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We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat. Vancouver Whitecaps dropped two more points at home on Saturday in a 3-3 draw with D.C. United that was both entertaining and frustrating. Some great attacking play, some poor defensive play, and a team with 10 players out through international duty and injuries. We unpack the highs and lows coming out of the match, look at how the Whitecaps form across MLS is actually better than it might feel these past 10 games, and look at the main talking points from the weekend's action across the league, including the sacking of former Whitecaps head coach Marc Dos Santos at LAFC. We also round-up the action in the CPL, Forge FC Bobby Smyrniotis talks about adding experienced big-name players and how they've made it work within the salary cap, and delve into a very long international break that kicked off with Canada beating Chile in a feisty affair in Toronto. Music-wise, Scottish band Lung Leg wrap up their residency as our Artists of the Month, King of the Slums feature as our C86 era song, and Swedish band Dolkows feature in Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.22: Intro - not away with the ferries and Drew Peacock 11.35: Two more home points dropped in draw with D.C. 58.06: Whitecaps' home pitch worries continue but form guide not as bad as it feels 66.30: MLS round-up, the lie of the land, and the sacking of MDS 84.10: CPL round-up after a wild weekend, plus Bobby Smyrniotis talks big additions 124.35: Is this international break too long? 129.30: Did Canada get much out of win over 9-man Chile? 152.30: Wavelength - Dolkows - Football

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast, Tom & Jason chat:-Mauricio Pochettino calling in his latest USMNT roster & first since the 2026 World Cup-Exciting young talent stepping into the U.S. Men's National Team roster; Cavan Sullivan, Neil Pierre, Mathias Albert, Diego Kochen, Frankie Westfield, & more-Federico Higuain's dismissal from the Columbus Crew-Columbus Crew defeating Orlando City in their U.S. Open Cup semifinal to advance to the 2026 Open Cup Final-St. Louis City defeating Colorado Rapids in their U.S. Open Cup semifinal to advance to the 2026 Open Cup Final-CF Montreal defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps in their Canadian Championship semifinal to advance to the 2026 Canadian Championship Final-And much more! Make sure to follow us on all platforms below: Twitter: @MLSAces, @TomSweez @JasonVevang Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mlsaces.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57HyLwm_4KE Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fm8aU6lSzwSFIfotfpldh?si=3a2afac5cd624073&nd=1&dlsi=6515bdde8a6f4d27Support the show

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat, and the internet only died on us three times during the recording of this one, which is in part why it's a little bit shorter than our usual! It's been another up and down week for the Whitecaps, where the highs have been great and the lows have been anger-inducing. A limp performance against CF Montreal saw them crash out of the Canadian Championship midweek, masters of their own downfall with the referee giving them a helping hand or two along the way. They needed a response in MLS action on Saturday and they got it, in a comfortable 3-0 win at RSL. Steadying the ship? Back on course? Or are we set for another blip and dip against D.C. United this coming weekend? We delve into all of that and more, including some standout performances, both good and bad, and a look around the lie of the land in the MLS Western Conference. We also round-up the weekend's action in the CPL, where Vancouver FC are hanging on to a playoff spot, Pacific FC have been officially eliminated from postseason contention, and some experienced big-name players have come to the league. But how are clubs making these signings work and does the league have a transparency problem? Music-wise, Scottish band Lung Leg continue their residency as our Artists of the Month, Lawrence and the Comfortable Society feature as our C86 era song, and Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.22: Intro - the burning, Ted Lasso 08.10: Whitecaps masters of their own downfall in CanChamp loss 31.00: Whitecaps bounce back with much-needed win at RSL 52.35: MLS round-up as Whitecaps extend lead at top of West 60.20: D.C. United preview 69.00: CPL chat and round-up as experienced names come to league 102.50: Wavelength - Ya Cetidon, Cruzito, and Karma Atchykah - Supra All The Way 105.40: A Tale of Two Davids

Hour three of DJ & PK for September 18, 2026: Utah reignites their rivalry against Utah State. Is Saturday the only time Utah State and BYU fans are united? Pablo Mastroeni, Real Salt Lake head coach Utah Jazz Media Day is right around the corner. How anticipated is the season for Jazz fans?

Real Salt Lake head coach Pablo Mastroeni

Maxi Domi fails his physical with the Toronto Maple Leafs, CF Montreal playing a crucial game against Vancouver in the Canadian Championship with Noel Butler and much more.

The boys get together to discuss the shocking road win over the Vancouver Whitecaps. They talk through another game-changing performance from Christian Ramirez and all of the ups and downs of a wild Sunday evening in Canada for the Verde and Black. Then they close out the episode with Last Business Day, The Boy Factory and the nonsense. 0:30 - Intro 4:05 - Lineup reactions 13:00 - Vancouver Whitecaps recap 50:05 - Postgame takeaways 1:04:15 - Last Business Day 1:12:05 - The Boy Factory 1:16:55 - Picks recap 1:17:45 - Best Ball update Sign up today for our new Patreon and join in on all the additional fun in The North End! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Vancouver Rise chat and interviews. The Vancouver Whitecaps results rollercoaster continues after another week of ups and downs. A good win against LA Galaxy was cancelled out by another disappointing home loss to Austin. We pick over the bones of both matches, but three points from a possible nine at home this month is not champions material. We also round-up the weekend's MLS action, look at the race for the Supporters Shield, and look ahead to the Canadian Championship clash in Montreal. Turning our attention to the women's game, Vancouver Rise sacked their head coach Anja Heiner-Møller just 296 days after winning the inaugural Northern Super League title with the club. The right decision or just another example of what have you done for me lately in modern football? Time will obviously tell, but she very much deserved to be given a chance to see out the season. We chat about the decision, where it leaves the club, and hear from the Rise's Chief Soccer Officer Robyn Gayle and interim head coach Iain Darbyshire. Music-wise, Scottish band Lung Leg continue their residency as our Artists of the Month, Meat Whiplash feature as our C86 era song, and Amy MacDonald has a song about the Old Firm in Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.30: Intro - ta-ra Trionda, holding out for a Hero(clix) 12.35: Whitecaps comfortably beat LA Galaxy in the week's good news 36.25: Whitecaps drop more points at home in Austin loss 69.20: The Gaffers - Jesper Sorensen and Davy Arnaud 82.05: MLS round-up 98.35: Canadian Championship preview 107.10: Canadian U20s at the World Cup and the development quandary 114.15: Anja Heiner-Møller sacked by Vancouver Rise 148.35: Winnipeg gets a new soccer stadium 152.20: Wavelength - Amy MacDonald - The Green and the Blue

- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/  - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P - COG ANTHEM MUSIC BY RAY PLAZA: https://linktr.ee/munditoplaza - COG ANTHEM MUSIC DOWNLOAD: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3asiasldwKyoCRm1Vzx2h7?si=_LmXI9otT9y9j0ChMGMt2w COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy made a choice in Vancouver. Faced with a midweek road game on turf against the Western Conference leaders — and another match just three days later — LA rotated several important pieces out of the starting lineup. Sergi Roberto, Marco Reus and Eric Thommy were among those protected, and the result was a 3-0 loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps. Was it the right gamble? That's the question hanging over Saturday night's matchup with the Seattle Sounders. Vancouver was simply better. The Whitecaps played with more intensity, pressured the Galaxy into mistakes, and punished the little details LA failed to execute. A quick throw helped create the opening goal, a turnover contributed to another, and Vancouver never really allowed the Galaxy to establish control. The performance also revived a familiar concern: why does this Galaxy team continue to struggle matching its opponent's intensity at the beginning of games and coming out of halftime? Josh and Eric debate how much belongs to the players, how much belongs to Greg Vanney, and whether recurring fundamental mistakes inevitably bring the conversation back to coaching. One player who continues to escape criticism is JT Marcinkowski. Somehow, in a game the Galaxy lost by three goals, their goalkeeper was still arguably their best player. Marcinkowski made six saves and continued a remarkable season that has Josh arguing he deserves serious recognition among the league's top goalkeepers. There are bigger questions developing further up the field. Kyogo Furuhashi still can't find his first Galaxy goal, despite repeatedly getting himself into dangerous positions. Chucky Lozano continues to show the intelligence, movement and ability that made him such an intriguing addition, but the Galaxy are still waiting for everything to click in the final third. And with the season entering its final stretch, the discussion is beginning to shift toward a larger roster question: which players are demonstrating that they're worth occupying the Galaxy's most valuable roster spots going forward? The numbers explain why those questions matter. The Galaxy have now been shut out four times in their last 10 games, and their projected offensive output remains well below what LA produced during its 2024 MLS Cup season. The defense has improved compared with last year, but the offense simply hasn't provided enough support. And yet, remarkably, the playoff door remains open. LA has 29 points through 25 games, exactly where the club stood through 25 games in 2023. Despite Wednesday's loss, the Galaxy remain within touching distance of the playoff line. That makes the games against teams around them far more consequential than losing on the road to first-place Vancouver. Which brings everything back to Seattle. The Sounders arrive in Carson winless in 11 MLS matches, and they're sitting right alongside the Galaxy near the bottom of the Western Conference. These are two teams with remarkably similar statistical profiles, both desperate for points and both running out of opportunities to change their seasons. If the Galaxy's decision in Vancouver was partly about protecting players for Saturday, then Saturday has to justify the gamble. Josh lays out a simple path: LA has five home games remaining. Win those five and the Galaxy would add 15 points, reaching 44 — a total that could put them into the postseason conversation without requiring them to suddenly become an excellent road team. But once LA starts dropping points at home, the math becomes considerably more difficult.

For the 3 Canadian teams, they all enter this stretch with different aspirations. For the Vancouver Whitecaps, their goal is simple - finish as high up the Supporters' Shield standings as possible and win an MLS Cup, as they look to avenge a 2025 season where they were close to winning it all but left short of winning some of the biggest prizes on offer. Meanwhile, Toronto FC has found some stability after some recent signings, although wins have been a bit more elusive than hoped - as for CF Montréal, their focus might quickly turn to the Canadian Championship with their playoff hopes dwindlingBen, Brendan and Alex chat about that, and other Canadian domestic club matters, in this episode of the Northern Fútbol Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys get together to discuss the midweek home draw against Colorado Rapids. They talk through another early concession followed by another late equalizer at Q2 Stadium before previewing Sunday's road match against the first place Vancouver Whitecaps. Then they close out the episode with Last Business Day, The Boy Factory and the nonsense. 0:30 - Intro 2:45 - Biro named to TOTW 5:25 - Lineup reactions 10:10 - Colorado Rapids preview 37:35 - Postgame takeaways 46:15 - LV watch party 48:05 - Vancouver Whitecaps preview 1:07:55 - Last Business Day 1:16:40 - The Boy Factory 1:20:25 - Best Ball update Sign up today for our new Patreon and join in on all the additional fun in The North End! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The LA Galaxy finally gave us a glimpse of what this rebuilt roster might actually look like when the pieces start fitting together. LA's 2-1 win over the New England Revolution wasn't perfect. New England piled up shots, hit the woodwork three times and eventually broke through from the penalty spot late. But for long stretches, the Galaxy looked more composed, more mature and — perhaps most importantly — more difficult to break down. And a lot of that starts with Sergi Roberto. In his first Galaxy start, the former Barcelona captain brought something LA has desperately needed: stability in the center of the field. Roberto's positioning, decision-making and ability to progress the ball changed the Galaxy's shape on both sides of the ball. With Roberto sitting underneath Marco Reus and Eric Thommy, LA suddenly looked like a team capable of possessing the ball with a purpose instead of simply possessing it. The second goal provided the perfect example. Roberto helped turn possession out of the back into a quick attacking move that eventually went through Reus and Chucky Lozano before finding Robert Taylor for the finish. It was the kind of direct, decisive possession that reminded Josh of the Galaxy's 2024 attack — and it gave Taylor his first goal in 14 months. But the bigger story may be what all these additions have done to the roster. Taylor earned a start and scored. Pablo Ruiz came off the bench and helped LA manage the closing stages. Lucas Sanabria suddenly becomes another midfield option rather than someone the Galaxy have to rely upon every week. João Klauss is getting closer to returning. And once Lucas Calegari receives the necessary clearance, LA could have another veteran option available at right back. Even JT Marcinkowski deserves another spotlight. His six-save performance helped protect the Galaxy's lead, and Josh makes the case that Marcinkowski deserves consideration for Comeback Player of the Year after returning from a devastating injury and becoming one of LA's most dependable players. Now comes the reality check. The Galaxy have won just twice in their last 11 games, and one good Saturday doesn't erase everything that came before it. But they're sitting on 29 points with 10 games remaining, and the Western Conference playoff race remains incredibly compressed. The upcoming schedule also puts LA directly against several of the teams fighting for those same postseason spots. First comes a difficult trip north. The Galaxy face the Western Conference-leading Vancouver Whitecaps on Wednesday night, where the challenge isn't necessarily proving that Saturday was the beginning of some unstoppable run. It's showing that this new version of the Galaxy can reproduce the stability, discipline and attacking movement that finally appeared against New England. Vancouver is favored, LA may have to rotate, and stealing points on the road would provide another significant boost before Saturday's home matchup with Seattle. Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter break down the New England victory, Sergi Roberto's immediate influence, Robert Taylor's breakthrough, JT Marcinkowski's season, the Galaxy's newfound depth, the increasingly crowded Western Conference playoff race and what LA needs to accomplish Wednesday night in Vancouver. For the first time in a while, the Galaxy aren't just talking about what this roster could become. Against New England, we finally got to see it.

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Send us Fan MailBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, recap St. Louis CITY's win away at Vancouver Whitecaps, and the upcoming road match against Portland Timbers!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount  on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat and interviews. It wasn't quite the week we'd hoped for in Whitecapsland. A midweek draw against Montreal in the Canadian Championship leaves their semi-final with all to play for, while the 'Caps struggled against the in-form St Louis City in MLS action on the way to a 3-1 defeat on Saturday. We pick over the bones of both matches and the main talking points coming out of them. An off day or two, or are some real concerns starting to creep in? And just how can Vancouver get the best out of Thomas Müller, who's been a bit up and down of late? We also hear some postgame thoughts from St Louis head coach Yoann Damet and former Whitecaps forward Simon Becher. Plus we catch up with former Pacific FC and TFC centreback Lukas MacNaughton about St Louis' great run of form, his career journey, the importance of the CPL, and how he made his current teammate, goalkeeper Roman Burki, some money when he moved to MLS! We also round-up the weekend's MLS and CPL action, and music-wise, Scottish band Lung Leg begin their residency as our Artists of the Month, Treehouse Story feature as our C86 era song, and we've a song about how football makes us all feel at times in Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.22: Intro - subscriber shoutouts, sponsor news, drinking games, and a grand opening 14.10: Seaman stains 19.15: Cursed jerseys and leaky roofs - how was your Wednesday? 26.10: All to play for in Canadian Championship as 'Caps draw with Montreal 46.30: In-form St Louis grab all the points in Vancouver 68.03: The Thomas Müller conundrum - starter or impact sub? 80.50: Yoann Damet postgame audio and St Louis discussion 91.40: Simon Becher interview 97.10: Lukas MacNaughton interview 111.50: The lie of the land in MLS West as the Galaxy come to town 125.55: CPL round-up as Vancouver FC solidify playoff place 146.23: Wavelength - Cimrya Deal - I Hate/Love Football

Send us Fan MailBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, recap St. Louis CITY's draw at home against FC Dallas and preview the upcoming match away at Vancouver Whitecaps! Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount  on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat. The Whitecaps continue to fly high, extending their lead at the top of the MLS West with a comfortable win in Kansas City. We pick over the main talking points coming out of that one, chat about the great weekend of results elsewhere for the 'Caps, and look ahead to the Canadian Championship semi-final clash with CF Montreal. But the Whitecaps aren't resting on their laurels. With the MLS transfer market closing fast, Vancouver don't seem finished yet with another couple of additions rumoured. But with all these additions, and with how well the team is doing, it does create a little bit of a conundrum in terms of developing their younger players, with the danger of there being a logjam. We chat about a couple of loan deals and could this be helped if the 'Caps actually bought and run a CPL team of their own? We also look at the weekend's CPL action, and music-wise, The Fall wrap up their residency as our Artists of the Month with a final unique cover version, The Avons feature as our C86 era song, and we've a song about Brighton and Hove Albion in Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.22: Intro - Save The Caps movement as important as ever 19.18: Whitecaps extend lead at top of MLS West after win in KC 61.47: Whitecaps strive for five continues as Montreal come to town 78.33: Whitecaps not done yet in transfer market 104.00: Canadian players quickly making Spain their home from home 111.15: The Whitecaps player development conundrum - should they buy a CPL team? 145.45: CPL round-up 151.55: Wavelength - The Seagulls - The Goldstone Rap

For the Glory KC is back with the 193rd episode of the show!Sporting Kansas City had another eventful week and maybe they'll do a lot more business in the next three days before the transfer window closes.We start off the podcast with the record U22 Initiative signing of Owen Wolff from Austin FC. The 21-year-old midfielder/left winger/forward will hopefully help what ails Sporting KC. As soon as he recovers from his ankle injury. SKC have one remaining U22 spot they can fill and it'll be intriguing to see if they spend big again.Then we found out the details around Dejan Joveljic and Manu Garcia's departures. Why sell Dejan in conference? Why buyout Manu instead of selling him if Aris made an offer? Sheena and I break down the details and then spend a lot of time on the state of the team. We work in some David Lee press conference news of adding two more DPs, hopefully sooner than later.Also, there was the rumor of the 24-year-old Swedish striker, Paulos Abraham and a lot of national attention to Sporting KC's recent player movement and promises of future transactions. It's going to be an interesting close to the transfer window, hopefully.Unfortunately, Sporting KC played two soccer games too. For Sheena's birthday I joined her and watched the Vancouver Whitecaps win 3-0 over SKC. There were lots of missing players for injury (Jake Davis and Zorhan Bassong) and perhaps another injury in game to Capita Capemba. There was a new captain (Lasse Berg Johnsen) and the debut of Sporting KC's newest Designated Player, Andre Luiz. They also played and lost to Atlanta United a week ago, right after our emergency Dejan Joveljic podcast.There was news for Zamir Loyo Reynaga, Andreu Fontas and Jaylin Lindsey also this week!In more positive news, the KC Current won a game! It was their first win in August, just in time for the month to end. They absolutely dominated the North Carolina Courage but only managed a 3-2 win. We get into the big moments taken and missed.In the Digital Crawl, we hit a few more topics:St. Louis City SC rumored transferMLS Next Pro schedule changeHere is a rundown of sections and start times:Intro - 0:00Sporting KC - 6:00KC Current - 1:27:40Digital Crawl - 1:32:31Upcoming GamesKC Current @ Bay FC, FRI, Sept 4th at 9:00PM CSTSKC II vs. St. Louis City SC 2, SAT, Sept 5th at 7:00PMSporting KC @ FC Dallas, SAT, Sept 5th at 7:30PMAs a special gift to For the Glory KC listeners and KC Soccer Journal readers, Backheeled.com is giving away 30 days of their amazing, independent American soccer coverage for free. If you decide you want to turn that into a paid membership, they'll give you 10 percent off too. Just follow this link!Big thanks to Splitter Conspiracy (listen to them here) for our theme music made with the permission of the KC Cauldron. 

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and international football chat and interviews. The Whitecaps went back to the top of the MLS West after a five goal demolition of Dallas on Saturday. We dig into the main talking points coming out of the match, look at which teams have done best in the league since coming back from the World Cup break, the big transfer moves from their next opponents Sporting Kansas City, and delve into the horrible rumoured new MLS playoff format coming in 2028. We've a couple of Whitecaps interviews to bring you this episode as we catch up with two of the newest 'Caps, Canadian forward Kwasi Poku and Colombian defender Sebastian Ramirez. We chat with them both about their move to Vancouver, their careers so far, and more. We also talk about the news that UEFA and CONCACAF could be launching a joint Nations League as the fight with Infantino and FIFA continues, while music-wise, The Fall continue their residency as our Artists of the Month with a selection of unique cover versions, Yeah Yeah Noh feature as our C86 era song, and we've a song about Brentford FC in Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.22: Intro - thunderstorms, Ted Lasso, Traitors, and tizzies 14.10: Whitecaps destroy Dallas in five star performance 55.23: Eric Quill postgame audio 63.05: SKC busy in transfer market ahead of Whitecaps visit 79.00: MLS West has been nuts since return from World Cup break 86.40: MLS' new playoff plans seem poorly thought out 104.00: Kwasi Poku interview and discussion 118.38: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive? - Kwasi Poku 121.55: Sebastian Ramirez interview 135.00: Argentina finally punished by FIFA 144.38: New UEFA/CONCACAF Nations League planned 162.10: Wavelength - The Bees Band - Come On You Brentford

For the Glory KC is back with the 192nd episode of the show!Sporting Kansas City have had an incredibly busy week. The last six days has seen the departure of fan favorite and Designated Player, Manu Garcia. The arrival of the fourth most expensive player in MLS history in Andre Luiz. A rumored even more expensive transfer of Nico Fernandez Mercau.But Saturday night may be the biggest news yet. Fabrizio Romano and Tom Bogert are reporting that Dejan Joveljic is moving within the conference to the Seattle Sounders! You'd think it'd be a massive transfer fee, but instead it's only $6 million for one of the best goal scorers in Major League Soccer. Yes, it's a 50 percent profit after only 18 months, but it's a stunner.We go through all the reasons this could be happening and try to make sense of the news. Did Dejan want out? Did he not like how the Manu saga went down this week? Sheena did live sleuthing on the podcast and noticed he'd been absent from their social media all week. When David Lee told us midweek that teams are calling about their players, it seems clear Dejan was always the answer, and he may have already been negotiating at that time.Beyond that, is Dejan just not a system fit for Lee and Rapha Wicky? Or perhaps Lee just wants his guys. The typical starting lineup only has two players that were around more than 11 months ago in Jake Davis and Zorhan Bassong. Is the General Allocation Money (GAM) just too much to pass up?We go through all the permutations. And we talk about what comes next. More Designated Players have to be arriving, right? We also went through all the big points from David Lee's press conference and tried to figure out what DPs Lee could sign. I threw out Cucho Hernandez as a former player who did great in MLS and Sheena went a lot more out of left field with USA-loving Erling Haaland. It's nonsense, but it least it was fun nonsense.Speaking of DPs, we talk about new signing Andre Luiz, the rumored transfer for Nico Fernandez and all the other fallout of the week for Sporting KC. It's weird to record a day before a game, but the news just became too much. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast, who knows when we'll have to record again with the transfer window closing in 11 days on September 2nd.We also talked about the game against St. Louis City SC, that SKC dominated but only got a draw out of. Taylor Calheira was one of the stars of the night and I guess is this team's starting striker now? What a wild week!The KC Current also earned a draw, but it felt more disappointing considering the quality of the two teams. Kansas City seemed to have all the advantages on the Seattle Reign but their comeback, like Sporting's, ended with only a tie.In the Digital Crawl, we hit a few more topics:SKC IIMLS Playoff Expansion... again?!?!UEFA, Concacaf and InfantinoArgentina punishedHere is a rundown of sections and start times:Intro - 0:00Sporting KC - 2:03KC Current - 1:23:46Digital Crawl - 1:33:07Upcoming GamesSporting KC @ Atlanta United, SUN, August 23rd at 6:00PM CST (Wooden Spoon Battle)SKC II @ Tacoma Defiance, MON, August 24th at 9:00PMKC Current vs. North Carolina Courage, SAT, August 29th at 5:30PMSporting KC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps, SAT, August 29th at 7:30PMSKC II @ Whitecaps 2, SUN, August 30th at 6:00PMAs a special gift to For the Glory KC listeners and KC Soccer Journal readers, Backheeled.com is giving away 30 days of their amazing, independent American soccer coverage for free. If you decide you want to turn that into a paid membership, they'll give you 10 percent off too. Just follow this link!Big thanks to Splitter Conspiracy (listen to them here) for our theme music made with the permission of the KC Cauldron. 

A not fun night at the office for FC Dallas Saturday night, falling 5-nil to the Vancouver Whitecaps. Sam, Ryan, and Steve talk through the worst loss of 2026 including a rotated squad having their hands full, what if anything this result changes about the perception of squad depth, and the relief at the club finally returning to a normal matchweek for the first time in August.This program originally aired on the FC Dallas Radio Network on August 22nd, 2026. 

Top! Selvin and yours truly review Houston's six-point performances against LA Galaxy and Vancouver Whitecaps, chat about the team's unprecedented momentum, preview the trip to St. Louis City, and more. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:54 Archive Kit review 7:01 Review: LA Galaxy 19:53 Juan Guerra shows team's unity and reflects recent success 31:54 Review: Vancouver Whitecaps 46:04 Marcelo Saracchi debut, defensive excellence, and top of the West! 57:11 Preview: St. Louis City 01:03:10 Dynamo interested in Melk 01:07:12 Closing Credits: ⬢ Noodle Time is hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mark Segovia⁠⁠, ⁠Selvin Garcia⁠, and yours truly ⁠Andrés Naranjo⁠! ⬢ Intro/Outro music by Matt Houston. | Starfox - Armada [Matt Houston Remix] ⬢ Check out all of our content at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DynamicFoxtrot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⬢ Support Foxtrot Media on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ko-fi.com/DynamicFoxtrot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⬢ Follow the fox on Twitter (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DynamicFoxtrot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dynamicfoxtrot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), and Bluesky (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DynamicFoxtrot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⬢ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Foxtrot TV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⬢ Thumbnail photo provided by Houston Dynamo FC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 36th episode of "Soundwaves from the Sea," Circling Seattle Sports' weekly show covering the Seattle Sounders FC, Sounders writer/Managing Editor for Cascadia FC University of Oregon journalism and communications alum Michael Martinez joins Charles Hamaker to recap the club's losses to the Vancouver Whitecaps and Austin FC, two players who are now out for the season, and the general dark cloud around the season.

Niko Moreno joins Jeremiah to analyze the home loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps, a record 7th league loss in a row for the Sounders. They discuss the perceived lack of on-field leadership, major costly on-field errors, and an injury bug that is beyond the pale. The two talk about coach Schmetzer's changing tone regarding the evaluation of the sports science/medical programs and staff, and his rising public frustration regarding roster limitations. They close the show talking about the upcoming match against Austin FC.Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky and YouTube.Sponsor

Niko Moreno joins Jeremiah to analyze the home loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps, a record 7th league loss in a row for the Sounders. They discuss the perceived lack of on-field leadership, major costly on-field errors, and an injury bug that is beyond the pale. The two talk about coach Schmetzer's changing tone regarding the evaluation of the sports science/medical programs and staff, and his rising public frustration regarding roster limitations. They close the show talking about the upcoming match against Austin FC.Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky and YouTube.Sponsor

The Seattle Sounders' nightmare skid continued with a 2-0 home loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps, raising an increasingly unavoidable question: Is this rock bottom? We dive into it all on this deeply cursed episode regarding the squad's worst performance yet, the continuing injury crisis, an attack that has completely stalled out and where the responsibility lies for a collapse that has now reached seven straight league defeats.☕️ Lobbing Scorchers Kickoff is presented by QED Coffee, a Seattle based roaster, coffee shop and coffee subscription service. Visit them in person at one of the three Seattle locations or online and use code ‘LS74' for 25% off across the site: https://www.lobbingscorchers.com/coffee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode, it's all love and joy as the boys celebrate an incredible beatdown of Inter Miami at the hands of Hany Mukhtar and company.  There's so many positives to discuss, the boys can't even squeeze them all in, but they are certainly excited by what they've seen from newcomer Elias Saad, who might just be the final piece of the puzzle that Nashville needed for a championship run.  Captain Hany Mukhtar is being the leader that we'd always hoped, and youngsters Matthew Corcoran and Reed Baker-Whiting are seizing the moment as well.  Everyone is feeling confident as they look ahead to the rest of the season, and the boys even suggest that the MLS can go ahead and engrave the Supporter's Shield right now.  They've also got some suggestions for Messi's next career once he is done with soccer (which might be very soon).  And when they're not jamming out to the Black Keys, the boys are paying close attention to the Columbus Crew and Vancouver Whitecaps; one is an upcoming opponent, and the other might just be who Nashville meets in the playoffs.  But for now, the boys make some optimistic predictions for the upcoming games this week as they keep on cheering on the team and bleeding blue and gold.  And they drink beer.

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Leagues Cup, and Canadian Premier League chat. The Whitecaps' Leagues Cup campaign is over for another year, after three matches that saw them dominate games but unable to get their attack going and keep their defence together. After seven matches without a win since their return from the World Cup break, is there real cause for concern? Will the additions of Serbian midfielder Aleksa Cvetković and Canadian prospect Emrick Fotsing help turn things around and what else is needed? Could Daniel Gazdag be that guy? The Whitecaps lost a legend this past week as NASL winning goalkeeper Phil Parkes sadly passed away. We look at Lofty's career and replay a special interview we did with him seven years ago around the 40th anniversary of that famous championship win. All of this plus we look at the other Whitecaps news of the week, dip into the mailbag, look ahead to this weekend's Cascadia derby in Seattle, and talk about Pacific FC hurtling towards the worst kind of history in the CPL as another BC derby beckons While music-wise, The Fall are our Artists of the Month with a selection of unique cover versions, Episode Four feature as our C86 era song, and we've a song about awaydays in Wavelength from English band The Skinner Brothers. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.23: Intro - Ted Lasso is back, more Traitors talk, wildfire worries 20.00: RIP Phil Parkes 38.56: Leagues Cup exit highlights Whitecaps' flaws 66.35: Mailbag - what's on the minds of Whitecaps fans? A lot! 109.00: Cvetković and Fotsing bolster Whitecaps midfield 136.00: Is Daniel Gazdag the next addition? How would he fit into the 'Caps? 148.53: Pacific FC heading for worst ever CPL season as BC derby next up 160.00: Wavelength - The Skinner Brothers - Awaydays 164.15: Whitecaps look to lift Cascadia Cup in Seattle

Lobbing Scorchers, Ari Liljenwall and Noah Riffe try to make sense of a Seattle Sounders team riding a seven game losing streak and looking overmatched in almost every phase. The rumors of signing a young striker have Ari and Noah asking the question: does any of it actually matter until the No. 6 situation is fixed?The crew round out the show by assessing if the Seattle Sounders have enough urgency when it comes to making roster fixes. As we watch Cascadia rivals Vancouver Whitecaps reportedly targeting Dániel Gazdag and the Portland Timbers signing David Da Costa, are the Seattle Sounders being left in the dust?Subscribe to the NEW Lobbing Scorchers Blog: www.lobbingscorchers.comFollow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Facebook Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe Niko MorenoSPONSORSQED Coffee - a Seattle based roaster, coffee shop and coffee subscription service. Visit them in person at one of the three Seattle locations or online and use code ‘LS74' for 25% off across the site.Haxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from across the Pacific Northwest. Use Code LS for a FREE Hot Sauce w/ purchase!Podium Edmonds - Located at 114 4th Ave N, just off Main Street in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, come shop and explore the best menswear in the Pacific Northwest. Tell them Lobbing Scorchers sent you!Lobbing Scorchers is a production of Just Once Media.Lobbing Scorchers is a Seattle Sounders and MLS focused show. Hosted by Major League Soccer's Ari Liljenwall and Producer Noah Riffe. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.Contact: lobbingscorchers@justoncemedia.com

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, FIFA, and Canadian Premier League chat. The Whitecaps dominated their top of the West clash with a very unadventurous LAFC side, as they returned to BC Place on Saturday, having to settle for a frustrating draw. The point keeps them top of the Conference though and we pick over the main talking points coming out of the match and hear the thoughts of both head coaches, Jesper Sorensen and Marc Dos Santos. We also chat with LAFC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris about the match, the long MLS break, and the new BC Place pitch, which Canadian winger Jacob Shaffelburg talks about the draw and what's next for Canadian soccer. We also hear from Whitecaps CEO and Sporting Director Axel Schuster about the latest on the team's stadium situation and search for a new owner, the departure of Sebastian Berhalter, and new additions to make the team even more competitive than before. Plus we chat about the news that former Vancouver Canucks and Grizzlies owner Arthur Griffiths may be spearheading a group to buy the Whitecaps. All of this plus we talk the eventful week in the world of FIFA, some Leagues Cup, a little bit of CPL, while music-wise, The Fall return as Artists of the Month with a selection of unique cover versions, Razorcuts feature as our C86 era song, and we've an against modern football song in Wavelength from Belgian streetpunk band The Agitators. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.22: Intro - a walking black pudding 07.00: Whitecaps dominate but can only draw with LAFC 43.50: Leagues Cup provides opportunities for 'Caps 64.00: Hugo Lloris on LAFC draw and the new BC Place pitch 76.40: Jacob Shaffelburg on Whitecaps game and the next step for Canadian soccer 83.25: More new Whitecaps signings imminent as Poku arrives 111.10: Axel Schuster on the latest on the Whitecaps stadium situation and ownership 121.34: Former Canucks owner leading bid to buy 'Caps? 138.00: Are Infantino's days at FIFA hopefully coming to an end? 160.42: Wavelength - The Agitators - No To The Merger 167.23: Goodbyes and a little bit of CPL chat

The Black & Gold are flying high, and Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz break down LAFC's four-match winning streak, with all four victories coming against Western Conference opponents. The guys discuss Son Heung-min making club history at the MLS All-Star Game, taking home MLS All-Star MVP honors. Dave and Mario also preview Saturday's massive showdown against the Vancouver Whitecaps with first place in the West on the line. Plus, Mario sits down one-on-one with Denis Bouanga to talk about Sonny's All-Star performance.

It's already been a big summer in the transfer market for Vancouver Whitecaps, Toronto FC and CF Montréal, but more is expected in the summer window as the three Canadian teams look to take steps forward in the hunt for the MLS Cup Playoffs and, for the Whitecaps, even bigger goals. While the efforts to build out the rosters stand out, so too does the push to find form after the World Cup break, as none of the Canadian teams have been able to secure a full three-point victory in the games since Spain lifted the trophy. Ahead of this weekend's action, Ben, Alex and Dunlop break down where each team stands, and their hopes of a result this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Darren and Vince preview LAFC's Saturday match vs the Vancouver Whitecaps at BC Place, with key storylines from Travis in front of a SICKENING Hawaii sunset. We debate whether Sonny's recent scoring run and league-leading assists put him in the MVP conversation already, how LAFC's shift toward a deeper, transition-heavy style is unlocking Sonny and Bouanga, and what that means against a possession-oriented Vancouver side. We also dig into the evolving starting midfield (Tillman, Delgado, Choinière, the return of Igor Jesus) and what roster flexibility could bring in the window. AND MORE!!! Oh, you want more specifics? Here, here's every single thing with the exact timecode for when we discuss it. Happy????00:00 Welcome and Match Preview00:58 Listener Banter All Stars01:39 Skills vs Celebrity Games02:44 Fixing MLS All Star Format04:42 Sponsor Break Amirian Law06:10 Storylines Segment Setup06:54 Travis Update From Hawaii08:10 Sonny MVP Debate10:01 Transition Style Breakdown15:16 Midfield Questions and Rumors16:08 New Midfield Shape Explained18:12 Who Fits Going Forward19:14 Roster Depth Check19:41 Need Game Changers20:16 Midfield Spacing Fix21:24 Upgrade Targets Debate23:36 Roster Flexibility Window24:17 Transfer Expectations Reality26:04 Vancouver Revenge Setup29:29 Styles Clash Preview32:22 Fan Revenge Energy34:10 Bet It Segment35:57 Wild Predictions Round37:33 Closing ThanksJoin our Patreon and help us keep making this show.Merch and more at HappyFootSadFootPod.comYouTube: @happyfootsadfoot Twitter: @HaFoSaFoInstagram: @happyfootsadfootTikTok: @happyfootsadfoot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat. The Whitecaps finally got back to MLS action this past week with a tough two-game road trip that saw them head home to Vancouver with just a solitary point from games against FC Cincinnati and Minnesota United. We look at the good, the bad, and the ugly coming out of those two matches, with very little in the first category but a lot of concern in the other two. Adding to that concern are more injury woes, no new signings seeming imminent, and the confirmed departed of key midfield piece Sebastian Berhalter to Middlesbrough. We also look at Thomas Müller lighting up the MLS All Star Game activities, MLS discussing much-needed changes to their roster rules and regulations, and round-up the weekend's action in the CPL. All of this plus a little bit more Whitecaps stadium chat, while music-wise, we've three C86 songs for you with tracks from Stitched-back Foot Airman, The Jasmine Minks, and The Chesterfields, and we have another song from a footballer in Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.23: Intro - Island time 15.40: Whitecaps take just one point in frustrating two-game road trip 50.50: Whitecaps have big hole to fill as Berhalter sold to Boro 77.09: Whitecaps and Lions both looking to buy BC Place now? 87.45: Thomas Müller shines at MLS All-Star Game shooting challenge 94.35: MLS owners considering big changes to roster rules and regulations 109.15: CPL round-up - Vancouver FC are in the playoff places 124.00: Wavelength - Andy Cole - Outstanding

Kevin, Grayson, and Chief are here with an episode that is both about a fantastic win over the Western Conference leaders AND a Hell is Real preview! 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps has FC Cincinnati BACK following the World Cup break. Bucha is a new man, Ender has a new role, and Denkey and Evander haven't lost a step. Just don't ask about the defense. Then in Part Two it's a look ahead to Hell is Real and why The FC and fans should be optimistic about Saturday.    Timestamps:  (3:32) - Vancouver Review and Reactions (1:02:15) - Hell is Real Preview and Predictions   Links:  Looking for an MLS podcast? Check out The World's GAM Visit our friends at Streetside Brewery E&L Roofing has all your Gutter, siding, and roofing needs covered!  Check out The Post at www.thepostcincy.com Music by Jim Trace and the Makers Join the Discord Server and jump into the conversation Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter,  Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ThePostCincy

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of World Cup, Vancouver Whitecaps, and Major League Soccer chat and interviews. The 23rd FIFA World Cup has come to an end. Years of anticipation and now all we have are memories, a lot of fun ones, along with a lot of stuff we'd really like to forget about the whole thing. We look back at the dramatic and eventful last week of the 2026 tournament, the less than exciting final, and Spain being crowned champions once all the dust had settled. Whitecaps coach Jesper Sorensen talks to us about the similarities between Spain and the 'Caps, plus our misty eyes look back at the World Cup that was, the highs, the lows, and everything inbetween. Turning our attention to the club game, we've a lot of Whitecaps chat for you too as we talk more about the Whitecaps bid to operate BC Place. Is it feasible? Why do they want to do it? And might it actually be the best thing for the club in the short, medium, and long term? Plus we look at the Whitecaps cancelled game in Chicago, their busy week to come, and Jesper Sorensen and Ryan Gauld share some thoughts on the battle for the MLS West. We also chat with a couple of Whitecaps about their personal World Cup experiences. Does Thomas Müller have a taste for TV analyst and media work now? And how did Andres Cubas find his first World Cup with Paraguay? All of this plus MLS is back. Can they capitalize on the World Cup success and euphoria? They haven't got off to the most auspicious start. We also talk a little CPL and NSL, while music-wise, we've three C86 songs for you with tracks from St Christopher, The Turncoats, and The Band of Holy Joy, and we pay tribute to the late, great Kevin Keegan in Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.23: Intro - what day is it? 04.00: Y Viva España - The 2026 World Cup wraps up after a dramatic final week 36.00: The World Cup that was - highs, lows, and overall thoughts 76.35: The Whitecaps look to run BC Place - is it feasible, is it the best option? 99.05: The Whitecaps almost return to MLS action in Chicago! 111.32: Can MLS attract new fans from the World Cup? 126.20: Thomas Müller on his World Cup experience as a TV analyst 132.15: Andres Cubas interview on his first World Cup with Paraguay 141.35: Wavelength - Kevin Keegan - Head Over Heels In Love 149.10: CPL and NSL chat

The MLS season is back! We wrap up the 2026 FIFA World Cup, break down FC Cincinnati's dominant friendly win, discuss the biggest storylines for the second half of the season, and debate what it will take for the Orange and Blue to make an MLS Cup run. Plus, we preview two massive matches against the Vancouver Whitecaps and Columbus Crew, breaking down the tactical matchups, transfer news, predicted lineups, key players to watch, and our score predictions for both showdowns.

Brooks catches up with Zach Ramsey, a junior midfielder at the University of Washington, about his whirlwind year: playing for Solo FC in TST's 7v7 tournament, winning the 2025 National Championship trophy, and getting drafted 17th overall by the Vancouver Whitecaps in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft.If you loved this episode, drop us a review and rating — it genuinely helps us grow! ⚽

The World Cup is over, and Major League Soccer is back. David Gass, Tom Bogert and Matt Doyle share their biggest World Cup takeaways before breaking down the latest MLS news, including Hugo Cuypers' move to CF Monterrey, coaching changes and roster moves. Plus, they discuss the Portland Timbers, San Diego FC, Kai Wagner and the search for Don Garber's successor as MLS commissioner.0:00 Intro 4:40 World Cup Takeaways 12:33 Hugo Cuypers to CF Monterrey 23:18 Portland Timbers Hire Martí Cifuentes 30:37 San Diego FC Sign Tunisia International38:01 Nashville SC Strengthen Their Squad 46:11 Kai Wagner & Philadelphia Union52:12 Daryl Dike & Orlando City 57:29 Don Garber's Successor1:05:42 Vancouver Whitecaps' Future

Kevin, Grayson, and Chief are here and finally, finally, FC Cincinnati is too! Part One is all about getting us back into the swing of things with FC Cincinnati, and a great entry point if you're just getting into The FC. Then in Part Two Tyler Snipes stops by to talk about the FC Cincinnati season so far and what to expect in the second half of this season. Then it's a match preview of the Vancouver Whitecaps! An epic battle between the Orange and Blue and the Western Conference's Best.    Timestamps: (13:18) - FC Cincinnati (re)Introduction (1:07:07) - Interview with Tyler Snipes (1:40:45) - Vancouver Whitecaps Preview and Predictions   Links:  Check out Tyler Snipes on the Queen City Press Podcast Looking for an MLS podcast? Check out The World's GAM Visit our friends at Streetside Brewery E&L Roofing has all your Gutter, siding, and roofing needs covered!  Check out The Post at www.thepostcincy.com Music by Jim Trace and the Makers Join the Discord Server and jump into the conversation Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter,  Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ThePostCincy

The World Cup is nearing its denouement, which means that Major League Soccer is reigniting their engines. (Maybe that's just adding to the poor air quality around here lately.) FC Cincinnati's first opponent after the long break? Vancouver Whitecaps FC, the head honchos of the Western Conference. The Caps got a surprising reprieve on Thursday after their match with Chicago was put on hold due to the environment. However, that just means the squad gets extra rest before Wednesday's matchup. To know more about our opponent, we talk with soccer commentator and reporter Michael McColl from the "Away From The Numbers" podcast and website. Michael gives us a better look at how Jesper Sørensen has prepared his club for the long run. Considering what the state of Ohio had gone through, perhaps he can also shine a brighter light on the #SaveTheCaps campaign as well. Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer Become a Patron! Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk Don't forget you can now download and subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk on iTunes today! The podcast can also be found on Stitcher Smart Radio now. We're also available in the Google Play Store and NOW ON SPOTIFY! As always we'd love your feedback about our podcast! You can email the show at feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk.

Hey, soccer fans! MLS returns tonight! Our Chicago Fire are back in action against Western Conference leaders, the Vancouver Whitecaps. Nick previews the match, including stats, player analysis, and formational expectations of the clubs. He also looks at how Robert Lewandowski can make an impact in this match, playing against former Bayern Munich teammate Thomas Müller. Will the Men in Red continue to build on a great first half of the Major League Soccer season? Tune in and find out! Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Connect on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast, Tom & Jason chat:-Spain's 2-0 World Cup Semifinal win over France-Argentina's 2-1 come from behind win over England-Looking ahead to the World Cup Final between Spain & Argentina-Steve Cherundolo hired as Manager of the U.S. U23s ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics-Jim Curtin in at Austin FC, Bradley Carnell out in Philadelphia Union, & the rest of the Managerial openings around MLS-Tim Bezbechenko's return to Columbus & Haslam Sports Group-Robert Lewandowski signing for the Chicago Fire. His fit in Gregg Berhalter's system, how he works with Hugo Cuypers, and more-Orlando City SC loading up for 2nd half of season with Antoine Griezmann's arrival & Daryl Dike's return to the club-Columbus Crew moving on from Diego Rossi & signing a new DP attacker in Brais Mendez-Charlotte FC's new DP winger in Allan Saint-Maximin replacing Wilfried Zaha-Duncan McGuire's arrival to Houston Dynamo-Looking at the potential big summer for the Los Angeles Galaxy after the transfers of Gabriel Pec & Mauricio Cuevas-NYCFC's new DP attacker in Benie Traore along with the returns of James Sands & Mitja Ilenic-Canadian Championship Quarterfinal games for the Vancouver Whitecaps & CF Montreal-Jason's games of the week-And much more! Make sure to follow us on all platforms below: Twitter: @MLSAces, @TomSweez @JasonVevang Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mlsaces.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57HyLwm_4KE Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fm8aU6lSzwSFIfotfpldh?si=3a2afac5cd624073&nd=1&dlsi=6515bdde8a6f4d27Support the show

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of World Cup, Vancouver Whitecaps, and Canadian Championship chat and interviews. The Whitecaps returned to action after 46 days away, defeating Cavalry FC in the Canadian Championship quarter-finals over two legs, including an emotional return to Swangard Stadium. We pick over the bones of those matches and the other three quarter-finals and hear from 'Caps coach Jesper Sorensen ahead of the the busy weeks of matches coming up. We also have a couple of Whitecaps interviews for you as we talk with Rayan Elloumi about his World Cup experience away with Tunisia and getting back on the scoresheet, while we chat with Sam Adekugbe about his World Cup punditry duties, getting ready to get back on the pitch, and the psychological toll this latest injury has been for him. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is in its final stages and it's been a great tournament so far, both on and off the pitch. Well, for the most part. A long list of incidents and questionable decisions have cast doubt over the trust in, and questioned the integrity of, the tournament and they are casting a dark shadow over proceedings. We delve into a series of unfortunate events and look back at how well Vancouver did as a host city. All of this plus we hear from MLS analyst Taylor Twellman about the future of the Whitecaps, Sebastian Berhalter, and where the host countries need to go now to continue to improve the game, we look at the continuing death of sports radio in Vancouver, and music-wise, we've three C86 songs for you with tracks from The Dentists, 14 Iced Bears, and A Riot of Colour, while we have a Mexican World Cup song in Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.22: Intro - back to life, back to reality 15.30: The death of Vancouver 'sports' radio 22.35: How Vancouver fared as a World Cup host city 44.10: World Cup controversies erode trust and integrity 80.05: Canadian Championship quarter-final round up 95.30: Whitecaps see off Cavalry charge to set up Montreal semi 110.55: Jesper Sorenson on squad rotation and the busy schedule to come 124.00: Rayan Elloumi interview 134.20: Sam Adekugbe interview 151.15: Taylor Twellman on Sebastian Berhalter's future and the direction of US Soccer 171.20: Wavelength - Grupo Frontera - Un Solo Corazon

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of World Cup, Canadian national team, Vancouver Whitecaps, and Canadian Championship chat and interviews. Canada's World Cup is over and all three hosts are now out of the tournament. A Round of 16 defeat to Morocco saw the hosts tournament come to an end and there's a lot of pride and a lot of questions now coming out of it around what's next and how to continue to grow the game here. We pick over the bones of the Morocco defeat, hear from Alphonso Davies, and Canada Soccer General Secretary Kevin Blue and MLS Commissioner Don Garber chat about the future of football here in Canada and across North America. Turning our attention to the club game, we catch up with Whitecaps head coach Jesper Sorensen and goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka as the team get set to get back into competitive action after six and a half weeks off. How are they feeling, what additions could be coming in, how will they approach the Canadian Championship game, and does this feel like the continuation of a season or starting from scratch? Plus Cavalry's Tommy Wheeldon Jr talks about the Voyageurs Cup match up with the 'Caps. All of this plus music-wise, we've three C86 songs for you with tracks from The Membranes, The June Brides, and The Primitives, while we have an English World Cup song in Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.21: Intro - Extra thanks 06.50: All three World Cup hosts are out after Round of 32 19.25: Canada's World Cup is over after Morocco loss 28.50: Alphonso Davies audio and discussion 44.30: Kevin Blue on the future of Canadian Soccer 86.00: Growing the game post World Cup - with audio from Don Garber 112.30: Jesper Soresen interview 133.40: CanChamp preview with Tommy Wheeldon Jr 142.20: Yohei Takaoka interview 148.15: Wavelength - Sonny Green x Death of Guitar Pop - We're Telling 'Em

How to Lead a Premier League Football Club: Paul Barber OBE on Leadership, Governance, and Growing the Women's Game This week's guest is Paul Barber OBE, Chief Executive and Deputy Chairman of Brighton & Hove Albion and non-executive director at Women in Football. Paul has spent over 30 years in the game, working across the FA, EFL, Premier League clubs, and MLS with Vancouver Whitecaps. In this conversation, he opens up about what it actually takes to lead a modern football club – from managing pressure and making hundreds of decisions a month, to building culture across two sites and being visible to every member of staff. This is a grounded, honest masterclass on leadership, governance, allyship, and long-term thinking in football. What You'll Discover:   Why football clubs are small businesses with huge impact Behind the Premier League spotlight, most clubs run with relatively small off-field teams, working seven days a week across stadium and training ground.  How corporate skills transfer to elite sport Paul's years at Barclays gave him rigorous training in planning, budgeting, management, and people development. Composure, pressure and the 'acting skills' of a Football CEO Results swing, league tables change, pressure intensifies. Paul explains how he's learned to stay calm externally even when he feels exactly like the fans internally — and why consistency, perspective, and responsibility to his staff shape how he shows up on matchday and in crisis. Building Europe's first purpose-built women's stadium Paul unpacks Brighton's bold plan to invest £75–80 million in a purpose-built stadium for their women's team — designed through a female performance lens and a different audience profile. He explains why this is both the right thing for athletes and a long-term business play, and how it can set a standard for other clubs. Humour as a strategic leadership tool (with Jeff Mostyn) Through stories of former AFC Bournemouth chairman Jeff Mostyn — including hiding under a boardroom table and cutting tension in Premier League meetings — Paul shows how humour can defuse conflict, build relationships, and keep people going through intense periods like COVID.  Paul shares three practical tips for building a career in football Paul closes with three simple, powerful principles for anyone who wants to work in football and much more! Connect with Paul Here: Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-barber-obe-164552a/ Related Podcasts: 428: Jeff Mostyn-What is the Role of a Football Chairman? 442: Anush Ananyan- How To Be A CEO At A Football Club?  

Recorded live at SocialWest 2026 in Calgary, Jeff Aylen, Vice President of Marketing and Brand for the Vancouver Whitecaps, joins host Lindsay Smith to talk about what it really takes to build a fanbase that sticks around long after the final whistle.Jeff shares how the Whitecaps went from struggling to fill 12,000 seats in 2021 to selling out 50,000-person stadiums in 2024, and why that turnaround had as much to do with a strategic pivot toward relationship building as it did with what was happening on the pitch.He breaks down how the team uses data and performance marketing to amplify emotional moments, how they scenario plan for seasons when the results aren't going their way, what FIFA 2026 means for the long-term growth of soccer in Canada, and why building mini-pitches across BC matters more to the Whitecaps than any single World Cup bump.Because fans aren't acquired. They're built.Edited and produced by the incredible team at Takt.