The Cooligans

Today on The Cooligans we celebrate the return of MLS with none other than the New England Revolution striker, Juan Agudelo. We discuss the upcoming season, USMNT Camp Cupcake, and how the MLS All-Star Game could use a little bit of personality. Segment 1: Def Cooligans Poetry featuring Mix Diskerud Segment 2: Juan Agudelo Interview Segment 3: Cooligans Corner JOIN OUR MLS FANTASY LEAGUE. FIND LIN...

Christian went to LA, and Alexis is dealing with his monthly flu, but we couldn't cancel this week's episode! Our studio is not safe to record, so Christian is calling in this week to talk about the soccer landscape in Los Angeles. Also, the MLS season is just 9 days away and we are itching with anticipation! JOIN OUR MLS FANTASY LEAGUE. FIND LINK AT SOCCERCOOLIGANS.COM $100 CASH AND PRIZES TO THE...

On today's show we talk to Andy Winner of MLS Fantasy. He is our MLS Fantasy guru and he will be a part of the Cooligans Fantasy league. This initially sounded like a good idea, but then we realized he might just destroy us all. Regardless, there will be $100 and some awesome prizes on the line. JOIN NOW MY DUDE! Go to soccercooligans.com to join. Segment 1: Barcelona humiliated by PSG! Segment 2:...

The Cooligans believe in spreading positivity and joy so we did the obvious thing when we found a footballer's wedding registry on the internet, so we purchased him and his wife a fruit bowl. It's the least we could do! Segment 1: Let The Cooligans plan your wedding! Segment 2: MLS Fashion Week JOIN OUR MLS FANTASY LEAGUE. FIND LINK AT SOCCERCOOLIGANS.COM $100 CASH AND PRIZES TO THE WINNER. FREE T...

The MLS is growing and no one can stop it. The MLS just took its final bids for the remaining four spots. Now that the league is hot, every city wants an MLS team. These cities is thirsty for some American soccer, but it will be too little too late for 8 of the 12 bidders. Segment 1: Bruuuuuuuuuce Arena is back and not looking much like a BOSS. Segment 2: Your city may be getting a soccer team. Ge...

We have never pretended to be journalists in the world of soccer. We are stand-up comedians who love footy and want to talk about it all day and laugh forever. Are there funnier soccer podcasts out there? We don't think so! So enjoy another fun one y'all! Segment 1: Deuce has returned to practice for the Sounders and China is after our Italians! Segment 2: Arsene Wenger will push it real good. **W...

Dax McCarty is leaving the New York Red Bulls and going to the Chicago Fire. The Red Bulls have parted ways with their captain for $400,000. This was a very surprising decision and all of the MLS was stunned. So were we! All the teams have more TAM and GAM and they are ballin outta control. Segment 1: MLS Draft Recap! Segment 2: Is Pep gonna be okay? **We have a new weekly series on Youtube called...

It's been announced that every country will be playing in the World Cup. Keep an eye on the team sheet in 2026 because you might be on the squad. Well, not exactly. The World Cup will be expanding to 48 teams. Everybody hates it. FIFA loves it for obviou$ reasons. We talk all about it. Segment 1: What's happening in the MLS offseason? Segment 2: YOU GET A WORLD CUP! YOU GET A WORLD CUP! WE ALL GET...

American soccer gets a bad rap. Very undeservedly so. American soccer does not have the 100 year foundation of passionate soccer fandom, so we have to work with what we have. The American game has to be built from within so we have anointed ourselves the disciples of American soccer. We will force in conversation about MLS and American soccer in our daily lives and we don't care how many friends w...

The Bob Bradley era in England has been short lived. He's been let go just 11 games after becoming the first American manager in the Premier League. Some people are saying Bob Bradley is to blame for Swansea's failures and those people would be wrong. Bobby B is a hero and he will be welcomed back with a parade in New Jersey! Segment 1: Reminiscing about The Cooligans in 2016, and MLS opening day...

The MLS is over and we are admittedly a bit sad. We reminisce about the season for a bit and then talk Premier League. Everton loses to Liverpool in a stoppage time heartbreaker deliver by Sadio Mané. Arsenal loses to Manchester City, but not before having a candle light vigil for Ilkay Gündoğan's knee. ONE BIG SEGMENT TODAY! We're on Patreon! If you like this podcast or any of the videos we make,...

We give some more analysis of the MLS Cup Final between Toronto FC and the Seattle Sounders. We attended the game as part of the press so we are officially a part of the MLS Illuminati. Hear about all the inner workings of the most sinister league on the planet! Segment I: MLS Cup reaction from the stands Segment II: Expansion draft and EPL We're on Patreon! If you like this podcast or any of the...

The Cooligans attended the MLS Cup as members of the media and got an insider look at how Major League soccer's biggest game is put together. From delivering questions to players at training all the way to celebrating with the Sounders on the pitch after they hoisted the cup. A truly special experience and we talk all about it. We're on Patreon! If you like this podcast or any of the videos we mak...

Segment I: - Brilliant Idiots with Andrew Schulz and Charlamagne The God - Montreal Trip - MLS Cup Break: Mack Weldon, use 'COOLIGANS' to get 20% off the most comfortable underwear in the world Segment II: (43:40) - El Clasico - El Smashico (Chelsea v City) - Alexis Sanchez Best Player in Premier League? - Everton leaves you wanting more We're on Patreon! If you like this podcast or any of the vid...

Jimmy Conrad sits down with the Cooligans, live at Upper 90 Brooklyn brought to you by Mack Weldon and libations provided by Braven Brewery, for a hilarious and no-holds-barred discussion on the state of US Soccer, USMNT, MLS, etc. If you like and/or are frustrated by American soccer, this is the episode for you. Subscribe to Jimmy's Youtube Channel for some great soccer content at youtube.com/the...

The Cooligans took an MLS road trip to Montreal to see the first leg of what we call the Canada Clasico. Montreal against Toronto FC. 61,000 fans filled the Olympic Stadium to watch this match. Montreal was Le Lit for one night. Hear us talk about the entire experience. We're on Patreon! If you like this podcast or any of the videos we make, please consider supporting by becoming a Patron. Patreon...

Well, it happened! Donald Trump has been elected president of the United States. What does this mean for soccer? Well, if it's anything like the fight the USA put up against Mexico at MAPFRE Stadium, it's not a good sign. A lots happened this week. We interviewed RJ Allen of NYCFC which was a lot of fun. We're also doing a live podcast with Jimmy Conrad next week! Maybe the King Trump era is gonna...

We spoke with Jeff Duback who is a former USMNT goalkeeper and currently the president of soccer apparel manufacturer, Hummel USA. Jeff is retired now, but he also played in the Western Soccer Alliance, American Soccer League and American Professional Soccer League. He also earned four caps with the United States men's national soccer team. Jeff was around when American soccer was severely ignored...

Freaky Fabi (Fabio Meza) joins us to talk the state of American soccer content. You have seen plenty of Fabi's work over at MLS and Kick TV. Fabi is a soccer content producer and gives his perspective on what he sees the future of American soccer culture becoming. We also talk about the 2nd legs of the MLS Playoffs! Segment 1: Interview with Fabio Meza Break 1: Mack Weldon - Use promo code "c...

Leslie Jones recently discovered the beautiful game. For us comedians, it's always great when more comedians discover soccer, regardless of the reason! Leslie watched the MLS Playoffs this weekend and so did we! We cover all of it. Knockout round and 1st leg! Segment 1: I'm gonna knock you out the MLS Break: Mack Weldon - Save 20% when you use promo code "COOLIGANS" at mackweldon.com Seg...

MLS had it's deadline day so we devote an entire episode to every single match. Each conference had matches at the exact same time, so several matches had playoff implications or teams were fighting for better playoff seeding. Hilarious episode. Have a listen! Segment 1: Colorado v Houston Sporting KC v San Jose LA Galaxy v FC Dallas New England v Montreal NYCFC v Columbus Segment 2: Orlando v DC...

Only one week left in the MLS regular season. A few teams are still nipping at the heels to get in the playoffs. Other teams are battling for better seeding. So much to play for this week! We also talk about our live interview with NYCFC's Jack Harrison and the Jack Harrison burger. This young man will be a star and he's already a great dude! Subscribe to our Youtube channel to watch the interview...

The USMNT went to Cuba for the first time in 60 years. They played on a pitch that looked like it hadn't been groomed in also 60 years. International break this week so not many MLS games, but we talk America a lot in this episode. No matter how much Abby Wambach disapproves of how we got our citizenship status. Segment 1: USMNT v Cuba Break: Jack Harrison Event! Segment 2: NYCFC goes to Mexico an...

The MLS season is almost over, so your fantasy league is coming down to the wire. Listen to MLS Fantasy expert Andy Winner who runs @MLSFantasy. His last name is "Winner" so he clearly knows what he is talking about. @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Also, check out our Youtube Channel! soccercooligans.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Subsc...

The MLS playoffs are a few weeks away and no one is marking Dax McCarty! Segment 1: MLS Playoffs are coming soon. We talk about the most dangerous teams in the playoffs. Segment 2: An American is managing a Premier League club. Bob Bradley is going to show Swansea City what New Jersey is all about. Segment 3: Cooligans Corner! Also, come out to Upper 90 in Brooklyn on October 13th at 7:30 pm to wa...