Best USsoccer Podcasts (2024)

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ASA Show - A Draftless MLS and Does Leagues Cup = MLS Cup?

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Harrison gets fired up about the MLSPA, Ben thinks Columbus is the best MLS team of all time, and Kieran asks some trivia.By Kieran Doyle-Davis

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EXPECTED OWN GOALS: NWSL Week 17 -- Your Spirit Has a Powerful Current Running from Washington to Kansas City

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Jonatan Giráldez has officially entered the NWSL chat. The Washington Spirit took down the Kansas City Current 4-1, and for a brief second, one had to wonder if the wheels were coming off of the most dominant squad in the league. This game had everything. Six defenders to handle Debinha and Chawinga! Otherworldly finishing from Trinity Rodman! A ne…

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Arsenal & Chelsea with statement wins, Columbus Crew continue dominance & the boys debut a new segment 1:12:08

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It was a busy weekend in the Premier League. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down strong performances from Chelsea and Arsenal. Also, is this finally the season that Everton gets relegated? Christian and Alexis recap Megan Rapinoe’s jersey retirement game and take a deep look into the current situation with the San Diego Wave. Later, C…

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Fabrizio Romano in hot water, Leagues Cup recap & discussing the new NWSL CBA 1:19:37

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Italian soccer journalist Fabrizio Romano finds himself getting backlash for tweeting about Marseille forward Mason Greenwood. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break that down as well as chat the Raheem Sterling situation with Chelsea and Ilkay Gundogan’s reported return to Manchester City. Christian and Alexis talk about Megan Rapinoe’s jers…

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EXPECTED OWN GOALS: Emergency Pod -- The NWSL's Historic New Labor Agreement

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The NWSL Players Association has just signed a new collective bargaining agreement, which may be one of the most historically significant labor deals in sports history. The elimination of the draft, universal guaranteed contracts and free agency, player consent for trades, and massive increases in minimum salaries without corresponding max salaries…

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The Big Midseason NWSL Transfer Round-Up!

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The NWSL is back, baby!!! After six agonizing weeks away, the stretch run kicks off on Friday. A massive amount of transfer activity has gone down in that time. Eric and Evan highlight some of their faves and not-so-faves. Could Delphine Cascarino help push the San Diego Wave into playoff contention? How does Carson Pickett fit into the Orlando Pri…

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Arsenal, Manchester City headline Premier League opening weekend, Serie A is back & women’s soccer in America continues to grow 1:06:56

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The Premier League is back! Christian Polanco and Christine Cupo take a look at the action including some inappropriate challenges against Arsenal and Erling Haaland continuing his rivalry with Marc Cucurella. Christian and Christine then talk Serie A opening weekend as they discuss what position fits Christian Pulisic best at AC Milan. They also d…

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USMNT reportedly hires Pochettino, Premier League season preview & MLS dominates Leagues Cup 1:20:56

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The United States men’s national team reportedly have a new head coach. Christian Polanco and David Gass discuss the hire of Mauricio Pochettino as the next US men’s national team head coach and what this means for the nation ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Christian and David then talk major Premier League storylines ahead of the season, including Ma…

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ASA Show: Secondary Transfer Window Whip Around

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Harrison, Ben, and Kieran drop off a transfer they love, a transfer they hate, and a transfer they really wish happened. And, trivia.By Kieran Doyle-Davis

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USWNT, Spain take home Olympic gold & Leagues Cup is back in action 1:14:41

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The United States women’s national team took home the gold medal after defeating Brazil 1-0 in the final match of the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss the Emma Hayes effect on the team, Naomi Girma’s incredible Olympics and the USWNT’s “triple espresso” attack being lethal. Christian and Alexis then discuss Spa…

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EXPECTED OWN GOALS: Olympics Recap -- The USWNT Paved the Parisian Streets with Gold

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369 days after the USWNT crashed out of the World Cup Round of 16, they put those demons to bed, winning the gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics. The team managed to weather the worst half of football they had played all tournament to wear down Brazil until Mallory Swanson took Korbin Albert's through ball and ripped the Brazilian defense to pie…

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USWNT to play for gold vs. Brazil, men’s Olympic final preview, Midge Purce & Taylor Smith in-studio 1:16:17

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The United States women’s national soccer team continues their journey for an Olympic gold medal against Brazil on Saturday. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss Emma Hayes’ tenure so far ahead of the final game of the Olympics and give her a rating as USWNT head coach. Christian and Alexis discuss Naomi Girma’s spectacular performances f…

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EXPECTED OWN GOALS: Olympics Recap -- The USWNT are Exhausted, but are On to the Gold Medal Game

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The players were dead on their feet. Lindsey Horan could barely ping a pass toward the German goal. But Naomi Girma led the defense to another sterling performance, Sophia Smith threaded a wonder goal past Ann-Katrin Berger, and the USWNT will face Brazil for the gold medal on Saturday. Was there anything besides heat and fatigue that slowed the US…

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USMNT knocked out of Olympics, US Women advance to semi-finals & Hugo Larsson talks Bundesliga & Ronaldo 1:08:00

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The United States men’s national team went into their Olympics quarter-final match against Morocco as underdogs after their victory over Guinea helped them secure a spot in the knockout round. However, Morocco proved to be too much for the US men’s under 23 squad to handle. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros talk about the USMNT’s 4-0 defeat th…

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EXPECTED OWN GOALS: Olympics Recap -- The USWNT Struggles but Moves On to the Semifinals

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It was brutal, but perhaps it was necessary. The USWNT scraped past Japan in the Olympics quarterfinals thanks to an extra-time wonder strike from Trinity Rodman, setting up a semifinal rematch with Germany. Were the players just too tired? Is Emma Hayes's focus on chemistry over fresh legs about to blow up in her face? Was the Japanese defense jus…

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Recapping United States Olympic soccer action, club friendlies in the US, preview quarter-final matches 1:06:03

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The United States men and women both advanced to the 2024 Olympic quarter-finals with victories over Guinea and Australia, which now has each team on a collision course with Morocco and Japan. After impressive showings to get them out of the group stage, both teams will need special performances to reach the semi-finals. Christian Polanco and Alexi…

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EXPECTED OWN GOALS: Olympics Recap--The USWNT Win Group B, Face Japan in the Quarterfinals

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The USWNT beat Australia 2-1 in the final round of the Olympics group stage, topping the group and heading to the quarterfinals to play Japan on Saturday. Despite all the hand-wringing about the US heading into the tournament, they finished group play with the best goal differential the best non-penalty xG differential, the most shots taken in the …

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Olympic soccer recap and breaking down Canada’s drone-spying scandal with USMNT & AFC Bournemouth’s Tyler Adams 1:17:39

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The United States men’s and women’s teams both had impressive performances in their second soccer matches of the 2024 Olympics in France. With the men defeating New Zealand and the women defeating Germany by the same score of 4-1, the vibes are riding high with one match left in the group stage for both squads. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerrero…

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EXPECTED OWN GOALS: Olympics Recap -- The USWNT Fly Through Germany in the Balmy Marseille Air

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Bang! The USWNT rained goals on Germany in a 4-1 victory, their biggest result against a FIFA top-10 side in six years. A Sophia Smith brace, a Mallory Swanson tap-in, and a Lynn Williams dagger made Germany look far worse than their world ranking would indicate. But was it all bread and circuses for Emma Hayes's side? Eric and Evan examine the tac…

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EXPECTED OWN GOALS: Olympics Recap: The USWNT Opens its Account With a Dazzling Win over Zambia

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There were a couple of emphatic 3-0 wins in Group B as the Olympics tournament kicked off on Thursday. The USWNT contained Barbra Banda and put Zambia to the sword with some dazzling goals from Trinity Rodman and Mallory Swanson. What did the US do right? What can they carry over to their match against Germany on Sunday, a team that looked stout an…

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Olympic soccer kicks-off with controversy, US men fall to France, MLS All-Star Game roundup 1:12:30

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The US men’s national soccer team got off to a disappointing, yet expected, start in their quest for Olympic glory when they lost 3-0 to France in their opening match of the group stage. Although the result was not what they wanted, there was plenty of reason to be encouraged by what the youth squad did in their first appearance in the games since …

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US men’s Olympic soccer preview, Arsenal & Chelsea transfer news and the MLS All-Star break 46:19

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The long-awaited 2024 Summer Olympics officially start this week with the men’s United States soccer team immediately getting into action on Wednesday night. They’ll face-off against France as they look to medal for the first time in the modern Olympics era. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros preview what to expect from the US men’s side on the…

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EXPECTED OWN GOALS: The Big USWNT Olympics Preview! Plus Zambia, Germany, & Australia

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Here we go again! One year to the week that xOG launched, we find ourselves on the precipice of yet another major international tournament. The USWNT are in the Olympics Group of Death; how will they manage opposition as varied as Zambia, Germany, and Australia? Eric and Evan plunge into the US lineup, head coach Emma Hayes's tactical plans, and wh…

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Youngest debut in MLS history, Messi injury update and a problematic post from Argentina 1:02:56

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Cavan Sullivan has officially become the youngest player to debut in the MLS — and in all of North American sports. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros give their thoughts on the debut and how the soccer world has evolved to handle younger and younger stars. Also on this episode of the Cooligans, Christian and Alexis give an update on Lionel Mes…

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ASA Show - Jesse Marsch, Gregg Berhalter, and International Analytics

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The resident Canadian drops in to discuss the comparisons between Jesse Marsch and triple G, while Ben and Harrison have an astute conversation about how they think about international play analytically.By Kieran Doyle-Davis

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Champions crowned in the Euros and Copa America 1:10:42

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Spain prevailed in the Euro Final over England on Sunday night, clinching their fourth win in the tournament, the most ever, and extending England’s streak without a championship even further. Christian Polanco and guest co-host David Gass discuss the match and how Spain ultimately won the game everyone was expecting them to win anyway. On this epi…

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EXPECTED OWN GOALS: The USWNT Preps for the Olympics by Beating Mexico. Plus, A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!

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The USWNT offered a lot in their 1-0 victory over Mexico on a hot and muggy day in New Jersey. Was their lack of finishing something to be concerned over? Can Rose Lavelle be counted on in the absence of an injured Catarina Macario? Will Korbin Albert ever do what it takes to stop being booed? Plus, we have a big announcement about something we can…

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Gregg Berhalter is out, who should replace him? Plus, the Euro and Copa finals are set 1:03:35

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The US Men’s National team is on the hunt for a new head coach after Gregg Berhalter was fired on Wednesday. Christian Polanco and guest co-host Christine Cupo look at what’s next for USMNT. Also on this episode of the Cooligans, Christian and Christine recap the thrilling semi-finals matches in the Copa America and Euro tournaments, including a di…

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Expected Own Goals: NWSL Week 16: Kansas City Current vs. Orlando Pride Was the Game of the Season

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The two best teams in the NWSL had to wait until the final matchweek before the Olympics break to square off, and dear lord was it worth the wait. Brain-busting goals from Barbra Banda and Temwa Chawinga, a game-changing second yellow card for Carrie Lawrence, and a feisty, physical encounter all made this fixture an instant classic. Eric and Evan …

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USMNT & USWNT Olympic rosters announced, Copa & Euro roundup, San Diego Wave controversy 1:04:12

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Rosters have officially dropped for the United States men’s and women’s soccer team and The Cooligans (minus Alexis) are here to discuss how each squad shapes up, including a notable omission and a controversial inclusion. Christian Polanco is joined by guest host Christine Cupo of CBS Sports to talk about the disappointment from Diego Luna in gett…

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USMNT crashes out of the Copa America, Argentina advances on epic shootout against Ecuador 1:02:13

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The United States Men’s National Team found themselves saddled with disappointment under manager Gregg Berhalter yet again, this time crashing out of the Copa America in the group stage following their 1-0 loss to Uruguay. While it wasn’t a shocking result given their play in the tournament, not advancing to the knockout stage can only be viewed as…

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Expected Own Goals: NWSL Midseason Check-In, Pt. 2: Firings, Awards and time to Buckle Up, San Diego?!

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Eric and Evan debate another notable NWSL head coach sacking, hand out some Midseason Awards and go deep on Chicago's 3-0 "rout" of San Diego... was it a rout? What is even is a rout? Art by Eli Elbogen Music by Devin Drobka's Bell Dance SongsBy Expected Own Goals

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USMNT holds the fate of Berhalter’s job vs. Uruguay, England finds a way to survive 1:12:30

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The United States Men’s National Team has found themselves in a pretty dire situation as they’re set to face-off with Uruguay on Monday night in their final group match of the Copa America. After a disappointing loss to Panama in their previous match, they now desperately need to find a way to leave with a win in order to have a chance at getting i…

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