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The Cooligans

Alexis Guerreros & Christian Polanco

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.

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  • #998
    July 30 · 39 min

    MLS All-Star Live: MLS Beats Liga MX Again, FIFA's Private Equity Drama & Atlanta United's Jersey Shock

    Broadcasting live from Bank of America Stadium after the MLS All-Star Game in Charlotte, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros celebrate MLS's second consecutive win over Liga MX alongside special guests David Gass and Mickey Voll. The episode delves into creative format overhauls for future All-Star Games, Lionel Messi's prospective All-Star debut, Gianni Infantino's FIFA private equity plan, historic jersey sales trends, and the implications of MLS shifting its seasonal schedule.

  • #997
    July 27 · 1 hr 10 min

    MLS Stars Arrive: Casemiro & Griezmann Debuts, Riley Tiernan Interview & USMNT Hopamine

    Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down a massive week in Major League Soccer featuring debuts from global stars Casemiro, Antoine Griezmann, and Robert Lewandowski. Angel City FC striker Riley Tiernan stops by to discuss her trialist-to-star journey in the NWSL, her Jersey roots, and her go-to In-N-Out order. Finally, the hosts examine six promising young USMNT prospects—including Cavan Sullivan, Neil Pierre, and Noahkai Banks—who give American fans hope for the 2030 World Cup cycle.

  • #996
    July 23 · 1 hr 31 min

    How to Fix the USMNT for 2030, Tyler Adams Interview & Summer Transfer Window Chaos

    Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros return from their nationwide tour to debate bold ideas for overhauling US Soccer ahead of the 2030 World Cup, sit down with USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams to dissect Mauricio Pochettino's culture and the Balogun red card controversy, and analyze a wild summer transfer window featuring mega-deals for Morgan Rogers, Anthony Gordon, and Robert Lewandowski.

  • #995
    July 20 · 1 hr 6 min

    Spain Wins World Cup 1-0 vs Argentina: Defensive Masterclass, Rodri Golden Ball & Final Grades

    Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros deliver their final live reaction show of the 2026 World Cup, analyzing Spain's 1-0 extra-time win over Argentina in the final at MetLife Stadium. The hosts break down Ferran Torres' match-winning goal, Enzo Fernández's red card, and Spain's historic defense before evaluating Rodri's Golden Ball award, Mbappé's Golden Boot, and giving their final grades for the entire tournament.

  • #994
    July 17 · 1 hr 5 min

    World Cup Final Preview: Spain vs Argentina, Tournament Superlatives & NYC Czar Maya Handa

    Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros look ahead to Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, reviewing tactical matchups, betting lines with Ben Fawkes, and community-driven tournament initiatives with New York World Cup Czar Maya Handa. The guys lock in their personal score predictions before handing out their official tournament superlatives, naming everything from their favorite under-the-radar goals and breakout stars like Folarin Balogun to the biggest controversies and villai

  • #993
    July 16 · 39 min

    Argentina Beats England 2-1: Tuchel’s Tactical Collapse, Messi's Brilliance & Spain Final Preview

    Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros deliver an unfiltered live reaction from Atlanta following Argentina's dramatic 2-1 World Cup semifinal victory over England. The hosts break down Thomas Tuchel's tactical failure to preserve a 1-0 lead, Enzo Fernández's world-class equalizer, and Lautaro Martinez's late 92nd-minute header that sent the Three Lions packing. Complete with viral tweets from football icons, a scathing look at England's 12% possession breakdown, and breaking injury news on Will

  • #992
    July 15 · 1 hr 2 min

    Spain Shuts Down France 2-0: Deschamps Era Ends, Ian Wright & England vs Argentina Semis Preview

    Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react live to Spain's dominant 2-0 semifinal victory over France, breaking down the tactical mastery of Luis de la Fuente and the official conclusion of the Didier Deschamps era. Joined by football icon Ian Wright, the show balances hilarious living room headbutts and crucial technical striker advice for Folarin Balogun with hard-hitting analysis of the tournament's latest VAR controversies. To close, the guys deliver lineup breakdowns and official score pr

  • #991
    July 12 · 1 hr 8 min

    World Cup QF Drama: Argentina Beats Swiss, England Overcomes Norway Cable Controversy & Semis Preview

    Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros go late-night on the ground in Miami to deliver a comprehensive live reaction to a wild day of World Cup quarterfinal action. The guys break down the regulatory madness of Breel Embolo's simulation red card in Argentina's tight 3-1 win over Switzerland, alongside the twin controversies of overturned goals and stadium skycam cable strikes during England's grueling 2-1 extra-time win over Norway. Evaluating standout masterclasses from Julián Álvarez and Jude

  • #990
    July 10 · 55 min

    Spain Knocks Out Belgium 2-1: Mikel Merino Closer Heroics, KDB Retires & Semis Spain vs France Preview

    Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros deliver a comprehensive live reaction to Spain's tense 2-1 quarterfinal win over Belgium, highlighting Charles De Ketelaere's breakthrough header, Thibaut Courtois' unfortunate injury, and Mikel Merino's legendary super-sub heroics. Broadcasting from Miami, the guys hand out official match grades, honor the international career of Kevin De Bruyne, and evaluate Lamine Yamal's development before previewing the colossal Spain vs. France semifinal and the remai

  • #989
    July 10 · 40 min

    France Shuts Down Morocco 2-0: Mbappe Greatness, Messi Golden Boot Rivalry & Spain vs Belgium Preview

    Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros go live from Boston to react to France's commanding 2-0 quarterfinal win over Morocco, highlighting Kylian Mbappé’s evolved leadership, Ousmane Dembélé’s scoring streak, and Didier Deschamps' historic win record. The guys evaluate a rough defensive outing for Morocco, unpack the high-stakes Golden Boot race between Mbappé and Lionel Messi following Argentina's chaotic comeback against Egypt, and deliver official score predictions for the highly anticipated

  • #988
    July 7 · 54 min

    USMNT Crashes Out: Pulisic Leadership Drama, World Cup Takeaways & 2030 Lookahead

    Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros process the USMNT's disappointing exit from the 48-team World Cup, evaluating team leadership, roster standouts like Malik Tillman, and deep structural issues facing the squad under Mauricio Pochettino. From debating Christian Pulisic's captaincy to celebrating Gotham FC's massive stadium move to Queens, the guys offer an unfiltered look at the current soccer landscape while scanning global tournament drama to name their ultimate villains, biggest coaching

  • #987
    July 7 · 1 hr 14 min

    USMNT CRASHES OUT! USA 1-4 Belgium Immediate Live Reaction & Post-Mortem with Taylor Twellman

    The World Cup dream is officially over for the United States after a disappointing 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the Round of 16. On this live reaction episode of The Cooligans, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros process the team's mental and fundamental breakdown alongside MLS on Apple TV's Taylor Twellman. The guys dissect glaring defensive errors from Sergiño Dest, a crushing mistake by goalkeeper Matt Freeze, and Christian Pulisic's injury exit. They highlight Malik Tillman and Sebastian Berh

  • #986
    July 6 · 44 min

    CR7 OUT! Spain Eliminates Portugal 1-0, World Cup Post-Match Reaction & USMNT vs Belgium Preview

    In this live post-match reaction episode of The Cooligans, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros dissect Spain's tight 1-0 knockout victory over Portugal in the 2026 World Cup. They dive deep into Roberto Martinez's disastrous roster management, highlighting his refusal to bench a stagnant Cristiano Ronaldo and his baffling decision to leave a highly effective Rafael Leão out of the starting lineup. After handing out their "Stock Up, Stock Down" grades to Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, and the co

  • #985
    July 6 · 43 min

    BALO IS BACK! USMNT vs Belgium Preview, World Cup Drama & Weekend Recap with Kevin Egan!

    On today's episode of The Cooligans Daily Live, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros tackle the massive controversy surrounding the USMNT as Folarin Balogun's red card suspension is lifted ahead of their World Cup match against Belgium. The guys react to wild reports of political intervention involving Donald Trump , debate whether Mauricio Pochettino should bench Balogun anyway to honor the spirit of the game , and welcome MLS on Apple TV’s Kevin Egan to recap a wild weekend of action. From E

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