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VAMOS Network
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Our Regions. Our Fútbol.
Bringing you the very best stories of Concacaf, Conmebol, and beyond. VAMOS features shows from Herculez Gomez and The Give N Go with Reynoso and Soltero. Part of the Men In Blazers Media Network.
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It is time for MLS to LEVEL UP | A look at the future of U.S. Soccer with Pablo Maurer
1w ago00:29:05Tap to summarizeAre we about to usher in a new era of the MLS?SUBSCRIBE TO DUEL NATS ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/@DuelNats?sub_confirmation=1With LAFC co-owner Larry Berg being appointed the next commissioner of the MLS, major changes could be on the way for the soccer landscape in the USA. With an emphasis for growth after the World Cup, could we be seeing roster regulations pulled back, allowing MLS clubs freer spending powers and clearer direction for the league to move forward. Pablo Maurer, reporter for The Guardian, and MLS and U.S. Soccer insider, joins Herculez Gomez to discuss what he expects from the new commissioner and the necessary changes for the league. Is it time for MLS to stop prioritizing expansion and instead focus on upgrading the product on the field? Additionally, Herc and Pablo delve into the legacy of the 2026 World Cup in the USA. Did it actually grow the sport in America, or was it a tournament geared towards catering to the 1%?Later on the Vamos Hotline presented by Verizon, Herc dives into the potential transfer of Real Salt Lake talent Zavier Gozo to Premier League club Crystal Palace. Is this the perfect spot for Gozo to continue his development and make himself a key piece for the USMNT’s 2030 World Cup squad?Follow DUEL NATS!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duelnatsTwitter: https://twitter.com/DuelNatsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@duelnatsCONTACT: vamos@meninblazers.com0:00 - Vamos with Pablo Maurer1:10 - Don Garber Legacy4:54 - Larry Berg7:47 - Change 1 Thing In MLS9:35 - Breaking The Ernst Tanner Story10:37 - Accountability or Damage Control11:53 - How Do You Build Trust?15:00 - Matt Crocker Leaving US Soccer17:03 - 1994 World Cup vs 202619:00 - Who Was The 2026 World Cup For?21:53 - Lasting Memory of 2026 World Cup24:26 - US Soccer Losing It's WeirdnessSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Is the Pochettino Extension GOOD or BAD for the USA | DUEL NATS
1w ago00:34:22Tap to summarizeWith Mauricio Pochettino officially extending his stay as the manager of the USMNT until 2030, are brighter days ahead for the USA or are we in for more of the same?Herculez Gomez and Sebi Salazar break down whether Poch will make it to 2030 or whether he will leave for a club opportunity before the next World Cup. Is Pochettino really the right man to lead the USMNT in this upcoming World Cup cycle? Should the U.S. Soccer Federation have chased after a different option, like Real Sociedad’s Pellegrino Matarazzo? Is the current U-23 coach Steve Cherundolo being set up to eventually take over as manager? And are the right people making the decisions on a managerial appointment for the USA?The Duel Nats crew tackle these tough questions surrounding Poch and examine whether the federation and manager are equipped to operate in this age of dual national recruitment, in order to secure the most talented players for this new era. Will the USMNT finally hit uncharted territory under Poch…only time will tell.SUBSCRIBE TO DUEL NATS ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/@DuelNats?sub_confirmation=1Follow DUEL NATS!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duelnatsTwitter: https://twitter.com/DuelNatsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@duelnatsCONTACT: vamos@meninblazers.com00:00 - Poch Contract Extension 03:35 - Poch's Record as USMNT Manager08:31 - Good or Bad Signing?15:45 - Pellegrino Matarazzo a Better Option?17:16 - Is the Risk of Poch Leaving Worth It?20:28 - Steve Cherundolo Next USA Manager?23:02 - Who is Making the Decisions?24:30 - Dual National RecruitmentSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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2w ago00:59:16Tap to summarizePresented by Verizon: Reynoso & Soltero discuss the biggest moves impacting CONCACAF player post 2026 FIFA World Cup!00:00) Verizon00:55) Intro01:35) Julian Quinones05:25) Erik Lira09:00) Gilberto Mora11:55) Mateo Chavez14:15) Edson Alvarez16:30) Alvaro Fidalgo18:22) Obed Vargas23:00) Raul Jimenez24:45) Santi Gimenez27:52) Orbelin Pineda30:00) Israel Reyes32:00) Sebastian Berhalter34:00) Max Arfsten35:30) Folarin Balogun39:05) Ricardo Pepi40:55) Sergino Dest41:52) Christian Pulisic45:00) Gio Reyna46:20) Malik Tillman48:20) Weston McKennie51:20) Tyler Adams52:50) Antonee Robinson55:10) USMNT Talent In The BundesligaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Our Honest Grades for Every Major Summer Signing | The Give N Go presented by Verizon
2w ago01:08:16Tap to summarizePresented by Verizon: Reynoso & Soltero rank and review all the biggest standout signings from this summer so far! Did the boys get it right?!(00:00) Verizon(00:55) Intro(02:09) Marc Cucurella & Denzel Dumfries to Real Madrid(09:30) Ibrahima Konaté to Real Madrid(13:10) Yan Diomande to Real Madrid(19:00) Bernardo Silva to Real Madrid(20:30) Anthony Gordon & Karim Adeyemi to Barcelona(26:50) Analyzing Barcelona's Midfield(29:50) Who's Barcelona Starting 9?(32:15) Analyzing Barcelona's Defense(35:20) Rate Barcelona's Summer So Far(36:00) What's going on with Atletico Madrid?(45:15) Morgan Rogers, Elliot Anderson & Johan Manzambi(50:35) Weirdest Transfer Of The Summer?(52:20) Worst Transfer Of The Summer!?(54:45) Analyzing Tottenham's Acquisitions(57:20) Crysencio Summerville to Al-Hilal(58:15) Bradley Barcola to Liverpool?(01:01:15) Analyzing Arsenal's Transfers So Far(01:04:26) Verizon(01:05:20) Good or Bad Move?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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POSITIVE SIGNS FOR MEXICAN SOCCER? Breaking down El Tri’s prospects with Eric Gomez
2w ago00:30:12Tap to summarizeAre we seeing the start of a Mexican soccer renaissance?SUBSCRIBE TO DUEL NATS ON YOUTUBE! / @duelnats With the World Cup in the rearview, Mexican fubtol is now facing its most significant transition in decades. Between the FMF’s ambitious commitment to 2,000 new youth academies and the arrival of Rafael Márquez "El Kaiser," who is tasked with bringing a fancy, Spanish-style "tiki-taka" philosophy to the national team, the roadmap for 2030 appears clear.Eric Gomez, ESPN Deportes journalist, expert on all things Mexico, and compa of the Duel Nats show, joins Herc Gomez to pull back the curtain on this new era of futbol in Mexico. Will Rafa Marquez and his new right-hand man, Juan Manuel Lillo, really be given full license to cook through 2030? Are there more “Gilberto Moras” emerging in the pipeline, like new dual nat talent Juan “Mono” Martinez? Later on our VAMOS Hotline presented by Verizon, Herc delves into this surprising transfer window where, despite a great summer for the Mexican National Team, only a few players may actually make the jump from Liga MX to Europe.[Follow DUEL NATS!Instagram: / duelnats Twitter: / duelnats TikTok: / duelnats CONTACT: vamos@meninblazers.com00:00 - Intro01:37 - MLS & Liga MX Early Start?0 2:08 - Winners & Losers of the World Cup7:37 - FMF Biggest Area of Weakness for 20309:14 - Expectations on Rafa Márquez12:23 - Márquez Coaching Staff 14:40 - FMF & Mexican Government Partnership17:13 - Separation of FMF and Liga MX?19:41 - Juan “Mono” Martinez24:11 - Zendejas Update25:43 - La Hormiga Gonzalez UpdateSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Why the Current State of Youth Soccer in the U.S. Falls SHORT | DUEL NATS
2w ago00:36:11Tap to summarizeWhy is the largest and most expensive youth soccer system in the world falling behind when it comes to producing elite world class players?Herculez Gomez and Sebi Salazar break down how youth soccer in America may be putting the country behind the rest of the world. Is a “pay to play” model working or is it keeping the best talent off the pitch, due to not having the financial resources to afford the game? Is coaching in the USA up to par with the top nations? And is private equity investing into youth soccer poisoning the world’s game?The Duel Nats crew answer all these questions and discuss their own experiences growing up playing youth soccer, and examine how the current systems in place may be doing irreparable harm to the USMNT’s chances for success on the global scale. Is it time to overhaul the club, academy, and school soccer model in this country to usher in a new age of competition? SUBSCRIBE TO DUEL NATS ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/@DuelNats?sub_confirmation=1Follow DUEL NATS!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duelnatsTwitter: https://twitter.com/DuelNatsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@duelnatsCONTACT: vamos@meninblazers.com00:00 - Herc and Seb's Experience with Youth Soccer13:52 - Is Private Equity Ruining Youth Soccer?18:15 - How this Impacts the USMNT21:04 - Development in the World vs the USA30:59 - Potential Solutions to Fix Youth Soccer in the USASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The 2026 World Cup Changed Everything... Here's What's Next | The Give N Go presented by Verizon
3w ago01:22:47Tap to summarizePresented by Verizon: Reynoso & Soltero introduce a new show, Road to 2030, where we break down the biggest storylines that could define the next 4 years of international football!(00:00) Verizon(00:55) Projecting The Road To 2030 World Cup(06:20) Who's Hosting The 2030 World Cup?(12:00) Thoughts On A 64-Team World Cup?(19:00) What's Going On With CONMEBOL?(21:50) Rafa Marquez Appointed Mexico Head Coach(29:10) What's Next For The USMNT?(34:30) Canada Needs To Win Silverware(35:35) Who's The 4th Best Team In CONCACAF?(38:23) Will Argentina Struggle These Next 4 Years?(41:35) Ancelotti STAYS At Brazil(46:05) Diego Forlan Uruguay's Interim Coach?(47:40) Why CONMEBOL Is Going To Be WEIRD These Next 4 Years...(48:40) ZIDANE TO FRANCE?!(52:00) Jurgen Klopp to Germany(55:25) Jorge Jesus Replaces Roberto Martinez At Portugal!(57:50) Thomas Tuchel STAYS At England(01:02:50) Mark van Bommel Appointed Belgium Head Coach(01:04:25) Will Norway Be The 4th Best Team In UEFA?(01:06:35) CAF BETTER THAN CONMEBOL?!(01:10:52) What's Next For The AFC Region?(01:18:08) Why The Next 4 Years Are MASSIVE For New ZealandSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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NO MESSI, NO PARTY? Tom Bogert on MLS post-World Cup Ambitions
3w ago00:44:10Tap to summarizeMajor League Soccer (MLS) has had eight years to prepare for the post-2026 World Cup boom. Have they done enough, and is the league ready to capitalize on this moment?SUBSCRIBE TO DUEL NATS ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/@DuelNats?sub_confirmation=1Herculez Gomez sits down with Tom Bogert (The Athletic, CBS Golazo) to look at the landscape of American soccer following a record-shattering World Cup. Bogert breaks down MLS’ roster-rule reforms, the controversy surrounding Inter Miami’s signing of Brazilian legend Casemiro, and how Lionel Messi still remains a competitive maniac even in practice. The two also discuss summer transfer rumors, the possibility of Christian Pulisic and Gio Reyna playing in MLS, and which club will be the next to make a MAJOR splash. Also, don’t miss the return of our Verizon Hotline, with Herc delving into Lionel Messi's mood upon returning to Inter Miami post-World Cup. Is he going to put the league on notice with a revenge tour?Presented by VerizonFollow DUEL NATS!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duelnatsTwitter: https://twitter.com/DuelNatsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@duelnatsCONTACT: vamos@meninblazers.com00:00 Intro01:32 - Casemiro x MLS "Discovery Rights" Explained05:05 - MLS "We'll Take It From Here"07:37 - Why MLS Roster Are Stifling Growth11:18 - MLS vs. Liga MX: The Difference in Roster Depth14:39 - Debunking the Myth of MLS as a Retirement League18:44 - Lionel Messi and MLS relationship26:33 - USMNT Post-World Cup38:11 - Transfer Talk: Will Pulisic or McKennie return to MLS?41:50 - Messi MLS Revenge Tour?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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MORA, BALOGUN, LIRA: WHO MAKES A BIG MOVE THIS SUMMER? | DUEL NATS
3w ago00:28:08Tap to summarizeWith the World Cup now in the rear mirror, fans of both the USMNT and Mexico are wondering which players will cash in on big transfer moves this summer.Herculez Gomez and Sebi Salazar take a look at which El Tri and USMNT players are next in line for big European moves, from wonderkid Gilberto Mora to breakout stars like Sebastian Berhalter, Erik Kira, and Folarin Balogun. For Mexico, all eyes are on Mora’s next destination and the Duel Nats crew highlight his best landing spots (and potential concerns of him going to the EPL in a big money transfer move). For other key players on Mexico’s National Team like Lira and Tala Rangel, is it now or never to live out their European dreams?For the U.S. Men’s MNational Team, is Balogun ready to lead the frontline for a top club? Should Gio Reyna consider making a move back home to MLS? Is Berhalter ready to take the next step to an EPL or Championship club in England?SUBSCRIBE TO DUEL NATS ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/@DuelNats?sub_confirmation=1Follow DUEL NATS!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duelnatsTwitter: https://twitter.com/DuelNatsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@duelnatsCONTACT: vamos@meninblazers.com00:00 - Herc's 2010 Transfer Experience02:54 - Where Will Gil Mora Go?13:16 - Is Balogun Ready for a Big Move?16:33 - Now or Never for Erik Lira19:01 - Is Berhalter Championship Bound?20:58 - Is it worth it for Tala Rangel to move?23:01 - Reyna to MLS?25:45 - Alex Freeman Needs to Play MoreSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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SPAIN WINS THE WORLD CUP! 👑 SPAIN 1-0 ARGENTINA (REACTION)
4w ago00:33:48Tap to summarizePresented by Michelob ULTRA: Reynoso & Soltero react to Spain defeating Argentina 1-0 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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