alexis & Christian are celebrating their birthdays with Susannah Collins and Jillian Sakovits of MLS. You've seen Susannah and Jillian regularly on mlssoccer.com or during Atlanta United broadcasts. These ladies are also besties and we brought them on the show together because we are also besties and there is nothing better than a bestie brunch with the gals! Se...

NYCFC got smashed at Providence Park by the Timbers and it was most likely because we were talking lots of crap about Liam Ridgewell a few weeks ago. He sure showed us a lesson. We also learned that apparently we are now NYCFC ambassadors and if they lose, we also take the L. That is news to us! Segment 1: Cozmo will find your vulnerability! Segment 2: Liam Ridgewell gets his revenge against The C...

A special Friday episode of The Cooligans! We'll talk to some of the players that are involved in NYFEST (New York Film & Entertainment Soccer Tournament). The tournament is happening April 21st at Brooklyn Bridge Park and it brings all the footy-loving entertainers of Hollywood in a great soccer tournament to support soccer charities all over the world. Guests: Ethan Zohn (Founder of Grassroo...

An exciting weekend in Major League Soccer. NYCFC traveled to the Benz and even neutrals were interested in this game and it did not disappoint. So many fun storylines this week. Dempsey can't stop getting suspended, Josef Martinez is pissed off, and The Cooligans are having a birthday party! Segment 1: Goal Celebration Faux Pas Break: Talisman Caps Giveaway! Follow us @soccercooligans to learn ho...

This episode might legitimately be our craziest. Packed with soccer teams partnering dating apps, Red Bull fans getting mad at us, Red Bull fans being insanely kind to us, and us trying to figure out the dark arts of Dom Dwyer. Today we are joined by Daniel Got Hits. Daniel is a soccer freestyler and also a freestyler freestyler, like the rap kind! Daniel is a unique figure in the soccer world as...

Zlatan has landed on Los Angeles like a meteor crashing into the Earth. Since our last episode, Zlatan arrived in America, had one day of training, and then like a Kardashian butt photo, he broke the internet with a golazo against LAFC. Be prepared to hear a lot about Zlatan this episode. Segment 1: Alexis is in Ireland again & Zlatan Zlatan Zlatan Segment 2: El Terrifico & other games the...

Alexis is back from his pizza travels to regale us with stories of sauces and soccers! He's returned from LA to let us know the temperature of the Galaxy fanbase after the news that Zlatan will be arriving whenever the hell he feels like joining the team. Segment 1: Should we feel bad for Liam Ridgewell? Segment 2: International Break Schminternational Break. MLS must go on! New Cooligans "Gu...

Alexis is calling in from Vegas while he is at the International Pizza Expo! Yes, that is a real thing! Soccer doesn't stop just because a pizza convention is going on, even though we all agree it should. We discuss some of the drama in MLS this week. We might be MLS 3.0 but that doesn't mean the league doesn't have a few bugs! Segment 1: #FlagWarz Segment 2: What's a red card anymore?!? New Cooli...

Week 2 of MLS did not disappoint and neither did CCL. All the MLS teams won their CONCACAF Champions League matches last week so we are thinking Liga MX may have to be cancelled now. Also, a team owner in Greece brought a gun to the field. Lots to unpack on today's episode. Segment 1: No fake guns or real guns allowed on the pitch Segment 2: It's not pronounced Tia-Juana New Cooligans "Gullie...

Major League Soccer has returned and we talk about all the games, but more importantly, we talk about a soccer gala we hosted that was incredible. It had it all! It had billionaires, roasting, and even Luis Robles! We break down every game of the opening weekend, but we mainly try to understand what the hell happened to Atlanta United? Segment 1: If The Cooligans are there, it's a gala! Segment 2:...

Our MLS fantasy league starts up tomorrow so we brought in Andy Winner of MLS to talk about some of the best strategies to help win your fantasy league season. We nerd out. We also talk about cool stuff too. It's the funniest show about fantasy soccer you will ever listen to. Also don't forget to join our MLS Fantasy League! We'll be giving away $50 to the winner and prizes from On The Volley Appa...

Christian calls in from Dominican Republic to talk about his experience at the country's first ever CCL match between Cibao FC and Chivas Guadalajara. We also cover some of the other CCL matches and preview some 2nd legs. Also, MLS is back this weekend and we are muy hyped for it! New Cooligans "Gulliest" Tees are now available for pre-order! Go to soccercooligans.com and click the Merch...

No guest today as we bunker down and really break down the latest news in American footy. This episode has it all. CONCACAF Champions League preview, MLS Pre-season roasting, and we also discover the gulliest coach in all of American soccer. Segment 1: Philly Hates NY enough to make a smarmy tee! Segment 2: CCL is back and no one is ready for it! New Cooligans "Gulliest" Tees are now ava...

Today we are joined by Eoin O'Callaghan! Eoin is a Canadian soccer analyst and journalist who recently starred in a film called Celtic Soul where he embarked on a journey with actor Jay Baruchel to discover his Irish roots in Ireland, but the main purpose of the adventure is to find Paradise AKA Celtic Park in Glasgow. Jay & Eoin are huge Celitc fans and this film truly captures the passion of...

The United States Soccer Federation presidential election came and went and we did not get any of the change we were hoping for. Should we be sad about it? That's what we asked soccer journalist Charles Boehm of mlssoccer.com & fourfourtwo.com because we need to not feel like soccer in this country is doomed. Segment 1: Sad emoji + soccer ball emoji Segment 2: Interview w/ Journalist Charles B...

We are legit losing our minds today. We got to speak to one of our heroes, Ray Hudson. The legendary player, coach, and announcer on BeIn Sports. You know Ray most likely from every American soccer call of an incredible Messi goal, but he was also a footballer and a coach in MLS. He was the coach of the Miami Fusion so we asked him about his thoughts on the new team coming Miami. A truly special e...

It actually happened. MLS is finally coming to Miami...again! David Beckham aka Posh Vice held a press conference letting the world know Miami Beckham United actually got it done. Plus, Jack Harrison is officially plying his trade in England. After a move to Manchester City and then a loan to Middlesbrough, Jack Harrison will now be leaving NYCFC and now the grieving process begins for us. Jack wa...

This is a powerful episode featuring all your favorite soccer shows! There's literally not one show we missed! This special episode features interviews from Jason Davis of United States of Soccer on Sirius XM FC + Taylor Rockwell and Daryl Grove of Total Soccer Show! We recorded these interviews in Philadelphia during the United Soccer Coaches Convention and MLS Superdraft week and we are all now...