# LAFC Running Away With MLS? Liverpool’s Late Meltdowns & Chelsea’s Financial Rule Fine Debate

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Podcast: [The Cooligans](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cooligans-494190)
Published: 2026-03-16T21:20:00+00:00
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The Cooligans break down a wild week across MLS and European football. Are LAFC already separating themselves from the pack, or can Vancouver and Inter Miami keep pace? The guys also debate whether Liverpool’s late-game struggles are on Arne Slot, and if Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City era might finally be losing steam. Plus, Chelsea seem to escape serious punishment for financial rule violations, sparking questions about fairness in the Premier League. The episode also features quick reactions to Erling Haaland’s face-breaking shot, Chelsea’s bizarre pre-game huddle, the new USMNT World Cup kits, and who Orlando City should target as their next head coach.

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