EPISODE · Aug 12, 2024 · 1H 14M
USWNT, Spain take home Olympic gold & Leagues Cup is back in action
from The Cooligans · host The Cooligans
The United States women’s national team took home the gold medal after defeating Brazil 1-0 in the final match of the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss the Emma Hayes effect on the team, Naomi Girma’s incredible Olympics and the USWNT’s “triple espresso” attack being lethal.Christian and Alexis then discuss Spain winning the men’s gold medal game, defeating France 5-3 in extra time. Is this the start of a new golden generation for Spain after winning the Euros and taking home Olympic gold? Also, the crew discuss Thierry Henry’s stock after France finished with the silver medal.Christian and Alexis recap Leagues Cup action and discuss whether or not the competition really is good for the growth of soccer in America. They also discuss recent MLS transfers including Olivier Giroud to LAFC, Tim Ream to Charlotte and a potential move for Antoine Griezmann to Los Angeles.(6:07) - USWNT win Olympic Gold Medal(21:33) - FOX graphic mistakes Sophia Smith for Mallory Swanson(34:32) - Spain vs. France gold medal match recap(42:38) - New golden generation for Spain?(47:50) - Thoughts on Thierry Henry after Olympics(55:12) - Leagues Cup recap(1:10:58) - MLS Transfer Round-UpExclusive content:https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligansThis is where we put everything we shouldn't say 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports PodcastsSubscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L9G8HU🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4cqRhzO💸 Sign up for a Yahoo fantasy football league for a chance to win one million dollars! 🏈 Draft your team on Yahoo Fantasy before September 5th for one entry. If any players you start score a touchdown in the Week 1 games on NBC, earn up to seven additional entries per TD scored.🎟️ Enter at http://www.yahoo.com/fantasymillion 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 break down the USWNT bringing home the Olympic gold medal after defeating Brazil. They also recap the men’s Olympic gold medal match, discuss Leagues Cup action, and go through recent MLS transfers.
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