CONCACAF Champions Cup

Burnley and Chelsea’s wins rounded off the pre-Christmas fixtures last night. Join Kate, Jim and Andy as we catch our breath before they return on Boxing Day! One person who certainly won’t be invited round Mick McCarthy’s on Boxing Day is Roy ‘He Who Must Not Be Named’ Keane after Mick revealed a house-wide banning order on his name this week. We discuss that, some hair-pulling chaos in the CONCACAF Champions League, and Mikel Arteta clutching at tactical straws. Oh, and intimate photos of Diego Costa have found their way into a London charity shop, so there’s that… Search ‘Football Ramble’ 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!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexi and Mosse open the show with all things CONCACAF Champions thriller between LAFC and America (6:20), including the final. Then, the guys shift focus to Europe (25:30), and discuss whether Manchester United is a contender or pretender, Jose Mourinho antics and struggles at Spurs, Arsenal’s skid, and debate if the proposed EURO Super League is a good idea. The guys also touch on the FIFA FIFPRO Men’s Best 11 among other awards. Looked at in #AskAlexi (1:00:18). Finally, Alexi caps the show with a fond farewell (1:15:34) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

In this episode, the guys wrap up Week 1, Give some Week 2 Fantasy advice and talk CCL Quarter Finals! Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! Support the show

Jonathan calls in from exotic places to talk about the fancy new MLS anthem, the Timbers home opener, CCL, charities, Seatgeek, coronavirus, and all kinds of fun stuff. Relavent Links: Intro music - Number 10 by Giuda - https://giuda.net MLS Anthem - https://youtu.be/Hvl5x9f3KwM Hands on Nashville - Donate to tornado relief - https://www.hon.org New Avenues for Youth - https://newavenues.org Street Soccer Usa - https://www.streetsoccerusa.org Portland Community Football Club - https://www.pcfc.co PDX Clarets - https://www.facebook.com/groups/pdxclarets Outro Music - Alexa by Adam Angst - http://adamangst.de Feedback: Email - [email protected] Leave a voicemail - 503-583-4235 Facebook - https://facebook.com/PortlandVanity/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/PDXvanitysoccer Find us on: Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple, and Google Play

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

In this episode, Andrew, Adam, and Connor preview the Western Conference, give their end of season table predictions, round up what happened in CCL this week and give their must haves and sleeper picks for week 1 of MLS Fantasy! Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! Support the show

In the season's 2nd episode, Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans digest the Sounders' Concacaf Champions League exit, the club's shifting priority to Supporters' Shield and what’s up next with the Chicago Fire. Tv commentator Keith Costigan stops by to talk state of MLS and debate Supporters' Shield vs MLS Cup.

We discuss why Gio Reyna will never play for England, Jermaine Jones latest drama, our trip to Costa Rica for the CONCACAF Champions League and much much more. We also cover all of the illegal Uber's we took out there. our guests this episode are Total Soccer Show's Taylor Rockwell and Daryl Grove. We talk about hoe Total Soccer Show got started and what their plans are for the future. Today's Sponsors: OTVA: Get official Cooligans merch at onthevolleyapparel.com/cooligans and use promo code COOLIGANS for 20% off your entire order! Gully Squad: If you'd like to support the show, you can do that by joining Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com and click on the menu to join. Get access to the Gully Squad slack channel and get the official Cooligans pin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I recently began listening to a podcast series called "25 Stories that made MLS". Tutal and his brother Neetol Rahman provide a narrative of important events that have led to what we now know as an established league, Major League Soccer. We're talking wild stories too. Like diving into why the 1984 Olympics was the true beginning of MLS, billionaires betting to double down on the league in a spot where success was no guarantee, the rise of soccer specific stadiums, what soccer development was like in the 90s and early 2000s, Concacaf Champions League, and more. I can not recommend this podcast enough for soccer fans. Tutal Rahman was gracious enough to give us a teaser on this episode of Rooster and the Devil. We hear his breakdown of MLS 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0. Then take an interesting turn down some US Soccer Development wormholes (in true Rooster and the Devil fashion). Overall, this is a great guy and an enjoyable conversation about soccer.

Steve Zakuani introduces the first episode of the 2020 season and announces the addition of Sounders FC brand ambassador Brad Evans as a co-host on the show. Zak and Brad recap Leg One of the Sounders' Round of 16 tilt with C.D. Olimpia in the Concacaf Champions League and Steve interviews Head Coach Brian Schmetzer during the team’s preseason trip to Long Beach, Calif.

In this episode, Andrew, Adam, and Connor react tothe first 3 CONCACAF Champions League games that have been played so far, as well as analyze the 13 Eastern Conference Teams and make their Eastern Conference Standings Predictions! Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! Support the show

Alexi and Mosse dive in on the USMNT and USWNT's negotiating power in the State of the Union (5:57). Also, Manchester City's European ban is explored in Mosse Makes the Case (21:49). Then, Rodolfo Pizarro to Inter Miami, Jurgen Klinsmann drama and Alexi's alternate careers are looked at in Ask Alexi (34:20). Finally, this week's UCL knockout matches, the CONCACAF Champions League and Chelsea agreeing to buy Hakim Ziyech headline The Back Three (49:08). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Andrew and Adam outline the upcoming CCL away matches for all 5 teams, and give their predictions on what will happen after both legs are said and done! Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! Support the show

Alexi and Mosse dive in on the USMNT and the presence of leaders in the State of the Union (6:53). Also, PSG's unique environment and Kylian Mbappe's future are explored in Mosse Makes the Case (19:40). Then, the CONCACAF Champions League, Liverpool vs. Arsenal's "Invincibles" and Alexi's usual breakfasts are looked at in Ask Alexi (28:30). Finally, Antonee Robinson's failed AC Milan transfer, the Bundesliga title race and Ansu Fati at Barcelona headline The Back Three (37:26). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The final pod of 2019 — Steve recaps the big win vs Toronto FC before Brian Schmetzer joins for an exclusive interview. Coach Schmetzer breaks down the tactics behind beating LAFC, the game plan ahead of MLS Cup, and shares more insights into his already illustrious career at the helm of the Seattle Sounders. Steve ends the pod with his thoughts on offseason priorities, and how Sounders FC should go all-out in Concacaf Champions League.

Really wild show today covering a host of topics but most importantly, Tommy McNamara of the Houston Dynamo joins us on the show! Tommy went out for pizza with us last year and we got to catch up with him after his move to Houston and ask him what is was like playing in CONCACAF Champions League. Part 1: How badly do the Chicago Fire fans want to keep their name? Part 2: Interview w/ Tommy McNamara / @tommy_mc15 Spnosored by: On The Volley Apparel - Go to onthevolleyapparel.com/cooligans today and pick up our latest T-shirt. The PopoTee! Use promo code "COOLIGANS" for 20% off your entire order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we break down the Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League wins and losses for MLS teams (hint hint: SKC fans will be happy and no one else will) We also interview Peter Karl and Sam Mathius of the American Futbol movie which we got to see at Kicking + Screening Fest in NYC and is amazing! They talk about soccer and tinder in Latin America cause obviously we asked about that stuff bruh! This episode is brought to you because of the Gully Squad members. Salute them with you see them! If you'd like to join Gully Squad and support the funniest/gulliest soccer podcast in the world, go to www.soccercooligans.com/GullySquad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now that we're verified, we leave the champagne parties for a moment to review all of the first round CCL games. Atlanta United finally showing up. Brek Shea appropriating the left back position, Red Bulls rolling over a DR team, SKC winning over the Toluca fans, what MLS opening week matches we are looking forward to, and much more! Thank you to Gully Squad for making this bonus episode possible. If you'd like to hear more Cooligans episodes each week and help sponsor the show, check out soccercooligans.com/gullysquad Shouts to us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi and Mosse discuss American club performances in the CONCACAF Champions League in the State of the Union (5:47). Also, ever-changing narratives in the Champions League are explored in Mosse Makes the Case (19:17). Then, the USMNT's young talent, a World Cup dilemma and college soccer's viability are looked at in Ask Alexi (28:30). Finally, Kepa vs. Sarri, El Clasico and MLS's new season all headline The Back Three (40:06). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick and Andrew talk new old stars, Toronto's Champions League stumbles, Vancouver's clean break and Canadian Premier League heels.

This week we take a look at some lacklustre and some surprising results in MLS, talk the poor showing from the Canadian MLS clubs and look at TFC's ill-fated CCL final run.

This episode might legitimately be our craziest. Packed with soccer teams partnering dating apps, Red Bull fans getting mad at us, Red Bull fans being insanely kind to us, and us trying to figure out the dark arts of Dom Dwyer. Today we are joined by Daniel Got Hits. Daniel is a soccer freestyler and also a freestyler freestyler, like the rap kind! Daniel is a unique figure in the soccer world as he came up doing incredible tricks with a soccer a ball and now he's been dropping bars the last few years. We talk to him about his new album, America's Favorite White Boy available now on Spotify and wherever you get your music! Segment 1: We finally discuss Platano Phone and all of its glory. Segment 2: Interview with Daniel Got Hits (@DanielGotHits) http://www.danielgothits.com/ Segment 3: MLS & CONCACAF Champions League Recap! Sponsored by SeatGeek! Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Allen joins Kevin for episode #45 to discuss: Zlatan and El Trafico (2:00) Toronto FC in the CCL (18:10) existential discussions on the Philadelphia Union (28:10) introducing the Crossing Broadcast Podcast Network (45:00) more Union game notes (46:40) your questions, comments, concerns, and bitchings (51:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the fifth episode of “Winging it with Zakuani”, Sounders FC host Steve Zakuani recaps the club’s losses against Chivas de Guadalajara and FC Dallas, discusses the impact injuries have had on the club's slow start to the season, and former Sounders FC right back James Riley stops by to talk about his days as a Sounder, his new and upcoming projects, plus much more. Look out for new episodes every Tuesday afternoon on SoundersFC.com, iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and other platforms.

Week 2 of MLS did not disappoint and neither did CCL. All the MLS teams won their CONCACAF Champions League matches last week so we are thinking Liga MX may have to be cancelled now. Also, a team owner in Greece brought a gun to the field. Lots to unpack on today's episode. Segment 1: No fake guns or real guns allowed on the pitch Segment 2: It's not pronounced Tia-Juana New Cooligans "Gulliest" Tees are now available for pre-order! Go to soccercooligans.com and click the Merch tab to get yours! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the fourth episode of the Seattle Sounders’ new podcast, “Winging it with Zakuani”, Sounders FC host Steve Zakuani recaps the club’s 1-0 win over Chivas de Guadalajara and Sounders FC assistant coach Gonzalo Pineda stops by to preview Leg 2 of the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals in Guadalajara. Look out for new episodes of "Winging it with Zakuani" every Tuesday afternoon on SoundersFC.com, iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and other platforms.

Christian calls in from Dominican Republic to talk about his experience at the country's first ever CCL match between Cibao FC and Chivas Guadalajara. We also cover some of the other CCL matches and preview some 2nd legs. Also, MLS is back this weekend and we are muy hyped for it! New Cooligans "Gulliest" Tees are now available for pre-order! Go to soccercooligans.com and click the Merch tab to get yours! Make sure to use promo code "COOLIGANS" for 20% off your order! Sponsored by Mike's Hot Honey! Go to mikeshothoney.com and use the promo code "HOTCOOLIGANS" for 20% off your entire order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No guest today as we bunker down and really break down the latest news in American footy. This episode has it all. CONCACAF Champions League preview, MLS Pre-season roasting, and we also discover the gulliest coach in all of American soccer. Segment 1: Philly Hates NY enough to make a smarmy tee! Segment 2: CCL is back and no one is ready for it! New Cooligans "Gulliest" Tees are now available for pre-order! Go to soccercooligans.com and click the Merch tab to get yours! Make sure to use promo code "COOLIGANS" for 20% off your order! Sponsored by Mike's Hot Honey! Go to mikeshothoney.com and use the promo code "HOTCOOLIGANS" for 20% off your entire order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Has the doom and gloom been lifted in Whitecapsland? Well, just as one swallow doesn't make a summer, one victory doesn't mean Vancouver Whitecaps have turned their season around. But it's a promising sign. We look back on the 'Caps 4-2 win over LA Galaxy. The highs, the lows, and all the main talking points, blown calls, and questions the match posed. Have the 'Caps finally found their clinical finisher in Fredy Montero? Did the Kekuta Manneh trade finally give the rest of the squad the wake up call they needed? What does the addition of Tony Tchani mean to this team? And who was that in Mati Laba's shirt and what have you done with the real Mati? We'll hear from the LA losers too, from grumpy head coach Curt Onalfo, Jermaine Jones, and Ashley Cole, as LA were (mostly) brutally honest about their shortcomings. One player who never made it past half time was Erik Hurtado. We chat with the striker about his season so far and what it meant to him personally to lose his best friend in the team in Manneh. Our main player interview this week is with Residency alumni Sam Adekugbe, back in Vancouver rehabbing the injury he picked up while on loan with Brighton and Hove Albion. We chat with Sam about his time with English Championship side so far, his current injury, his frustrations, and what the future may hold in store for him. Will it be in Canada or England? And there's still time for I, Ludicrous to feature again in this week's Wavelength section and to look ahead to the CONCACAF Champions League semi-final at home to Tigres on Wednesday. Have a listen!

Four days, two matches, two different competitions, two defeats. That's been Vancouver Whitecaps' week, but the performances and circumstances of the games against San Jose Earthquakes and Tigres in the 'Volcano' were very different natural disasters. The 'Caps battled hard against a much better Tigres side in Mexico on Tuesday night, coming away with just a two goal deficit and are still very much in their CONCACAF Champions League semi-final. We look back at the game, the performances, and the strange feeling of coming away from a game that we expected the team to do much worse in but being disappointed with how things ultimately played out. 'Caps coach Carl Robinson gave us a call just before he headed home from Mexico to chat about the game and what may lie in store in the second leg (00:16:23 mark). There were some good defensive displays in Mexico, especially from Kendall Waston and David Ousted. But where was that in San Jose? Can they produce that every week in MLS? San Jose was a mess. We look at the great start, the turning point of Ousted's sending off, and the subsequent defensive collapse, posing the question what future does Kekuta Manneh have with this team if he can't add a better defensive side to his game and what could the 'Caps get for him if they decided to put him up for a trade? Our player interview this week is with one of the Whitecaps most recent additions, Brek Shea (00:49:48). We sit down with Brek to talk about his career, moving to Vancouver, and life off the pitch. We found it an interesting chat and we're sure you will too. And there's still time to bring you Tim Parker's footballing bucket list (01:16:17). Have a listen.

The 2017 season is already in full swing for Vancouver Whitecaps. While most teams played their first competitive match in this weekend’s MLS openers, the ‘Caps now have three under their belt, with two in the space of four days thanks to their CONCACAF Champions League heroics. We look back at what we learned and what we can realistically take from the 2-0 win over New York Red Bulls in the CCL and the 0-0 draw with Philadelphia Union in MLS. Has the defence finally shored up? Is the two man defensive shield killing attacking play? What’s the best position for Kekuta Manneh and Erik Hurtado? And what are we likely to see from the team in the weeks to come? We talk about all this and more in our first postgame show of the season. We also chat with the newest member of the Whitecaps, but a well known returning face, Mauro Rosales. What tempted the veteran Argentine back to Vancouver? Is coaching in his long term plans? What’s his thoughts on the team this season and especially Alphonso Davies? Plus B.A. Robertson features in this week’s ‘Wavelength’ feature. This is a podcast of our first live show on CiTR radio (and our fifth on the station altogether). As such it’s a little chaotic at times as we worked out which buttons to push!! We also ran out of time to put more in, but it’ll get a lot smoother, so have a listen, enjoy, and ‘Mon the ‘Caps. You can download and/or listen to this, and all previous, episodes of the podcast on the following services:

Interviews with Vancouver Whitecaps' Carl Robinson, Rich Fagan, and Jake Nerwinski, and CCL and Brek Shea chat .

Carl Robinson talks about new Vancouver Whitecaps signing Fredy Montero, we sit down for a chat with Russell Teibert, and preview the CONCACAF Champions League game against New York Red Bulls.

Two important conference calls this week from Carl Robinson on Vancouver Whitecaps and Victor Montagliani on the Canadian national team.

Vancouver Whitecaps v Houston Dynamo postgame, Canadian Championship preview, disciplinary problems, Crystal Palace friendly, CONCACAF Champions League draw

Seattle MLS/CCL double header, WFC2 end of season, and chats with USL coaches Alan Koch and Paul Dalglish

Bye week shenanigans with Carl Robinson, Mauro Rosales and Jordan Harvey

Vancouver Whitecaps season still to come roundtable plus David Ousted talks "Desert Island Discs"

Women's World Cup Kick Off Show - featuring Katrina Gorry, Lydia Williams, Victor Montagliani, Michelle Pye and more.

Mauro Rosales, Bobby Lenarduzzi, CCL draw, RSL postgame

The second of our Vancouver Whitecaps roundtables looks ahead to a busy offseason and what lies in store for next year.

Vancouver Whitecaps are on the verge of clinching both MLS playoff and Champions League places. We look back on the win against Seattle and ahead to the game at San Jose.

KICKTV's Jimmy Conrad joins Jason and Jared to discuss Landon Donovan's comments on possibly retiring, Chivas USA and CONCACAF Champions League. Make sure to check out and subscribe to Jimmy Conrad's American Soccer Spectacular on KICKTV