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November 12, 2024Episode 641 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Endings - Whitecaps season ends in LA, what now for Vanni and the 'Caps?, Cavalry are CPL champs, CPL State of the League) 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: Intro06.55: Capilano Blues defy the odds to win CCAA bronze - my week at nationals14.03: UBC win historic double U SPORTS championships18.40: Whitecaps season ends in LA43.35: Was Whitecaps' 2024 season one of progression, regression, or more of the same?59.55: Whitecaps have some key player decisions to make67.42: 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 championship106.25: Mark Noonan's State of the CPL address127.10: CPL expansion - the runners and riders and where the two new teams should be145.50: What's wrong with Vancouver FC - part two163.10: Wavelength - Goldie Lookin' Chain - Full Kit168.40: Trump and football - past, present, and future...more November 05, 2024Episode 640 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Worth His Weight In Gauld - Whitecaps dominate LAFC, what's wrong with Vancouver FC?) 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 drama10.53: RIP Trevor Whymark and Alzheimer's in football16.20: Har goes to Hollywood - and LAFC28.45: Whitecaps thrash LAFC to set up game 3 decider66.05: It's Cavalry v Forge again for the CPL championship70.30: Vancouver FC end of season review106.45: Everything that's wrong with Vancouver FC154.05: Wavelength - Edward Ebeneezer and Supporters - Come on the Town...more October 28, 2024Episode 639 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Down The Twisted Course - Portland demolished, Whitecaps vs LAFC, MLS schedule changing?, Rise to Swangard?, CPL playoffs, CanMNT) 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.
The Whitecaps' playoff run is in full swing, starting with a total demolition of Portland in one of the games of their MLS era, followed up by a battling but ultimately narrow losing effort at LAFC. We pick over the bones of both matches and some of the main talking points coming out of them from both a player and coaching perspective. Do the 'Caps have what it takes to take LAFC to three games? We also chat about the rumoured change to the MLS schedule that would see them play an August to May season. Is it really feasible?Turning our attention to the CPL, we look at the playoffs that got underway this week and the ending of BC hopes as Pacific crash out. Plus on the women's side, Vancouver Rise are wanting to play out of Swangard Stadium. We look at their recent pitch to the City of Burnaby to make this happen and the potential obstacles that lie in their way.All of this plus there's Canadian men's national team chat, Kinky Machine wrap up their stint as our Album of the Month, there's more Britpop songs, and Armchair Loyal return to Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.28: Intro - another busy week06.50: More details emerge on forced Whitecaps stadium switch09.16: Whitecaps five star performance in Portland40.22: Whitecaps lose first game in LAFC series67.47: Is MLS set to change to an August to May schedule?80.15: CPL playoffs underway as Pacific bow out106.44: Vancouver Rise want to play at Swangard126.36: Canadian Men's national team chat142.25: Wavelength - Armchair Loyal - It's A Man's Game Apparently147.40: A little bit of politics!...more October 22, 2024Episode 638 – The AFTN Soccer Show (A Most Haunting Sound - Whitecaps limp into playoffs, VFC season over, Diana Matheson talks NSL, Katie Collar) 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 one07.25: Whitecaps in MLS Play-in game after RSL loss25.35: Timbers playoff preview48.17: Stadium debacle the latest PR nightmare for Whitecaps80.10: The CPL playoffs are set - Pacific postseason bound96.45: Vancouver FC's season is over132.15: Diana Matheson audio148.10: Northern Super League discussion163.18: Katie Collar talks joining CanWNT staff171.25: Wavelength - State Waste - Punk Rock Football Player...more October 18, 2024Episode 637 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Decisions, Decisions with Dario Zanatta, Miki Cantave, Afshin Ghotbi, and Rob Gale) We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat and interviews, as decision day in both leagues looms.
It's a CPL heavy episode as we look at the battle facing the two BC teams trying to make the playoffs. We look at the path ahead for both Pacific and Vancouver, hear from VFC head coach Afshin Ghotbi, and we bring you two feature interviews.First up is Pacific forward Dario Zanatta. The former Whitecap talks about his move back to Canada to play in the CPL with his hometown team, the highs and lows of his nine year spell in Scotland, his season with Pacific so far, and the battle for the postseason. Next up is Vancouver's Miki Cantave. We chat with Miki about his career so far, his European adventures, coming back to Canada, joining VFC, playing for Haiti, and his friendship with the Whitecaps' Fafa Picault.All of this, plus we look ahead to Vancouver Whitecaps' big Decision Day showdown in Utah as they battle for MLS placing, hear from assistant coach Michael D'Agostino about the big game with RSL, and we catch up with former Valour, and current Portland Thorns, head coach Rob Gale about his transition into the women's game and taking a familiar face with him.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.25: Intro - future podcast plans09.10: All to play for in CPL's "The Outcome" day15.19: VFC's Afshin Ghotbi's thoughts heading into Ottawa35.50: Dario Zanatta interview and discussion74.25: Miki Cantave interview110.05: Rob Gale interview122.07: RSL v Whitecaps preview136.33: Wavelength - Sir Robert Orange Peel - Rage Quit...more October 15, 2024Episode 636 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Looking For Some Action - Whitecaps lose to LAFC, the grim playoff path ahead, Kei Kamara and Thomas Hasal interviews) We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, CPL, and women's soccer chat and interviews, and this episode we're joined by Harjeet Johal.
The Whitecaps' playoff path looks grim, with a first round match-up against one of the strong LA teams looming, and even then, possibly only if they get through a play-in game. A loss to LAFC on Sunday saw them winless in six MLS matches. We pick over the bones of that one, the emotional comments of Vanni after the game, and what it all means to the team as they head into Decision Day.We've two interviews in this episode, both with former Whitecaps players who now ply their trade with LAFC. First up is the man who sits second in the all-time scoring list for MLS, Kei Kamara. Kei chats about his return to Los Angeles where his journey to the pros really all started for him, the win over the 'Caps, and how the way he left Vancouver still doesn't sit comfortably with him. We also chat with goalkeeper Thomas Hasal about his move to LA after injury, learning under a legend like Hugo Lloris, and hopes for the future.Turning our attention to the CPL, it's going down to the wire for Vancouver, Pacific, and Valour. We look at the weekend's action, the last games coming up next Saturday, and chat with the three head coaches about it all - Afshin Ghotbi, James Merriman, and Phillip Dos Santos.All of this, plus there's a look ahead to the Whitecaps Girls Elite's Champions Cup match-up with Christine Sinclair's Portland Thorns, we chat about the women's game in Canada at domestic and international level, there's more Britpop chat and music, Kinky Machine continue their stint as our Album of the Month, and NEESKENS return in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.30: Intro - giving thanks09.28: Whitecaps lose it late to LA40.37: Whitecaps playoff path looks grim56.20: Kei Kamara interview and discussion68.48: Thomas Hasal interview and discussion80.30: Canadian women's soccer discussion as Sinc and the Thorns come to town101.10: CPL round-up and coaches audio157.45: Wavelength - NEESKENS - The Architects of Football...more October 08, 2024Episode 635 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Over Before It's Began? - Whitecaps spiral, Ryan Gauld, Jay Herdman, games during international windows) We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, CPL, and international football chat and interviews.
The Whitecaps are slumping and at the worst possible time, with the MLS playoffs fast approaching. Back-to-back home losses against Seattle Sounders and Minnesota United have seen the 'Caps in danger of being in the play-in game to get into the full postseason. We pick over the bones of those two horrible performances, try and pin down where it's all going wrong and why, and look at the lie of the land across MLS.At least Ryan Gauld is back and our feature interview is with the Whitecaps captain as we talk about earning his first senior Scotland cap and his whole experiences around his first two games. Plus we find out what is he going to do with his jerseys and how disappointing was it to find out you don't get an actual cap any more?! We also look at MLS continuing to play matches in the international break and Vanni Sartini, Axel Schuster, and Jesse Marsch weigh in with their thoughts on that.Turning our attention to the CPL, we look at the weekend's action and the fierce battle for the 5th and final playoff spot. Plus we chat with head coaches Afshin Ghotbi, Patrice Gheisar, Tommy Wheeldon Jr, and James Merriman after the latest round of matches. Plus we catch up with Jay Herdman to talk about his loan move to Cavalry, how he's fitting in, and his first CPL goal.All of this, plus there's more Britpop chat and music, Kinky Machine begin their stint as our Album of the Month, and Sir Robert Orange Peel return in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.28: Intro - road trips, gas prices, and footballing fortnights09.45: Whitecaps' back to back home defeats cause concern44.12: Where is it all going wrong for the 'Caps and why?59.53: MLS round-up and the lie of the land80.40: Playing through the international window - Axel, Vanni & Marsch weigh in101.05: Ryan Gauld interview117.22: CPL round-up and coaches audio157.45: Jay Herdman on Cavalry loan deal162.30: Wavelength - Sir Robert Orange Peel - Spiralling Out Of Control...more September 29, 2024Episode 634 – The AFTN Soccer Show (When I Was Asleep I Always Had A Dream - Canadian Championship threepeat, Whitecaps book playoff berth, Isaac Boehmer, Katie Collar, Jessica De Filippo) We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps and MLS chat and interviews.
It's been a successful week for the Whitecaps. They won a third straight Canadian Championship and booked their spot in the 2024 MLS playoffs, all while turning in two less than inspiring performances. We look back a both the Toronto and Portland Timbers matches, hear some cup final audio from Isaac Boehmer, Bjorn Inge Utvik and Brian White, and look at the MLS West playoff race.There's a big week ahead for the Whitecaps Girls Elite too, as they host San Diego Wave in CONCACAF Women's Champions Cup action. We preview the match and bring you interviews with head coach Katie Collar and forward Jessica De Filippo.All of this, plus there's more Britpop chat and music, Big Country wrap up their stint as our Album of the Month, and Italian band Neeskens feature in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.10: Intro03.35: Whitecaps threepeat in Canadian Championship15.11: Bjorn Inge Utvik post final audio18.25: Isaac Boehmer post final audio and discussion27.35: Brian White post final audio30.59: Canadian Championship needs further change37.55: Whitecaps book playoff spot after uninspiring draw with Portland73.45: Whitecaps Girls Elite vs San Diego Wave preview76.00: Katie Collar interview84.35: Jessica De Filippo interview93.48: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive - Katie Collar95.30: Christine Sinclair announces retirement99.00: Wavelength - Neeskens - Go Johan Go! Kick That Fucking Penalty...more September 22, 2024Episode 633 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Now It's Getting Serious with guests Liam Mackenzie and Todd May) We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, CPL, and Canadian national team chat and interviews.
It was a two-game week for the Whitecaps, but a tough one where they only took one point and fell down the MLS West standings. We pick over the bones of the draw in Houston and the loss in LA, look at the lie of the land in the MLS West, and preview Wednesday's big Canadian Championship final with Toronto.We've three interviews for you. First up is WFC2 head coach Ricardo Clark to look at the 'Caps important win over Tacoma and the looming playoffs, plus we chat with WFC2 midfielder Liam Mackenzie about his development, signing his first pro deal, scoring his first pro goal, playing in the MLS Next All-Star game, and more.Last up is a chat with new Vancouver FC U19 head coach Todd May, as we talk with Todd about the aims of the team and how it all fits in to the CPL landscape. 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 My Brother Woody are back in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.27: Intro - the new look Champions League11.42: Whitecaps get just one point from Houston and LA42.50: The lie of the land in MLS50.30: Canadian Championship preview61.60: Ricardo Clark interview and WFC2 chat68.53: Liam Mackenzie interview81.50: CPL round-up101.13: Todd May interview and VFC U19 discussion119.52: Wavelength - My Brother Woody - Another Fucking Weekend Ruined...more September 17, 2024Episode 632 – The AFTN Soccer Show (To Live For The Weekend with Jesse Marsch, Ali Ahmed, Sebastian Berhalter, and Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau) We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, CPL, and Canadian national team chat and interviews.
The Whitecaps got back to winning ways at the weekend, with a 2-0 win over San Jose, that wasn't pretty but crucially got the job done. We pick over the bones of that one, look at the season run-in and the in-form runners and riders, look at the signing of Jeevan Badwal to a MLS Homegrown deal, and chat with Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau about signing his own first team deal.Our feature interview this episode is with Whitecaps midfielder Sebastian Berhalter. We chat with Seba about his journey to Vancouver, a life spent in football, carving his own path, where he sees his ideal position, the abuse his dad has received when US head coach and how it affects the family, and more.Turning our attention to the Canadian national teams, we hear from men's head coach Jesse Marsch about the rise of Ali Ahmed, what the rest of the year looks like, and talk to him about his own growth as a coach from when he first to came to Canada in 2011 with Montreal. We also hear from Ali Ahmed himself about his time in the recent Canada camp and coming back to Vancouver, plus we chat about the kickfest that was the Mexico game and look at the women's U20s defeat at the World Cup.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 Halftime Oranges are back in Wavelength with a song about footballers' hair!Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.27: Intro - another busy week, match fixing14.15: Whitecaps beat San Jose with another clean sheet33.50: The lie of the land in the MLS West48.40: Sebastian Berhalter interview and discussion66.45: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive? - Sebastian Berhalter75.25: Canada crash out of U20 Women's World Cup to Spain79.55: Canada kicked off the park in Mexican "friendly"85.33: What rest of year looks like for the CanMNT97.17: Jesse Marsch's growth as a coach107.30: Ali Ahmed talks about being away with Canada112.50: Jesse Marsch's thoughts on Ali Ahmed's continued rise117.20: Jeevan Badwal signs a homegrown contract124.16: Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau earns first team contract130.50: CPL round-up138.40: Wavelength - Halftime Oranges - Hair...more
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