logo
episode-header-image
May 2024
48m 28s

VAMOS with Herc Gomez. Guest, Cobi Jones...

MEN IN BLAZERS | WONDERY
About this episode

"The US players going to the 2026 World Cup could have the same kind of impact that we had back in 1994. They could become known for generations and elevate the sport to another level."

Herc sat down with soccer legend Cobi Jones to discuss all things soccer, sharing his experiences with the USMNT in multiple World Cups. They talked about how the game has evolved in the US since the Barcelona Olympics in 1994, delved into his time with Coventry City when he was one of the few Americans playing in the English Premier League back in the '90s, analyzed the beginnings of Major League Soccer while playing for the LA Galaxy, and what's his current role as a part-owner of a professional sports team.

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

Up next
Aug 22
Eberechi Eze boosts win-now Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur fans have...hope?, Liverpool and Alexander Isak clash with Newcastle: Big Weekend Preview Presented by PrizePicks 08/22/25
Rog previews Matchweek 2: From Arsenal’s week of whiplash, Kai Havertz injury to Eberechi Eze ecstasy... Is Richarlison for real this season for Tottenham Hotspur or will Manchester City continue to dominate? Then Monday’s main event at St James’ Park, where the Isak saga collide ... Show More
27m 36s
Aug 22
Alisson Becker on his connection with Mo Salah, the joy of Federico Chiesa, and choosing his facial hair: Men in Blazers 08/22/25
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker sits down with Rog to discuss lifting the Premier League trophy last year, why Federico Chiesa's go ahead goal against Bournemouth was so special, and how he developed his instinctual connection with Mo Salah. Plus, Alisson goes in depth on his ... Show More
9m 43s
Aug 21
Switch the Play: Alex Caruso on Manchester City, comparing the NBA and Premier League, and meeting Kevin De Bruyne
Welcome to Switch the Play, the new podcast hosted by Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. and Roger Bennett. And on the inaugural episode, Rog and Larry sit down with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso to discuss how he fell in love with football, whether he’d trade ... Show More
1h 3m
Recommended Episodes
Apr 2025
STATE OF THE UNION: Bruce Arena on issues with U.S. Soccer & MLS, are we worried about Pochettino heading back to Europe?
SUBSCRIBE TO THE STATE OF THE UNION FEED TO NEVER MISS AN EPISODE!APPLESPOTIFY Can’t get enough coverage from Fox Sports? Check out Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast for in-depth coverage of all the biggest news in American soccer and abroad! Bruce Arena joins the show! Ale ... Show More
1h 14m
Feb 2025
Futbol Americas: McKennie and Weah shine in the UCL
Cristina Alexander, Hercules Gomez, and Shaka Hislop are joined by Gab Marcotti to talk about how CONCACAF players fared in the UEFA Champions League, with the likes of Weston McKennie shining and Santiago Giménez going quiet. Then, reaction to Manchester City trolling Brazilian ... Show More
1h 12m
Jun 2024
How Europe Has Shaped USMNT’s Haji Wright
Haji Wright’s introduction to international soccer when he scored the lone goal for the United States against Holland in the 2022 World Cup’s Round of 16. Since then, the 26-year-old winger, who has played all over Europe, signed with Coventry City of the English Championship, wh ... Show More
29m 13s
Aug 2024
European Soccer Gets Underway in the Premier League and La Liga
The Olympics are over, but in Europe, the soccer season is just about to get underway. In England, Premier League football begins on Friday, and the question everyone needs answered? Can anyone topple Manchester City from the top of the heap? Meanwhile, further south in the conti ... Show More
30m 51s
Apr 2025
Futbol Americas: Messi Sets Records Everywhere
Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez, and Shaka Hislop discuss the questions being raised about Columbus Crew hosting Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in Cleveland, Ohio rather than their home stadium. Then, discussion on Kevin De Bruyne's potentially moving to the MLS and reaction to ... Show More
1h 11m
Mar 2025
Futbol Americas: Is Raphinha the Ballon d'Or Frontrunner?
Cristina Alexander, Shaka Hislop, and Janusz Michallik break down South American stars dominating all over the UEFA Champions League, like Raphinha continuing a Ballon d'Or-esque run and Alisson Becker keeping a clean sheet. Then, a discussion on FIFA shaking things up by adding ... Show More
1h 18m