{"id":38400,"date":"2026-01-23T05:37:46","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T10:37:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/23\/is-josh-sargent-making-the-move-to-mls-plus-anton-ferdinand-weighs-in-on-west-ham-vs-spurs-and-xabi-alonsos-missteps-at-real-madrid\/"},"modified":"2026-01-23T05:37:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T10:37:46","slug":"is-josh-sargent-making-the-move-to-mls-plus-anton-ferdinand-weighs-in-on-west-ham-vs-spurs-and-xabi-alonsos-missteps-at-real-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/23\/is-josh-sargent-making-the-move-to-mls-plus-anton-ferdinand-weighs-in-on-west-ham-vs-spurs-and-xabi-alonsos-missteps-at-real-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Josh Sargent Making the Move to MLS? Plus, Anton Ferdinand Weighs in on West Ham vs Spurs and Xabi Alonso&#8217;s Missteps at Real Madrid!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"subscribe-to-the-cooligans\"><strong>Join the Cooligans<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros delve into the latest soccer news, starting with the possibility of USMNT striker Josh Sargent making a move back to MLS with Toronto FC. Is this a smart decision for his career, or could it hinder his progress as an American forward? They also discuss rumors of Timo Werner potentially joining the San Jose Earthquakes, suggesting the club might have erred in letting star winger Cristian Espinoza go. Furthermore, as Chucky Lozano&#8217;s exit from San Diego seems likely, the team is contemplating options for his replacement.<\/p>\n<p>advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Former Premier League defender Anton Ferdinand joins the conversation to preview the West Ham vs. Tottenham derby, reminiscing about his memorable equalizer against Spurs in 2005. They also reflect on West Ham&#8217;s challenging season and strategies to prevent relegation.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, the hosts evaluate whether Real Madrid made a misstep by dismissing Xabi Alonso and the implications for the club&#8217;s future. Christian and Alexis wrap up with predictions for the AFCON Finals as Senegal faces Morocco for the championship.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Timestamp:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(6:45) \u2013 Could Josh Sargent&#8217;s return to MLS be a smart choice or a blunder?<\/p>\n<p>advertisement<\/p>\n<p>(17:30) \u2013 Timo Werner&#8217;s potential move to San Jose: a chance at redemption or a setback?<\/p>\n<p>(30:15) \u2013 With Chucky Lozano leaving San Diego, who will step in?<\/p>\n<p>(37:15) \u2013 Anton Ferdinand features on the Cooligans<\/p>\n<p>(57:00) &#8211; Is Xabi Alonso now seen as Real Madrid&#8217;s adversary?<\/p>\n<p>(1:10:00) &#8211; Predictions for the AFCON Final<\/p>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Josh Sargent - MLS\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2026-01\/352dffa0-f25e-11f0-9ff7-f41fd7ef637f\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>Josh Sargent &#8211; MLS<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f <\/strong><strong><em>Watch the full episode on YouTube<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Explore more from the Yahoo Sports podcast family at: <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>https:\/\/apple.co\/3zEuTQj<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>    or on <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>yahoosports.tv<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Fan Take:<\/strong> This news is significant for soccer enthusiasts as it emphasizes player movements that could greatly influence league dynamics and team performances. 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