The Cooligans

The Cooligans

The Cooligans is a comedy & soccer podcast delivering hilarious takes on the greatest sport in the world! Hosts Alexis Guerreros and Christian Polanco are two NYC stand-up comics who don't focus on stats or formations, they focus on the funny. Join us two times a week for some humorous reactions to football's wildest moments of the weekend. The beautiful game just got a little bit uglier.

Episodes

October 27, 2025 55 mins

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Real Madrid’s win over Barcelona in El Clásico. Vinicius Junior was unhappy after being subbed off and reportedly threatened to leave the team. Would Los Blancos be better off without him, or is he irreplaceable?

Next, Christian and Alexis break down the MLS playoff games from the weekend. Should the Philadelphia Union be worried after a shaky Game 1 win against Chicago? The boys also ...

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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros bring on MLS 360 host Kevin Egan to break down all things Major League Soccer. They discuss Lionel Messi’s contract extension with Inter Miami and what it means for the future of the league. The guys also preview the MLS Playoffs, giving their predictions for conference champions, dark horses, and MLS Cup winners.

Next, Christian and Alexis react to another Champions League matchday. Is Liverpo...

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Christian Polanco and Matt Doyle break down MLS Decision Day as the regular season comes to a close. Lionel Messi finishes the season on a historic run, but is it enough for Inter Miami to win MLS Cup? Can the Philadelphia Union replicate their regular season success in the postseason? And what has gone so terribly wrong for D.C. United?

Next, Christian and Matt welcome World Cup winner and USWNT legend Julie Foudy. Julie breaks dow...

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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros bring on MLS Season Pass analyst Gio Savarese to preview the end of the MLS season. What surprises can we expect on Decision Day? Which teams and players stand out as we head into the playoffs?

Next, Christian and Alexis welcome former MLS and USMNT goalkeeper Nick Rimando. Nick breaks down the USMNT’s recent performances and gives his take on the current goalkeeping battle within the squad. He...

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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Mauricio Pochettino’s recent Instagram story about “culture,” which he tagged the USMNT in. What does it mean, and who exactly is the message aimed at?

Next, Christian and Alexis welcome Seattle Reign and Wales midfielder Jess Fishlock. They chat about everything from her storied soccer career to the upcoming NWSL playoffs — and her wedding to fellow teammate Tziarra King.

Later, the bo...

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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the USMNT’s 1-1 draw against Ecuador. The boys break down an impressive performance from the USMNT and discuss what it could mean for the team moving forward. They also highlight standout performances from Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman as both players continue to strengthen their cases for starting XI spots.

Then, Christian and Alexis share their biggest takeaways from the match an...

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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Arsenal’s strong start to the season and discuss whether the Gunners are finally primed to win the Premier League title. Does Mikel Arteta now have the pieces to end Arsenal’s long title drought?

Next, Christian and Alexis welcome fashion designer and soccer fanatic KidSuper to chat about his love for the sport and how it inspired him to design official jerseys for the FIFA Club World ...

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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down Harry Kane’s record-breaking start to the season with Bayern Munich. Has Kane reached his peak, or is the Bundesliga simply too easy for him?

Next, Christian and Alexis welcome North Carolina Courage and USWNT goalkeeper Casey Murphy. She shares her experience winning Olympic gold, her career journey so far, and what it was like saving Alex Morgan’s final career penalty kick.

Later, t...

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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down Christian Pulisic’s impressive start to the Serie A season. As he consistently continues to perform for AC Milan, has he started to stake his claim as the best player in Serie A?

Next, Christian and Alexis recap a busy weekend in the Premier League including all the controversy surrounding Arsenal’s game against Newcastle. The boys break down each major VAR decision from the game as ...

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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down LAFC’s hot run of form since acquiring Son Heung-Min, and what it could mean for the club as we head into the playoffs. Have LAFC overtaken Inter Miami as the MLS Cup favorites?

Next, Christian and Alexis recap USMNT activity across Europe. Which USMNT striker abroad is staking his claim to be the national team’s #9? They also break down Christian Pulisic and Malik Tillman’s hot star...

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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Arsenal’s 1-1 draw vs. Manchester City on Sunday. Was the game a point gained or two points lost for the Gunners? Also, the boys break down whether or not Arteta’s tactics and team selection are holding the team back.

Next, Christian and Alexis recap their time in Kansas City for the Premier League Fan Fest. They also react to other major Premier League results, including Chelsea’s sho...

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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Liverpool’s late win over Atlético Madrid — their fourth such victory this season. Are Liverpool truly this good, or are they just riding their luck? Meanwhile, Real Madrid benefited from some fortunate refereeing in their latest win. Do they get preferential treatment in the Champions League?

Next, Christian and Alexis welcome USWNT and Portland Thorns star midfielder Sam Coffey to ch...

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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Inter Miami’s inconsistent form over the past month and what it could mean for the club heading into the playoffs. As things stand, has the Inter Miami project been a failure? They also recap dominant wins by Western Conference contenders LAFC and the Vancouver Whitecaps.

Next, Christian and Alexis break down what’s going wrong at Manchester United and whether Ruben Amorim is the wrong...

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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the USMNT’s big win over Japan and break down what Mauricio Pochettino’s new tactical formation could mean for the team going forward. Can the new-look USMNT be the key to their future success?

Next, Christian and Alexis discuss Nottingham Forest’s head coach shake-up. Was the club right to sack Nuno Espírito Santo, and is Ange Postecoglou the right man to lead them forward?

Later, the ...

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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the USMNT’s 2-0 friendly win over Japan. The boys break down the entire performance, including Folarin Balogun’s strong showing at striker. Has Balogun cemented his place as the starting striker for next summer? They also recap Christian Pulisic’s return to the USMNT and explain why he’s such a crucial piece for the team.

Then, they grade the September international window, which inclu...

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Inter Miami CF has never been short on storylines since the arrival of Lionel Messi but after crashing out of the Leagues Cup against Seattle Sounders FC, the noise has only gotten louder. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros dive into the Luis Suárez spitting incident and Lionel Messi allegedly threatening Pedro de la Vega during the League Cup final. The guys then recap their trip to Germany visiting the Bundesliga, break down ...

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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros are joined by former MLS player and current agent Chris Wingert as they talk about his MLS career, which included winning the 2009 MLS Cup, playing in New York City FC’s inaugural season and his views on current American players. Chris shares stories about playing with Andrea Pirlo and Frank Lampard, why winning the MLS Cup was such a huge moment for the league and going backstage at a concert...

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Christian Polanco & David Gass dive into MLS headlines—highlighting Thomas Müller first goal for the Vancouver Whitecaps and his accidental reveal of Tristan Blackman’s USMNT call-up. They also chat Son Heung-Min’s early LAFC impact, the decline of LigaMX in Leagues Cup and the jumbled MLS Eastern Conference playoff race. The pair wrap up with NWSL & EPL weekends by hitting some of the biggest stories including a threatened fine ag...

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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros deliver a United States Men’s National Team summer round-up, highlighting which players are flying under the radar and which ones on the squad they’re concerned about.

The guys are then joined by Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Canadian National Team star Jayden Nelson. They discuss the impact of Thomas Müller on the team, Jayden’s upbringing and how he fell in love with the game, his thoughts on th...

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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss Son Heung-Min’s fast start in MLS and why Christian is already being proven wrong about Son’s impact on the field. They also talk about Matt Turner’s return to MLS and whether Gio Reyna should follow suit ahead of a crucial season leading up to the World Cup.

Then, they react to the Premier League and offer their overreactions to opening weekend. Could Manchester United improve this sea...

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