IT’S ROG… and it’s the WGFOP, Weekend Preview, presented by our good friends at PrizePicks.  We look forward to a packed Premier League weekend, including Aston Villa v. Manchester United, and discuss our favorite ‘super subs’ after Jhon Durán’s heroics in midweek. Then we turn our attention to the powerhouse that is Erling Haaland, and we talk about finances in the European game and Pochettino’s first USMNT roster. Search for America’s greatest sports bar: meninblazers.com/bestbars See...

Herc sat with LAFC striker Kei Kamara, a friend of the house and the first player to score for 11 different Major League Soccer teams. Kei shared how his journey to the US started in his beloved Sierra Leone. He also talked about how it feels to be back in Los Angeles after 20 years of playing for different MLS teams and in the Premier League. Kei also delved into his emotions while representing his home country in the African Cup of Nations, and more. See Privacy Policy at...

"THIS IS THE BEST STORY IN WORLD FOOTBALL." Rog sits down with Ipswich Town's CEO Mark Ashton to talk about the club's meteoric rise from League One to the Premier League in just two seasons, the plan he built to restore the club to past glories, and the leadership of manager Kieran McKenna. Plus, what it is like to work with partial Ipswich owner and lifelong Town fan Ed Sheeran. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

GUESS WHO'S BACK, BACK AGAIN. VILLA'S BACK, TELL A FRIEND. Rog and Rory Smith celebrate Aston Villa's return to the Champions League by retracing their roots and telling the story of their last European title back in 1982. And the story of Loïs Openda, the Belgian RB Leipzig striker who is generating interest from some of Europe's largest clubs. Plus, the best place for a curry in Birmingham. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

BRUNO FERNANDES' ORANGE CARD. Rog and Rory Smith break down the turning point of Tottenham's 3 - 0 drubbing of Manchester United at Old Trafford. Manchester City drop points to Newcastle. And Liverpool return to the top of the table. 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.  We look forward to the Premier League weekend, including the big clash of Manchester United v Tottenham, who both have managers who could be helped by a win this weekend. We also discuss Arsenal’s tactics this season, and a game between two teams still awaiting their first win this season: Everton v Crystal Palace. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Herc sat down with Jonathan David, the Canadian striker who currently plays for Lille in the French First Division and is one of the best nines in CONCACAF. Jonathan explained his experience in European football, his thoughts about Canada's performance in the past international tournaments they've played, and the story behind how he got to be on the cover of a fashion magazine. Additionally, Herc talked about the resurgence of the Mexican international Raul Jimenez, who is now playing for...

On a very special pod special, Rog is joined by legendary former Premier League referee, the king of red cards, Mike Dean. The two break down Mike's incredible rise from working in a chicken slaughter house all the way to the Premier League. Mike also reveals who the hardest managers to officiate were, what he really thinks of VAR, and why he'll still heckle referees to this day. All this and more on the latest Men in Blazers pod special. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

PREMIER LEAGUE FOOTBALL TITLE BOUT. Rog and Rory celebrate a game of games as 10-man Arsenal hold City to a point at the Etihad. Plus, Liverpool cruise. And Everton... don't lose? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IT’S FRIDAY. IT’S ROG. IT’S TIME FOR WGFOP. Join Rog from his mom’s house in Liverpool, for a stripped back look ahead to the premier league this weekend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Herc had a candid talk with the new USMNT player, Marlon Fossey, a young player with an incredible story of perseverance. Marlon shared his soccer journey, moving from LA to London at a young age, developing as a footballer in Fulham's youth academy, his current success in Belgium's First Division, and how he overcame his injuries and numerous other challenges to earn his latest call-up to the US Men's National Team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

PULISIC AND MCKENNIE IN THE GOALS. Rog recaps the first two days of the new Champions League format. A pair of goals for our boys abroad. Plus, the mess that is Everton. Woof. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

European Nights is back! And ahead of Matchweek One, Rog and New York Times Chief Soccer Correspondent Rory Smith are here to give a primer on the new Champions League format (that is not at all whatsoever in any way, shape, or form a Super League knockoff). Then, Rog and Rory deep dive into Atletico Madrid's splashy summer spending spree, the club's history of shady finances under bombastic former owner Jesus Gil, and why this may be Diego Simeone's one last gasp at grabbing that elusive...

ARSENAL DELIVERY NORTH LONDON DERBY GLORY. Rog and Rory Smith recap Arsenal's 1 - 0 victory over Spurs despite some key absences. Liverpool lose at home to Nottingham Forest. And Everton's epic two-goal collapse... yes, again. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On a very special episode, Rog sits down with brand new US Men's National Team Manager, the globally revered Mauricio Pochettino. The pair discuss the 52-year-old Argentine's singular career arc, his unique leadership philosophy, and his plan to transform the United States men into contenders ahead of a seismic 2026 World Cup on home soil. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Herc analyzed the current status of three candidates for the king of Concacaf. Canada, the US, and Mexico played against each other in this FIFA international fixture. Who is performing well, and who needs to pick back up? Delving into the new manager of the USMNT, Mauricio Pochettino, Canada under Jesse Marsch, and Javier Aguirre's third stint with "El Tri". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wrexham is back! And on the latest episode of This Week in Wrexham, Rog is joined by the co-creator of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Mythic Quest, and co-owner of Wrexham AFC Rob McElhenney to break down the gauntlet of a season that lies ahead in League One. Rob goes deep on his expectations for the upcoming season, how his relationship with co-owner Ryan Reynolds has changed since taking over Wrexham, and the emotional toll that club ownership has taken on him. This Week in Wrexham...

IT'S ACTUALLY HAPPENING. Rog provides instant reaction to the official news that US Soccer have hired Mauricio Pochettino as manager of the USMNT. Rog breaks down what the players can expect, the type of culture Poch will build and what this means for World Cup 2026. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

JESSE MARSCH REVENGE GAME. Rog is joined by USMNT captain and Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams to break down the USMNT's 2 - 1 loss to Canada in Kansas City. Bring on the Poch! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Jesse Marsch wants to humiliate the USMNT” A special Men in Blazers + VAMOS crossover! Herc joins Rog to preview the upcoming friendly between the USMNT and Canada. Sharing thoughts on why this International Friendly is more than just a match for Jesse Marsch and what he has to prove. Then they go in-depth on Mauricio Pochettino while discussing why they think the soon-to-be USMNT manager can succeed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

On the latest Men in Blazers pod special, Rog is joined by Canada National Team manager and pride of Racine, WI Jesse Marsch to discuss Canada's magical run to the Copa America semifinals, the expectations the team now has for the 2026 World Cup, and Jesse's secret to choosing penalty takers (and why it includes Jonathan Davies). Then, Jesse gives his view on the turbulent summer for the USMNT, as well as what he expects from the US squad as they meet the Canadians for an international...

HOLY CRAP HOW DID EVERTON BLOW THAT? Rog and Rory marvel at another imperious Liverpool performance at Old Trafford. Arsenal drop points after Declan Rice's controversial Red Card. And Everton snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. 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.  We look forward to the third weekend of the Premier League season, which includes tasty ties such as Arsenal v Brighton and Manchester United v Liverpool. We also review the transfer window, and discuss the imminent USMNT managerial appointment of Pochettino. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"It's refreshing for me listening to Jack McGlynn, Quinn, and Cavan Sullivan... I can't even hang with the lingo, it's completely new". Herc sat down with Alejandro Bedoya, the captain of the Philadelphia Union and a long-time Major League Soccer and USMNT star, to discuss all things soccer. Shared thoughts on 'Cucho' Hernandez, the MVP of this edition of Leagues Cup. Also, they talked about how much MLS has changed since Alejandro left the US to compete in European football, his role as a...

In the first installment of a new series that aims to dive into the wondrous rise of Como 1907, the small yet mighty Northern Italian club that sits on the banks of one of the world's most famously beautiful lakes, Rog sits down with World Cup, Premier League, and FA Cup winner, as well as current manager for Como, Cesc Fàbregas, as he embarks on the club's first season in Serie A in over two decades. Cesc details how playing under an array of legendary mangers helped him transition from...