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Covering all the narrative from the Premier League – the world’s greatest sporting telenovela – and everywhere the love of the beautiful game burns bright. Football. Passion. Empathy. Courage. New Podcasts Daily.Monday: Men In Blazers PodcastTuesday: European Nights with Rory SmithWednesday: Do It Live!Thursday: VAMOS with Herc GomezFriday: WGFOP - Weekend Preview And listen to Men in Blazers Early Kickoff - our daily football news Podcast - every Monday through Friday at 6 a.m. ET. It is available here: https://mibcourage.co/3LqufO5
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Oct 25, 2024 • 36min
10/25/24: WGFOP Weekend Preview, presented by PrizePicks
IT’S ROG… and it’s the WGFOP, Weekend Preview, presented by our good friends at PrizePicks. There are some huge clashes this Premier League weekend, including Arsenal v Liverpool at the Emirates. We also preview Manchester United’s game against West Ham and ask whether a poor result would be enough to get either manager sacked. There’s news about La Liga games possibly coming to US soil, and of course there’s time for some personalized football recommendations and to talk about our favorite baldies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 24, 2024 • 33min
"I UNDERSTAND THE LEVEL OF QUALITY WITHIN THIS USMNT POOL. BUT PART OF MY GOAL IS TO WORK HARD TO BE PART OF THE NATIONAL TEAM" - VAMOS with Herc Gomez. Guest, Jordan Morris 10/24/24, Presented by Michelob Ultra
"In these last few years (...) I don't read anything, no social media, and just really try to focus on what I can do to be my best on that field and let all that other stuff play out how it will."Herc had a candid talk with Jordan Morris, USMNT and Seattle Sounders's striker to talk "all-things soccer", including some National Team talk, anecdotes of how he was scouted by Jurgen Klinsmann while he was still in college, his thoughts on the new process for the USMNT under Mauricio Pochettino, and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 22, 2024 • 45min
The Secret to Hansi Flick's Early Success at Barca: European Nights 10/22/24
With a Barcelona Bayern Munich tussle for the ages upon us, Rog and Rory Smith go deep on new Barcelona manager Hansi Flick, his unorthodox career arc, commitment to fitness, and that time he shows pre-game hype videos featuring... Geese? Plus, why French overachievers Brest are being forced to play their HOME games in enemy territory. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 21, 2024 • 1h 31min
LIVERPOOL STAY ATOP THE TABLE AFTER BIG WIN OVER CHELSEA: Men in Blazers 10/21/24
Rog and Rory Smith break down Liverpool's 2 - 1 victory over Chelsea, including a mind blowing Mo Salah assist. Plus, Arsenal lose to Bourneouth after a controversial William Saliba red card. And Everton get a... *checks notes*... routine win?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 18, 2024 • 35min
10/18/24: WGFOP Weekend Preview, presented by PrizePicks
IT’S ROG… and it’s the WGFOP, Weekend Preview, presented by our good friends at PrizePicks. Today is all about looking forward to the Premier League’s return from the international break. We preview the big clash of the weekend, Liverpool v Chelsea, and talk about how Ten Hag will fare as he faces a fast-starting Brentford. We also review Pochettino’s first international break as USMNT head coach and discuss Thomas Tuchel’s appointment as England manager. Finally, there’s always time for Rog’s spiritual home: Goodison Park.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 17, 2024 • 39min
"PLAYING IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE IS EVERYTHING I EVER DREAMED OF AS A YOUNG KID" - VAMOS with Herc Gomez. Guest, Julian Araujo 10/17/24, Presented by Michelob ULTRA
"The previous games versus the USMNT were more physical. I think that's where we beat them (...) It was a statement win that shows we can make a change to this group coming up because we have the Nations League in a month."Herc had a candid talk with a friend of the house, Julian Arajo, a Mexican-American right back who now plays in the Premier League for Bournemouth and the Mexican national team. Both reacted to El Tri's recent victory versus the USMNT (Dos a Cero) and Julian shared what it's been like for him in a whirlwind couple of years from the LA Galaxy to La Liga and now the Premier League. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 16, 2024 • 57min
THIS IS THE WORST DOS A CERO EVER: USMNT Mexico Do it Live! with Ale Bedoya
WHAT IN THE CONCACAFS? Rog and Ale Bedoya break down the USMNT's 2-0 loss to El Tri in Mexico, including which players came out of the game with a modicum of credit. Plus, thoughts on how new manager Mauricio Pochettino will respond next window. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 14, 2024 • 51min
What's Really Changed for the USMNT Under Poch? MiB x VAMOS Crossover 10/14/24
WHO ARE THE WINNERS AND LOSERS FROM THE USMNT'S 2 - 0 OVER PANAMA. Rog and VAMOS' Herc Gomez go deep on Saturday's victory, discuss who the real leaders on this team are, and look ahead to Tuesday's clash against El Tri in Mexico.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 13, 2024 • 48min
DON’T OVERREACT TO FRIENDLIES BUT WE’RE GONNA WIN THE WORLD CUP: USMNT 2 - 0 Panama Do it Live!
POCH IS DRESSED LIKE JOHNNY CASH AND DELIVERING VICTORY. Rog breaks down Saturday evening's 2 - 0 victory over CONCACAF Cousins Panama and gives his big takeaway from the night. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 11, 2024 • 55min
The Inside Story of How Mauricio Pochettino Came to US Soccer: with US Sporting Director Matt Crocker
Lost phone numbers, nerve-wracking negotiations, and help from Emma Hayes. Rog sits down with US Soccer Sporting Director Matt Crocker to discuss how Crocker landed Mauricio Pochettino as USMNT manager. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.