It's not been a great week to be a football fan in Vancouver. First it was announced that the city won't be hosting any matches if the bid for the 2026 World Cup is successful, then the Whitecaps were Elfathed in Houston, going down a man and to a 4-1 defeat. We're joined in the studio by Joe Deasy and Gideon Hill to chat about both of those topics, but there's some good news too as we reveal the first 18 names on the 2018 TSS Rovers PDL roster with head coaches Colin Elmes and Will Cromack. All this and a lot more in a two hour plus episode. Have a listen! Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:03.44: Atlanta v Vancouver match in review20.19: Tata Martino and Carl Robinson audio28.09: Which Whitecaps stood out?47.36: MLS West Week in Review56.52: TSS Rovers roster announcement with Colin Elmes and Will Cromack85.55: Vancouver pull out of being a World Cup 2026 host105.58: Wavelength - Flyscreen - Stamford Bridge109.05: BC Soccerweb headlines

SEGMENT ONE: Recapping Crew SC vs. Montreal Impact, Cracking the Code, and Man Balls of The Week. SEGMENT TWO: Celebrity fan Tobias Roediger stops by the show to talk about things and stuff, and also how he's one of the top advertisingmen in the game today. SEGMENT THREE: Hot takes, previewing Crewzers FC vs. Philadelphia Union.

Alexi and Mosse discuss the uniqueness of MLS' parity and whether or not the league is the world's most competitive in the State of the Union (1:49). In Mosse Makes the Case (11:11), Mosse breaks down how Barcelona star Lionel Messi might be feeling a bit more pressure to perform in the Champions League. Also, Alexi picks his favorite team from CONCACAF to make a deep run at the World Cup in Ask Alexi (18:29) and the guys examine Argentina's plethora of attacking options in the World Cup Update (24:25). Finally, Christian Pulisic's response to adversity headlines The Back Three (29:44). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vancouver Whitecaps got off to a winning start on Sunday in their quest for the 2018 MLS Cup. Can they keep it up on Saturday against the weekend's big winners Houston?Joe Deasy, Gideon Hill, and Nicolaas Rupprecht preview the 'Caps match at the Dynamo this weekend. Will there be changes to the starting XI, what kind of threat do Houston pose, and how does Robbo fit in all his new pieces? We look at all this and more. Plus we sit down for a chat with the man looking to make a spot in the centre of the 'Caps defence his own, Aaron Maund. Have a listen!

SEGMENT ONE: Recapping Crew SC at Toronto FC, Cracking the Code with celebrity fan Steve Abreu, and Man Balls of The Week. SEGMENT TWO: Celebrity fan Keith Naas stops by the show to talk about things and stuff, and also how he's one of the top threadman in the game today. SEGMENT THREE: Hot takes, previewing Crewzers FC vs. Montreal Impact.

Gary sits down with US national team and LA Galaxy legend Gyasi Zardes. Now at Columbus Crew, Gyasi talks about the differences between college and pro, learning from Premier League pros, the impact Jurgen Klinsmann had on him, and the experience of playing against Messi and Neymar.

Alexi and Mosse prepare for Major League Soccer's upcoming season in the State of the Union (2:01) and the league's relationship with the USMNT. In Mosse Makes the Case (11:19), Mosse explores Arsenal's decline and whether or not Arsene Wenger should step away from the club. Also, Landon Donovan's comments about the next USMNT coach is addressed in Ask Alexi (17:14) and the guys debut a new segment titled World Cup Update (24:10). Finally, Sepp Blatter's endorsement for Morocco to host the 2026 World Cup headlines The Back Three (29:49). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The new MLS season is almost upon us. Vancouver Whitecaps kick off their 2018 campaign next Sunday, and we have a season preview episode for you this week.Jonathan Tannenwald from Philly.com joins us to talk about the Eastern Conference and Steven Agen from Radio Cascadia chats with us about the West. We also bring you all the big Whitecaps and MLS stories of the week, and bring you the latest info we have on the Tim Parker contract negotiations and possible trade. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:02.23: Whitecaps News of the Week - Tim Parker trade talk, Sean Franklin and Jose Aja sign, and the 'Caps beat LA Galaxy, fan survey36.33: MLS News of the Week - CCL, Jordan Morris injury, Rapids struggles, and more40.35: Eastern Conference preview with Jonathan Tannenwald64.00: Western Conference preview with Steven Agen88.37: Wavelength - Art Brut - St Pauli99.28: BC Soccerweb headlines The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

SEGMENT ONE: The number 17 Buffalo Bills podcast within the outerbelt of 270 is back and worse than ever before! We talk Crewzers FC in the Carolina Challenge Cup, cover PSV's latest press release of failure, and hand out our first Man Balls of 2018. SEGMENT TWO: The first guest in ACES Radio history returns to talk #SaveTheCrew. His name is Sean Kelly, and his STC documentary is hitting the big screen on 3/9. SEGMENT THREE: The Battle for The Grand Prize is back, as we read your first hot takes of the 2018 season. Prediction scores, prediction updates, previewing Crew SC at Toronto FC, HangOnTour, the AGS Attack war, and so much fucking more.

Alexi and Mosse look at the USMNT's style of play in the State of the Union (1:01) and what U.S. Soccer should consider going forward. In Mosse Makes the Case (12:12), Mosse explains why PSG's loss in the first leg of the Champions League tie against Real Madrid isn't necessarily a death blow. Also, Christian Pulisic competing for playing time at Dortmund gets addressed in Ask Alexi (17:59) and rumors of Arjen Robben's interest in MLS headlines The Back Three (24:24). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices