Canadian Premier League

Whitecaps draw in Austin; Bjorn Inge Utvik interview; Can Champ preview; Troubled times for BC’s CPL sides; FIFA Congress; Crystal Palace’s historic FA Cup win

The gang is all here to recap the last few weeks where we talk #TFClive vs DC, Chicago and Minnesota, look ahead to Nashville, talk some #VCup finals, some #CanPL, some Zlatan and the usual malarkey. In this episode Mark is charming (much to his embarrassment), Tony reveals his Bee Gees cover band name, Duncan reacted both excessively and correctly to a retirement and Kristin tries to crack some grandparents, journalistically. Thank you for checking out our podcast. We are available on all major podcasting platforms. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lw8cvZLmvw2JUpmoBUfyt iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-vocal-minority/id834015329?mt=2 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL3ZvY2FsbWlub3JpdHkuY2EvZmVlZC8 The Vocal Minority Podcast has been broadcasting our style of conversations since March 1st, 2014, covering the lows, highs and lows again of Toronto FC, Canadian National Soccer Teams, both men and women, the Canadian Premier League and anything adjacent. Follow us on Twitter @vocalminorityca and join the conversations at http://www.vocalminority.ca If you like what you hear and would like to help keep the lights on, please consider supporting us via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thevocalminoritypodcast

The gang is half here with special guest, friend of the show and all round legend Mike Newell (@footballsaves) to talk about the #TFClive matches vs Red Bulls and Austin, look ahead to DC United and Chicago, recap the #CanPL week, look ahead to the Voyageurs Cup semi-finals and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin seems to think she isn't a Forge supporter (amongst the other three teams she supports), Mark makes a noise that fits the mood and Mike reveals his childhood long weekend traditions (no shame). Thank you for checking out our podcast. We are available on all major podcasting platforms. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lw8cvZLmvw2JUpmoBUfyt iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-vocal-minority/id834015329?mt=2 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL3ZvY2FsbWlub3JpdHkuY2EvZmVlZC8 The Vocal Minority Podcast has been broadcasting our style of conversations since March 1st, 2014, covering the lows, highs and lows again of Toronto FC, Canadian National Soccer Teams, both men and women, the Canadian Premier League and anything adjacent. Follow us on Twitter @vocalminorityca and join the conversations at http://www.vocalminority.ca If you like what you hear and would like to help keep the lights on, please consider supporting us via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thevocalminoritypodcast

The gang is mostly here to recap #TFClive vs Atlanta and Columbus, look ahead to a visit from Miami, talk about the #CanWNT/#CanXNT in front of a parliamentary committee, talk some signings, #CanPL kits, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin brings back 'where are they now', Duncan brings back 'bitchy blanks', and Mark totally caught an asterisk. Thank you for checking out our podcast. We are available on all major podcasting platforms. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lw8cvZLmvw2JUpmoBUfyt iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-vocal-minority/id834015329?mt=2 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL3ZvY2FsbWlub3JpdHkuY2EvZmVlZC8 The Vocal Minority Podcast has been broadcasting our style of conversations since March 1st, 2014, covering the lows, highs and lows again of Toronto FC, Canadian National Soccer Teams, both men and women, the Canadian Premier League and anything adjacent. Follow us on Twitter @vocalminorityca and join the conversations at http://www.vocalminority.ca If you like what you hear and would like to help keep the lights on, please consider supporting us via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thevocalminoritypodcast

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

Vancouver Whitecaps' seesaw of a season continued this past weekend as they went down to a 3-1 loss at the hands of D.C. United in the US capital. We analyse the main talking points to come out of the game, hear from 'Caps coach Carl Robinson, and ponder where the team can go from here. We also look ahead to the midweek Canadian Championship semi-final in Montreal and get some thoughts from Whitecaps President Bob Lenarduzzi on how the club view the Voyageurs Cup. Plus a look at the weekend in the MLS West and we make Mike Petke's postgame rant on Saturday even more epic. We've got two interviews for you this week. The first is with a Canadian Hall of Famer - a member of Canada's only ever World Cup squad from Mexico 1986, Dale Mitchell. We talk World Cup memories and his hopes for what the Canadian Premier League will do for the latest crop of talent as they build towards 2026, and maybe even 2022. We also chat with TSS Rovers head coach Colin Elmes about his team's second season in the PDL and what he's learned from it to take into their third one next year. All this, plus lots of World Cup talk, World Cup Wavelength continues this week with a song from 1998, and some Canadian Premier League chat. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:04.14: D.C. United v Vancouver Whitecaps match analysis22.16: Coaches audio - Carl Robinson24.22: More DC v 'Caps chat and where does the team go from here?37.33: Canadian Championship preview and Bobby Lenarduzzi audio45.18: MLS West week in review and epic Mike Petke audio55.40: World Cup chat69.36: World Cup Wavelength - Meat Pie, Sausage Roll73.36: More World Cup chat81.18: Dale Mitchell World Cup Memories91.11: Colin Elmes interview and TSS Rovers chat100.27: Canadian PL chat105.42: BC Soccerweb headlines

If the Crew do end up leaving Columbus this offseason, it's likely Vancouver Whitecaps will be the saddest team to see them go. Saturday's win for the 'Caps made it four straight victory in Columbus. We clearly enjoy being there, even if the Crew owners don't. We look back at all the main talking points from the Whitecaps come from behind win, hear from head coaches Gregg Berhalter and Carl Robinson, and look at what players excelled and which ones didn't. We'll also look at the weekend's action the MLS Western Conference, a very good couple of days for the Whitecaps for sure, plus we'll take a look at the first month of the 'Caps affiliation with USL side Fresno FC, chat Canadian Premier League and player development, and we find out if Jordon Mutch fancies a chocolate digestive. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:02.59: Crew v Whitecaps Match In Review19.45: Gregg Berhalter and Carl Robinson audio29.36: Crew v Whitecaps player chat and what should team look like44.57: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive? - Jordon Mutch46.45: Save The Crew chat53.51: MLS West Week In Review76.33: Wavelength - Billy Bragg - God's Footballer81.55: Whitecaps and Fresno - a marriage heading for divorce?93.18: Canadian Soccer Business and the CPL96.59: BC Soccerweb headlines