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Rog and Clint Dempsey went live with their instant reactions following the USMNT’s thrilling Dos A Cero win over Japan on their return to Columbus, OH. They cover Alejandro Zendejas returning back into the squad, what Folarin Balogun brings to the team at striker, Matt Freese’s big time saves and they discuss the team looking more balanced in a different formation. Plus, Rog and Clint take listener calls.Football is better with Friends. Join our Discord Community for conversation with fellow GFOPs, live match day chat, and to speak with Rog directly: https://discord.gg/DDDUcNWFHESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rog sits down with USMNT stars Clint Dempsey and Herculez Gomez live in Columbus, OH to preview the USMNT-Japan friendly, team selection and they discuss their thoughts on the current state of the squad heading into next year’s World Cup. Then Rog is joined by a few special guests from the Columbus Crew, Wilfried Nancy and Frankie Hedjuk, as they salute the USMNT's return to their Magical Kingdom and marking the unique role Columbus and its fans have played in US Soccer history.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rog and Clint Dempsey went live with their instant reactions following USMNT 0-2 South Korea friendly match in Harrison, NJ. The gents discuss yet another disappointing performance leading up to next year’s World Cup, including if Mauricio Pochettino knows who his best team is, why South Korea found attacking success in the first half and if automatically qualifying for the World Cup hurts the USMNT's competitiveness.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of The Captain presented by Verizon, Rog sits down with Bournemouth and USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams to talk about the USMNT’s upcoming matches against Japan and South Korea, how he handles media criticism and what it means to have familiar faces like Christian Pulisic, Josh Sargent and Sergiño Dest back in the squad.He also delves into Bournemouth’s strong start to the Premier League season, reveals what it was like to be at Anfield on Matchday 1, and explains the complexities of the Cherries’ aggressive pressing style. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rog and Herc preview the upcoming USMNT Friendlies between South Korea and Japan and answer the 10 biggest questions surrounding the national team right now. How will Christian Pulisic integrate back into the team after missing out on the Gold Cup? Who will Pochettino play in the midfield? What do these friendlies' rosters and call-ups tell us about World Cup 2026? Herc answers all these and more before giving us his predictions for the matches.COLUMBUS, OHIO, we're coming to you! Come join Rog, Herc, & Clint Demsey Monday, Sept. 8, for USA Matchday Eve presented by the GFOPs at Purina. Tickets available here: https://mibcourage.co/4mFZjK3See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USMNT and PSV defender Sergino Dest joins Rog to discuss finally feeling fit after a lengthy rehab process, his first impressions of USMNT practices under Mauricio Pochettino, and PSV's nightmare draw in the UEFA Champions League.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rog and Rory break down this past weekend's Premier League action and the epic battle between title hopefuls Liverpool and Arsenal, including why Dominik Szoboszlai's wonder goal may have been inevitable for Liverpool, and what major doubt is starting to creep in about Mikel Arteta. Plus, Rog and Rory envision how Arne Slot will play Alexander Isak alongside Liverpool's other new signings, deep dive into how football chants are created, and debate the question on everyone's mind... are Everton winning the league??Football is better with Friends. Join our Discord Community for conversation with fellow GFOPs, live match day chat, and to speak with Rog directly: https://discord.gg/DDDUcNWFHESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rog chats with Liverpool star Mo Salah on his emotional response following Liverpool’s season-opening win over Bournemouth, his advice to 17-year-old wonderkid Rio Ngumoha and why he still needs to figure out new signing Hugo Ekitike.Salah also talks about how he visualized all of Liverpool’s success last season, and why he gave his 2025 PFA Players' Player of the Year trophy to his daughter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rog sits down with Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay to talk leadership, his bond with Mikel Arteta, and how soccer sharpened his coaching eye. McVay shares what he learned from Arsenal about competitive stamina, how he metabolized a Super Bowl loss on the way to a ring, and the coaching mantra Mikel Arteta wrote on his board: “Make it happen.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rog is joined by Ludonautics founder and CEO Dr. Ian Graham to discuss the analytics and spending strategies behind the summer’s transfer window; what the stats say about Mo Salah’s age; why a Premier League goal is worth twice as much as one scored in MLS (analytically); and the story behind Son almost joining Liverpool.“Running the Game” is a 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 to learn all it takes to run an elite football club today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.