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Cruz Azul v Vancouver Whitecaps Champions Cup final preview; Kevin Egan, Jayden Nelson, and Daniel Rios interviews; Vancouver v Minnesota - a disappointing draw

Daniel Rios shares his journey with Herc, from Mexico to Major League Soccer, the challenges he faced as a young player leaving home for the Chivas Academy, discussing his experiences in the USL with Nashville SC, the pressure of playing for Chivas, and his current success with the Vancouver Whitecaps. Rios reflects on the differences between MLS and Liga MX, the importance of adapting to new styles, and the excitement of facing a top team in Cruz Azul in the upcoming Concacaf Champions Cup Final this Saturday, June 1st.. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on State of the Union, the guys react to the latest Gold Cup roster updates, as goalkeeper Chris Brady replaces the injured Patrick Schulte. Meanwhile, Fulham announces that Jedi Robinson has undergone knee surgery—though he was already ruled out of the tournament. What do these injuries mean for the USMNT’s chances this summer? With the European club season officially in the books, Alexi and Mosse unveil their 2024–25 USMNT Abroad Awards, including picks for Goal of the Season, Assist of the Season, Player of the Season, and more. Over the weekend, Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah got the start in their final Serie A match of the season and finished 8th overall in the standings. Weston McKennie and Tim Weah helped Juventus secure their Champions League spot with a win over Gianluca Busio and Venezia. Should Busio consider a move this summer? Then, a look ahead to the Champions League Final—PSG vs. Inter Milan this Saturday in Munich—and a breakdown of major Liga MX vs. MLS clashes on the horizon, including the FIFA Club World Cup playoff between LAFC and Club America as well as the CONCACAF Champions Cup Final between Cruz Azul and Vancouver. Will Brian White be able to lead the Whitecaps to victory without Sebastian Berhalter? To close the show, the guys discuss Christian Pulisic’s Gold Cup decision, revisit iconic World Cup anthems, and share memories from the legendary 1994 U.S. World Cup squad. Intro (0:00)USMNT Abroad Awards (6:26)Serie A Title Race (26:26)UCL & CONCACAF Champions Cup Final Preview (34:30)#AskAlexi (41:44)One for the Road (54:46) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, and international football chat.It was back to two-game weeks for Vancouver Whitecaps and that meant getting back to their winning ways. After being made to work hard to come away with a draw in Winnipeg at Valour in the Canadian Championship, the 'Caps produced a stunning comeback victory to take three points in MLS action at Real Salt Lake, giving themselves some breathing space at the top of the table for the rough weeks to come.We delve into both of those matches and chat with Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster about what the club's run to the CONCACAF Champions Cup final means both on and off the pitch in terms of financial, recruitment, attendance, and global recognition. Plus we chat about preparing for the final, adding to the squad, and discuss the future of Pedro Vite.We also look at the upcoming international absences that will decimate the Whitecaps squad for a five to six week period and get the view of 'Caps coach Jesper Sorensen and Canada's Jesse Marsch around it. Plus we hear from one of those call-ups, Sebastian Berhalter, and his proud dad Gregg Berhalter.All of this plus music-wise Scottish band Baby Chaos continue their residency as our Album of the Month, and we've more Britpop and Wavelength songs.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.25: Intro03.45: Whitecaps made to work hard in Valour draw15.10: Whitecaps get back to winning ways with comeback victory at RSL38.42: Axel Schuster interview82.41: Whitecaps set to be decimated by international call-ups96.35: Jesse Marsch talks Whitecaps' Canadians103.00: Sebastian and Gregg Berhalter on Seba's USMNT call-up108.30: Wavelength - Chas and Dave with Tottenham Hotspur's 1981 FA Cup Final Squad - Ossie's Dream (Spurs Are On Their Way To Wembley)

Whitecaps draw in Austin; Bjorn Inge Utvik interview; Can Champ preview; Troubled times for BC’s CPL sides; FIFA Congress; Crystal Palace’s historic FA Cup win

Steph here, taking back the reins for show notes because this is a very serious podcast and I love moms. Today's episode starts with recaps of a TRIPLE match week: away @Cincinatti, home v Atlanta, and the Austin FC and Atlanta Unified team match at Q2! We cover: Katori, our matchscot who thankfully stayed home out of the heat this week! Make sure to look at all the cute pics of her though. Fit Checks (shout out Adrienne, and plumbers)Glossing over the bad stuff because it's our sh...

Vancouver’s Sebastian Berhalter joins Alexi Lalas to talk about his breakout season, Whitecaps red-hot form, and his dreams of a USMNT call-up. He opens up about growing up in a soccer family, learning from his dad and former USMNT head coach, and how living abroad changed his view of representing the United States. Plus, he discusses how the Reyna situation impacted his family, Brian White’s form, new USMNT jerseys, and favorite soccer memories. Intro (0:00)MLS Rise (1:58)Vancouver in the CONCACAF Champions Cup Final (8:53)USMNT call up hopes (13:29)Rapid Fire: USMNT kits & best soccer memories (23:36 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss what happened in Austin FC's 0-3 loss to Minnesota and preview the US Open Cup match against El Paso. Other questions and topics include: - Did the players deserve boos? - Actually, curses ARE real - Best 8 minutes of the season - Does Austin need a bad cop? - Cincinatti delivers another loss - Pedantic defensive debate - MLS Roster Profile update - Atlanta United Preview (1:11:55) - Vancouver Whitecaps Preview (1:19:22) - Join the Patreon - Free Ticket ...

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, Canadian Premier League, and Northern Super League chat.It was just a one game week for the Whitecaps. Did that affect them, as they got off to a slow start before coming back to draw 2-2 with LAFC? We look into that and delve into the talking points coming out of the match. Plus we get the thoughts of head coach Jesper Sorensen.We also delve into our travels to two Canadian Championship matches this past week as Zach took in Vancouver FC's first ever win in the competition and Michael headed to Winnipeg with TSS Rovers for a close, but ultimately heartbreaking, narrow defeat. We also hear the postgame thoughts from Rovers' head coach Brendan Teeling.Plus we round up all the week's action in MLS, the CPL, and the NSL, talk superpowers with Sebastian Berhalter, Ranko Veselinovic, Tate Johnson, and Ralph Priso, and music-wise Scottish band Baby Chaos continue their residency as our Album of the Month, we've another two Britpop songs, and another fun Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.26: Intro - Spotify issues, spectacles, VHS movies08.05: Comeback 'Caps battle to LAFC draw43.13: Are the Whitecaps stronger in two game weeks?50.15: MLS round-up72.20: Whitecaps Superpowers - Seba, Ranko, Tate, and Ralph81.51: Vancouver FC get first ever Canadian Championship win100.30: Heartbreak for TSS Rovers in Winnipeg117.10: Radiohead discussion123.35: CPL and NSL review145.05: Wavelength - Everton 1995 FA Cup Squad - All Together Now

Whitecaps Champions Cup final bound; Vancouver v RSL; Ranko Veselinovic interview; Axel Schuster, Jesper Sorensen, and Tristan Blackmon chats; CPL and Canadian Championship round-up

For the past few weeks we have been witnessing something we never dreamt possible: The Vancouver Whitecaps are the best team in MLS and just defeated Inter Miami in Concacaf action TWICE. It truly is the golden age and we have a lot to say about it. We also talk about changes at LAFC, some inter-league transfers, and some other teams who are also very good right now. That's So MLS Linktree *Register to Donate Blood *Support for Lapu Lapu Victims and Families

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down Vancouver Whitecaps’ emphatic win over Inter Miami that sends them to the Concacaf Champions Cup final (03:54). Is Lionel Messi finally showing his age, or is Javier Mascherano’s leadership the real issue behind Miami’s dip? (14:07) The guys discuss where Brian White fits into the USMNT striker depth chart (26:40), and whether Sebastian Berhalter’s red-hot form deserves a Gold Cup call-up (37:50). Then, it’s Mailbag time: the crew tackles questions on the National Soccer Hall of Fame, Diego Luna’s USMNT ceiling, and Shedeur Sanders! (43:28) Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X:⁠ ⁠⁠@JimmyConrad⁠,⁠ @CharlieDavies9⁠, ⁠@TMeola1⁠ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on soccer⁠. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/⁠ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on ⁠CBSSports.com⁠ as well as ⁠Paramount+⁠. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to ⁠Paramount+⁠ Sign up to the Golazo ⁠newsletter⁠, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola tip their hats to Josh Sargent for earning a spot in the EFL Championship Team of the Season — and dive into what could be next for the Norwich City striker as he eyes a potential move up the ladder. Then, the crew also unpacks Wrexham’s incredible rise through the English football pyramid (yes, we know they're Welsh) and what it means for the pro/rel conversation in American soccer. Could a “Wrexham moment” ever happen in the U.S.? Plus, the USMNT Depth Chart series continues with a hard look at the right back position — where options are looking a little thin. And finally, the Vancouver Whitecaps are the story of the MLS season so far. What's behind their turnaround, and will they get past Inter Miami to book a spot in the Concacaf Champions Cup final? Also: Sebastian Berhalter… we see you! Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse break down a blockbuster weekend of soccer action! Starting with the Americans abroad, Christian Pulisic stayed red-hot, scoring his 16th goal of the season to lift AC Milan past Venezia. Meanwhile, Napoli tightened the Serie A title race as Inter Milan stumbled against Roma. Chris Richards and Matt Turner advanced past Aston Villa in the FA Cup semifinals, with chance to lift the iconic trophy. Also this weekend Barcelona took home the Copa Del Rey crown in a 5-goal thriller. Barcelona takes on Inter Milan next in the UEFA Champions League semifinals. Big news rocked Real Madrid as Carlo Ancelotti looks set for a sensational move to coach Brazil. Meanwhile, in MLS, Diego Luna continued his electric run of form, and Vancouver surged to the top of the Western Conference. The Whitecaps also seized a 2-0 advantage in the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals behind Brian White and Sebastian Berhalter, with leg 2 looming on Thursday.To wrap up, the guys dive into draft day stories, celebrate Wrexham's historic promotion to the Championship, and react to the growing influence of the club across America. USMNT Abroad: Pulisic's 16th goal (5:23) Liverpool clinches EPL title (15:48) Copa Del Rey Final & UCL Preview (20:05) MLS Recap & CONCACAF Champions Cup (33:15) #AskAlexi: Draft day stories (44:19) One for the Road: Wrexham's impact (52:11) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whitecaps beat Miami and Minnesota; Kaylyn Kyle, Sebastian Berhalter, Ralph Priso interviews; football superstitions; MLS and CPL round-up

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

Today's episode starts with a recap of last week's rematch against Vancouver Whitecaps Mouse-capades north of the borderGoal Celly RatingsMatch MoodSocial Media Standouts, feat: a special font review-- Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to Michelle and Christian of Simply Soccer Podcast - make sure to follow their work! We talk about: The Galaxy's recent formNational MLS perspective versus the local nuanced vibes around the clubPlayers to keep an eye onWh...

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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're giving our takes on who have been the most surprising and most disappointing teams thus far in the very early MLS season, but we are not alone for this one as we are joined by the guys over at Stateside Soccer Show. Let us know your thoughts! 0:00 - Scarf of the Week 4:50 - Most surprising 20:49 - Most disappointing #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #c...

Whitecaps destroy Austin FC; Tristan Blackmon and Tate Johnson audio; NSL set to kick off; Stephanie Labbe and Janine Sonis audio; CPL and L1BC week in review

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, CONCACAF Champions Cup, Canadian Soccer League, Northern Super League, and Canadian national team chat.Are you still recovering from the Whitecaps beating Pumas to reach the Champions Cup semi-finals? We are and our voices can testify to that! We look at the historic night in Mexico City, how everything played out, and look ahead to facing Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in the semis. Plus we hear from the Great Dane himself, 'Caps coach Jesper Sorensen and Axel Schuster tells us if Vancouver might still be active before the MLS transfer window shuts.We also recap all the action from the first weekend of the 2025 CPL season, chat with Canadian women's head coach Casey Stoney about her time in charge so far and the launch of the NSL, and our feature interview this episode is with Vancouver Rise forward Holly Ward about her career so far, coming to her new hometown team, the NSL, and her first involvement with Canadian senior women's team. Plus music from Sinergy, Got Got Need, and Cousin Feo.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.57: Intro - lucky hats and items in the mail06.52: Whitecaps stun Pumas to set up Miami semi showdown40.25: Axel Schuster on Whitecaps transfer window plans48.55: Unpacking Mark Noonan from Ep66463.40: CPL Week in Review109.55: Casey Stoney audio114.38: Holly Ward interview122.45: Wavelength - Cousin Feo - Maradona

This week Landon and Mike discuss Austin FC's home draw against the Portland TImbers, then preview next weekend's trip to Vancouver. Other questions and topics include: - Check out the new Patreon gifts! - "Humans desire always what they don't have" - What is Austin FC's ceiling? - How small mistakes stacked up - Questionable refereeing - Center back appreciation - Do we need another fullback? - Vancouver Whitecaps Preview (1:08:57) - Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty - much mo...

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Northern Super League, and Canadian national team chat.What a week it's been for the Whitecaps. They dominated Colorado Rapids to stay top of the MLS West, they gave themselves a great chance of advancing in the CONCACAF Champions Cup against Pumas, and news broke on Friday that a new, soccer-specific stadium to call their own was in the works. We delve into all the action on and off the pitch and hear from Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster about the stadium news.We've two feature interviews for you this episode. First up is a chat with Vancouver Rise President Sinead King about getting the new team up and running in a new league, the challenges faced and those to come, and where her love of football came from.We also chat with Vancouver's Canadian women's national team hero Julia Grosso about being back in the city, her career, that gold winning penalty, and lots more. Plus we look at Canada's win over Argentina and the U17 women qualifying for this year's World Cup in Morocco.Music-wise The Bees Band feature in Wavelength with a song featuring the legend that was Stan Bowles, Camille Schmidt continues her residency as our Album of the Month, there's Britpop songs from Menswear and The Boo Radleys.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.29: Intro - rainy days, L1BC, US Open Cup13.50: Axel Schuster on Whitecaps new stadium plans27.00: A new Whitecaps stadium - the merits and pitfalls for a PNE plan53.40: Whitecaps impress in Colorado victory79.50: Sinead King interview111.30: CanWNT win against Argentina119.00: Julia Grosso interview135.00: Wavelength - The Bees Band - Somebody Give Me The Ball

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, CONCACAF Champions Cup, and Canadian Premier League chat and interviews.It was late agony at BC Place for Vancouver Whitecaps as they conceded an away goal against Pumas UNAM with just three minutes remaining in a game they bossed. Still, they got a draw and it's all to play for next week in Mexico City as we pick over the bones of the first leg.We've two feature interview for you in this episode. First up is a 25 minute chat with Canadian Premier League Commissioner Mark Noonan ahead of the 7th season of the CPL. We chat with Mark about the state of the league, expansion, the TV deal with TSN, capitalizing on the 2026 World Cup, and more.Next up is former Whitecaps midfielder Marco Bustos who returns to the CPL for a second stint with Pacific FC. What brought him back, can they recapture the glory days of their championship season, how is a turned over Pacific side looking, and how was life in Sweden? We chat about all of this and more, plus we preview all eight CPL teams and look at how their offseason rebuilds have gone and their chances for the season ahead.Music-wise feature in Wavelength, Camille Schmidt kicks off her residency as our Album of the Month, and there's a couple of Britpop songs from Nilon Bombers and Kingmaker.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.27: Intro - US Open Cup drama07.12: Whitecaps concede late in agonizing draw with Pumas28.35: CPL Commissioner Mark Noonan interview64.35: Pacific FC season preview75.23: Marco Bustos interview106.50: Vancouver FC season preview128.20: Calgary FC season preview135.53: Valour FC season preview141.03: Forge FC season preview149.06: York United season preview157.35: Atletico Ottawa season preview163.38: HFX Wanderers season preview169.55: Wavelength - Babybird - Football

Whitecaps draw in Toronto; Phonzie’s injury; Sacha Kljestan, James Merriman and Nelson Pierre interviews; Herdman admonished

Canada’s Nations League rollercoaster; Whitecaps lose to Chicago Fire; Max Anchor interview, World Cup qualification; CPL chat

MLS is four weeks old and things couldn't be further away from how we thought they might look. The best team in MLS is... the Vancouver Whitecaps. We're not upset. We do also look around the league at who has blasted out of the gates and who is still warming up. We also look around Concacaf and ahead to some national team action (recorded before Canada and the US crashed out). That's So MLS Linktree

Whitecaps stun Monterrey in Champions Cup and stay perfect in MLS; Sebastian Berhalter and Dax McCarty interviews; Brian White and J.C. Ngando audio

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, CONCACAF Champions Cup, and FIFA chat.The Whitecaps keep rolling with a very strong performance against Mexican powerhouse CF Monterrey in Champions Cup action, followed by a victory over CF Montreal in MLS action in their Canadian derby that saw them go top of the Western Conference standings.We pick over the bones of both matches and the main talking points coming out of them. We look at the standout performances, chat about Jesper Sorensen's early enforced use of his squad depth, and ponder just how much Ryan Gauld's knee injury could derail the 'Caps excellent start depending on how severe it is and how quickly the club act to bring in another piece.We also chat with Montreal's Canadian midfielder Victor Loturi about coming back to Canada to play in MLS, his time in Scotland, and how playing in the CPL shaped him as a player.It's also been a newsworthy week for FIFA with the 2026 World Cup countdown continuing apace and we talk halftime shows, government taskforces, bitcoin, weather concerns, further expansion to 64 teams, and Canada's latest plans.All of this, plus Sleeper kick off their residency as our Album of the Month, there's another Britpop song, and it's Football Violence Awareness Month in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.28: Intro - CPL preseason, extra podcasts, jersey chat12.30: Will Whitecaps' blistering start be derailed by Gauld injury?22.28: Whitecaps very much in the hunt against Monterrey60.05: Dominant Vancouver dispatch Montreal100.41: Victor Loturi interview110.15: FIFA World Cup 2026 chat - halftime shows, bitcoin, 64 team expansion, weather concerns150.20: Wavelength - Slaughter and the Dogs - Where Have All The Bootboys Gone?157.20: Goodbyes - Bayern are 125, East Fife back to winning ways, Clyde Only Fans controversy!

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the Houston Dynamo’s public apology after Lionel Messi was absent from their game. Should MLS try to market the sport outside of Messi to fans? Christian and Alexis then chat with for 2010 World Cup USMNT midfielder, Ricardo Clark, about his transition from MLS star to MLS NEXT head coach. Later, Christian and Alexis bring back Rápido Reactions and react to Manchester United’s struggles & La Liga’s tight title race.

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We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and CONCACAF Champions Cup chat, and we're joined by AFTN writer Felipe Vallejo again to do it all this episode.It's been a good start to the Jesper Sorensen era in Vancouver. Advancing in the Champions Cup with an aggregate win over Saprissa and a dominant dismantling of Portland in MLS action has certainly put a spring in the steps of those of a blue and white persuasion. We take a look at the takeaways from both matches and look ahead to the visit of the LA Galaxy in MLS action and Mexican giants CF Monterrey in the next round of the cup next week.Whitecaps CEO and Sporting Director Axel Schuster held a media roundtable on Wednesday. We bring you that in full and unpack some of the main talking points around the make up of the roster, new additions, the latest on the sale, the MLS schedule, and more.All of this, plus Pop Will Eat Itself wrap up their residency as our Album of the Month, there's Norwegian Oi in this episode's Wavelength, and another Britpop song.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.26: Intro06.57: Whitecaps see off Saprissa in Champions Cup31.15: Tough Monterrey test now awaits in Round of 1644.15: Whitecaps destroy Timbers in MLS season opener82.10: Axel Schuster media roundtable128.00: Unpacking Axel145.40: Wavelength - Premier League - Kick Off Time

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We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and CONCACAF Champions Cup chat, and we're joined by AFTN writer Felipe Vallejo to do it all this episode.The Whitecaps finally played their first competitive game of 2025, and while the end result of the Champions Cup clash with Saprissa wasn't what they were hoping for down in Costa Rica, there were a lot of positives and and an away goal to take from the tie. We delve into the match, look ahead to the MLS season opener in Portland and hear from 'Caps coach Jesper Sorensen and Timbers boss Phil Neville.As the new MLS season gets underway, we preview what is shaping up to be an interesting and unpredictable Western Conference, with some clear standout teams, some movers and shakers, and some teams that we just don't know what to expect from them yet this season. We cast our eyes over the Whitecaps' 14 Western rivals and bring you a special collaboration piece we did previewing Vancouver themselves on the Soccerwise podcast.All of this, plus former Whitecaps captain Kendall Waston runs through our infamous food segments, Pop Will Eat Itself continue their residency as our Album of the Month and feature again in this episode's Wavelength, there's another Britpop song, and we pay tribute to the recently departed Jam drummer Rick Butler.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.25: Intro05.35: Whitecaps lose late to Saprissa28.34: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive? Or Jam? Or Takeout food? - Kendall Waston edition32.40: Portland preview with Phil Neville audio48.10: MLS West Season Preview - Austin, Colorado, Dallas, Houston, LAFC, LA Galaxy, Minnesota91.00: MLS West Season Preview - Portland, RSL, San Jose, San Diego, Seattle, SKC, St Louis132.10: Michael's Whitecaps season preview on Soccerwise podcast167.30: Wavelength - Pop Will Eat Itself - Reclaim The Game Funk FIFA

Kendall Waston, Jesper Sorensen, and Emmanuel Sabbi interviews; Vancouver Whitecaps chat

Jesper Sørensen interview; Vancouver Whitecaps preseason; Cavalry FC do Canadian soccer proud; CPL expansion; Canadians traveling to matches in the US

In this episode, we sit down with Michael from AFTN Canada to preview the 2025 Vancouver Whitecaps season! Recorded on: 2/3/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #vancouverwhitecaps #vancouver #vwfc #interview 0:00 - Scarf of the Week 3:44 - ORL's 2024 8:24 - Best Addition 15:22 - Biggest Loss 20:00 - Player To Watch 26:19 - One Question 34:55 - Predicted Finish Send any emails with questions or comments to: [email protected] Follow the Pod on Social Media! Website: https://...

In this episode, we sit down with Michael from AFTN Canada to preview the 2025 Vancouver Whitecaps season! Recorded on: 2/1/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #vancouverwhitecaps #vancouver #vwfc #interview 0:00 - Scarf of the Week 5:32 - The future of footy in Vancouver 13:21 - VAN's 2024 22:17 - Best Addition 26:19 - Biggest Loss 31:50 - Player To Watch 36:15 - One Question 39:07 - Predicted Finish Send any emails with questions or comments to: [email protected] Follow the Po...

Jesse Marsch and Jayden Nelson interviews; Armstrong heads to Sheffield Wednesday; Grady McDonnell heads to Belgium; Whitecaps preseason chat

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, Northern Super League, and World Cup chat.The Whitecaps got their preseason action on the pitch underway last week in Spain with a narrow loss to Polish championship contenders Raków Częstochowa. We delve into what we gleaned from the match, the addition of Canadian winger Jayden Nelson to the team, talk Brian White's good week for his country, and find out just what is Sebastian Berhalter's Favourite Jam!Our feature interview this episode is with the man that got a goal and an assist in that first preseason match, Whitecaps centre back Tristan Blackmon. We chat with Tiki about his time in Vancouver so far, life under a new coach, his footballing heroes, and his new found love of darts among other things.Plus we look at what might be the legacy in Vancouver from the 2026 World Cup as the plan to improve Memorial Park gets shelved by the city, and we talk a busy preseason week in the CPL and NSL, as Vancouver Rise add more players and try out a few local and experienced faces.All of this plus Hot Chocolate Boy is back, the Rakes wrap up their residency as Album of the Month, we've another Britpop song, and Wavelength features a song all about Ajax, as we debate - is football art?Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.28: Intro - drama on the stage and late drama off the pitch11.45: Hot Chocolate Boy - Dough Girls and 49th Parallel21.27: Vancouver's legacy from the 2026 World Cup - or lack of?46.20: Whitecaps preseason gets underway with a narrow loss50.56: Jayden Nelson joins the 'Caps58.16: Brian White - an American hero63.50: Sebastian Berhalter's Favourite Jam69.46: Tristan Blackmon interview99.55: Vancouver Rise add players and try out many more114.15: CPL news of the week127.25: Wavelength - Robbie and the Kock - Ajax Is Art

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat.The Whitecaps unveiled their new head coach, Jesper Sorensen last week. We look at our initial impressions of the Dane from what was said and the lack of additions to the 'Caps squad. Maybe the new MLS roster rules will help the Whitecaps bolster their numbers. We delve into the new cash trade mechanism in the league and the new off-roster homegrown rules, plus we get the thoughts of Vancouver CEO and Sporting Director Axel Schuster on it all.Turning our attention to the CPL, Vancouver's roster has been decimated by the retiral of Ben Fisk, the release of players, and the pending transfers of a couple of young starlets. It's early days, but they need a big rebuild, something provincial rivals Pacific are starting to do nicely, with a couple of familiar faces set to return. We chat about all of that plus the drama out east at Forge over Beni Badibanga.All of this plus Hot Chocolate Boy returns, the Rakes continue as Album of the Month and we've another Wavelength song to honour the recent passing of the legendary Scot, Denis Law.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.28: Intro - beavers, cereals, and podcast places08.16: Hot Chocolate Boy - Melt Confectionary and To Live For19.02: MLS roster changes and the thoughts of Axel Schuster35.05: Cash transfers now possible in MLS47.55: New MLS Homegrown off-roster improvements60.30: The short lived Anderson Duarte rumour63.30: Jesper Sorensen introduced - initial thoughts77.15: Retiral, releases, and transfers decimate Vancouver FC roster114.50: An old CPL face set to return, as a current one refuses to125.00: Wavelength - The Men They Couldn't Hang - Denis Law and Ali McGraw

Jesper Sorensen is new Whitecaps coach; Colin Elmes on TSS Rovers; UBC’s Joven Mann interviewed

We were lucky enough to have former Vancouver Whitecaps Direct of Recruitment Nikos Overheul join us again to talk some of the rules changes (and impending rules changes) in MLS since he left Vancouver, the differences squad building in MLS vs Europe, and we even got a story about driving with Vanni Sartini. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps and Canadian Premier League chat.Our extensive interview with Axel Schuster in the last episode certainly produced a lot of chatter and we unpack some of what the Whitecaps CEO told us in this episode around the search for a new coach, the search for new owners, the search for new players, and more.Our first feature interview of 2025 sees us sit down for an in-depth chat with the man that lifted his first CPL North Star Cup last year, Tommy Wheeldon Jr. We chat with the Cavalry head coach about the successful 2024 for the team, the chance to take on Mexican opposition in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, the return of an Albertan derby, taking the next step forward in 2025, Jay Herdman, Myer Bevan, the state of the CPL, his beloved Everton, and more.We also look back at Pacific's two latest additions, the current quiet time at Vancouver FC, and look at an interesting year for York United, both on and off the pitch, as we chat with Mexican owners the Pasquel brothers about their first year in charge. Plus we get the thoughts of Bobby Smyrniotis, James Merriman and Tommy Wheeldon Jr about the need for some kind of VAR in the CPL and look at the stadium issues that plague Canadian soccer.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.35: Intro - another new year awaits07.30: Unpacking Axel Schuster's State of the Whitecaps interview38.33: Pacific add two, all quiet at VFC, and Forge busy again68.32: The Pasquel brothers' first year in charge at York75.20: Canadian soccer has a stadium issue93.30: Tommy Wheeldon Jr interview142.25: The vital need for some kind of VAR in the CPL149.55: What we'd love to change in the CPL169.45: Wavelength - Robb Johnson - Life Is Football

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

We have an MLS Cup champion, and it's the Los Angeles Galaxy. Nick and Bates talk about their MLS Cup final win over the New York Red Bulls, where the league's buzz sits after its second year on Apple and the announcement that the Vancouver Whitecaps are for sale. Thanks for listening and happy holidays!

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver Rise, and Canadian Premier League chat.The offseason keeps rolling on apace in the North American soccer leagues. MLS held a somewhat farcical untelevised SuperDraft on Friday. The Whitecaps added two players and we chat with one of them, University of North Carolina Freshman Tate Johnson who was picked by the 'Caps in the first round. We also chat with Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster about the team's two draft picks and we get a tantalising little tease about the search for a new manager. It looks like it's done and it's not a Canadian!It's been a busy week for the new club in town, NSL side Vancouver Rise, who announced their first five signings. We look back at who has been revealed so far, hear from the club's first signing, Canadian defender Shannon Woeller, and talk with club President Sinead King about a couple of off the pitch aspects of the new team.Turning our attention to the CPL, we look at the offseason so far for the two BC teams, Pacific and Vancouver, as roster decisions are made and rebuilding begins. Plus music-wise we continue our 2024 Festive 15 with the songs that came in at the numbers 4 to 6 positions.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.27: Intro03.50: Whitecaps add two in farcical MLS SuperDraft15.18: Axel Schuster on draft picks and manager search30.05: AFTN's 2024 Festive 15 - #6 Fontaines D.C. - Romance34.00: Vancouver Rise add first five players68.41: AFTN's 2024 Festive 15 - #5 Soft Play - Everything and Nothing75.55: Pacific FC's offseason so far94.19: AFTN's 2024 Festive 15 - #4 Idles - Gift Horse100.10: Vancouver FC's offseason so far123.30: Wavelength - Cha Cha 2000 - Tired Legs At The End Of The Game

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps and Canadian soccer chat.The Whitecaps' owners dropped the bombshell announcement last week that the club were up for sale. That's naturally led to a lot of questions, concerns, worry, and more for supporters. We're joined by Harjeet Johal to delve into a lot of those questions in this episode, including will the team stay in Vancouver, who might the new owners be, does the lack of their own stadium and tangible assets affect things, what does it mean for the search for a new head coach and more. Plus we hear some thoughts from Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster about the sale.In happier Whitecaps news, we look at the draw for them and the other Canadian teams in the 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup and Canadian Championship, which has thrown up some pre-Christmas crackers for the season to come. Plus we hear from Cavalry President Ian Allison, as he explains why they need to play their Pumas tie on Vancouver Island, and music-wise we continue our 2024 Festive 15 with the songs that came in at the numbers 7 to 9 positions.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.47: Intro - why is my wife eating our Christmas food now?!06.25: Vancouver Whitecaps are up for sale21.20: Axel Schuster on Whitecaps sale33.33: AFTN's 2024 Festive 15 - #9 Sputn1k - Oh No36.15: Will the Whitecaps stay in Vancouver and other big questions78.16: AFTN's 2024 Festive 15 - #8 The Jesus and Mary Chain - Discoteque83.40: Whitecaps to face off against Kendall Waston's Saprissa in Champions Cup93.25: Cavalry and Forge draw Mexican opposition in Champions Cup103.55: AFTN's 2024 Festive 15 - #7 Ice3peak - Hate You107.45: Canadian Championship draws throws up tantalizing ties121.22: More Whitecaps and WFC2 roster decisions announced127.14: Wavelength - The Mercernaries - Hands Off The Hibs133.10: Some final thoughts on the Whitecaps sale and some weekend's football action

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are looking forward to the holidays and the upcoming U.S. Soccer year with a 2025 Wishlist. The guys have some big asks for Santa! The UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 groups are set, featuring teams such as Spain, Germany, France, and more. Staying in Europe, the guys recapped the USMNT's weekend abroad. Stand out performances came from Gio Reyna opening the scoring for Dortmund, and Antonee Robinson’s two-assist game in the Liverpool draw. (6:08) In #AskAlexi, Mosse and Alexi talked through changes being made this MLS offseason, including Colorado Rapids acquiring eight draft picks and Vancouver Whitecaps selling their club. To wrap the show Alexi gave his American soccer holiday party guest list. (45:48) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Isaac Boehmer interview; Club World Cup; MLS State of the League; Ryan Gauld on Scotland; Bobby Smyrniotis on cup draws