World Cup News

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver FC, and Canadian men's national team chat.The preseason is underway for the Whitecaps. They've headed off to Marbella after another week of Tristan Blackmon brouhaha, with the addition of a new player and murmurs of another Peruvian starlet on the way. We delve into all the main talking points of the week in Whitecapsland, hear some thoughts from CEO Axel Schuster, and look at the 2026 Canadian Championship draw and the path ahead for an unprecedented Whitecaps fivepeat.On the international stage, Whitecap Ralph Priso shone at Camp Poutine for Canada against Guatemala. What does this mean for his World Cup chances and who else put themselves in the mix? We hear some thoughts from Jesse Marsch on Priso and also chat about the AFCON final shenanigans and the insane demand for World Cup tickets.All of this plus we talk Vancouver FC coaching appointments, SixFive's response and counterclaim to former coach Afshin Ghotbi's court proceedings, move onto the letter C in our Canadian Soccer A to Z series, and music-wise, Television Personalities continue their residency as our Artists of the Month, The Soup Dragons are the latest band to feature in our 40th anniversary tribute year to the C86 movement, and we have another World Cup themed song in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.27: Intro - AFCON drama, Copa Del Rey shock, World Cup ticket requests24.45: Hot Chocolate Boy - Kafkas29.25: Tristan Blackmon remains a Whitecap despite US media reports56.15: Whitecaps News of the Week - Larraz arrives, another Peruvian incoming?, WFC2 coach search68.25: Whitecaps' Canadian Championship fivepeat path revealed88.05: Nash and Daso confirmed as Vancouver FC management team96.05: SixFive file Ghotbi court response and counterclaim118.00: Canadian Soccer A to Z - C126.05: Priso impresses at Camp Poutine151.30: Wavelength - Neil Brophy - Football Rock and Roll

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver FC, and Canadian men's national team chat.The big Whitecaps news of the week was them turning down a somewhat aggressive play from Inter Miami for MLS Defender of the Year Tristan Blackmon. We chat about the bid, Axel Schuster revealing that Miami wanted to pay for him in instalments, how it all seemed to play out in internet whispers, and what it means for the 'Caps going forward. Plus we talk about WFC2 looking for a new head coach as Ricardo Clark heads south to become an assistant at Seattle.Camp Poutine has kicked off in California for the Canadian men's national team, with three Whitecaps attending. We look at the squad and ponder who from it are still on the bubble to make the World Cup squad and who have the greatest opportunities to impress and break into that squad before June.All of this plus we talk Vancouver FC additions, move onto the letter B in our Canadian Soccer A to Z series, and music-wise, Television Personalities continue their residency as our Artists of the Month, The Mighty Lemon Drops are the latest band to feature in our 40th anniversary tribute year to the C86 movement, and we have another World Cup themed song in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.30: Intro - FA Cup drama, logging matches, calendar shoot15.50: Canadian Soccer A to Z - B26.30: CanMNT Camp Poutine and the battle for World Cup places48.30: Whitecaps shun Miami's Blackmon advances74.00: WFC2 looking for a new coach83.40: Vancouver FC confirm coaching staff and add three102.35: Wavelength - The Pathetics - World Cup 2010

Ali Ahmed sold to Norwich; footballing court cases; Canada and Vancouver’s World Cup preparedness

Orlando v Vancouver; Müller magic sends Whitecaps top; Isaac Boehmer interview; 2026 World Cup tickets and qualifiers

Whitecaps Kings of Cascadia again; Martin Nash and Mark O’Neill; Canadian Championship preview featuring Thomas Muller, Jesper Sorensen, Ralph Priso, and Hugo Mbongue; FIFA shenanigans

Thomas Muller to Vancouver Whitecaps; Sebastian Berhalter interview; Don Garber ignites Vancouver stadium talk; Managerial change at Vancouver FC; Vancouver vs Sporting KC

Vancouver Whitecaps’ stalemate in St Louis; Inter Miami preview; JC Ngando, Sam Adekugbe, Quinn, Anja Heiner-Moller, and Christina Litz audio; MLS, CPL, and NSL chat

Axel Schuster interview; Canadian national teams end of year review; AFTN Awards heroes and villains edition

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, Northern Super League, and Canadian national team chat.What a weekend of disappointment it was for both lower mainland teams, as Vancouver Whitecaps couldn't avoid the MLS Wild Card game and Vancouver FC couldn't make the CPL playoffs at all.We kick the show off with a look at the Whitecaps stuttering into the postseason, their latest loss to RSL, and the tough task ahead on Wednesday down in Portland in the play-in game. Can they suddenly re-find their spark and who should be the guys trusted to do that? We also look at the BC Place stadium debacle that has seen the 'Caps have to play their earned home game on the road - the latest in a long line of PR headaches for the club this pivotal anniversary year.Moving on to the CPL, we look at how the last weekend of the regular season played out and look ahead to the postseason. One that saw joy for Pacific as they clinched a playoff berth and heartbreak for Vancouver, as their season came to an end. Where did it all go wrong for VFC after such a good start and what changes need to be made?Turning our attention to the women's game, we hear some tasty tidbits about the Northern Super League from Diana Matheson and discuss how things are shaping up six months out of First Kick, and Katie Collar talks about joining the Canadian national team coaching staff.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.45: Intro - it's been a wet one07.25: Whitecaps in MLS Play-in game after RSL loss25.35: Timbers playoff preview48.17: Stadium debacle the latest PR nightmare for Whitecaps80.10: The CPL playoffs are set - Pacific postseason bound96.45: Vancouver FC's season is over132.15: Diana Matheson audio148.10: Northern Super League discussion163.18: Katie Collar talks joining CanWNT staff171.25: Wavelength - State Waste - Punk Rock Football Player

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, CPL, and Canadian national team chat and interviews.It was a two-game week for the Whitecaps, but a tough one where they only took one point and fell down the MLS West standings. We pick over the bones of the draw in Houston and the loss in LA, look at the lie of the land in the MLS West, and preview Wednesday's big Canadian Championship final with Toronto.We've three interviews for you. First up is WFC2 head coach Ricardo Clark to look at the 'Caps important win over Tacoma and the looming playoffs, plus we chat with WFC2 midfielder Liam Mackenzie about his development, signing his first pro deal, scoring his first pro goal, playing in the MLS Next All-Star game, and more.Last up is a chat with new Vancouver FC U19 head coach Todd May, as we talk with Todd about the aims of the team and how it all fits in to the CPL landscape. All of this, plus we look at the weekend's CPL action, there's more Britpop chat and music, Big Country continue their stint as our Album of the Month, and My Brother Woody are back in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.27: Intro - the new look Champions League11.42: Whitecaps get just one point from Houston and LA42.50: The lie of the land in MLS50.30: Canadian Championship preview61.60: Ricardo Clark interview and WFC2 chat68.53: Liam Mackenzie interview81.50: CPL round-up101.13: Todd May interview and VFC U19 discussion119.52: Wavelength - My Brother Woody - Another Fucking Weekend Ruined

Stephanie Labbe and Sinead King talk NSL; Whitecaps reach Can Champ final; Ryan Gauld earns Scotland call-up; MLS and CPL chat

Whitecaps vs Pacific preview; Thomas Meilleur-Giguère, Sebastian Dzikowski, Eric Lajeunesse, and Keira Martin interviews; Whitecaps Girls Elite

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Canadian national team, Euros 2024, and Copa America chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts, and we're joined by AFTN writer Felipe Vallejo to talk about it all.It was a derby day to forget for Vancouver, who hit the self-destruct button in a 2-0 road loss down in Portland. We pick over the bones of that one, delve into the Whitecaps' current woes as they slide down the standings, and hear the postgame thoughts of Vanni Sartini.We move on to the international stage and the disappointing travels of Scotland at the 2024 Euros, as they crash out with a whimper. Plus we look at the rest of the tournament so far before turning our attention to Copa America and Canada's starting loss to Argentina. It's not been a great footballing week for our teams, but at least Canada were spirited in defeat!All of this, plus we look at Vancouver FC big weekend loss in CPL action, take you back to 1974, continue our Album of the Month from Heavenly and bring you another Euro 2024 themed song in Wavelength.This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Recovery Family Law, family law lawyers in Surrey, working with clients to get excellent results. They support AFTN, go and support them for all your family legal needs.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.15: Intro - a tribute to Dylon Powley11.34: Whitecaps self destruct in Portland44.15: This Week In Whitecapsland and the World Cup 197452.28: Vanni Sartini's thoughts post Portland59.12: More on the Whitecaps woes83.42: Scotland's terrible Euros100.30: Wavelength - Nick Morgan - No Scotland, No Party105.24: More Euro 2024 chat121.21: Copa America round-up142.55: Vancouver FC and CPL chat

Whitecaps’ week of penalty drama; Can Champ; Messi Mania; Jesse Marsch joins CanMNT

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, and Canadian Premier League chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts!The Whitecaps busy month of May continues apace with two games a week. It was a case of win one, lose one this past week as they got a Canadian Championship win over Cavalry FC, but fell to a comprehensive defeat at LAFC in MLS action. We pick over the bones of both matches, look at what's gone wrong for the 'Caps and what they need to fix it, and round-up all the Canadian Championship and MLS action, including Messi mania in Montreal and incredible postgame scenes in Toronto.Turning our attention to the CPL, we round-up the weekend's action and discuss the league's decision to move a Vancouver FC home game to Kelowna, which is proving to be a massive own goal for the club among their supporters.This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Recovery Family Law, family law lawyers in Surrey, working with clients to get excellent results. They support AFTN, go and support them for all your family legal needs.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.22: Intro - Champions League, Phonzie15.00: Whitecaps see off Cavalry threat in Can Champ - for now30.30: Canadian Championship and why the Canadian pyramid is prohibitive to existing clubs45.51: Out of sorts Whitecaps fall to LAFC60.55: What's wrong with the 'Caps and how do they fix it?77.23: MLS West round-up91.35: Messi mania hits Montreal105.55: Tempers flare and accusations fly after TFC-NYC118.50: This Week in Whitecapsland 1974125.32: CPL round-up147.20: Vancouver FC home game in Kelowna draws fan ire168.35: Wavelength - Everclear - Volvo Driving Soccer Mom

Seattle v Vancouver analysis; Mark Noonan and Matteo Campagna interviews; TSS Rovers; FA Cup drama, MLS and CPL chat

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Vancouver FC, and Canadian Premier League chat.The Whitecaps came crashing back down to earth with a bang and a 3-1 loss to LA Galaxy on Saturday. Deflating and frustrating, we pick over the bones of this one, look at where it all went wrong, and remind ourselves that it's just one game out of 34. Plus we round up the weekend's action around the MLS West, look ahead to the Seattle derby next weekend, and chat about how the new roster rules coming into effect this summer may impact the 'Caps.Turning our attention to the CPL, the new season kicked off this weekend and we look at all the action, focusing on Vancouver FC, who top the table after a big 4-1 win over Valour. Plus we hear some postgame thoughts from both head coaches, Afshin Ghotbi and Phillip Dos Santos, and sit down for a feature interview with VFC captain Callum Irving about the club's offseason rebuild and the exciting season that lies ahead. Plus there's still time to look at the sad demise of Victoria Highlanders.This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Recovery Family Law, family law lawyers in Surrey, working with clients to get excellent results. They support AFTN, go and support them for all your family legal needs.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.14: Intro - what a week07.10: Whitecaps lose top spot with LA loss41.15: MLS West round-up60.16: Vancouver FC top CPL after Week 186.00: The Gaffers - PDS and Ghoti's postgame thoughts100.35: Vancouver FC gameday experience111.02: This week in 1974120.00: Callum Irving interview149.32: Wavelength - My Brother Woody - 50p Head158.50: The demise of Victoria Highlanders

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

Vancouver lose to RSL; Canada head to Copa America; Vancouver FC news round-up; poor kit designs

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Vancouver FC chat.The Whitecaps remain unbeaten to start the MLS season after a fantastic display down in Dallas that saw them come away with back-to-back road wins to sit second in the Western Conference. We break down the ins and outs of that match, plus we round up this weekend's action in the MLS Western Conference.We've two feature interviews with you this week. First up is Whitecaps centre-back Mathias Laborda. As he continues to impress this year, we chat with Mati about his first season in Vancouver, finding his feet in the league as the season wrapped up, and his hopes for this year, which could include facing off against former teammate Luis Suarez.Next up we turn our attention to Vancouver FC as we sit down for a chat with a man who's made the move from WFC2 to the CPL, full-back Elage Bah. We talk with Elage about his interesting journey and career so far, how the ups and downs of football shape a player and a person, and look ahead at what's to come. Plus we hear from VFC head coach Afshin Ghotbi about the club's impressive offseason rebuild.This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Recovery Family Law, family law lawyers in Surrey, working with clients to get excellent results. They support AFTN, go and support them for all your family legal needs.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.15: Intro - what a weekend!12.25: Whitecaps stay unbeaten after destroying Dallas36.30: Mathias Laborda interview46.20: MLS weekly round-up59.30: Elage Bah interview86.14: This week in 197490.50: Afshin Ghotbi on Vancouver FC rebuild100.21: Wavelength - Maid of Ace - Hooligan Heart

Vanni Sartini and Gabriel Bitar interviews; Vancouver Whitecaps and Canadian soccer chat

FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule; David Norman interview; Vanni Sartini; Whitecaps news of the week

CSB v Mediapro court battle; Ryan Gauld re-signs; Paris Gee and TJ Tahid interviews; Whitecaps News of the Week

Fafa Picault and Grady McDonnell interviews; Brian White audio; Vancouver Whitecaps and international football chat

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat.The MLS playoffs are underway and the Whitecaps will be very glad it's a best of three series after self-destructing defensively at set pieces to be on the wrong end of a 5-2 defeat at LAFC. We look back at the game, the positives Vancouver can very much take from it, and look ahead at what is to possibly come between the two teams.Our feature interview this episode is with Vancouver FC captain Callum Irving, as we talk about the difficult first season for the club in the CPL, Callum's journey from the Whitecaps academy to where he is today, that MLS draft day, winning his first championship, and more.Keeping the CPL chat going, we look at the League's end of season awards, where Cavalry pretty much swept the board. Should the Whitecaps be swooping in for Daan Klomp? Plus we look back at Saturday's dramatic CPL championship game and chat about the offseason rebuild of Vancouver FC, where some players are on their way out and some exciting trialists were given a look last week in a couple of friendly matches.All of that and Italian gothic post-punk band They Die wrap up their residency as our Artists of the Month.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.55: Intro - a Saturday to forget apart from UBC, hairy weiners, RIP Matthew Perry14.05: Whitecaps ship five in LA but they're only 1-0 down!60.08: Callum Irving interview and discussion96.52: Cavalry dominate CPL awards - should the 'Caps swoop in?110.13: CPL Commissioner talked VAR and expansion115.17: Forge are CPL champions - again131.20: Vancouver FC already in 2024 preparation mode146.12: Wavelength - Neil Grant - We're LA!

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chats and interviews and soundbites galore!The Whitecaps learned their playoff path on Saturday after their home draw with LAFC set up another three games series against the defending MLS champs in the first round of the postseason. We look back on that draw, look ahead at the matches to come, and hear the thoughts of both head coaches, Vancouver's Vanni Sartini and LAFC's Steve Cherundolo. We also hear from the villain of the piece, LA goalkeeper Max Crepeau.Our feature interview this episode is with Whitecaps wingback, and Canadian international, Richie Laryea. We chat with Richie about his career so far, coming to Vancouver, playing at a World Cup, and what the future may hold in store for him.Plus we talk Whitecaps and MLS salaries and where Vancouver sits amongst it all, look at the other playoff match-ups around the league after an exciting Decision Day, and ponder who should play Vanni Sartini and Axel Schuster in any upcoming Whitecaps movie!Turning our attention to the CPL, we chat with Vancouver FC's Rob Friend and Afshin Ghotbi about attendances, marketing, and the challenges of a tough inaugural season.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.28: Intro - busy weekend, spicy food, Sinc retires14.03: Whitecaps playoff path set after LAFC Decision Day draw31.05: Max Crepeau audio and discussion41.55: Decision Day and MLS playoffs round-up50.41: A look ahead to Whitecaps-LAFC playoff series60.27: Vanni Sartini and Steve Cherundolo on playoffs67.37: Who will play Vanni and Axel in the Whitecaps movie?75.48: Richie Laryea interview and discussion107.36: Whitecaps and MLS salary latest - money doesn't equal success135.15: Rob Friend on VFC's attendance and marketing issues156.45: Friend and Ghotbi talk VFC's challenging first season171.09: Wavelength - Resistance 77 - You Reds

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and international football chat.With the Whitecaps having a bye week for the international break it gives us the chance to delve into a few issues. Their playoff path has become a little clearer after the two matches that were played this past weekend. We look into that and ponder whether the success on the pitch will lead to a boost in attendance off it. The fans tell us why they're coming back and why they're not.Turning our attention to the CPL, we look at the weekend's drama-filled playoff games and take an end of season dive into Vancouver FC's attendance issues this year. Why are fans not coming out in larger numbers? We also delve more into the league's U21 rule and hear the thoughts on it from Halifax head coach Patrice Gheisar, Vancouver head coach Afshin Ghotbi, and Cavalry head coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.31: Intro - Canada get gubbed in Japan09.06: News of the World - World Cup 2030/2034, Euros 2024/2028, Messi20.50: Whitecaps playoff path clearer after weekend's matches34.00: Will Whitecaps on-pitch success see rise in crowds?72.15: Trying to solve the Vancouver FC's attendance issues131.15: CPL U21 rules need fixing151.10: Feisty CPL playoffs produce drama galore160.50: Wavelength - Saints Alive - Dancing In The Streets Of TNS

We’re back from vacation with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps and Canadian Premier League chat.We were originally planning to bring out an episode last Monday, but what a difference a week makes. The Whitecaps were sitting pretty after a win against TFC. If they won their last seven matches, they'd finish first in the West. In the week since, they've lost twice as the long road stretch starts to take its toll and have dropped to 7th but with other results going their way they could be 4th by midweek.It's crazy in the wild, wild MLS West just now. We look at those three Whitecaps matches, the current lie of the land, and some of the big stories coming out of the Eastern Conference.Turning our attention to the CPL, we look at wild weekend there too as Cavalry FC win the regular season title and book a berth in next year's CONCACAF Champions Cup, Vancouver FC make it back-to-back wins, the playoff race goes down to the wire, and some teams are in a battle to hit their U21 minutes threshold.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.24: Intro05.45: The highs and lows of a turbulent 8 days for the Whitecaps42.17: Hoilett joins but how long will he and Laryea be Whitecaps?51.40: The wild, wild MLS West battle for the playoffs67.40: It's getting Messi in the MLS East77.36: Bruce Arena departs under a cloud82.22: Matko Miljevic kicked out of Montreal after amateur natch fracas87.05: Cavalry secure first as CPL playoff battle goes down to wire97.10: Vancouver FC go back to back!128.10: Are U21 minutes detrimental to CPL?142.25: Wavelength - Armchair Loyal - From Mullets To Gullits

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Canadian Premier League, and women's World Cup chat and interviews. And back from down under to chat about it all with us is Harjeet Johal.Har chats about her time at the World Cup in Australia, her thoughts on the tournament, the final, the fans, and the growth of the women's game in the four years since France 2019. Plus we look ahead to Canada's crunch Olympic qualifying playoff with Jamaica next month and the latest in the seemingly never-ending back and forth between the national team players and Canada Soccer.Turning our attention to the club game, we catch up with new Vancouver FC signing, former TSS Rovers standout Ivan Mejia about his journey from Columbia to the pros, and we chat Whitecaps after their disappointing weekend loss to San Jose ahead of a grueling seven game road stretch.All of this plus Mog continues his residency as our Artist of the Month and we have a song about Scottish female footballing legend Rose Reilly from Lynnie Carson in this episode's Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.19: Intro - guess who's back from down under?!08.15: Spain triumph in best Women's World Cup so far19.35: Wavelength - Lynnie Carson - She Rose27.35: Canada and women's soccer post World Cup47.25: Ivan Mejia interview (and CPL round-up)73.58: Whitecaps lose to San Jose ahead of grueling road spell

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Leagues Cup, Canadian Premier League, and women's World Cup chat and interviews.The Whitecaps have had some much needed time off ahead of a tough MLS season run-in coming up. It's also given them the chance to fully integrate new signings Sam Adekugbe and Richie Laryea into the team. We hear from both of them as they arrive in Vancouver and look at the excitement that Axel Schuster is building with this current 'Caps squad.Our feature interview this episode is with Whitecaps goalkeeper Isaac Boehmer as we chat about his four years with the first team, his growth and development, the back-up battle he has right now with Thomas Hasal, and more.Plus we talk Leagues Cup drama, Vancouver FC and the CPL, Halifax Wanderers expansion into League1, a Faroes football fairytale, and another very eventful week at the women's World Cup. And there's still time to bring you some great music too, as Glasgow rapper Mog continues his residency as our Artist of the Month and Juice Menace features in this week's Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.05: Intro - a Faroes footballing fairytale and a Greek tragedy13.05: Laryea and Adekugbe introduced and raring to go37.00: Isaac Boehmer interview and Whitecaps goalkeeper discussion49.10: Leagues Cup serves up drama galore61.04: Women's World Cup the gift that keeps giving74.34: Wavelength - Juice Menace - For Her85.15: Vancouver FC and CPL round-up95.45: HFX Wanderers put teams into League1 Atlantic102.12: Zach delighted by Kane heading to Bayern!

Vancouver Whitecaps advance in Leagues Cup; Canada exit women’s World Cup; Scott Arfield; L1BC

Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, Leagues Cup, CPL, League1 BC, and women’s World Cup chat; Ali Ahmed, Axel Schuster, and Vanni Sartini interviews

We’re back with another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Vancouver FC, and Canadian Premier League chat.The Whitecaps won two big MLS matches this past week, seeing off Austin and the LA Galaxy, although they certainly didn't make it easy for themselves. We look back at the two games, the highlights and low points, where it leaves the 'Caps in the standings heading into the Leagues Cup break, and oh, there's some kid called Messi that's joined the league.Turning our attention to the CPL, Vancouver FC lost in Ottawa to stay bottom of the standings but they added two big signings for the second half of the season to help with their playoff push. We hear from one of them, reigning CPL Golden Boot winner Alejandro Diaz, along with club owner Rob Friend.Our feature interview this episode is with HFX Wanderers head coach Patrice Gheisar, as we chat about him taking over in Halifax, transition from League1 and the college game, giving Canadian coaches a chance, and more.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.31: Intro - camping, fires, Messi, and bells16.22: Whitecaps up to 5th after wins over Austin and LA44.40: Vancouver FC bottom in CPL but add two big signings65.55: Alejandro Diaz audio73.00: Rob Friend Audio84.20: Patrice Gheisar interview119.32: Wavelength - Armchair Loyal - The Perpetual Disappointment of the Caretaker Manager

We’re back with another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Vancouver FC, Canadian Premier League, and Canadian national team chat, and Felipe Vallejo joins us to talk about it all.It was penalty shootout heartbreak for Canada in their Gold Cup quarter-final against the US at the weekend. We look back at the highs and lows of both the match and the tournament and ponder whether Canada has actually taken a step back in terms of their recent growth.Turning our attention to the Whitecaps, it was a disappointing derby day defeat at the hands of Seattle Sounders on Saturday night. We delve into the match, the main talking points coming out of the game, and where it all leaves the 'Caps now with two almost must win home games coming up this week against two in-form teams.Vancouver FC are at the midway point of their inaugural CPL season, sitting bottom of the standings but just three points off the playoff places. We look back at the season so far, what's needed for the second half of their season, and get the thoughts of head coach Afshin Ghotbi. We also look at the rest of the CPL so far this year and hear from Pacific head coach James Merriman and Forge head coach Bobby Smyrniotis about what they've made of their teams.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.28: Intro04.20: Canada's Gold Cup shootout heartbreak against the US39.00: Whitecaps derby day disappointment against Sounders82.57: Vancouver FC - a midseason review118.02: James Merriman gets new contract and Pacific FC chat126.15: Rest of the CPL season so far138.10: Wavelength - Keshco - Penalty Shot

We’re back with another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and Canadian national team chat.It's not been a fun week of football for many Vancouver based fans. The Whitecaps lost, Vancouver FC lost, and Canada struggled at the Gold Cup. We'll delve into all of that and little bit more this episode, as we ponder the highs and lows of being a football supporter.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.30: Intro09.40: Whitecaps back down to earth with a bump40.00: Vancouver FC and CPL chat75.35: Canada struggling in Gold Cup120.45: Wavelength - Stage Bottles - Kick Out The Parasites

We’re back with another packed show of Canadian soccer chat. As the feast of footballing action continues across the country, we'll be talking Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, the Canadian Championship, and the Canadian Premier League in this episode.The Whitecaps had two home MLS matches in the space of four days, taking four points but providing two very different talking points coming out of them. We delve into both the history-making win over Houston and the refereeing drama that surrounded the draw with Sporting Kansas City, two games which highlight that there is still a bit of work needing to be done if the 'Caps want to be considered serious postseason contenders.We also look ahead to the Canadian Championship final with Montreal on Wednesday, delve into the latest loss for Vancouver FC in the BC derby with Pacific FC, and chat about some of the other dramatic games around the world this past week as leagues and cups wrap up for the summer break over in Europe.Plus Irish band Therapy? make their debut as our >Artists of the Month.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.35: Intro - playoffs and finals frenzy15.50: Whitecaps make history with Houston win32.17: VAR dominates in 'Caps draw with KC69.15: Whitecaps going for back-to-back Voyageurs Cups85.28: Vancouver FC lose latest BC derby108.25: Wavelength - Glasnevin - Albert Kidd

We’re back with another packed show of Canadian soccer chat. As the feast of footballing action continues across the country, we'll be talking Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, the Canadian Championship, and the Canadian Premier League in this episode.The Whitecaps busy schedule continues with another pair of games in a four day period. We look back at the highs of their Canadian Championship win over Pacific FC on Wednesday, chat about the scary Ali Ahmed injury, and look ahead to the final against Montreal, where the 'Caps have a great chance to win their first back-to-back Voyageurs Cups. But then we look at the low that was their league loss in St Louis, the terrible mistakes that cost them dear, and delve into Vanni Sartini's postgame refereeing rant, with audio from the man himself.We also round-up the latest action around MLS and the CPL, and talk about the early concerns we have about Vancouver FC's attendance, which already appears to be dwindling every match.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.32: Intro - exciting ends to seasons in Europe15.42: Whitecaps' Canadian Championship joy and anguish39.50: Whitecaps masters of own downfall in St Louis70.37: Vanni rants about refereeing83.50: MLS round-up94.05: Vancouver FC crowd concerns108.13: CPL round-up117.35: Wavelength - Sir Robert Orange Peel - Old Safe Hands

MLS, CPL, and Canadian Championship chat; Rob Friend and Will Cromack interviews

We’re back with another packed show of Canadian soccer chat for what was a veritable feast of footballing action across the country, as we talk MLS, MLS Next Pro, Canadian Championship, CPL, and League1 in this episode with lots of great chat, interviews, and audio.It's been a week for the history books as we delve into TSS Rovers fantastic win over Valour FC in the Canadian Championship and chat with head coach Will Cromack about the game, the next round, and what's next the club, the players, and himself. We also round up the rest of the action from the competition and hear from Pacific FC head coach James Merriman about facing the Rovers next and from Valour's Phil Dos Santos about his team's now infamous loss.Our other feature interview this week is with League1 Canada commissioner Dino Rossi as we chat about the growth of the league across Canada, future expansions, the importance of the level to the game here in Canada, and more.We also look at another historic game, Vancouver FC's first ever goal and win as a club, and hear from head coach Afshin Ghotbi and goalscorers Shaan Hundal and Gael Sandoval, plus Afshin talks about the club's recently announced affiliation with L1BC side Unity FC.All of that plus we round up the Whitecaps news of the week and chat with WFC2 player Malcolm Johnston about his career, coming to Vancouver, and his hopes and aspirations for this season and beyond. Will he follow in his brother's footsteps and head to Europe?Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.42: Intro03.00: Whitecaps News of the Week - WFC2 win again, Dajome departs, MLS roundup10.55: Malcolm Johnston interview22.07: Canadian Championship roundup41.40: Will Cromack interview and TSS Rovers chat78.00: Dino Rossi interview and League1 chat112.25: Vancouver FC get their first ever win134.30: CPL teams affiliate with League1 clubs143.28: Wavelength - The Skinflicks - Smash The Referee

Mark Noonan interview; MLS, CPL, and Canadian Championship chat

We're back with another packed episode of the AFTN Soccer Show as we chat Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver FC, Major League Soccer, and the Canadian Premier League.The Whitecaps are in Spain and getting set for the first of what is now going to be two preseason matches in Espana against European opposition. We look ahead to those games and chat about the new man in camp, Senegal international centre back, Salif Sane. Is there a real chance he could sign or is this just a win-win situation for both club and player? Would he need to be a DP if he did? And what about those injury concerns?We also look at some of the news coming out of Montreal as Kei Kamara looks to move on and they look to move on Kamal Miller. Could either or both end up in Vancouver? One man that was in Vancouver this past week was MLS Commissioner Don Garber. But why?!Turning our attention to the Canadian Premier league, we bring you a quick 2022 season in review, as we sum up each club's year in one to three words, look at the demise of FC Edmonton and ahead to some future expansion plans, including a third team here in BC. This year sees Vancouver FC take to the pitch for their inaugural season. We look at their slow offseason build, chat with head coach Afshin Ghotbi, and hear from their first ever signing, goalkeeper Callum Irving.All of this and Armchair Loyal are back in this episode's Wavelength and we continue paying tribute to the legend that was Terry Hall.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.28: Intro and Mailbag on rules of the game15.05: Whitecaps and MLS talking points from the past week30.22: Why was Don Garber in Vancouver?44.27: 2022 Canadian Premier League season in review61.30: The demise of FC Edmonton and future expansion71.25: Vancouver FC are coming, but are they ready?84.33: Afshin Ghotbi chat Vancouver FC work in progress91.47: Callum Irving audio and discussion110.10: Wavelength - Armchair Loyal - The Goalie's Faux Pas

We're back with another packed show of Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and Canadian soccer chat.The World Cup in Qatar is just weeks away and as the tournament gets closer, the injury concerns for the Canadian national team continue to grow, with two players confirmed out and a scare with Alphonso Davies' hamstring.We delve into all of that but we cheer up with a world premiere of the new Canadian World Cup - Nobody Believed Us. We chat with the man behind it, friend of the show, Neil Grant and give the song its first spin.Turning to club football, the newest Canadian Premier League side Vancouver FC had its official launch this week. We take a look at what we learned, hear from owner Rob Friend, chat with inaugural head coach Afshin Ghotbi, and talk with CPL Commissioner Mark Noonan about the new club, future expansion, and FC Edmonton's fate.Plus we look back at a dramatic MLS Cup final, look at Don Garber's latest annual MLS State of the League conference, and chat about the rumoured changes to the league's playoff format.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.30: Intro05.55: Canada World Cup injury concerns grow32.04: Neil Grant interview - part one42.30: Wavelength - Neil Grant - Nobody Believed Us (A Canadian World Cup song)45.53: Neil Grant interview - part two60.00: Vancouver FC officially launched - with Rob Friend audio81.43: Vancouver FC head coach Afshin Ghotbi interview and discussion93.28: CPL Commissioner Mark Noonan interview106.05: LAFC win MLS Cup122.08: Don Garber's State of the League address127.55: New MLS playoff format on the horizon?