The Cooligans

By Alexis Guerreros & Christian Polanco

What's The Cooligans about?

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.

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Cooligans episodes:

06.25.2024
OneFootball has high expectations for Tim Weah and the USMNT!
The USMNT started its Copa America 2024 campaign with an impressive 2-0 win over Bolivia, but will they be able to replicate the performance against better opposition? The USMNT is going to win Copa America babayyy! Well, they might,...
06.21.2024
Everyone is asking their barber for the Landon Donovan and Copa America 2024 preview!
Say goodbye to your families everybody, because they probably won't be seeing you for the next month while you're watching the Euros and Copa America! Copa America 2024 kicks off with the opening match between Argentina and Canada tonight,...
06.18.2024
Christian Eriksen died, came back to life, and still scored at the Euros before Romelu Lukaku!
Euro 2024 has finally arrived and we cannot wait to break down the biggest matches from the first weekend of action! Is England for real? Will Belgium make it out of their group? Should Germany be considered favorites to...
06.14.2024
USMNT fans are on a rollercoaster of emotions and even more TST interviews!
Forget everything we said on Monday, the USMNT is all the way back after drawing against Brazil for the first time in history! American soccer fans don't know how to feel after the USMNT's results from the past week!...
06.11.2024
Is it time for Gregg to ggo and more interviews from TST!
There's not much good to say about about the USMNT's 5-1 loss to Colombia ahead of Copa America, but at least Christian got to interview Michelle Akers, Ali Krieger, and Alexis Nunes! Christian and Alexis are back together in...
06.07.2024
THE COOLIGANS ARE LIVE FROM TST!
TST has finally arrived and Christian and Miguelito are on the ground in Cary, North Carolina to collect some fantastic interviews with fellow players, content creators, and overall legends of the beautiful game! Christian's professional football career is taking off...
06.04.2024
Real Madrid is inevitable in the Champions League! ft. David Gass
Real Madrid makes history yet again by winning their 15th Champions League title in the most predictable fashion possible! No folks, this isn't a re-run, David Gass is back on The Cooligans for a second consecutive episode! The soccer...
05.31.2024
Champions League Final preview and Lionel Messi is the third Bad Boy! ft. David Gass
The Champions League Final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund is right around the corner, so soccer broadcaster and host, David Gass, had to stop by the studio to preview the biggest match of the European season! Alexis is...
05.24.2024
It's b***h o'clock for Bayer Leverkusen! ft. Chris Wittyngham
It's time to get fancy, everybody, Chris Wittyngham is in the building to break down the Europa League Final! We're hyped to have Witty back on the show, this time making his in-studio debut to discuss Atalanta's incredible 3-0...
05.21.2024
Zealand turns us into Football Manager sickos and Man City are Premier League champs again!
We're honored to be joined by the hilarious and incredibly talented YouTuber and Football Manager streamer, Zealand, to teach us about the game and tell us about his career. Don't worry, you'll still get Alexis' Arsenal tears! We've got a packed...
05.17.2024
Is it too late for Raquinho to sign with the Philadelphia Union? ft. MLS broadcaster Kevin Egan
It's crazy that MLS broadcaster Kevin Egan had never joined the show before today, but we're hyped to have him on to talk MLS, WWE, Raquinho the Raccoon, and so much more! Most of our audience will know Kevin...
05.14.2024
When did all the Gooners start rooting for Tottenham?
It all comes down to the final week for the 2023/24 Premier League title race, and somehow every Gooner has become a massive Spurs supporter! How did we enter the alternate timeline where Arsenal fans are rooting for Tottenham?...
05.10.2024
We analyze the Champions League semi-finals and expensive writing utensils!
The 2023/24 Champions League Final is set, with Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid primed to face off at Wembley! We were treated to two of the most entertaining UCL semi-final ties in recent memory, with referee controversies, shots hitting...
05.07.2024
Edson Buddle is your favorite soccer player's favorite soccer player!
We're honored to be joined by a legendary name in MLS history, Edson Buddle, to look back on his incredible career as a pro! If you're a true Major League Soccer sicko, then you're going to love this episode!...
05.03.2024
Christian isn't scared of the PSG ultras!
The results of the Champions League semi-finals first legs were shocking, but will the second legs leave us with the same level of surprise? How do Real Madrid and PSG not have massive leads following the first legs of...
04.30.2024
And then there were 2 (Premier League title contenders)!
Liverpool dropping more points means Arsenal and Manchester City are the final contenders standing for the Premier League title! Despite having almost a full season of a three-team EPL title race, we're right back where we started last year!...
04.26.2024
Reliving the glory days of American soccer with OG content creator Shawn Francis!
We're kicking it old school on this episode of The Cooligans, with OG American soccer content creator, Shawn Francis, making his inaugural appearance on the show to tell some incredible stories! This is an episode for the American soccer...
04.23.2024
Premier League referees need to watch their backs in Nottingham!
The FA Cup semi-final matches were incredibly entertaining, but did Manchester United really deserve to advance to another final at Wembley? We had another weekend of controversy in English football, as Manchester United survived a close call in the...
04.19.2024
Ali Curtis is changing the rules in MLS and a Champions League quarter-finals recap!
We've got a packed episode today, with a full Champions League quarter-finals recap followed by an insightful interview with Senior VP of MLS NEXT Pro, Ali Curtis, talking about new rules coming to MLS and potentially the 2026 World Cup! ...
04.16.2024
Bottling the Premier League isn't for everyone, unless you're Arsenal or Liverpool! ft. Jimmy Conrad
Losses for both Arsenal and Liverpool have given Manchester City the clear edge in the Premier League title race, so we had USMNT legend, Jimmy Conrad, stop by the studio to break down all the action! Did Arsenal and...
04.12.2024
We just witnessed the greatest Champions League matchweek of all time! ft. Andrew Mensah
We think we might've just witnessed the best overall week of Champions League matches ever, so comedian and football presenter, Andrew Mensah, stopped by the studio to break down the action and crack some jokes as well! Considering the...
04.09.2024
Kobbie Mainoo's Starboy status is confirmed!
Christian and Alexis have returned from their weekend getaways in Nashville and Louisville to recap the 2-2 draw between Manchester United and Liverpool and the rest of the Premier League action! It was a busy weekend of hosting for...
04.05.2024
How many aging superstars does it take to win a CONCACAF Champions Cup match? ft. Elischa Edouard
We're hyped to have the hilarious footy content creator, Elischa Edouard, join the show to discuss all things Messi, Inter Miami, and so much more! There are few bigger Lionel Messi fans than Elischa Edouard, so he had to...
04.02.2024
Mikel Arteta channeled his inner Jose Mourinho against Manchester City! ft. Christine Cupo
Arsenal's draw with City gave Liverpool a slight advantage in the Premier League title race, but who will end up hoisting the trophy at the end of the season? It's only right that we have 2 Arsenal fans in-studio...
03.29.2024
The soccer world's tea is being spilled! with Aly Trost Martin
We're so excited to have soccer broadcaster and CBS Sports pundit, Aly Trost Martin, join the show to recap a salacious week in the world of footy! We're collecting Morning Footy cast members like they're Infinity Stones! This time, Aly Trost...
03.26.2024
Finally, a Dos a Cero scoreline that USMNT fans can be happy about!
The USMNT is CONCACAF Nations League champion for the third consecutive time, beating Mexico Dos a Cero in a dominant performance! There's no better feeling than a Dos a Cero victory for the USMNT over the Mexican national team!...
03.22.2024
Mark Consuelos is the most handsome owner in world footy!
We don't usually have guests who are more handsome than Christian and Alexis, but we made an exception for the most attractive owner in world football, Mark Consuelos! We're honored to have legendary actor and TV personality, Mark Consuelos,...
03.19.2024
Jurgen Klopp fat shaming reporters is not what we expected from the FA Cup quarter-finals!
The FA Cup semis are set after a wild round of matches, with Manchester United shocking Liverpool in a thrilling contest at Old Trafford! There's so much to talk about from a packed weekend of football around the world!...
03.15.2024
NWSL 2024 Season Preview with women's soccer reporter Jenna Tonelli!
The 2024 NWSL season has finally arrived, so women's soccer expert, Jenna Tonelli, had to stop by the studio to give us all the best info ahead of this weekend's opening matches! It's WoSo season babayyy! We're hyped to...
03.12.2024
Arsenal was the real winner of Manchester City vs. Liverpool! ft. Stefano Fusaro
There hasn't been a three-team chase for the Premier League title in quite some time, but Manchester City, Liverpool, and Arsenal are doing their best to give us one this year! When was the last time only one point...
03.08.2024
Broadcasting Messi's matches is a dream come true for Jake Zivin! ft. Taylor Rockwell
It's a double-guest episode of The Cooligans! Taylor Rockwell of Total Soccer Show is in for Alexis to talk Champions League and USWNT before an insightful interview with lead play-by-play broadcaster for MLS Season Pass, Jake Zivin! There's so...
03.05.2024
Will Manchester be red ever again?
Manchester City is looking like the team to beat in the Premier League yet again this season after defeating Manchester United 3-1 in England's biggest derby! Can anyone stop Manchester City in their quest for a fourth consecutive Premier...
03.01.2024
GoodVibesJohn is bringing the good vibes back to Manchester United!
Manchester United content creator, GoodVibesJohn, is in-studio to talk all things United and share his thoughts on the biggest stories surrounding the Red Devils! There aren't many bigger Manchester United supporters than social media sensation GoodVibesJohn, so we had to...
02.27.2024
Messi League Soccer returns for the 2024 season!
The 2024 MLS season has begun, with an opening weekend full of incredible action and hilarious moments! MLS is back baby! The first weekend of action was great for some teams, but others will be looking to bounce back...
02.23.2024
Heems: The rapper who sells coconut oil?
Our good friend, Heems, is back on the show and back on the music scene, this time with an incredible new album called LAFANDAR! This episode is a great one for our New York viewers and listeners, as Queens'...
02.20.2024
The Cooligans are the sexiest NYCFC kit models of all time!
This might be the tightest Premier League title race we've had in years, with at least three teams in serious contention to lift the trophy at the end of the season! The 2023/24 Premier League season has been nothing...
02.16.2024
COACH BEARD FROM TED LASSO IS ON THE COOLIGANS!
Oh my God! Ted Lasso star, Brendan Hunt, is in The Cooligans studio! We're so incredibly honored to have Ted Lasso star, Brendan Hunt, join the show to share some incredible stories from his career in comedy and the...
02.13.2024
Only Harry Kane can stop Bayern Munich from winning the Bundesliga!
It's a matchup between an unstoppable force and an immovable object; Harry Kane winning a trophy vs. Bayern Munich losing the Bundesliga! Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen absolutely dominated Bayern in their match over the weekend, winning 3-0 and looking...
02.08.2024
Tony Rocha joined the Belize national team through Facebook!
We're honored to have former NYCFC player and MLS Cup champion, Tony Rocha, join the show to recount some amazing stories from his career as a pro! Die-hard MLS fans rejoice, we have an awesome episode for you! Tony...
02.05.2024
Who knew there were so many British Latinos? with TikTok star Patrick Vel!
TikTok star, Patrick Vel, joins the show in-studio to teach us about Latino culture in England and show off the coolest accent on the planet! We're hyped to be joined by the hilarious Patrick Vel, who you've probably seen...
02.02.2024
We need more Premier League villains like Neal Maupay! ft. Christine Cupo
Christine Cupo of CBS Sports and Attacking Third joins Christian for a hilarious episode discussing the antics between James Maddison and Neal Maupay during the Tottenham-Brentford match! The Cupogans are back! We're hyped to have Christine in-studio for a packed show....
01.30.2024
Jurgen Klopp and Xavi are quiet quitting!
Big time managers are leaving their big time clubs after this season, so what do Klopp and Xavi's departures mean for the futures of Liverpool and FC Barcelona? Where will Liverpool and Barcelona go from here?!?! Christian and Alexis...
01.26.2024
Tom Bogert is a MLS transfer guru and the ice cream man!
Tom Bogert is back on The Cooligans to give you all the latest news surrounding the MLS transfer market! There aren't many better transfer gurus in the world of soccer than Tommy Scoops, and definitely none more plugged in when...
01.23.2024
Pablo Torre chose chicken fingers over watching Messi’s first Inter Miami goal!
Pablo Torre is known for finding out about things, but in this episode, The Cooligans find out about him! We're hyped to have fellow Meadowlarker and host of Pablo Torre Finds Out, Pablo Torre, join the show! Pablo, Christian, and Alexis...
01.19.2024
Howard University should have its 1971 soccer national championship restored! with Mark Wright from "The Bison Project"
We're honored to be joined by journalist and documentarian, Mark Wright, to hear about "The Bison Project", his latest podcast discussing the 1971 Howard University soccer team that was unjustly stripped of its national championship! It's a packed Cooligans...
01.12.2024
Jadon Sancho is finally free from Manchester United's mediocrity!
Jadon Sancho's Manchester United nightmare is finally over, but will he find his best form back at Borussia Dortmund? IT'S TRANSFER SEASON BABAYYY! A few transfers have already been finalized, but none made more headlines than Jadon Sancho's return...
01.09.2024
Bro, just stop vaping! with C.J. Sapong
MLS free agency is off to a hot start, so we had to have current free agent and MLS legend, C.J. Sapong, join the show to break down everything you need to know! Who could've predicted such a wild...
01.05.2024
We finally have a legit Premier League title race this season!
Happy New Year, Gully Squad! The Cooligans are back to break down all the incredible action from the thrilling Premier League festive fixtures! There was so much footy played over the past few weeks, we don't even know where...
12.22.2023
The Cooligans-Underdogs Premier League Boxing Day Gambling Special!
The Cooligans and Underdogs are back with another soccer gambling special! This time, they delve into the Premier League Boxing Day fixture list to find the best EPL bets for this holiday season. Make sure to check out our Premier...
12.22.2023
Go away, European Super League, nobody likes you!
Wait, didn't we already kill this idea for a European Super League months ago? The European Super League has returned and absolutely no one is happy about it! Is anyone actually taking it seriously this time, though? Christian and...

What's The Cooligans about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Cooligans episodes:

OneFootball has high expectations for Tim Weah and the USMNT!

Everyone is asking their barber for the Landon Donovan and Copa America 2024 preview!

Christian Eriksen died, came back to life, and still scored at the Euros before Romelu Lukaku!

USMNT fans are on a rollercoaster of emotions and even more TST interviews!

Is it time for Gregg to ggo and more interviews from TST!

THE COOLIGANS ARE LIVE FROM TST!

Real Madrid is inevitable in the Champions League! ft. David Gass

Champions League Final preview and Lionel Messi is the third Bad Boy! ft. David Gass

It's b***h o'clock for Bayer Leverkusen! ft. Chris Wittyngham

Zealand turns us into Football Manager sickos and Man City are Premier League champs again!

Is it too late for Raquinho to sign with the Philadelphia Union? ft. MLS broadcaster Kevin Egan

When did all the Gooners start rooting for Tottenham?

We analyze the Champions League semi-finals and expensive writing utensils!

Edson Buddle is your favorite soccer player's favorite soccer player!

Christian isn't scared of the PSG ultras!

And then there were 2 (Premier League title contenders)!

Reliving the glory days of American soccer with OG content creator Shawn Francis!

Premier League referees need to watch their backs in Nottingham!

Ali Curtis is changing the rules in MLS and a Champions League quarter-finals recap!

Bottling the Premier League isn't for everyone, unless you're Arsenal or Liverpool! ft. Jimmy Conrad

We just witnessed the greatest Champions League matchweek of all time! ft. Andrew Mensah

Kobbie Mainoo's Starboy status is confirmed!

How many aging superstars does it take to win a CONCACAF Champions Cup match? ft. Elischa Edouard

Mikel Arteta channeled his inner Jose Mourinho against Manchester City! ft. Christine Cupo

The soccer world's tea is being spilled! with Aly Trost Martin

Finally, a Dos a Cero scoreline that USMNT fans can be happy about!

Mark Consuelos is the most handsome owner in world footy!

Jurgen Klopp fat shaming reporters is not what we expected from the FA Cup quarter-finals!

NWSL 2024 Season Preview with women's soccer reporter Jenna Tonelli!

Arsenal was the real winner of Manchester City vs. Liverpool! ft. Stefano Fusaro

Broadcasting Messi's matches is a dream come true for Jake Zivin! ft. Taylor Rockwell

Will Manchester be red ever again?

GoodVibesJohn is bringing the good vibes back to Manchester United!

Messi League Soccer returns for the 2024 season!

Heems: The rapper who sells coconut oil?

The Cooligans are the sexiest NYCFC kit models of all time!

COACH BEARD FROM TED LASSO IS ON THE COOLIGANS!

Only Harry Kane can stop Bayern Munich from winning the Bundesliga!

Tony Rocha joined the Belize national team through Facebook!

Who knew there were so many British Latinos? with TikTok star Patrick Vel!

We need more Premier League villains like Neal Maupay! ft. Christine Cupo

Jurgen Klopp and Xavi are quiet quitting!

Tom Bogert is a MLS transfer guru and the ice cream man!

Pablo Torre chose chicken fingers over watching Messi’s first Inter Miami goal!

Howard University should have its 1971 soccer national championship restored! with Mark Wright from "The Bison Project"

Jadon Sancho is finally free from Manchester United's mediocrity!

Bro, just stop vaping! with C.J. Sapong

We finally have a legit Premier League title race this season!

The Cooligans-Underdogs Premier League Boxing Day Gambling Special!

Go away, European Super League, nobody likes you!

Other shows like The Cooligans: