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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

Happy New Year from The Cooligans! We hope you had a good holiday season and we're sure you're thrilled to be back to work. We're not back to work until next week, but for now we have a new Cooligans Best-Of episode for you! If you have friends who like soccer and never heard of The Cooligans, share this episode with them. Get them on board with the gulliest movement in soccer! (00:00) Is Diego Maradona Alexis' father? (08:38) Ansi Agolli of NY Cosmos Loves Donuts (14:06) Japanese Calpis (19:07) Alexis was the VP of Modeling Club? (28:39) Zlatandalism (33:08) Seattle Sounders win the MLS World Cup 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

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.

In what few could have predicted but none could really be surprised by. we break down the conference final results as we get ready for ANOTHER Seattle Sounders/Toronto FC MLS Cup Final. Apart from all the MLS drama and heartbreak, we also take a look to the very odd Canadian Premier League Final and the NWSL Cup final that we think might have been more interesting than the result. This week's episode is brought to you by Jozy Altidore playing a full 90 on crutches if he has to.

Steve Zakuani recaps the Sounders’ win vs. Toronto FC, previews Seattle’s upcoming home-and-home matches against LAFC, analyzing the threat of Carlos Vela and LA’s attack. Steve stresses the importance of getting a first win against the Western Conference rival and the duel between head coaches Brian Schmetzer and Bob Bradley. Former Sounders goalkeeper and current TV analyst Marcus Hahnemann stops by to reminisce on his beginnings as a soccer player at Seattle Pacific University, playing in...

Gary is joined by David Tenney, High Performance Director for the Orlando Magic in the NBA. A UEFA “A” license holder from the Czech Republic, David worked with the Seattle Sounders in MLS for nine seasons. He has one of Major League Soccer’s most respected and progressive minds in sports science and also founded the Sounders FC Sports Science Weekend in 2011, an annual event in Seattle that has attracted some of the top sports science minds from around the world. David talks about: - The Subjective vs Objective debate - Is injury prevention misinterpreted? - How to communicate with S&C Coaches - MLS Combine Fitness Testing - What soccer can learn from NBA And much more! This podcast is brought to you by Techne Futbol. Want to have the best, most fun and efficient training tool available at your fingertips? Now you can train on your own - or motivate your players to - with the Techne Futbol app. Created by Yael Averbuch, a professional and experienced national team player, Techne Futbol is used throughout the U.S. and in over 45 countries. Players are guided through individual technical sessions with video and written instruction. They can track their progress and compete with others on leaderboards, while coaches can monitor their players. Download the Techne Futbol app for a free trial or go to technefutbol.com where podcast listeners can get 10% off using the promo code MSC2019

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

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

Fire up the bat signal as Vancouver Whitecaps are going to need the help of a superhero or two if they want to get into the MLS playoffs. Or at least that's how it's looking after the 'Caps big 2-1 loss to Cascadian rivals Seattle Sounders on Saturday night. Joe Deasy joins us to look back on the game, all the big talking points to come out of it, and we hear from both head coaches. We also sit down with Whitecaps midfielder Aly Ghazal to talk about his, and the 'Caps', season so far and his recent recall to the Egyptian national team after a four year absence. Our main interview segment this week is with MLS commissioner Don Garber. We bring you the full, unedited 18 minute audio from his chat with ourselves and some other Vancouver media on Friday, as we talk about the league's growth, the schedule and playoff structure, DP's not playing on turf, how the CPL might impact the league in Canada, why Vancouver haven't hosted an All-Star game, and lots more. All this, plus we look at the weekend's action the MLS West and Los Campesinos feature in this week's Wavelength. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:04.18: Vancouver Whitecaps v Seattle Sounders match analysis38.12: Coaches audio - Carl Robinson and Brian Schmetzer46.30: Aly Ghazal interview and chat58.55: Don Garber interview and discussion91.57: MLS West Week In Review106.58: Wavelength - Los Campesinos - Plan A111.10: BC Soccerweb headlines - a look at some stories from around the football world

Last year's playoff series with Seattle Sounders was a massive letdown for Vancouver Whitecaps supporters. The team's performance over the two legs was simply not good enough, and the lack of attacking desire in the home leg in particular was a major disappointment. The two teams meet at BC Place this weekend for the first time since that match, and for the second time this season. When the sides clashed in Seattle in July, the 'Caps kickstarted an eight-match unbeaten streak for the Sounders. If they want to keep their playoff hopes alive, they need to end it on Saturday. This time they have to attack and they have to win. It already feels all or nothing. Joe and Nick look ahead to the match in this week's preview podcast? How will the 'Caps replace the suspended Yordy Reyna? Can they stifle the Sounders midfield? And how are the Whitecaps playoff percentage chances akin to Donald Trump?! All that chat and more! There's a lot on the line and this week Joe has actually finally found a game that Nick does well at! Can you? Have a listen and find out!

Seattle Sounders v Vancouver Whitecaps analysis; Alphsonso Davies transfer talk; the Whitecaps' woes; Canadian Premier League and Pacific FC chat; Josh Simpson and David Clanachan interviews

Steve Zakuani is joined by Sounders broadcaster Matt Johnson to discuss the Rave Green's recent road trip to Colorado and New England. The Sounders picked up four points, a 2-1 win against the Rapids and a 0-0 draw with the New England Revolution, as the 2018 MLS season hit its midway point.

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.

In the second episode of the Seattle Sounders’ new podcast, "Winging it with Zakuani", Sounders FC host Steve Zakuani discusses the week ahead and Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei stops by to talk about the upcoming MLS season. Look out for new episodes of "Winging it with Zakuani" every Tuesday afternoon on SoundersFC.com, iTunes, Google Play and other platforms.

In the first episode of the Seattle Sounders’ new podcast, "Winging it with Zakuani", Sounders FC host Steve Zakuani kicks off the club’s 2018 season introducing the show with special guests Head Coach Brian Schmetzer, General Manager and President of Soccer Garth Lagerwey and forward Clint Dempsey. Look out for new episodes of "Winging it with Zakuani" every Tuesday afternoon on SoundersFC.com, iTunes, Google Play and other platforms.

Join former Seattle Sounders midfielder and #1 overall pick in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft Steve Zakuani for "Winging It with Zakuani", the Sounders' new podcast dropping weekly interviews with players, coaches and other personalities in the world of soccer. Look out for new episodes every Tuesday afternoon on SoundersFC.com, iTunes, Stitcher and other platforms.

Vancouver Whitecaps' season is over. Fizzling out with a whimper, and not a bang in sight. One shot on target over two matches against Seattle Sounders is inexcusable, but that's what we got. Now, the post mortem. Just what went wrong? Why were they so impotent? And what now for the Whitecaps? We look at all that and a lot more, pondering the way forward for Vancouver, Fredy Montero's future, and which players should be kept around for next season. Plus there's still time to look over the other MLS semi-finals and Chumbawamba make their Wavelength debut. Here's the full episode rundown:02.56: Seattle v Vancouver post mortem29.34: The season's over, what now?45.40: Fredy Montero's future51.20: What do Whitecaps need to reach next level?56.27: Whitecaps players In/Out/On The Bubble87.45: The other MLS semi-finals100.40: BC Soccerweb headlines112.28: Wavelength - Chumbawamba 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!

Maybe it's fitting that for our Halloween show Vancouver Whitecaps and Seattle Sounders served up a horrific game of football at BC Place on Sunday night. We pick over the dead carcass of that match, talk about the very brief highlights and standout players, and hear from both head coaches, Carl Robinson and Brian Schmetzer. With that first leg thankfully laid to rest, we look ahead to part two on Thursday. How will both teams set up? Can it get any worse than Sunday? And do the 'Caps have a realistic chance of doing the business once again on the road when no-one expects it? And to lighten the mood, Pa Modou Kah recites Vincent Price's part from Michael Jackson's "Thriller", Jake Nerwinksi talks favourite Halloween costumes, and James make a very welcome return to our Wavelength feature. Here's the full episode rundown:02.30: Vancouver v Seattle review and analysis17.08: Carl Robinson and Mr Garrison postgame audio26.20: Pa Modou Kah's Thriller32.17: Vancouver v Seattle player and referee performances53.02: Seattle v Vancouver - second leg preview and playoff format68.10: Hey Halloween with Jake Nerwinski76.46: The other MLS Playoff matches85.20: BC Soccerweb headlines93.59: Wavelength - James 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!

The oranges came to BC Place at the weekend, ripe for picking and they were duly juiced. But Vancouver Whitecaps made it difficult for themselves in their 2-1 weekend win over Houston Dynamo before coming away with a huge three points. We look back at all the ins and outs, and highs and lows, from the match and hear from both head coaches, Vancouver's Carl Robinson and Houston's Wilmer Cabrera. It was an important win and we look ahead to another big match on Wednesday night when Cascadian rivals Seattle Sounders come a calling. We bring you three one on one interviews this week as we catch up with the two newest Whitecaps, Egyptian midfielder Aly Ghazal and American defender Aaron Maund, and talk with PRO's General Manager Peter Walton about VAR and the standard of refereeing in North America. All this plus a MLS rap song in this week's Wavelength section, the first edition of our new game show Play Your Caps Right, Jordan Harvey gives away his ice cream and fro-yo secrets, and does Gordon Forrest fancy a chocolate digestive? There a couple of mic issues in the opening minutes, but we quickly fix those, so hopefully it doesn't spoil your enjoyment too much! Here's the full episode rundown:01.59: Vancouver v Houston chat and analysis15.15: Coaches audio - Carl Robinson and Wilmer Cabrera21.04: More Vancouver v Houston analysis and tweets33.37: Seattle Sounders preview42.05: Aaron Maund interview48.06: Flash Five - Canadian U23 defenders52.56: Anyone fancy a chocolate digestive with Gordon Forrest54.54: Aly Ghazal interview71.07: Play Your Caps Right - part one76.56: Jordan Harvey - Ice Cream Man80.06: Play Your Caps Right - part two81.59: Peter Walton interview90.34: BC Soccer Web headlines98.27: Wavelength - Mike Jones 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!

Steve Zakuani is a former MLS player who played for the Seattle Sounders. He tragically suffered a terrible leg injury after getting tackled in a match against the Colorado Rapids. Steve's story is incredible because he made a comeback 2 years later and played against the team and player who injured him. Everyone was expecting him to get revenge, but what happened after the game left people inspired. Segment 1: Christian is the king of American Outlaws: Bronx Chapter Segment 2: Interview with Steve Zakuani (@Zakuani11) Segment 3: Is Jesse Marsch on the hot seat? MATCHES WE COVER: MTL v CLB HOU v VAN RBNY v LA CHI v SEA @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What would make a Good Friday a Great Friday? Vancouver Whitecaps beating Seattle Sounders at BC Place, and making it even better yet is bringing you a special preview show for the first Cascadia Cup clash of the new season. We chat with 'Caps coach Carl Robinson about the task ahead, along with goalkeeper David Ousted and in what will be an emotional occasion for the Sounders all-time leading scorer, striker Fredy Montero. We also hear from the Sounders camp, with audio from head coach Brian Schmetzer, striker Jordan Morris, and Osvaldo Alonso. And there's still time to ask some of the 'Caps players and Robbo about last Saturday's snow farce. Have a listen!

We give some more analysis of the MLS Cup Final between Toronto FC and the Seattle Sounders. We attended the game as part of the press so we are officially a part of the MLS Illuminati. Hear about all the inner workings of the most sinister league on the planet! Segment I: MLS Cup reaction from the stands Segment II: Expansion draft and EPL We're on Patreon! If you like this podcast or any of the videos we make, please consider supporting by becoming a Patron. Patreon allows you to support our work by giving a small monthly donation. Patrons will have access to exclusive content and other rewards. You can give whatever you like and every little bit helps us continue making this show! Go to patreon.com/soccercooligans to join! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Title: Seattle Sounders Day!! #SquirtSquirtBangBang Segment 1: WE GOT MUSIC (thanks @ShakNotShaq), MLS news, Prem coming soon Break: OTV Clothing Segment 2: Seattle Sounders Update interview with @MattPentz. We talk Sigi, Deuce, Jordan, Nicolas, and Drew Break 2: Wenger gets chased by fans begging for him to buy Mahrez Segment 3: Cooligans Corner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rog discusses the USMNT's Copa America campaign with Seattle Sounders striker Herculez Gomez. Plus, England's draw with Russia and Wales' win over Slovakia at Euro 2016. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Spuddering To A St. Totteringhams Day? Maybe? Segment I: Vardy Party, Tottenham meltdown, Arsenal chance. Break I: @SpenserDavis's Seattle Sounders Update Segment II: MLS Roundup Break II: How to win a free US Socer Scarf from @RuffneckScarves!!!! Segment III: Kirby's Corner @notalexis @chrispolanco Also, check out our Youtube Channel! soccercooligans.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Men in Blazers speak with NYCFC's Frank Lampard, Seattle Sounders' Jordan Morris, and Portland Timbers' head coach Caleb Porter ahead of MLS's 2016 opening day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk Vancouver Whitecaps v Seattle Sounders and a busy August with Robert Earnshaw, Carl Robinson, Mauro Rosales and Russell Teibert

Mauro Rosales, Bobby Lenarduzzi, CCL draw, RSL postgame

Seattle postgame, Kasey Keller, Jimmy Nielsen, WFC2, FC Edmonton preview

Vancouver Whitecaps v DC United and Seattle Sounders 2 postgame show - with locker room audio galore!

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.

Vancouver Whitecaps v Seattle Sounders postgame show after the 2-2 draw in MLS and Cascadia Cup action.

After Vancouver Whitecaps demolished Seattle Sounders in MLS action, it's a very joyous post game podcasting crew and audio from the Caps locker room.