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The Cooligans

The Cooligans

By: Alexis Guerreros & Christian Polanco
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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.The Cooligans Football (Soccer)
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  • Is Harry Kane too good for the Bundesliga? + Casey Murphy talks stopping Alex Morgan’s last career PK!
    Oct 2 2025

    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, they discuss the USMNT’s latest roster and what it could mean for October’s matches. They also recap Nashville SC’s U.S. Open Cup Final victory and debate whether Liverpool should bench Florian Wirtz after his slow start to the season.

    (7:00) - Is Harry Kane too good for Bundesliga?

    (21:00) - Casey Murphy joins The Cooligans

    (24:00) - Casey Murphy’s inspiration to become a goalkeeper

    (37:00) - Casey Murphy’s ultra competitive nature

    (52:30) - Feeling after saving Alex Morgan’s last ever PK

    (56:30) - Reacting to USMNT’s October roster

    (1:02:00) - Nashville win the US Open Cup

    (1:07:00) - Time to bench Florian Wirtz?

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Christian Pulisic is on fire! Is he the best player in Serie A? + Are Man United stuck with Ruben Amorim?
    Sep 29 2025

    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 well as detail Arsenal’s impressive comeback. They also recap other important games, including Liverpool’s loss to Crystal Palace, Chelsea’s red card issues & Manchester United’s Ruben Amorim problem.

    Later, they react to some big derbies around the World including the Madrid derby and the Hudson River Derby.

    (6:30) - Is Christian Pulisic the best player in Serie A?

    (20:30) - Arsenal gets comeback win vs. Newcastle

    (39:00) - Chelsea & Liverpool with shock losses

    (44:30) - Manchester United stuck with Ruben Amorim?

    (53:00) - NYCFC win the Hudson River Derby

    (1:08:00) - Atletico Madrid manhandle Real Madrid

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • LAFC Continue Their Hot Streak! Are They the New MLS Juggernaut? + Who’s Leading the Race to Be USMNT’s #9?
    Sep 25 2025

    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 starts for their clubs and what it could mean for the USMNT next summer.

    Later, they react to some of the biggest news in world soccer, including Harry Kane’s possible return to Tottenham, Ousmane Dembélé’s Ballon d’Or win, and more.

    (7:30) - Are LAFC the new MLS juggernaut?

    (32:00) - Which USMNT striker is leading the race to start in 2026?

    (41:00) - Christian Pulisic real to make all-star leap?

    (45:00) - Malik Tillman cementing himself at USMNT #10?

    (48:00) - Rápido Reactions: Harry Kane, Ballon D’or & more

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    1 hr and 1 min
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