Mark and Jorge dive into a Vancouver vs Portland match that had everything, send a little love Thomas Müller’s way, and preview the upcoming clash with the New York Red Bulls.

Plus: Priso out of World Cup contention, Vancouver FC’s season opener, and Sartini back in town.

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This week, Mark and Jorge check in on the latest World Cup qualifiers and where things stand heading into the tournament.

They ask whether Italy is still a true football giant, revisit a rivalry 12 years in the making, and get into some of the new rules that could be coming to the World Cup as well as the Wenger offside proposal.

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Mark and Jorge try to piece together the Whitecaps’ best starting XI of the MLS era, and quickly realize it’s not as straightforward as it sounds.

Plus, thoughts on the latest stadium talk in Vancouver and a look back at the loss to San Jose.

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After a six-year hiatus, From the Backline is back.

Jorge and Mark reconnect, reflect on the journey that started this podcast thirteen years ago, and catch up on everything that’s changed, from their own lives to the now indomitable Vancouver Whitecaps.

It’s a return, but very much like old times.

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