Kyle Martino of NBC Sports joins us today to recap his unsuccessful US Soccer presidential campaign and to chat about Street FC. Kyle Martino is still doing the work to move American soccer forward and we talk all about it. Segment 1: Donny G gets a new contract + latest soccer news! Segment 2: (01:05:30) Interview w/ @KyleMartino of NBC Sports ...…

Today we are joined by USWNT legend and Orlando Pride defender Ali Krieger! We spoke with her while we were at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Chicago and we had an absolute blast. Segment 1: Miggy has graduated from MLS and is about to get his masters degree in the Premiership. Segment 2: Interview with Ali Krieger (@AliKrieger) of the ...…

Today we are joined by Edgewater Castle FC which is a lower league soccer team based in Chicago that is comprised of predominantly immigrants and refugees from all over the world. They have a fascinating story and we talk to Owner & GM Andrew Swanson, Coach Wojtek Piotrowski, and player Gabriel Masalu. Segment 1: MLS Transfer Talk Segment 2: In ...…

Today we are joined by Aaron West (Formerly of Fox Sports & Copa 90) to chop it up and talk all things footy! We try to understand why we are excited about the USMNT and if all this hope is for naught! We talk MLS, USMNT, Liga MX, Black History Month, and we scream into the heavens to get Jonathan Lewis more playing time for NYCFC. We mentioned ...…

Today we are joined by Kevin Payne who is a U.S. Soccer Executive and has been involved in American soccer for a long time. We spoke to him while at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Chicago. He was instrumental in the creation and continued existence of Major League Soccer. You may not agree with a lot Kevin has to say, but it is a persp ...…

Jermaine Jones joins us on the podcast for a very honest interview about his life, soccer, and his future. Yes. USMNT legend Jermaine Jones. Scores curlers in the World Cup against Portugal Jermaine Jones. We still can't believe this happened! Hurry up and listen and let us know what you think! Hit us up on Twitter or IG @soccercooligans If you ...…

Today we're joined by Melissa Ortiz who played on the Colombian Women's National Team and is currently an awesome soccer content creator. Melissa's story has some ups and downs and we talk about how she plans on staying all the way up going forward. Segment 1: We met AOC and fangirled like crazy. Segment 2: Interview w/ Melissa Ortiz (IG: @meli ...…

Total Soccer Show and The Cooligans with another collab for the ages. Here's part 2 of the listener questions episode. Join The Gully Squad if you'd like to support the show at soccercooligans.com/gullysquad

Apparently, it's illegal to fly while being British. Glasgow Celtic is keeping an eye on American soccer youths and we decide if that's a good thing or not. Almiron is trying to secure a big ol' bag from Newcastle but they're being cheapycheapy. And we answer Gully Squad questions on the show! Also, we're going to be in Chicago for the US Socce ...…

Happy New Year! Cooligans in 2019 is starting off with a scorcher of a show as we interview the owner of FC Dallas, the Kansas City Chiefs, and the Chicago Bulls. We've never been in the presence of someone so wealthy and it was a real hoot! We also thank the soccer gods for bringing Brek Shea to Atlanta. Sponsor: On The Volley Apparel - Pick u ...…

Happy Holidays from The Cooligans! Hopefully you had good week with family and now you're back to get your soccer fix! Fun episode today as we'll play our interview with Ryan Hollingshead of FC Dallas! Ryan suffered a severe injury while attempting to get help a stranded driver. He talks all about it and what it meant for his return to soccer. ...…

If you've been listening to our show since we went to Dallas, we have debated what hispanic people should call a straw. We brought in comedian Joanna Hausmann of Netflix's Bill Nye Saves The World who is also Venezuelan and is an expert on Spanish etymology. We also talk soccer, but that's not what you come here for. You're here for the jokes a ...…

Today we are joined by Tesho Akindele who we interviewed in a conference room at Toyota Park while he was a member of FC Dallas. He is now a member of Orlando City, so while we are excited for Tesho we can't help but ask if this was our fault somehow. Several players we interview tend to move on to other clubs. Is it a coincidence? Probably! Or ...…

We have returned from the Major League Soccer Cup Final to regale you with many stories of our travels! On the real tho, MLS Cup in Atlanta was unreal. The most fun we've ever had at a final, and the Atlanta United fans seemed to enjoy it a bit as well, given that they won the whole damn thing. Congratulations to the Five Stripes. Bravo to the ...…

The lead announcers for the MLS Cup Final stop by the studio to discuss the biggest match in American soccer! John Strong and Stu Holden get gully as hell to talk about the final, Alan Gordon nudity, and #PlaneBae! No other soccer podcast you will ever listen to will have this much range! Segment 1: Men At Twerk Segment 2: Interview w/ Fox Socc ...…

Another late night Cooligans recording after the MLS Cup Eastern and Western Conference Final. A cold evening for American soccer, but we still had some hot games. We talk about em both, plus have a candlelight vigil for the departures of David Villa and Tommy McNamara. Thank you to all the Gully Squad members that helped make this episode poss ...…

Today we are joined by Atlanta rapper and Atlanta United supporter CJ Green. He came to NYC to boast, but not brag about Atlanta United's 3-0 lead against the New York Red Bulls. We also talk about how we can't escape more Jermaine Jones drama. Also, we just learned there's a certain snake in Philadelphia that is not particularly happy with The ...…

No MLS Playoffs this week because of an international break, but that did not stop the American soccer world from getting messy as hell. We discuss all the Jermaine Jones drama like we belong in the TMZ offices. We also discuss the most important match of the weekend, Cuba vs Dominican Republic. We watched it. You watched it. Your whole family ...…

We went to Dallas a few weeks ago and we got to sit down with Reggie Cannon of FC Dallas to talk about getting his first cap for the U.S. Mens National Team, growing up at FC Dallas, but we mostly discuss his undying loyalty to Eminem. Reggie is such a fan of Eminem, that we think he was born right on 8 Mile. Segment 1: USMNT vs England Segment ...…

Today we are joined by our first musical guest, Feefa! You may remember we played a track from Feefa's album a few weeks ago and now he happened to be in NYC so we invited him to Madison Square Garden to chat with us about his past soccer career and his future rap career. He also performed a song in our studio! We also cover the 2nd legs in the ...…

The Cascadia Classic is what we're calling it. We talk all about that insane match at the Clink! We also go over the latest news about a European Super League. There is no better soap opera than world football! Thank you to all the Gully Squad members that helped make this episode possible. If you would like to help support the show, join the G ...…

The MLS Playoff semi-finals have begun and they did not disappoint, unless your team was on the losing side. All of the matches were close and will lead to exciting 2nd legs! We also discuss Kendall Waston flaming all his teammates in Vancouver + Waka Flocka throwing all the shade at NYCFC. Also will Barron Trump be the next defensive mid for t ...…

We go over the wild Knockout Round of the MLS Cup Playoffs. This is some Late Night Cooligans as we are also joined by Seth Sinovic of Sporting Kansas City! Seth received a controversial red card last weekend which will force him to miss SKC's playoff game against RSL. We talk all about that and his new fashion line called States! Segment 1: Bu ...…

Hot episode today as we discuss all the MLS Decision Day drama and we are joined by FC Dallas head coach, Oscar Pareja. We still can't believe it even happened. We were certain he would walk right out of the room once he saw us, but no, he stayed and had a conversation with us that showed us why he has created what he's created in Frisco, Texas ...…

This week we got all the drama. This is a soccer podcast and somehow straws, embezzlement, and even Nazis come up in conversation. Soccer is ridiculous. Ball is life. That's why you love the show. Segment 1: Put us in the Soccer Hall of Fame! Segment 2: Zlatan Not Found Join The Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com. Help us make 2-episode-a-week ...…

Today we are joined by New York Cosmos player Johnny Borrajo to talk about what's going on with the NASL and how he's handling the hiatus of his league by getting people into Soccer Shape. We also discuss his championship season at Miami FC and what the future of lower league soccer looks like from the perspective of an American soccer veteran. ...…

We get a bit serious today as we discuss the latest news regarding Cristiano Ronaldo. As serious as these allegations are, this is still a comedy podcast and we find ways to bring some levity in the face of tragedy. The world can be awful, and that awfulness can affect the world of soccer. Segment 1: No way Juve Segment 2: MLS Playoffs are oh s ...…

Today we are joined by Aaron Dolores of Black Arrow. Aaron created Black Arrow to highlight black culture in soccer and to connect fans to the game in America in a different way than we've seen in the past. We also discuss the new juicy beef between New York Red Bulls head coach Chris Armas and Atlanta United head coach Tata Martino. American s ...…

We are kicking it old school this week and recording in Christian's apartment because Alexis is working on becoming a sitcom star on ABC so we couldn't go to our MSG studio. Do not fret, because we still bring the heat. We are still celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and we highlight some of the great Dominican soccer players who are lighting ...…

Today we are joined by Lauryn Hutchinson who is a defender on the Trinidad & Tobago Women's National Team. T&T has huge World Cup Qualifiers coming up and are severely under-resourced. Lauryn had a video we saw online asking for some support so that her teammates can get some help in preparing for their matches. Federations not supporting their ...…

Today we are joined by Matt Besler of Sporting Kansas City and the US Men's National Team. Matt is a veteran center back for club and country and now The Cooligans Podcast. We talk USMNT missing out on the World Cup, winning trophies with SKC, not recognizing Graham Zusi, and on becoming a fashionista. Segment 1: Sigi Sigi Sigi Can't you see, S ...…

Today on a special Cooligans podcast, we are joined by John Strong who stopped by our studio to discuss the USA vs Brazil Friendly tonight at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. We discuss how calling the World Cup was for him, and we get into some more serious stuff like finding a USMNT coach and what is going on with #SaveTheCrew. Join The Gully S ...…

Action packed episode today! The USMNT legend, Clint Dempsey retires. US Soccer goes to the White House. Tata Martino knows more English than he lets on. Plus we go over a bunch of the MLS matches for the weekend! Segment 1: Even though MLS players retire, they are still pretty good at soccer. Segment 2: How bad do the LA Galaxy need to play be ...…

Alexi Lalas is up to his shenanigans again! Lots of people are upset with him after his comments regarding the Columbus Crew and the announcement of the logo for Austin FC. Lalas can be a bit harsh at times and he is going full heel on #SaveTheCrew! Segment 1: Is Josef Martinez Orlando City's biological father? Segment 2: NY is Red...cards. Sea ...…

It's Rivalry Week in MLS and since we missed on the opportunity to play in a real life Rivalry Week match, we are playing one in FIFA! We invited eMLS pros Chris Holly (NYCFC) and Mike LaBelle (New York Red Bulls) to play in a 2v2 match with us in studio. We chat about what it takes to become a professional gamer and how eGamers are changing th ...…

Today we are joined by former MLS veteran, Ethan White. The NYCFC, Philadelphia Union, and DC United defender has left soccer to pursue other interests and is one of those interests stand-up comedy? Listen and find out! Segment 1: If someone is racist and no one is there to hear it, did it really happen? Segment 2: Interview with Ethan White (I ...…

Last week we discussed the controversial designated player, Ezequiel Barco of Atlanta United. This week we discussed who benefited from Barco's love affair. Andrew Carleton replaced him in the lineup, so we are asking the tough questions and backing it up with zero evidence! Segment 1: MLS All-Star + Trap Music = Turnt Up MLS Segment 2: Will Jo ...…

The World Cup Comedy Tour is over and on today's show we talk about how the tour went while in Atlanta for the MLS All-Star game. We recorded in the basement of our hotel like lil soccer trolls with the gentlemen from Total Soccer Show! Segment 1: The Love Boat Segment 2: MLS Schedule blues Sponsored by SeatGeek! Download the SeatGeek app and u ...…

Similar to the hit ABC show Wife Swap, we have decided to do a soccer podcast host swap instead of swapping spouses! Taylor Rockwell joins Christian Polanco for the 2nd half of the podcast! Meanwhile Alexis Guerreros joined Daryl Grove on Total Soccer Show! Give that a listen too! Segment 1: It's Always Sunny In Portlandia Segment 2: Alexis has ...…

The World Cup is over and we are sad about it, but there's so much more going on in soccer that needs to be discussed. Soccer never ends and neither do the Cooligans. We recorded this episode at 3am in Omaha after our show at the World Cup Comedy Tour. A fun and groggy podcast! SeatGeek! Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGA ...…

The World Cup is almost over and it's terrifying. What was life before the World Cup? No one even remembers! We'll talk about the Cristiano Ronaldo move to Juventus plus the even more monumental move of Jesse Marsch to an assistant job at RB Leipzig! Segment 1: Cristiano Ronaldo moves to a safer tax haven. Segment 2: Shine bright like a Diomand ...…

Seriously. This is the craziest World Cup in history. If you're just a casual soccer fan, and this tournament has not made you a life long believer in the beautiful game, you are an emotionless robot, so all we have to say is, wow technology is making some great robots nowadays! We talk World Cup, plus we discuss the Hudson River Derby with the ...…

2nd week of World Cup and we are losing our minds. How are we ever going to make it to the final with all this Kroosing and Messi'ing? We try our best as we look back at all the fun stories from Matchday 2! We are also joined by Nike Soccer Freestyler, Indi Cowie on this episode! We hung out at the Neymar Jrs Five and we talked about her rise i ...…

The World Cup has arrived and we go in. It hasn't even been a week and so much has happened. Spain fired their manager two days before the World Cup. Before any ball was even kicked, there were already a dozen things to discuss! You'll also get to hear our interview from the Red Bull Neymar Jr's Fives in Miami with eMLS athlete Mike LaBelle & y ...…

We are back from Miami! We had a blast at the Red Bull Neymar Jrs Five tournament and we are gonna be giving you the interviews from our trip. Our first one is with Aaron West of Copa 90! We also discuss NYCFC losing their coach and then getting a rebound coach almost immediately. We also give you the gulliest World Cup Preview the world has ev ...…

Today we are joined by LA artist Geoff Gouveia. Geoff was the guy who created the famous LAFC mural that got buffed by LA Galaxy fans. Geoff is doing a lot of great work in soccer and came by to talk about it. We also discuss the infamous Alan Gordon photo! Segment 1: Listen to our big announcement and no we're not referring to Alan Gordon! Seg ...…

Today we are joined in studio by the lead broadcasters for the World Cup on FOX this summer, John Strong & Stu Holden. We know! We can't believe it either! John & Stu are on their way to Russia in a few days but stopped by the show to let us know how they're getting ready for the greatest sporting event in the world. Segment 1: TMZ is a threat ...…

Today's show is action packed with people who love American soccer (Jason Davis) and people who can barely tolerate it (Ian Edwards). Jason hosts United States of Soccer on Sirius XM FC and Ian is a stand-up comedian that also talks about soccer weekly on the Soccer Comic Rant Podcast. Also, we discuss the The Zlap! Buckle your seat belts folks ...…

Today we are joined by fashion legend Simon Doonan! Now you're probably saying, "but this is a soccer podcast, not an episode of Project Runway!" Well, Simon Doonan just wrote a new book that's being released on June 12th called 'Soccer Style: The Magic And Madness' and we discuss the history and future of soccer fashion. We even discuss the st ...…