The Cooligans

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Kevin De Bruyne’s announcement that he will be leaving Manchester City this summer. Where will he be headed next? Could De Bruyne be joining Lionel Messi in MLS? The boys sure think so. Christian and Alexis then recap a busy MLS weekend where Inter Miami salvaged a draw against Toronto FC despite being outplayed. The boys also break down why the LA G...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Gabriel Magalhães’ season ending hamstring injury. As the hamstring injuries start to pile up for Arsenal, is there a real medical issue with the club? The boys also recap Barcelona’s latest scuffle with La Liga and what it could mean for the club this summer. Christian and Alexis then welcome on Chicago Fire midfielder, Kellyn Acosta, to chat the ML...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to another busy and entertaining MLS weekend. The boys break down Atlanta United’s comeback win against NYCFC as well as Lionel Messi baiting a young defender into a foul in Inter Miami’s win over Philadelphia. They also react to the news of Sporting KC parting ways with long-time head coach and technical director, Peter Vermes. Christian and Alexis the...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros bring on comedian and lifelong soccer fan Shane Todd. Shane compares playing soccer in America to Europe and why he loves playing in Philadelphia. The boys also chat about the growth of MLS as a league and why maybe American fans shouldn’t try to be like European fans. Shane also tells us how he became a Manchester United fan and why he’s enjoying the soap op...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to back-to-back embarrassing losses for the USMNT in the Nations League. Where are the USMNT on the panic meter and can these issues be fixed before the World Cup? Christian and Alexis then react to some comments from their USL promotion/relegation chat from last week. What do the fans think of promotion & relegation in American soccer? How will this ch...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros preview the USMNT’s upcoming nations league semi-final against Panama. They tell us who will be the US’s players to watch for as well as what players will have a point to prove going into this match. Christian and Alexis then react to the bombshell news that USL will be introducing promotion and relegation to all three of their divisions starting the 2027/28...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to major MLS and NWSL storylines over the weekend including Lionel Messi and Inter Miami beating Atlanta United on Sunday, getting revenge for their playoff loss to to the same team last season. They also break down a weird no-penalty call in the Galaxy vs. Timbers game. The boys then take a look at 17-year old Melanie Barcenas breaking Sarah Gordon’s a...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Real Madrid’s controversial Champions League win against inner-city rival, Atletico Madrid. The boys debate whether or not Julian Alvarez’s double tap penalty should have counted or not. They also break down Liverpool’s shock exit to PSG and what it means for Mo Salah’s Ballon d’Or chances. Christian and Alexis then bring on Portland Thorns forward D...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Arsenal’s draw against Manchester United that effectively ends the title race in March. Are fans overreacting to Arsenal’s recent struggles or should Mikel Arteta’s job be up for grabs? Christian and Alexis then bring on KC Current midfielder and celebration queen,Lo’Eau Labonta, to preview the upcoming NWSL season as well as her incredible in-game c...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros recap Real Madrid’s impressive performance against cross town rivals, Atletico Madrid, including Brahim Diaz’s incredible solo goal. They also react to Diaz’s on-field beef with Diego Simeone and Real Madrid’s continued Champions League dominance. Christian and Alexis react to the other marquee Champions League games this week, including Alisson’s heroic effo...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the Houston Dynamo’s public apology after Lionel Messi was absent from their game. Should MLS try to market the sport outside of Messi to fans? The boys also react to Wilfried Zaha’s debut for Charlotte FC. Christian and Alexis then chat with 2010 World Cup USMNT midfielder Ricardo Clark about his transition from MLS star to MLS NEXT Pro head coach....

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros debate whether or not Mohamed Salah deserves more Ballon d’Or buzz as he continues his record-breaking season. They also react to Barcelona and Atletico Madrid’s thrilling 8-goal draw in the first leg of the Copa del Rey. Christian and Alexis then chat with Executive Producers of the Apple TV docuseries, Onside, about the show and what fans can expect. Later,...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros recap all the big storylines from the first weekend of the MLS season, including a controversial VAR call in the New York City FC-Inter Miami clash that led to extra time and a late equalizer. They also discuss an impressive debut for San Diego FC, with a victory over reigning champions Los Angeles Galaxy. Christian and Alexis then sit down with Galaxy head c...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down the biggest UCL results of the week including Manchester City looking absolutely abysmal against Kylian Mbappé and the Real Madrid squad. AC Milan drew Feyenoord, ending their UCL run, after several poor decisions on the field like Theo Hernández’s dive in the box and Christian Pulisic being benched. The duo are joined by MLS play-by-play broadcast...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Jude Bellingham’s red card in La Liga after a misunderstanding of words with the referee. Also, the boys break down Manchester United’s problems as their horrid season continues. Christian and Alexis then chat with FC Cincinnati defender Matt Miazga as well as Head Coach Pat Noonan ahead of the team’s upcoming MLS season. Later, Christian and Alexis...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros recap Champions League action including Real Madrid’s stunning comeback against Man City. The boys also react to an insane Merseyside derby, a fitting end to the matchup at Goodison Park. Christian and Alexis then chat with Inter Miami forward, Fafa Picault, ahead of his first season as Lionel Messi’s teammate in MLS. Later, Christian and Alexis react USL’s s...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros bring on Queens’ 21st district Councilman, Francisco Moya, to chat about his important role in bringing NYCFC’s new soccer stadium to Queens. The trio discuss what obstacles Francisco dealt with along the way as well as what fans, as well as queens residents, can expect as the stadium gets built. Christian and Alexis then chat about Councilman Maya’s other lo...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros bring on former Portland Timbers head coach, Gio Savarese, to chat his experience as a head coach as well as the growth of the league on the eve of it’s 30th anniversary. Later, Christian and Alexis bring on MLS Cup winning Columbus Crew head coach, Wilfried Nancy, to chat his coaching style as well as what he looks for in potential players. (7:45) -Gio Savar...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down Arsenal’s convincing win and the impact their teenage duo had on the game. They also react to Marcus Rashford’s loan to Aston Villa and how this can revitalize his career. Christian and Alexis then chat with Emil Forsberg about his first season in MLS and the experience of being in “Onside”, Apple TV’s newest documentary on the 2024 MLS season. Lat...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down the conclusion of the new Champions League format and whether it’s proven better or worse than before. They also recap some great performances by Americans across the Champions League including goals from Christian Pulisic & Ricardo Pepi. Christian and Alexis then chat with Luis Miguel Echegaray about his new book, “Messi Mania”. They discuss what...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Ruben Amorim’s latest quotes on Marcus Rashford situation, including Amorim’s comments he would start Manchester United’s goalkeeper coach ahead of Rashford right now. The boys also chat Miles Lewis-Skelly’s controversial red card and the part VAR may have played in it. Christian and Alexis then chat with Philadelphia Union teen sensation Cavan Sulli...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros recap Champions League match day 7 including Manchester City’s collapse against PSG. Has Pep Guardiola lost his team’s identity? Christian and Alexis then take a look at all the fun hijinks from the USMNT’s win over Costa Rica including a bathroom break for Mauricio Pochettino & an uncensored postgame interview. Later, Christian and Alexis bring back Rápido R...

Christian Polanco and John Shin (GoodVibesJohn) discuss Manchester United’s struggles this season, including suffering another loss at Old Trafford, this time to Brighton. They also dive into what the future might hold for Marcus Rashford at the club. Also on this episode of The Cooligans , Christian and Alexis Guerreros chat with MLS broadcaster Taylor Twellman about the upcoming season, what exc...

Christian Polanco and Christine Cupo react to Arsenal’s win over Tottenham in the North London Derby, including Leandro Trossard’s move that broke Pedro Porro’s ankles! They also break down the latest with Lazio and their disgraced falconer, Juan Bernabe. Christian and Christine then bring on Canada WNT Head Coach Casey Stoney to chat her new job. They also delve into her past with the San Diego W...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to a busy weekend in European soccer including Barcelona’s destruction of Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final. They also break down what’s wrong with Arsenal after their FA Cup loss to Manchester United and whether or not Mikel Arteta is now on the hot seat. Christian and Alexis then chat MLS and NWSL offseason news including Jaedyn Shaw’s trade...