EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 1H 11M
World Cup Power Rankings, Alex Morgan's Advice for Pulisic & USMNT Stars on Home World Cup Pressure
from The Cooligans · host Alexis Guerreros, Christian Polanco, Alex Morgan, Miles Robinson, Tim Weah, Mark Mckenzie
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros unveil their official World Cup Power Rankings! Which nations make the top 15 heading into the tournament? Is the USMNT among the world's elite, or do they still have work to do? The guys debate the biggest contenders, surprise inclusions, notable omissions, and ultimately settle on their consensus favorite to lift the trophy. Then, USWNT icon and World Cup champion Alex Morgan joins the show for an insightful conversation about retirement, motherhood, and her evolving life away from the pitch. Alex reflects on her legendary career and shares the advice she'd give Christian Pulisic as he prepares to carry the expectations of a nation at a home World Cup. Later, USMNT defender Miles Robinson talks about the pressure and privilege of representing the United States on soccer's biggest stage, while Tim Weah and Mark McKenzie discuss what it means to have the World Cup coming to their home city of New York. They also explain why they chose to publicly address concerns surrounding the tournament's soaring ticket prices and what they hope fans take away from the conversation. Timestamps: (14:30) - World Cup power rankings (28:00) - Alex Morgan joins The Cooligans (50:00) - Miles Robinson joins The Cooligans (59:00) - Tim Weah & Mark Mckenzie join The Cooligans 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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The Cooligans are getting World Cup ready! First, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros reveal their World Cup Power Rankings, debating which nations belong in the top 15, where the USMNT stacks up against the world's best, and who should be considered the favorite heading into the tournament. Then, USWNT legend and World Cup winner Alex Morgan joins the show to discuss life after retirement, her new role as a mother, and the advice she'd give Christian Pulisic as he prepares for the biggest tournament of his career. Plus, USMNT stars Miles Robinson, Tim Weah, and Mark McKenzie stop by to discuss the pressure of representing the United States at a home World Cup, the excitement of bringing the tournament to New York, and why Weah and McKenzie felt compelled to speak out about rising World Cup ticket prices.
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