It's a special interview edition of The Cooligans as Maria Sanchez, forward for the NWSL's Houston Dash and the Mexican women's national team, sits down with Christian for an incredible conversation! 

We were honored to have Maria join the show and take us through her journey as a Mexican-American professional soccer player! She discussed her difficult first stint in the NWSL and explained how a return to Mexico gave her perspective that has allowed her to thrive this time around with the Houston Dash. Maria also told us about her off-the-field interests, including her already fulfilled dream of paying off her parents' mortgage and unreasonable competitive drive while playing the FIFA video game. All this, plus a heartfelt moment shared between Christian and Maria as the children of immigrants, on an unmissable episode of The Cooligans!

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MLS broadcaster Chris Wittyngham joins the show to break down all the latest news and rumors surrounding the USMNT manager search and so much more! 

So many big names are rumored to be in the running for next head coach of the American men's national team! Berhalter, Marsch, and Vieira are just a few potential candidates, but who would be the best choice to lead our incredibly talented squad into the 2026 World Cup? Chris Wittyngham is in for Alexis as we discuss this, Jude Bellingham's expensive move to Real Madrid, the MLS season so far, and Christian's experience at the Congressional Soccer Match. Plus, we get Witty's reaction to Mbappe refusing an extension at PSG and check in with Producer Miguelito for some gambling advice as Christian's plumber forces his way onto the Cooligans airwaves. You won't want to miss this hilariously hectic episode!

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Manchester City have officially written their names in the footballing history books after winning a European treble in 2022/23! 

The abundance of talent in this City squad has been clear for quite some time now, but its status as legendary was incomplete without a Champions League crown! Now, there can be no more detractors. Christine Cupo of CBS Sports fills in for Alexis to break down every aspect of the UCL final and discuss how City's success will affect this year's Ballon d'Or. Will Messi be rewarded for his World Cup triumph with an eighth trophy or has Erling Haaland's time finally come? We also look back at the weekend's incredible MLS golazos, remember the colorful life of Silvio Berlusconi, and analyze Paolo Maldini's tumultuous exit from AC Milan. Things aren't looking good for the Rossoneri!

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Brentford FC manager, Thomas Frank sits down with Christian and soccer presenter and producer, Jack Grimse is here to talk Messi to Inter Miami! 

We were so lucky to have Thomas Frank stop by the show to speak with Christian ahead of Brentford's participation in the Premier League Summer Series! Jack Grimse also fills in for Alexis to break down Leo Messi's historic transfer to MLS. We analyze what it means for soccer in the United States, debate the sporting merit of the league's assistance in bringing Messi to America, and give Mike Ryan Ruiz his flowers for out-reporting Fabrizio Romano. Plus, we hear about Jack's experience as an American Aston Villa fan, poke fun at David Moyes' dance moves following West Ham's Europa Conference League victory and again ask what's wrong with LA Galaxy? They're out of US Open Cup and looking like genuine Wooden Spoon contenders!

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Pablo Maurer of The Athletic joins Christian to recap his experience at The Soccer Tournament, discuss Inter Miami's future, and look back on Zlatan Ibrahimovic's incredible career! 

Alexis is in Istanbul to "cover the Champions League final" (we're pretty sure he's getting a hair transplant), so we're thrilled to get a boots-on-the-ground report of TST from The Athletic's Pablo Maurer! He gives his insight into the million-dollar competition and share the souvenirs he managed to take with him. We also break down Inter Miami's decision to sack Phil Neville and how it affects their prospects of landing Lionel Messi, discuss FC Cincinnati's dominance in MLS, touch on Club Leon winning CCL, and share our favorite moments from the legendary career of Zlatan Ibrahimovic. You won't want to miss this packed episode!

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We're honored to be joined by USMNT and Fulham FC defender, Tim Ream! 

Tim joins the Cooligans to discuss taking part in the upcoming Premier League summer series, the struggles of being promoted or relegated in five consecutive years, and missing the end of the EPL season due to injury (including how badly he wanted to stay in the game with a broken arm.) Christian and Alexis also recap Sevilla's record-setting seventh Europa League victory and break down the crazy interactions between ultras and players in MLS following last night's debacle at Yankee Stadium. We hope the tensions don't escalate any further, but it would make for some incredible fan footage!

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There's so much to talk about from the final day of the Premier League and Bundesliga seasons, but the Toffees' victory is clearly the biggest story in Blangola! 

Everton will be playing EPL football next season! The past eight months may have taken five years off of Christian's life expectancy, but they were all worth it. The Cooligans analyze all the action from Matchday 38 with a specific focus on Everton's 1-0 win over Bournemouth and Leeds' defeat against Tottenham. We also look back at Borussia Dortmund's heartbreaking result versus Mainz and debate how big of a problem Bayern Munich's 11th consecutive title is for the Bundesliga. Even the 33-time league champs will get bored of winning at some point, right? All this an more on a special Memorial Day edition of The Cooligans!

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The 2022/23 club season is coming to an end, but there are still plenty of off-the-pitch storylines to discuss! 

The racism displayed by La Liga fans towards Vinicius Jr. this year has been absolutely appalling. Even the league's leadership is siding with the racists now! Christian and Alexis break down all the drama coming out of Spain and condemn the treatment of Real Madrid's Brazilian starlet. We also discuss fitness influencer Joey Swoll's reaction to Mykhailo Mudryk's immature gym video, Jose Mourinho's comments about his time at Tottenham, and preview the Championship Playoff Final with a little help from our friends at The Underdogs podcast. Unlike Producer Miguel, they actually know what they're talking about when it comes to gambling! 

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A new champion may have already been crowned in England, but there are still plenty of trophies to be awarded on mainland Europe! 

Arsenal's loss to Nottingham Forest means Manchester City are Premier League champions yet again! The Citizens have won the EPL in three consecutive seasons and five of the last six, so is it time to start asking questions about how boring the English top flight has become? Plus, Christian and Alexis break down BVB's chances at winning the Bundesliga and give Serie A its flowers for producing a participant in all three European finals. We also discuss the new club in San Diego and look back at the best action from the MLS weekend!

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It's been a massive few days for American soccer, with a new striker pledging his future to the national team, the first mid-week action of the MLS season, and another women's league to rival the NWSL! 

Rumors have been swirling for weeks about Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun committing to the USMNT, and it's finally been made official. Christian and Alexis analyze what this decision means for America's future and debate whether it will motivate his competitors for the no. 9 shirt. We also recap the UCL semifinal victories for Inter Milan and Manchester City, whip around Wednesday night's MLS matches, touch on Ivan Toney's gambling suspension, and break down the announcement of the USL Super League. Will a challenger to the NWSL really be good for the women's game, or can it only sew more confusion into a crowded landscape?

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