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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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Rog goes live on our YouTube channel to recap the final matchday of the Champions League group stage.

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FRENCH SUPERSTAR ANTOINE GRIEZMANN IS ACTUALLY...URUGUAYAN?? Atletico Madrid's man of 1000 haircuts is also a man of seemingly more nationalities. The flashy forward was born in France to German and Portuguese parents before coming of footballing age in Spain. But on this episode of European Nights with Rory Smith, Rog and Rory explain how it may be Uruguay that Griezmann is most culturally connected to...

Then, Rog and Rory deep dive into the incredible, harrowing story of Ukrainian giants Shakhtar Donetsk, a team that has been in exile since the 2014 invasion of its home city by Russian separatists. Now, due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, the team is playing its Champions League home games 10 hours away in Hamburg, Germany. And despite it all, the Miners are only one win away from punching their ticket to the knockout stage...

All this and more on the latest European Nights with Rory Smith, presented by New Balance.

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Rog and Davo go LIVE on our YouTube channel to break down all of the weekend Premier League action.

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"No respite for poor Ange Postecoglu in one of the most sizzling games of the weekend. His Tottenham Hotspur face Newcastle United. Two wounded, shellshocked teams colliding. All the joy Spurs gleaned from last weekend’s pugnacious draw with City lasted just 90 minutes of learning that Thursday nights are for the Moyes."

Rog looks ahead to two massive clashes with Top 4 implications Tottenham vs Newcastle, Aston Villa vs Arsenal, plus El Blazerico, and Man Utd vs Bournemouth.

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"Tigres is unquestionably the team of the last 10 years in Mexico. They've had the most amount of success, winning the most amount of leagues (...) They're spending cash to try and continue this reign of terror that they've had over the rest of Liga MX"."

In this episode, Herc discusses Liga MX semifinals with Eric Gomez from ESPN Deportes, who is one of the best insiders of Mexican football and a friend of the pod. On one side of the bracket, we have Atletico San Luis vs Club America, and the match is being dubbed as a "David vs Goliath" encounter. The other semifinal is between Pumas and Tigres as they analyze both teams, their managers, and delve into why André-Pierre Gignac should be considered one of the greatest players in Liga MX's history.

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Rog goes live on our YouTube channel right after the final whistle to recap all the midweek Premier League action.

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In the second installment of Men in Blazers This Week in Wrexham, Powered by SToK Cold Brew Coffee, Rog is joined by Wrexham captain and all-around fantastic human being Ben Tozer. Ben and Rog deep dive into Ben's storied career, beginning as a teenage signing for Sam Allardyce's Newcastle side, all the way to his whirlwind ride with Wrexham up the English football pyramid. Ben also gives us the origin story of his famous long throw ins, and how Pep Guardiola once schemed to stop them. And finally, Ben opens up with remarkable honestly about how he's been able to overcome mental health struggles, including finding meaning in helping others following the passing of his father this summer.

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"HOLY CRAP. This game was why I love football. Never stop believing. There is always hope (not you Everton fans)."

Rog and Davo break down one of the craziest weekends of Premier League football in recent memory. Manchester City and Tottenham draw. Liverpool battle back to win a stunning 7 goal thriller against Fulham. Plus, wins for Newcastle, Chelsea, Arsenal and even Everton.

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MANCHESTER CITY vs TOTTENHAM: "Will Ange finally make some pragmatic tactical changes and not leave himself so open as he travels to GULP… Manchester City? One slither of hope: City have been far from omnipotent, dropping points in four of their last seven Premier League games and going 2-0 down at home to Leipzig midweek before storming back to glory."

Plus, Rog looks ahead to Newcastle vs Manchester United, and picks out his top five all time Premier League goals.

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"To our family, (Soccer) it's a style of life, and it's a culture... I think that's how I was raised. This was my only way out, and a way of giving back to my family, and a way of making life better for my family."

Herc sat down with Columbus Crew's striker, Christian Ramirez. Fresh off scoring the winning goal against Orlando City. Christian shared memories from his early days playing club soccer, his professional journey from Minnesota in NASL, LAFC, Houston Dynamo, and his expectations before playing with Columbus Crew in the MLS Eastern Conference Final vs. FC Cincinnati. Plus, Herc talks about Chicharito Hernandez's comments about his potential return to Chivas on his Twitch channel.

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Rog goes live on our YouTube channel to break down all of this week's Champions League action. Plus, the incredible journey of Ricardo Pepi to scoring his first Champions League goal.

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MESSI. XAVI. INIESTA. ALL MADE IN LA MASIA. And on this week's European Nights presented by New Balance, Rog and New York Time Chief Soccer Correspondent Rory Smith investigate how Barca is once again overflowing with young La Masia products, with the likes of Gavi and Lamine Yamal now mainstays at Camp Nou, filling the shoes of those Barcelona greats. But is a new golden generation emerging in Catalonia, or is this influx of youth talent another byproduct of the club's financial turmoil?

Plus, Rog and Rory deep dive into what's in the water at Real Sociedad, the jewel of the Basque Country, the Spanish region overflowing with football talent. And with Basque managers such as Arsenal's Mikel Arteta, Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola, and Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso now filling up the top flight ranks, what about the Basque Country makes it a breeding ground for high level coaching? All this and more on the latest European Nights with Rory Smith, presented by New Balance.

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GARNACHO'S MOMENT OF WONDER: "Garnacho decided let me just go Kung Fu Fighting on this one. The vision. The confidence. The big air. The audacious execution. The distance. The power. The fact that it was past England's Number One Jordan Pickford. An exclamation point in goal form."

Rog and Davo break down a weekend of Premier League wonder as Manchester City and Liverpool draw, Newcastle, Aston Villa and Arsenal win, and Manchester United, powered by Alejandro Garnacho's Goal of the Season contender, put three past Everton at Goodison Park.

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A Men in Blazers Black Friday special! Rog is joined by Tottenham stars Son Heung-Min and James Maddison as well as Brighton striker Evan Ferguson.

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"In this current USMNT, most of their players are all playing at the higher levels. These guys are talented. Now that we're hosting the World Cup, I would say the message has to be about bringing the group together and fighting for one another... It's time to turn that ruthlessness on."

Herc has a candid conversation with his former USMNT teammate and friend Geoff Cameron. They discussed the changes that have taken place in the US Soccer pyramid since he started playing in Massachusetts. They also delve into Geoff's time in MLS with the Houston Dynamo, his experience playing in the Premier League with Stoke City that ultimately led him to play in the 2014 World Cup with the USMNT, and how he's been doing since his retirement.

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HE PLAYS IN RED AND WHITE. HE'S F*%^ING DYNAMITE: In the premiere episode of our new series "This Week in Wrexham," Rog sits down with Wrexham striker and chicken nugget aficionado Paul Mullin. "Super" Paul Mullin takes Rog on a journey through the early challenges he faced after getting cut from the Liverpool Youth Academy, how it was his family, not football, that motivated him to sign with Wrexham, and the truly unbelievable way he first found out about the Wrexham documentary. Powered by SToK Cold Brew Coffee.

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Rog goes live on our YouTube channel to recap the USMNT's 2-1 defeat against Trinidad & Tobago. Plus, how does Sergino Dest move forward after his red card.

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NATIONS LEAGUE QUARTERFINAL SECOND LEG PREVIEW: "Tonight's game is the first time that the U.S. will have played in Trinidad since that darkest of losses in 2017. A whole new squad of players, Tim ream is the one lone holdover from that squad, but a draw or defeat by fewer than three goals on the road Monday to advance to the March final four in Arlington, Texas."

Rog and Herc review last Thursday's USMNT Quarterfinal First Leg versus Trinidad and Tobago and look ahead to tonight's second leg.

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Rog goes live right after the final whistle of the USMNT's 3-0 victory over Trinidad & Tobago in the first leg of the CONCACAF Nations League Quarterfinals.

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"Gareth Bale knew who I was before I introduced myself (...) He knew the place he was joining, what his role was going to be and he made us feel that since day one".

Herc had a candid chat with Ilie Sanchez, LAFC's midfielder. A guy who knows what he wants, and knows how to say it. Ilie talked about his childhood in 'La Masia', the acclaimed academy of FC Barcelona, and what motivated him to explore life abroad in the United States. He also shared about his journey in the MLS, starting from his arrival in Kansas City to his latest experiences in Los Angeles. Plus, Herc shared his thoughts on the idea of implementing a salary cap on European soccer leagues.

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"It is impossible for any American football fan to hear those three dreaded words, Trinidad and Tobago, and not have a shiver run down their spine."

Rog and Herc look ahead to the Nations League Quarterfinal between the USMNT and Trinidad and Tobago.

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WHAT A GAME: "Cole Palmer cooler, or Coler, than a polar bear's toe nails. He lashed the ball home and charged off stony faced. Watching him score for Chelsea and shush City fans as if he never played for the club was remarkable He is thriving with the freedom Chelsea have given him, and it is magnificent to witness."

Rog and Davo breakdown a 4-4 rumble for the ages between Chelsea and Manchester City, wins for Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal, and defeats for Newcastle and Spurs.

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Rog is joined by Gotham's legendary defender Ali Krieger to talk about her remarkable career, the NWSL Championship, and facing off against old friend Megan Rapinoe in the final match of their professional careers. The Women's Game, presented by Bud Light.

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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...

And in this inaugural episode, Rog sits down with USMNT legend and current PSV director of football Earnie Stewart to detail the American revolution happening at the club. From Earnie's own days as both player and Sporting Director with the US Men's National team, to the influx of Americans Ricardo Pepi, Malik Tillman and Sergiño Dest to PSV this summer, Earnie breaks down how this American impact has been integral to PSV's undefeated start to their season, and what the future holds for the club's bright young US stars.

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"Born in Honduras but made in America, Roger Espinoza is considered one of the best players in Sporting Kansas City history."

Herc sat down with his former teammate Roger Espinoza. During their conversation, Roger shared anecdotes from his childhood in Honduras and his rookie years in MLS. He also mentions where he keeps the FA Cup medal he won with Wigan in 2013 and discusses his footballing experiences with the Honduran National Team in the 2012 Olympic Games.

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Rog goes live on our YouTube channel to break down all the Tuesday Champions League action. Plus, Megan Rapinoe and Ali Krieger face off to win an NWSL Championship in their final game.

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AHH PARIS: THE CITY OF LIGHT... AND UNDISCOVERED FOOTBALL TALENT

France's capital has become the worldwide mecca of footballers, with teams from across the globe scouring its streets for their next big name superstar. But one club stands at the center of it all: PSG. And Ahead of Les Parisians' clash with AC Milan, Rog and Rory dive into the makeover the club has undergone, shapeshifting seemingly overnight into a Paris Elite XI. But is it all to appease their rocky relationship with centerpiece and le roy de Paris Kylian Mbappe? And, with Real Madrid lurking in the shadows, will it even make a difference?

Plus, Rog and Rory breakdown the data revolution happening at Toulouse FC after their takeover by Billy Beane's Redbird Capital that has taken them from France's Ligue 2 all the way to the Europa League. In fact, le TéFéCé improved so much, so quickly that a little-known UEFA rule mandated many members of their front office resign...but just how far can data take a football club? In the end, is money the only number that matters?

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ARSENAL FUMES AT TRIPLE VAR REVIEW. Rog and Davo break down all of the controversy from St. James' Park. Plus, Luis Díaz with an all-time, indelible Premier League moment, scoring a goal while he's dad's being held captive in Colombia. And Everton... well... they didn't lose.

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A special edition of Men in Blazers Early Kickoff, our new daily news Podcast that brings you all of football's biggest stories from Europe's back pages in roughly 10 minutes. On today's episode: Luis Diaz pays an emotional tribute to his kidnapped father after scoring the last-minute equaliser for Liverpool at Luton Town on Sunday, Harry Kane scores a hat-trick of hat-tricks with a hat-trick in Der Klassiker, and Fluminense win the Copa Libertadores.

Men in Blazers Early Kickoff drops daily on a separate Podcast feed. You can listen, support and subscribe RIGHT HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-in-blazers-early-kick-off/id1704738560

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Rog is joined by USWNT and San Diego Wave Center Back Naomi Girma to discuss what she has learnt from Megan Rapinoe, how good her teammate Jaedyn Shaw can be, and to preview this weekend's NWSL semi finals. This podcast special is presented by the GFOPs at Allstate, you're in good hands. 

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POCH BACK: "A return to Spurs for former No. 1 hugmeister, Pochettino, for the first time since Tottenham’s new Dad, Big Ange filled the cuddly-shaped hole he had left behind in many supporters' hearts and minds."

Rog takes your questions on Tottenham vs Chelsea, crisis at Manchester United, and Arsenal's trip to Newcastle.

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"I think the LA Galaxy Years were the most influential part of my career because of the winning mentality."

Herc sat down with Omar Gonzalez, center-back from the New England Revolution. Omar delved into his early days playing soccer in Dallas, talked about his college soccer experience at the University of Maryland, and his time as an MLS Cup champion with the LA Galaxy during the years when stars like David Beckham and Landon Donovan played. Additionally, he shared his experience of winning titles in Mexico's First Division, playing a World Cup for the USMNT, and his expectations for the Revolution in Game 2 of the MLS Cup Playoffs.

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Rog goes live right after the final whistle of the Carabao Cup action to answer your questions. Also, the 2034 Men's World Cup will be played in Saudi Arabia.

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VICTOR OSIMHEN TO CHELSEA? THE FUTURE OF JUDE BELLINGHAM?

Fabrizio Romano, the Wizard of the Transfer Window and host of the Here We Go podcast, joins Rog on the latest Here We Go x Men in Blazers Crossover Special to answer these questions and more. Fab enlightens us on whom Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham are targeting in the January transfer window, which superstars of Europe may soon join Messi in MLS, and what the only reason is that Fabrizio EVER shuts off his phone...

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MANCHESTER DERBY DEMOLITION. The Noisy Neighbors never ending block party continues. Meanwhile, Big Ange's North London Revival Tour rolls on at top-of-the-table Tottenham. And Everton.... win?!

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MANCHESTER DERBY PREVIEW: "The Manchester derby at a time when the two big stars of United in recent weeks have been Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay. The unlikeliest of duos who have simultaneously resurrected their reputations having been buried by the club, and at times humiliated. As the Ten Hag-era has stalled out – the idea of football he wants to play evaporating..."

Rog takes your questions on the Manchester Derby, Football "poets with words", and the cross over between the Golden State Warriors and Tottenham Hotspur.

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"The road to the MLS Cup for the Steattle Sounders has always gone through Dallas"

Herc had a chat with Stefan Frei, the Seattle Sounders' goalkeeper, who keeps breaking records to be considered one of the best goalkeepers in history of MLS. Their conversation delved into Stefan's life in Switzerland, his upbringing in California, and the Sounders aspirations looking forward to their upcoming match against FC Dallas in the First ound of the MLS Cup Playoffs.

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Rog goes live right after the final whistle of Manchester United vs Copenhagen to relive all the madness of the matchday.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2003.

That is the last time Newcastle United won a Champions League game before thrashing PSG in Matchday 2. And so much has changed in the time between those two wins. The Magpies have witnessed the fading star of Alan Shearer, the lowest lows of relegation, and near fan-revolt under former owner Mike Ashely. But then, the 2021 takeover by the Saudi Public Investment Fund led to new heights on the pitch...and moral conflict off of it. This week, Rog and Rory breakdown what that complicated takeover has meant for a proud team city in a working class city, and for football as a tool of global politics.

Then, ANOTHER Italian football scandal catches Sandro Tonali its snare. Plus, the moment we've all been waiting for...Rory's official position on Stottie cakes.

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ROG AND DAVO REVIEW MERSEYSIDE DERBY: "One of the greatest delusions of the average man is to forget that life is death's prisoner. That is the Merseyside derby summed up succinctly."

Also, Chelsea vs Arsenal, and wins for Manchester United, Manchester City, Newcastle and Aston Villa.

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"We face this game, the 243rd Merseyside Derby, hurtling towards a renewed and resurgent Mac Allister and Szoboszlai-powered Liverpool, with a mixture of self-aware false confidence and total doom."

Rog takes your questions on the Merseyside Derby, the Chelsea vs Arsenal clash and Spurs' incredible start to the season.

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“One of the centerpieces of Netflix's Love is Blind season 4 will be joining us this week on Vamos”

Herc had a conversation with Kwame Appiah. They talked about Kwame's journey to the United States, his love for football, his passion for playing soccer overseas, and his current time in Seattle with Sharktopus FC before an important match in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. Plus, they discussed all about "Love is Blind" and what it feels like to enter a reality TV show without knowing who their future spouse will be.

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BERT AND ERNIE. ABBI AND ILANA. GREALS AND HAALAND.

Manchester City's terrible twosome has entered the ranks of histories greatest duos, and they've done it all without messing up their glorious hair. And this week, Treble winners Jack Grealish and Erling Haaland sit down with Rog for an epic breakdown of their drastically different approaches to football, what Greals thought of Erling the first time they met, and the special goal celebration they have planned for Rog. Plus, we get an answer to the question on top of everybody's mind...what does Erling Haaland smell like?

But first, Rog is joined by Arsenal manager and Everton legend Mikel Arteta to discuss how he persevered through early adversity in North London, what he learned from last year's heartbreaking finish below Manchester City in the Premier League table, and why empathy is such an important trait in a footballer.

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Rog is joined by Herc Gomez to react to the USMNT's 4-0 win over Ghana to cap off the October international window.

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FROM "THE DUNGEON" TO THE USMNT

Rog sits down live in Nashville with USMNT and Union Berlin midfielder Brenden Aaronson to talk sibling rivalries, taking to the field in the Champions League and the differences between the Bundesliga and the Premier League.

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Rog goes live right after the final whistle of the USMNT's 3-1 defeat to Germany to take your questions.

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"IT'S NOT THAT SERIOUS."

This is the mantra of the USMNT's life force, starting goalkeeper, and all-around fantastic human being Matt Turner. And this week, Rog sits down with Matty Cleansheets ahead of the Men's National Team's upcoming clash against Germany to answer any and all questions from you, our GFOPs. Matt breaks down the challenges of balancing fatherhood and football, training his vocal chops in high school musical theatre, and the only thing he won't try to become a better goalkeeper (hint: it's Brad Friedel's hairstyle)...

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"The focus of this international window is going to be placed squarely on how Mexico plays against Germany"

In this episode, Herc and Eric Gomez from ESPN Deportes discussed the Mexican national team and everything happening in this FIFA fixture window. They highlighted Santi Gimenez as the clear-cut striker for Mexico, and also talked about Cesar Huerta and why he could be key to flank opposite Chucky Lozano. Additionally, Herc shared his thoughts on the legendary Estadio Azteca.

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TWO EPIC FRIENDLIES. ONE CROSSOVER SPECIAL.

Host of "Vamos", former USMNT forward, and Snow Clasico survivor Herc Gomez joins Rog for an all out deep dive into the US Men's National Team's upcoming friendlies against Germany and Ghana. Herc gives a player's perspective on Gio Reyna rejoining Gregg Berhalter's squad for the first time since their falling out, what to expect from a top-form Christian Pulisic, and who should be starting up top - Folarin Balogun or Ricardo Pepi.

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