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Manchester United have been urged to overlook caretaker boss Michael Carrick and appoint a 'better' Champions League manager.

We’re back with another packed AFTN Soccer Show and this time it's our 2026 Canadian Premier League preview special.We chat about the main talking points heading into the CPL's 8th season and bring you a season preview of all eight teams, looking at key additions, important departures, and expectations for the year ahead.Plus we sit down with two of the league's head coaches, Vancouver FC's Martin Nash and Forge FC's Bobby Smyrniotis for an in-depth chat about their team's 2025, offseason activity, the season to come, and some of the new rules and regulations the league are adopting for 2026.Music-wise, Oldham legends Inspiral Carpets kick off their residency as our Artists of the Month, perennial AFTN faves Half Man Half Biscuit are the latest band to feature in our 40th anniversary tribute year to the C86 movement, and the World Cup songs return in Wavelength with one for Scotland from JJ Bull.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.21: Intro chat07.00: Canadian Soccer A to Z - N14.45: Some thoughts ahead of the 8th CPL season31.20: Vancouver FC season preview54.25: Martin Nash interview83.40: Pacific FC season preview97.00: Bobby Smyrniotis interview126.45: Forge FC season preview133.10: Atletico Ottawa season preview145.27: Cavalry FC season preview151.05: Halifax Wanderers season preview156.25: Inter Toronto season preview160.00: Supra FC season preview169.27: Wavelength - JJ Bull - The Very Unofficial Scotland World Cup Song (Bread and Circuses)

England assistant coach Anthony Barry speaks with BBC Sport Senior Football News Reporter, Alex Howell. They discuss his relationship with head coach Thomas Tuchel and his experience coaching several top European teams, both internationally and domestically. He talks about how they'll cope with the heat at this summer's World Cup and what he deems as success. 0’30 - Why he’s committed to a longer contract. 1’00 - Why he clicks so well with Thomas Tuchel. 3’00 - What goes into picking World Cup squad. 3’50 - What he’s learnt from being at previous World Cups and how they’ll deal with the heat. 5’10 - Impact set pieces will have at World Cup and the 'club feeling' in the England camp. 8’00 - What he’ll take from Club World Cup into World Cup. 9’10 - What is success for England?

In this episode of the Modern Soccer Coach Podcast, Gary Curneen is joined by Tom Dent, First Team Assistant Coach at Vålerenga, to explore one of the biggest shifts in the modern game — the rise of set pieces. Once seen as a secondary part of football, set plays are now a defining factor in performance. The best teams in the world are no longer just strong in open play — they dominate moments that restart the game. In this conversation, we dive into: How set pieces have evolved across the last 5–10 years Why top teams are now leading the league in set play performance How coaches can integrate set pieces into their game model Practical ways to include set piece work in everyday training sessions How youth coaches can begin developing these habits early This is a must-listen for coaches looking to stay aligned with the modern game and build more complete players and teams. A big thank you to Zone 14 Coaching for supporting this episode. If you’re a coach who wants more structure, clarity, and reflection in your season, the Zone 14 NextGen Journals are an outstanding resource. Designed for both coaches and players, they help you plan sessions, track progress, and build consistent habits throughout the year. Built on intentional coaching and backed by neuroscience, these journals support learning beyond just repetition — helping players and coaches reflect, adapt, and improve. Get 20% off using code MODERNSOCCER20 https://zone14coaching.com If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share with another coach. Also check out our bonus content channel: Modern Soccer Coach TV

Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/247200/fan_mail/new) 🎙️ Episode 122: Coach’s Voice (Episode 1) Episode 122 marks the launch of our brand-new Coach’s Voice series — where the conversation starts with you. In this first edition, Scott and Ray respond to four thought-provoking questions sent in by coaches who listen to the podcast. These are real challenges from real environments, and the discussion is honest, practical, and grounded in lived coaching experience. This episode is less about theory — and more about the realities of coaching in today’s game. 🗣️ The four questions discussed: ⚽ 1. The Match Day Environment How do we create a match day atmosphere that supports development rather than fear? Scott and Ray explore the role of the coach on game day, emotional tone, parent behaviour, and how match day can either reinforce or undo the work done during the week. 💭 2. Building (and Protecting) Player Confidence What does confidence really mean in young players — and how easily can we damage it? The conversation explores the difference between praise and belief, the impact of language, and why confidence is often built through challenge, not comfort. 🎯 3. Over-Coaching Are we saying too much? Scott and Ray reflect on the temptation to control every moment, the dangers of constant instruction, and why silence can sometimes be the most powerful intervention a coach can make. 🧩 4. Tactics & Structure vs Freedom & Creativity How much structure is too much? Where is the balance between giving players a framework and allowing them to solve problems? The discussion dives into whether rigid tactical systems can unintentionally limit game intelligence — and how coaches can design structure that still allows expression. Throughout the episode, Scott and Ray share practical examples from their own environments, challenge common coaching habits, and encourage deeper reflection on how our behaviours shape player experience. This is an episode designed to make you think about how you show up — on the grass, on the sideline, and in your communication. 🎧 Coach’s Voice – Get Involved Coach’s Voice episodes are driven by you. We invite coaches to: • Send in a voice note (up to 2 minutes) sharing a question, dilemma, idea, or opinion • Be reflective, honest, even challenging • Help shape future episodes of the podcast Selected submissions will be played on the show and used as the starting point for discussion. A couple of simple guidelines: • Please don’t use player names • If discussing sensitive topics, avoid naming clubs • If you’d rather not record audio, you can email your question instead 📩 Send voice notes or emails to: [email protected] Thanks for listening — and if one of these questions resonated with you, share the episode with a fellow coach. Your voice matters. This episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly. Established since 2006, Soccer Coach Weekly is a leading source of inspiration and advice for all grassroots coaches. Join thousands of youth soccer coaches, just like you, saving time and effort in their goal of having the most effective, enjoyable and successful coaching journey for them and their players. – https://www.soccercoachweekly.net/ Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoyed the episode!

🎙️ Episode 122: Coach’s Voice (Episode 1) Episode 122 marks the launch of our brand-new Coach’s Voice series — where the conversation starts with you. In this first edition, Scott and Ray respond to four thought-provoking questions sent in by coaches who listen to the podcast. These are real challenges from real environments, and the discussion is honest, practical, and grounded in lived coaching experience. This episode is less about theory — and more about the realities of coaching in today’s game. 🗣️ The four questions discussed: ⚽ 1. The Match Day Environment How do we create a match day atmosphere that supports development rather than fear? Scott and Ray explore the role of the coach on game day, emotional tone, parent behaviour, and how match day can either reinforce or undo the work done during the week. 💭 2. Building (and Protecting) Player Confidence What does confidence really mean in young players — and how easily can we damage it? The conversation explores the difference between praise and belief, the impact of language, and why confidence is often built through challenge, not comfort. 🎯 3. Over-Coaching Are we saying too much? Scott and Ray reflect on the temptation to control every moment, the dangers of constant instruction, and why silence can sometimes be the most powerful intervention a coach can make. 🧩 4. Tactics & Structure vs Freedom & Creativity How much structure is too much? Where is the balance between giving players a framework and allowing them to solve problems? The discussion dives into whether rigid tactical systems can unintentionally limit game intelligence — and how coaches can design structure that still allows expression. Throughout the episode, Scott and Ray share practical examples from their own environments, challenge common coaching habits, and encourage deeper reflection on how our behaviours shape player experience. This is an episode designed to make you think about how you show up — on the grass, on the sideline, and in your communication. 🎧 Coach’s Voice – Get Involved Coach’s Voice episodes are driven by you. We invite coaches to: Send in a voice note (up to 2 minutes) sharing a question, dilemma, idea, or opinion Be reflective, honest, even challenging Help shape future episodes of the podcast Selected submissions will be played on the show and used as the starting point for discussion. A couple of simple guidelines: Please don’t use player names If discussing sensitive topics, avoid naming clubs If you’d rather not record audio, you can email your question instead 📩 Send voice notes or emails to: [email protected] Thanks for listening — and if one of these questions resonated with you, share the episode with a fellow coach. Your voice matters. This episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly. Established since 2006, Soccer Coach Weekly is a leading source of inspiration and advice for all grassroots coaches. Join thousands of youth soccer coaches, just like you, saving time and effort in their goal of having the most effective, enjoyable and successful coaching journey for them and their players. – https://www.soccercoachweekly.net/ Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoyed the episode!

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Episode 122: Coach’s Voice (Episode 1) Episode 122 marks the launch of our brand-new Coach’s Voice series — where the conversation starts with you. In this first edition, Scott and Ray respond to four thought-provoking questions sent in by coaches who listen to the podcast. These are real challenges from real environments, and the discussion is honest, practical, and grounded in lived coaching experience. This episode is less about theory — and more about the realities of ...

Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/247200/fan_mail/new) 🎙️ Episode 121: Coaching Gen Z and Gen Alpha Players – A Focus on Mindset Episode 121 marks the first episode co-hosted by Scott Mowberry and Ray Power, launching a new collaborative chapter for The Soccer Coaching Podcast. For this episode, Scott and Ray are joined by Phil Phillipou to explore the challenges and opportunities of coaching Gen Z and Gen Alpha players, with a particular focus on mindset. As the game continues to evolve, so do the players we coach. This conversation dives into how today’s young players think, learn, communicate, and respond to pressure — and what that means for coaches working in modern football environments. 🧠 Key themes discussed include: • Understanding the mindset traits of Gen Z and Gen Alpha players • How social media, culture, and modern life influence young footballers • Why traditional coaching approaches don’t always land with today’s players • Creating environments that support confidence, resilience, and self-belief • Practical strategies coaches can use to connect, challenge, and support players • The balance between standards, empathy, and accountability Phil brings a psychology-informed perspective grounded in real-world coaching and athlete development, offering practical insight that coaches can apply immediately — whether they’re working in grassroots football, academies, or performance environments. 📘 About the guest Phil is the author of Inspiring Young Minds: The Psychology Mastery for Young Footballers, a book designed to help young players develop strong psychological foundations alongside their football ability. 🔗 Book link: https://www.amazon.com/Inspiring-Young-Minds-Mastery-Footballers/dp/B0FN79FKV9 📲 Connect with Phil: • Instagram: @mindsightsport • LinkedIn: Phil Phillipou Phils Webinar & Discount Code- https://www.tickettailor.com/events/raypowercoacheducation/2029162 The discount is PHIL10 🎧 Coach’s Voice – get involved As part of this new phase of the podcast, we’re introducing Coach’s Voice episodes — and we want to hear from you. Coaches are invited to: • Send in a voice note (up to 2 minutes) sharing a question, idea, experience, or viewpoint • Be as individual, reflective, or even controversial as you like Selected submissions will be played on the podcast and used as the starting point for discussion with Scott and Ray. A couple of simple guidelines: • Please don’t use player names • If your topic is controversial, avoid naming clubs • If you prefer not to record audio, you can email your thoughts instead 📩 Send voice notes or emails to: [email protected] This episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly. Established since 2006, Soccer Coach Weekly is a leading source of inspiration and advice for all grassroots coaches. Join thousands of youth soccer coaches, just like you, saving time and effort in their goal of having the most effective, enjoyable and successful coaching journey for them and their players. – https://www.soccercoachweekly.net/ Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoyed the episode!

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest as Liverpool record a big win away in France against Marseille, and Newcastle and Chelsea take leaps towards the next round. Arne Slot on Liverpool luck. Taking on Jamie Carragher. Eddie Howe on the PSG challenge. Liam Rosenior on a tough night for Chelsea against Pafos. Bayern's Kane just keeps on scoring. Celtic have a huge European night ahead of them in Italy. Robbie Keane's Ferencvaros take on Panathanaikos. And FIFA's relationship with Donald Trump. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Send us Fan Mail This episode is the "Best of Season 13 of the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to the Season 13 finale of the GP Soccer Podcast! Many thanks go out to all the guests, sponsors, supporters, and most importantly, the audience. This week's "Best of Season 13 "Conversation with the Coach" will feature two interviews. First, Michael Milazzo, Asst. Coach with the New England Revolution II team and then...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience with some brief commentary on the Mo Salah controversy This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Ade Coker, the legendary Nigerian player who played at West Ham. "Coaches Corner" features Paul Robinson where he talks about adaptive coaching. "News and Ana...

Can Man Utd maintain that level after their best performance under Ruben Amorim? Where do Nottingham Forest go next after creating such a volatile situation around Ange Postecoglou? Why were the guys so impressed with Jean-Philippe Mateta, despite him missing a late chance to win the game in a thriller against Bournemouth? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss how Man City are finally playing to the real strengths of Erling Haaland and why that makes them so dangerous once again. Visit https://www.squarespace.com/football to save 10% off your first purchase of a website/domain Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at: therestisfootball.com https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get FREE notes here: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/post/inside-the-aspire-summit-coaching-lessons-from-southgate-benitez-nancy-nesta In this episode, Gary shares reflections from the 11th Aspire Academy Global Summit in Philadelphia — a two-day event hosted in collaboration with the Philadelphia Union and Major League Soccer. With world-class speakers like Rafa Benítez, Gareth Southgate, Wilfried Nancy, and Alessandro Nesta, the conference tackled football’s biggest coaching questions — from tactical evolution to leadership, communication, and the mindset needed to keep learning in an ever-changing game. Gary breaks down his biggest takeaways and how coaches at every level can apply them in their own environments.

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to another terrific show! This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Michaell Milazzo, Assistant Coach for the New England Revolution II squad. "Coaches Corner" features Paul Robinson where he discusses "Useless Game Models". "News and Analysis" will feature Giovanni Pacini's reporting stories from the AP, and Ralph Ferrigno's European Soccer Report ...

Gary is joined by Director of Football and Head Coach at Alliance United and University of Toronto, Ilya Orlov. In this interview, Ilya delves into the intricate background of his innovative football ideas, providing a comprehensive overview that is deeply rooted in the principles of the Football Theory approach. He articulates how this theoretical framework serves as a foundation for his understanding of the game, emphasizing its significance in shaping modern football strategies. We are excited to team up with Soccer Coach Weekly for this episode. Since 2006, they’ve helped over 50,000 coaches, parents, and teachers around the world — and now they’ve redesigned everything with U.S. volunteer coaches in mind. Each week, you’ll get proven practice plans, fun small-sided games, and coaching advice that’s easy to use, right off your phone or laptop. Modern Soccer Coach listeners get 50% off a full year of premium access with the code GARY50. Click below to take advantage of the offer! https://www.soccercoachweekly.net/scw-usa#utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=MODERN+Soccer+Coach&utm_campaign=USA&utm_id=US+campaign ( if this link doesn't work use this link instead: https://soccercoachweekly.net/scw-usa )

Arsenal and France legend Thierry Henry sits down with Rog for a very special episode of Men in Blazers to break down the USMNT's chances ahead of the 2026 World Cup, how Mikel Arteta can get Arsenal over the runner-up hump, and what the US needs to do to dominate football in years to come. Plus, Thierry explains how Luis Enrique turned PSG into an unstoppable attacking force, what a perfect number 9 can do, and how he learned that winning wasn't everything in professional football. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sponsored by Gap Year Soccer & Sports Recruiting USA (SRUSA) In this episode, host Don Williams engages world-renowned sport psychologist Dan Abrahams in a deep dive into his soon-to-be-released book Compete, alongside his celebrated career and work. Dan unpacks what defines a great competitor and a high-performing team, and shares actionable insights for managing anxiety, anger, frustration, and fostering a championship mindset. 🧠 Meet Dan Abrahams Global Sport Psychologist with a Master’s in Sport Psychology and HCPC registration, Dan has served elite soccer clubs—Premier League, Championship, and national teams—to optimize performance through mindset uk.linkedin.com+15danabrahams.com+15listennotes.com+15. Former professional golfer, he brings unique insights from multiple sports into his coaching howsoccerexplainsleadership.com Author of four best-sellers: Soccer Tough, Soccer Tough II, Soccer Brain, and Golf Tough—each focusing on practical mental strategies for players and coaches footblogball.wordpress.com+4danabrahams.com+4surfsoccernation.com+4. 📘 New Book: Compete (working title) Focused on cultivating a competitive mindset, Compete helps athletes and teams define their competitive identity. Dan explores: Traits of great competitors & teams—clarity, resilience, adaptability, and collective purpose. Mental health tools—strategies for managing anxiety, anger, and frustration. High-performance routines—process over outcomes, emotional regulation, and staying present under pressure. 📈 The Dan Abrahams Soccer Academy A robust online platform offering: 3 core video series—Player, Coach, and Parent Tracks—with over 100 concise modules, Tools to build confidence, enhance focus, and create game-day routines and mindsets, Proven, bite-size lessons and real-life case studies used by parents and coaches internationally youtube.com+7howsoccerexplainsleadership.com+7norcalpremier.com+7behindthebest.colistennotes.com+4danabrahams.com+4footblogball.wordpress.com+4. 🔍 Special Topic Highlights What defines elite competitors & high-performing teams? Dan emphasizes a “high-performance mindset” founded on flexible process, psychological resilience, and collaborative “teamship” . Conquering anxiety, anger, frustration Through mental skills like self-awareness, process focus, and game-face routines, athletes can navigate emotional volatility in competition. Practical mindset coaching tools Dan outlines key techniques: scaling performance realistically, injecting process routines, situational self-talk, and mental warm-ups—helping athletes stay present and consistent. Empowering coaches & parents Communication strategies are critical. As Dan recently noted, “Every word a coach says builds confidence or damages it”—making precise, positive guidance essential norcalpremier.com+2soccertoday.com+2surfsoccernation.com+2. 👥 Media & Community The Sport Psych Show—Dan hosts this podcast, sharing expertise across sports and performance listennotes.com+10danabrahams.com+10howsoccerexplainsleadership.com+10. Active on social: X (@DanAbrahams77), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn—engaging with athletes, coaches, and parents globally youtube.com+15instagram.com+15howsoccerexplainsleadership.com+15. 🎧 Why This Episode Matters Athletes, coaches, and parents will walk away with: A playbook for mindset mastery: Simple, structured routines and principles that work under pressure. Insight into next-level competitor development: Understanding the psychological benchmarks separating good from great. Better communication strategies: Learn how to speak to athletes in ways that uplift and motivate—even in adversity. This is more than a podcast—it’s a mental strength master class aligned with SRUSA and Gap Year Soccer's mission to build resilient, college-ready athletes. This episode is brought to you by Sports Recruiting USA, the College Soccer Recruiting Experts. Check out us on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/sportsrecruitingusa X: www.twitter.com/SRUSA_Official Instagram: www.instagram.com/sportsrecruitingusa Threads: www.threads.net/@sportsrecruitingusa TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@collegesoccer LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/sportsrecruitingusa Website: https://www.sportsrecruitingusa.com/

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet. We are thrilled to welcome back Paul Scholes, who joins the show alongside Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Ian Wright and Jill Scott. We kick things off with the team watching teasers for The Overlap on Tour, including Gary on an Olympic diving board and the guys visit a Turkish bath. The panel delve into Arsenal’s discipline this season and whether that could cost them? We’ll also look at Liverpool’s midfield, set pieces this season and set piece coaches becoming more prominent in the game. Plus, is Thomas Tuchel the best candidate for the England job? Are English coaches struggling to find an identity? What is England’s style? Finally Super 6 is back and is the relegation battle getting more predictable? If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to let us know in the comments. And if you prefer to listen on the go, you can catch Stick To Football on all major podcast platforms. On the 28th November The Overlap is live on stage at the Aviva Studios to raise funds for the St Anne’s Hospice Build It Together Appeal. You can book your seat following the link below with all proceeds from the event going to St Ann’s Hospice Build It Together Appeal : https://newhospice.sah.org.uk/the-great-mancunian-ball/ This episode is sponsored by Huel. Huel is a range of meals, snacks and drinks formulated by nutritionists and designed for your convenience. Join some of the world’s top performers and millions globally choosing Huel every day to shortcut their nutrition. 👉 Get £25 off the Taster Bundle. Unlock your offer here: https://www.huel.com/theoverlap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you get when two cowardly coaches fight for a spot in the semis of the Euros? Portugal vs France and 120 minutes of Cristiano Ronaldo thinking he’s in The Truman Show, that's what... Marcus, Andy, Vish and Pete react to Portugal and Germany’s exits from the Euros and why Roberto Martínez has a lot to answer for. And don’t get Pete started on the France physios – Kylian Mbappé clearly just needs some new nostrils. Plus, how an English prison guard foiled the Germans, and why the Turkey team ordered many, many kilograms of kebab. And speaking of cautious coaches – England play tonight! Join us. We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to really dive into this upcoming Copa America! We give our thoughts on the favorites, the dark horses, the players we're most excited to see, what Gregg needs to do to keep his job, what the USMNT's greatest strengths are and much much more! Plus, Ronaldinho said WHAT about the Brazilian national team?? And what's up with Landon Donovan's hair? We've got it all covered! --- And just a reminder: We've partnered up with Manscaped during the month of June! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code caughtoffside at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@caughtoffsidepod X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/ Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vancouver v Portland; Kamal Miller, Maxime Crepeau, Zach Verhoven, and Moses Dyer interviews; Vanni Sartini and Phil Neville audio

Send us Fan Mail Episode 105, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 105 - A Look At How Coaching Player Behaviours Can Support Player Development, A conversation with Dan Abrahams, sports psychologist, podcast host and author In this episode we speak with the awesome Dan Abrahams about how coaches can focus on player behaviours to help the players develop Dan talks us through his own coaching journey and his passion...

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat.Vancouver Whitecaps have gone from unbeaten in four to winless in four as the limp their way into MLS playoffs. Felipe Vallejo joins us to chat about the last two 'Caps games, what's not clicking right now and how to solve it, and look around the MLS West and plot the Whitecaps path to the postseason. Surely they can't miss out? Plus we look at the top 25 MLS jersey sales this season and the price gouging of fans by Inter Miami.Turning our attention to the CPL, we sit down with Cavalry FC head coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr for an in-depth half hour chat about his side winning the regular season title, booking a spot in next year's CONCACAF Champions Cup, and looking ahead to the playoffs to come. Plus we also round up the weekend's action across the league that saw HFX Wanderers book a place in the playoffs, the last BC derby of the season, and Forge's Kyle Bekker and Bobby Smyrniotis go off on CPL refereeing.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.25: Intro03.04: Whitecaps limping into playoffs33.57: The Return of Robbo - revisionist history?39.37: Plotting the Whitecaps postseason path in the wild, wild MLS West55.24: Tim Parker sells jerseys!58.50: Miami price gouge longtime fans68.47: Tommy Wheeldon Jr interview104.55: CPL round-up120.40: Forge fume at refs as need for VAR in CPL shown again (with audio)131.30: Wavelength - David Gordon - The Bees Knees

Gary is joined by Ally Bain, an academy coach who has also recently moved onto the analysis side and scouting side with Insight Analysis (see info below). This week we discuss a popular coaching challenge: How to deal with different ability levels in a team? We are excited to team up with SportsLab360 for this episode. As a coach, it feels like you always need more time to teach your players all these different concepts, but not when you use SportsLab360. Assign their interactive modules to your players outside of training time so they can continue the learning process. We have a special offer for coaches in this podcast!! sportslab360.com/ Please check out Ally's Insight Analysis work below: https://insightanalysis.net/

As league seasons come to a close across Europe, Dotun, Andy and David have some huge stories to unpack. After Valencia double down in their self-defence over the racist abuse aimed at Vinícius Junior, we discuss attitudes to racism in Spain and the shameful response from La Liga. We also react to ANOTHER Juventus points deduction which - surprisingly - has José Mourinho in a huff. Plus, it looks like Bayern are about to let the Bundesliga slip out of their hands for the first time since 2012. Why has it gone so disastrously wrong for Tommy Tuchel? Got a question for us? Find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What more could Frank Lampard have done at Everton? Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Everton writer Patrick Boyland and Chelsea correspondent Liam Twomey to see if after failing at two Premier League clubs, a worrying pattern is emerging for Lampard the manager... The panel explore various similarities and differences between how things unravelled for Frank at both Everton and Chelsea, as well as, whether Everton need a 'firefighter' or a 'project' manager next and why it probably shouldn't be ex-Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa. Produced by Adonis Pratsides Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pete and Dharms are joined by The Athletic's football expert Raphael Honigstein as Manchester United deal with the fallout after Cristiano Ronaldo asked to leave the club. They discuss what could be next for Ronaldo and United (03:06), before chatting all things Liverpool after Mo Salah pledged his future to the club. They chat about whether Jurgen Klopp's spending strategy has changed and the current youthful evolution of the squad (19:51). Richarlison became the latest new arrival at Tottenham - and more are set to follow. Dharms reviews the revolution taking place under Antonio Conte (37:23). Plus, there's Pete's final thought, which involves a holiday to France, a newspaper and Alan Shearer…(52:30). Transfer Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/transfer-talk You can listen to Transfer Talk on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Transfer Talk". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Steve Cherundolo joins the State of the Union podcast to discuss his new LAFC head coaching position, his new plans for the MLS Super Club in the upcoming season, why the Bundesliga develops so many great American players and even gives us some USMNT predictions ahead of the 2022 World Cup. Later, We dive into all the big news stories surrounding MLS including, Insigne to Toronto is finally official, Jesus Ferreira’s designated player deal, and go over RSL’s new ownership which includes NBA legend Dwayne Wade. Then the guys cover all the different storylines in Europe’s Top 5 Leagues including, Arsenal’s early exit from the FA Cup, Vinicius’s amazing form at Real Madrid, and Ricardo Pepi’s debut in the Bundesliga. Alexi answered all of your questions in a very USMNT focused edition of #AskAlexi. Finally, Alexi ended the podcast with a look at different USMNT home stadium venues in his One for the Road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gary is joined by Greece assistant coach, Michael Valkanis, to discuss his role during the recent World Cup qualification period. A former professional and Australia national team player, Michael has also worked as head coach with Melbourne City and assistant coach with PEC Zwolle in the Dutch Eredivisie. During the interview Michael discusses: - The importance of flexibility in a game model - Experience of coaching against Sergio Busquets - Importance of tempo and intensity in Greece training sessions - Building strong team spirit in a national team camp - The 'Gladiator Arena' of coaching today And much more!!! On Saturday, January 8th, Modern Soccer Coach will host our inaugural online High School Coaches Conference, aimed at specifically at coaches working with high school aged players (14-18 years old). The aim of the one-day event will be for coaches to get a toolkit of resources that they can use for the upcoming season. We will have world class presenters sharing their insights into specific aspects of the game including science, training, skill development, culture, goalkeeping, and analysis. If you are a high school coach, please join us for this virtual conference where you can access coaching content and training to help you learn, grow and enjoy the season ahead with your team. Tickets: Click below to get Early Registration Special - ONLY $40 before December 20, 2021 https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/virtual-high-school-coaches-conference

Hosts Dan Bardell and Flo Lloyd-Hughes are joined by The Athletic's European football writer Raphael Honigstein, to discuss one of the "forgotten super-coaches" - Ajax manager Erik ten Hag... Rafa, reveals the secrets to their re-emergence as a major European force, just two years on from *that* sensational Champions League run and their heart-breaking semi-final exit to Spurs. Plus, the trio compare the trajectory of both Tottenham and Ajax since that game, analyse why the stars of their 'Class of 2019' side (Ziyech, van de Beek, de Jong et al.) have struggled since leaving, as well as, how the trio of ten Hag, Sporting Director Marc Overmars and Chief Exec Edwin van der Sar, has become the envy of the footballing world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Dan Bardell and Tom Williams are on hand to react to another managerial casualty in the Premier League. Saturday’s defeat at home to Man United signals the end for Nuno at Spurs. A man without an obvious plan, failing to get the best out of Kane and Son and turning Tottenham into a team of midfielders. Will Dean Smith be next after Villa’s 4th defeat in a row, against a West Ham side running rampant on the road? On the other hand, we extol the virtues of Vieira after Palace’s win at the Etihad. And we praise Potter to the hilt. The poster boy for the next era of British coaches. Plus Tuchel’s rotation, Ramsdale’s mad vibes and why PSG fans aren’t pleased with Pochettino. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Nuno sacked as Spurs crumble at home to Man Utd (05m 00s) • PART 2a: Man City 0-2 Crystal Palace (15m 00s) • PART 2b: Liverpool 2-2 Brighton (22m 00s) • PART 2c: Newcastle 0-3 Chelsea (27m 00s) • PART 3: The rest of the Premier League weekend (34m 30s) • PART 4: The odds with Paddy Power (54m 00s) • PART 5: Euro headlines (56m 00s) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR 33% OFF THE PRICE OF AN ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION • theathletic.com/totally GET IN TOUCH: • follow us on Instagram • find us on Facebook • send us a tweet: @TheTotallyShow READ STUFF ON OUR WEBSITE: • check out thetotallyfootballshow.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Side x Side Podcast: -- Recap of 0-0 draw vs Austin FC (1:10) -- Starting Fredy Montero vs Starting Will Bruin (4:28) -- What we learned about Austin FC (9:09) -- Takeaways from Sounders season so far (12:30) -- Importance of coaching with injuries to stars (13:49) -- Another fun round of Sounders Over/Under (20:25) -- Some info on Brad Evans' new project Contrib (24:36)

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football chat.The Whitecaps got back to winning ways against their Canadian foes from out east/down south, coming away with a 2-0 win against Montreal on Saturday afternoon. We're joined by Paul Vance from The Ball Is Round podcast to pick over the bones of the game, the highs and the lows for both teams, and we hear the thoughts of head coaches Marc Dos Santos and Wilfried Nancy.We also delve into some of the main questions surrounding the Whitecaps right now - when will they score from open play, why do they start so flat in the first half, how dangerous can Dajome be this year? And we look ahead to the busy week of matches in store, starting with Minnesota, and ponder how much squad rotation we might see.We also look at the difference playing in front of fans might have on the team and hear the thoughts on that from Marc Dos Santos and Max Crepeau, plus we look around the action in MLS this past weekend, and our Wavelength selection this week is a song all about former England international Alan Shearer building a time machine and travelling to famous events in history to take notes. How could you not listen?!Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.25: Intro and football cards05.48: Vancouver v Montreal postgame analysis with Paul Vance44.52: Coaches audio - Marc Dos Santos and Wilfried Nancy51.36: Whitecaps chat - the quest for an open play goal, flat first half starts, Dajome delight71.10: Minnesota, KC next - how much rotation will we see and will fans in attendance add a different dynamic?92.23: Whitecaps TV broadcast chat105.57: MLS Week in Review140.14: Wavelength - Quiet Marauders - Time Waits For No Man (Except...)

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football chat.We're just over a week away from the start of the new MLS season, which feels like a good time for our regular pre-First Kick chat with 'Caps coach Marc Dos Santos. We talk in detail to MDS about the season ahead and what we can expect from the team, life in Utah, the search for a number ten, the young players dilemma, and much more.Turning our attention to the other Canadian MLS teams, we chat with Eve Powell about all things CF Montreal after an offseason that's seen a rebrand, a new coach, and an influx of players. Can they be competitive in the East this season?Our third feature interview in the episode is with a former Whitecap and Canadian international who has just hung up his boots, Marcel De Jong. We chat with the CANPFA President about his career, his retiral, his new soccer academy, and the fight to get the Canadian players union by the CPL and Canada Soccer.Plus we hear from Montreal players Samuel Piette and James Pantemis ahead of the new season, and talk TFC in the Champions League with some audio from Chris Armas.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.16: Intro and football cards chat13.42: MDS interview - part one33.31: MDS interview - part two64.00: Wavelength - AJ Tracey - False 972.26: CCL chat with audio from TFC's Chris Armas78.45: CF Montreal chat with audio from Samuel Piette and James Pantemis90.18: Eve Powell interview about all things CF Montreal126.50: Marcel De Jong interview152.44: Canadian players union chat

Alexi and Mosse open the show with guest Aly Wagner and discuss her beloved Tottenham Spurs’ struggle and breakdown USWNT in the She Believes Cup (5:56). The guys then discuss the signing of Brazilian veteran Alexandre Pato with Orlando City SC (25:40), FC Dallas’ development machine and partnership with Bayern Munich model, and parity in the Club World Cup. They take a look at Europe and talk about Jurgen Klopp/Liverpool’s struggles that continue (45:08), Mosse’s issues with Jose Mourinho, the Serie A title race, and Barcelona’s resurgence in La Liga. Looked at #AskAlexi where fans asked about MLS owners’ potential spending conflicts, Texas rivalry, and what superpowers to pick (1:09:30). Finally, Alexi caps the show with his “One for the Road” with his greatest soccer player of all time (1:21:23) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gary is joined by MLS veteran Wells Thompson and Dr. Brad Miller to discuss ways in which coaches can help players deal with setbacks in the game. Both have teamed up to develop Soccer Resilience Program to help youth, college and professional players’ build resilience to adversity and reach their potential on the field and in life. They discuss the following: - How the combination of Wells’ experiences of playing in MLS and Dr. Miller’s clinical knowledge, can help us understand the specific skills and tools needed to enable players to strengthen their mental toughness - Ways in which coaches can challenge and support young players today - Reaction to recent comments by Roy Keane and Jose Mourinho on the psyche required to compete at the highest levels - Ideas for coaches in leadership roles to facilitate learning with younger coaches and peers And much, much more!! The 2nd edition of the Miami Soccer Convention is coming on December 17th & 18th, 2020 completely online! Go to www.soccercovention.com or @soccercovention on instagram to get more information. This week starts the unveiling of our top tier presenters that include former and current experienced coaches working in MLS, national teams, top South American clubs, former Copa Sudamericana Champions, and also a former player with Champions League and Italian National team experience from teams such as AC Milan & Juventus. Go to www.soccercovention.com or @soccercovention on instagram to register!

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 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

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

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss goalkeepers and how we can support their development and inclusion with outfield players when coaching, with the wonderful Adie Creamer (@gkaade). Adie shares his goalkeeping journey and coaching experience and answers our questions on this key role in any team. Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode. T - @SoccerCoachCast W – www.thesoccercoachingpodcast.com E – [email protected] This episode was brought to you in as...

Christmas might be over but the PL never, ever, never stops, so we’re back to ruminate on Chelsea’s visit to Arsenal’s Emirates Enmity Bowl, the heartwarming tale of Liverpool’s Milly Elliot and a Steve Bruce Old Trafford belly rub for the ages. As well as all this there’s plenty of festive fun, games galore (one game), the acceptance that Norwich are just rubbish and theories on how you’d get rid of Duncan Ferguson if you for some reason had to. Search ‘Football Ramble Daily’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Trent Alexander Arnold is really, really good at football: https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2019/dec/26/liverpool-right-back-playmaker-trent-alexander-arnold-leicester Frank Lampard wants more character from Chelsea: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50847254 Nigel Pearson is happy with star pupil Ben Foster: https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/18123856.nigel-pearson-praises-ben-foster-watford-draw-sheffield-united/ The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Gary is joined by former professional player, current TV broadcaster and founder of the ACL Club Jordan Angeli. As a professional player on the verge of breaking into the US women's national team squad, Jordan battled back from sustaining her 3rd ACL of her career and now mentors and inspires young players who are dealing with similar setbacks. She discusses: - Mental challenges involved in long-term injuries - How much a supportive coach can make a difference - Players taking ownership of their recovery - Keeping injured players connected to the team All of this and much more!! Beginning September 23rd, we are now launching a new set of monthly webinars on the new Modern Soccer Coach Community Platform. Launched this month, the platform is specifically designed for all coaches to get access to in-depth work, share new and potentially diverse ideas, and have the option of discussing topics within the game that will change on a daily basis. Coaches who register will have immediate access to over 200 training exercises, all animated and organized into set categories (perfect for preseason planning) but the goal of it is to be more than just a session sharing site so every day you will get fresh new content that will provide context, detail, creativity… some aspects that are missing in social media at the minute. All coaches can register right away for a free two week trial period to check it out… bit.ly/modernsoccercoach

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk with the wonderful Phil Beadle about how to manage behaviour and how to create a positive learning environment. Phil explains about the different types of anger and some of the strategies to manage situations when they happen and how to try to prevent them from occurring in the first place. You can also read our blog on the topic http://thesoccercoachingpodcast.com/podcasts-blog/ We hope you enjoy this episode! @SoccerCoachCast www.thesoccer...

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:

Alexi and Mosse break down how stars like Tyler Adams are adapting to Gregg Berhalter's USMNT system in the State of the Union (2:28). Also, the international careers of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are unpacked in Mosse Makes the Case (17:02). Then, forward options for the USMNT, Zlatan Ibrahimovic's goal total and the guys' favorite sports movies are looked at in Ask Alexi (26:44). Finally, Tata Martino's start with Mexico, Euro 2020 qualifying and a busy upcoming MLS weekend all headline The Back Three (38:39). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gary is joined by Oliver Gage, Head of Performance Analysis & Technical Recruitment for Houston Dynamo in Major League Soccer. Originally from England, Oliver has worked on the analysis side in English Championship with Sheffield Wednesday and 2014 NCAA men's soccer national champions, University of Virginia. They discuss his unique path, the differences in analyzing games at every level, player development, and what coaches can do to think outside the box when it comes to video and statistical evidence.

August certainly feels like it could be a decisive month in terms of determining how successful we'll look back at Vancouver Whitecaps' 2018 season. It's started well. The 'Caps fielded an understrength side and took a point at New York City. Normally that would be considered a great result, and while good, it only saw them slip further behind in the chase for the playoffs. We look back at the match, hear from both head coaches, and delve into some individual player performances. We also look ahead to the first leg of the Canadian Championship final against Toronto FC on Wednesday, and hear some of the thoughts of Greg Vanney about how TFC will be approaching it. All this, plus does Kei Kamara fancy a chocolate digestive, what ice cream excites goalscorer Erik Hurtado, and we look at the weekend's action in the MLS West and The Last Resort feature in this week's Wavelength. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:07.05: New York City FC v Vancouver Whitecaps match analysis27.02: Coaches audio - Carl Robinson and Domènec Torrent33.23: Whitecaps' player performances v NYC44.21: Erik Hurtado Ice Cream Man51.12: MLS West week in review62.49: The Whitecaps playoffs quest gets even tougher74.24: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive - Kei Kamara76.25: Whitecaps v TFC Canadian Championship preview - featuring Greg Vanney audio88.25: Wavelength - The Last Resort - Violence On Our Minds94.00: BC Soccerweb headlines - a look at some stories from around the football world

Sunday's AFTN Soccer Show on CiTR radio was so packed, we're having to release it over two parts! Part one of the three hour show is today and focuses on MLS - present and future. We look back at Vancouver Whitecaps' 2-1 win over Colorado Rapids on Friday night, analysing the performance, which players stood out, and some of the other talking points coming out of the game. We also hear from both head coaches, the Rapids' Anthony Hudson and the Whitecaps' Carl Robinson. We take a look at how the action played out in the MLS Western Conference this week, and how it affected the Whitecaps, plus chat about the big league news of the week - the addition of FC Cincinnati in 2019. We round off the show with an in-depth chat with Cincy head coach, and friend of the show, Alan Koch about the expansion, his busy to do list, how he'll go about balancing building his squad with trying to win a USL championship for the rest of the year, and lots more. Part two of Sunday's show will be out as a podcast on Wednesday morning where we'll talk Canadian Premier League in BC and Alberta, the PDL, bring you interviews with Will Cromack and Tommy Wheeldon Jr, and more. Check back in two days for that. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:03.40: Vancouver v New England match analysis16.29: Anthony Hudson and Carl Robinson audio21.30: Whitecaps chat - changing narratives, defensive play, midfield game management, player analysis44.20: MLS West Week in Review and NBC's manager rankings 54.26: Alan Koch interview and FC Cincinnati chat

Another week, another draw, another week, another match of individual errors, another week, another game of frustration. Welcome to Vancouver Whitecaps World 2018. Strap yourselves in, it's a bumpy ride. The 'Caps made it four draws in a row on Saturday at home to New England. Now they just need two more in the next two games to set a league record. Go team! We look back at the points dropped to the Revolution, where it all went wrong, where it all went right, and where do we go from here. Plus we hear from both head coaches, New England's Brad Friedel and Vancouver's Carl Robinson. AFTN writer Chris Corrigan joins us in the studio this week to talk about all that and a lot more. We also take a look at the latest news surrounding the Canadian Premier League and the latest rumours about teams here in BC. Plus how the weekend played out for the MLS western teams, TSS Rovers talk, and Pete Green makes his debut in our Wavelength section with a Grimsby Town related tune. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:03.42: Vancouver v New England match analysis30.10: Brad Friedel and Carl Robinson audio36.57: Whitecaps chat - player analysis, defensive errors, how do we replace Waston?52.53: MLS West Week in Review and NBC's manager rankings 79.25: Canadian Premier League news of the week - HFX Wanderers announced, but what's happening in BC?88.37: TSS Rovers PDL chat100.15: Wavelength - Pete Green - The Ballad Of Phil Jevons106.01: BC Soccerweb headlines