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Whitecaps Champions Cup heartbreak vs Cruz Azul; Axel Schuster on Whitecaps’ GI outbreak; Dayne St Clair, Michael Boxall, Giuseppe Bovalina, and Jesse Marsch interviews

Cruz Azul v Vancouver Whitecaps Champions Cup final preview; Kevin Egan, Jayden Nelson, and Daniel Rios interviews; Vancouver v Minnesota - a disappointing draw

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, and international football chat.It was back to two-game weeks for Vancouver Whitecaps and that meant getting back to their winning ways. After being made to work hard to come away with a draw in Winnipeg at Valour in the Canadian Championship, the 'Caps produced a stunning comeback victory to take three points in MLS action at Real Salt Lake, giving themselves some breathing space at the top of the table for the rough weeks to come.We delve into both of those matches and chat with Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster about what the club's run to the CONCACAF Champions Cup final means both on and off the pitch in terms of financial, recruitment, attendance, and global recognition. Plus we chat about preparing for the final, adding to the squad, and discuss the future of Pedro Vite.We also look at the upcoming international absences that will decimate the Whitecaps squad for a five to six week period and get the view of 'Caps coach Jesper Sorensen and Canada's Jesse Marsch around it. Plus we hear from one of those call-ups, Sebastian Berhalter, and his proud dad Gregg Berhalter.All of this plus music-wise Scottish band Baby Chaos continue their residency as our Album of the Month, and we've more Britpop and Wavelength songs.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.25: Intro03.45: Whitecaps made to work hard in Valour draw15.10: Whitecaps get back to winning ways with comeback victory at RSL38.42: Axel Schuster interview82.41: Whitecaps set to be decimated by international call-ups96.35: Jesse Marsch talks Whitecaps' Canadians103.00: Sebastian and Gregg Berhalter on Seba's USMNT call-up108.30: Wavelength - Chas and Dave with Tottenham Hotspur's 1981 FA Cup Final Squad - Ossie's Dream (Spurs Are On Their Way To Wembley)

Whitecaps draw in Austin; Bjorn Inge Utvik interview; Can Champ preview; Troubled times for BC’s CPL sides; FIFA Congress; Crystal Palace’s historic FA Cup win

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, Canadian Premier League, and Northern Super League chat.It was just a one game week for the Whitecaps. Did that affect them, as they got off to a slow start before coming back to draw 2-2 with LAFC? We look into that and delve into the talking points coming out of the match. Plus we get the thoughts of head coach Jesper Sorensen.We also delve into our travels to two Canadian Championship matches this past week as Zach took in Vancouver FC's first ever win in the competition and Michael headed to Winnipeg with TSS Rovers for a close, but ultimately heartbreaking, narrow defeat. We also hear the postgame thoughts from Rovers' head coach Brendan Teeling.Plus we round up all the week's action in MLS, the CPL, and the NSL, talk superpowers with Sebastian Berhalter, Ranko Veselinovic, Tate Johnson, and Ralph Priso, and music-wise Scottish band Baby Chaos continue their residency as our Album of the Month, we've another two Britpop songs, and another fun Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.26: Intro - Spotify issues, spectacles, VHS movies08.05: Comeback 'Caps battle to LAFC draw43.13: Are the Whitecaps stronger in two game weeks?50.15: MLS round-up72.20: Whitecaps Superpowers - Seba, Ranko, Tate, and Ralph81.51: Vancouver FC get first ever Canadian Championship win100.30: Heartbreak for TSS Rovers in Winnipeg117.10: Radiohead discussion123.35: CPL and NSL review145.05: Wavelength - Everton 1995 FA Cup Squad - All Together Now

Whitecaps Champions Cup final bound; Vancouver v RSL; Ranko Veselinovic interview; Axel Schuster, Jesper Sorensen, and Tristan Blackmon chats; CPL and Canadian Championship round-up

Whitecaps beat Miami and Minnesota; Kaylyn Kyle, Sebastian Berhalter, Ralph Priso interviews; football superstitions; MLS and CPL round-up

Vancouver Whitecaps’ stalemate in St Louis; Inter Miami preview; JC Ngando, Sam Adekugbe, Quinn, Anja Heiner-Moller, and Christina Litz audio; MLS, CPL, and NSL chat

Whitecaps destroy Austin FC; Tristan Blackmon and Tate Johnson audio; NSL set to kick off; Stephanie Labbe and Janine Sonis audio; CPL and L1BC week in review

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, CONCACAF Champions Cup, Canadian Soccer League, Northern Super League, and Canadian national team chat.Are you still recovering from the Whitecaps beating Pumas to reach the Champions Cup semi-finals? We are and our voices can testify to that! We look at the historic night in Mexico City, how everything played out, and look ahead to facing Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in the semis. Plus we hear from the Great Dane himself, 'Caps coach Jesper Sorensen and Axel Schuster tells us if Vancouver might still be active before the MLS transfer window shuts.We also recap all the action from the first weekend of the 2025 CPL season, chat with Canadian women's head coach Casey Stoney about her time in charge so far and the launch of the NSL, and our feature interview this episode is with Vancouver Rise forward Holly Ward about her career so far, coming to her new hometown team, the NSL, and her first involvement with Canadian senior women's team. Plus music from Sinergy, Got Got Need, and Cousin Feo.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.57: Intro - lucky hats and items in the mail06.52: Whitecaps stun Pumas to set up Miami semi showdown40.25: Axel Schuster on Whitecaps transfer window plans48.55: Unpacking Mark Noonan from Ep66463.40: CPL Week in Review109.55: Casey Stoney audio114.38: Holly Ward interview122.45: Wavelength - Cousin Feo - Maradona

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Northern Super League, and Canadian national team chat.What a week it's been for the Whitecaps. They dominated Colorado Rapids to stay top of the MLS West, they gave themselves a great chance of advancing in the CONCACAF Champions Cup against Pumas, and news broke on Friday that a new, soccer-specific stadium to call their own was in the works. We delve into all the action on and off the pitch and hear from Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster about the stadium news.We've two feature interviews for you this episode. First up is a chat with Vancouver Rise President Sinead King about getting the new team up and running in a new league, the challenges faced and those to come, and where her love of football came from.We also chat with Vancouver's Canadian women's national team hero Julia Grosso about being back in the city, her career, that gold winning penalty, and lots more. Plus we look at Canada's win over Argentina and the U17 women qualifying for this year's World Cup in Morocco.Music-wise The Bees Band feature in Wavelength with a song featuring the legend that was Stan Bowles, Camille Schmidt continues her residency as our Album of the Month, there's Britpop songs from Menswear and The Boo Radleys.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.29: Intro - rainy days, L1BC, US Open Cup13.50: Axel Schuster on Whitecaps new stadium plans27.00: A new Whitecaps stadium - the merits and pitfalls for a PNE plan53.40: Whitecaps impress in Colorado victory79.50: Sinead King interview111.30: CanWNT win against Argentina119.00: Julia Grosso interview135.00: Wavelength - The Bees Band - Somebody Give Me The Ball

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, CONCACAF Champions Cup, and Canadian Premier League chat and interviews.It was late agony at BC Place for Vancouver Whitecaps as they conceded an away goal against Pumas UNAM with just three minutes remaining in a game they bossed. Still, they got a draw and it's all to play for next week in Mexico City as we pick over the bones of the first leg.We've two feature interview for you in this episode. First up is a 25 minute chat with Canadian Premier League Commissioner Mark Noonan ahead of the 7th season of the CPL. We chat with Mark about the state of the league, expansion, the TV deal with TSN, capitalizing on the 2026 World Cup, and more.Next up is former Whitecaps midfielder Marco Bustos who returns to the CPL for a second stint with Pacific FC. What brought him back, can they recapture the glory days of their championship season, how is a turned over Pacific side looking, and how was life in Sweden? We chat about all of this and more, plus we preview all eight CPL teams and look at how their offseason rebuilds have gone and their chances for the season ahead.Music-wise feature in Wavelength, Camille Schmidt kicks off her residency as our Album of the Month, and there's a couple of Britpop songs from Nilon Bombers and Kingmaker.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.27: Intro - US Open Cup drama07.12: Whitecaps concede late in agonizing draw with Pumas28.35: CPL Commissioner Mark Noonan interview64.35: Pacific FC season preview75.23: Marco Bustos interview106.50: Vancouver FC season preview128.20: Calgary FC season preview135.53: Valour FC season preview141.03: Forge FC season preview149.06: York United season preview157.35: Atletico Ottawa season preview163.38: HFX Wanderers season preview169.55: Wavelength - Babybird - Football

Whitecaps draw in Toronto; Phonzie’s injury; Sacha Kljestan, James Merriman and Nelson Pierre interviews; Herdman admonished

Canada’s Nations League rollercoaster; Whitecaps lose to Chicago Fire; Max Anchor interview, World Cup qualification; CPL chat

Whitecaps stun Monterrey in Champions Cup and stay perfect in MLS; Sebastian Berhalter and Dax McCarty interviews; Brian White and J.C. Ngando audio

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, CONCACAF Champions Cup, and FIFA chat.The Whitecaps keep rolling with a very strong performance against Mexican powerhouse CF Monterrey in Champions Cup action, followed by a victory over CF Montreal in MLS action in their Canadian derby that saw them go top of the Western Conference standings.We pick over the bones of both matches and the main talking points coming out of them. We look at the standout performances, chat about Jesper Sorensen's early enforced use of his squad depth, and ponder just how much Ryan Gauld's knee injury could derail the 'Caps excellent start depending on how severe it is and how quickly the club act to bring in another piece.We also chat with Montreal's Canadian midfielder Victor Loturi about coming back to Canada to play in MLS, his time in Scotland, and how playing in the CPL shaped him as a player.It's also been a newsworthy week for FIFA with the 2026 World Cup countdown continuing apace and we talk halftime shows, government taskforces, bitcoin, weather concerns, further expansion to 64 teams, and Canada's latest plans.All of this, plus Sleeper kick off their residency as our Album of the Month, there's another Britpop song, and it's Football Violence Awareness Month in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.28: Intro - CPL preseason, extra podcasts, jersey chat12.30: Will Whitecaps' blistering start be derailed by Gauld injury?22.28: Whitecaps very much in the hunt against Monterrey60.05: Dominant Vancouver dispatch Montreal100.41: Victor Loturi interview110.15: FIFA World Cup 2026 chat - halftime shows, bitcoin, 64 team expansion, weather concerns150.20: Wavelength - Slaughter and the Dogs - Where Have All The Bootboys Gone?157.20: Goodbyes - Bayern are 125, East Fife back to winning ways, Clyde Only Fans controversy!

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and CONCACAF Champions Cup chat, and we're joined by AFTN writer Felipe Vallejo again to do it all this episode.It's been a good start to the Jesper Sorensen era in Vancouver. Advancing in the Champions Cup with an aggregate win over Saprissa and a dominant dismantling of Portland in MLS action has certainly put a spring in the steps of those of a blue and white persuasion. We take a look at the takeaways from both matches and look ahead to the visit of the LA Galaxy in MLS action and Mexican giants CF Monterrey in the next round of the cup next week.Whitecaps CEO and Sporting Director Axel Schuster held a media roundtable on Wednesday. We bring you that in full and unpack some of the main talking points around the make up of the roster, new additions, the latest on the sale, the MLS schedule, and more.All of this, plus Pop Will Eat Itself wrap up their residency as our Album of the Month, there's Norwegian Oi in this episode's Wavelength, and another Britpop song.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.26: Intro06.57: Whitecaps see off Saprissa in Champions Cup31.15: Tough Monterrey test now awaits in Round of 1644.15: Whitecaps destroy Timbers in MLS season opener82.10: Axel Schuster media roundtable128.00: Unpacking Axel145.40: Wavelength - Premier League - Kick Off Time

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and CONCACAF Champions Cup chat, and we're joined by AFTN writer Felipe Vallejo to do it all this episode.The Whitecaps finally played their first competitive game of 2025, and while the end result of the Champions Cup clash with Saprissa wasn't what they were hoping for down in Costa Rica, there were a lot of positives and and an away goal to take from the tie. We delve into the match, look ahead to the MLS season opener in Portland and hear from 'Caps coach Jesper Sorensen and Timbers boss Phil Neville.As the new MLS season gets underway, we preview what is shaping up to be an interesting and unpredictable Western Conference, with some clear standout teams, some movers and shakers, and some teams that we just don't know what to expect from them yet this season. We cast our eyes over the Whitecaps' 14 Western rivals and bring you a special collaboration piece we did previewing Vancouver themselves on the Soccerwise podcast.All of this, plus former Whitecaps captain Kendall Waston runs through our infamous food segments, Pop Will Eat Itself continue their residency as our Album of the Month and feature again in this episode's Wavelength, there's another Britpop song, and we pay tribute to the recently departed Jam drummer Rick Butler.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.25: Intro05.35: Whitecaps lose late to Saprissa28.34: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive? Or Jam? Or Takeout food? - Kendall Waston edition32.40: Portland preview with Phil Neville audio48.10: MLS West Season Preview - Austin, Colorado, Dallas, Houston, LAFC, LA Galaxy, Minnesota91.00: MLS West Season Preview - Portland, RSL, San Jose, San Diego, Seattle, SKC, St Louis132.10: Michael's Whitecaps season preview on Soccerwise podcast167.30: Wavelength - Pop Will Eat Itself - Reclaim The Game Funk FIFA

Kendall Waston, Jesper Sorensen, and Emmanuel Sabbi interviews; Vancouver Whitecaps chat

Jesper Sørensen interview; Vancouver Whitecaps preseason; Cavalry FC do Canadian soccer proud; CPL expansion; Canadians traveling to matches in the US

Jesse Marsch and Jayden Nelson interviews; Armstrong heads to Sheffield Wednesday; Grady McDonnell heads to Belgium; Whitecaps preseason chat

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, Northern Super League, and World Cup chat.The Whitecaps got their preseason action on the pitch underway last week in Spain with a narrow loss to Polish championship contenders Raków Częstochowa. We delve into what we gleaned from the match, the addition of Canadian winger Jayden Nelson to the team, talk Brian White's good week for his country, and find out just what is Sebastian Berhalter's Favourite Jam!Our feature interview this episode is with the man that got a goal and an assist in that first preseason match, Whitecaps centre back Tristan Blackmon. We chat with Tiki about his time in Vancouver so far, life under a new coach, his footballing heroes, and his new found love of darts among other things.Plus we look at what might be the legacy in Vancouver from the 2026 World Cup as the plan to improve Memorial Park gets shelved by the city, and we talk a busy preseason week in the CPL and NSL, as Vancouver Rise add more players and try out a few local and experienced faces.All of this plus Hot Chocolate Boy is back, the Rakes wrap up their residency as Album of the Month, we've another Britpop song, and Wavelength features a song all about Ajax, as we debate - is football art?Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.28: Intro - drama on the stage and late drama off the pitch11.45: Hot Chocolate Boy - Dough Girls and 49th Parallel21.27: Vancouver's legacy from the 2026 World Cup - or lack of?46.20: Whitecaps preseason gets underway with a narrow loss50.56: Jayden Nelson joins the 'Caps58.16: Brian White - an American hero63.50: Sebastian Berhalter's Favourite Jam69.46: Tristan Blackmon interview99.55: Vancouver Rise add players and try out many more114.15: CPL news of the week127.25: Wavelength - Robbie and the Kock - Ajax Is Art

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat.The Whitecaps unveiled their new head coach, Jesper Sorensen last week. We look at our initial impressions of the Dane from what was said and the lack of additions to the 'Caps squad. Maybe the new MLS roster rules will help the Whitecaps bolster their numbers. We delve into the new cash trade mechanism in the league and the new off-roster homegrown rules, plus we get the thoughts of Vancouver CEO and Sporting Director Axel Schuster on it all.Turning our attention to the CPL, Vancouver's roster has been decimated by the retiral of Ben Fisk, the release of players, and the pending transfers of a couple of young starlets. It's early days, but they need a big rebuild, something provincial rivals Pacific are starting to do nicely, with a couple of familiar faces set to return. We chat about all of that plus the drama out east at Forge over Beni Badibanga.All of this plus Hot Chocolate Boy returns, the Rakes continue as Album of the Month and we've another Wavelength song to honour the recent passing of the legendary Scot, Denis Law.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.28: Intro - beavers, cereals, and podcast places08.16: Hot Chocolate Boy - Melt Confectionary and To Live For19.02: MLS roster changes and the thoughts of Axel Schuster35.05: Cash transfers now possible in MLS47.55: New MLS Homegrown off-roster improvements60.30: The short lived Anderson Duarte rumour63.30: Jesper Sorensen introduced - initial thoughts77.15: Retiral, releases, and transfers decimate Vancouver FC roster114.50: An old CPL face set to return, as a current one refuses to125.00: Wavelength - The Men They Couldn't Hang - Denis Law and Ali McGraw

Quinn joins Vancouver Rise; Sinead King and Colin Elmes interviews; Casey Stoney on Canada and the NSL; League1 Canada battle looms

Jesper Sorensen is new Whitecaps coach; Colin Elmes on TSS Rovers; UBC’s Joven Mann interviewed

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps and Canadian Premier League chat.Our extensive interview with Axel Schuster in the last episode certainly produced a lot of chatter and we unpack some of what the Whitecaps CEO told us in this episode around the search for a new coach, the search for new owners, the search for new players, and more.Our first feature interview of 2025 sees us sit down for an in-depth chat with the man that lifted his first CPL North Star Cup last year, Tommy Wheeldon Jr. We chat with the Cavalry head coach about the successful 2024 for the team, the chance to take on Mexican opposition in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, the return of an Albertan derby, taking the next step forward in 2025, Jay Herdman, Myer Bevan, the state of the CPL, his beloved Everton, and more.We also look back at Pacific's two latest additions, the current quiet time at Vancouver FC, and look at an interesting year for York United, both on and off the pitch, as we chat with Mexican owners the Pasquel brothers about their first year in charge. Plus we get the thoughts of Bobby Smyrniotis, James Merriman and Tommy Wheeldon Jr about the need for some kind of VAR in the CPL and look at the stadium issues that plague Canadian soccer.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.35: Intro - another new year awaits07.30: Unpacking Axel Schuster's State of the Whitecaps interview38.33: Pacific add two, all quiet at VFC, and Forge busy again68.32: The Pasquel brothers' first year in charge at York75.20: Canadian soccer has a stadium issue93.30: Tommy Wheeldon Jr interview142.25: The vital need for some kind of VAR in the CPL149.55: What we'd love to change in the CPL169.45: Wavelength - Robb Johnson - Life Is Football

Axel Schuster interview; Canadian national teams end of year review; AFTN Awards heroes and villains edition

Whitecaps MLS schedule released; Christmas with Sebastian Berhalter, Isaac Boehmer, and Yohei Takaoka; Christmas in 1974; Festive fun, games, and music

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver Rise, and Canadian Premier League chat.The offseason keeps rolling on apace in the North American soccer leagues. MLS held a somewhat farcical untelevised SuperDraft on Friday. The Whitecaps added two players and we chat with one of them, University of North Carolina Freshman Tate Johnson who was picked by the 'Caps in the first round. We also chat with Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster about the team's two draft picks and we get a tantalising little tease about the search for a new manager. It looks like it's done and it's not a Canadian!It's been a busy week for the new club in town, NSL side Vancouver Rise, who announced their first five signings. We look back at who has been revealed so far, hear from the club's first signing, Canadian defender Shannon Woeller, and talk with club President Sinead King about a couple of off the pitch aspects of the new team.Turning our attention to the CPL, we look at the offseason so far for the two BC teams, Pacific and Vancouver, as roster decisions are made and rebuilding begins. Plus music-wise we continue our 2024 Festive 15 with the songs that came in at the numbers 4 to 6 positions.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.27: Intro03.50: Whitecaps add two in farcical MLS SuperDraft15.18: Axel Schuster on draft picks and manager search30.05: AFTN's 2024 Festive 15 - #6 Fontaines D.C. - Romance34.00: Vancouver Rise add first five players68.41: AFTN's 2024 Festive 15 - #5 Soft Play - Everything and Nothing75.55: Pacific FC's offseason so far94.19: AFTN's 2024 Festive 15 - #4 Idles - Gift Horse100.10: Vancouver FC's offseason so far123.30: Wavelength - Cha Cha 2000 - Tired Legs At The End Of The Game

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps and Canadian soccer chat.The Whitecaps' owners dropped the bombshell announcement last week that the club were up for sale. That's naturally led to a lot of questions, concerns, worry, and more for supporters. We're joined by Harjeet Johal to delve into a lot of those questions in this episode, including will the team stay in Vancouver, who might the new owners be, does the lack of their own stadium and tangible assets affect things, what does it mean for the search for a new head coach and more. Plus we hear some thoughts from Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster about the sale.In happier Whitecaps news, we look at the draw for them and the other Canadian teams in the 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup and Canadian Championship, which has thrown up some pre-Christmas crackers for the season to come. Plus we hear from Cavalry President Ian Allison, as he explains why they need to play their Pumas tie on Vancouver Island, and music-wise we continue our 2024 Festive 15 with the songs that came in at the numbers 7 to 9 positions.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.47: Intro - why is my wife eating our Christmas food now?!06.25: Vancouver Whitecaps are up for sale21.20: Axel Schuster on Whitecaps sale33.33: AFTN's 2024 Festive 15 - #9 Sputn1k - Oh No36.15: Will the Whitecaps stay in Vancouver and other big questions78.16: AFTN's 2024 Festive 15 - #8 The Jesus and Mary Chain - Discoteque83.40: Whitecaps to face off against Kendall Waston's Saprissa in Champions Cup93.25: Cavalry and Forge draw Mexican opposition in Champions Cup103.55: AFTN's 2024 Festive 15 - #7 Ice3peak - Hate You107.45: Canadian Championship draws throws up tantalizing ties121.22: More Whitecaps and WFC2 roster decisions announced127.14: Wavelength - The Mercernaries - Hands Off The Hibs133.10: Some final thoughts on the Whitecaps sale and some weekend's football action

Isaac Boehmer interview; Club World Cup; MLS State of the League; Ryan Gauld on Scotland; Bobby Smyrniotis on cup draws

Ryan Gauld on Sartini departure; Jeevan Badwal interview; Herdman out in Toronto; MLS managerial merry-go-round; Whitecaps awards

Vanni Sartini out in Vancouver; CanWNT’s toxic culture; Whitecaps Awards Part One; Vancouver Rise get their coach; international football overload

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Canadian and international soccer chat.The Whitecaps season ending and season preparing period is now underway. We bring you some audio from Vanni Sartini's end of season press conference as he ponders the season that was, what went well, what didn't, and what needs to change for next year. We also muse about Vanni's tactics, pieces needed, his future, and more as we look ahead to a busy month to come with player decisions needing to be made, the trade window and free agency opening, and the expansion draft for San Diego upcoming. What 12 players should the Whitecaps protect?We're joined this week by AFTN writer Scott Strasser to talk about all things soccer in Calgary as we look back on Cavalry's fantastic season that saw them win a first ever CPL championship title and look ahead to the new women's team in town, Calgary Wild, in the Northern Super League.We also look at the fallout from the investigation report into Dronegate and ask what it means for John Herdman and others, and look back at the Canadian men's national team's win in Suriname. Plus Prolapse continue their residency as our Album of the Month, there's more Britpop songs, and we have a song about recently retired Irish international Aiden McGeady in this episode's Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.28: Intro - congrats SFU, Bluesky, social media, Swifties17.00: Vanni's end of season Whitecaps musings - what went right, what didn't?60.27: The Whitecaps month ahead and the decisions to be made94.50: Scott Strasser talks all things Calgary soccer147.30: Dronegate investigation report released162.45: Canada men win in Suriname167.57: Wavelength - The Deprivations - Little Red Elvis

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat.It's that sad time of the year. A time of endings. Teams' seasons are done. Players and coaches will be moving on. Leagues are over. The college season finishes and champions are crowned. What are we to do with our lives now?!! Well, talk about all of it for the next couple of months on the podcast of course, and look ahead to all of the seasons next year!The Whitecaps season came to a fighting, but also frustrating, end in LA on Friday night. The narrow 1-0 loss to LAFC in their third and deciding first round playoff match-up brings to an end a 50th anniversary season for the club that feels that it could, and should, have given so much more. We look back at the LAFC game and ponder what's next for the club, the players, and Vanni Sartini as we move into 2025. Was this year one of progression, regression, or just more of the same for the 'Caps?Turning our attention to the CPL, we look back at Cavalry lifting their first North Star Cup league championship, unpack some of the things coming out of Commissioner Mark Noonan's State of the League address, delve into the runners and riders for the confirmed two team league expansion in 2026, and revisit last week's chat about what we feel is wrong at Vancouver FC.All of this plus we look at a fantastic week for college soccer in BC, as UBC Thunderbirds win a historic two U SPORTS national championships and Capilano Blues go on an upset run for the ages to win bronze in the CCAA. Plus Prolapse continue their residency as our Album of the Month, there's more Britpop songs, and Goldie Lookin' Chain make a storming comeback in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.27: Intro06.55: Capilano Blues defy the odds to win CCAA bronze - my week at nationals14.03: UBC win historic double U SPORTS championships18.40: Whitecaps season ends in LA43.35: Was Whitecaps' 2024 season one of progression, regression, or more of the same?59.55: Whitecaps have some key player decisions to make67.42: Does Vanni continue as 'Caps coach into 2025?80.10: Miami playoff loss will cause tears of disappointment and joy!91.00: Cavalry beat Forge to lift the CPL championship106.25: Mark Noonan's State of the CPL address127.10: CPL expansion - the runners and riders and where the two new teams should be145.50: What's wrong with Vancouver FC - part two163.10: Wavelength - Goldie Lookin' Chain - Full Kit168.40: Trump and football - past, present, and future

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Vancouver FC, and Canadian Premier League chat.It was a beautiful Sunday at BC Place, surely what that old Daniel Boone song was eluding to all those years ago. Vancouver Whitecaps not only kept their season alive, they did it in some style in a 3-0 win over LAFC. It was a victory that gives a lot of hope going into Friday's 'lose and you're done' game three decider in LA. We're joined by Harjeet Johal to chat about the match, the main talking points coming out of it, and look ahead to the huge match coming up on Friday.Turning our attention to the Canadian Premier League, we look at two familiar foes facing off in next weekend's championship game, plus it's our end of season Vancouver FC review, where we look at the good, the bad, and the ugly of the Langley side's second season in the league. There's a lot of focus on the last two there, and the last part of the show sees Michael explain all the things that he feels is wrong with VFC, with Zach offering some counter views.All of this plus Prolapse kick off their residency as our Album of the Month, there's more Britpop songs, and we have an Ipswich song as a tribute to Trevor Whymark in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.27: Intro - UBC champions x 2, college nationals, FA Cup drama10.53: RIP Trevor Whymark and Alzheimer's in football16.20: Har goes to Hollywood - and LAFC28.45: Whitecaps thrash LAFC to set up game 3 decider66.05: It's Cavalry v Forge again for the CPL championship70.30: Vancouver FC end of season review106.45: Everything that's wrong with Vancouver FC154.05: Wavelength - Edward Ebeneezer and Supporters - Come on the Town

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, Northern Super League, and Canadian national team chat.The Whitecaps' playoff run is in full swing, starting with a total demolition of Portland in one of the games of their MLS era, followed up by a battling but ultimately narrow losing effort at LAFC. We pick over the bones of both matches and some of the main talking points coming out of them from both a player and coaching perspective. Do the 'Caps have what it takes to take LAFC to three games? We also chat about the rumoured change to the MLS schedule that would see them play an August to May season. Is it really feasible?Turning our attention to the CPL, we look at the playoffs that got underway this week and the ending of BC hopes as Pacific crash out. Plus on the women's side, Vancouver Rise are wanting to play out of Swangard Stadium. We look at their recent pitch to the City of Burnaby to make this happen and the potential obstacles that lie in their way.All of this plus there's Canadian men's national team chat, Kinky Machine wrap up their stint as our Album of the Month, there's more Britpop songs, and Armchair Loyal return to Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.28: Intro - another busy week06.50: More details emerge on forced Whitecaps stadium switch09.16: Whitecaps five star performance in Portland40.22: Whitecaps lose first game in LAFC series67.47: Is MLS set to change to an August to May schedule?80.15: CPL playoffs underway as Pacific bow out106.44: Vancouver Rise want to play at Swangard126.36: Canadian Men's national team chat142.25: Wavelength - Armchair Loyal - It's A Man's Game Apparently147.40: A little bit of politics!

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, Northern Super League, and Canadian national team chat.What a weekend of disappointment it was for both lower mainland teams, as Vancouver Whitecaps couldn't avoid the MLS Wild Card game and Vancouver FC couldn't make the CPL playoffs at all.We kick the show off with a look at the Whitecaps stuttering into the postseason, their latest loss to RSL, and the tough task ahead on Wednesday down in Portland in the play-in game. Can they suddenly re-find their spark and who should be the guys trusted to do that? We also look at the BC Place stadium debacle that has seen the 'Caps have to play their earned home game on the road - the latest in a long line of PR headaches for the club this pivotal anniversary year.Moving on to the CPL, we look at how the last weekend of the regular season played out and look ahead to the postseason. One that saw joy for Pacific as they clinched a playoff berth and heartbreak for Vancouver, as their season came to an end. Where did it all go wrong for VFC after such a good start and what changes need to be made?Turning our attention to the women's game, we hear some tasty tidbits about the Northern Super League from Diana Matheson and discuss how things are shaping up six months out of First Kick, and Katie Collar talks about joining the Canadian national team coaching staff.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.45: Intro - it's been a wet one07.25: Whitecaps in MLS Play-in game after RSL loss25.35: Timbers playoff preview48.17: Stadium debacle the latest PR nightmare for Whitecaps80.10: The CPL playoffs are set - Pacific postseason bound96.45: Vancouver FC's season is over132.15: Diana Matheson audio148.10: Northern Super League discussion163.18: Katie Collar talks joining CanWNT staff171.25: Wavelength - State Waste - Punk Rock Football Player

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat and interviews, as decision day in both leagues looms.It's a CPL heavy episode as we look at the battle facing the two BC teams trying to make the playoffs. We look at the path ahead for both Pacific and Vancouver, hear from VFC head coach Afshin Ghotbi, and we bring you two feature interviews.First up is Pacific forward Dario Zanatta. The former Whitecap talks about his move back to Canada to play in the CPL with his hometown team, the highs and lows of his nine year spell in Scotland, his season with Pacific so far, and the battle for the postseason. Next up is Vancouver's Miki Cantave. We chat with Miki about his career so far, his European adventures, coming back to Canada, joining VFC, playing for Haiti, and his friendship with the Whitecaps' Fafa Picault.All of this, plus we look ahead to Vancouver Whitecaps' big Decision Day showdown in Utah as they battle for MLS placing, hear from assistant coach Michael D'Agostino about the big game with RSL, and we catch up with former Valour, and current Portland Thorns, head coach Rob Gale about his transition into the women's game and taking a familiar face with him.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.25: Intro - future podcast plans09.10: All to play for in CPL's "The Outcome" day15.19: VFC's Afshin Ghotbi's thoughts heading into Ottawa35.50: Dario Zanatta interview and discussion74.25: Miki Cantave interview110.05: Rob Gale interview122.07: RSL v Whitecaps preview136.33: Wavelength - Sir Robert Orange Peel - Rage Quit

Whitecaps grim playoff path; Vancouver vs LAFC; Kei Kamara and Thomas Hasal interviews; CPL round-up and coaches audio; women’s soccer in Canada

Vancouver Whitecaps’ concerning form; Ryan Gauld talks Scotland; Jay Herdman on his loan deal; Playing games in the international break; MLS and CPL round-ups and audio

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps and MLS chat and interviews.It's been a successful week for the Whitecaps. They won a third straight Canadian Championship and booked their spot in the 2024 MLS playoffs, all while turning in two less than inspiring performances. We look back a both the Toronto and Portland Timbers matches, hear some cup final audio from Isaac Boehmer, Bjorn Inge Utvik and Brian White, and look at the MLS West playoff race.There's a big week ahead for the Whitecaps Girls Elite too, as they host San Diego Wave in CONCACAF Women's Champions Cup action. We preview the match and bring you interviews with head coach Katie Collar and forward Jessica De Filippo.All of this, plus there's more Britpop chat and music, Big Country wrap up their stint as our Album of the Month, and Italian band Neeskens feature in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.10: Intro03.35: Whitecaps threepeat in Canadian Championship15.11: Bjorn Inge Utvik post final audio18.25: Isaac Boehmer post final audio and discussion27.35: Brian White post final audio30.59: Canadian Championship needs further change37.55: Whitecaps book playoff spot after uninspiring draw with Portland73.45: Whitecaps Girls Elite vs San Diego Wave preview76.00: Katie Collar interview84.35: Jessica De Filippo interview93.48: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive - Katie Collar95.30: Christine Sinclair announces retirement99.00: Wavelength - Neeskens - Go Johan Go! Kick That Fucking Penalty

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, CPL, and Canadian national team chat and interviews.It was a two-game week for the Whitecaps, but a tough one where they only took one point and fell down the MLS West standings. We pick over the bones of the draw in Houston and the loss in LA, look at the lie of the land in the MLS West, and preview Wednesday's big Canadian Championship final with Toronto.We've three interviews for you. First up is WFC2 head coach Ricardo Clark to look at the 'Caps important win over Tacoma and the looming playoffs, plus we chat with WFC2 midfielder Liam Mackenzie about his development, signing his first pro deal, scoring his first pro goal, playing in the MLS Next All-Star game, and more.Last up is a chat with new Vancouver FC U19 head coach Todd May, as we talk with Todd about the aims of the team and how it all fits in to the CPL landscape. All of this, plus we look at the weekend's CPL action, there's more Britpop chat and music, Big Country continue their stint as our Album of the Month, and My Brother Woody are back in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.27: Intro - the new look Champions League11.42: Whitecaps get just one point from Houston and LA42.50: The lie of the land in MLS50.30: Canadian Championship preview61.60: Ricardo Clark interview and WFC2 chat68.53: Liam Mackenzie interview81.50: CPL round-up101.13: Todd May interview and VFC U19 discussion119.52: Wavelength - My Brother Woody - Another Fucking Weekend Ruined

Whitecaps v Dallas; Canada v Mexico; Jesse Marsch, Ali Ahmed, Sebastian Berhalter, and Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau chats

Canada beat US; Whitecaps draw with Dallas; Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau; James Cameron; Rants about refs; MLS and CPL chat

Stuart Armstrong, Fafa Picault, Jay Herdman, and Cindy Tye interviews; Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canada national team chat; Football in Costa Rica; Britpop

Stephanie Labbe and Sinead King talk NSL; Whitecaps reach Can Champ final; Ryan Gauld earns Scotland call-up; MLS and CPL chat

Whitecaps vs Pacific preview; Thomas Meilleur-Giguère, Sebastian Dzikowski, Eric Lajeunesse, and Keira Martin interviews; Whitecaps Girls Elite

After an unplanned week off, we’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps chat, covering both the men's and the women's teams at the club, and we're joined by Felipe Vallejo to talk about it all.And what a history making week it's been for the Whitecaps' women's team. Not only did they play in the first ever CONCACAF Women's Champions Cup match, they won it, qualifying for the group stage where they'll host two NWSL sides at BC Place in October. We look at the historic win in El Salvador and what lies ahead in the group stages, plus we sit down for a chat with head coach Katie Collar to chat about it all.Our second feature interview this episode is with Whitecaps CEO and Sporting Director Axel Schuster about the summer transfer window, the lack of moves so far and what may be to come, and the club's decision to declare for the 3 DP route under the new MLS roster rules. Is another DP heading to Vancouver? We'll also chat about growing the club's brand, attracting players to the city, changes coming for the boys' academy teams, and the club's new women's team that will be launched very soon.Plus there's still time to talk about the Whitecaps' forced postponement of their MLS match with LAFC this coming weekend and the worse case scenario that played out for them.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.25: Intro04.20: Whitecaps break extended with LAFC postponement20.45: Whitecaps Girls Elite make history and the Champions Cup task ahead44.25: Katie Collar interview72.10: Axel Schuster interview106.15: Unpacking Axel - transfers, DPs, club growth, NSL team125.35: Vancouver's NSL team brand launch and possible Whitecaps rebranding129.26: Wavelength - The Tartan Specials - Sex and Drugs and Sausage Rolls

Canada at the Olympics; More drone fallout; Whitecaps top Leagues Cup group; L1BC champs crowned