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ARSENAL FANS, THIS IS FOR YOU. Rog and Davo breakdown the Gunners' massive win over Manchester City. Spurs stay unbeaten. And a Manchester United comeback for the ages, inspired by... *checks notes*... Scott McTominay?!

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CLASH OF THE TITANS: "Arsenal host Manchester City. A civilization ending rumble. Can Fredo Corleone finally overcome Michael?"

Rog takes your questions on Arsenal vs Manchester City, VAR controversy, and another week another crisis at Manchester United.

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"We're starting with the idea that we can go out and win a World Cup (...) Not saying we're the favorite, not saying that it's expected, but we believe that we can".

In this episode, Herc had a candid conversation with Walker Zimmerman. the captain of Nashville SC and a player for the US Men's National Team. Walker shares his career journey, starting from his college days as a Furman Paladin to his early experiences in MLS with FC Dallas and LAFC, and then moving on to his recent role as captain of Nashville SC, where he defends his team against players like Lionel Messi and Inter Miami.

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Rog goes live after the Champions League action to react to Manchester United losing to Galtasaray 2-3, Arsenal's 1-2 loss to Lens. Also, the PGMOL and Liverpool debacle

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REAL MADRID VS. NAPOLI: THE GAME THAT STARTED IT ALL

On this week's European Nights, Rog and New York Times Chief Soccer Correspondent Rory Smith trace the origins of the Champions League to a 1987 European Cup draw that pitted the Spanish giants against the Neapolitans. 36 years later, the clubs face each other once again, but this time, one name is grabbing the headlines: Jude.

Plus, what exactly is going on in Marseille that has led to ANOTHER managerial resignation, and why Atalanta (and their ultras' spine-tingling vocal choreography) vs. Sporting is the game to watch this week.

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ROGSTRADAMUS STRIKES AGAIN: "It was all so predictable. We were just beaten up in our own house by Luton Town. Like having the crap kicked out of you by Milhouse from The Simpsons"

Rog and Davo break down the VAR controversy from Tottenham vs. Liverpool, defeats for Manchester United and Manchester City, and Everton's humiliation at home to Luton Town (as predicted by Rog on Friday's episode of WGFOP).

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ANGE VS. KLOPP: THE CARE BEAR DERBY

"An epic clash between two of the cuddliest, human, empathetic managers in the game."

Rog takes listener questions on this weekend's heavyweight battle between Tottenham and Liverpool, Everton's secret saboteour mission, and Taylor Swift's dating life...Grealish edition.

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"Inter Miami missed a chance to win another trophy this season, while Liga MX's Tigres demonstrated their dominance in Mexico and CONCACAF"

In this episode, Herc had two guests to discuss this week's finals in the United States. First, Franco Panizo shared his insights about the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Final, where Inter Miami missed an opportunity to win silverware with Lionel Messi injured in the last minute versus Houston Dynamo of Ben Olsen and Hector Herrera. Then, Katia Castorena from ESPN Deportes joined the conversation to talk about the aftermath of the 5th edition of the CONCACAF Campeones Cup between LAFC and Liga MX's Tigres, confirming why The Mexican team is a powerhouse in Mexico and in CONCACAF.

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Rog goes live to talk all things transfer rumors with Fabrizio Romano. Plus, will Messi lead Inter Miami to their first ever US Open Cup trophy?

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NORTH LONDON DERBY MADNESS: "An Epic North London rumble. That particular corner of England that suddenly has a grip on all the footballing good vibes. And for the first time in Premier League history – both teams came in unbeaten."

Rog and Davo break down a rivalry game for the ages that extolled all of football’s greatest virtues between Arsenal and Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester City keep on keeping on, and Newcastle smack eight yes EIGHT past poor old Sheffield United.

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"THEY'RE REALLY THE ENEMY"

This is how Bill Foley, owner of the Las Vegas Golden Knights and AFC Bournemouth, views other American owners in the Premier League. And on the latest Men in Blazers Pod Special, Bill sits down with Rog to breakdown the take-no-prisoners football approach that he's brought to the Cherries, what the NHL has taught him about how to build a winning squad, and the major shakeups he orchestrated at Bournemouth, including signing American hero Tyler Adams.

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TWO TEAMS ENTER. ONE TEAM LEAVES.... UNLESS THEY TIE. IT'S WGFOP NORTH LONDON DERBY EDITION.

"That noise heard faintly all around the world is of Arsenal fans and Tottenham Hotspur supporters salivating at the prospect of this weekend’s epic north London derby. One in which both teams enter undefeated in the league, capable of collectively joyous football and clashing in a game in which all of the good vibes are up for grabs. "

Rog takes your questions on the North London Derby, saying goodbye to two USWNT legends Julie Ertz and Megan Rapinoe, and another day another crisis at Manchester United.

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"Canelo Alvarez Sparks Debate: Boxing vs. Football in Mexico"

In this episode, Herc and ESPN Desportes' Eric Gomez debate Canelo Alvarez's claim that boxing deserves more respect than football in Mexico. Also, is this Chicharito's potential "last dance" with "El Tri?" And learn why the rising stars from Mexico are returning to Liga MX earlier than expected.

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Rog sits down with USWNT legend Julie Ertz to discuss her remarkable career and decision to retire ahead of her final professional game for the USWNT in Cincinnati.

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Rog goes live on Amp to recap the first week of Champions League action, new developments on the Spanish Women's National Team and the potential sale of Everton to 777.

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"LIKE WATCHING A HORROR FILM."

That's how Bayern great Lothar Matheus described Bayern Munich's devastating 1999 Champions League Final defeat to Manchester United. The two teams meet up again this week for a Champions League group stage rematch and Rog and New York Times Chief Soccer Correspondent Rory Smith are back to break it all down: how Bayern responded to that crushing defeat, how the club has changed since then, and why the Bavarians have been unable to move on from their patriarch, Uli Hoeness. Then, a look at the American invasion at PSV, as well as a thorough breakdown of the best ice cream in Holland... 

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Rog and Davo discuss Everton's latest defeat at home to Arsenal, Manchester United's loss to Brighton, and Manchester City and Liverpool both coming back to win on the road.

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The Series Premiere of the Men in Blazers Media Network's new daily Podcast, produced out of our studio in London. A daily look at football's biggest headlines, straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers. This is the only time this Pod will appear on this feed. To listen going forward, subscribe HERE: https://mibcourage.co/3LqufO5.

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The latest Men in Blazers Pod Special brings you an exclusive conversation between two former defensive stalwarts and current Burnley men: 3x NFL Defensive Player of the Year and Burnley minority owner J.J. Watt sits down with Belgian legend and Burnley manager Vincent Kompany. J.J. chops it up with Vincent about preparing the squad for the jump from the Championship to the Premier League, the differences between managing a team and playing for one, and which Premier League team has the worst dressing rooms.

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Rog takes your questions on Everton's potential takeover by the 777 group, the never ending drama at Manchester United, and the Rubiales resignation.

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Herc had a conversation with Semra Hunter, an American journalist who is the face of Spanish football for UK TV Sky Sports News, BBC, and La Liga TV. They discussed her journey as a journalist and how she made her way to Europe to cover the game. Additionally, Herc explored the competition between Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi, two USMNT strikers who are on a hot streak.

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Rog goes live right after the final whistle of the USMNT's 4-0 victory over Oman to discuss the dominance of Weston McKennie and the perseverance of Ricardo Pepi.

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Rog is joined by USMNT and Fulham defender Antonee Robinson to discuss his early playing days in Liverpool, what playing for the USMNT means to him, and what is Liverpool's best chip shop.

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Rog and host of VAMOS Herc Gomez break down the USMNT's 3 - 0, yet still unconvincing, victory over Uzbekistan in Gregg's return as manager. Plus, a look ahead to Tuesday's matchup against Oman. And an update on the Gio Reyna situation.

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In the latest Men in Blazers Pod Special, Rog is joined by USMNT and Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Matt Turner. Rog and Matt deep dive into what went on behind the scenes of Matt's move from Arsenal to Forest, how it felt to get his first Premier League start against his former club, and the TRUE story behind his infamous "it's a dogfight out there" quote...

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Herc had a candid conversation with Brandon Vazquez, USMNT International and currently the top striker for FC Cincinnati, talking about his remarkable journey from his early days in his hometown, San Diego, to his current position as a leading player in MLS. They also talked about Brandon's newlywed life and where his love for coffee comes from. Plus, Herc delves into who could be the MLS player with a better position to win the next Ballon d'Or.

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Rog is joined by Dutch journalist, Pepijn Keppel, to discuss Malik Tillman, Segino Dest, and Ricardo Pepi as they begin their Eredivisie campaigns after all joining PSV in the 2023 Summer Transfer Window.

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Rog and Davo break down an Arsenal vs Manchester United battle for the ages, City, Liverpool and Tottenham continuing their strong starts to the season, and Everton finally scoring a big boy goal.

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Rog takes your questions on Arsenal vs Man Utd, Everton new boy Beto, and the difference between chap, blokes, and mate.

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Herc recently spoke with Tom Bogert, an MLS and USMNT Insider for The Athletic and Apple TV. They discussed the current transfer market in Major League Soccer, the homegrown talent already playing in European leagues, potential exports, and Lionel Messi's league debut in the Red Bull Arena.

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Rog is joined by former Nottingham Forest CEO, Dane Murphy, to give you a peak behind the curtain of what it's like to be in a Premier League war room on transfer deadline day.

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On a special Men in Blazers x Here We Go crossover special, Rog is joined by breaking news machine Fabrizio Romano to cover everything you need to know about the end of the transfer window. Fab answers listener questions and breaks down all of the moves that could still come in the window's nail-biting final hours. Presented by New Balance.

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Rog and Davo break down a quite mad weekend of Premier League football: crazy comebacks for Liverpool at Newcastle, and Man United at home to Nottingham Forest, plus things go from worse to even worse for Everton.

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Rog takes listener questions on if Endo should be starting for Liverpool, the past lives of Evertonians, and who exactly is in Rog's Twitter profile picture.

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Herc had a conversation with Tommy Quinlan, the radio host for WPRO in Providence, discussing all about The New England Revolution, one of the oldest franchises in MLS. Plus, Lionel Messi's impressive performance in the US Open Cup and analysis of the comments from the MLS Commissioner surrounding playing abroad in the Leagues Cup.

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Rog goes live to take your questions about the first two weeks of the Premier League season. Plus, the reprehensible actions of the Spanish Football Federation's President, Luis Rubiales.

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Rog is joined by three giants of the Premier League on the latest Men in Blazers Pod Special. First, Tottenham manager and Aussie icon Ange Postecoglou sits down with Rog for a deep dive into his journey from Down Under to North London and all of the globe-spanning stops in between. Then, Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne chops it up on the mindmeld he's developed with goal scoring automaton Erling Haaland and why Pep Guardiola thinks he needs to play angry. And finally, Everton manager Sean Dyche recounts last season's heart-stopping victory over Bournemouth to avoid relegation, plus what should give Evertonians hope this year.

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Rog and Davo applaud Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham after their fair dinkum 2 - 0 victory over Manchester United. Chelsea fall to West Ham in a London Derby. And Manchester City swat aside Newcastle in a Premier League Sovereign State Proxy War.

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Sam Mewis and Rog go live right after the final whistle to react to Spain's thrilling 1-0 win against England to secure their first ever Women's World Cup. Plus, Spain's fight for improved treatment from their federation and the historic journey of women's football in England.

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On the latest Men in Blazers pod special, Rog sits down with AC Milan forward and USMNT star, Christian Pulisic. Christian takes Rog behind the scenes of his move from Stamford Bridge to the San Siro, how he's handled the rockstar reception he's received in Milan, and what it will be like playing alongside fellow U.S. teammate, Yunus Musah. Then, Rog is joined by The Athletic's James Horncastle for a massive Serie A preview, including why American players have flocked to Italy this season, what actually is going on with Weston McKennie and Juventus, and which club will finish top of the table.

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Herc sat down with Mariano Trujillo, an analyst for Apple TV and Fox Sports in Mexico. Discussing the perception of the Leagues Cup among Mexican fans and pundits, delving into Liga MX, El Tri, and of course, talk about Messi, Messi, Messi. Plus, some thoughts on the Saudi Super League's latest signings versus MLS transfers.

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Sam Mewis and Rog go live right after the final whistle to discuss England's historic victory over Australia to pave their way to the 2023 World Cup Final. Plus, what the Matildas have done for the growth of the game in Australia.

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Sam Mewis and Rog go LIVE right after the final whistle of Spain's thrilling victory over Sweden to punch their ticket to the 2023 Women's World Cup Final, and answer your questions. Plus, a look ahead to Australia vs England.

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Rog and Davo return to recap a breathless first weekend of Premier League action. Chelsea and Liverpool square off in an opening weekend banger. Big Ange Ball is destroying Tottenham fans' resting heart rates. And Everton... well... they're still Everton.

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Sam Mewis and Rog go LIVE right after the final whistle of England's 2-1 victory over Colombia in the 2023 Women's World Cup Quarterfinals, and answer your questions. Plus, Australia survives in a thrilling penalty kick shootout against France.

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On the latest Men in Blazers Pod Special, Rog is joined by football lifer and current Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson. Roy dives into what drew him back to Palace for one last go, how quoting the Dalai Lama to Eberechi Eze spurred the player to new heights, and why football isn't a beauty contest...

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Rog goes live on Amp to preview the coming Premier League season and to answer your questions about your favorite teams. Plus, Harry Kane agrees to a transfer to Bayern Munich.

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Herc sits down with Raul Jimenez, the Mexican International, former Wolverhampton player, and current player for Fulham FC, to discuss his incredible story. Additionally, Herc explores the fairness of the Leagues Cup as various Mexican players, coaches, and pundits express their viewpoints on the tournament.

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Rog is joined by "After the Whistle" co-hosts Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe to break down what happened this World Cup for the USWNT, and look ahead to the Premier League's return this coming weekend.

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Rog is joined by Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall to breakdown the USWNT's agonizing penalty shoot out loss to Sweden.

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