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Men In Blazers’ Roger Bennett on the World Cup’s U.S. impact and the ‘grief’ of leaving Goodison

Roger Bennett explains what it meant to him after Everton left Goodison Park, and the opportunities for the club in the States

The Athletic

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 4:06 AM

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Roger Bennett discussed the 2026 World Cup's U.S. impact and his emotional grief over Everton leaving Goodison Park.
Bennett believes the Premier League will emerge as the true long-term winner from the North American World Cup.
Men in Blazers polling ranked Everton as the sixth-best supported Premier League club in the United States.

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Men in Blazers host Roger Bennett reflected on the growth of soccer in the United States following the 2026 World Cup, arguing that the Premier League stands to be the major long-term beneficiary. Speaking from Everton's new Hill Dickinson Stadium, Bennett discussed how compelling league narratives, morning broadcast windows, and club connections continue to expand the sport's American audience.

A lifelong Everton supporter, Bennett also shared his emotional reaction to the club leaving Goodison Park after 133 years. He described departing the historic ground as an excruciating experience filled with grief, while noting the club retains strong authentic appeal among international fans.

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Men In Blazers’ Roger Bennett on the World Cup’s U.S. impact and the ‘grief’ of leaving Goodison

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