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IT’S ROG… and it’s the WGFOP Weekend Preview, presented by our good friends at PrizePicks. This weekend, it’s the Champions League final: PSG vs Inter Milan. Will Enrique’s entertainers be able to win their first European trophy, or will Inzaghi’s Inter prevail? Also, we celebrate Goodison Park as it moves onto a new phase, and Crystal Palace’s triumph in the FA Cup. 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.

Daniel Rios shares his journey with Herc, from Mexico to Major League Soccer, the challenges he faced as a young player leaving home for the Chivas Academy, discussing his experiences in the USL with Nashville SC, the pressure of playing for Chivas, and his current success with the Vancouver Whitecaps. Rios reflects on the differences between MLS and Liga MX, the importance of adapting to new styles, and the excitement of facing a top team in Cruz Azul in the upcoming Concacaf Champions Cup Final this Saturday, June 1st.. 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 Wrexham AFC co-owner Ryan Reynolds to discuss what it was like to see the team earn promotion for the third straight year, what it’ll take to compete in the Championship division next season and his thoughts on the new season of “Welcome to Wrexham.” Plus, which actor Ryan would like to see play himself if there was ever a movie about the club’s journey. This Week in Wrexham is 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.

European Nights is back and here to break down anything and everything prior to this weekend's Champions League final between Paris St. Germain and Inter. Rog and Rory discuss the causes behind PSG's history of Champions League collapses, why little old Inter are inspirational story for clubs everywhere, and who has the upper hand going into the final. Plus, Rog and Rory give a primer on the real star of the show this week....Real Betis vs Chelsea in the Conference League final. 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.

Manchester City icon Kevin De Bruyne joins Rog to talk about his farewell to Manchester City, the players who've had the biggest impact on his career in the Premier League, Pep Guardiola's relentless appetite for winning, and where the Belgium star could play next. 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 Ludonautics founder and CEO Dr. Ian Graham to discuss the rise of using analytics to identify football talent across the globe, building the first in-house analytics team in the Premier League with Liverpool in 2012, working with Jurgen Klopp to help spot undervalued players in the market and his quite magnificent book, “How To Win The Premier League.” “Running the Game” is a series from Men in Blazers where we speak to the brightest minds working behind-the-scenes at some of the biggest clubs in the world. We go deep on the business of football, boardroom strategy and culture to learn all it takes to run an elite football club today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nick Taitague shares his journey with Herc, from being a young soccer player in Richmond, VA to becoming a football agent. Nick reflects on his early influences, his friendship with Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie while playing for Schalke's academy in Germany, the cultural differences in soccer between the U.S. and Europe, and how these experiences shaped his current role in player representation. He emphasizes the importance of networking, mentorship, and understanding the competitive landscape of youth soccer. 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 went live after Tottenham defeated Manchester United 1-nil in the Europa League Final...aka "El Tragico"... to discuss Big Ange Postecoglou sticking to his word and winning a trophy in his second season. Also, does this victory mean Spursy aren’t Spursy anymore, what does this loss mean for Ruben Amorin’s future and does this win save Big Ange’s job? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tottenham Hotspur square off against Manchester United in the Europa League Final....two teams enter, one team leaves slightly less embarrassed. Rog and Rory break down everything you need to know ahead of Wednesday's clash of not-so-giants, including if Ange Postecoglou can save his job by bringing home that much promised trophy, what a Europa League win would mean for Son Heung-Min, and how United can become perennial contenders once more. 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.

Crystal Palace fans rejoice as the club ends its 119-year trophy drought, Rog and Rory break down the FA Cup final as the Eagles deliver Pep Guardiola’s first trophyless season in England. The race for Champions League places could not be any tighter, as Arsenal beat Newcastle 1-nil to secure 2nd place. Nottingham Forest and Chelsea both win ahead of their decisive matchup against each other next week. Hapless Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur lose yet another Premier League game with all eyes on their Europa League final in Bilbao. And Everton say goodbye to Goodison Park with a victory over lowly 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 a triple threat of guests for this episode: Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner talks about the FA Cup Final match vs. Manchester City, turning the club around and his journey through football. Then, Rog speaks with Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk fresh off winning the Premier League title at Anfield, plus Virgil gives us his opinions on the guard of honor tradition, what he has to say to the critics of Liverpool this season, and how this title win differs from his first with Liverpool back in 2020. Finally, Leicester City star Jamie Vardy, returns to reflect on his incredible career and answer some listener questions! Listen to find out why he blew the ref's whistle during the Southampton match, which Premier League defender was the hardest to play against. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alistair Johnston, a Canadian right-back for Celtic in Scotland, joins Herc to dissect his experience with The Hoops, Jesse Marsch's tactics with the Canada Men's National Team in the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup on home soil, and share his thoughts on Lionel Messi's arrival in MLS. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.