Arsenal Finally Win The Premier League, Stu Holden Joins & USMNT World Cup Dark Horse Debate
The Cooligans react to Arsenal finally ending their 22-year wait for a Premier League title and debate whether Mikel Arteta’s side can now shake the “bottlers” label for good and build the next great football dynasty. NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani joins the celebration with his reaction to Arsenal’s title win and discusses his initiative to make World Cup tickets more affordable for New Yorkers. Then former USMNT midfielder and Fox Sports analyst Stu Holden joins the show to break down the pressure facing the United States ahead of the World Cup, why this tournament could permanently change soccer in America, and his advice for Christian Pulisic.
Plus, the guys reveal their six World Cup dark horses — including why the USMNT could surprise the world this summer.
Subscribe to The Cooligans Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Arsenal are finally Premier League champions! After more than two decades of heartbreak, near-misses, memes, and endless “bottlers” jokes, Mikel Arteta’s side has officially brought the title back to North London. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss whether this championship changes Arsenal’s reputation forever and if this young squad could become the next true Premier League dynasty.
Plus, NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani reacts to Arsenal’s title win and explains his new initiative aimed at helping New Yorkers get affordable tickets for the upcoming World Cup. Then, former USMNT midfielder and Fox Sports analyst Stu Holden joins The Cooligans to preview the massive summer ahead for American soccer. Stu opens up about the pressure facing the USMNT during a home World Cup, why he believes this tournament will transform soccer culture in the United States forever, and what advice he would give Christian Pulisic as the face of American soccer heading into the biggest moment of his career.
Finally, the boys reveal their six World Cup dark horses and debate which nations could shock the football world this summer. Can the USMNT finally make a serious run on home soil? Which under-the-radar squads are being overlooked?