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
Tuesday Jul 29, 2014
Tuesday Jul 29, 2014
The blunderbus(s) is loaded. All aboard for episode 73 of the AFTN soccer podcast.
Your usual co-hosts Michael McColl and Steve Pandher look at the latest happenings in Vancouver Whitecapsland with a Dallas post game show.
More home points dropped against the FUDs, that's five points dropped in the last two home games, which is simply not good enough if Vancouver Whitecaps want to be a playoff contender.
We look back at the 2-2 draw with Dallas, the mistakes that led to the visitors' two goals and the inability to convert more than two of the 30 chances created. Who played well? Who had a game to forget? What's missing and what can be done to change things? We look at all that and more.
We also hear post game audio from both locker rooms. For Vancouver, we have some frustrations from head coach Carl Robinson, goalkeeper David Ousted, goalscorer and goal misser Darren Mattocks and captain Pedro Morales.
Dallas coach Oscar Pareja shares his thoughts on the game and we hear from rising (hopefully) Canadian star Tesho Akindele.
And there's still time to get some tweets from our listeners on where the Caps need to strengthen as the number one priority and a look at the heartbreak that was in store for the U23s in the PDL Western Conference Final Four.
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Friday Jul 25, 2014
Friday Jul 25, 2014
It's episode 72 of the AFTN soccer podcast and your usual co-hosts Michael McColl and Steve Pandher look at the latest happenings in Vancouver Whitecapsland.
It's been a tough week for the Caps. Three games, two good roads draws but ultimately only two points from a possible nine and slipping out of the playoff places was a wasted opportunity.
We look back at the road games at Toronto and Real Salt Lake and the inability to manage games, kill them off and come away with wins from a leading position. What's behind the blown leads and the amount of late goals being conceded? How can that be turned around? And what personnel needs to come in during the transfer window to help?
Apart from our thoughts on the matter, we hear those of coach Carl Robinson, goalkeeper David Ousted, left back Jordan Harvey and striker Erik Hurtado from training this week.
And there's still time to look ahead to the crucial game against Dallas at the weekend, where three points really are a must.
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Tuesday Jul 15, 2014
Tuesday Jul 15, 2014
It's episode 71 of the AFTN soccer podcast and your usual co-hosts Michael McColl and Steve Pandher are joined by Harjeet Johal to look at the latest happenings in Vancouver Whitecapsland.
We look back at the Goats' slaughter. Chivas came into BC Place and left with a 3-1 victory but what was the main cause? The heat, Jordan Harvey's sending off, switching off at the start of the second half or the inability to take their numerous chances created?
We hear post game audio from Caps' coach Carl Robinson, goalkeeper David Ousted and Vancouver scorer Carlyle Mitchell.
Looking ahead to the tough two game road trip coming up, we ponder what changes Robbo should make and discuss the big question of whether the current Whitecaps squad is good enough to make the playoffs as we look at what desperately needs strengthened in this summer transfer window and which current players should move on.
And there's still time to chat about the other big happenings this week - the Caps' new USL PRO team, Marco Bustos accepting a call up to Chile and playoff heartbreak for the U16s.
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Friday Jun 27, 2014
Friday Jun 27, 2014
It's episode 70 of the AFTN podcast and we present to you a mash up or should that be a mish mash of styles, as we talk Vancouver Whitecaps and World Cup.
The Whitecaps were back in MLS "action" on Wednesday evening and we use that word very loosely in case the Trade Descriptions Act people get wind of it.
It may have been boring on the pitch but we have some lively post game chat about the match off it with guest Zachary Meisenheimer from Curva Collective.
What went wrong with Fun Boy Three up front? Were there any positives that could be taken from the performance? Too much rust or not enough Rusty? We look at all that and hear the post game thoughts of Caps' coach Carl Robinson.
Moving on from whatever that game was, we look ahead to the crucial Western Conference clash at the weekend with Colorado Rapids. A match that could have huge playoff implications down the playoff line.
And there's still time, a lot of it in fact, to discuss the group game stage of this year's World Cup and Jordan Harvey talks us through his emotions watching the US concede a late equaliser to Portugal. Who has impressed? Which players have shone? And just what countries don't I hate?!
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Sunday Jun 22, 2014
Sunday Jun 22, 2014
Vancouver Whitecaps are back in training after their World Cup break and we're back with our second Caps' flavoured World Cup special podcast.
We hear from Jay DeMerit about what it was like to play in South Africa for the US in 2010, whilst Bobby Lenarduzzi shares some memories of turning out in Canada's first ever Finals appearance against France at Mexico 86.
Heading to Korea and Japan in 2002, Andy O'Brien tells us what it was like to be there as part of the Republic of Ireland squad and shares some of his favourite memories of watching the World Cup as a fan.
So does Carl Robinson, who talks Italia 90, what it would have meant to him to play in a World Cup finals and why he wants his players to have that chance to play at the top level.
And there's lots of Scotland/Wales/England banter too.
But it's not all World Cup chat. The Whitecaps returned to training this week, keen to build on their recent good run of form but to also shore up their defensive lapses.
We chat with Carl Robinson, Andy O'Brien and David Ousted about whether the World Cup break will be a momentum killer, how to stop the Caps' leaking goals and what it's like to be a defender in this modern age of going down at the first contact.
And there's still time to play you some more snippets from something that makes every World Cup complete for us, "quality" official and unofficial World Cup songs, including Canada's official song for the 1986 World Cup.
Have a listen!
Friday Jun 13, 2014
Friday Jun 13, 2014
The waiting is over and the 2014 World Cup is underway. It may not have been an opening game classic, but there were enough talking points from the Brazil-Croatia game to keep most people happy.
But we have so much more to talk about than that in Episode 68 of "There's Still Time", the AFTN Soccer Podcast.
We're bringing you a World Cup podcast with a very Vancouver Whitecaps feel and theme to it, as we talk to some Caps about their countries, the World Cup and their memories.
First up, we bring you part of Steven Beitashour's conference call from Brazil as he tells us about life with the Iranian team, looks forward to their opening game with Nigeria and shares some of his earliest and fondest World Cup memories.
Iran get underway on Monday and that game is followed by the big clash between Ghana and the US. We bring you some thoughts from both sides as Gershon Koffie gives his thoughts on the Black Stars and Erik Hurtado on the Stars and Stripes, and both players tell us what it would mean to them to play at a World Cup Finals one day.
Then it's time for some Latin flair as Pedro Morales talks Chile, nearly making the 2010 World Cup squad and his favourite World Cup memories.
If that's not enough, Jay Duke and myself take a trip down World Cup memory lane ourselves.
And there's still time to play you some snippets from something that makes every World Cup complete, "quality" official and unofficial World Cup songs.
Friday Jun 06, 2014
Friday Jun 06, 2014
Who can stop the mighty Whitecaps?!
Vancouver Whitecaps are on a roll. Life's a beach and that's why we've taken this special quick hit edition of the podcast on the road and to the sunny beaches of California this week.
It's just one man and his dog, as Michael McColl and his faithful companion Predictapooch look back on the Caps' win in Portland and ahead to Saturday's final game before the World Cup break, away to Philadelphia.
We also hear some audio about both games from Whitecaps' coach Carl Robinson.
And there's still time to hear what we're sure will be our question and quote of the year in AFTN's end of season awards.
No sea anemones, starfish or hermit crabs were hurt in the making of this episode.
Friday May 30, 2014
Friday May 30, 2014
Cascadian derbies are very much like buses. Not only do you wait for one and then two come along, but they're also much better when you're on top.
And we're in a Cascadia Cup fervour right now at AFTN Towers, so much so that we are bringing you the first ever podcast to feature all four AFTN writers and podcasters!
Recorded live during Wednesday's Whitecaps U23 PDL game, episode 66 of "There's Still Time" looks at the fallout from Saturday's draw with Seattle and we get the scoop and definitive answer on the big talking point to come out of the Sounders game from Caps' coach Carl Robinson.
With another Cascadian clash coming fast, we also hear from Jordan Harvey, David Ousted and Jay DeMerit with their thoughts about what playing in these Cascadian derbies mean to them and how they compare to some of the other big derby games they've played in over the years.
As part of that, the Vancouver-Seattle rivalry is really growing and Carl Robinson tells us why.
And there's still time for the AFTN team to look ahead to the next derby clash this coming Sunday in Portland. How do the Timbers and Caps match up and who are the key players?
Sunday May 25, 2014
Sunday May 25, 2014
After a short break to recover from the Canadian Championship penalty heartbreak, the AFTN Soccer Podcast is back.
Episode 65 is a Vancouver Whitecaps v Seattle Sounders postgame show.
We bring you all the chat and locker room audio from the exciting and controversial Cascadia Cup clash at BC Place.
Dodgy penalty? Daylight robbery? Call it what you like. We do but the Caps players and management have to be a little more guarded. We hear from coach Carl Robinson, goalscorers Erik Hurtado and Gershon Koffie and a despondent captain, and penalty conceder, Jay DeMerit.
On the flip side of the coin, we also head into the Seattle dressing room and hear from coach Sigi Schmid, US reject Brad Evans and well travelled Cascadia Cup veteran Kenny Cooper.
Tuesday May 13, 2014
Tuesday May 13, 2014
Episode 64 of the AFTN Soccer Podcast is another double whammy! It's both a Vancouver v Columbus postgame and Canadian Championship semi final preview show.
We pick over the bones of the Whitecaps first away win of the season in the 1-0 win over the Crew. Who stood out and what were the highs and lows from the game?
We also hear some thoughts on the game from two of the young guns, Omar Salgado and goalscorer Erik Hurtado.
Turning our attention to Wednesday, we look ahead to the Canadian Championship semi final second leg against Toronto. Can the Caps overturn the one goal deficit? Will Carl Robinson go young again? And will Toronto play to their full strength?
We're recording the podcast at TFC's training session at UBC, so we bring you some inside info from the enemy's camp and hear from Toronto head coach Ryan Nelson.
We also get the thoughts on the game from Carl Robinson, Jay DeMerit and Canadian Russell Teibert.
And there's still time to bring you a little bit of Whitecaps transfer gossip about a new South American heading Vancouver way. No names, no pack drills, just some teasing clues!
Friday May 09, 2014
Friday May 09, 2014
Episode 63 of the AFTN Soccer Podcast is a double whammy! It's both a Vancouver v Toronto postgame show and a Columbus pregame show.
Two for the price of one, and since that price is free, that's pretty darn good value for money if you ask me!
AFTN's Steve Pandher and Jay Duke look back at the performance of the Caps' smoking young guns against TFC in Wednesday's Canadian Championship semi final first leg. A loss but a lot of positives to take from it.
Attention is then cast ahead to Saturday's game against Columbus in MLS action. Will there be any surprises in the line-up? Who steps up to fill the void left by the absence of both Kenny Miller and Darren Mattocks? Will the Caps' end their road duck for the season?
All this chat and more, and we hear some pregame thoughts from the Caps two centrebacks, Jay DeMerit and Andy O'Brien, and look at the rest of an eventful week in Whitecapsland.
And there's still time for Predictapooch to gaze into his crystal bowl and try and break his losing streak.
Sunday May 04, 2014
Sunday May 04, 2014
Episode 62 of the AFTN Soccer Podcast is a Vancouver Whitecaps v San Jose Earthquakes postgame show, and also a Canadian Championship preview!
Going into May there were two monkeys on the Caps' backs. They still didn't have a win against Western Conference opposition and they just can't seem to win that elusive first Voyageurs Cup.
Well, after San Jose, that's one monkey well and truly shaken and one to go.
We look back at Vancouver's win over San Jose and the super quick start that saw them three up after the first 20 minutes. Who shone? What led to them coming out of the blocks so fast? And what does the immediate future hold in store for this team?
We have audio from both locker rooms after the game. We hear from Caps coach Carl Robinson, goalscorer Kekuta Manneh, goalkeeper David Ousted and captain Jay DeMerit for Vancouver and two goal man Chris Wondolowski and former Whitecap Shea Salinas for San Jose.
And there's still time to look ahead to Wednesday Canadian Championship semi final against Toronto. It's going to be a young Caps team that takes on TFC and we chat with two of them, goalkeeper Marco Carducci and midfielder Bryce Alderson about the game and more.
Friday May 02, 2014
Friday May 02, 2014
Episode 61 of the AFTN Soccer Podcast looks ahead to the game between Vancouver Whitecaps v San Jose Earthquakes. It's the Caps' special 40th anniversary match but can they produce something special on the pitch?
We look at how the game may play out, what formation and line-up the Caps may adopt and hear the thoughts on the game from assistant coach Gordon Forrest.
Filling us in on all the Earthquakes team news and developments is San Jose Mercury News journalist Elliott Almond.
And there's still time to look at some of the main stories in Whitecapsland this week and get Predictapooch to cast his (fading) magic powers into the weekend's results.
Tuesday Apr 29, 2014
Tuesday Apr 29, 2014
Vancouver Whitecaps are becoming the comeback kings. For the second week running they came from behind to eek out a crucial point.
We pick over the bones of the 2-2 draw in Real Salt Lake. Who shone? Who didn't? Were Robinson's starting line up and subs the correct ones? And what will it all mean to the shape of the team going forward.
The point keeps Vancouver in 5th spot in the West. We take a look at the happenings for their Western Conference rivals this past weekend.
And there's still time to round up all the weekend's Residency and BC Provincial Cup action.
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Friday Apr 25, 2014
Friday Apr 25, 2014
Vancouver Whitecaps are heading down to Utah to take on Real Salt Lake and the AFTN crew have all the pregame news and chatter ahead of the Western Conference clash.
Caps' goalkeeping coach Marius Røvde shares his thoughts on the game and what Vancouver need to do to get something from this one. We also chat to him about RSL's difference maker, keeper Nick Rimando.
Joining us on the phone is Tyler Gibbons, the sports producer for Real Sports Live on ABC4Utah, to discuss everything Real Salt Lake ahead of the game.
But it's not just the pregame talk as we delve into some of the bigger stories to come out in Whitecapsland this week involving Kenny Miller and Nigel Reo-Coker.
And there's still time for Predictapooch to cast his magic powers into the weekend's results.
Have a listen!
Sunday Apr 20, 2014
Sunday Apr 20, 2014
Vancouver Whitecaps' fighting spirit was in abundance as they fought back twice to take a point at home to the LA Galaxy.
Our LA postgame show looks back at the main talking points of the game. Did the Caps go with the right formation? What about those early substitutions? Should we be buying a book called 'Where's Pedro'? What are the Whitecaps missing going forward? What's going to happen now with the still dropped Nigel Reo-Coker? And of course, we look at the goals. All four of them.
We also hear from both locker rooms.
Carl Robinson, Darren Mattocks, Kenny Miller and point securing goalscorer Kekuta Manneh bring you some inside from the Vancouver side, whilst Bruce Arena, Omar Gonzalez, Dan Gargan and a not very happy Robbie Keane give us some LA insight into the result.
Whilst Rob Friend tells us what it was like to be back playing football again in BC and how close he was to signing for the Whitecaps last summer.
And there's still time to bring you the latest Whitecaps Residency news and details of next weekend's BC Provincial Cup quarter finals.
Have a listen and Happy Easter everyone!
Friday Apr 18, 2014
Friday Apr 18, 2014
The LA Galaxy are back in town to take on Vancouver Whitecaps. Will it be back to back LA wins or can the Whitecaps salvage something from this key game?
We bring you our pregame podcast for the match and what better way to get an insight in the Galaxy than by speaking with their play by play man Joe Tutino and we also hear some thoughts on the game from Whitecaps assistant coach Martyn Pert and captain Jay DeMerit.
The AFTN crew look ahead to the game and ponder the Vancouver line-up, how to stop Robbie Keane, the merits or pitfalls of back to back games and they take a look at the mysteries of the LA salaries.
And there's still time for a fun chat with Jordan Harvey about getting his coaching career off to a winning start.
Have a listen!
Tuesday Apr 15, 2014
Tuesday Apr 15, 2014
Vancouver Whitecaps travelled to a Galaxy not that far, far away at the weekend, just in LA. Although Los Angeles can feel like you're on a different planet sometimes.
It's the stories of back to backs in this podcast. The 1-0 loss in LA was the Caps' second straight loss but they have the chance for redemption right away as the Galaxy head north to BC Place this weekend. We pick over the bones of the defeat on Saturday and look ahead to what it might mean for the team this coming weekend.
There's audio from Tuesday first training session back after the game and we hear some thoughts from head coach Carl Robinson, captain Jay DeMerit and Jordan Harvey.
We've been wanting to do this since he came to the club, so we finally catch up with Whitecaps' assistant coach Martyn Pert for an interesting chat about his time in Vancouver and MLS so far and about his many travels. We talk about the time he was in charge in Ecuador for a month, middle east football and the Qatar World Cup, those tumultuous times at Cardiff last year, travelling around 16 clubs in Europe in 16 weeks and the comments of Andrea Pirlo on pre-match warm ups.
And there's still time to look at the MLS standings and take an early look at how things are shaping up.
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Sunday Apr 06, 2014
Sunday Apr 06, 2014
Vancouver Whitecaps have lost their unbeaten start to the season and it mostly self inflicted.
Colorado Rapids came to BC Place and left with a 2-1 victory thanks to a Caps sending off, a Rapids comeback and two wonderstrikes.
We pick over the bones of the game and look at the main turning points, with audio from Caps head coach Carl Robinson, captain Jay DeMerit and Kenny Miller.
It was a deflated Vancouver dressing room but we headed into the Colorado one where it was a much different place to be.
We chat with Colorado head coach Pablo Mastroeni, captain Drew Moor, goalkeeper Clint Irwin, MLS rookie of the year Dillon Powers and two goal hero Jose Mari.
And there's still time to look at what the result means in a Western Conference capacity and Saturday's first Cascadia Cup clash of the season.
Have a listen!
Friday Apr 04, 2014
Friday Apr 04, 2014
The week always goes quicker when your team has won and you have another match to look forward to.
Vancouver Whitecaps head into April unbeaten and set to face Western Conference opposition in the shape of Colorado Rapids.
The AFTN crew look ahead to the game and ponder which formation and players head coach Carl Robinson will go with this week.
To get a better insight into the visiting Rapids, we chat with MLSSoccer.com writer and MileHighSports.com Editor-in-Chief Chris Bianchi.
How have the team coped with their own turbulent offseason? Will their impressive young guns from last year suffer a sophomore slump? And how strong will the team that heads to Vancouver be this weekend? We discuss all this and much more.
And there's still time for Predictapooch to make his latest prediction. Can he add to his 3 for 4 record?
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