Can Arsenal Survive PSG? Tim Ream on USMNT Pressure & Is Mbappe Tearing Real Madrid Apart? episode artwork

EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 1H 21M

Can Arsenal Survive PSG? Tim Ream on USMNT Pressure & Is Mbappe Tearing Real Madrid Apart?

from The Cooligans · host Alexis Guerreros & Christian Polanco, Alexis Guerreros, Christian Polanco, Tim Ream

Arsenal are headed to the Champions League Final, but are they completely underestimating PSG? The Cooligans break down why Luis Enrique may have built the perfect tactical trap for Mikel Arteta’s side and whether Arsenal are truly ready for the biggest match in club football. The boys preview every angle of the final, debate who has the edge mentally and tactically, and give their official predictions. Then USMNT captain Tim Ream joins the show! The Charlotte FC defender opens up about the pressure of hosting a World Cup on home soil, what’s changed inside the USMNT locker room under Mauricio Pochettino, and why the team isn’t overreacting to recent poor performances. He also talks about returning to MLS after years in the Premier League, what it’s like playing alongside Wilfried Zaha, and somehow managing life with six dogs at home. Finally, Real Madrid are spiraling. Fans are frustrated, the locker room reportedly feels divided, and Kylian Mbappe’s first season in Madrid has ended without a major trophy. The boys debate whether Mbappe is unfairly taking the blame or if Real Madrid made a massive mistake bringing him in. Is this just a rough first season… or the beginning of something much worse for Los Blancos?   Timestamps: (10:30) - Will PSG have too much firepower for Arsenal in the UCL Final? (35:30) - Tim Ream joins the Cooligans (59:00) - Kylian Mbappe the main cause of the turmoil around Real Madrid? Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published May 7, 2026

Embed this episode

The Cooligans break down the upcoming Champions League Final and debate whether Arsenal are walking straight into a tactical nightmare against Luis Enrique’s PSG. Then, USMNT captain and Charlotte FC defender Tim Ream joins the show to discuss the pressure of playing a home World Cup, the changes Mauricio Pochettino has brought to the national team, and why the squad isn’t panicking despite recent results. Plus, the boys dive into the chaos at Real Madrid and ask the question nobody in Madrid wants to answer: is Kylian Mbappe actually the problem?

Distinct summary based on available episode metadata or transcript content.

NOW PLAYING

Can Arsenal Survive PSG? Tim Ream on USMNT Pressure & Is Mbappe Tearing Real Madrid Apart?

0:00 1:21:17

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Cooligans?

This episode is 1 hour and 21 minutes long.

When was this The Cooligans episode published?

This episode was published on May 7, 2026.

Can I download this The Cooligans episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!