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In Episode 243 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into a busy week of action for the Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver FC, Pacific FC, Vancouver Rise and more. 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, Vancouver FC, Pacific FC and more.To begin, they dive into the latest out of the Vancouver Whitecaps, who have dealt with a bit of a slump as of late, at least by their lofty standards.Sitting with three straight draws in all competitions, their performances have also dipped a little bit, too, which is of concern with the Concacaf Champions Cup final rapidly approaching.At the same time, despite that, they continue to pick up results, which is never a bad thing to do, as good teams sometimes have to find a way to do that throughout a long season.Now, however, two critical tests await the Whitecaps over their next two games - first, they're away to RSL, before hosting Minnesota United, with those two MLS games being the last games the Whitecaps have as tune-up opportunities ahead of their CCC final vs. Cruz Azul on June 1st.Meanwhile, in the CPL, Vancouver FC and Pacific FC continue to roll along, but in different directions.On one hand, there's Vancouver, who have seemed to find an identity as a team as of late, but are just missing the execution to turn good performances into wins. Then, with Pacific, they've had some great flashes, but also some bad ones, as consistency has been what has dogged them.Lastly, the Vancouver Rise are surging after a big midweek result, and are looking to build on that momentum against the Calgary Wild this upcoming weekend. Having finally had their long-awaited breakthrough offensively in open-play, they'll look to build on that while tidying things up at the back going forward.Make sure to check out The Third Sub Podcast on Twitter, @thirdsubpod, as well as on Instagram, @the3rdsub_. 

We review Cavalry FC's latest match where they faced Vancouver FC in the Canadian Championship. The Cavs will face Valour on Sunday and we provide a preview of that match.We also preview the Calgary Wild match vs Vancouver Rise which will be played on Saturday afternoon in Vancouver.Scott gives us his impressions of Tuesday's League One Alberta matchup between Foothills and Cavs U21. We also preview Friday's League One matchups.We also have an update as to why Mya Jones hasn't suited up for AFC Toronto this season.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com

Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub Podcast!In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to chat Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver Rise, Vancouver FC and Pacific FC. To begin, they dive into the latest out of the Whitecaps, who have continued their red-hot start to the 2025 season over the past few weeks. First, in the Concacaf Champions Cup, they managed to defeat Inter Miami 5-1 on aggregate across two legs in the semi-finals of that tournament, allowing them to reach the final for the first time. Now, they'll play a Cruz Azul team that has been in excellent form in this competition, of which they're one of the winningest teams historically, in what should be a fantastic final between two fun teams to watch. Meanwhile, in MLS play, the Whitecaps are also continuing to cruise, as they still sit atop MLS's Supporters Shield standings, having continued to pick up big results in league play despite juggling their CCC responsibilities. Now, things don't get any easier for the Whitecaps, who have three MLS matches and one Canadian Championship clash to deal with before the CCC final, but based on how they've been playing, they'll just try to keep the good times rolling as they get set to tackle a crucial three-week period. Elsewhere, the BC Canadian Premier League teams have been off to mixed starts to their campaigns, with Vancouver FC now finding their feet in league play after a slow start, while Pacific is looking to recover after a strong start turned into a mini-slump. So far, Vancouver has the edge between these two teams, especially after defeating Pacific in the preliminary round of the Canadian Championship, something they hope gives them momentum going forward, but Pacific will be pleased they bounced back from that VFC loss with a big home win vs. York United days later. Lastly, the Vancouver Rise have continued their start to their inaugural campaign, sitting second in the NSL standings through four matches. Despite that, they've got plenty to work on, especially offensively, although they'll be pleased with how organized they've been defensively, giving them a good base to build on as they look to find more goals going forward. Make sure to check out The Third Sub Podcast on Twitter, @thirdsubpod, as well as on Instagram, @the3rdsub_.

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, Canadian Premier League, and Northern Super League chat. It was just a one game week for the Whitecaps. Did that affect them, as they got off to a slow start before coming back to draw 2-2 with LAFC? We look into that and delve into the talking points coming out of the match. Plus we get the thoughts of head coach Jesper Sorensen. We also delve into our travels to two Canadian Championship matches this past week as Zach took in Vancouver FC's first ever win in the competition and Michael headed to Winnipeg with TSS Rovers for a close, but ultimately heartbreaking, narrow defeat. We also hear the postgame thoughts from Rovers' head coach Brendan Teeling. Plus we round up all the week's action in MLS, the CPL, and the NSL, talk superpowers with Sebastian Berhalter, Ranko Veselinovic, Tate Johnson, and Ralph Priso, and music-wise Scottish band Baby Chaos continue their residency as our Album of the Month, we've another two Britpop songs, and another fun Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.26: Intro - Spotify issues, spectacles, VHS movies 08.05: Comeback 'Caps battle to LAFC draw 43.13: Are the Whitecaps stronger in two game weeks? 50.15: MLS round-up 72.20: Whitecaps Superpowers - Seba, Ranko, Tate, and Ralph 81.51: Vancouver FC get first ever Canadian Championship win 100.30: Heartbreak for TSS Rovers in Winnipeg 117.10: Radiohead discussion 123.35: CPL and NSL review 145.05: Wavelength - Everton 1995 FA Cup Squad - All Together Now

Joshua and Nathan talk about the Whitecaps winning against Real Salt Lake, preview LAFC, the Rise beating the Halifax Tides, the problems with LA Galaxy, CF Montreal and Toronto FC, that Inter Milan-Barcelona game and more!TIMESTAMPS:0:49- Whitecaps beat RSL 2-1, 'Caps players up for season awards?18:46- LAFC next, Portland game rescheduled25:33- Rise beat Halifax Tides 1-0, first open play30:46- CF Montreal and LA Galaxy are still winless, Toronto FC turn on their own fans, KDB to Chicago? LAFC and Club America to play a playoff game for the final Club World Cup leg 45:36- Vancouver FC defeat Pacific in Canadian Championship, York handle Laval, looking at the rest of the bracket 50:57- Chelsea are on good form at the right time, beat Liverpool 3-1, Caicedo their POTY56:05- Tottenham looking to reach Europa League final, Fabio Paratici set to return to Spurs as ban completes.1:00:59- The Inter Milan- Barcelona game and tie, the greatest ever?1:05:45- First batch of World Cup tickets released through hospitality...prices are are astonishing  Twitter:@JoshuaRey00@Ndurec@TerminalCityFCBlueSky: @joshuarey.bsky.social  @ndurec.bsky.social  @terminalcityfc.bsky.social Instagram:@TerminalCityFCPodcastYoutube:TerminalCityFC  

The Vancouver Whitecaps are in the CONCACAF Champions Cup Final! They talk about the second leg win over Inter Miami, the win in Minnesota, Vancouver Rise losing to Montreal Roses, the first Salish Sea derby of the season and more!TIMESTAMPS:0:54- The Lapu Lapu Filipino festival tragedy2:49- Whitecaps win 3-1 in Minnesota13:24- Whitecaps win second leg over Inter Miami 3-1, (5-1 on aggregate) what being in the final means41:20- Previewing Real Salt Lake46:19- Vancouver Rise lose 3-1 to Montreal Roses at Swangard 52:53- Vancouver FC draw 1-1 to Pacific58:39- Chelsea beat Everton 1-0, new shirt sponsor, winger rumours1:05:40- Tottenham lose to Liverpool, are still depressing, Europa League the only hope1:07:54- Liverpool are the EPL champions, the job Arne Slot has done1:10:54- UCL semis action. PSG up 1-0 on Arsenal, Inter Milan and Barcelona play 3-3 thriller1:14:51- Birmingham City sets EFL record for most points in a season, Wrexham promoted1:15:39- Lopetugui the new manager of Qatar, Ancelotti to Brazil? Not so fast.  Twitter:@JoshuaRey00@Ndurec@TerminalCityFCBlueSky: @joshuarey.bsky.social  @ndurec.bsky.social  @terminalcityfc.bsky.social Instagram:@TerminalCityFCPodcastYoutube:TerminalCityFC    

Hello and Welcome Back to another episode of Coast to Coast FC! The Canadian soccer podcast focused on all things CPL, Canadian Championship and more!Today, Felipe and Mike are BACK to discuss Week 4 of the seventh season of the CPL! They delve into HFX strong start to the season continuing with a last-gasp 1-0 win over Valour, Cavalry's unlucky capitulation against a high-flying Ottawa, VFC's surprising performance before a silly red card and Pacific's misfiring attack, and closing with a stellar 905 derby that thrilled us... for about 45 minutes. Make sure to follow us on all our socials @CoastToCoastFC to keep up to date with our content, and on Spotify, Apple Podcast and YouTube so you know exactly when we upload!Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro1:13 - Valour FC vs HFX Wanderers17:37 - Cavalry vs Atletico Ottawa35:16 - Vancouver FC vs Pacific FC53:25 - York United vs Forge FC1:08:00 - CanChamp Week 1 Preview

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, CONCACAF Champions Cup, Canadian Premier League, and Northern Super League chat. Another veritable footballing feast. Vancouver Whitecaps' huge month continues apace, but is it starting to catch up with them? We chat about Saturday's somewhat flat goalless draw in St Louis and look ahead to this week's Champions Cup semi-final with Inter Miami and the Messi circus it will bring with it. Plus we chat with Whitecaps midfielder J.C. Ngando about his and the team's excellent start to the year and defender Sam Adekugbe talks to us about his ownership stake in NSL side Calgary Wild and the importance of that league and the CPL to the continued growth of the game here in Canada. Zach regales us with tales of his trip to Calgary to see Vancouver FC take on Cavalry in CPL action, plus we look at another tumultuous week behind the scenes at VFC that saw four key staff members unceremoniously fired. We also chat about the inaugural match in the NSL that saw Vancouver Rise come away with their first ever win, we hear some postgame thoughts from Anja Heiner-Moller and Quinn, and we chat with NSL President Christina Litz about the relationship between the NSL and the CPL and how she'd like that to look moving forward. We also round up all the weekend's action in the MLS and CPL, and music-wise Camille Schmidt continues her residency as our Album (and Artist) of the Month, Oasis feature in our Britpop segment, and Cousin Feo is back in Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.26: Intro - premature celebrations, World Cup posters, and more football dating 09.51: Stalemate in St Louis 17.33: MLS round-up 30.45: J.C. Ngando interview 40.47: Miami preview - let the Messi mayhem begin 55.15: Zach's joy and heartbreak in Calgary 77.00: More Vancouver FC turmoil off the pitch 93.05: CPL Week in Review 107.00: Vancouver Rise win first ever NSL match - with Heiner-Moller and Quinn audio 119.55: Sam Adekugbe talks Calgary Wild ownership and the importance of the NSL and CPL 123.06: Christina Litz on the relationship between the NSL and CPL 131.40: Wavelength - Cousin Feo ft Flashius Clayton - Messi

We talk about the Calgary Wild's first ever match. Despite the result, there were a lot of positives overall on the evening. Scott spoke with some fans at the Elephant and Castle during halftime of the Wild watch party. In that interview we learn a few things about the origin of the Wild's logo.Cavalry FC plays its home opener on Good Friday vs Vancouver FC. We preview the match and also have an interview with Caniggia Elva. In the interview, he talks about his career in Germany, what brought him back to Calgary and why he decided to play for St. Lucia's national team.We also look at some of the League One Alberta roster announcements as it seems the competition for local players is fierce this year.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com

Hello and Welcome Back to another episode of Coast to Coast FC! The Canadian soccer podcast focused on all things CPL, Canadian Championship and more!Today, Felipe and Mike are BACK to discuss Week 2 of the seventh season of the CPL! They delve into Forge's convincing win out west, HFX BIG comeback win at York and some more Vancouver woes at Ottawa's new star signingMake sure to follow us on all our socials @CoastToCoastFC to keep up to date with our content, and on Spotify, Apple Podcast and YouTube so you know exactly when we upload!Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro1:03 - Pacific FC vs Forge FC22:56 - York United vs HFX Wanderers35:16 - Vancouver FC vs Atletico Ottawa

First away game of the year first win of the year. Who is this team and what have they done with Atlético Ottawa? Four goals (with an early goal of the year contender) and it could have been more has ATO fans loving this new style of ball under coah Mejia. Listen to the boys break down the lambasting in Langley.

Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic joins Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney on the CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkwagen, to break down all three matches from a weekend in the Canadian Premier League that had no shortage of goals. Halifax Wanderers FC and Atlético Ottawa jumped into the win column for the first time this season with road wins over York United and Vancouver FC, respectively, while Forge FC stayed perfect with a win away to Pacific. Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer.

Hello and Welcome Back to another episode of Coast to Coast FC! The Canadian soccer podcast focused on all things CPL, Canadian Championship and more!Today, Felipe and Mike are BACK to discuss Week 1 of the seventh season of the CPL! They delve into HFX's opening day curse, Aparicio's instant impact, Koilelat's heroics, THAT Ronan Kratt goal and Felipe goes on (yet another) Vancouver FC rant!Make sure to follow us on all our socials @CoastToCoastFC to keep up to date with our content, and on Spotify, Apple Podcast and YouTube so you know exactly when we upload!Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro1:00 - Atletico Ottawa vs HFX Wanderers24:21 - Forge FC vs Cavalry FC 41:48 - Pacific FC vs Valour FC1:02:22 - Vancouver FC vs York United

Joshua and Nathan talk about the Whitecaps wins over Colorado and Pumas, previewing Austin, talks of a new stadium at the PNE, CPL is back, Canada WNT friendlies vs Argentina and more!TIMESTAMPS:1:02- Whitecaps beat Colorado 2-009:54- Whitecaps defeat Pumas late to advance to CCC semi-finals, will Messi play in Vancouver this time?28:17- Austin FC next32:07- Talks of a new Whitecaps stadium at the PNE?37:39- CPL is back, Vancouver FC lose to York United, Nicolas Mezquida signs, Pacific beat Valour, early goal of the year contender42:52- CanWNT beat Argentian 3-0 at BC Place but lose 1-0 at Starlight Stadium46:10- Chelsea draw Brentford, are somehow still 4th, Delap and Osimhen rumours52:02- Tottenham beat Southampton, Postecoglu still on the hot seat, free agent rumours58:10- Birmingham City promoted to Championship, the Championship promotion race1:02:05- Nemanja Matic calls Andre Onana one of the worst goalkeepers in Man United history Twitter:@JoshuaRey00@Ndurec@TerminalCityFCBlueSky: @joshuarey.bsky.social  @ndurec.bsky.social  @terminalcityfc.bsky.social Instagram:@TerminalCityFCPodcastYoutube:TerminalCityFC 

The CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, is back for another season! Join Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney to break down all of the action from week one of the 2025 Canadian Premier League campaign.  Atlético Ottawa and Halifax Wanderers FC drew a four-goal thriller in the capital, Forge FC beat Cavalry FC in a CPL Final rematch, Pacific FC started their season with victory over Valour FC, and York United beat Vancouver FC to finish off the opening weekend. Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer. 

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, CONCACAF Champions Cup, and Canadian Premier League chat and interviews. It was late agony at BC Place for Vancouver Whitecaps as they conceded an away goal against Pumas UNAM with just three minutes remaining in a game they bossed. Still, they got a draw and it's all to play for next week in Mexico City as we pick over the bones of the first leg. We've two feature interview for you in this episode. First up is a 25 minute chat with Canadian Premier League Commissioner Mark Noonan ahead of the 7th season of the CPL. We chat with Mark about the state of the league, expansion, the TV deal with TSN, capitalizing on the 2026 World Cup, and more. Next up is former Whitecaps midfielder Marco Bustos who returns to the CPL for a second stint with Pacific FC. What brought him back, can they recapture the glory days of their championship season, how is a turned over Pacific side looking, and how was life in Sweden? We chat about all of this and more, plus we preview all eight CPL teams and look at how their offseason rebuilds have gone and their chances for the season ahead. Music-wise feature in Wavelength, Camille Schmidt kicks off her residency as our Album of the Month, and there's a couple of Britpop songs from Nilon Bombers and Kingmaker. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.27: Intro - US Open Cup drama 07.12: Whitecaps concede late in agonizing draw with Pumas 28.35: CPL Commissioner Mark Noonan interview 64.35: Pacific FC season preview 75.23: Marco Bustos interview 106.50: Vancouver FC season preview 128.20: Calgary FC season preview 135.53: Valour FC season preview 141.03: Forge FC season preview 149.06: York United season preview 157.35: Atletico Ottawa season preview 163.38: HFX Wanderers season preview 169.55: Wavelength - Babybird - Football

Hello and Welcome Back to another episode of Coast to Coast FC! The Canadian soccer podcast focused on all things CPL, Canadian Championship and more!Today, Felipe and Mike are finishing off their 2025 CPL Season Previews! They conclude with Vancouver FC & York United, going over the transfers in and out of each team, roster changes and how ready each team looks ahead of the start of the 2025 season. They then preview the Opening Weekend of the CPL!Make sure to follow us on all our socials @CoastToCoastFC to keep up to date with our content, and on Spotify, Apple Podcast and YouTube so you know exactly when we upload!

Joshua and Nathan talk about the Whitecaps wins over Montreal and Monterrey, preview FC Dallas, the CANMNT Nations League squad, Chelsea winning despite being frustrating, Tottenham players getting healthy again, UCL action and more!TIMESTAMPS:0:44- Whitecaps beat Montreal and Monterrey and previewing FC Dallas28:07- CanMNT sets roster for CONCACAF Nations League. Marsch says this is the strongest Canada has looked31:36- CanWNT to play Argentina in Vancouver and Langford33:14- Mark Noonan meets with Quebec City mayor to discuss sites for a potential CPL stadium, Vancouver FC sign Dada-Luke35:57- Chelsea are winning but are frustrating 41:38- Tottenham are getting healthy45:16- Davies and David scoring in UCL, PSG knockout Liverpool on pens and Real Madrid knockout Atletico Madrid on pens  Twitter:@JoshuaRey00@Ndurec@TerminalCityFCBlueSky: @joshuarey.bsky.social  @ndurec.bsky.social  @terminalcityfc.bsky.social Instagram:@TerminalCityFCPodcastYoutube:TerminalCityFC   

James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong, along with our Lexicographer JC, welcome Ben Fisk, recently retired, who shares his story from Whitecaps to CPL with stops in Spain and Derry to the Front Office at Vancouver FC! A True Canadian Soccer Experience. And the FP Crew, sans Dubs, also dive into the chaos that is Manchester United with the announcement of a new stadium.GET IN!Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan WongVigilant Lexicographer: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/ProducerThis podcast has content that may use words and share tales that offend, please feel free to use your best discretion.Parental discretion is advisedwearefootyprime.comX @footy_primeTikTok @FootyPrimePodcastYoutube @FootyPrimePodcastIG FootyPrimeIGFacebook Footy Prime The PodcastEmail footyprimepodcast@gmail.comONE BALL GIN https://www.nickel9distillery.com/products/footy-prime-one-ball-gin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Canadian Premier League, and Canadian national team chat and interviews. What a week it's been in Whitecapsland! The big news was the sudden departure of Designated Player Stuart Armstrong to English Championship side Sheffield Wednesday and we're joined by Harjeet Johal to chat about the mess of how all of it played out. We also look at the latest two preseason matches for the 'Caps that saw a draw and a win, plus the team skipping this year's Leagues Cup and what that might mean to the Canadian Championship games. We've two feature interviews for you this episode. First up is new Whitecaps winger Jayden Nelson who talks about his move to Vancouver, his footballing journey so far, his highs and lows over in Europe, the driving motivations to impress ahead of next year's World Cup, and just what do they put in the Brampton water?! Next up is the man he is trying to impress, Canadian men's head coach Jesse Marsch. We chat with Jesse about his love of the game, where it all started, who shaped him along the way, where he calls home after a career of travels, and what legacies he'd like to see in the country after next year's World Cup. After all of that, we hear from him on getting ready for 2026, bringing games to Vancouver, the BC Place pitch, and more. We also look at the big move for local lad Grady McDonnell, who heads to Club Brugges' second team in Belgium from Vancouver FC, in a big transfer for the CPL. All of this plus our Hot Chocolate Boy and Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive? segments are back, Pop Will Eat Itself begin their residency as our Album of the Month, we've another Britpop song, and Wavelength features a song about Sheffield Wednesday for obvious reasons! Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.28: Intro - tariffs and what they could mean for Canadian football 15.54: Hot Chocolate Boy - Caffe Artigiano 23.55: A preseason draw and a win for Whitecaps in Spain 30.22: No Leagues Cup for Whitecaps, Saturday games for Can Champ? 38.00: Goodbye Stuart Armstrong - we hardly knew ye (with Har Journalist) 71.50: The Whitecaps are in a state of flux 94.20: Jayden Nelson interview 116.13: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive - Jayden Nelson 121.28: Jesse Marsch interview - Part One - what made the man? 138.25: Jesse Marsch interview - Part Two - the road ahead 158.02: VFC's Grady McDonnell transferred to Belgium 172.10: Wavelength - Big Ron's Barmy Army (aka Paul Carrack) - It's A Praise For Sheffield Wednesday

Joshua and Nathan talk about Matthew Hoppe being on trial with the Whitecaps in Marbella, Brian White's first USMNT goal, Canada MNT rumours, Vancouver Rise making more signings, the circus that is Tottenham, Chelsea winning again, some crazy UCL results and more!TIMESTAMPS:1:03- Matthew Hoppe on trial with Whitecaps, Brian White scores first goal for USMNT5:50- Neymar to Chicago Fire dead, Don Garber provided testimony on Tuesday over the NASL trial against MLS and US Soccer9:47- Vancouver Rise sign more players15:16- Kadin Chung returns to Pacific, Ben Fisk retires and joins Vancouver FC front office, Forge loading up21:21- Nathan Saliba has Eintract Frankfurt, David scores again, Buchanan loan to Ajax?26:08- Spurs lose again, injury crisis, is Nathan finally #LevyOut?33:15- Chelsea beat Wolves, why Josh doesn't want Garnacho45:49- Wild UCL results, Man City in hot water, Dortmund fire Nuri Sahin55:30- Josh talks about his Botchford Project experience Twitter:@JoshuaRey00@Ndurec@TerminalCityFCBlueSky: @joshuarey.bsky.social  @ndurec.bsky.social  @terminalcityfc.bsky.social Instagram:@TerminalCityFCPodcastYoutube:TerminalCityFC     

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat. The Whitecaps unveiled their new head coach, Jesper Sorensen last week. We look at our initial impressions of the Dane from what was said and the lack of additions to the 'Caps squad. Maybe the new MLS roster rules will help the Whitecaps bolster their numbers. We delve into the new cash trade mechanism in the league and the new off-roster homegrown rules, plus we get the thoughts of Vancouver CEO and Sporting Director Axel Schuster on it all. Turning our attention to the CPL, Vancouver's roster has been decimated by the retiral of Ben Fisk, the release of players, and the pending transfers of a couple of young starlets. It's early days, but they need a big rebuild, something provincial rivals Pacific are starting to do nicely, with a couple of familiar faces set to return. We chat about all of that plus the drama out east at Forge over Beni Badibanga. All of this plus Hot Chocolate Boy returns, the Rakes continue as Album of the Month and we've another Wavelength song to honour the recent passing of the legendary Scot, Denis Law. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.28: Intro - beavers, cereals, and podcast places 08.16: Hot Chocolate Boy - Melt Confectionary and To Live For 19.02: MLS roster changes and the thoughts of Axel Schuster 35.05: Cash transfers now possible in MLS 47.55: New MLS Homegrown off-roster improvements 60.30: The short lived Anderson Duarte rumour 63.30: Jesper Sorensen introduced - initial thoughts 77.15: Retiral, releases, and transfers decimate Vancouver FC roster 114.50: An old CPL face set to return, as a current one refuses to 125.00: Wavelength - The Men They Couldn't Hang - Denis Law and Ali McGraw

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps and Canadian Premier League chat. Our extensive interview with Axel Schuster in the last episode certainly produced a lot of chatter and we unpack some of what the Whitecaps CEO told us in this episode around the search for a new coach, the search for new owners, the search for new players, and more. Our first feature interview of 2025 sees us sit down for an in-depth chat with the man that lifted his first CPL North Star Cup last year, Tommy Wheeldon Jr. We chat with the Cavalry head coach about the successful 2024 for the team, the chance to take on Mexican opposition in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, the return of an Albertan derby, taking the next step forward in 2025, Jay Herdman, Myer Bevan, the state of the CPL, his beloved Everton, and more. We also look back at Pacific's two latest additions, the current quiet time at Vancouver FC, and look at an interesting year for York United, both on and off the pitch, as we chat with Mexican owners the Pasquel brothers about their first year in charge. Plus we get the thoughts of Bobby Smyrniotis, James Merriman and Tommy Wheeldon Jr about the need for some kind of VAR in the CPL and look at the stadium issues that plague Canadian soccer. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.35: Intro - another new year awaits 07.30: Unpacking Axel Schuster's State of the Whitecaps interview 38.33: Pacific add two, all quiet at VFC, and Forge busy again 68.32: The Pasquel brothers' first year in charge at York 75.20: Canadian soccer has a stadium issue 93.30: Tommy Wheeldon Jr interview 142.25: The vital need for some kind of VAR in the CPL 149.55: What we'd love to change in the CPL 169.45: Wavelength - Robb Johnson - Life Is Football

It's another Happy New Year at the Northern Fútbol Podcast as we kick off 2025 with Episode 208. Ben, Dunlop and Alex dive into the state of the CanMNT in the last year before the 2026 World Cup and where Jonathan David, Alphonso Davies, Tajon Buchanan and Stephen Eustaquio may find themselves by next summer. After that, they dive into the CanWNT coaching search, the vacancies at Toronto FC and the Vancouver Whitecaps, what Vancouver FC might be up to, and how the NSL continues to build for their kickoff. FOLLOW US ON X:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolBen Steiner: @BenSteiner00Brendan Dunlop: @Brendan_DunlopAlex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicMORE ABOUT THE NATION NETWORK:THE NATION NETWORK is the leading destination for unbiased sports coverage, dedicated to serving the community of true fans. Our platform delivers a diverse range of content across all major forms of media, from real-time updates to comprehensive analysis, fantasy predictions, and essential betting insights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Canadian national team, and general Canadian football chat. It's our last show of 2024 - our New Year Special! What a year it's been. For the Whitecaps it was one that promised so much, saw some relative highs amongst disappointment, and then ended in turbulent fashion with the sacking of head coach Vanni Sartini and the announcement that the club was up for sale. Never has the phrase "out with the old, in with the new" been more applicable to the team. We sit down with Whitecaps CEO and Sporting Director Axel Schuster in our 40 minute annual "State of the Whitecaps" interview to chat about it all, to look ahead to 2025, and more. What's happening with the coaching search? What's the sale interest been like? What players could we see coming in? There's a lot to talk about. We also bring you our Canadian national teams end of year review, in what was a wild 2024 both on and off the pitch, plus we chat with Cindy Tye about her year with the U20s and senior women's team. All of this plus we look at the other Whitecaps news of the week as two players get set to depart, the breaking news that Vancouver FC's Rob Friend has taken up a CEO job in Malaysia, we hand out our final end of the year awards (heroes and villains edition), and music-wise we wrap up our 2024 Festive 15 with the songs that came in at the top three positions. Who will take the coveted number one spot?! And we finish 2024 with an absolute quality Wavelength song from Armchair Loyal. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.41: Intro- Christmas, New Year, and 2024 musings 26.17: A 2024 Football In Memoriam 29.00: Whitecaps News of the Week 36.00: Vancouver FC's Rob Friend become CEO of Malaysian FA 43.11: AFTN's 2024 Festive 15 - #3 Fontaines D.C. - In The Modern World 48.20: Axel Schuster's State of the Whitecaps interview 88.56: AFTN's 2024 Festive 15 - #2 Electric Callboy and Babymetal - Ratatata 94.10: Canadian national teams Year in Review 125.37: AFTN's 2024 Festive 15 - #1 Fontaines D.C. - Starbuster 131.38: More AFTN End of Year awards - heroes and villains edition 162.25: Blankety Blank! 169.20: Wavelength - Armchair Loyal - Shit 'n' Miss

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver Rise, and Canadian Premier League chat. The offseason keeps rolling on apace in the North American soccer leagues. MLS held a somewhat farcical untelevised SuperDraft on Friday. The Whitecaps added two players and we chat with one of them, University of North Carolina Freshman Tate Johnson who was picked by the 'Caps in the first round. We also chat with Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster about the team's two draft picks and we get a tantalising little tease about the search for a new manager. It looks like it's done and it's not a Canadian! It's been a busy week for the new club in town, NSL side Vancouver Rise, who announced their first five signings. We look back at who has been revealed so far, hear from the club's first signing, Canadian defender Shannon Woeller, and talk with club President Sinead King about a couple of off the pitch aspects of the new team. Turning our attention to the CPL, we look at the offseason so far for the two BC teams, Pacific and Vancouver, as roster decisions are made and rebuilding begins. Plus music-wise we continue our 2024 Festive 15 with the songs that came in at the numbers 4 to 6 positions. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.27: Intro 03.50: Whitecaps add two in farcical MLS SuperDraft 15.18: Axel Schuster on draft picks and manager search 30.05: AFTN's 2024 Festive 15 - #6 Fontaines D.C. - Romance 34.00: Vancouver Rise add first five players 68.41: AFTN's 2024 Festive 15 - #5 Soft Play - Everything and Nothing 75.55: Pacific FC's offseason so far 94.19: AFTN's 2024 Festive 15 - #4 Idles - Gift Horse 100.10: Vancouver FC's offseason so far 123.30: Wavelength - Cha Cha 2000 - Tired Legs At The End Of The Game

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat. It's that sad time of the year. A time of endings. Teams' seasons are done. Players and coaches will be moving on. Leagues are over. The college season finishes and champions are crowned. What are we to do with our lives now?!! Well, talk about all of it for the next couple of months on the podcast of course, and look ahead to all of the seasons next year! The Whitecaps season came to a fighting, but also frustrating, end in LA on Friday night. The narrow 1-0 loss to LAFC in their third and deciding first round playoff match-up brings to an end a 50th anniversary season for the club that feels that it could, and should, have given so much more. We look back at the LAFC game and ponder what's next for the club, the players, and Vanni Sartini as we move into 2025. Was this year one of progression, regression, or just more of the same for the 'Caps? Turning our attention to the CPL, we look back at Cavalry lifting their first North Star Cup league championship, unpack some of the things coming out of Commissioner Mark Noonan's State of the League address, delve into the runners and riders for the confirmed two team league expansion in 2026, and revisit last week's chat about what we feel is wrong at Vancouver FC. All of this plus we look at a fantastic week for college soccer in BC, as UBC Thunderbirds win a historic two U SPORTS national championships and Capilano Blues go on an upset run for the ages to win bronze in the CCAA. Plus Prolapse continue their residency as our Album of the Month, there's more Britpop songs, and Goldie Lookin' Chain make a storming comeback in Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.27: Intro 06.55: Capilano Blues defy the odds to win CCAA bronze - my week at nationals 14.03: UBC win historic double U SPORTS championships 18.40: Whitecaps season ends in LA 43.35: Was Whitecaps' 2024 season one of progression, regression, or more of the same? 59.55: Whitecaps have some key player decisions to make 67.42: Does Vanni continue as 'Caps coach into 2025? 80.10: Miami playoff loss will cause tears of disappointment and joy! 91.00: Cavalry beat Forge to lift the CPL championship 106.25: Mark Noonan's State of the CPL address 127.10: CPL expansion - the runners and riders and where the two new teams should be 145.50: What's wrong with Vancouver FC - part two 163.10: Wavelength - Goldie Lookin' Chain - Full Kit 168.40: Trump and football - past, present, and future

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Vancouver FC, and Canadian Premier League chat. It was a beautiful Sunday at BC Place, surely what that old Daniel Boone song was eluding to all those years ago. Vancouver Whitecaps not only kept their season alive, they did it in some style in a 3-0 win over LAFC. It was a victory that gives a lot of hope going into Friday's 'lose and you're done' game three decider in LA. We're joined by Harjeet Johal to chat about the match, the main talking points coming out of it, and look ahead to the huge match coming up on Friday. Turning our attention to the Canadian Premier League, we look at two familiar foes facing off in next weekend's championship game, plus it's our end of season Vancouver FC review, where we look at the good, the bad, and the ugly of the Langley side's second season in the league. There's a lot of focus on the last two there, and the last part of the show sees Michael explain all the things that he feels is wrong with VFC, with Zach offering some counter views. All of this plus Prolapse kick off their residency as our Album of the Month, there's more Britpop songs, and we have an Ipswich song as a tribute to Trevor Whymark in Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.27: Intro - UBC champions x 2, college nationals, FA Cup drama 10.53: RIP Trevor Whymark and Alzheimer's in football 16.20: Har goes to Hollywood - and LAFC 28.45: Whitecaps thrash LAFC to set up game 3 decider 66.05: It's Cavalry v Forge again for the CPL championship 70.30: Vancouver FC end of season review 106.45: Everything that's wrong with Vancouver FC 154.05: Wavelength - Edward Ebeneezer and Supporters - Come on the Town

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, Northern Super League, and Canadian national team chat. What a weekend of disappointment it was for both lower mainland teams, as Vancouver Whitecaps couldn't avoid the MLS Wild Card game and Vancouver FC couldn't make the CPL playoffs at all. We kick the show off with a look at the Whitecaps stuttering into the postseason, their latest loss to RSL, and the tough task ahead on Wednesday down in Portland in the play-in game. Can they suddenly re-find their spark and who should be the guys trusted to do that? We also look at the BC Place stadium debacle that has seen the 'Caps have to play their earned home game on the road - the latest in a long line of PR headaches for the club this pivotal anniversary year. Moving on to the CPL, we look at how the last weekend of the regular season played out and look ahead to the postseason. One that saw joy for Pacific as they clinched a playoff berth and heartbreak for Vancouver, as their season came to an end. Where did it all go wrong for VFC after such a good start and what changes need to be made? Turning our attention to the women's game, we hear some tasty tidbits about the Northern Super League from Diana Matheson and discuss how things are shaping up six months out of First Kick, and Katie Collar talks about joining the Canadian national team coaching staff. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.45: Intro - it's been a wet one 07.25: Whitecaps in MLS Play-in game after RSL loss 25.35: Timbers playoff preview 48.17: Stadium debacle the latest PR nightmare for Whitecaps 80.10: The CPL playoffs are set - Pacific postseason bound 96.45: Vancouver FC's season is over 132.15: Diana Matheson audio 148.10: Northern Super League discussion 163.18: Katie Collar talks joining CanWNT staff 171.25: Wavelength - State Waste - Punk Rock Football Player

In this episode of The People's Show, Bik Nizzar discusses the Canucks' decision to scratch Vincent Desharnais one game into the season, highlighting how depth and competition are key to success. With Noah Juulsen stepping in, Bik explores the need for defensive rotation in today's NHL. He also recaps the Seahawks' Thursday night loss and analyzes Geno Smith's performance and the defense's struggle to stop the run. Bik is joined by Brett Festerling to break down Desharnais' play and the Canucks' approach to keeping things simple on defense. Plus, Rob Friend, former pro soccer player and CEO of Pacific FC, talks Vancouver FC and their season. Later, it's time for NFL Week 6 predictions with Bik's "BIK 6" segment, followed by a fun round of "Guys Naming Dudes: Swedish Defensemen Edition."   Produced by Elan Chark The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Forge FC are the 2024 Canadian Premier League Shield winners! On this week's episode of the CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, Kristian Jack and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke break down their regular season title, and the rest of the action from around the league.  Halifax Wanderers FC picked up a point with a late goal at home to Vancouver FC, Cavalry FC smashed Pacific FC in Langford, Forge beat Valour FC in Winnipeg, and York United beat Atlético Ottawa in Toronto before an interesting exchange between the two managers.  At the end of the show, producer Benedict Rhodes joins for a roundtable discussion about some of the league's top stories.  Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer.

On this week's episode of the CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, Kristian Jack and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke break down all of the action from matchweek 25! Forge FC put one hand on the CPL Shield with a win over York United, Cavalry FC and Vancouver FC split the points at ATCO Field, Halifax Wanderers FC held Atlético Ottawa to a draw in the capital, and Valour FC launched themselves back into playoff contention with a big Monday night win over Pacific FC. At the end of the show, producer Benedict Rhodes joins for a roundtable discussion about some of the league's top stories.  Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer.

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, Canadian national team, and international football chat and interviews. It's been another big week for Canadian soccer, at both club and country level, and we kick things off chatting about Canada's men's national team's historic, and dominant, win over the US on Saturday. It was a performance that showed the growth of the side under Jesse Marsch and also tantalizes with this being only just the beginning. We also look at the Canadian women's U20s run at the FIFA World Cup that's seen them reach the knockout stages. Turning our attention to the domestic game, an undermanned Whitecaps dropped another two points at home in MLS action. We chat about the Dallas game, the continuing costly home form, look at some of the depth players called into this match, and the current lie of the land in the MLS West. Plus we hear and talk about Caleb Porter's all-time epic rant about our least favourite referee, Tim Ford. We've two interviews in this episode. First up is WFC2 forward Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau. We chat with Nico about his experiences being called up to the first team, making his MLS debut in Montreal, his home debut against Dallas, and more. Next up is Vancouver FC defender James Cameron, and we chat with the BC boy about signing his first pro deal, his growth, the current season, his Canada experiences, and his hopes for the future. All of this, plus we look at the weekend's CPL action, there's more Britpop chat and music, Big Country continue their stint as our Album of the Month, and Armchair Loyal are back in Wavelength with a fitting song about referees! Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.27: Intro 04.00: Canada dominate US eh in friendly win 21.00: Canada women's U20s advance to World Cup knockout stage 33.50: Ryan Gauld gets his first Scotland caps 42.35: Undermanned Whitecaps drop two big points at home to Dallas 69.50: Caleb Porter loses it with referee Tim Ford 80.45: More Britpop chat! 68.05: Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau interview and discussion 98.15: A look at the Whitecaps' depth and player performances 111.55: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive - Fafa Picault 114.26: Whitecaps Girls Elite secure historic Champions Cup victory 121.35: James Cameron interview 140.50: CPL round-up 159.35: Wavelength - Armchair Loyal - Public Elleray Number One

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Pacific FC, Vancouver Rise, Vancouver FC, Canadian Championship, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and MLS Next Pro chat. Phew, that's a lot of bases to cover, but we do it and we're joined by Harjeet Johal to help us along! We kick things off looking at the Whitecaps Canadian Championship semi-final. The threepeat awaits when they play TFC next month, in a tournament that already needs another revamping. We delve into the win over Pacific and get the thoughts of both head coaches, Vanni Sartini and James Merriman. Keeping the Whitecaps chat going we look ahead to the return to MLS action, as Vanni shares his thoughts about the season run-in, and we chat with Ryan Gauld about his Scotland call-up. Plus we look at what the injury to Brian White might mean to the Whitecaps and ponder if there will be any cuss words dropped against Austin. The big news story this week on the women's side was the launch of new Northern Super League side Vancouver FC. We chat with Chief Business Officer Sinead King and Sporting Director Stephanie Labbe and discuss the new name and branding, where the team might play, what kind of crowds they're expecting, when with a head coach and players start to be announced, what quality we can expect from the new league, and more. All of this, plus we look at WFC2's playoff push and chat with head coach Ricardo Clark, look at Vancouver FC's hugely important and dramatic late win against Valour in the CPL, and chat with VFC's birthday boy match winner Ayman Sellouf and head coach Afshin Ghotbi. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.25: Intro 04.23: The Whitecaps Canadian Championship threepeat is on 20.15: The Canadian Championship format needs to change 31.08: Aussie's swearing upsets MLS! 36.15: The Whitecaps playoff hopes very much in own hands 46.27: Ryan Gauld finally earns Scotland call-up 57.05: Vancouver Rise FC are born - what we know so far 103.20: WFC2's playoff push continues 113.30: 10-man Vancouver FC win at the death 127.37: Wavelength - The LaFontaines - Scotland, Bonnie Scotland

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Pacific FC, Vancouver FC, and Canadian Championship chat and interviews. No MLS action for the Whitecaps this weekend because of the Leagues Cup final, so it's full steam ahead looking to next week's Canadian Championship semi-final second leg against CPL side Pacific FC. We preview the match and Pacific's huge slump in form, as the Whitecaps will be coming in cold for this one. Plus we hear some thoughts from both head coaches, the 'Caps' Vanni Sartini and Pacific's James Merriman. In the first of two feature interviews this episode we sit down with Pacific's key defensive piece Thomas Meilleur-Giguère to chat about the match, Pacific's season so far, his own personal footballing journey, and adapting to BC island life from the hustle and busy of city life in Quebec. We also chat with a defender that's left Pacific and gone back to college, Eric Lajeunesse. Eric played in the first leg and looks ahead to the second, as he talks about his time in the CPL so far and transitioning back to the college game with UBC. Our second feature interview is with a former UBC Thunderbird, and current Vancouver FC player, Sebastian Dzikowski. We chat with the forward about his time at college, transitioning to the pro game, and trying to break into a VFC side that's in a playoff dogfight right now. All of this plus there's still time to talk about the Whitecaps Girls Elite tough outing in Mexico in CONCACAF Champions Cup action, chat with centre back Keira Martin, and bring you a Wavelength song about a much maligned, and long forgotten, English cup competition. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.26: Intro a decent weekend in MLS for the 'Caps 08.05: Whitecaps v Pacific Canadian Championship preview 17.25: Thomas Meilleur-Giguère interview 39.51: Eric Lajeunesse interview 49.20: Sebastian Dzikowski interview 79.52: Whitecaps Girls Elite go down to heavy loss in Mexico 90.20: Keira Martin interview 96.45: Wavelength - Armchair Loyal - The Full Members Cup

On this episode of the CPL Newsroom, presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down all four matches from a busy weekend. Cavalry beat York United to pick up their fourth win in a row, Ottawa dominated Pacific FC in Langford, and Valour continued their playoff push with a win over Halifax at home. Forge moved to the top of the table on Sunday with a victory over Vancouver FC for their second win of the week, after beating Halifax on Wednesday as well.  Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer.

Send us a Text Message.The trip to Vancouver FC proved slightly frustrating as The Nine Stripes seemed set for a solid away win after Mo Babouli netted once again early in the second half. But, in what was a tight and tense contest, York United surprisingly conceded a last-gasp equalizer and the game finished 1-1. Still, they brought a hard-earned point to Toronto after gruelling back-to-back trips to the other side of the country. We get the thoughts of midfielder Elijah Adekugbe and Head Coach Benjamin Mora, while Mitchell Tierney, a long-time CPL reporter and consistently insightful voice on the domestic game, drops by to chat all things Nine Stripes and why this is the best iteration of the team he's ever seen.Produced by York United Football Club.First broadcast on Sauga960AM on July 24th, 2024.   For all the latest news, including ticketing information and official merchandise, follow York United FC across our social channels.Instagram: @YorkUtdFCTikTok: @YorkUtdFCTwitter/X: @YorkUtdFCFacebook: @York United Football Club

Ben and Alex are joined by Vancouver FC and Canadian U20 international James Cameron in the latest edition of NFP Extra.They touch on his growth in the Canadian Premier Leagues since joining Vancouver's inaugural season out of the club's open trials, his experience overseas on European training stints, and the opportunities he's had to represent Canada at the youth levels, among other topics. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolBen Steiner: @BenSteiner00Brendan Dunlop: @Brendan_DunlopAlex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicMORE ABOUT THE NATION NETWORK:THE NATION NETWORK is the leading destination for unbiased sports coverage, dedicated to serving the community of true fans. Our platform delivers a diverse range of content across all major forms of media, from real-time updates to comprehensive analysis, fantasy predictions, and essential betting insights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second half Dan and Randip are joined by Rick Campbell to discuss the BC Lions signing Nathan Rourke, and the impact his return will bring. Later Mark Rogers joins to discuss the Salish Sea Derby this weekend between Vancouver FC and Pacific FC.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

On this episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie O'Connor-Clarke and Mitchell Tierney break down all the action from week 18 of the 2024 Canadian Premier League season! York United moved to the top of the table with their win over Valour and Atlético Ottawa's blowout loss against Forge, Cavalry rejoined the CPL Shield conversation with a win at home against Halifax, and there's frustration at Pacific FC after losing again to rivals Vancouver FC to remain on the outside looking in of the playoff picture. Some footage used is courtesy of OneSoccer, home of all Canadian Premier League matches.

Dan Riccio and Israel Fehr are joined by Dom Luszczyszyn from The Athletic. He discusses the Blackhawks' need to rebuild from their bottom-five standing and praises Utah's improved defense setup, considering them a potential playoff team with better development down the middle. He views Nashville as a formidable team in the West, mentioning awkward fits and potential for maximizing Stamkos, who might shift to wing. Luszczyszyn also highlights the Canucks' "sneaky good" offseason, noting DeBrusk's potential impact, and evaluates the LA Kings' reliance on young players like Byfield and Clark to step up as their prospect pool hasn't fully panned out. Mark Rogers joins the show and emphasizes the importance of integrating young BC players into the Vancouver FC environment, noting that while bigger opportunities may arise, Pacific FC offers valuable chances for development. He highlights the ability for players to play, attend University, and return, all while not being against the cap. Rogers also previews the upcoming game this weekend, pointing out the initiatives in place and the opportunity to watch the next local star. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Canadian national team, Euros 2024, and Copa America chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts, and we're joined by AFTN writer Felipe Vallejo to talk about it all. It was a derby day to forget for Vancouver, who hit the self-destruct button in a 2-0 road loss down in Portland. We pick over the bones of that one, delve into the Whitecaps' current woes as they slide down the standings, and hear the postgame thoughts of Vanni Sartini. We move on to the international stage and the disappointing travels of Scotland at the 2024 Euros, as they crash out with a whimper. Plus we look at the rest of the tournament so far before turning our attention to Copa America and Canada's starting loss to Argentina. It's not been a great footballing week for our teams, but at least Canada were spirited in defeat! All of this, plus we look at Vancouver FC big weekend loss in CPL action, take you back to 1974, continue our Album of the Month from Heavenly and bring you another Euro 2024 themed song in Wavelength. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Recovery Family Law, family law lawyers in Surrey, working with clients to get excellent results. They support AFTN, go and support them for all your family legal needs. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 02.15: Intro - a tribute to Dylon Powley 11.34: Whitecaps self destruct in Portland 44.15: This Week In Whitecapsland and the World Cup 1974 52.28: Vanni Sartini's thoughts post Portland 59.12: More on the Whitecaps woes 83.42: Scotland's terrible Euros 100.30: Wavelength - Nick Morgan - No Scotland, No Party 105.24: More Euro 2024 chat 121.21: Copa America round-up 142.55: Vancouver FC and CPL chat

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, Canadian Premier League, and Canadian national team chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts! The Whitecaps head into the international break in good spirits after two wins in four days against Western Conference opposition. We delve into both matches and performances, and look at where the 'Caps are right now in terms of tactics, personnel, and positioning, at what is effectively the halfway point of the season. Plus we round-up the weekend's action across MLS. We also look at the draw for the Canadian Championship semi-finals and the nightmare travel it throws up for the 'Caps, plus we round up the weekend's action in the CPL and have a chat with Colorado's CMNT defender Moise Bombito ahead of Canada's two upcoming friendlies and Copa America. All of this plus we have a new Album of the Month from Heavenly and kick off a month of Euro 2024 themed songs in Wavelength. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Recovery Family Law, family law lawyers in Surrey, working with clients to get excellent results. They support AFTN, go and support them for all your family legal needs. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 02.15: Intro - Project8, Champions League, Phonzie's future 14.15: A six point week for the Whitecaps 43.48: This Week In Whitecapsland 1974 49.25: How the Whitecaps look at halfway point of season 72.32: MLS round-up 103.28: Canadian Champ semis set 106.35: Vancouver FC and CPL round-up 120.45: League1 BC chat 128.00: Moise Bombito interview and CanMNT chat 140.35: Wavelength - The Caledonian Dream - Shot At Glory

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, and Canadian Premier League chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts! It's not been a great week, with two horrible on-pitch performances and a PR nightmare off it with the no-show of Messi and friends for the match against Miami. We delve into how the whole Messi debacle played out and look at all parties that are being blamed for the non-appearance. How justified is it, where should most of the blame lie, and how have the Whitecaps handled the whole situation? We also look at the actual game itself, where the 'Caps failed to rise to the occasion once again in front of a large crowd and are still struggling to create and score from open play. Plus after scraping through to the Canadian Championship semi-finals against Cavalry, we look at what lies in-store and how Vanni Sartini's postgame comments from both of last week's matches went from one extreme to the other. How much threat is his job under right now? This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Recovery Family Law, family law lawyers in Surrey, working with clients to get excellent results. They support AFTN, go and support them for all your family legal needs. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 02.17: Intro 05.10: The Vancouver Messi debacle - who's to blame? 39.15: Messi, the Whitecaps, Plan B's, ticket prices and fan anger 71.15: Understrength Miami pile on Whitecaps' home woes 107.56: This Week in Whitecapsland 1974 115.34: Whitecaps scrape through in Canadian Championship - shameful? 134.50: Vancouver FC go second after derby day win 151.05: Wavelength - Feet-Punk - Diego Maradona

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, Canadian Premier League, and Canadian national team chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts! The Whitecaps' two games a week schedule saw them come away with nothing in Colorado, in a game in which they should have gotten something, and then with a point in Seattle, in a game in which they didn't really deserve anything. Football, eh! We pick over the bones of both of those matches, look at what they've taught us about the current state of the 'Caps, round up the latest action across MLS, and look ahead to the circus coming to town this weekend - aka Lionel Messi and his Miami maestros. Before that Miami game there's the small matter of the Canadian Championship and a quarter-final second leg clash with Cavalry FC. We chat about that, hear from Cavs' head coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr, and chat about Vancouver FC first away win of the season in the CPL. Plus there's a new sheriff in town as Canada Soccer appoint Jesse Marsch as the new Canadian men's national team coach. Was it the right appointment, what does it mean to the program, and how about that funding of the position by the three Canadian MLS clubs? We chat about all of that and more. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Recovery Family Law, family law lawyers in Surrey, working with clients to get excellent results. They support AFTN, go and support them for all your family legal needs. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 02.12: Intro - the business end of various seasons 16.30: Whitecaps pay penalty in Colorado 28.53: Whitecaps' highway robbery in Seattle! 51.33: The Whitecaps need fixing 63.17: MLS Round-up 82.41: The circus is coming to town - Messi mayhem awaits 92.30: Canadian Championship and US Open Cup chat 102.30: Tommy Wheeldon Jr audio 115.53: This Week in Whitecapsland 1974 122.25: Jesse Marsch named new CanMNT head coach 146.08: Vancouver FC get first away win of season 159.15: Wavelength - Number 8 - Phoenix Rising 165.25: Goodbyes and German nonsense

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, and Canadian Premier League chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts! The Whitecaps busy month of May continues apace with two games a week. It was a case of win one, lose one this past week as they got a Canadian Championship win over Cavalry FC, but fell to a comprehensive defeat at LAFC in MLS action. We pick over the bones of both matches, look at what's gone wrong for the 'Caps and what they need to fix it, and round-up all the Canadian Championship and MLS action, including Messi mania in Montreal and incredible postgame scenes in Toronto. Turning our attention to the CPL, we round-up the weekend's action and discuss the league's decision to move a Vancouver FC home game to Kelowna, which is proving to be a massive own goal for the club among their supporters. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Recovery Family Law, family law lawyers in Surrey, working with clients to get excellent results. They support AFTN, go and support them for all your family legal needs. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 02.22: Intro - Champions League, Phonzie 15.00: Whitecaps see off Cavalry threat in Can Champ - for now 30.30: Canadian Championship and why the Canadian pyramid is prohibitive to existing clubs 45.51: Out of sorts Whitecaps fall to LAFC 60.55: What's wrong with the 'Caps and how do they fix it? 77.23: MLS West round-up 91.35: Messi mania hits Montreal 105.55: Tempers flare and accusations fly after TFC-NYC 118.50: This Week in Whitecapsland 1974 125.32: CPL round-up 147.20: Vancouver FC home game in Kelowna draws fan ire 168.35: Wavelength - Everclear - Volvo Driving Soccer Mom

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, and League1 BC chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts! The Whitecaps head off to New York this weekend to try and maintain their 100% start to the season on the road against the Red Bulls in MLS action. We preview the match, get Vanni Sartini's thoughts on the task ahead, and hear from the man that could have the happiest of homecomings, Whitecaps striker Brian White. The Whitecaps also added a new player this week, Australian right back/wingback Guiseppe Bovalina. We look at what the Aussie offers the 'Caps and Sporting Director Axel Schuster shares his thoughts on the signing and the Whitecaps' scouting strategy. The 'Caps now know their Canadian Championship opponent, as another battle with CPL side Cavalry await them next month. We look at how that came about with Vancouver FC's loss in Calgary, hear the early thoughts from head coaches Vanni Sartini and Toomy Wheeldon Jr about the upcoming match, and Zach has tales from his 28-hour road trip to take in the Cavs-VFC game. The new League1 BC season gets underway this weekend. We preview the first slate of matches and sit down for an in-depth chat with Burnaby FC men's head coach Todd May about his club's inaugural season and his coaching journey so far. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Recovery Family Law, family law lawyers in Surrey, working with clients to get excellent results. They support AFTN, go and support them for all your family legal needs. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 02.10: Intro 06.20: Red Bulls v Whitecaps match preview 22.39: Vanni Sartini on the NYRB match 29.30: Brian White's homecoming to remember? 39.30: Whitecaps to face Cavalry in Canadian Championship as VFC lose 48.20: Afshin Ghotbi on Cavalry ball choice 63.51: Tales of a Calgary road trip 71.55: The Gaffers - Vanni Sartini and Tommy Wheeldon Jr 74.30: Guiseppe Bovalina joins Vancouver 90.55: Todd May interview + Burnaby FC and L1BC chat 117.00: Wavelength - J.O.B. Orchestra and Chorus - Go Cosmos Go

We reach the end of the week trying to figure out when Thatcher Demko is going to return for the Canucks and also chat about a possible big game in Edmonton tomorrow.Joining the show is Thomas Drance (18:40), Ian Mendes (51:25) and Mark Rogers from Vancouver FC (1:03:59).