Youth Development

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode we chat with the super knowledgeable and wonderfully accommodating Kieran Smith about his time in Spain and his passion for Spanish football. We discuss how this influenced his coaching methodology and take a closer look as how to use `rondos` and the importance of `Positional Play`. Kieran also explains how he uses `layering`, the difference between difficulty and complexity and the importance of having an `end goal` as a coach. I hope you enjoy the episode a...

Gary is joined by John Wall, a coach and analyst born in Sweden and CEO of GameInsight Soccer. They discuss John's book that he has co-written with Hans Backe and was inspired by Marcelo Bielsa. John discusses the need to learn from Bielsa but not copy him, the importance of creativity for coaches, allowing players time and space to solve their own problems, creating a style of play that can inspire people to enjoy the game ... and much more. This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

Gary is joined by Ábel Lőrincz, First Team Analyst for Hungarian professional team Budapest Honvéd. Ábel discusses the defensive side of the game including: - Are fitness and speed really the most important requirements for pressing? - How should sessions be designed? - How should a coach act on game day? - How should we judge the success of pressing? - Which teams do you recommend watching? - How can we coach teams to be defensively flexible? - How can opposition analysis help when preparing a team to press? This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss a question sent in from Santi (who is coaching in the Philippines) around the difference between ball rolling time (BRT) and Active Learning Time (ALT). We then discuss the idea of Collaborative Training Matches (CTM`s) as a tool for supporting training and providing a bridge between training and matches. This episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly. Established since 2006, Soccer Coach Weekly is a leading s...

Gary is joined by Solent University lecturer, FA Tutor, and formerAFC Bournemouth Lead Youth Development Phase Coach, Graham Mills. He discusses the best ways to prepare and choose a study visit, including research and building the relationship with the coaches. He then details how he approaches the visit itself and what he does with all his notes and reflections. This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

Send us Fan Mail So why is it not about `winning v’s development`….? Football (soccer) is a sport. And sport is by definition: “an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment.” Compete: “strive to win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.” This means that `wining` (and losing) are intrinsically built into sport and therefore are built in to football (soccer)…you can’t remove it or ...

Alexi and Mosse discuss the allure of international playing time for MLS youngsters in the State of the Union (4:19). Also, VAR's inclusion for the Champions League knockout rounds is explored in Mosse Makes the Case (18:17). Then, Weston McKennie's ideal position, coping with tough losses and Giovani dos Santos' future are looked at in Ask Alexi (28:55). Finally, the tightening title races in La Liga, the Bundesliga and Premier League all headline The Back Three (42:09). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gary is joined by TOVO Academy founder, Todd Beane, along with Dan Abrahams on the Modern Soccer Coach Roadshow event in First Draft Bar in Chicago last month. Todd talks about producing decision makers from a young age, how boring practices are doing more harm than good, how Johan Cruyff saw the game, and what we can do at every level to change, challenge, and improve. This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

Send us Fan Mail Episode 3 – What is the `coaching environment`… and how important is it? · What do we mean by the environment? - Not the weather or physical conditions. - It is the combination of Culture, Philosophy, Values, Expectations and Habits. - Its the intangibles (and tangibles) that impact on the practical and physical aspects of the session. ·...

Welcome to the third episode of Rooster and the Devil. We talk Weah, top six in the EPL, MLS transgressions, relegation fight, and a lot more. Thanks for following along.

Gary is joined by German World Cup veteran Arne Friedrich, along with Dan Abrahams on the Modern Soccer Coach Roadshow event in First Draft Bar in Chicago last month. Arne discusses rebounding from a poor performance in the opening game of the 2006 World Cup, penalty shootouts, sports psychology in Bundesliga academies, marking Cristiano Ronaldo, and shares where he draws his inspiration from. This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

Gary is joined by current Wales and former Manchester United assistant coach, Tony Strudwick, along with Dan Abrahams on the Modern Soccer Coach Roadshow event in First Draft Bar in Chicago last month. Tony talks about life at Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson during one of the most successful periods in the club's history: How did Sir Alex develop leaders? What kind of pressure was placed on staff? What motivated Cristiano Ronaldo? This podcast is brought to you by SportsLab360, a new and innovative online program focused on youth player development from a tactical and soccer IQ perspective. If you haven't come across their program yet, I'd highly recommend checking it out. Perfect for any coaches looking to go the extra mile to enhance the developmental experience for their players.

Send us Fan Mail In our last episode we spoke about the key ingredients that can make for a fun and effective coaching session. We came up with 10 elements that we felt should be considered and tried to explain why we believed they were important. If you haven’t already done so please do listen to episode one and let us know what you think. As equally important as what goes into the training, is what goes into the match days. So for this episode Mark and I are delighted to have the super tale...

Alexi and Mosse break down youth development in the State of the Union (3:43). Also, Marcelo Bielsa's legacy is examined in Mosse Makes the Case (18:26). Then, the Bundesliga's best player, MLS divisions, Alexi's hockey past are looked at in Ask Alexi (30:20). Finally, Tim Weah's start at Celtic, the USWNT and Tab Ramos' comments about American bias all headline The Back Three (37:44). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss the ingredients that help make for a fun and effective soccer coaching training session. We explore the ten things to consider for your sessions that may help maximise the learning and development potential of the session, and ensure your players are challenged, enjoy and get the most out of the training. 1) PLANNING – Session plans / Structure / Challenges / STEP / Progression / The Unexpected 2) A CLEAR THEME - Coaching points / Curriculum ...

Alexi and Mosse break down MLS's battle with Bundesliga for young talent in the State of the Union (3:29). Also, player power in the transfer market is examined in Mosse Makes the Case (18:39). Then, an ultimatum for the USMNT winning the World Cup, the MLS SuperDraft and fans pressuring front offices are looked at in Ask Alexi (26:34). Finally, Josef Martinez's extension with ATL, the USWNT's World Cup preparations and Harry Kane's injury all headline The Back Three (35:56). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Happy New Year and 'Lang May Yer Lum Reek', as we say in Scotland. We hope you've all had an enjoyable festive period and we want to wish you a happy and healthy 2019. Thanks for all your support of AFTN in 2018. We've a lot of new and exciting things planned for the coming year, so stay tuned! And what better way to kick of the new year than with the latest episode of the AFTN Soccer Show?! We sit down for a lengthy chat with former Canadian Women's national team player, and new Vancouver Whitecaps Super REX Elite Girls head coach Rhian Wilkinson to talk about her new role, the recent U17 World Cup in Uruguay, Canada's chances at this summer's Women's World Cup in France, the Ballon d'Or twerking controversy, and more. Plus we hear from FC Cincinnati head coach Alan Koch after last month's expansion draft, as he prepares for his side's first season in MLS, and we chat with Colorado Rapids Scottish winger Sam Nicholson about life in MLS so far, and what tempted him to leave the Scottish Premier League for the US at such an early stage of his career. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.08: Rhian Wilkinson interview30.50: Wavelength - The Exiles - The One And Only Peter Beardsley36.44: Alan Koch audio and FC Cincinnati chat52.19: Sam Nicholson interview

Gary is joined by founder of Soccer Parenting Association, Skye Eddy Bruce. A former All-American player and college coach, Skye is passionate about helping coaches deal with the role of parents both in player development and coaching teams. Skye details how she her coaching journey has taken her to this side of the game and advises coaches how to deal with the different challenges that arise when working alongside parents.

Gary is joined in the 'Coaching Corner' by former Newcastle United center back and current Phoenix Rising assistant coach, Peter Ramage. He discusses his youth experience and why he decided to become a center back, how he was coached at the Newcastle United Academy, challenges of playing that position in the Premier League, and how he views the position today as a coach. The 'Coaching Corner' is about depth and detail and the series is part of the launch for the new book 'Coaching YOUR 4-3-3' - available now on www.modernsoccercoach.com

Alexi and Mosse chat about Christian Pulisic's frustration with the lengthy USMNT coaching search in the State of the Union (5:25). Also, Mosse Makes the Case (17:17) that veteran leadership and mentoring young players isn't all it's cracked up to be. Then, top candidate for the USMNT coaching job, the UEFA Nations League and measuring success for MLS expansion teams are looked at in Ask Alexi (30:02). Finally, the MLS Cup Playoffs, the second leg of Boca vs. River and a big EPL clash between Chelsea and Tottenham headline The Back Three (40:09). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Philadelphia Union U-17 Academy Head Coach, Gary Lewis, talks about dealing with the top talents and managing them individually. He shares his experiences from his time at Derby, Liverpool and Everton, including working with Trent Alexander-Arnold. Gary gives an honest perspective about his coaching philosophy and what he judges success for a youth coach.

Jimbo is accompanied by Melissa Reddy, Sasha Goryunov and Benji Lanyado to discuss City being a class apart; West Ham turning the corner (again); the most talented 14-year-old in Paraguay; and the Uncle Jeff co-efficient RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Arsenal 1 - Liverpool (01m 40s)• PART 1b: City 6 - 1 Saints (11m 00s)• PART 1c: Chelsea 3 - 1 Palace and Spurs 3 - 2 Wolves (15m 00s) • PART 2a: European Super League and CL chat (18m 30s) • PART 2b: Spurs’ must-win clash with PSV (26m 10s)• PART 2c: After Bournemouth, what chance United at Juve? (29m 00s)• PART 3a: West Ham 4 - 2 Burnley - and the Uncle Jeff coefficient (39m 30s) • PART 3b: The rest of the PL weekend (44m 20s) • PART 4a: Rest o’ the world round up - from Dulwich Hamlet to Buenos Aires to MLS to Scotland (45m 40s)• PART 4b: The odds with Paddy Power’s Lee Price (55m 20s)• PART 5: Any other business / Exeunt omnes (57m 00s) **!!!**GET IN TOUCH: • [follow us on **Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/totallyfootballshow/)• [find us on **Facebook**](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/)• [send us a **tweet: @TheTotallyShow**](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow)CHARITY NEWS:• we’re working with **CALM**, the Campaign Against Living Miserably, who are dedicated to preventing male suicide. [Head to the Calm Zone](https://www.thecalmzone.net/) PARISH NOTICES:• [we’re sponsored by **Paddy Power** - home of the Money Back Special](http://www.paddypower.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Liverpool, Wigan, and Watford Academy coach Tim Lees talks about presenting his philosophy to Roberto Martinez, how that impacted his views on the game and coaching it. He also talks about his time coaching at St. Louis and compares the youth landscape of US and England. Player development is also talked about at length and much more!

Gary is joined by Saul Isaksson-Hurst, who spent 10 years coaching in Premier League Academy Football, at Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. He is a 1-2-1 coach specialist and works with a number of players on the books of clubs like Fulham, Spurs, Aresenal, QPR, Barcelona, Aston Villa and many more. What does a individual coach do and why do players need one? They discuss the following: Comparison between England and US development model… what did the English DNA do to individual skill development? Creativity and session design… how can we develop better decision makers AND risk takers? What roles do clubs play when it comes to skill development? How can we improve communication with players using technology today?

At half time on Saturday, it felt like a seismic shift in Vancouver Whitecaps' season lay in store. By full time, it may have been a result that does that but in a completely opposite way. Trailing 2-0 to the worst team in all of MLS, the 'Caps dug deep and pulled out a 3-2 come from behind victory in San Jose. Is this a major mental turning point of their season or just another struggle against a poor team, albeit one that ended with three points for once? We look at that and all the other main talking points from the match and hear from both head coaches. Our big part three discussion topic this week focuses on the current state of the Whitecaps. We analyse some of 'Caps President Bobby Lenarduzzi's comments on TSN radio this week as we get set for what feels like the biggest offseason in the club's MLS era. We look at what the mandate for a new coach should be, what the Whitecaps' future should look like, how to integrate our youth talent better, and a lot more. All this, plus we talk ice cream with Kei Kamara, look at the weekend's action around MLS, and Argy Bargy are back in this week's Wavelength. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:03.17: San Jose Earthquakes v Vancouver Whitecaps analysis27.55: Coaches audio - Carl Robinson and Mikael Stahre35.27: More Quakes v 'Caps chat49.02: Kei Kamara Ice Cream Man52.05: The State The Whitecaps Are In - Bobby on TSN radio, poor offseason rebuilding, biggest offseason to come, the need to integrate youth better, what the future has to look like84.12: MLS West week in review101.43: Wavelength - Argy Bargy - Hooligan's Heaven [explicit lyrics]106.27: BC Soccerweb headlines - a look at some stories from around the football world

Seb Stafford-Bloor is joined by Michael Calvin, sports journalist and author of State of Play: Under the Skin of the Modern Game. Michael discusses the personal stories that are the bedrock of football. From the isolation of young players to scary concussion statistics, from mental health to money - Michael gets under the skin of football and reveals why it is truly the game of our lives. You can purchase State of Play here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/State-Play-Under-Skin-Modern/dp/178089631X/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are back in the States! Alexi and Mosse talk the business side of the sport the State of the Union (2:49). Then, the guys look at the transfer activity in Europe in Mosse Makes the Case (14:36). Also, Alexi and Moses dive in on the USMNT's youth movement in Ask Alexi (31:21). Finally, a look at the MLS All-Star Game headlines The Back Three (38:47). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gary is joined by global youth development expert, Tom Byer, to discuss his philosophy on parents playing the most important role in youth development rather than coaches, how he found innovative ways to communicate his vision in Japan, why it takes ten years for a football culture to embed, and much more. This is a new series of 'culture' podcasts and is brought to you by WorldStrides Excel.

This article focuses on the future of football with a detailed look at the five best midfielders aged 23 or...

Pat Nevin is our special guest on today’s Totally Football Show, and he joins James Richardson, Julien Laurens and James Horncastle to review all the Champions League and FA Cup business, look ahead to the weekend’s football, and wax lyrical about his favourite bands and more…RUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: Chelsea 1 - 1 Barcelona; Hazard as a (false) 9; is it enough for the second leg?; (01m 30s)• PART 1b: Sevilla 0 - 0 Man U - another Mou borefest, but that De Gea save!, Pogba problems (09m 10s)• PART 2a: Pat on New Order, Cocteau Twins, Depeche Mode and more (17m 30s)• PART 2b: Wigan stun City; the exceptional Paul Cook (25m 00s)• PART 2c: Arsenal v City League Cup final preview (30m 30s)• PART 3a: Announcements, and more Pat musical tales (34m 45s)• PART 3b: More CL chat; youth development (39m 10s)• PART 4a: The Big Questions; Man U v Chelsea - any chance of it getting tasty? (44m 50s)• PART 4b: Liverpool v West Ham preview; memories of a young David Moyes; more 80s bands you probably don’t remember (49m 10s)• PART 4c: West Brom’s race to the bottom and other PL previews (52m 30s)• PART 5a: Serie A news (54m 00s)• PART 5b: Ligue 1’s Super Sunday; St Etienne ’76; Neymar fallout (55m 10s)• PART 6a: Scottish news (61m 40s)• PART 6b: Pat’s thoughts on Big Sam’s Everton; Palace v Spurs (63m 40s)• PART 6c: Pat’s film and music picks (66m 00s)• PART 7: Paddy Power’s Movers & Shakers (68m 20s)• PART 8: The Big Answers and adios (71m 10s)PAT’S PICKS• [**Heleno**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHO53hsdRDQ)• **[The Miracle of Bern](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wQLKpgAmWQ)**• [**British Sea Power**](https://www.britishseapower.co.uk/Home?ProdTitle=HOME)LIVE NEWS:• Enjoyed what you heard today? Jimbo, Pat and co will be live at **Vicar Street in Dublin on Monday 19 March**. It's the only place you can hear Pat's Morrissey story and hear him spin some discs, so get your tickets now!PARISH NOTICES:• join [**Paddy Power’s Rewards Club**](http://www.paddypower.com/)• get your shave on with our friends [**Cornerstone**, who are giving you £10 off your first order](https://www.cornerstone.co.uk/totally)GET IN TOUCH:• find us on [**Facebook** - home of the Totally Football Quiz every Friday at 1230 GMT](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/)• send us a [tweet: **@TheTotallyShow**](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lads are joined by ex-Swans star Andrew Mumford and discuss all aspects of his career, being Swans youngest ever Player of the Year, dealing with Diabetes, arguments with Brian Flynn, sneaking out on the drink with Wales U21's plus much more....the lads also discuss Swans games against Leicester and Notts County, crashing mopeds on holiday and Deli Ali's pubes....@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

Rog talks with Belgium National Team manager Roberto Martinez about the differences between managing at the club and international level, what lessons the U.S. can learn from Belgium's youth development success, the preparation process for Russia 2018, and what it will be like to face England in the group stage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What separates the top youth players from the rest and how do we work on developing it at younger ages? Gary gets the answers from NC Courage NWSL Assistant Coach and Academy Director, Sean Nahas

Paul Dalglish joins Gary Curneen to talk about the Liverpool boot room, the challenges of being a general manager and coach, and his views on youth development.

England’s recent goalless draws with the the world’s top-ranked teams (Germany and Brazil) were unexpected as they were missing a...

Future looks bright for Manchester City as Brahim Diaz and Phil Foden show how slick production line is The National

Joe Hart is despondent, and we mean really despondent, after West Ham conceded a 97th minute equaliser to Big Roy and his boys. Basically everyone is fuming with professional-headerer Michail Antonio but not us! Not us, no! We are delighted for the drama here at Ramble HQ. Elsewhere, for obvious reasons (mostly physical) it's not easy to cast David Unsworth aside but Claude Puel and his Leicester team managed it in some style on Sunday and so the boys ruminate on what that may mean for Everton this season as the Toffees lurch from one crisis to another. And as if Marcus would ever let an England triumph slip under the radar - he's cock-a-hoop about those U17s doing a demolition job on, well let's face it, the entire world really and thinks it bodes well for the summer. Of course he does. Stay tuned for a Going for Glold controversy as well. Blimey, it's all happening here this week... 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.

On the latest episode of The Totally Football Show, AC Jimbo has Iain Macintosh, Rafa Honigstein and C4 News sports reporter and general polymath Jordan Jarrett-Bryan for company to look back on a triumphant weekend in the Premier League and far, far beyond.We discuss Man United’s victory over a Harry Kane-less Tottenham and ask what sort of challenge Spurs will put up when Real come to town in the Champions League? Plus, we turn out attention to Crystal Palace’s dramatic draw against West Ham, and analyse Claude Puel’s surprisingly entertaining start for Leicester against hapless Everton.And of course, there are World Champions to celebrate. We hear from Football 365’s Daniel Storey after England won the U17 World Cup to cap off a remarkable few months for the Three Lions.LIVE EVENT NEWS: • The Totally Football Totally Live Totally World Tour kicks off in Birmingham next month. Julien Laurens, James Horncastle and Iain Macintosh will be joining Jimbo and Producer Ben on stage at the Glee Club on Wednesday 8 November. There might be singing too. Get your tickets here: http://bit.ly/2fkzsb7 • Kevin Bridges - y’know, the comedian - is our very special guest as Jimbo, Rafa Honigstein, Iain and Ben head to the O2 Indigo on Wednesday 29 November. Make sure you don’t miss out: http://bit.ly/2wmBaiWGET IN TOUCH: • send us a tweet: @thetotallyshow • find us on Facebook, where you’ll find video, photos and loads of other stuff: https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/ PARISH NOTICES:• want to hear more red hot soccer chat, but focusing on the Championship and League One and Two? The Totally Football League Show is out every Tuesday: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-totally-football-league-show• want to hear more of Jordan? His Football Fans Podcast lives here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-football-fans-podcast • get your shave on with our friends Cornerstone, who are giving you £10 off your first order: https://www.cornerstone.co.uk/totally• we’re working with CALM, the Campaign Against Living Miserably, who are dedicated to preventing male suicide. Find out more: https://www.thecalmzone.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even before the end of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers and several squads yet to be selected in the remaining playoff rounds, the teams that will qualify for the ....

Everton found a way to defeat Bournemouth 2-1 in the League during the weekend. For the majority of the game though, The Toffees were a pain to watch. Two goals ....

Vancouver Whitecaps are moving on up. Are they set to hit a purple patch of the season? Seven points from three tough matches bodes well, but can they find the consistency they are needing to take them down the stretch and finish in one of the top two places in the West. We look back at he home draw against Seattle and the win on the road in Orlando. The 'Caps gave up a lot of shots and a lot of possession but still came away with four points from the six on the table, moving them up fourth in the standings. What went right? What's a cause for concern? And what players stood out for good and bad reasons? We look at all that and more, plus we're joined by Radio Cascadia's Stephen Agen to look at the teams in the Western Conference right now and how things might shake out in the mix. And Half Man Half Biscuit return for our Wavelength section, we talk ice cream with Gordon Forrest, and find out if Robert Earnshaw fancies a Chocolate Digestive. Here's the full episode rundown:02.59: Vancouver v Seattle chat and analysis15.50: Orlando v Seattle chat and analysis24.35: Coaches audio - Carl Robinson and Jason Kreis29.23: More Orlando v Vancouver analysis and tweets44.21: Anyone fancy a chocolate digestive with Robert Earnshaw46.25: The Wild Wild West chat with Stephen Agen63.28: Flash Five - Canadian U23 females69.08: Gordon Harvey - Ice Cream Man70.38: WFC2 chat73.00: BC Soccer Web headlines81.10: Wavelength - Half Man Half Biscuit The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

Episode #26 - -Union/Montreal recap -arguing between Picault, Alberg, and Ilsinho -no suspension for hands to Onyewu's throat -how coaches, parents, and refs can all do better in youth sports -your questions/comments/concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With MLS on a break, we turn our attention to the Canadian national teams this week, on both the men's and the women's side. The men got off to a winning start in their Gold Cup campaign. We look back at the victory over French Guiana, chat about all the highs and the lows, and hear from head coach Octavio Zambrano, goalscorer Scott Arfield, and captain Patrice Bernier. We catch up with new CSA President Steven Reed and turning our attention to the women's side, we chat with head coach John Herdman and teenage sensation Jordyn Huitema All this plus, I, Ludicrous are back in our Wavelength section, plus anyone fancy a chocolate digestive? Here's the full episode rundown:00.35: Gold Cup chat - Canada v French Guiana07.58: Octavio Zambrano audio14.25: Alphonso Davies discussion20.32: Scott Arfield interview22.06: Patrice Bernier interview26.05: More Gold Cup chat30.09: CSA President Steven Reed interview36.45: Canadian Premier League update39.56: John Herdman interview45.42: Anyone fancy a chocolate digestive – with John Herdman46.51: Canadian Women's National Team All-time Top Ten57.19: Jordyn Huitema Interview76.20: Wavelength - I, Ludicrous The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

Vancouver Whitecaps shocked the world, well us and a lot of others here, by fighting back to beat a star-studded, and unbeaten in five, New York City FC side at BC Place on Wednesday night. We look back at the highs and lows from the game, some individual performances, hear from coaches Carl Robinson and Patrick Viera, and Fredy Montero talks about Herrera's flop. We also take a quick look at the state of both conferences as we move past the halfway point of the regular season, and chat with NYCFC’s Jack Harrison and Ben Sweat. Vancouver Whitecaps U16s saw off Seattle Sounders in a Cascadian derby USSDA quarter-final match up to claim a place in next week’s Final Four in LA. We chat with assistant coach, and Whitecaps legend, Carl Valentine about the win he oversaw. All this plus, anyone fancy a chocolate digestive? Here's the full episode rundown:01.45: Vancouver v NYC match analysis20.29: Carl Robinson and Patrick Viera audio25.06: Officiating, flopping, and Fredy Montero audio29.36 Formation going forward32.49: The state of the 'Caps and MLS going into Gold Cup break39.32 Jack Harrison chat41.26 Ben Sweat chat44.00 Anyone fancy a chocolate digestive – with Carl Robinson45.11: Whitecaps U16 chat with Carl Valentine The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

Rog and Davo salute Tottenham Hotspur's noble title challenge, applaud Antonio Conte's Chelsea revolution, and break down Arsene Wenger's first ever league win over Mourinho. Plus, U.S. U-17 manager John Hackworth guests to talk youth development and the CONCACAF Championship. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rog talks with Iceland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson about the country's Euro 2016 cinderella run, footballing culture, prolific youth development system and 2018 World Cup qualifying. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're focusing on Vancouver Whitecaps attack as we chat with Alphonso Davies, Christian Bolanos and Carl Robinson

Pyongyang International Football School: The academy aiming to produce North Korea’s Lionel Messi The National