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Segment one is pure MLS therapy. The Cooligans rank and debate the worst Designated Player signings of all time, asking how so many big names with even bigger expectations fell flat. From Rafa Márquez’s infamous tenure to the complicated legacies of Giroud, Shaqiri, and Insigne, the guys break down why hype doesn’t always translate on the field — and what MLS should learn from these costly misfires.
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In segment two, attention shifts to England as Liverpool’s clash with Manchester City sparks controversy. Was the red card justified, or did it unfairly tilt the match? The boys react in real time to City’s statement win and zoom out to assess what it means for the Premier League title race, with Arsenal now feeling real pressure as City creep closer.
The episode wraps with a moment that raised eyebrows across the soccer world: Mauricio Pochettino telling Timothy Weah to “keep quiet” about World Cup ticket prices. The guys unpack why that comment hit a nerve, what it reveals about the relationship between players and federations, and why conversations about access and cost around the World Cup aren’t going away anytime soon.
Timestamps:
(9:00) – Revealing the worst MLS DP flops of all-time
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(27:30) – Was Liverpool’s red card justified?
(40:30) – Premier League title race heats up as Man City inch closer
(49:00) – Reacting to Pochettino telling Tim Weah to “keep quiet” about World Cup ticket prices
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