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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