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This special live episode from Seattle celebrates the city's unparalleled football culture and the Sounders' historic League Cup victory against Inter Miami, featuring Lionel Messi. Guests like Seahawks legend Marcus Trufant, NASL pioneer Jimmy McAlister, Sounders manager Brian Schmetzer, and players Alex, Christian Roldan, and Paul Rothrock share insights into the city's deep-rooted passion, the team's collective spirit, and individual journeys of perseverance. The discussion highlights Seattle's unique place in American soccer history and its anticipation for the upcoming World Cup.
Rog and Rory return to break down a wild weekend of Premier League action, including Crystal Palace's incredible win over Liverpool, Arsenal's gutsy performance against Newcastle, and Manchester United's flop against Brentford. Plus, why is the Premier League suddenly the league of parity, and does anyone know what a handball is anymore? Follow The Women's Game on YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/@WomensGameMiB ) and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/womensgamemib ) We want to hear from you...
Rog is back to answer all of your questions and forecast the weekend's upcoming Premier League action in this week's Big Weekend Preview Presented by Prize Picks. First, Arsenal take on Newcastle at St. James' Park where they've lost three straight matches. Is it already a must-win game for Mikel Arteta's squad? Plus, Rog previews a clash of titans as Liverpool square up against....Crystal Palace? Finally, how have Aston Villa fallen so far, so fast? Want to be featured on our next episode? Subm...
A night of celebration with basketball stars Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart joining Men in Blazers to revel in the magical kingdom that is New York sports and its singular football culture. Rog also sits down with NYCFC's Matt Freese and Justin Haak, as well as New York Red Bulls captain Emil Forsberg and former USMNT midfielder Michael Bradley. Come and raise a glass to celebrate what makes this football community so special. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...
Rog and Rory are back to break down a wild weekend of Premier League action, including Mikel Arteta's Arsenal squeezing a draw out of Pep Guardiola's very defensive Manchester City, Liverpool keeping their perfect record with a win over Everton in the Merseyside Derby, and Manchester United providing a glimmer of hope for Ruben Amorim's job prospects. Plus, should Chelsea fans start to panic? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...
Champions League is back, and the Premier League delivers HUGE matchups: Liverpool host Everton in the Merseyside Derby at Anfield, Arsenal face Manchester City in a title-race clash, and Manchester United take on Chelsea in a must-watch battle. Rog breaks it all down from Mo Salah’s return to form, Erling Haaland’s unstoppable scoring streak, and United’s crisis. Plus his bold predictions for the weekend! Want to be featured on our next episode? Submit your questions here: https://mibcourage.co...
Rog and James Horncastle went live after Wednesday’s Champions League action to discuss Liverpool’s inevitable late winner against Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich downing Chelsea and how PSG are back to their winning ways. Plus, Rog and James talk Arteta implementing rugby tactics, before taking listener calls to debate whether Liverpool are using dark magic to win games in stoppage time or if they're just good at scoring goals. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...
Rog and Rory preview the new Champions League season, Napoli’s desire for European glory with a team full of ex-Premier League players and why Bayer Leverkusen parted ways with Erik ten Hag. Plus, the gents make Champions League predictions. The Correspondent w/ Rory Smith newsletter. Making sense of a simple game in a complicated world - every Thursday, 100% free. Subscribe: https://the-correspondent-rory-smith-newsletter.beehiiv.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...
Rog and Rory are back to break down all of the weekend's Premier League action, including Manchester City's beatdown of Manchester United, Arsenal's thrashing of Ange Postecoglou's Nottingham Forest, and Liverpool's cheeky, yet inevitable, victory over Burnley. Plus, Rog and Rory pay tribute to the voice of football in America, Ray Hudson. Take our 2025 GFOP Fan Survey here: https://mibcourage.co/3IoqA50 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art...
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland sits down with Rog to discuss Jack Grealish's success at Everton, what losing Kevin De Bruyne means to this City squad, and which of his 88 Premier League goals is his favorite. Plus, Erling details building connections with new City players Rayan Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
On the latest episode of Running the Game, Rog sits down with Architect Dan Meis to discuss his design of Hill Dickinson Stadium, Everton's new home. Dan breaks down how he channelled Goodison Park into his design, the influence of NFL stadiums on their European counterparts, and the relationship between players and the arenas they play in. Plus, Dan reveals how Hill Dickinson Stadium with give Everton an edge over their opponents. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...
In the second episode of Switch the Play, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. and Roger Bennett are joined by Indiana Pacers guard TJ McConnell to discuss all things Leeds United, his love for retro kits, going over to watch Leeds take on Everton and how he fell in love with the Premier League. Plus, Rog and Larry discuss the best father-son duo in NBA history, whether Leeds should play a pre-season game in Cleveland and their favorite meal before a football match. Football is better wit...
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 GF...
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 Poli...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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 w...
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/priv...
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 ...
Rog is joined by the Nobel Prize winner of transfers Fabrizio Romano to discuss all the comings and goings of the window as we approach the deadline presented by Verizon. Will Liverpool get their man Alexander Isak? Are Manchester City really looking to bring in Gianluigi Donnarumma after signing James Trafford earlier in the summer? Which keeper is Manchester United looking to bring in? Plus, are Everton looking at at any more signings. Football is better with Friends. Join our Discord Communit...
Rog and Rory discuss the Premier League’s weekend action which saw Arsenal unveil new signing Eberechi Eze at Emirates Stadium, Tottenham continue to be Manchester City’s bogey team, Chelsea smash West Ham and Fulham score late to draw versus Manchester United. Plus, Jack Grealish comes alive with two assists at Everton’s new home. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Rog previews Matchweek 2: From Arsenal’s week of whiplash, Kai Havertz injury to Eberechi Eze ecstasy... Is Richarlison for real this season for Tottenham Hotspur or will Manchester City continue to dominate? Then Monday’s main event at St James’ Park, where the Isak saga collides with Slot’s Liverpool. All that and more on this week's episode. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Send in your questions at: https://mibcourage.co/BWPy Men in Blazers Big Weekend Preview, presented by PrizePicks. It’s always ...
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker sits down with Rog to discuss lifting the Premier League trophy last year, why Federico Chiesa's go ahead goal against Bournemouth was so special, and how he developed his instinctual connection with Mo Salah. Plus, Alisson goes in depth on his faith, as well as how he chooses his facial hair. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Welcome to Switch the Play, the new podcast hosted by Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. and Roger Bennett. And on the inaugural episode, Rog and Larry sit down with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso to discuss how he fell in love with football, whether he’d trade his NBA career for playing in the Premier League, and which basketball players he’d choose for his five-a-side team. Plus, Larry and Rog breakdown Leeds United beating Everton at Elland Road, and why all Americans should...
Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard joins Rog to discuss the driving forces behind this season’s Premier League title pursuit, maintaining team chemistry amid new roster additions, and his role in mentoring emerging talents Max Dowman and Marli Salmon. The newly married midfielder also reflects on balancing football with married life, while sharing his excitement about the Norwegian Men's National Team's momentum ahead of the 2026 World Cup. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo...
Rog sits down with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola to discuss last season’s challenges, his goalkeeping strategy and getting Rodri back to fitness. Plus, he talks about his desire to keep going after all that he’s achieved. 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 breakdown the Premier League’s opening weekend in full, including how Mohamed Salah's heartfelt moment at Anfield framed Liverpool’s 4–2 victory over Bournemouth, why Arsenal beating Manchester United at Old Trafford with yet another set-piece goal was sneakily controversial, and what Manchester City's demolition of Wolverhampton means for the rest of the league. Plus, thoughts on the league’s new rules and the legend of James Milner, still going strong in his 24th season. See Priva...
