Radio Cascadia

Preseason soccer is back in Cascadia! As two of our clubs hit the field in Arizona (and the third in far-off Wales), RC Ep. 97 has all of latest news on rosters, transactions and matches across the region. 

Resident Timbers expert Ed Pham makes his first appearance at the new KJR studio, just in time for Portland to (maybe) land perhaps the biggest signing in club history. The group debates on the scope of Blanco's impact, should he make the jump stateside. 

Seattle made their first big international splash of the offseason, bringing in Swedish midfielder Gustav Svensson from Guangzhou R&F of the CSL. The rumors about Hiroshi Kiyotake's arrival are starting to dim and it's becoming easier to take a coherent view of Sounders' roster. 

The same can't be said of the Vancouver Whitecaps, but at least they started adding to their squad this week with the signing of Peruvian international Yordy Reyna from RB Salzburg. The 'Caps have a lot of work to do before their CCL tie with NYRB in only several weeks' time, can they sort their immense playmaking and size issues in the final third before then? A 4-0 preseason victory over Oxford United provides a much-needed bright spot. 

PLAYLIST:

00:00 - Blanco, Arokoyo, and more: PTFC talk with Ed Pham

27:00 - Sounders add Svensson, Tolo as roster nears completion 

48:00 - 'Caps add Reyna, does it address a need & what's next?

Radio Cascadia is back with our first episode of 2017! Featuring new host Jackson Felts, the group takes in the sights at their swanky new studio and even find a bit of time to talk about soccer. With the SuperDraft in the books and big-name signings swirling around, there's something important happening in every corner of Cascadia! Come listen in to Ep. 96 to get our takes on Portland's free agent signings, all of Seattle's departures and even the half-roster of the Whitecaps! 

For the second year in a row, the Radio Cascadia crew are privileged enough to be previewing an MLS Cup Final. This year it's Seattle and Toronto, live from BMO Field on Saturday night at 5pm PST. Sounders will look to cap off their remarkable 2016 turnaround with their first postseason crown. We break the match down unit by unit, and forecast who has the edge in what could be the first-ever snowy MLS Cup!

Not to forget the rest of Cascadia, we begin Ep. 95 with a discussion on Vancouver's preseason plans, and another on the new roster rules affecting Canadian players unveiled recently by MLS. Portland dropped their preseason schedule, too, and we analyze it as well. We forget to mention how awesome the new home kit looks, so we'll have to save that for next week.

For now, the focus is on keeping the biggest prize in American soccer right here in Cascadia! 

Playlist:

00:00 - Whitecaps & Timbers Talk: Preseason plans and roster rules

27:45 - MLS Cup 2016 Preview: Seattle Sounders v Toronto FC 

Just in time for the Western Conference Finals, RC Ep. 94 is here! It's our first chance to begin diagnosing the problems that led to pre-playoff exits for Vancouver and Portland, along with all you could ever ask for about #SEAvCOL. 

Be sure to check out Prost's drinking game guide for Leg 1! Link: 

http://www.prostamerika.com/2016/11/19/the-mls-cup-playoffs-drinking-challenge/152807

Just in time for the derby, our comprehensive weekly review of everything Cascadia soccer.

Our Cascadian clubs will each face their biggest tests of the season in the next week, with all three playing in vital matches that will help decide playoff positioning, CCL advancement, and Cascadia Cup. We've got all the latest news and updates from around the region, tune in to Ep. 92 and gret ready for the week that'll determine how we remember 2016 (probably). 

Playlist:

00:00 - Derby Review: Sounders 1, Whitecaps 0 

13:00 - Timbers Talk: Massive 2-1 win at Philly, now can they break the Cascadia hex in Houston? 

34:30 - Sounders & Whitecaps previews: Tough tests await our playoff hopefuls in the form of a trip to LA and a home match against high-flying Colorado 

The gang discuss a monster four-goal first half from the Portland Timbers in last weekend's Cascadia derby. In our Whitecaps segment this week, we highlight the struggles of Pedro Morales and prognosticate on his future. The international break makes it a light week for us in the studio, but not for the six Cascadians who got called up to their respective national teams! 

Playlist:

0:00:00 - Derby Review and Timbers @ FC Dallas Preview

0:32:15 - Whitecaps Talk: What's up with Pedro and what'll Vancouver do with him? + Review of Whitecaps @ LA

1:02:50 - Quick Sounders chat + call-up discussion 

Seattle felled Portland 3-1 at CenturyLink Field last weekend, but now the sides meet again at Providence Park with even more on the line. Sounders sit just a point back of the last playoff spot in the West, occupied by (you guessed it) the Timbers. Will Portland shake off two straight losses and return to climbing up the table, or will Seattle complete their meteoric worst-to-first playoffs? 

Playlist:

00:00 - Derby Review: Seattle 3, Portland 1

14:45 - Whitecaps News: Two wildly different results against SKC and a trip to LA. Fun fun. 

34:30 - Sounders @ Houston Review + Derby Preview: Portland v Seattle

It's derby week in Cascadia as the Portland Timbers travel to play the Seattle Sounders. The reigning MLS Cup champs downed Seattle 3-1 in Portland a month ago in a comfortable victory, but much has changed in the time since. Will Nico Lodeiro light up a packed CenturyLink Field against his new arch-rival? Or will Diego Valeri outclass everyone else on the field, as he did back in July with a stunning two goal performance? Get hyped for the derby with RC Ep. 88. 

Playlist:

00:00 - Whitecaps talk: How to Right the Sinking Ship 

19:40 - Timbers disappoint in DC, but could cement playoff position with wins over Seattle this week

33:10 - Sounders top RSL 2-1: Unbeaten in 3, is it time to hop on board the hype train? 

48:00 - Derby Preview: Portland Timbers @ Seattle Sounders; lineups, tactics, prediction