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Happy Friday, we made it once again. In this edition of the MiB newsletter, Roger Bennett recaps one of the wildest-ever weeks in football, reflects on our most recent live show, and sits down with one of America's brightest coaches.

We are delighted to bring you the Men in Blazers City Guides, presented by Visa — a joyously assembled guide to the best places to eat, drink, explore and watch the beautiful game across the country. It’s a guide aimed at helping fans experience each city as a local, built by you, our listeners recommending some of the best small businesses in your communities. MiB City Guides is produced by Men In Blazers and sponsored by Visa. Editorial content, coverage and opinions expressed are solely those of Men in Blazers and Men in Blazers maintains full content ownership and responsibility. Explore now: https://lnkd.in/eZJZfbbR

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SOCCER, FOOTBALL, AND A CROWD THAT IS BUZZING FOR THIS SUMMER, DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS Last night, at the legendary Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas, we saw that a city whose heart is eternally pledged to the Cowboys couldn’t contain their excitement for the other football with the World Cup only 22 days away. We partnered with Bank of America for another live show that captured exactly why soccer’s moment in America is here. In a packed room, Dallas Cowboys icons Emmitt Smith and Demarcus Ware, along with current All-Pro kicker Brandon Aubrey, joined Roger Bennett on stage to discuss the passion, pride, and energy that makes Dallas such a special sports city. That passion has never been more important than now. In three short weeks, the world arrives in the Metroplex and last night made one thing very clear: Dallas is ready. We are immensely grateful to Bank of America for continuing to invest in the growth of the game and the communities building soccer culture across America. To more. Watch the full show here: https://lnkd.in/ePR_6f6h

We are back on this glorious Monday. In this edition of the MiB newsletter, Roger Bennett recaps City's FA Cup win, pours one out for Hearts in Scotland and looks ahead to the final matchweek of the Premier League season.

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“THE BUSINESS CASE FOR WHY [SOCCER HAVING ITS MOMENT IN AMERICA] MATTERS IS STAGGERING” This week, Fortune featured Roger Bennett in a wide-ranging piece ahead of a massive summer and a major shift in US soccer fandom. The evidence is clear: “Roughly 200 million people watch the Super Bowl. Five billion will watch the World Cup, while NBC Sports’ opening weekend of the 2025-26 Premier League season averaged 850,000 viewers across six matches — the most-watched opening weekend on record in the United States — with the Manchester United-Arsenal match drawing 2 million viewers across NBC, Peacock, and digital platforms. For any media executive, brand strategist, or advertiser still filing soccer under ‘emerging, Bennett would like a word.” The article goes on to explore why Rog says the FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States is far more than a sporting event: it represents a cultural inflection point for this country—the culmination of decades of organic growth, backstory-driven coverage, and community-building. The piece also touches on Rog’s newest book, “We Are The World (Cup),” and spotlights what Men in Blazers is building for this historic summer. In partnership with The Home Depot, we’ll take the World Cup to the masses, crossing America from Los Angeles to Seattle, Texas to Boston, all ending in New York-New Jersey in a custom-built, co-branded bus, broadcasting live every day of the tournament from this first-of-its-kind traveling mobile studio. A massive thank you to Fortune and Nick Lichtenberg for recognizing not only Rog and the team’s journey, but the incredible partners, storytellers, and fans who have helped build this network and this footballing culture over the past 15 years. Full article: https://lnkd.in/eSSpffMk

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SEVENTEEN WORLD CUP DREAMS CREATED WITH VERIZON. ONE NIGHT IN PHILLY WE’LL NEVER FORGET. 💚 It was a room full of soccer-mad individuals but, Philly being Philly, that didn't stop the onslaught of E-A-G-L-E-S chants. Last night, as we headed to the city of Brotherly Love for Men in Blazers Live from Philly presented by Verizon, the one thing we were confident about was that the good people of Philadelphia would not disappoint. To no one's surprise, they did not. Roger Bennett was joined live on stage by true Keystone State royalty, from Philadelphia Eagles Jordan Mailata, to Matt Quinn and Sotiris Eliopoulos of Mt. Joy, to Pennsylvania’s Governor himself, Josh Shapiro. This night and this buzzing crowd captured everything we love about sport, storytelling, and community. Thanks to Verizon, we helped make World Cup dreams come true for 17 lucky fans through their “Golden Ticket” initiative, giving supporters the chance to experience the biggest sporting event on earth, firsthand. To give out these tickets and create memories that will last long after the final whistle blows is a privilege that we do not take for granted. We are endlessly grateful for Verizon believing in the power of live experiences and what this sport can mean when it brings people together. A special shout out to Dustin Niparko, Carly Thea, Maren Gardner, mason bates, Brittany Johnson and Kendal Taylor. 29 days remain until the World Cup kicks off, but the memories have already begun thanks to the brands who are showing up in soccer culture to make a real impact. Watch the full live show here: https://lnkd.in/eNnUDyzV

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