The AFTN football/soccer podcast primarily about Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and the Canadian Premier League with lots of interviews and fun segments thrown in.
Episodes
Monday Jul 08, 2024
Monday Jul 08, 2024
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Canadian national team, Copa America, and Euro 2024 chat, and we're joined this week by Felipe Vallejo to talk about it all.
We start on the international stage and the big story of the week as Canada reached the semi-finals of Copa America. We look at the big win against Venezuela, why they have nothing to fear and nothing to lose against Argentina, and discuss which players' stock has gone up the most with their performances at the tournament.
Keeping the Copa chat going, Felipe tells us about his trip to San Jose to see Colombia take on Brazil, we round up the rest of the action around the tournament, the US media meltdown after crashing out, the bizarre refereeing at the tournament, and get angry at some horrible camera angles.
Moving on to the domestic game, we look at the Whitecaps seven-point week, the latest point gained in Montreal, and the ever-tightening Western Conference standings. Plus we look ahead to the latest BC derby in the Canadian Championship as the Whitecaps head over to the island to take on Pacific in their semi-final first leg.
All of this plus we look at the continued disappointments at Euro 2024, Cork band The Frank and Walters continue as Album of the Month, and we've a Dutch Euros song in Wavelength.
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Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
02.09: Intro - get better soon Marshall
06.50: Canada's historic march to Copa semis
45.52: Felipe's Copa road trip
54.39: More Copa America chat
79.00: This Week In Whitecapsland 1974
83.50: Whitecaps draw in Montreal as West tightens up even more
107.50: Pacific vs Whitecaps III - a preview
121.10: Wavelength - Football Poet - Hollandse Glorie
124.50: Euro 2024 continues to disappoint
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Canadian national team, Copa America, and Euro 2024 chat. Near, far, wherever you are, the football keeps coming and so do the podcasts, and we're joined by Harjeet Johal this week to talk about it!
The Whitecaps got back to winning ways against St Louis in MLS action on Saturday night. We pick over the good, the bad, and the ugly from a match was an emotional rollercoaster as a tough four-game road spell looms. Plus we look at the likelihood that BC Place is getting grass for the Wrexham friendly, the continuing demise of Canadian media as the Whitecaps seek a new radio deal, and Fafa Picault wants away from the club, or does he?
Turning our attention to the international stage, we chat about Canada's historic qualification for the knockout rounds at Copa America, round-up some of the rest of the action from the tournament, sadly deal with more online abuse for Canadian players, and hear from head coach Jesse Marsch. Plus are the crowds and ticket prices at Copa a concern for the World Cup here in 2026?
All of this plus we look at the drama and the disappointments at Euro 2024, Cork band The Frank and Walters are our new Album of the Month, and on the day that they depart the Euros, we've a Belgium anthem in Wavelength.
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Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
02.18: Intro
03.43: Whitecaps fight back to see off St Louis
53.40: Does Fafa Picault want away from Vancouver?
61.35: BC Place getting grass pitch for Wrexham game?
69.26: Whitecaps looking for new radio deal as Canadian media crumbles
81.29: This Week In Whitecapsland and the World Cup 1974
86.10: Euro 2024 chat
116.00: Wavelength - Omdat Het Kan & Average Rob - On Met La Patate
121.00: More Euro 2024 chat
130.31: More Canadian players abused online
137.18: Canada's historic advancement at Copa
153.52: Jesse Marsch audio
158.40: Copa America round-up
164.37: Are Copa crowds and ticket prices a cause for concern for WC 2026?
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Canadian national team, Euros 2024, and Copa America chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts, and we're joined by AFTN writer Felipe Vallejo to talk about it all.
It was a derby day to forget for Vancouver, who hit the self-destruct button in a 2-0 road loss down in Portland. We pick over the bones of that one, delve into the Whitecaps' current woes as they slide down the standings, and hear the postgame thoughts of Vanni Sartini.
We move on to the international stage and the disappointing travels of Scotland at the 2024 Euros, as they crash out with a whimper. Plus we look at the rest of the tournament so far before turning our attention to Copa America and Canada's starting loss to Argentina. It's not been a great footballing week for our teams, but at least Canada were spirited in defeat!
All of this, plus we look at Vancouver FC big weekend loss in CPL action, take you back to 1974, continue our Album of the Month from Heavenly and bring you another Euro 2024 themed song in Wavelength.
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Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
02.15: Intro - a tribute to Dylon Powley
11.34: Whitecaps self destruct in Portland
44.15: This Week In Whitecapsland and the World Cup 1974
52.28: Vanni Sartini's thoughts post Portland
59.12: More on the Whitecaps woes
83.42: Scotland's terrible Euros
100.30: Wavelength - Nick Morgan - No Scotland, No Party
105.24: More Euro 2024 chat
121.21: Copa America round-up
142.55: Vancouver FC and CPL chat
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Canadian national team, Euros 2024, and Copa America chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts, and we're joined by AFTN writer Felipe Vallejo to talk about it all.
The Whitecaps got back into action after a two week break with a less than inspiring performance in New England, going down to a 3-2 loss. We pick over the bones of that one, discuss the help that the 'Caps badly need, look at some transfer rumours, and look ahead to this weekend's match with Portland as the MLS West table tightens up.
Turning our attention to WFC2, we look at their good form of late and bring you two interviews. First up is in-form striker Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau about coming to Vancouver in the MLS draft, his season so far, his hopes for the future, and his somersaulting celebrations. Then we chat with WFC2 head coach Ricardo Clark about his sides good first half of the season, the ethos of the team, and what he's learned in his first 18 months in charge.
There's a lot of football on the international stage too and we preview the 2024 Copa America, with Canada set to kick things off against Argentina on Thursday. Can they compete? What would be seen as a good tournament? And we ask Jesse Marsch ow should they approach games against South American opposition. Plus we look at the rest of the groups and chat Euros 2024 after the early action.
All of this, plus we take you back to 1974, continue our Album of the Month from Heavenly and bring you another Euro 2024 themed song in Wavelength.
This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Recovery Family Law, family law lawyers in Surrey, working with clients to get excellent results. They support AFTN, go and support them for all your family legal needs.
Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
02.14: Intro
06.49: Whitecaps poor in New England loss
33.48: The Whitecaps need help as MLS West tightens up
57.35: Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau interview and discussion
70.57: Ricardo Clark interview and WFC2 discussion
84.31: This Week In Whitecapsland and the World Cup 1974
94.40: Euros 2024 chat
104.35: Copa America preview - does Canada have a chance?
141.35: Wavelength - PG Ciarletta - From Glasgow To Berlin
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Northern Super League, Canadian Premier League, and Canadian national team chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts!
The Whitecaps weren't in action on the pitch in MLS but it's been a busy week in Whitecapsland. We chat about the Canadian Championship dates being set, staying 5th in the MLS standings, and the fallout from the Messi debacle continuing as a class action lawsuit is filed against the club and the league. It was also announced that the upper bowl at BC Place is now open for the Wrexham friendly and we chat with the Welsh club's manager Phil Parkinson and Executive Director Humphrey Ker about their North American tour and the season to come.
Turning our attention to the women's game we look at the Whitecaps' draw in the inaugural CONCACAF Women's Champions Cup, chat with Whitecaps Girls Elite head coach Katie Collar, and look at what we know about the Northern Super League so far, as the new women's league gets set to kick off next year.
All of this plus we look at the Canadian men's national team's friendlies against the Netherlands and France, look ahead to Copa America and the Euros, look back at World Cup 1974, round up the weekend's action in the CPL, and we have our Album of the Month from Heavenly and continue our month of Euro 2024 themed songs in Wavelength.
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Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
02.25: Intro - TST 7v7, Soccer Aid, L1BC
12.10: Whitecaps News of the Week
32.21: Wrexham's Phil Parkinson and Humphrey Ker chat
51.35: Katie Collar on Whitecaps' Women's Champions Cup draw
61.15: Northern Super League - what we know so far
89.35: Sexy football trophies
95.56: Canadian men's national team's three good halves of football
120.35: This Week In Whitecapsland 1974
128.30: From World Cup 1974 to Euros 2024
140.35: Wavelength - The Tartan Specials - Not Just Here For The Bier
145.26: CPL round-up
Monday Jun 03, 2024
Monday Jun 03, 2024
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, Canadian Premier League, and Canadian national team chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts!
The Whitecaps head into the international break in good spirits after two wins in four days against Western Conference opposition. We delve into both matches and performances, and look at where the 'Caps are right now in terms of tactics, personnel, and positioning, at what is effectively the halfway point of the season. Plus we round-up the weekend's action across MLS.
We also look at the draw for the Canadian Championship semi-finals and the nightmare travel it throws up for the 'Caps, plus we round up the weekend's action in the CPL and have a chat with Colorado's CMNT defender Moise Bombito ahead of Canada's two upcoming friendlies and Copa America.
All of this plus we have a new Album of the Month from Heavenly and kick off a month of Euro 2024 themed songs in Wavelength.
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Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
02.15: Intro - Project8, Champions League, Phonzie's future
14.15: A six point week for the Whitecaps
43.48: This Week In Whitecapsland 1974
49.25: How the Whitecaps look at halfway point of season
72.32: MLS round-up
103.28: Canadian Champ semis set
106.35: Vancouver FC and CPL round-up
120.45: League1 BC chat
128.00: Moise Bombito interview and CanMNT chat
140.35: Wavelength - The Caledonian Dream - Shot At Glory
Monday May 27, 2024
Monday May 27, 2024
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, and Canadian Premier League chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts!
It's not been a great week, with two horrible on-pitch performances and a PR nightmare off it with the no-show of Messi and friends for the match against Miami. We delve into how the whole Messi debacle played out and look at all parties that are being blamed for the non-appearance. How justified is it, where should most of the blame lie, and how have the Whitecaps handled the whole situation?
We also look at the actual game itself, where the 'Caps failed to rise to the occasion once again in front of a large crowd and are still struggling to create and score from open play. Plus after scraping through to the Canadian Championship semi-finals against Cavalry, we look at what lies in-store and how Vanni Sartini's postgame comments from both of last week's matches went from one extreme to the other. How much threat is his job under right now?
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Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
02.17: Intro
05.10: The Vancouver Messi debacle - who's to blame?
39.15: Messi, the Whitecaps, Plan B's, ticket prices and fan anger
71.15: Understrength Miami pile on Whitecaps' home woes
107.56: This Week in Whitecapsland 1974
115.34: Whitecaps scrape through in Canadian Championship - shameful?
134.50: Vancouver FC go second after derby day win
151.05: Wavelength - Feet-Punk - Diego Maradona
Monday May 20, 2024
Monday May 20, 2024
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, Canadian Premier League, and Canadian national team chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts!
The Whitecaps' two games a week schedule saw them come away with nothing in Colorado, in a game in which they should have gotten something, and then with a point in Seattle, in a game in which they didn't really deserve anything. Football, eh! We pick over the bones of both of those matches, look at what they've taught us about the current state of the 'Caps, round up the latest action across MLS, and look ahead to the circus coming to town this weekend - aka Lionel Messi and his Miami maestros.
Before that Miami game there's the small matter of the Canadian Championship and a quarter-final second leg clash with Cavalry FC. We chat about that, hear from Cavs' head coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr, and chat about Vancouver FC first away win of the season in the CPL.
Plus there's a new sheriff in town as Canada Soccer appoint Jesse Marsch as the new Canadian men's national team coach. Was it the right appointment, what does it mean to the program, and how about that funding of the position by the three Canadian MLS clubs? We chat about all of that and more.
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Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
02.12: Intro - the business end of various seasons
16.30: Whitecaps pay penalty in Colorado
28.53: Whitecaps' highway robbery in Seattle!
51.33: The Whitecaps need fixing
63.17: MLS Round-up
82.41: The circus is coming to town - Messi mayhem awaits
92.30: Canadian Championship and US Open Cup chat
102.30: Tommy Wheeldon Jr audio
115.53: This Week in Whitecapsland 1974
122.25: Jesse Marsch named new CanMNT head coach
146.08: Vancouver FC get first away win of season
159.15: Wavelength - Number 8 - Phoenix Rising
165.25: Goodbyes and German nonsense
Tuesday May 14, 2024
Tuesday May 14, 2024
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, and Canadian Premier League chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts!
The Whitecaps busy month of May continues apace with two games a week. It was a case of win one, lose one this past week as they got a Canadian Championship win over Cavalry FC, but fell to a comprehensive defeat at LAFC in MLS action. We pick over the bones of both matches, look at what's gone wrong for the 'Caps and what they need to fix it, and round-up all the Canadian Championship and MLS action, including Messi mania in Montreal and incredible postgame scenes in Toronto.
Turning our attention to the CPL, we round-up the weekend's action and discuss the league's decision to move a Vancouver FC home game to Kelowna, which is proving to be a massive own goal for the club among their supporters.
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Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
02.22: Intro - Champions League, Phonzie
15.00: Whitecaps see off Cavalry threat in Can Champ - for now
30.30: Canadian Championship and why the Canadian pyramid is prohibitive to existing clubs
45.51: Out of sorts Whitecaps fall to LAFC
60.55: What's wrong with the 'Caps and how do they fix it?
77.23: MLS West round-up
91.35: Messi mania hits Montreal
105.55: Tempers flare and accusations fly after TFC-NYC
118.50: This Week in Whitecapsland 1974
125.32: CPL round-up
147.20: Vancouver FC home game in Kelowna draws fan ire
168.35: Wavelength - Everclear - Volvo Driving Soccer Mom
Monday May 06, 2024
Monday May 06, 2024
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, and Canadian national team chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts!
Vancouver Whitecaps marked the occasion of the 50th anniversary of their first ever match by almost playing out an exact replica of it this past weekend! In 1974 San Jose came to town, the Whitecaps dominated, the visitors offered little in attack, and it ended as a draw with Vancouver unable to find the winning goal. Sound familiar? It was almost deja vu with Austin on Saturday night, except this time the 'Caps didn't lose in a penalty shootout. We pick over the bones of that game, look back at the one from 1974, and look ahead to this week's Canadian Championship clash against Cavalry. Plus we get the thoughts of both head coaches Vanni Sartini and Tommy Wheeldon Jr ahead of the game.
Talking of the Canadian Championship, we talk about TSS Rovers' heartbreak, the success of League1 Quebec side CS Saint Laurent, and discuss how the tournament needs to be opened up to more lower league sides and for it not to have everything skewed against them. Plus we talk about the latest news in the search for a new Canadian men's national team head coach, the increased costs of Vancouver hosting the World Cup here in 2026, and we have a new album of the month, featuring Brooklyn band Habibi.
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Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
02.15: Intro
06.07: Late heartbreak for TSS at Pacific
18.52: Canadian Championship discussion
41.45: Whitecaps stalemate against Austin
77.00: This Week in Whitecapsland 1974
86.46: Cavalry vs Whitecaps - Round 3
116.05: The search for a new CMNT coach heats up
135.35: Vancouver WC hosting costs spiral
144.50: How long will BC Place have a grass pitch?
149.20: Wavelength - Scotland 1974 World Cup Squad - Back Hame
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, and League1 BC chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts!
The Whitecaps continued their road warriors form at the weekend with a hard-fought draw at New York Red Bulls, in a match that saw Brian White set a MLS scoring record for the 'Caps. We chat about the main talking points coming out of that one and round-up the weekend's action in the MLS West.
The Whitecaps announced last week that they'll be playing a glamour Hollywood friendly against Wrexham this summer. We chat about the various layers to the match, including it being put on by a third party, the high ticket prices, the exposure the 'Caps will get from it, the backlash from some fans, and CEO Axel Schuster tells us how it all came about and why the Whitecaps are part of it all. Is it worth it? Is football an entertainment product and should be priced accordingly? We chat about all of that and also hear from Vanni Sartini on the game.
The 2024 League1 BC season got up and running on Sunday, with the Whitecaps defending both the men's and the women's titles. Our feature interview this episode is with Whitecaps Girls Elite head coach Katie Collar. We chat with Katie about the successes of the team these past two years, the season ahead, building for the launch of the Project 8 team next year, and the exciting announcement that the Whitecaps will be Canada's representatives in the inaugural CONCACAF Women's Champions Cup. Plus Axel Schuster explains what that will mean for the acceleration of the 'Caps new professional women's team.
All of that plus we hear from TSS Rovers head coach Brendan Teeling ahead of his side's Canadian Championship clash with Pacific this week and feature the final song from our Album of the Month from Diesel Park West.
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Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
02.15: Intro - tabletop games, CPL, Provincial Cup
12.15: Red Bulls v Whitecaps match analysis
35.35: MLS West round-up
56.50: Wrexham AFC travelling roadshow coming to Vancouver
114.22: Katie Collar interview and L1BC chat
151.25: This Week in Whitecapsland 1974
165.00: Brendan Teeling on TSS v Pacific
170.10: Wavelength - Declan Swans - Always Sunny In Wrexham
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Friday Apr 26, 2024
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, and League1 BC chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts!
The Whitecaps head off to New York this weekend to try and maintain their 100% start to the season on the road against the Red Bulls in MLS action. We preview the match, get Vanni Sartini's thoughts on the task ahead, and hear from the man that could have the happiest of homecomings, Whitecaps striker Brian White. The Whitecaps also added a new player this week, Australian right back/wingback Guiseppe Bovalina. We look at what the Aussie offers the 'Caps and Sporting Director Axel Schuster shares his thoughts on the signing and the Whitecaps' scouting strategy.
The 'Caps now know their Canadian Championship opponent, as another battle with CPL side Cavalry await them next month. We look at how that came about with Vancouver FC's loss in Calgary, hear the early thoughts from head coaches Vanni Sartini and Toomy Wheeldon Jr about the upcoming match, and Zach has tales from his 28-hour road trip to take in the Cavs-VFC game.
The new League1 BC season gets underway this weekend. We preview the first slate of matches and sit down for an in-depth chat with Burnaby FC men's head coach Todd May about his club's inaugural season and his coaching journey so far.
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Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
02.10: Intro
06.20: Red Bulls v Whitecaps match preview
22.39: Vanni Sartini on the NYRB match
29.30: Brian White's homecoming to remember?
39.30: Whitecaps to face Cavalry in Canadian Championship as VFC lose
48.20: Afshin Ghotbi on Cavalry ball choice
63.51: Tales of a Calgary road trip
71.55: The Gaffers - Vanni Sartini and Tommy Wheeldon Jr
74.30: Guiseppe Bovalina joins Vancouver
90.55: Todd May interview + Burnaby FC and L1BC chat
117.00: Wavelength - J.O.B. Orchestra and Chorus - Go Cosmos Go
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Vancouver FC, Canadian Premier League, and general football chat after what's been a great week for the lower mainland clubs here in BC.
The Whitecaps bounced back from their disappointing home loss against LA to come away with a very confident and comfortably derby day victory in Seattle. We break down that match and the highs coming out of it for Vancouver and the lows for Seattle. We also hear some postgame thoughts from both head coaches, Vanni Sartini and Brian Schmetzer, look at the first team debut of Jay Herdman, as we talk to proud papa John Herdman about his son's rise, and round-up the weekend's action in the MLS West.
We've two feature interviews for you this week. First up is former Whitecap and new Vancouver FC defender Matteo Campagna, as we chat about his time with the 'Caps in MLS and his new career path and challenge in the CPL. We also sit down with CPL commissioner Mark Noonan to chat about the successes, challenges, and the future of the league with its sixth season now underway.
Plus TSS Rovers are back in the Canadian Championship and we get the thoughts of TSS boss Brendan Teeling and Pacific coach James Merriman ahead of their Voyageurs Cup rematch next week. All of that and there's still time for some old man shouting at the clouds chat about the FA Cup and VAR!
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Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
02.15: Intro - the content dilemma
09.55: FA Cup dramas, disappointments and the evil that is VAR
22.10: TSS Rovers back in the Canadian Championship
35.00: Whitecaps' derby day delight in Seattle
62.54: The Gaffers - Vanni Sartini and Brian Schmetzer
72.55: More SEAvVAN chat
78.00: MLS West round-up
86.32: Jay Herdman makes his first team debut
94.20: Matteo Campagna interview
116.33: This week in 1974
127.15: Mark Noonan interview
144.10: Wavelength - The Believers - While The Sky Is Blue
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Vancouver FC, and Canadian Premier League chat.
The Whitecaps came crashing back down to earth with a bang and a 3-1 loss to LA Galaxy on Saturday. Deflating and frustrating, we pick over the bones of this one, look at where it all went wrong, and remind ourselves that it's just one game out of 34. Plus we round up the weekend's action around the MLS West, look ahead to the Seattle derby next weekend, and chat about how the new roster rules coming into effect this summer may impact the 'Caps.
Turning our attention to the CPL, the new season kicked off this weekend and we look at all the action, focusing on Vancouver FC, who top the table after a big 4-1 win over Valour. Plus we hear some postgame thoughts from both head coaches, Afshin Ghotbi and Phillip Dos Santos, and sit down for a feature interview with VFC captain Callum Irving about the club's offseason rebuild and the exciting season that lies ahead. Plus there's still time to look at the sad demise of Victoria Highlanders.
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Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
02.14: Intro - what a week
07.10: Whitecaps lose top spot with LA loss
41.15: MLS West round-up
60.16: Vancouver FC top CPL after Week 1
86.00: The Gaffers - PDS and Ghoti's postgame thoughts
100.35: Vancouver FC gameday experience
111.02: This week in 1974
120.00: Callum Irving interview
149.32: Wavelength - My Brother Woody - 50p Head
158.50: The demise of Victoria Highlanders
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat. April is our favourite time of the year with MLS well underway, the CPL and League1 BC beginning, and the Provincial Cup in full flow. What a time to be alive! Add to that the Whitecaps being top of MLS and it's a fun-filled show this week.
We kick things off with the 'Caps and look at their 4-0 demolition of TFC at the weekend that sent them to the top of the standings. We also hear from both head coaches, Vanni Sartini and John Herdman, chat about where both teams go from hear, and look around the rest of the action in the MLS West.
AFTN writer Felipe Vallejo joins us on the show this week to not only talk Whitecaps but also for a comprehensive preview of the 2024 Canadian Premier League season that gets underway this weekend. We look at all eight clubs and have three little words on each of their chances this year.
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Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
02.27: Intro - our favourite time of the year
06.10: Whitecaps go top after dismantling TFC
35.37: The Gaffers - Vanni Sartini and John Herdman
48.43: Should the 'Caps get more credit?
53.50: MLS West round-up
67.05: CPL Season Preview - Vancouver
86.49: CPL Season Preview - Pacific
97.10: CPL Season Preview - Cavalry
107.15: CPL Season Preview - Valour
116.55: This week in 1974
121.30: CPL Season Preview - York United
131.10: CPL Season Preview - Forge
138.24: CPL Season Preview - Atletico Ottawa
143.25: CPL Season Preview - HFX Wanderers and title predictions
154.25: Wavelength - Apocalypse Babys - Let's Go Mental
158.47: Goodbyes and German football chat
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Vancouver FC, and Canadian footballing chat.
The Whitecaps moved up to second in the MLS West with a dramatic late derby day victory over Portland Timbers on Saturday. We pick over the bones of that one and the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects coming out of it. We also hear from both head coaches, Vanni Sartini and Phil Neville, while Vanni chats to us about liking watching matches from the stands and why he might continue with that, even though his touchline ban is over.
We also chat with two of Portland's Canadian men's national team players, Kamal Miller and Maxime Crepeau about their moves to the Timbers and Canada's qualification for Copa America. Plus we look around the weekend's action in the MLS West and Vanni shares his thoughts on what he's seen from the conference so far.
We've two other feature interviews for you this episode with two recent Vancouver FC additions. First of all we sit down with winger Zach Verhoven to chat about his journey from Surrey United to VFC via UBC, TSS, Pacific, and Ottawa, his growth as a player and a person, and his hopes for the CPL season to come. Next up is Kiwi forward Moses Dyer, who comes back to the CPL, looking to stake a claim to a starting spot and continue his strong goalscoring record in the league.
We also chat about the challenge Afshin Ghotbi has with keeping his stacked side happy at Vancouver FC, plus we talk Whitecaps 1974 and we have the first tracks from our new Album of the Month.
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Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
02.14: Intro - Happy Easter!
05.30: Whitecaps go second after derby day win over Timbers
30.12: The Gaffers - Vanni Sartini and Phil Neville
40.40: MLS round-up and Vanni's thoughts on the West
60.00: Will Vanni still spend time in the stands?
64.45: New refereeing CBA agreed and the old refs are back
68.33: Kamal Miller interview
74.45: Maxime Crepeau interview
87.05: Zach Verhoven interview
112.47: This week in 1974
120.30: Keeping everyone happy at Vancouver FC
126.10: Moses Dyer interview
145.40: Wavelength - Slaughter and the Dogs - Manchester Boys
151.45: Goodbyes and German football chat
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Vancouver FC, and Canadian and international footballing chat.
The Whitecaps' unbeaten start to the season came to a shuddering stop on Saturday in a 2-1 loss at home to RSL. We delve into the good, the bad, and the ugly coming out of the match and ponder whether taking just one point from six at home derails the good work from back-to-back road wins. Was this a blip, with some key players missing, or a more concerning need of some important pieces still lacking from the team? What effect will these two poor home performances have on attendances? We chat about all of that and take a look around the rest of the MLS West after a weekend where other results certainly went the Whitecaps' way.
It was at least a good weekend for Canada though, with the men's national team qualifying for Copa America with a win over Trinidad and Tobago. We look at the match, the concerns coming out of it, the unsavoury nature of fans' behaviour at the CONCACAF Nations League final between the US and Mexico, and cast our hurting eyes over some dreadful international kits that have come out in the last couple of weeks.
We also round-up the latest news surrounding Vancouver FC in the CPL, including their latest signings, preseason friendly, and the appointment of an 18-year-old assistant coach. Plus we talk Whitecaps 1974 and have the final tracks from our Album of the Month and from this year's Football Violence Awareness Month.
This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Recovery Family Law, family law lawyers in Surrey, working with clients to get excellent results. They support AFTN, go and support them for all your family legal needs.
Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
02.10: Intro - meaning business
11.43: Age isn't just a number in Cameroon!
18.00: Sh!t kits
39.00: Canada book Copa America berth
67.16: Whitecaps lose at home to RSL
104.05: MLS weekly round-up
124.50: This week in 1974
132.13: Vancouver FC news round-up
158.45: Wavelength - Eva Braun - No Violence Football Fans
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Vancouver FC chat.
The Whitecaps remain unbeaten to start the MLS season after a fantastic display down in Dallas that saw them come away with back-to-back road wins to sit second in the Western Conference. We break down the ins and outs of that match, plus we round up this weekend's action in the MLS Western Conference.
We've two feature interviews with you this week. First up is Whitecaps centre-back Mathias Laborda. As he continues to impress this year, we chat with Mati about his first season in Vancouver, finding his feet in the league as the season wrapped up, and his hopes for this year, which could include facing off against former teammate Luis Suarez.
Next up we turn our attention to Vancouver FC as we sit down for a chat with a man who's made the move from WFC2 to the CPL, full-back Elage Bah. We talk with Elage about his interesting journey and career so far, how the ups and downs of football shape a player and a person, and look ahead at what's to come. Plus we hear from VFC head coach Afshin Ghotbi about the club's impressive offseason rebuild.
This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Recovery Family Law, family law lawyers in Surrey, working with clients to get excellent results. They support AFTN, go and support them for all your family legal needs.
Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
02.15: Intro - what a weekend!
12.25: Whitecaps stay unbeaten after destroying Dallas
36.30: Mathias Laborda interview
46.20: MLS weekly round-up
59.30: Elage Bah interview
86.14: This week in 1974
90.50: Afshin Ghotbi on Vancouver FC rebuild
100.21: Wavelength - Maid of Ace - Hooligan Heart
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian football chat.
Vancouver Whitecaps grabbed their first win of the season at the weekend, an important 2-0 away victory at San Jose. It wasn't pretty at times, but the goals were and there were some great performances out there, especially on the defensive side. What's happening with the 'Caps attack so far though? We delve into that and look at the latest Whitecaps addition Ralph Priso.
We've two feature interviews with you this week. First up is another recent Whitecaps addition, Canadian-Syrian centre-back Belal Halbouni. We chat with Belal about his interesting journey to Vancouver, his hopes for this season, and his international future.
Next up is an in-depth discussion with new League1 BC General Manager Stuart Neely It's an important third season coming up for the league and they're under new ownership. We chat about the successes so far, the need to grow, development of the game here in Canada, and a lot more.
Plus we take you back to 1974, it's Football Violence Awareness Month, and we bring you two tracks from our new album of the month for March.
This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Recovery Family Law, family law lawyers in Surrey, working with clients to get excellent results. They support AFTN, go and support them for all your family legal needs.
Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
02.13: Intro
09.14: Whitecaps win in San Jose!
30.00: Belal Halbouni interview
53.55: Stuart Neely interview - part one
76.10: This week in 1974
81.00: Stuart Neely interview - part two
98.00: Wavelength - Brigadir - Football Skinheads Anarchy
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian football chat.
Vancouver Whitecaps finally kicked off their 2024 MLS season with a 1-1 home draw with Charlotte FC at BC Place on Saturday. Not the best start, not the worst, but certainly a lot of talking points to come out of the match and for the coming weeks ahead, and we'll delve into a lot of them in this week's episode of the podcast.
It's an important season for the 'Caps, with a lot to play for. Do they have the squad for success? Will there be more additions on the way? We hear from Whitecaps CEO and Sporting Director Axel Schuster about the squad build this offseason and whether he'll be filling that vacant Designated Player spot. Plus as Russell Teibert retires from playing, we ask what's next for the 16-year Whitecap and hear from Axel about what his new front office role will be.
We look around the main action and talking points around the rest of the MLS Western Conference, chat about the farce that MLS have now made the US Open Cup, and get Vanni Sartini's thoughts on the new-look Canadian Championship format.
And there's still time to chat about Canada Soccer's new General Secretary, Kevin Blue, and what it means for the sport here. Plus we take you back to 1974, the latest Football Violence Awareness Month kicks off, and we bring you two tracks from our new album of the month for March.
This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Recovery Family Law, family law lawyers in Surrey, working with clients to get excellent results. They support AFTN, go and support them for all your family legal needs.
Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
02.11: Intro
04.43: The Whitecaps kick off their MLS season with a draw
32.15: Scott Arfield interview
50.45: Axel Schuster talks DPs, transfers, and depth
95.37: Russell Teibert retires - what's next for him?
115.20: MLS West Week in Review
134.25: US Open Cup shambles
139.28: Vanni on the new-look Canadian Championship
143.40: This week in 1974
148.54: Canadian Soccer has a new General Secretary and CEO
160.55: Wavelength - Sir Robert Orange Peel - Casuals