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The Liverpool faithful let Trent Alexander-Arnold know how they feel, plus Rog and Rory discuss Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly's guard of honor performance before their 2-2 draw. Newcastle are flying towards a Champions League berth after defeating Chelsea 2-nil. Tottenham and Manchester United keep up their form in the Premier League and lose again after advancing to the Europa League final. And Manchester City are held goalless against relegated Southampton. 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 Rob McElhenney, co-creator of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Mythic Quest and co-owner of Wrexham AFC. Rob describes the thrill of being promoted for the third consecutive season, the challenges he and co-owner Ryan Reynolds will face in the Championship division and his experience of attending a Wrexham away match in the stands with supporters. Rob dives deep into the speech he delivered to the team, the actor who would play him in the movie about Wrexham and about their upcoming trip to Las Vegas to celebrate promotion. This Week in Wrexham from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee. 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. Arsenal have been knocked out of the Champions League by PSG, and Rog asks what’s next for Mikel Arteta and the Gunners. Plus, we celebrate Ange Postecoglou as Spurs make it to the Europa League final, and commemorate Liverpool’s title win. WGFOP, presented by PrizePicks. It’s always a good time of year to play PrizePicks, America’s number one fantasy sports app. Download the app today and play $5 and get $50 instantly when you use code MIB. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Evander Ferreira of FC Cincinnati joins Herc to discuss his life in MLS and how his soccer journey started in Brazil, where he idolized Ronaldinho. Evander talks about his experience competing with Lionel Messi for MVP, his dream of playing again for the Brazilian National Team, and the challenges of moving to Major League Soccer from Europe. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rog and James Horncastle went live right after the final whistle of the PSG vs. Arsenal Champions League semifinal match to give their instant reactions. They also take listener calls and preview the upcoming Champions League final matchup between PSG vs. Inter Milan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It is upon us...the best week of the season....the final leg of the Champions League semi-finals. And Arsenal are on a knife's edge of glory...or more pain. Rog and Rory break down if the Gunners can stop PSG's attacking onslaught. And can Mikel Arteta finally silence the doubters? Then, Rog and Rory bow down to our new footballing overlord, Barcelona's teenage phenom Lamine Yamal. Is he...at 17 years old...the best player on the planet? Or is his star burning a little too bright for someone so young? All of this and more on the latest European Nights... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trent Alexander-Arnold confirms he's ready for life after Liverpool and is off to Real Madrid at season's end. Rog and Rory react in real-time to his decision, a day after the Reds lose 3-1 to Chelsea. The Golden War Cherries of Bournemouth hand Arsenal another loss, as the Gunners limp home down the stretch with only the Champions League on their minds. Brighton and Newcastle draw 1-1 in their battle for a European spot next season. And Everton fans say goodbye to Goodison Park with a 2-2 draw with Ipswich Town. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Europa League semi-finals kicked off, and both Manchester United and Spurs won their first legs against Athletic Club and Bodø/Glimt. Plus, Chelsea win in the Conference League, Brentford beat Forest, and we preview the weekend’s football. And finally, there’s a moment of appreciation for Harry Maguire. SUBSCRIBE TO EARLY KICK OFF HERE https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/men-in-blazers-early-kick-off/id1704738560 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. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Betty Glover Producer: George Cooper Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins 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 author, thought leader and PROPER Liverpool supporter Brené Brown to talk through how she fell in love with football, the transformative power of sport and the idea of collective effervescence. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rog and James Horncastle went live to give their instant reactions to Arsenal 0-1 PSG, Arsenal's droopy tifo, they take listener calls and discuss the beauty of Argentine asado. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Arsenal...perpetual runners up, complainers of Carabao Cup balls....are on the doorstep of reaching a Champions League final for the first time since 2006. Can Mikel Arteta salvage another disappointing domestic finish with a shot at ultimate European Glory? Plus, Arsenal's opponents, PSG, look to vanquish their own Champions League demons with their upstart squad that has curiously gotten better with the departure of Kylian Mbappe. Can they pull off the impossible and fight their way to Champions League final birth, spoiling Arsenal's dreams in the process? All of this and more on the latest European Nights.... 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 Liverpool Football Club's 20th Top Flight title, reveling in their season of wonder, yesterday's 5 - 1 thrashing of Spurs, Mo Salah's Selfie, Arne Slot's Jurgen Klopp chant and much much more. Plus, Crystal Palace and underdog Manchester City reach the FA Cup Final. And Wrexham to back-to-back-to (checks notes) BACK. 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. It’s a huge weekend in football as we’re well and truly into the business end of the season. Firstly, Rog salutes Arne Slot’s job managing Liverpool, as the Reds could win the title this weekend in his debut season. Plus, he pays tribute to promoted Leeds United and Burnley. And then, he sits down with America’s and Crystal Palace’s Chris Richards to look forward to the FA Cup semi-finals. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Herc sat down for a candid conversation with Maël Corboz, born in Alabama, who shares his remarkable journey from being a homegrown player with the New York Red Bulls to captaining Arminia Bielefeld in a stunning run to the German Cup final. He reflects on the magic of cup competitions and the differences between youth soccer in the US and Europe. Maël also discusses his experiences in College Soccer with Maryland and the responsibilities of being a captain. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rog sits down with Humphrey Ker to talk about what the mood is like at Wrexham with another potential promotion on the horizon, his beautiful spirit animal Hilda and what it's like preparing for an upcoming marathon in support of The Wrexham Miners Project. Humphrey also discusses shifting to his new role as Community Director at the club, the legendary Paul Parkinson's impact and how he plans on celebrating yet another possible promotion. This Week in Wrexham is presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee. You can support Humphrey Ker’s fundraiser for the Wrexham Miners Project here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/humphrey-runs 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 Red Sox manager Alex Cora, proud Puerto Rican and devoted Liverpool supporter. Cora shares his unique journey from growing up in a baseball-obsessed nation to being passionate about football through Fenway Sports Group, the shared ownership behind both the Red Sox and Liverpool FC. Cora reflects on the crossover coaching philosophies he's adopted from football to baseball, offers his perspective on Liverpool's transition under Arne Slot, draws compelling cross-sport comparisons to Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah, and explains why the 2026 FIFA World Cup will forever change the perspective of soccer in the United States. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trent Alexander-Arnold delivers a goal that was like the Chicken Jockey scene in the Minecraft movie in Liverpool's 1 - 0 win over relegated Leicester City. Aston Villa overwhelm Newcastle in a second half that felt like a shot-for-shot remake of the back half of Warfare. And Manchester United lose to Wolves and prove their Thursday night relaunch was quicker than a Katy Perry flight on Blue Origin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s the WGFOP Weekend Preview, presented by our good friends at PrizePicks...It’s always a good time of year to play PrizePicks, America’s number one fantasy sports app. Download the app today and use code MIB for a first deposit match up to $100. What a week for Premier Clubs in Europe…Arsenal drop Real Madrid, United pull off a comeback for the ages, and even Chelsea managed to win despite losing! Rog discusses Arsenal's domination of Real Madrid amid their chase for European glory, before reliving Manchester United's night of wonder against Lyon at Old Trafford. Then, Rog dives into the news that Virgil Van Dijk will be returning to Liverpool, and what that means for the club on the cusp of capturing the Premier League title. Subscribe to the 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.

Herc sat down with Bryant Lazaro, who left Florida at the age of 19 to pursue his dream of managing in elite European football. Currently working in Portugal's Top Division, he discusses the dilemma faced by coaches between player development and prioritizing results. Plus, Bryant shares his experiences with Bob Bradley and Jill Ellis while living in Norway, as well as an unforgettable story with Marcelo Bielsa. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Wappingers Falls field general joins Rog to discuss Bournemouth’s no holds-barred high-pressing style, why he feels at home on the South Coast and what the USMNT needs to changes after March’s Nations League fiasco. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.