Messi’s missed game causes MLS stir, Ricardo Clark talks transition from player to coach & can Manchester City still salvage their season?

from The Cooligans · host Alexis Guerreros, Christian Polanco

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the Houston Dynamo’s public apology after Lionel Messi was absent from their game. Should MLS try to market the sport outside of Messi to fans? The boys also react to Wilfried Zaha’s debut for Charlotte FC.Christian and Alexis then chat with 2010 World Cup USMNT midfielder Ricardo Clark about his transition from MLS star to MLS NEXT Pro head coach.Later, Christian and Alexis bring back Rápido Reactions and react to Manchester United’s struggles & La Liga’s tight title race. (8:45) - Houston Dynamo apologize for Messi’s absence(19:35) - Inter Miami def. Houston Dynamo 4-1(24:40) - Wilfried Zaha with goal & assist in Charlotte FC debut(33:00) - Vancouver Whitecaps II head coach Ricardo Clark joins(55:40) - Rápido Reactions: Mateta’s injury scare, Manchester United’s woes, La Liga Title race & more Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L9G8HU Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4cqRhzO Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the Houston Dynamo’s public apology after Lionel Messi was absent from their game. Should MLS try to market the sport outside of Messi to fans? Christian and Alexis then chat with for 2010 World Cup USMNT midfielder, Ricardo Clark, about his transition from MLS star to MLS NEXT head coach. Later, Christian and Alexis bring back Rápido Reactions and react to Manchester United’s struggles & La Liga’s tight title race.