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Welcome to the first of a new regular preview podcast we'll be recording for your aural delight this season, as we look forward to First Kick on Sunday as Vancouver Whitecaps host Montreal Impact at B.C. Place. Now one of the reasons we have such a big team here at AFTN is that we like to have a variety of voices and opinions covering the 'Caps and MLS. It keeps the site fresh and vibrant, and we decided to add a second weekly podcast to the mix hosted by three of our team - Joe Deasy, Gideon Hill, and Nicolaas Rupprecht. Look at it as the NWO Hollywood and Wolfpack from the old World Championship Wrestling days, or the Bullet Club currently in Ring of Honor and New Japan. Anyway, I digress. It's their show, with their ideas and segments, and will act as a great companion pod for our Sunday show on CiTR Radio. This first episode takes a look back at what we can possibly learn from the 'Caps preseason, what the team may look like on Sunday, and casts it's eye over Montreal. What they will bring and should they be feared? There's fun, there's games, and a special guest too as Michael sits down for a chat with the newest Whitecap, midfielder Jordon Mutch. There's a little bit of a tinny sound to this episode due to the need to have to clean out some background hum, but hopefully it doesn't spoil your enjoyment too much. Have a listen! Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:02.20: Whitecaps preseason review17.10: Do You Know Who I Am?19.49: Jordon Mutch interview30.21: Vancouver v Montreal preview

The new MLS season is almost upon us. Vancouver Whitecaps kick off their 2018 campaign next Sunday, and we have a season preview episode for you this week.Jonathan Tannenwald from Philly.com joins us to talk about the Eastern Conference and Steven Agen from Radio Cascadia chats with us about the West. We also bring you all the big Whitecaps and MLS stories of the week, and bring you the latest info we have on the Tim Parker contract negotiations and possible trade. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:02.23: Whitecaps News of the Week - Tim Parker trade talk, Sean Franklin and Jose Aja sign, and the 'Caps beat LA Galaxy, fan survey36.33: MLS News of the Week - CCL, Jordan Morris injury, Rapids struggles, and more40.35: Eastern Conference preview with Jonathan Tannenwald64.00: Western Conference preview with Steven Agen88.37: Wavelength - Art Brut - St Pauli99.28: BC Soccerweb headlines The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

We're two weeks away from the start of the new MLS season, the excitement is building but is there optimism or concern amongst the Vancouver Whitecaps fanbase? What do you think?! There's two more preseason matches in the books, we take a look back at what, if anything, we can take from those and we sit down for chats with the 'Caps two defensive rocks - Kendall Waston and Tim Parker. And there's still time for Kei Kamara to talk about his favourite season, David Norman Jr to tell us if he fancies a chocolate digestive, look at some other football news from around world, and The Pogues and The Dubliners feature in this week's Wavelength section. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:02.00: Whitecaps News of the Week - Vegas match, campers leave, lower bowl opening22.30: Kendall Waston interview and discussion39.43: Whitecaps v LAFC49.55: Tim Parker interview and discussion61.19: Kei Kamara's Favourite Season63.32: Trivia draft picks revealed74.02: MLS News of the Week - MLS Live, Kaku, TFC, Screaming Eagles85.19: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive - David Norman Jr88.48: Wavelength - The Pogues and The Dubliners - Jack's Heroes92.47: BC Soccerweb headlines The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

Stefan Marinovic, Justin Fiddes, Lucas Stauffer interviews and the latest Vancouver Whitecaps and MLS news

Efrain Juarez and David Norman Jr interviews, plus the week's Vancouver Whitecaps and MLS news. Also Stefan Marinovic talks take out food and does David Edgar fancy a chocolate digestive? Plus Morrissey features in this week's Wavelength section.

Vancouver Whitecaps are back at it. Preseason camp is officially underway and it's been a pretty intense and competitive first week. We look at the big talking points from week one - who's stood out, who's battling for spots, and who looks like they might not want to unpack their suitcases. We sit down with 'Caps coach Carl Robinson for our fifth annual offseason in-depth discussion as we look at the year just past, how the new season might play out, the demise of WFC2, the role of John Park, the possibility of new additions, whether the 'Caps can compete in the big spending MLS, and more. We also chat with a player who finds himself in a unique position after more than 10 years in the pro game, as Canadian international David Edgar battles to earn a contract after missing all of last year through injury. We chat about all that, the appointment of John Herdman as new Canadian men's national team coach, and the exciting launch of the Canadian Premier League. All this and we look at the big stories in Major League Soccer this week, play another round of trivia, and pay tribute to a Wavelength favourite - the Fall's Mark E Smith, who sadly died last week.

The wait it over, and so are the seemingly never ending drafts. Vancouver Whitecaps preseason is finally underway. The 'Caps have swapped the rain of Newport for the rain of Vancouver, but there's some sunshine in the forecast. Hoping to bring a ray of sunshine to the squad are a slew of new faces, and we look at some of the most recent arrivals and departures, plus we'll hear a little bit from Carl Robinson and Kei Kamara too, with the latter also talking about one of his favourite things in life - Chipotle! Plus a look at what the upcoming six weeks of preseason training camp might hold in store. We also look at all the big stories in Major League Soccer this past week, including the SuperDraft and blockbuster trades, and some of the stories making news around the footballing world. All this plus Welsh band Flyscreen feature in this week's Wavelength. Here's the full episode rundown:01.47: Whitecaps News of the Week - draft picks, Kamara, Juarez, Nosa, Montero, Jacobson21.45: Whitecaps Preseason Preview - biggest talking points heading into it and likely starting XI so far40.47: Wavelength - Manic Street Preachers48.30: MLS News of the Week - the draft, Larin, Accam, Ola Kamara, Portland, Petrasso, PRO, and SMNH66.46: Take Me Out - Kei Kamara69.13: BC Soccerweb headlines The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

Well what a jam-packed week of news it's been in North American soccer. So much happened and only two hours to talk about it all! We look at the latest happenings in the Vancouver Whitecaps camp as we talk formations, transfer talk, and more. Plus we look at the big news around MLS surrounding Cyle Larin, Atlanta United, LAFC, and Friday's upcoming SuperDraft. We also take a look at John Herdman's appointment as Canadian men's national team head coach, David Clanachan's appointment as the first commissioner of the Canadian Premier League, look at the top five Whitecaps goals in MLS, talk take out food with Robert Earnshaw, and the Manic Street Preachers feature in this week's Wavelength section. Have a listen!

Happy New Year! The first AFTN Soccer Show of 2018 is here for your aural pleasure. We look at the latest Vancouver Whitecaps comings, goings, and news, plus look around what's happening elsewhere in Major League Soccer. Plus we take a look at what the soccer landscape may be like in Canada, North America, and the world in 20 year's time, play some trivia, and Slade feature in this week's Wavelength section. Here's the full episode rundown:02.28: Whitecaps News of the Week - schedule, Adekugbe, Bustos, potential signings, and more27.31: How are Whitecaps fans feeling right now?36.02: MLS News of the Week - clubs adding some key pieces, Kamara and Meram on the chopping block, and more40.42: Wavelength - Slade44.15: Questions And Answers - It's trivia time!71.15: Looking Into The Future Of Football92.27: BC Soccerweb headlines99.53: Flash Five - 2014 Whitecaps Goals The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

AFTN's two part Christmas special continues with a more football related theme, but with some special festive sprinklings thrown in for good measure. It might be the festive season but it's still been a busy time in the world of football and we chat about the week's big Vancouver Whitecaps and MLS stories. Turning our attention to Christmas, Jordan Harvey, Tim Parker, Erik Hurtado, Gordon Forrest, and Robert Earnshaw tell us what Christmas day is like in their households, and Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without some games and tunes! Here's the full episode rundown:02.15: Whitecaps news of the week (Henry in, Harvey out, Blondell leaves with a bang, season opener)14.54: Christmas Dinner with Jordan Harvey17.03: Richard Herring's Emergency Christmas Questions - Part One25.20: MLS news of the week (Nashville, expansion, new additions and rumoured signings)32.07: Happy Xmas (War Is Over) - Glenn Hoddle and Tottenham 1981/82 squad35.49: Richard Herring's Emergency Christmas Questions - Part Two43.04: Christmas Dinner with Gordon Forrest47.30: Christmas Countdown54.14: Christmas Dinner with Tim Parker56.14: Richard Herring's Emergency Christmas Questions - Part Three63.09: BC Soccerweb headlines67.43: Christmas Dinner with Erik Hurtado69.06: Richard Herring's Emergency Christmas Questions - Part Four73.48: Wavelength - Half Man Half Biscuit82.36: Christmas Dinner with Robert Earnshaw84.47: Listeners Christmas football present wishlists89.05: Xmas Steps - Mogwai The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

Christmas songs and chat with a Vancouver Whitecaps base

It might be the offseason, but what a busy week for Vancouver Whitecaps. There were new additions, players leaving, new deals being discussed, transfer rumours, and more. We look at some of the big stories in Whitecapsland and in MLS this week and we also continue our Vancouver Whitecaps end of season review with a look at March and April. How did these months shape the 'Caps year to come? Here's the full episode rundown:01.59: Whitecaps News of the Week - options exercised, Blondell and Norman additions26.44: MLS News of the Week - MLS Cup, any available players of interest, expansion latest43.38: Wavelength - When Saturday Comes47.49: AFTN's Whitecaps Year In Review - March63.03: AFTN's Whitecaps Year In Review - April (continued)69.20: Flash Five - Best Whitecaps Goals In 201574.35: AFTN's Whitecaps Year In Review - April (continued)79.20: Take Me Out - Stewart Kerr82.02: BC Soccerweb headlines The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

NSFW. Not suitable for work. Not suitable for Whitecaps. It's exercise your option week on the players, so take your pick. Either way, this week's episode contains adult language and content. There's swearing. Gasp! If you're really sensitive, you've been warned! As the offseason continues to drag on far too slowly, we're joined by AFTN writers Joe Deasy and Anna Namshirin to look at the week's happenings in Whitecapsland, plus a look at the demise of FC Edmonton and some MLS talking points. We also kick off our Vancouver Whitecaps end of season review with a look at January and February. How did the preseason shape the 'Caps year that lay in store? All this plus we play some more 'Caps Countdown and Goldie Lookin Chain return in our Wavelength section. Here's the full episode rundown:06.03: Whitecaps News of the Week16.53: MLS News of the Week20.47: Caps Countdown - Part One26.34: The demise of FC Edmonton36.47: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive - Erik Hurtado38.40: Caps Countdown - Part Two44.30: AFTN's End of Season Awards80.14: Wavelength - The Sultans of Ping FC85.35: BC Soccerweb headlines The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

The offseason is in full swing, at least it is if you're a Vancouver Whitecaps supporter. Some other teams are still playing football. Ridiculous. We're joined this week by AFTN writers Joe Deasy and Jay Duke to look over the week's news in Whitecapsland and MLS, have a roundtable discussion as we try and fix some of the 'Caps woes, and dish out some of AFTN's end of season awards. Plus The Sultans of Ping FC are back in this week's 'Wavelength' section. Here's the full episode rundown:02.00: Whitecaps News of the Week19.18: MLS News of the Week25.26: Whitecaps woes and how to fix them - a roundtable discussion48.47: AFTN's End of Season Awards87.42: Wavelength - The Sultans of Ping FC90.08: BC Soccerweb headlines The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

Vancouver Whitecaps 2017 MLS season is over. The end of year media day has been held and the 'Caps players are now heading home to spend the winter with their families and grab some rest and relaxation. Except nothing ever really ends, as the work for 2018 now begins in earnest. We hear from 'Caps coach Carl Robinson and President Bobby Lenarduzzi about Vancouver's season past and what happens next, plus we look at a number of talking points to come out of their end of season press conferences. Plus we hear from a mix of players. One who will definitely be here next season, Tim Parker, one who definitely won't, David Ousted, and two whose futures are still unknown, Fredy Montero and Brek Shea. Here's the full episode rundown:03.32: Carl Robinson end of season audio07.03: Regrets on the season09.45: Judging season on how it ended compared to body of work13.43: Turnover of players. Massive changes ahead?15.53: Fredy Montero's future - chat and audio28.01: Bobbo Lenarduzzi end of season audio31.49: How long will fans put up with low expectations and poor playoff results?40.16: New additions - can we expect a quiet offseason and more midseason acquisitions?42.29: Pushing Bobbo's buttons48.37: What will we see from 'Caps Front Office in next few weeks53.34: David Ousted audio and chat67.08: Brek Shea audio and chat74.18: Tim Parker audio and chat85.11: Flash Five - Whitecaps goals of the season90.09: Take Me Out - David Ousted94.33: BC Soccerweb headlines108.35: Wavelength - Thee George Squares The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

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

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

History was made, but that's just what it is now. History. Time to go make some more. Vancouver Whitecaps won their first ever MLS playoff game on Wednesday night. We look back at the momentous night and the 5-0 victory over San Jose Earthquakes, with the help of audio from 'Caps coach Carl Robinson and two goal super sub Nicolas Mezquida. Seattle are next up and will be a far more formidable force for sure. We preview the two-legged affair and hear from the Seattle camp, from head coach Brian Schmetzer and goalkeeper Stefan Frei. And we round off this midweek episode as we sit down with Whitecaps rookie right back Jake Nerwinski, to chat about his first season as a pro, the playoffs, and his US national team aspirations. Here's the full episode rundown:01.25: Vancouver v San Jose review and analysis15.16: Carl Robinson and Chris Leitch postgame audio19.55: Vancouver v San Jose players and tactics24.09: Nicolas Mezquida audio29.22: Vancouver v Seattle preview34.32: Brian Schmetzter audio38.57: Stefan Frei audio42.00: Vancouver v Seattle preview - part two46.49: Jake Nerwinski interview The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

Vancouver Whitecaps have limped into the playoffs. For the second straight week they had a chance to finish first in the West and for the second straight week, they blew it. Joe Deasy and Gideon Hill join Steve in the studio to look over all the ins and outs of the 'Caps loss in Portland. What went wrong, what was with the line up, and did anyone stand out, in a good way? Plus we hear from both head coaches, Vancouver's Carl Robinson and Portland's Caleb Porter We also have exclusive interviews with Whitecaps Jordan Harvey and Nosa Igiebor about the match, Nosa's debut, and the MLS playoff path ahead, plus Portland's game winner Darren Mattocks chats about sticking it to his old club. Now that that regular season is done and dusted, we look ahead to the MLS playoffs, previewing Wednesday's knockout game against San Jose and giving our bracket predictions. And there's still time to chat with 'Caps goalkeeping coach Stewart Kerr about the Marinovic/Ousted conundrum, and see Goldie Lookin' Chain return again in this week's Wavelength. Here's the full episode rundown:00.44: Portland v Vancouver review and analysis17.15: Carl Robinson and Caleb Porter postgame audio and chat28.10: Darren Mattocks interview 32.36: Portland v Vancouver player performances36.39: Nosa Igiebor interview and chat43.38: Stewart Kerr interview and 'Caps goalkeeping discussion54.35: San Jose playoff preview68.22: Jordan Harvey interview72.15: The week in MLS and playoff bracket85.59: BC Soccerweb headlines inc Columbus Crew moving105.33: Wavelength - Goldie Lookin' Chain (NSFW - Explicit Lyrics) The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

Well, Vancouver Whitecaps blew it. Their first Western Conference regular season title was there for the taking, but they couldn't get the job done against San Jose Earthquakes at home. We're joined by AFTN writer Joe Deasy to look back at the match, what went wrong, and are there any positives to take from it? We'll also hear the thoughts of Whitecaps coach Carl Robinson and the Quakes' Chris Leitch after the game. They get a do over though next weekend in Portland. We preview that match and how the 'Caps might set out their stall. We also look at the lie of the land in MLS and the various playoff possibilities and implications for Vancouver now. Plus we look at a crazy week of World Cup qualifiers and some Whitecaps connections to it all. And there's still time to chat with WFC2 head coach Rich Fagan about a tough USL season, talk take out food with Tim Parker and Sultans of Ping FC feature again in this week's Wavelength. Here's the full episode rundown:03.51: Vancouver v San Jose review and analysis21.30: Carl Robinson and Chris Leitch postgame audio27.00: More Vancouver v San Jose chat and tweets34.02: MLS lie of the land44.42: Portland preview52.53: What a week of World Cup qualifiers for Whitecaps69.52:Tim Parker - Take Me Out72.01: BC Soccerweb headlines82.16: WFC2 chat and Rich Fagan interview94.53: Wavelength - Sultans of Ping F.C. The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

The ups and downs of Vancouver Whitecaps' season have been on full display over the past two games. In true Forrest Gump style, you simply do not know what you're going to get from them, apart from perhaps not that much satisfaction in their performance. We look back at the 'Caps capitulation against New York Red Bulls, and hear from both head coaches, Vancouver's Carl Robinson and New York's Jesse Marsch. What was behind the Whitecaps formation and performance? Did anyone stand out? Can we read much into how things played out? We also look ahead to next weekend's match up with San Jose, how the MLS West might play out, and talk World Cup qualifiers and Kendall Waston's big night. And there's still time to chat with Robert Earnshaw about his favourite season and talk take out food with Jordan Harvey.

What a week in Whitecapsland! It started with a horror show Cascadia derby defeat in Seattle, was followed by a smash and grab victory in Kansas City, and ended with Vancouver Whitecaps clinching a playoff spot and needing just three more points from their remaining games to grab a first round bye. We look back at both matches, standout players, the Whitecaps tactics and hear from Vancouver head coach Carl Robinson and his Sporting KC counterpart Peter Vermes. We also turn our attention to the upcoming World Cup qualifiers with some international Whitecaps, as we talk Costa Rica with Kendall Waston, and New Zealand with Stefan Marinovic and Deklan Wynne. And there's still time to look at the death throes of WFC2, talk fish and chips with Robert Earnshaw, chat with Jordan Harvey about his favourite season, and have The Fall return for this week's Wavelength section. Here's the full episode rundown:02.29: Sporting KC v Vancouver review and analysis15.10: Carl Robinson and Peter Vermes postgame audio21.07: Sporting KC v Vancouver standout players25.17: Seattle v Vancouver - a quick post mortem30.30: Analysing the Whitecaps tactics44.20: Robert Earnshaw on Fish and Chips46.38: World Cup Whitecaps52.01: Kendall Waston interview and Costa Rica chat56.31: Stefan Marinovic and Deklan Wynne interviews, and New Zealand chat70.57: Jordan Harvey's favourite season75.26: BC Soccer Web headlines86.52: Wavelength - The Fall91.46: The future death of WFC2 The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

Vancouver Whitecaps are still top of the West, with five games remaining. With four of those matches on the road, the 'Caps will need to be at their best to stay there and it gets off to a tricky start with a trip to Seattle on Wednesday evening. We preview that match with Radio Cascadia's Steven Agen. Can the 'Caps extend their unbeaten run to eight? Are the Sounders slumping? How will Fredy Montero be received? All this and a lot more Cascadia Cup chat. We also hear from Fredy Montero himself about heading back to his old haunts, plus Carl Robinson, David Ousted, and Jordan Harvey chat to us about how the 'Caps need to approach this season run-in against their closest challengers. We also look back at Saturday's win over Colorado Rapids and hear from both head coaches, and chat with Kendall Waston about his season so far. Due to some technical issues stationwide at CiTR radio, the podcast of Sunday's AFTN Soccer Show will not be available for a couple of days. As such we've used some of the audio from Sunday's show with newly recorded links inbetween them. We'll be bringing out a specially edited version of Sunday's show now later in the week (as Episode 222) and add in some post Seattle stuff, so watch you podcast feeds for that.

Interviews with Vancouver Whitecaps coach Carl Robinson, legendary actor Ray WInstone, and Columbus Crew's Kekuta Manneh. Plus analysis of Vancouver v Columbus, a preview of Vancouver v Colorado, and a look at the wild MLS Western Conference.

Top of the Western Conference bay bay. That's where Vancouver Whitecaps find themselves this morning and long may it stay that way! Wednesday night's 3-0 win over Minnesota United sent the 'Caps to the summit. We look back at the match and hear from both head coaches, Carl Robinson and Adrian Heath. It's a week of homecomings in Vancouver as two former players take the pitch against the 'Caps. Wednesday saw one of the MLS originals back in town, New Zealand defender Michael Boxall, while Kekuta Manneh faces off against his first pro team on Saturday. We chat in-depth with both about their times in Vancouver, moving on to pastures new, and how their current seasons are going. And there's still time to hear from another Kiwi, current 'Caps 'keeper Stefan Marinovic and take a look ahead to Saturday's visit by Columbus Crew. Here's the full episode rundown:01.40: Vancouver v Minnesota review and analysis10.03 : Carl Robinson and Adrian Heath postgame audio16.30 : Michael Boxall interview28.03 : Kiwis in MLS chat and Stefan Marinovic interview32.23 : Kekuta Manneh interview49.39 : Vancouver v Columbus preview The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

It's a bye week for Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS due to the international break. Seems the perfect time to have a roundtable discussion on the 'Caps season so far, the highlights and low points, and what may lie in store, and we're joined by Anna Namshirin to do just that. We also catch up with Welsh legend Robert Earnshaw to chat about his transition into coaching and his new role as Whitecaps U17 assistant coach. All this, plus our new gameshow Caps Countdown and there's more Welsh legends when Goldie Lookin' Chain are in this week's Wavelength section, Here's the full episode rundown:06.46: The 'Caps season so far and playoff hopes25.43: 'Caps Countdown - Round One30.54: The future is bright but is the future Robbo?37.24: Player of the Year so far and the key down stretch39.51: Does Robbo know his best team? Do we?!42.38: I Don't Know What I Did That For with Alphonso Davies plus Canada v Jamaica chat49.33: 'Caps Countdown - Round Two52.57: Robert Earnshaw interview64.21: The next Residency and WFC2 breakout stars68.05: Flash Five - Canadian U23 men's midfielders72.18: 'Caps Countdown - Round Three76.49: BC Soccer Web headlines86.52: Wavelength - Goldie Lookin' Chain92.26: Caps Countdown - Round Four

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

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

We've gone all Egyptian for this week's AFTN Soccer Show to welcome the latest Vancouver Whitecaps, Aly Ghazal and make him feel at home. We have the studio all decked out with Egyptian paraphernalia, and Steve and Anna battle it out in our Egyptian themed quiz for the prize of a chocolate pyramid. What more could you want? Well three points on the road against a struggling New England Revolution side would have been nice. We look back at one of the worst games in the season and get the postgame thoughts of both head coaches, Carl Robinson and Jay Heaps. Did any 'Caps cover themselves in glory? And what about the surprise line-up changes, can more be read in to that? We also look back at a busy week that saw players coming and going, and look ahead to the big home clashes to come, starting with next week's match with Houston Dynamo. All this plus Genesis in this week's Wavelength section, and does Tim Parker fancy a chocolate digestive? Here's the full episode rundown:02.42: New England v Vancouver chat and analysis18.55: Coaches audio - Carl Robinson and Jay Heaps23.36: More New England v Vancouver analysis31.24: This week's transfer news43.32: Away With The Pharaohs Gameshow - part one49.00: Reasons To Be Cheerful/Miserable55.41: Anyone fancy a chocolate digestive with Tim Parker57.32: Vancouver v Houston preview70.43: The week in MLS and VAR81.18: Away With The Pharaohs Gameshow - part two87.10: BC Soccer Web headlines92.41: Wavelength - Genesis Have a listen!

Vancouver Whitecaps' road trip rolled into Colorado this weekend, fighting to a 2-2 draw with the Rapids. A tad disappointing or a hard point well earned? We look at that, the highs and lows of the match, and which players stood out for all the right and the wrong reasons. With New England next up, we also look ahead at what might be in store for the 'Caps against the Revolution. With the transfer window set to close in a few days we chat to a player who could be joining the Whitecaps, Canadian international Adam Straith. The Residency alumni is here training with the 'Caps as a free agent, and we also chat with another former Residency player who was back in Vancouver this past week, current Rio Grande Toros keeper Marco Carducci. All this and a World Cup anthem that wasn't to be in this week's Wavelength section, plus Stewart Kerr talks fish and chips, and does Jordan Harvey fancy a chocolate digestive? Here's the full episode rundown:01.44: Vancouver's draw in Colorado - chat and analysis22:19 The first week of VAR26:16 The state of the wild, wild West29:47 Colorado preview40:51 Adam Straith interview and chat56.27: Anyone fancy a chocolate digestive with Jordan Harvey58.04: WFC2 and USL present and future62.13: Marco Carducci interview and chat69.44: Flash Five - U23 Canadian goalkeepers75.07: Stewart Kerr talks fish and chips77:58 BC Soccerweb headlines91.11: Wavelength - James The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

It was a historic first away win for Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night. Their first in Dallas and their biggest so far in the MLS era. We look back at the 4-0 win over FC Dallas, the shining individual performances, and what it means heading into Colorado this weekend. We also hear from both head coaches, Vancouver's Carl Robinson and Dallas' Oscar Pareja. We also chat with the 'Caps new Kiwi goalkeeper Stefan Marinovic and Whitecaps goalkeeper coach Stewart Kerr. Jordan Harvey talks fish and chips, and we catch up with one of the stars from CBC's new footballing drama 21 Thunder, Scottish footballer turned actor, Ryan Pierce. All this and a psychedelic trip to the 60's in this week's Wavelength section and we open a bunch of stickers. Here's the full episode rundown:02.04: Vancouver Whitecaps sticker shock05.07: Vancouver's win in Dallas - chat and analysis19.09: Carl Robinson and Oscar Pareja postgame audio24.52: More Vancouver v Dallas chat and player's performances34.00: Colorado preview42.32: Jordan Harvey talks fish and chips48.06: Stefan Marinovic interview and chat61.12: Stewart Kerr interview and goalkeeping chat70.39: Anyone fancy a chocolate digestive with Stewart Kerr72.07: Ryan Pierce from 21 Thunder interview and show review97.50: BC Soccerweb headlines109.08: Wavelength - Supporters Support Us The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

The highs and lows of football in MLS in the space of five days. That was Vancouver Whitecaps' week. We look back at whatever it was that played out at BC Place on Sunday afternoon in the Cascadian derby against Portland Timbers, and hear from both coaches, Vancouver's Carl Robinson and Portland's Caleb Porter, and our Timbers Man of the Match, Jake Gleeson. We also look back at Canada's showing at the Gold Cup and what the future of the national team may look like, listen to Mike Petke's epic rant at officiating, and a well known American footballer make his first (and only?) appearance in our Wavelength section. Here's the full episode rundown:02.14: Whitecaps v Timbers - what the hell was that?17.33: Carl Robinson and Caleb Porter audio26.14: Players, formation, tactics, and giveaways45.12: Jake Gleeson interview48.01: 'Caps goalkeeper situation57.34: Canada National Team chat and analysis69.17: BC Soccerweb headlines75.45: Mike Petke's epic rant81.03: Wavelength - Deuce ft Big Hawk and XO The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

Woah. We're halfway there. Are Vancouver Whitecaps' playoff hopes living on a prayer or are they on a firmer footing? We look at the high and lows of the season so far, and what may lie ahead, as we chat with head coach Carl Robinson and striker Fredy Montero. We also look at Canada's showing in the group games at the Gold Cup and the threat Jamaica poses, plus The Fall make their first appearance in our Wavelength section, Cole Seiler talks books, and does Martyn Pert fancy a chocolate digestive? Here's the full episode rundown:02:23 Canada and Gold Cup chat18:35 Whitecaps season so far22:05 Carl Robinson interview32:12 Whitecaps midseason survey results and chat39:33 Anyone fancy a chocolate digestive – with Martyn Pert41:58 Whitecaps transfers, loans and rumours48:28 Sem de Wit interview55:39 Fredy Montero interview and discussion65:41 WFC2 season so far and Rich Fagan interview71:12 LA preview80:44 'Me, My Shelf, and I' - Cole Seiler talks books85:49 TSS Rovers end of season wrap up and Colin Elmes interview 97:53 Wavelength - The Fall The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

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

Vancouver Whitecaps headed east to face the best team in MLS right now, Chicago Fire, and they got their asses handed to them. We look back at the highs and lows from the game, some individual performances, and we hear from coaches Carl Robinson and Veljko Paunović Our players interviews this week are with two Canadian Whitecaps, Brett Levis and Marcel de Jong as we talk recovery, the Gold Cup, and the Canadian Premier League. All this plus Billy Bragg is featured in this week's Wavelength section. Here's the full episode rundown:04.30: Chicago v Vancouver analysis25:40: Carl Robinson and Veljko Paunović audio29.59: Individual performances35:11: New York City FC preview52.39: Brett Levis interview60.41: Canadian all-time Top Ten men's players71.57: Canada Gold Cup chat76.33: Marcel de Jong Interview82.50: More Gold Cup chat90:51 Whitecaps U16s95.37: Wavelength - Billy Bragg The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

Vancouver Whitecaps are on the road again, taking their injury and international call up ravaged squad to an in-form Chicago Fire side. Well in-form in the league, if not the Cup. After a gruelling 120 plus minute US Open Cup loss to FC Cincinnati, what state with the Fire be in? They're also missing some key players, but then so are the 'Caps. We preview the match with Chicago Fire beat reporter Shane Murray and have a pregame chat with 'Caps coach Carl Robinson. All this plus Thousand Yard Stare are featured in this week's Wavelength section. Here's the full episode rundown:04:21: Carl Robinson09:04: AFTN's Chicago Fire v Vancouver Whitecaps preview23:53: Chicago Fire beat writer Shane Murray39:30: Wavelength - Thousand Yard Stare The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

What a weekend! Vancouver Whitecaps were in action at MLS, USL, and USSDA levels, and TSS Rovers had a double header with Victoria Highlanders with the Juan de Fuca Plate. A feast of football as the temperature gauge rose, and we have it all covered in this episode of the AFTN Soccer Show. Our player interview this episode is with the 'Caps Mr Versatile, Andrew Jacobson, we hear from coaches Carl Robinson and Adrian Heath after Vancouver's 2-2 draw in Minnesota, and Art Brut are featured in this week's Wavelength. Here's the full episode rundown:02:44: Minnosota v Vancouver analysis28:42: Carl Robinson and Adrian Heath audio35:00: The Whitecaps defence - settled or needing new faces?40:46: Andrew Jacobson interview48:50: Hopes, concerns, thoughts on the 'Caps season so far84:12: Wavelength - Art Brut The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen! Our Chicago chat on the radio show will be held back for our midweek pregame podcast.

It's a busy weekend of football, with Vancouver Whitecaps MLS, USL, and Residency teams all in action in crucial matches. After a long stint at home, the 'Caps first team are back on their travels, heading to expansion side Minnesota United for the very first time. It's rivalry week, so I guess we can call this one the Røvde Derby, as adding a bit of spice to the tie is United's goalkeeper coach Marius Røvde, who left Vancouver after five and a half years to head to Minny. We chat with Marius [at 05:16] about his time in Vancouver, what prompted the move, Minnesota's start to the season, their danger men, and ask, does he know all of David Ousted's weaknesses?! The MLS guys may be on the road, but the USL team is at home, taking on OKC Energy on Saturday afternoon. And they'll have a new face in the line-up, New Zealand striker Myer Bevan. We catch up with Myer [25:59] to chat about what brought him to Vancouver, his time in the Nike Academy in England, and his recent experience at the FIFA U20 World Cup in Korea. The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

Well that's been a week we're glad is over. A difficult one for Vancouver Whitecaps off the pitch, and a mixed one on it. We're focussing on the footballing aspects of it all in the latest AFTN Soccer Show, as we look back at the match that was the 1-1 draw between the 'Caps and FC Dallas on Saturday. A good result considering all the line-up issues and uncertainty? We discuss that, who stood out, who didn't, the goals, the talking points, and more, plus we hear from Brek Shea [at 31:11] about the whirlwind Saturday he had. We also hear from the Dallas side from defenders Matt Hedges and Atiba Harris [40:40] who talk about the match, and former Whitecap Harris chats a little bit about the new football club he's setting up in his native St Kitts and Nevis. It's going to be a busy week for the 'Caps at all levels. Minnesota is next up for the MLS team, and we preview what that might look like [49:00], before turning our attention the Residency teams who head to the USSDA playoffs this week. We chat with experienced defender Pa Modou Kah [60:13], who's in charge of the U18 team this week, about his transition to coaching and the playoffs ahead, plus we hear from WFC2 head coach Rich Fagan [67:46], about what help his squad may provide for the team. Turning our attentions down south, it was quite the week for former WFC2 and SFU Clan head coach Alan Koch, whose FC Cincinnati side beat MLS opposition in the US Open Cup and revealed their new stadium proposals, with an eye firmly on making the jump to Major League Soccer. We chat with Alan [73:49] about all that, his time with the 'Caps and SFU, and lots more. And there's still time to chat about IFAB's new proposed rule changes to the game [92:46] and Half Man Half Biscuit feature again in this week's Wavelength section. [109:01] The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

Vancouver Whitecaps finally have a place to call home. The National Soccer Development Centre up at UBC is finally finished. It's felt like a long time coming but the end result has been worth with the wait, with the 'Caps now having a state of the art training facility. We chat with Whitecaps President Bobby Lenarduzzi about what the facility means to the club and whether it's likely to attract players and touring teams to Vancouver. We also sit down with Whitecaps Vice-President of Soccer Operations, Greg Anderson about the new training centre, having all the teams under the one roof, future plans, and more. On the pitch, the 'Caps are back in action against FC Dallas this weekend. We look ahead to the match, and hear from head coach Oscar Pareja and defender Ryan Hollingshead. It's also been a busy week for the Canadian Men's National team, with a 2-1 win over Curaçao, we chat about the match, the performance of Whitecaps players, and the future. The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

So it turns out that cheaters actually DO prosper. At least in MLS under PRO referees they do. Vancouver Whitecaps' 1-0 loss to D.C. United, thanks to a dodgy winning penalty call, is a hard one to take. At least we now know what the D.C. aspect of the team stands for. But it wasn't all just down to that one call. The 'Caps did enough to win the game and their finishing, good goalkeeping, and the woodwork, all conspired to prevent that from happening. We look back at all the big talking points from the match and hear the thoughts of both coach, Vancouver's Carl Robinson and D.C.'s Ben Olsen [15:57]. We also chat with the Man of the Match, D.C. goalkeeper Bill Hamid and centre back Steve Birnbaum [53:04]. But the 'Caps have to put all of that behind them as they have a big game coming up this week with a Canadian Championship semi-final second leg in Montreal. We look back at the first leg, ponder what to expect from the second, and hear from two WFC2 players that made their competitive Whitecaps first team debuts last week - Dutch centre back Sem de Wit [73:32] and New Zealand defender Deklan Wynne [81:15]. And there's still time to look at the Whitecaps new training pitch and facility and hear the thoughts of Jordan Harvey, David Ousted, and Robbo on it and training on grass as opposed to turf [97:14] and have a quick look ahead to this Saturday's MLS match with Atlanta. The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

The boys are back in town. Well men, but Thin Lizzy didn't sing that. And it was a case of men against boys for much of Saturday's match at BC Place as Vancouver Whitecaps came away with a 2-0 victory over the Western Conference leading Sporting Kansas City. We look back at the 'Caps victory - the performance, the unchanged line-up for a fifth straight match, which players stood out, and which ones may need a rest. We bring you audio from both head coaches, Carl Robinson and Peter Vermes and ponder what we can take from the game moving forward. We also talk with goalscoring hero Tim Parker after his first MLS goal, and hear from KC's Roger Espindoza after his horror challenge on Alphonso Davies (he's only 16 man). There's also a look ahead to Tuesday's Canadian Championship clash with Montreal Impact, with some words from Robbo on the big game, plus I Ludicrous feature again in our Wavelength section, and lots more! The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

It once was lost, but now, it's found. Amazing! After some technical issues that prevented podcasts being produced for all CiTR radio shows last week, it was looking like the May 14th episode of the AFTN Soccer Show might be a special one that was only going to be heard live. But thankfully the issues resolved themselves and we can now bring it to you. We appreciate some of the talk is now dated, but we felt it worthwhile to bring you it anyway. Listen if you want more 'Caps talk and skip to the more recent episodes if you don't! In this episode we look back at Vancouver Whitecaps' loss in Houston, ahead to the game against Sporting Kansas City, and talk injuries, squad rotation, and a lot more. We also chat TSS and some local soccer, and a lot more, including our popular Wavelength section, which this week features John MOuse. The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

Football's coming home! Well Vancouver Whitecaps are anyway. After a tough four game road stretch, the 'Caps will be back at BC Place next weekend, returning with six points from 12, a new formation, and a lot more promise than how things were looking at the start of April. They may have lost on Friday night to Houston, but it was a good performance and they should be heading home now with a bit of a spring in their step. And they need to be, as there's a lot of hard work ahead for them if they are to stay in the playoff places. We look ahead to Saturday's game against the Western Conference leading Sporting Kansas City. Will there be a different formation? Who will come in and drop out? And will KC field a weaker team after their midweek exploits at home to Seattle? We get some clues as we hear from KC head coach Peter Vermes, defender Ike Opara, and Wednesday's hat-trick hero Gerso Fernandes We also hear from WFC2 centre back Francis de Vries about his favourite books and chat with TSS Rovers head coach Colin Elmes about their start to their first PDL season. The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

Another week, another away win for Vancouver Whitecaps. We could get used to this. We look back at Friday night's win in Colorado. Who stood out, the plusses and minuses from the match, and how the 'Caps are looking in this tough stretch of the season. We also look ahead to the next match in Houston and what twists and turns may lie ahead for the next spell of the season. Our player interview this week is the latest addition to WFC2, South African striker Nazeem Bartman. After a stellar college career, Bartman was selected in this year's MLS SuperDraft and is a very exciting prospect with a fascinating journey to the 'Caps. It's a great chat. And there's still time to chat about the big Canadian Premier League news this weekend and Frank Sidebottom features in this week's Wavelength section. Have a listen!

The derby games have been coming thick and fast for Vancouver Whitecaps this month. On the back of two Cascadia Cup clashes, the 'Caps headed east to take on Montreal in an all-Canadian clash, grabbing their first away win of the season in the process. We look back at all the talking points from the game - the goals, the performance, the tactics, and all the highs and lows. Plus a look at the 'Caps ever-increasing injury woes and the latest salary news that came out this week. And there's still time to have a look ahead to Friday night's game in Colorado, some WFC2 talk, and Half Man Half Biscuit feature again in this week's Wavelength section. Have a listen!

Another week, another Cascadian derby, another Fredy Montero goal. Only trouble was this week it ended in a 2-1 defeat. We dissect Vancouver Whitecaps' loss against the Portland Timbers. Was it the cliched game of two halves that it felt? Where did it all go wrong, who stood out, who was targeted, and should the 'Caps have taken something from it? We get the thoughts from 'Caps coach Carl Robinson and striker Fredy Montero after the match, about the game and where they go from here with three more tough away games coming up fast. We also chat with Christian Bolanos, who had a poor first half display but was likely the best player on the pitch for the Whitecaps in the second half. It's an honest take after the game, and there may be a little frustration starting to show. See what you think. With the MLS Transfer Window closing soon, are the 'Caps still likely to add some new faces? We hear from Robbo and ponder where they need to be and will they come? There's also chat about tactics, fitness levels, Kekuta Manneh, a look ahead to next week's Canadian derby at Montreal, and more. Have a listen!

A two and a half hour roundtable discussion on the state of Vancouver Whitecaps and Canadian Soccer? Yes please! But don't worry, you don't have to listen to it all in the one sitting because we've split Sunday's mammoth CiTR radio show into two podcasts. Your usual AFTN hosts are joined by Jay Duke to chat about all things Whitecaps, Canadian Premier League, and the recent 2026 World Cup bid. The 'Caps chat is in today's podcast, and the World Cup and Canadian PL one will be coming on Thursday. In this first podcast, we look at the current state of the team, what areas need to be strengthened, who should move on, formations, tactics, how the season might play out and much more. We're also joined by 'Caps keeper David Ousted for our new segment of the show - 'Me, My Shelf, and I' - as the Dane chats about his favourite books, author, and what he's currently reading. Have a listen!

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

Is it true? Could it be possible that after one season in the Premier League, Zlatan Ibrahimovic is actually coming to MLS? According to FOX Deportes, this is already a done deal. Everyone is skeptical, but we want to believe this is happening. Zlatan will be in MLS this summer, and according to FOX Deportes, he is also bringing Santa and the Easter Bunny with him! Segment 1: Zlatan is coming to America, Bastian receives the worst question ever. MLS Matches: Chicago Fire v Montreal Impact NYCFC v SJ Earthquakes Break: Go to onthevolleyapparel.com for great soccer inspired gear. Use promo code "COOLIGANS" for 20% off and you will be helping support our show! Segment 2: Minnesota United v RSL Vancouver Whitecaps v LA Galaxy **We have a new weekly series on Youtube called "FIFA The News" which you should watch on our channel youtube.com/soccercooligans. New episodes every Friday. @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices