This 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. SUBSCRIBE TO EARLY KICKOFF HERE On today’s episode: The USWNT beat Colombia 2-0 in the SheBelieves Cup, with goals from Cat Macario and Ally Sentnor; in the Europa League playoffs, AS Roma and Bodø/Glimt progress, as do Ajax and Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahçe; the dr...
Feb 21, 2025•14 min
Herc had a candid conversation with Miguel Almiron, a Paraguayan superstar who was Atlanta's MLS Champion in 2018, made a name for himself in the Premier League, and has returned to Atlanta United this season. 'Miggy' shared his experiences while away from the team and insights into how Major League Soccer is perceived internationally. He also discussed Atlanta United's new project ahead of the MLS kickoff this weekend, outlining their aspirations, hopes, and realistic possibilities for the upco...
Feb 20, 2025•20 min
Tottenham do the league double over Manchester United for the first time in 35 years. Rog and Rory discuss the depths to which Ruben Amorin's team have fallen. Liverpool squeak past Wolves at Anfield. And Striker-less Arsenal step up in the final minutes versus embattled Leicester City. SUBSCRIBE TO MEN IN BLAZERS' "RAVEN NEWSLETTER": https://mibcourage.co/3xQaQz1 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 31 min
Head Coach of the Boston Celtics and reigning NBA champ Joe Mazzulla sits down with Rog on a very special pod special. Joe and Rog breakdown how Joe became close friends with the one and only Pep Guardiola and how their friendship has strengthened him as a coach. Then, Joe reveals why playing youth soccer in Rhode Island made him a better basketball player, as well as what footballing tactics he's brought to the NBA. All this and more on the latest Men in Blazers pod special.... See Privacy Poli...
Feb 14, 2025•32 min
Herc sat down with a friend of the house, Eric Gomez from ESPN Mexico, to react to Santi Gimenez's impressive debut for AC Milan and discuss how the CONCACAF connection with Christian Pulisic affects and benefits him. Plus, Herc delves into Weston McKennie's latest performance in the Champions League against PSV, proving doubters wrong season after season since Weston arrived at Juventus. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...
Feb 13, 2025•42 min
In this debut episode of Club Stories , Rog and Rory delve into 125 years of FC Barcelona’s rich history and examine the club’s promising future. Club Stories presented by eFootball, is a new MiB series delivering an in-depth exploration of how some of the world’s most beloved football clubs became icons of the game. Club Stories presented by eFootball. Play eFootball and you could WIN a signed Messi jersey and a trip to a match in the U.S. Enter here: https://konami.jp/3WM3HwB See Privacy Polic...
Feb 13, 2025•52 min
Real Madrid meet Manchester City in the Champions League AGAIN for the fourth straight year. But this time...it's in the not-so-presitigous Round of 32. Rog and Rory breakdown how each team got themselves into this predicament and who ultimately has the edge. Then, AC Milan's newest signing Santi Gimenez brings a fresh CONCACAF face to the Italian giants. Rog and Rory deep dive into how Santi went from Liga MX unknown to Feyenoord goal machine to big money Rossoneri signing, and why re-learning ...
Feb 11, 2025•50 min
Championship bottom dwellers Plymouth sending Liverpool packing. Rog and Rory recap the weekend's FA Cup matches in which Aston Villa pile on the misery for Spurs and Ange. Manchester City avoid humiliation versus Leyton Orient. And Bournemouth knock out Everton in their last cup game at Goodison Park. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Rog sits down with two-time Wrexham Young Player of the Season Max Cleworth. The gents talk about Max's rise from the academy into the first team, his cult hero status in the making and working with Channing Tatum in the club's latest ad for this Sunday's big game between Philadelphia and Kansas City. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 08, 2025•32 min
IT’S ROG… and it’s the WGFOP Weekend Preview, presented by our good friends at PrizePicks. This week, we’re up for the cups. It’s “congratulations” to Newcastle and Liverpool for making it to the Carabao Cup final, and big commiserations, especially to Spurs, whose trophy-less run continues… And then we turn our attention to the FA Cup fourth round this weekend, and Rog reminisces on some of his favorite giant-killing moments. There’s always time to talk about Everton, who face old tormentors Bo...
Feb 07, 2025•35 min
Herc sat down with his friend, content creator, and YouTuber Filippo Silva, also known as Tactical Manager, talking all things CONCACAF. They discussed Mauricio Pochettino's first five months with the USMNT and examined the depth chart for their striker position. Also, explored Santi Gimenez and Christian Pulisic as the new CONCACAF duo at AC Milan and ended the conversation debating the criteria used to determine whether a player is considered world-class. Plus, Herc shared his thoughts on who ...
Feb 06, 2025•43 min
A beatdown of seismic proportions. Rog and Rory discuss Arsenal's dominant 5-1 win over Manchester City and their growing rivalry. Salah helps Liverpool escape pugnacious Bournemouth with all three points. Nottingham Forest decimate Brighton 7-0. And don't look now but Everton (yes, that Everton) now have three wins with David Moyes in charge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Rog sits down with AFC Bournemouth owner Bill Foley for an in-depth discussion on the Cherries' impressive rise in the Premier League. Foley provides exclusive insight into the inner workings of the club, sharing how Bournemouth, despite its size, competes with Europe’s elite. He also delves into his ownership philosophy, revealing the strategies that have driven success for both the Cherries and the NHL’s Las Vegas Golden Knights. "Running the Game" is a new series from Men in Blazers where we ...
Feb 01, 2025•38 min
IT’S ROG… and it’s the WGFOP Weekend Preview, presented by our good friends at PrizePicks. It’s time to look forward to the weekend’s football, and boy what a weekend we have in store! Manchester City travel to Arsenal for a grudge match between Pep’s and Mikel’s sides, but maybe that’s not even the big game of the weekend, as high-flying Bournemouth host Liverpool and hope to add another giant-killing to their roster. We look into Big Ange’s predicament at Spurs, and Rog always has some time to...
Jan 31, 2025•40 min
Diego Luna joins Herc on a candid talk after his impressive assist, despite playing with a broken nose, in the USMNT's latest victory. Diego also shared the memorable “BIG BALLS” moment he experienced with Mauricio Pochettino, along with his thoughts on his remarkable final season under Pablo Mastroeni at Real Salt Lake. Plus, Herc gives context to the Messi and Mexico debate on this week’s "Shooting it Straight". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...
Jan 30, 2025•30 min
Rog and author John Green went live after the final Champions League group stage matches to give their immediate post match reactions to Liverpool losing but winning, Manchester City sneaking in, and all the key storylines from this new tournament format. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jan 29, 2025•55 min
Manchester City is on the brink of elimination while the likes of Brest and Lille are through. So with the final week of the group stage upon us, it is time to ask the question....is the new Champions League format actually really good?? Rog and Rory debate the ups, downs, and in-betweens of UEFA's grand experiment. Then, Rog and Rory revisit last year's Europa League champs, Atalanta, as they fight for both a Serie A title and a deep run into the Champions League behind the man, the myth, the d...
Jan 28, 2025•41 min
Rog and Rory Smith recap a shocking red card for Arsenal in the Gunners' win over Wolves (while rubbishing suggestions of a conspiracy theory). Is Man City back after a resounding 3-1 victory over Chelsea? Plus, Bournemouth axe down Nottingham Forest 5 - 0 and Liverpool stay top after backhanding Ipswich. And, don't look now, but another big win for David Moyes at Everton. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 21 min
Rog sits down with USWNT coach Emma Hayes to relive winning Gold in Paris, her singular vision for the USWNT's future, and what makes her feel most American. For complete Women's Football coverage, subscribe to The Women's Game with Sam Mewis, available wherever you get your Podcasts: mibcourage.co/twgpod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 25, 2025•28 min
IT’S ROG… and it’s the WGFOP Weekend Preview, presented by our good friends at PrizePicks. This weekend, it’s the reverse of the opening fixtures in the Premier League, so there’s lots to chew through. Chelsea travel to Manchester City, who have just welcomed a “fast and dangerous” Omar Marmoush after losing to PSG in the week. Look at them now: high-flying Bournemouth take on even more high-flying Nottingham Forest! There’s also time to unpack the woes of Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur...
Jan 24, 2025•35 min
Recorded live from Legends NYC, Rog and Herculez Gomez gave a quick temperature check on the state of the USMNT heading into World Cup 2026. They answer the biggest questions surrounding the squad, give their way-too-early predictions, and take some GFOP questions from the live audience! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 15 min
On a very special This Week in Wrexham, Rog is joined by Hollywood A-Lister and Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds. Ryan breaks down his footballing journey, from self-admitted football know-nothing to owner of the one of the fastest rising clubs in English football. Then, Ryan explains why his goals for Wrexham are about more than making the Premier League, as well as what goes on in the What's App group chat between him and Birmingham City owner Tom Brady. This Week in Wrexham comes from the Men i...
Jan 22, 2025•46 min
The upcoming Champions League clash between giants Manchester City and PSG is a match that has suddenly become...a fight to avoid getting booted from European competition? Rog and Rory breakdown what exactly has gone wrong for these two clubs and what role Karmic justice has to play in all of this. Then, Rog and Rory deep dive into the career of CONCACAF's own Jonathan David, including his unique path to European football, why he has stayed at Lille for so long, and what club he could be playing...
Jan 21, 2025•45 min
Liverpool stare a 0 - 0 draw at Brentford in the eye and say "not today." Rog and Rory Smith break down a massive weekend of Premier League action, including Arsenal surrendering a 2-0 lead against Villa, Manchester City backhanding Ipswich Town, and Ruben Amorim calling his Manchester United, "the worst team, maybe" in club history. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 13 min
IT’S ROG… and it’s the WGFOP Weekend Preview, presented by our good friends at PrizePicks. It’s been a big week in the world of Everton, and Rog is back to talk about David Moyes’s appointment and first game in charge, before turning his attention to the Toffees’ game against turbulent Tottenham this weekend. Arsenal host Aston Villa this weekend, and Nottingham Forest host Southampton: Rog breaks down the main challengers to Liverpool in the title race. Then we turn our attention to Manchester ...
Jan 17, 2025•34 min
Herc sat down with Jesus Ferreira to discuss his recent experience in the USMNT's January Camp. They delved into Pochettino's intensity, the debate of MLS vs US players competing abroad, and explored Ferreira's decision to sign with the Seattle Sounders for the upcoming MLS season. Plus, Herc shares on "Shooting It Straight" why James Rodriguez's recent signing in Liga MX could be one of his last chances to succeed at the club level. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...
Jan 16, 2025•27 min
The Moyes is back in town. That's right...David Moyes is back at the helm of Everton after the club's conscious uncoupling with Sean Dyche. Rog and Rory break down Dyche's legacy, and what the Moyes hiring means for the Toffees now and into the future. Then, Rog and Rory dive into all of the FA Cup weirdness: Arsenal and Manchester United going to penalties, Tamworth's near epic upset of Tottenham, and much much more. To donate your lightly used sports gear to those affected by the LA wildfires,...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 30 min
IT’S ROG… and it’s the WGFOP Weekend Preview, presented by our good friends at PrizePicks. And breathe… there’s a lot to catch up on, so sit back, relax, and let Rog tell you about everything that’s been happening in the world of football this week. Rog’s beloved Everton have sacked their manager Sean Dyche - but was it the right decision and where do the Toffees go from here? Plus, it’s the FA Cup third round this weekend, and it’s going to serve up some classics: Arsenal v Manchester United, M...
Jan 10, 2025•47 min
Herc sat down with Hernan Gonzalez, the face of the YouTube channel We Are Austin TV, an Austin FC fan-based community. They analyzed what went wrong last season, discussed the change in managers, and took a deep dive into what Brandon Vazquez can expect at Austin FC. They also explored how the squad might look if Sebastian Driussi departs. Be sure to subscribe to the Men in Blazers Raven newsletter to learn how you can join Rog and Herc in raising a glass at the upcoming live show on Tuesday, N...
Jan 09, 2025•53 min
Manchester United pull out a desperately needed draw at Anfield. Rog and Rory break down what it means for Ruben Amorim's squad, and if this is a sign of cracks in Liverpool's armor. Then, did Enzo Maresca speak Chelsea's current winless streak into existence? And Arsenal's title hopes are dented after another VAR attack. All this and more on the latest Men in Blazers.... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 28 min
