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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 1H 13M

Thomas Frank Sacked! Our Replacement Picks + Brandon Vazquez on ACL & World Cup Pressure

from The Cooligans · host Alexis Guerreros, Brandon Vazquez, Christian Polanco

Tottenham have parted ways with Thomas Frank, and the big question is: was he really the problem? The boys dig into what’s actually happening at Spurs, whether the issues run deeper than the head coach, and which managers could realistically step in to fix things. Is this about tactics, recruitment, ownership — or something bigger?Then Austin FC striker Brandon Vazquez joins the show for an honest and revealing conversation. He opens up about recovering from his ACL injury, doing “quick maths” in his head about the World Cup timeline the moment he got hurt, and what it will take to fight his way back into the U.S. Men’s National Team picture. Vazquez also shares what it was really like playing in Liga MX — from nonstop media attention to the intensity of fan culture — and how it compares to MLS. Plus, we get the full origin story of his “Superman” goal celebration (yes, including the capes).To close it out, the boys react to the 2026 MLS kit reveal and give their unfiltered best and worst picks. Which clubs nailed it? Which designs should’ve stayed in the concept phase? We’re handing out praise, roasting questionable choices, and ranking the fits you’ll be seeing all season long. Timestamps:(11:00) – Thomas Frank sacked! What is the issue at Tottenham?(20:00) - Discussing possible replacement for Tottenham(27:15) – Brandon Vazquez joins The Cooligans(51:30) – Revealing the best 2026 MLS kits(59:45) - Revealing the worst 2026 MLS kits 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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Thomas Frank has officially been sacked by Tottenham — but is the problem bigger than just the manager? The Cooligans break down what’s really going wrong at Spurs, debate who should replace Frank, and question whether any coach can fix the deeper issues at the club. Then Austin FC striker Brandon Vazquez joins the show to discuss his ACL recovery, the moment he realized his World Cup dream might be in jeopardy, his experience playing in Liga MX, and the story behind his iconic Superman celebration. Plus, the boys wrap things up by giving their best and worst picks from the 2026 MLS kit reveal.

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