AFTN Soccer Show

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The AFTN football/soccer podcast primarily about Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and the Canadian Premier League with lots of interviews and fun segments thrown in.... more

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June 24, 2025 Episode 678 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Attracted By Your Attraction - Canada's Gold Cup, Club World Cup, Tate Johnson, Whitecaps vs San Diego)
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, FIFA Club World Cup, CONCACAF Gold Cup, and Canadian national team chat and interviews.

Canada is flying high at the 2025 Gold Cup, at least on the pitch with wins over Honduras and Curacao. Off it, head coach Jesse Marsch has been ruffling CONCACAF feathers and was under investigation over incidents in Vancouver last week. We delve into the two victories, the standout performers, and the drama off the pitch.

The FIFA Club World Cup is coming to the end of its group stage, and while the much maligned tournament has drawn a lot of criticism, the footballing fare on offer has been first class and very entertaining. We look at the tournament so far and see what lessons could and should be learned ahead of hosting next year's actual World Cup here in North America.

The Whitecaps have had much needed and well-deserved time off after a crazy first half of their season. They're going to be back on the pitch on Wednesday to take on San Diego in what is now a battle of the top two teams in the MLS West. Who saw that coming when we saw the schedule?! We look ahead to that match up and discuss the first half of the 'Caps season with head coach Jesper Sorensen, captain Ranko Veselinovic, and forward Emmanuel Sabbi. Plus we chat with rookie standout Tate Johnson about his stellar first six months as a Whitecap, his first international experience with a US national team, riding camels in Cairo, and he helps launch our new food section as we talk milkshakes!

All of this plus music-wise, a solo Pete Shelley continues his residency as our Album of the Month, we've a Britpop song from Whiteout, and a summer kick-off classic from Arab Strap features in Wavelength.

Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:

01.26: Intro - Groundhopping Germans
14.10: Club World Cup continues to entertain despite its flaws
36.33: What countries would you like in Vancouver & Seattle for 2026 World Cup?
44.10: What lessons can 2026 organizers learn from the Club World Cup?
64.35: Canada v Honduras - did they peak too soon?
71.48: Jesse Marsch vs CONCACAF - what's going on?
84.35: Curacao unlucky to get just a point against Canada
97.35: International 'Caps and Ali Ahmed's injury
108.15: Tate Johnson interview
117.20: Milkshake Man - Tate Johnson
120.07: Whitecaps face San Diego in top of the MLS West clash
129.05: Emmanuel Sabbi talks the Whitecaps season so far
137.30: Wavelength - Arab Strap - The First Big Weekend

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2h 33min
June 17, 2025 Episode 677 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Daydreaming - Whitecaps stay top at midway point, Jesse Marsch, Ali Ahmed, World Cup One Year Countdown)
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, FIFA World Cup, and Canadian national team chat and interviews.

Vancouver Whitecaps' 11-match unbeaten run in MLS came to end in Columbus on Saturday after the Crew dispatched them 2-1. We look back at the main talking points coming out of the match, including the continued absences of key players and the blooding of a couple of homegrowns. The match marked the midway point of the 'Caps' MLS regular season and we delve into the fantastic first half of what is shaping up to be a momentous year for the table toppers.

It's an exciting time for football in Vancouver and the one year countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has now begun. We look at how prepared Vancouver is to host an event of this magnitude and hear from the legendary Christine Sinclair, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim, and BC's Minister for Sport Spencer Chandra Herbert.

Canada are preparing for next year's World Cup at this year's Gold Cup, which got underway this past weekend. We chat about Canada's chances, and hear from head coach Jesse Marsch, Whitecaps winger Ali Ahmed, and Sporting KC defender Zorhan Bassong.

All of this plus we talk FIFA Club World Cup, World Cup 2026 qualification, and music-wise, a solo Pete Shelley continues his residency as our Album of the Month, we've two Britpop songs from Menswear and Powder, and a Columbus Crew classic features in Wavelength.

Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:

00.00: Intro
02.50: The FIFA Club World Cup kicks off
19.55: Whitecaps lose in Columbus but stay top
46.08: Whitecaps Half Year in Review
72.43: Canada start Gold Cup campaign as favourites
85.28: Jesse Marsch talks Gold Cup preparations and expectations
95.56: Ali Ahmed on Gold Cup in Vancouver and tournament hopes
104.15: Zorhan Bassong talks Gold Cup opportunity
113.10: CONCACAF World Cup qualifying reaches final round
120.30: 2026 World Cup one year countdown underway
124.25: Christine Sinclair talks World Cup 2026 and memories
130.25: Is Vancouver ready for next year's World Cup
151.50: Wavelength - Shawn Bandz - Columbus Crew (Yellow Swag)

...more
2h 43min
June 10, 2025 Episode 676 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Stupid Things Keep On Happening - Whitecaps rout Sounders, Holly Ward interview)
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, Northern Super League, and national team chat and interviews.

What a week it's been in Whitecapsland. Eventful doesn't even do it justice, as the team returned from a heavy cup final loss only to be hit by gastrointestinal illness that left Sunday's derby game with Seattle Sounders in doubt. In the end it was played and despite everything the 'Caps came away with a stunning 3-0 win over their Cascadian rivals. We look back at the match, the build up, and the fallout.

Turning our attention to the national teams, we look back at Canada's win over Ukraine in the Canadian Shield as they prepare for the Gold Cup, the Canadian women's U20s qualifying for the World Cup, and our feature interview is with the Vancouverite and Vancouver Rise player who scored her first goal for the senior team this week, Holly Ward. We chat with Holly about her fantastic year to date for both club and country and what's to come.

All of this plus we look around the lie of the land in the CPL and the recent resignation of Commissioner Mark Noonan, and music-wise, a solo Pete Shelley continues his residency as our Album of the Month, we've a Britpop song from Powder, and an old Scottish World Cup song in Wavelength.

Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:

01.35: Intro
05.10: Whitecaps rout Sounders after week from hell
58.42: The lie of the land in the MLS West
70.00: Canada beat Ukraine and international Whitecaps round-up
93.50: Holly Ward interview
114.28: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive? - Holly Ward
121.45: CPL round-up after Week 10
138.33: The road ahead for the CPL after Mark Noonan's departure
149.50: Wavelength - Peter Nardini - We Jist Might Win

...more
2h 43min
June 05, 2025 Episode 675 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Cruz Control - Champions Cup heartbreak and outbreak, Jesse Marsch, Dayne St Clair, Michael Boxall, Giuseppe Bovalina)
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, CONCACAF Champions Cup, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and national team chat and interviews.

Vancouver Whitecaps' trip to Mexico City was not a happy one. A heavy 5-0 loss to Cruz Azul in the Champions Cup final saw the 'Caps outclassed and look a shadow of the team that got them to that point. A tough one to take, but it shouldn't fully be allowed to cloud what was a fantastic and galvanising cup run and the season so far. The worry is that there could be some lasting psychological damage in the coming weeks and we hear from head coach Jesper Sorensen about lifting the team up after this and getting back to winning ways.

We also look at Michael's experience in CDMX both at the match and in the city, plus the breaking news that the 'Caps didn't come home with a trophy, but they did come home with gastrointestinal illness. We look at what went down, what it means for the game against Seattle at the weekend, and hear from Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster.

We've also got four interviews to bring you this episode as we turn our attention to the international game. With Canada preparing for the Gold Cup later this month, we chat with the man who is, for us, the current number one goalkeeper for the national team, Minnesota United's Dayne St Clair and talk with head coach Jesse Marsch about the development pathway in Canada and the role of League1.

Nine Whitecaps are off to represent their country this international window. We talk with one of them, Giuseppe Bovalina, who is off to play for Australia's U23 side, about his move to Vancouver, life in MLS, what he misses about back home, and playing with the Olyroos. Plus we chat with another antipodean, former Whitecap Michael Boxall, about New Zealand's qualification for the World Cup and his international career.

All of this plus music-wise, a solo Pete Shelley begins his residency as our Album of the Month, we've a Britpop song from The Bluetones, and Armchair Loyal are back in Wavelength.

Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:

01.36: Intro - a cursed episode, the end of the lucky hat, and Club World Cup ticket prices slashed
09.28: VFC derby chaos as CPL refs take centre stage again
25.12: Heartbreak and humiliation for Whitecaps in Champions Cup final loss to Cruz Azul
59.25: Michael's trip to Mexico City - the highlights and lowlights
87.25: Will heavy final defeat affect Whitecaps' psyche?
96.33: Whitecaps hit by gastrointestinal illness following return from Mexico
121.40: Dayne St Clair interview
139.27: Michael Boxall interview
153.30: Giuseppe Bovalina interview
164.30: Jesse Marsch talks Canada's development pathway and the role of League1
172.20: Wavelength - Armchair Loyal - Chairman of the Bored

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2h 60min
May 30, 2025 Episode 674 – The AFTN Soccer Show (La Historia Espera - Champions Cup final preview, Kevin Egan, Jayden Nelson, Daniel Rios, Minnesota stalemate)
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and CONCACAF Champions Cup chat and interviews.

The Whitecaps got the last of their league business done and dusted on Wednesday night in an uneventful 0-0 draw with Minnesota United and now their full attention can turn to Sunday's Champions Cup final against Cruz Azul down in Mexico City. We pick over the bones of a Minnesota match that didn't bring the fireworks a top of the table clash would perhaps usually bring, before we also turn our attention to the final. What threat do the Mexicans pose, who are their dangermen, and how has their season been? We delve into all of that and get some thoughts from Whitecaps head coach Jesper Sorensen and Canadian men's national team head coach Jesse Marsch about the final.

We've a slew of interviews for you this episode. First up is Whitecaps winger Jayden Nelson. We chat with Jayden about Sunday's final, his first season with the 'Caps, and his return to the national team for the upcoming Canadian Shield and Gold Cup matches. Next up is a chat with Whitecaps striker Daniel Rios. The Mexican's experience will be crucial as they look to secure a historic victory over Cruz Azul and we chat with Daniel about the match, football in Mexico, and what brought him to Vancouver.

We also chat with MLS 360 host Kevin Egan about the Cruz Azul match and the Whitecaps season so far. What has he made of them, what does he feel are their chances in the final, and how important is this tournament to MLS in global terms?

All of this plus music-wise Scottish band Baby Chaos wrap up their residency as our Album of the Month, and we've a Spanish language Wavelength song!

Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:

01.29: Intro - what a time to be alive!
04.05: Whitecaps frustrated by Minnesota in latest draw
28.00: Jesper Sorensen looks ahead to the Champions Cup final
38.00: Jesse's Marsch's thoughts on the Whitecaps cup run
42.30: Jayden Nelson interview
56.05: Daniel Rios interview
68.32: Kevin Egan MLS analyst interview
82.58: Whitecaps v Cruz Azul Champions Cup final preview
93.52: Wavelength - Cruz Azul Canta

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1h 41min
May 25, 2025 Episode 673 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Pleasures and Pitfalls - Axel Schuster interview, Caps comeback at RSL, international call-up decimation)
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, and international football chat.

It was back to two-game weeks for Vancouver Whitecaps and that meant getting back to their winning ways. After being made to work hard to come away with a draw in Winnipeg at Valour in the Canadian Championship, the 'Caps produced a stunning comeback victory to take three points in MLS action at Real Salt Lake, giving themselves some breathing space at the top of the table for the rough weeks to come.

We delve into both of those matches and chat with Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster about what the club's run to the CONCACAF Champions Cup final means both on and off the pitch in terms of financial, recruitment, attendance, and global recognition. Plus we chat about preparing for the final, adding to the squad, and discuss the future of Pedro Vite.

We also look at the upcoming international absences that will decimate the Whitecaps squad for a five to six week period and get the view of 'Caps coach Jesper Sorensen and Canada's Jesse Marsch around it. Plus we hear from one of those call-ups, Sebastian Berhalter, and his proud dad Gregg Berhalter.

All of this plus music-wise Scottish band Baby Chaos continue their residency as our Album of the Month, and we've more Britpop and Wavelength songs.

Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:

01.25: Intro
03.45: Whitecaps made to work hard in Valour draw
15.10: Whitecaps get back to winning ways with comeback victory at RSL
38.42: Axel Schuster interview
82.41: Whitecaps set to be decimated by international call-ups
96.35: Jesse Marsch talks Whitecaps' Canadians
103.00: Sebastian and Gregg Berhalter on Seba's USMNT call-up
108.30: Wavelength - Chas and Dave with Tottenham Hotspur's 1981 FA Cup Final Squad - Ossie's Dream (Spurs Are On Their Way To Wembley)

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1h 60min
May 19, 2025 Episode 672 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Glad All Over - Whitecaps draw in Austin, Bjorn Inge Utvik, Can Champ preview, troubled times for BC's CPL sides, FIFA Congress)
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, Canadian Premier League, and general football chat.

The Whitecaps put in their worst performance of the season, but still came away with a battling point in a scoreless draw down in Austin. We delve into the main talking points coming away from a match that was an off day for many and unfortunately all in the same game. A mere blip or some cause for concern that the brutal schedule is catching up with the 'Caps ahead of their CONCACAF Champions Cup final?

That schedule continues apace as the 'Caps kick off their quest for a Canadian Championship fourpeat in Winnipeg. We preview the Valour game and hear from their head coach Phillip Dos Santos. Plus we sit down for a chat with the man whose penalty in last year's Voyageurs Cup final clinched the vital victory that set up this year's historic Champions Cup run, Bjorn Inge Utvik. We chat with Bjorn about that spot kick, the tournament, the cup run, having a fellow Scandinavian as head coach, and life in Vancouver.

Plus we round up all the week's action in MLS and the CPL, look at the FIFA Congress coming to Vancouver next year, and music-wise Scottish band Baby Chaos continue their residency as our Album of the Month, we've a Britpop classic from Pulp, and we celebrate Crystal Palace's historic and joy-inducing FA Cup win in Wavelength.

Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:

01.27: Intro - East Fife are going up and a lot to make us glad
12.10: FIFA Congress coming to Vancouver in 2026
18.05: Whitecaps fail to impress in scoreless Austin stalemate
39.46: MLS round-up as results good for Vancouver
57.07: CPL review - record crowd and teams in trouble
108.51: Britpop discussion - Pulp
114.40: Whitecaps face Valour in Canadian Championship
129.30: Bjorn Inge Utvik interview
140.50: Crystal Palace's FA Cup win a joy for fans of unfashionable teams
151.06: Wavelength - Doc Brown - OMG (One More Game)

...more
2h 43min
May 13, 2025 Episode 671 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Superpowered Comeback)
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

...more
2h 43min
May 05, 2025 Episode 670 – The AFTN Soccer Show (All Aboard The Vancouver Express - Whitecaps Champions Cup final bound, VAN v RSL, Ranko Veselinovic interview)
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, CONCACAF Champions Cup, and Canadian Premier League chat and interviews.

All aboard the Vancouver Whitecaps runaway train. There's no stopping it and the final destination is unknown! What another fantastic week it's been in Whitecapsland. The team booked their berth in the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup final with a 5-1 aggregate win over Inter Miami. They are now 90 minutes away from winning a major trophy and qualifying for both the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2025 FIFA Inter-continental Cup. Crazy times and we break it all down in this episode and ponder where this ranks both now and potentially in the club's history compared to the 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl win and what impact it could have on the club and football in the city.

We bring you an interview with Whitecaps defender Ranko Veselinovic about the victory, the season, his defensive partnership, and the reaction he's had back home in Serbia. Plus we chat with Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster, head coach Jesper Sorensen, and Ranko's centreback partner Tristan Blackmon.

Plus we look at the Whitecaps' latest MLS win against Real Salt Lake, round up all the week's action in the CPL and Canadian Championship, talk football superstitions with Ranko Veselinovic and Tate Johnson, and music-wise Scottish band Baby Chaos begin their residency as our Album of the Month, we've another Britpop song from Supergrass, and another fun Wavelength.

Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:

01.26: Intro
04.25: What time is it? Five past Miami - the 'Caps are Champions Cup final bound
59.05: Football Superstitions - Ranko Veselinovic and Tate Johnson
66.15: A chat with Jesper Sorensen
72.35: Axel Schuster audio
77.12: The Whitecaps are 90 minutes away from TWO Fifa tournaments
81.57: Where does/can this rank in Whitecaps history?
99.08: An early look ahead to the Champions Cup final
111.05: Ranko Veselinovic interview
118.45: A chat with Tristan Blackmon
123.10: No hangover for Whitecaps in dominant RSL victory
144.35: CPL and Canadian Championship Week in Review
180.45: Wavelength - Ralph McTell - The Winners Song

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3h 7min
April 28, 2025 Episode 669 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Maximum Highs - Whitecaps beat Miami and Minnesota, Kaylyn Kyle, Sebastian Berhalter, Ralph Priso)
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, CONCACAF Champions Cup, and Canadian Premier League chat and interviews.

The Whitecaps keep on rolling on two fronts in what is already proving to be a season of amazing highs and it's not even the end of April yet. First the 'Caps dominantly dispatched Lionel Messi and his star-studded Miami side on Thursday in their Champions Cup semi-final first leg and then they followed that up by heavily rotating their starting line-up and going and getting a result in their top of the table clash in Minnesota on Sunday. We look back at two huge victories, the unsavoury incident at the end of the Minnesota match with Emmanuel Sabbi, and look ahead to Wednesday's second leg of the semi in Florida.

We've three interviews for you in this episode. First up is one of the men of the hour, the man who's now scored in back-to-back matches, Whitecaps midfielder Sebastian Berhalter. We chat with Seba about his goal and his experience in that Miami match, and the performances of the team so far this season. We also chat with 'Caps midfielder Ralph Priso about the Miami game, the team, and his move to Vancouver.

We also have a great chat with MLS Apple TV host, and former Whitecaps and Canadian women's national team player, Kaylyn Kyle about the Whitecaps great start to the season, the win over Miami and what to expect in the second leg, her love for the club, and her excitement at the launch of the Northern Super League.

Plus we round up all the weekend's action in the CPL, talk football superstitions, find out if Ralph Priso fancies a chocolate digestive, and music-wise Camille Schmidt rounds off her residency as our Album (and Artist) of the Month, we've two Britpop songs, and a fun Wavelength.

Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:

01.26: Intro - Lapu Lapu Day tragedy
06.10: Whitecaps send Miami and Messi packing
33.46: Football superstitions
42.15: Second Leg hopes and expectations
51.32: Sebastian Berhalter interview
57.00: Whitecaps rotate heavily in Minnesota win
68.52: Emmanuel Sabbi incident in Minnesota
86.18: Kaylyn Kyle interview
100.48: Ralph Priso interview
107.35: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive? - Ralph Priso
111.30: CPL Week in Review
138.25: Wavelength - Funny Football Songs - Old Man Suarez

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2h 28min

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