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Ryan Gauld on Sartini departure; Jeevan Badwal interview; Herdman out in Toronto; MLS managerial merry-go-round; Whitecaps awards

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with this episode talking about even more coaching changes including the departure of John Herdman from Toronto FC, Nick Cushing from NYCFC, and Vanni Sartini from the Vancouver Whitecaps. Let us know your thoughts! #ad Recorded on: 12/1/2024 Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right! Send any emails with questions or comments to: [email protected] F...

Vanni Sartini out in Vancouver; CanWNT’s toxic culture; Whitecaps Awards Part One; Vancouver Rise get their coach; international football overload

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Canadian and international soccer chat.The Whitecaps season ending and season preparing period is now underway. We bring you some audio from Vanni Sartini's end of season press conference as he ponders the season that was, what went well, what didn't, and what needs to change for next year. We also muse about Vanni's tactics, pieces needed, his future, and more as we look ahead to a busy month to come with player decisions needing to be made, the trade window and free agency opening, and the expansion draft for San Diego upcoming. What 12 players should the Whitecaps protect?We're joined this week by AFTN writer Scott Strasser to talk about all things soccer in Calgary as we look back on Cavalry's fantastic season that saw them win a first ever CPL championship title and look ahead to the new women's team in town, Calgary Wild, in the Northern Super League.We also look at the fallout from the investigation report into Dronegate and ask what it means for John Herdman and others, and look back at the Canadian men's national team's win in Suriname. Plus Prolapse continue their residency as our Album of the Month, there's more Britpop songs, and we have a song about recently retired Irish international Aiden McGeady in this episode's Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.28: Intro - congrats SFU, Bluesky, social media, Swifties17.00: Vanni's end of season Whitecaps musings - what went right, what didn't?60.27: The Whitecaps month ahead and the decisions to be made94.50: Scott Strasser talks all things Calgary soccer147.30: Dronegate investigation report released162.45: Canada men win in Suriname167.57: Wavelength - The Deprivations - Little Red Elvis

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat.It's that sad time of the year. A time of endings. Teams' seasons are done. Players and coaches will be moving on. Leagues are over. The college season finishes and champions are crowned. What are we to do with our lives now?!! Well, talk about all of it for the next couple of months on the podcast of course, and look ahead to all of the seasons next year!The Whitecaps season came to a fighting, but also frustrating, end in LA on Friday night. The narrow 1-0 loss to LAFC in their third and deciding first round playoff match-up brings to an end a 50th anniversary season for the club that feels that it could, and should, have given so much more. We look back at the LAFC game and ponder what's next for the club, the players, and Vanni Sartini as we move into 2025. Was this year one of progression, regression, or just more of the same for the 'Caps?Turning our attention to the CPL, we look back at Cavalry lifting their first North Star Cup league championship, unpack some of the things coming out of Commissioner Mark Noonan's State of the League address, delve into the runners and riders for the confirmed two team league expansion in 2026, and revisit last week's chat about what we feel is wrong at Vancouver FC.All of this plus we look at a fantastic week for college soccer in BC, as UBC Thunderbirds win a historic two U SPORTS national championships and Capilano Blues go on an upset run for the ages to win bronze in the CCAA. Plus Prolapse continue their residency as our Album of the Month, there's more Britpop songs, and Goldie Lookin' Chain make a storming comeback in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.27: Intro06.55: Capilano Blues defy the odds to win CCAA bronze - my week at nationals14.03: UBC win historic double U SPORTS championships18.40: Whitecaps season ends in LA43.35: Was Whitecaps' 2024 season one of progression, regression, or more of the same?59.55: Whitecaps have some key player decisions to make67.42: Does Vanni continue as 'Caps coach into 2025?80.10: Miami playoff loss will cause tears of disappointment and joy!91.00: Cavalry beat Forge to lift the CPL championship106.25: Mark Noonan's State of the CPL address127.10: CPL expansion - the runners and riders and where the two new teams should be145.50: What's wrong with Vancouver FC - part two163.10: Wavelength - Goldie Lookin' Chain - Full Kit168.40: Trump and football - past, present, and future

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Vancouver FC, and Canadian Premier League chat.It was a beautiful Sunday at BC Place, surely what that old Daniel Boone song was eluding to all those years ago. Vancouver Whitecaps not only kept their season alive, they did it in some style in a 3-0 win over LAFC. It was a victory that gives a lot of hope going into Friday's 'lose and you're done' game three decider in LA. We're joined by Harjeet Johal to chat about the match, the main talking points coming out of it, and look ahead to the huge match coming up on Friday.Turning our attention to the Canadian Premier League, we look at two familiar foes facing off in next weekend's championship game, plus it's our end of season Vancouver FC review, where we look at the good, the bad, and the ugly of the Langley side's second season in the league. There's a lot of focus on the last two there, and the last part of the show sees Michael explain all the things that he feels is wrong with VFC, with Zach offering some counter views.All of this plus Prolapse kick off their residency as our Album of the Month, there's more Britpop songs, and we have an Ipswich song as a tribute to Trevor Whymark in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.27: Intro - UBC champions x 2, college nationals, FA Cup drama10.53: RIP Trevor Whymark and Alzheimer's in football16.20: Har goes to Hollywood - and LAFC28.45: Whitecaps thrash LAFC to set up game 3 decider66.05: It's Cavalry v Forge again for the CPL championship70.30: Vancouver FC end of season review106.45: Everything that's wrong with Vancouver FC154.05: Wavelength - Edward Ebeneezer and Supporters - Come on the Town

Christian and Alexis react to a wide open Premier League title race. Then, the guys discuss the MLS playoffs including a couple of big upsets. Later, Christian and Alexis break down Rachel Kundananji’s insane skills.

The Sounders are set to take on Houston Dynamo on Sunday in the second match of a best-of-three playoff series -- but first, co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans breakdown all the action from October 28th. Can the men in Rave Green close it out on November 3rd and advance to play either Vancouver Whitecaps or LAFC? Tune-in on Sunday for the full 90 minute bout on Apple TV - MLS Season Pass, and listen on 950 KJR AM (English) / 1360 El Rey (Spanish).

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, Northern Super League, and Canadian national team chat.The Whitecaps' playoff run is in full swing, starting with a total demolition of Portland in one of the games of their MLS era, followed up by a battling but ultimately narrow losing effort at LAFC. We pick over the bones of both matches and some of the main talking points coming out of them from both a player and coaching perspective. Do the 'Caps have what it takes to take LAFC to three games? We also chat about the rumoured change to the MLS schedule that would see them play an August to May season. Is it really feasible?Turning our attention to the CPL, we look at the playoffs that got underway this week and the ending of BC hopes as Pacific crash out. Plus on the women's side, Vancouver Rise are wanting to play out of Swangard Stadium. We look at their recent pitch to the City of Burnaby to make this happen and the potential obstacles that lie in their way.All of this plus there's Canadian men's national team chat, Kinky Machine wrap up their stint as our Album of the Month, there's more Britpop songs, and Armchair Loyal return to Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.28: Intro - another busy week06.50: More details emerge on forced Whitecaps stadium switch09.16: Whitecaps five star performance in Portland40.22: Whitecaps lose first game in LAFC series67.47: Is MLS set to change to an August to May schedule?80.15: CPL playoffs underway as Pacific bow out106.44: Vancouver Rise want to play at Swangard126.36: Canadian Men's national team chat142.25: Wavelength - Armchair Loyal - It's A Man's Game Apparently147.40: A little bit of politics!

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

In this episode, we react to a crazy MLS Decision Day and give quick previews for the two wild card matches in each conference! Recorded on: 10/20/24 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #lafc #lagalaxy #atlantaunited #atlutd #fccincinnati #philadelphiaunion #cfmontreal #vancouverwhitecaps #portlandtimbers #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi 2:33 - Inter Miami Rotate Line Up in Points Record Game 5:55 - Messi for MVP? 8:09 - Should Inter Miami Be In The Club World Cup 12:22 -...

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat and interviews, as decision day in both leagues looms.It's a CPL heavy episode as we look at the battle facing the two BC teams trying to make the playoffs. We look at the path ahead for both Pacific and Vancouver, hear from VFC head coach Afshin Ghotbi, and we bring you two feature interviews.First up is Pacific forward Dario Zanatta. The former Whitecap talks about his move back to Canada to play in the CPL with his hometown team, the highs and lows of his nine year spell in Scotland, his season with Pacific so far, and the battle for the postseason. Next up is Vancouver's Miki Cantave. We chat with Miki about his career so far, his European adventures, coming back to Canada, joining VFC, playing for Haiti, and his friendship with the Whitecaps' Fafa Picault.All of this, plus we look ahead to Vancouver Whitecaps' big Decision Day showdown in Utah as they battle for MLS placing, hear from assistant coach Michael D'Agostino about the big game with RSL, and we catch up with former Valour, and current Portland Thorns, head coach Rob Gale about his transition into the women's game and taking a familiar face with him.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.25: Intro - future podcast plans09.10: All to play for in CPL's "The Outcome" day15.19: VFC's Afshin Ghotbi's thoughts heading into Ottawa35.50: Dario Zanatta interview and discussion74.25: Miki Cantave interview110.05: Rob Gale interview122.07: RSL v Whitecaps preview136.33: Wavelength - Sir Robert Orange Peel - Rage Quit

Whitecaps grim playoff path; Vancouver vs LAFC; Kei Kamara and Thomas Hasal interviews; CPL round-up and coaches audio; women’s soccer in Canada

Vancouver Whitecaps’ concerning form; Ryan Gauld talks Scotland; Jay Herdman on his loan deal; Playing games in the international break; MLS and CPL round-ups and audio

A quick-hitter this week on the podcast as co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans breakdown a solid home victory vs Houston Dynamo, and preview a Cascadia bout between Sounders FC and Vancouver Whitecaps. Huge congrats to the Rave Green for clinching a playoff berth for the 15th time in franchise history! Tune in for matches this week: Oct. 2nd at VAN: 950 KJR AM (English) / 1360 El Rey Spanish; Apple TV - MLS Season Pass Oct. 5th at COL: 950 KJR AM (English) / 1360 El Rey Spanish; Apple TV -...

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps and MLS chat and interviews.It's been a successful week for the Whitecaps. They won a third straight Canadian Championship and booked their spot in the 2024 MLS playoffs, all while turning in two less than inspiring performances. We look back a both the Toronto and Portland Timbers matches, hear some cup final audio from Isaac Boehmer, Bjorn Inge Utvik and Brian White, and look at the MLS West playoff race.There's a big week ahead for the Whitecaps Girls Elite too, as they host San Diego Wave in CONCACAF Women's Champions Cup action. We preview the match and bring you interviews with head coach Katie Collar and forward Jessica De Filippo.All of this, plus there's more Britpop chat and music, Big Country wrap up their stint as our Album of the Month, and Italian band Neeskens feature in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.10: Intro03.35: Whitecaps threepeat in Canadian Championship15.11: Bjorn Inge Utvik post final audio18.25: Isaac Boehmer post final audio and discussion27.35: Brian White post final audio30.59: Canadian Championship needs further change37.55: Whitecaps book playoff spot after uninspiring draw with Portland73.45: Whitecaps Girls Elite vs San Diego Wave preview76.00: Katie Collar interview84.35: Jessica De Filippo interview93.48: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive - Katie Collar95.30: Christine Sinclair announces retirement99.00: Wavelength - Neeskens - Go Johan Go! Kick That Fucking Penalty

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

Whitecaps v Dallas; Canada v Mexico; Jesse Marsch, Ali Ahmed, Sebastian Berhalter, and Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau chats

Canada beat US; Whitecaps draw with Dallas; Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau; James Cameron; Rants about refs; MLS and CPL chat

Stuart Armstrong, Fafa Picault, Jay Herdman, and Cindy Tye interviews; Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canada national team chat; Football in Costa Rica; Britpop

This week Landon and Jeremiah break down why Austin FC were so ineffective against the Vancouver Whitecaps. Other topics and questions include: - How Vancouver's gameplan shut down Austin - Poor planning or poor performance? - (The answer is "yes") - Driussi and Pereira far below their standards - Other results hurt ATX's playoff hopes - Lots of international callups for Austin - Rodo's new scouting network - Potential changes to MLS transfer window - Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Rea...

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

This week Landon and Jeremiah analyze Austin FC's 2-0 win in Nashville and preview the home game against the Vancouver Whitecaps. Other topics and questions include: - Austin back in the playoff picture - Brad Stuver's huge game wins MLS honors - False 9 Driussi and the fun, weird tactics around it - Which Stuver save was better? - Gally continues to produce (out of spite for Landon) - Bukari nets his first MLS goal - Dani Pereira called up for Venezuela - Vancouver Whitecaps Preview (55:28)...

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

After an unplanned week off, we’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps chat, covering both the men's and the women's teams at the club, and we're joined by Felipe Vallejo to talk about it all.And what a history making week it's been for the Whitecaps' women's team. Not only did they play in the first ever CONCACAF Women's Champions Cup match, they won it, qualifying for the group stage where they'll host two NWSL sides at BC Place in October. We look at the historic win in El Salvador and what lies ahead in the group stages, plus we sit down for a chat with head coach Katie Collar to chat about it all.Our second feature interview this episode is with Whitecaps CEO and Sporting Director Axel Schuster about the summer transfer window, the lack of moves so far and what may be to come, and the club's decision to declare for the 3 DP route under the new MLS roster rules. Is another DP heading to Vancouver? We'll also chat about growing the club's brand, attracting players to the city, changes coming for the boys' academy teams, and the club's new women's team that will be launched very soon.Plus there's still time to talk about the Whitecaps' forced postponement of their MLS match with LAFC this coming weekend and the worse case scenario that played out for them.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.25: Intro04.20: Whitecaps break extended with LAFC postponement20.45: Whitecaps Girls Elite make history and the Champions Cup task ahead44.25: Katie Collar interview72.10: Axel Schuster interview106.15: Unpacking Axel - transfers, DPs, club growth, NSL team125.35: Vancouver's NSL team brand launch and possible Whitecaps rebranding129.26: Wavelength - The Tartan Specials - Sex and Drugs and Sausage Rolls

Canada at the Olympics; More drone fallout; Whitecaps top Leagues Cup group; L1BC champs crowned

Canada Olympics drone scandal; Ali Ahmed interview; Wrexham v Whitecaps; Phil Parkinson, Eoghan O’Connell, George Evans, Steven Fletcher chat; Leagues Cup

Whitecaps win one and lose one; new MLS roster rules; Canada NTs; CPL and L1BC

Canada 4th at Copa America; Copa chaos; Whitecaps win on the road in the league and cup

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Canadian national team, Copa America, and Euro 2024 chat, and we're joined this week by Felipe Vallejo to talk about it all.We start on the international stage and the big story of the week as Canada reached the semi-finals of Copa America. We look at the big win against Venezuela, why they have nothing to fear and nothing to lose against Argentina, and discuss which players' stock has gone up the most with their performances at the tournament.Keeping the Copa chat going, Felipe tells us about his trip to San Jose to see Colombia take on Brazil, we round up the rest of the action around the tournament, the US media meltdown after crashing out, the bizarre refereeing at the tournament, and get angry at some horrible camera angles.Moving on to the domestic game, we look at the Whitecaps seven-point week, the latest point gained in Montreal, and the ever-tightening Western Conference standings. Plus we look ahead to the latest BC derby in the Canadian Championship as the Whitecaps head over to the island to take on Pacific in their semi-final first leg.All of this plus we look at the continued disappointments at Euro 2024, Cork band The Frank and Walters continue as Album of the Month, and we've a Dutch Euros song in Wavelength.This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Recovery Family Law, family law lawyers in Surrey, working with clients to get excellent results. They support AFTN, go and support them for all your family legal needs.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.09: Intro - get better soon Marshall06.50: Canada's historic march to Copa semis45.52: Felipe's Copa road trip54.39: More Copa America chat79.00: This Week In Whitecapsland 197483.50: Whitecaps draw in Montreal as West tightens up even more107.50: Pacific vs Whitecaps III - a preview121.10: Wavelength - Football Poet - Hollandse Glorie124.50: Euro 2024 continues to disappoint

Vancouver v St Louis; Whitecaps news; Copa America; Euro 2024; Jesse Marsch

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

New England v Vancouver; Copa America and Euro 2024 chat; Ricardo Clark and Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau interviews

Vancouver Whitecaps chat; Katie Collar; Northern Super League; Wrexham chat with Phil Parkinson and Humphrey Ker; Canada v Netherlands and France, TST 7v7

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, Canadian Premier League, and Canadian national team chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts!The Whitecaps head into the international break in good spirits after two wins in four days against Western Conference opposition. We delve into both matches and performances, and look at where the 'Caps are right now in terms of tactics, personnel, and positioning, at what is effectively the halfway point of the season. Plus we round-up the weekend's action across MLS.We also look at the draw for the Canadian Championship semi-finals and the nightmare travel it throws up for the 'Caps, plus we round up the weekend's action in the CPL and have a chat with Colorado's CMNT defender Moise Bombito ahead of Canada's two upcoming friendlies and Copa America.All of this plus we have a new Album of the Month from Heavenly and kick off a month of Euro 2024 themed songs in Wavelength.This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Recovery Family Law, family law lawyers in Surrey, working with clients to get excellent results. They support AFTN, go and support them for all your family legal needs.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.15: Intro - Project8, Champions League, Phonzie's future14.15: A six point week for the Whitecaps43.48: This Week In Whitecapsland 197449.25: How the Whitecaps look at halfway point of season72.32: MLS round-up103.28: Canadian Champ semis set106.35: Vancouver FC and CPL round-up120.45: League1 BC chat128.00: Moise Bombito interview and CanMNT chat140.35: Wavelength - The Caledonian Dream - Shot At Glory

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, and Canadian Premier League chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts!It's not been a great week, with two horrible on-pitch performances and a PR nightmare off it with the no-show of Messi and friends for the match against Miami. We delve into how the whole Messi debacle played out and look at all parties that are being blamed for the non-appearance. How justified is it, where should most of the blame lie, and how have the Whitecaps handled the whole situation?We also look at the actual game itself, where the 'Caps failed to rise to the occasion once again in front of a large crowd and are still struggling to create and score from open play. Plus after scraping through to the Canadian Championship semi-finals against Cavalry, we look at what lies in-store and how Vanni Sartini's postgame comments from both of last week's matches went from one extreme to the other. How much threat is his job under right now?This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Recovery Family Law, family law lawyers in Surrey, working with clients to get excellent results. They support AFTN, go and support them for all your family legal needs.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.17: Intro05.10: The Vancouver Messi debacle - who's to blame?39.15: Messi, the Whitecaps, Plan B's, ticket prices and fan anger71.15: Understrength Miami pile on Whitecaps' home woes107.56: This Week in Whitecapsland 1974115.34: Whitecaps scrape through in Canadian Championship - shameful?134.50: Vancouver FC go second after derby day win151.05: Wavelength - Feet-Punk - Diego Maradona

There's been some more gameweeks and we've got all the action for Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver, as well as a look around the league at notable results. We talk Jesse Marsch's new gig, as well as whether people in Vancouver paid $1000+ to see Julian Gressel.

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

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

Whitecaps v Austin analysis; TSS Rovers’ cup heartbreak; Canadian Championship chat; CMNT coaching search; Vancouver and FIFA 2026

In preparation for Saturday's match against the Vancouver Whitecaps, the Crugnolas sat down with journalist/writer/reporter Har Johal who covers the Whitecaps, MLS, and the Canadian Women’s National Team for Daily Hive Vancouver, Equalizer Soccer, and Canadian Soccer Daily. Check out the episode to hear Har's thoughts on: Vancouver's current formWhether she feels the national discourse around the team is accurate What the keys to a successful season are Who the most ...

Red Bulls v Whitecaps analysis; Wrexham AFC head to Vancouver; Katie Collar interview; TSS Rovers in Canadian Championship

This week, Landon and Mike Crugnola analyze Austin FC's decisive win over the LA Galaxy and discuss what Diego Fagundez's legacy is in the Austin FC locker room. Other topics and questions include: - Join the Patreon and get the best socks - What do possession numbers mean for Austin? - Mike explains a "Diego Rubio Hat Trick" - Fagundez's legacy in the ATX locker room - Florentino Perez in Austin? - Attack finally gaining chemistry? - What the Kolmanic extension means - Could Gallagher be th...

On this week's episode of the Sounders FC Pod-Cast, co-hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani recap a disappointing result vs Cascadia rival Vancouver Whitecaps, and break down what went wrong after the controversial Jackson Ragen red card. Then a quick turn of the page as the Sounders head first to DC on Saturday, then Philadelphia on Tuesday -- the "redo" of the previous match at Subaru Park that was abandoned due to weather. Zak and Brad preview both matches, and set their expectations for wha...

NYRB v Whitecaps preview; Brian White’s homecoming; Guiseppe Bovalina signing; Canadian Championship kicks off; Todd May interview

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

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

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We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat. April is our favourite time of the year with MLS well underway, the CPL and League1 BC beginning, and the Provincial Cup in full flow. What a time to be alive! Add to that the Whitecaps being top of MLS and it's a fun-filled show this week.We kick things off with the 'Caps and look at their 4-0 demolition of TFC at the weekend that sent them to the top of the standings. We also hear from both head coaches, Vanni Sartini and John Herdman, chat about where both teams go from hear, and look around the rest of the action in the MLS West.AFTN writer Felipe Vallejo joins us on the show this week to not only talk Whitecaps but also for a comprehensive preview of the 2024 Canadian Premier League season that gets underway this weekend. We look at all eight clubs and have three little words on each of their chances this year.This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Recovery Family Law, family law lawyers in Surrey, working with clients to get excellent results. They support AFTN, go and support them for all your family legal needs.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.27: Intro - our favourite time of the year06.10: Whitecaps go top after dismantling TFC35.37: The Gaffers - Vanni Sartini and John Herdman48.43: Should the 'Caps get more credit?53.50: MLS West round-up67.05: CPL Season Preview - Vancouver86.49: CPL Season Preview - Pacific97.10: CPL Season Preview - Cavalry107.15: CPL Season Preview - Valour116.55: This week in 1974121.30: CPL Season Preview - York United131.10: CPL Season Preview - Forge138.24: CPL Season Preview - Atletico Ottawa143.25: CPL Season Preview - HFX Wanderers and title predictions154.25: Wavelength - Apocalypse Babys - Let's Go Mental158.47: Goodbyes and German football chat

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