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A week to remember for Vancouver Whitecaps; Axel Schuster, Vanni Sartini, Ranko Veselinovic interviews; League1 BC; women’s World Cup drama

Vancouver Whitecaps advance in Leagues Cup; Canada exit women’s World Cup; Scott Arfield; L1BC

Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, Leagues Cup, CPL, League1 BC, and women’s World Cup chat; Ali Ahmed, Axel Schuster, and Vanni Sartini interviews

We’re back with another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Vancouver FC, and Canadian Premier League chat.The Whitecaps won two big MLS matches this past week, seeing off Austin and the LA Galaxy, although they certainly didn't make it easy for themselves. We look back at the two games, the highlights and low points, where it leaves the 'Caps in the standings heading into the Leagues Cup break, and oh, there's some kid called Messi that's joined the league.Turning our attention to the CPL, Vancouver FC lost in Ottawa to stay bottom of the standings but they added two big signings for the second half of the season to help with their playoff push. We hear from one of them, reigning CPL Golden Boot winner Alejandro Diaz, along with club owner Rob Friend.Our feature interview this episode is with HFX Wanderers head coach Patrice Gheisar, as we chat about him taking over in Halifax, transition from League1 and the college game, giving Canadian coaches a chance, and more.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.31: Intro - camping, fires, Messi, and bells16.22: Whitecaps up to 5th after wins over Austin and LA44.40: Vancouver FC bottom in CPL but add two big signings65.55: Alejandro Diaz audio73.00: Rob Friend Audio84.20: Patrice Gheisar interview119.32: Wavelength - Armchair Loyal - The Perpetual Disappointment of the Caretaker Manager

We’re back with another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Vancouver FC, Canadian Premier League, and Canadian national team chat, and Felipe Vallejo joins us to talk about it all.It was penalty shootout heartbreak for Canada in their Gold Cup quarter-final against the US at the weekend. We look back at the highs and lows of both the match and the tournament and ponder whether Canada has actually taken a step back in terms of their recent growth.Turning our attention to the Whitecaps, it was a disappointing derby day defeat at the hands of Seattle Sounders on Saturday night. We delve into the match, the main talking points coming out of the game, and where it all leaves the 'Caps now with two almost must win home games coming up this week against two in-form teams.Vancouver FC are at the midway point of their inaugural CPL season, sitting bottom of the standings but just three points off the playoff places. We look back at the season so far, what's needed for the second half of their season, and get the thoughts of head coach Afshin Ghotbi. We also look at the rest of the CPL so far this year and hear from Pacific head coach James Merriman and Forge head coach Bobby Smyrniotis about what they've made of their teams.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.28: Intro04.20: Canada's Gold Cup shootout heartbreak against the US39.00: Whitecaps derby day disappointment against Sounders82.57: Vancouver FC - a midseason review118.02: James Merriman gets new contract and Pacific FC chat126.15: Rest of the CPL season so far138.10: Wavelength - Keshco - Penalty Shot

We’re back with another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and Canadian national team chat.It's not been a fun week of football for many Vancouver based fans. The Whitecaps lost, Vancouver FC lost, and Canada struggled at the Gold Cup. We'll delve into all of that and little bit more this episode, as we ponder the highs and lows of being a football supporter.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.30: Intro09.40: Whitecaps back down to earth with a bump40.00: Vancouver FC and CPL chat75.35: Canada struggling in Gold Cup120.45: Wavelength - Stage Bottles - Kick Out The Parasites

We’re back with another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian national team, and League1 BC chat, and we're joined this week by Harjeet Johal to do it all.It's been an eventful week for the Whitecaps after being rained out in Colorado before it was raining goals in LA for their first away victory in over a year.We chat about the farcical scenes in Colorado that led to the postponement of Wednesday's match with the Rapids and hear from a philosophical Vanni Sartini about the whole thing. Then we delve into that famous win for the 'Caps at LAFC with a new formation, some players playing in strange positions, and a far more aggressive approach on the road than we've seen in the past.Turning our attention to the international stage, we look at the latest financial woes facing Canada Soccer and chat about Canada at the recent CONCACAF Nations League and the upcoming Gold Cup, and bring you some audio from the recently retired Atiba Hutchinson.All of this plus we round up the action around MLS this past week, including the sacking of TFC coach Bob Bradley, and we talk League1 BC, with interviews with TSS Rovers men's head coach Darren Russcher and Whitecaps Girls Elite head coach Katie Collar.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.28: Intro02.49: Weather wins in Colorado10.38: Whitecaps beat LAFC for first away win of season32.35: MLS and MLS NEXT Pro round-up51.28: Darren Russcher interview and L1BC men's division chat59.52: Katie Collar interview and L1BC women's division chat73.40: Canada Soccer's financial woes113.07: CMNT Nations League and Gold Cup chat138.45: Atiba Hutchinson chat and audio147.17: Wavelength - Frank Sidebottom - Guess Who's Been On Match of the Day?

We’re back with another packed show and it's all Vancouver Whitecaps chat this episode.The 'Caps are at the halfway point of the MLS season, sitting two points above the playoff line and playing a more easy on the eye brand of football than last season. They've scored more goals, conceded less, but they need to be more clinical in front of goal and still feel a few pieces away from being real playoff contenders. We're joined by AFTN writer Felipe Vallejo to discuss the 'Caps first half of the season and what could lie in store in the second.Carrying on the discussion, our feature interview this episode is with Whitecaps Sporting Director Axel Schuster, as we discuss the season so far both on and off the pitch, strengthening the squad in the summer, contracts, scouting new markets, Messi, and more.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.20: Whitecaps midseason review - Part 133.41: Whitecaps midseason review - Part 266.38: Axel Schuster interview108.36: Wavelength - Knuckle MC and Nature Reserve - Big Man Up Front

Whitecaps win Canadian Championship; Caps v Cincinnati; MLS roundup; Messi to MLS; Canada going for a summer of silver

We’re back with another packed show of Canadian soccer chat. As the feast of footballing action continues across the country, we'll be talking Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, the Canadian Championship, and the Canadian Premier League in this episode.The Whitecaps had two home MLS matches in the space of four days, taking four points but providing two very different talking points coming out of them. We delve into both the history-making win over Houston and the refereeing drama that surrounded the draw with Sporting Kansas City, two games which highlight that there is still a bit of work needing to be done if the 'Caps want to be considered serious postseason contenders.We also look ahead to the Canadian Championship final with Montreal on Wednesday, delve into the latest loss for Vancouver FC in the BC derby with Pacific FC, and chat about some of the other dramatic games around the world this past week as leagues and cups wrap up for the summer break over in Europe.Plus Irish band Therapy? make their debut as our >Artists of the Month.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.35: Intro - playoffs and finals frenzy15.50: Whitecaps make history with Houston win32.17: VAR dominates in 'Caps draw with KC69.15: Whitecaps going for back-to-back Voyageurs Cups85.28: Vancouver FC lose latest BC derby108.25: Wavelength - Glasnevin - Albert Kidd

We’re back with another packed show of Canadian soccer chat. As the feast of footballing action continues across the country, we'll be talking Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, the Canadian Championship, and the Canadian Premier League in this episode.The Whitecaps busy schedule continues with another pair of games in a four day period. We look back at the highs of their Canadian Championship win over Pacific FC on Wednesday, chat about the scary Ali Ahmed injury, and look ahead to the final against Montreal, where the 'Caps have a great chance to win their first back-to-back Voyageurs Cups. But then we look at the low that was their league loss in St Louis, the terrible mistakes that cost them dear, and delve into Vanni Sartini's postgame refereeing rant, with audio from the man himself.We also round-up the latest action around MLS and the CPL, and talk about the early concerns we have about Vancouver FC's attendance, which already appears to be dwindling every match.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.32: Intro - exciting ends to seasons in Europe15.42: Whitecaps' Canadian Championship joy and anguish39.50: Whitecaps masters of own downfall in St Louis70.37: Vanni rants about refereeing83.50: MLS round-up94.05: Vancouver FC crowd concerns108.13: CPL round-up117.35: Wavelength - Sir Robert Orange Peel - Old Safe Hands

We’re back with another packed show of Canadian soccer chat. As the feast of footballing action continues across the country, we'll be talking Vancouver Whitecpas, Major League Soccer, and the FIFA World Cup in this episode.Vancouver Whitecaps got back to winning ways on Saturday evening with a well deserved derby win over Seattle Sounders at BC Place, after their midweek loss in Dallas. We look back at both of those matches and the main talking points coming out of them around the team and individual players. Plus we delve into the Whitecaps and MLS salaries that were released this week and ponder the good, the bad, and the ugly amongst them.Our feature interview this week is with WFC2 forward Levonte Johnson who is having a great season in MLS Next Pro and has already been called up and scored with the first team in the Canadian championship. Plus we talk the Whitecaps Girls cup success in Zurich, the FIFA U20 World Cup, and the awfulness that is the newly revealed logo for the 2026 World Cup here in North America.All of this plus music from Ash, Grian Chatten, Goldie Lookin' Chain, and P. Way.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.30: Intro09.30: Whitecaps derby day delight47.36: Whitecaps player chat58.12: Levonte Johnson interview67.40: Whitecaps Girls win FIFA Youth Cup in Zurich73.05: Whitecaps and MLS salaries analysis114.20: 2026 World Cup logo revealed and it's awful!125.13: FIFA U20 World Cup chat128.05: Wavelength - P. Way - Copa Mundial

We’re back with another packed show of Canadian soccer chat. As the feast of footballing action continues across the country, we'll be talking Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, the Canadian Championship, and the FIFA U20 World Cup in this episode.Vancouver Whitecaps MLS unbeaten run came to an unceremonious end in Portland on Saturday night. We chat about the main talking points coming out of the match, the areas of concern with the team right now, the busy schedule, and round up the weekend's action in the MLS Western Conference and the CPL. Plus we look back at the 'Caps Canadian Championship win over York United, along with the other eventful three quarter-finals.We've two interviews for you this episode. Will Cromack joins us for his last chat as TSS Rovers head coach to look back at the team's Canadian Championship adventure, how far the team has come, and how the game at this level needs to develop and grow moving forward.We also chat with WFC2 midfielder Jay Herdman as he heads off to Argentina to play for New Zealand in the FIFA U20 World Cup about the excitement of playing the hosts, how the opportunity came about, what he learned from being in Qatar with his dad, and his future hopes and plans.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.31: Intro03.47: Whitecaps fall to Timbers27.45: MLS round-up38.30: Canadian Championship chat86.10: Will Cromack interview and TSS chat113.45: Canadian Premier League round-up133.05: Jay Herdman interview and U20 World Cup chat141.18: Wavelength - Tropical Horses - Sunday Soccer Fuck Your Mother

MLS, CPL, and Canadian Championship chat; Rob Friend and Will Cromack interviews

We’re back with another packed show of Canadian soccer chat for what was a veritable feast of footballing action across the country, as we talk MLS, CPL, League1 BC, and football books in this episode with lots of great chat, interviews, and audio.The Whitecaps extended their unbeaten league run with a goalless draw against Colorado on Saturday. We pick over the bones of that one and dissect the positives and negatives around the team right now. They've turned it around defensively, but can they get the goals flowing or is further help required? Plus we look at some other talking points around MLS.Our feature interview is with author Farhan Devji whose biography of Canadian superstar Alphonso Davies came out today. We chat to Farhan about Phonzie's rise, his early life in Africa, his time at the Whitecaps, the move to Bayern Munich, and more.Plus we round up the action across the opening weekend in League1 BC, hear from TSS Rovers head coaches Darren Russcher and Chelsey Hannesson, chat CPL, hear from Vancouver FC head coach Afshin Ghotbi after his side's latest point, and look ahead to the club's first ever home game in Langley this Sunday.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.30: Intro06.45: Whitecaps extend unbeaten MLS run to seven28.13: MLS chat36.25: Farhan Devji interview about his Alphonso Davies book69.30: League1 BC chat83.45: CPL chat with Afshin Ghotbi117.15: Vancouver FC's home opener is finally here124.15: Wavelength - The Choice - Sunday Soccer

We’re back with another packed show of Canadian soccer chat for what was a veritable feast of footballing action across the country, as we talk MLS, MLS Next Pro, Canadian Championship, CPL, and League1 in this episode with lots of great chat, interviews, and audio.It's been a week for the history books as we delve into TSS Rovers fantastic win over Valour FC in the Canadian Championship and chat with head coach Will Cromack about the game, the next round, and what's next the club, the players, and himself. We also round up the rest of the action from the competition and hear from Pacific FC head coach James Merriman about facing the Rovers next and from Valour's Phil Dos Santos about his team's now infamous loss.Our other feature interview this week is with League1 Canada commissioner Dino Rossi as we chat about the growth of the league across Canada, future expansions, the importance of the level to the game here in Canada, and more.We also look at another historic game, Vancouver FC's first ever goal and win as a club, and hear from head coach Afshin Ghotbi and goalscorers Shaan Hundal and Gael Sandoval, plus Afshin talks about the club's recently announced affiliation with L1BC side Unity FC.All of that plus we round up the Whitecaps news of the week and chat with WFC2 player Malcolm Johnston about his career, coming to Vancouver, and his hopes and aspirations for this season and beyond. Will he follow in his brother's footsteps and head to Europe?Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.42: Intro03.00: Whitecaps News of the Week - WFC2 win again, Dajome departs, MLS roundup10.55: Malcolm Johnston interview22.07: Canadian Championship roundup41.40: Will Cromack interview and TSS Rovers chat78.00: Dino Rossi interview and League1 chat112.25: Vancouver FC get their first ever win134.30: CPL teams affiliate with League1 clubs143.28: Wavelength - The Skinflicks - Smash The Referee

Mark Noonan interview; MLS, CPL, and Canadian Championship chat

We’re back with another packed show of Canadian football chat and this episode is a bumper three hour special dedicated to the Canadian Premier League, which is set to kick off its 5th season.With one team folding and one new team joining the league, we cast our eyes over all eight sides, looking at their offseason moves, and what 2023 may hold in store for them.We particularly delve into newboys Vancouver FC and chat with goalkeeper Callum Irving about the season ahead and coming home to play his football again.We also have an in-depth chat with Valour FC head coach Philip Dos Santos about his time in charge in Winnipeg so far, what he's expecting from his side this year, rebuilding the team with a two year plan, and the difficulties of recruitment. Plus we look ahead to next week's big Canadian Championship clash with TSS Rovers.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.20: Intro and introducing Felipe03.25: The CPL returns for Year 5 with new playoff format19.18: Vancouver FC season preview47.46: Callum Irving interview56.53: Pacific FC season preview71.51: Cavalry FC season preview83.15: Valour FC season preview95.25: Forge FC season preview107.40: York United season preview115.25: Atletico Ottawa season preview121.55: HFX Wanderers season preview133.05: Philip Dos Santos interview168.33: Wavelength - Armchair Loyal - Fun Facts About Footballers

We’re back with another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian football chat.It's been a week of highs and lows for the Whitecaps. The latter came midweek with a heavy 3-0 loss to LAFC in CONCACAF Champions League action, but they got back in the saddle to beat Portland Timbers 1-0 on Saturday night to make it back-to-back home league wins and extend their unbeaten run in MLS to five matches.We pick over the bones of both matches and ponder how the 'Caps should approach Tuesday's CCL second leg. We also chat with LAFC's Giorgio Chiellini about his CCL experience and nearly coming to Vancouver as a player. Can we ever attract players of that quality here? Plus we round up the action in an interesting and controversial weekend of action in the MLS West.We've also got two feature interviews with Whitecaps young guns for you this week as we chat with Ali Ahmed about his transition to the first team, his excellent performance against Montreal, taking the next step, and fasting for Ramadan, plus we catch up with WFC2 standout Antoine Coupland about coming to Vancouver, his career so far, the pressure of breaking through as a 15-year-old and more.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.34: Intro03.50: Whitecaps crash and burn in Champions League - any hope left?22.35: Giorgio Chiellini audio27.35: Can Vancouver ever attract older, experienced players here?37.43: Whitecaps beat Timbers63.30: Ali Ahmed interview73.33: MLS weekly round-up102.00: Antoine Coupland interview and WFC2 chat124.35: Wavelength - Ellie Dixon - Jota On The Wings

We’re back with another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian football chat.What a fantastic weekend of football it has been. We've seen 19 goals in three BC Provincial Cup games, WFC2 won a penalty shootout, and best of all, Vancouver Whitecaps put up a five goal performance as they took apart a dreadful looking CF Montreal side.Saturday's 5-0 win over their Canadian rivals was just what the doctor ordered to kickstart the 'Caps MLS season and has them fired up and full of confidence now for the month ahead. We pick over the bones of the match, hear from head coach Vanni Sartini and look at the fantastic contributions from the young guns Simon Becher and Ali Ahmed.Both Becher and Ahmed stood out for WFC2 last season before making the jump to the first team and will be an inspiration to the guys on that team this year. WFC2 had a new gaffer at the helm this year, with Ricardo Clark taking charge and our feature interview this episode is with Rico as we chat about his transition to head coach, his daily routine, playing styles, hopes for the team this year and lots more.Plus we round up the action around the MLS Western Conference, look ahead to Wednesday's CONCACAF Champions League clash against LAFC, and the legends that are Sparks make their debut as our Artists of the Month for April.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.33: Intro08.09: Five star Whitecaps destroy Montreal39.45: Vanni on Montreal win44.10: LAFC Champions League preview52.00: MLS weekly round-up67.02: Ricardo Clark interview99.35: Wavelength - Grand Pocket Orchestra - Shitkicker

Axel Schuster and Gloire Amanda interviews; Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and CPL chat

We’re back with another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian football chat.We're covering a lot of bases in this show, both on the domestic and international stage. The Whitecaps were in action in both and we look back at their midweek loss in Honduras that saw them advance in the Champions League, their draw at the LA Galaxy that still sees them searching for their first MLS win of the season, we hear from Vanni Sartini on trying to fix the team's defensive frailties, and we look at the injury to new DP striker Sergio Cordova.We also look around the rest of the action last weekend in MLS, including the late drama and controversy in Montreal, plus we talk Canadian national teams, and ponder what the new format for World Cup 2026 might mean for Canada and Vancouver in terms of hosting extra games.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.35: Intro05.22: Whitecaps move on in Champions League despite dire defending25.40: Whitecaps still looking for first MLS win after LA draw44.25: Sergio Cordova injury48.43: MLS round-up63.55: Vancouver FC - 4 weeks out from their first game83.10: New CPL playoff format93.00: Canadian national team news101.35: More games for Vancouver at 2026 World Cup under new format?117.20: Wavelength - Head Up - Stop Football Violence

We’re back with another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian football chat.What a busy week it's been. The Whitecaps were in action twice, in two different competitions, and we pick over the bones of both matches - against Real Espana in CONCACAF Champions League action and FC Dallas in MLS. There were highs, there were lows, there were continued frustrations, and we still don't really know how good this Whitecaps team are or aren't this year.Our feature interview this episode is with Whitecaps captain and playmaker Ryan Gauld. We chat to Ryan about preseason preparedness, the start to the season for both the team and himself, and the exciting battles ahead in four competitions for the team this year.All of that and there's still time for a one hour discussion about the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage in Ottawa on Thursday that saw four Canadian women's national team players give testimony against Canada Soccer and the mess the game is in here. A meeting that was insightful, infuriating, disappointing, and at times farcical with the severe lack of knowledge and proper understanding of the politicians asking the questions.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.33: Whitecaps' come alive in CCL action33.02: Whitecaps back down to earth after Dallas draw50.00: MLS West round-up and the week ahead62.20: Ryan Gauld interview and discussion84.45: Canadian players take battle with Canada Soccer to parliament145.45: Wavelength - The Skinflicks - Terrace Terror

We’re back with another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian football chat.Another week, another Whitecaps halftime lead given up, another loss. After all the talk about the need to get off to a fast start, it's all gone a bit wrong for the 'Caps to start the new MLS season. There's been two good halves of football and two horrible ones. Which showed the real Whitecaps? Can they turn things around quickly with two big games coming up this week and how much pressure is Vanni under after these two losses?We pick over the bones of all of that, talk to Vanni about the form of Brian White and zonal marking and take a deep dive in the Whitecaps' CONCACAF Champions League opponents Real Espana. Plus we look around the action in week 2 of MLS and Football Violence Awareness Month returns in Wavelength!01.35: Intro - it's our anniversary month!03.25: Earthquakes v Whitecaps analysis36.30: Brian White's form and the striker situation40.20: Vanni and Michael disagree on zonal marking45.25: How much pressure is Vanni under after poor start?56.31: A deep dive into Real Espana and the CCL78.08: MLS Week 2 round-up96.50: Wavelength - Violent Affair - Hooligan

We’re back with another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian football chat and we're joined by Harjeet Johal again this week to talk about it all.It's big breaking news to kick things off as we look at the resignation of Nick Bontis as Canada Soccer President as the pressure mounted from the provincial associations, media, players, and fans. Where does this leave the CSA now and what does the future hold in store? Who will replace him, is it time for a new approach by appointing a former national team player, and can they be a unifying figure?We entered the new MLS season full of confidence, hope, and expectations for the Whitecaps, and it only took 90 minutes of football to have us reconsidering all of that after a 2-1 home loss to RSL in the season opener! It wasn't a great start to the season and we pick over the bones of the match - the good, the bad, and the ugly, the latter of which just sees us screaming "zonal marking, aaarrrggghhhh". Plus we see who knows the most about the first Whitecaps goals of the season over the MLS years so far.All of this and there's still time to look over the rest of the weekend's action around the MLS Western Conference and the Canadian teams out east, look at how the MLS Season Pass experience was on Apple TV, talk some Vancouver FC and TSS Rovers, and The Meffs are in this week's Wavelength.02.16: Bontis gone from Canada Soccer!26.03: Whitecaps v RSL analysis81.43: MLS Week 1 round-up106.15: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV - first thoughts121.23: Vancouver FC and TSS Rovers News of the Week126.30: Wavelength - The Meffs - Football

We’re back with another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian football chat.It's the second part of our 2023 MLS season preview. We'll take a look around the Western Conference and give some predictions for both the Whitecaps and the rest.Plus we'll look at the official announcement of the the 'Caps' new DP striker Sergio Cordova, hear some thoughts about him from Vanni Sartini and Axel Schuster, and we pay tribute to John Motson in this episode's Wavelength.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.25: Intro03.30: Cordova is finally an official Whitecap12.50: Whitecaps season predictions19.45: MLS 2023 season predictions57.10: Wavelength - John Motson - FIFA 97 track

We’re back with another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian football chat.The new MLS season is just days away. Excited yet? Well you should be because this feels like it could be a good year for the Whitecaps. We look at how ready the team feels heading into it's season opener at home to RSL and chat with head coach Vanni Sartini and Sporting Director Axel Schuster to gauge how they're feeling ahead of the new campaign.Their final two preseason signings have finally been announced and we hear from new Japanese goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka about why he's chosen to make the move to MLS, why Vancouver is a great landing spot for him, and how excited he is to get this new chapter of his career underway. We also hear from Axel Schuster about why they were so keen to bring the J1 champion to the Whitecaps.All of this plus we look at the Whitecaps new jersey and the announcement of a new shirt sponsor, take a look at the best and worst of the 2023 jerseys around MLS, and ponder whether the new Apple TV deal is going to be beneficial or detrimental to the Whitecaps in the short term.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.30: Intro - RIP Christian Atsu, Whitecaps STH package, Hot Chocolate Festival is over09.57: Vanni Sartini chats as Whitecaps preseason wraps up22.56: How ready are the Whitecaps for 2023 season ahead?46.02: Yohei Takaoka talks about coming to the Whitecaps and MLS54.40: Whitecaps goalkeeping discussion with audio from Axel Schuster68.38: Axel Schuster looks ahead to the 2023 season79.40: Is Apple TV deal beneficial or detrimental to the Whitecaps?95.12: The 'Caps have a new jersey and a new shirt sponsor108.25: 2023 MLS jerseys discussion129.20: Wavelength - Jackdaw4 - The Beautiful Game

Canadian women’s team battle Canada Soccer; Vancouver Whitecaps preseason; MLS playoff format; the love of football

Tosaint RIcketts, Ryan Raposo, and Vanni Sartini interviews; Vancouver Whitecaps preseason chat

We’re back with another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, Canadian, and North American football chat!It's been pretty quiet on the western front when it comes to the Whitecaps (should we be concerned yet?), but there's been other stuff to talk about to make up for it, a lot of which we'll discuss in this episode.The draw for the 2023 Canadian Championship has been made, we delve into that and look at the paths ahead for the three BC sides, one of those being TSS Rovers. We sit down for a chat with TSS head honcho Colin Elmes about the club's stellar 2022 on and off the pitch, what lies ahead in 2023, and the team's first ever shot at the Voyageurs Cup.We also sit down for an in-depth chat with League1 BC General Manager Sian Bagshawe about the league's successful inaugural season, expansion, the upcoming season, and future plans.Plus there's still time to chat about the new strategic partnership between CONCACAF and CONMABOL, we wrap up our musical tribute to Terry Hall, and take another trip in the 13th Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.28: Intro06.33: Hot Chocolate Boy - Doughgirls10.10: Whitecaps News of the Week, or lack of22.40: Canadian Championship draw35.55: Colin Elmes interview and TSS discussion70.52: There's only one Minister of Defence74.35: Sian Bagshawe interview and L1BC discussion108.27: CONCACAF and CONMEBOL sign strategic partnership117.51: Wavelength - Flacid Palms - Soccer Mum

We’re back with another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer chat!The Whitecaps preseason is in full flow and the Spanish part of it has now wrapped up with a couple of games under their belt against good quality European opposition. We look at the two matches and performances, talk about the continuing transfer rumours, and chat with head coach Vanni Sartini about the team's time in Spain, the Tai Baribo and Salif Sane transfer rumours, and the 'Caps Leagues Cup draw.We have two feature interviews for you this episode. First up is 2022 draft pick Simon Becher, who recently signed his first MLS deal with the club. We chat about his year with WFC2, his goalscoring MLS debut, signing his first pro deal, and his hopes for the season ahead. We also chat with this year's first round draft pick J.C. Ngando about his journey to Vancouver and hear from the Whitecaps' Julian Gressel about his US national team call-up.All of this plus Fatt Father features in this episode's Wavelength, we continue paying tribute to the legend that was Terry Hall, along with the recently passed Jay Briscoe and Anton Walkes, we find out if Simon Becher fancies a chocolate digestive, and take another trip in the 13th Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.27: Intro and Jay Briscoe/Anton Walkes tributes09.35: Hot Chocolate Boy13.38: Whitecaps wrap up Spain trip with two tough tests30.25: Whitecaps Baribo and Sane transfer rumours50.48: Julian Gressel on USMNT call-up69.55: Simon Becher interview and striker discussion90.51: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive - Simon Becher99.22: Jean-Claude Ngando interview and discussion112.55: Vanni on Whitecaps' Leagues Cup draw117.43: Wavelength - Fatt Father - Soccer Dad (explicit lyrics)

We're back with another packed episode of the AFTN Soccer Show as we chat Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver FC, Major League Soccer, and the Canadian Premier League.The Whitecaps are in Spain and getting set for the first of what is now going to be two preseason matches in Espana against European opposition. We look ahead to those games and chat about the new man in camp, Senegal international centre back, Salif Sane. Is there a real chance he could sign or is this just a win-win situation for both club and player? Would he need to be a DP if he did? And what about those injury concerns?We also look at some of the news coming out of Montreal as Kei Kamara looks to move on and they look to move on Kamal Miller. Could either or both end up in Vancouver? One man that was in Vancouver this past week was MLS Commissioner Don Garber. But why?!Turning our attention to the Canadian Premier league, we bring you a quick 2022 season in review, as we sum up each club's year in one to three words, look at the demise of FC Edmonton and ahead to some future expansion plans, including a third team here in BC. This year sees Vancouver FC take to the pitch for their inaugural season. We look at their slow offseason build, chat with head coach Afshin Ghotbi, and hear from their first ever signing, goalkeeper Callum Irving.All of this and Armchair Loyal are back in this episode's Wavelength and we continue paying tribute to the legend that was Terry Hall.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.28: Intro and Mailbag on rules of the game15.05: Whitecaps and MLS talking points from the past week30.22: Why was Don Garber in Vancouver?44.27: 2022 Canadian Premier League season in review61.30: The demise of FC Edmonton and future expansion71.25: Vancouver FC are coming, but are they ready?84.33: Afshin Ghotbi chat Vancouver FC work in progress91.47: Callum Irving audio and discussion110.10: Wavelength - Armchair Loyal - The Goalie's Faux Pas

The boys are back in town! Vancouver Whitecaps 2023 preseason camp is underway and we've got your covered with all the news, rumours, and chat on this episode of the AFTN Soccer Show.We hear from head coach Vanni Sartini as he talks about the preseason ahead and getting the team ready for the tough season to come, where the 'Caps will be fighting on four fronts. How many more players does he see coming, what will he do with the ones he has, where does new signing Mathias Laborda fit in, can the club avoid the Champions League hangover that many others suffer?We delve into all of that and more, including the search for a new shirt sponsor, plus we bring you two interviews with two of the new Canadian faces in the squad - defender Karifa Yao and forward Levonte Johnson. We chat about their journey to Vancouver, their careers so far, and their hopes for the season to come. Plus we find out the burning question - do either of them fancy a chocolate digestive?Plus we talk about the rise of Wrexham FC and is it a good or a bad thing for lower league football in the UK, chat about some possible rule changes we'd like to see implemented in the game, and pay tribute to another footballing legend gone way too soon, Gianluca Vialli.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.30: Intro and Gianluca Vialli tribute17.12: The Rise of Wrexham - good or bad for lower league UK football?28.05: The Whitecaps preseason has begun42.50: Vanni Sartini talks preseason and the campaign ahead54.41: Bell ends61.17: Unpacking Vanni - 22 man rosters, formations, Laborda70.07: Karifa Yao interview and discussion80.26: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive - Karifa Yao85.12: 'Caps Chat - the goalkeeping situation, Tai Baribo rumours96.25: Levonte Johnson interview and discussion109.26: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive - Levonte Johnson113.17: Talking Point -changes to the rules of football127.58: Wavelength - Chelsea 2000 FA Cup Squad - Blue Day Tomorrow

Happy New Year everybody! The AFTN Soccer Show is back with our first show of 2023, so there's no better time to kick off our year end reviews and year to come previews, starting with a Vancouver Whitecaps focused show.2022 was certainly a bit of a mixed bag for the Whitecaps both on and off the pitch. It felt in many ways a season of regression. Can they advance again in 2023 and can they take the great leap forward that they really need to do after 12 fairly mediocre MLS seasons to date? We look at all the highs and all the lows and ponder what may be in store for them this year as they fight for glory in MLS, the Canadian Championship, the CONCACAF Champions League, and the new Leagues Cup.With the team back in training at the end of this week, we take a look at the new season that's coming up fast, delve into the schedule, the transfer rumours, and chat about the players selected in last month's MLS SuperDraft, getting some thoughts from head coach Vanni Sartini and Sporting Director Axel Schuster along the way.Plus we pay tribute to the legend that was Pele, find out if Stephanie Labbe fancies a chocolate digestive, and reveal the top three in AFTN's 2022 Festive Fifteen.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.53: Intro05.19: Pele tribute19.05: Whitecaps Year in Review (Part One) - Canadian Championship success and the CCL path ahead45.20: Whitecaps Year in Review (Part Two) - MLS, WFC2, and L1BC69.54: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive - Stephanie Labbe71.53: Hopes for the 2023 Whitecaps82.09: Whitecaps 2023 schedule discussion92.35: Prioritizing the six trophies the Whitecaps will play for102.20: Whitecaps transfer news and rumours107.26: Whitecaps draft picks discussion with Vanni and Axel audio132.08: Wavelength - Luis Alberto del Parana - O Rei Pele

It's Chriiiiiisssssstmaaaaaassssss!The weather outside may be truly frightful, but fear not because we've got a bumper AFTN Soccer Show Christmas special to keep you entertained. There's fun, there's games, there's music, and there's lots of football and Christmas chat. You can play along with all the games during the show, including our latest Jeopardy rounds, which you can find the questions for HERE.We talk about the proposed expanded club World Cup coming in 2025. Could we see it held in the US and Canada? And with that in mind we have an early look ahead to the 2026 World Cup. Plus we delve into our all-time favourite World Cup mascots and shock results.All of that and we hear what Christmas is like in the Axel Schuster and Stephanie Labbe households, we talk about our favourite Christmas movies, and bring you three more songs from AFTN's 2022 Festive 15.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.36: Intro07.15: Football Jeopardy31.55: An Axel Schuster Christmas44.23: Outburst - Football Edition (part one)54.05: An extended Club World Cup for 202570.47: Christmas Movies Flash Five91.27: Outburst - Football Edition (part two)106.22: A Stephanie Labbe Christmas111.13: An early look ahead to the 2026 World Cup118.55: World Cup Shock Results Flash Five135.53: 20 Questions - World Cup players149.30: World Cup Mascots Flash Five167.15: Wavelength - The Whitehawk Isolators - Christmas For All

We're back with another packed show of Canadian soccer and World Cup chat.The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is over and Argentina have won a third title in what was an absolute classic final against France with Lionel Messi finally becoming a World Cup winner. Will this finally put an end to the boring Messi v Ronaldo debates? How will the tournament be remembered, where will it rank amongst the others, and how was it actually to be at it on the ground?We chat about all of that and a lot more, as Zach gives us some insight as to what it was like to be at the tournament in aspects like ticketing, transportation, the weather, the stadiums, atmosphere, and merchandise as he regales us with tales of Arabian nights.Plus a Flash Five of our favourite World Cup mascots, we round up the Whitecaps, MLS, and CPL News of the Week, and we continue our 2022 Festive Fifteen.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.30: Intro02.35: Argentina are World Cup champs again20.09: Does this finally clear up the Messi v Ronaldo nonsense?26.18: Where does this World Cup rank in the tournament's history?34.35: Canada's World Cup - an on the ground perspective64.50: Zach's Qatari tales - getting there, accommodation, conditions, opening ceremony105.35: Zach's Qatari tales - getting around, ticketing, the stadiums, merch134.12: How to go viral with a German flag152.55: MLS and Whitecaps News of the Week161.47: CPL News of the Week168.16: Wavelength - USA Soccer Guy - Kick That Soccer Ball

We're back with another packed show of Canadian soccer and World Cup chat.The 2022 World Cup is down to four teams. We look back at an exciting weekend of quarter-final action and the main talking points coming out of the four matches, where win or lose, no-one seemed to like the referees! Plus we look ahead to this week's semi-final action.Turning our attention back to the domestic game, we look at rumours that Vancouver Whitecaps' Derek Cornelius is moving to Malmo in Sweden and chat about a move that has been confirmed, CF Montreal's Ismael Koné to English Championship side Watford, plus we hear from the man himself about his time at the World Cup in Qatar, his time at CF Montreal, the move to the Hornets, and his development with CS Saint-Laurent.Plus Goldie Lookin' Chain make a return to our Wavelength feature and we continue our 2022 Festive Fifteen.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.30: Intro03.12: Grant Wahl RIP14.00: World Cup chat - Brazil v Croatia23.40: World Cup chat - Argentina v Netherlands35.32: World Cup chat - Morocco v Portugal44.15: World Cup chat - England v France62.45: World Cup chat - a look ahead to the semis77.20: Whitecaps' Cornelius going to Malmo?79.30: Ismael Koné media call and discussion95.55: Wavelength - Goldie Lookin' Chain - Football, Football, Football

We're back with another packed show of Canadian soccer and World Cup chat.The World Cup is into the knockout stages and only eight teams remain. We look at the action and talking points since the last show and ponder some more about what's next for Canada, their players, and head coach John Herdman.Back here in Canada the exciting, and long overdue, announcement that a domestic women's league is finally coming to the country in 2025 was made on Monday. We're joined by Harjeet Johal to talk about what we know about it all so far and how we hope things will play out.Right now there's two clubs named as founding members, Vancouver Whitecaps and Calgary Foothills, and we sit down for an in-depth chat with the 'Caps General Manager of Women's Soccer, national team legend Stephanie Labbe to talk about the new league, her role with the club, and her golden career.All of this and there's still time to chat Whitecaps transfer rumours, the continuing exodus in Montreal, and we kick off our 2022 Festive Fifteen.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.28: Intro03.10: Whitecaps and CF Montreal News of the Week14.49: Canada three and done in Qatar as thoughts turn to the future30.00: Chris Jones makes Michael angry45.15: World Cup 2022 chat81.10: Stephanie Labbe interview114.17: A new professional women's league is coming to Canada147.20: Wavelength - New Order - World In Motion

We're back with another packed show of Canadian national team and World Cup chat.After the promise and excitement of the Belgium game and the raised expectations that came with that excellent performance, Canada crashed and burned at the World Cup in their second match against Croatia and have been eliminated with one group game remaining.There's a lot to be proud of from a team that wasn't supposed to be in Qatar, rose in the rankings at a phenomenal pace, and ignited a whole new interest in and respect for the Canadian men's national team. They deserved to be there and they showed they belonged, performing tremendously in three of the four halves of football they've played so far. But there's also rightful criticism that can be levelled at the team for their team selection, tactics, and questionable off field decisions.We delve into all of that and a lot more and pose the question, what now for Canada? Not just in their one remaining match in Qatar but as they move forward and build, both on and off the pitch, heading into 2026.Plus we look back at all of the action so far in Qatar as the second round of group games come to a close and chat about some of the main talking points making the headlines.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.30: Intro04.05: Canada eliminated after Croatia loss29.43: Supporter and media postgame takes47.52: What now for Canada now and heading into 2026?71.35: The 2022 World Cup - Groups A and B recaps84.35: Wavelength - Kunt and the Gang - Let's Have A Wank For England89.40: The 2022 World Cup - Groups C, D, and E recaps102.00: The 2022 World Cup - Groups G and H recaps

We're back with another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, World Cup, and Canadian soccer chat.The 2022 World Cup is in full flow and after a wait of 13,316 days, Canada were back playing a group game at the finals. We talk about their battling performance against one of the world's best teams, Belgium, the disappointment in not taking all three points, and look at the huge positives they can take into their remaining matches.Plus we look back at all of the action so far in Qatar in Groups A to F and chat about some of the main talking points making the headlines off the pitch.Turning our attention to the club game, we sit down for a 37 minute chat with Whitecaps CEO and Sporting Director Axel Schuster to chat about the season past, the offseason work in progress, and look at what the team needs to do to be a top four side in the MLS West next year. How did he view this season? Where does he see the club's progression taking them to? What are the pressing positions needing filled to get them there? We talk all of this and much more, including the rebranding of WFC2 and the club's plans for the women's game.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.30: Intro10.08: Canada's battling loss to Belgium48.30: The 2022 World Cup so far92.05: Alex Schuster interview131.55: Unpacking Axel155.50: Wavelength - Beekeeper - Howler Group of Death - Black World Cup Winter

We're back with another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, World Cup, and Canadian soccer chat.It's been a busy week in Whitecapsland with new players coming in, some departures like Lucas Cavallini finally confirmed, and the preseason plans officially announced. We're joined by Harjeet Johal to chat about all of that, plus we look at some of the players available from other clubs in the various MLS clubs and ponder who would be a good fit in Vancouver.It was a good season for CF Montreal and we're joined by Eve Powell from The Ball Is Round podcast to chat about it all, look at the offseason roster decisions announced this week, look ahead to 2023, chat about another rebrand at the club, and look at the six players from the club that will be off representing Canada in Qatar.With the 2022 FIFA World Cup now just one day away, we take a look at all the runners and riders in Groups E to H, including Canada in Group F, and making a rash of predictions along the way.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.25: Intro03.50: Whitecaps roster decisions finalised22.10: Three new Whitecaps players signed36.10: Which players would be a good fit in Vancouver?59.50: Eve Powell talks all things CF Montreal109.15: World Cup Group E preview113.40: World Cup Group F preview125.50: World Cup Group G preview130.20: World Cup Group H preview135.20: World Cup predictions143.40: Wavelength - Tinty and the Bucket Hats - Waka Waka Cymru (Men of Harlech)

We're back with another packed show of World Cup and Canadian soccer chat.The 2022 FIFA World Cup gets underway in Qatar next Sunday. There may have been a lot of issues in the run up to this first winter World Cup, but now that it's here, we're very excited and we get in the mood with a special preview episode this week.Canada's squad for the tournament was revealed this past Sunday. We delve into who has made it on the trip to Qatar, who hasn't, and give our thoughts on what formation John Herdman should head into the tournament with and what that starting XI should be.We also take a look at all the runners and riders in Groups A to D, making a rash of predictions along the way. And there's still time for this year's AFTN World Cup draft.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.32: Intro09.25: Canada's World Cup squad analysis - Goalkeeper and Defenders39.09: Canada's World Cup squad analysis - Midfielders and Forwards75.00: World Cup Group A preview81.51: World Cup Group B preview89.28: World Cup Group C preview94.04: World Cup Group D preview103.10: AFTN's World Cup draft114.35: Wavelength - Andy Cameron - Ally's Army

We're back with another packed show of Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and Canadian soccer chat.The World Cup in Qatar is just weeks away and as the tournament gets closer, the injury concerns for the Canadian national team continue to grow, with two players confirmed out and a scare with Alphonso Davies' hamstring.We delve into all of that but we cheer up with a world premiere of the new Canadian World Cup - Nobody Believed Us. We chat with the man behind it, friend of the show, Neil Grant and give the song its first spin.Turning to club football, the newest Canadian Premier League side Vancouver FC had its official launch this week. We take a look at what we learned, hear from owner Rob Friend, chat with inaugural head coach Afshin Ghotbi, and talk with CPL Commissioner Mark Noonan about the new club, future expansion, and FC Edmonton's fate.Plus we look back at a dramatic MLS Cup final, look at Don Garber's latest annual MLS State of the League conference, and chat about the rumoured changes to the league's playoff format.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.30: Intro05.55: Canada World Cup injury concerns grow32.04: Neil Grant interview - part one42.30: Wavelength - Neil Grant - Nobody Believed Us (A Canadian World Cup song)45.53: Neil Grant interview - part two60.00: Vancouver FC officially launched - with Rob Friend audio81.43: Vancouver FC head coach Afshin Ghotbi interview and discussion93.28: CPL Commissioner Mark Noonan interview106.05: LAFC win MLS Cup122.08: Don Garber's State of the League address127.55: New MLS playoff format on the horizon?

We're back with another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and Canadian soccer chat.It's our annual awards season at AFTN and we kick off handing out the gongs with our ones for Whitecaps Player of the Year, Young Player, Academy Player, Female Player, Unsung Hero, and the best game, goal, and save of the season past.Will Ryan Gauld win any? No spoilers but we do sit down for an in-depth chat with the Whitecaps Designated Player to look at the season past and the excitingly busy 2023 that lies ahead. How did he feel both he and the team performed? How much did his early season concussions hinder him? Where did it go wrong this year? How much is he looking forward to fighting on four front next season and playing continental competition? Is he getting fed up with people asking him why he's not in the Scotland squad? And could he perhaps line up for Canada one day? We cover all of that and more!The MLS Cup final is now set. We look at this weekend's two Conference finals, as well as the CPL Championship game which saw Forge FC win a third title in four years. Plus we look ahead to the big CPL event in Langley on Wednesday night that will see the new team's official name, identity, and more revealed.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.30: Intro06.10: AFTN Whitecaps Player of the Year award09.30: Ryan Gauld interview36.20: AFTN Whitecaps awards - part two68.25: MLS playoff round-up77.10: CPL final round-up84.02: CPL in Langley reveal on Wednesday91.05: Wavelength - A Love Supreme - Niall Quinn's Disco Pants

We're back with another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and Canadian soccer chat.The Whitecaps offseason is officially underway, with some squad decisions already announced, some still being considered, and the planning for a 2023 season that will be fought on four fronts already in full flow.We look at the news coming out so far, plus sit down for our second annual end of season chat with Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini. How did he view this past season? Did the Canadian Championship win see the team take a step forward or did their MLS standing see them regress? What did he learn about himself as a coach this year? Was he too slow to make the necessary changes, especially defensively? And how much change is needed for next year to compete? We talk about all of that and a lot more in a 40 minute chat.The MLS and CPL seasons are getting close to their end, with the two conference finals set in the former and the championship game set in the latter. We look at the matches that got them to that stage, and we bring you some postgame audio from a seething Tommy Wheeldon Jr as refereeing decisions play a big part in Cavalry's downfall.Plus we chat about Canada's draw for the 2023 Women's World Cup and the latest loggerheads between Canada Soccer and the Canadian men's national team that leaves a dark cloud over the preparation for the upcoming World Cup.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.47: The tragic passing of Masato Kudo09.28: Good Women's World Cup draw for Canada12.50: Canada Soccer and CanMNT still at loggerheads32.16: Vanni Sartini interview77.55: Unpacking Vanni and Axel's end of season comments101.23: MLS playoff round-up125.35: CPL playoff round-up138.45: Wavelength - Apocalypse Babys - Harry Kane

We're back with another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and Canadian soccer chat.The MLS and CPL postseason are in full flow and it's been an exciting weekend of action, which we round up in this episode.Sadly for the Whitecaps the season is over and the big decisions have to be made as who should stay and who should make way. If the team is to take the much needed next step of becoming a side that isn't just trying to scrape into the lower playoff places but to be a top four side in the West, some difficult decisions need to be made to improve the squad significantly. We give our thoughts of who should be in, out, and who's on the bubble.Plus it's been a great year for Quebec soccer. We chat with CS Saint-Laurent U17 head coach Maxwell Arhin about his side's win at the recent U17 Boys nationals in Surrey, the rise of the game in the province, and bringing CF Montreal player Ismael Kone through at youth level.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.30: Intro - the great Panini rip-off08.25: Whitecaps In/Out/On The Bubble - Goalkeepers23.07: Whitecaps In/Out/On The Bubble - Defenders 47.00: Whitecaps In/Out/On The Bubble - Midfielders 59.02: Whitecaps In/Out/On The Bubble - Forwards 76.20: MLS playoffs round-up87.30: Wavelength - Armchair Loyal - Terry Buchanan Midfield Hardman94.10: CPL playoffs round-up and awards111.25: Maxwell Arhin interview

We're back with another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat.The Whitecaps run to the playoffs are over and just as quickly as the team raised our hopes, disappointment reigns once again as they fall short of the finishing line. We look back at the season ending loss in Minnesota and ponder what's next for the team and what changes need to be made.Will the 'Caps ever truly take that next step and become a real threat in the league? Do they have the players and the front office support to achieve that feat? There's been movement in regard of the latter this past week and it's not been so much out with the old and in with the new, as back with the old guard. But there has at least been on appointment in the new General Manager of Women's Soccer, Stephanie Labbe.Some of it has left a sour taste in the mouths of fans. We look at that and round up the end of regular season action across both MLS and the CPL.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.35: Intros and giving thanks08.10: The Whitecaps season ends in Minnesota42.23: Disappointment reigns, so what's next?74.54: Whitecaps FO comings and returnings99.50: MLS playoffs all set113.45: CPL final four set to battle117.07: Wavelength - Kunt and the Gang - My Cousin Looks Like Pavel Pogrebnyak

We're back with another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat.What a few weeks it's been in Whitecapsland. What looked like mission impossible to get into the playoffs has seen an amazing run of results, sparked by three straight wins for the 'Caps, to leave Vancouver with a win and they're in scenario on MLS Decision Day.We look at how they got to this point, the form of Ryan Gauld, the late move to four at the back, and cast our eye over the main talking points coming out of the 'Caps latest win against Austin, which boiled over at the end and had us all talking about Lucas Cavallini again.We also look at the MLS West playoff picture after some stunning games this past weekend, look ahead to that big Decision Day clash in Minnesota next Sunday, chat about the latest results and news from the CPL, and dive into a bulging mailbag to answer some listener's questions about the team, the future, and player abuse.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.20: Win and the Whitecaps are in17.25: Austin powered past39.22: Listener's mailbag63.29: The MLS West playoff picture72.40: Minnesota United preview85.45: Canadian Premier League chat96.40: Wavelength - Fanclub - Henrik Larsson

We're back with a shorter than usual but still packed episode of the AFTN Soccer Show for your listening pleasure as we talk Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and the Canadian men's national team.What a week it was in Whitecapsland as a six point home stand kept Vancouver's season alive and dealt a blow to their Cascadian rivals from Seattle. We delve into the 'Caps' wins against the Sounders and the Galaxy and look at the lie of the land in the MLS West and the tall order Vancouver have ahead of them if they are to get to the playoffs.We also look at the exciting end to the CPL season and have a quick chat about the Canadian national team's upcoming friendlies and continuing World Cup prep.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:04.00: Where has this Whitecaps team been?16.20: The 'Caps win over LA26.30: Seattle soundly beaten 41.30: The lie of the land in MLS West54.08: CPL chat66.26: Wavelength - Jason McCue - Soccer70.20: Canada's World Cup prep continues

We're back with another packed episode of the AFTN Soccer Show for your listening pleasure as we talk Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Panini stickers, with our usual splattering of fine tunes thrown in for your aural pleasure.After the Whitecaps' latest loss, the season is all but mathematically over and the regression and recent form has been sad to see. We look back over the 'Caps loss in Colorado and the goals and controversial moment that got them there. So what now for Vancouver?How safe is Vanni Sartini's job? How secure are the players and how many do you even want back? How much of a rebuild is needed and why are the club going through this again? With four games remaining, how should the 'Caps approach these final matches and what will it take to get the fans back in the stands?We chat about all of that and a lot more and talk about the ever rising cost of completing Panini sticker albums and talk about some of our favourites from through the years. And there's even time for some Wrexham chat.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.00: The rising costs of Panini sticker albums11.27: Wavelength - My Brother Woody - Panini Sticker Album Blues (1987)17.48: More Panini sticker chat28.27: Whitecaps latest loss in Colorado60.05: What now for the Whitecaps, this season and next?