
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 951 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SoccerComedySports | |||

The leaked USMNT World Cup roster is here and The Cooligans are diving into every shocking inclusion and painful omission. Did Mauricio Pochettino get it right leaving Diego Luna and Tanner Tessmann off the list? Should Gio Reyna and Alejandro Zendej... more
Arsenal are finally Premier League champions! After more than two decades of heartbreak, near-misses, memes, and endless “bottlers” jokes, Mikel Arteta’s side has officially brought the title back to North London. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerrer... more
Xabi Alonso is heading to Chelsea and the football world is divided. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss whether Chelsea is truly the best destination for one of Europe’s most in-demand managers and why Liverpool may have passed on making ... more
MLS salary numbers are officially out and the results are wild. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Lionel Messi making more money than 28 entire MLS teams and debate whether his arrival has truly been worth the investment for the league.... more
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Great MLS Cup episode with Aidan and Darlington, but it took all of my being not to reduce the stars for you two not both being here for the game.
Impossible [to be here] is an opinion.
Would love to see your show in Columbus again! Had a great time in 2018.
These guys offer an incredibly unique and refreshing voice on soccer, becaue I can’t listen to another middle aged white guy talk about it. As a fellow Cuban-American, I love hearing Caribeños finally talk about soccer and bring that flavor to the global sport, not to mention how funny Alexis and Christian are. My only criticism is that i wish Alexis and Christian would step up their MLS knowledge. It’s clear they know a lot about EPL and then NYCFC, but are not super knowledgeable on the rest o... more
Man, this weeks episode is extra extra.
Love your coverage of the womens World Cup. Brought me to listening to you. Keep covering womens soccer. NWSL! Thank you!
Smetana was great! Check out her episode. Go Christian. Talk all you want. Smart incitefull information.
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Apple Podcasts | #79 |
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A high-energy mix of humorous soccer takes and insightful discussion that blends mainstream leagues (MLS, Premier League) with US and international developments. Episodes commonly feature guest experts or players to add color on tactics, culture, and behind-the-scenes dynamics, while the hosts lean into banter, fan culture, and playful skepticism of managers, transfers, and media narratives. The show often weaves in current events, World Cup context, and evolving American soccer scenes with a strong emphasis on personality, crowd energy, and accessible humor that appeals to casual fans and long-time followers alike. A notable strength is balancing lighthearted, irreverent commentary with informed analysis and a habit of spotlighting diverse... more
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Recent guests on The Cooligans include:
1. Landon Donovan
2. Tim Ream
3. Paul Tenorio
4. Luca Bombino
5. Tommy McNamara
6. Sophia Wilson
7. Kaylyn Kyle
8. Aaron West
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