# Real Sociedad manager Pellegrino Matarazzo on European glory, the USMNT, and America's football future: Men in Blazers 05/22/26

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Published: 2026-05-22T10:00:00+00:00
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Rog is joined by Real Sociedad manager and Fair Lawn, NJ native Pellegrino Matarazzo to discuss his rise from the Columbia University soccer team all the way to lifting a Copa del Rey title at Real Sociedad. Pellegrino dives into what qualities make for a great football manager and how a road sign in Newark, NJ still inspires him when he's back in Spain. Plus, Pellegrino breaks down the make up of this U.S. Men's National Team squad and what a deep run in this year's World Cup would mean for future generations of Americans. Order Rog's new book "We Are the World (Cup)" now! https://a.co/d/0eMdbvoa Check out the latest Men in Blazers merch at the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1 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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