The Cooligans: MLS Roster Rules and Lionel Messis Impact, Plus Hudson River Derby Preview with Michele Giannone
In the latest episode of The Cooligans, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros delve into the midweek slate of Major League Soccer (MLS) fixtures, particularly focusing on Inter Miami's disappointing defensive performance. They ponder whether the current MLS roster rules are limiting the club's ability to build a well-rounded team around Lionel Messi and whether the Argentine superstar is wasting his time playing for the Inter Miami squad.
The duo then chat with MLS reporter and analyst Michele Giannone ahead of the Hudson River Derby between New York City FC (NYCFC) and New York Red Bulls. They discuss who will have the advantage and what Manchester City star could NYCFC get to fix their midfield issues.
Later in the show, Christian and Alexis react to Ashlyn Harris' latest podcast appearance on Run that Back. The episode is divided into different segments, including:
- Is Major League Soccer failing Lionel Messi? (6:00) - The hosts discuss whether the MLS is failing to provide Messi with the right support and opportunities to shine, or if it's simply a matter of adjusting to a new league and culture.
- News around Major League Soccer (19:00) - The duo provides updates on recent developments in the MLS, including transfer news and other notable events.
- Michele Giannone joins The Cooligans (24:00) - Michele joins the show to provide insight on the upcoming Hudson River Derby and discuss the potential impact on both teams.
- Hudson River Derby preview (29:15) - The hosts preview the upcoming match between NYCFC and New York Red Bulls, discussing their respective strengths and weaknesses.
- Michele Sabo o No? (49:00) - A brief segment discussing whether Michele Giannone should be a part of the show or not.
- Run that back: Ashlyn Harris' cringe pod appearance (56:30) - The hosts react to Ashlyn Harris' latest podcast appearance, providing their thoughts on her performance and content.
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