Men in Blazers: Early Kick Off

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.

On today’s episode: Mexico overturn a two goal deficit against Honduras to progress to the CONCACAF Nations League semi-final; their opponents will be Canada, who overcame Suriname 4-0 on aggregate; according to reports, Pep Guardiola has agreed a new contract at Manchester City; we catch you up on the drama from the World Cup qualifiers in South America as Brazil draw with Uruguay and Argentina beat Paraguay; Christian Pulisic is turning heads in the Premier League; and we tell you the unusual reason Michail Antonio couldn’t play for Jamaica this week.

Football don't sleep, and neither do we.

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

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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.

On today’s episode: The USMNT storm past Jamaica with a 4-2 win in their second leg of the CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final; Panama squeeze past Costa Rica with a 3-2 score on aggregate; San Marino, the world’s bottom ranked team, make history with their promotion to the Nations League third tier; Rodrigo Bentancur is suspended for seven games; Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis announce that they are expecting a baby; we preview Tuesday’s international action; and manager Ian Holloway tries to break Swindon Town’s supernatural curse.

Football don't sleep, and neither do we.

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.

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.

On today’s episode: The USMNT face Jamaica in the second leg of their CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final, and they go into the game with a 1-0 advantage; Washington Spirit and Orlando Pride progress to the NSWL Championship final; Mexico suffer a 2-0 loss to Honduras in the first leg of their CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final; England thrash Ireland 5-0; France and the Netherlands both secure wins; and Roy Keane responds to a bittersweet goal.

Football don't sleep, and neither do we.

This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…

Host/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.

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.

On today’s episode: The USMNT beat Jamaica in Pochettino’s first competitive game in charge, and Ricardo Pepi and Matt Turner steal the show; Paraguay defeat Argentina and Brazil fail to get past Venezuela; England, Italy, and Norway all secure wins in Europe; we preview the NSWL semi-finals taking place over the weekend; and an ex-Premier League footballer posts an interesting job advertisement.

Football don't sleep, and neither do we.

This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…

Host: Betty Glover

Producer: George Cooper and Sammy James

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.

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.

On today’s episode: The USMNT play their first competitive game under Pochettino on Thursday, as they face Jamaica in the CONCACAF Nations League quarter finals; Chelsea, Lyon, Real Madrid, and Wolfsburg all pick up wins in the Women’s Champions League; things go from bad to worse for David Coote; Rodrigo Bentancur is set to be given a lengthy ban for the FA; Harry Kane suggests that players should prioritize England over their club; and Diego Forlan makes his professional tennis debut.

Football don't sleep, and neither do we.

This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…

Host: Betty Glover

Producer: George Cooper and Sammy James

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.

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.

On today’s episode: The fallout from the David Coote saga continues, and chief referee Howard Webb breaks his silence; Manchester City, Arsenal, and Barcelona all secure wins in the Women’s Champions League; Brighton are set to sack the majority of their full-time recruitment scouts; we discuss whether Messi mania is fizzling out; Claudio Ranieri could be back in management; and a YouTube gamer takes to the field in Argentina.

Football don't sleep, and neither do we.

This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…

Host: Sammy James

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.

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.

On today’s episode: Premier League referee David Coote is under investigation after an alleged video of him making derogatory comments about Jurgen Klopp is published; Mauricio Pochettino names his 25-man USMNT roster to compete in the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals against Jamaica this week, and a host of regulars including Flo Balogun and Tyler Adams miss out through injury; Lily Yohannes commits her future to the USWNT; Ruud van Nistelrooy leaves Manchester United; Gary Lineker steps down as host of the BBC’s iconic Match of the Day; and we share a teaser from Rog’s interview with Gabriel Martinelli.

Football don't sleep, and neither do we.

This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…

Host: Sammy James

Producer: George Cooper

Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard

Researcher: Jack Collins

Come and raise a glass to the 2024 NWSL Championship with Sam Mewis of The Women’s Game and Roger Bennett of the Men in Blazers Media Network in “The Women's Game NWSL Championship Live Show: Night of 1,000 Stars Presented By Ally”. Two nights before the Final, Sam, Rog, and our friends from the podcast will share their favorite moments from the season and preview the NWSL Championship match. Along with our usual hosts, we will include celebrity guests and players to come on stage and relish the weekend.

Ticket Link: https://mibcourage.co/40ptahP

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.

On today’s episode: We look back on a Premier League weekend full of drama, including Manchester City falling to defeat at Brighton and Liverpool going five points clear at the top of the table; Chelsea and Arsenal play out a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge; Ipswich win their first game of the season against Tottenham Hotspur; we review the NSWL play-off quarter finals; La Liga leaders Barcelona were beaten at Real Sociedad; Timothy Weah opened the scoring in Juventus’s victory in the Turin derby; and we catch you up on the drama in the MLS playoffs.

Football don't sleep, and neither do we.

This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…

Host: Sammy James

Producer: George Cooper

Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard

Researcher: Jack Collins

Come and raise a glass to the 2024 NWSL Championship with Sam Mewis of The Women’s Game and Roger Bennett of the Men in Blazers Media Network in “The Women's Game NWSL Championship Live Show: Night of 1,000 Stars Presented By Ally”. Two nights before the Final, Sam, Rog, and our friends from the podcast will share their favorite moments from the season and preview the NWSL Championship match. Along with our usual hosts, we will include celebrity guests and players to come on stage and relish the weekend.

Ticket Link: https://mibcourage.co/40ptahP

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.

On today’s episode: Two Diallo goals seal Man United win over PAOK; Tottenham suffer their first European defeat; Chelsea’s merciless victory over FC Noah; Pochettino’s second USMNT squad to be announced; a preview of the upcoming Premier League weekend; and Wikipedia takes the brunt of Coventry fans’ anger. 

Football don't sleep, and neither do we.

This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…

Host: Betty Glover

Producer: Sammy James and George Cooper

Assistant producer: Yasmin Mills

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.

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.

On today’s episode: Arsenal lose their unbeaten run in the Champions League; Atletico Madrid snatch a late winner; a bizarre Villa handball; Kudus extends his ban to five games; the battle for Viktor Gyokeres; a preview of more European action; and an Italian journalist restores faith in humanity.

Football don't sleep, and neither do we.

This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…

Host: Sammy James

Producer: George Cooper

Assistant producer: Yasmin Mills

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.