Pulisic vs Pochettino? Coach fires back at USMNT players + MLS' Club World Cup Achilles heel

Pulisic vs Pochettino? Coach fires back at USMNT players + MLS' Club World Cup Achilles heel

Author: Alexis Guerreros & Christian Polanco June 17, 2025 Duration: 1:10:28
The boys react to Mauricio Pochettino’s fiery words for the players missing from his roster. Is there officially a rift between Pulisic and Pochettino? They also recap the USMNT’s 5-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago and what the major takeaways are from their Gold Cup win. Christian and Alexis then recap the opening weekend of the Club World Cup. Inter Miami and Seattle Sounders both failed to win their opening matches, are MLS salary cap rules holding them back? Later, Christian and Alexis react to the major transfer news and rumors.

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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