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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. 

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

Host: Betty Glover

Producers: Sammy James, George Cooper

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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