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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.

  1. What drove Janusz Michallik to CHOOSE the USMNT over playing in England?

    6D AGO

    What drove Janusz Michallik to CHOOSE the USMNT over playing in England?

    "The biggest loss of my life was being cut right before World Cup 1994." Herc sat down with USMNT's pioneer Janusz Michallik, a core member of the squad that lifted the 1991 Gold Cup—a key moment for an American program trying to gain relevance. He explains how Bora Milutinović's famous World Tour against teams like Brazil and AC Milan helped shape the identity of the US Soccer team. Janusz shared memories from his youth in Poland, including time with his dad, a national team legend, and his decision to turn down a transfer to play for Southampton in England to pursue the American dream. Plus, his experience of the 1991 Gold Cup victory, and his powerful message about the groundwork his generation laid for the 2026 World Cup. 00:00 - (COMING UP) VAMOS w/ Janusz Michallik. 00:56 - Polish Roots and the Pressure of Heritage 05:53 - MISL "Wild Wild West" Indoor Soccer. 11:57 - Becoming a US Citizen and First USMNT Call. 16:15 - Coaching under Bora Milutinović. 22:22 - The USMNT was a "Club Team" in the 90s. 24:18 - US Soccer's Mision Viejo Residency. 30:32 - Loyalty, European Offers, and the World Cup Dream. 35:47 - "Soccer-Tennis" as Bora's Selection Method. 39:03 - 1994 World Cup and Personal Heartbreak. 46:41 - Legacy of the Pioneer Generation for 2026. 49:24 - USMNT or El Tri? Who's the real "Gigante de America"? SUBSCRIBE TO VAMOS! ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl7FcSf44Qr-HIo3yMV8t-Q?sub_confirmation=1 CONTACT: vamos@meninblazers.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    52 min
  2. Has the US failed this generation? | REACTION to Matt Crocker's SHOCKING Departure

    APR 15

    Has the US failed this generation? | REACTION to Matt Crocker's SHOCKING Departure

    US Soccer’s most pivotal moment fumbled: Sporting Director Matt Crocker abandons the Federation for Saudi Arabia! Sebi and Herc regret the years of instability leading up to 2026, and Crocker's departure to Saudi Arabia halts the American project. Highlighting that this impacts the men's, women's, and youth national teams equally. The DUEL NATS point out that this is yet another failure, resulting in "so much time being wasted again," especially just before a crucial moment in the program's history, with 25 games coached by interim managers ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Plus, we dive into the Dual Nats drama involving Obed Vargas and Brian Gutierrez, following FMF's Director of Youth National Teams, Andrés Lillini, and his behind-the-scenes comments about their recruitment for El Tri, and the shocking firing of Javier Mascherano at Inter Miami. SUBSCRIBE TO VAMOS! ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl7FcSf44Qr-HIo3yMV8t-Q?sub_confirmation=1 Follow VAMOS! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vamosmib Twitter: https://twitter.com/VamosMIB TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vamosnetwork CONTACT: vamos@meninblazers.com 00:00 - Coming Up 00:35 - Matt Crocker Out 16:25 - Next For U.S. Soccer? 21:04 - Go Ahead and @ Me 21:21 - Lillini Shots Fired 24:45 - Lozano Not Leaving 29:00 - Mascherano/Miami Split See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    32 min
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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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