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Canada Olympics drone scandal; Ali Ahmed interview; Wrexham v Whitecaps; Phil Parkinson, Eoghan O’Connell, George Evans, Steven Fletcher chat; Leagues Cup

Whitecaps win one and lose one; new MLS roster rules; Canada NTs; CPL and L1BC

Canada 4th at Copa America; Copa chaos; Whitecaps win on the road in the league and cup

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Canadian national team, Copa America, and Euro 2024 chat, and we're joined this week by Felipe Vallejo to talk about it all.We start on the international stage and the big story of the week as Canada reached the semi-finals of Copa America. We look at the big win against Venezuela, why they have nothing to fear and nothing to lose against Argentina, and discuss which players' stock has gone up the most with their performances at the tournament.Keeping the Copa chat going, Felipe tells us about his trip to San Jose to see Colombia take on Brazil, we round up the rest of the action around the tournament, the US media meltdown after crashing out, the bizarre refereeing at the tournament, and get angry at some horrible camera angles.Moving on to the domestic game, we look at the Whitecaps seven-point week, the latest point gained in Montreal, and the ever-tightening Western Conference standings. Plus we look ahead to the latest BC derby in the Canadian Championship as the Whitecaps head over to the island to take on Pacific in their semi-final first leg.All of this plus we look at the continued disappointments at Euro 2024, Cork band The Frank and Walters continue as Album of the Month, and we've a Dutch Euros song in Wavelength.This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Recovery Family Law, family law lawyers in Surrey, working with clients to get excellent results. They support AFTN, go and support them for all your family legal needs.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.09: Intro - get better soon Marshall06.50: Canada's historic march to Copa semis45.52: Felipe's Copa road trip54.39: More Copa America chat79.00: This Week In Whitecapsland 197483.50: Whitecaps draw in Montreal as West tightens up even more107.50: Pacific vs Whitecaps III - a preview121.10: Wavelength - Football Poet - Hollandse Glorie124.50: Euro 2024 continues to disappoint

Vancouver v St Louis; Whitecaps news; Copa America; Euro 2024; Jesse Marsch

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Canadian national team, Euros 2024, and Copa America chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts, and we're joined by AFTN writer Felipe Vallejo to talk about it all.It was a derby day to forget for Vancouver, who hit the self-destruct button in a 2-0 road loss down in Portland. We pick over the bones of that one, delve into the Whitecaps' current woes as they slide down the standings, and hear the postgame thoughts of Vanni Sartini.We move on to the international stage and the disappointing travels of Scotland at the 2024 Euros, as they crash out with a whimper. Plus we look at the rest of the tournament so far before turning our attention to Copa America and Canada's starting loss to Argentina. It's not been a great footballing week for our teams, but at least Canada were spirited in defeat!All of this, plus we look at Vancouver FC big weekend loss in CPL action, take you back to 1974, continue our Album of the Month from Heavenly and bring you another Euro 2024 themed song in Wavelength.This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Recovery Family Law, family law lawyers in Surrey, working with clients to get excellent results. They support AFTN, go and support them for all your family legal needs.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.15: Intro - a tribute to Dylon Powley11.34: Whitecaps self destruct in Portland44.15: This Week In Whitecapsland and the World Cup 197452.28: Vanni Sartini's thoughts post Portland59.12: More on the Whitecaps woes83.42: Scotland's terrible Euros100.30: Wavelength - Nick Morgan - No Scotland, No Party105.24: More Euro 2024 chat121.21: Copa America round-up142.55: Vancouver FC and CPL chat

New England v Vancouver; Copa America and Euro 2024 chat; Ricardo Clark and Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau interviews

Vancouver Whitecaps chat; Katie Collar; Northern Super League; Wrexham chat with Phil Parkinson and Humphrey Ker; Canada v Netherlands and France, TST 7v7

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, Canadian Premier League, and Canadian national team chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts!The Whitecaps head into the international break in good spirits after two wins in four days against Western Conference opposition. We delve into both matches and performances, and look at where the 'Caps are right now in terms of tactics, personnel, and positioning, at what is effectively the halfway point of the season. Plus we round-up the weekend's action across MLS.We also look at the draw for the Canadian Championship semi-finals and the nightmare travel it throws up for the 'Caps, plus we round up the weekend's action in the CPL and have a chat with Colorado's CMNT defender Moise Bombito ahead of Canada's two upcoming friendlies and Copa America.All of this plus we have a new Album of the Month from Heavenly and kick off a month of Euro 2024 themed songs in Wavelength.This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Recovery Family Law, family law lawyers in Surrey, working with clients to get excellent results. They support AFTN, go and support them for all your family legal needs.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.15: Intro - Project8, Champions League, Phonzie's future14.15: A six point week for the Whitecaps43.48: This Week In Whitecapsland 197449.25: How the Whitecaps look at halfway point of season72.32: MLS round-up103.28: Canadian Champ semis set106.35: Vancouver FC and CPL round-up120.45: League1 BC chat128.00: Moise Bombito interview and CanMNT chat140.35: Wavelength - The Caledonian Dream - Shot At Glory

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, and Canadian Premier League chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts!It's not been a great week, with two horrible on-pitch performances and a PR nightmare off it with the no-show of Messi and friends for the match against Miami. We delve into how the whole Messi debacle played out and look at all parties that are being blamed for the non-appearance. How justified is it, where should most of the blame lie, and how have the Whitecaps handled the whole situation?We also look at the actual game itself, where the 'Caps failed to rise to the occasion once again in front of a large crowd and are still struggling to create and score from open play. Plus after scraping through to the Canadian Championship semi-finals against Cavalry, we look at what lies in-store and how Vanni Sartini's postgame comments from both of last week's matches went from one extreme to the other. How much threat is his job under right now?This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Recovery Family Law, family law lawyers in Surrey, working with clients to get excellent results. They support AFTN, go and support them for all your family legal needs.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.17: Intro05.10: The Vancouver Messi debacle - who's to blame?39.15: Messi, the Whitecaps, Plan B's, ticket prices and fan anger71.15: Understrength Miami pile on Whitecaps' home woes107.56: This Week in Whitecapsland 1974115.34: Whitecaps scrape through in Canadian Championship - shameful?134.50: Vancouver FC go second after derby day win151.05: Wavelength - Feet-Punk - Diego Maradona

Whitecaps’ week of penalty drama; Can Champ; Messi Mania; Jesse Marsch joins CanMNT

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, and Canadian Premier League chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts!The Whitecaps busy month of May continues apace with two games a week. It was a case of win one, lose one this past week as they got a Canadian Championship win over Cavalry FC, but fell to a comprehensive defeat at LAFC in MLS action. We pick over the bones of both matches, look at what's gone wrong for the 'Caps and what they need to fix it, and round-up all the Canadian Championship and MLS action, including Messi mania in Montreal and incredible postgame scenes in Toronto.Turning our attention to the CPL, we round-up the weekend's action and discuss the league's decision to move a Vancouver FC home game to Kelowna, which is proving to be a massive own goal for the club among their supporters.This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Recovery Family Law, family law lawyers in Surrey, working with clients to get excellent results. They support AFTN, go and support them for all your family legal needs.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.22: Intro - Champions League, Phonzie15.00: Whitecaps see off Cavalry threat in Can Champ - for now30.30: Canadian Championship and why the Canadian pyramid is prohibitive to existing clubs45.51: Out of sorts Whitecaps fall to LAFC60.55: What's wrong with the 'Caps and how do they fix it?77.23: MLS West round-up91.35: Messi mania hits Montreal105.55: Tempers flare and accusations fly after TFC-NYC118.50: This Week in Whitecapsland 1974125.32: CPL round-up147.20: Vancouver FC home game in Kelowna draws fan ire168.35: Wavelength - Everclear - Volvo Driving Soccer Mom

Whitecaps v Austin analysis; TSS Rovers’ cup heartbreak; Canadian Championship chat; CMNT coaching search; Vancouver and FIFA 2026

Red Bulls v Whitecaps analysis; Wrexham AFC head to Vancouver; Katie Collar interview; TSS Rovers in Canadian Championship

NYRB v Whitecaps preview; Brian White’s homecoming; Guiseppe Bovalina signing; Canadian Championship kicks off; Todd May interview

Seattle v Vancouver analysis; Mark Noonan and Matteo Campagna interviews; TSS Rovers; FA Cup drama, MLS and CPL chat

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Vancouver FC, and Canadian Premier League chat.The Whitecaps came crashing back down to earth with a bang and a 3-1 loss to LA Galaxy on Saturday. Deflating and frustrating, we pick over the bones of this one, look at where it all went wrong, and remind ourselves that it's just one game out of 34. Plus we round up the weekend's action around the MLS West, look ahead to the Seattle derby next weekend, and chat about how the new roster rules coming into effect this summer may impact the 'Caps.Turning our attention to the CPL, the new season kicked off this weekend and we look at all the action, focusing on Vancouver FC, who top the table after a big 4-1 win over Valour. Plus we hear some postgame thoughts from both head coaches, Afshin Ghotbi and Phillip Dos Santos, and sit down for a feature interview with VFC captain Callum Irving about the club's offseason rebuild and the exciting season that lies ahead. Plus there's still time to look at the sad demise of Victoria Highlanders.This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Recovery Family Law, family law lawyers in Surrey, working with clients to get excellent results. They support AFTN, go and support them for all your family legal needs.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.14: Intro - what a week07.10: Whitecaps lose top spot with LA loss41.15: MLS West round-up60.16: Vancouver FC top CPL after Week 186.00: The Gaffers - PDS and Ghoti's postgame thoughts100.35: Vancouver FC gameday experience111.02: This week in 1974120.00: Callum Irving interview149.32: Wavelength - My Brother Woody - 50p Head158.50: The demise of Victoria Highlanders

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat. April is our favourite time of the year with MLS well underway, the CPL and League1 BC beginning, and the Provincial Cup in full flow. What a time to be alive! Add to that the Whitecaps being top of MLS and it's a fun-filled show this week.We kick things off with the 'Caps and look at their 4-0 demolition of TFC at the weekend that sent them to the top of the standings. We also hear from both head coaches, Vanni Sartini and John Herdman, chat about where both teams go from hear, and look around the rest of the action in the MLS West.AFTN writer Felipe Vallejo joins us on the show this week to not only talk Whitecaps but also for a comprehensive preview of the 2024 Canadian Premier League season that gets underway this weekend. We look at all eight clubs and have three little words on each of their chances this year.This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Recovery Family Law, family law lawyers in Surrey, working with clients to get excellent results. They support AFTN, go and support them for all your family legal needs.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.27: Intro - our favourite time of the year06.10: Whitecaps go top after dismantling TFC35.37: The Gaffers - Vanni Sartini and John Herdman48.43: Should the 'Caps get more credit?53.50: MLS West round-up67.05: CPL Season Preview - Vancouver86.49: CPL Season Preview - Pacific97.10: CPL Season Preview - Cavalry107.15: CPL Season Preview - Valour116.55: This week in 1974121.30: CPL Season Preview - York United131.10: CPL Season Preview - Forge138.24: CPL Season Preview - Atletico Ottawa143.25: CPL Season Preview - HFX Wanderers and title predictions154.25: Wavelength - Apocalypse Babys - Let's Go Mental158.47: Goodbyes and German football chat

Vancouver v Portland; Kamal Miller, Maxime Crepeau, Zach Verhoven, and Moses Dyer interviews; Vanni Sartini and Phil Neville audio

Vancouver lose to RSL; Canada head to Copa America; Vancouver FC news round-up; poor kit designs

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Vancouver FC chat.The Whitecaps remain unbeaten to start the MLS season after a fantastic display down in Dallas that saw them come away with back-to-back road wins to sit second in the Western Conference. We break down the ins and outs of that match, plus we round up this weekend's action in the MLS Western Conference.We've two feature interviews with you this week. First up is Whitecaps centre-back Mathias Laborda. As he continues to impress this year, we chat with Mati about his first season in Vancouver, finding his feet in the league as the season wrapped up, and his hopes for this year, which could include facing off against former teammate Luis Suarez.Next up we turn our attention to Vancouver FC as we sit down for a chat with a man who's made the move from WFC2 to the CPL, full-back Elage Bah. We talk with Elage about his interesting journey and career so far, how the ups and downs of football shape a player and a person, and look ahead at what's to come. Plus we hear from VFC head coach Afshin Ghotbi about the club's impressive offseason rebuild.This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Recovery Family Law, family law lawyers in Surrey, working with clients to get excellent results. They support AFTN, go and support them for all your family legal needs.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.15: Intro - what a weekend!12.25: Whitecaps stay unbeaten after destroying Dallas36.30: Mathias Laborda interview46.20: MLS weekly round-up59.30: Elage Bah interview86.14: This week in 197490.50: Afshin Ghotbi on Vancouver FC rebuild100.21: Wavelength - Maid of Ace - Hooligan Heart

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian football chat.Vancouver Whitecaps grabbed their first win of the season at the weekend, an important 2-0 away victory at San Jose. It wasn't pretty at times, but the goals were and there were some great performances out there, especially on the defensive side. What's happening with the 'Caps attack so far though? We delve into that and look at the latest Whitecaps addition Ralph Priso.We've two feature interviews with you this week. First up is another recent Whitecaps addition, Canadian-Syrian centre-back Belal Halbouni. We chat with Belal about his interesting journey to Vancouver, his hopes for this season, and his international future.Next up is an in-depth discussion with new League1 BC General Manager Stuart Neely It's an important third season coming up for the league and they're under new ownership. We chat about the successes so far, the need to grow, development of the game here in Canada, and a lot more.Plus we take you back to 1974, it's Football Violence Awareness Month, and we bring you two tracks from our new album of the month for March.This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Recovery Family Law, family law lawyers in Surrey, working with clients to get excellent results. They support AFTN, go and support them for all your family legal needs.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.13: Intro09.14: Whitecaps win in San Jose!30.00: Belal Halbouni interview53.55: Stuart Neely interview - part one76.10: This week in 197481.00: Stuart Neely interview - part two98.00: Wavelength - Brigadir - Football Skinheads Anarchy

Vancouver v Charlotte; Axel Schuster on DPs and depth; Scott Arfield interview; MLS round-up; CSA have new General Secretary

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian football chat.Vancouver Whitecaps will finally kick off their 2024 MLS season next weekend when Charlotte FC come to town. We look at how the 'Caps are looking heading into the new season, how competitive they can be, what's still missing, and how we feel they will fare. We also chat about the now known Canadian Championship draw and what it means for the Whitecaps and the rest.So how will the 'Caps fare in the 2024 MLS West? AFTN writer Felipe Vallejo joins us as we take a deep dive into the comings, goings, needs, and prospects of the other 13 teams in the Western Conference.It's starting to feel that a week doesn't go by without some off the pitch controversy in Canadian soccer and this week was no different as the union representing the Canadian women's national team filed a $40 million lawsuit against current and former board members of Canada Soccer. Local lawyer and referee Darnell Smith joins us once again to try and make some sense of what it all means and chat about the dangers of being a volunteer on such boards if issues like this then arise.This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Recovery Family Law, family law lawyers in Surrey, working with clients to get excellent results. They support AFTN, go and support them for all your family legal needs.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.10: Intro - wind, an apology, Alberth Elis, and RIP Chris Gauthier10.38: Canadian Championship draw26.02: How the Whitecaps are looking ahead of their MLS First Kick43.46: A deep dive into the 2024 MLS Western Conference (Austin to Minnesota)89.20: A deep dive into the 2024 MLS Western Conference (Portland to St Louis)119.16: This week in 1974123.12: CanWNT sue Canada Soccer board members151.28: Wavelength - The Others - Stan Bowles156.22: RIP Stan Bowles and Andreas Brehme

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer chat.Vancouver Whitecaps' CONCACAF Champions Cup dreams are over for another year after a good performance, but ultimately a defeat against Tigres. We look back at the second leg, the takeaways from both matches heading into the league campaign, and get some postgame thoughts from Vanni Sartini. The 2024 MLS season kicks off this week, sans Whitecaps, and there's a lot to talk about.We look at the brand new kits that will be worn this season, starting with the Whitecaps' navy and gold 50th anniversary kit, and we pick our five best and worst jerseys from the new crop. We also look at the new initiatives that we'll see implemented in the league this season and find out whether goal-line technology is on the league's radar. But who will implement these new initiatives? Well a bunch of replacement officials to begin with it appears as MLS and PRO lock out the current group of referees. What impact will this have in the first round of matches?This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Recovery Family Law, family law lawyers in Surrey, working with clients to get excellent results. They support AFTN, go and support them for all your family legal needs.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.08: Intro06.30: Whitecaps' Champions Cup dreams over23.48: What's happening with this year's Canadian Championship?39.35: Whitecaps launch 50th anniversary kit49.25: The rest of MLS 2024 new kits discussion86.10: This week in 197493.25: MLS' new initiatives for the season105.30: MLS refs locked out126.50: Wavelength - The Old Firm Casuals - Never Say Die

Vanni Sartini and Gabriel Bitar interviews; Vancouver Whitecaps and Canadian soccer chat

FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule; David Norman interview; Vanni Sartini; Whitecaps news of the week

CSB v Mediapro court battle; Ryan Gauld re-signs; Paris Gee and TJ Tahid interviews; Whitecaps News of the Week

Fafa Picault and Grady McDonnell interviews; Brian White audio; Vancouver Whitecaps and international football chat

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver FC, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and general football chat.The busy North American soccer offseason continues apace and the Whitecaps are making moves and getting their preseason underway over in Marbella. We delve into the Whitecaps News of the Week as we talk about the addition of veteran Haitian winger Fafa Picault, camp trialists, and look at the announced kick off times for the 'Caps MLS matches this coming season and some good ticket sales.We have two featured in-depth interviews for you this episode, both with experienced midfielders looking to shine with their new clubs in Vancouver. One new to the city and one making a return.First up is Whitecaps offseason signing Damir Kreilach. We chat with the Croatian about his career so far, making the switch to Vancouver, his hunger after a couple of years derailed by a back injury, his Kreilach's Corner initiative, and more.Next up is a Whitecaps academy alumni, Ben Fisk. We chat with Ben about coming home to play for Vancouver FC in the CPL, his journey between leaving the 'Caps in 2013 to returning to the city over a decade later, his hopes for the season, playing with his childhood friend Callum Irving, and more.All of this, plus we say goodbye to a true footballing legend, 'The Kaiser' Franz Beckenbauer, look back at this week in 1974, and feature a fine splattering of music to boot.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.32: Intro - cold weather, continental cups, sponsor an episode08.58: Hot Chocolate Boy returns! - Glenburn Soda14.28: Whitecaps News of the Week - Picault signs, Marbella, kick off times, ticket sales41.50: Damir Kreilach interview73.00: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive - Damir Kreilach77.05: Ben Fisk interview121.11: This week in 1974130.50: RIP Franz Beckenbauer - The Kaiser in Vancouver149.00: Wavelength - Bownik - Franz Beckenbauer

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian soccer chat.We kick off our first show of the new year with our annual offseason interview with Whitecaps CEO and Sporting Director Axel Schuster. We talk with Axel about the highs and lows of last season, building on those in 2024 and taking the next step, and discuss how the club gets there. We touch on the Andres Cubas transfer rumours, Ryan Gauld extension talks, is a return possible for Richie Laryea, and how did the signing of Damir Kreilach come about, plus much more in a 37 minute chat.It's been a busy MLS offseason so far and we look at some of the bigger and wilder stories affecting the Canadian teams, Canadian players, and the 'Caps Western Conference rivals. Plus we kick off our Whitecaps 50th anniversary celebrations and party like it's 1974, and introduce our new Album of the Month feature.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.30: Intro - Cup games and AFTN plans for the year13.25: Party like it's 197423.52: It's been a busy MLS offseason so far53.55: Axel Schuster interview - Part One78.30: Axel Schuster interview - Part Two102.27: Unpacking Axel137.15: Wavelength - Hotel Lux - National Team144.25: Bring back printed programs!

We’re back with our final AFTN Soccer Show off 2023 and it's another episode packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian soccer chat. As the new year beckons, we look ahead to what could be an exciting 2024 for the Whitecaps, the CPL, and football in Canada in general.The Whitecaps head into the new year with a new signing, MLS veteran and 'Cap killer Damir Kreilach. We look at what the signing might mean for the team and make some bold Whitecaps predictions for 2024.We also hand out our final end of year AFTN awards. What was the best awayday? The most embarrassing moment? The biggest disgrace of the year? The quote of the year? And who were the heroes and villains for us in 2023? Find out and let us know yours!CPL commissioner Mark Noonan came out guns blazing this week, defending the league and the CSB from unfair criticism. We look at his comments, how the CPL looks to grow, how it could get there, and make some bold predictions in that regard for the new year. Plus we conclude AFTN's 2023 Festive Fifteen with our top three tracks of the year and this week's Wavelength tune is Subbuteo related!Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.46: Intro - Christmas is over and so is 202308.16: What a year 2024 promises to be in Canadian football15.38: Release the Kreilach! Damir is a Whitecap35.18: Festive Fifteen #341.00: Whitecaps Bold Predictions For 202454.25: More AFTN End of Year awards - awaydays, quotes, embarrassments, and disgraces72.50: Festive Fifteen #278.02: Even more AFTN End of Year awards - heroes and villains90.48: What we'd like to change in MLS, CPL, Canadian and world football121.16: Festive Fifteen #1127.03: Noonan bullish ahead of big year for CPL159.00: Wavelength - Sir Robert Orange Peel - Youbutteo

Messi coming to Vancouver; Whitecaps add two in draft; USSF stand up to MLS; Kadin Chung interview; Jesse Fleming, Stephen Eustáquio, Bev Priestman, Callum Irving, and Kadin Chung Christmas plans

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League chat.There's no such thing as a quiet offseason in North American soccer it feels and this past week has been somewhat of a controversial one.The draw was made for the 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup, throwing up tough ties for the three Canadian sides, but now both the Whitecaps and Cavalry FC can't play their home matches at their usual stadiums. We delve into the whys and hows, look ahead to the 'Caps content in the MLS SuperDraft, the new competition guidelines in the league next season, and MLS' controversial decision to withdraw its teams from next year's US Open Cup.Turning our attention to the CPL and Vancouver FC, we look back at the club's first year highs and lows, hand out our first ever AFTN VFC awards, look at the club's two draft picks, and bring you our feature interview with Brazilian midfielder Renan Garcia.Plus we continue AFTN's 2023 Festive Fifteen with numbers 9 to 7.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.28: Intro - last live game of the year, Wonka sticker shock, and the darts are back11.30: Whitecaps and Cavalry forced to move their CONCACAF Champions Cup matches to Langford38.48: Whitecaps academy alumni in MLS SuperDraft43.07: Festive Fifteen #947.36: A bad PR week for MLS as they devalue US Open Cup74.52: New MLS competition guidelines83.21: Festive Fifteen #888.32: Vancouver FC - a year in review and a look ahead to 2024111.40: AFTN Vancouver FC End of Season awards129.40: Festive Fifteen #7133.32: Renan Garcia interview152.06: Vancouver FC add two in CPL draft162.35: Wavelength - The Whitehawk Isolators - Not About The Football

Vanni Sartini interview; MLS State of the League; Goodbye Sinc; Don Garber; Bev Priestman; Copa America draw

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian national team, and international football chat.Vanni Sartini and the Whitecaps learned their disciplinary fates this past week after all the LAFC playoff shenanigans. We delve into what was handed out, what is means to the 'Caps coach and the club going forward, and whether it was fair punishment. Plus we look at Russell Teibert's potential future in Vancouver and the weekend's action in the two MLS Conference finals.On the international stage, the legend that is Christine Sinclair hangs up her international boots, we look at the emotional farewell matches against Australia and ponder who can step up to fill her very big boots as the face of Canadian women's football.We also chat about more ways to try and fix the broken Canadian soccer system, the purchase of League1 BC by League1 Canada, look at the UEFA 2024 draw, and kick off AFTN's 2023 Festive Fifteen with the first three entrants.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.27: Intro - feeling festive, wild weather, FA Cup08.55: Canada v Australia - goodbye GOAT27.55: FIFA U17 World Cup wraps up in style32.15 UEFA 2024 draw throws up an AFTN derby!41.43: Festive Fifteen #1545.55: Vanni banned for 6 games as Whitecaps learn their DisCo fate63.25: Is Teibert's time done with the 'Caps?78.19: Festive Fifteen #1482.50: It's Columbus v LAFC for the MLS Cup114.39: Festive Fifteen #13119.48: How to fix Canadian Soccer - part 2143.55: League1 Canada buy League1 BC151.35: Wavelength - Mad Jocks and Englishmen - Just Like Kenny

Trying to fix Canadian soccer after a bad year; Jeneva Hernandez-Gray interview; Vancouver Whitecaps and MLS chat

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps chat and it's our 'Caps end of season review episode.The Whitecaps had an interesting season, fighting on four fronts, winning two cups, making the playoffs, and improving in many aspects. But the old flaws and woes didn't fully go away and the season ended by leaving somewhat of a sour taste in many people's mouths in more ways than one.Felipe Vallejo joins us as we look back at the 'Caps 2023 season - the highs, the lows, what went well, what didn't, and what needs to happen to see the club take that next stepWe also hear some season takeaways from Head Coach Vanni Sartini, Sporting Director Axel Schuster, captain Ryan Gauld, and leading scorer Brian White, play a little game of Blankety Blank along the way, and bring you the latest news from the club as more roster decisions are made.And there's still time to hand out the first of our 2023 End of Season Awards. We kick things off with the Whitecaps players ones - Player of the Year, Young Player of the Year, Academy Player of the Year, Female Player of the Year, and the Whitecap to Watch in 2024.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.40: Intro - occupying ourselves in the offseason10.20: The Whitecaps' 2023 season - what went well and what didn't?54.55: Season takeaways from Axel, Vanni, Ryan, and Brian65.30: Whitecaps Blankety Blank77.55: Whitecaps News of the Week90.00: AFTN 2023 awards - part one118.20: Wavelength - The Devoted - I Love George Best

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps and Canadian soccer chat.The Whitecaps end of season moves have started as they announced their roster decisions for moving into 2024. We delve into who's coming back and who's not and ponder whether these were the correct choices. Plus we chat with Whitecaps Sporting Director Axel Schuster about the decisions made and what this means for the team moving forward.The fallout from Vanni Sartini's comments about and reaction to referee Tim Ford continued this past week. Both Vanni and Axel addressed how last Sunday's playoff loss to LAFC played out off the pitch, while we chat about the overblown reaction and what suspension may be coming to the way of the 'Caps head coach.Turning our attention to the international stage, Canada's roster for the Jamaica Nations League quarter-final was announced and it features four Whitecaps. We chat with two of them, Sam Adekugbe and Ali Ahmed, about the games ahead the Whitecaps' season, plus we hear from Canada head coach Mauro Biello about some of his squad decisions and what the future may hold in store.All of this plus we review the football film Next Goal Wins that comes out this week and New Zealand lo-fi punk band Dick Move and Scottish legends The Yummy Fur continue their residencies as our new Artists of the Month.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.40: Intro - what a week for BC college soccer, U17 World Cup15.16: Axel Schuster on the Whitecaps end of season roster decisions31.55: Whitecaps roster discussion63.33: The Tim Ford fallout continues - what suspension will Vanni get?97.47: Mauro Biello announces Canada squad for Jamaica119.00: Sam Adekugbe interview on Canada and the 'Caps131.55: Ali Ahmed interview on Canada and the 'Caps147.20: TVOD - Next Goal Wins (a review)164.20: Wavelength - Jamine Man - Japanese Football Team

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League chat, and World Cup chat.Vancouver Whitecaps 2023 season came to a controversial end on Sunday in a 1-0 home playoff loss to LAFC. A number of contentious decisions on the pitch and some fireworks off it have certainly seen the game set tongues wagging. We look back at the main talking points, chat about Vanni Sartini getting sent off and then going off at the referee after the game, and hear some postgame thoughts of Vanni, Ryan Gauld, and Brian White. Plus we look at the rest of the MLS playoffs in the MLS Western Conference, hear from Italian legend, LAFC's Giorgio Chiellini.We also look back at a good weekend for sporting crowds in Vancouver. Are bumper attendances back and will this have an impact on Whitecaps kick off times next season? We ask Axel Schuster. And we look ahead to the FIFA U17 World Cup that kicks off this week and chat with Vancouver FC's TJ Tahid as he gets set to represent Canada at the tournament.All of this plus New Zealand lo-fi punk band Dick Move and Scottish legends The Yummy Fur both kick off their residencies as our new Artists of the Month.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.34: Intro - Christmas is cancelled, a fun Halloween, cup fever09.45: Whitecaps' season is over in controversial playoff loss to LAFC48.03: Vanni, Gauld, and White postgame thoughts55.00: Vanni Sartini loses it at the ref!74.41: Quick MLS playoff round-up80.05: Giorgio Chiellini interview and discussion90.30: Are bumper Vancouver sports crowds back and will it impact kick off times?112.25: FIFA give millions to the CPL!118.07: TJ Tahid audio and FIFA U17 World Cup discussion131.30: Wavelength - Vic Blackwell - Red Machine

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat.The MLS playoffs are underway and the Whitecaps will be very glad it's a best of three series after self-destructing defensively at set pieces to be on the wrong end of a 5-2 defeat at LAFC. We look back at the game, the positives Vancouver can very much take from it, and look ahead at what is to possibly come between the two teams.Our feature interview this episode is with Vancouver FC captain Callum Irving, as we talk about the difficult first season for the club in the CPL, Callum's journey from the Whitecaps academy to where he is today, that MLS draft day, winning his first championship, and more.Keeping the CPL chat going, we look at the League's end of season awards, where Cavalry pretty much swept the board. Should the Whitecaps be swooping in for Daan Klomp? Plus we look back at Saturday's dramatic CPL championship game and chat about the offseason rebuild of Vancouver FC, where some players are on their way out and some exciting trialists were given a look last week in a couple of friendly matches.All of that and Italian gothic post-punk band They Die wrap up their residency as our Artists of the Month.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.55: Intro - a Saturday to forget apart from UBC, hairy weiners, RIP Matthew Perry14.05: Whitecaps ship five in LA but they're only 1-0 down!60.08: Callum Irving interview and discussion96.52: Cavalry dominate CPL awards - should the 'Caps swoop in?110.13: CPL Commissioner talked VAR and expansion115.17: Forge are CPL champions - again131.20: Vancouver FC already in 2024 preparation mode146.12: Wavelength - Neil Grant - We're LA!

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chats and interviews and soundbites galore!The Whitecaps learned their playoff path on Saturday after their home draw with LAFC set up another three games series against the defending MLS champs in the first round of the postseason. We look back on that draw, look ahead at the matches to come, and hear the thoughts of both head coaches, Vancouver's Vanni Sartini and LAFC's Steve Cherundolo. We also hear from the villain of the piece, LA goalkeeper Max Crepeau.Our feature interview this episode is with Whitecaps wingback, and Canadian international, Richie Laryea. We chat with Richie about his career so far, coming to Vancouver, playing at a World Cup, and what the future may hold in store for him.Plus we talk Whitecaps and MLS salaries and where Vancouver sits amongst it all, look at the other playoff match-ups around the league after an exciting Decision Day, and ponder who should play Vanni Sartini and Axel Schuster in any upcoming Whitecaps movie!Turning our attention to the CPL, we chat with Vancouver FC's Rob Friend and Afshin Ghotbi about attendances, marketing, and the challenges of a tough inaugural season.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.28: Intro - busy weekend, spicy food, Sinc retires14.03: Whitecaps playoff path set after LAFC Decision Day draw31.05: Max Crepeau audio and discussion41.55: Decision Day and MLS playoffs round-up50.41: A look ahead to Whitecaps-LAFC playoff series60.27: Vanni Sartini and Steve Cherundolo on playoffs67.37: Who will play Vanni and Axel in the Whitecaps movie?75.48: Richie Laryea interview and discussion107.36: Whitecaps and MLS salary latest - money doesn't equal success135.15: Rob Friend on VFC's attendance and marketing issues156.45: Friend and Ghotbi talk VFC's challenging first season171.09: Wavelength - Resistance 77 - You Reds

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and international football chat.With the Whitecaps having a bye week for the international break it gives us the chance to delve into a few issues. Their playoff path has become a little clearer after the two matches that were played this past weekend. We look into that and ponder whether the success on the pitch will lead to a boost in attendance off it. The fans tell us why they're coming back and why they're not.Turning our attention to the CPL, we look at the weekend's drama-filled playoff games and take an end of season dive into Vancouver FC's attendance issues this year. Why are fans not coming out in larger numbers? We also delve more into the league's U21 rule and hear the thoughts on it from Halifax head coach Patrice Gheisar, Vancouver head coach Afshin Ghotbi, and Cavalry head coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.31: Intro - Canada get gubbed in Japan09.06: News of the World - World Cup 2030/2034, Euros 2024/2028, Messi20.50: Whitecaps playoff path clearer after weekend's matches34.00: Will Whitecaps on-pitch success see rise in crowds?72.15: Trying to solve the Vancouver FC's attendance issues131.15: CPL U21 rules need fixing151.10: Feisty CPL playoffs produce drama galore160.50: Wavelength - Saints Alive - Dancing In The Streets Of TNS

Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and CPL chat; Ryan Gauld, Vanni Sartini, Ranko Veselinovic, Yohei Takaoka, Afshin Ghotbi, and Vasco Fry audio; FIFA 2030 World Cup

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat.Vancouver Whitecaps have gone from unbeaten in four to winless in four as the limp their way into MLS playoffs. Felipe Vallejo joins us to chat about the last two 'Caps games, what's not clicking right now and how to solve it, and look around the MLS West and plot the Whitecaps path to the postseason. Surely they can't miss out? Plus we look at the top 25 MLS jersey sales this season and the price gouging of fans by Inter Miami.Turning our attention to the CPL, we sit down with Cavalry FC head coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr for an in-depth half hour chat about his side winning the regular season title, booking a spot in next year's CONCACAF Champions Cup, and looking ahead to the playoffs to come. Plus we also round up the weekend's action across the league that saw HFX Wanderers book a place in the playoffs, the last BC derby of the season, and Forge's Kyle Bekker and Bobby Smyrniotis go off on CPL refereeing.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.25: Intro03.04: Whitecaps limping into playoffs33.57: The Return of Robbo - revisionist history?39.37: Plotting the Whitecaps postseason path in the wild, wild MLS West55.24: Tim Parker sells jerseys!58.50: Miami price gouge longtime fans68.47: Tommy Wheeldon Jr interview104.55: CPL round-up120.40: Forge fume at refs as need for VAR in CPL shown again (with audio)131.30: Wavelength - David Gordon - The Bees Knees

We’re back from vacation with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps and Canadian Premier League chat.We were originally planning to bring out an episode last Monday, but what a difference a week makes. The Whitecaps were sitting pretty after a win against TFC. If they won their last seven matches, they'd finish first in the West. In the week since, they've lost twice as the long road stretch starts to take its toll and have dropped to 7th but with other results going their way they could be 4th by midweek.It's crazy in the wild, wild MLS West just now. We look at those three Whitecaps matches, the current lie of the land, and some of the big stories coming out of the Eastern Conference.Turning our attention to the CPL, we look at wild weekend there too as Cavalry FC win the regular season title and book a berth in next year's CONCACAF Champions Cup, Vancouver FC make it back-to-back wins, the playoff race goes down to the wire, and some teams are in a battle to hit their U21 minutes threshold.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.24: Intro05.45: The highs and lows of a turbulent 8 days for the Whitecaps42.17: Hoilett joins but how long will he and Laryea be Whitecaps?51.40: The wild, wild MLS West battle for the playoffs67.40: It's getting Messi in the MLS East77.36: Bruce Arena departs under a cloud82.22: Matko Miljevic kicked out of Montreal after amateur natch fracas87.05: Cavalry secure first as CPL playoff battle goes down to wire97.10: Vancouver FC go back to back!128.10: Are U21 minutes detrimental to CPL?142.25: Wavelength - Armchair Loyal - From Mullets To Gullits

Sam Adekugbe interview; Vancouver Whitecaps’ playoff push; MLS and CPL chat

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, Canadian national team, and Canadian Premier League chat.The Whitecaps mammoth seven-game road spell is well underway now with two games down and five to go until they see BC Place again. They kicked things off with a hard fought 3-2 Cascadian derby victory in Portland at the weekend, making things much harder than they should have done in the end. That was followed up by 1-0 win in Chicago, and all of a sudden the 'Caps are challenging at the top of the table. We look back at the main talking points coming out of both matches and the road ahead.It's been an eventful couple of days in Canadian soccer, with national team head coach John Herdman leaving his post to take up the reigns in Toronto. We look at the move to TFC and what it might mean for both Herdman and the future of the national team.Plus we chat Canadian Premier League, that is tight as tight can be going down the stretch, Zach shares his experiences at a LAFC match, and Mog ends his residency as our Artist of the Month.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.30: Intro - 'Hollywood' Zach is back after watching LAFC15.07: Whitecaps kick off mammoth road spell with two victories46.28: John Herdman departs Canadian national team for Toronto FC82.55: The worldwide search for the next CanMNT boss98.00: Canadian Premier League chat115.30: Wavelength - The Holy Roman Army - Royston Flies Into The Heart of Darkness

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Canadian Premier League, and women's World Cup chat and interviews. And back from down under to chat about it all with us is Harjeet Johal.Har chats about her time at the World Cup in Australia, her thoughts on the tournament, the final, the fans, and the growth of the women's game in the four years since France 2019. Plus we look ahead to Canada's crunch Olympic qualifying playoff with Jamaica next month and the latest in the seemingly never-ending back and forth between the national team players and Canada Soccer.Turning our attention to the club game, we catch up with new Vancouver FC signing, former TSS Rovers standout Ivan Mejia about his journey from Columbia to the pros, and we chat Whitecaps after their disappointing weekend loss to San Jose ahead of a grueling seven game road stretch.All of this plus Mog continues his residency as our Artist of the Month and we have a song about Scottish female footballing legend Rose Reilly from Lynnie Carson in this episode's Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.19: Intro - guess who's back from down under?!08.15: Spain triumph in best Women's World Cup so far19.35: Wavelength - Lynnie Carson - She Rose27.35: Canada and women's soccer post World Cup47.25: Ivan Mejia interview (and CPL round-up)73.58: Whitecaps lose to San Jose ahead of grueling road spell

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Leagues Cup, Canadian Premier League, and women's World Cup chat and interviews.The Whitecaps have had some much needed time off ahead of a tough MLS season run-in coming up. It's also given them the chance to fully integrate new signings Sam Adekugbe and Richie Laryea into the team. We hear from both of them as they arrive in Vancouver and look at the excitement that Axel Schuster is building with this current 'Caps squad.Our feature interview this episode is with Whitecaps goalkeeper Isaac Boehmer as we chat about his four years with the first team, his growth and development, the back-up battle he has right now with Thomas Hasal, and more.Plus we talk Leagues Cup drama, Vancouver FC and the CPL, Halifax Wanderers expansion into League1, a Faroes football fairytale, and another very eventful week at the women's World Cup. And there's still time to bring you some great music too, as Glasgow rapper Mog continues his residency as our Artist of the Month and Juice Menace features in this week's Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.05: Intro - a Faroes footballing fairytale and a Greek tragedy13.05: Laryea and Adekugbe introduced and raring to go37.00: Isaac Boehmer interview and Whitecaps goalkeeper discussion49.10: Leagues Cup serves up drama galore61.04: Women's World Cup the gift that keeps giving74.34: Wavelength - Juice Menace - For Her85.15: Vancouver FC and CPL round-up95.45: HFX Wanderers put teams into League1 Atlantic102.12: Zach delighted by Kane heading to Bayern!