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Nick Taitague, a former standout at Schalke's academy in Germany, now thrives as a football agent with YMU. He shares his inspiring journey from a young player in Richmond, VA, to navigating the competitive landscape of soccer in Europe. Nick discusses the cultural contrasts between American and European soccer, the significance of networking and mentorship, and the pressures faced by youth players. He emphasizes the importance of personal development and supports aspiring athletes in making informed career choices.

Rog and Rory dissect Tottenham's thrilling 1-nil victory over Manchester United in the Europa League final, celebrating a massive win for the Spurs. They reflect on Big Ange Postecoglou's leadership and the significant change this triumph may signify for the team's future. Amidst the euphoric victory, discussions arise about the implications for Manchester United and their manager's future. The emotional complexities of fandom are explored, touching on the joy of winning while navigating frustrations with club ownership. Victory has never felt so sweet!

Tottenham Hotspur square off against Manchester United in the Europa League Final....two teams enter, one team leaves slightly less embarrassed. Rog and Rory break down everything you need to know ahead of Wednesday's clash of not-so-giants, including if Ange Postecoglou can save his job by bringing home that much promised trophy, what a Europa League win would mean for Son Heung-Min, and how United can become perennial contenders once more. All of this and more on the latest European Nights.... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Crystal Palace celebrates a historic FA Cup win, ending a 119-year trophy drought and delivering a surprise to Manchester City. The intense rivalry themes unfold as Arsenal secures second place, while Nottingham Forest and Chelsea ramp up for a crucial clash. Amidst Manchester United and Tottenham's struggles, Everton bids farewell to Goodison Park with a triumphant match. Heartfelt stories of fan loyalty and nostalgia add depth to the narrative, illustrating the emotional landscape of modern football.

Rog is joined by a triple threat of guests for this episode: Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner talks about the FA Cup Final match vs. Manchester City, turning the club around and his journey through football. Then, Rog speaks with Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk fresh off winning the Premier League title at Anfield, plus Virgil gives us his opinions on the guard of honor tradition, what he has to say to the critics of Liverpool this season, and how this title win differs from his first with Liverpool back in 2020. Finally, Leicester City star Jamie Vardy, returns to reflect on his incredible career and answer some listener questions! Listen to find out why he blew the ref's whistle during the Southampton match, which Premier League defender was the hardest to play against.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alistair Johnston, a Canadian right-back for Celtic in Scotland, joins Herc to dissect his experience with The Hoops, Jesse Marsch's tactics with the Canada Men's National Team in the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup on home soil, and share his thoughts on Lionel Messi's arrival in MLS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Liverpool faithful let Trent Alexander-Arnold know how they feel, plus Rog and Rory discuss Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly's guard of honor performance before their 2-2 draw. Newcastle are flying towards a Champions League berth after defeating Chelsea 2-nil. Tottenham and Manchester United keep up their form in the Premier League and lose again after advancing to the Europa League final. And Manchester City are held goalless against relegated Southampton. 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 Rob McElhenney, co-creator of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Mythic Quest and co-owner of Wrexham AFC. Rob describes the thrill of being promoted for the third consecutive season, the challenges he and co-owner Ryan Reynolds will face in the Championship division and his experience of attending a Wrexham away match in the stands with supporters. Rob dives deep into the speech he delivered to the team, the actor who would play him in the movie about Wrexham and about their upcoming trip to Las Vegas to celebrate promotion. This Week in Wrexham from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IT’S ROG… and it’s the WGFOP Weekend Preview, presented by our good friends at PrizePicks. Arsenal have been knocked out of the Champions League by PSG, and Rog asks what’s next for Mikel Arteta and the Gunners. Plus, we celebrate Ange Postecoglou as Spurs make it to the Europa League final, and commemorate Liverpool’s title win.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 play $5 and get $50 instantly when you use code MIB.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Evander Ferreira of FC Cincinnati joins Herc to discuss his life in MLS and how his soccer journey started in Brazil, where he idolized Ronaldinho. Evander talks about his experience competing with Lionel Messi for MVP, his dream of playing again for the Brazilian National Team, and the challenges of moving to Major League Soccer from Europe.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.