Is it time for Inter Miami to bench Luis Suárez? + Leander Schaerlaeckens breaks down USMNT past, present & future

Is it time for Inter Miami to bench Luis Suárez? + Leander Schaerlaeckens breaks down USMNT past, present & future

Author: Alexis Guerreros & Christian Polanco November 11, 2025 Duration: 1:37:38
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Inter Miami’s convincing win over Nashville SC without Luis Suárez. Is it time to bench Suárez for the remainder of the playoffs? Next, they welcome USMNT writer Leander Schaerlaeckens to discuss the history of soccer in America and the current state of the USMNT. How confident should we be in Mauricio Pochettino? Finally, they react to KC Current’s shocking loss to Gotham FC in the opening round of the NWSL playoffs — is it the biggest upset in NWSL history?

Think of the most passionate, opinionated, and funny conversation you might overhear at a soccer bar, then bottle that energy. That’s essentially what you get with The Cooligans. This isn't your typical sports analysis show buried in tactical diagrams and spreadsheets. Instead, hosts Alexis Guerreros and Christian Polanco-both working stand-up comics from New York-apply their comedic lens to the global game. They’re here for the drama, the bizarre headlines, and the pure, unadulterated chaos that makes football so compelling. Each episode feels like hanging out with two of your most knowledgeable yet hilarious friends, dissecting the weekend's most outrageous moments with sharp wit and relentless jokes. The focus is firmly on entertainment, offering a refreshing and laugh-out-loud alternative to more serious commentary. Tuning into this podcast means setting aside the dry recap for a celebration of the sport's inherent silliness and spectacle. Released twice weekly, it’s your regular dose of humor to counterbalance the on-field tension, proving that the beautiful game is even better when you’re not afraid to laugh at it.
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