Men In Blazers

Rog and Rory pick through the big news and deep storylines informing this week's European football. Today, the ongoing Kylian Mbappe saga, the fallout with the PSG hierarchy, his really good nap, and the big question: are we still rooting for the boy from Bondy? Then, the story of Shakhtar Donestk, once Europe's most Brazilian club, now defined by a liminal exile. Plus, the consequences of Barca's...

The first episode in a new Pod Series from the Men in Blazers Media Network in which Rog and Brendan Hunt, Coach Beard from "Ted Lasso," celebrate the rich history of men's soccer in America. In this episode, our 1930 semi-final appearance, 1950 glory over England, 1994's Big Denim energy, and a catastrophic 1998 campaign. Plus, let's have John Cougar design the kits. See Privacy Policy at https:/...

The third installment of a six-part series that explores the complexities and moral conundrums brought on by a World Cup hosted in Qatar. A collaboration between Men in Blazers and Crooked Media. In this episode, Rog and "Pod Save the World's" Tommy Vietor unpack Qatar's history, and why the oil-rich nation state would want a World Cup, and the scrutiny that comes along with it, in the first place...

Rog takes listener questions on Ron Ron's latest strop, Jesse Marsch and Leeds' struggles, Darwin Nunez, and Mikel Arteta the artist. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Portland Thorns' Meghan Klingenburg and Becky Sauerbrunn join Rog to discuss the fall out from the Sally Yates report, the NWSL quarterfinal action, and look ahead to this weekend's NWSL semifinal matchups. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Rog and Davo provide instant reaction to Manchester United's imperious 2 - 0 win over Spurs, Liverpool's second victory on the bounce and Everton getting PIF'd. Plus, LIVE Q&A with GFOPs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Episode six of our eight-part series leading up to the World Cup, in which USMNT leader Tyler Adams joins Rog to discuss how golf helps his football game, bouncing back in the Premier League under club manager Jesse Marsch, and how he is feeling with a month to go until the World Cup in Qatar. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...

Rog and Davo on Liverpool's giving this season's narrative a kick to the down belows with a massive 1 - 0 win over Manchester City. Plus, Arsenal best Jesse Marsch and Leeds to stay top. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The second installment of a six-part series that explores the complexities and moral conundrums brought on by a World Cup hosted in Qatar. A collaboration between Men in Blazers and Crooked Media. In this episode, Rog and "Pod Save the World's" Tommy Vietor are joined by The New York Times' Tariq Panja to explore FIFA's evolution from quaint sporting organization to craven global behemoth. Plus, f...

Rog takes listeners questions on Liverpool vs. Man City, Leeds vs. Arsenal, Tottenham vs. Everton, and looks ahead to how we as fans can start to grapple with a World Cup taking place in Qatar. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In the fourth episode of American States United - our Pod series with some of the biggest Baby Eagles stars abroad - Rog sits down with USMNT and Borussia Mönchengladbach defender Joe Scally to discuss his adjustment from Long Island to life in Germany, the sheer intensity of Bundesliga football and his childhood friendship with Gio Reyna. American States United is presented by ESPN+. Sign up now...

Rog, Davo and co-author Miranda Davis are joined by GFOPs to talk football, take questions and celebrate the release of "Gods of Soccer," the new book from Men in Blazers. 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 Smith are back to explore the history surrounding the biggest European matches of the week. First up, the incredible heritage of Celtic, their great historical success in Europe, eccentric new manager Ange Postecoglou, and the lessons from the unique recruitment strategy he brought with him to Scotland from Japan. Then, unlikely Group B leaders Club Brugge, how they have surprised the...

Rog and Davo applaud Arsenal's 3 - 2 win over Liverpool in what was less a game of football and more a five-line poem on the human condition. Plus, Christian Pulisic is in the goals. And Everton... well... you know. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The first installment of a six-part series that explores the complexities and moral conundrums brought on by a World Cup hosted in Qatar. A collaboration between Men in Blazers and Crooked Media. In this episode, Rog and "Pod Save the World's" Tommy Vietor explore the idea of sports washing and examine the ways past World Cups have been co-opted by autocrats and dictators. See Privacy Policy at ht...

Rog takes listener calls on WGFOP: Weekend Preview. Today, Rog addresses the devastating Yates Report and what it means for the NWSL and women's football in general. Next, a look forward at two of the weekend's marquee matchups: Arsenal vs. Liverpool and Everton vs. United. Plus, will Erling Haaland keep the goals aflowin' this weekend? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...

The Chicago Red Stars and USWNT's Tierna Davidson joins Rog to discuss the last weekend of NWSL regular season action, the USWNT 2 matches versus European opposition, and her hopes ahead of her return to the field from injury next season. 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 discuss this week's Champions League matches, beginning with AFC Ajax, how Johann Cruyff shaped the club, the tenets of their unparalleled academy system, and generating sales from that academy system may have ruptured a connection between team and fans. Then, an exploration of the incredible story of Union Berlin, the identity forged before the fall of the Berlin wall, their unlikely...

Rog and Dave on Erling Haaland's third hat trick in three games in a one-sided Manchester Derby; Arsenal's Big Boy NLD win over Spurs; and whether Todd Boehly is an exclamation point kind of guy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Football is a game which has often been called “the world’s most important least important thing.” However this November’s World Cup, the most-watched sporting competition on the planet, forces fans to grapple with the complexities of a tournament which has been twisted into a public relations exercise for Qatar, a country smaller than the state of Connecticut, with a shocking human rights record,...

Rog takes listener calls on WGFOP: Weekend Preview. Today, there are two derbies on tap: North London and Manchester. Rog previews both, discussing what to expect from Arsenal out to prove their bonafides, Spurs trying to fly under the radar, Manchester City's eternal quest for supremacy, and Manchester United's progress under Erik ten Hag. Plus, final reflections on the USMNT window, and what soc...

The Washington Spirit and USWNT's Trinity Rodman joins Rog to discuss joining the NWSL as a teenager, her stellar rookie of the year season, breaking into the national team, and what inspires her to keep taking her TikTok game to the next level. This podcast is presented by Paramount+. Sign up now at  paramountplus.com/mibtwg . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...

Rog and Davo recap a concerning final dress rehearsal for the USMNT ahead of November's World Cup and lament the "things" we've learned. Plus, England's recent wobbles under Gareth Southgate. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Rog and Davo provide Instant Reax into the USMNT's 2-0 World Cup tune up loss to Japan and look ahead to Tuesday's game against Saudi Arabia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Gotham and the USWNT's Midge Purce joins Rog to discuss a childhood love of Manchester United, embracing her creativity on the field, and the final weeks of the NWSL regular season. This podcast is presented by Paramount+. Sign up now at  paramountplus.com/mibtwg . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...