Paul Vance and Hady Raphaël share their thoughts about random soccer topics. They explore the past, talk about the present and dream about the future of the beautiful game

As CF Montreal looks to get their footing back after a 5-0 rout on opening day, they turn their attention to the Chicago Fire! With us to preview the matchup is Men In Red 97's Alex Calabrese!Your amazing support lets us do what we do! Join our Patreon for new and exclusive content!! https://linktr.ee/theballisroundmontreal

It's back and better than ever! Opp Watch returns as CF Montreal kicks off the 2026 season vs San Diego FC. Tony Sanchez of SanDiego.Futbol joins us with all the inside scoop!Your amazing support lets us do what we do! Join our Patreon for new and exclusive content!! https://linktr.ee/theballisroundmontreal

The Ball is Round Montreal had the chance to sit down with Montréal Roses FC midfielder Chloe Minas for an awesome chat about her past, present, and future — plus a fun look into her side hobby off the pitch.Your amazing support lets us do what we do! Join our Patreon for new and exclusive content!! https://linktr.ee/theballisroundmontreal

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As training camp for the 2026 Roses FC season kicks off, we sat down with head coach Robert Rositoiu to close out the 2025 season, recap the offseason, and take a look at what's in store for the club's sophomore season!Your amazing support lets us do what we do! Join our Patreon for new and exclusive content!! https://linktr.ee/theballisroundmontreal

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Rocco Placentino sat down with TBIR to talk about his past, present, and future with the Canadian Premier League's newest team, FC Supra du Quebec!Your amazing support lets us do what we do! Join our Patreon for new and exclusive content!! https://linktr.ee/theballisroundmontreal

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ITS THE END!!! Last Opp Watch of the season as CF Montreal plays their last game of the 2025 campaign against playoff bound FC Cincinnati. This week we are join by Geoff of Cincy Soccer Talk to preview Montreal's next opponent!Your amazing support lets us do what we do! Join our Patreon for new and exclusive content!! https://linktr.ee/theballisroundmontreal

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Three games left for CF Montreal this season who are firmly in the position of playing spoilers. This week, they'll try and do it to the high-flying Charlotte FC!! With us to breakdown the opposition are Nic Finelli The Charlotte FC Podcast and Logan Meyer The Crown Cast!!Your amazing support lets us do what we do! Join our Patreon for new and exclusive content!! https://linktr.ee/theballisroundmontreal

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Just four games left for CF Montreal who are back in action against New York Red Bulls!! With us to break down the opposition is MLS expert Bob Ventimiglia!!!Your amazing support lets us do what we do! Join our Patreon for new and exclusive content!! https://linktr.ee/theballisroundmontrealYour amazing support lets us do what we do! Join our Patreon for new and exclusive content!! https://linktr.ee/theballisroundmontreal

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Join us on this week's edition of Opp Watch as we preview CF Montreal's first ever match-up vs. St. Louis City SC Saturday night at Stade Saputo. This week we are joined by Matt Baker, host of the Fly Over Footy podcast, as he breaks down St. Louis' short history in MLS, their 2025 campaign, and what to expect from them on Saturday!

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In this week's edition of Opp Watch, TBIR is joined by Dave Johnson, DC United's play-by-play. Join us for the full preview of the second matchup of the 2025 campaign between the two bottom feeders at Stade Saputo on Saturday night!

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TBIR sat down with Roses FC forward Tanya Boychuk to talk about her path to Roses FC and some of the early challenges she faced and how she became the player she is today. Watch today and learn more about Roses FC's rising star!

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CF Montreal faces New England Revolution for the second time this Friday night as the Blue-Blanc-Noir aim to get their 4th win of their season! With us to break down the opposition is Tom Pinzone, co-host of the Revolution Recap podcast and writer for the Blazing Musket!!

As CF Montreal end a two-game roadtrip, they welcome the struggling Chicago Fire. With us to help down the opposition is Nick Poteres of the Feed the Fire Podcast!Your amazing support lets us do what we do! Join our Patreon for new and exclusive content!! https://linktr.ee/theballisroundmontreal

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Following another disappointing homestand, CF Montreal travels to Florida to face Orlando City. With us to break down the opposition is John Rawlins of the Loud and Proud podcast!

CF MONTREAL'S BIGGEST GAME OF THE SEASON!! TBIR sat down with guest Thomas Hewitt, contributor to Canada Soccer Daily and Waking The Red, to preview CF Montreal what could be CF Montreal's most important game of the season as they face Forge FC for the second leg of the Canadian Championship quarterfinals!

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CF Montreal faces Inter Miami FC this weekend at Stade Saputo as the Blue Blanc Noir attempt to revive their season. With us to break down the opposition is Miami Total Futbol's Franco Panizo!!

The Ball is Round welcomes standout central defender for the Montreal Roses, Lucy Cappadona, to discuss growing up with athletes, competing at the top collegiate level, and joining a new club in a new country.

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CF Montreal is back in action and looking to get their first home win of the season against NYCFC! With us to break down the opposition is NYCFC Forever Podcast's co-host, Dave Moncion!!Your amazing support lets us do what we do! Join our Patreon for new and exclusive content!! https://linktr.ee/theballisroundmontreal

CF Montreal are kicking off a four-game homestand this week, and first up to bat is FC Cincinnati! With us to preview the match is club reporter Carter Chapley!!Your amazing support lets us do what we do! Join our Patreon for new and exclusive content!! https://linktr.ee/theballisroundmontreal

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