Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the LA Galaxy’s latest loss which still leaves them winless this MLS season. What is going on with the Galaxy and who is to blame for their abysmal form? Christian and Alexis then bring on Professional Referee Organization referees Natalie Simon and Alyssa Nichols to chat why they became refs and how VAR helps or hurts their jobs. Later, Christian and Alexis then react to the latest news around soccer in another edition of Rápido Reactions including Harry Kane’s first trophy, Trent Alexander-Arnold’s awkward goodbye & EA FC’s newest cover athlete.
Vancouver Whitecaps stun Lionel Messi, Inter Miami in Concacaf semi-final
- The Canadian side won 3-1 in the second leg
- Whitecaps will face Tigres or Cruz Azul in final
Brian White and Pedro Vite scored two minutes apart and the Vancouver Whitecaps stunned Inter Miami 3-1 in the second leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup semi-final on Wednesday night, spoiling Lionel Messi’s squad’s hopes of making the tournament’s final.
Sebastian Berhalter also scored for Vancouver, which advanced with a 5-1 aggregate to face either Cruz Azul or Tigres UNAL in the Champions Cup final on 1 June.
Continue reading...Inter Miami and an aging Messi dumped out of CONCACAF Champions Cup by Vancouver Whitecaps
Messi was held scoreless for a fourth straight game, and Vancouver romped to the CONCACAF Champions Cup final, 5-1 on aggregate.
Japanese soccer players forming connections with L.A.’s Japanese American community
Amid Shohei Ohtani's stardom, Angel City's Jun Endo and the Galaxy's Miki Yamane and Maya Yoshida are connecting with fans in the L.A. Japanese community.
AV Alta finding quick success, and strong fan support, in its inaugural season
AV Alta, a new USL League One club, has averaged 4,500 fans over its first three games playing in a stadium originally built for minor league baseball.
Mascherano & Miami survive Columbus, Portland vs. LAFC draws controversy & Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver joins | The Cooligans
Alexis Guerreros and Christian Polanco dive into a wild MLS weekend and are joined by Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver.
With Messi En Route, Columbus Crew Convert Cleveland Rights
Columbus Crew ownership has been setting the stage for Saturday’s showdown with Inter Miami inside Cleveland’s NFL stadium for years, well before Lionel Messi began drawing record crowds across the league. More than 60,000 fans are expected at Huntington Bank Field to watch MLS’ last two unbeaten teams play. Back in 2018, as Jimmy and …
LAFC coach Steve Cherundolo will step down at end of season and return to Germany
The club's winningest coach said that in the best interests of his family it is time to return to Germany, where he played as a pro for Hannover 96.
Galaxy don’t have an excuse for winless start: ‘They shouldn’t be this bad’
The Galaxy are off to a dreadful start on the heels of winning the MLS Cup title. Will they be able to revive their season and make the playoffs?
MLS votes no on post-world cup calendar change + Andre Onana benched! Right move by Amorim?
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the news that MLS voted down the possibility of moving to the European calendar after the 2026 World Cup. Is this a missed opportunity for the league to expand their fanbase by immediately following the World Cup? Christian and Alexis then give us their thoughts on Ruben Amorim benching Andre Onana over the weekend. Later, Christian and Alexis break down the newest Italian gambling probe that includes the UMSNT’s own Weston McKennie.
Diego Fagúndez helps short-handed Galaxy tie Dynamo as winless streak hits eight games
The Galaxy's Mathias Jogensen picked up a red card, but forward Diego Fagúndez scored to salvage a 1-1 tie with the Houston Dynamo Saturday night.
MLS won’t overhaul calendar in time for 2026 World Cup, will continue ‘exploring’ major change
MLS owners and executives have debated flipping their calendar to align it with global soccer, a potentially monumental change. But they couldn't reach an agreement to make the change now.
Vancouver Whitecaps to face Inter Miami in Concacaf semis after dramatic equalizer
- Tristan Blackmon scored late to eliminate Pumas
- Whitecaps will face Lionel Messi, Miami in next round
Tristan Blackmon scored a stoppage-time equalizer to help Vancouver Whitecaps earn a 2-2 draw with Pumas on Wednesday and book a spot in the Concacaf Champions Cup semi-finals against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami.
Sebastian Berhalter put Vancouver ahead in the 33rd minute but the Mexican club responded with goals from Guillermo Martínez in the 37th and Ignacio Pussetto in the 88th to take a 2-1 lead. Blackmon sealed the semi-final spot three minutes into stoppage time as the Whitecaps advanced on away goals.
Continue reading...Kevin De Bruyne to MLS? + LA Galaxy continue awful run & USWNT continue domination
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Kevin De Bruyne’s announcement that he will be leaving Manchester City this summer. Could De Bruyne be joining Lionel Messi in MLS? The boys sure think so. Christian and Alexis then break down why the LA Galaxy have had such a bad start to the season just months after winning MLS cup and why it has to do with MLS’ salary cap rules. Later, Christian and Alexis break down the USWNT’s domination of Brazil & Trinity Rodman’s return to the national team that included a great goal and an even better celebration.
With Lionel Messi as the catalyst, will Apple TV’s MLS deal pay off in the long run? | The Cooligans
Joe Pompliano unpacks the financial nitty-gritty of Messi’s Miami move and if it has shifted the landscape of soccer business in the U.S.