Podcast appearances and mentions of marcel de jong

Langford's Pacific FC have brought a championship win to the Island, and players are now at the forefront of bringing a union to professional soccer across the country. We dig into the story of a grassroots players' union movement, its discussions with the Canadian Premier League, and how it began right here.   Get more stories like this in your inbox every morning by subscribing to our daily newsletter at CapitalDaily.ca Check our membership opportunity at CapitalDaily.ca/MemberAnd subscribe to us on our socials! Twitter @CapitalDailyVic  Instagram @CapitalDaily  Facebook @CapitalDailyVic

On this episode we are joined by Canadian international, Marcel de Jong. We chat about retirement, the Canadian PFA and why it's important, Marcel's new academy and the footie scene on Vancouver island. We also learn who is the toughest opponent Marcel has faced and his 5 aside team!

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football chat. We're just over a week away from the start of the new MLS season, which feels like a good time for our regular pre-First Kick chat with 'Caps coach Marc Dos Santos. We talk in detail to MDS about the season ahead and what we can expect from the team, life in Utah, the search for a number ten, the young players dilemma, and much more. Turning our attention to the other Canadian MLS teams, we chat with Eve Powell about all things CF Montreal after an offseason that's seen a rebrand, a new coach, and an influx of players. Can they be competitive in the East this season? Our third feature interview in the episode is with a former Whitecap and Canadian international who has just hung up his boots, Marcel De Jong. We chat with the CANPFA President about his career, his retiral, his new soccer academy, and the fight to get the Canadian players union by the CPL and Canada Soccer. Plus we hear from Montreal players Samuel Piette and James Pantemis ahead of the new season, and talk TFC in the Champions League with some audio from Chris Armas. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 02.16: Intro and football cards chat 13.42: MDS interview - part one 33.31: MDS interview - part two 64.00: Wavelength - AJ Tracey - False 9 72.26: CCL chat with audio from TFC's Chris Armas 78.45: CF Montreal chat with audio from Samuel Piette and James Pantemis 90.18: Eve Powell interview about all things CF Montreal 126.50: Marcel De Jong interview 152.44: Canadian players union chat

Niko Giantsopoulos joins Irfan for Episode 21. The two discuss the major leagues in Europe (La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1, & EPL). They also discuss CPL's potential start date, plus bid a happy retirement to Marcel De Jong. Finally, they look forward to the start of the MLS season and the outlook for the three Canadian Clubs, TFC/Montreal/Vancouver. The Starting 11 is brought to you by the Shenzi Shack (https://www.instagram.com/shenzi_shack/). Place an order and taste Chef Sab's amazing cooking :D #SupportLocal #SupportLocalBusinesses https://blacklivesmatter.com | https://blacklivesmatter.ca #SayNoToRacism On Twitter: @TouchlineTh, @GarageDoorsSport, @IrfanManji, @NikolaosGiants Website: garagedoorsports.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/touchline-thoughts/message

Wherein Our Heroes are joined by Pacific FC captain Marcel de Jong to hear how things have been in the bubble in Charlottetown, PEI. We also look forward to the Island Games. Who will win the Golden Boot? Who are our players to watch? Who is the most likely to sneak out of the hotel? We discuss all these and more. Who ya got? Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to bothofus@theyounggaffers.com, @younggaffers on Twitter, and www.facebook.com/theyounggaffers Music by: Franklin D Email: FranklinD@shaw.ca Twitter: @7FranklinD

No football. No problem. The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out and it's another packed episode. We bring you the latest news from North America and around the world as football's shutdown continues, looking at what leagues are calling it a day for this season, which ones are hoping for a return sooner rather than later, and what broadcast innovations MLS might be looking at for when it returns. Our feature interview this week is with former Whitecap, and current Pacific FC player Marcel De Jong, who joins us to talk about the newly formed Players Union for Canadian players - why it was badly needed, what it might mean for both the players and the league, what they're looking for right now and in the future, and more. We also look at Vancouver Whitecaps highly successful fundraising facemask initiative to raise money for the threatened Vancouver Aquarium, hearing from Whitecaps CEO Mark Pannes and Oceanwise CEO Lasse Gustavsson on how it all came about and why it's needed so much. Plus Space provide this week's football song in Wavelength, the latest on our beloved table topping FK Slutsk, and Art Brut finish their residency as our artists of the month for April. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.44: Around The World with Joe Corona - the latest on football's shutdown26.56: Staying Home with Joe Corona - the latest from North America during football's shutdown45.35: Slutsk sloppy at the back but stay on top50.54: Marcel De Jong interview on all things PFACan80.21: Canadian Players Union discussion95.37: Wavelength - Space - I Love You More Than Football104.04: Vancouver Whitecaps and Vancouver Aquarium facemask initiative with audio from Mark Pannes and Lasse Gustavsson

Another MLS season has come to pass and another Vancouver Whitecaps rival has lifted the MLS Cup. Sigh. One day people, one day... We were down in Seattle for Sunday's final as the Sounders took on TFC. We chat about the match and the main talking points coming out of it and how Seattle fared as a host city. Plus we bring you excerpts from Don Garber's State of the League address and chat about some of the main things covered in it, especially those with a Canadian bent. Turning our attention to the Canadian national team, we eagerly look forward to the big game with the US in Florida on Friday and hear some thoughts from head coach John Herdman. Plus we chat with 'Caps centre back Derek Cornelius about the historic 2-0 win over them in Toronto last month, the disrespect shown to the Canadian team after it from US pundits and fans, and about what's he's expecting in part two. We also look at an eventful week in Canadian club soccer as Ottawa Fury cease operations and CPL teams start to release players. We sit down for an in-depth chat with Pacific FC defender Marcel de Jong about the CPL season past, his move from the 'Caps, injuries, and looking ahead to the future. Plus does Ben Fisk fancy a chocolate digestive?, Kevin Phoenix features in Wavelength, Goldie Lookin' Chain continue their residency as our artists of the month for November, and there's BC Soccerweb headlines. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.20: MLS Cup chat - Seattle are champs again33.20: The State of MLS - a discussion and Don Garber audio62.14: US v Canada chat plus John Herdman audio76.17: Derek Cornelius interview and defensive discussion88.00: Pacific FC and CPL news of the week91.05: Marcel de Jong interview and discussion102.05: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive - Ben Fisk103.18: Ottawa Fury cease operations112.47: Wavelength - Kevin Phoenix - Gio (Kinkladze)118.03: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

Wherein Our Heroes are joined latest Pacific FC signing, Marcel de Jong. We also heap praise on the recent groundbreaking agreement between the Canadian Premier League and MEDIAPRO and can't help ourselves in further discussing the CONCACAF League shenanigans. The Young Gaffers are proud members of the Northern Starting Eleven Network.  Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to bothofus@theyounggaffers.com, @younggaffers on Twitter, and www.facebook.com/theyounggaffers Music by: Franklin D Email: FranklinD@shaw.ca Twitter: @7FranklinD

In This Episode: We talk about the latest in the CPL: including signings, Marcel de Jong and the potential of Diego Forlan signing in Winnipeg. + FA Cup 5th Round + English Premier League + Champions League

Vancouver Whitecaps' playoff dreams are still alive. Likely looking in better shape than many people's underwear in the closing moments of their match with San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday, but only just. Joe Deasy joins us in the studio this week to look over the Quakes match and what it might mean for the rest of the season as we break down every MLS Western team's run-in. Plus all the talking points to come from the game, we hear from both head coaches, and look at the week's other big stories in Whitecapsland. We've got a slew of interviews for you this week, kicking things off as we chat with San Jose's Chris Wondolowski as he approaches MLS' all time scoring record. Will he do it and will he be back for another season? We also sit down with the Whitecaps' Felipe to chat about his season, how he's settled in Vancouver, and the more defensive role he's being asked to play, and we talk the Canadian national team with Marcel de Jong. All this, plus we catch up with former Whitecaps MLS striker Caleb Clarke as he begins life at UBC with a bang, and after a four month absence, Half Man Half Biscuit are back for this week's Wavelength. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:06.54: Vancouver Whitecaps v San Jose Earthquakes analysis23.26: Coaches audio - Carl Robinson and Mikael Stahre28.58: More Quakes v 'Caps chat38.05: Chris Wondolowski interview and chat45.06: The MLS West run-in to the playoffs66.00: David Norman Jr heads to Scotland69.27: Felipe interview and chat77.00: Canada v US Virgin Islands look ahead80.25: Marcel de Jong interview and chat87.46: Wavelength - Half Man Half Biscuit - Swerving The Checkatrade93.20: Caleb Clarke interview and chat101.48: BC Soccerweb headlines - a look at some stories from around the football world

Whitecaps left back Marcel De Jong discusses Saturday's match against Chicago (730, BNN 1410am) and what the Caps need to improve on after back-to-back losses

Whitecaps left back Marcel De Jong discusses Saturday's match against Chicago (730, BNN 1410am) and what the Caps need to improve on after back-to-back losses

It's a long weekend, so we have an extra long episode of the AFTN Soccer Show for you as we took over the airwaves at CiTR radio for two and a half hours on Sunday night. Vancouver Whitecaps showed a never say die spirit in Dallas on Saturday afternoon (or should that be Dai with a Welshman in charge?), fighting back from 2-0 down to score a couple of very late goals to earn the unlikeliest of points. We look back over the dramatic afternoon and chat about the main talking points coming out of it. Plus we hear from both head coaches, Dallas' Oscar Pareja and Vancouver's Carl Robinson. We've got two feature interviews for you this episode. First up is Whitecaps' Canadian defender Marcel de Jong, as he joins us to chat about the stability of signing a new contract extension. Then former Whitecap Kekuta Manneh joins us to chat about his move to Mexico, Columbus Crew falling short in their quest for last year's MLS Cup, and what it means to his hometown of Austin to possibly be getting a new MLS team. We also take a look at the latest news surrounding the Canadian Premier League, in what's been a big week for them. Plus how the weekend played out for the MLS western teams, Whitecaps midfielder Jordon Mutch talks television, and The Others make their debut in our Wavelength section. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:02.49: Dallas v Vancouver match analysis17.33: Oscar Pareja and Carl Robinson audio26.15: Whitecaps chat - player analysis, talking points surrounding the team, news of the week48.17: Marcel De Jong interview and discussion56.38: Canadian Premier League news of the week - Cavalry FC, Victoria rumours, what's happening in Port City, league details revealed84.44: Wavelength - The Others - Stan Bowles89.37: MLS West Week in Review 103.10: Kekuta Manneh interview and discussion113.58: TSS Rovers and Canadian development chat120.10: TV OD - Jordon Mutch125.37: BC Soccerweb headlines

Vancouver Whitecaps headed east to face the best team in MLS right now, Chicago Fire, and they got their asses handed to them. We look back at the highs and lows from the game, some individual performances, and we hear from coaches Carl Robinson and Veljko Paunović Our players interviews this week are with two Canadian Whitecaps, Brett Levis and Marcel de Jong as we talk recovery, the Gold Cup, and the Canadian Premier League. All this plus Billy Bragg is featured in this week's Wavelength section. Here's the full episode rundown:04.30: Chicago v Vancouver analysis25:40: Carl Robinson and Veljko Paunović audio29.59: Individual performances35:11: New York City FC preview52.39: Brett Levis interview60.41: Canadian all-time Top Ten men's players71.57: Canada Gold Cup chat76.33: Marcel de Jong Interview82.50: More Gold Cup chat90:51 Whitecaps U16s95.37: Wavelength - Billy Bragg The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

Wherein Our Heroes drop science on y'all, the Chinese Super League rings in the “Year of the Monkey” with a bang, the Jermaine Pennant and Jamie Vardy biopics gain traction, and John McGrane rrrolls up the rim on the Canadian Premier Soccer League. Also, we toast Marcel De Jong's man bun, Canada and the USA get friendly and experimental, and Liverpool supporters stage a walk out amidst an exciting weekend in the Premier League. Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to bothofus@theyounggaffers.com, @younggaffers on Twitter, and www.facebook.com/theyounggaffers Music by: Bear Mountain - www.facebook.com/mybearmountain