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Maxime Crepeau celebrated a very unique Sweet Sixteen on Saturday evening in San Jose, claiming the MLS record for the number of saves in a game. Imagine how bad Saturday could have gone for Vancouver Whitecaps if he hadn't. It's a great personal achievement but a bad team one. We look back over the debacle and ponder just where it all went wrong. We lift the mood though with a very enjoyable chat with one of the newest Whitecaps, Tosaint Ricketts, as do a career so far retrospective with the striker, and boy, does he have some tales to tell. Moving away from MLS, we turn our attention to the Canadian Premier League and bring you some interesting chats. First up is former Whitecap Ben Fisk, as we talk about his move to Pacific FC and the league in general. Plus we also chat with Pacific head coach Michael Silberbauer and Valour's Rob Gale about their respective seasons so far, the run-in, and what things need to change in the CPL for year two. Plus there's the week's happenings in MLS, our latest Wavelength and BC Soccerweb headlines. This show has strong language throughout and humour that may offend. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:04.00: San Jose v Vancouver Whitecaps match analysis and general 'Caps discussion37.35: Tosaint Ricketts interview51.40: Whitecaps Road to the 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl56.23: Ben Fisk interview and Pacific FC/CPL discussion79.30: Rob Gale interview and Valour FC discussion92.40: Michael Silberbauer interview106.33: Wavelength - Wardie Burns, Werd, & Butler - Sick Division111.30: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

A second win to talk about in three games! The football gods are truly shining down on us now after all the doom and gloom we've had to bring you this year. We look back at Vancouver Whitecaps' win over D.C. United and hear postgame from 'Caps coach Marc Dos Santos and D.C.'s Wayne Rooney. Plus we chat one-on-one with D.C.'s latest addition, Ola Kamara about his return to MLS and his time in China. Our feature interview this week is with Whitecaps goalkeeper and team union rep Zac MacMath, as we talk about the upcoming CBA negotiations, some of the key talking points that will come up in it, and of course, charter flights and player travel. Plus we delve into this week's announced changes in the Whitecaps Front Office, Gideon chats with Brett Levis about the Whitecaps season and the potential of the CPL coming to Saskatchewan, and there's the latest Wavelength and BC Soccerweb headlines. This show has strong language throughout and humour that may offend. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.02: Vancouver Whitecaps v DC United match analysis21.16: Wayne Rooney postgame scrum27.49: Ola Kamara interview36.09: Whitecaps Front Office changes discussion60.52: Zac MacMath interview and MLSPA CBA discussion82.10: Whitecaps Road to the 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl92.17: Brett Levis interview100.03: Wavelength - KingJad - A Dedicated Follower Of Rangers103.00: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

We knew it wouldn't last. Vancouver Whitecaps unbeaten run is over! It was only two games, but boy, what a couple of matches! A Cascadia Cup loss to Portland means another trophy deserts the 'Caps this season. We look at the match and what has been a busy week of comings, goings, and rumours in Whitecapsland. We sit down for a chat with 'Caps coach Marc Dos Santos to talk about squad building, mistakes made, recruitment practices, and just how a club like Vancouver can compete with the big spenders of MLS. It's been a week with a lot of news in MLS too. We delve into the weekend's matches, look at Wayne Rooney's imminent departure, how LA Galaxy seem to have manipulated MLS roster rules in their favour yet again, and we hear from Zlatan Ibrahimovic, as he slates MLS refs and the playoff system. All this plus we look at the week's Canadian Championship action, discuss the current set up of football on TV here, and there's Wavelength, BC Soccerweb headlines, and fun food segments with David Edgar and Felipe Martins. This show has strong language throughout and humour that may offend. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:04.09: Portland Timbers v Vancouver Whitecaps match analysis18.00: Whitecaps news of the week - Jackson-Hamel "lies", Chirinos and Ricketts arrive, Felipe departs39.14: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive? - Felipe Martins43.57: Marc Dos Santos interview and squad discussion66.06: MLS News of the Week - Zlatan slates MLS refs and playoffs, Shrek goes back to the swamp, Galaxy squad manipulations, weekend matches93.20: Fish and Chips with David Edgar98.55: Canadian football chat including TV coverage111.13: Wavelength - Vanilla Muffins - Chelsea, West Ham116.58: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

They've only been and gone and done it. Vancouver Whitecaps won a match! Okay, so it wasn't pretty and it was against a shambles of a team, but a win is a win is a win and right now any small victories they can get should be grabbed with both hands. We look at the main talking points coming out of the victory over FC Cincinnati and the big news in Whitecapsland and throughout MLS this week. From transfers to games to suspensions and failed drug tests, there's been a lot to chat about. Keeping with Canadian club football, we chat with Cavalry FC head coach Tommy Wheeldon about their league season so far, what's made them the class of the CPL, and the need to keep it going to the championship game. Plus we look at what the future of club football in BC may look like. We also delve into the world of football board games as we chat with Marty Neill, one of the men behind the reboot of the classic board/computer game hybrid Football Fortunes, and we reveal our plans for AFTN's new video channel. All this plus Wavelength, BC Soccerweb headlines, and fun food segments with Max Crepeau, Felipe Martins, and Scott Sutter. This show has strong language throughout and humour that may offend. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:04.13: FC Cincinnati v Vancouver Whitecaps match analysis22.18: What's For Lunch Felipe Martins?27.18: Whitecaps news of the week - Crepeau extends, Venuto departs, new faces imminent44.27: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive? - Max Crepeau48.58: MLS News of the Week - the weekend's matches, Torres drug ban, Petke suspension73.16: Tommy Wheeldon interview and CPL discussion87.56: The future of club football in British Columbia97.29: 1979 Soccer Bowl celebrations continue106.39: Marty Neill interview and football board game discussion128.32: Take Me Out Scott Sutter134.46: Wavelength - Grant McIntosh - Come On Livingston138.14: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

It's been a tough week for Vancouver Whitecaps, but at least not a pointless one. We look back at the Canadian Championship loss to Cavalry and the hard-fought goalless MLS draw in Minnesota, chat about the clear problems present, the messages sent, and what this Whitecaps team are going to look like for the rest of the season. We have an in-depth chat with 'Caps head coach Marc Dos Santos about his future plans for turning the team around, from this transfer window to what promises to be an intense offseason ahead. We also chat with Whitecaps striker Theo Bair about breaking into the first team and heading off the MLS Homegrown game, and talk to two Cavalry FC members with Whitecaps connections - Martin Nash and Marco Carducci. Plus we look at the week's action around MLS and Vanilla Muffins return in Wavelength. Despite the doom and gloom surrounding the 'Caps we have another fun filled show for you. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:04.29: Vancouver Whitecaps v Cavalry FC - where did it all go wrong?18.02: Martin Nash interview and Cavalry discussion26.40: Marco Carducci interview34.06: More Whitecaps chat - the Minnesota match, the problems abounding, the messages sent, and what lies ahead this season57.09: Marc Dos Santos interview and planning the Whitecaps' future93.18: Reasons To Be Cheerful99.05: MLS chat110.45: Theo Bair interview and discussion118.11: Wavelength - Vanilla Muffins - The Drug Is Football122..21: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football You can download and/or listen to this, and all previous, episodes of the podcast on the following services:

Are you hanging tough? Vancouver Whitecaps are certainly in it tough and when the going gets touch the AFTN Soccer Show gets better, and longer, and we're back this week with an absolutely jam packed two and a half hour affair! There's no doubting Marc Dos Santos has his work cut out to get this Whitecaps team up to a serious playoff contender and Saturday's latest loss to San Jose showed the gap between themselves and teams they should be beating, especially at home. We pick over the bones of the game, hear from both head coaches, and ponder where the 'Caps go from here. We also look ahead to the Cavalry FC game in the Canadian Championship on Wednesday and hear from MDS on his thoughts after the first leg. AFTN's Calgary correspondent Scott Strasser joins us to chat about the Cavs season and what he expects from them in this second leg. Plus we chat with MLS record goalscorer Chris Wondolowski, the Quakes' former Whitecap Shea Salinas, and hear from Zlatan after the LA derby. There's also lots of MLS chat and Ivor Cutler makes his first appearance in Wavelength. Despite the doom and gloom surrounding the 'Caps we have another fun filled show for you. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.41: Vancouver Whitecaps v San Jose Earthquakes match analysis18.54: Coaches audio25.24: More Whitecaps chat about current woes and fan reaction48.05: Whitecaps 2019 v 2011 chat52.17: Shea Salinas interview57.01: What's next for MDS and the 'Caps?65.43: Whitecaps 1979 Soccer Bowl season70.25: LA derby chat and Zlatan Ibrahimovic audio82.26: MLS chat and Chris Wondolowski interview93.26: Cavalry FC Canadian Championship preview - with Marc Dos Santos audio106.12: Scott Strasser interview and Cavalry FC and CPL discussion131.42: Wavelength - Ivor Cutler - Pass The Ball Jim135.20: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

Vancouver Whitecaps are in a mess. Or are a mess. Or maybe both. Forget Friday the 13th, Saturday the 13th was a day to avoid for them, with no luck to be found at BC Place. We pick over the bones of the 'Caps' third straight loss in a row, a 3-0 home defeat to Sporting Kansas City. We look at where the Whitecaps go from here, the defensive deficiencies, and the lack of attack, plus hear Marc Dos Santos' thoughts on it all ahead of two tough games this week. We also hear SKC head coach Peter Vermes' thoughts on the match and the Whitecaps, look around the happenings in MLS, and get a chat with the man, KC's Scottish forward Johnny Russell about life in the league, whether Sporting can launch a late push for the playoffs, and his thoughts on the new Scotland boss Steve Clarke. Plus we delve into the farcical new rules for CONCACAF 2022 World Cup qualifying and Helen Love is back in this week's Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:05.23: Vancouver Whitecaps v Sporting KC analysis - with Marc Dos Santos audio29.36: Doneil Henry audio and Whitecaps defence chat40.45: Peter Vermes audio47.04: What now for the Whitecaps?63.16: MLS chat65.39: Johnny Russell interview and discussion76.38: More MLS chat and ESPN MLS players survey84.44: Whitecaps 1979 Soccer Bowl season89.20: CONCACAF World Cup 2022 qualifying chat102.28: Wavelength - Helen Love - There's A Boy From Wales Called Gareth Bale107.08: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

The AFTN Soccer Show is back for another helping, but it would have been nice to come back with some more upbeat news to talk about. In the latest episode Steve, Zach, and Gideon chat about Vancouver Whitecaps’ dismantling by LAFC and the other news from Whitecapsland in the past week, plus they look ahead, with a mixture of excitement and trepidation at the midweek trip to CPL standouts Cavalry FC in the Canadian Championship. It’s a banana skin waiting to happen and we catch up with the man that hopes to keep the ‘Caps at bay, former Whitecap Marco Carducci. All this plus lots of Canadian men’s and women’s national team, MLS, and Gold Cup chat. Plus Wavelength returns with a song from 1998.

In this week's episode, Steve Zakuani gets you set for this weekend’s match against Cascadia rivals Vancouver Whitecaps before giving his take on what will make up a successful second half of the season. Since Saturday will be a send off for Sounders FC legend Chad Marshall, Steve went to the archives to dig up one of his favorite interviews with the stalwart, who talks about his longevity, his top accomplishments, biggest regrets, and favorite teammate of all-time.

Vancouver Whitecaps were back at it on Saturday night. We look back at the 2-2 draw with Colorado Rapids and hear from 'Caps coach Marc Dos Santos. It was another two points dropped at home though. Can the 'Caps make those up on the road and what will the second half of the MLS season hold in store for them? We look at all that and a lot more. Plus we look at Canada's progress on the international stage with a look at the action in the Gold Cup and Women's World Cup, and hear from both national team head coaches. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.20: Vancouver Whitecaps v Colorado Rapids analysis34.56: Vancouver Whitecaps - the road ahead55.05: Canada Women's World Cup and VAR chat70.00: Canada Gold Cup chat featuring John Herdman audio85.01: Wavelength - Teen Anthems - Swansea City88.50: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

The break is over, Vancouver Whitecaps are back at it, and so are the AFTN preview podcast crew. Joe and Gideon are back with AFTN's latest preview podcast as they look ahead to the 'Caps match at home to Colorado Rapids on Saturday. The Rapids have come storming back of late after a dreadful start to the season and a win this weekend would see them move level on points with the Whitecaps. Can the 'Caps stop the Rapids resurgence? Do they have enough depth to handle the four key players away on international duty with Canada? And can they get not make life difficult for themselves at the end of matches by finally putting a game to bed? All this and more are discussed, so have a listen!

The boys are back in town, just as some Vancouver Whitecaps are out of town. It's the Gold Cup break and the 'Caps have three weeks off. We recharged our batteries last weekend but are back to look at how the Whitecaps stand at this halfway(ish) point of the MLS season. What's been the highlights, the lowlights, and the major positives and concerns up to this point? With the 'Caps missing four key defensive pieces to Gold Cup duty with Canada, how will the team cope in some crucial games coming up at the end of the month? That's just one of the things we ask 'Caps coach Marc Dos Santos and Vancouver midfielder Andy Rose as we sit down for a couple of interviews with them. Plus there's lots of Gold Cup and Women's World Cup chat, and we bring you audio for Canadian men's national team head coach John Herdman and bring you a pair of interviews with two of the 'Caps Canadians, Max Crepeau and Russell Teibert. We also continue our 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations, and our Wavelength section this week pays tribute to Leyton's Orient's boss Justin Edinburgh. who sadly passed away this weekend. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.53: Vancouver Whitecaps half(ish) season review30.59: Gold Cup chat39.33: John Herdman audio48.43: Max Crepeau interview and Canada defensive chat58.15: Russell Teibert interview66.20: Women's World Cup chat80.21: 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations continue88.31: Marc Dos Santos interview97.22: Andy Rose interview109.11: Wavelength - Funky Lol Ross - It's Orient's Time113.18: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

Another busy week for Vancouver Whitecaps is in the history books. Lots of travel, lots of goals, and a four point haul from two matches was the end result and we look back at it all in this week's show. We delve into the good, the bad, and the ugly from the draw at New York Red Bulls and the home win against FC Dallas. Some good results but there's still a lot of concerns around the team's passing, creativity, and the amount of shots they're giving up, not to mention the mounting injuries as TFC head to town on Friday. We round-up what's been a busy week around MLS, look at one of the big talking points around the league this season - travel and charter flights - and bring you some thoughts on that from Philadelphia Union's Alejandro Bedoya. We also chat with Dallas' Nanaimo born draft pick Callum Montgomery about the difficulties of integrating young players into the current 'Caps team, talk CPL and USL League 2, continue our 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations, and Ed Banger is in our Wavelength section. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.53: Vancouver Whitecaps v NYRB and Dallas match analysis and a look as some 'Caps concerns39.28: A quick look ahead to TFC and the upcoming problems caused by the Gold Cup51.14: MLS Week in Review including charters chat with Alejandro Bedoya70.25: 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations continue75.19: CPL and USL league 2 round-up83.32: Callum Montgomery interview88.42: Wavelength - Ed Banger - Kinell Tommy94.55: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

From back to back to back to the earth with a bump. That's the difference a week in MLS makes. Vancouver Whitecaps' busy month continued, with a loss at home to Atlanta United and a hard fought draw in Kansas City. We look back at some of the good, the bad, and the ugly moments from those matches, and look ahead to the midweek trip to face New York Red Bulls before returning home to face Dallas. We round-up what's been an even busier week around MLS and bring you some audio from the new all-time leading scorer in the league, a very happy and humble Chris Wondolowski. We also chat with Marc Dos Santos about the difficulties of integrating young players into the current 'Caps team, talk CPL and USL League 2, continue our 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations, and I, Ludicrous are back in our Wavelength section. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.46: Vancouver Whitecaps v Atlanta and Kansas City match analysis30.17: Marc Dos Santos talks integrating young players35.44: A quick look ahead to NYRB and Dallas games47.35: MLS Week in Review including audio from record breaker Chris Wondolowski65.30: 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations continue69.05: CPL and USL league 2 round-up85.54: Wavelength - I, Ludicrous - The Highland League92.25: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

Back to back wins certainly puts a spring in our step. As does the veritable feast of football that we had around this world this past week. And we talk about a lot of it in this week's show. We kick things off with an analysis of Vancouver Whitecaps' 1-0 win over Portland Timbers in MLS action on Friday night. A great defensive display that saw the 'Caps, temporarily at least, move into the playoff places, but most certainly now in the mix. We look at the good, the bad, and the ugly from the match, the supporters walkout, and the concerns the team still give us. Our feature interview this week is with Whitecaps defender Ali Adnan, as we sit down with the Iraqi international to talk about his footballing life so far, from playing football as a little boy in Iraq to his footballing family, the moves to Turkey and Italy, and now to MLS. We also chat with Marc Dos Santos about technology in the modern game and MLS managers complaining, to Will Cromack about the new TSS Rovers season, continue our 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations, and more!

Vancouver Whitecaps v Portland Timbers preview show

Another busy week is in the book and it was a rare winning one for Vancouver Whitecaps. At least on the pitch. Thankfully the 'Caps didn't have to send out any Mayday cries for help from Colorado, although they were made to work hard in their 2-1 win over the Rapids. We look back at that match, the main talking points coming out of it for the team and individual players, and have a quick look ahead to Portland coming to town on Friday night. We also catch up with Whitecaps right back Scott Sutter who took in Pacific FC's first ever match last weekend. We get his thoughts on the CPL, his friendships with Pacific head coach Michael Silberbauer and co-owner Josh Simpson, and chat about his own coaching plans and how it's making him look at games a little bit differently. We also look at the continuing scandals surround the Whitecaps off the pitch, plus we continue our 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations, look at the annoyance that was VAR in MLS this week, and Football Violence Awareness Month wraps up with The Men They Couldn't Hang in our latest Wavelength section. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.39: Colorado Rapids v Vancouver Whitecaps match analysis27.37: A quick look ahead to Portland's visit36.00: Scott Sutter interview41.27: Canadian Premier League chat57.41: The Whitecaps women's team abuse allegations82.24: 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations continue86.53: MLS Week in Review - aka the weekend of VAR105.45: Wavelength - The Men They Couldn't Hang - Rosettes110.21: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

The basement bowl is coming to a stadium near you. Well near you if you live in say Denver. It's another helping of Friday night lights this week as Vancouver Whitecaps head to the altitude of Colorado to face the Rapids. Joe, Nick, Gideon,and Peter are back with AFTN's latest preview podcast as they look ahead to the match. Can either team find some form and get out of their slump? Who will pick up the attacking play for the Whitecaps with Yordy Reyna missing for at least a month with a hamstring injury? Will Kei Kamara have a fired up field day against his former team to send a message? This was recorded before the sacking of Colorado's Anthony Hudson, but all of the above and more are discussed in their look ahead to the match. The guys also have a look back at their experience in Victoria on Sunday when they attended Pacific FC's inaugural match and tell the story about how they saved Canadian soccer! And it amongst all the chat, Do You Know Who I Am? returns, with a double helping, and which band would you associate with each of our podcast team? Have a listen and find out!

What a weekend. What a week. It's had us away with the ferries, and that's where this rather different, and shorter than usual, episode of the AFTN Soccer Show has been recorded as we take to the high seas to travel to Victoria. The Canadian Premier League kicked off its inaugural season this weekend and we headed over to Pacific FC's first ever match, a 1-0 win over HFX Wanderers. We hear from both head coaches and catch up with CPL commissioner David Clanachan to chat about the opening weekend, the growth of the league so far, Pacific's opening game, the One Soccer deal, and a lot more. Turning our attention to MLS, we also break down another disappointing home draw for Vancouver Whitecaps against Philadelphia Union on Saturday afternoon. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.31: Pacific FC and the CPL kicks off08.28: Michael Silberbauer postgame audio and more chat22.18: Stephen Hart postgame audio27.37: A chat with CPL commissioner David Clanachan44.47: Vancouver Whitecaps v Philadelphia Union match analysis

Vancouver Whitecaps v LAFC and Orlando; Max Crepeau, Marc Dos Santos, Steven Beitashour interviews.

VAR has certainly given us a lot to talk about on the show this year, but at some stage we just want it to stop. As Vancouver Whitecaps lost more points after a video review, we look back at the draw in Chicago on Friday night and the good, the bad, and the ugly things to come out of the game. We hear from both head coaches and look at what, if anything, the 'Caps can do to quickly turn their fortunes around. It won't be easy with two tough games coming up this week, with LAFC coming to Vancouver on Wednesday and then a long trip to Orlando on Saturday. We look ahead to both of those matches and review the weekend's action in the MLS West. Plus we imagine MLS teams as Game of Thrones house, continue our 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations, find out if Jon Erice fancies a chocolate digestive, bring back an old segment with new Whitecap Scott Sutter and The Young Boys are here for this week's Football Violence Awareness Month Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.02: Chicago Fire v Vancouver Whitecaps35.42: Coaches audio - Veljko Paunovic and Marc Dos Santos42.15: What will turn the Whitecaps fortunes around51.46: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive - Jon Erice55.04: 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations continue61.04: LAFC preview77.30: MLS reimagined as Game of Thrones84.20: MLS West Week in Review98.24: What's Your Favourite Jam? - Scott Sutter101.32: Wavelength - The Young Boys - Football Violence104.28: BC Soccerweb Headlines - football news from around the world including the continuing Whitecaps women's team abuse scandal

It was all looking fairly good at half time, penalty horrorshow aside. It was looking like the Lion Ibrahimovic was sleeping tonight, with Doneil Henry as the Lion tamer. Then it all went horribly long, Vancouver Whitecaps looked a disorganised and dysfunctional mess, and another loss was handed out following another blank at home. We look back at the good, the bad, and the ugly from the loss to LA, hear from both head coaches, chat with Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and ponder where the 'Caps go from here. Plus we look at the weekend's action in the MLS West, talk CPL jerseys and football clichés, continue our 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations, find out if Scott Sutter fancies a chocolate digestive, and The Business are back again in this week's Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.21: Vancouver Whitecaps v LA Galaxy analysis29.45: Coaches audio - Marc Dos Santos and Guillermo Barros Schelotto36.39: More Whitecaps v Sounders chat44.35: Zlatan Ibrahimovic audio and discussion58.31: 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations continue64.13: Football clichés73.15: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive - Scott Sutter78.20: MLS West Week in Review89.23: Canadian Premier League jersey launch102.36: Wavelength - The Business - Hardcore Hooligan [Explicit Lyrics]106.29: BC Soccerweb Headlines - football news from around the world including the continuing Whitecaps women's team abuse scandal

It's Vancouver Whitecaps first Friday night lights match of the new season this week and the Billy big boys of the MLS, LA Galaxy, are coming to town with their eight DPs. Joe, Nick, and Gideon are back with AFTN's latest preview podcast as they look ahead to the match. Can the 'Caps build on their first points of the season against yet another Western Conference rival? Can they contain Zlatan and avoid giving away any more penalties to him? And does Portland's goal against LA last weekend give Vancouver quite a bit to work on in terms of getting through the Galaxy defence? All this and a lot more are discussed in a highly entertaining episode this week. LA head to Vancouver with a young striker called Zlatan Ibrahimović making some headlines around MLS. He's only a second year player but he's shown signs that he has what it takes to make it in the league. The lads discuss the Swede and debate whether he'll turn ip, sorry, up. And it amongst all the chat, Do You Know Who I Am? returns, as does the prediction game, and see if you can pinpoint the moment in the episode when Gideon's heart is broken. Have a listen!

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!

Atiba Hutchinson, Mark-Anthony Kaye, Russell Teibert, David Edgar, and Marcus Godhino interviews; Canada national team, Vancouver Whitecaps, and MLS chat.

The new MLS season is only three weeks old but we're already entering a bye week. That may or may not be a good thing for Vancouver Whitecaps, who have slumped to their worst ever start to a MLS season. But are the signs of turning it around there? That's one of the many things we look at in this latest AFTN Soccer Show. We pick over the bones of another defeat, as the 'Caps lose 3-2 in Houston. There's another controversial penalty to discuss, and some less than stellar player, passing, and penetrative performances. With an international break looming, the action continues in Vancouver as the Canadian men's national team come to town. We look ahead to Sunday's CONCACAF Nations League qualifier with French Guiana, the make up of the squad and how they may be utilised, and we hear from head coach John Herdman about the match, the Gold Cup, and the state of the program right now. Plus we look at the weekend's action in the MLS Western Conference, chat about the poor MLS crowds we're seeing around the league, and this week's Wavelength is from Halftime Oranges. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.31: Houston Dynamo v Vancouver Whitecaps analysis33.15: Coaches audio - Marc Dos Santos and Wilmer Cabrera39.25: More Houston v Vancouver chat62.00: MLS West Week In Review and MLS attendance discussion87.59: John Herdman conference call and Canadian Men's national team discussion116.33: Wavelength - Halftime Oranges - Terrace Girl119.55: BC Soccerweb Headlines - football news from around the world in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com

Houston Dynamo v Vancouver Whitecaps MLS preview show

How did Corey Baird sleep after earning his phantom penalty call for RSL against Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday? Will his embellishment fine that's surely coming keep him awake? How did you sleep? Like an angry baby like we did? A lot was lost this weekend. Not just an hour's sleep or three points, but also faith in VAR, or what faith we had left in PRO officials running it. We look back at a controversial weekend in MLS action as the 'Caps went down to a 1-0 loss to RSL and hear from both head coaches, Vancouver's Marc Dos Santos and Salt Lake's Mike Petke. Who stood out for the 'Caps this week? Who didn't? And what changes may be coming for the next match in Houston? All this and a lot more are covered this episode. Plus we look at the weekend's action in the MLS Western Conference, chat about the Canadian Premier League news of the week, and with Los Campesinos featuring again in this week Wavelength section, how many football references can you spot in this week's song? Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.11: Real Salt Lake v Vancouver Whitecaps - THAT penalty decision16.51: Coaches audio - Marc Dos Santos and Mike Petke23.58: RSL v Vancouver chat59.17: A quick look ahead to the Whitecaps in Houston66.40: MLS West Week In Review87.23: Wavelength - Los Campesinos - Glue Me95.24: Canadian Premier League News of the Week106.51: BC Soccerweb Headlines - football news from around the world in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com

Andrew and Nick talk the return of MLS, including the ever-changing fortunes of Toronto FC, a new-look Vancouver Whitecaps and a sudden snowstorm in Colorado-Kansas City. Plus, we chat with Halifax Wanderers head coach Stephen Hart about getting ready for the first Canadian Premier League season.

Week 2 of the MLS season sees Vancouver Whitecaps heading to Utah to take on a Real Salt Lake side a little bit like themselves, in that you just don’t know what kind of team they are going to be this year. In our latest preview podcast, our two saints, Nick and Peter look ahead to the match on Saturday. What changes will MDS make after the Minnesota loss? Are our left back issues solved, for now? And just what kind of a threat with RSL pose? All this and more are covered in this episode, so have a listen!

The new MLS season is underway. Vancouver Whitecaps maybe started it somewhat underwhelmingly with a 3-2 loss at home to Minnesota United, but there's a long road ahead. We pick over the bones of that opening day defeat and hear from both head coaches, Vancouver's Marc Dos Santos and Minnesota's Adrian Heath. We also delve into some of the aspects of what went good and what went wrong for the Whitecaps and look at some individual player's performances and some needs in the squad. Will there be changes in store for next week's trip to Real Salt Lake? Plus we look at the weekend's action in the MLS Western Conference, chat about the Canadian Premier League news of the week, have a discussion about abuse in football following Ciara McCormack's unsettling blog post last week, and Helen Love are back in this week's Wavelength section. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.46: Vancouver Whitecaps v Minnesota United Match in Review22.25: Coaches audio - Marc Dos Santos and Adrian Heath28.46: More Vancouver v Minnesota chat35.45: Wavelength - Helen Love - New Squad Attacking Formation43.15: Whitecaps player analysis and discussion64.44: MLS West Week In Review82.56: Canadian Premier League News of the Week88.32: A discussion on coaching abuse in football

It's here! It's here! Well nearly. The 2019 MLS season kicks off on Saturday when Vancouver Whitecaps host Minnesota United at BC Place. You ready? We are here at AFTN with our first preview podcast of the year. Joe, Nick, and Gideon return, and the Terrific Trio become the Fab Four with a new addition to the team. Who could it be? Listen and find out! How prepared are the 'Caps for this one? With an injury crisis at left back looming, how will MDS set up his team? Who will get the first goal of the season and the first read card? And just what kind of threat do a new look Minnesota side post them? All of those topics and a lot more are discussed this week. And it amongst all the chat, Do You Know Who I Am? returns, as does the prediction game and more. Have a listen!

One week to go till the 2019 Major League Soccer season kicks off. Are you ready? Are Vancouver Whitecaps? A winless preseason has wrapped up, with Whitecaps players still joining up with the squad as late as Thursday. How much will that impact the team's start to the new season? When will they mesh and fire on all cylinders? There's defensive concerns, especially in the left back area, but also attacking ones with just two goals in their five matches. So a lot for us to talk about this week, and we do just that with our two special guests, Whitecaps head coach Marc Dos Santos and returning striker Fredy Montero. We also look at the main MLS and CPL news from the past week and bring you two Wavelengths in tribute to West Ham legend Bobby Moore on the anniversary of his death. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.58: Vancouver Whitecaps preseason comes to a losing end08.26: Marc Dos Santos interview Part One and discussion25.01: Fredy Montero interview and striker chat47.30: Marc Dos Santos interview Part Two and defensive discussion70.07: Wavelength - Serious Drinking - Bobby Moore Was Innocent75.46: MLS News of the Week89.55: Canadian Premier League News of the Week100.22: Wavelength - The Business - Viva Bobby Moore104.17: BC Soccerweb headlines - football news from around the world

There's two weeks till the new MLS season gets underway which is both exciting and worrying for Vancouver Whitecaps fans. Fredy Montero is returning to Vancouver and set to join the team in LA later this week. But as new players continue to be announced and get set to join the preseason camp, who will arrive in time to stake a claim to a place in the starting XI on March 2nd against Minnesota? We look at that and who has the advantage right now, after the latest preseason friendly. Plus we delve a little bit into the 'Chalk Talk' Marc Dos Santos gave the media this past week We also give our picks for how the MLS West and East will play out, look at the MLS and CPL news from the past week and bring you two Wavelengths in tribute to the recently departed Gordon Banks. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.48: Fredy Montero is back!20.53: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive - Andy Rose26.20: Whitecaps chat - the latest preseason match v LA Galaxy, who's starting v Minnesota, squad battles, and MDS' tactics45.32: Wavelength - La Ruda Salska - La Parade de Gordon Banks52.32: MLS season predictions78.32: MLS News of the Week90.47: Canadian Championship chat and the thoughts of MDS99.45: Marcel de Jong - TVOD103.30: Wavelength - The Bantams - Gordon Banks109.09: BC Soccerweb headlines - football news from around the world

It's all about the Three I's for Vancouver Whitecaps right now - improvement, intensity, and integration. Phase Two of the Whitecaps' preseason training camp is underway in Hawaii. A snafu seems to have seen our flight tickets lost in the post, so we're stuck in chilly Vancouver, but we'll make the most of it and try and warm everyone's cockles with another packed episode of the AFTN Soccer Show. It's been another week of coming and goings in Whitecapsland and we look at it all, plus we get the thoughts of 'Caps coach Marc Dos Santos on the signing of Hwang In-beom and Scott Sutter, what they mean to the team and the battle for the right back position, the intensity of preseason training so far, and how he's integrating the young Whitecaps players into the first team squad. We also catch up with new addition Scott Sutter about his move from Orlando, his experience he brings to the group, the right back battle ahead, and what he's made of MLS so far. In our feature interview week, we sit down with new Whitecaps U23 head coach Nick Dasovic for a lengthy chat about the development squad, why it's important to the club, where it fits into the local footballing seen, and how he sees it as an opportunity to develop the guys as both players and people. It's a fantastic chat that will leave you enthused about both the team and the man leading it. All this, plus the MLS and CPL News of the Week, and The Macc Lads are this week's Wavelength band. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:10.02: Hwang In-beom officially signed - the thoughts of Marc Dos Santos and ourselves22.35: Scott Sutter interview and right back discussion43.35: Competition for places chat including MDS audio51.18: Integrating young players with more MDS audio57.39: Nick Dasovic Whitecaps development team interview and discussion94.32: MLS News of the Week108.49: Wavelength - The Macc Lads - Don't Fear the Sweeper113.20: BC Soccerweb headlines - football news from around the world

Vancouver Whitecaps training camp has begun! It's all change, and with new faces coming every couple of days, it's been a busy week and promises a busy spell coming up as well. We look at the official new arrivals, the rumoured ones, and the other big Whitecaps news of the week. Plus we bring you three interviews from the week one of camp, all with a defensive bent, as we sit down for chats with centre back Doneil Henry, goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau, and draft pick Brendan McDonough. All this, plus the MLS and CPL News of the Week, and Helen Love are this week's Wavelength band. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:05.14: Whitecaps training camp has begun!12.44: Maxime Crepeau interview and 'Caps keeper chat28.38: Doneil Henry interview and centre back chat44.06: Brendan McDonough interview54.24: Whitecaps News of the Week - new arrivals, Blondell departs, transfer rumours, hoop strip81.37: MLS News of the Week88.20: Canadian Premier League chat96.36: Wavelength - Helen Love - Cardiff City Superstars100.42: BC Soccerweb headlines - football news from around the world

The offseason is officially over and the preseason is underway. Vancouver Whitecaps head back to the pitch as their preseason training camp begins. With a new head coach and (some) new players, what can we expect? Excitement hopefully, and we're here to help add to that. The bring you the Whitecaps news of the week as we look at some transfer rumours, break some ourselves, and look at some done deals. One such deal is that of Canadian international centre back Derek Cornelius coming to Vancouver and we chat with the latest Whitecap about his transfer and what he's expecting in his first season in MLS. We also look at Nick Dasovic's appointment as U23 head coach, chat Canadian Premier League, football chants, MLS, and more. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:05.40: The Whitecaps Are Back!10.45: Derek Cornelius interview and chat27.22: Whitecaps News of the Week - signing rumours, done deals, and Nick Dasovic's U23 appointment, 53.45: Football chants chat - what makes a good one and what are some of your favourites?71.45: MLS News of the Week78.24: Canadian Premier League chat100.41: Wavelength - "Funky" Lol Ross - Leyton Orient Scored More Goals Than Any Other Fourth Division Team In 88/89106..08: BC Soccerweb headlines - football news from around the world

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

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas, and Vancouver Whitecaps are fully embracing the gift of giving sending players all over the place in MLS. We look at the big Whitecaps news of the week as Kei Kamara, Kendall Waston, Erik Hurtado head to pastures new, Andy Rose comes in, and the 'Caps squad has lost 18 of the 31 players that were part of the MLS squad this year, with more likely. We also cover the big Ottawa Fury non-sanctioning story of the week and hear from OSEG CEO Mark Goudie and have a lengthy chat with Fury GM Julian de Guzman about the shocking developments. All this plus MLS and Canadian Premier League chat, Wavelength, and more. Have a listen. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:02.23: Whitecaps news of the week - Kei, Kendall, and Erik are gone but we have brand new Rose in town and the squad is blown up30.27: Ottawa Fury chat and Mark Goudie audio34.44: Julian de Guzman interview50.43: Mass Debaters - the Ottawa Fury situation79.17: Whitecaps Year In Review (Part Four - Aug to Oct)97.32: Wavelength - Halftime Oranges - What's The Fuss About Ryan Giggs?101.39: BC Soccerweb headlines - a look at some stories from around the football world

The end of November. A time of the year in MLS in which the losers cut their loss and the final four standing make a push for glory. Once again Vancouver Whitecaps fall into the former category. One year things may be different. Maybe next year! But all we're left with this time around it to look back at what could have been, so to do that we kick off our Whitecaps Year In Review with an analysis of what went wrong and what went right during preseason. How much hope did you come away with? Was the squad assembled correctly in terms of both personnel and money management? Who came, who left, and were those decisions correct? All that chat and a lot more. Plus we sit down with one of this year's new additions to the 'Caps, striker Kei Kamara to chat about his Heart Shaped Hands Foundation, his work in Sierra Leone, and the state of the football over there right now. All this plus we talk take out food with Jordon Mutch, bring you some Canadian Women's U17 national team and MLS chat, and lots more. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:03.40: Player Options Eve07.04: MLS Conference finals chat22.03: AFTN awards - Heroes and Villains33.10: Whitecaps Year In Review (Part One - Preseason)61.34: Kei Kamara interview on his Heart Shaped Hands charity72.07: Jordon Mutch - Take Me Out75.45: Canadian Women's U17 national team chat80.14: Wavelength - Lars Vaular - Gary Speed87.10: BC Soccerweb headlines - a look at some stories from around the football world

After a busy, and dramatic, couple of weeks, it's been a chance for everyone in Whitecapsland to catch their breath, and take time to reflect on the season past and the season yet to come. It also finally gives us the chance to kick off our AFTN awards season, and we're joined by Joe Deasy to kick this week's show off with a look at who we feel are Vancouver Whitecaps' Player and Young Player of the Year, and chat what we think are the 'Caps Goal, Game, Save, and Miss of the Year. After our excellent chat with new 'Caps coach Marc Dos Santos last week, we're excited about what lies ahead in Vancouver. He mentioned that he feels having some MLS experience in the squad is crucial, so we don our Armchair GM hat to look around the league and see what goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards that Dos Santos could realistically play for, and who and what we might have to give up in return. All this plus we sit down for an in-depth chat with Whitecaps defender Brett Levis about his season, his MLS journey so far, and what the future holds in store. Plus Canadian national team chat and Halftime Oranges are back for this week's Wavelength section. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:03.05: AFTN awards season begins - Whitecaps Player, Young Player, Game, Goal, Save, and Miss of the Year27.56: Building a (realistic) MLS dream team - Goalkeepers and Defenders55.13: Building a (realistic MLS dream team - Midfielders and Forwards85.24: Brett Levis interview and Canadian 'Caps chat101.55: Canadian national team chat - Men and Women U17110.37: Wavelength - Halftime Oranges - Vinnie Jones113.32: BC Soccerweb headlines - a look at some stories from around the football world

*** Some listeners have had a problem downloading Episode 307 with only the first 27 minutes coming through. We've tried a reload to see if this helps. If you already have episode 307, this is just a repeat *** Ah, the offseason. A quiet time for reflection and fun and games on the show. Or so we hoped. But nothing could have prepared us for the Vancouver Whitecaps bloodletting that took place at the club's end of season media day last Tuesday. We look back at all the big talking points from the Whitecaps' very own red wedding. Is there a locker room divide? Is there a culture problem at the club? Who's to blame? Plus we play you the thoughts of veteran Mexican midfielder Efrain Juarez on it all. What's next for the club? There's a new manager coming in but do the changes need to go much deeper? Also what will he make of what happened and what he's coming in to and will he even have much of a squad to inherit? With a number of player's futures very much up in the air, we look over a few and sit down with goalkeeper Spencer Richey after his return from a season long loan with FC Cincinnati. Will he be heading back there? Plus we talk fan abuse and struggling to settle in with Felipe, look the weekend's action around MLS, and much more. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:03.27: Vancouver Whitecaps end of season bloodletting21.43: Efrain Juarez interview and the locker room divide37.14: Whitecaps front office and ownership chat53.50: Rebuilding the 'Caps - new identity needed, MDS, head coach search, do we need a technical director?71.11: Whitecaps player chat - Waston, Kamara, Marinovic83.12: Spencer Richey interview and chat92.43: Felipe interview and chat104.28: MLS round-up116.51: Wavelength - Linus.maybe - Not Another Football Song122.13: BC Soccerweb headlines - a look at some stories from around the football world

Ah, the offseason. A quiet time for reflection and fun and games on the show. Or so we hoped. But nothing could have prepared us for the Vancouver Whitecaps bloodletting that took place at the club's end of season media day last Tuesday. We look back at all the big talking points from the Whitecaps' very own red wedding. Is there a locker room divide? Is there a culture problem at the club? Who's to blame? Plus we play you the thoughts of veteran Mexican midfielder Efrain Juarez on it all. What's next for the club? There's a new manager coming in but do the changes need to go much deeper? Also what will he make of what happened and what he's coming in to and will he even have much of a squad to inherit? With a number of player's futures very much up in the air, we look over a few and sit down with goalkeeper Spencer Richey after his return from a season long loan with FC Cincinnati. Will he be heading back there? Plus we talk fan abuse and struggling to settle in with Felipe, look the weekend's action around MLS, and much more. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:03.27: Vancouver Whitecaps end of season bloodletting21.43: Efrain Juarez interview and the locker room divide37.14: Whitecaps front office and ownership chat53.50: Rebuilding the 'Caps - new identity needed, MDS, head coach search, do we need a technical director?71.11: Whitecaps player chat - Waston, Kamara, Marinovic83.12: Spencer Richey interview and chat92.43: Felipe interview and chat104.28: MLS round-up116.51: Wavelength - Linus.maybe - Not Another Football Song122.13: BC Soccerweb headlines - a look at some stories from around the football world

It's the end of the season and the end of an, albeit short, era as Vancouver Whitecaps 2018 MLS season came to an end on Sunday and Alphonso Davies said goodbye to the club, the fans, and the city as he gets set to head off to Europe to join Bayern Munich. We look back at the emotional day that was but also the frustration that was left behind with the final standings that saw the 'Caps finish just two points, and one win, away from a playoff spot. How close were Vancouver in reality and does the squad need a complete rebuild or build around a current core when the new manager comes in? We look at all that and more, and ponder which other players we may have seen for the last time. We also sit down with Alphonso Davies to talk about his three years with the Whitecaps and relive some memories with him of his time in Vancouver. Plus we chat with Jordon Mutch about the ups and downs of his first season in MLS and hear from young homegrown player Simon Colyn after his MLS debut. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:03.15: Vancouver Whitecaps chat - the Portland game, frustrations at just missing playoffs, pressure on new coach, what excites fans for next year54.32: Alphonso Davies interview and discussion77.50: Which players will be back, including Kendall Waston chat86.21: Jordon Mutch interview and discussion95.47: Simon Colyn scrum and young player discussion102.35: Wavelength - Los Campesinos - Every Defeat A Divorce (Three Lions)109.40: BC Soccerweb headlines - a look at some stories from around the football world

All good things come to an end. And so do bad things thankfully. Whatever Vancouver Whitecaps 2018 MLS season was, their playoff hopes were finally ended this weekend after two varying performances against teams at the top end of the Western Conference. We look back at the week that was. The collapse and defeat to Sporting KC, the fighting back draw against LAFC, and some of the headscratching decisions that happened over the 180 minutes. So where did it all go wrong for the Whitecaps this season, and were we really all that far away or is there an ever widening gap between Vancouver and the top teams in the West? All this plus the MLS, USL, and Canadian national team news of the week, and we go Dutch for this week's Wavelength section. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:02.13: The Whitecaps Week That Was - KC loss and LAFC draw28.40: Vancouver Whitecaps 2018 - where did it all go wrong?56.27: MLS and USL news of the week74.55: Wavelength - Speedtwins - We Hate Football78.28: Canadian national teams chat83.52: BC Soccerweb headlines - a look at some stories from around the football world

With Michael sick, that can only mean one thing, yup, the music selection is not as good in this week's show. Or better. You decide! Steve and Zach look ahead to Vancouver Whitecaps crucial MLS clash with Sporting KC on Wednesday, with lots of chat on the Canadian men's and women's national team, the Canadian Premier League, The Crew being saved, and lots more. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:03.05: Whitecaps Chat - KC preview, development team29.20: Canadian Men and Women's national team chat with John Herdman audio50.35: Canadian Premier League chat59.30: Columbus Crew Saved!74.03: Wavelength - Stern des Südens - Bayern Munich anthem80.11: BC Soccerweb headlines - a look at some stories from around the football world

Vancouver Whitecaps stayed alive in the playoff race this weekend, coming away from Toronto with what has to be said was an unexpected 2-1 victory and ending TFC's postseason hopes in the process. We look back at that win, hear from Craig Dalrymple, and see how the run-in and playoff scenario is looking now for the Whitecaps and those above them. There's also some Canada national team talk, a discussion on what the Whitecaps identity should be under their new coach, and some general Thanksgiving fun. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:02:21: Toronto FC v Vancouver Whitecaps analysis11.48: Craig Dalrymple audio - 14.48: More TFC v Whitecaps analysis29.14: Whitecaps playoff scenarios37.41: Whitecaps identity and Steve Nash audio55.20: Erik Hurtado TVOD and television chat!63.46: Flash Five - TV football dramas69.45: 30 Seconds To Mars - Starting XIs80.04: Canada Men and Women's national team chat92.00: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive - Marcel de Jong95.06: Wavelength - Gareth Cooper - Put That Ball99.18: BC Soccerweb headlines - a look at some stories from around the football world

It's been an eventful week for Vancouver Whitecaps, albeit not the kind of headlines the club would be hoping they'd be making at this point of the season. Carl Robinson's departure was a look to the future for the 'Caps, but if anyone thought it was going to have an immediate impact on the present, Saturday's loss to the LA Galaxy quickly dispelled those thoughts. We look back on the week that was, talking some more about Robbo's release and who the prime candidates are to take over from him. Marc Dos Santos may be the standout name at the top of many people's lists, but who else is in the frame? And what identity will that see the 'Caps with moving forward? We also pick over the bones of the loss in LA, hear from both interim head coaches, and bring you Zlatan Ibrahimovic's view on Alphonso Davies heading to Bayern Munich. The playoffs are still a mathematical possibility, but it's one tricky equation to make that happen. All this, plus we look at what Robbo's departure will mean to some of the current squad, play you Kendall Waston's thoughts on it all, and English punk poet Patrik Fitzgerald features in this week's Wavelength. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:03.05: Robbo's firing and the state of the Whitecaps FO40.55: Whitecaps' coaching candidates58.59: LA Galaxy v Vancouver Whitecaps analysis65.31: Craig Dalrymple audio - 69.27: More Galaxy v Whitecaps analysis77.08: Whitecaps player chat - present and future81.06: Kendall Waston scrum post-Robbo firing and discussion96.12: Zlatan Ibrahimovic talks Alphonso Davies105.36: Wavelength - Patrik Fitzgerald - No Fun Football111.32: BC Soccerweb headlines - a look at some stories from around the football world

The Carl Robinson era is over at Vancouver Whitecaps. He's certainly left an admirable legacy behind but it's time to get back to basics for the remainder of this season before the club heads into its most important offseason in their time in MLS. We look back at Robbo's sacking, the timing of it, what it means for the future, and especially how it may play out for the rest of this season. We also sit down for a chat with new, interim head coach, and a man we've known well for a number of years now, Craig Dalrymple. The dismissal of Robbo aside, there's still five games left to battle in this season, and while the playoffs may feel like a somewhat distant hope right now, they are at least still within touching distance and we chat with Stefan Marinovic about the mood of the group heading into them, facing Ibra and LA this weekend, and more. One man who we may see down the stretch is the last player Robbo brought into the squad, Marvin Emnes. We chat with the Dutch winger about where his fitness levels are at, when we may see him, and if he sees a future for himself in Vancouver at a Robboless Whitecaps. We go old school for this impromptu episode, recording it in our car! So the sound quality isn't up to our usual studio standard, but hopefully it won't take away from your enjoyment too much! Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:01.49: Carl Robinson fired11.00: Craig Dalrymple interview and discussion18.11: Some of the players and media's reaction to Robbo's firing26.46: Stefan Marinovic interview and LA galaxy chat33.16: Marvin Emnes interview and discussion