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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.

Rog and James Horncastle went live right after the final whistle of the PSG vs. Arsenal Champions League semifinal match to give their instant reactions. They also take listener calls and preview the upcoming Champions League final matchup between PSG vs. Inter Milan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It is upon us...the best week of the season....the final leg of the Champions League semi-finals. And Arsenal are on a knife's edge of glory...or more pain. Rog and Rory break down if the Gunners can stop PSG's attacking onslaught. And can Mikel Arteta finally silence the doubters? Then, Rog and Rory bow down to our new footballing overlord, Barcelona's teenage phenom Lamine Yamal. Is he...at 17 years old...the best player on the planet? Or is his star burning a little too bright for someone so young? 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.

Trent Alexander-Arnold confirms he's ready for life after Liverpool and is off to Real Madrid at season's end. Rog and Rory react in real-time to his decision, a day after the Reds lose 3-1 to Chelsea. The Golden War Cherries of Bournemouth hand Arsenal another loss, as the Gunners limp home down the stretch with only the Champions League on their minds. Brighton and Newcastle draw 1-1 in their battle for a European spot next season. And Everton fans say goodbye to Goodison Park with a 2-2 draw with Ipswich Town.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Europa League semi-finals kicked off, and both Manchester United and Spurs won their first legs against Athletic Club and Bodø/Glimt. Plus, Chelsea win in the Conference League, Brentford beat Forest, and we preview the weekend’s football. And finally, there’s a moment of appreciation for Harry Maguire.SUBSCRIBE TO EARLY KICK OFF HERE https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/men-in-blazers-early-kick-off/id1704738560This 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.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Betty GloverProducer: George CooperAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this lively chat, Brené Brown, a renowned author and thought leader, discusses her deep love for football and how it transforms lives. She explores the concept of 'collective effervescence' within sports, sharing personal stories that highlight community and connection among fans. Brené examines emotional dynamics in sports leadership, contrasting coaching styles and the significance of empathy. The power of music also takes center stage as she reflects on its role in personal growth and resilience, inspiring listeners to embrace fear and foster connections.