On this episode of The Cooligans, the boys debate whether winning at all costs is hurting the beauty of Arsenal's football despite their results, and whether title contenders should be held to a higher stylistic standard. Manchester United fan Matty FC joins to discuss the club's recent bounce under Michael Carrick and whether it's the start of a real turnaround or just a temporary lift. Plus, we predict which young striker could be the next superstar in Europe alongside Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé, and break down why Brazil may be heading into the 2026 World Cup with more questions than answers—even with Carlo Ancelotti at the helm.

On this episode of The Cooligans, MLS expert Matt Doyle joins us to break down the latest headlines around the league, including whether Julian Hall’s electric start with the New York Red Bulls is the real deal, if Inter Miami’s win over Orlando masks deeper roster issues, and whether San Jose and Timo Werner can sustain their early-season momentum. Then we’re joined by Bournemouth legend and assistant coach Steve Fletcher to discuss Tyler Adams’ underrated leadership, Andoni Iraola’s transformative impact on the club, and Fletcher’s remarkable 726-game journey with AFC Bournemouth.

On this episode of The Cooligans, we break down the wild rumor of Antoine Griezmann potentially joining Orlando City and whether he could seriously challenge Lionel Messi’s MLS throne. Gotham FC defender Mandy Freeman joins the show to discuss the club’s championship run, the pressure of defending a title, her decade-long NWSL journey, her passion for fashion, and why the league’s new High Impact Player rule may not benefit players the way fans expect. Plus, we talk Weston McKennie’s standout Champions League performance despite Juventus falling short, Vinícius Jr.’s statement game against Benfica, and Bodø/Glimt’s shocking result against Inter Milan

On this episode of The Cooligans, Alexis Guerreros and Christian Polanco are joined by MLS analyst Gio Savarese to break down his bold predictions for the 2026 MLS season and the USMNT’s outlook heading into the 2026 World Cup. The boys also discuss the racist incident involving Vinícius Júnior during Real Madrid’s match against Benfica and debate whether current protocols put too much responsibility on the victim. Plus, a wild Champions League recap featuring standout performances and shocking results across Europe.

Can Real Madrid avoid embarrassment against Benfica in the Champions League Round of 32? The Cooligans break down the matchup and give their UCL predictions. Then legendary broadcaster Glenn Crooks joins the show to share insight on how Emma Hayes became one of the game’s elite coaches, plus stories from his soccer journey and thoughts on NYCFC’s upcoming season, Pascal Jansen’s evolution, and the club’s new stadium. We wrap with reactions to Carlo Ancelotti being spotted at Carnival, Tottenham’s new head coach, Raheem Sterling’s move to Feyenoord, Pellegrino Matarazzo’s first La Liga loss, and Antoine Semenyo’s wild pizza take.

Thomas Frank has officially been sacked by Tottenham — but is the problem bigger than just the manager? The Cooligans break down what’s really going wrong at Spurs, debate who should replace Frank, and question whether any coach can fix the deeper issues at the club. Then Austin FC striker Brandon Vazquez joins the show to discuss his ACL recovery, the moment he realized his World Cup dream might be in jeopardy, his experience playing in Liga MX, and the story behind his iconic Superman celebration. Plus, the boys wrap things up by giving their best and worst picks from the 2026 MLS kit reveal.

The boys dig into some of the most disappointing Designated Player signings in MLS history, from Rafa Márquez’s chaos years to the underwhelming impacts of Olivier Giroud, Xherdan Shaqiri, and Lorenzo Insigne. Then it’s off to the Premier League, reacting to Liverpool’s heated loss to Manchester City — was the red card fair, and what does City’s win mean for Arsenal as the title race tightens? Finally, the crew breaks down Mauricio Pochettino telling Timothy Weah to “keep quiet” about World Cup ticket prices and what that moment says about power, pressure, and transparency in the modern game.

James Rodríguez to Minnesota United sounds like a FIFA career mode glitch, but it might actually be happening — and we break down whether the most random transfer imaginable could work for both MLS and James himself. Plus, we take a hard look at once-bright USMNT stars whose momentum has stalled, before diving into the latest chaos from around the soccer world, including Real Madrid controversy, awkward press conferences, and some truly bizarre Cristiano Ronaldo headlines.

Iconic soccer commentator Derek Rae joins the show to discuss his remarkable journey from growing up in Scotland to becoming one of the most recognizable voices in world football and the voice of EA FC. Derek breaks down why pronouncing players’ names correctly is about respect and identity, shares behind-the-scenes stories from his path into broadcasting and gaming, and offers sharp insight into global soccer culture—from MLS and Bundesliga to Scotland, Germany, and the American soccer fan experience.