The Cooler Guild
Coop and Van host The Cooler Guild, a Seattle Reign podcast brought to you by Sounder at Heart.
Cover artwork by Coop
Theme song by Alex Juarez
- The Cooler Guild 2024 -
Episodes
16 episodes since 2024
Win streak no more - Ep. 16
Reign's win streak came to an end after a loss at home to Gotham FC. We get into the 0-2 result and what the playoff hopes look like for Reign with 6 matches remaining in the season.Later on in the episode we cover a few other results f...
September 18, 2024
•
1:04:54
Another win in the bag - Ep. 15
A 3-2 result on the road in LA makes it three wins in a row for Reign. We have a discussion about all the goals, the VAR drama, and highlight specific player performances.In other woso news, USWNT legend Alex Morgan announced her retire...
September 11, 2024
•
Episode 15
•
1:10:32
Ji So-Clutch - Ep. 14
It's a second win a row for Reign after a come-from-behind win in Louisville. Ji So-Yun came off the bench in the second half, giving the team a much needed spark on set-pieces, included scoring a beautiful goal off a direct free kick.W...
September 04, 2024
•
Episode 14
•
52:32
Adames. Pinoe. Party. - Ep. 13
The Reign made their return to league play this Sunday with a dramatic stoppage time win. Emeri Adames played a massive role in securing the Reign's first league victory since May 3rd. We dive into the late heroics from Adames, the jersey retir...
August 28, 2024
•
Episode 13
•
1:18:38
Gold in Paris - Is soccer fun again? - Ep. 12
Following the USWNT gold medal win, we dive into the match and the tournament as a whole for our new Olympic champions. We also discuss the Reign’s new signings in anticipation of the regular season kicking off after the summer break.
August 14, 2024
•
Episode 12
•
50:22
Summer Reign Reset, USWNT Rally - Ep. 11
The Reign wrapped up their Summer Cup versus the Thorns in a 0-1 result that saw both teams eliminated from the tournament. We get into what we saw from the team in Portland and what we hope to see moving forward. The next match for the Reign w...
August 05, 2024
•
49:18
It's a Rookie Summer - Bonus Episode - Ep. 10
In this bonus episode Coop and Van discuss Reign’s all-too-common heartbreaking loss, this time against Club Tijuana in the Summer Cup Series, as well as cover all the women’s soccer drama and controversy this week at the Paris Olympics.
July 31, 2024
•
43:13
Cooler Conversations - Mariah Lee - Ep. 9
In this special bonus episode, Van and Coop sit down for a chat with DC Power player Mariah Lee. Mariah fills us in on her experience so far with the new USL Super League and the importance of having more opportunities for women to play soccer ...
July 27, 2024
•
44:46
Summer Cup Surprise - Bonus Episode - Ep. 8
It's a Summer Cup bonus episode. In the opening match of the first ever Summer Cup series, the Reign finally picked up a win, having not won a match since May 3rd. We take a look into what we saw in the match against Utah, as well as chat about...
July 22, 2024
•
47:17
Whole Lotta Draws, Not Enough Winnin' - Ep. 6
As the Reign go into the Olympic break without a win since May 3rd, the team records yet another draw, this time against the last place Utah Royals. We dive into the Reign's current form, if there's any hope for the rest of season, and just ove...
July 11, 2024
•
Season 1
•
Episode 6
•
41:03
Big Road Point, Bigger Pod News, Biggest Buns - Ep. 5
In this weeks episode Coop and Van discuss Reign's match versus Gotham FC, where they were able to pick up a point on the road in their first meeting against Gotham since the NWSL Final last year.
July 03, 2024
•
Season 1
•
Episode 5
•
31:40
E-racing a Lead Late - Ep. 4
Coop and Van discuss Reign's upsetting draw vs Racing Louisville in Seattle, preview the Reign's next match against Gotham, as well as a few other things including trade rumors for the Reign (both unfounded and founded) FC Olympia's USL-W team,...
June 26, 2024
•
Season 1
•
Episode 4
•
33:49
The Sale is Complete. Oh, and We Played P*rtland - Ep. 3
Coop and Van discuss Reign's nil-nil draw against Portland in Seattle and the news of the Reign's new ownership finally being announced.
June 20, 2024
•
Season 1
•
Episode 3
•
40:51
K-C & OhNo - Ep. 2
Coop and Van discuss the Reign's road match from Sunday against the KC Current.
June 12, 2024
•
Season 1
•
Episode 2
•
26:42
Bonus Episode: Our Backgrounds, USWNT, Olympic Selections and Whatnot
In this first bonus episode, Coop and Van dive into their backgrounds with the sport and the Seattle Reign. With the NWSL being off for international break, they also discuss the USWNT friendlies, Olympic roster selections, and other notable ha...
June 10, 2024
•
1:00:56
Unspirited Away, a Tale of Two Halves - Episode 1
In The Cooler Guild's first ever episode, Coop and Van discuss Reign FC's 3-2 loss on the road against the Washington Spirit. They also dive into what may be causing the team to not find results this season. Episode was recorded on May 28th, 20...
May 30, 2024
•
Season 1
•
Episode 1
•
38:38