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We've been away a long time (well three weeks) but we're finally back with another jam-packed episode of the AFTN Soccer Show for your listening pleasure as we talk Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and the Canadian Premier League, with our usual splattering of fine tunes thrown in for your aural pleasure.Our last show came after the Whitecaps capitulation down in LA. There's been four games since then and we've seen the good, the bad, the ugly, and the very ugly side of the 'Caps in that time as the team went from having their heads above the playoff line for the first time this season, to rapidly sinking below it and in danger of disappearing without a trace.With every point a prisoner, the Whitecaps have left the cell door wide open and some of their performances have been criminal. We look back over the past few weeks, take a look around the current lie of the land in MLS, and what it all means for the 'Caps. Plus we have to talk about the C word - Cava.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.30: Back from Bonnie Scotland16.15: The last few weeks in Whitecapsland29.24: Earthquakes leave 'Caps playoff hopes in ruins59.10: MLS round-up and the lie of the land76.31 The C Word - Cava87.55: CPL chat96.45: Wavelength - Admiral Fallow - Subbuteo

We're back with another jam-packed episode of the AFTN Soccer Show for your listening pleasure as we talk Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer.Football conjures up so many feelings. From the highest of the highs to the lowest of the lows, fans across the world can feel so many emotions, with different groups experiencing vastly differing emotions from the same game or moment. You can go from loving your team, to hating them in the flash of an eye, or the scoring of a goal. It's why we all love the game so much.Vancouver Whitecaps fans have certainly gone through the emotions during their MLS era so far and in this episode we take a look at an interesting week both on and off the pitch for the club.On it, the team put in a horrendous first half performance at the LA Galaxy, falling to a 5-2 defeat that hits their playoff aspirations hard. We look back at the main talking points coming of the match, the poor defensive play, some head scratching line-up decisions, and where it all leaves the 'Caps with nine games to play.Off the pitch, MLS finally published their report looking into the historic abuse allegations against the Whitecaps going back to their women's team in 2008 and 2011. We look at the report's findings and the fall out from it.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.33: Steve's back!04.40: Whitecaps capitulate in LA 48.48: The curious case of Cristian Gutierrez56.50: MLS publishes report into historic Whitecaps abuse allegations95.00: Wavelength - Keshco - The Ballad of Ali Dia

We're back with another jam-packed episode of the AFTN Soccer Show for your listening pleasure as we talk Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and football on Canadian TV.The Whitecaps left it late again to get the job done against Houston Dynamo on Friday night, but two late goals gave them a dramatic last ditch victory and with other results going their way this weekend in the West, it's going to be a fascinating run-in to end the regular season.We delve into the main talking points coming out of the match, look at the fantastic MLS debut from Simon Becher and hear from the man himself, look at the importance of WFC2 to the Whitecaps, look at the lie of the land in the Western Conference, and hear the postgame thoughts of the gaffer Vanni Sartini and match winner Lucas Cavallini.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.18: Chat about football on Canadian TV12.30: Whitecaps late late show beats Houston44.35: Simon Becher's dream debut51.00: The importance of WFC2 to the Whitecaps60.50: The enigma that is Lucas Cavallini64.57: A look ahead to the Galaxy game74.00: The lie of the land in the MLS West83.45: Whitecaps comings and goings88.55: Wavelength - Armchair Loyal - Do You Wanna Touch Of The Ball

We're back with another jam-packed episode of the AFTN Soccer Show for your listening pleasure as we talk Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and League1 BC.And we've come over a little German for this episode (we apologised to Hans) with a Deutsche theme running throughout with our chats and our musical selections this week.We kick things off by looking at the Whitecaps battling point earned in Nashville on Saturday night. It was another slow start and strong finish. Will this be enough to get them into the playoffs and how many points are they likely to need to pick up down the stretch?With new additions seemingly incoming to help the 'Caps, we chat with their most recent one Julian Gressel. We delve into the German wingback's career so far, what brought him over to North America, having the rug pulled from under him with the transfer to Vancouver, his podcasting career and charity work, and a lot more.We also chat with Julian's podcast partner on Zee Soccer Podcast, Fabian Herbers about getting into podcasting and the recent turnaround in fortunes for Chicago Fire. Plus we find out who is still the most German between Julian and Fabian!Talking of new Whitecaps additions, we catch up with new WFC2 recruit Easton Ongaro for a chat about his move to Vancouver, plus we round up the two inaugural League1 BC championship games and chat with head coaches Katie Collar of the Whitecaps Girls Elite, Jesse Symons of Varsity FC, and Will Cromack from TSS Rovers.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.45: Intro and what does Germany mean to you?07.55: Whitecaps fight to the end again in Nashville31.40: Julian Gressel interview and discussion57.40: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive? - Julian Gressel62.25: Fabian Herbers interview70.15: Julian v Fabian - who is Das Deutsche Meister?83.50: Easton Ongaro interview and WFC chat91.55: League1 BC champions crowned (with interviews)120.05: Wavelength - Bownik - Franz Beckenbauer

We're back with another packed episode of the AFTN Soccer Show for your listening pleasure as we talk Vancouver Whitecaps and their Canadian Championship final win!It's been a long wait of seven years, but the Whitecaps finally lifted only their second ever Voyageurs Cup on Tuesday night with a penalty shootout win over Toronto FC. It was an emotional and electric atmosphere at BC Place and we look back over the game, what the win means for the club, and pushing on now from that success for the rest of the season.Plus we have postgame audio from the very jubilant Ryan Gauld, Tristan Blackmon, Brian White, and Ryan Raposo as they celebrate winning their first silverware with the club.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.00: BC Place's electric cup final atmosphere16.20: Whitecaps lift the Voyageurs Cup52.03: Tristan Blackmon and Brian White audio and discussion59.30: Ryan Gauld audio and discussion67.32: Ryan Raposo audio and discussion76.15: Should the final have extra time?83.20: Whitecaps need to push on now - new faces coming?93.46: Wavelength - The Skinflicks - Rock and Roll and Football

We're back with another packed episode of the AFTN Soccer Show for your listening pleasure as we talk Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football.The good work done on the road by Vancouver Whitecaps was undone by a second straight home 3-1 defeat against Chicago Fire on Saturday. It was a disappointing outing but did the 'Caps have an eye too focused on Tuesday Canadian Championship final with Toronto FC?We look at how the match played out and the line-up selected, plus we look ahead to that big game against TFC, the addition of wingback Julian Gressel, and debate whether Vanni Sartini needs to go with a more settled starting XI and what that should like that.We also chat with Chicago's Swiss playmaker Xherdan Shaqiri, a key player for the visitors on Saturday, about the match, settling in to MLS, and looking ahead to the World Cup in Qatar.We also look at the battle brewing in the Canadian Premier League, talk about Zach's recent visit to FC Edmonton, and ponder whether Pacific's impending CONCACAF League campaign may derail their league hopes. Plus we look at the upcoming inaugural championship games in League1 BC and chat with Vancouver Whitecaps Girls Elite head coach Katie Collar.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.38: Julian Gressel is a Whitecap but the system stinks18.09: Whitecaps undo good work on the road with loss to Chicago46.06: Xherdan Shaqiri interview and discussion59.28: Canadian Championship final preview71.43: Should the Whitecaps have a firm starting XI?88.39: Canadian Premier League chat104.42: League1 BC chat and Katie Collar audio112.18: Wavelength - Vanilla Muffins - The Kids Behind The Goal

We're back with another packed episode of the AFTN Soccer Show for your listening pleasure, as guest co-host Harjeet Johal joins us again to talk Vancouver Whitecaps, the current CSA shambles, and women's soccer.Vanni Sartini certainly doesn't have his troubles to seek when it comes to injuries. A banged up Whitecaps side battled hard to get a point on the road in Cincinnati midweek after dropping points at home in a veritable six-pointer against Minnesota at the weekend. Another six-pointer looms against Portland this weekend. Will they have enough healthy bodies to get something from the game? What's behind all the injuries? And which players are rising to the challenge to keep the 'Caps in the playoff picture?Away from the pitch, the Canadian Soccer Association lurches from one shambles to another as a TSN article this week painted the organisation and some of their recent dealings in anything but a favourable light. As calls for an independent investigation into the CSA grow, the blazers and the players seem to be fighting it out in a war of statements. We look at what's been said this week and the underlying issues behind it all.Turning our attention to the women's game, we look at Canada's run to the CONCACAF championship final against the US. Who's stood out? What are the concerns? Can they beat the States again?Plus we look at the exciting battle in the women's division of League1 BC as three teams fight for the one remaining berth in the championship game. It's going to go down to the wire and we chat with TSS Rovers' head coach Chelsey Hanneson and the Whitecaps' Katie Collar.

We're back with another packed episode of the AFTN Soccer Show for your listening pleasure, as guest co-host Harjeet Johal joins us to talk Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and women's soccer.The Whitecaps are the form team in MLS right now and they've just knocked off the league leading LAFC thanks to another late show at BC Place at the weekend. We look back over that 1-0 win, the standout performers, the return of Max Crepeau and Marc Dos Santos, and where that result leaves the 'Caps in the Western Conference standings as they move into the second half of the season.Turning our attention away from MLS and to the women's game, we look at Canada's chances at the CONCACAF championships that have begun in Mexico this week with World Cup and Olympic places on the line.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.57: Whitecaps late late show beats LAFC31.01: LAFC chatter on MDS, Jordan Harvey, Sicknote43.58: Max Crepeau audio and discussion62.46: CONCACAF Women's championship chat75.10: Wavelength - The Thornlie Boys - The Goalie

We're back with another episode of the AFTN Soccer Show for your listening pleasure, with lots of Vancouver Whitecaps and MLS chat.The Whitecaps were in action twice this past week again on league and cup duty. Sunday saw a battling point earned at home to New England Revolution in MLS action, but midweek saw the 'Caps reach their first Canadian Championship final since 2018 with a win over York United.We pick over the bones of both of those game, the highlights and lowlights, and look ahead to the threat Toronto FC will pose in the final with their big addition of Lorenzo Insigne.The Whitecaps next opponents LAFC have made a couple of big additions of their own in Giorgio Chiellini and Gareth Bale. What impact will they have on the league and it's perception in some quarters? Plus we round-up how the MLS West is looking.Plus music from artists of the month Thick and Kunt and the Gang are in this episode's Wavelength.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.47: Whitecaps draw with New England27.23: Whitecaps reach Canadian Championship final41.45: TFC and the Insigne effect55.10: Big names coming to LAFC71.40: Wavelength - Kunt and the Gang - Christian Atsu and his katsu curry

World Cup 2026 comes to Vancouver; MLS’ gamechanging streaming deal; Vancouver Whitecaps chat; Axel Schuster, Martin Nash, Theo Collumb interviews

We're back with another episode of the AFTN Soccer Show for your listening pleasure, with lots of Canadian national team and Vancouver Whitecaps chat.The sickness bug has left AFTN Towers and we're back with another show. Good job it's been a quiet week in Canadian soccer to ease us back gently...It's not been a great couple of weeks for Canada Soccer. Instead of riding the wave, they've managed to fall into it and have been struggling to keep their heads above water. First there was the debacle around the Iran game, then came the weekend's farce of the cancellation of the match with Panama. No-one has come across well from the whole mess.We delve into all of that, look at what the players are wanting, talk transparency in the stewardship of the game here, and discuss what changes we'd like to see and what we need to see in Canada Soccer.But while that's all been playing out, on the club side, the Whitecaps have hit some form and are climbing the MLS table. They now sit one point back of the playoff places. We look at how they got there in such difficult circumstances and the standout performers that have come up big in recent weeks.Plus music from new artists of the month Thick and Armchair Loyal return in this episode's Wavelength.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:04.00: Canada's Iran and Panama game farces40.51: How the CSB deal is both good and bad54.23: Nick Bontis' press conference disaster64.07: What is public fallout from the mess?71.15: What needs to change in Canadian soccer?92.56: Whitecaps in-form and climbing the table115.25: Wavelength - Armchair Loyal - Career Ending Injury

We're back with another episode of the AFTN Soccer Show for your listening pleasure, with lots of Vancouver Whitecaps, Canadian Championship, and League1 BC chat.The Whitecaps are one game away from the Canadian Championship final and two matches away from the CONCACAF Champions League after a penalty shootout win over Cavalry FC in their quarter-final. We look back at the main talking points from the match, hear the postgame thoughts of 'Caps coach Vanni Sartini, and roundup the rest of the action from this week.Plus League1 BC has kicked off. We roundup the weekend's action in that and chat with Whitecaps U19 coach Rich Fagan and TSS Rovers coach Will Cromack.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.05: Whitecaps beat Cavalry in Canadian Championship41.41: Canadian Championship round-up56.12: Whitecaps back in MLS action65.40: L1BC round-up69.05: Rich Fagan talks Whitecaps U19s74.15: Will Cromack talks TSS Rovers80.25: Wavelength - The Oppressed - Hooligans

We're back with another packed episode of the AFTN Soccer Show for your listening pleasure, with lots of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major Soccer League, and Canadian football chat.We've a lot of Whitecaps action to catch up on in this episode as we look at the last two MLS matches that produced a lot of late drama. Where does a good four-game homestand now leave the team as they head out for a tricky period on the road? Plus have they finally got their CPL hoodoo off their backs or will it come back against next week against Cavalry?The inaugural League1 BC season gets underway on Sunday. We give some fun power rankings heading into the first games and we sit down for a chat with the head coaches of TSS Rovers men's and women's sides, Will Cromack and Chelsey Hanneson to look at the season ahead.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.51: Whitecaps CPL hoodoo off their back?13.28: Whitecaps v San Jose and Dallas50.50: Will Cromack TSS L1BC interview73.31: L1BC men's power rankings79.18: Chelsey Hanneson TSS L1BC interview102.11: L1BC women's power rankings105.33: Wavelength - The Membranes - Long Live The Hooligan!

We're back with another packed episode of the AFTN Soccer Show for your listening pleasure, with lots of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major Soccer League, and Canadian football chat.It's been a great weekend for the Whitecaps as both their MLS and MLS Next Pro teams came up with big wins. The 'Caps first team saw off Toronto FC 1-0 in what was a pretty poor match truth be told, but one that generated more than a few talking points and controversial incidents! We delve into all of that and more, in what was a very important win for Vancouver.We also look ahead to Wednesday's Canadian Championship clash with CPL side Valour FC and hear the thoughts of Vanni Sartini and Tosaint Ricketts ahead of the match, plus we catch up with Phil Dos Santos who is looking to be on the other end of a Vancouver cup shock this time around.Plus after Seattle Sounders' success in the CONCACAF Champions League, we look at how the Whitecaps have fallen so far behind their Cascadian rivals and we chat about some interesting developments in lower league Canadian soccer.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.44: Whitecaps beat TFC in controversial game54.11: Valour preview with thoughts from Whitecaps side66.00: Phil Dos Santos chat76.01: WFC2 chat85.06: Why did the Whitecaps fall so far behind the Sounders?120.30: Canadian lower league round-up128.24: Wavelength - Dive In The Box - Football Violence

We're back with another packed episode of the AFTN Soccer Show for your listening pleasure, with lots of Vancouver Whitecaps and Major Soccer League chat.It's been a weekend with no MLS action for the Whitecaps. A much needed break for the first team to rest, recharge, re-evaluate, and work on how to start to turn things around, which they badly need to do and quickly. Can Vanni Sartini turn things around? We sit down with the 'Caps coach to talk about just that and the team's current issues.There is going to be help coming soon with defensive midfielder Andres Cubas' signing becoming official last week. We look at what he will mean to the team and hear from Whitecaps Sporting Director and CEO Axel Schuster about the player and the team's current plight.But not everything is doom and gloom in Whitecapsland, we still have WFC2 to enjoy and they made it three straight wins on Saturday. There been many standout performers for the team so far this season and we chat with two of them this week, centrebacks brothers Cristian and Matteo Campagna.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.40: Andres Cubas is officially a Whitecap23.54: Vanni Sartini interview55.27: WFC2 round-up59.11: Cristian and Matteo Campagna interview77.40: Wavelength - Booze and Glory - Hooligan

We're back with another packed episode of the AFTN Soccer Show for your listening pleasure, with lots of Vancouver Whitecaps and Major Soccer League chat.The Whitecaps are in a rut and they've got to get out of it pronto or risk being cut adrift very early on in the season. Their latest loss in Austin leaves them bottom of the Western Conference and the entire league, eight points back from the playoff line. The season may only be a quarter of the way in, but it's already looking bleak.Can they turn things around? We delve into where it's going wrong and what needs to change, while looking at what the latest defeat tells us. Plus we chat with Vanni Sartini about team chemistry, getting the best out of certain players, and what the team need to do to stop the rot.But it's not all doom and gloom in Whitecapsland as there is the shining light that is WFC2. The young 'Caps won again at the weekend and lead their division. We look at how the team is playing and chat with head coach Nick Dasovic about what he's seen from the team so far.Ali Ahmed was the latest player to get a first team call up, making his MLS debut against Austin then turning out for WFC2 less than 24 hours later. We caught up with Ali after the game to talk about that debut, an emotional couple of days, making the move to Vancouver from Toronto, and his hopes for the future.All of that, plus we round-up the weekend's action in MLS and how things are shaping up two months into the season across the league.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.18: Whitecaps lose in Austin36.25: What now for the 'Caps? - with Vanni Sartini65.41: MLS round-up103.58: WFC2 win again106.57: Nick Dasovic interview120.55: Ali Ahmed interview132.15: Wavelength - Ican Ican't - 3 Nil-Nils

We're back with another packed episode of the AFTN Soccer Show for your listening pleasure, with lots of Vancouver Whitecaps, Canadian Premier League, and World Cup chat.It's been an exciting week for football locally as it became official that the newest Canadian Premier League team will be playing out of Langley in the Fraser Valley. We chat about the news, the stadium, and the next steps, plus we talk with co-owner Rob Friend and the Mayor of Langley Jack Froese about the plans.In other exciting news, Vancouver is now back in the running to host matches at the 2026 World Cup. We look at that change of heart and what it will mean to the city, the province, and the Canadian bid. Plus we delve into the new streaming service Fifa+ in TVOD.We also talk Vancouver Whitecaps, as we look back at their latest loss in Montreal. How deep do their current woes go and can they be remedied quickly enough or do they risk being cut adrift early on? And we're joined by the wonderful Eve Powell from The Ball Is Round podcast to talk about the match and all things CF Montreal.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.00: The CPL is coming to the Fraser Valley46.23: Vancouver back in as World Cup 2026 host city63.37: TVOD - Fifa+75.38: Montreal v Vancouver analysis119.05: Eve Powell interview about all things CF Montreal156.39: Wavelength - Republic of Ireland 2002 Squad - Here Come The Good Times

We're back with another packed episode of the AFTN Soccer Show for your listening pleasure, with lots of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, MLS Next Pro, Canadian Premier League, and Canadian national team chat, after a very busy couple of days of football across the country.We kick off by talking Whitecaps and delve into their first home loss of the MLS season in a 3-2 defeat by Portland Timbers. Poor defending and the inability to convert their numerous chances cost them dear, but what positives can they take away from the match heading into a tough three games on the road and should they look at new tactics, new players, or both?Turning our attention to MLS Next Pro, we look at how Whitecaps FC 2's home opener went against the Timbers, get some postgame thoughts from head coach Nick Dasovic, and sit down for a chat with attacking midfielder Jay Herdman about signing his first pro deal, his step up from the academy, his first call up into the Canadian U20 set up, and an eventful time for the Herdman household.Keeping it international, we look at the Canadian women's match against Nigeria at BC Place on Friday, chat with Christine Sinclair about her post playing plans and what the launch of League1BC means to women's soccer in the province, and newly minted Hall of Famers Rhian Wilkinson and Martina Franko talk about the urgent need to get women's club teams and leagues in Canada.All of this, plus we round up the opening week's action in the Canadian Premier League and look at how the weekend's action went in the MLS West.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.40: Whitecaps v Timbers postgame analysis49.38: WFC2 home opener and Nick Dasovic interview58.29: Jay Herdman interview73.03: Wavelength - Halftime Oranges - Single Leather Football77.41: CanWNT chat85.55: Christine Sinclair audio92.10: Rhian Wilkinson and Martina Franko on Canadian club football98.52: CPL opening weekend round-up

We're back with another packed episode of the AFTN Soccer Show for your listening pleasure, and it's a special Canadian Premier League themed show ahead of the new season that gets underway on Thursday.In this episode, we continue our chats with head coaches from around the league and bring you three feature interviews, from three teams with very different expectations this season.We kick things off with the champs, as we sit down with new Pacific FC head coach James Merriman to chat about defending their title, the comings and goings in an eventful offseason, fighting on three fronts, and more.It's also been an eventful offseason for FC Edmonton, and not one you'd wish on any coach. With the team looking for new owners, the playing and management team decimated, and the league taking over the team and providing loan players, head coach Alan Koch has certainly had his work cut out for him. We chat with him about all the turmoil, building a squad, and what we can expect from the team this year both on and off the pitch.Continuing to move east, we end up at York United to chat with another new head coach, and a man we know very well here in Vancouver, Martin Nash. Nash has moved too York after three years as an assistant at Cavalry. Can he take the team forward after they reached the playoffs for the first time? What will a Martin Nash team look like on the pitch? And how has he found the adjustment to being the main man in the dugout? We talk about all of that and more.Plus a quick discussion about all the teams in our season preview, some AFTN CPL power rankings, and Armchair Loyal are back in this episode's Wavelength.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.10: James Merriman interview36.06: Alan Koch interview69.33: Martin Nash interview91.40: Pacific FC discussion104.36: FC Edmonton discussion110.00: York United discussion114.40: CPL season preview and power rankings125.47: Wavelength - Armchair Loyal - Young Gifted and Right Back

We're back with another packed episode of the AFTN Soccer Show for your listening pleasure, with more Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian national team chat.And what a footballing week it's been at both club and country level.Canada were in their first World Cup draw for 36 years and although they're in a tough group the excitement keeps building for Qatar. We delve into the draw, the opponents, and look at what Canada's tournament prep should ideally look like, and more.Plus we hear from John Herdman, Jonathan Osorio, and Mark-Anthony Kaye, and ask how exactly do we get to the mascots parallel universe? We want to go!And it was a great weekend for Vancouver Whitecaps with both their MLS and MLS Next Pro teams coming away with their first wins of the season. We chat about both of those victories and the talking points coming out of them.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.33: World Cup draw and CanMNT chat58.30: WFC2 get first MLS Next Pro win64.55: Whitecaps beat KC - postgame analysis88.06: Wavelength - Keshco - FIFA Broadside

We're back with another packed episode of the AFTN Soccer Show for your listening pleasure, with more Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian national team chat.It's official! Canada have done it and are heading back to the World Cup for the first time since 1986. It was a historic day in Toronto and our man on the ground Zach shares the experience with us as we chat about qualifying for Qatar, what John Herdman has meant to this team, the rise of Canadian soccer, and a lot more. Plus we hear the thoughts of Atiba Hutchinson on just how good this Golden Generation of young Canadian talent can be.Turning our attention back to the club game, our feature interview this week is with WFC2 head coach Nick Dasovic. We chat about the team being back and what it means for the club, the new MLS Next Pro league, developing young talent, and lots more.We also chat with new North Texas head coach Pa Modou Kah about the new league, leaving CPL champs Pacific FC for a new challenge with a MLS2 team, and how he's grown as a coach during his time on the island. Plus we chat with Vanni Sartini about what the Whitecaps need to work on during this international break and how they can turn their fortunes around, and we look ahead to the 'Caps game with Sporting KC this coming weekend.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.32: Canada are going back to the World Cup44.43: Nick Dasovic interview74.38: WFC2 chat and thoughts of Vanni Sartini82.33: Pa Modou Kah interview and MLS Next Pro chat103.14: Vanni Sartini interview108.30: Whitecaps chat and a look ahead to SKC115.14: Wavelength - Scotland 1986 World Cup Squad - Big Trip To Mexico

We're back with another packed episode of the AFTN Soccer Show for your listening pleasure, with more Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat.The new MLS season may only be four games in but they're already going on a break for the international window and the Whitecaps will be delighted by that. The 'Caps latest loss seems them winless in their opening month of matches and missing a number key personnel to injury.We look back at the loss to LAFC, what the 'Caps can take from their first four games of the season, and where they really need to put in the work in the two week until their next match.Our feature interview this episode is the latest in our series building up to the new CPL season as we sit down for an in-depth and entertaining chat with Cavalry FC head coach and GM Tommy Wheeldon Jr. We look back at the Cavs 2021 season and their three years in the league so far, delve into the new additions to the squad and what the team will look like this season, the future for the game in Alberta, and there's still time to talk tea, biscuits, waistcoats, and bunnets amongst many other things.We also round up the weekend's action in MLS for the other two Canadian teams and around the Western Conference, The Delgados continue their residency as our artists of the month, and we have a song for Everton fans in this week's Wavelength.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.40: LAFC v Vancouver postgame analysis17.33: The Whitecaps building blocks26.33: MLS Canadian round-up30.33: MLS West round-up51.03: Tommy Wheeldon Jr interview and Cavalry FC discussion97.05: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive? - Tommy Wheeldon Jr101.18: Wavelength - The Toffee Rappers - Rap of Honour

We're back with another packed episode of the AFTN Soccer Show for your listening pleasure, with more Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat.The Whitecaps are still looking for their first win of the season after going down to a disappointing defeat in Houston. We pick over the bones of that one and look ahead to next week's match-up at LAFC.We have two feature interviews for you this episode, the first of which is with the Whitecaps standout defender so far this season, centre-back Tristan Blackmon. We chat with Tristan about his career so far, life in Vancouver, and going back to his old club LAFC next weekend.Our second feature interview is with Valour FC head coach and GM Phillip Dos Santos. We sit down for an in-depth chat about his first six months in the Winnipeg hotseat, the CPL season to come, and heading back to Vancouver to take on the Whitecaps in the Voyageurs Cup.We also round up the weekend's action in MLS for the other two Canadian teams and around the Western Conference, and look at this week's Canadian Championship draw.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.12: Houston v Vancouver postgame analysis44.21: MLS Canadian round-up52.00: MLS West round-up67.18: LAFC preview78.28: Tristan Blackmon interview107.09: Phillip Dos Santos interview148.05: Valour FC discussion154.47: Canadian Championship discussion166.08: Wavelength - Armchair Loyal - A Cliche Of Gaffers

We're back with another packed episode of the AFTN Soccer Show for your listening pleasure, with more Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer chat.The Whitecaps are still searching for their first win of the new MLS season, but at least they have their first points on the board after a 0-0 draw at home to NYCFC. We pick over the bones of that one, dissect the good, the bad, and the ugly from the players and performance, and look ahead to what already feels like a big game in Houston next Saturday.We also round up the weekend's action in MLS for the other two Canadian teams and around the Western Conference.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.47: Whitecaps v NYCFC postgame analysis34.44: Whitecaps players - the good, the bad, and the ugly52.33: Houston v Vancouver preview66.28: MLS Canadian round-up84.25: MLS West round-up110.40: Wavelength - My Brother Woody - Stranded On Saturday

We're back with another packed episode of the AFTN Soccer Show for your listening pleasure, with more Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer chat.The 2022 MLS season is underway and for the Whitecaps they'll be hoping it hasn't started the way they mean to go on, after crashing to a four goal defeat in Columbus. We pick over the bones of the game, look at the good, the bad, and the ugly coming out of it, and ponder what Vanni Sartini can learn from the match and what needs to be changed ahead of next week's home opener with NYCFC.We also look at the other main Whitecaps news of the week as WFC2 makes a return for the upcoming inaugural MLS Next Pro season and there's some comings and goings amongst the team's young players before the roster freeze.We also round up the first weekend of action in the MLS Western Conference and look at the latest kit releases across the league.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.50: Crew v Whitecaps postgame analysis47.38: WFC2 are back!53.15: Whitecaps comings and goings67.20: Wavelength - Keshco - Leave Me On The Sub's Bench75.20: MLS West round-up104.30: MLS 2022 kit chat

Vanni Sartini and Rob Friend interviews; Vancouver Whitecaps and Canadian Premier League chat

We're back with another packed episode of the AFTN Soccer Show for your listening pleasure.Vancouver Whitecaps preseason is in full flow, with three games under their belts so far. Can much be gleaned from these matches? Probably not, but we delve into them nonetheless! Plus with a few departures at the club this year, we hear from perhaps the main one of them, former goalkeeper Max Crepeau, who talks about his trade to LAFC and what he's expecting from them this season. How big a threat will they and he be to the Whitecaps' playoff hopes?We also look at the two big talking points in the Vancouver footballing landscape this past week as former women's coach Bob Birarda pleads guilty to four sexual offences and the city is back in the running as a potential host of World Cup games in 2026.With it being Valentine's Day, love is in the air at AFTN Towers. Football is a passionate game, it's why we all love it. We chat with Tosaint Ricketts, Florian Jungwirth, Theo Bair and David Egbo about just why they love the game so much.And if music be the food of love, play on, as Brighton band Skurvi feature in this week's Wavelength and we bring you songs from The Jam, The Damned, and Sonic Youth. Plus we delve into the Netflix film Ultras in this week's TVOD section.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.25: TVOD - Ultras17.33: Bob Birarda pleads guilty32.21: My Love For Football - Tosaint Ricketts35.45: Whitecaps preseason games in full flow57.55: My Love For Football - Florian Jungwirth62.20: My Love For Football - Theo Bair65.52: Max Crepeau audio and LAFC chat75.13: My Love For Football - David Egbo and your hosts100.03: Is The 2026 World Cup coming to Vancouver?111.01: Wavelength - Skurvi - Football

Canada close in on Qatar; Whitecaps and CPL news of the week

We're back with another packed episode of the AFTN Soccer Show, your Vancouver Whitecaps and North American football podcast, and what a week it's been for Canadian soccer.There's two windows left in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying and with four games remaining, Canada are sitting pretty and on the verge of qualification to Qatar 2022 after wins over Honduras and the US. We look back over those important victories, the key moments that earned the six points, and the standout performances.Plus Zach joins us from Hamilton to chat about what it was like to be at the game and the atmosphere in the stadium, and we look over the current Octagon standings and what is left to play out over the next two months.Our feature interview this episode is with a Canadian national team legend and current Whitecap Tosaint Ricketts. Tos talks to us about recently completing his degree, his role in the Whitecaps front office, his desire to continue playing in MLS, the introduction of 'Stand By Me', and more.Plus we chat about Max Crepeau leaving for LAFC and hear for the first time from the player himself and Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster, talk about Theo Bair leaving for St Johnstone in Scotland, and there's a special Canadian national team themed Wavelength.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.35: Canada v Honduras and the US35.05: More Canada and CONCACAF World Cup qualifying chat65.14: Tosaint Ricketts interview and discussion88.40: Theo Bair is heading to St Johnstone in Scotland98.11: Max Crepeau transfer to LAFC confirmed112.45: Wavelength - Sons Of Andrew - Canada We'll Proudly Play For You

Max Crepeau traded to LAFC; Theo Bair, David Egbo, and Kwame Awuah interviews; TSS Rovers supporter ownership

We're back with another packed episode of the AFTN Soccer Show, your Vancouver Whitecaps and North American football podcast.The Whitecaps selected five players in this week's MLS SuperDraft. We break down those picks and hear from head coach Vanni Sartini and first rounder Simon Becher, plus Sporting Director Axel Schuster chats to us a little bit about the club's MLS Next Pro plans.The main focus of this episode, however, is on the state of the women's game here in Canada at both international and domestic level.We bring you our final year in review wrap up as we look at the gold medal winning Canadian women's national team, hear a little bit from head coach Bev Priestman, and look at the snub to Priestman in FIFA's Best Of awards.Our feature interview this episode is with Emma Humphries the Whitecaps Director of Women's Football Development. We chat about the club game here in Canada, the lack of current opportunities, her role at the 'Caps, the launch of League 1 BC and more. Plus we have a big discussion about growing the game at club level in the country and what that might look like.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.26: Intro chat03.47: TVOD - Anne13.08: Whitecaps pick five in draft with audio from Vanni Sartini and Simon Becher39.20: Axel talks MLS Next Pro plans46.10: Canadian women's national team Year in Review65.40: Priestman snubbed in FIFA Best Of awards76.15: Emma Humphries interview111.40: Developing the women's club game in Canada discussion138.45: Wavelength - Neil Grant - Give It All We've Got

We're back with our first show of 2022 and what better way to kick off the new year than with another packed episode of the AFTN Soccer Show and another of our end of season reviews, this time turning our attention to the stellar year that was had by the Canadian men's national team.Canada started the year 72nd in the world in the FIFA rankings and they finished it in 40th, their joint highest ever which they also reached in December 1996. The national team played 19 matches last year. All of them competitive games, with not a friendly in site. Crazy really considering how little they've played in some recent years.There were 14 World Cup qualifiers and 5 Gold Cup matches, producing 13 wins, 4 draws, and just 2 defeats, both of those coming at the hands of traditional CONCACAF powerhouses of the US and Mexico and both of those came at the Gold Cup. Canada scored 55 goals, conceding just 11, with 16 different goalscorers.2021 was a great year, but hopefully it's just the start of even bigger and better things for Canada. We delve into all of that and a lot more, plus we chat with CPL coaches Bobby Smyrniotis, Tommy Wheeldon Jr, and Jim Brennan to look at how the success of the national team has driven an excitement locally for the CPL teams.

As the old year comes to a close and the new one peaks over the horizon, I think we can all just hope for better times in 2022.We're here to guide you into the new year with another packed episode of the AFTN Soccer Show and we're back with another end of season review, this time turning our attention to the Canadian Premier League.BC is home to the new CPL champs Pacific FC and we look back at their season, and those of the other seven sides, in a season that saw a lot of ups and downs, drama, controversies, three managerial casualties, and some great football played.We chat about the high points for each team and look ahead to what they need to do to improve next season. Plus we look at the CPL coming to the lower mainland and where that fits in with the upcoming launch of League 1 BC.Plus we talk take out food with Pacific FC's Ollie Bassett and there's music from Wet Leg, Babyshambles, and Werd (SOS).Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.43: Intro chat04.45: General CPL season overview21.13: CPL award winners33.38: Pacific FC's season45.01: Take Me Out - Ollie Bassett47.25: Forge FC's season59.00: Cavalry FC's season65.31: FC Edmonton's season71.28: Valour FC's season75.05: York United's season and Martin Nash appointment81.26: HFX Wanderers' season83.08: Atletico Ottawa's season and Mista departs92.25: There's a new CPL team coming to Vancouver113.51: League 1 BC chat124.42: Wavelength - My Brother Woody - Literally

Vanni Sartini interview; Christmas fun with Ryan Gauld, Max Crepeau, and Brian White

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed episode of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football chat.It's that time of year when we reflect on the last 12 months - the good times, the bad times, the what might have beens. We'll be breaking down the year in Whitecapsland and Canadian soccer over the next few shows and we kick things off this episode with our 2021 Whitecaps Year in Review.We look back on the offseason squad building, starting the season down in Utah, the return back to Vancouver, and the season run-in and the playoffs. Plus we chat about the key additions of Ryan Gauld and Brian White, the sacking of Marc Dos Santos and the appointment of Vanni Sartini, and look ahead at what could lie in store in 2022.Our feature interview this episode is with the difference maker that joined the 'Caps in the summer, Scottish DP Ryan Gauld. We chat to Ryan about his move to Vancouver, his first season in MLS, what's to come next year, his hopes of pulling on a Scotland jersey in the near future, and a lot more.Plus we look at the Whitecaps news of the week as Tristan Blackmon joins the club, the 2022 schedule is released, and we find out if Brian White fancies a chocolate digestive.All of this, plus Scottish rapper Werd (SOS) features in this episode's special Wavelength and Isle of Wight band Wet Leg continue their residency as our Artists of the Month.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.35: Intro03.25: Tristan Blackmon is a Whitecap09.20: Whitecaps 2022 schedule released15.45: Whitecaps Year In Review - The Offseason squad building40.25: Whitecaps Year In Review - The Utah Months50.05: Whitecaps Year In Review - The addition of Brian White55.35: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive? - Brian White57.05: Ryan Gauld interview and discussion80.45: Whitecaps Year In Review - the season run in, playoffs, and the year to come97.27: Wavelength - Werd (SOS) - iWatch Adverts On iPhones

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed episode of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football chat.The 2021 MLS season is finally over and there's a new name on the Cup. We chat about NYCFC's win over Portland in a MLS Cup that was far from a classic but did have controversy on and off the pitch, late drama, and a penalty shootout. Plus we talk about whether MLS should move back to neutral venues for their cup finals and the growing dominance of multi-club operations around world football.There was also a lot of other MLS news this week and we chat about some of the stuff coming out of Commissioner Don Garber's State of the League address including expansion to Las Vegas, how much the league has helped Canada's national team get to the level they're at, and a new league has been launched. What will MLS Next Pro look like for the Whitecaps?Our feature interview this episode is with Whitecaps Director of Recruitment Nikos Overheul. We chat to Nikos about his role at the club, his background in football, his previous work with Brentford FC and at Stats Bomb, and the growing important of analytics in modern football.All of this, plus English punk band The Angelic Upstarts feature in this episode's special Wavelength and Isle of Wight band Wet Leg continue their residency as our Artists of the Month.

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed episode of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football chat.And what a show we have for you this episode as we celebrate Pacific FC winning their first Canadian Premier League championship. We look back at their win over Forge, hear from head coach Pa Modou Kah and goalscoring hero Alessandro Hojabrpour, and look ahead to what may lie in the club's and Kah's future.Turning our attention to the Whitecaps, we look at the big news in Whitecapsland as Vanni Sartini is confirmed as the club's head coach and their end of season roster decisions are announced. Plus we look at who we would protect in next week's MLS Expansion Draft and discuss this weekend's MLS Conference Finals.Our feature interview this episode is with Whitecaps goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau. We chat to Max about his year with Vancouver and Canada, talk about the art of saving penalties, and more.Plus we kick off our 11th annual AFTN End of Season awards as we pick the Whitecaps Player of the Year, Young Player of the Year, Academy Player of the Year, and one to watch in 2022, plus pick the team's goal, save, and game of the year.All of this, plus Danish band Dreamjockey feature in this episode's Wavelength and Isle of Wight band Wet Leg begin their residency as our Artists of the Month.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.43: Intro05.22: Pacific FC are CPL champs!34.20: CPL and Players Union to talk CBA39.43: Vanni Sartini confirmed as Whitecaps coach50.37: Whitecaps roster decisions made57.13: Which Whitecaps should be protected in Expansion draft?66.33: MLS Cup all set for Portland82.13: Maxime Crepeau interview and discussion123.12: AFTN 2021 Awards - the first batch148.20: Wavelength - Dreamjockey - Soccer

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football chat.The Whitecaps season may be over and it may have been all quiet on the blue and white front this past week, but there's a lot of big decisions coming up this offseason around the head coaching position, the current squad of players, and bringing in new faces to take the team to the next level.We give the 'Caps a helping hand, and kick off our offseason shows, with our annual look at who the club need to keep around, who should be traded, transferred or loaned out, and who should be cut free and wished well in their future endeavours.We break the squad down into defence, midfield, and attack and look at the individual contributions around the team, or lack of. How much offseason activity should 'Caps fans expect in the transfer market?The MLS playoffs are in full swing and they've been serving up late drama. We look at the latest games and some of the latest talking points coming out of Canada's other MLS sides - Toronto and Montreal.All of this, plus New Jersey artist Motherway features in this episode's Wavelength and Jersey band Crazy and the Brains wind up their residency as our Artists of the Month.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.42: Intro and football cards06.51: Whitecaps Keep, Trade, Release - goalkeepers20.19: Whitecaps Keep, Trade, Release - defenders46.31: Whitecaps Keep, Trade, Release - midfielders60.53: Whitecaps Keep, Trade, Release - forwards78.40: MLS playoffs round-up95.01: TFC make moves off the pitch103.40: CF Montreal vs supporters113.49: Wavelength - Motherway - Soccer

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football chat.It's a playoff edition as we look at the highs and lows for the two BC teams in postseason action this weekend, as the Whitecaps MLS season came to an end in Kansas City, but Pacific FC's continued as they made it to the Canadian Premier league championship game.We kick things off with some 'Caps chat, who are one and done after going down to a 3-1 defeat at Sporting KC in the MLS playoffs. What went wrong? What was with the line-up? And should we be feeling a bit downbeat about crashing out early, optimistic about what they've achieved and the future, or a combination of all of that?We look at the main talking points from the game and hear from 'Caps coach Vanni Sartini, plus we round up the rest of the weekend's MLS playoff action.But it was far better news for Pacific FC as they beat Cavalry FC, in somewhat controversial circumstances, in their semi-final to reach their first ever CPL championship game against Forge FC in two week's time. We chat about both semis, set up the final, and hear from Pacific head coach Pa Modou Kah and Cavalry's Tommy Wheeldon Jr.All of this, plus New Zealand Sunday league team turned band Cumbia Blazera make their debut in this episode's Wavelength and Jersey band Crazy and the Brains continue their residency as our Artists of the Month.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.40: Intro and football cards06.40: Whitecaps lose to KC in MLS playoffs66.29: MLS playoffs round-up75.00: Pacific FC reach CPL Championship game102.50: Wavelength - Cumbia Blazera - Game We Should Have Won

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football chat.It's an exciting time in Canadian soccer and we're in a celebratory mood this episode with Canada getting ever closer to reaching the World Cup in Qatar and the Whitecaps getting set for their first MLS playoff campaign since 2017. Happy days and we have it all covered for you in this episode.We start off on the international stage as Canada made it six points from six in World Cup qualifying in Edmonton and they finish 2021 at the top of the Octo. We look back at the big talking points from the wins over Costa Rica and Mexico and get the inside scoop from our man on the ground at Commonwealth Stadium. Have Canada all but assured a top four finish? Where will the next match against the US be played? We chat about all of this and more.Moving back to domestic matters, as the Whitecaps get set to head to Kansas City in playoff action, we look at the team's poor postseason record, preview the KC match, and chat one-on-one with 'Caps head coach Vanni Sartini.And there's still time for our feature interview this episode as we sit down for a chat with the 'Caps leading scorer Brian White about his career so far, coming to Vancouver, and the game against KC.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.00: Intro and football cards11.05: Canada are top of the Octo71.16: Whitecaps playoff record and playoff optimism82.13: Vanni Sartini interview91.45: Sporting KC v Whitecaps playoff preview107.00: Brian White interview134.37: Wavelength - Embrace - World At Your Feet

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football chat.The 2021 MLS regular season is in the history books and after many twists and turns and ups and downs, the Whitecaps are in the postseason for the first time since 2017. We pick over the bones of their playoff clinching 1-1 draw at home to Seattle, look around the rest of the action on Decision Day as the afternoon timeline played out, and set up the playoffs to come.But while it's great news on the pitch for the 'Caps, the sexual misconduct scandal is still looming large off it. We look at the latest developments as MLS name the investigators appointed, and we chat with Lindsay Ingham, a Californian lawyer who specializes in such investigations, for an insight into how they proceed and more.Our feature interview this episode is with Colin Elmes and Will Cromack of TSS Rovers as we chat about the club joining League 1 BC, the importance of the league to game's development here, and their plans for fan ownership.All of this, plus we chat about the plans for the 2022 MLS season, the CPL playoff battle, Crazy and the Brains continue their stint as Artists of the Month, and Tulsa band The Shame feature in this episode's Wavelength.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.45: Whitecaps v Sounders and how MLS Decision Day played out61.35: Whitecaps sexual misconduct allegations - latest developments and Lindsay Ingham interview101.09: TSS Rovers interview with Colin Elmes and Will Cromack148.03: League 1 BC and fan ownership discussion157.20: Canadian Premier League playoff battle165.53: Wavelength - The Shame - For Football And The Pints

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football chat.Decision Day beckons and the Whitecaps are heading into it in the playoff places and with their postseason fate very firmly in their own hands. A draw at LAFC on Tuesday night has left them with both hands on the wheel and looking in a fairly good position with one game of the MLS regular season. Can they steer the clear path ahead?We look back at the highs, lows, and main talking points from the game in LA, talk about the defensive shift put in by the entire team as they were put under siege, and look ahead to Sunday, the clash with Seattle, and the playoff scenarios that could play out. Plus we hear from Vanni Sartini, Maxime Crepeau and Florian Jungwirth.There's been a lot of developments in the Whitecaps abuse scandal this past week and we bring you up to speed. And there's still time to chat about some of the other big talking points around Canadian soccer this week as the Canadian Premier League playoff race heats up, Pacific FC just fall short in their bid to reach the Canadian Championship final, and Forge FC make history by becoming the first CPL side to reach the CONCACAF Champions League. Plus we chat with Valour's Phillip Dos Santos, Cavalry's Tommy Wheeldon Jr, and Forge's Bobby Smyrniotis.The music in this week's show comes from our new Artists of the Month, New Jersey band Crazy and the Brains, Scottish rapper Mog, and My Brother Woody return in this episode's Wavelength.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.23: Intros and football cards06.14:Whitecaps abuse scandal - the fallout continues30.20: MLS West round-up34.01: LAFC v Whitecaps postgame analysis63.12: Decision Day scenarios and Seattle preview81.00: Canadian football round-up - CPL, Canadian Championship, CONCACAF League106.34: Wavelength - My Brother Woody - Early Reducer

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football chat.The wild, wild West is going down to the wire and the Whitecaps are right in the mix for a first postseason berth since 2017. Wednesday's night's win over Minnesota was huge for the 'Caps playoff hopes and with two games left to play, a point may prove to be all they need.We pick over the bones of that win and look at some of the standout performances, plus we round up the midweek MLS action and look ahead to the season run-in for all of those teams battling for a playoff spot.But it's not all been happy news in Whitecapsland as the women's team abuse scandal that rocked the club resurfaced this week with allegations against another coach. With this following on from disturbing abuse allegations coming out of the NWSL over the past few months, we chat about the issue of player safety in the women's game and what lessons will be learned for future generations from these cases.And there's still time to chat about some of the other big talking points around Canadian soccer this week and bring you two more tunes from our Artists of the Month, Australian band The Chats, one of them in this week's Wavelength.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.24: MLS West midweek round-up09.26: Whitecaps v Minnesota postgame analysis36.56: MLS season run-in chat and LAFC preview54.11: Wavelength - The Chats - 457357.50: Abuse allegations in women's soccer87.48: Canadian soccer news round-up

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football chat.It's been a busy week for Vancouver Whitecaps with three games in seven days and seven points taken from them. It's left the team above the playoff line with three games to go. Can they hang on? Can they even secure a home playoff game? And what does all of that mean for interim head coach Vanni Sartini? It's going to be a nervy end to the season.We chat about all of that and more as we look back at the Whitecaps dramatic come from behind win in Portland and the hangover draw in San Jose. What does that do to the team's mentality and how the rest of the West will view them? Was dropping points in San Jose just them running out of juice? We look at the latest playoff picture in the MLS West and preview the crucial midweek match against Minnesota.And there's still time to chat about the Canadian women's celebration tour, play a Wavelength song all about Qatar 2022, and bring you two more tunes from our Artists of the Month, Australian band The Chats.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.25: Intro and football cards07.50: That Timbers win and what it does for the Whitecaps33.02: Earthquakes v Whitecaps postgame analysis57.43: MLS West weekend round-up80.35: Minnesota preview100.52: Wavelength - Rasmus Wold - Never Mind The Slavery104.40: World Cup 2022 chat110.20: CanWNT Celebration tour

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football chat.We cover a lot of bases again this week as we talk football at club and country level around the country.The temperature gauge was certainly rising in the MLS Western Conference as the action heated up with six games remaining. The Whitecaps finished the weekend in the same situation they started it, one point and one place back off the playoff line. They kept there with a fantastically hard fought home win over Sporting Kansas City.We pick over the bones of that game, look at the weekend's action in the West, and preview the 'Caps next two matches. Can they keep things going?Plus we look at Canada's World Cup qualifier against Panama and cast our eyes over the latest results and standings in the Canadian Premier League.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.36: Intro and football cards08.09: MLS West weekend round-up18.49: Whitecaps v Sporting KC postgame analysis41.46: Portland and San Jose preview57.40: Canada CONCACAF World Cup qualifying chat87.50: Canadian Premier League chat97.00: Wavelength - Ultraska - Against Modern Football

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football chat.We cover a lot of bases this week as we talk football at club and country level around the country and the region.Kicking things off in Major League Soccer, we delve into the latest Cascadia Cup clash that saw the Whitecaps fall to a 4-1 defeat in Seattle. After a horrible start, they gave a decent account of themselves at times during the match, but defensive lapses loomed large and cost them dearly. We look at all the highs and lows coming out of the match, where that leave's the 'Caps in the MLS West playoff race, and look at the season run-in for all the team in and around them.Moving on to the international stage and CONCACAF World Cup qualifying, we look back at Canada's two draws with Mexico and Jamaica, the chances taken and the missed opportunities, and after a dramatic round of games, where that leaves all the teams five matches in ahead of a big Canada v Panama game on Wednesday evening.And we round things off this episode with a discussion about the new League 1 BC that was officially announced this week. We chat about the details that have been revealed thus far and discuss whether BC is ready for such a league, the importance of getting the excitement in the local communities in growing the game here, what this can mean in the grand scheme of player development, and a lot more.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.41: Intro and football cards11.46: Sounders v Whitecaps postgame analysis29.41: MLS West playoff race - the lie of the land and the road ahead46.00: Canada CONCACAF World Cup qualifying chat82.07: League 1 BC launch discussion104.45: Wavelength - Loyalty - Give Football Back To The Working Class

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football chat.The Whitecaps made it one loss in their last 15 matches with a crucial 3-0 win over San Jose Earthquakes at the weekend, moving to within a point of the MLS playoff places thanks to a Brian White hat-trick. We pick over the bones of that one, hear from head coach Vanni Sartini, and see where the win leaves the 'Caps in the playoff picture.We also delve in the Whitecaps attacking and defensive options for the rest of this season and next, and debate whether now is the time for a settled starting line-up when possible or is the tinkering a way to keep things fresh and the opposition on their toes?Turning our attention to the international stage, we look ahead to Canada's three World Cup qualifiers and chat with 'Caps keeper Maxime Crepeau about them.Plus what is Vanni Sartini's favourite jam? Does Florian Jungwirth fancy a chocolate digestive?Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.35: Intro and football cards06.35: Whitecaps v Earthquakes postgame analysis28.05: Vanni Sartini discussion43.00: Vanni Sartini's Favourite Jam44.50: MLS round-up and Seattle preview64.16: Whitecaps defensive chat78.03: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive? - Florian Jungwirth80.16: Whitecaps striker chat - Cava v White, who's here next year?102.42: Canada World Cup qualifying chat112.03: Maxime Crepeau on WCQs117.57: Wavelength - Superyob - Sweet FA

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football chat.And what a busy week it's been.The Whitecaps got back to winning ways with a narrow victory at home to FC Dallas on Saturday. We look at the highlights and lowlights coming out of that one, where that leaves the team after the weekend's results, and look ahead to the Houston game midweek.And Whitecaps CEO and Sporting Director Axel Schuster joins us to chat about the new Leagues Cup format, the search for a new head coach, and the development of the 'Caps' U19s.We also hear from MLS Commissioner Don Garber about the revamped Leagues Cup, Pacific FC's Pa-Modou Kah and Forge FC's Bobby Smyrniotis talk about One Soccer's new deal with Telus, automatic qualification to the CONCACAF Champions League from 2024 for two CPL teams, and growing the league.Plus we look at Rob Gale's departure at Valour and hear from his replacement, former Whitecaps assistant coach Phillip Dos Santos, Pa-Modou Kah talks Canadian Championship semi-finals, Werd (SOS) ends his residency as our Artist of the Month for September, and Nottingham punk band Resistance 77 are in Wavelength as Football Violence Awareness Month wraps up.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.37: Intro and football cards06.32: Whitecaps v Dallas postgame analysis30.51: Axel Schuster on coaching search and U19s44.50: MLS round-up and Houston preview57.11: Leagues Cup revamp with audio from Garber and Schuster77.00: Pa Modou Kah on CCL and League Cups revamp and growing CPL92.43: Bobby Smyrniotis on CCL and League Cups revamp and growing CPL 100.25: Rob Gale out at Valour, Phillip Dos Santos takes over119.05: Pa-Modou Kah on Canadian Championship semi-finals125.10: Wavelength - Resistance '77 - Saturday On The Terraces

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps and Canadian football chat.As those around them pick up the wins, the room for error is getting ever smaller for the 'Caps and while an away draw in Colorado is normally a good result, we're getting to the have to start getting three points stage of the season.We pick over the bones of that game, talk Whitecaps defence, and look at where the draw leaves the 'Caps in the grand scheme of things in the Western Conference, plus as another MLS manager falls, we look at how urgent filling the Vancouver vacancy could become.Our feature interview this episode is with one of the newest Whitecaps, German centreback Florian Jungwirth. We chat with Flo about his early days in football in Germany, his initial slow loving of the game, making the move to MLS, settling in to Vancouver, and about his work with his rescue dogs charity in Spain.Plus Werd (SOS) continues as our Artist of the Month for September and London punk band Infa Riot are in Wavelength as Football Violence Awareness Month continues!Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.35: Rapids v Whitecaps postgame analysis40.40: Artist of the Month - Werd (SOS) ft Kirsty Innes - One The Rocks45.28: Florian Jungwirth interview69.15: Whitecaps defensive discussion79.42: Wavelength - Infa Riot - Bootboys85.48: Goodbyes and football strips chat

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps and Canadian football chat.It's been another busy few days at club and country level and we have you covered again in this episode.The Whitecaps saw their 10 game unbeaten league run ended in a 1-0 Cascadia derby loss to Portland Timbers on Friday night. We look at the highs and lows from the game, some of the bizarre personnel decisions on the night, the continued flat first half performances, and where that loss leaves the 'Caps now after the weekend's other results in the Western Conference.Turning our attention to the international stage, we delve into the aftermath of Canada's 3-0 win over El Salvador in World Cup qualifying and look at the lay of the land in the CONCACAF octagon. Plus we hear some postgame audio from head coach John Herdman and players Atiba Hutchinson and Milan Borjan.Plus Werd (SOS) continues as our Artist of the Month for September and London punk/Oi! band The Ejected are in Wavelength as a NSFW Football Violence Awareness Month continues!Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.56: Intro and football cards06.25: Whitecaps v Timbers postgame analysis43.45: Artist of the Month - Werd (SOS) x Deeko - Just Us49.05: CONCACAF World Cup qualifying chat91.30: Wavelength - The Ejected - Football Song