The Cooligans · Alexis Guerreros & Christian Polanco

LAFC Continue Their Hot Streak! Are They the New MLS Juggernaut? + Who’s Leading the Race to Be USMNT’s #9?

·1 hr 1 min·5 clips

Christian argues there aren't thousands of players better than MLS average, sparking a heated debate.

LAFC get the spotlight first. The hosts treat them like a playoff problem again, mostly because Sun has changed the mood around the club. The vibe is loud, and on this show, that counts. Miami gets measured against them and takes the messier side of the argument: plenty of talent, but too many defensive questions once the playoffs get mean. LAFC sound sturdier. From there, the conversation turns into a bigger MLS gripe about ambition, ownership, and clubs that seem happy just being there. The player complaints give way to owners, because the league is growing and the excuses look worse. The NFL comparison hits, then turns into a bit about huge profits and furious fans. NYCFC gets its own detour after a Citi Field trip, with pink shirts, stars in the building, supporters, a tailgate, and the odd feel of an away-match night. The USMNT watch comes next: what is going on with the nines, and how are the Americans overseas looking? The transcript mostly gives the setup, but the pressure is obvious. The close gets weird when Big Darvani Face offers advice that begins as actual advice, then the hosts joke about it sliding somewhere much worse before the socials and guest plugs.

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