# Jon Stewart on USMNT Heartbreak, America’s Summer of Football, and Cape Verde’s Cinderella Run: Men in Blazers 07/17/26

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Published: 2026-07-17T15:00:00+00:00
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Rog is joined by Jon Stewart to reflect on America’s summer of football, from the USMNT’s painful tournament exit to the unexpected connections formed between visiting supporters and communities across the country. Jon also revisits his playing days at William & Mary and what the game taught him about teamwork and perseverance. Plus, he reveals why Cape Verde’s fearless run will be his lasting memory of the tournament. Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1 Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4rA5fGz Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHU 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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