Happy New Year(?) 🤷‍♂️ The Cooligans Podcast is back for 2026 and Ruben Amorim gets the boot right before we start recording! 🤩 APPLE: tinyurl.com/4nx77hdj SPOTIFY: tinyurl.com/2urajw6y YOUTUBE: youtu.be/UYmuvBiQY9c

I've seen some confusion over Justin Haak accepting a 1-year FA deal from the Galaxy instead of taking a longer, guaranteed deal from NYCFC. And unfortunately you kind of need to be an MLS CBA sicko to understand all the math at play here. Gonna try to break it down for you 1/x

gonna go ahead and also holler about the Soccer starter pack made by my crew @kickbacksoccer.bsky.social for anyone new joining Bluesky and looking for soccer voices out there go.bsky.app/MvuMY81

Yes we obviously asked Mayor @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social to create an NYC Soccer Czar position in his administration because we know two incredible candidates for the role. ⚽️🤴🏽🤴🏻

When you're brainstorming, there's no such thing as a bad idea. 😂 #CooligansBesfof

Juve at the White House?!? 😕 w/ @ccupo.bsky.social #CooligansBestof

"Why would a man be there?!?" 😆 #CooligansBestof

That time we fixed refereeing with @alexfalcone.bsky.social. #CooligansBestOf

Lo’eau LaBonta got her first USWNT call up a few weeks after this moment. 💰 #CooligansBestof

If Scott Jennings has no haters, we are dead. 😅 The Black List founder @franklinleonard.bsky.social on what it's like joining the panel on CNN.

NYC Councilman Francisco Moya on navigating ICE. #CooligansBestof2025

ayo Santa, this is not what I wanted for Christmas! 😭 #NYCFC

us when we see @tombogert.bsky.social 😭

Is the English media rigging the narrative against Black superstars? In this episode, we sit down with "The Black List" founder @franklinleonard.bsky.social to discuss the uncomfortable reality of English football culture. 🍎 : tinyurl.com/4pbpaupy 🟢 : tinyurl.com/hneyy7hn 📺 : youtu.be/59e0qAgU-Qs

You roast the ones you love. 🫶 #CooligansBestof2025

La Liga has its first American manager, and he's from New Jersey! We discuss the historic announcement for Pellegrino Matarazzo as the new manager for Real Sociedad on the final episode of 2025 of The Cooligans Podcast. 🗓️ 🍎 : tinyurl.com/4pbpaupy 🟢 : tinyurl.com/hneyy7hn 📺 : youtu.be/yR38RK_avpE

Egypt gave up the first goal 20 minutes in to their opening #AFCON match against Zimbabwe and immediately starting playing with the urgency of a team that's about to get knocked out of the whole tournament. There's still like 10 minutes left. Look at these stats. 🤯

We give our World Cup contenders on the latest Soccercito! 📺 youtu.be/gT_e_SBN_S8?...

Messi war stories from Dax McCarty #Bestof2025

Make it make sense. 😒 #utft

Draaaakkee??? Jermain Defoe got the call from Champagne Papi to join Toronto FC! 🫎 APPLE: tinyurl.com/yc2x995b SPOTIFY: tinyurl.com/ynnvyraj YOUTUBE: youtu.be/UGw13OF8LQk

Defoe is a good guy in my book. What he did for little Bradley Lowery was immense. As an Evertonian, seeing their moment at Goodison was a tear inducing moment.

Jermaine Defoe on his iconic free kick battle with Toronto FC teammate Gilberto. 😅 #mls 🎧📺 APPLE: tinyurl.com/yc2x995b SPOTIFY: tinyurl.com/ynnvyraj YOUTUBE: youtu.be/UGw13OF8LQk

"I was so happy in Toronto." Jermaine Defoe loved his time in MLS, even though many people think otherwise. ⚽ Full interview ⬇️ APPLE: tinyurl.com/yc2x995b SPOTIFY: tinyurl.com/ynnvyraj YOUTUBE: youtu.be/UGw13OF8LQk

@travelfutbolfan.bsky.social helps us figure out how to navigate attending the 2026 World Cup. 💰 Check out the latest Cooligans Podcast if you want a few World Cup tips for fans going to matches. 🎧📺 APPLE: tinyurl.com/4uv7uyun SPOTIFY: tinyurl.com/y4f2bb5b YOUTUBE: youtu.be/Se08ETUGTLU

Thanks to the @soccercooligans.com for inviting me to talk about how we can afford this increasingly expensive World Cup — youtu.be/Se08ETUGTLU?...

Is Messi already the 2026 Landon Donovan MLS MVP?? 🏆 APPLE: tinyurl.com/4uv7uyun SPOTIFY: tinyurl.com/y4f2bb5b YOUTUBE: youtu.be/P1Z5WUJRKbA

"I'm expecting less than Red Bull gave last season, in 2026." 👀 We take a look at what the New York Red Bulls have in store for next year in our Way Too Early 2026 MLS Predictions⬇️ APPLE: tinyurl.com/4uv7uyun SPOTIFY: tinyurl.com/y4f2bb5b YOUTUBE: youtu.be/P1Z5WUJRKbA

Dominic Calvert-Lewin scores 4 in a row for Leeds. Let's take a look back last year when Argentinian announcer Bambino Pons broke out into a Bella Ciao rendition after a DCL goal for Everton. 😅

NYC Mayor-Elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social shares how the beautiful game of soccer has shaped his approach to leadership and politics. Check out the full interview ⬇️ APPLE: tinyurl.com/4ks27rnd SPOTIFY: tinyurl.com/msakmty2 YOUTUBE: youtu.be/xOaFp28gQL4

One of our favorite ever photos. 😂😂 Shout out to @dstuuu.bsky.social

"I think there would be nothing better for soccer in this country than to see the USMNT to be playing the way we know they can." - @zohrankmamdani APPLE: tinyurl.com/4ks27rnd SPOTIFY: tinyurl.com/msakmty2 YOUTUBE: youtu.be/xOaFp28gQL4

Does this mean our designated prayers have been answered?

Talking @usmnt.ussoccer.com with the NYC Mayor-Elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on a subway ride from the Bronx to Manhattan! 🗽 #WorldCup Check out the full interview ⬇️ APPLE: tinyurl.com/4ks27rnd SPOTIFY: tinyurl.com/msakmty2 YOUTUBE: youtu.be/xOaFp28gQL4

Subway Soccer Takes? 😅 NYC Mayor-Elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social joins The Cooligans Podcast later this afternoon. 🗽 Subscribe: www.youtube.com/soccercoolig...

Martinelli loves a good weekday match. #UCL

Not an underdog in sight. 😅 Had a great time meeting Jaedyn Shaw at the @ussoccer.com Road To ‘26 World Cup Draw Show in Times Square. 🦇

It's the final time Messi and Ronaldo will be at the World Cup, but is the world ready to stop arguing about who's better between the two?!? 😧 World Cup Draw Reaction Show: APPLE: tinyurl.com/4jar8f7c SPOTIFY: tinyurl.com/yay8x5ek YOUTUBE: youtube.com/live/XmZfV-Y...

. @hccarter.bsky.social, new President of Soccer Operations for the Washington Spirit, talks about the NWSL’s history of inclusion and current lack of an official gender policy. Listen to the full episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...

A lot going on in this photo. 🐶😂 Shoutout to @ussoccer.com for asking us to host the World Cup Draw in Times Square! Truly an honor! 🪩

Are we delusional in thinking the USMNT can win their group?!? 🤪 World Cup Draw Reaction: APPLE: tinyurl.com/4jar8f7c SPOTIFY: tinyurl.com/yay8x5ek YOUTUBE: youtube.com/live/XmZfV-Y...

Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba end their careers lifting the MLS Cup. The one trophy that's eluded them their whole careers! 🏆 MLS Cup Live Reaction Pod is out now: APPLE: tinyurl.com/4j9ffny3 SPOTIFY: tinyurl.com/4kmx26sd YOUTUBE: youtube.com/live/RW1eK2X...

David Guetta robbed of the FIFA Peace Prize.

77 days until MLS is back 😔

Messi dominated these 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs. 🦩 MLS Cup Final Live Reaction Show:🎧 📺 APPLE: tinyurl.com/4j9ffny3 SPOTIFY: tinyurl.com/4kmx26sd YOUTUBE: youtube.com/live/RW1eK2X...

We're live now! Come through!

Messi...the (Defensive midfielder?) winning the ball back and then getting the assist! 😲 #MLSCupFinal

Why does the MLS Cup Final ref cam look like it's physically installed into Drew Fischer's chest like Tony Stark?? 😅 #MLSCup