Men in Blazers: Early Kick Off

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: the football world reacts to the introduction of blue cards, this weekend's European football action, PSG’s potential stadium move, and the Premier League’s Super Bowl predictions.  Football don't sleep, an...

"If you look at the US pool right now (...) it's one of the strongest teams ever been in a long time. Guys that are hungry to win, guys that are hungry to show themselves, to prove themselves to the world... Some real dogs". Herc had a candid conversation with Miles Robinson, one of the best center-backs for the USMNT who recently signed with FC Cincinnati. During their talk, Miles shared about th...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: Chelsea secure a much-needed win against Villa to ease the pressure on boss Pochettino, complete chaos in the Africa Cup of Nations semi finals as Nigeria and Ivory Coast make Sunday’s final, Alex Morgan out of...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.  On today's episode: Jordan shock South Korea in the Asia Cup, FA Cup action, Matty Turner reflects on a difficult season for Forest, WCL draw, and Kobbie Mainoo reminds us what football is really all about…  Football don...

AN AMERICAN REVOLUTION IN THE NETHERLANDS Men in Blazers is proud to present an exclusive look behind the curtain of one of Europe's most prestigious clubs, Dutch giant and 24x Eredivisie winner PSV Eindhoven, in our latest series: PSV USA. Deep dive into the inner workings of a club that has produced legends like Romario, Ronaldo, Ruud van Nistelrooy, and Arjen Robben, as well as current Liverpoo...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: Phil Foden's hat-trick seals three points for Manchester City against Brentford, sin-bins set to be trialled in the FA Cup, Emma Hayes speaks about the upcoming Olympics with the USWNT, two Premier League manage...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.  On today's episode: New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium announced as hosts of the 2026 World Cup Final, Arsenal beat Liverpool at The Emirates to reignite their title dreams, all of the weekend’s footballing action, South Africa mak...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: Kobbie Mainoo’s 97th minute winner wins a thriller between Wolves and Manchester United; Kalvin Phillips has a nightmare debut for West Ham; Real Madrid stay top of La Liga; Al-Nassr annihilate Inter Miami 6-0;...

"We've spoken about how cool it would be to play in the next Olympics for the USMNT. I'm one of the older players who hopefully will be on that roster and Zach would probably be one of the youngest players... But, I think that we have qualities that can help the team. So, fingers crossed that it happens." In this episode, Herc sat down with Taylor and Zach Booth. These American brothers will play...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: Liverpool smash Chelsea 4-1 to stay five points clear at the top of the Premier League; Tottenham and Brentford play out a fiery clash with plenty of goals and drama; City beat Burnley to strand them further; th...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: Arsenal win at Nottingham Forest to push themselves up to second in the Premier League table; Newcastle smash Aston Villa’s unbeaten home record; Luton Town climb out of the relegation zone thanks to a hat-trick...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: Wrexham crash out of the FA Cup after a battering at Blackburn; Hosts Ivory Coast stun holders Senegal at AFCON; Suarez and Messi score but Inter Miami fall to Al-Hilal courtesy of another former Barcelona man;...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: There was a host of brilliant FA Cup action this weekend, including Manchester United beating Newport County, a game overshadowed by the 'internal matter' of Marcus Rashford, and non-league Maidstone United pull...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: Jurgen Klopp announces he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season after 9 years with the club; the start of the FA Cup Fourth Round action where Bournemouth battered Swansea; the Copa del Rey semi-finals a...

"Chicharito can play 17 years in teams like PSV, Real Betis, or Deportivo La Coruña. But, I don’t think Andrés Guardado can play any time at Manchester United, Real Madrid, or be the best foreign player in the Bundesliga." In this podcast episode, Herc and Eric Gomez from ESPN Deportes, who is one of the best insiders of Mexican football and a friend of the pod, discuss the latest signings from Li...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: Liverpool draw 1-1 at Craven Cottage to beat Fulham on aggregate and advance to the Carabao Cup final; Barcelona are dumped out of the Copa del Rey by Athletic Club’s Iñaki Williams, who had been at AFCON just h...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: Chelsea humiliate Middlesborough 6-1 at Stamford Bridge to make the final of the Carabao Cup where they will face either Liverpool or Fulham, more AFCON action, transfer news including the latest on Kieran Tripp...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: Brighton and Wolves play out a 0-0 draw, another day of chaos at AFCON, Inter Milan win Italy's first silverware of the season, all the latest transfer gossip, Tuesday night football preview and a proposal in th...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.  On today's episode: Liverpool go five points clear at the top of the Premier League, crazy drama in added time of West Ham's draw at Sheffield United, Real Madrid leave it very late to beat La Liga's bottom side, the USMNT lo...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: an absolute cracker of a Madrid derby, Karim Benzema could be off to England, transfer latest, AFCON action, weekend’s football preview, and the internet has discovered the Premier League’s best looking manager....

"We were the promoters of the game. We did funky things... I went on to Conan O'Brien when he was kind of coming up, and I had to play soccer on stage with a bunch of pit bulls. These are the things that you had to do to promote the World Cup back in '94. Now it's different." Herc sat down with Tony Meola, goalkeeping legend of the USMNT. Tony was a true pioneer in soccer and shared his experience...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: Everton and Nottingham Forest progress in the FA Cup, Luca De La Torre scores a sensational goal in the Copa Del Rey, Jordan Henderson's move to Ajax is "99% sealed", Jose Mourinho is linked with a sensational r...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.  On today's episode: Gio Reyna could be leaving Dortmund, West Ham dumped out of the FA Cup by Bristol City, all the latest transfer news, AFCON round-up, Dusan Vlahovic screamer, Daniele De Rossi to replace José at Roma, and...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.  On today's episode: Everton and Nottingham Forest charged with breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules, Jesse Lingard potentially on the move to MLS, all the latest January transfer news, AFCON round-up, José Mourinh...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: Kevin De Bruyne lights up the Premier League on his return, a host of massive clubs are looking to buy Serhou Guirassy at a cut-deal price, Sancho shines on Dortmund return, latest transfer gossip, AFCON action,...