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Rog and Rory discuss Fulham's FA Cup victory over beleaguered Manchester United. Man City ending the dream for Plymouth Argyle. Bournemouth escape their match against Wolves in penalties. And timeless wonder Danny Welbeck lifting Brighton over Newcastle.

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

WGFOP is BACK and there’s a lot to discuss… Can we possibly understand Pep’s body language? Could Plymouth spring a shock on the Champions? Would winning the FA Cup save Manchester United’s season? Plus, we discuss who will be successful in the multi-horse race for Europe, and how to start a chant in the stadium.

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Herc had a candid chat with Sam Porter, who is making big moves in global football. Porter shared his experiences playing an essential role at DC United, investing in clubs throughout the UK, assembling a group of celebrities and elite athletes to purchase Necaxa in Liga MX, and discussing the motivations behind his recent acquisition in the Colombian First Division.

Plus, Herc reacted in "Shooting It Straight" to reports that Barcelona may call Messi's door before he retires.

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Rog speaks with Everton manager David Moyes about his return to the club, reliving Tarkowski's last minute derby day equalizer at Goodison Park, and his vision for the future.

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Rog and Rory discuss Liverpool dismantling Man City and winning at the Etihad for the first time in the league since 2015. West Ham deliver a seismic blow to Arsenal's title hopes. Aston Villa take care of struggling Chelsea. Don't look now but Spurs are making a comeback. And Everton prove not all 2 - 2 draws are created equal.

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Live from Los Angeles, Rog sits down with members of America's winningest football club, the defending MLS Cup champions LA Galaxy, to study how they turned the organization around after a disaster of a 2023 season to go on and win a title the very next year. Featuring conversations with Marco Reus, Diego Fagúndez, John Nelson, manager Greg Vanney, COO Tom Braun and GM Will Kuntz.

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This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and 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.

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On today’s episode: The USWNT beat Colombia 2-0 in the SheBelieves Cup, with goals from Cat Macario and Ally Sentnor; in the Europa League playoffs, AS Roma and Bodø/Glimt progress, as do Ajax and Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahçe; the dream is over for Ireland’s Shamrock Rovers in the Europa Conference League; we preview this weekend’s Premier League fixtures, including a tasty clash between Manchester City and Liverpool; and James Tarkowski talks us through his last-minute equalizer in the Merseyside Derby.

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Herc had a candid conversation with Miguel Almiron, a Paraguayan superstar who was Atlanta's MLS Champion in 2018, made a name for himself in the Premier League, and has returned to Atlanta United this season. 'Miggy' shared his experiences while away from the team and insights into how Major League Soccer is perceived internationally. He also discussed Atlanta United's new project ahead of the MLS kickoff this weekend, outlining their aspirations, hopes, and realistic possibilities for the upcoming season.

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Tottenham do the league double over Manchester United for the first time in 35 years. Rog and Rory discuss the depths to which Ruben Amorin's team have fallen. Liverpool squeak past Wolves at Anfield. And Striker-less Arsenal step up in the final minutes versus embattled Leicester City.

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Head Coach of the Boston Celtics and reigning NBA champ Joe Mazzulla sits down with Rog on a very special pod special. Joe and Rog breakdown how Joe became close friends with the one and only Pep Guardiola and how their friendship has strengthened him as a coach. Then, Joe reveals why playing youth soccer in Rhode Island made him a better basketball player, as well as what footballing tactics he's brought to the NBA. All this and more on the latest Men in Blazers pod special....

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Herc sat down with a friend of the house, Eric Gomez from ESPN Mexico, to react to Santi Gimenez's impressive debut for AC Milan and discuss how the CONCACAF connection with Christian Pulisic affects and benefits him. Plus, Herc delves into Weston McKennie's latest performance in the Champions League against PSV, proving doubters wrong season after season since Weston arrived at Juventus.

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In this debut episode of Club Stories, Rog and Rory delve into 125 years of FC Barcelona’s rich history and examine the club’s promising future. Club Stories presented by eFootball, is a new MiB series delivering an in-depth exploration of how some of the world’s most beloved football clubs became icons of the game.

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Real Madrid meet Manchester City in the Champions League AGAIN for the fourth straight year. But this time...it's in the not-so-presitigous Round of 32. Rog and Rory breakdown how each team got themselves into this predicament and who ultimately has the edge. Then, AC Milan's newest signing Santi Gimenez brings a fresh CONCACAF face to the Italian giants. Rog and Rory deep dive into how Santi went from Liga MX unknown to Feyenoord goal machine to big money Rossoneri signing, and why re-learning how to run changed the fate of his career. All of this and more on the latest European Nights...

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Championship bottom dwellers Plymouth sending Liverpool packing. Rog and Rory recap the weekend's FA Cup matches in which Aston Villa pile on the misery for Spurs and Ange. Manchester City avoid humiliation versus Leyton Orient. And Bournemouth knock out Everton in their last cup game at Goodison Park.

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Rog sits down with two-time Wrexham Young Player of the Season Max Cleworth. The gents talk about Max's rise from the academy into the first team, his cult hero status in the making and working with Channing Tatum in the club's latest ad for this Sunday's big game between Philadelphia and Kansas City.

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

This week, we’re up for the cups. It’s “congratulations” to Newcastle and Liverpool for making it to the Carabao Cup final, and big commiserations, especially to Spurs, whose trophy-less run continues… And then we turn our attention to the FA Cup fourth round this weekend, and Rog reminisces on some of his favorite giant-killing moments. There’s always time to talk about Everton, who face old tormentors Bournemouth this weekend, before the Merseyside derby at Goodison next week. Finally, we ask, is Manchester United v Leicester the biggest sad-off football has ever seen?

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Herc sat down with his friend, content creator, and YouTuber Filippo Silva, also known as Tactical Manager, talking all things CONCACAF. They discussed Mauricio Pochettino's first five months with the USMNT and examined the depth chart for their striker position. Also, explored Santi Gimenez and Christian Pulisic as the new CONCACAF duo at AC Milan and ended the conversation debating the criteria used to determine whether a player is considered world-class.

Plus, Herc shared his thoughts on who the best striker in CONCACAF is... Is it Santi Gimenez, Raul Jimenez, Ricardo Pepi, or Jonathan David?

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A beatdown of seismic proportions. Rog and Rory discuss Arsenal's dominant 5-1 win over Manchester City and their growing rivalry. Salah helps Liverpool escape pugnacious Bournemouth with all three points. Nottingham Forest decimate Brighton 7-0. And don't look now but Everton (yes, that Everton) now have three wins with David Moyes in charge.

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Rog sits down with AFC Bournemouth owner Bill Foley for an in-depth discussion on the Cherries' impressive rise in the Premier League. Foley provides exclusive insight into the inner workings of the club, sharing how Bournemouth, despite its size, competes with Europe’s elite. He also delves into his ownership philosophy, revealing the strategies that have driven success for both the Cherries and the NHL’s Las Vegas Golden Knights.

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

It’s time to look forward to the weekend’s football, and boy what a weekend we have in store! Manchester City travel to Arsenal for a grudge match between Pep’s and Mikel’s sides, but maybe that’s not even the big game of the weekend, as high-flying Bournemouth host Liverpool and hope to add another giant-killing to their roster. We look into Big Ange’s predicament at Spurs, and Rog always has some time to talk about Everton. And finally, we revel in the maverick that is Jamie Vardy.

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Diego Luna joins Herc on a candid talk after his impressive assist, despite playing with a broken nose, in the USMNT's latest victory. Diego also shared the memorable “BIG BALLS” moment he experienced with Mauricio Pochettino, along with his thoughts on his remarkable final season under Pablo Mastroeni at Real Salt Lake.

Plus, Herc gives context to the Messi and Mexico debate on this week’s "Shooting it Straight".

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Rog and author John Green went live after the final Champions League group stage matches to give their immediate post match reactions to Liverpool losing but winning, Manchester City sneaking in, and all the key storylines from this new tournament format.

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Manchester City is on the brink of elimination while the likes of Brest and Lille are through. So with the final week of the group stage upon us, it is time to ask the question....is the new Champions League format actually really good?? Rog and Rory debate the ups, downs, and in-betweens of UEFA's grand experiment. Then, Rog and Rory revisit last year's Europa League champs, Atalanta, as they fight for both a Serie A title and a deep run into the Champions League behind the man, the myth, the dad jean legend...Gian Piero Gasperini. What makes Gasperini every manager's favorite manager? And is he secretly the best coach in Europe? All of this and more on the latest European Nights....

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Rog and Rory Smith recap a shocking red card for Arsenal in the Gunners' win over Wolves (while rubbishing suggestions of a conspiracy theory). Is Man City back after a resounding 3-1 victory over Chelsea? Plus, Bournemouth axe down Nottingham Forest 5 - 0 and Liverpool stay top after backhanding Ipswich. And, don't look now, but another big win for David Moyes at Everton.

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Rog sits down with USWNT coach Emma Hayes to relive winning Gold in Paris, her singular vision for the USWNT's future, and what makes her feel most American. 

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

This weekend, it’s the reverse of the opening fixtures in the Premier League, so there’s lots to chew through. Chelsea travel to Manchester City, who have just welcomed a “fast and dangerous” Omar Marmoush after losing to PSG in the week. Look at them now: high-flying Bournemouth take on even more high-flying Nottingham Forest! There’s also time to unpack the woes of Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, and to discuss Arsenal’s chances this weekend against a struggling Wolves side. 

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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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