Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Inter Miami’s convincing win over Nashville SC without Luis Suárez. Is it time to bench Suárez for the remainder of the playoffs? The boys also break down every other MLS Playoff Game 3, including San Diego’s demolition of the Portland Timbers and some big penalty drama in Minnesota.

Next, Christian and Alexis welcome USMNT writer Leander Schaerlaeckens to chat about the history of soccer in America as well as the current state of the USMNT. How confident should we be in Mauricio Pochettino?

Later, the boys react to the KC Current’s shocking loss to Gotham FC in the opening round of the NWSL playoffs. Is it the biggest upset in NWSL history? They also discuss other playoff results, including Aubrey Kingsbury’s heroics for the Washington Spirit in their penalty shootout.

(8:00) – Is it time for Inter Miami to bench Luis Suárez?

(17:30) – MLS Playoffs Game 3 reaction

(37:30) – Leander Schaerlaeckens joins The Cooligans

(44:00) – Explaining the history of U.S. soccer

(59:15) – Looking behind the curtain of the USMNT

(1:11:00) – Gotham FC shock KC Current! Biggest upset in NWSL history?

(1:23:15) – NWSL Playoffs 1st round reaction

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