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Christmas already feels like an age away, although the snowy weather outside may beg to differ. The Whitecaps still seem to be thawing our their frosty wallets as new signing have not yet been forthcoming, but there have been some exciting additions for us to chat about this week, both on and off the pitch. There's a new CEO running the show. We hear a little bit from Mark Pannes and chat about the impact he, and we, hope that he'll have on the 'Caps. We also sit down for a chat with the Whitecaps' latest Canadian, first round draft pick Ryan Raposo about his footballing journey so far and heading to Vancouver, and look at how worried we should be that there haven't been any other additions yet this year with preseason camp kicking off in a matter of days. We also speculate as to whether Vancouver is back in the mix to host World Cup matches in 2026, continue our month of FA Cup themed tunes in Wavelength with one from former the Tottenham Hotspur 1981 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:03.04: The Whitecaps have a new CEO - we chat about Mark Pannes37.45: Is Vancouver back in mix as a World Cup host city?46.26: Gurr - Roller Skates49.22: Ryan Raposo interview and discussion64.23: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive - Ryan Raposo72.41: Whitecaps signing news and transfer talk87.32: Wavelength - Tottenham 1981 FA Cup Squad - Ossie's Dream

The year is over, the decade is done. We're left with memories of the past, some good, many bad, and a hope for what is to come in the years ahead. Our first show of 2020 picks up where the last one left off, as we finish our 2019 year in review with a look at the big Whitecaps, MLS, CPL, and Canadian soccer stories in the months of July to December. There's also a look at some of the Whitecaps' highlights and biggest busts from the last decade, but we're not just looking to the past as we look into our crystal balls to make some predictions and cast some wishes for the 2020s. We also chat with Whitecaps striker Tosaint Ricketts about some of his football firsts, look ahead to some options for the 'Caps in Thursday's MLS draft, and we kick off a month of FA Cup themed tunes in Wavelength with one from former Cardiff City striker Steven Thompson. We also have our first Artists of the Month for the new year, as German band Gurr take up residency. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.38: July in review18.07: August in review34.06: September in review40.23: October in review49.17: November in review60.09: December in review72.59: Whitecaps highlights and biggest busts of the decade90.28: Tosaint Ricketts' Football Firsts93.05: Predictions and wishes for the 2020s116.47: Wavelength - Steven Thompson - Do The Ayatollah121.27: Whitecaps MLS draft preview

2019. What a year. If you were a Vancouver Whitecaps fan it started with some hope and ended with some hope, but the bits inbetween were certainly bleak at times. But elsewhere in Canadian soccer it was a year of excitement as the Canadian Premier League launched and the national team made some history before ultimately just falling short of taking a giant leap forward. We'll look back at the year over the next two podcasts. All the highs, all the lows, all the forgettable moments, and the stuff that will last a long time in everyone's memories. And we kick things off this episode with a look at the months of January to June. We also have a fun Wavelength from 70's comedian George Roper and The New Royal Family complete their month's residency with a song you should know well. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.05: Preseason20.43: March29.44: Wavelength - George Roper - The Referee31.48: April44.34: May57.12: The New Royal Family - Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive?60.24: June

Ho Ho Ho and Merry Merry to all of our listeners and readers. And what better way to kick off your Christmas morning (or end your festivities) than with part two of the AFTN Soccer Show 2019 Christmas special?! This podcast brings you the second half of Sunday's radio show as we chat about all things Christmas with the Whitecaps' Canadian centre back Derek Cornelius and recently departed right back Scott Sutter. Plus there's lots more fun, games, and Christmas music to be played, including the return of Los Campesinos to Wavelength, and some football news from around the world in BC Soccerweb headlines. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.29: Lights - Happy Xmas (War Is Over)05.50: Do You Know Who I Am? - Part Two11.28: Derek Cornelius on Christmas13.35: The Oh Wells - Don't Kill Me, Santa17.45: Quiz Time - Part Four20.24: Madhat McGore - Festive Freestyle24.10: Scott Sutter on Christmas33.18: Chris Rea - Driving Home For Christmas39.15: Biffy Clyro - Merry Christmas Everybody42.48: Quiz Time - Part Five45.47: 13 Tombs - The Snowman49.14: Christmas Countdown - Part One56.25: Goldie Lookin' Chain - A John Lewis Christmas60.38: The New Royal Family - Thank Christ It's Christmas (A New Hope)63.51: Star Wars chat68.08: Divine Brown - On Your List72.05: Christmas Countdown - Part Two75.02: Wavelength - Los Campesinos - A Doe To A Deer79.47: BC Soccerweb headlines85.20: Gurr featuring Eddie Argos - Christmas Holiday

It's Chriiiiiiiiiissssssstmaaaaaaasssssss. All hail Noddy Holder, as we bring you our 2019 AFTN Soccer Show Christmas Special. The show was so long we've had to split it into two parts for you, as we thought no-one will likely want to listen to four hours of this all in one podcast! So we're bringing you part one today and part two on Christmas day itself. It's our usual festive mix of football chat, fun, games, gifts, and lots and lots of some of our favourites Christmas song, with many of them this year coming from our selected Artists of the Month. We'll be looking at the week's big news in Whitecapsland and across MLS and Canadian soccer interspersed with it all, including Lucas Cavallini's arrival, the fixtures for the season coming out, and the publication of the report into the women's abuse scandal. Plus Andy Rose shares some Christmas memories with us from both on and off the pitch. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:07.35: Madness - Inanity Over Christmas11.00: Whitecaps News of the Week - Cavallini and abuse report31.49: Half Man Half Biscuit - It's Cliched To Be Cynical At Christmas36.11: Sultans of Ping - Xmas Bubblegum Machine40.41: Football gifts48.09: Frank Sidebottom - Christmas Medley51.45: Andy Rose on Christmas57.08: The Pogues - Fairytale Of New York64.23: Whitecaps 2020 fixtures released71.16: Quiz Time73.44: Chantal Kreviazuk - Christmas Is A Way Of Life My Dear77.16: MLS expansion talk85.15: The Revillos - Santa Claus Is Coming To Town90.07: Quiz Time93.04: Emma Lee - It Won't Be Christmas Till You're Here97.09: MLS and Canadian soccer news of the week102.25: Do You Know Who I Am?107.27: Slaves - Last Christmas111.51: Quiz Time

If Vancouver Whitecaps are going to go to war in Major League Soccer next season, they've now got themselves a tank to help them in their battles.Lucas Cavallini has officially arrived in Vancouver. We look at what it means to the 'Caps and hear from the man himself after his introductory presser, along with some thoughts from Sporting Director Axel Schuster. From a Whitecap of the future to ones of the past, as we conclude our selection of the Whitecaps of the Decade with a look at the attackers. Which three players will make it in? We also look at some of the big talking points in MLS, the CPL, and North American soccer this past week. Plus Halftime Oranges are back in this week's Wavelength, The New Royal Family continue their residency as our artists of the month for December, and there's BC Soccerweb headlines. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:06.40: That Was The Week That Was in North American soccer41.35: Cavallini cometh with audio from the man himself57.55: Axel Schuster talks about the Cavallini signing69.46: Canadian soccer news of the week and chat94.50: Whitecaps of the Decade - the attack120.32: Wavelength - Halftime Oranges - Zig Zag To The Onion Bag124.08: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

It's another packed offseason show as we bring you lots of Vancouver Whitecaps and MLS chat. We look at the big talking points from the past week in Whitecapsland as the rumours about Lucas Cavallini coming to Vancouver have not only grown arms and legs, but a body too. Will he come? Is it a good move? And how will he fit into the team and MLS? We also look at Marc Dos Santos getting fined for criticising the league and sit down for a lengthy 45 minute chat with the Whitecaps' new Sporting Director Axel Schuster about the direction and plan for the club heading into the 2020's. We also continue our section to pick our Whitecaps of the current decade, the 2010's, looking at the midfield this week and struggling to nail down our final four. Let us know if you agree. Plus there's a song about interim Everton manager Duncan Ferguson in this week's Wavelength, The New Royal Family continue their residency as our artists of the month for December, and there's BC Soccerweb headlines. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:05.37: Whitecaps news and rumours of the week33.40: Axel Schuster interview and discussion - Part 162.22: Axel Schuster interview and discussion - Part 2103.51: Whitecaps of the Decade - the midfield117.23: Wavelength - Duncan's Army - Duncan, Duncan Ferguson123.11: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

That was the week that was, it's over, let it go. So went the opening lyrics to the 1960s satirical BBC show That Was The Week That Was, or TW3 as it was more succinctly known. And it's been a quiet week in the North American footballing landscape. That gives us the chance to trial a new format I've been keen to try, combining two shows I love - TW3 and AIOTM on AFTN. What could go wrong?! We'll be breaking down the week's Whitecaps, MLS, and CPL news as the days played out, and throw in a few fun bits as well. Let us know if you like it. But we also continue our new section to pick our Whitecaps of the decade, looking at the defence and picking our starting right back, left back, and two centre backs. Let us know if you agree. Plus The Cockney Rejects are back in Wavelength, The New Royal Family begin their residency as our artists of the month for December, and there's BC Soccerweb headlines. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:06.46: Monday - waivers, midfielders, and Jon Erice13.53: Tuesday - CPL awards, Champions League face offs, and top clubs in the world33.32: Wednesday - free agents, returning Whitecaps you'd welcome back, and Canada Soccer awards55.24: Thursday - giving thanks and Canada's Hex dreams65.40: Friday and the weekend - FA Cup and cup football in Canada, football streaming services, and future fixtures92.55: Whitecaps of the Decade - the back four121.15: Wavelength - The Cockney Rejects - Chapecocense126.35: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

The year is fast coming to a close and so is the decade. So far it's all players on their way out at the Whitecaps, but could that change in the coming week as the MLS end of season draft mechanisms get into full swing? We take a look at some of the players available and the Whitecaps news of the week, plus we hear from former 'Cap David Norman Jr about his departure from Vancouver and the new challenge awaiting him in Miami. But it's also the time of year for reflection and we kick off a new section to pick our Whitecaps of the decade, starting with selecting the manager and goalkeeper for the team. There's also some Canadian Premier League chat as we look at the award nominees for this week's trophy presentations and hear from Forge FC owner Bob Young. Plus does Derek Cornelius fancy a chocolate digestive? And there's a song about George Best in this week's Wavelength, Goldie Lookin' Chain finish up their residency as our artists of the month for November, and there's BC Soccerweb headlines. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:04.15: Whitecaps departures08.16: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive - Derek Cornelius09.18: More Whitecaps chat27.53: MLS end of year drafts discussion38.04: David Norman Jr interview and discussion47.51: Whitecaps of the Decade - Part 1 Manager and Goalkeeper77.44: Bob Young audio and Forge FC and CPL awards chat103.12: Wavelength - Don Fardon - Belfast Boy108.19: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

Vancouver Whitecaps finally have their new sporting director and we've come all over a little German for this week's show. We look at the hiring of Axel Schuster and what it might mean for the club, as well as hearing from the man himself. Plus all the other big Whitecaps and MLS stories and rumours from the past seven days. Sadly that's where the good news stops as we have to look at Canada's disappointing defeat by the US on Friday night and hear some postgame thoughts from head coach John Herdman. Turning our attention to the Canadian Premier League, we sit down for an in-depth chat with Valour FC head coach Rob Gale about the club's first ever season and the challenges he faced, plus all the latest CPL news of the week. Plus does Fredy Montero fancy a chocolate digestive as we talk to him about his new coffee shop? There's a song about Thierry Henry in this week's Wavelength, Goldie Lookin' Chain continue their residency as our artists of the month for November, and there's BC Soccerweb headlines. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.30: The Whitecaps have a new sporting director31.56: Whitecaps and MLS news of the week48.06: Wavelength - Away Boyz - Thierry Henry (P.I.M.P.)52.26: More MLS news of the week61.13: US v Canada chat plus John Herdman audio84.36: Canadian Premier League news of the week86.35: Rob Gale interview and Valour FC discussion110.32: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive - Fredy Montero116.22: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

Another MLS season has come to pass and another Vancouver Whitecaps rival has lifted the MLS Cup. Sigh. One day people, one day... We were down in Seattle for Sunday's final as the Sounders took on TFC. We chat about the match and the main talking points coming out of it and how Seattle fared as a host city. Plus we bring you excerpts from Don Garber's State of the League address and chat about some of the main things covered in it, especially those with a Canadian bent. Turning our attention to the Canadian national team, we eagerly look forward to the big game with the US in Florida on Friday and hear some thoughts from head coach John Herdman. Plus we chat with 'Caps centre back Derek Cornelius about the historic 2-0 win over them in Toronto last month, the disrespect shown to the Canadian team after it from US pundits and fans, and about what's he's expecting in part two. We also look at an eventful week in Canadian club soccer as Ottawa Fury cease operations and CPL teams start to release players. We sit down for an in-depth chat with Pacific FC defender Marcel de Jong about the CPL season past, his move from the 'Caps, injuries, and looking ahead to the future. Plus does Ben Fisk fancy a chocolate digestive?, Kevin Phoenix features in Wavelength, Goldie Lookin' Chain continue their residency as our artists of the month for November, and there's BC Soccerweb headlines. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.20: MLS Cup chat - Seattle are champs again33.20: The State of MLS - a discussion and Don Garber audio62.14: US v Canada chat plus John Herdman audio76.17: Derek Cornelius interview and defensive discussion88.00: Pacific FC and CPL news of the week91.05: Marcel de Jong interview and discussion102.05: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive - Ben Fisk103.18: Ottawa Fury cease operations112.47: Wavelength - Kevin Phoenix - Gio (Kinkladze)118.03: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

It's a time for trophy presentations and champions to be crowned, but for Vancouver Whitecaps, it's a time to get themselves better. It's another important offseason for the 'Caps, one in which they need to make significant improvements to try and become a playoff team again. The spotlight and the pressure is on head coach Marc Dos Santos as he scours the globe looking for the players to make all that happen. He joins AFTN this week for an in-depth 45 minute chat about Whitecaps past, present, and future. Where did it all go wrong this year? How much has he questioned himself? What state is the club currently in? How does he go ahead rebuilding the squad and where may we see the new additions coming from and fitting in? All this and a lot, lot more are covered. Plus we look back at the crowning of the first ever CPL champions and look ahead to next weekend's horrorshow that is another MLS Cup final with a Whitecaps rival in it. Also the Rainbow Choir feature in Wavelength, Goldie Lookin' Chain kick off their residency as our artists of the month for November, and there's BC Soccerweb headlines. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:04.02: Forge FC are CPL champions20.08: It's a Seattle v Toronto MLS Cup horrorshow32.43: Marc Dos Santos interview Part 1 and discussion57.11: Marc Dos Santos interview Part 2 and discussion85.17: Marc Dos Santos interview Part 3 and discussion112.42: Wavelength - Rainbow Choir - Super Marco Van Basten118.03: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

There is no rest at AFTN Towers as the podcasts keep coming thick and fast. Vancouver Whitecaps have wrapped up their offseason training camp and we hear the thoughts about it and the seasons past and yet to come from head coach Marc Dos Santos and right back Jake Nerwinski. The 'Caps may be in their offseason but there's still a lot of news elsewhere in North American football and the big one on Saturday is the Canadian Premier League final, second leg. We're joined by AFTN's Cavalry FC writer Scott Strasser to look back at last weekend's first leg and ahead to next week's second. Plus Cavalry goalkeeper Marco Carducci. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.06: Vancouver Whitecaps chat and Marc Dos Santos audio06.46: Jake Nerwinski audio18.39: Scott Strasser interview and CPL championship game chat38.10: Marco Carducci interview43.53: MDS on the CPL

Things are getting spooky at AFTN Towers as we're back with a (somewhat) Halloween themed episode and lots of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and CPL chat. We start things of in the Canadian Premier League as we look back at the historic and controversial first leg of the first eve championship game and hear the post game thoughts of Cavalry FC's Tommy Wheeldon Jr and Forge's Bobby Smyrniotis. The Whitecaps are next up as we take a look at the striker situation at the club, ponder where it all went wrong, and what may lie in store. Plus we sit down for an in-depth chat with Fredy Montero about the season just past and how he may or may not fit in to MDS' plans moving forward. Staying in MLS, we talk playoffs, looking back at some action packed semi-finals in the Western and Eastern Conferences and look ahead to this week's finals. Plus there's some wonderful LA derby postgame chat from Zlatan Ibrahimovic being the Zlatan we know and love! All this plus we ponder a Vancouver Whitecaps Halloween XI, Halftime Oranges are back in Wavelength, 13 Tombs finish their residency as our artists of the month for October, and there's BC Soccerweb headlines. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.25 CPL Championship chat with audio from Tommy Wheeldon Jr and Bobby Smyrniotis (at 23.11)41.42: Vancouver Whitecaps striker chat48.30: Fredy Montero interview68.35: Vancouver Whitecaps Halloween XI75.15: MLS Eastern Conference playoff chat95.15: MLS Western Conference playoff chat with Zlatan audio116.01: Wavelength - Halftime Oranges - A Million Ways120.41: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

What a week of football this has been and we bring you as much chat about it as we can cram into two and a half hours! We start things off by looking back at Canada's historic Nations League victory against the US on Tuesday, as we hear from a cock-a-hoop Canadian head coach John Herdman and chat about how the loss went down among a number of the US media. Turning our attention to MLS, we look back at the initial roster moves made by Vancouver Whitecaps this past week and what that may mean for the future look of the squad, and we delve into a truly fantastic weekend of MLS playoff action with Philly.com's Jonathan Tannenwald. It's been a busy week in the CPL as well. As the first ever regular season wraps up, we hear from caretaker Pacific FC head coach James Merriman about the end to their season and sit down for a chat with Pacific co-owner Rob Friend about the club's decision to sack head coach Michael Silberbauer and what the ideal future looks like for the club. All this plus Scott Sutter talks TV, Vanilla Muffins are back in Wavelength, 13 Tombs continue as our artists of the month for October, and there's BC Soccerweb headlines. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.00 Canada v US chat - featuring audio from John Herdman37.41: Whitecaps make some roster moves51.10: Scott Sutter TVOD61.22: MLS playoff chat with guest Jonathan Tannenwald100.35: Canadian Premier League chat111.18: Rob Friend interview and Pacific FC chat130.32: Wavelength - Vanilla Muffins - Scoring Goals134.50: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

Happy Thanksgiving weekend everyone! You might not feel that there's been a lot to be thankful for this season if you're a Whitecaps fan, but at least it's all over now, so there's that. The Whitecaps offseason is officially underway, and while understandably it's not been action packed, head coach Marc Dos Santos made a lot of interesting comments this week about the way forward. We look at those and the other Whitecaps news, gossip, and general chatter of the week. Plus we start to delve into which MLS players we should maybe make a play for and who may be surplus to requirements where they currently are. We also look ahead to the MLS playoffs that get underway on Saturday and chat with Real Salt Lake veterans Nick Rimando and Kyle Beckerman. Plus we set up Canada's huge game with the US on Tuesday in the Nations League. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.47: Whitecaps Chat of the Week as MDS indicates what may lie in store35.13: MLS players that might interest the 'Caps - part one Sporting KC48.41: MLS Eastern Conference playoff chat59.32: MLS Western Conference playoff chat63.50: Nick Rimando interview and discussion72.38: Kyle Beckerman interview and more playoff chat82.47: Canada v US chat99.33: Wavelength - Collapsed Lung - Eat My Goal103.20: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

As the Whitecaps' 2019 MLS season comes to a disappointing close, we look towards the future with Marc Dos Santos. What will the offseason look like? When will we see the additions start to come in? And how many will come from overseas and how many from within MLS? We hand out the first of our end of season Whitecaps awards, plus we look ahead to the MLS playoffs and chat with RSL head coach Freddy Juarez after his side's strong season sees them in as third seeds. Canada face a huge game with the US next week in the Nations League. We look ahead to that and chat with the 'Caps Canadian centreback Derek Cornelius, plus there's a special Wavelength and 13 Tombs are our Artists of the Month. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:04.42: MDS talks building the Whitecaps' future32.38: AFTN's End of Season Whitecaps awards67.43: MLS playoffs set, plus Freddy Juarez interview92.41: Canadian national team chat plus Derek Cornelius interview103.43: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football114.07: Wavelength - Glasvegas - Flowers and Football Tops

Vancouver Whitecaps' 2019 MLS season is nearly over. For many, it's putting us out of our misery, but the hard work begins now in trying to make this team competitive next year. We lend a helping hand with our annual Keep, Trade, or Release segment. Seems like the ideal time, but how many do we actually really want to keep?! We also chat with Whitecaps head coach Marc Dos Santos about having a losing season for the first time, on whether we'll see mystery man Jasser Khmiri, and he gives us his thoughts on early kick offs. We also look at the Whitecaps draw with Columbus and hear from a sad Caleb Porter. Plus the week's happenings in the MLS Western Conference, Suede Razors are back in the latest Wavelength, there's BC Soccerweb headlines, and we continue our artists of the month - Biffy Clyro. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.00: Vancouver Whitecaps chat - Columbus analysis, sad Caleb Porter, and MDS talks Khmiri, early kicks off, and having a losing season28.56: What is, or should be, the Whitecaps DNA?33.52: Whitecaps Keep, Trade, or Release 2019 - the defence53.20: Whitecaps Keep, Trade, or Release 2019 - the midfield and attack78.00: MLS weekly round-up93.16: Wavelength - Suede Razors - Passion On The Pitch96.27: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

Vancouver Whitecaps are unbeaten at home when MLS commissioner Don Garber is in town. Aside from watching the 'Caps beat the Dynamo, Garber took part in a media roundtable here in Vancouver. We bring you that in full and unpark what was discussed in this week's episode. There's talk about the upcoming players CBA, charters, finances, expansion, the Iron Front supporter protests, the future development of Canadian homegrown players, and more. From present to the past and we catch up with two former Whitecaps this week, Davide Chiumiento and Johnny Sulentic, to chat about their new business venture and find out where we may just be seeing Davide back on the football pitch in Vancouver again. We also look at the Whitecaps win over Houston, some of the week's happenings around MLS, talk CPL and the Canadian men's national team, I, Ludicrous are back in the latest Wavelength, there's BC Soccerweb headlines, and we continue our artists of the month - Biffy Clyro. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.55: Vancouver Whitecaps chat - Houston beaten, the approach to the end of the season, and MDS' comments on future squad building30.18: Don Garber Vancouver media roundtable59.02: Analysis of Garber's comments87.06: Canadian football chat - the national team, CPL chat, and Garber talks Canadian player development117.30: Wavelength - I, Ludicrous - Three English Football Grounds123.02: Davide Chiumiento and Johnny Sulentic interview128.30: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

It was forty years ago today, Tony Waiters brought the boys to play, They'd been doing it in some style, They were guaranteed to raise the smile, So may I introduce to you, The team you've heard about for years, Vancouver Whitecaps Football Club Soccer Bowl champs. This week's AFTN Soccer Show is one of celebration as we mark the 40th anniversary of Vancouver Whitecaps winning the 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl. In a very special episode we tell the tales and hear the stories of how the 'Caps lifted their first major trophy as we chat with goalkeeper Phil Parkes, defenders Roger Kenyon and local lad Buzz Parsons, midfielder Ray Lewington, forwards King Kevin Hector and Willie Johnston, and the man, the mastermind, that made it all possible, head coach Tony Waiters. Legends one and all, plus we find out if Carl Valentine fancies a chocolate digestive, and the 1983 Whitecaps squad feature in this week's Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.14: Vancouver Whitecaps journey to Soccer Bowl Glory16.07: Phil Parkes interview and discussion30.00: Roger Kenyon Interview and discussion41.16: Buzz Parsons interview and discussion55.48: Ray Lewington interview and discussion68.56: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive? - Carl Valentine72.39: Kevin Hector interview and discussion89.28: Willie Johnston interview and discussion97.35: Tony Waiters interview and discussion117.41: Wavelength - Vancouver Whitecaps 1983 Squad - This Time

Hope fuels football fans. For Vancouver Whitecaps, the slow death march to their postseason hopes finally being extinguished came it's inevitable conclusion on Saturday. For the Canadian national team, hope is still there of beating the US to get to the final four of the Nations League and clinching a place in the Hex for World Cup qualifying. We look at both teams in this episode, kicking things off with a look at the 'Caps season ending defeat to New York City FC, the earlier loss to Montreal Impact and the travel issues that followed, and we ask "what now?" over these final four games of the year and hear from head coach Marc Dos Santos. Turning our attention to Canada, we hear from head coach John Herdman and sit down for chats with Whitecaps Russell Teibert and Max Crepeau about the Gold Cup, the Nations League, and World Cup qualifying. We look at the week's happenings around MLS and chat with NYCFC's birthday boy goalscorer Gary Mackay-Steven. Plus our latest Wavelength, BC Soccerweb headlines, and our new artists of the month are Biffy Clyro. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.10: Vancouver Whitecaps v Montreal and NYCFC match analysis, general 'Caps discussion, and MDS audio34.13: What now for the Whitecaps?61.38: Whitecaps Road to the 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl - The epic Cosmos playoff games74.06: Gary Mackay-Steven interview and MLS Week in Review94.59: John Herdman interview and Canada World Cup and Nations League discussion107.08: Russell Teibert interview113.12: Maxime Crepeau interview125.15: Wavelength - Attila The Stockbroker - Only Football133.14: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

Maxime Crepeau celebrated a very unique Sweet Sixteen on Saturday evening in San Jose, claiming the MLS record for the number of saves in a game. Imagine how bad Saturday could have gone for Vancouver Whitecaps if he hadn't. It's a great personal achievement but a bad team one. We look back over the debacle and ponder just where it all went wrong. We lift the mood though with a very enjoyable chat with one of the newest Whitecaps, Tosaint Ricketts, as do a career so far retrospective with the striker, and boy, does he have some tales to tell. Moving away from MLS, we turn our attention to the Canadian Premier League and bring you some interesting chats. First up is former Whitecap Ben Fisk, as we talk about his move to Pacific FC and the league in general. Plus we also chat with Pacific head coach Michael Silberbauer and Valour's Rob Gale about their respective seasons so far, the run-in, and what things need to change in the CPL for year two. Plus there's the week's happenings in MLS, our latest Wavelength and BC Soccerweb headlines. This show has strong language throughout and humour that may offend. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:04.00: San Jose v Vancouver Whitecaps match analysis and general 'Caps discussion37.35: Tosaint Ricketts interview51.40: Whitecaps Road to the 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl56.23: Ben Fisk interview and Pacific FC/CPL discussion79.30: Rob Gale interview and Valour FC discussion92.40: Michael Silberbauer interview106.33: Wavelength - Wardie Burns, Werd, & Butler - Sick Division111.30: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

A second win to talk about in three games! The football gods are truly shining down on us now after all the doom and gloom we've had to bring you this year. We look back at Vancouver Whitecaps' win over D.C. United and hear postgame from 'Caps coach Marc Dos Santos and D.C.'s Wayne Rooney. Plus we chat one-on-one with D.C.'s latest addition, Ola Kamara about his return to MLS and his time in China. Our feature interview this week is with Whitecaps goalkeeper and team union rep Zac MacMath, as we talk about the upcoming CBA negotiations, some of the key talking points that will come up in it, and of course, charter flights and player travel. Plus we delve into this week's announced changes in the Whitecaps Front Office, Gideon chats with Brett Levis about the Whitecaps season and the potential of the CPL coming to Saskatchewan, and there's the latest Wavelength and BC Soccerweb headlines. This show has strong language throughout and humour that may offend. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.02: Vancouver Whitecaps v DC United match analysis21.16: Wayne Rooney postgame scrum27.49: Ola Kamara interview36.09: Whitecaps Front Office changes discussion60.52: Zac MacMath interview and MLSPA CBA discussion82.10: Whitecaps Road to the 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl92.17: Brett Levis interview100.03: Wavelength - KingJad - A Dedicated Follower Of Rangers103.00: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

We knew it wouldn't last. Vancouver Whitecaps unbeaten run is over! It was only two games, but boy, what a couple of matches! A Cascadia Cup loss to Portland means another trophy deserts the 'Caps this season. We look at the match and what has been a busy week of comings, goings, and rumours in Whitecapsland. We sit down for a chat with 'Caps coach Marc Dos Santos to talk about squad building, mistakes made, recruitment practices, and just how a club like Vancouver can compete with the big spenders of MLS. It's been a week with a lot of news in MLS too. We delve into the weekend's matches, look at Wayne Rooney's imminent departure, how LA Galaxy seem to have manipulated MLS roster rules in their favour yet again, and we hear from Zlatan Ibrahimovic, as he slates MLS refs and the playoff system. All this plus we look at the week's Canadian Championship action, discuss the current set up of football on TV here, and there's Wavelength, BC Soccerweb headlines, and fun food segments with David Edgar and Felipe Martins. This show has strong language throughout and humour that may offend. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:04.09: Portland Timbers v Vancouver Whitecaps match analysis18.00: Whitecaps news of the week - Jackson-Hamel "lies", Chirinos and Ricketts arrive, Felipe departs39.14: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive? - Felipe Martins43.57: Marc Dos Santos interview and squad discussion66.06: MLS News of the Week - Zlatan slates MLS refs and playoffs, Shrek goes back to the swamp, Galaxy squad manipulations, weekend matches93.20: Fish and Chips with David Edgar98.55: Canadian football chat including TV coverage111.13: Wavelength - Vanilla Muffins - Chelsea, West Ham116.58: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

They've only been and gone and done it. Vancouver Whitecaps won a match! Okay, so it wasn't pretty and it was against a shambles of a team, but a win is a win is a win and right now any small victories they can get should be grabbed with both hands. We look at the main talking points coming out of the victory over FC Cincinnati and the big news in Whitecapsland and throughout MLS this week. From transfers to games to suspensions and failed drug tests, there's been a lot to chat about. Keeping with Canadian club football, we chat with Cavalry FC head coach Tommy Wheeldon about their league season so far, what's made them the class of the CPL, and the need to keep it going to the championship game. Plus we look at what the future of club football in BC may look like. We also delve into the world of football board games as we chat with Marty Neill, one of the men behind the reboot of the classic board/computer game hybrid Football Fortunes, and we reveal our plans for AFTN's new video channel. All this plus Wavelength, BC Soccerweb headlines, and fun food segments with Max Crepeau, Felipe Martins, and Scott Sutter. This show has strong language throughout and humour that may offend. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:04.13: FC Cincinnati v Vancouver Whitecaps match analysis22.18: What's For Lunch Felipe Martins?27.18: Whitecaps news of the week - Crepeau extends, Venuto departs, new faces imminent44.27: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive? - Max Crepeau48.58: MLS News of the Week - the weekend's matches, Torres drug ban, Petke suspension73.16: Tommy Wheeldon interview and CPL discussion87.56: The future of club football in British Columbia97.29: 1979 Soccer Bowl celebrations continue106.39: Marty Neill interview and football board game discussion128.32: Take Me Out Scott Sutter134.46: Wavelength - Grant McIntosh - Come On Livingston138.14: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

It's been a tough week for Vancouver Whitecaps, but at least not a pointless one. We look back at the Canadian Championship loss to Cavalry and the hard-fought goalless MLS draw in Minnesota, chat about the clear problems present, the messages sent, and what this Whitecaps team are going to look like for the rest of the season. We have an in-depth chat with 'Caps head coach Marc Dos Santos about his future plans for turning the team around, from this transfer window to what promises to be an intense offseason ahead. We also chat with Whitecaps striker Theo Bair about breaking into the first team and heading off the MLS Homegrown game, and talk to two Cavalry FC members with Whitecaps connections - Martin Nash and Marco Carducci. Plus we look at the week's action around MLS and Vanilla Muffins return in Wavelength. Despite the doom and gloom surrounding the 'Caps we have another fun filled show for you. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:04.29: Vancouver Whitecaps v Cavalry FC - where did it all go wrong?18.02: Martin Nash interview and Cavalry discussion26.40: Marco Carducci interview34.06: More Whitecaps chat - the Minnesota match, the problems abounding, the messages sent, and what lies ahead this season57.09: Marc Dos Santos interview and planning the Whitecaps' future93.18: Reasons To Be Cheerful99.05: MLS chat110.45: Theo Bair interview and discussion118.11: Wavelength - Vanilla Muffins - The Drug Is Football122..21: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football You can download and/or listen to this, and all previous, episodes of the podcast on the following services:

Are you hanging tough? Vancouver Whitecaps are certainly in it tough and when the going gets touch the AFTN Soccer Show gets better, and longer, and we're back this week with an absolutely jam packed two and a half hour affair! There's no doubting Marc Dos Santos has his work cut out to get this Whitecaps team up to a serious playoff contender and Saturday's latest loss to San Jose showed the gap between themselves and teams they should be beating, especially at home. We pick over the bones of the game, hear from both head coaches, and ponder where the 'Caps go from here. We also look ahead to the Cavalry FC game in the Canadian Championship on Wednesday and hear from MDS on his thoughts after the first leg. AFTN's Calgary correspondent Scott Strasser joins us to chat about the Cavs season and what he expects from them in this second leg. Plus we chat with MLS record goalscorer Chris Wondolowski, the Quakes' former Whitecap Shea Salinas, and hear from Zlatan after the LA derby. There's also lots of MLS chat and Ivor Cutler makes his first appearance in Wavelength. Despite the doom and gloom surrounding the 'Caps we have another fun filled show for you. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.41: Vancouver Whitecaps v San Jose Earthquakes match analysis18.54: Coaches audio25.24: More Whitecaps chat about current woes and fan reaction48.05: Whitecaps 2019 v 2011 chat52.17: Shea Salinas interview57.01: What's next for MDS and the 'Caps?65.43: Whitecaps 1979 Soccer Bowl season70.25: LA derby chat and Zlatan Ibrahimovic audio82.26: MLS chat and Chris Wondolowski interview93.26: Cavalry FC Canadian Championship preview - with Marc Dos Santos audio106.12: Scott Strasser interview and Cavalry FC and CPL discussion131.42: Wavelength - Ivor Cutler - Pass The Ball Jim135.20: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

Vancouver Whitecaps are in a mess. Or are a mess. Or maybe both. Forget Friday the 13th, Saturday the 13th was a day to avoid for them, with no luck to be found at BC Place. We pick over the bones of the 'Caps' third straight loss in a row, a 3-0 home defeat to Sporting Kansas City. We look at where the Whitecaps go from here, the defensive deficiencies, and the lack of attack, plus hear Marc Dos Santos' thoughts on it all ahead of two tough games this week. We also hear SKC head coach Peter Vermes' thoughts on the match and the Whitecaps, look around the happenings in MLS, and get a chat with the man, KC's Scottish forward Johnny Russell about life in the league, whether Sporting can launch a late push for the playoffs, and his thoughts on the new Scotland boss Steve Clarke. Plus we delve into the farcical new rules for CONCACAF 2022 World Cup qualifying and Helen Love is back in this week's Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:05.23: Vancouver Whitecaps v Sporting KC analysis - with Marc Dos Santos audio29.36: Doneil Henry audio and Whitecaps defence chat40.45: Peter Vermes audio47.04: What now for the Whitecaps?63.16: MLS chat65.39: Johnny Russell interview and discussion76.38: More MLS chat and ESPN MLS players survey84.44: Whitecaps 1979 Soccer Bowl season89.20: CONCACAF World Cup 2022 qualifying chat102.28: Wavelength - Helen Love - There's A Boy From Wales Called Gareth Bale107.08: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

The AFTN Soccer Show is back for another helping, but it would have been nice to come back with some more upbeat news to talk about. In the latest episode Steve, Zach, and Gideon chat about Vancouver Whitecaps’ dismantling by LAFC and the other news from Whitecapsland in the past week, plus they look ahead, with a mixture of excitement and trepidation at the midweek trip to CPL standouts Cavalry FC in the Canadian Championship. It’s a banana skin waiting to happen and we catch up with the man that hopes to keep the ‘Caps at bay, former Whitecap Marco Carducci. All this plus lots of Canadian men’s and women’s national team, MLS, and Gold Cup chat. Plus Wavelength returns with a song from 1998.

Vancouver Whitecaps were back at it on Saturday night. We look back at the 2-2 draw with Colorado Rapids and hear from 'Caps coach Marc Dos Santos. It was another two points dropped at home though. Can the 'Caps make those up on the road and what will the second half of the MLS season hold in store for them? We look at all that and a lot more. Plus we look at Canada's progress on the international stage with a look at the action in the Gold Cup and Women's World Cup, and hear from both national team head coaches. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.20: Vancouver Whitecaps v Colorado Rapids analysis34.56: Vancouver Whitecaps - the road ahead55.05: Canada Women's World Cup and VAR chat70.00: Canada Gold Cup chat featuring John Herdman audio85.01: Wavelength - Teen Anthems - Swansea City88.50: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

The break is over, Vancouver Whitecaps are back at it, and so are the AFTN preview podcast crew. Joe and Gideon are back with AFTN's latest preview podcast as they look ahead to the 'Caps match at home to Colorado Rapids on Saturday. The Rapids have come storming back of late after a dreadful start to the season and a win this weekend would see them move level on points with the Whitecaps. Can the 'Caps stop the Rapids resurgence? Do they have enough depth to handle the four key players away on international duty with Canada? And can they get not make life difficult for themselves at the end of matches by finally putting a game to bed? All this and more are discussed, so have a listen!

The boys are back in town, just as some Vancouver Whitecaps are out of town. It's the Gold Cup break and the 'Caps have three weeks off. We recharged our batteries last weekend but are back to look at how the Whitecaps stand at this halfway(ish) point of the MLS season. What's been the highlights, the lowlights, and the major positives and concerns up to this point? With the 'Caps missing four key defensive pieces to Gold Cup duty with Canada, how will the team cope in some crucial games coming up at the end of the month? That's just one of the things we ask 'Caps coach Marc Dos Santos and Vancouver midfielder Andy Rose as we sit down for a couple of interviews with them. Plus there's lots of Gold Cup and Women's World Cup chat, and we bring you audio for Canadian men's national team head coach John Herdman and bring you a pair of interviews with two of the 'Caps Canadians, Max Crepeau and Russell Teibert. We also continue our 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations, and our Wavelength section this week pays tribute to Leyton's Orient's boss Justin Edinburgh. who sadly passed away this weekend. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.53: Vancouver Whitecaps half(ish) season review30.59: Gold Cup chat39.33: John Herdman audio48.43: Max Crepeau interview and Canada defensive chat58.15: Russell Teibert interview66.20: Women's World Cup chat80.21: 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations continue88.31: Marc Dos Santos interview97.22: Andy Rose interview109.11: Wavelength - Funky Lol Ross - It's Orient's Time113.18: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

Another busy week for Vancouver Whitecaps is in the history books. Lots of travel, lots of goals, and a four point haul from two matches was the end result and we look back at it all in this week's show. We delve into the good, the bad, and the ugly from the draw at New York Red Bulls and the home win against FC Dallas. Some good results but there's still a lot of concerns around the team's passing, creativity, and the amount of shots they're giving up, not to mention the mounting injuries as TFC head to town on Friday. We round-up what's been a busy week around MLS, look at one of the big talking points around the league this season - travel and charter flights - and bring you some thoughts on that from Philadelphia Union's Alejandro Bedoya. We also chat with Dallas' Nanaimo born draft pick Callum Montgomery about the difficulties of integrating young players into the current 'Caps team, talk CPL and USL League 2, continue our 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations, and Ed Banger is in our Wavelength section. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.53: Vancouver Whitecaps v NYRB and Dallas match analysis and a look as some 'Caps concerns39.28: A quick look ahead to TFC and the upcoming problems caused by the Gold Cup51.14: MLS Week in Review including charters chat with Alejandro Bedoya70.25: 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations continue75.19: CPL and USL league 2 round-up83.32: Callum Montgomery interview88.42: Wavelength - Ed Banger - Kinell Tommy94.55: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

From back to back to back to the earth with a bump. That's the difference a week in MLS makes. Vancouver Whitecaps' busy month continued, with a loss at home to Atlanta United and a hard fought draw in Kansas City. We look back at some of the good, the bad, and the ugly moments from those matches, and look ahead to the midweek trip to face New York Red Bulls before returning home to face Dallas. We round-up what's been an even busier week around MLS and bring you some audio from the new all-time leading scorer in the league, a very happy and humble Chris Wondolowski. We also chat with Marc Dos Santos about the difficulties of integrating young players into the current 'Caps team, talk CPL and USL League 2, continue our 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations, and I, Ludicrous are back in our Wavelength section. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.46: Vancouver Whitecaps v Atlanta and Kansas City match analysis30.17: Marc Dos Santos talks integrating young players35.44: A quick look ahead to NYRB and Dallas games47.35: MLS Week in Review including audio from record breaker Chris Wondolowski65.30: 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations continue69.05: CPL and USL league 2 round-up85.54: Wavelength - I, Ludicrous - The Highland League92.25: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

Back to back wins certainly puts a spring in our step. As does the veritable feast of football that we had around this world this past week. And we talk about a lot of it in this week's show. We kick things off with an analysis of Vancouver Whitecaps' 1-0 win over Portland Timbers in MLS action on Friday night. A great defensive display that saw the 'Caps, temporarily at least, move into the playoff places, but most certainly now in the mix. We look at the good, the bad, and the ugly from the match, the supporters walkout, and the concerns the team still give us. Our feature interview this week is with Whitecaps defender Ali Adnan, as we sit down with the Iraqi international to talk about his footballing life so far, from playing football as a little boy in Iraq to his footballing family, the moves to Turkey and Italy, and now to MLS. We also chat with Marc Dos Santos about technology in the modern game and MLS managers complaining, to Will Cromack about the new TSS Rovers season, continue our 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations, and more!

Vancouver Whitecaps v Portland Timbers preview show

Another busy week is in the book and it was a rare winning one for Vancouver Whitecaps. At least on the pitch. Thankfully the 'Caps didn't have to send out any Mayday cries for help from Colorado, although they were made to work hard in their 2-1 win over the Rapids. We look back at that match, the main talking points coming out of it for the team and individual players, and have a quick look ahead to Portland coming to town on Friday night. We also catch up with Whitecaps right back Scott Sutter who took in Pacific FC's first ever match last weekend. We get his thoughts on the CPL, his friendships with Pacific head coach Michael Silberbauer and co-owner Josh Simpson, and chat about his own coaching plans and how it's making him look at games a little bit differently. We also look at the continuing scandals surround the Whitecaps off the pitch, plus we continue our 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations, look at the annoyance that was VAR in MLS this week, and Football Violence Awareness Month wraps up with The Men They Couldn't Hang in our latest Wavelength section. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.39: Colorado Rapids v Vancouver Whitecaps match analysis27.37: A quick look ahead to Portland's visit36.00: Scott Sutter interview41.27: Canadian Premier League chat57.41: The Whitecaps women's team abuse allegations82.24: 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations continue86.53: MLS Week in Review - aka the weekend of VAR105.45: Wavelength - The Men They Couldn't Hang - Rosettes110.21: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

The basement bowl is coming to a stadium near you. Well near you if you live in say Denver. It's another helping of Friday night lights this week as Vancouver Whitecaps head to the altitude of Colorado to face the Rapids. Joe, Nick, Gideon,and Peter are back with AFTN's latest preview podcast as they look ahead to the match. Can either team find some form and get out of their slump? Who will pick up the attacking play for the Whitecaps with Yordy Reyna missing for at least a month with a hamstring injury? Will Kei Kamara have a fired up field day against his former team to send a message? This was recorded before the sacking of Colorado's Anthony Hudson, but all of the above and more are discussed in their look ahead to the match. The guys also have a look back at their experience in Victoria on Sunday when they attended Pacific FC's inaugural match and tell the story about how they saved Canadian soccer! And it amongst all the chat, Do You Know Who I Am? returns, with a double helping, and which band would you associate with each of our podcast team? Have a listen and find out!

What a weekend. What a week. It's had us away with the ferries, and that's where this rather different, and shorter than usual, episode of the AFTN Soccer Show has been recorded as we take to the high seas to travel to Victoria. The Canadian Premier League kicked off its inaugural season this weekend and we headed over to Pacific FC's first ever match, a 1-0 win over HFX Wanderers. We hear from both head coaches and catch up with CPL commissioner David Clanachan to chat about the opening weekend, the growth of the league so far, Pacific's opening game, the One Soccer deal, and a lot more. Turning our attention to MLS, we also break down another disappointing home draw for Vancouver Whitecaps against Philadelphia Union on Saturday afternoon. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.31: Pacific FC and the CPL kicks off08.28: Michael Silberbauer postgame audio and more chat22.18: Stephen Hart postgame audio27.37: A chat with CPL commissioner David Clanachan44.47: Vancouver Whitecaps v Philadelphia Union match analysis

Vancouver Whitecaps v LAFC and Orlando; Max Crepeau, Marc Dos Santos, Steven Beitashour interviews.

VAR has certainly given us a lot to talk about on the show this year, but at some stage we just want it to stop. As Vancouver Whitecaps lost more points after a video review, we look back at the draw in Chicago on Friday night and the good, the bad, and the ugly things to come out of the game. We hear from both head coaches and look at what, if anything, the 'Caps can do to quickly turn their fortunes around. It won't be easy with two tough games coming up this week, with LAFC coming to Vancouver on Wednesday and then a long trip to Orlando on Saturday. We look ahead to both of those matches and review the weekend's action in the MLS West. Plus we imagine MLS teams as Game of Thrones house, continue our 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations, find out if Jon Erice fancies a chocolate digestive, bring back an old segment with new Whitecap Scott Sutter and The Young Boys are here for this week's Football Violence Awareness Month Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.02: Chicago Fire v Vancouver Whitecaps35.42: Coaches audio - Veljko Paunovic and Marc Dos Santos42.15: What will turn the Whitecaps fortunes around51.46: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive - Jon Erice55.04: 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations continue61.04: LAFC preview77.30: MLS reimagined as Game of Thrones84.20: MLS West Week in Review98.24: What's Your Favourite Jam? - Scott Sutter101.32: Wavelength - The Young Boys - Football Violence104.28: BC Soccerweb Headlines - football news from around the world including the continuing Whitecaps women's team abuse scandal

It was all looking fairly good at half time, penalty horrorshow aside. It was looking like the Lion Ibrahimovic was sleeping tonight, with Doneil Henry as the Lion tamer. Then it all went horribly long, Vancouver Whitecaps looked a disorganised and dysfunctional mess, and another loss was handed out following another blank at home. We look back at the good, the bad, and the ugly from the loss to LA, hear from both head coaches, chat with Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and ponder where the 'Caps go from here. Plus we look at the weekend's action in the MLS West, talk CPL jerseys and football clichés, continue our 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations, find out if Scott Sutter fancies a chocolate digestive, and The Business are back again in this week's Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.21: Vancouver Whitecaps v LA Galaxy analysis29.45: Coaches audio - Marc Dos Santos and Guillermo Barros Schelotto36.39: More Whitecaps v Sounders chat44.35: Zlatan Ibrahimovic audio and discussion58.31: 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations continue64.13: Football clichés73.15: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive - Scott Sutter78.20: MLS West Week in Review89.23: Canadian Premier League jersey launch102.36: Wavelength - The Business - Hardcore Hooligan [Explicit Lyrics]106.29: BC Soccerweb Headlines - football news from around the world including the continuing Whitecaps women's team abuse scandal

It's Vancouver Whitecaps first Friday night lights match of the new season this week and the Billy big boys of the MLS, LA Galaxy, are coming to town with their eight DPs. Joe, Nick, and Gideon are back with AFTN's latest preview podcast as they look ahead to the match. Can the 'Caps build on their first points of the season against yet another Western Conference rival? Can they contain Zlatan and avoid giving away any more penalties to him? And does Portland's goal against LA last weekend give Vancouver quite a bit to work on in terms of getting through the Galaxy defence? All this and a lot more are discussed in a highly entertaining episode this week. LA head to Vancouver with a young striker called Zlatan Ibrahimović making some headlines around MLS. He's only a second year player but he's shown signs that he has what it takes to make it in the league. The lads discuss the Swede and debate whether he'll turn ip, sorry, up. And it amongst all the chat, Do You Know Who I Am? returns, as does the prediction game, and see if you can pinpoint the moment in the episode when Gideon's heart is broken. Have a listen!

We have a point! From small acorns do big playoff pushes grow. Hopefully. Vancouver Whitecaps finished March with a draw against Seattle Sounders. We look back at the match, hear from both head coaches, and look at some of the 'Caps news from both heading into the game and coming out of it. Plus our feature interview this week is a chat with Spanish midfielder, and new 'Caps captain, Jon Erice. Plus in a packed show we kick off our season long homage to the 'Caps historic 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl win on the anniversary weekend of that year's season opener. We look back at what was happening that weekend, the game against Dallas Tornado, and dig into our vaults to bring you an interview we had with the wonderful Willie Johnston back in 2014. Plus we look at the weekend's action in the MLS West and it's a special double Frank Sidebottom Wavelength this week to celebrate the release of the documentary film honouring his life, Being Frank. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.08: Vancouver Whitecaps v Seattle Sounders chat10.53: Coaches audio - Marc Dos Santos and Brian Schmetzer17.00: More Whitecaps v Sounders chat29.13: Whitecaps talking points of the week32.03: Jon Erice interview and discussion40.25: Wavelength - Frank Sidebottom - Estudiantes (Striped Shirts, Black Panties)43.25: MDS on 'cheaters'51.41: 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl win chat58.51: Willie Johnston interview78.02: MLS Week in Review94.55: Wavelength - Frank Sidebottom - 6 Greatest Football Chants101.41: BC Soccerweb Headlines - football news from around the world in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com

What's the best thing for a winless team to have after some time off for the international break? If you said a derby game against an unbeaten side, then you'll be happy for what lies in store for Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday evening. You're also nuts. But that is indeed what we have this weekend as Seattle Sounders head north to Vancouver to take on a Whitecaps side still looking for their first point in the Marc Dos Santos era. Joe, Nick, and Peter are back with AFTN's latest preview podcast as they look ahead to the match? Has the time off invigorated the 'Caps? Does MDS go back to a 4-3-3 and who will play in it? Do Vancouver have enough to stop a rampant Jordan Morris and Seattle's deadly attack? All that and a lot more are discussed this week, and find out who gives Joe the clap. And it amongst all the chat, Do You Know Who I Am? returns, as does the prediction game and more. Have a listen!

Atiba Hutchinson, Mark-Anthony Kaye, Russell Teibert, David Edgar, and Marcus Godhino interviews; Canada national team, Vancouver Whitecaps, and MLS chat.

The new MLS season is only three weeks old but we're already entering a bye week. That may or may not be a good thing for Vancouver Whitecaps, who have slumped to their worst ever start to a MLS season. But are the signs of turning it around there? That's one of the many things we look at in this latest AFTN Soccer Show. We pick over the bones of another defeat, as the 'Caps lose 3-2 in Houston. There's another controversial penalty to discuss, and some less than stellar player, passing, and penetrative performances. With an international break looming, the action continues in Vancouver as the Canadian men's national team come to town. We look ahead to Sunday's CONCACAF Nations League qualifier with French Guiana, the make up of the squad and how they may be utilised, and we hear from head coach John Herdman about the match, the Gold Cup, and the state of the program right now. Plus we look at the weekend's action in the MLS Western Conference, chat about the poor MLS crowds we're seeing around the league, and this week's Wavelength is from Halftime Oranges. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.31: Houston Dynamo v Vancouver Whitecaps analysis33.15: Coaches audio - Marc Dos Santos and Wilmer Cabrera39.25: More Houston v Vancouver chat62.00: MLS West Week In Review and MLS attendance discussion87.59: John Herdman conference call and Canadian Men's national team discussion116.33: Wavelength - Halftime Oranges - Terrace Girl119.55: BC Soccerweb Headlines - football news from around the world in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com

Houston Dynamo v Vancouver Whitecaps MLS preview show

How did Corey Baird sleep after earning his phantom penalty call for RSL against Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday? Will his embellishment fine that's surely coming keep him awake? How did you sleep? Like an angry baby like we did? A lot was lost this weekend. Not just an hour's sleep or three points, but also faith in VAR, or what faith we had left in PRO officials running it. We look back at a controversial weekend in MLS action as the 'Caps went down to a 1-0 loss to RSL and hear from both head coaches, Vancouver's Marc Dos Santos and Salt Lake's Mike Petke. Who stood out for the 'Caps this week? Who didn't? And what changes may be coming for the next match in Houston? All this and a lot more are covered this episode. Plus we look at the weekend's action in the MLS Western Conference, chat about the Canadian Premier League news of the week, and with Los Campesinos featuring again in this week Wavelength section, how many football references can you spot in this week's song? Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.11: Real Salt Lake v Vancouver Whitecaps - THAT penalty decision16.51: Coaches audio - Marc Dos Santos and Mike Petke23.58: RSL v Vancouver chat59.17: A quick look ahead to the Whitecaps in Houston66.40: MLS West Week In Review87.23: Wavelength - Los Campesinos - Glue Me95.24: Canadian Premier League News of the Week106.51: BC Soccerweb Headlines - football news from around the world in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com

Week 2 of the MLS season sees Vancouver Whitecaps heading to Utah to take on a Real Salt Lake side a little bit like themselves, in that you just don’t know what kind of team they are going to be this year. In our latest preview podcast, our two saints, Nick and Peter look ahead to the match on Saturday. What changes will MDS make after the Minnesota loss? Are our left back issues solved, for now? And just what kind of a threat with RSL pose? All this and more are covered in this episode, so have a listen!