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We review Cavalry FC's huge win over Inter Toronto on Wednesday and discuss how the season has been going prior to the World Cup break.The Calgary Wild are back in action on Saturday morning in Halifax where they face the Tides. The Wild need to figure out a way to gain some ground and get out of the NSL cellar. It sounds like they will have some help from some players returning from injury.Our interview is with Gord Franson. Gord has been the team manager and "behind the scenes" guy for the University of Calgary Dinos men's program for 39 years. He's an encyclopedia of Dinos and Canada West knowledge and has been inducted into the Dinos Hall of Fame.We also do some Alberta Premier League reviews and previews as usual.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
We review Cavalry FC's 2-0 victory over HFX Wanderers over the weekend. Marco Carducci made his return to Spruce Meadows after joining Halifax in the offseason. We have included audio from the press conference where Carducci talks about his return and what it was like being on the opposite side of the Foot Soldiers.We preview Cavalry's final match before the World Cup break where they take on Inter Toronto at York Lions Stadium. Lots of familiar names mentioned in our Alberta Premier League segment. Fraser Aird and Chanan Chanda are leading Foothills to a fantastic start. But Blizzard is keeping pace with them with a similarly perfect record.In the APL women's division, we see Izzy Monck got the start for the Wild U23 team. Could she be signing a NSL contract soon? Podcast guest Kendall Showers also returns to the APL with Foothills after her season playing in the Greek pro league.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
The gang is here to recap NSL and CanPL game weeks, recap Canada v Uzbekistan, preview Canada v Ireland on Friday, preview the CanPL game week, talk some CanPL BC news with a new coach for Pacific and a settlement for Vancouver, CanWNT roster announcement and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan demonstrates incredible hearing, Mark gets called out for his stadium “expertise” and Kristin chooses this episode to reveal her domme side. Show Rundown Segment 1: What's been happening (10m47s) Recap of NSL week Recap of CanPL week Recap #CanMNT v Uzbekistan Segment 2: What we're talking about (55m50s) #CanMNT roster CanPL BC team news #CanWNT announce 26 player camp for Costa Rica friendly Segment 3: What's coming up (1h26m13s) Preview of NSL week Preview of CanPL week Preview #CanMNT vs Ireland Support type things Support our Patreon. If you’d like to throw some change in the tip jar, please do so. Thank you to those for your ears and support, it’s immensely appreciated. 5-stars on iTunes and leave some feedback. It would help immensely. Click here to listen to episode 575
Some of the gang is here to recap Toronto v Chicago, review and preview CanPL and NSL game weeks, TSN announces their media line up for the World Cup coverage, Jesse Marsch gets a contract extension, Roses to Saputo, #CanWNT v Costa Rica announced, preview #CanMNT v Uzbekistan, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan is recovering from not hantavitrus (allegedly), Kristin explains that Janine Sonis isn’t new to Mark and Mark reminisces about COVID footballing legends. Show Rundown Segment 1: What's been happening (9m58s) Recap Toronto v Chicago Recap of NSL week Recap of CanPL week Segment 2: What we're talking about (46m10s) TSN announces their World Cup broadcasting teams Jesse Marsch contract extension #CanWNT announces friendly away to Costa Rica Montreal Roses to play at Saputo Stadium Segment 3: What's coming up (1h18m27s) #CanMNT v Uzbekistan Preview of NSL week Preview of CanPL week Support type things Support our Patreon. If you’d like to throw some change in the tip jar, please do so. Thank you to those for your ears and support, it’s immensely appreciated. 5-stars on iTunes and leave some feedback. It would help immensely. Click here to listen to episode 574
The gang is here to recap Toronto’s loss in Charlotte, look ahead to Chicago on Saturday, recap and preview NSL and CanPL game weeks, chat about Southampton, Elversberg, Motherwell and the usual malarkey. In this week’s episode, Mark struggles to run the ship as best as he could, Duncan explains why he chuckled at Southampton’s issues and Kristin’s laptop may be dead. Show Rundown Segment 1: What's been happening (3m47s) Review TFC v Charlotte Recap of NSL week Recap of CanPL week Segment 2: What we're talking about (28m22s) Southampton cheats! Eversberg promoted! Motherwell drugs! MLS coaches sacked! Segment 3: What's coming up (1h14m16s) Preview #TFClive vs Chicago Preview of NSL week Preview of CanPL week Support type things Support our Patreon. If you’d like to throw some change in the tip jar, please do so. Thank you to those for your ears and support, it’s immensely appreciated. 5-stars on iTunes and leave some feedback. It would help immensely. Click here to listen to episode 573
Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub Podcast!In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to chat all things Vancouver Whitecaps, Pacific FC, Vancouver FC, Vancouver Rise and more. To begin, they dive into the latest out of the Whitecaps, who are coming off a busy week, one that saw them take on the San Jose Earthquakes, FC Dallas and the Houston Dynamo in an eight-day span. They did pretty well to get four points out of those matches, which were all on the road, but given the high standard they've set for themselves, they'll also feel they could've gotten even more out of those matches. Yet, as has been the case for much of the season, their attack has had some question marks surrounding it, while their defence has continued to play a big role in the results they've picked up. As a result, they'll look to avenge that set of results in their final MLS match before the World Cup break, which will see them take on San Diego FC on the road, in what is a rematch of the 2025 Western Conference final, with the Whitecaps aiming to pick up a big win to help maintain their lead atop the MLS Supporters' Shield standings. Otherwise, there's been a lot of news to follow elsewhere in BC, with the big one being the departure of head coach James Merriman from Pacific FC. They dive into that news, before catching up with Vancouver FC's strange start to the season, in a CPL roundup section, before looking at the latest out of the Vancouver Rise, who are finally in the win column in NSL play. Make sure to check out The Third Sub Podcast on Twitter, @thirdsubpod, as well as on Instagram, @the3rdsub_.
Cavalry FC makes their way to Langley to take on Vancouver FC in CPL action while the Calgary Wild have a home match vs Montreal this weekend. Could we see Mya Jones make her NSL and Wild debut? There are hints that it could be possible. We also talk about the new majority owner the Wild announced this week. It's a pretty quiet week in the Alberta Premier League, but did have a chance to interview one of the league's young stars. We spoke with Isabelle Lachance, who plays forward for the Calgary Villains and the University of Saskatchewan Huskies.The AMSL quietly kicked off its season recently. We discuss some of the changes to the league in 2026.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com
The gang is here to recap TFC losses to Miami in the league and Ottawa in the V-Cup, recap the rest of the opening round of the Voyageurs Cup, preview and review of NSL and CanPL game weeks, Marsch keeping his CanMNT roster cards close to his chest, Larin related to another spying issue, speculate about Alphonso Davies and the usual malarkey. In this episode Mark is choosing violence, Duncan is thrilled with an Italian side qualifying for the cup, and Kristin might have said she would get a Larin Spurs kit. Show Rundown Segment 1: What's been happening (7m10s) Review TFC v Inter Miami Voyageurs Cup recap Recap of NSL week Segment 2: What we're talking about (56m41) Southampton, and Larin indirectly, caught in a spying row Marsch won’t release the CanMNT roster Alphonso Davies career future? Segment 3: What's coming up (1h17m06s) Preview #TFClive vs FC Charlotte CanPL preview NSL preview Support type things Support our Patreon. If you’d like to throw some change in the tip jar, please do so. Thank you to those for your ears and support, it’s immensely appreciated. 5-stars on iTunes and leave some feedback. It would help immensely. Click here to listen to episode 572
Hello Friends! Today, I am joined by Halifax Tides and Jamaica Forward Tiff Cameron to chat about voicing the official NSL song for this season, what it looked like behind the scenes, her passions for music, playing in the NSL, and becoming the first vitiligo athlete featured in EA Sports FC.Follow me on X@shescoresbanger#nslivestream #nsl #interview #woso
Luke Butterworth jumps back on the pod and does not disappoint. Luke Butterworth returns to the pod—and once again delivers. We dive into Greenwich Academy's incredible run of 10 consecutive high school girls' squash titles, achieved during Luke's tenure as Director of Squash. He shares insights into building a sustained culture of excellence and what it takes to stay on top year after year. Luke is also working closely with several top U.S. pros, including Nick Spirizzi and Caroline Fouts, both of whom are showing strong recent form. We discuss their progress and what's driving their performances. On top of that, Luke recently stepped into a new role, making his managerial debut with the NSL's Greenwich Panthers. We unpack that experience, what he learned from it, and whether this debut was simply a one-off or not. To wrap things up, Luke lays out a few non-negotiables for anyone serious about elevating their squash game.
The gang is here to recap Toronto v San Jose, catch-up on NSL and CanPL game weeks, V-Cup round 1, Garber gets “hacked” (bullshit), preview Toronto v Miami, CSA and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin missed a team in the V-Cup rundown (no biggie), Mark asks them to “put a lid on it, bitches” in discussing new stadia, and Duncan draws a parallel between Bruce Arena and Bill Belichick which is closer than you think. Show Rundown Segment 1: What's been happening (6m51s) Review TFC v San Jose Recap of NSL week Recap of CanPL week Segment 2: What we're talking about (59m59s) CSA get money for a National Training Centre Don Garber gets hacked on Twitter Segment 3: What's coming up (1h15m53s) V-Cup opening rounds! Preview #TFClive vs Miami CanPL match previews NSL game of the week Support type things Support our Patreon. If you’d like to throw some change in the tip jar, please do so. Thank you to those for your ears and support, it’s immensely appreciated. 5-stars on iTunes and leave some feedback. It would help immensely. Click here to listen to episode 571
The gang is here recap TFC v Philadelphia and Atlanta, recap the game weeks of CanPL and NSL, talk about the Whitecaps departure rumors, FIFA Congress, preview Toronto v San Jose and the usual malarkey. In this episode Mark encourages the Vancouver supporters to embrace CanPL, Kristin is working really hard to sell the NSL, and Duncan reminds us that Mark accurately predicted the future. Show Rundown Segment 1: What's been happening (4m13s) Review Toronto v Philadelphia, Atlanta Recap of NSL week Recap of CanPL week Segment 2: What we're talking about (56m17s) #SaveTheCaps discussion FIFA Congress Segment 3: What's coming up (1h24m56s) Kristin disappears… Preview #TFClive vs San Jose Support type things Support our Patreon. If you’d like to throw some change in the tip jar, please do so. Thank you to those for your ears and support, it’s immensely appreciated. 5-stars on iTunes and leave some feedback. It would help immensely. Click here to listen to episode 570
Joshua and Nathan talk about the Whitecaps win over Colorado, the reports and fears of potential relocation to Las Vegas, Rise losing to AFC Toronto, Chelsea and Spurs actually winning matches and more!At the end, Joshua has a quick interview with Whitecaps midfielder/winger Jeevan Badwal! TIMESTAMPS:0:57- Whitecaps beat Colorado 3-113:18- The Athletic reports Whitecaps relocating to Vegas is possible, the bleak statement, is there any hope left? What does the club want?32:27- Rise lose 3-2 to AFC Toronto in NSL opener39:25- FIFA Congress is in town. We will be there! Things that will be discussed45:15- Chelsea are in FA Cup Final, Alonso, Iraola and Silva among the names considered for new manager position50:28- Spurs win first game of 2026. More injuries56:09- PSG and Bayern play one of the greatest matches of all time58:43- Mourinho back to Real Madrid?1:02:04- Jeevan Badwal interviewDo you or anyone you know own a small business? We'd love to have them sponsor the show! Contact us: Terminalcityfcpodcast@gmail.com. Twitter:@JoshuaRey00@Ndurec@TerminalCityFCBlueSky: @joshuarey.bsky.social @ndurec.bsky.social @terminalcityfc.bsky.social Instagram:@TerminalCityFCPodcastYoutube:TerminalCityFC Do you or anyone you know own a small business? We'd love to have them sponsor the show! Contact us: Terminalcityfcpodcast@gmail.com. Twitter:@JoshuaRey00@Ndurec@TerminalCityFCBlueSky: @joshuarey.bsky.social @ndurec.bsky.social @terminalcityfc.bsky.social Instagram:@TerminalCityFCPodcastYoutube:TerminalCityFC
With season two of Canada's Northern Super League (NSL) kicking off, league president Christina Litz and Ottawa Rapid FC star DB Pridham join Sarah to discuss their biggest takeaways from year one, growing and evolving the league's voice and point of view, DB’s decision to leave Europe to help launch the NSL, and how the PWHL helped change the landscape for all women’s sports in Canada. Plus, someone is cutting onions, Paige Bueckers speaks out, and consider us California dreamin’. You can watch Paige Bueckers’ full statement here Read Annie Costabile’s full report on Natasha Cloud remaining unsigned here Check out DB’s custom clothing brand – BAiE Designs – here Want to know how to watch the NSL on any given day? Call 1-833-NSL-LIVE The full NSL schedule is here Read about Maddy Brown’s WNBA math class here, and follow her on Instagram here or TikTok here You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Boston Fleet captain and U.S. Olympic hero Megan Keller joins Sarah to talk all things PWHL playoffs, what it was like taking on the role of captain for the Fleet this year, and her favorite memories from the Milan Cortina gold medal game and ensuing celebrations (like going on SNL and meeting Connor Storrie!). Plus, the W is soooo back, all good things must come to an end, and the field in Madrid is sick. Not siiick. Like, actually sick. The WNBA preseason schedule is here Watch the New York Liberty’s video promoting Court Origins Night here Check out Angel City’s ‘Immigrant City’ page here Want to know how to watch the NSL on any given day? Call 1-833-NSL-LIVE Watch Diana Matheson’s video promoting the NSL schedule hotline here The NWSL schedule and results are here You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The gang is here to recap #TFClive v Austin, #CanWNT v Brazil, CanPL round-up, Supra home opener, NSL season preview, preview Toronto v Philly and Atlanta, preview NSL opening weekend and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin gets called out for hating too many (K/C)yles, Duncan catches the obvious transfer name gag, and Mark suggests that Olivia Smith has a stunt person playing for her. Show Rundown Segment 1: What's been happening (5m36s) Recap Toronto v Austin Recap Canada v Brazil Recap of CanPL week Segment 2: What we're talking about (51m43s) Kyle Bekker announcement NSL Season preview Whitecaps pitch gets to roam free Segment 3: What's coming up (1h44m37s) Preview #TFClive vs Philadelphia and Atlanta Preview of NSL week 1 Show References Wsoccer.ca for your NSL preview needs Support type things Support our Patreon. If you’d like to throw some change in the tip jar, please do so. Thank you to those for your ears and support, it’s immensely appreciated. 5-stars on iTunes and leave some feedback. It would help immensely. Click here to listen to episode 569
World No. 13 Marina Stefanoni makes her In Squash debut, and it was an impressive one at that. One of four American women now ranked inside the PSA top 20, Marina has had a breakout season, climbing from just inside the top 30 to just outside the top 10, and picking up impressive wins and pushing some of the very best players in the world along the way. We dive into her rapid rise this season, the growing strength of women's squash in the United States, and how close she feels to consistently breaking into the very top group on tour. Marina also shares insights into her training approach, the mindset required to handle setbacks at the elite level, and what it takes to compete week in and week out against players like Nour El Sherbini, Amina Orfi, and Satomi Watanabe. We also talk about how exciting the NSL has been for her playing for the SoNo Sharks, and how much she's enjoyed playing under the unique NSL match play format. A great listen with one of the brightest rising stars in the women's game.
The gang is here to recap TFC vs Cincinnati and Colorado, preview their game vs Austin, recap #CanWNT vs Zambia and South Korea, preview their match against Brazil, talk some NSL kits, CSA announces a CBA with the players of both senior national teams, Montreal Impact news and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin confused herself in her own notes (and it was caught during the episode), Mark nearly trips up on a simple word multiple times, and Duncan isn’t impressed with a collar. Show Rundown Segment 1: What's been happening (7m29s) Recap TFC v Cincinnati, Colorado Recap #CanWNT v Zambia, South Korea Recap of NSL week Recap of CanPL week Segment 2: What we're talking about (53m29s) NSL kit releases (some of them) NSL broadcast CSA with a CBA CONCACAF Champs Cup quarterfinals Impact sacks a boss Segment 3: What's coming up (1h41m53s) Preview Montreal’s first home game v Ottawa in CanPL Preview #TFClive vs Austin FC Preview #CanWNT vs Brazil Show References Swoontown Soccer with Stephanie and Mike Support type things Support our Patreon. If you’d like to throw some change in the tip jar, please do so. Thank you to those for your ears and support, it’s immensely appreciated. 5-stars on iTunes and leave some feedback. It would help immensely. Click here to listen to episode 568
Lawrie McKinna is a leader whose journey spans professional football, elite coaching, business, and politics.From playing professionally in Scotland to becoming the inaugural coach of the Central Coast Mariners, Lawrie helped shape one of Australia's most recognised sporting clubs. He went on to lead teams to grand finals and later step into executive leadership roles across Australian football.Today, as Mayor of the Central Coast, Lawrie brings that same leadership mindset into community, infrastructure, and regional development. Driven by values of teamwork, persistence, and real impact.Want to become a Keep Rolling Patron and help further support the channel, hit the Patreon link below and Roll with the Squad!https://www.patreon.com/street_rolling_cheetahAdd, Follow or Contact Lawrie:Website: https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/mayor-mckinnaAdd, Follow or Contact me: Email: streetrollingcheetah@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/street_rolling_cheetah/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/st_rollcheetahFace book: https://www.facebook.com/StreetRollingCheetah/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-briggs-77b867100/Timestamps(00:00:00) Introduction - Lawrie McKinna's Journey(00:01:49) Sponsor Shoutout (00:03:57) Welcome Lawrie McKinna(00:04:22) Growing up in Scotland and the Ten Pound Passage(00:07:15) Starting Out - Lace Mills and Meeting Christine(00:11:55) Professional Football Beginnings - Darville Juniors and Dundee United(00:15:38) Signing with Kilmarnock FC(00:20:14) Competitive Life in the Scottish Football League(00:22:45) The Old Firm Rivalry - Rangers vs Celtic(00:26:06) Moving to Australia - Melbourne and the NSL(00:30:00) Life in Sydney - Blacktown City and Major Injuries(00:34:03) Transitioning into Coaching and Sydney Olympic(00:37:26) The Birth of the Central Coast Mariners(00:41:55) Building the Mariners Culture and Identity(00:47:20) Bringing Mark Bosnich Back to Australia(00:52:20) Coaching in China - Chengdu Blades and Chongqing Lifan(00:59:48) John Singleton and the 5-Year Menu Contract(01:07:49) Stepping into Politics - Mayor of Gosford(01:10:42) CEO of Newcastle Jets and Financial Sacrifice(01:19:44) Team Central Coast and the Amalgamated Council - Mayor of the Central Coast(01:26:26) The Reality of Local Government - Roads, Rates and Rubbish(01:35:34) The Future of Gosford and Regional Development(01:41:50) New Library & Connecting with the University of Newcastle(01:47:35) Community Champions and Giving Back(01:53:27) Sound Advice and Closing Remarks(02:02:53) Outro and Sponsor Gratitude
Just before heading out on yet another vacation, Bill & PJ hop on the pod to discuss the latest Mostafa Asal controversy. They also breakdown what had been a rather mundane Platinum event in El Gouna, Hania El Hammamy finding a new arch enemy, the WTF prize money pool, Olympic tickets and the exciting upcoming NSL weekend (Go Grizzlies!) Subscribe and share every episode from Squash Radio, Squash University and The Rally Report on the Squash Podcast Network: https://www.squashpodcastnetwork.com/ Squash Radio is sponsored by Sunrise Courts: www.sunrise-courts.com
The gang is here to recap #TFClive win over Columbus, catch up on CanPL and NSL news, some #CanMNT injury news, preview their matches v Iceland and Tunisia, talk some World Cup qualifiers and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan plans a guerrilla visit to Tony’s place, Kristin introduces a word unheard of by most and Mark imagines the most specific marketing pitch ever by a hotel. Show Rundown Segment 1: What's been happening (6m15s) #TFClive v Columbus Recap of NSL week Recap of CanPL week Segment 2: What we're talking about (46m23s) #CanMNT player news Robbo to Scotland Nerds! Edmonton Scottish to sit out a season OneSoccer hosting UEFA Women’s Champions League games Segment 3: What's coming up (1h17m52s) World Cup Qualifiers Preview #CanMNT vs Iceland and Tunisia (separately, of course) Support type things Support our Patreon. If you’d like to throw some change in the tip jar, please do so. Thank you to those for your ears and support, it’s immensely appreciated. 5-stars on iTunes and leave some feedback. It would help immensely. Click here to listen to episode 566
The gang is here with special guest Ohio Correspondent Mike Hudson, we recap MLS First Kick (explosion noises) and review #TFClive v Dallas, catch up on NSL rosters, FC Supra, review MLS kits (sorry, not sorry), preview the SheBelieves Cup and the #CanWNT, preview Toronto v Vancouver and the usual malarkey. In this episode Mark went with DC home as his favourite (again), Duncan choosing violence(!), Kristin haaaaaates the Portland kit (rightfully so) and Mike promises it wasn't a racial at all (he promises).
It's all on the same squash street....Chicago to Houston to New York. PJ & Bill are back after three weeks of traveling with the PSA and the NSL. No Bull that "The Great Sherbini" highwire act is the headline as they wrap up Windy City & Houston before heading to Open Squash for the NSL! Subscribe and share every episode from Squash Radio, Squash University and The Rally Report on the Squash Podcast Network: https://www.squashpodcastnetwork.com/ Squash Radio is sponsored by Sunrise Courts: www.sunrise-courts.com
The gang is here to recap the CONCACAF Champs Cup first round, talk #TFClive preseason and player additions, V-Cup schedule, #CanPL kits so far, NSL sched talk, SheBelieves Cup, and preview TFC vs Dallas in MLS First Kick [explosion sound effect here]. In this episode Kristin questions when we started referring to the energy drinks with the energy drink name now coming first (vs the city), Duncan does not believe in the SheBelieves Cup and Mark suggests a winning costume idea for a TFC mascot outfit.
The Northern Super League arrived with a clear purpose: build something lasting for women's soccer in Canada.On this episode, Jon Nelson catches up with Kelly Shouldice, VP of Brand and Content for the NSL, to reflect on what the league learned in its first season, from surpassing viewership expectations to proving that the fandom was already there waiting.Kelly shares how the NSL is investing deeper into storytelling, analytics, broadcast growth, and digital platforms heading into Season Two, with an ambition that keeps getting louder: not just becoming one of the top five leagues in the world, but אולי even pushing higher.A conversation about momentum, infrastructure, and why this league is becoming a real part of the global women's soccer landscape.
It's a big Thursday Thoughts on SDH AMWe start looking at the sackings in England and who may be the new managers at Spurs and ForestCONCACAF has more teams heading into the next round after last nightA big trade goes down in the NWSL in Hour 1Hour 2 is the Power Hour with Nino Torres talking South America, Portugal, and telling World Cup Chronicles and Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno looks at everything MLS as we're a week away from the beginning of the 2026 season...Added Time has NSL VP, Branding and Content Kelly Shouldice looking back at year one and looking forward at year two...
In this special edition of the Rainmaker Podcast, host Gui Costin sits down with Spencer Lovejoy, Co-Founder and CEO of the National Squash League (NSL), and BG Lemmon, co-owner of the Philadelphia Lightning, to unpack what it takes to build a modern sports league from the ground up, and why squash is uniquely positioned for a team-based reinvention.The conversation opens with Spencer's journey from junior squash in New Haven to competing professionally on the global circuit, and ultimately to co-founding the NSL alongside his partners. After years of playing an individual sport that often felt isolating, Spencer saw a clear gap in professional squash: the absence of teams, local identity, and a product that resonated with American sports fans. The NSL was designed to answer a simple but powerful question he was asked repeatedly as a pro: “What team do you play for?”BG Lemmon brings a complementary perspective, blending his background in competitive collegiate squash with his career in finance and private investing. As a co-owner of the Philadelphia Lightning, BG discusses how his involvement grew organically, from persistent interest as a fan to hands-on participation in league operations. His experience reinforces a central theme of the episode: early-stage organizations require everyone to wear multiple hats, regardless of title.A key focus of the discussion is how the NSL has intentionally broken from traditional squash formats. With six-player rosters, three-on-three matches, timed periods, substitutions, and power plays, the league prioritizes pace, strategy, and fan engagement. The power play, in particular, introduces a risk-reward dynamic that encourages aggressive, creative shot-making, something rarely seen in traditional professional squash.Looking ahead, Spencer outlines the league's near-term and long-term vision: measured expansion into new U.S. markets, a more robust match calendar, and continued emphasis on high-quality live events. Both Spencer and BG stress the importance of disciplined growth, proving the product, building the right partnerships, and earning credibility before scaling too quickly.The episode closes with a discussion of the partnership between the NSL and Dakota, grounded in shared values around relationships, community, and bringing people together through sport. At its core, the conversation highlights how team culture, on the court and in business, can transform an individual pursuit into something much bigger.Tired of chasing outdated leads? Book a demo to see how Dakota Marketplace simplifies your fundraising process with accurate, up-to-date investor data.
The gang is mostly here as we are joined by Gentleman James Grossi to talk about Jahkeel Marshall-Rutty, Heiner-Møller back with Canada Soccer, TFC training and friendlies, CanPL player movements, League 1 Prairies are now a thing, Cyle Larin to leave Feynoord, NSL signings, and we pick our guest's brains over the state of football, as well as malarkey. In this episode, Mark discovers he's not the badass of the podcast, Kristin struggled again to say nice things about Cyle but succeeded for the most part, and James is collecting Kristin pronunciation blunders for his personal collection.
The gang is here to chat about #CanMNT B v Guatemala B, TFC signing, VCup draw, CanPL news, NSL players, TFC home schedule, new offside rule test in the CanPL and the usual malarkey. In this episode Duncan disputes whether Mr. PG is a mascot or not, Mark demonstrates a lack of concentration, and Kristin is challenged to name all of the clubs that new signings previously played for.
Squash Radio is back recapping Bill's NSL weekend in Cleveland, Squash in the Land, the Motor City Open and a TOC Preview! Subscribe & share! Squash Radio is sponsored by Sunrise Courts: www.sunrise-courts.com & Penfold Golf: www.penfoldgolfusa.com.
The gang is here to recap ALOT of player signings and movements amongst Toronto FC, the CanPL and NSL, look ahead to a #CanMNT friendly against Guatemala, John Herdman to Indonesia, #CanWNT to SheBelieves Cup, and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin is good at pronunciation, Mark calls for a french Skeletor Tifo for this season (it does make sense) and Duncan named the Winnipeg NSL side.
We are stoked to once again have Female Footballers mentor and the Northern Super Leagues newest and most fun League Champion, Vancouver Rise's Nikki Stanton!! We catch up with Nikki about her journey from leaving the NWSL and heading to the NSL. She discusses that transition and winning the NSL championship with her new team Vancouver Rise! Enjoy!
We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver Rise, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and general football chat and interviews in our last podcast of 2025. A momentous and unforgettable year of Vancouver football is coming to an end. What a year it was and we look back on a lot of it in our last show of 2025 with the help of Global TV's Asa Rehman, who joins us to talk Vancouver Rise's success in the inaugural Northern Super League season, and Kian Gadsby, who joins us to talk Whitecaps and more. We also catch up with former Whitecaps coach Vanni Sartini in our in-depth feature interview this episode to look back at his time at the helm of the 'Caps and the new adventure that awaits him in the CPL with Halifax Wanderers. Plus we hand out our final fun AFTN awards of the year, talk Christmas football presents, and music-wise, our countdown of our favourite tracks of the year wraps up with the songs at the top three positions, plus we have a retro Christmas gift themed football song in Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.26: Intro - Christmas football gifts and reflections on the year that's been 23.16: 2025 Football In Memoriam 26.22: AFTN Awards - Hero, Villain, Disgrace, Embarrassing moment, rule changes we want to see 45.37: 2025 Festive Fifteen - #3 Sleaford Mods - The Good Life 50.15: Asa Rehman on Vancouver Rise's wonderful NSL winning first season 69.00: 2025 Festive Fifteen - #2 Crazy and the Brains - Catatonic Youth 73.50: Vanni Sartini interview and discussion 126.08: 2025 Festive Fifteen - #1 Kneecap - The Recap 130.25: Kian Gadsby reflects on experiencing Vancouver's exciting footballing year 169.10: Wavelength - The Everly Pregnant Brothers - Scalextric
The gang is here for the FINAL episode of 2025 to recap the seasons of #TFClive, #CanPL, NSL, and national teams, talk about the (potential) new TFC signing of Walker Zimmerman, and a bunch of other malarkey. In this episode Duncan is already lining up a former TFC player for management, Mark still is complaining about kits and Kristin is apparently a registered supporters group now (kidding, I swear).
The gang is here to recap #CanMNT vs Venezuela, review a bonkers Vancouver v LAFC match, Valour suspends operation, catch-up on World Cup qualifications, catch up on the MLS Playoffs, NSL metrics, preview #CanWNT vs Japan, and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin is surprised Albania is still in it Mark called out CONCACAF failing and Duncan REALLY called out Spurs in this one.
Canada's first-ever season of the NSL came to its thrilling conclusion last weekend – and Rach was there to see it all! She's joined by Sophie for a journey across the pond to see Vancouver Rise take on AFC Toronto, and speak to some VERY famous faces along the way...Want to win an England shirt SIGNED by Lucy Bronze?! To enter our prize draw, simply fill out Stak's listener survey! It helps us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more. Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025Follow us on X, Instagram, Bluesky and YouTube! Email us show@upfrontpod.com.For ad-free episodes and much more from across our football shows, head over to the Football Ramble Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.**Please rate and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It means a lot and makes it easy for other people to find us. Thank you!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, and Jen Beattie are live on Attacking Third, providing a detailed analysis of the NWSL Championship. The match between the Washington Spirit and Gotham FC is the league's top rivalry, and Attacking Third will examine it from every perspective. The crew plays a game of "What if" (05:45) to figure out who has the advantage in the final. What are the keys to Spirit success? (12:45) And who could win the MVP? (18:10_ All are answered in this show. Plus, there's a complete preview of all the UEFA Women's Champions League matches happening this week. Chelsea vs. Barcelona is the top matchup for this week's UWCL (24:50), but there is also an intriguing encounter between Wolfsburg and Manchester United (33:30). Can Bayern take down PSG? (38:35) And finally, a wonderful interview with Nikki Stanton (43:40) on her journey to the NSL and becoming a champion with the Vancouver Rise. #NWSL #USWNT #Soccer #WomensSoccer #uwcl #gothamfc #trinityrodman #jaedynshaw #gothamFC #washingtonSpirit #cbssportsgolazo Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @LisaCarlin32, @SandHerrera_, @Darian_Jenks, and @CCupo. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wgolazo You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The gang is here to recap #CanMNT vs Ecuador, the NSL Final of Toronto v Vancouver, discuss the near futures of the NSL and MLS, Canada bows out of the U-17 World Cup, preview #CanMNT v Venezuela, see if Alfie can play, and the usual malarkey. In this episode Duncan made it to the game (and is reminded why he doesn't go anymore), Kristin is REALLY into doing voices now, and Mark really has a go at his season's ticket increase.
We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and World Cup chat and interviews. The long wait is almost over for the big MLS Western Conference semi-final between the Whitecaps and LAFC. We set the scene for the match-up and hear thoughts from Whitecaps coach Jesper Sorensen, Whitecaps centre-back Tristan Blackmon, MLS studio analyst Dax McCarty, and MLS match analyst Maurice Edu about the game and the playoff rivalry. We also sit down for a chat with a man who's been through these games for the last two years and is back fit and ready to go in this one, Whitecaps striker Brian White. Our feature interview this episode is with Whitecaps club reporter Sarita Patel. We chat with Sarita about her broadcasting journey so far, her time in Vancouver, and the wild year that 2025 has been, with hopefully more to come! In a monumental week for the league, we look at the MLS schedule change, the move to a fall to spring season, and the changes to MLS' Apple TV deal. Plus we talk World Cup 2026 qualifiers, more anger-inducing ticket releases, and Canada crashing out of the U17 World Cup in an epic, but ugly, penalty shootout. Music-wise, Camper van Beethoven continue their residency as our Album of the Month, we've two Britpop songs from Powder and Soda, and a Siberian post punk techno band feature in Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.27: Intro - Rise win NSL championship, SFU women threepeat 11.35: MLS schedule change official and full of benefits 36.15: MLS and Apple TV deal tweak better for all concerned 44.25: Whitecaps vs LAFC preview with Sorensen and Blackmon 64.05: Brian White interview 73.35: MLS analysts Dax McCarty and Maurice Edu talk Whitecaps vs LAFC 84.50: More Whitecaps vs LAFC chat 100.00: Interview with Whitecaps club reporter Sarita Patel 137.10: Exciting weekend of World Cup qualifiers 149.55: The 2026 World Cup ticket farce seemingly getting worse 157.37: Canada crash out of U17 World Cup in ugly shootout loss 167.00: Wavelength - Kapitalifting 38 - War Is Not A Football Match
In this episode, LDG interviews AFC Toronto Forward Colby Barnett as an NSL final special!Colby talks about her move to AFC Toronto FC, her earliest soccer memories, the moment she stepped onto the pitch at BMO Field for the Northern Super League in front of more than 14,000 fans, her experience in the USWNT youth system training environment at such a young age, and much more!Colby discusses her time at the WCC at Santa Clara, why AFC Toronto was such an appealing project for her, and how the team has combined its individual talent into a holistically dominant unit that won the Northern Super League Supporters' Shield by a wide margin.She also discusses playing in almost every minute this season, building a team from scratch, reflecting on the AFC Toronto's first season, and why she believes AFC Toronto was the perfect fit for her first professional club.In the rapid-fire section, we get to learn more about Colby and AFC Toronto FC off the pitch, such as a match Colby would love to relive, her ideal partner for a TikTok dance on AFC Toronto, who the team's DJ is in the AFC Toronto locker room, and so much more!Cover Art Image Credit: AFC Toronto FCThank you for listening! Remember to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, on Instagram (@the_womens_soccer_podcast) and Bluesky (@thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social). In addition, leave a 5-star review and tell all your friends about our show!
The gang is here to discuss NSL semi-finals, CanPL finals, weather (specifically snow), CanPL awards, #CanMNT roster and match preview vs Ecuador, CanPL kit news, MLS playoffs (ugh), Canada kit news, preview the NSL final in Toronto and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin is still bitter about being killed repeatedly, Mark suggests the existence of "conservative carries" and Duncan admits to convincing his wife of an incorrect meaning of a city's name.
The gang is here to recap the CanPL semi-finals Hamilton v Calgary, recap a first leg of the NSL semi-finals, Montreal v Toronto, some CanPL award nominees, Supra announces some staff, catch up on MLS Playoffs, CanWNT U-17s in the knock-outs of the World Cup, preview CanPL final and NSL second leg semi-finals, and the usual malarkey. In this episode Duncan saw only the good parts (and he wasn't wrong), Mark just wanted the season to end and Kristin thinks 1-year olds go to pre-kindergarden.
The gang is here to recap the last few weeks, #TFClive v Orlando, CanPL playoffs so far, preview NSL playoffs and CanPL semi-final, talk some TFC departures, salaries, CanPL awards, #CanWNT vs Switzerland and Netherlands, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark is forced to relive the Forge v Ottawa match, Kristin makes a point pun and it's really good, and Duncan correctly names the individual trophies in the NSL.
Today we meet with Ben Jones, an Electrical & Manufactory Technician for NearSpace Launch in Upland Indiana. A recently graduate of Valparaiso University with a Bachelor of science in electrical engineering, Ben joined NSL in May of 2025 after participating in their DreamBig Project. Ben's university team joined five other university teams who earned payload space on a .5U CubeSat. Ben helped found his university's first space program where they worked with pocketqubes and he also participated with the University Nanosatellite Program in Albuquerque designing a 3U cubesat. We look forward to hearing about his new career fresh out of school and know you will enjoy hearing about his journey as well.
Northern Super League co-founder and chief growth officer Diana Matheson and filmmaker and director of “The Pitch” Michèle Hozer join Sarah to discuss the inaugural NSL season, how Michèle’s film documents Diana’s fight to launch the league, and the moments along the way when the duo thought the first-ever women’s pro soccer league in Canada might not happen at all. Plus, new threads just dropped, sharing a bid with friends, and staying neutral all the way. Upcoming screenings of “The Pitch” can be found here The 2025 World Gymnastics Championships broadcast schedule can be found here Read Jasmine Mander’s story about dronegate here Watch producer Alex ask NWSL player Kate Del Fava to fact check her first goal here Read the story in Block Club Chicago about the work being done to help residents amid ICE raids here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The gang is here to recap TWO #CanMNT games, one #TFClive game v LAFC, recap game weeks of NSL and CanPL, talk about other ways you too can qualify for CONCACAF Champs Cup, end of MLS season including a preview of TFC hosting Orlando and the usual type of malarkey. In this episode, Mark declares his love for the Vengabus, Duncan keeps distracting us over the baseballs and Kristin does a voice and it's pretty good.
The gang is here to draw out another podcast with recapping #TFClive v Chicago, CanPL and NSL game week reviews, World Cup extortion, #CanMNT news, a trophy reveal, preview Toronto away to LAFC and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin is (again) here for D-Cups, Duncan announces Canada vs Wales in an exhibition (unverified) and Mark was offered a soap box and he fucking took it.
With the WNBA Finals tipping off tonight, Big Citrus gets together to preview the best-of-seven(!) Aces-Mercury series and to discuss the continued fallout from Napheesa Collier’s comments, including what Caitlin Clark had to say in her exit interview. Plus, Slices and Swifties unite, dress like the best (of all time) and a whole buncha pucks and gay shit. The NWSL schedule can be found here Read the San Diego Union-Tribune’s report on the lawsuit Jill Ellis is facing here Pick up tickets to the NSL final here Celebrate pucks & gay shit! Amanda Boulier’s wedding photo dump is here and Sidney Morin’s is here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today's episode, LDG interviews Calgary Wild midfielder Meggie Dougherty Howard!From her days in the NWSL with clubs like the Orlando Pride and San Diego Wave, to joining the Calgary Wild, one of six clubs, in Canada's first-ever women's professional soccer league, the Northern Super League, ahead of its inaugural season, Meggie's career has taken her to numerous top clubs. In today's conversation, we chat about the Wild's (and Northern Super League's) project (which holds today as the announcement of her re-signing with the club through 2028 dropped as we were recording), similarities and differences between the NWSL and NSL, and the leaders who have influenced her leadership style as she was named the Wild's first-ever captian, like Ali Riley, Alex Morgan, and more! In addition, Meggie takes us behind the scenes and shares the process of building a team from the ground up. reflecting on the Wild's first preseason and her time in the NWSL.Thank you for listening! Remember to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, on Instagram (@the_womens_soccer_podcast) and Bluesky (@thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social). In addition, leave a 5-star review and tell all your friends about our show!