Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss the USMNT’s impressive 4-2 win over Jamaica on this episode of The Cooligans.

Christian and Alexis then chat with NYCFC defender, Mitja Ilenic, ahead of the team’s derby playoff matchup this weekend against Red Bulls.

Later, Christian and Alexis give us their latest version of Rápido Reactions.

(5:56) - USMNT def. Jamaica 4-2

(27:40) - NYCFC’s Mitja Ilenic joins the show

(31:15) - Reliving NYCFC’s win over FC Cincinnati

(37:14) - Ilenic’s thoughts on his time in MLS
(55:28) - Rápido Reactions: Inter Miami, Pep, Patrick Vieira & more

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss the USMNT’s gutsy 1-0 win over Jamaica on this episode of The Cooligans.

Christian and Alexis then chat with Seattle Sounders goalkeeper, Stefan Frei, who breaks down their playoff matchup this weekend against LAFC.

Later, Christian and Alexis react to the NWSL playoffs including Marta’s wonder goal to send the Pride to the NWSL Cup final.

(7:56) - USMNT def. Jamaica 1-0

(26:45) - Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre struck by beer bottle

(31:25) - Seattle Sounders’ Stefan Frei joins the show

(39:38) - Stefan breaks down the recent growth of MLS

(43:08) - Breaking down the new MLS playoff format

(48:45) - Stefan’s reaction to Inter Miami’s playoff exit

(57:05) - Answering questions from Patreon members

(1:01:25) - Washington Spirit def. Gotham FC 1-1 (3-0 PK’s)

(1:07:25) - Orlando Pride def. KC Current 3-2

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros welcome on Watford legend Troy Deeney to discuss all things soccer on this episode of The Cooligans.

Christian and Alexis chat his time as a pundit in the U.K. and America. Troy also reveals all the details of his messy coaching stint with Forest Green.

Later, Christian and Alexis break down Troy’s iconic goal against Leicester City. Troy also answers some questions from our Patreon members.

(1:56) - Troy’s time dealing with and working in the media

(18:54) - Troy reveals the details of his coaching stint with Forest Green

(40:02) - Reliving Troy’s iconic goal vs. Leicester City

(49:50) - Troy names the toughest defenders he’s ever faced

(55:25) - Responding to questions from Patreon members

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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to a busy weekend in the MLS playoffs including the shocking elimination of Inter Miami on this episode of The Cooligans.

Christian and Alexis then break down the latest results in the Premier League that helped Liverpool grow their lead at the top of the table.

Later, Christian and Alexis break down the NWSL playoffs. They also react to the viral video that has gotten Premier League referee David Coote suspended indefinitely.

(5:35) - Inter Miami eliminated from MLS playoffs

(23:40) - NYCFC defeat FC Cincinnati

(30:10) - Orlando City defeat Charlotte FC

(37:24) - Manchester City lose 4th game in a row

(43:36) - Liverpool win, sit top of PL table

(46:55) - Arsenal draw Chelsea

(52:30) - Violence breaks out at Europa league match

(1:00:21) - NWSL playoffs recap

(1:11:38) - Premier League suspend referee David Coote

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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

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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

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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

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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

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