The Cooligans

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros chat with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy as they preview the 2026 World Cup. The boys talk all things New Jersey as the state gets ready to host the 2026 World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium next summer. Governor Murphy also reveals how he fell in love with soccer and what the sport means to him and his family.

Governor Murphy then addresses safety concerns for fans around the world and in this country in the midst of an uncertain political climate ahead of this World Cup. Will fans from other countries feel safe...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the USMNT’s dramatic quarterfinal win over Costa Rica. They talk the good they saw including Malik Tillman’s masterful performance and Matt Freese’s magic in the penalty shootout.

Christian and Alexis then also break down some poor performances from the likes of Patrick Agyemang and Max Arfsten and what that means for the duo ahead of the team’s semifinal against Guatemala.

Later, Christian and Alexis preview the USMNT’s semifinal against Guatemala and what we can expect ahead of another huge knockout game.

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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros bring on Yahoo Sports writer Henry Bushnell to break down the USMNT’s Gold Cup quarterfinal matchup against Costa Rica. What changes do we think will be made for the squad ahead of the match? What will be the key to a USMNT victory? Plus, Malik Tillman and Patrick Agyemang eye club moves this summer.

Christian and Alexis then recap the Club World Cup as the group stage comes to an end. Inter Miami impress in their group and advance to the knockout rounds, however other MLS teams didn’t have the same...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down the USMNT’s Gold Cup group stage and hand Mauricio Pochettino a grade so far. They also debate whether this team would be better off with or without Gio Reyna and predict what starting XI would be most effective going into the knockout rounds.

Alexis then chats with PSG’s David Butler all about PSG’s Champions League win. They also talk about the Luis Enrique effect as well as David’s time with the club.

Later, Christian and Alexis react to the latest transfer rumors and give us their...

Christian Polanco and Christine Cupo discuss which USMNT players should consider moves away from their clubs ahead of next year’s World Cup. Where should players like Gio Reyna and Yunus Musah go and should Christian Pulisic consider a move as well?

Christian and Christine then give us their USMNT overreactions dependent on if they win or lose against Saudi Arabia. They also break down Juventus’ recent visit to the White House and Tim Weah’s comments afterwards. Was Tim right in telling us he was surprised by the visit?

Later, Christian and Christine break down t...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros bring on Yahoo Sports writer Henry Bushnell to recap a busy weekend for USMNT. The boys react to Mauricio Pochettino’s fiery words for the players missing from his roster. Is there officially a rift between Pulisic and Pochettino? They also recap the USMNT’s 5-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago and what the major takeaways are from their Gold Cup win.

Christian and Alexis then recap the opening weekend of the Club World Cup. PSG continued their inter-continental domination with a decisive win over Atletico Madrid. Inter Miami and the Seattle Soun...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down the USMNT’s current issues as the World Cup is now only one year away. Is the panic meter rising on this team? What do the USMNT need to fix before next summer?

Christian and Alexis then react to Christian Pulisic breaking his silence on why he’s missing from the USMNT roster this summer. Did his comments hurt or help his cause? The boys also preview the Gold Cup and give us their predictions on who will win the competition.

Later, Christian and Alexis break down a fun...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down the USMNT’s loss to Turkey and why it might be time to worry about Mauricio Pochettino as the USMNT’s head coach. The boys also preview the upcoming game against Switzerland and what we need to see from the team ahead of the Gold Cup.   

Christian and Alexis then react to Landon Donovan’s recent comments about the players absent from the USMNT squad ahead of the Gold Cup. Were his comments deserved our out of line?

Later, Christian and Alexis give us their Champions League perspectives for some...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros give us their MLS midseason awards including Team of the Season, MVP, Newcomer of the Year and more! Does Messi deserve MLS MVP so far? If not, who’s the frontrunner?

Christian and Alexis finish up their MLS midseason awards. Who is their Young Player of the Year? Have the LA Galaxy or Atlanta United been the bigger disappointment so far?

Later, Christian and Alexis react to the latest USMNT roster change that sees Sergiño Dest join a group of USMNT stars that will be missing this Gold Cup. Wha...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros look ahead after Saturday’s Champions League final and give us every top Champions League club’s major need going into next season. How can Real Madrid, Barcelona or Liverpool find their way back at the top? What do Arsenal, Man City and Bayern Munich need to challenge again? Can PSG win back-to-back titles?

Christian and Alexis then recap a weekend around MLS including LAFC’s comeback win against Club America to clinch their spot in the Club World Cup. As Inter Miami continue their hot streak, is Messi gaining form at the ri...

Christian Polanco and Stefano Fusaro break down the Champions League final right after the game’s conclusion and talk the main talking points from the match. What does PSG’s first ever Champions League title mean for the club? Can Inter Milan bounce back from this embarrassing end to a disappointing season?

Christian and Stefano then talk about the midfield battle and how PSG dominated the game from the middle of the field. They also talk about Desire Doue’s coming of age performance and how he has announced himself on the biggest of stages.

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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros preview the Champions League Final between Inter Milan and PSG this Saturday. Who has the advantage? Which players on each team can sway the game in their team’s favor? Who do the boys think will come out on top?

Christian and Alexis then give team perspectives for all 20 premier league teams ahead of next season. How can Liverpool build on their success? What will Arsenal and Man City need to do compete next season? Are we seeing the fall of Manchester United’s empire?

Later, Christian and Alexis recap the...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros give us their European season superlatives including their teams of the season. They also give us their best transfer, biggest disappointment and best moment.

Christian and Alexis then dole out their end of season awards including Player, Manager and Young Player of the Season.

Later, Christian and Alexis tell us their favorite celebration and kit of the season.
 

(6:15) - Alexis and Christian’s teams of the season

(15:15) - Best Transfer, Biggest disappointment, Best moment & Surprise of the Season

(27:30) - Player, Manager & Young Player of...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Tottenham’s win over Manchester United to lift the Europa League Trophy and answer the burning questions: Is Ruben Amorim the right guy to lead Man United? Should Tottenham continue with the Ange Postecoglou project? Who’s the bigger Tottenham legend: Heung-Min Son or Harry Kane?

Christian and Alexis then react to the full USMNT Gold Cup roster. They give us their biggest snubs, players to watch, team expectations and much more ahead of next month’s tournament.

Later, Christian and Alexis give Lo Labonta her flowers after she fi...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Crystal Palace winning their first ever trophy alongside Bologna & Newcastle, ending trophy droughts. Has Financial Fair Play leveled the field and fixed soccer?

Christian and Alexis break down the drama surrounding LAFC’s Mark Delgado receiving last season’s MLS Championship ring and why MLS teams shouldn’t make trades with their rivals.

Later, Christian and Alexis bring back Rápido Reactions and react to the latest transfer news and rumors across Europe.

(9:30) - Have Financial Fair Play rules fixed soccer?

(28:00) - Should MLS teams d...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the midweek slate of MLS fixtures including another bad defensive performance from Inter Miami! Are the current MLS roster rules limiting the club’s opportunity to build a well-rounded team around Lionel Messi? Is Messi wasting his time playing for this Inter Miami squad?

Christian and Alexis then chat with MLS reporter & analyst Michele Giannone ahead of the Hudson River Derby between NYCFC and New York Red Bulls. Who will have the advantage and what Man City star could NYCFC get to fix their midfield issues?

Later, Christian an...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros chat with Los Angeles Galaxy General Manager Will Kuntz as the team continues their early season slump.

Kuntz reveals why the Galaxy are going through their winless start and what they can do to turn things around. He also delves deep into the MLS roster rules and why the league’s search for parity hurts teams that are successful.

Can Kuntz and the Galaxy make a playoff push? Will there be a way to change rules so that we can see dynasties in MLS?

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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Inter Milan’s entertaining 2-leg win over Barcelona in the Champions League Semifinal. Was the tie the most entertaining CL semifinal ever? How were Inter and Simone Inzaghi able to come out victorious?

Christian and Alexis then break down the other Champions League semifinal as PSG eliminated Arsenal. Luis Enrique’s tactical masterclass was too much for Mikel Arteta’s gunners. Do PSG have a shot at being Inter in the final?

Later, Christian and Alexis recap the news that LAFC and Club America will face off on May 31...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the LA Galaxy’s latest loss which still leaves them winless this MLS season. What is going on with the Galaxy and who is to blame for their abysmal form? The boys also break down Inter Miami’s bounce back win as well as this MLS season’s surprise team so far.

Christian and Alexis then bring on Professional Referee Organization referees Natalie Simon and Alyssa Nichols to chat why they became refs and how VAR helps or hurts their jobs.

Later, Christian and Alexis then react to the la...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down both Champions League semi-final matchups including Lamine Yamal’s sensational performance against Inter Milan. Is he the best player in the world? The boys also react to Arsenal’s first leg loss to PSG and why their terrible tifo might have had something to do with it.

Christian and Alexis then bring on Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye to chat his season with the club ahead of their summer tour in America.

Later, Christian and Alexis react to Inter Miami’s shocking exit out of the to the CONCACAF Champi...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Liverpool clinching their 20th English league title, tied for the most of all-time. How did Arne Slot get it all so right in his first season at the helm?

Christian and Alexis chat with CBS Sports’ Lisa Carlin about NWSL adding a 2nd division and why it might not be a good idea. They also react to Eni Aluko’s recent comments about Ian Wright and recap an entertaining Women’s Champions League semi-finals.

Later, Christian and Alexis break down Wrexham’s third promotion in a row. The boys the...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros bring on Liverpool fan and comedian Alex Falcone to chat all things comedy, soccer and his viral skit, “Is it a scam? Yep!”

Christian and Alexis chat Alex Falcone’s Liverpool fandom and why he thinks refereeing and home field advantage are the biggest scam in soccer.

Later, Christian and Alexis chat with Alex about why promotion & relegation would be awesome for soccer. They also take a look at the “Costco Guys” Tik Tok videos and get Alex’s immediate reaction.

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Alexis Guerreros and Christian Polanco dive into a wild MLS weekend, breaking down Inter Miami's narrow win against the Columbus Crew. As unsustainable as his tactics may look, is it time to admit that Mascherano was the right head coaching hire for Miami? Elsewhere, amidst Portland vs. LAFC’s goal-packed clash, Phil Neville speaks out about refereeing and Steve Cherundolo announces he’ll leave LAFC at the end of the season.

Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver joins to share his journey from NYCFC backup to Austin FC star-starter, discuss his work with his foundation, and relive his vira...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Arsenal’s two-leg domination over Real Madrid. Has Mikel Arteta proven Arsenal belong? What’s next for Carlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid?

Christian and Alexis then recap every other Champions League tie as well as give us their CL power rankings ahead of the Semi-Finals. Is Arsenal now the Champions League favorites?

Later, Christian and Alexis bring back Rápido Reactions and recap the latest news including Kylan Mbappe’s suspension, Kevin De Bruyne’s next destination & Virgil Van Dijk’s new contract.

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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the news that MLS voted down the possibility of moving to the European calendar after the 2026 World Cup. Is this a missed opportunity for the league to expand their fanbase by immediately following the World Cup? The boys also break down Inter Miami’s risky playing style as well as Brian White’s eye-catching performance.

Christian and Alexis then give us their thoughts on Ruben Amorim benching Andre Onana over the weekend. Was this the right move or should Amorim have backed Onana ahead of an important Europa League match? They...

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros delve into the most recent UEFA Champions League and CONCACAF Champions Cup action. The duo discusses Declan Rice's jaw-dropping free kicks against Real Madrid in UCL. Plus, after a thorough routing of Aston Villa, is PSG manager Luis Enrique the greatest manager in football right now?

Meanwhile in CONCACAF Champions Cup, the dramatic Inter Miami vs. LAFC matchup got about as chippy & CONCACAF-y as imaginable. Plus, Vancouver gets the best of Pumas in Mexico, setting up an epic all-MLS semifinal match.

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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 Galaxy have had such a bad start to the season just months after winning MLS cup and why it has to do with MLS’ salary cap rules.

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 MLS season as well as his current partnership with the LOTTO brand. Kellyn also remembers the half-field goal he scored a year ago.

Later, Christian and Alexis look...

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 then welcome on Yahoo Finance contributor, Joe Pompliano, who breaks down the finances behind the growth of MLS since the arrival of Lionel Messi.

Later, Christian and Alexis react to n...

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 opera that is Man United.

(7:15) - Recapping comedy tour in America

(16:55) - Comparing playing soccer in America vs Europe

(24:50)  - Comparing MLS f...

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 change the power dynamic between MLS and USL?

Later, Christian and Alexis recap the major storylines from a busy MLS weekend. Gregg Berhalter has the Chicago Fire rolling, Dean...

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 season. How much will this change the soccer landscape in America? Can USL legitimately compete with MLS after this change?

Later, Christian and Alexis bring on West Ham...

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 ankles during NWSL opening weekend.

Christian and Alexis then bring on Austin FC midfielder Dani Pereira to preview the MLS season as well as chat his journey to becoming 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 Deyna Castellanos to preview the upcoming NWSL season, as well as her show us her new signature shoe.

Later, Christian and Alexis break down the USMNT’s march roster, incl...

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 celebrations.

Later, Christian and Alexis break down another MLS weekend, including the LA Galaxy making history already this season in a bad way.

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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 effort in goal to give Liverpool an unlikely win over PSG. They also chat Arsenal’s 7 goal thrashing & Harry Kane’s dominant night.

Later, Christian and Alexis break down a Marta award worth goal from Jacqui Ovalle...

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.

Later, Christian and Alexis bring back Rápido Reactions and react to Manchester United’s struggles & La Liga’s tight title race.

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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 and Alexis break down Lionel Messi receiving a fine for violent conduct against an NYCFC assistant coach after Inter Miami’s draw. They also react to the USWNT’...

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 coach Greg Vanney to talk about their title defense, expectations for the season and his thoughts on having a camera crew document their season.

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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 broadcaster Steve Cangialosi to preview the 2025 season. Steve talks with the boys about the biggest changes in MLS over the last decade, season predictions, and reveals a bit about what dealing with the Lion...