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

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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 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

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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: 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.

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: Gyokores’ hat-trick seals an impressive victory over Man City; AC Milan rattle Real Madrid; fireworks from Liverpool’s Luis Diaz; a convincing Celtic win; World Cup controversy; speculation over Salah’s future; a growing injury list for Arsenal; and well wishes from Fulham’s club commentator.

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

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: Harry Wilson takes the sting out of Brentford; Edu resigns as Arsenal’s sporting director; anger in La Liga; Amorim’s final week at Sporting; Liverpool face German champions Bayer Leverkusen; PSV chase their first Champions League victory; and Amorim’s awkward moment with the English press. 

Football don't sleep, and neither do we.

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

Host: Betty Glover 

Producer: Mikey Watson and Sammy James 

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: a round-up of a dramatic Premier League weekend; Manchester City’s unbeaten run comes to an end; an Ola Aina stunner; the West London derby preview; a shock Colombus Crew exit and Atlanta United victory in the MLS Cup Play-offs; Manchester United appoint Ruben Amorim; and FA Cup fun and games.

Football don't sleep, and neither do we.

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

Host: Sammy James 

Producer: Mikey Watson and Sammy James 

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: We preview the Premier League weekend, which includes Arsenal travelling to Newcastle and Chelsea hosting Manchester United; Ruben Amorim says his move to Manchester United is not necessarily done yet; Pep Guardiola says his team are ‘in trouble’ because of injuries; we preview the games around Europe and in the MLS; and finally, there’s a new derby in world football.

Football don't sleep, and neither do we.

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

Host: Betty Glover 

Producer: Mikey Watson 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.