AFTN Soccer Show

Episode 487 - The AFTN Soccer Show (Dreams Can Be So Cruel Sometimes)

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football chat.

It's a playoff edition as we look at the highs and lows for the two BC teams in postseason action this weekend, as the Whitecaps MLS season came to an end in Kansas City, but Pacific FC's continued as they made it to the Canadian Premier league championship game.

We kick things off with some 'Caps chat, who are one and done after going down to a 3-1 defeat at Sporting KC in the MLS playoffs. What went wrong? What was with the line-up? And should we be feeling a bit downbeat about crashing out early, optimistic about what they've achieved and the future, or a combination of all of that?

We look at the main talking points from the game and hear from 'Caps coach Vanni Sartini, plus we round up the rest of the weekend's MLS playoff action.

But it was far better news for Pacific FC as they beat Cavalry FC, in somewhat controversial circumstances, in their semi-final to reach their first ever CPL championship game against Forge FC in two week's time. We chat about both semis, set up the final, and hear from Pacific head coach Pa Modou Kah and Cavalry's Tommy Wheeldon Jr.

All of this, plus New Zealand Sunday league team turned band Cumbia Blazera make their debut in this episode's Wavelength and Jersey band Crazy and the Brains continue their residency as our Artists of the Month.

Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:

01.40: Intro and football cards
06.40: Whitecaps lose to KC in MLS playoffs
66.29: MLS playoffs round-up
75.00: Pacific FC reach CPL Championship game
102.50: Wavelength - Cumbia Blazera - Game We Should Have Won

Episode 486 - The AFTN Soccer Show (World At Their Feet)

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football chat.

It's an exciting time in Canadian soccer and we're in a celebratory mood this episode with Canada getting ever closer to reaching the World Cup in Qatar and the Whitecaps getting set for their first MLS playoff campaign since 2017. Happy days and we have it all covered for you in this episode.

We start off on the international stage as Canada made it six points from six in World Cup qualifying in Edmonton and they finish 2021 at the top of the Octo. We look back at the big talking points from the wins over Costa Rica and Mexico and get the inside scoop from our man on the ground at Commonwealth Stadium. Have Canada all but assured a top four finish? Where will the next match against the US be played? We chat about all of this and more.

Moving back to domestic matters, as the Whitecaps get set to head to Kansas City in playoff action, we look at the team's poor postseason record, preview the KC match, and chat one-on-one with 'Caps head coach Vanni Sartini.

And there's still time for our feature interview this episode as we sit down for a chat with the 'Caps leading scorer Brian White about his career so far, coming to Vancouver, and the game against KC.

Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:

02.00: Intro and football cards
11.05: Canada are top of the Octo
71.16: Whitecaps playoff record and playoff optimism
82.13: Vanni Sartini interview
91.45: Sporting KC v Whitecaps playoff preview
107.00: Brian White interview
134.37: Wavelength - Embrace - World At Your Feet

Episode 485 - The AFTN Soccer Show (Moving On To Something Better)

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football chat.

The 2021 MLS regular season is in the history books and after many twists and turns and ups and downs, the Whitecaps are in the postseason for the first time since 2017. We pick over the bones of their playoff clinching 1-1 draw at home to Seattle, look around the rest of the action on Decision Day as the afternoon timeline played out, and set up the playoffs to come.

But while it's great news on the pitch for the 'Caps, the sexual misconduct scandal is still looming large off it. We look at the latest developments as MLS name the investigators appointed, and we chat with Lindsay Ingham, a Californian lawyer who specializes in such investigations, for an insight into how they proceed and more.

Our feature interview this episode is with Colin Elmes and Will Cromack of TSS Rovers as we chat about the club joining League 1 BC, the importance of the league to game's development here, and their plans for fan ownership.

All of this, plus we chat about the plans for the 2022 MLS season, the CPL playoff battle, Crazy and the Brains continue their stint as Artists of the Month, and Tulsa band The Shame feature in this episode's Wavelength.

Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:

02.45: Whitecaps v Sounders and how MLS Decision Day played out
61.35: Whitecaps sexual misconduct allegations - latest developments and Lindsay Ingham interview
101.09: TSS Rovers interview with Colin Elmes and Will Cromack
148.03: League 1 BC and fan ownership discussion
157.20: Canadian Premier League playoff battle
165.53: Wavelength - The Shame - For Football And The Pints

Episode 484 - The AFTN Soccer Show (Listening To The Music With No Fear)

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football chat.

Decision Day beckons and the Whitecaps are heading into it in the playoff places and with their postseason fate very firmly in their own hands. A draw at LAFC on Tuesday night has left them with both hands on the wheel and looking in a fairly good position with one game of the MLS regular season. Can they steer the clear path ahead?

We look back at the highs, lows, and main talking points from the game in LA, talk about the defensive shift put in by the entire team as they were put under siege, and look ahead to Sunday, the clash with Seattle, and the playoff scenarios that could play out. Plus we hear from Vanni Sartini, Maxime Crepeau and Florian Jungwirth.

There's been a lot of developments in the Whitecaps abuse scandal this past week and we bring you up to speed. And there's still time to chat about some of the other big talking points around Canadian soccer this week as the Canadian Premier League playoff race heats up, Pacific FC just fall short in their bid to reach the Canadian Championship final, and Forge FC make history by becoming the first CPL side to reach the CONCACAF Champions League. Plus we chat with Valour's Phillip Dos Santos, Cavalry's Tommy Wheeldon Jr, and Forge's Bobby Smyrniotis.

The music in this week's show comes from our new Artists of the Month, New Jersey band Crazy and the Brains, Scottish rapper Mog, and My Brother Woody return in this episode's Wavelength.

Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:

02.23: Intros and football cards
06.14:Whitecaps abuse scandal - the fallout continues
30.20: MLS West round-up
34.01: LAFC v Whitecaps postgame analysis
63.12: Decision Day scenarios and Seattle preview
81.00: Canadian football round-up - CPL, Canadian Championship, CONCACAF League
106.34: Wavelength - My Brother Woody - Early Reducer

Episode 483 - The AFTN Soccer Show (On The Sideline Screaming Away)

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football chat.

The wild, wild West is going down to the wire and the Whitecaps are right in the mix for a first postseason berth since 2017. Wednesday's night's win over Minnesota was huge for the 'Caps playoff hopes and with two games left to play, a point may prove to be all they need.

We pick over the bones of that win and look at some of the standout performances, plus we round up the midweek MLS action and look ahead to the season run-in for all of those teams battling for a playoff spot.

But it's not all been happy news in Whitecapsland as the women's team abuse scandal that rocked the club resurfaced this week with allegations against another coach. With this following on from disturbing abuse allegations coming out of the NWSL over the past few months, we chat about the issue of player safety in the women's game and what lessons will be learned for future generations from these cases.

And there's still time to chat about some of the other big talking points around Canadian soccer this week and bring you two more tunes from our Artists of the Month, Australian band The Chats, one of them in this week's Wavelength.

Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:

02.24: MLS West midweek round-up
09.26: Whitecaps v Minnesota postgame analysis
36.56: MLS season run-in chat and LAFC preview
54.11: Wavelength - The Chats - 4573
57.50: Abuse allegations in women's soccer
87.48: Canadian soccer news round-up

Episode 482 - The AFTN Soccer Show (Feeling Good?)

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football chat.

It's been a busy week for Vancouver Whitecaps with three games in seven days and seven points taken from them. It's left the team above the playoff line with three games to go. Can they hang on? Can they even secure a home playoff game? And what does all of that mean for interim head coach Vanni Sartini? It's going to be a nervy end to the season.

We chat about all of that and more as we look back at the Whitecaps dramatic come from behind win in Portland and the hangover draw in San Jose. What does that do to the team's mentality and how the rest of the West will view them? Was dropping points in San Jose just them running out of juice? We look at the latest playoff picture in the MLS West and preview the crucial midweek match against Minnesota.

And there's still time to chat about the Canadian women's celebration tour, play a Wavelength song all about Qatar 2022, and bring you two more tunes from our Artists of the Month, Australian band The Chats.

Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:

02.25: Intro and football cards
07.50: That Timbers win and what it does for the Whitecaps
33.02: Earthquakes v Whitecaps postgame analysis
57.43: MLS West weekend round-up
80.35: Minnesota preview
100.52: Wavelength - Rasmus Wold - Never Mind The Slavery
104.40: World Cup 2022 chat
110.20: CanWNT Celebration tour

Episode 481 - The AFTN Soccer Show (Rising Temperatures)

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football chat.

We cover a lot of bases again this week as we talk football at club and country level around the country.

The temperature gauge was certainly rising in the MLS Western Conference as the action heated up with six games remaining. The Whitecaps finished the weekend in the same situation they started it, one point and one place back off the playoff line. They kept there with a fantastically hard fought home win over Sporting Kansas City.

We pick over the bones of that game, look at the weekend's action in the West, and preview the 'Caps next two matches. Can they keep things going?

Plus we look at Canada's World Cup qualifier against Panama and cast our eyes over the latest results and standings in the Canadian Premier League.

Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:

01.36: Intro and football cards
08.09: MLS West weekend round-up
18.49: Whitecaps v Sporting KC postgame analysis
41.46: Portland and San Jose preview
57.40: Canada CONCACAF World Cup qualifying chat
87.50: Canadian Premier League chat
97.00: Wavelength - Ultraska - Against Modern Football

Episode 480 - The AFTN Soccer Show (Fallen Leaves)

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football chat.

We cover a lot of bases this week as we talk football at club and country level around the country and the region.

Kicking things off in Major League Soccer, we delve into the latest Cascadia Cup clash that saw the Whitecaps fall to a 4-1 defeat in Seattle. After a horrible start, they gave a decent account of themselves at times during the match, but defensive lapses loomed large and cost them dearly. We look at all the highs and lows coming out of the match, where that leave's the 'Caps in the MLS West playoff race, and look at the season run-in for all the team in and around them.

Moving on to the international stage and CONCACAF World Cup qualifying, we look back at Canada's two draws with Mexico and Jamaica, the chances taken and the missed opportunities, and after a dramatic round of games, where that leaves all the teams five matches in ahead of a big Canada v Panama game on Wednesday evening.

And we round things off this episode with a discussion about the new League 1 BC that was officially announced this week. We chat about the details that have been revealed thus far and discuss whether BC is ready for such a league, the importance of getting the excitement in the local communities in growing the game here, what this can mean in the grand scheme of player development, and a lot more.

Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:

01.41: Intro and football cards
11.46: Sounders v Whitecaps postgame analysis
29.41: MLS West playoff race - the lie of the land and the road ahead
46.00: Canada CONCACAF World Cup qualifying chat
82.07: League 1 BC launch discussion
104.45: Wavelength - Loyalty - Give Football Back To The Working Class

Episode 479 - The AFTN Soccer Show (White-hot)

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football chat.

The Whitecaps made it one loss in their last 15 matches with a crucial 3-0 win over San Jose Earthquakes at the weekend, moving to within a point of the MLS playoff places thanks to a Brian White hat-trick. We pick over the bones of that one, hear from head coach Vanni Sartini, and see where the win leaves the 'Caps in the playoff picture.

We also delve in the Whitecaps attacking and defensive options for the rest of this season and next, and debate whether now is the time for a settled starting line-up when possible or is the tinkering a way to keep things fresh and the opposition on their toes?

Turning our attention to the international stage, we look ahead to Canada's three World Cup qualifiers and chat with 'Caps keeper Maxime Crepeau about them.

Plus what is Vanni Sartini's favourite jam? Does Florian Jungwirth fancy a chocolate digestive?

Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:

01.35: Intro and football cards
06.35: Whitecaps v Earthquakes postgame analysis
28.05: Vanni Sartini discussion
43.00: Vanni Sartini's Favourite Jam
44.50: MLS round-up and Seattle preview
64.16: Whitecaps defensive chat
78.03: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive? - Florian Jungwirth
80.16: Whitecaps striker chat - Cava v White, who's here next year?
102.42: Canada World Cup qualifying chat
112.03: Maxime Crepeau on WCQs
117.57: Wavelength - Superyob - Sweet FA

Episode 478 - The AFTN Soccer Show (Making Moves with Axel Schuster, Pa-Modou Kah, and Bobby Smyrniotis)

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football chat.

And what a busy week it's been.

The Whitecaps got back to winning ways with a narrow victory at home to FC Dallas on Saturday. We look at the highlights and lowlights coming out of that one, where that leaves the team after the weekend's results, and look ahead to the Houston game midweek.

And Whitecaps CEO and Sporting Director Axel Schuster joins us to chat about the new Leagues Cup format, the search for a new head coach, and the development of the 'Caps' U19s.

We also hear from MLS Commissioner Don Garber about the revamped Leagues Cup, Pacific FC's Pa-Modou Kah and Forge FC's Bobby Smyrniotis talk about One Soccer's new deal with Telus, automatic qualification to the CONCACAF Champions League from 2024 for two CPL teams, and growing the league.

Plus we look at Rob Gale's departure at Valour and hear from his replacement, former Whitecaps assistant coach Phillip Dos Santos, Pa-Modou Kah talks Canadian Championship semi-finals, Werd (SOS) ends his residency as our Artist of the Month for September, and Nottingham punk band Resistance 77 are in Wavelength as Football Violence Awareness Month wraps up.

Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:

01.37: Intro and football cards
06.32: Whitecaps v Dallas postgame analysis
30.51: Axel Schuster on coaching search and U19s
44.50: MLS round-up and Houston preview
57.11: Leagues Cup revamp with audio from Garber and Schuster
77.00: Pa Modou Kah on CCL and League Cups revamp and growing CPL
92.43: Bobby Smyrniotis on CCL and League Cups revamp and growing CPL
100.25: Rob Gale out at Valour, Phillip Dos Santos takes over
119.05: Pa-Modou Kah on Canadian Championship semi-finals
125.10: Wavelength - Resistance '77 - Saturday On The Terraces

Episode 477 - The AFTN Soccer Show (On The Rocks with special guest Florian Jungwirth)

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps and Canadian football chat.

As those around them pick up the wins, the room for error is getting ever smaller for the 'Caps and while an away draw in Colorado is normally a good result, we're getting to the have to start getting three points stage of the season.

We pick over the bones of that game, talk Whitecaps defence, and look at where the draw leaves the 'Caps in the grand scheme of things in the Western Conference, plus as another MLS manager falls, we look at how urgent filling the Vancouver vacancy could become.

Our feature interview this episode is with one of the newest Whitecaps, German centreback Florian Jungwirth. We chat with Flo about his early days in football in Germany, his initial slow loving of the game, making the move to MLS, settling in to Vancouver, and about his work with his rescue dogs charity in Spain.

Plus Werd (SOS) continues as our Artist of the Month for September and London punk band Infa Riot are in Wavelength as Football Violence Awareness Month continues!

Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:

02.35: Rapids v Whitecaps postgame analysis
40.40: Artist of the Month - Werd (SOS) ft Kirsty Innes - One The Rocks
45.28: Florian Jungwirth interview
69.15: Whitecaps defensive discussion
79.42: Wavelength - Infa Riot - Bootboys
85.48: Goodbyes and football strips chat

Episode 476 - The AFTN Soccer Show (Lost in the Forest of Fruition)

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps and Canadian football chat.

It's been another busy few days at club and country level and we have you covered again in this episode.

The Whitecaps saw their 10 game unbeaten league run ended in a 1-0 Cascadia derby loss to Portland Timbers on Friday night. We look at the highs and lows from the game, some of the bizarre personnel decisions on the night, the continued flat first half performances, and where that loss leaves the 'Caps now after the weekend's other results in the Western Conference.

Turning our attention to the international stage, we delve into the aftermath of Canada's 3-0 win over El Salvador in World Cup qualifying and look at the lay of the land in the CONCACAF octagon. Plus we hear some postgame audio from head coach John Herdman and players Atiba Hutchinson and Milan Borjan.

Plus Werd (SOS) continues as our Artist of the Month for September and London punk/Oi! band The Ejected are in Wavelength as a NSFW Football Violence Awareness Month continues!

Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:

01.56: Intro and football cards
06.25: Whitecaps v Timbers postgame analysis
43.45: Artist of the Month - Werd (SOS) x Deeko - Just Us
49.05: CONCACAF World Cup qualifying chat
91.30: Wavelength - The Ejected - Football Song

Episode 475 - The AFTN Soccer Show (Flame Still Burning with special guest Vanni Sartini)

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps and Canadian football chat.

It's been another busy few days at club and country level and we have you covered with it in this episode.

We kick things off with a look at the Whitecaps' latest win, a 2-1 come from behind victory at home to Austin FC. Is this the mark of a playoff side or has it been two wins against poor opposition? What's behind another slow start and what can we take from a scintillating second half? We chat about all of this, plus we hear from the gaffer and look at the playoff picture in the MLS West.

Our feature interview for this episode is with the 'Caps interim head coach Vanni Sartini. We chat with Vanni about growing up playing and as a football fan in Italy, his coaching background, his move to the US and coming on the Whitecaps' radar, his coaching philosophies, and more. Plus we find out the most important thing, does he fancy a chocolate digestive?

Turning our attention to the international stage, we delve into the aftermath of Canada's 1-1 draw with the US, look at what that means in terms of the other CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers, and chat about the farcical scenes in CONMEBOL between Brazil and Argentina.

Plus Werd (SOS) continues as our new Artist of the Month for September and Spanish band Non Servium are in Wavelength as Football Violence Awareness Month continues!

Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:

01.31: Intro and football cards
07.08: Whitecaps v Austin postgame analysis
47.56: Vanni Sartini interview and discussion
86.06: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive? - Vanni Sartini
91.25: USA v Canada postgame analysis
120.13: Wavelength - Non Servium - Hooligans

Episode 474 - The AFTN Soccer Show (Wake Up Calls with special guest Axel Schuster)

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps and Canadian football chat.

It's all about club and country this episode as we look at both the recent turmoil in Whitecapsland and the way ahead and at Canada kicking off the next part in their Quest for Qatar.

We sit down for a chat with Whitecaps CEO and Sporting Director Axel Schuster to talk about the firing of head coach Marc Dos Santos, the search for his replacement, and the future direction of the club. Was the dismissal of MDS on the cards for a while? What has the first week of the new coaching search been like and just what are they looking for? Will they splash the cash for right man? Could we see a free agent or a third DP added before the roster freeze? We chat about all of that and more.

Turning our attention to the international stage, we delve into Canada's less than stellar start to the Octagon after they dropped two points to Honduras on Thursday night and what that might mean for the rest of their World Cup qualifying campaign. What went wrong? Did everyone get caught up in the hype and forget how dangerous Honduras can be? Is this merely a blip and can the young Canucks bounce back against the US on Sunday? All this and more, plus we hear the postgame thoughts of head coach John Herdman.

Plus Werd (SOS) features as our new Artist of the Month for September and Vanilla Muffins are back in Wavelength as Football Violence Awareness Month returns!

Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:

02.35: Axel Schuster interview
31.42: Unpacking Axel
54.32: Artist of the Month - Werd (SOS) - Echo
58.11: Canada v Honduras World Cup qualifying chat
86.08: Wavelength - Vanilla Muffins - Modern Football Sucks (Death of a Hooligan)

Episode 473 - The AFTN Soccer Show (Turbulent Times)

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football chat.

It's been a turbulent few days in Whitecapsland. Thursday night's Canadian Championship loss to Pacific FC was the catalyst that sparked the firing of head coach on Friday, and ended with an important MLS win against RSL on Sunday.

We delve into all of those things in this episode as we look back at the shambolic derby loss to Pacific and ponder what went wrong, chat about the subsequent firing of Marc Dos Santos as Whitecaps head coach and whether the timing was right, and cast a critical eye over the MDS era in Vancouver.

We also look at who else should shoulder some blame for the Whitecaps' current state, talk about what might be next for the Dos Santos brothers, and look at some candidates to take over the helm in Vancouver.

Plus we chat about the new man in the hotseat in the interim, Vanni Sartini, and look at how his first match in charge produced a 4-1 victory over RSL.

Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:

01.31: Intro
03.48: Pacific FC knock off 'Caps in Canadian Championship
17.24: The firing of Marc Dos Santos
34.26: The MDS era - how will it be remembered?
60.21: Vanni Sartini takes over
73.20: Whitecaps v RSL postgame analysis
94.39: What's next for the Dos Santos brothers
102.10: The next Whitecaps coach - who will it be and what will he bring?
118.42: Wavelength - Puffin Ethics - Wish 'n' Chips

Episode 472 - The AFTN Soccer Show (Honey I'm Home)

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football chat.

The boys are back in town and they couldn't have had a happier homecoming. The Whitecaps played their first home match in Vancouver in front of fans in 539 days and came away with a huge 2-1 win over LAFC. We pick over the bones of that win, look at the fighting spirit of the squad, and hear the postgame thoughts of Marc Dos Santos, Ryan Gauld, and Ryan Raposo.

The win sees the 'Caps move to within three points of the playoff places. We round up the weekend action in the MLS Western Conference and get MDS' thoughts on the tightness of it all.

Plus we look ahead to Thursday's Battle of BC against Pacific FC, talk cup football with Ryan Gauld, round up this season's Canadian Championship action so far, and look back at Forge FC's big CONCACAF League win.

Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:

02.42: Intro and football cards
06.35: Whitecaps v LAFC postgame analysis and audio
60.29: MLS West round-up
73.13: MLS West standings discussion with MDS
79.43: MLS All-Star chat
89.50: The Battle of BC looms
105.54: Canadian Championship round-up
107.27: Forge advance in CONCACAF League
112.38: Wavelength - Booze and Glory - Back Where We Belong

Episode 471 - The AFTN Soccer Show (Everything's Going To Be Alright Alright Alright)

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps chat.

The Whitecaps extended their unbeaten run to seven matches on Wednesday night, this time coming away with a win after five straight draws. We pick over the bones of the 2-1 win in Austin, look at difference maker that was Ryan Gauld, and hear some postgame thoughts from the man himself, along with Jake Nerwinski and both head coaches.

How does this set the 'Caps up for their four game home stand in Vancouver? Is the postseason a reality or still a pipe dream? And what should the team look like for the exciting first match back on home turf against LAFC on Saturday?

We look at all of that and more, plus we pay tribute to German legend Gerd Muller, and Halftime Oranges return for this episode's Wavelength.

Episode 470 - The AFTN Soccer Show (Burning Bright with special guest Adam Day)

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps and Canadian football chat.

The Whitecaps extended their unbeaten run to six matches on Friday night. It may have been another draw, but every point counts, especially on the road, and it's a case of slowly, slowly catchy monkey as they climb the Western Conference standings.

We pick over the bones of Vancouver's scoreless draw in San Jose, chat about a solid defensive effort, the offensive spark we saw later in the game, and talk injury concerns. Plus we hear some postgame thoughts from head coach Marc Dos Santos and we look ahead to what really feels like a must win game against Austin FC on Wednesday.

Our feature interview this episode is with Canadian women's national team assistant coach Adam Day. Adam joins us for an in-depth look behind the scenes at the women's historic gold medal winning performance at the Tokyo Olympics. We find out about life in the village bubble, talk through the games and the gold, and chat about what's next for the team and the women's domestic game here in Canada. Plus we look ahead to upcoming FVSL season where Adam will coach FC Tigers.

Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:

02.06: Intro and football cards
08.26: Earthquakes v Whitecaps postgame analysis with thoughts from MDS
42.52: Austin preview
54.20: Adam Day interview and CanWNT chat
104.16: Wavelength - My Brother Woody - Bouncebackability

Episode 469 - The AFTN Soccer Show (Turning Up The Heat with guests Florian Jungwirth, Ryan Gauld, and Javain Brown)

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football chat.

It's been another week of non stop football action and talking points for us to delve into and we kick things off by looking at a busy week in the transfer market for the Whitecaps, with three new additions and two guys going out on loan. We look at all of that, hear some thoughts from 'Caps coach Marc Dos Santos, and chat to the latest addition, German defender Florian Jungwirth.

The Whitecaps were in action on Sunday night, coming up with their seventh draw of the season down in LA. We pick over the bones of that Galaxy game, the highs and lows, and hear the post games thoughts of MDS and MLS debutant Ryan Gauld.

Our feature interview this week is with the Whitecaps Jamaican defender Javain Brown as we chat about his move to the college in the US, coming to Vancouver, and the start of his pro career in MLS so far.

Plus we round up the weekend's action around MLS West, look back at the Olympic gold medal winning performance from Canada's women's team, and chat about the future of women's soccer here in Canada.

Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:

01.45: Intro and football cards
06.43: Busy week for the Whitecaps in the transfer market
18.26: Florian Jungwirth chat
48.43: Galaxy v Whitecaps postgame analysis with thoughts from MDS and Ryan Gauld
91.22: Javain Brown interview
101.43: MLS midweek round-up and San Jose Galaxy preview
120.41: The future of women's football in Canada
155.50: Wavelength - Squeeze - Beautiful Game

Episode 468 - The AFTN Soccer Show (Tartan Special with special guests Ryan Gauld, Maxime Crepeau, and Marc Dos Santos)

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps and MLS chat.

The Whitecaps finally have their number 10. Scottish playmaker Ryan Gauld was unveiled at training this week and there's a spring in our tartan steps here at the AFTN Soccer Show.

We look at the impact Ryan might have on the team, but temper those expectations that he's going to come in become a messiah right away. Although Vancouver do need some help as they sink to the foot of the Western Conference standings after the midweek action.

We sit down for a chat with Ryan to talk about his career so far and his move to Vancouver, in one of three exclusive one on ones this episode. We also get the thoughts of 'Caps coach Marc Dos Santos on Ryan and what's next for the team.

Plus we chat with 'Caps keeper Maxime Crepeau after his return to the team from Gold Cup action with Canada. We talk about that heartbreaking semi final loss to Mexico, try and find out what kicked off at the end, look at the successful tournament for Canada and the hope for the future for World Cup qualifying, and talk about finally being back in Vancouver and getting the 'Caps firing again.

Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:

04.00: Ryan Gauld unveiled! - with audio from Axel Schuster, Marc Dos Santos, and Ryan Gauld
31.49: Ryan Gauld interview
53.03: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive? - Ryan Gauld
57.32: Maxime Crepeau interview
71.45: Tosaint Rickett's Favourite Jam
73.05: MLS midweek round-up and :LA Galaxy preview
82.35: Wavelength - Ricky Ross - Proud To Be An Arab