For Kicks Podcast

For Kicks Podcast episodes:

• 08.09.2021

  For Kicks, Episode 80: Canada wins gold and we say goodbye

  And just like that, Canada are Olympic gold medal champions. Wow. Just ... wow. It's not like us to have trouble finding words, and yet. This episode was tough for us to do justice. Beating the USA for the first time in...

  
• 07.31.2021

  For Kicks, Episode 79: Tokyo 2021 Olympics – Canada vs. Great Britain and Brazil

  In Jess's words, "I can't even say how much I love this team." After coming second in Group E following a draw with Great Britain, Canada opposed Brazil in the quarter-finals and will advance to the semi-finals following a dramatic win...

  
• 07.25.2021

  For Kicks, Episode 78: Tokyo 2021 Olympics – Canada vs. Japan and Chile

  So far Canada is sitting second in Group E after two matches against Japan and Chile as the 2021 Olympics got started in Tokyo this last week. In this episode, we discuss both matches, including the starting XI and substitutes, what...

  
• 07.18.2021

  For Kicks Update

  For Kicks Update by Jessica and Katie

  
• 07.13.2021

  For Kicks, Episode 77: Pre-Olympics minisode

  With the Tokyo Olympics kicking off in a little over a week, our focus is in full Olympics mode. We start our coverage with this mini episode and will have extra episodes during the tournament. In this one we talk about: -...

  
• 06.21.2021

  For Kicks, Episode 76: Canada's pair of June friendlies

  In this episode, we discuss: - Canada vs Czech Republic - Canada vs Brazil - Who we think is on the Olympic roster - Local women's footy news

  
• 05.30.2021

  For Kicks, Episode 75: CANWNT camp roster for June friendlies against Czech Republic and Brazil

  In this episode, we discuss: - Canada's 28-person camp roster - Canada's upcoming friendlies against Czech Republic and Brazil

  
• 04.18.2021

  For Kicks, Episode 74: Canada friendlies against Wales & England

  In this episode, we discuss: - Canada's friendlies against Wales and England - The standout players in those two friendlies - Who we think is a lock for the Olympic roster

  
• 02.28.2021

  For Kicks, Episode 73: CANWNT recap in the SheBelieves Cup

  In this episode: - we discuss the CANWNT in the SheBelieves Cup - the team's scoring woes, and what we saw that we liked and disliked from Canada's performance For Kicks is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally grown. Community...

  
• 02.14.2021

  For Kicks, Episode 72: Pre-SheBelieves Cup CANWNT chat with Meaghen Johnson

  In this episode: - we have Meaghen Johnson, Canadian women’s soccer contributor/manager/producer for TSN, on the podcast for a pre-SheBelieves Cup chat about the CANWNT - UWS + NISA partnership to create another professional women's soccer league for 2022 - St. Albert Impact...

  
• 01.17.2021

  For Kicks, Episode 71: Wilkinson out, CANWNT in SheBelieves, Canadians in the NWSL Draft

  In this episode we talk about: - the announcement that the CANWNT will be in the 2021 SheBelieves Cup - Canadian NWSL draftees - Rhian Wilkinson leaving her Canada Soccer positions For Kicks is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally grown....

  
• 12.21.2020

  For Kicks, Episode 70: Closing out 2020

  In this episode we talk about: - Recent news and updates out of Canadian soccer - CONCACAF’s new structure for women’s national teams - NWSL’s new season structure and other NWSL news For Kicks is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally...

  
• 11.16.2020

  For Kicks, Episode 69: CANWNT's New Coach + NWSL Expansion Draft

  In this episode we talk about: - the new CANWNT coach, Bev Priestman - the NWSL Expansion Draft

  
• 10.25.2020

  For Kicks, Episode 68: CANWNT Camp Cancelled + NWSL Fall Series

  In this episode we talk about: - the cancelled CANWNT camp - CSA revenue problems due to COVID - the NWSL fall series For Kicks is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network.

  
• 09.14.2020

  For Kicks, Episode 67: NWSL Fall Series + Canadians Abroad + New CANWNT Kit

  In this episode we talk about: - the new Canada Soccer kit - How we still don't have a CANWNT head coach - Canadians signing abroad - the NWSL fall series For Kicks is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network.

  
• 07.26.2020

  For Kicks, Episode 66: Post-NWSL Challenge Cup

  In this episode we discuss: - the NWSL Challenge Cup - Jessie Fleming going pro - the 2020 NWSL kits For Kicks is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network.

  
• 06.26.2020

  For Kicks, Episode 65: Pre-NWSL Challenge Cup and Coach Heiner-Moller says goodbye

  In this episode we discuss: - the NWSL Challenge Cup, including Canadian players who will participate in the tournament, where you can watch it and our predictions - head coach Kenneth Heiner-Moller's departure from the CANWNT and who could possibly take his...

  
• 05.18.2020

  For Kicks, Episode 64: Supporter culture with Nicky Cottee

  In this episode we continue our quarantine diaries by inviting Nicky Cottee, president of the Red River Rising supporter group, to come on the podcast and talk about supporter culture. A fellow NWSL and Canadian women's national team fan, Nicky tells...

  
• 04.20.2020

  For Kicks, Episode 63: CPL with Loyal Company of the River Valley

  In this episode, we talk with Adam and Nathan, hosts of Loyal Company of the River Valley podcast, about the Canadian Premier League, the impact of COVID-19 on the league's second season and FC Edmonton's 10th anniversary.

  
• 03.30.2020

  For Kicks, Episode 62: Post-Tournoi de France, Quarantine Diary #1

  In this episode, we talk about the CANWNT in the Tournoi de France, the CANW20 in the U20 WWC CONCACAF qualifying tourney, and what we're doing during the COVID-19 pandemic to pass time, and how that's effecting the CANWNT and...

  
• 02.10.2020

  For Kicks, Episode 61: CANWNT is Tokyo bound!

  In this episode, we talk about the CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying tournament and the CANWNT punching their ticket to the 2020 Olympics!

  
• 01.26.2020

  For Kicks, Episode 60: Pre-CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament

  In this episode, we talk about the upcoming CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying tournament, Evelyne Viens in the NWSL draft, etc.

  
• 12.08.2019

  For Kicks, Episode 59: CANWNT, CANW17 updates

  For Kicks, Episode 59: CANWNT, CANW17 updates by Jessica and Katie

  
• 11.11.2019

  For Kicks, Episode 58: Canada in the 4 Nations Tournament, CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Draw

  In this episode, we talk about Canada in the 4 Nations tournament in China where we played Brazil and New Zealand, and the CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Draw.

  
• 10.07.2019

  For Kicks, Episode 57: Canada falls to Japan 4-0

  We spend this entire episode talking about the international friendly of Canada vs Japan on October 6th, 2019 and the current state of the CANWNT.

  
• 09.30.2019

  For Kicks, Episode 56: Canada vs Japan preview

  In this episode, we talk about: - the roster that will travel to Japan for the Oct. 6 match - why we think Canada Soccer has failed to call up players the rest of us have our eyes on - what we expect...

  
• 08.19.2019

  For Kicks, Episode 55: NWSL on TSN, CANWNT news

  In this episode, we talk about the little bit of CANWNT, CANW20, and CANW17 news there is, the NWSL on TSN, and general rantings.

  
• 07.07.2019

  For Kicks, Episode 54: WWC Semis and Finals, + our thoughts on the WWC, VAR, TSN and CANWNT

  In this episode, we talk about the Women's World Cup semi-finals, third place, and final matches. We also give our thoughts on the tournament as a whole, VAR, the TSN panel, and the CANWNT.

  
• 06.30.2019

  For Kicks, Episode 53: CANWNT vs NEDWNT and SWEWNT in the WWC

  In this episode, we talk about Canada's last group stage match against Netherland and their Round of 16 match against Sweden at the 2019 Women's World Cup!

  
• 06.16.2019

  For Kicks, Episode 52: CANWNT at the WWC!

  In this episode, we talk about Canada's first two group stages matches against Cameroon and New Zealand at the 2019 Women's World Cup!

  
• 05.19.2019

  For Kicks, Episode 51: CANWNT vs MEXWNT

  In this episode, we talk about: - Canada vs Mexico - looking forward to the WWC!

  
• 04.07.2019

  For Kicks, Episode 50: CANWNT vs ENGWNT

  In this episode, we talk about: - Canada vs England - Canadian Premier League - Jerseys, jerseys, and more jerseys!

  
• 03.10.2019

  For Kicks, Episode 49: Algarve Cup recap + an interview with Ciara McCormack

  In this episode, we: - discuss and recap Canada's three matches in the Algarve Cup (1:43) - interview Ciara McCormack, TOPP founder and Irish international soccer player, about her playing career and blog post, "A Horrific Canadian Soccer Story – The Story...

  
• 02.24.2019

  For Kicks, Episode 48: Algarve Cup Preview, CANWNT vs ENGWNT announcement, CSB + MediaPro deal

  In this episode, we: - preview Canada's Algarve Cup matches - discuss the CANWNT vs ENGWNT announcement - talk about the Canada Soccer Business deal with MediaPro - Labbé joining North Carolina Courage

  
• 01.27.2019

  For Kicks, Episode 47: CANWNT vs NORWNT, Huitema goes pro

  In this episode, we talk about: - Canada's WWC group draw - Jordyn Huitema going pro - CANWNT vs NORWNT - NWSL draft - All the club changes for our Canadian players

  
• 12.02.2018

  For Kicks, Episode 46: CANW17 at the U17WWC, Interview with Rachel Hoekstra

  In this episode, we: - talk about the CANW17's showing in the U17 Women's World Cup - welcome back Canucks Abroad's Oscar Melander for an interview with Rachel Hoekstra

  
• 11.12.2018

  For Kicks, Episode 45: U17 WWC CANW17 preview, interview with Fútbol Ace's Ana De Souza

  In this episode, we: - preview the Canadian U17 team as they head into the U17 Women's World Cup, November 13 - December 1 - interview Ana De Souza of Fútbol Ace For Kicks is a member of the Alberta Podcast Network...

  
• 10.22.2018

  For Kicks, Episode 44: CONCACAF Women's Championship: Semi-final and Final

  In this episode, we discuss: - Canada vs. Panama in the CONCACAF semi-final - Canada vs. USA in the CONCACAF final - what's coming up on our next episode - local Edmonton footie news For Kicks is a member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered...

  
• 10.13.2018

  For Kicks, Episode 43: CONCACAF Women's Championship, Group Stage

  The CONCACAF Women’s World Cup qualifying tournament is mid-way through which means we have national team games to talk about! The group stage has wrapped up and Canada is on to the semi-final match. In this episode, we discuss: Canada vs....

  
• 09.23.2018

  For Kicks, Episode 42: NWSL Playoffs, CANWNT in camp, CONCACAF WWC Qualifying

  In this episode, we talk about: the end of the NWSL season, including the two semi-final and championship final matches, the upcoming CONCACAF Women's World Cup qualifying tournament and the camp roster, updates on Canadians in the UWCL, and...

  
• 09.16.2018

  NWSL Final at Old Town Pub on Whyte Avenue! Come join us!

  NWSL Final at Old Town Pub on Whyte Avenue! Come join us! by Jessica and Katie

  
• 09.10.2018

  For Kicks, Episode 41: CANWNT vs BRAWNT, CONCACAF WWC qualifiers & NWSL Championship

  In this episode, we talk about: the September 2, 2018 friendly match vs. Brazil, a team-by-team analysis as we approach NWSL semi-finals, the CONCACAF Women's Championship draw results and match dates/times, an update on Canadian players in the UEFA Women's...

  
• 08.20.2018

  For Kicks, Episode 40: New feature, lots of news, and NWSL talk

  In this episode, we: - have lots of CANWNT news and updates—the best! - share an update on the U17 Women's World Cup and the Canadian EXCEL program - report on the start of the NCAA season and end of the Foothills WFC...

  
• 07.09.2018

  For Kicks, Episode 39: Light-'n'-breezy summer episode

  It's summer, so we wanted to give y'all some nice, light, easy summer listening. In this episode we: - speculate on Canada Soccer's July 9 announcement talk briefly about the 2018 World Cup - share some thoughts on what's going on in...

  
• 06.11.2018

  For Kicks, Episode 38: Canada vs. Germany friendly, CANW17, FC Edmonton CPL launch

  In this episode, we talk about: the Canada vs. Germany friendly match in Hamilton on June 10, the CONCACAF U17 championship and some of the trends we see in our youth programs, updates on Canadian players abroad, some thoughts on...

  
• 03.19.2018

  For Kicks, Episode 37: CANWNT at the Algarve Cup, Labbé joins Foothills FC, NWSL opening weekend

  For Kicks, Episode 37: CANWNT at the Algarve Cup, Labbé joins Foothills FC, NWSL opening weekend by Jessica and Katie

  
• 02.04.2018

  For Kicks, Episode 36: NWSL draft, Canadian trades, CONCACAF Women's U20 Championship tournament

  In this episode, we talk about: the NWSL draft and how changes within the league have impacted Canadian players and the disappointing result of the CONCACAF U20 Women's World Cup qualifying tournament For Kicks is a member of the Alberta Podcast...

  
• 01.14.2018

  For Kicks, Episode 35: Herdman leaves the CANWNT, NWSL draft, CONCACAF Women's U20 Championship

  In this episode, we discuss John Herdman leaving the CANWNT to coach the CANMNT, the 2018 NWSL draft, and the 2018 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship. For Kicks is a member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial.

  
• 12.05.2017

  For Kicks, Episode 34: CANWNT vs. NORWNT friendly

  Canada will end 2017 on a high note after winning against Norway for the very first time! In this episode, we cover: the Canada vs. Norway international friendly, NWSL off-season news, and NCAA College Cup results. For Kicks is a member...

  
• 11.14.2017

  For Kicks, Episode 33: CANWNT vs USWNT derby matches, upcoming friendly against NORWNT

  In this episode, we talk about the two-game friendly series between Canada and the US, the upcoming friendly against Norway, and the U20 CONCACAF Qualifying draw and tournament.