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We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, Canadian national team, and World Cup 2026 chat.The Whitecaps headed back to the summit of MLS at the weekend with a workmanlike 2-0 victory over NYCFC. We pick over the bones of the match and the main talking points coming out of it, chat about the importance of the returned from injury Andres Cubas with Jesper Sorensen, and round-up the weekend's MLS action as CF Montreal once again find themselves looking for a new head coach.We also round up the weekend's action the CPL, look at the Canadian men's national team's current injury woes, and chat about some of this week's World Cup 2026 talking points, including more ticket pricing controversy.All of this plus we move onto the letter P in our Canadian Soccer A to Z series, music-wise, Inspiral Carpets continue their residency as our Artists of the Month, The Mackenzies are the latest band to feature in our 40th anniversary tribute year to the C86 movement, and we've an English-themed World Cup song in Wavelength from 1982.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.22: Intro chat - proud papa07.00: Canadian Soccer A to Z - P24.55: Whitecaps go back top of MLS after NYCFC win42.00: The importance of Andres Cubas48.15: What to do with Rayan Elloumi for his best development54.30: NYCFC head coach Pascal Jansen59.00: MLS round-up73.50: The Battle for the Canadian Number One78.10: CF Montreal looking for yet another new head coach85.50: CPL round-up and Football Video Support drama120.00: FIFA 2026 World Cup chat - this week's main talking points!134.50: Wavelength - Serious Drinking - Spirit of '66

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, Canadian national team, and general football chat and interviews.The Whitecaps came away with a huge three points against Cascadian rivals Portland Timbers at the weekend thanks to two dramatic stoppage time goals. We pick over the bones of that one and the main talking points coming out of the game, plus we hear from Portland head coach Phil Neville and chat about the fallout from his postgame comments.We also round-up all the weekend action in the MLS West and the CPL, and chat with Halifax Wanderers head coach Vanni Sartini after his emotional first win in his first match in the league. Plus we look at what we learned from Canada's two World Cup warm-up matches and the eventful final round of World Cup qualifiers as the last teams booked their places at this summer's tournament.All of this plus we move onto the letter O in our Canadian Soccer A to Z series, music-wise, Inspiral Carpets continue their residency as our Artists of the Month, The Servants are the latest band to feature in our 40th anniversary tribute year to the C86 movement, and we've another Scottish World Cup song in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.23: Intro chat03.15: Canadian Soccer A to Z - O13.30: Whitecaps stun Portland with late comeback win52.00: The Timbers postgame fallout68.20: The Battle for the Canadian Number One77.55: MLS round-up93.15: CPL round-up as Football Video Support makes debut126.30: Vanni Sartini on his first CPL win138.05: What we learned from Canada's two friendlies158.00: What a week of international footballing drama170.20: Wavelength - Shindig - Come On Scotland

We’re back with another packed AFTN Soccer Show and this time it's our 2026 Canadian Premier League preview special.We chat about the main talking points heading into the CPL's 8th season and bring you a season preview of all eight teams, looking at key additions, important departures, and expectations for the year ahead.Plus we sit down with two of the league's head coaches, Vancouver FC's Martin Nash and Forge FC's Bobby Smyrniotis for an in-depth chat about their team's 2025, offseason activity, the season to come, and some of the new rules and regulations the league are adopting for 2026.Music-wise, Oldham legends Inspiral Carpets kick off their residency as our Artists of the Month, perennial AFTN faves Half Man Half Biscuit are the latest band to feature in our 40th anniversary tribute year to the C86 movement, and the World Cup songs return in Wavelength with one for Scotland from JJ Bull.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.21: Intro chat07.00: Canadian Soccer A to Z - N14.45: Some thoughts ahead of the 8th CPL season31.20: Vancouver FC season preview54.25: Martin Nash interview83.40: Pacific FC season preview97.00: Bobby Smyrniotis interview126.45: Forge FC season preview133.10: Atletico Ottawa season preview145.27: Cavalry FC season preview151.05: Halifax Wanderers season preview156.25: Inter Toronto season preview160.00: Supra FC season preview169.27: Wavelength - JJ Bull - The Very Unofficial Scotland World Cup Song (Bread and Circuses)

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian national team, and general football chat and interviews.We've two guests to cover everything on this week's show and first up is Global TV and Whitecaps radio play-by-play man Asa Rehman. Asa returns to the show to look at the Whitecaps season so far, what's gone well, what needs improving, and what may lie in store for the rest of the season to come and beyond.Next up is Vancouver author Murray Mollard to chat about his new book Winning Pitch about the history and the highs and lows of the Canadian men's national team these past 40-odd years and we chat about what needs to happen in the country to make Canada a true soccer nation.All of this plus we chat with Whitecaps FC 2 head coach Rich Fagan and before we move onto the letter N in our Canadian Soccer A to Z series, we bring you a couple of omissions from the last two letters. Music-wise, Scottish band Bis wrap up their residency as our Artists of the Month, Miaow are the latest band to feature in our 40th anniversary tribute year to the C86 movement, and Football Violence Awareness Month continues in Wavelength with Cork band Easy Company.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.21: Intro chat08.00: Canadian Soccer A to Z - Some We've Missed!13.45: Rich Fagan talks WFC222.00: Asa Rehman on the Whitecaps season so far, needs, and what lies ahead97.10: Author Murray Mollard on how does Canada become a true soccer nation?157.30: Wavelength - Easy Company - Barclays Generation

CPL Commissioner James Johnson, Mihail Gherasimencov, and Sebastian Schonlau interviews; Whitecaps lose to Seattle and San Jose; MLS round-up

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Champions Cup, and World Cup chat.What a week of highs and lows it's been for the Whitecaps. A heavy defeat at home to Seattle in the CONCACAF Champions Cup leaves them needing to stage an epic comeback in this week's second leg, and it left a wounded Whitecaps side to take their anger out on visiting Minnesota United in a six goal rout on Sunday. We pick over the bones of both matches and the main talking points coming out of them, hear from Minnesota head coach Cameron Knowles, and round-up the weeks action across the Champions Cup and MLS.All of this plus we talk more about Iran's participation at this year's World Cup, the Canadian kits for the tournament, and move onto the letter L in our Canadian Soccer A to Z series. Music-wise, Scottish band Bis continue their residency as our Artists of the Month, Shop Assistants are the latest band to feature in our 40th anniversary tribute year to the C86 movement, and Football Violence Awareness Month continues in Wavelength and on the pitch in Brazil!Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.29: Intro chat07.00: Canadian Soccer A to Z - L21.30: Whitecaps have mountain to climb in Champions Cup50.10: Whitecaps bounce back to demolish Minnesota82.00: Minnesota musings with Cameron Knowles92.06: MLS West round-up106.14: Dayne vs Max - The battle to be Canadian number one112.05: Iran's World Cup participation in doubt?122.15: Canada's World Cup kits and injury updates126.45: Wavelength - The Business - Boys Are Out Tonight

Ali Ahmed interview; Whitecaps thrash Timbers again; MLS round-up; World Cup issues abound

Tristan Blackmon and Mihail Gherasimencov interviews; Whitecaps beat TFC; MLS round-up

Vancouver beat RSL in season opener as MLS returns; Jesper Sorensen extends contract; Whitecaps stadium chat; Whitecaps and MLS season predictions

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and CONCACAF Champions Cup chat and interviews, in the first of two podcasts we have for your listening pleasure this week.The Whitecaps kicked off their 2026 campaign in Costa Rica on Wednesday evening, in a goalless draw with Cartagines in Champions Cup action. We delve into the main talking points from and coming out of the match, look at how ready the 'Caps feel to begin their MLS season on Saturday, and preview that first match against Real Salt Lake with MLS Apple TV commentator Keith Costigan.We also chat with journalist Favian Renkel from Kickbase USA to look at the Whitecaps' chances this year, preview the MLS Western Conference, and look at the new MLS fantasy football app.All of this plus we move onto the letter H in our Canadian Soccer A to Z series and music-wise, Syd Barrett continues his residency as our Artist of the Month, Bogshed are the latest band to feature in our 40th anniversary tribute year to the C86 movement, and we have another World Cup themed song in Wavelength, this time around some non-qualifying heartbreak.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.26: Intro - the good, the bad, and the ugly of football around the world08.21: Canadian Soccer A to Z - H23.20: Whitecaps start season off with goalless draw in Costa Rica45.00: MLS Western Conference preview with Favian Renkel99.20: Keith Costigan interview123.50: Burning questions around the Whitecaps ahead of RSL opener146.30: Wavelength - HEyap - I Am Human

Aziel Jackson interview; Jesper Sorensen on Whitecaps season ahead; MLS kits - the best and worst; Champions Cup preview; Canadian U17s flop

Vancouver Whitecaps finances and future; Ranko Veselinovic interview; growing Vancouver FC; Canadian Soccer A to Z

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, CONCACAF Champions Cup, and World Cup football chat and interviews.What a week it's been in Whitecapsland. Captain Ryan Gauld has undergone surgery, players have been added, players have departed, and the stadium issues the 'Caps have been having came very much to the fore on Friday, casting concern and doubt over the club's future in Vancouver. We delve into all of that and hear from CEO Axel Schuster.We've two feature interviews for you this episode and first up is Whitecaps gaffer Jesper Sorensen in our first chat with him of 2026. We look back at the wonderful year that was 2025, the successes, what's been learned, that difficult second album, and 2026 preparations. We also chat with Forge FC captain Kyle Bekker about his career, Forge's dominance in Canadian football, and their preparations for this week's CONCACAF Champions Cup game against Mexican powerhouse, Tigres.All of this plus we talk about the Vancouver World Cup fanfest, move onto the letter E in our Canadian Soccer A to Z series, Hot Chocolate Boy is back, and music-wise, Syd Barrett kicks off a residency as our Artist of the Month, The Bodines are the latest band to feature in our 40th anniversary tribute year to the C86 movement, and we have another World Cup themed song in Wavelength, this time from Danish singer/songwriter Cleeman.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.27: Intro - Vancouver Fanfest no longer free for all?15.26: Hot Chocolate Boy - Union Market20.37: Whitecaps News of the Week - Gauld surgery, transfer comings and goings, preseason53.45: Whitecaps stadium issues cast concern and doubt over future116.25: Jesper Sorensen interview151.15: Canadian Soccer A to Z - E160.20: Kyle Bekker interview186.40: CONCACAF Champions Cup preview198.35: Wavelength - Cleeman - Princes of Denmark

Ralph Priso and OIiver Larraz interviews; CPL to trial new offside rule; IFAB law changes; will there be a World Cup boycott?; Canada Soccer A to Z

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver FC, and Canadian men's national team chat.The preseason is underway for the Whitecaps. They've headed off to Marbella after another week of Tristan Blackmon brouhaha, with the addition of a new player and murmurs of another Peruvian starlet on the way. We delve into all the main talking points of the week in Whitecapsland, hear some thoughts from CEO Axel Schuster, and look at the 2026 Canadian Championship draw and the path ahead for an unprecedented Whitecaps fivepeat.On the international stage, Whitecap Ralph Priso shone at Camp Poutine for Canada against Guatemala. What does this mean for his World Cup chances and who else put themselves in the mix? We hear some thoughts from Jesse Marsch on Priso and also chat about the AFCON final shenanigans and the insane demand for World Cup tickets.All of this plus we talk Vancouver FC coaching appointments, SixFive's response and counterclaim to former coach Afshin Ghotbi's court proceedings, move onto the letter C in our Canadian Soccer A to Z series, and music-wise, Television Personalities continue their residency as our Artists of the Month, The Soup Dragons are the latest band to feature in our 40th anniversary tribute year to the C86 movement, and we have another World Cup themed song in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.27: Intro - AFCON drama, Copa Del Rey shock, World Cup ticket requests24.45: Hot Chocolate Boy - Kafkas29.25: Tristan Blackmon remains a Whitecap despite US media reports56.15: Whitecaps News of the Week - Larraz arrives, another Peruvian incoming?, WFC2 coach search68.25: Whitecaps' Canadian Championship fivepeat path revealed88.05: Nash and Daso confirmed as Vancouver FC management team96.05: SixFive file Ghotbi court response and counterclaim118.00: Canadian Soccer A to Z - C126.05: Priso impresses at Camp Poutine151.30: Wavelength - Neil Brophy - Football Rock and Roll

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver FC, and Canadian men's national team chat.The big Whitecaps news of the week was them turning down a somewhat aggressive play from Inter Miami for MLS Defender of the Year Tristan Blackmon. We chat about the bid, Axel Schuster revealing that Miami wanted to pay for him in instalments, how it all seemed to play out in internet whispers, and what it means for the 'Caps going forward. Plus we talk about WFC2 looking for a new head coach as Ricardo Clark heads south to become an assistant at Seattle.Camp Poutine has kicked off in California for the Canadian men's national team, with three Whitecaps attending. We look at the squad and ponder who from it are still on the bubble to make the World Cup squad and who have the greatest opportunities to impress and break into that squad before June.All of this plus we talk Vancouver FC additions, move onto the letter B in our Canadian Soccer A to Z series, and music-wise, Television Personalities continue their residency as our Artists of the Month, The Mighty Lemon Drops are the latest band to feature in our 40th anniversary tribute year to the C86 movement, and we have another World Cup themed song in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.30: Intro - FA Cup drama, logging matches, calendar shoot15.50: Canadian Soccer A to Z - B26.30: CanMNT Camp Poutine and the battle for World Cup places48.30: Whitecaps shun Miami's Blackmon advances74.00: WFC2 looking for a new coach83.40: Vancouver FC confirm coaching staff and add three102.35: Wavelength - The Pathetics - World Cup 2010

Ali Ahmed sold to Norwich; footballing court cases; Canada and Vancouver’s World Cup preparedness

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver Rise, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and general football chat and interviews in our last podcast of 2025.A momentous and unforgettable year of Vancouver football is coming to an end. What a year it was and we look back on a lot of it in our last show of 2025 with the help of Global TV's Asa Rehman, who joins us to talk Vancouver Rise's success in the inaugural Northern Super League season, and Kian Gadsby, who joins us to talk Whitecaps and more.We also catch up with former Whitecaps coach Vanni Sartini in our in-depth feature interview this episode to look back at his time at the helm of the 'Caps and the new adventure that awaits him in the CPL with Halifax Wanderers.Plus we hand out our final fun AFTN awards of the year, talk Christmas football presents, and music-wise, our countdown of our favourite tracks of the year wraps up with the songs at the top three positions, plus we have a retro Christmas gift themed football song in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.26: Intro - Christmas football gifts and reflections on the year that's been23.16: 2025 Football In Memoriam26.22: AFTN Awards - Hero, Villain, Disgrace, Embarrassing moment, rule changes we want to see45.37: 2025 Festive Fifteen - #3 Sleaford Mods - The Good Life50.15: Asa Rehman on Vancouver Rise's wonderful NSL winning first season69.00: 2025 Festive Fifteen - #2 Crazy and the Brains - Catatonic Youth73.50: Vanni Sartini interview and discussion126.08: 2025 Festive Fifteen - #1 Kneecap - The Recap130.25: Kian Gadsby reflects on experiencing Vancouver's exciting footballing year169.10: Wavelength - The Everly Pregnant Brothers - Scalextric

Axel Schuster talks Whitecaps news of the week; a Jesper Sorensen Christmas; our Whitecaps end of season awards; Festive Fun with Brian White, Sebastian Berhalter, Emmanuel Sabbi, Tate Johnson, and Jayden Nelson

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and World Cup 2026 chat.The Whitecaps' offseason certainly didn't get off to a slow start, with a lot to talk about already. That's exactly what we do in this episode as we look at the potentially momentous signing of a MOU to develop a new stadium for the club, hear some thoughts from GM Axel Schuster about the road ahead, and delve into the challenges the club now face to get this deal over the line and the stadium built. We also take a look at how the 2026 schedule is shaping up for the 'Caps and look at the transfer rumours swirling around some of the club's players right now.Plus, with the 2026 World Cup now six months away, the furore around ticket prices has increased, but do FIFA care and will they bow to any of the pressure? Music-wise, it's December, so you know what that means - the return of AFTN's Festive Fifteen! Our countdown of our favourite tracks of the year continues with the songs at positions 7 to 9, plus we have a Sutton United themed song in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.29: Intro - weather woes, getting ready for Christmas, Traitors talk, NZ football drama13.20: MLS Cup draws huge numbers16.30: Whitecaps transfer rumours abound!50.33: 2025 Festive Fifteen - #9 Vlure - Feels Like Heaven54.53: Whitecaps and the City of Vancouver sign stadium MOU60.25: Axel Schuster on the Whitecaps' stadium situations71.10: The challenges ahead for the Whitecaps to get stadium deal done102.12: 2025 Festive Fifteen - #8 Ist Ist - I Am The Fear106.11: Whitecaps 2026 schedule sets up another exciting year ahead133.50: 2025 Festive Fifteen - #7 Idles - Rabbit Run138.25: World Cup ticket prices drawing increased worldwide outrage154.30: Wavelength - Tim Vine - U Army (I Am U)

Vancouver Whitecaps’ MLS Cup heartbreak, stadium issues and roster decisions; World Cup draw analysis

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and World Cup chat. And apologies in advance for Zach's echoey sound in this one, we're not sure what's happened there!The Whitecaps are heading to the MLS Cup! A dominant and controlled victory in San Diego saw the 'Caps win their first ever Western Conference title and set up a showdown in Florida against a flying Inter Miami side in Saturday's final. We look back at the main talking points coming out of the victory against San Diego, the threat Miami pose, what can be taken from the team's previous two meeting this year, and delve into all of the history-making and milestone moments from Vancouver's 2025 so far.We also look ahead some more to Friday's World Cup draw, one which clearly will be like no other with extra teams, weird regulations, and a "pre-determined random draw" that will see the full schedule with venues and kick off times not known until the day after.Music-wise, it's December, so you know what that means - the return of AFTN's Festive Fifteen! Our countdown of our favourite tracks of the year and we kick things off with the songs at positions 13 to 15, plus we have another rousing number in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.29: Intro - more traitors talk07.25: A history-making season of milestones for Vancouver Whitecaps31.53: 2025 Festive Fifteen - #15 The Cords - Fabulist38.20: Whitecaps dominate San Diego to reach MLS Cup final77.48: 2025 Festive Fifteen - #14 Crazy and the Brains - All Saints82.20: MLS Cup preview - another match-up with Miami112.32: 2025 Festive Fifteen - #13 Vlure - Better Days117.47: A World Cup draw like no other coming up137.35: Wavelength - Reducers S.F. - Ole

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and World Cup chat.Vancouver Whitecaps are heading to a MLS Western Conference Final showdown with San Diego after a momentous victory over LAFC in their semi-final this past weekend. We delve into all of the highs, the lows, and the drama of that match and the shootout win, the fallout from it, and look ahead at what's to come, with a MLS Cup final at BC Place still a possibility.We also look at the demise of Winnipeg CPL side Valour FC, who announced this week that they are folding after seven years in the league, and what it might mean going forward. Plus we look at an exciting latest round of World Cup qualifiers and speculate on the pots and what the best draw for Canada and Scotland at next year's tournament would look like.Music-wise, Camper van Beethoven continue their residency as our Album of the Month, we've a Britpop song from Pulp, a song from The Stone Roses to pay tribute to Mani and one in Wavelength to mark the 20th anniversary of George Best's death.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.26: Intro - a week to remember, traitors talk10.55: Wasteful LAFC pay the penalty against nine-man Whitecaps61.55: Whitecaps-LAFC fallout and what's next85.25: The Death of a Football Club - the demise of Valour FC114.55: World Cup qualifiers bring drama to very end133.30: What's your ideal World Cup draw?143.00: Wavelength - The Devoted - I Love George Best

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer chat and interviews and we're joined by special guest co-host Global TV and CKNW's Asa Rehman.The countdown to the big Whitecaps-LAFC MLS Western Conference semi-final continues. We look ahead to the match with Asa and hear the thoughts of LAFC head coach Steve Cherundolo ahead of the game, and he's already trying to put pressure on the referee! We also chat with Whitecaps Sebastian Berhalter and Emmanuel Sabbi about the match, and former Whitecap and Korean national team legend Lee Young-Pyo drops by to talk about his time in Vancouver, the game with LAFC, the threat and impact of Son Heung-min in the league, and how MLS is seen in South Korea.We also talk some more on the big changes coming to the MLS schedule and we bring you the full press conference from MLS Commissioner Don Garber about the changes to the schedule and the Apple TV deal.Music-wise, Camper van Beethoven continue their residency as our Album of the Month, we've a Britpop songs from Autopop, and on a momentous week for the Scottish national team, a song to match it in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.17: Intro05.33: Whitecaps vs LAFC preview with Asa Rehman39.25: Sebastian Berhalter interview and discussion45.22: Emmanuel Sabbi interview and discussion49.57: LAFC's Steve Cherundolo talks Whitecaps vs LAFC60.50: YP Lee talks Whitecaps, MLS, and the threat of Son74.10: MLS schedule change chat with Asa Rehman88.45: Don Garber's media call on MLS schedule change114.55: Wavelength - Randolph's Leap - They Never Saw Us Coming

Vancouver Whitecaps vs LAFC match preview; MLS schedule change; Brian White and Sarita Patel interviews; World Cup chat

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat, and it's a landmark episode - our 700th one for the main show, the longest running soccer podcast in Canada.To mark it, we've a lot of talk about Vancouver Whitecaps' future - particularly when it comes to issues around their current and potentially new stadiums. MLS Commissioner Don Garber was in town last week. We bring you his media roundtable in full and chat about the main talking points coming out of it as it was confirmed that the Whitecaps haven't signed a lease to play at BC Place next year and they won't be unless they get a better deal.The MLS conference semi-finals are all set after a wild weekend wrapped up the first round of playoff matches. We look at how they played out and have an initial look ahead to Whitecaps vs LAFC. The CPL also wrapped up this weekend and the North Star Cup final was played in whiteout conditions in Ottawa. The scenes went around the world, but should the game have gone ahead and will the league see any actual long-term benefit from all the virality or was it just an in-the-moment buzz? Has this turned people on to watch and attend the league next year? Plus we look at the CPL awards that were handed out for the season.Music-wise, Camper van Beethoven begin their residency as our Album of the Month, we've two Britpop songs from Blur and Gorky's Zygotic Mynci, and Halftime Oranges are back in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.28: Intro - landmark episodes, college soccer, Rise move on to final16.55: MLS conference semi-finals set after wild weekend60.20: Don Garber Vancouver media roundtable99.15: The future of Vancouver Whitecaps and the club's stadium issues132.45: Snowy CPL final goes viral, but will the league see a real benefit?156.10: CPL award winners announced166.45: Wavelength - Halftime Oranges - Theme From Orange

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and FIFA Under 17 World Cups chat and interviews.It wasn't the prettiest victory, but the Whitecaps got the job done in Dallas on Saturday night, winning a penalty shootout in game two of their playoff series to book their berth in the Western Conference semi-finals and setting up a mouthwatering clash with LAFC. It's the Müller v Son showdown so many around MLS wanted. We look back at the game, look ahead to that semi-final, and round-up the rest of the MLS (and CPL) playoff action.One of the Whitecaps many strengths this year has been their defence. We look at what's made it so successful with the help of some thoughts from Jesper Sorensen and chat with MLS Defender of the Year Tristan Blackmon. Plus we sit down with rookie defender Tate Johnson to talk about his season so far, his first playoff experience, and enjoying life in Vancouver.We also talk Canada at the men's and women's U17 World Cup and hear from both head coaches, Mike Vitulano and Jen Herst, plus music-wise, Camper van Beethoven begin their residency as our Album of the Month, we've two Britpop songs from Oasis and Wavelength with features a song about Arsenal centreback Tony Adams.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.28: Intro - college nationals set to begin, Rise missing out on BC talent10.35: Whitecaps beat Dallas on penalties to advance in MLS playoffs47.45: Müller v Son semi showdown awaits 58.15: MLS playoff round-up90.25: Whitecaps defence discussion109.00: Tate Johnson interview117.40: Cavalry knock off Forge and head to CPL championship game121.00: Canada U17 men set to get their World Cup underway136.30: Canada U17 women pay the penalty in heartbreaking World Cup loss144.30: Wavelength - The A Team - Ooh Ooh Tony Adams

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat.Vancouver Whitecaps kicked off their quest for the 2025 MLS Cup with a dominant home playoff win against FC Dallas on Sunday. We look at the many highs coming out of that one, plus hear from both head coaches, Jesper Sorensen and Eric Quill. We look ahead to what's next in the best-of-three series, round-up the rest of the MLS playoff action so far, and say congratulations to the 2025 MLS Defender of the Year - Tristan Blackmon.Turning our attention to the CPL, we round-up the playoff action there too, chat about the sacking of Halifax head coach Patrice Gheisar, talk once again about refereeing in the league, and we bring you our Vancouver FC end-of-season review.All of that plus music-wise, Kneecap wrap up their residency as our Album of the Month, we've Britpop songs from Echobelly and 60ft Dolls, and Cousin Feo returns to Wavelength with a song about Danish legend Brian Laudrup.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.25: Intro - UBC march on, Scottish football gets exciting10.00: Whitecaps dominate Dallas in playoff win47.30: Tristan Blackmon named MLS Defender of the Year52.40: Coaches Corner - Jesper Sorensen and Eric Quill60.20: MLS playoffs round-up76.10: CPL chat - playoff round-up, Gheisar out in Halifax108.45: Vancouver FC end of season review147.15: Wavelength - Cousin Feo - B. Laudrup

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League playoff chat and interviews.It's the business end of the season and the room for error is minimal. Vancouver Whitecaps face off against FC Dallas in game one of a best of three playoff series on Sunday. We set up the match and get the thoughts of both head coaches, Vancouver's Jesper Sorensen and Dallas' Eric Quill, plus Sebastian Berhalter and Thomas Müller talk playoffs, winning championships, and making the city fall in love with the team.We've two interviews for you this episode and first up is Whitecaps winger Jayden Nelson, as we chat about the playoff match-up with Dallas and what the team can learn from their Champions Cup run earlier in the year. We also chat with Forge FC stalwart Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson about winning another trophy, the legacy the club has built, whether the team can do the first ever CPL double, and his own footballing journey from Sweden to Canada.All of that plus we round-up the end of the CPL regular season and look at the playoffs ahead, and music-wise, Kneecap continue their residency as our Album of the Month, we've a Britpop song from Blessed Ethel and Swedish band Perkele feature in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.16: Intro - MLS playoffs off and running05.15: Jesper Sorensen sets up Whitecaps vs Dallas23.20: Dallas coach Eric Quill on how they plan to beat the Whitecaps36.12: Thomas Müller and Sebastian Berhalter talk playoffs and making city proud48.55: Jayden Nelson interview58.45: CPL regular season round-up and playoff preview112.10: Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson interview139.40: Wavelength - Perkele - Yellow and Blue

Axel Schuster roundtable; Joedrick Pupe and Rayan Elloumi interviews; MLS playoffs and awards

Orlando v Vancouver; Müller magic sends Whitecaps top; Isaac Boehmer interview; 2026 World Cup tickets and qualifiers

Ryan Gauld interview; Vancouver Whitecaps Canadian Championship fourpeat; San Jose crushed; MLS run-in; World Cup tickets and kick off times

Whitecaps Kings of Cascadia again; Martin Nash and Mark O’Neill; Canadian Championship preview featuring Thomas Muller, Jesper Sorensen, Ralph Priso, and Hugo Mbongue; FIFA shenanigans

Whitecaps dominant in KC; all-BC Can Champ final set; Mathias Laborda and MLS Analyst Devon Kerr interviews; Pacific FC up for sale

Whitecaps destroy Philadelphia; Whitecaps-Forge semi preview; Thomas Muller talks cup football; Belal Halbouni, Rayan Elloumi, and Tristan Borges interviews; BC CPL derby day

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Vancouver Rise, international and women's football chat and interviews.There's so much football on at the moment, we just had to bring you a second episode this week ahead of the big clash between the Whitecaps and Philadelphia Union. We preview the match with Apple TV's MLS360 host Kevin Egan and talk about how the last few months have looked for the 'Caps from afar, what might be in store in the season run-in, and the exciting action this weekend across the league.We also chat with Whitecaps winger Jayden Nelson about his time away with Canada, the run-in, learning from a great like Thomas Muller, and talk next week's Canadian Championship semi-final with Forge.The other pro team in the city, Northern Super League side Vancouver Rise, are making a strong push for a championship themselves. We chat with head coach Anja Heiner-Møller about the highs and lows of the season so far, the learning curves of a new league, travel, injuries, star performers, and more. Plus keeping on the subject of women's soccer, we chat with author Heidi Smith about her new book Play On, which takes a look at the struggles, challenges, and rise of the women's game over the last 140 years.Music-wise, Hazel O'Connor continues her residency as our Album of the Month, we've 'Britpop' song from Spare Snare and the late, great Kirsty MacColl features in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.25: Intro - World Cup qualifiers and Whitecaps internationalists19.02: Jayden Nelson interview31.20: Anja Heiner-Møller interview and NSL chat62.35: Interview with author Heidi Smith99.55: MLS 306's Kevin Egan talks Whitecaps v Philly126.45: Wavelength - Kirsty MacColl - England 2 Columbia 0

Jesper Sorensen, Jeevan Badwal, Rayan Elloumi interviews; Canada impress in Romania; World Cup 2026 qualifiers and tickets

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Leagues Cup chat and interviews.The Whitecaps may have three weeks off, but that doesn't mean there's not a lot to talk about! We delve into the 'Caps news of the week including the transfer speculation around Ali Ahmed, the injury to Brian White, and the striking issues and needs for the team right now. Turning our attention to MLS in general, we look at the lie of the land in the MLS West, the Thomas Müller and Son Heung-min effect on the league since their signings, and we delve into the Miami melee down in Seattle.We've two feature interviews for you this episode. First up is the Whitecaps new German centre-back Sebastian Schonlau. We chat with Basti about the move to Vancouver and MLS, the emotions and memories in leaving Hamburger SV, his own footballing journey, and more. Plus, does he fancy a chocolate digestive?We also sit down with Whitecaps assistant coach Michael D'Agostino about his playing and coaching journey, four years with the first team, the dynamics under new head coach Jesper Sorensen, what it's like to coach Thomas Müller, his favourite jam, and more!Music-wise, Hazel O'Connor starts her residency as our Album of the Month, we've a Britpop song from Salad, and a song about Mansfield Town in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.26: Intro - Costa Rica soccer tales20.00: Whitecaps News of the Week - Ahmed, White, striker needs44.10: The lie of the land in MLS West53.10: Miami Melee - Leagues Cup final ends in disgrace77.22: Sebastian Schonlau interview and discussion107.10: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive? - Sebastian Schonlau113.45: Michael D'Agostino interview144.37: Michael D'Agostino's Favourite Jam150.55: The Müller and Son Effect in the growth of MLS162.30: Wavelength - Apocalypse Babys - Yellows

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer chat and interviews and this episode we're joined again by special guest co-host, Global TV and CKNW's Asa Rehman.The football gods giveth and the football gods taketh away. Thankfully for Vancouver Whitecaps, they were in a generous mood on Saturday in the Whitecaps' last gasp win over St Louis. Thomas Müller got his first Whitecaps goal, Vancouver got the win, and everything is right with the world. Right?! We delve into the main talking points from the dramatic game and the aftermath from it all.It's been an incredible last month both on and off the pitch in Whitecapsland, so it felt like the perfect time for another one of our in-depth chats with Whitecaps GM and Sporting Director Axel Schuster. We sit down with Axel for a 35 minute chat about the Thomas Müller signing, the other new additions this past transfer window, scouting, a new stadium, the latest on the sale of the club, multi club ownership, and just how they'll keep the team sharp with three weeks off. Then Michael and Asa unpack it all.Music-wise, The Wonderstuff continue their residency as our Album of the Month, we've a Britpop song from Echobelly, and we continue our German themed songs in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.24: Intro - Asa's back, college action underway, Leagues Cup quarters09.10: Müller scores in Whitecaps dramatic win over St Louis51.55: Axel Schuster interview93.30: Unpacking Axel115.05: Wavelength - Neeskens - Gerd Muller song

Thomas Muller sets Vancouver abuzz; Vancouver vs Houston; Ali Ahmed and Liam Mackenzie interviews; Apple TV VP Oliver Schusser talks MLS deal; Canadian Championship semis

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and Canadian Championship chat.Podcasts can be cathartic. It's better than screaming in to the void. And after the weekend we had in Whitecapsland, there's a lot to say! The emotional rollercoaster that was Vancouver Whitecaps match at San Jose Earthquakes is delved into here and of course, the main talking point coming out of it was the performance of "referee" Tim Ford. Will there be investigations? The 'Caps almost battled to a point despite everything thrown at them in this one and we hear some thoughts from head coach Jesper Sorensen about how it all played out.We also look ahead to this week's Canadian Championship semi-finals, hear from Vancouver and Forge's coaches, and Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster talks about more additions coming in this MLS transfer window, this time on the defensive side.All of this plus we round-up the weekend's CPL action and talk the BC derby, and music-wise, The Wonderstuff continue their residency as our Album of the Month, we've a Britpop song from Blur and The Business return in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.27: Intro10.00: Whitecaps almost grab a point in San Jose despite everything42.17: Jesper Sorensen on Quakes game and refereeing52.35: Tim Ford is a ____ (fill in your own blank)77.10: Canadian Championship semi-final preview89.40: Whitecaps look to add two more in transfer window105.10: CPL round-up and the BC derby135.20: Wavelength - The Business - Southgate (Euro 96) [NSFW - Parental Advisory!]

Thomas Müller to Vancouver Whitecaps official; Axel Schuster and Jesper Sorensen on Müller signing; Ralph Priso interview; MLS schedule and format changes coming; CPL round-up

Thomas Muller to Vancouver Whitecaps; Sebastian Berhalter interview; Don Garber ignites Vancouver stadium talk; Managerial change at Vancouver FC; Vancouver vs Sporting KC

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and 2026 FIFA World Cup chat.The Whitecaps ended a tough five-game road stretch with a fairly decent record of two wins, one draw, and two defeats. The last of those matches saw them miss out on the chance to go back top of the Western Conference after a 1-1 draw at San Diego. We delve into the main talking points coming out of that, look at the lie of the land in the MLS West, chat about the upcoming all-star game, and the now finalised transfer of Pedro Vite.Details were finally released last week about FIFA's demands on the city of Vancouver for hosting next year's World Cup games here. We look at some of the main things that caught our eye and what locals can expect on and around match days. Plus there's still time to chat CPL, delve into our mailbag, and bring back our TVOD section to talk about a couple of football based television shows.All of this and music-wise, Frank Black continues his residency as our Album of the Month, we've Britpop song from Catherine Wheel, and The Logical Hairs feature in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.26: Intro - summer camps, AFTN memberships10.27: Mailbag - DPs, smokers, Canada's World Cup squad24.20: Whitecaps left ruing missed chances in San Diego draw50.00: The week in Whitecapsland - All-star game, MLS round-up, Vite's transfer fee77.21: Vancouver's World Cup contract revealed101.33: TVOD - Welcome To Wrexham and Last Pundit Standing113.50: CPL round-up as Vancouver FC's struggles continue130.30: Wavelength - The Logical Hairs - Footie

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and Canadian Championship chat and we're joined this episode by AFTN writer Felipe Vallejo.Football brings highs and lows and if you're a Whitecaps fan, you've had some pretty wild swings of those in the past week as the team scraped by CPL side Valour FC in the Canadian Championship, lost heavily in MLS to Colorado Rapids, then bounced back in style and started to look a little bit like their old selves in a big win at Houston Dynamo four days later.We delve into the talking points coming out of those three matches and happenings off the pitch, as Pedro Vite gets transferred to Mexico and a new Peruvian is coming to town. Are the 'Caps set up for the season run-in? What are the expectations now? And what help is still needed?Plus there's still time to look at the upcoming Canadian Championship semi-finals and the tough task facing the Whitecaps, we cast our eyes over the first half of the 2025 CPL season, and talk about the FIFA Club World Cup final. All of this and music-wise, Frank Black continues his residency as our Album of the Month, we've Britpop songs from Longpigs and Heavy Stereo, and My Brother Woody return in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.27: Intro - Vancouver Rise, Club World Cup10.47: Whitecaps results rollercoaster in full swing in Colorado and Houston40.00: Whitecaps San Diego preview and the lie of the land in MLS West56.18: Milkshake Man - Emmanuel Sabbi58.46: Whitecaps transfer comings and goings75.25: Canadian Championship semis set93.30: CPL midseason review111.00: Wavelength - My Brother Woody - The A to Z of Football

Whitecaps lost badly in LA; Jayden Nelson, Antoine Coupland, and Nelson Pierre interviews; DP highs and lows; Gold Cup; FIFA Club World Cup; Phil Dos Santos talks Whitecaps vs Valour

Jesper Sorensen interview; Whitecaps beat LAFC; Canada crash out of Gold Cup; derby day fireworks

Canada’s Gold Cup; Club World Cup; Tate Johnson interview; Vancouver Whitecaps vs San Diego preview

Whitecaps stay top at midway point of MLS season; Jesse Marsch, Ali Ahmed, Zorhan Bassong talk Canada and the Gold Cup; World Cup One Year Countdown; FIFA Club World Cup

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, Northern Super League, and national team chat and interviews.What a week it's been in Whitecapsland. Eventful doesn't even do it justice, as the team returned from a heavy cup final loss only to be hit by gastrointestinal illness that left Sunday's derby game with Seattle Sounders in doubt. In the end it was played and despite everything the 'Caps came away with a stunning 3-0 win over their Cascadian rivals. We look back at the match, the build up, and the fallout.Turning our attention to the national teams, we look back at Canada's win over Ukraine in the Canadian Shield as they prepare for the Gold Cup, the Canadian women's U20s qualifying for the World Cup, and our feature interview is with the Vancouverite and Vancouver Rise player who scored her first goal for the senior team this week, Holly Ward. We chat with Holly about her fantastic year to date for both club and country and what's to come.All of this plus we look around the lie of the land in the CPL and the recent resignation of Commissioner Mark Noonan, and music-wise, a solo Pete Shelley continues his residency as our Album of the Month, we've a Britpop song from Powder, and an old Scottish World Cup song in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.35: Intro05.10: Whitecaps rout Sounders after week from hell58.42: The lie of the land in the MLS West70.00: Canada beat Ukraine and international Whitecaps round-up93.50: Holly Ward interview114.28: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive? - Holly Ward121.45: CPL round-up after Week 10138.33: The road ahead for the CPL after Mark Noonan's departure149.50: Wavelength - Peter Nardini - We Jist Might Win