This Week in Wrexham 09/11/24: Rob McElhenney

IT’S FRIDAY. IT’S ROG. IT’S TIME FOR WGFOP. Join Rog from his mom’s house in Liverpool, for a stripped back look ahead to the premier league this weekend.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Herc had a candid talk with the new USMNT player, Marlon Fossey, a young player with an incredible story of perseverance. Marlon shared his soccer journey, moving from LA to London at a young age, developing as a footballer in Fulham's youth academy, his current success in Belgium's First Division, and how he overcame his injuries and numerous other challenges to earn his latest call-up to the US Men's National Team.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

PULISIC AND MCKENNIE IN THE GOALS. Rog recaps the first two days of the new Champions League format. A pair of goals for our boys abroad. Plus, the mess that is Everton. Woof. 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 ahead of Matchweek One, Rog and New York Times Chief Soccer Correspondent Rory Smith are here to give a primer on the new Champions League format (that is not at all whatsoever in any way, shape, or form a Super League knockoff). Then, Rog and Rory deep dive into Atletico Madrid's splashy summer spending spree, the club's history of shady finances under bombastic former owner Jesus Gil, and why this may be Diego Simeone's one last gasp at grabbing that elusive Champions League trophy. Plus...kibbeling. Lots and lots of kibbeling.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ARSENAL DELIVERY NORTH LONDON DERBY GLORY. Rog and Rory Smith recap Arsenal's 1 - 0 victory over Spurs despite some key absences. Liverpool lose at home to Nottingham Forest. And Everton's epic two-goal collapse... yes, again. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On a very special episode, Rog sits down with brand new US Men's National Team Manager, the globally revered Mauricio Pochettino. The pair discuss the 52-year-old Argentine's singular career arc, his unique leadership philosophy, and his plan to transform the United States men into contenders ahead of a seismic 2026 World Cup on home soil.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Herc analyzed the current status of three candidates for the king of Concacaf. Canada, the US, and Mexico played against each other in this FIFA international fixture. Who is performing well, and who needs to pick back up? Delving into the new manager of the USMNT, Mauricio Pochettino, Canada under Jesse Marsch, and Javier Aguirre's third stint with "El Tri". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wrexham is back! And on the latest episode of This Week in Wrexham, Rog is joined by the co-creator of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Mythic Quest, and co-owner of Wrexham AFC Rob McElhenney to break down the gauntlet of a season that lies ahead in League One. Rob goes deep on his expectations for the upcoming season, how his relationship with co-owner Ryan Reynolds has changed since taking over Wrexham, and the emotional toll that club ownership has taken on him. 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 ACTUALLY HAPPENING. Rog provides instant reaction to the official news that US Soccer have hired Mauricio Pochettino as manager of the USMNT. Rog breaks down what the players can expect, the type of culture Poch will build and what this means for World Cup 2026.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

JESSE MARSCH REVENGE GAME. Rog is joined by USMNT captain and Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams to break down the USMNT's 2 - 1 loss to Canada in Kansas City. Bring on the Poch! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.