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Podcaster Spreads Gospel of American Soccer
16 Jul
Summary
- Roger Bennett transformed from English football fan to US soccer advocate.
- His 'Men in Blazers' podcast boasts 2.3 million followers.
- Bennett became a US citizen in 2017 after a World Cup promise.
Roger Bennett, originally from Liverpool, England, has successfully transitioned from a football enthusiast to a prominent voice for American soccer.
He established the "Men in Blazers Media Network," which has garnered significant attention, with its flagship podcast boasting 2.3 million followers and high audience engagement.
Bennett moved to Chicago in 1993 and has since dedicated himself to fostering soccer's popularity in the U.S. He officially became an American citizen in 2017, fulfilling a pledge made during the 2014 World Cup.
His current extensive travel across the U.S. for the World Cup reflects the sport's surging popularity, with record television audiences tuning in. Bennett notes that being a soccer fan is now as commonplace as being an NFL fan, a stark contrast to his early days.
