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The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat.2020 is over. We made it! And as is our tradition, we kick off our first show of the new year with a look back at the year that has just past and a look ahead at what we may have in store over the next 12 months.We kick things off with a look at the Whitecaps' season, try and look at some highs after another disappointing year on the pitch, look at the players that came in and what we might see from them next season, delve into the off the pitch issues that surrounded the club, and ponder what may lie in store for 2021 in terms of performance, recruitment, and whether there will be much of a season at all after MLS invoked a force majeure clause as a final kick in the stanes to all the players.We also take a general look at the sporting landscape in Canada and after a slew of awards ponder whether the game has grown more into the mainstream this past year. Plus we look back at what was an enjoyable, but far too short, Canadian Premier League season. But where does the league go next?Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:08.04: Whitecaps year in review and a look ahead to 202146.08: The MLS season and what lies in store after force majeure invoked58.56: Canadian Premier League year in review85.00: Canadian soccer's rise in the general sporting landscape97.40: Wavelength - Clement Bushay Set - Football Reggae

Vancouver Whitecaps and MLS chat; Canadian clubs rebranding; New Royal Family's David Barnett interview; festive fun and Christmas songs

Marc Dos Santos on Vancouver Whitecaps; Thierry Henry on Montreal Impact; Austin FC's busy week; CONCACAF Champions League

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Major League Soccer chat as we bring you something a little different this episode.Saturday night saw the 2020 MLS Cup takes place in Columbus, as the Crew saw off the challenge of Seattle Sounders. AFTN did our first live watchalong on YouTube and we bring you that now in podcast form for your aural pleasure.But don't worry, this episode isn't just us talking about the match. In fact, far from it! We do chat about the main action as it takes place but this episode sees Michael McColl, Steve Pandher, Zachary Adam Meisenheimer, Navid Mashinchi, and Will Silver delve into a number of topics and issues affecting Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer as a whole.Just how far behind the top of the league are the Whitecaps? Why can't they recruit and perform better than Columbus? Can they turn things around or will they simply get left behind? And where would the Whitecaps actually have a player ranked in the all time list of MLS players?Plus we talk MLS expansion in Austin and Sacramento, hear from Austin FC head coach Josh Wolff and Sporting Director Claudio Reyna about building their squad and Tuesday's expansion draft, the rumours of MLS and Liga MX merging, how far MLS has come in its 25 years, the top 25 players of all time, Commissioner Don Garber's State of the League address, what lies in store for next season, and much much more, including hearing a little bit from both head coaches after the MLS Cup itself.There's no timestamps or breakdown for this episode as the chat was fluid and we want you to enjoy it all as it played out.

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Major League Soccer and Canadian soccer chat.We kick things off with a look at the two MLS Conference finals and set up Saturday's MLS Cup. Plus with it being awards season we talk about the trophies handed out by MLS, the CPL, and Canada Soccer and hear from Alphonso Davies, Stephen Hart, Kyle Bekker, Triston Henry, and Mo Farsi..We also look at Forge FC's quest for success in the CONCACAF League, hear from head coach Bobby Smyrniotis, talk about David Edgar's retirement, and hear from the man himself.Plus we also chat with Paul Varian about his new book "Don't Blame The Soccer Parents" and The Vandals feature in this week's Wavelength.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.50: The MLS Cup final is all set34.55: CPL awards with audio from Stephen Hart, Kyle Bekker, Triston Henry, and Mo Farsi64.56: Canada Soccer awards handed out featuring a chat with Alphonso Davies88.36: Paul Varian interview about his new book "Don't Blame The Soccer Parents"112.50: Wavelength - The Vandals - Soccer Mom119.15: Forge FC still searching for CONCACAF glory136.58: David Edgar retires featuring a chat with the man himself

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer chat.The league season may be over for the three Canadian MLS sides but the busy work is really just now getting underway and we chat about what's been an eventful week in Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal, hearing from two Sporting Directors along the way.First up is our Whitecaps chat as we look at the roster moves announced this week, then sit down for a one-on-one chat with Sporting Director and CEO Axel Schuster as we look back on his first year in the job, what lies ahead, building a winning team for next season, and a lot more.Turning our attention east next, we look at the roster moves announced by both Toronto and Montreal, Greg Vanney stepping down as TFC head coach, the rebranding of the Impact, and we hear from Montreal Sporting Director Olivier Renard about his plans for the strengthening the team next season amongst all the uncertainty.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.25: Whitecaps end of season roster moves11.54: Axel Schuster one-on-one interview63.06: Toronto FC players and manager moves67.35: Montreal Impact end of season roster moves71.43: Olivier Renard audio

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer chat.Although this week it is in fact mostly MLS talk as the playoffs got underway this past weekend. Full of excitement, drama, controversy, and actual WTF moments, once again it all felt like a league far removed from where the Whitecaps are right now. A reality slap right in your face. Blam! Blam! (that will make more sense when you listen to the show!)We look at the six playoff games played so far and some of the questions coming out of them like why don't teams invest in their defences more, how much advantage will teams allowing fans in have, and does the success of Nashville emphasise the need for Vancouver to add some MLS veterans?The games signalled the end of the road for one of the two Canadian teams to make the MLS postseason - Montreal Impact - and we hear from Thierry Henry and Luis Binks about the end to their league season and the wait now for Champions League games next month.And of course we look at the craziness that was that Orlando City v NYCFC penalty shoot out, and hear the postgame thoughts of Oscar Pareja and Nani.Plus we look at the MLS awards, the layoffs at MLSsoccer.com, and talk MLS jersey sales.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.37: MLS Western Conference playoff chat39.16: MLS Eastern Conference playoff chat 51.40: Montreal Impact chat featuring Thierry Henry and Luis Binks67.24: The epic that was Orlando City v NYCFC98.46: Wavelength - Red Flag '77 - Football Crazy102.30: MLS awards and a fun quiz115.27: MLS layoffs and the state of football media in North America

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer chat.The Whitecaps end of season post mortem continued this week as the club held their end of season availability this week with some player, head coach Marc Dos Santos, and Sporting Director/CEO Axel Schuster. We bring you some of the most pertinent sound bites from Schuster and unpack what he said.What came across was something of a lack of ambition from the club and perhaps some naivety thrown in as well in a number of areas. Or was it just the stark reality of where the 'Caps sit in MLS right now? There's a big difference between just making the playoffs and being competitive once you get there.Could this current squad really make the playoffs next year without any additions? Which areas are pegged for upgrading this offseason? Will it be enough? We look at all of these topics and a lot more.We also hand out some more end of season awards, look ahead to the MLS playoffs that get underway this week, pay tribute to Tony Waiters, and a former NASL legend, Giorgio Chinaglia features in this week's Wavelength.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:05.42: Tony Waiters Tribute11.44: Axel Schuster end of season sound bites27.47: Unpacking Axel - where's the ambition?55.56: Unpacking Axel - making the Whitecaps great again76.59: More AFTN End of Season Awards96.30: Wavelength - Giorgio Chinaglia - (I'm) Football Crazy101.47: MLS playoffs preview

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer chat.The Whitecaps 2020 MLS season came to an end this weekend. The team missed the playoffs for the third straight year, but in a testing season of adversity, the team showed some improvement, recording more wins than 2019. We look back at how it all finished up, what what went wrong this season, and what needs to be done to make the team better, and get some thoughts from Whitecaps head coach Marc Dos Santos.We also look at which Whitecaps we feel should stay, which ones need to be loaned out, and who the team should cut free before next season. Plus we hand out the first of our end of season awards.We also see how things finished around MLS and hear from Montreal Impact head coach Thierry Henry.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.07: Whitecaps v LA Galaxy - quick game in review12.29: How MLS ended up - with audio from Thierry Henry29.47: Whitecaps season discussion with audio from MDS65.48: Whitecaps End of Season Awards93.28: Whitecaps In, Out, or On The Bubble - goalkeepers and defenders117.50: Whitecaps In, Out, or On The Bubble - midfielders and forwards137.02: Wavelength - Bring Me The Horizon - Football Season Is Over

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat.Vancouver's playoff hopes hang by a thread after their losses to Seattle and Portland this week and the new Points Per Game rule to decide the MLS playoff positions this season. There's still a glimmer of hope but a lot depends on whether LAFC and San Jose play midweek.We chat about the 1-0 loss to Portland, the farcical and unbalanced MLS playoff rules, and hear from Whitecaps head coach Marc Dos Santos and defender Jake Nerwinski.Plus we also discuss the rumours of Bundesliga interest in having a CPL team in the lower mainland, and since it's Halloween, it's time to dig out Pa Modou Kah's Thriller!Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.31: Timbers v Whitecaps postgame review including the thoughts of Marc Dos Santos34.44: MLS playoff farce - with audio from Marc Dos Santos and Jake Nerwinski72.07: CPL in the lower mainland discussion84.54: Wavelength - Murray Torkildsen - Stop Talking Football

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out and we're joined this week by Radio Cascadia's Steven Agen and football journalist Harjeet Johal for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer chat.The 'Caps won one and lost one in the space of 72 hours. We look at the win over San Jose and the loss to Seattle, where that leaves them in the playoff chase, delve into some individual performances, plus we hear the postgame thoughts of Whitecaps head coach Marc Dos Santos and those of playoff clinching Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer The MLS season run-in is still tight in the Western Conference as the Whitecaps become Vancouver's Devil's Horsemen, rampaging through foreign lands in the search for glory. We look at all the permutations affecting the 'Caps and hear from Dos Santos, Lucas Cavallini, and Andy Rose about wanting to make this season mean something, the strains of being away from home, and the unknowns around playoff positioning.And we have a special musical treat for you this week as we bring you four songs from Max Splodge's Ghengis Khan and Mongolian themed album Holidays In Mongolia. What other football podcast brings you such things?!Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.58:Whitecaps v Earthquakes chat10.11:Whitecaps v Sounders postgame review39.22: Marc Dos Santos and Brian Schmetzer postgame thoughts50.43: More Whitecaps chat and mailbag72.20: Wavelength - Matt Fishel - Football Song79.15: Making this season count for something with audio from Marc Dos Santos, Lucas Cavallini, and Andy Rose92.13: The MLS standings and the Whitecaps season run-in

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out and we've another packed, but slightly shorter, show of Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer chat for you again this week.The Whitecaps headed out of Portland for the final time this regular season, going down to a 1-0 loss at LA Galaxy. We pick over the bones of the defeat, look at where it all went wrong, and hear the thoughts of 'Caps coach Marc Dos Santos.The MLS season run-in looks set to go down to the wire and the Whitecaps are still in the mix. We look at the current standings, the path ahead, and chat about this weekend's controversy surrounding the non-awarding of the Supporters Shield this season.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.10: LA Galaxy v Vancouver Whitecaps postgame review22.09: Marc Dos Santos postgame thoughts29.40: More Whitecaps chat45.49: Have You Heard? - Paris Street Rebels - Freakshow51.04: The MLS standings and season run-in61.00: MLS Supporters Shield controversy66.24: Wavelength - Dive In The Box - Away Match Rules

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out and we're joined by Harjeet Johal as we bring you another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer chat.We look back at a week of Whitecaps action that saw a horrible defeat in San Jose followed up with a battling come from behind victory against RSL. We look at the highs, the lows, and the main talking points from both matches. Plus what lies in stores now for the 'Caps with six games to go?We also bring you, and unpack, some audio from a media roundtable Whitecaps CEO and Sporting Director Axel Schuster held a couple of weeks covering a multitude of topics including the club's identity, adding new players, the impact Covid could have on their 2021 recruitment, what the 'Caps can do to win fans back, and a lot more.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.22: Vancouver v San Jose and RSL postgame review30.46: More Whitecaps chat - giving thanks, player performances, the season run-in59.33: Wavelength - Suede Razors - Passion On The Pitch66.52: Axel Schuster audio - part one86.25: Axel Schuster audio - part two114.15: Unpacking Axel

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out and we're joined by Radio Cascadia's Steven Agen as we bring you another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and 2021 Gold Cup.It's not been a happy time of it in Whitecapsland since the last show. Three straight defeats, 10 goals conceded, just one goal scored, injuries racking up, playing out of the US indefinitely. Can't this season just end already? Well apparently not and amazingly although the 'Caps are joint bottom, they're also still just three points off the playoff places.We chat about all of that, look back at the latest loss in Seattle, ponder what's next, and hear from head coaches Marc Dos Santos and Brian Schmetzer as we take a deep dive once again into the Whitecaps' woes and MDS' record.We also look at the latest around MLS, discuss the homophobic slur at the San Diego-Phoenix Rising USL match, turn our attention to the 2021 Gold Cup, and hear from Canadian national team coach John Herdman and the US' Gregg Berhalter.Plus Football Violence Awareness month wraps up in Wavelength, we showcase local talent in our new Have You Heard? section, and it's time for a new artist of the month at AFTN Towers.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.44: Seattle v Vancouver postgame review and general 'Caps chat61.09: Coaches Audio - Marc Dos Santos and Brian Schmetzer71.22: Another dive into the Whitecaps' woes106.14: MLS and USL chat134.22: 2021 Gold Cup draw audio from John Herdman and Gregg Berhalter155.22: Wavelength - Gobsmakt - Yobsmakt159.29: 2021 Gold Cup draw chat167.53: Have You Heard? - PG Ciarletta

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out and we bring you another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat.It's all about going Back to Back this episode, as Vancouver Whitecaps win two in a row in MLS action and Forge FC win their second straight Canadian Premier League championship. We'll be look at all of that and a lot more.The 'Caps beat both Montreal and RSL in the space of four days to move into the playoff places in the Western Conference, we look at the highs, the lows, and the biggest talking points to come out of both matches and hear from Marc Dos Santos about the RSL win, the danger of fatigue, and just how do you fit in the 'Caps exciting attacking threat while making sure they still can defend?Plus have the 'Caps found the key to scoring with the booming bromance of Lucas Cavallini and Fredy Montero off the pitch, now seeing the results on it? And what does it look like for the 'Caps after their 'home' game in Portland against the Timbers?The Canadian Premier League's Island Games tournament is over and Forge FC have kept their crown. We look back at the big talking points for the league now that the league is over and hear from CPL Commissioner David Clanachan. What's next for the league, what's next for those that have excelled, could we see more tournaments like this soon, and does winning coach Bobby Smyrniotis deserve a shot at something bigger?Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.26: Vancouver Whitecaps victorious twice! - we look back at the wins against Montreal and RSL38.33: Marc Dos Santos and Freddy Juarez postgame audio44.58: More Whitecaps chat - Fredy/Cava partnership, the attacking/defending line-up balance, what the future looks like, and more98.33: Wavelength - The Foamers - Football102.37: CPL Commissioner David Clanachan conference call - selected highlights122.35: CPL Island Games chat with audio from Bobby Smyrniotis and David Edgar

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out and we bring you another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat.As smoky skies engulfed BC, Vancouver Whitecaps were back in MLS action to take on Canadian rivals Montreal Impact in what proved to be a fiery encounter. We look at the highs and the lows and analyze the main talking points coming out of the 'Caps 4-2 loss including Lucas Cavallini's sending off and the defensive disaster that is the 'Caps in this one. What changes should we see on Wednesday?Plus we hear the postgame thoughts of 'Caps coach Marc Dos Santos, and the Impact's Thierry Henry.Whitecaps Sporting Director and CEO Axel Schuster held a media roundtable on Thursday. We bring you select highlights, unpack some of what he said, look at the recently announced organizational changes in the front office, and chat about what's next for the 'Caps in terms of matches coming up.The Canadian Premier League's Island Games tournament is close to wrapping up with just four matches remaining and three teams battling for championship glory. We look at what was an eventful week of Final Four action, and bring you some thoughts from Pacific FC's Pa Modou Kah and Marcel de Jong, Cavalry FC's Tommy Wheeldon Jr, HFX Forge FC's Bobby Smyrniotis, and HFX Wanderers Stephen Hart as a dramatic showdown looms.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.26: Vancouver Whitecaps v Montreal Impact postgame show - the goals, the highs and lows, Cavallini's sending off49.21: Thierry Henry and Marc Dos Santos postgame audio56.34: More Whitecaps chat - what changes need to be made and the listeners' mailbag77.14: Axel Schuster media roundtable selected highlights102.36: Unpacking Axel and the Whitecaps' woes124.24: Whitecaps next round of matches132.01: Wavelength - Tippa Irie - Football Hooligan139.22: CPL Island Games chat with audio from Pa Modou Kah, Marcel de Jong, Tommy Wheeldon Jr, Bobby Smyrniotis, and Stephen Hart

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out and we bring you another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat.The 'Caps were back in MLS action, back at home at BC Place, and back to winning ways! We bring you our Vancouver v Toronto postgame show (which you can also watch on You Tube), as we look at the highs and the lows, the good and the bad, and the main talking points coming out of the 'Caps 3-2 win.Plus we hear the postgame thoughts of 'Caps coach Marc Dos Santos, and goalscorers Lucas Cavallini and Jake Nerwinski, and ponder what's next?.The first phase of the Canadian Premier League's Island Games tournament wrapped up. Four teams move on, four teams head home. We bring you all the latest news and hear from Pacific FC's Pa Modou Kah and Marco Bustos, Cavalry FC's Tommy Wheeldon Jr and Nik Ledgerwood, Valour FC's Rob Gale, and FC Edmonton's Jeff Paulus after a dramatic weekend of action.We also chat with all four remaining head coaches to get their thoughts on what they expect from the next phase of the tournament, plus we talk CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers delay and the 2021 Gold Cup, and Football Violence Awareness Month is back!Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.20: Vancouver Whitecaps v TFC postgame show - the highs and lows, the good and the bad, and audio from MDS, Cavallini, and Nerwinski67.13: Wavelength - Bolchoi - Hooligan73.50: CPL Island Games chat with audio from Tommy Wheeldon Jr, Nik Ledgerwood, and Rob Gale101.05: More CPL chat with audio from Pa Modou Kah, Marco Bustos, Jeff Paulus, Tommy Wheeldon Jr, Bobby Smyrniotis, and Stephen Hart121.53: CONCACAF World Cup qualifier and Gold Cup chat

Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out and we bring you another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat.This is something of a Frankenstein's monster of an episode as we mix in parts of Friday's live TFC postgame You Tube stream with some fresh recordings, add in some CPL coaches audio, and add a sprinkling of Montreal's Thierry Henry to bring it all together. So if you think the sound and tone changes as we go through this one, then you are correct. It's not your ears!We have an extensive discussion around Vancouver Whitecaps' current woes after two defeats by Toronto, some seriously lacking performances, the need to rebuild yet again, and much more. Plus 'Caps coach Marc Dos Santos talks Andy Rose and fans attending matches.We also hear from 'Caps striker Lucas Cavallini after two difficult outings, and chat about what we do now with Fredy Montero and Yordy Reyna, and replacing Inbeom Hwang.We're 11 days into the Canadian Premier League's Island Games tournament. We chat about the action so far, talk with Cavalry FC head coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr about his side's strong start, and hear from FC Edmonton's Jeff Paulus and HFX Wanderers' Stephen Hart ahead of what could be a decisive meeting of the two teams later this week.Plus we take a look at Canada's qualifying path to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.50: TFC v Vancouver postgame chat25.40: Vancouver Whitecaps chat including audio from Lucas Cavallini, Marc Dos Santos, and Thierry Henry53.49: How do you solve the Whitecaps' woes?84.51: CPL Island Games chat - the tournament so far and audio from Tommy Wheeldon Jr, Jeff Paulus, and Stephen Hart105.06: Canada's qualification path to Qatar 2022111.22: Wavelength - Jim Noir - Eanie MeanyYou can download and/or listen to this, and all previous, episodes of the podcast on the following services:

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out and we bring you another packed show of Major League Soccer and Canadian Premier League chat.There's been some big Vancouver Whitecaps news this week, with the return to play plan announced and Inbeom Hwang moving to pastures new in Russia. We sit down for a couple of one-on-one interviews to discuss all that and a lot more with Whitecaps head coach Marc Dos Santos and Sporting Director and CEO Axel Schuster as they prepare to face Toronto and Montreal over the coming weeks.Turning our attention to the CPL, we chat with a couple of head coaches about the teams they've built to tackle The Island Games tournament, HFX Wanderers' Stephen Hart and Valour FC's Rob Gale. What can we expect from their sides in PEI and how tough has it been getting ready to play after 10 months of inaction?Plus we take a look at the tournament so far, discuss the Cavalry v Forge rivalry with both teams' head coaches and a couple of players, and we chat with Pa Modou Kah and Marco Bustos

CPL and MLS chat; Pa Modou Kah and Keven Aleman interviews; audio from Don Garber, David Clanachan, Jeff Paulus, Oscar Pareja, and more.

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out and it is packed as usual as we bring you more chat from the MLS is Back tournament in Orlando.Vancouver Whitecaps' Disney dreams are over. Eliminated from the tournament by the lottery of (not very well taken) penalties, the 'Caps went out to Sporting Kansas City and are now on their way back to BC and 14 days quarantine.We delve into all the ins and outs of the match, the heroes and villains, the highs and the lows. Plus we hear from both head coaches, Vancouver's Marc Dos Santos and KC's Peter Vermes, and discuss how this tournament has left the 'Caps looking against the rest of MLS in a competitive sense.We also look at the three other Round of 16 matches played this weekend, two of which saw the rest of the Canadian contingent eliminated from the competition. What can they take away from the tournament and what lies in store for them now? We chat about that and hear from Montreal coach Thierry Henry, Impact players Samuel Piette and Jukka Raitala, Toronto coach Greg Vanney and TFC's Michael Bradley, plus Philadelphia Union coach Jim Curtin talks about his side's win over New England.What lies in store for the Canadian clubs now? We chat about the tentative plans for the next stage of the MLS season and hear from 'Caps coach Marc Dos Santos on it.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.36: Vancouver v Sporting KC match analysis35.53: Coaches audio - Marc Dos Santos and Peter Vermes46.30: More Vancouver v KC chat81.48: Wavelength - The Insyderz - Game Day88.43: The other MLS is Back matches this weekend - with audio from Thierry Henry, Greg Vanney, Jim Curtin, Michael Bradley, Samuel Piette, and Jukka Raitala115.15: What now for the three Canadian MLS teams?

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out and it is packed as usual as we bring you more chat from the MLS is Back tournament in Orlando.Vancouver Whitecaps' tournament has got off to the worst possible start. Two defeats, key injuries to an already depleted squad, and their hopes hanging by a thread, we're joined by Radio Cascadia's Steven Agen to look back at the middling and lows of the 'Caps' 3-0 loss to Seattle Sounders and look ahead to Thursday crunch game with Chicago Fire.We also look at some of the highlights from the tournament so far, what lies in store this week as the group games round up, and hear from Chicago coach Raphael Wicky, KC coach Peter Vermes, a prickly Sounders boss Brian Schmetzer, and Montreal's Samuel Piette.We also delve into the world of sports science as we chat with Whitecaps Sporting Director Axel Schuster and head coaches Thierry Henry, Greg Vanney, Peter Vermes, and Brian Schmetzer about how they're using it in Orlando, the importance of it all, and how they've seen it change in the game over the years.Plus there's Wavelength and the final part of our latest episodic football drama 'Wanted For Wembley'.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.48: Seattle v Vancouver match analysis with Steven Agen55.39: Vancouver v Chicago preview with audio fron Raphael Wicky70.12: MLS is Back tournament so far chat85.40: Will Canadian border restrictions derail MLS season?99.40: Sports science and the MLS in Orlando - we chat with Axel Schuster, Thierry Henry, Greg Vanney, Peter Vermes, and Brian Schmetzer122.10: Wavelength - Paul Wilson - The King of Elland Road131.24: The week ahead at the MLS is Back tournament - with audio from Brian Schmetzer, Samuel Piette, and Peter Vermes144.10: Wanted For Wembley - the final part of our episodic drama serial

Marc Dos Santos; Theo Bair; MLS is Back tournament chat and audio

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out and wow, was this one hell of a difficult show to put together due to the constantly changing chaos surrounding the MLS is Back tournament in Orlando. We've ended up recording this over Sunday and Monday with several additions added in with all the breaking news that has come out of the Covid Cup today. Some stuff already feels dated, but we've tried to make it as up to date as we can! We look at FC Dallas pulling out of the tournament after 10 players tested positive, the concerns about others, and what that might mean for the tournament starting on time. We also talk Whitecaps' Fredy Montero and LAFC's Carlos Vela not travelling to Orlando, what life is like at the hotel, some details about the television broadcasts, and look at the challenges facing the players physical and mental health in this bubble. We also bring you some chat and audio from Whitecaps head coach Marc Dos Santos, Montreal Impact head coach Thierry Henry, and Orlando City player Nani. Plus Wavelength and part two of our latest episodic football drama 'Wanted For Wembley'. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.38: MLS Tournament Turmoil Part 1 - positive tests and testing times as FC Dallas withdrawn35.33: Marc Dos Santos audio43.32: MLS Tournament Turmoil Part 2 - the physical and mental strain on players59.57: MLS Tournament Turmoil Part 3 - food, entertainment, and broadcasting the whole shebang87.55: Thierry Henry audio101.40: Nani audio111.25: MLS Tournament Turmoil Part 4 - Fredy Montero and Carlos Vela out117.30: Wavelength - Al Stewart - Football Hero128.48: Wanted For Wembley - part two of our new episodic drama serial140.48: Around the World with Joe Corona

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out and it's another packed episode. The big four-oh-oh baby. It's never a quiet week in Vancouver Whitecapsland it seems, and this past one was no exception with the shock departure of CEO Mark Pannes. We pick over the bones of it all, discuss the less than adequate press conference to try and explain the decision, look at the supporters' ire, and ponder what the fallout might be from it all. Getting back to on the pitch matters, our feature interview this week is with 'Caps head coach Marc Dos Santos. We look ahead to the Orlando tournament, how prepared the team is for it, talk about the importance of cup football, and a lot more. All this plus all your old favourites for our quadricentennial episode as we find out if former Whitecap and current Colorado Springs Switchback head coach Alan Koch fancies a chocolate digestive, what FC Edmonton boss Jeff Paulus' favourite jam is, kick off our new episodic drama serial Wanted For Wembley, and Booze & Glory return to this week's Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:04.01: Mark Pannes out as Whitecaps CEO45.24: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive? - Alan Koch47.45: Marc Dos Santos interview94.48: Wavelength - Booze and Glory - Not On Our Way To Wembley99.54: MLS Orlando tournament discussion116.10: Jeff Paulus' Favourite Jame117.54: Around the World with Joe Corona123.17: Wanted For Wembley - part one of our new episodic drama serial

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out and it's another packed episode. We're joined by Radio Cascadia's Steven Agen this week to chat about the latest happenings in and around MLS. The details of the Orlando tournament have been revealed. Vancouver Whitecaps and Seattle Sounders will meet in a Cascadia derby group game, but there's still some health concerns surrounding the whole tournament as case numbers in Florida increase. We chat about all that and more, and hear from Don Garber, Marc Dos Santos, and Axel Schuster. Also in this week's show, we delve into there being a CONCACAF Champions League spot available to a Canadian team via MLS play, look at what this year's Voyageurs Cup might look like, discuss the emotive subject of national anthems at club matches, and more. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:07.22: From locked out to locked down - MLS Orlando tournament discussion with Steven Agen and audio from Don Garber34.43: CCL berth available to a Canadian club via MLS play - with audio from Marc Dos Santos60.18: The MLS tournament draw and the path ahead for Vancouver and Seattle69.24: MDS on the five sub rule, the Florida weather, and what MLS broadcasts should look like at this time78.59: More MLS Orlando tournament discussion with Zach106.36: Wavelength - The Clay Faces - Football on the TV111.55: National anthems at club football discussion122.12: Around the World with Joe Corona

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out and it's another packed episode. A lockout has been averted and the MLS tournament in Orlando seems to be all systems go. Could there yet be a spanner thrown in the works? We chat about that, hear from some angry players around the league about the ins and outs of the negotiations, and MLS commissioner Don Garber shares his take on it all. There's still a lot of unanswered questions that exist around thee tournament in terms of safety, post quarantine measures, and more, and we hear from the Whitecaps' Andy Rose about his personal situation and the tough decision he faces. Our feature interview this week is with a BC boy riding high out in Montreal, centre back Joel Waterman. We chat with Joel about his career so far, his move to MLS, being thrust in at the deep end right away, and a lot more. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:05.50: MLS lockout averted but players left angry - with audio from Don Garber, Ethan Finlay, Evan Bush, Zac MacMath, and Jake Nerwinski35.44: Player concerns around safety and family left behind - with audio from Andy Rose and Evan Bush49.10: Cross border quarantine issues - with audio from Evan Bush and Jake Nerwinski54.02: Tournament details still not set - with audio from Jake Nerwinski60.32: The turbulent week in MLS discussed85.10: Joel Waterman interview116.29: Wavelength - Haunted House - 442 (Football)121.54: Canadian Premier League News of the Week

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out and it's another packed episode. We thought we'd have a week off from player and management interviews and just focus on the chat this week, as we look at the biggest stories both here in North American soccer and over in the UK.Jonathan Tannenwald from Philadelphia's Inquirer.com joins us to look at the main talking points from a busy week of news in Major League Soccer and the National Women's Soccer League. While the NWSL has a firm date to return, the MLS is still wrangling with their players. Could there even be a lockout?Zachary Meisenheimer then joins us to focus on here in Canada as we look at the proposals to get the Canadian Premier League back playing on an island somewhere, the launch of Atletico Ottawa's new strip, and some murmurs coming out that may affect Canada's big to make the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. All this plus does Jeff Paulus fancy a chocolate digestive and we honour goalkeepers in this week's Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.37: MLS tournament plans change again21.39: NWSL return to play all set40.50: Is there going to be a MLS lockout?47.20: Canadian Premier League News of the Week65.30: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive - Jeff Paulus68.45: Wavelength - Animal Collective - The Goalkeeper72.15: Is there a new CONCACAF qualification system for the 2022 World Cup>86.03: Around The World with Joe Corona - the English Premier League returns soon

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out and it's another packed episode. Our feature interview this week is with a rising young Vancouver Whitecaps talent, Canadian winger Ryan Raposo. We chat with Ryan about his impressive start to his time in MLS, how being away in Germany and college helps in lockdown times like these, getting into the Canadian Olympic mix, and more. We also look at the latest leaked plans from MLS about their proposed Orlando tournament and ponder whether it's all even worthwhile, plus we whip around Europe to chat about the latest news from the leagues trying to restart in the coming weeks, and update you on our beloved FK Slutsk and Vikingur Gota. Talking of MLS, there was a managerial appointment this week as Dutch legend Jaap Stam was named FC Cincinnati head coach. We talk about the appointment and bring you some of the most interesting highlights from his introductory press conference that we were on. And there's still time to bring you some audio with Christine Sinclair about breaking that golascoring record at just the right time, have a discussion on Alphonso Davies and the recent Province article breaking down some of the ins and outs of his transfer to Bayern Munich, and there's our usual musical delights of Wavelength and Three of a Kinf. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.31: More details on MLS' Orlando plans emerge27.02: Ryan Raposo interview and discussion50.20: Jaap Stam names FC Cincinnati head coach - discussion and conference call highlights81.35: Wavelength - Neil Grant - Queen of the South anthem86.56: Around The World with Joe Corona - the latest from the European leagues, Slutsk and Vikingur updates, and Korean sex dolls106.25: Alphonso Davies discussion126.32: Christine Sinclair talks about the relief at breaking scoring record before football shut down

Andy O'Brien; Howard Webb; MLS looks to return; players mental health; and much more

Alan Koch and Ranko Veselinović interviews; Whitecaps chat with Axel Schuster; MLS chat with SKC CEO Jake Reid; the latest from football's lockdown around the world

Phillip Dos Santos interview; Russell Teibert and Tosaint Ricketts on Whitecaps community innvolvemnt; FC Cincinnati COO Dennis Carroll audio; plus the latest from around the world on football's shutdown.

No football. No problem. The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out and it's another packed episode. We bring you the latest news from North America and around the world as football's shutdown continues, looking at what leagues are calling it a day for this season, which ones are hoping for a return sooner rather than later, and what broadcast innovations MLS might be looking at for when it returns. Our feature interview this week is with former Whitecap, and current Pacific FC player Marcel De Jong, who joins us to talk about the newly formed Players Union for Canadian players - why it was badly needed, what it might mean for both the players and the league, what they're looking for right now and in the future, and more. We also look at Vancouver Whitecaps highly successful fundraising facemask initiative to raise money for the threatened Vancouver Aquarium, hearing from Whitecaps CEO Mark Pannes and Oceanwise CEO Lasse Gustavsson on how it all came about and why it's needed so much. Plus Space provide this week's football song in Wavelength, the latest on our beloved table topping FK Slutsk, and Art Brut finish their residency as our artists of the month for April. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.44: Around The World with Joe Corona - the latest on football's shutdown26.56: Staying Home with Joe Corona - the latest from North America during football's shutdown45.35: Slutsk sloppy at the back but stay on top50.54: Marcel De Jong interview on all things PFACan80.21: Canadian Players Union discussion95.37: Wavelength - Space - I Love You More Than Football104.04: Vancouver Whitecaps and Vancouver Aquarium facemask initiative with audio from Mark Pannes and Lasse Gustavsson

Fredy Montero and Janio Bikel interview; Marc Dos Santos on football films and documentaries; the latest on the football shutdown in Major League Soccer and the Canadian Premier League

No football. No problem. The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out and it's another packed episode. We bring you the latest news from North America and around the world as football's shutdown continues, discuss football finances, and discuss just what it will take to make people feel safe to return to sports stadiums. Our feature interview this week is with former Whitecap, and current Cavalry FC goalkeeper Marco Carducci, as we look back at his first season in the CPL, what lies ahead, and his new online training business he's set up with two of his current teammates. There's also the final part of our episodic drama serial, we find out which Whitecaps players Max Crepeau and Russell Teibert would and wouldn't want to be quarantined with, Art Brut continue their residency as our artists of the month for April, and Pete Townsend provides this week's football song in Wavelength. Plus the latest on our beloved FK Slutsk. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.02: Around The World with Joe Corona - the latest on football's shutdown26.26: The North American impact from football's shutdown37.45: When would you feel safe about returning to sports stadiums?49.23: Max Crepeau and Russell Teibert on quarantine teammates54.30: Wavelength - Pete Townsend - Football Fugue59.38: Marco Carducci interview - Part One80.49: Marco Carducci interview - Part Two99.00: Slutsk come from behind100.19: It's Tough For The Son Of A Soccer Star - Part Four of our new episodic drama serial109.24: BC Soccerweb headlines - Blondell bombshell, billions wiped off transfer value, and FIFA corruption charges

No football. No problem. The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out and it's another packed episode. We bring you the latest news from North America and around the world as football's global shutdown continues, plus we hear some thoughts from Vancouver Whitecaps Sporting Director Axel Schuster about it all and what may lie ahead. We also sit down for a fascinating and frank chat with Whitecaps head coach Marc Dos Santos about his coaching influences, what's made him the coach he is today, his USL/NASL Coach of the Decade plaudit from The Athletic, the strain being a coach can put on your personal life, and what advice he has for young coaches just starting out. And we bring you another of our in-depth Football Firsts career retrospectives as we delve into Whitecaps midfielder Andy Rose's journey so far. There's also the penultimate part of our new episodic drama serial, we debate which Whitecaps players would be on our two Mount Rushmores, Art Brut begin their residency as our artists of the month for April, and The Adicts provide this week's football song in Wavelength. Plus we finally got to watch our beloved Slutsk in action. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.53: Axel Schuster on the latest from the Whitecaps and MLS on the current crisis and what may lie ahead07.36: The North American impact from football's shutdown26.23: Whitecaps MLS Mount Rushmores debate - the contributors and the cult heroes33.53: The latest on football's shutdown around the world49.13: It's Tough For The Son Of A Soccer Star - Part Four of our new episodic drama serial61.22: Marc Dos Santos talks coaching styles, influences, and more87.14: Andy Rose's Football Firsts - part one of a career retrospective110.06: Slutsk on top116.29: Wavelength - The Adicts - Football Fairy Story118.38: Andy Rose's Football Firsts - part two of a career retrospective

Chats with Marc Dos Santos, Mark Pannes, Lucas Cavallini, Kendall Waston, and Jeff Paulus. Plus the latest from football's global shutdown.

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out and while there may be no new football to watch and talk about, that doesn't stop us bringing you another packed episode! We look at the latest from around the leagues as football's worldwide shutdown continues and extends, and Joe Deasy joins us to ponder what MLS and the European leagues could look like when they do finally return. We're also joined by Atletico Ottawa's Ben Fisk to discuss his self isolation as the team returns from preseason training in Spain, talk about his move east to the new CPL club, and his strong relationship with the fans both there and in Victoria. We also bring you a chat with Whitecaps centre back Jasser Khmiri that we had in the offseason and with more people now playing Football Manager, we chat to an aficionado of the game, Rituro, to look at the appeal of the game and to get some important tips for newbies. Plus does David Milinkovic Fancy a Chocolate Digestive?, part two of our new episodic drama serial "It's hard to be the son of a soccer star", Peat & Diesel continue their residency as our artists of the month for March, and nothing stops Football Violence Awareness Month! Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.12: The latest on football's shutdown and how MLS could look when it comes back27.42: Ben Fisk interview45.10: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive? - David Milinkovic49.56: It's Hard To Be The Son Of A Soccer Star - part two of our new episodic drama serial55.55: Jasser Khmiri interview64.06: Wavelength - Cock Sparrer - Trouble On The Terraces71.28: Football Manager talk and tips with Rituro

Coronavirus shuts football; Whitecaps response; Whitecaps 2020 End of Season review; US Soccer's bad week; MLS Hunger Games

LA Galaxy v Whitecaps; Mark Pannes and Jake Nerwinski interviews; MLS Week In Review; Coronavirus impact on football

The 2020 MLS season didn't get underway anyone at Vancouver Whitecaps would have hoped for. A disappointing 3-1 home loss to Sporting Kansas City saw a poor performance and a lot of the spark and optimism from the preseason disappeared quicker than snow aff a dyke for many in the fanbase. Can they bounce back this week in LA against an offensively stacked Galaxy side? Joe, Peter, and Nick return for AFTN's latest preview podcast to chat about just that as they look ahead to the LA game, ponder the lessons learned from last week's loss, and try and work out just what team the 'Caps could put out there that would negate what, on paper at least, should be one of the most deadly attacks in MLS. We also empty the mailbag, as the guys will look for as many answers as they can. Have a listen!

The 2020 MLS season certainly didn't start the way Vancouver Whitecaps wanted. A 3-1 loss to Sporting Kansas City, an insipid performance, and a lot of work still to be done. If you're thinking wait a minute, this isn't 2019, let's hope you're right. We pick over the bones of that opening day loss and try and see what few positives you can take from it. Plus we hear from both head coaches, Vancouver's Marc Dos Santos and KC's Peter Vermes. We also bring you three interviews this episode. We hear from Whitecaps CEO Mark Pannes on the subject of ticket sales and chat about some of the off-pitch changes this season. We also chat with Whitecaps winger David Milinkovic about his move to MLS, his desire to re-start his career, and his time at Heart and Hull. Our MLS Week in Review also looks at the MLS teams in CCL action this past week and catch up with Sporting Kansas City's Scottish forward Johnny Russell to look ahead to the season and find out what his favourite jam is. All this plus Canadian Premier League chat, as we look at the new home kits that were revealed and transfer talk, Football Violence Awareness Month returns in Wavelength, and Scottish band Peat & Diesel continue their residency as March's artists of the month. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:05.25: Vancouver Whitecaps v Sporting KC match in review22.42: The Gaffers - Marc Dos Santos and Peter Vermes27.16: The Whitecaps have a lot of work to do36.26: David Milinkovic interview and winger discussion54.31: Whitecaps CEO Mark Pannes chat and ticket discussion73.27: MLS in CCL round-up76.31: Johnny Russell interview and KC discussion86.21: MLS Week in Review102.31: Wavelength - Blitz - Someone's Gonna Die106.50: Canadian Premier League chat121.00: Johnny Russell's Favourite Jam123.45: BC Soccerweb headlines

Two more sleeps till Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer return for the 2020 season. Excited yet? Joe, Gideon, and Peter are and the lads are back for the first preview show of the decade! How are the Whitecaps looking heading into the new campaign? Are they playoff contenders or is it going to be another long season? The guys delve into the offseason rebuild and the tactical style Marc Dos Santos wants his team to play. Can they deliver it this season? Last year, the 'Caps and Sporting KC were the two worst teams in the west in the standings. Both have added some key pieces, but which one will get the new season off to a flying start and what kind of threat are Kansas City bringing to BC Place on Saturday night? So many questions, including a lively mailbag, and the guys will look for as many answers as they can. Have a listen!

Marc Dos Santos interview; Vancouver Whitecaps preseason round-up; Major League Soccer and Canadian Premier League chat

Vancouver Whitecaps were back in preseason action and we're back with another show talking about it and a lot more besides. We pick over the bones of the 2-1 loss to the Portland Timbers on Sunday night. Who stood out? Where were the concerns? How ready is this team for MLS action? Plus we analyse where the team stands right now and what still needs to be addressed and fixed. We also preview this year's MLS Western Conference, look at the Canadian national team heading to Victoria, chat Atletico Ottawa and we continue our songs about goalkeepers in this week's Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.05: Whitecaps v Timbers and how they're shaping up32.32: MLS 2020 Western Conference preview55.36: The Canadian men's national team are coming to Victoria66.27: Atletico Ottawa and Canadian Premier League chat81.30: Wavelength - Barcelona - Kasey Keller88.29: BC Soccerweb headlines

This week's episode of the AFTN Soccer Show falls in the CiTR Radio 'Fundrive' period, as the radio station tries to raise some money for equipment and other ventures. As such there a little bit of a different vibe, but there's also a lot of football chat as well. The big MLS news this past week was that a new CBA has been agreed with the players and there won't be a strike. We delve into some of the big talking points coming out of it including charters, free agency, DPs, revenue, and lots more. As Vancouver Whitecaps' second phase of the preseason comes to an end down in San Diego, we look at what can be gleaned from the three matches, some of the individual performances, the new additions, and the new strip. We also chat about Christine Sinclair breaking the world goalscoring record, the Canadian women's national team qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics, and the latest Canadian Premier League news, including the new eighth team in Ottawa. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.37: The new MLS CBA 26.15: The Whitecaps preseason phase 252.51: Wavelength - The Lillies - And David Seaman Will Be Very Disappointed With That59.35: Christine Sinclair and Canadian women's national team chat69.13: Canadian Premier League and other soccer news

We've got something a little bit different for you in the latest AFTN Soccer Show. For one thing, it's short! But it's also not a news-laden episode, instead we're bringing you a goalkeeper's special. The goalkeeper is the loneliest position on the pitch. It's a team game, yet you're your own man in many ways. A potential hero and villain, sometimes in the same match. What makes you want to be one? Do you have to have a special mentality to deal with the huge ups and downs? And is it true that all goalkeepers are a bit crazy? We chat with Vancouver Whitecaps' Max Crepeau and Thomas Hasal to ask just that and a lot more. It's a glove story. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.06: Max Crepeau interview and discussion22.37: Wavelength - Michael Marra - Hamish (The Goalie)28.23: Thomas Hasal interview and discussion

It's been another busy week in Whitecapsland and we bring you all the latest news and chatter as the 'Caps preseason kicked off. We look at the new additions, where the squad is currently sitting in terms of being close to the finished article, discuss the rest of preseason, the plight of the trialists, and hear from 'Caps coach Marc Dos Santos and technical director Axel Schuster. We also sit down for a chat with Canadian international centre back, and current Whitecaps trialist, Amer Didic about his stellar year and time away with the Canadian national team. We also look at the big stories in the Canadian Premier League and Canadian soccer this week, continue our month of FA Cup themed tunes in Wavelength with an Everton song from 2009, and German band Gurr finish their residency as our artists of the month. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.50: Whitecaps news of the week22.30: Whitecaps preseason chat with audio from MDS42.03: Whitecaps trialists and development team chat45.23: Amer Didic interview and chat59.55: Canadian Premier League and Canadian soccer chat73.36: Wavelength - Begbie - Blue and White80.55: BC Soccerweb headlines

Doesn't it just feel like yesterday that the MLS season was coming to an end? Well actually no, it feels an age away, but fret not because the boys are back in town as Vancouver Whitecaps preseason training camp is underway. And they have some new players too to talk about this week, so we do just that, plus we cast our eyes over some of the trialists in the camp and what they offer the team. Our feature interview this week is with the 'Caps' new DP striker Lucas Cavallini. We chat about moving away from Canada at 16 to learn his trade in Uruguay and Mexico, coming back home after a decade away, and what he hopes to bring to the Whitecaps and to MLS this season. All great to know, but does he fancy a chocolate digestive? We also look at the big stories in the Canadian Premier League and Canadian soccer this week including a new team in Ottawa, a new head coach at Pacific FC, and some of the transfer rumours doing the rounds. We also continue our month of FA Cup themed tunes in Wavelength with one from the Liverpool 1988 FA Cup Final Squad and German band Gurr continue their residency as our artists of the month. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.13: The Whitecaps add two players and subtract one15.05: Lucas Cavallini interview and discussion33.33: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive - Lucas Cavallini46.11: Whitecaps training camp trialists71.48: Canadian Premier League and Canadian national team chat89.17: Wavelength - Liverpool 1988 FA Cup Squad - Anfield Rap95.04: BC Soccerweb headlines