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Recorded live from Legends NYC, Rog and Herculez Gomez gave a quick temperature check on the state of the USMNT heading into World Cup 2026. They answer the biggest questions surrounding the squad, give their way-too-early predictions, and take some GFOP questions from the live audience!

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On a very special This Week in Wrexham, Rog is joined by Hollywood A-Lister and Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds. Ryan breaks down his footballing journey, from self-admitted football know-nothing to owner of the one of the fastest rising clubs in English football. Then, Ryan explains why his goals for Wrexham are about more than making the Premier League, as well as what goes on in the What's App group chat between him and Birmingham City owner Tom Brady. This Week in Wrexham comes from the Men in Blazers media network and is presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee.

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The upcoming Champions League clash between giants Manchester City and PSG is a match that has suddenly become...a fight to avoid getting booted from European competition? Rog and Rory breakdown what exactly has gone wrong for these two clubs and what role Karmic justice has to play in all of this. Then, Rog and Rory deep dive into the career of CONCACAF's own Jonathan David, including his unique path to European football, why he has stayed at Lille for so long, and what club he could be playing for next season.

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Liverpool stare a 0 - 0 draw at Brentford in the eye and say "not today." Rog and Rory Smith break down a massive weekend of Premier League action, including Arsenal surrendering a 2-0 lead against Villa, Manchester City backhanding Ipswich Town, and Ruben Amorim calling his Manchester United, "the worst team, maybe" in club history.

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IT’S ROG… and it’s the WGFOP Weekend Preview, presented by our good friends at PrizePicks. 

It’s been a big week in the world of Everton, and Rog is back to talk about David Moyes’s appointment and first game in charge, before turning his attention to the Toffees’ game against turbulent Tottenham this weekend. Arsenal host Aston Villa this weekend, and Nottingham Forest host Southampton: Rog breaks down the main challengers to Liverpool in the title race. Then we turn our attention to Manchester City and Erling Haaland’s new nine-and-a-half year contract, and preview City’s clash with Ipswich on Sunday. Finally we celebrate Amad’s recent performances for Manchester United, and hear about one GFOP’s FA Cup trip of a lifetime.

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Herc sat down with Jesus Ferreira to discuss his recent experience in the USMNT's January Camp. They delved into Pochettino's intensity, the debate of MLS vs US players competing abroad, and explored Ferreira's decision to sign with the Seattle Sounders for the upcoming MLS season.

Plus, Herc shares on "Shooting It Straight" why James Rodriguez's recent signing in Liga MX could be one of his last chances to succeed at the club level.

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The Moyes is back in town. That's right...David Moyes is back at the helm of Everton after the club's conscious uncoupling with Sean Dyche. Rog and Rory break down Dyche's legacy, and what the Moyes hiring means for the Toffees now and into the future. Then, Rog and Rory dive into all of the FA Cup weirdness: Arsenal and Manchester United going to penalties, Tamworth's near epic upset of Tottenham, and much much more.

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IT’S ROG… and it’s the WGFOP Weekend Preview, presented by our good friends at PrizePicks. 

And breathe… there’s a lot to catch up on, so sit back, relax, and let Rog tell you about everything that’s been happening in the world of football this week. Rog’s beloved Everton have sacked their manager Sean Dyche - but was it the right decision and where do the Toffees go from here? Plus, it’s the FA Cup third round this weekend, and it’s going to serve up some classics: Arsenal v Manchester United, Manchester City v Salford, Tamworth v Tottenham, and - of course - Liverpool v Accrington Stanley. And finally, there’s always some time to salute Captain America, Christian Pulisic.

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Herc sat down with Hernan Gonzalez, the face of the YouTube channel We Are Austin TV, an Austin FC fan-based community. They analyzed what went wrong last season, discussed the change in managers, and took a deep dive into what Brandon Vazquez can expect at Austin FC. They also explored how the squad might look if Sebastian Driussi departs.

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Manchester United pull out a desperately needed draw at Anfield. Rog and Rory break down what it means for Ruben Amorim's squad, and if this is a sign of cracks in Liverpool's armor. Then, did Enzo Maresca speak Chelsea's current winless streak into existence? And Arsenal's title hopes are dented after another VAR attack. All this and more on the latest Men in Blazers....

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It's Rog! It's Friday! We've made it to the end of the first week of 2025. Sit back and feast your ears on this fresh instalment of WGFOP weekend preview presented by PrizePicks, as we look ahead to a jam-packed weekend of Premier League action.

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Five-time World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen joins Rog for an in-depth conversation about his illustrious chess career and his lifelong passion for football. He shares invaluable fantasy football strategies and offers insights into the fascinating parallels between the chessboard and the football pitch. Magnus also reflects on his memorable encounters with Pep Guardiola and Christian Pulisic and expresses his anticipation for a potential meeting with Mohamed Salah in the future.

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Rog and Rory present their Top 5 football highlights of 2024, including Ryan Gravenberch's breakout season, Bryan Mbeumo's remarkable ascent, the unexpected decline of Manchester City, Chris Wood's pun-intended impact at Nottingham Forest, and Cole Palmer's extraordinary rise. Looking ahead to 2025, Rog and Rory boldly share their fearless football predictions for the year to come.

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On the latest episode of the Men in Blazers podcast, Rog is joined by NFL icon and Burnley owner JJ Watt to relive the trip the two took together to watch Burnley FC down Portsmouth at the hallowed Turf Moor earlier this year. Then, JJ breaks down the learnings he took away from Burnley's year in the Premier League last season, the differences between coaching changes in English football versus the NFL, and who the NFL equivalents of today's Premier League stars are. All of this and more on the latest Men in Blazers...

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On a very special episode of Men in Blazers, Rog is joined by USWNT legend Becky Sauerbrunn to look back on her incredible, one-of-a-kind career. Becky breaks down the self-doubt she felt early in her career, how she overcame those feelings, and what ultimately allowed her to find her voice and leadership style as captain of the US Women's National Team. All of this and more on the latest Men in Blazers....

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JOHN OLIVER IS BACK! Our favorite Liverpool fan joins Rog on Boxing Day to reflect on the Premier League season so far and gives us his thoughts on new dad, Arne Slot. Then, John goes deep on his love for Ryan Gravenberch and Mo Salah's abs, before revealing why he dislikes Bruno Fernandes but loves Cole Palmer...

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Fabrizio Romano gives Rog an update on all the latest transfer rumors surrounding the Premier League and what we might see during the January transfer window. What’s going to happen with Marcus Rashford? Are Liverpool or Arsenal planning any big signings next month? Is Tottenham on the hunt for a new goalkeeper? And will we possibly see Paul Pogba back in England? Fab covers it all!

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Rog Pods live from Liverpool after visiting Goodison and taking in the footballing spectacle that was Everton 0 - 0 Chelsea. Then over to brother Nige's for Liverpool's 6 - 3 thrashing of Spurs. And Arsenal celebrate five years of Mikel Arteta.

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In a special episode of Men in Blazers Early Kick Off, presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, we bring you all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.

On today’s episode: Tottenham and Manchester United serve up a seven goal thriller in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, and Spurs win 4-3; in the Europa Conference League, Chelsea beat Shamrock Rovers 5-1; Everton's takeover by the Friedkin Group has been completed; Southampton have agreed a deal to appoint Ivan Jurić as their new manager; we preview the Premier League fixtures this weekend; and Jamie Vardy is set to get the Netflix treatment.

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Herc sat down with Eric Gomez from ESPN Deportes, a friend of Vamos, to discuss the aftermath of the Liga MX Final. Club America, one of the biggest clubs in Mexico, has achieved its third consecutive league title, making them Tri-campeón. Eric shares the latest news from the Mexican Federation, discusses the new format for the 2025 Leagues Cup, and analyzes Pachuca's performance in the Intercontinental Cup Final against Real Madrid. Plus, Herc picks in "Shooting It Straight" the 2024 top three moments in Concacaf.

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United topple City in a Manchester Derby for the ages. Rog and Rory break down Ruben Amorim's come from behind victory over Pep Guardiola and City. Plus, Chelsea are title contenders, no matter how many times they say they're not. And is Antonee Robinson Liverpool's next Left Back?

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With this week's news that FIFA has officially awarded the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia, we are re-releasing the first episode of World Corrupt Season 2, our four-part series that examines Saudi Arabia's investment and involvement in football.

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IT’S ROG… and it’s the WGFOP Weekend Preview, presented by our good friends at PrizePicks. 

It’s the Manchester derby this weekend so we kick off with some discussion about the precarity of Manchester City’s dominance and what happened when they last met a Ruben Amorim side. Then we turn our attention to the title race and whether Everton could disrupt Arsenal this weekend, and reflect on the decision to award Saudi Arabia the 2034 men’s World Cup.

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"LA is a sports city where you have to compete for attention, if The Galaxy is having a bad year, people will watch other teams and you have to deliver. I think that does breed champions".

Herc sat down for a candid talk with Will Kuntz, the LA Galaxy's general manager after they won their sixth title. Will explained how he went from being an MLB-bound GM to working in Major League Soccer and what's behind his role as the architect of the Galaxy's success this year.

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Rog and novelist/Liverpool fan/incredible human being John Green break down a massive week of Champions League action, including another stumble for Manchester City, a Weston McKennie goal for the ages, and Liverpool's ho-hum win at Girona. Plus, the World Cup is officially heading to Saudi Arabia.

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Not only does Pep have a brother...he's the man driving Girona FC's miraculous rise from Spanish 4th division football to the Champions League. But is Pere Guardiola the mastermind behind a small club's cinderella story, or another cog in the Manchester City machine? On the latest European Nights, Rog and Rory break down what exactly is going on at Girona, and why the club could be an example of a global football trend that is an existential threat to the sport. Plus, Rory and Rog deep dive into the recent history of Juventus' managers, and why the must see game of this match week is coming live from a Swedish recreation center. All of this and more on the latest European Nights....

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An imperious Chelsea defeat Tottenham in an electric London Derby. Rog and Rory break it all down. Plus, Arsenal and Manchester City drop points. And Liverpool manages to win, without even playing a game.

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IT'S ROG. IT'S FRIDAY. WE'VE MADE IT TO THE END OF ANOTHER WEEK. Join Rog for this week's WGFOP, presented by PrizePicks as he looks ahead to the Merseyside Derby with bated breath.

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Herc sat down with Mark Delgado, LA Galaxy's midfielder, and John Tolkin, the New York Red Bulls defender previewing the upcoming MLS Cup final. East versus West, these original franchises are two of the biggest markets in the league.

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Rog sits down with Bournemouth's Basque super-boss Andoni Iraola to discuss the incredible arc of Iraola's career, from playing youth football alongside Mikel Arteta and Xabi Alonso, to leading the Cherries' climb up the Premier League table, as well as the secrets behind the coaching philosophy that has brought him so much success.

"Running the Game" is a new series from Men in Blazers where we speak to the brightest minds working behind-the-scenes at some of the biggest clubs in the world. We go deep on the business of football, boardroom strategy, and culture building to learn all it takes to run an elite football club today.

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In a Premier League game for the ages, Liverpool see off defending Champs Manchester City to extend their lead atop the table and force Pep into a WILD sideline performance. Rog and Rory break it all down. Plus, Arsenal demolish West Ham in a delirious first half. And are Chelsea low-key title contenders.

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Eberechi Eze was cut by Arsenal as a youth product, but he rebounded to become one of the Premier League’s brightest stars. In this conversation, Rog and the Crystal Palace attacker relieve Eze's singular career journey, discuss what makes South London so special, and address those rumors about him working at a Tesco.

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A Thanksgiving Eve tradition unlike any other: The Champions League. Rog and author/Liverpool fan/incredible human being John Green celebrate a massive Champions League clash between Liverpool and Real Madrid. Plus, an American-fueled comeback for the ages as PSV come back from 2-0 down against Shakhtar Donetsk thanks to goals from Malik Tillman and Ricardo Pepi.

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Rog and Rory Smith go deep on Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany and discuss whether his experience in a Premier League relegation scrap has prepared him for a Champions League campaign with Germany's biggest club. Plus, how Raphinha has turned his Barcelona career around so dramatically.  

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Liverpool extend their lead atop the Premier League Table. Rog and Rory Smith discuss a massive weekend in Premier League action that saw Spurs demolish City at the Etihad and Manchester United welcome new dad Ruben Amorim.

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What it feels like to beat Manchester City. In a new episode of The Captain, Rog sits down with Tyler Adams to discuss his return from injury, his early conversations with the new regime at the USMNT and why he's trying out the word "patience." All of this and more on the latest episode of The Captain, presented by Allstate.

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Rog sits down with the man at the center of the Wrexham revolution, manager Phil Parkinson. The pair chop it up over Wrexham's fast start to League One life, what keeps Phil's competitive fire burning, and how Tom Brady has changed the club's transfer policy.

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Rog sits down with Columbus Crew boss Wilfried Nancy to discuss Wilfried's singular rise from U-14 girls coach to the top of MLS's managerial pecking order and how the league's tactics have shifted in the past five years.

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USMNT KNOW HOW TO CONCACAF. Rog and Atlanta United midfielder/American Original Dax McCarty break down the USMNT's clash with Jamaica in St. Louis and discuss what we can look forward to with this ascendent group of young talent.

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Rog and Herc are back for another VAMOS x MIB crossover pod to recap the USMNT's 1-0 win against Jamaica in the first leg of the Concacaf Nations League and preview the return leg. They also discuss what these competitive matches can tell us about Pochettino's plans and strategy for the 2026 World Cup.

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WHAT WAS THAT PITCH?! Rog and Brendan Hunt go live at the final whistle of the USMNT Jamaica game and celebrate Mauricio Pochettino's first competitive win as US Manager thanks to a Ricardo Pepi goal. Also, a tactical breakdown of... checks notes.... the band Cake.

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In this special VAMOS x MIB crossover pod, Rog and Herc Gomez preview the upcoming Concacaf Nations League games for the USMNT. What's on the line for Pochettino and the squad? What can we expect from the roster? What's at stake for the new manager?

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IS ARSENAL'S TITLE CHALLENGE ON LIFE SUPPORT? Rog and Rory break down Arsenal's 1 - 1 draw with Chelsea. Plus, City lose their fourth on the bounce and imperious Liverpool stay atop their perch.

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"I just hope that if Lucho Acosta is available pre-World Cup for the USMNT, his name is at least a part of the conversation because I think his body of work has at least warranted him to be talked about, even in a short amount of time leading up to it".

Herc sat down with FC Cincinnati's manager, Pat Noonan, to discuss "all-things Major League Soccer", his thoughts about the playoff structure, what's changed in Lucho Acosta in Cincinnati that he has unlocked new levels, and whether things have changed in US soccer.

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Cole Palmer inspires Noah Kahan's Music?! Rog sits down with the Grammy-nomited singer songwriter and massive Chelsea fan to talk the roots of his football fandom; what type of player Noah Kahan is; and his prediction for the Chelsea season ahead.

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The Ewing Theory, Parisian-style. Rog and Rory look examine if Mbappe to Real Madrid was actually addition by subtraction for Paris Saint-Germain. Plus, Arne Slot, the Kop's King of Calm. What about his upbringing and playing days created this sideline stoic.

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LIVERPOOL GO TOP. Rog and Rory recap a bonkers Premier League weekend that saw Arsenal and Manchester City go down. Plus, a deep dive on new Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim.

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IT’S ROG… and it’s the WGFOP, Weekend Preview, presented by our good friends at PrizePicks. 

It’s been a huge week in football, with Ruben Amorim set to replace Erik Ten Hag as manager of Manchester United. Rog offers his thoughts on the appointment, and also previews the Premier League weekend, including Newcastle v Arsenal, with a focus on Arsenal wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri. We discuss Manchester City’s injury crisis, our favorite rivalries, and what footballing things we would speak into existence.

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“Multiple sources told me MLS recommended that the winner of the MLS Cup Cup should get the spot the for Club’s World Cup (…) I was told that like the Commissioner's office wasn't thrilled about how this was all handled”

Herc sat down for a candid chat with Tom Bogert, a friend of the house and the MLS/USMNT insider for CBS Golazo Network, SoccerWise, and GiveMeSport. Talking all things MLS, covering a lot of ground such as the MLS Playoffs in the Eastern and Western Conference, the debate of Messi for being a candidate as the MVP this season, Neymar's rumors of possibly reuniting with his BFFs in Florida, and some transfer rumors about some USMNT players.

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WHAT WILL STOP THE ROT AT MANCHESTER UNITED? Rog breaks down the news that United have sacked Erik ten Hag, looking back on the Dutchman's tenure at Old Trafford and asking if it was really his fault. Rog also looks at the foundational problems United experience in the modern Premier League and asks if they can get back on their perch as perennial champions.

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BLOOD AND THUNDER AT THE EMIRATES. Rog goes live at the final whistle of Arsenal's 2 - 2 draw with Liverpool. Plus, Spurs lose at winless Crystal Palace. And the hot hot heat is getting hotter on Erik ten Hag at United.

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IT’S ROG… and it’s the WGFOP, Weekend Preview, presented by our good friends at PrizePicks. 

There are some huge clashes this Premier League weekend, including Arsenal v Liverpool at the Emirates. We also preview Manchester United’s game against West Ham and ask whether a poor result would be enough to get either manager sacked. There’s news about La Liga games possibly coming to US soil, and of course there’s time for some personalized football recommendations and to talk about our favorite baldies. 

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"In these last few years (...) I don't read anything, no social media, and just really try to focus on what I can do to be my best on that field and let all that other stuff play out how it will."

Herc had a candid talk with Jordan Morris, USMNT and Seattle Sounders's striker to talk "all-things soccer", including some National Team talk, anecdotes of how he was scouted by Jurgen Klinsmann while he was still in college, his thoughts on the new process for the USMNT under Mauricio Pochettino, and much more.

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With a Barcelona Bayern Munich tussle for the ages upon us, Rog and Rory Smith go deep on new Barcelona manager Hansi Flick, his unorthodox career arc, commitment to fitness, and that time he shows pre-game hype videos featuring... Geese? Plus, why French overachievers Brest are being forced to play their HOME games in enemy territory.

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Rog and Rory Smith break down Liverpool's 2 - 1 victory over Chelsea, including a mind blowing Mo Salah assist. Plus, Arsenal lose to Bourneouth after a controversial William Saliba red card. And Everton get a... *checks notes*... routine win?

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IT’S ROG… and it’s the WGFOP, Weekend Preview, presented by our good friends at PrizePicks. 

Today is all about looking forward to the Premier League’s return from the international break. We preview the big clash of the weekend, Liverpool v Chelsea, and talk about how Ten Hag will fare as he faces a fast-starting Brentford. We also review Pochettino’s first international break as USMNT head coach and discuss Thomas Tuchel’s appointment as England manager. Finally, there’s always time for Rog’s spiritual home: Goodison Park.

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"The previous games versus the USMNT were more physical. I think that's where we beat them (...) It was a statement win that shows we can make a change to this group coming up because we have the Nations League in a month."

Herc had a candid talk with a friend of the house, Julian Arajo, a Mexican-American right back who now plays in the Premier League for Bournemouth and the Mexican national team. Both reacted to El Tri's recent victory versus the USMNT (Dos a Cero) and Julian shared what it's been like for him in a whirlwind couple of years from the LA Galaxy to La Liga and now the Premier League. 

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WHAT IN THE CONCACAFS? Rog and Ale Bedoya break down the USMNT's 2-0 loss to El Tri in Mexico, including which players came out of the game with a modicum of credit. Plus, thoughts on how new manager Mauricio Pochettino will respond next window.

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WHO ARE THE WINNERS AND LOSERS FROM THE USMNT'S 2 - 0 OVER PANAMA.

Rog and VAMOS' Herc Gomez go deep on Saturday's victory, discuss who the real leaders on this team are, and look ahead to Tuesday's clash against El Tri in Mexico.

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POCH IS DRESSED LIKE JOHNNY CASH AND DELIVERING VICTORY. Rog breaks down Saturday evening's 2 - 0 victory over CONCACAF Cousins Panama and gives his big takeaway from the night.

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Lost phone numbers, nerve-wracking negotiations, and help from Emma Hayes. Rog sits down with US Soccer Sporting Director Matt Crocker to discuss how Crocker landed Mauricio Pochettino as USMNT manager.

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It's GO! GO! USA! time and this MiB x VAMOS crossover will prepare you for the upcoming USMNT matches against Panama and Mexico!

Herc Gomez joins Rog to go DEEP on Mauricio Pochettino's first U.S. roster and discuss which players could shine under his system. Can Poch get the most out of Christian Pulisic? Who will be the starting goalkeeper? How will Poch solve our striker problem? How big of a test does Panama and Mexico pose for Poch?

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RYAN REYNOLDS' MESSAGE FOR WREXHAM'S STAR GOALKEEPER... In the latest episode of This Week in Wrexham's Podcast series, Rog sits down with Arthur Okonkwo to discuss the Arsenal youth product's odds-defying career arc, how his childhood friend Bukayo Saka has changed over the years, and what makes Wrexham such a singular, proud club. This Week in Wrexham from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee.

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SPURS FANS, THIS IS A SAFE SPACE. Rog and Rory duck and cover while recapping a staggering Spurs concession against Brighton. Liverpool head into the International Break TOP of the table. And should Christian Pulisic return to the Premier League?

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IT’S ROG… and it’s the WGFOP, Weekend Preview, presented by our good friends at PrizePicks. 

We look forward to a packed Premier League weekend, including Aston Villa v. Manchester United, and discuss our favorite ‘super subs’ after Jhon Durán’s heroics in midweek. Then we turn our attention to the powerhouse that is Erling Haaland, and we talk about finances in the European game and Pochettino’s first USMNT roster.

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Herc sat with LAFC striker Kei Kamara, a friend of the house and the first player to score for 11 different Major League Soccer teams. Kei shared how his journey to the US started in his beloved Sierra Leone. He also talked about how it feels to be back in Los Angeles after 20 years of playing for different MLS teams and in the Premier League. Kei also delved into his emotions while representing his home country in the African Cup of Nations, and more.

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"THIS IS THE BEST STORY IN WORLD FOOTBALL." Rog sits down with Ipswich Town's CEO Mark Ashton to talk about the club's meteoric rise from League One to the Premier League in just two seasons, the plan he built to restore the club to past glories, and the leadership of manager Kieran McKenna. Plus, what it is like to work with partial Ipswich owner and lifelong Town fan Ed Sheeran.

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GUESS WHO'S BACK, BACK AGAIN. VILLA'S BACK, TELL A FRIEND. Rog and Rory Smith celebrate Aston Villa's return to the Champions League by retracing their roots and telling the story of their last European title back in 1982. And the story of Loïs Openda, the Belgian RB Leipzig striker who is generating interest from some of Europe's largest clubs. Plus, the best place for a curry in Birmingham.

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BRUNO FERNANDES' ORANGE CARD. Rog and Rory Smith break down the turning point of Tottenham's 3 - 0 drubbing of Manchester United at Old Trafford. Manchester City drop points to Newcastle. And Liverpool return to the top of the table.

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IT’S ROG… and it’s the WGFOP, Weekend Preview, presented by our good friends at PrizePicks. 

We look forward to the Premier League weekend, including the big clash of Manchester United v Tottenham, who both have managers who could be helped by a win this weekend. We also discuss Arsenal’s tactics this season, and a game between two teams still awaiting their first win this season: Everton v Crystal Palace.

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Herc sat down with Jonathan David, the Canadian striker who currently plays for Lille in the French First Division and is one of the best nines in CONCACAF. Jonathan explained his experience in European football, his thoughts about Canada's performance in the past international tournaments they've played, and the story behind how he got to be on the cover of a fashion magazine. Additionally, Herc talked about the resurgence of the Mexican international Raul Jimenez, who is now playing for Fulham.

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On a very special pod special, Rog is joined by legendary former Premier League referee, the king of red cards, Mike Dean. The two break down Mike's incredible rise from working in a chicken slaughter house all the way to the Premier League. Mike also reveals who the hardest managers to officiate were, what he really thinks of VAR, and why he'll still heckle referees to this day. All this and more on the latest Men in Blazers pod special.

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PREMIER LEAGUE FOOTBALL TITLE BOUT. Rog and Rory celebrate a game of games as 10-man Arsenal hold City to a point at the Etihad. Plus, Liverpool cruise. And Everton... don't lose?

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IT’S FRIDAY. IT’S ROG. IT’S TIME FOR WGFOP. Join Rog from his mom’s house in Liverpool, for a stripped back look ahead to the premier league this weekend.

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Herc had a candid talk with the new USMNT player, Marlon Fossey, a young player with an incredible story of perseverance. Marlon shared his soccer journey, moving from LA to London at a young age, developing as a footballer in Fulham's youth academy, his current success in Belgium's First Division, and how he overcame his injuries and numerous other challenges to earn his latest call-up to the US Men's National Team.

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PULISIC AND MCKENNIE IN THE GOALS. Rog recaps the first two days of the new Champions League format. A pair of goals for our boys abroad. Plus, the mess that is Everton. Woof.

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European Nights is back! And ahead of Matchweek One, Rog and New York Times Chief Soccer Correspondent Rory Smith are here to give a primer on the new Champions League format (that is not at all whatsoever in any way, shape, or form a Super League knockoff). Then, Rog and Rory deep dive into Atletico Madrid's splashy summer spending spree, the club's history of shady finances under bombastic former owner Jesus Gil, and why this may be Diego Simeone's one last gasp at grabbing that elusive Champions League trophy. Plus...kibbeling. Lots and lots of kibbeling.

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ARSENAL DELIVERY NORTH LONDON DERBY GLORY. Rog and Rory Smith recap Arsenal's 1 - 0 victory over Spurs despite some key absences. Liverpool lose at home to Nottingham Forest. And Everton's epic two-goal collapse... yes, again.

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On a very special episode, Rog sits down with brand new US Men's National Team Manager, the globally revered Mauricio Pochettino. The pair discuss the 52-year-old Argentine's singular career arc, his unique leadership philosophy, and his plan to transform the United States men into contenders ahead of a seismic 2026 World Cup on home soil.

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Herc analyzed the current status of three candidates for the king of Concacaf. Canada, the US, and Mexico played against each other in this FIFA international fixture. Who is performing well, and who needs to pick back up? Delving into the new manager of the USMNT, Mauricio Pochettino, Canada under Jesse Marsch, and Javier Aguirre's third stint with "El Tri".

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Wrexham is back! And on the latest episode of This Week in Wrexham, Rog is joined by the co-creator of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Mythic Quest, and co-owner of Wrexham AFC Rob McElhenney to break down the gauntlet of a season that lies ahead in League One. Rob goes deep on his expectations for the upcoming season, how his relationship with co-owner Ryan Reynolds has changed since taking over Wrexham, and the emotional toll that club ownership has taken on him. This Week in Wrexham from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee.

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IT'S ACTUALLY HAPPENING. Rog provides instant reaction to the official news that US Soccer have hired Mauricio Pochettino as manager of the USMNT. Rog breaks down what the players can expect, the type of culture Poch will build and what this means for World Cup 2026.

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JESSE MARSCH REVENGE GAME. Rog is joined by USMNT captain and Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams to break down the USMNT's 2 - 1 loss to Canada in Kansas City. Bring on the Poch!

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“Jesse Marsch wants to humiliate the USMNT”

A special Men in Blazers + VAMOS crossover! Herc joins Rog to preview the upcoming friendly between the USMNT and Canada. Sharing thoughts on why this International Friendly is more than just a match for Jesse Marsch and what he has to prove. Then they go in-depth on Mauricio Pochettino while discussing why they think the soon-to-be USMNT manager can succeed.

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On the latest Men in Blazers pod special, Rog is joined by Canada National Team manager and pride of Racine, WI Jesse Marsch to discuss Canada's magical run to the Copa America semifinals, the expectations the team now has for the 2026 World Cup, and Jesse's secret to choosing penalty takers (and why it includes Jonathan Davies). Then, Jesse gives his view on the turbulent summer for the USMNT, as well as what he expects from the US squad as they meet the Canadians for an international friendly on Saturday, Sept. 7th. All of this and more on the latest Men in Blazers pod special.

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HOLY CRAP HOW DID EVERTON BLOW THAT? Rog and Rory marvel at another imperious Liverpool performance at Old Trafford. Arsenal drop points after Declan Rice's controversial Red Card. And Everton snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

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IT’S ROG… and it’s the WGFOP, Weekend Preview, presented by our good friends at PrizePicks. 

We look forward to the third weekend of the Premier League season, which includes tasty ties such as Arsenal v Brighton and Manchester United v Liverpool. We also review the transfer window, and discuss the imminent USMNT managerial appointment of Pochettino.

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"It's refreshing for me listening to Jack McGlynn, Quinn, and Cavan Sullivan... I can't even hang with the lingo, it's completely new".

Herc sat down with Alejandro Bedoya, the captain of the Philadelphia Union and a long-time Major League Soccer and USMNT star, to discuss all things soccer. Shared thoughts on 'Cucho' Hernandez, the MVP of this edition of Leagues Cup. Also, they talked about how much MLS has changed since Alejandro left the US to compete in European football, his role as a mentor for young players from the Philly Union Academy, his recent passion for Paddle tennis, and more.

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In the first installment of a new series that aims to dive into the wondrous rise of Como 1907, the small yet mighty Northern Italian club that sits on the banks of one of the world's most famously beautiful lakes, Rog sits down with World Cup, Premier League, and FA Cup winner, as well as current manager for Como, Cesc Fàbregas, as he embarks on the club's first season in Serie A in over two decades. Cesc details how playing under an array of legendary mangers helped him transition from player to coach, what it was like to experience Como's unlikely run to promotion last season, and what we can expect out of Como in the season to come.

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Rog is joined by host of the "Here We Go" Podcast and Global Football Transfer Czar Fabrizio Romano to talk through what last minute surprises are in store for the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea. Plus, updates on our American gents Gio Reyna and Matt Turner.

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TOM HANKS AIN'T GOT NOTHING ON ARSENAL. Rog and Rory applaud Arsenal dismissing bogey team Aston Villa. Arne Slot gets his Anfield debut in subtle fashion. And there is a US-born manager who has six points from six in the Premier League.

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IT’S ROG… and it’s the WGFOP, Weekend Preview, presented by our good friends at PrizePicks.

We look forward to the second weekend of the Premier League season, which includes Arsenal’s big clash against old foe Unai Emery’s Aston Villa, and newly promoted Ipswich’s trip to the champions. We also discuss the USMNT’s new manager, Mauricio Pochettino.

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On the latest Men in Blazers pod special, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is back to share his thoughts on this Premier League season, how he feels about facing former assistants like Mikel Arteta and Enzo Maresca, why he loves the NBA so much, and more. Then, Rog is joined by Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji for an in-depth discussion on playing for Pep Guardiola and the challenges of learning EVERY position, how being an expert at mental math helps his game, and what's preventing Manchester City from becoming complacent with all this winning.

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Herc sat down with Christian Ramirez, one of the goal-scoring threats in Major League Soccer to talk everything about Columbus Crew before their Leagues Cup Semifinals match against the Philadelphia Union. Christian shared how the Columbus Crew prepares to reach another final and discussed his mindset when playing for Wilfried Nancy.

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On the latest Men in Blazers pod special, Arsenal Captain Martin Ødegaard joins Rog in London for a sit-down interview to discuss the upcoming Premier League season. Ødegaard opens up about last season's close title race, the "family" Mikel Arteta has created, and what he thinks it'll take to get Arsenal over the Manchester City sized hump. Then, Rog talks with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to break down the disappointment of last season's title race, how the mentality of the team is changing this year, and why meditation and Win, the dog are instrumental to the club's success.

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WEEK ONE AND THE TITLE'S DECIDED AND EVERTON ARE ALREADY RELEGATED. Rog and Rory Smith break down opening weekend wins for Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City. Plus, some initial thoughts on Mauricio Pochettino taking over the USMNT.

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On the latest Men in Blazers pod special, Rog sits down with Liverpool captain and GFOP Virgil van Dijk live from Liverpool's training facility to discuss how the club is adjusting to new manager Arnie Slot, the advice he would give a teenage VVD, and how he became good friends with Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre...

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Herc sat down with our good friend Eric Gomez of ESPN Mexico to analyze the upcoming Leagues Cup's Quarterfinal matchups. Everything that transpired in the Round of 16 and what we could expect in the quarterfinal matchups.

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The 2024-25 Season is upon us and the Premier League scriptwriters have really dialed up the drama. We've read the scripts, we know how this story will play out, and we're giving you all the key storylines to get you prepared for the upcoming season! Listen now to hear Rog and Rory Smith discuss Manchester City's attempt at a 5-peat, how and why Arsenal could win it, try to figure out what Chelsea are doing, and give us their Top 4 and Bottom 3 predictions!

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On a very special Men in Blazers pod special, Rog sits down in North London with Tottenham star forward Son Heung-min to talk about dealing with being one of the most famous celebrities in Korea, how he leads by example as Spurs captain, and what he's learned over the past decade with Tottenham. Then, Rog is joined by Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou to deep dive on the Spurs upcoming Premier League campaign, including how the team can improve off of last season's highs and lows, and what it is about Arsenal and Manchester City that keeps him up at night.

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Recorded in Liverpool in the middle of Men in Blazers Football Holiday '24, Rog celebrates the USWNT's Olympic Gold and the greatest American Soccer Tournament Makeover EVER. Plus, City clip United in penalties in the Community Shield. And Brenden Aaronson is back, BABY!

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WGFOP is off this week but in the meantime, we wanted to treat you today's episode of Early Kick Off, the daily news bulletin show from the Men in Blazers media network presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee: all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.

On today's episode: The USWNT face Brazil in the gold medal match of Paris Olympics on Saturday, aiming for glory in Emma Hayes’s first tournament as coach; Morocco beat Egypt 6-0 in the men’s bronze medal match; Portuguese legend Pepe retires; Pochettino is open to the England manager job after being in conversation to take over the USMNT role; we preview the men’s gold medal match between France and Spain which is happening on Friday, as well as the women’s bronze medal match between Germany and Spain; and Arteta trials a unique strategy to increase the awareness of his Arsenal players.

Football don't sleep, and neither do we.

This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…

Host: Betty Glover

Producer: George Cooper and Sammy James

Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard

Researcher: Jack Collins

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"Real Betis is in the house this week"

Herc had a candid conversation with New Jersey-born Johnny Cardoso, talking about Johnny's adaptation from Brazilian soccer to his new life in Sevilla with Real Betis, and his thoughts on the USMNT after competing in the last Copa America. Additionally, Marc Roca, a talented Spanish midfielder, shared how it feels to return to La Liga with Real Betis after playing 4 years in the German Bundesliga and the Premier League in England.

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Tyler Adams returns to discuss a wild summer of football, including his first hand account of the USMNT's disappointing Copa America, what it's like in the locker room after a devastating loss, and his thoughts on who should be the next manager of the Men's team. Then, Tyler looks ahead to the Premier League season just around the corner with AFC Bournemouth and what he expects out of his squad in the year to come. All of this and more on the latest episode of The Captain, presented by Allstate.

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Rog sits down with Chelsea's newly appointed manager Enzo Maresca to discuss what he learned from Pep Guardiola while as an assistant at Manchester City, how he led Leicester City from relegation to top of the Championship table last year, and the changes he plans to make to take Chelsea to the next level this season.

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Three Key Elements to Building Arsenal's Squad. Arsenal's Sporting Director, Edu Gaspar, reveals how he made the difficult decisions to move on from beloved players in order to rebuild the club, what he views as success for this upcoming campaign, what Arsène Wenger taught him about squad management and more in this honest sit-down interview with Rog.

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IT’S ROG… and a day earlier than usual it’s the WGFOP, Weekend Preview, presented by our good friends at Prize Picks. 

We look back at imperious group stage performances by both the US men and women and the Olympics and ask whether they can keep the momentum going in this weekend’s quarter-finals. Also, can we read anything into friendlies?

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Herc sat down with the talented Yunus Musah, a versatile player for the USMNT, while he's in the middle of AC Milan's preseason tour in the United States to talk about all things soccer, his experience living abroad at such a young age and his thoughts after competing in last Copa America this summer with the US.

Plus, TSN's journalist Rick Westhead takes us inside the Canadian Drone Scandal and its implications.

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AMERICA HAS BECOME OBSESSED WITH GLOBAL SOCCER. And Men in Blazers has the data to prove it. On this very special episode, Rog is joined by YouGov's Global Head of Sport Nicole Pike to discuss the findings from the recent joint survey conducted by YouGov and Men in Blazers on the current state of soccer fandom in America. Nicole and Rog break down everything from Messi's impact on the game here on our shores, to what fan demographics project for the future of the sport in the US. Listen now and learn exactly just how soccer mad America has become.

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TRANSFERS. TRANSFERS. TRANSFERS. Rog is joined by the hardest working man in football, Fabrizio Romano, to breakdown everything and anything you need to know about this summer's transfer window, including who else Arsenal will get, why Tottenham should already be happy with their summer, and why Manchester City have been suspiciously quiet...

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Rog and The Women's Game Editor in Chief Sam Mewis go live at the final whistle of the USWNT's emphatic 4 - 1 win over Germany to celebrate the attacking trio of Soph Smith, Mal Swanson and Trinity Rodman. Plus, a goal for Good Vibes FC co-shot Lynn Williams. And the Canadian team delivers victory as their federation remains embroiled in a drone spying scandal.

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Live from a sold out Hollywood Theatre in Vancouver, Rog is joined by Wrexham heroes Ollie Palmer, Elliot Lee, and Arthur Okonkwo, as well as manager Phil Parkinson and Executive Director Humphrey Ker to celebrate the club's Wrex Coast Tour of North America and relive their magical rise up the British football pyramid.

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One of Herc's favorite things is when reality TV meets soccer.

Ryan Babel and Sebastian Fassi sat down with Herc to speak about their experience finding their true love on the first season of "Love Undercover," a reality show streaming on Peacock. First, Herc speaks with Ryan Babel, the man who played in two World Cups and two Euros while representing the Netherlands and is a soccer globetrotter with experience in multiple European leagues. Then, he is joined by Sebastian Fassi, an ex-goalkeeper now an entrepreneur with a massive 'fútbol' heritage in his veins.

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A special episode of The Women's Game in which editor-in-chief Sam Mewis is joined by Becky Sauerbrunn to preview the USWNT’s first game at the Paris Olympics against Zambia. They discuss concerns around the USWNT’s goal output and how they might get firing again, their Allstate player to watch Rose Lavelle, and the main threats in this Zambia side.

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It's Monday. It's Rog. It's time for another WGFOP, presented by our good friends at PrizePicks. Join The Bald and his army of callers for the prefect start to your podcasting week. We look back at a gloriously chaotic summer of football, discuss the USMNT coaching vacancy, Gareth Southgate's legacy, plus preview the Women's Football tournament at the Paris Olympics.

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Is the US ready to host a World Cup in two years?

Herc and journalist from The Athletic, Felipe Cardenas, discuss the Copa America final and how Felipe experienced the chaos before the match between Argentina and Colombia, ending with Messi lifting their 16th Copa America trophy at Miami's Hard Rock Cafe Stadium.

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Rebecca Lowe and Brendan Hunt joined Rog after the England vs. Spain Euro Final for a special Do It Live!

Listen to the trio decompress after the dramatic game and hear how England fans are processing yet another devastating loss for their football team.

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IT'S ROG. IT'S FRIDAY... that can mean only one thing: it's time for WGFOP, Weekend Preview, presented by our good friends at Prize Picks. Boy, what a weekend of football we have ahead. A month of summer footballing glory reaches its climax with the finals of the EUROS and the COPA. Let's not take a second for granted.

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After 32 games in 25 days, in 14 different venues across the United States… a new Copa America champion will finally be crowned in Miami, Messi's new home.

Rog and Herc Gomez dive briefly into Gregg Berhalter out of US Soccer and his potential replacement. Plus, all you need to know about the 2024 Copa America Final this Sunday, featuring defending champions Argentina against one-time winners Colombia.

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Rog reacts to the breaking news that Gregg Berhalter has been fired as USMNT Manager. Rog looks back at the Berhalter tenure, his legacy, the lessons we should learn from it as a footballing nation, as well as talks through some of the potential candidates to replace him.

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Rog and our friend and Dutch football expert, Brendan Hunt, join forces in this very special Gregg Berhalter Out/Euro semifinal edition of Do It Live!

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Canadian superfan, Ariel Helwani, joined Rog on this very special Do It Live! to recap the Canada vs. Argentina Copa América semifinal match.

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In a special Live Show in NYC, Sam Mewis sits down with US Manager Emma Hayes and stars Rose Lavelle, Lindsey Horan and Crystal Dunn as they prepare to head off to Paris. Plus, friend of the Pod Kevin Egan interviews Walker Zimmerman, Tanner Tessmann and Gianluca Busio, as well as USMNT U-23 manager Marko Mitrović.

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It's Rog! It's Wednesday! It's WGFOP, presented by PrizePicks. Join Rog for part-podcast, part-group therapy session as we unpack the USMNT's painful exit from COPA.

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Where does the USMNT go from here? 

Herc Gomez joins Rog for a postmortem on the USMNT performance against Uruguay where they try to answer the question, what happens now? What will happen to coach Gregg Berhalter? How does this impact the country hosting the 2026 World Cup? How will the team adapt and evolve from here? Herc tries to answer all this and more in this special Do It Live!

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THE USMNT ARE OUT OF COPA AMERICA. Rog and NBA MVP and future hall of famer (and massive Tottenham fan) Steve Nash sift through the wreckage of this USMNT Copa campaign and ask what's next for this program. Plus, a look at Steve's Canada as they charge into the knockout stages.

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JUDE BELLINGHAM SAVES ENGLAND. Rog and Brendan Hunt take the stage in front of a sold out Madrid Theater to recap an English comeback for the ages, and to preview the USMNT's seismic clash with Uruguay in Monday's Copa America action. Featuring very special guests, former USMNT defender Matt Besler and "Modern Family" star Eric Stonestreet.

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ITALY OUT! GERMANY MOVE ON! VAR CONTROVERSY! 

Rory Smith joins Rog to recap Germany surviving Denmark with some help from VAR, Italy crashing out early, and previews the rest of the Round of 16 matches in the 2024 Euro!

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USMNT COPA AMERICA DISASTER. We are here, GFOPs, in mourning following the defeat of the United States Men's National Team at the hands of Panama. Rog takes all of your questions on that football game turned boxing match and offers a podcasting shoulder to cry on. Then, Rog breaks down the football happenings on the other side of the pond including England's underwhelming tournament that may end in glory, as well as the Food Wars overtaking the European continent. All of this and more on the latest episode of WGFOP, presented by PrizePicks. It’s always a good time of year to play PrizePicks, America’s number one fantasy sports app. Download the app today and use code MIB for a first deposit match up to $100.

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New Orleans Pelicans star and Leeds United part-owner, Larry Nance Jr. joined Rog to commiserate on the USMNT loss to Panama during the 2024 Copa América group play.

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England disappoints again! Austria top Group D!

Don't we all love 0-0 draws? Brendan and Rog went live following Group C's Euro matches to ask why everyone is disappointed in England even though they won the group? And should the Netherlands be worried about heading into Knockouts? Also, they preview the upcoming Copa América matches and the USMNT game against Panama.

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Michael Davies returns to Men in Blazers for a special Do It Live! Rog and Davo cover whatever that Brazil vs. Costa Rica game was, relive Italian drama in the Euros, and look ahead to the USMNT in Copa and England in the Euros!

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Rog is joined by best-selling author and massive football fan John Green to breakdown the USMNT's performance in an opening game 2 - 0 win over Bolivia—also, a sneak peek at what John thinks about new Liverpool manager Arne Slot.

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Rog celebrates all of the day's Euros action, alongside journalist Daniel Storey, who is live from Germany. They go deep on Cristiano Ronaldo's unselfish assist to Bruno Fernandes and whether or not Romelu Lukaku is cursed. Plus, a preview of tomorrow night's USMNT game.

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POLAND ELIMINATED AFTER FRANCE AND THE NETHERLANDS DREW.

Rog and our friend Brendan Hunt joined for this Do It Live! to recap Friday's Euro 2024 action and preview the upcoming Copa América matches!

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HOW JOE SCALLY SHUT DOWN VINI JR. Rog sits down with Long Island's finest to talk about the opportunity he has to seize the right back position this summer and the piece of basketball advice his dad gave him as a child that helps him across world class footballers.

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JOSH SARGENT'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DREAMS. As part of our "American Dreams: Superior Meets Suboptimal" series, Rog sits down with the St. Louis-native and Championship Goal Machine to talk about Copa American what he wants to say about his career when he hangs up his boots.

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Messi and Argentina launch title defense with a victory 2-0 vs Canada

Rog and special guest, Ariel Helwani, break down the Canada vs. Argentina match to open the 2024 Copa América tournament. Hear their immediate postgame reactions and talk about Canada's impressive performance despite the loss, whether Argentina should still be considered favorites, and how far Ariel believes his Canadians can go.

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TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE COPA. Rog, Brendan Hunt and Herc Gomez celebrate this summer of soccer, going deep on the Euros before previewing the USMNT's chances in the Copa America. BELIEVE.

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COPA AMERICA IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER. And Tyler Adams is back with Rog in the latest episode of The Captain, presented by Allstate, to give his perspective on what's to come in the month of footballing dramatics ahead. Plus, Tyler reflects on the USMNT's recent friendlies, including what went wrong against Colombia, and how the team righted the ship so quickly against Brazil. Then, Tyler gives his insight into what the secret to success is for any national team (Hint: it's not tactics...). All of this and more on the latest episode of The Captain, presented by Allstate.

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THE SUMMER OF FOOTBALL CONTINUES. And this time, it's right in our own backyard. The vaunted Copa America kicks off this week across the United States, and our three part Copa America Preview podcast is here to tell you everything and anything you need to know to prepare yourself for the month of footballing dramatics to come. In the first installment of this series, Rog is joined by the one and only Herculez Gomez to break down our very own Gen-Zeagles, the United States Men's National Team. Rog and Herc discuss this talent-laden squad led by Christian Pulisic and Tyler Adams and the question marks left in the team, before breaking down all of the United States' Group C opponents: Bolivia, Panama, and Uruguay. Then, Herc and Rog look down the road to see just how far the US could go in a tournament field filled with South American giants like Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia. All of this and more in part 1 of our Copa America Preview podcast...

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WILL MEXICO "GET GROUPED?" Our coverage of Copa America 2024 continues with Rog and ESPN & The MiB Media Network's Herc Gomez talk an El Tri team that desperately needs success in this competition. Plus, Colombia are hotter than hot. And Brazil's global superstars have something to prove. All of this and more in part 2 of our Copa America Preview podcast.

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MARSCH vs. MESSI LOADING... Rog talks with Canada's new American manager Jesse Marsch to talk about what lead him to take a job with our neighbors to the north. They discuss the very real quality this Canadian team possess, as well as what they're lacking. Plus, Jesse reveals his plan to try and stop Lionel Messi in the Copa America.

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ENGLAND'S VICTORY 1-0 AGAINST SERBIA IN THE EURO OPENER. Is this the Best English Escape since Dunkirk?

Rog and the face and voice of Premier League football in the United States, Rebecca Lowe, dig into England's 1-0 victory against Serbia in their first group match, Christian Eriksen's "life and death" story after scoring the opening goal of Denmark vs Slovenia, and the rest of the action on the third day of Euros 2024.

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YOU CAN SCORE TOO EARLY AT THE EUROS. Italy come from behind after an early stunner from Albania, Spain treat Croatia like Germany treated Scotland, and how far can England go? Rog and host of Men in Blazers "Early Kickoff" Podcast chop it up on the first full day of Euros 2024.

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IT'S ROG. IT'S FRIDAY. We've made it to the Euros! Join us and the other GFOPs to look ahead to what promises to be one hell of a tournament.

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THE SUMMER OF FOOTBALL IS UPON US. And Rog is joined by Encyclopedia Footballtannica Rory Smith to break down every thing you could possibly need to know about the upcoming EURO 2024 tournament. In the first episode of this two part series, Rog and Rory breakdown Groups A, B, and C, which include giants England, Spain, Germany, and Italy. Can this uber-talented England squad finally bring home some hardware? Will Germany bounce back from its recent major tournament embarrassments? But if you came for the musings on Toni Kroos's last hoorah or Gareth Southgate's future, then you'll stay for the deep dive on Albanian centerbacks because this pod has it all and more! Be sure to sign up for the official UEFA EURO 2024 Fantasy League using the following link: https://gaminghub.page.link/HuPc. Presented by Camarena.

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EURO 2024 PREVIEW, THE SEQUEL. Rog and Rory Smith are back as they continue their team-by-team, group-by-group breakdown of this tournament of tournaments. In the second part of this two part series, the gents break down Groups D, E and F, which includes perpetual contenders France, a dangerous Dutch side and Cristiano Ronaldo's (or are they?) Portugal. And be sure to sign up for the official UEFA EURO 2024 Fantasy League using the following link: https://gaminghub.page.link/HuPc. Presented by Camarena.

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Rog and Daryl Dike joined with an instant reaction to the USMNT's 1-1 draw against Brazil in the second edition of the Allstate Continental Clásico.

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It's Rog! It's Monday! It's time for the WGFOP USNMT Special, presented by PrizePicks. Join us for this group therapy session following the USMNT's thumping at the hands of Colombia. We'll look at what went wrong, before looking ahead to Brazil on Wednesday.

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Self-confessed sports geeks Elis James and Colin Murray are here to serve up the juiciest tales from the world of sports – think epic rivalries, scrappy underdogs, and the wildest comebacks and you’re in the right ballpark. Thought you knew the story? Think again. From top-secret training sessions to dressing room dust-ups, join Colin & Elis as they dive into the greatest sporting stories of all time (and probably get a yellow card for simulation). Blood? Sweat? Tears? Sport has it all. And that’s why we love it.

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Sam Mewis and Roger Bennett are joined LIVE at the Madrid Theatre by some very special guests to talk all things KC Current and what makes Kansas City such a singular footballing city.

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"Styles make fights, and the Concacaf Champions Cup was a hell of a fight... But, it wasn't the night for Columbus Crew."

Herc analyzed the aftermath of one of the greatest nights in North American soccer. He delves into the comments from Columbus Crew players and staff about the stomach illness before this crucial match. Plus, the second part of Wilfried Nancy's interview where he discusses many interesting anecdotes and experiences from his early days as a grassroots coach in Montreal. This includes how he met Thierry Henry before Nancy became his assistant at Montreal and his opinion on youth development in soccer.

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TYLER ADAMS IS BACK. And in his brand new series "The Captain," Tyler sits down with Rog to take you through everything you need to know leading up to this summer's Copa America and beyond. This week, Tyler lets you behind the curtain of his inaugural season with AFC Bournemouth, the mental toll injuries can take on a footballer, how dealing with a lingering hamstring issue led him to grow as a person beyond the pitch, as well as who is most active in the USMNT group chat. Tyler also deep dives on what it's like to be back amongst the men's national team, and what his expectations are going up against South American giants like Brazil and Columbia. All of this and more on The Captain with Tyler Adams, presented by Allstate.

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IT'S TUESDAY?! It's time to look ahead to a glorious summer of football with this WGFOP special, presented by Prize Picks. Rog answers your calls about the Euros, the Olympics, COPA, and a little bit of AOB for good measure (including Enzo Maresca's new appointment at Chelsea. Let's enjoy every second together. GO, GO USA!

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REAL MADRID PLAY POORLY... AND WIN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (AGAIN). Rog is joined by Rory Smith, live from Wembley, as they break down Real Madrid's 15th Champions League title.

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IT'S FRIDAY. WE'VE MADE IT TO THE END OF ANOTHER WEEK. Get ready for the small matter of Saturday's Champions League final with Rog and this week's WGFOP, presented by PrizePicks.

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Club Pachuca and Columbus Crew are two undefeated offensive juggernauts meeting this weekend in the CONCACAF Champions Cup Final.

Herc prepared a complete preview for this exciting final. First, he sat down with Wilfried Nancy, the manager of the Columbus Crew. Wilfried shared memories from his early days as a center back in France, delved into his strategies and experience as a manager, and how the Crew prepares for the most important match in Concacaf. Also, Herc talked to Pachuca's winger, Osama Idrissi, and his first impressions as a European player in Liga MX. Concluding the episode with a preview of the final with Eric Gomez, a journalist for ESPN Mexico and a good friend of the podcast.

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Rog is joined by Nedum Onuoha LIVE to react to Olympiacos' 1-0 victory of Fiorentina in the Conference League Final.

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THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL: KROOS VS. REUS. This Saturday, two German legends play their final games for their respective clubs on the biggest stage in European football...the Champions League Final. And on the season finale of European Nights, Rog and Rory preview that epic clash by deep diving into the respective careers of Real Madrid's Toni Kroos and Dortmund's Marco Reus. The narratives surrounding these two gents could hardly be more different: Kroos, the ageless, effortless maestro with a cabinet full of trophies looking for one more taste of glory with Los Blancos. And Reus, the electric former wunderkind, hoping to enact revenge for a career snakebitten by injuries and BVB second-place finishes. Two men enter, but only one can leave victorious. All this and more on the latest European Nights...

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UNITED HAND CITY AN L IN FA CUP FINAL. Rog and Rory break down what the victory means for Erik ten Hag's future at United. Plus, they drop a shilling in the Premier League manager carousel and talk about two of the hottest young bosses in British football. And Southampton are back in the Premier League.

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We've made it to another weekend, and what a feast of finals we have in store!

WGFOP is back next Friday but in the meantime, we wanted to treat you today's episode of Early Kick Off, the daily news bulletin show from the Men in Blazers media network presented by our great friends of the pod at PrizePicks.

Early Kick off brings you all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. We hope you enjoy!

On today's episode: West Ham confirm Julen Lopetegui as their new head coach, Manchester United join the race to appoint Ipswich Town's Kieran McKenna, we preview a big weekend of cup finals across Europe and Emma Hayes does her first US TV interview as she speaks to the Today programme.

Football don't sleep, and neither do we. 

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Researcher: Jack Collins

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“When I arrived in Venezia I learned a lot, especially playing against the best midfielders in Italy at the highest level. So, it took a little while to get my feet on the ground and be the player I wanted to be.”

Gianluca Buzio joined Herc from Italy. The young American born in Greensboro, NC is playing for Venezia and currently, they are in the playoffs for promotion to Italy's top flight. They talked about Gianluca's life in Italy, the difference between facing promotion and relegation in European football, how his teammate Tanner Tesmann has helped him since he arrived in Venice, and what excites him about the upcoming Olympics.

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51 - 1. Rog pours a sip out for Bayer Leverkusen's undefeated season as the German champs fall to Atalanta, a remarkable story out of Italy, in the Europa League Final. Plus, Chelsea change managers... again.

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THE EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL. One team's quest for perfection, another's chance to vanquish their cup demons. Bayer Leverkusen vs. Atalanta has all the makings of a classic Europa League Final clash. And this week, Rog and Rory breakdown these two clubs and their respective remarkable seasons. Bayer Leverkusen has answered all questions asked of them thus far...51 matches unbeaten and an undefeated Bundesliga season...but only one query remains: would a Europa League victory make this the greatest club season ever? And as for Atalanta, the team from small-town Bergamo has already slayed giants Liverpool and Marseille en route to the final...can they do it once more and, in doing so, cast off the cloud of cup disappointment that has long haunted the club? All of this and more on the latest European Nights.

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THE FINAL DAY OF THE PREMIER LEAGUE. Rog and Rory wave goodbye to Jurgen Klopp. Marvel at the Manchester City threshing machine. And ponder what the future holds for an Arsenal team that came so so close.

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NORWEGIAN. MEAT. SHIELD. Rog sits down with presumptive Premier League Golden Boot winner Erling Haaland to talk through his celebrations, how he can affect the game without touching the ball, and why nine goals in one game is still not enough.

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"The US players going to the 2026 World Cup could have the same kind of impact that we had back in 1994. They could become known for generations and elevate the sport to another level."

Herc sat down with soccer legend Cobi Jones to discuss all things soccer, sharing his experiences with the USMNT in multiple World Cups. They talked about how the game has evolved in the US since the Barcelona Olympics in 1994, delved into his time with Coventry City when he was one of the few Americans playing in the English Premier League back in the '90s, analyzed the beginnings of Major League Soccer while playing for the LA Galaxy, and what's his current role as a part-owner of a professional sports team.

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A REQUIEM FOR A KLOPP. Rog is joined by lifelong Liverpool fan John Oliver as the "Last Week Tonight" host processes the loss of beloved manager Jurgen Klopp at his football club. They laugh, they cry, they make fun of Everton.

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The Normcore King behind Wrexham's Hollywood Revolution. Rog is joined by manager Phil Parkinson to relive Wrexham's season of wonder, ponder how they'll fare in League One, and reveal the Rob McElhenney text that meant so much to him.

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ARSENAL'S BEAUTIFUL UGLY WIN. Rog and Rory talk Arsenal grinding out a 1 - 0 victory over rivals Manchester United at a dilapidated Old Trafford. We wave goodbye as some of our Premier League friends fall through the relegation moon door. And Jurgen Klopp's farewell tour pulls into one of its last stops.

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THE WEEKEND HAS LANDED BABY! This is WGFOP, presented by PrizePicks. It's Manchester City's to lose now, but will the unstoppable force falter? Will Arteta's men keep up the pressure with a elusive win at Manchester United? All this plus an exclusive preview of Rog's interview with the robo-viking Erling Haaland! Enjoy every second of glorious football this weekend. Let's not take any of it for granted.

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“Promotion and relegation play a big part in European soccer. If you lose your games at the end of the season, your club goes down (…) There's no chance for playoffs next season, it's a lot at stake, and a lot more adrenaline to the sport than what I felt in the MLS”

Nico Gioacchini joins Herc this week from the beautiful city of Como in Italy, an insightful conversation with this eloquent guy, speaking on all things football, his time playing in St-Louis, what it's like to play at Como 1907 in the Italian Serie B, and his upbringing in all parts of the world.

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Rog goes LIVE with The Athletic's James Horncastle to break down Real Madrid's thrilling win over Bayern Munich, and Dortmund's victory over PSG.

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KYLIAN MBAPPÉ. WILL HE STAY OR WILL HE GO? He's going to Real Madrid, right?... right?... right? Plus, why on earth does no one want the Bayern Munich job? Rog and Rory Smith go deep on those questions and preview this week's looming Champions League semifinals.

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ARSENAL CAN'T STOP, WON'T STOP. Rog and Rory on the title race staring contest between Arsenal and City in which both teams refuse to blink. The Klopp farewell tour gets back on track. And, holy crap, Chelsea are smashing teams.

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"WE'VE GOT MULLIN, SUPER PAUL MULLIN." Rog sits down with Wrexham's star striker to relive this season's Homer's Odyssey of a journey, trace the origins of his epic end-of-game celebration, and discuss how difficult League One will be next season.

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"Negative comments on social media are a motivation for me. It makes me show you these people wrong. And on top of that, it makes me realize how much more support I have and see the positive comments from people cheering for me"

Herc had an emotional and candid conversation with Daryl Dike. A friend of Pod, who's coming off back-to-back Achilles injuries. Delving into his rehab process, where he's mentally, what he thinks is in store for him, and what Daryl thinks about the current USMNT's strikers. Plus, Herc's mea-culpa for not trusting Columbus Crew in this Concacaf Champions Cup.

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Rog is joined by The Athletic's James Horncastle to break down Dortmund's 1-0 win over PSG, and the 2-2 draw between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.

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WHO IS ARNE SLOT? Rog and Rory explore the background of the incoming Liverpool manager. Plus, a look at how New School Dortmund went Old School to make it to the Champions League Semifinals. And why so many American owners are investing in Serie A.

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THERE WILL BE FIRE. Rog and Rory Smith talk about Arsenal's imperious, and yet somehow nerve-wracking, North London Derby victory. Mo Salah and Jurgen Klopp's touchline dustup. And Everton's summer starts... NOW.

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IT'S THE WEEKEND BABY! This is WGFOP, presented by PrizePicks. As Klopp's Liverpool metaphorically repeated Gerrard's famous slip at Goodison Park midweek, can Big Ange take out the second horse in North London on Sunday? Will there be another twist in the tale? It's another big one. It's crunch time. Let’s enjoy every second.

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REGULAR SEASON LA LIGA GAMES IN THE US? Herc explores whether its a good idea, or a straight up cash grab. Plus, MLS 1.0 Pioneer, Premier League veteran and USMNT 2002 Dos a Cero Hero Eddie Lewis joins the show.

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Rog is joined by the New York Times' Rory Smith to react to Everton's shocking 2-0 win over Liverpool.

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THE SECRET TO A WINNING PREMIER LEAGUE CULTURE. Rog sits down with Brighton & Hove Albion CEO Paul Barber to talk about taking the Seagulls from the Football League to European Competition. A conversation on workplace culture, intelligent investment and how to build a business.

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Rog sits down with Wrexham executive director, writer, actor and comedian Humphrey Ker to discuss Wrexham's second promotion on the spin, the unusual way he celebrated it, and what changes the team will have to make to compete in League One.

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IT'S THE WEEKEND! This is WGFOP, presented by PrizePicks. The title race rumbles on... Is it over? Possibly. Will there be another twist in the tale? Potentially. Will we be glued to it until the very end? Absolutely. We've also got the small matter of the FA Cup semi finals to negotiate. It's another big one. Let’s enjoy every second.

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"The reality is if you want to be a consistent national team player, you must be playing at a consistently good level in Europe."

Herc had a candid conversation with Matt Miazga, considered one of the top defenders in Major League Soccer. Their discussion revolved around all aspects of football, starting from Matt's early days in the NY Redbulls Academy, his experience playing for Chelsea and what's like being managed by Vincent Kompany on his days at Anderlecht in Belgium, and his memories of the rivalry with the Mexican national team, which included the famous viral incident involving Diego Lainez. They also talked about his current life as a player for FC Cincinnati in Major League Soccer.

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Rog is joined LIVE by The Athletic's James Horncastle to break down all the Champions League Quarterfinals action.

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THE BIGGEST CLUB NEVER TO HAVE WON IN EUROPE. Yes, Arsenal fans, we're talking about your team. And no, the UEFA Cup Winners Cup doesn't count. But with the Gunners taking a step back in their hunt for a league trophy over the weekend, their best chance at victory this season may now be in the Champions League. Rog and New York Times chief soccer correspondent Rory Smith deep dive into the history of Arsenal to look back at just exactly how they became one of the biggest clubs in Europe, why legendary manager Arsene Wenger managed to do everything but lift the Champions League trophy, and whether or not Mikel Arteta's current squad have a legitimate shot at European glory.

Then, Rog and Rory hop on over to the Europa League to look at giant-killers Atalanta, fresh off of slaying Liverpool at Anfield in the first leg of their semi-final matchup. Just how did this little club from Bergamo become so successful? And what is the ceiling to their success? All of this and more on the latest European Nights...

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WHEN THREE BECOMES ONE. Rog and Rory Smith break down losses for Liverpool and Arsenal that leave Manchester City atop the title race leaderboard. Plus, Leverkusen clinch the Bundesliga title, dethroning Bayern and ending their streak of 11-straight titles. And Wrexham are going up.

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IT'S THE WEEKEND! This is WGFOP, presented by PrizePicks. Bring on a weekend gloriously free of Evertonian despair, but packed full of a daytime soap’s worth of storylines, as we enter the “Mind Games” territory of an unprecedented title race. 3 teams separated by a single point. The Premier League has not experienced this in its history. Let’s enjoy every second. Courage.

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"Liga MX versus Major League Soccer is the narrative we always feed into every single year in the CONCACAF Champions Cup"

Herc talked with Eric Gomez, a friend of the house who works for ESPN Deportes, about all things Mexican football. They discussed Santi Gimenez's dry run with Feyenoord and with "El Tri", cleared up rumors that linked Mallorca's manager Javier Aguirre to the Mexican National Team, and debated on "Liga MX vs MLS" after this week's CONCACAF Champions Cup drama.

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Rog is joined by Daniel Storey, chief football writer of Britain's "i" newspaper, to break down all of the Champions League Quarterfinal action.

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THE GAME THAT CHANGED THE WORLD. Like Seal or Beyonce, it needs only one name: "La Remontada" or "The Comeback" in English. Ahead of Barcelona's clash with PSG in this week's Champions League slate, Rog and New York Times chief soccer correspondent Rory Smith revisit that glorious night in the spring of 2017 when Barca fought back from down 4-0 on aggregate in their Champions League Round of 16 matchup against PSG, going on to score six (yes, six!) goals in the second leg, including three from the 87th minute beyond. Rog and Rory breakdown how that game would forever alter the landscape of world football, prompting PSG to sign Neymar for unthinkable amounts of money, sending Barcelona into a financial tailspin, and wreaking havoc on the global transfer market.

Then, Rog and Rory head to Athens to deep dive on Greece's domestic powerhouse Olypmiacos, including their hot headed, shipping magnate, songwriting, potentially match-fixing, multi-hyphenate owner Evangelos Marinakis (who just so happens to also own Nottingham Forest). Plus, Rory gives him recommendation on where to find (and, more importantly, how to pronounce) the best gyros in Athens. All this and more on the latest European Nights....

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"We were on the way to the airport with my family when I got the call with Gregg Berhalter to play Concacaf Nations League. I was really happy but I couldn't share it with my family because they were excited for me to go on vacation with them."

Rog is joined by Haji Wright, Coventry City striker and freshly minted CONCACAF Nations League champion. He told the story of his soccer journey that began in the playing fields of Los Angeles and continued with a grand tour of Europe's top football leagues. He has faced challenges and overcome them, becoming stronger and more skilled. Achieving remarkable moments for both his club and his nation.

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WHAT IN THE MAINOO JUST HAPPENED? Rog and Rory marvel at a back-and-forth 2-2 derby draw between Liverpool and Manchester United. Plus, Arsenal are Top the Table. And Everton are... not Top of the Table.

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In the final episode of this four-part series, Rog and Tommy trace the massive flow of Saudi money into Hollywood, Silicon Valley and Wall Street, and how the biggest venture capitalists and A-list celebrities seem to no longer care about Saudi Arabia’s human rights record. They also look back at the history of the US-Saudi relationship, and how President Biden went from pleading to make Saudi Arabia a “pariah” to traveling there to fist bump Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah. And finally, they dive into the possible motivations behind Saudi Arabia’s investments, from the need to diversify the Saudi economy, to whitewashing the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and changing the subject from other human rights violations. Despite all the depressing news, Rog and Tommy try to find glimmers of hope where grassroots activism and football can lead the way in creating a more just world. All of this and more, on the final episode of World Corrupt, Season 2.

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IT'S THE WEEKEND! This is WGFOP, presented by PrizePicks. We’ve made it to the end of another week, and what a weekend of football we have in store. Strap in and enjoy every second. Courage.

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“I spoke a lot with Wolfsburg’s front office about Kevin Paredes before they signed him. He's a guy that I played with together in DC, I know his work ethic and I'm happy that now he's been starting in the team after a year and a half”.

Herc had a candid conversation with Julian Gressel, an American-German midfielder currently playing with Inter Miami after recently winning the MLS Cup with Columbus Crew. They discussed Julian's early days as a footballer in Germany, his experience in the US College system, and how it feels playing with Lionel Messi. Plus, Julian is now a podcaster, and he explained why he enjoys doing it so much.

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Rog is joined LIVE by the New York Times' Rory Smith to break down all the midweek Premier League action.

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STARTED AT THE NINTH TIER, NOW WE HERE. Rog sits down with Wrexham hero and Gambian International Jacob Mendy to talk his singular journey from Africa, to Spain, to Britain, where Jacob was working and studying while grinding it out in the bowels of the Football League, just hoping for his shot.

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THREE-WAY TITLE RACE ROCHAMBEAU. Rog and Rory Smith break down today's 0 - 0 draw between Pep Guardiola's City and Mikel Arteta's Arsenal. Plus, Liverpool come from behind (as usual). And a Premier League weekend that failed a breathalyzer.

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In episode three of this four part series, Rog and Tommy explore the rise of Saudi Arabia’s domestic football league and why superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar are flocking there. iNews’s chief football writer Daniel Storey joins the show to tell the tale of one of those players, former Liverpool captain and one-time “moral center” of English football Jordan Henderson, whose move to the Saudi pro-league led to one of the starkest falls from grace in recent sporting history. Plus, Saudi Arabia has all but secured hosting rights for the 2034 Men’s World Cup....but did football’s global governing body FIFA rig the bidding process years in advance? And with Saudi Arabia also eyeing hosting duties for the 2035 Women's World Cup, former US Women’s National Team legend Megan Rapinoe gives her thoughts on what it would mean to play football's crown jewel tournament in a country where women are assigned a male guardian and homosexuality is illegal. All of this and more on the latest episode of World Corrupt. 

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TITLE RACE POD SPECIAL. Rog sits down with Dutch man mountain Virgil Van Dijk and North London Starboy Bukayo Saka to discuss how they're experiencing this Premier League title race for the ages. Plus, Big Virg on Klopp's departure. And Saka on his beloved Boston Celtics.

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Sam is joined by USWNT and Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman to talk through her signature moves, how she has handled the pressure of being a mainstay for the USWNT at such a young age, and what makes Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang so special.

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XABI ALONSO TO LIVERPOOL... OR BAYERN MUNICH? IVAN TONEY TO MANCHESTER UNITED?

Fabrizio Romano, the Wizard of the Transfer Window and host of the Here We Go podcast joins Rog to answer these questions and more. Fab enlightens us on which league would be the best fit for Gio Reyna's talent for the upcoming season, shared his thoughts about the contract situation of Alphonso Davies at Bayern Munich, who might be the next European player to join MLS, and how he describes the energy of the transfer market at this time of year compared to others.

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DOS A CERO. Rog and Brendan Hunt aka Coach Beard from Ted Lasso provide instant reaction at the final whistle of Sunday's 2-0 Nations League Final win over Mexico.

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Roger Bennett and Tommy Vietor take a look at the history of Saudi Arabia, US-Saudi relations, and the Kingdom’s path to becoming a geopolitical force. They trace the unlikely rise of Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman from a lowly place in the royal hierarchy to de facto leader of the country, and examine his record of enacting major social reforms while brutally cracking down on critics and rivals. Guests Ben Hubbard, Sarah Leah Whitson, and Khalid Al Jabri provide insight through stories about the infamous lock-up at the Ritz Carlton in Riyadh, the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, and the disappearance of even the family members of MBS’ political rivals. And finally, they unpack what MBS’ massive investment into soccer means for the global game. Listen to the second episode of this four-part series to find out.

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"The thing for me with tactics is always about making complicated things simple when creating a tactical system (...) And, last night showed a little bit that we're not fully there yet"

Rog is joined by Jesse Marsch (the last man to beat Jurgen Klopp at Anfield) to discuss and analyze the USMNT's victory (3-1) over Jamaica in the Concacaf Nations League Semifinals, which gives the US access to the upcoming final on Sunday against Mexico.

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Rog goes LIVE right after the USMNT's victory over Jamaica to take you calls.

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HOW CLOSE ARE THE US TO WINNING A MAJOR TOURNAMENT? The manager of tonight's opponent Jamaica thinks it hinges on one, very important thing. Rog is joined by the former Icelandic dentist and national team manager to discuss what to watch ahead of tonight's CONCACAF Clash.

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Sam Mewis is joined by Seattle Reign and Wales legend Jess Fishlock to discuss how she fell in love with the game as a young girl in Wales, her career in the NWSL, and what it is like to play on the same team as her wife, Tzarria King.

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“The USMNT will take advantage of the absences from the Jamaican team. I think it’ll be a rigid match but as soon as the first goal goes in you will unlock their defense, picking them apart with players like Christian Pulisic, or Timothy Weah”

Rog and host of VAMOS Herc Gomez analyzed the USMNT squad ahead of their Concacaf Nations League Semifinal against Jamaica. They also delved into the pool of strikers of the USMNT, ranking them based on their current form. Plus, they highlighted the importance of Tyler Adams' leadership skills and how a player like Antonee Robinson can boost the US defensive line.

Finally, Rog asked our GFOPs to suggest a US Men's Team nickname before the upcoming Copa America.

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THE KLOPPRUPLE DIES AT THE SEASON OF DREAMS. Rog goes live at the final whistle of a seven-goal FA Cup Quarterfinal thriller between heated rivals Manchester United and Liverpool. Plus, FA Cup glory for that great American Haji Wright. And Everton... you can't lose if you don't play.

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Roger Bennet and Tommy Vietor are back for Season 2 of World Corrupt! And this time, Rog and Tommy are diving into how Saudi Arabia, the biggest exporter of oil in the world and a nation in the news for human rights abuses, became the latest geopolitical powerplayer sweeping global soccer. The Saudis have poured billions of dollars into the world’s most popular sport, including signing superstar players like Cristiano Ronaldo to eye-popping contracts. But the crown jewel in the Saudi investment portfolio? That would be the take over of one of England’s most historic football clubs, Newcastle United. A team with a rich history from an impoverished corner of the country, Newcastle had fallen upon hard times…and they welcomed the Saudis with open arms. But at what cost? Listen to the first episode of this four part series to find out.

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This is WGFOP Weekend Preview, presented by PrizePicks. IT'S THE WEEKEND. IT'S THE FA CUP QUARTER FINALS AND BOY, DO WE HAVE SOME FIXTURES TO LOOK FORWARD TO. Who needs this more? Poch and his billion pound blue bottle jobs? Ten Hag with his withering United, Klopp in search of the Klopptruple? Or Eddie Howe under pressure from his Saudi Arabian bosses? All this, plus the return of Michael Edwards at Liverpool, and some little league coaching tips. Courage.

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Sam is joined by USWNT and NWSL legend Megan Rapinoe to talk through their time as teammates, how she is enjoying retirement, and what she sees ahead for the USWNT in 2024 and beyond.

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Rog is joined live by the New York Times' Rory Smith to break down all of this week's Champions League Round of 16 action.

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THE FALL OF NAPOLI: It seems like only yesterday that the streets of Naples were ringing out with song and fireworks following the club's first Scudetto in 33 years. Less than a year later, the team sits 7th in the table and is going on their fourth manager in the last 12 months. Rog and New York Times Chief Soccer Correspondent Rory Smith break down how exactly the team fell so fast, what bombastic owner Aurelio De Laurentiis has to do with it, and what the Neapolitans can do to try to save their season.

Then, Rog and Rory skip to FC Porto, where drama surrounding an upcoming team presidential election is engulfing the club. This is a story ripped from a soap opera: arrests, fan violence, political infighting, and the return of a departed club legend. Find out all of the details...and what Andre Villas-Boas has to do with all of it....on the latest European Nights.

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LIVERPOOL VS. MANCHESTER CITY IN A CLASH OF CIVILIZATIONS. Rog and Davo break down the final Premier League meeting between Pep and Klopp. Arsenal go top of the table. And Spurs are coming 'round the outside, 'round the outside for those Champions League spots.

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And, we're back! Join Roger Bennet and Tommy Vietor for another season of World Corrupt, with a focus on why Saudi Arabia is investing billions in football. Episode 1 coming March 16. 

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IT'S THE WEEKEND AND LIVERPOOL FACE MANCHESTER CITY! We've also got the undercard of the season in the shape of Villa v Spurs: what a time to be alive. We also have some HUGE announcements (sound up the bugle) for the Men in Blazers media network this WGFOP. Strap in. Courage.

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Sam Mewis is joined by Seattle Reign forward Bethany Balcer to discuss her unusual path to the pros, what it was like getting her first USWNT cap, and if she will ever release the tweets???

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Rog is joined by the New York Times', Rory Smith to talk about all of this week's Champions League action. Plus, this weekend's massive clash between Liverpool and Manchester City.

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BAYERN MUNICH IN MANAGERIAL CRISIS??? Thomas Tuchel is Bayern's most recent coaching casualty, with the club and manager announcing their conscious uncoupling at the end of the season. Rog and New York Times Chief Soccer Correspondent Rory Smith are back to break down exactly how the Tuchel/Bayern pairing was troubled from the start. Plus, with the managerial turnover at Bayern reaching a fever pitch...is the club finally nearing a tipping point?

Then, Rog and Rory deep dive into Sporting Lisbon's manager-on-the-rise, Ruben Amorim. Who is this young Portuguese manager already drawing comparisons to Jose Mourinho? And is he really Europe's next big thing? All this and more on the latest European Nights...

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PEP'S MANIC MANC DERBY DELIGHT. Rog and Davo breakdown a massive comeback Manchester Derby Win for City. Plus, Liverpool get their first dramatic ending to a match in six long days. And Everton... well, they Everton'd.

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IT'S THE MANCHESTER DERBY! Rog looks ahead to this clash of the titans of the north, as we see once and for all whether United are even in swiping distance of City's perch.

Also: Poch's pressure, the USMNT's new nickname and a rallying cry from Matthew McConaughey.

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Sam Mewis is joined by USWNT and Portland Thorns forward Sophia Smith to discuss her growing leadership role on the USWNT, how the team is using this W Gold Cup to help them prepare for this summer's Olympics, and what Sophia learned from last summer's World Cup.

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"THE SOCCER BALL IS THE GREAT PEACEMAKER." Those are the words of a man full of life truths and eternal wisdoms, Oscar winning actor and Austin FC's Minister of Culture Matthew McConaughey. And on the latest Men in Blazers pod special, Matthew sits down with Rog to discuss his love of the world's game, from how Austin FC built its incredible club culture and fan base, to what the US Men's National Team could learn from songwriters. Plus, Matthew breaks down how music has helped him build his most iconic characters, from True Detective's Rust Cohle to The Wolf of Wall Street's Mark Hanna.

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"IT GOES DEEPER THAN FOOTBALL. IT'S PEOPLE'S LIVES." Those are the words of Wrexham midfielder and club legend Elliot Lee speaking on what makes Wrexham such a special place to play. And in the latest installment of This Week in Wrexham, Powered by SToK, Elliot sits down with Rog to deep dive into his incredible career journey to Wrexham AFC: starting from his childhood garden where he played with his father, Newcastle United great Rob Lee, to his career beginnings at West Ham and Luton Town, all the way to earning promotion with the Red Dragons in North Wales. Then, Elliot breaks down the surreal experience of meeting Will Ferrell in the team dressing room, plus how playing with Wrexham made his career dreams come true. All of this and more on This Week in Wrexham, Powered by SToK.

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LIVERPOOL WIN FIRST LEG OF KLOPPRUPLE. Liverpool get a last gasp win over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup Final thanks to a towering Virgil Van Dijk header. Plus, we got ourselves a three horse title race after a MASSIVE win for Arsenal against Newcastle. And Everton's point deduction gets... deducted.

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CARABAO CUP FINAL PREVIEW BABY! Rog looks ahead to the battle for the first piece of silverware in the English football calendar: could this be the last trophy Klopp wins for Liverpool, or even the first trophy Poch wins with Chelsea. Also, we bid farewell to a Premier League legend (at least for now), ‘Uncle Roy’ Hodgson.

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Sam Mewis is joined by Lionesses legend Jill Scott to talk through her incredible career that culminated in England's Euros win in 2022, her reality TV show stardom post retirement, and how women's football has soared in recent years in the UK and beyond.

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Rog goes live with the New York Times' Rory Smith to discuss Porto's 1-0 win over Arsenal, as well as all the other Champions League action from this week.

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"BARÇA IS A CLUB THAT CHEWS PEOPLE UP AND SPITS THEM OUT." Those are the words of current (but not future) Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez. And on this episode of European Nights, Rog and New York Times Chief Soccer Correspondent Rory Smith deep dive into Xavi's transition from player to manager at Barcelona, how things took a turn for the worst this season, and why the club culture in Catalonia is so broken.

Then, Rog and Rory break down the unexpected career trajectory of one-time wunderkind and current Real Betis midfielder Isco before Rory gives his pick for which game he will be watching across the European slate this week (hint...there will be reindeer involved). All this and more on the latest European Nights.

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ROG IN WREXHAM. Rog Pods from the Premier Inn in Wrexham, North Wales the day after attending the Reds 1 - 0 win over Notts County. Plus, a recap of Saturday's Premier League games. Including City dropping points (audible gasp).

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Sam Mewis is joined by Gotham FC and USWNT star Crystal Dunn to talk through her recent move to the Big Apple, what's ahead in 2024 for the USWNT, and what her typical day looks like as both a professional athlete and a mom to 18 month old Marcel.

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XABI ALONSO TO LIVERPOOL? European Nights with Rory Smith is BACK to break down the question on everybody's mind following Jurgen Klopp's shocking announcement that he will be stepping down at the end of the season. But Xabi's current club, Bayer Leverkusen...they've got something pretty special cooking over in the Bundesliga. Rog and Rory deep dive on how Xabi turned "Neverkusen" into an undefeated buzzsaw and whether taking over at Anfield is the right move...not for Liverpool, but for Xabi Alonso.

Then, Rog and Rory breakdown S.S. Lazio, the Roman side with a checkered history that is now an upstart in the Champions League Round of 16. Plus, the moment we all listen to this podcast for...Rory gives his food picks for The Eternal City. All this and more on the latest European Nights...

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THREE TEAM TITLE RACE. Rog and Davo breakdown a weekend in which Arsenal, Liverpool and City all delivered victory. Spurs fans close all their Apple Watch exercise rings while watching a comeback victory over Brighton. And Rog urges patience to all those watching Gio Reyna at Forest.

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EL CHEATICO. Rog takes goes deep on Manchester City vs. Everton, in a battle of rule breakers. Plus, Big Ange continues to bring that news conference smoke. And the debut of our new segment, PrizePicks "More or Less."

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Sam Mewis is joined by England and Barcelona right back Lucy Bronze to relive the Lionesses' historic Euros win in 2022, discuss what Lucy loves most about living and playing in Barcelona, and if she would ever consider a move to the NWSL.

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ARSENAL TOP LIVERPOOL AT THE EMIRATES: "Arsenal fans deserve happiness, too....That is what this is. The building of club culture. A winning club culture built from top down."

Plus, all the rest of the action from this weekend's bonkers slate of games: Manchester United....are good again? Chelsea are not. And the match of the weekend that everyone saw coming...Newcastle vs. Luton Town.

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ARSENAL VS. LIVERPOOL. IN THE FACE. Rog looks ahead to a full Premier League buffet featuring some massive games and tasty side dishes. Plus, Gio lands at Nottingham Forest. And, what is our best Premier League commentators worked in Cornhole and Bull Riding

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Sam is joined by USWNT and Chicago Red Stars forward Mal Swanson to discuss how her devastating injury just months before last year's World Cup was much worse than initially reported, how her recovery is going, and what she loves most about living in Chicago.

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Rog is joined LIVE by the New York Times' Rory Smith to discuss Klopp leaving Liverpool and all the midweek Premier League action.

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"I LOVE FOOTBALL MORE THAN I LOVE BASKETBALL. I WISH I WAS A FOOTBALL PLAYER."

On the latest Men in Blazers pod special, Rog is joined by The Process himself, Philadelphia 76ers Center and reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid. And the man is proper football. Rog and Joel deep dive into his childhood obsession with football in his native Cameroon, how he became a massive Arsenal and Real Madrid fan, and the undying love he has for the great Peter Drury.

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KLOPP STEPPING DOWN AT END OF SEASON. "More than a manager. A quasi-religious figure… the heart and soul of not just the team, but of the entire city of Liverpool. It is incredible what he has done for an area that needs life and jobs and energy. It is heartbeat level stuff."

Plus, a wild FA cup weekend: Maidstone madness, Manchester United schadenfreude, and the world of darkness that is Everton football club.

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ONE SHOW. TWO PREMIER LEAGUE HEROS. On the latest Men in Blazers pod special, Rog is joined by not one but two incredible guests who have made their mark on football in very different ways. First, the Iberian football genius and mastermind behind the current Manchester City dynasty Pep Guardiola joins the show to breakdown how he continues to motivate his City squad that has already accomplished so much, as well as the secret behind how he chooses his impeccable touchline outfits.

Then, the pride of Scotland and current Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn sits down with Rog to talk Villa's magical start to the season, how he overcame early misconceptions about his body type, and the incredible story behind his famous "goggles" celebration. Presented by PrizePicks.

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Sam Mewis reflects on the past week after her retirement announcement and is then joined by USWNT Captain and Olympique Lyonnais midfielder Lindsey Horan to discuss how much she is loving life in France, how she got over the infamous Danielle Van De Donk incident at the World Cup last summer so quickly, and what is in store with for the USWNT in 2024 with Emma Hayes, the Olympics and beyond.

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Rog goes LIVE with Fabrizio Romano to break down all the transfer rumors of the window; from Gio Reyna, to Karim Benzema. Plus, Liverpool hang on against Fulham to move on to face Chelsea in the Carabao Cup Final.

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CONDENSED WEEKEND PACKED WITH DRAMA: "This was an insane moment...that this spray is not just on the grass but is a physical object that you can grab in your own hands as if it's some kind of dormant ferret."

Rog and Davo breakdown the thrashings dished out by Arsenal and Liverpool, Sheffield United's last gasp penalty (and then non-penalty) against West Ham, and the return of the Brentford's evil genius Ivan Toney.

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Welcome to The Women's Game! A brand new vertical from the MIB Media Network. In this episode, The Women's Game Editor in Chief and USWNT World Cup Winner Sam Mewis is joined by Roger Bennett, host of Men in Blazers to discuss her retirement announcement, her career highlights and what listeners can expect from the new Women's Football vertical from the team at the MIB Media Network. Be a part of this with us by following the Women's Game on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, at womensgameMIB, subscribe on YouTube, read The Women's Game newsletter and listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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"We were the promoters of the game. We did funky things... I went on to Conan O'Brien when he was kind of coming up, and I had to play soccer on stage with a bunch of pit bulls. These are the things that you had to do to promote the World Cup back in '94. Now it's different."

Herc sat down with Tony Meola, goalkeeping legend of the USMNT. Tony was a true pioneer in soccer and shared his experiences from the three World Cups he participated in, anecdotes from his best year in MLS with the Kansas City Wizards, discussed the changes in the soccer landscape in America over the past 30 years, and shared a special memory about the presentation of iconic denim kits from the World Cup USA 94'.

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Rog goes LIVE on our YouTube channel to break down the recent FA Cup action and Everton's new FFP charges.

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On the latest This Week in Wrexham, Powered by SToK, Rog is joined by Wrexham striker and shirtless wonder Ollie Palmer. Ollie shares his remarkable journey up the English Football pyramid, from his career beginnings working roofing jobs in between practices to joining America's favorite little football club, Wrexham, and every stop in between. Plus, Ollie breaks down how he developed his Vulcan mindmeld with fellow Wrexham striker Paul Mullin (hint: it wasn't through practicing) and how he started a booming clothing business with his one-time AirBnB host. Powered by SToK.

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A PREMIER LEAGUE INSTANT CLASSIC. "Manchester City arrived to Newcastle in ominously invincible form. Unbeaten in their last eight games all comps, zero players lost to AFCON or Asian Cup, a game in hand on their rivals, and peerless ginge-fringe KDB back in the squad in his Jack Grealish wig…"

Rog and Davo breakdown the magic that was Newcastle versus Manchester City. Plus, Chelsea barely escape the West London Derby and more VAR controversy overshadows Burnley vs. Luton.

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WGFOP WEEKEND PREVIEW: "Manchester united. This has been one of those seasons where it feels like every week… We have to post mortem them."

Rog looks ahead to Manchester United vs Tottenham, Newcastle vs Manchester City, and Everton vs Aston Villa.

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"I would say, try not to attack too much vs. Uruguay because the counter-attack will be very difficult for the USA team to defend, which was something that we've done for so many years. Now I think it's a little bit different (...) Maybe at the moment, Uruguay is a team that tries to pass the ball and wants to go to the goal directly."

Herc had a candid conversation with Diego Forlan, Uruguay's legend, Copa America Champion, former Manchester United player, and the current ambassador of La Liga in Spain. Diego shared why he and the Jabulani ball were a trending topic during the World Cup South Africa 2010 with Uruguay. He also delved into his friend Luis Suarez's recent signing with Messi's Inter Miami, Manchester United's current situation, his role as an ambassador in La Liga, and some Copa America 2024 talk. Plus, Herc shared his thoughts about the recent rumors of Alphonso Davies transferring to Real Madrid.

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Rog goes live on our YouTube channel to react to Liverpool's 2-1 win over Fulham in the Carabao Cup and answers your questions.

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FA CUP WEEKEND O'WONDER: "Arsenal vs Liverpool. The FA Cup may be a sideshow for both of these teams, but playing at home before a long suffering crowd. Arteta had some pressure to deliver a symbol of stabilization after that sourest of holiday periods: 3 losses out of 5, the sense of a rattling plummet felt real… AKA Could their impotent attack turn around their 'platinum bed s***ting'."

Rog and Davo breakdown a weekend of FA Cup magic as Liverpool beat Arsenal, Wrexham and Maidstone United defeat higher ranked opposition, and Newcastle are victorious in the Tyne-Wear derby

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"What is undoubtedly the biggest profile game of the 3rd round: first place Liverpool, face the team who were champions of Christmas. But… Liverpool are already in the Carabao Cup semi-final and will face up to Fulham on Wednesday in the first leg of that clash. With the league title-race front of mind, will Jurgen Klopp really want to clutter the fixture list further with an FA Cup run for his now Mo Salah-less side?"

Rog previews a weekend of FA Cup Wonder as Liverpool travel to Arsenal, Newcastle travel to arch rivals Sunderland, and Wrexham visit just across the border neighbors Shrewsbury.

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"I need to be on top of my game (...) because there are other players in the USMNT who are incredible, working super hard to get the same thing that I want. It's a fun position to be in... At the end of the day, we're all friends as well. None of us have any bad blood. I think it's just friendly competition".

Herc had a fantastic conversation with Daryl Dike, striker for West Bromwich Albion in the EFL Championship and the first guest of Vamos in 2024. There are few things as great as opening up the mind of an athlete. Daryl shared all about his recent Achilles injury, and how it affects athletes both mentally and physically. He also talked about his experiences living in England, his plans for the upcoming year, and much more. Plus, Herc analyzed Christian Pulisic as the best-ever American player with a club career, but not yet close to being the best-ever for USMNT.

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THE GAME THAT WAS STILL DRUNK FROM NEW YEARS EVE: "Maybe Liverpool's biggest error was to try so hard to score, because they were never more dangerous than when they had the ball in their own goalmouth."

Rog and Davo break down the non-stop holiday madness that was Premier League football. Liverpool's wild, xG-filled win over Newcastle keeps them top of table to start 2024, Arsenal crash against an upstart Fulham. Plus, Manchester City lurk in the shadows, Chelsea survive a Luton scare, and Everton's point-deduction bounce looks evermore distant.

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SIR PATRICK STEWART'S FIRST LOVE? HUDDERSFIELD TOWN FC. On the latest Men in Blazers pod special, Rog is joined by Hollywood legend and Huddersfield Town FC fanatic Sir Patrick Stewart. Sir Patrick breaks down how he first fell for his beloved Terriers at the tender age of 7, why he has a particular distaste for Chelsea, and what it was like being on stage for a performance of Hamlet while England was playing in the 1966 World Cup Final...

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"Netherlands is like a trampoline... You come here and see that we scout well, we may not pay the highest fees, then we further develop players. Those developed players move to bigger leagues. This is good as in transfer income, and that's how Dutch clubs live off a little bit."

Herc sat down with Dennis te Kloese, Feyenoord's CEO, to discuss all things CONCACAF. The man has done it all and shared his experiences as a former executive for LA Galaxy, Chivas de Guadalajara, the Mexican Football Federation, and recently with Feyenoord in the Dutch Eredivisie... Discussing Santi Gimenez's progress in detail. Also, Herc shared his three (3) favorite moments from Concacaf in 2023.

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Rog is joined by USWNT captain Becky Sauerbrunn to reflect on a seismic year for The Women's Game in 2023: a record breaking World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, a year of change in the NWSL with several legends of the game taking their final bow, and how the USWNT supported their Spanish counterparts in the fall out of the World Cup and the Luis Rubiales case.

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BOXING DAY AND FOOTBALL. THAT'S WHAT ENGLAND DOES. On the latest European Nights with Rory Smith, presented by New Balance, Rog and Rory deep dive into the history of the greatest of all Christmas hangover cures...Boxing Day football. Find out why this marvelous British tradition started, how other countries around the world have tried (or tried not) to replicate it, and what the wider implications of the massive slate of holiday games are for both the Premier League and for Europe as a whole.

Then, Rory breaks down the non-stop controversy surrounding VAR, shares his predictions for what the year 2024 holds for world football, and then finally answers the question on everybody's mind...what does the Smith household eat for Christmas dinner? Presented by New Balance.

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JJ WATT'S LIFE LESSONS FROM ENGLISH FOOTBALL OWNERSHIP. The Burnley co-owner and future NFL Hall of Famer joins Rog to chat about the highs and lows of what it is like to be invested (literally) in a club and what makes Burnley such a special place.

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Rog is joined by "Last Week Tonight" host and massive Liverpool fan John Oliver for a holiday tradition unlike any other. A review of Liverpool's season thus far and a joyous celebration of why the sport we love means even more when the rest of the world his going to crap.

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MO SALAH KNOWS HIS LEGACY IS INTERTWINED WITH LIVERPOOL. Rog is joined by best-selling author, massive Liverpool fan, and partial AFC Wimbledon owner John Green to talk about life, Liverpool, and football in the face of darkness.

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In the third installment of Men in Blazers This Week in Wrexham, Powered by SToK Cold Brew Coffee, Rog is joined by Wrexham Executive Director Humphrey Ker. Humphrey and Rog talk through Humphrey's transition from actor to football executive, and what lessons he has taken with him from his acting days into the football boardroom. Next, Humphrey relives a night of epic celebrations as Wrexham clinched promotion into League Two. And finally, Humphrey discusses what it has been like to see Wrexham's fan base grow exponentially in America and beyond.

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Rog goes LIVE on our YouTube channel to recap this weekend's Premier League action.

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AN AMERICAN REVOLUTION IN THE NETHERLANDS

Men in Blazers is proud to present an exclusive look behind the curtain of one of Europe's most prestigious clubs, Dutch giant and 24x Eredivisie winner PSV Eindhoven, in our latest series: PSV USA. Deep dive into the inner workings of a club that has produced legends like Romario, Ronaldo, Ruud van Nistelrooy, and Arjen Robben, as well as current Liverpool and Chelsea up-and-comers Cody Gakpo and Noni Madueke, and learn how American talent has become vital to PSV's success...

In the second episode, Rog sits down with USMNT and PSV striker Ricardo Pepi to discuss his meteoric rise from MLS, to the Bundesliga and now the Eredivisie, how he made the decision to represent the USMNT over Mexico, and what he hopes to achieve this season with PSV in both domestic and European competition.

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"Steve Cherundolo has been vocal about (MLS) as a league that when you outperform the expectations, like winning the MLS Cup, you ultimately get punished because now you've got to retain talent, and you've got new contracts."

Herc had a candid conversation with his good friend and former teammate Heath Pearce. They discussed the Columbus Crew, who recently became the new MLS Cup Champions, as well as the Final against LAFC. They also debated the USMNT and the available strikers in the pool and talked about what expectations the USMNT should have for the upcoming Copa America in 2024.

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