Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss Manchester City’s embarrassing loss to Sporting Lisbon on this episode of The Cooligans. They also react to Real Madrid’s issues fitting in Kylian Mbappe.Christian and Alexis then welcome on NYCFC defender Kevin O’Toole to chat about the club ahead of their elimination playoff game against FC Cincinnati.Later, Christian and Alexis break down the latest MLS news including the Philadelphia Union firing Jim Curtin. (6:51) - Sporting CP def. Manchester City 4-1(16:20) - AC Milan def. Real Madrid 3-1(24:24) - Discussing other notable Champions League results(30:41) - Kevin O’Toole previews game 3 vs. FC Cincinnati(35:00) - Kevin discusses him time with NYCFC this season(41:45) - Looking ahead to possible Hudson River derby matchup(48:15) - Philadelphia Union fire Jim Curtin(52:41) - SJ Earthquakes hire Bruce Arena(56:16) - Houston Dynamo part ways with Hector Herrera  Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/3L9G8HU">https://apple.co/3L9G8HU</a> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/4cqRhzO">https://spoti.fi/4cqRhzO</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss Manchester City’s embarrassing loss to Sporting Lisbon on this episode of &lt;i&gt;The Cooligans&lt;/i&gt;. They also react to Real Madrid’s issues fitting in Kylian Mbappe.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Christian and Alexis then welcome on NYCFC defender Kevin O’Toole to chat about the club ahead of their elimination playoff game against FC Cincinnati.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Later, Christian and Alexis break down the latest MLS news including the Philadelphia Union firing Jim Curtin.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(6:51) - Sporting CP def. Manchester City 4-1&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(16:20) - AC Milan def. Real Madrid 3-1&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(24:24) - Discussing other notable Champions League results&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(30:41) - Kevin O’Toole previews game 3 vs. FC Cincinnati&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(35:00) - Kevin discusses him time with NYCFC this season&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(41:45) - Looking ahead to possible Hudson River derby matchup&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(48:15) - Philadelphia Union fire Jim Curtin&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(52:41) - SJ Earthquakes hire Bruce Arena&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(56:16) - Houston Dynamo part ways with Hector Herrera&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Apple Podcasts: &lt;a href="https://apple.co/3L9G8HU"&gt;https://apple.co/3L9G8HU&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Spotify: &lt;a href="https://spoti.fi/4cqRhzO"&gt;https://spoti.fi/4cqRhzO&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Christian and Alexis react to Man City’s embarrassing Champions League loss. Then, the guys discuss chat with NYCFC defender Kevin O’Toole. Later, Christian and Alexis react to the firing of Philadelphia Union head coach Jim Curtin. 

Manchester City continue bad form, NYCFC defender Kevin O’Toole joins ahead of decisive playoff game & Jim Curtin fired!?

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss Liverpool taking the top spot after Arsenal and Manchester City’s losses on this episode of The Cooligans. They also react to Manchester United’s draw against Chelsea.Christian and Alexis then discuss some shocking results in the MLS playoffs including the New York Red Bulls eliminating the Columbus Crew.Later, Christian and Alexis chat about Rachel Kundananji’s ridiculous skills in the NWSL’s last match day of the regular season.(6:13) - Premier League title race opens up (19:56) - Manchester United draw Chelsea 1-1 (28:26) - Alexis and Christian handle coin flip in NYCFC win (37:44) - Atlanta United force deciding game 3 vs. Inter Miami (44:11) - NY Red Bulls eliminate Columbus Crew (48:32) - Vancouver Whitecaps force deciding game 3 vs. LAFC (53:36) - Rachel Kundananji embarrasses Houston Dash defender (58:22) - The Athletic release 2026 World Cup bid article Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/3L9G8HU">https://apple.co/3L9G8HU</a> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/4cqRhzO">https://spoti.fi/4cqRhzO</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss Liverpool taking the top spot after Arsenal and Manchester City’s losses on this episode of &lt;i&gt;The Cooligans&lt;/i&gt;. They also react to Manchester United’s draw against Chelsea.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Christian and Alexis then discuss some shocking results in the MLS playoffs including the New York Red Bulls eliminating the Columbus Crew.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Later, Christian and Alexis chat about Rachel Kundananji’s ridiculous skills in the NWSL’s last match day of the regular season.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(6:13) - Premier League title race opens up&lt;br /&gt;(19:56) - Manchester United draw Chelsea 1-1&lt;br /&gt;(28:26) - Alexis and Christian handle coin flip in NYCFC win&lt;br /&gt;(37:44) - Atlanta United force deciding game 3 vs. Inter Miami&lt;br /&gt;(44:11) - NY Red Bulls eliminate Columbus Crew&lt;br /&gt;(48:32) - Vancouver Whitecaps force deciding game 3 vs. LAFC&lt;br /&gt;(53:36) - Rachel Kundananji embarrasses Houston Dash defender&lt;br /&gt;(58:22) - The Athletic release 2026 World Cup bid article&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Apple Podcasts: &lt;a href="https://apple.co/3L9G8HU"&gt;https://apple.co/3L9G8HU&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Spotify: &lt;a href="https://spoti.fi/4cqRhzO"&gt;https://spoti.fi/4cqRhzO&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Christian and Alexis react to a wide open Premier League title race. Then, the guys discuss the MLS playoffs including a couple of big upsets. Later, Christian and Alexis break down Rachel Kundananji’s insane skills.

Premier League title race heats up, MLS playoff shock & Rachel Kundananji embarrasses defender

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros recap the midweek MLS Cup Playoff matches where Cincinnati beat NYCFC & New York Red Bulls take down the Columbus Crew. Elsewhere in the MLS, the Seattle Sounders and Minnesota United beat their opponents in penalty shootouts, begging the question of if this best-of-three format is the best way for the MLS to handle first-round playoff matches. Christian and Alexis are joined by Bryan Ford, award-winning baker, author of Pan y Dulce, TV host of Baked in Tradition, and judge on BRBC. Bryan shares his love of Latin-American baking and his experiences playing soccer growing up. Bryan also tells the story of how he got his coaching license and he and Alexis wax poetic about their mutual love of Arsenal (because of course they do).The two raise a glass to Naomi Girma who scored her first two international goals for the USWNT in a match vs. Argentina. Do we now know why Vini Jr. and Real Madrid didn’t show for the Ballon D’or? And, only days after sacking Erik ten Hag, Manchester United announces Ruben Amorim as their new manager. (5:55) Mid-week MLS playoffs recap(14:02) Bryan Ford joins(53:37) USWNT vs. Argentina recap(57:38) Ballon D’or fallout for Vini Jr.(1:02:58) Manchester United hire Ruben Amorim Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L9G8HU🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4cqRhzO

<description>&lt;p&gt;Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros recap the midweek MLS Cup Playoff matches where Cincinnati beat NYCFC &amp; New York Red Bulls take down the Columbus Crew. Elsewhere in the MLS, the Seattle Sounders and Minnesota United beat their opponents in penalty shootouts, begging the question of if this best-of-three format is the best way for the MLS to handle first-round playoff matches. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Christian and Alexis are joined by Bryan Ford, award-winning baker, author of &lt;i&gt;Pan y Dulce&lt;/i&gt;, TV host of &lt;i&gt;Baked in Tradition&lt;/i&gt;, and judge on &lt;i&gt;BRBC&lt;/i&gt;. Bryan shares his love of Latin-American baking and his experiences playing soccer growing up. Bryan also tells the story of how he got his coaching license and he and Alexis wax poetic about their mutual love of Arsenal (because of course they do).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The two raise a glass to Naomi Girma who scored her first two international goals for the USWNT in a match vs. Argentina. Do we now know why Vini Jr. and Real Madrid didn’t show for the Ballon D’or? And, only days after sacking Erik ten Hag, Manchester United announces Ruben Amorim as their new manager.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(5:55) Mid-week MLS playoffs recap&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(14:02) Bryan Ford joins&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(53:37) USWNT vs. Argentina recap&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(57:38) Ballon D’or fallout for Vini Jr.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(1:02:58) Manchester United hire Ruben Amorim&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L9G8HU&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4cqRhzO&lt;/p&gt;
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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros recap the midweek MLS Cup Playoff matches, interview award-winning baker Bryan Ford, recap the most recent USWNT win, and more. 

Girma gets 2 goals, MLS Cup Playoffs and talking ball & bread with Bryan Ford

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the news that Manchester United sacked their manager Erik ten Hag after a dismal start to the 2024-25 Premier League season. Plus, they recap the rest of the EPL weekend with Brighton’s failure to hold off Wolverhampton, Tyler Adams’ return for Bournemouth, Cole Palmer’s stunning pass for Chelsea, and more.The pair give an update on the MLS Playoffs where Atlanta fails to hold off Inter Miami at home, Orlando beats Charlotte, and LA Galaxy shuts out Colorado entirely.Christian & Alexis also break down Barcelona’s thrashing of Real Madrid in El Clásico. How could Mbappé end up offside 8 different times in the match and what will it take for things to start clicking for him at Real Madrid? (5:45) Erik ten Hag sacked(13:30) Controversial penalty against De Ligt(24:28) Brighton vs. Wolverhampton recap(28:15) Tyler Adams returns for Bournemouth(29:01) Cole Palmer shines for Chelsea(34:18) Arsenal vs. Liverpool reap(37:58) Miami vs. Atlanta playoffs recap(46:30) Colorado vs. LA Galaxy playoffs recap(51:23) Orlando vs. Charlotte playoffs recap(54:06) El Clásico recap(1:07:02) Vinicius Ballon D'or snub Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L9G8HU🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4cqRhzO

<description>&lt;p&gt;Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the news that Manchester United sacked their manager Erik ten Hag after a dismal start to the 2024-25 Premier League season. Plus, they recap the rest of the EPL weekend with Brighton’s failure to hold off Wolverhampton, Tyler Adams’ return for Bournemouth, Cole Palmer’s stunning pass for Chelsea, and more.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The pair give an update on the MLS Playoffs where Atlanta fails to hold off Inter Miami at home, Orlando beats Charlotte, and LA Galaxy shuts out Colorado entirely.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Christian &amp; Alexis also break down Barcelona’s thrashing of Real Madrid in El Clásico. How could Mbappé end up offside 8 different times in the match and what will it take for things to start clicking for him at Real Madrid?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(5:45) Erik ten Hag sacked&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(13:30) Controversial penalty against De Ligt&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(24:28) Brighton vs. Wolverhampton recap&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(28:15) Tyler Adams returns for Bournemouth&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(29:01) Cole Palmer shines for Chelsea&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(34:18) Arsenal vs. Liverpool reap&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(37:58) Miami vs. Atlanta playoffs recap&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(46:30) Colorado vs. LA Galaxy playoffs recap&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(51:23) Orlando vs. Charlotte playoffs recap&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(54:06) El Clásico recap&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(1:07:02) Vinicius Ballon D'or snub&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L9G8HU&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4cqRhzO&lt;/p&gt;
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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the news that Manchester United sacked Erik ten Hag, review the MLS playoff matches from the weekend, and recap Barcelona's El Clásico victory. 

Erik ten Hag sacked, Vinicius Jr. Ballon D’or snub & Real Madrid embarrassed in El Clásico

With the Champions League in full swing, we’re already starting to see the signs that the new format is changing almost everything we thought we knew about the UCL. Even though there might be some unexpected teams at the top of the standings, some things are remaining the same.We’re talking about you, Erling Haaland.Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros recap all the latest action from the UCL, including Aston Villa’s early success, Barcelona taking care of business vs. FC Bayern München and a reason why we might be seeing so many goals scored in the league this time around.Then, on this episode of The Cooligans, the guys are joined in-studio by New York Red Bulls legend Bradley Wright-Phillips, who talks about the importance of the Hudson River Derby, why he was taken aback when he decided to join the MLS, his infamous raps from back in the day and what he’s most looking forward to in the MLS playoffs. (4:39) - Current Champions League recap(23:07) - Bradley Wright-Phillips joins the show(25:32) - The importance of the Hudson River Derby(33:20) - Why did he start rapping?(40:28) - BWP on growing up with a famous father(48:06) - MLS playoff chatter Exclusive content:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans">https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans</a>This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉<a href="https://youtu.be/uZqg56IB5_Q">🖥️Watch this full episode on YouTube</a>Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at <a href="https://apple.co/3zEuTQj">https://apple.co/3zEuTQj</a> or at <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/podcasts/">Yahoo Sports Podcasts</a>Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L9G8HU🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4cqRhzO

<description>&lt;p&gt;With the Champions League in full swing, we’re already starting to see the signs that the new format is changing almost everything we thought we knew about the UCL. Even though there might be some unexpected teams at the top of the standings, some things are remaining the same.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’re talking about you, Erling Haaland.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros recap all the latest action from the UCL, including Aston Villa’s early success, Barcelona taking care of business vs. FC Bayern München and a reason why we might be seeing so many goals scored in the league this time around.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Then, on this episode of &lt;i&gt;The Cooligans&lt;/i&gt;, the guys are joined in-studio by New York Red Bulls legend Bradley Wright-Phillips, who talks about the importance of the Hudson River Derby, why he was taken aback when he decided to join the MLS, his infamous raps from back in the day and what he’s most looking forward to in the MLS playoffs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(4:39) - Current Champions League recap&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(23:07) - Bradley Wright-Phillips joins the show&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(25:32) - The importance of the Hudson River Derby&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(33:20) - Why did he start rapping?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(40:28) - BWP on growing up with a famous father&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(48:06) - MLS playoff chatter&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Exclusive content:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans"&gt;&lt;i&gt;https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;This is where we put everything we shouldn't say &lt;/i&gt;😉&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://youtu.be/uZqg56IB5_Q"&gt;🖥️&lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Watch this full episode on YouTube&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;a href="https://apple.co/3zEuTQj"&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;https://apple.co/3zEuTQj&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt; or at &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/podcasts/"&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Yahoo Sports Podcasts&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L9G8HU&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4cqRhzO&lt;/p&gt;
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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss all the action from the Champions League before welcoming Bradley Wright-Phillips to talk about the MLS playoffs, having Ian Wright as a father, and his infamous raps.

Champions League update, Bradley Wright-Phillips in-studio talks Hudson River Derby, MLS playoffs & rapping

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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