The Maple Footy Podcast

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Canada kicked off their CONCACAF Nations League campaign with a 3-2 win vs Guatemala. There were some positives like that first-half performance, Jonathan David looking class, Liam Millar & Tajon Buchanan having really good outings. There were of course, some negatives like Jesse Marsch picking up yet another red card, a second-half collapse, and the big Alphonso Davies only going 5 minutes before being subbed off. There was loads to discuss. So let's discuss it ahead of our second leg at BMO Field.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:07 Pros

4:29 Cons... Davies injured

12:08 Defenders

19:30 Midfielders

26:48 Strikers

35:08 Outro

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'Twas the week before the international break, and our boys continued to ball. There was some success in Europe, whether it be Tajon Buchanan's heroics for Villarreal orAlphonso Davies and Bayern grabbing themselves two wins. Liam Millar's Birmingham claimed top spot in the EFL heading into the break. While Jonathan David's minutes have dwindled in recent weeks. In North America, the MLS Playoff picture is set. Some Canadians hoping to make a run at the cup. While in the CPL, Ottawa and Forge put on the game of the season, filled with some amazing moments. The other semi-final between Cavalry and Supra saw a couple ball boys snatch the headlines.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

0:32 Check out Bekker interview

1:49 Inter Toronto part ways with Eustaquio

2:51 TFC sack Fraser

6:57 Davies big week at left wing and left back

9:20 Jonathan David's minutes dwindle

11:17 Buchanan's Winner

13:29 Bair's Bolton Lose

14:42 Millar's Birmingham go top

15:45 Jebbo and Promise

18:30 JMR's beauty free kick

19:53 MacNaughton wins it for St. Louis

20:56 Crepeau's clean sheet

22:06 Portland clinch a playoff spot

24:41 Caps end strong; Montreal and TFC do not

26:13 Ottawa vs Forge in a barn burner

30:06 The Ball boys are the story?

36:33 All the pressure on Cavs

37:43 Outro

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It's an honour to welcome Kyle Bekker to the show. A true trailblazer in every sense of the word in Canada Soccer. He started in the MLS with TFC, then moved to Dallas and Montreal. When the CPL was announced, it was Bekker who was made the first signing in Forge FC's history, being named club captain as well. He won 3 league titles with the club, another 4 North Star Cups, and now a Voyageurs Cup as well. On top of that he's represented Canada 18 times and was named the 2020 CPL Player of the Year.

In this sit-down interview, we dive into his career, his passion for the game, what he wants to see from Canada, the choices that shaped him, some of his career highlights, and so much more. Kyle Bekker is a legend of Canada Soccer and someone I've long admired so it's absolutely surreal to have him on the show to reflect on his legendary career.

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Big week for Canada Soccer as many of our guys shined over the week. Whether it was Tani grabbing another goal for Villarreal, Davies once again showing his versatility or Owen Goodman grabbing an ASSIST a lot to be happy with. Eustáquio helped the Swans grab a win but sadly left the pitch injured.

In the MLS some playoff spots missed, some were clinched and some are still up in the air. The CPL Playoffs kicked off in fine fashion. Ottawa and Forge played out a draw while Supra beat the regular season champs, Cavalry. A lot to talk about this week!

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

0:57 Johnston Update

1:57 No minutes for JKL

2:40 Goodman racking up the assists

4:17 Another win for Millar’s Birmingham

5:08 No minutes for Bair and a Nelson update

7:43 Eustaquio Groin Injury

9:00 A Word on Promise David

9:47 Is there anything Davies can’t do?

11:37 David’s Madrid win

12:34 Villarreal Update

14:25 Orlando are Playoff Bound

17:05 Sirois starts for Dallas

18:39 Big Dawg Dayne

19:20 Waterman’s great day with Portland

21:12 5 Star Whitecaps

23:07 Montreal Draw

24:05 TFC misses Playoffs

30:03 CPL Playoffs

34:51 CPL Awards

43:46 Outro

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Episode 200 wow, crazy. It was a bit of a down weekend for our guys at club level. Of course there are still some great things worth highlighting. Like Bim Pepple and Theo Bair both finding form (and the back of the net) and Eustaquio going the full 90' for the first time since the international break. It looked to be an even better weekend as Alistair Johnston made his return sadly, he left the game with an apparent hamstring injury just 21 minutes after coming on. In the MLS, Crepeau characteristically had himself a great game; LDF also shone, while the Portland Timbers mount a late-stage playoff charge with our Canadians there playing their part. In the CPL, the playoff teams are locked, Cavalry has themselves another shield, and now it's all eyes on the North Star Cup. So Let's talk about it.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:38 Pepple grabs another goal

2:31 Theo Bair’s 2nd of the season

3:40 Larin misses out

4:48 Eustaquio goes 90’

5:40 Brym 7 in 6

6:24 JRR & Sigur log minutes in a draw

7:14 Villarreal grabs last minute winner

9:02 Davies subbed on at leftback

10:26 Alistair Johnston’s return…

12:44 LDF grabs clean sheet and assist

14:25 Crepeau’s great outing again

15:19 Sporting KC

16:08 Timbers last minute win

17:01 3 Canadian MLS Teams. 3 Losses

19:56 CPL’s Final Weekend

24:43 Outro

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Midweek action, and it was a big one there were trophies to be won and UCL nights to be played. Alphonso Davies grabbed himself a goal vs Arsenal while he played on the left wing, which I'm sure won't cause any debate on where he should play going forward. Villarreal also played where all 3 of Buchanan, Tani and Saliba played for the yellow submarine. Then there was the final of the Canadian Championship played between CF Montreal and Forge FC. The club from Hamilton made history as they became the first team in CPL history to win the Voyageur's Cup. An amazing moment for all involved (unless of course, you're Montreal). Let's talk about it all.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:01 Staq is back

1:49 Nelson leaves match injured

4:08 Villarreal vs Liverpool features 3 Cannucks

8:17 Davies scores vs Arsenal :)

9:55 MacNaughton & Hiebert win US Open Cup

11:26 CanChamp Final - Montreal

20:35 CanChamp Final - Forge

30:10 Final CPL Weekend

31:59 Outro

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Another weekend in the books for our Canadian boys and we're seeing the best of some of them. Liam Millar now has 7 goals and assists in 7 matches for Birmingham. While Larin exited his match early in England (another injury concern, it seems). In France, Russell-Rowe grabbed an absolute banger of a goal, Davies remained an unused sub for Bayern and Jonathan David continues to show he's a Diego Simeone guy. In the MLS there were some big play off results like both Orlando and TFC winning. And the CPL has set the table for a big finish. Let's talk about it.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:03 Liam Millar 7 in 7

3:23 Larin hurt…

4:46 Promise & Jebbo

6:01 JRR & Sigur Balling in France

7:23 A Dutch Delight

7:55 Davies Unused Sub

8:35 David… make it permanent

10:18 LDF crisis avoided

10:49 Calderia helps run undefeated run

13:05 Orlando Magic

14:07 Big Dawg Dayne

14:24 Trouble in Dallas between the sticks

15:33 Canadian Portland Boys

16:51 Montreal draw

18:08 Whitecaps grab a W

18:46 TFC Playoff Hopes Alive

20:28 CPL Round Up

26:40 Outro

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Midweek football nights. We had some Canadians shine on the biggest stages over this past week. Tani grabbed himself his first goal of the season in style, while Jonathan David helped Atlético Madrid to a big win over Manchester United. While Davies was brought on to to try and save Bayern's disastrous performance vs Viking. Elsewhere in the EFL Liam Millar continued his red-hot form. While in the MLS, guys like Waterman and Kamal Miller logged important minutes. TFC, Montreal and the Whitecaps had themselves mixed outings. And the CPL playoffs are taking shape.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:06 Tani time in the UCL

2:47 David's contributes to sending off

3:59 Davies & Bayern vs Viking

5:41 Nael Kane UCL Debut

6:43 Liam Millar Hive Is Buzzing

8:24 Larin & Sanits Keep Winning

8:59 Nelson & Bair growing game time

10:16 LDF goal + injury

11:58 Kamal Miller & Joel Waterman back in the fold?

12:56 St. Clair clean sheet

13:56 Montreal falls to Atlanta

15:54 Caps draw St. Louis

16:21 TFC drops points in crucial match vs Orlando

18:10 CPL round up

23:32 Outro

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Club football is back, and we have a bit to talk about. Larin & Millar are both up for the EFL Player, while Theo Bair scored his first for Bolton in the league. Elsewhere in Europe, Alphonso Davies continues to show why he's the best left-back in the world. Jonathan David is loving Madrid, and Nathan Saliba was at the centre of a big-time call which saw Vinicius Jr grab himself a red card. In the MLS, there were some huge moments, especially for Maxime Crépeau, who made a crazy 12 saves for Orlando in a 3-2 win. While Toronto FC grabbed a last-gasp winner in their derby vs. CF Montreal. Let's talk about it all.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

0:59 Millar & Larin player of the month

2:41 Swansea Stay Top, Where’s Stephan?

3:51 Bair’s first for Bolton

5:17 Promise & Jebbo

8:05 Another goal contribution for David

10:08 Villarreal v Real Madrid

12:33 Sigur & JRR grab a draw

13:49 Davies, Davies, Davies

15:14 Hugo Mbongue signs for Charlotte

15:49 Dayne’s Clean Sheet

16:30 Crépeau is that guy

18:17 Portland v Sporting KC

20:18 LDF debuts

21:23 Caps v LAFC

23:32 TFC v Montreal

26:25 Outro

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The international window is over, but that doesn't mean we won't milk one more episode out of it. I wanted to chat a little bit about what we learned over this international break, and some of it is the same stuff we've already discussed in the pod before. Some of it is new, and of course there are many great things from this window that will leave us with a lot to look forward to. Let's talk about it.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:12 Injury Concerns

4:04 Who should be the number 1?

6:52 Defensive Depth

9:39 Midfield Depth

13:03 Striker Struggles

16:58 Winger Creativity

21:38 The 442 & how we play

23:56 Give the youth a shot

28:14 November & Beyond

32:38 Outro