In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul offers his opinions on Toronto FC's 2-1 win in their CONCACAF Group Stage opener against Tauro FC, the differences in the soccer cultures in Central America and North America, the importance of Torsten Frings to Aron Winter's 3-4-3 system, the recent increase in playing time of TFC Academy graduates Matt Stinson, Ashtone Morgan and Doneil Henry, TFC's loss on the road to the Chicago Fire, former Toronto fullback Dan Gargan, Vancouver's defensive struggles in their loss to the Portland Timbers and the mounting pressure on Whitecaps Head Coach Tom Soehn. Paul also discusses a few of the players that he would like to see Stephen Hart select for Canada's upcoming World Cup qualifiers and where the Canadian Men's National Team should play their future home World Cup qualifiers.

In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul offers his opinions on Toronto FC's 1-0 win over Real Salt Lake, TFC keeper Milos Kocic, Torsten Frings as a centre back, the benefits of a 3-4-3 formation, Vancouver's 4-0 defeat at the hands of D.C. United, the hirings of Martin Rennie and Jesse Marsch as Head Coaches by the Vancouver Whitecaps and Montreal Impact, Tom Soehn and the challenges that Rennie and Marsch will face as they take the head coaching reins at the MLS level. Paul also offers his assessment of Canadian International Patrice Bernier and the value he could bring to one of the Canadian MLS clubs.

In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul offers his opinions on Toronto FC's qualification for the Group Stage of the 2011-2012 CONCACAF Champions League, Aron Winter's decision to start keeper Milos Kocic in the second leg Champions League match against Real Esteli, Toronto's chances of making it out of the Champions League Group stage, Toronto FC's 3-3 draw with D.C. United, Dwayne De Rosario's hat trick against TFC, Andy Iro's rough outing against D.C., Julian de Guzman's first goal for Toronto FC, the potential of the Canadian Soccer League, the importance of opening up the Canadian Championship tournament to more lower division clubs, the best career approach for young players in terms of going to college vs. heading to Europe and the Montreal Impact's new logo.

In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul provides his thoughts on Canada's World Cup Qualifying draw and the Canadian Men's National Team's chances to qualify for Brazil 2014, the hiring of Toronto FC consultant Jurgen Klinsmann as the Head Coach of the U.S. National Team, the Vancouver Whitecaps 4-0 loss to Landon Donovan and the Los Angeles Galaxy, Toronto FC's 2-2 draw on the road against Portland, the potential of a Torsten Frings-Julian de Guzman -Terry Dunfield midfield combination, Toronto's 2-1 victory in the opening of the 2011-2012 CONCACAF Champions League Preliminary Round, Aron Winter's lineup choices against Real Esteli, the proper match environment in which to develop very young Canadian soccer players and Oakville Soccer Club's Long Term Player Development Plans.

In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul takes no prisoners in providing his thoughts on the resignation of Carolina Morace, the manner in which the Canadian Soccer Association should go about making a crucial hiring to replace her and his general thoughts on being an impartial media analyst with strong, thoughtful, honest and informed opinions. Paul also discusses FC Dallas Head Coach Schellas Hyndman, Livestrong Sporting Park, Owen Hargreaves and Whitecaps midfielder Gershon Koffie. He also breaks down the performances of Toronto FC in their losses to FC Dallas and Sporting KC and the Vancouver Whitecaps 2-2 draw with the San Jose Earthquakes.

In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul provides further elaboration and commentary on his candid and thought provoking article, Politics rule in a weak Canadian Soccer Nation. He also breaks down Vancouver's signing of Designated Player Mustapha Jarju and their trade of Terry Dunfield. Paul also provides detailed commentary on the three trades that Toronto FC made this past week, as Aron Winter looks to continue his rebuild of TFC.

In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul offers his thoughts on Canada’s loss to Nigeria in their final match at the FIFA Women's World Cup, Carolina Morace, Even Pellerud, Toronto FC's losses on the road to the New York Red Bulls and Houston Dynamo, the return to fitness of Alan Gordon, Stefan Frei, Vancouver's losses to the Columbus Crew and the Colorado Rapids, Omar Salgado, Jordan Harvey and the Paul's picks for which players should start up front and in the midfield for Toronto FC when new Designated Players Torsten Frings and Danny Koevermanns are eligible to play on July 20th.

In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul offers his thoughts on Canada’s devastating loss to France and elimination from the FIFA Women's World Cup, Carolina Morace, Toronto FC's victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps in the final match of the 2011 Canadian Championship, Toronto's signing of Torsten Frings and Danny Koevermans as Designated Players, the trading of Dwayne De Rosario from the New York Red Bulls to D.C. United and the Canadian players that Paul would have most liked to have played with during his Hall of Fame playing career

In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul offers his thoughts on Canada’s U-17 Men’s Team and their positive performances at the FIFA U-17 World Cup, Canada's inspirational performance against Germany in their opening match of the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Canadian Superstar Christine Sinclair, the importance of Sinclair's spectacular free kick goal against Germany, Canada defensive midfielder Sophie Schmidt, the difference between coaching men and women,  Canada's next match against France, Toronto FC's 3-1 defeat to Real Salt Lake, rumours surrounding Rob Friend and Torsten Frings as possible acquisitions by TFC, the Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1 loss to Sporting Kansas City, the rumoured sale of Camilo during the summer transfer window and the two upcoming matches between Toronto FC and the Vancouver Whitecaps.

In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul offers his thoughts on the Canadian Men's National Team's early exit at the 2011 Gold Cup, Canada's draw against Panama in their final Group Stage Match, Vancouver's breakthrough win over the Philadelphia Union, Davide Chiumiento as central attacking player, Toronto's midweek draw against New England, TFC weekend loss to Seattle, the difference that Alan Gordon makes to the Toronto FC offense and Aron Winter's man management choices through the first half of the 2011 Major League Soccer campaign.