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

In this week's episode of Off the Crossbar, Matt, Kyle and Trevor discuss RSL's 2-1 loss to Colorado Rapids. They also discuss - RSL's upcoming match against Vancouver Whitecaps - The second inaugural Utah Royals match - What's working for RSL — and what isn't — in their new look - and much more!

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

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian football chat.Vancouver Whitecaps grabbed their first win of the season at the weekend, an important 2-0 away victory at San Jose. It wasn't pretty at times, but the goals were and there were some great performances out there, especially on the defensive side. What's happening with the 'Caps attack so far though? We delve into that and look at the latest Whitecaps addition Ralph Priso.We've two feature interviews with you this week. First up is another recent Whitecaps addition, Canadian-Syrian centre-back Belal Halbouni. We chat with Belal about his interesting journey to Vancouver, his hopes for this season, and his international future.Next up is an in-depth discussion with new League1 BC General Manager Stuart Neely It's an important third season coming up for the league and they're under new ownership. We chat about the successes so far, the need to grow, development of the game here in Canada, and a lot more.Plus we take you back to 1974, it's Football Violence Awareness Month, and we bring you two tracks from our new album of the month for March.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:02.13: Intro09.14: Whitecaps win in San Jose!30.00: Belal Halbouni interview53.55: Stuart Neely interview - part one76.10: This week in 197481.00: Stuart Neely interview - part two98.00: Wavelength - Brigadir - Football Skinheads Anarchy

Vancouver v Charlotte; Axel Schuster on DPs and depth; Scott Arfield interview; MLS round-up; CSA have new General Secretary

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian football chat.Vancouver Whitecaps will finally kick off their 2024 MLS season next weekend when Charlotte FC come to town. We look at how the 'Caps are looking heading into the new season, how competitive they can be, what's still missing, and how we feel they will fare. We also chat about the now known Canadian Championship draw and what it means for the Whitecaps and the rest.So how will the 'Caps fare in the 2024 MLS West? AFTN writer Felipe Vallejo joins us as we take a deep dive into the comings, goings, needs, and prospects of the other 13 teams in the Western Conference.It's starting to feel that a week doesn't go by without some off the pitch controversy in Canadian soccer and this week was no different as the union representing the Canadian women's national team filed a $40 million lawsuit against current and former board members of Canada Soccer. Local lawyer and referee Darnell Smith joins us once again to try and make some sense of what it all means and chat about the dangers of being a volunteer on such boards if issues like this then arise.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:02.10: Intro - wind, an apology, Alberth Elis, and RIP Chris Gauthier10.38: Canadian Championship draw26.02: How the Whitecaps are looking ahead of their MLS First Kick43.46: A deep dive into the 2024 MLS Western Conference (Austin to Minnesota)89.20: A deep dive into the 2024 MLS Western Conference (Portland to St Louis)119.16: This week in 1974123.12: CanWNT sue Canada Soccer board members151.28: Wavelength - The Others - Stan Bowles156.22: RIP Stan Bowles and Andreas Brehme

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer chat.Vancouver Whitecaps' CONCACAF Champions Cup dreams are over for another year after a good performance, but ultimately a defeat against Tigres. We look back at the second leg, the takeaways from both matches heading into the league campaign, and get some postgame thoughts from Vanni Sartini. The 2024 MLS season kicks off this week, sans Whitecaps, and there's a lot to talk about.We look at the brand new kits that will be worn this season, starting with the Whitecaps' navy and gold 50th anniversary kit, and we pick our five best and worst jerseys from the new crop. We also look at the new initiatives that we'll see implemented in the league this season and find out whether goal-line technology is on the league's radar. But who will implement these new initiatives? Well a bunch of replacement officials to begin with it appears as MLS and PRO lock out the current group of referees. What impact will this have in the first round of matches?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:02.08: Intro06.30: Whitecaps' Champions Cup dreams over23.48: What's happening with this year's Canadian Championship?39.35: Whitecaps launch 50th anniversary kit49.25: The rest of MLS 2024 new kits discussion86.10: This week in 197493.25: MLS' new initiatives for the season105.30: MLS refs locked out126.50: Wavelength - The Old Firm Casuals - Never Say Die

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

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we begin our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2024 season, but this year with a twist! We are bringing in a guest who is an expert on the team, and for this episode we're joined by Michael from Away From the Numbers (AFTN Canada)! We say not so deep dive as there are too many teams to cover and not enough time, but this year with our guest specialist, we'll get a bit more detailed than in prior years. We will be looking into ...

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

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

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

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver FC, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and general football chat.The busy North American soccer offseason continues apace and the Whitecaps are making moves and getting their preseason underway over in Marbella. We delve into the Whitecaps News of the Week as we talk about the addition of veteran Haitian winger Fafa Picault, camp trialists, and look at the announced kick off times for the 'Caps MLS matches this coming season and some good ticket sales.We have two featured in-depth interviews for you this episode, both with experienced midfielders looking to shine with their new clubs in Vancouver. One new to the city and one making a return.First up is Whitecaps offseason signing Damir Kreilach. We chat with the Croatian about his career so far, making the switch to Vancouver, his hunger after a couple of years derailed by a back injury, his Kreilach's Corner initiative, and more.Next up is a Whitecaps academy alumni, Ben Fisk. We chat with Ben about coming home to play for Vancouver FC in the CPL, his journey between leaving the 'Caps in 2013 to returning to the city over a decade later, his hopes for the season, playing with his childhood friend Callum Irving, and more.All of this, plus we say goodbye to a true footballing legend, 'The Kaiser' Franz Beckenbauer, look back at this week in 1974, and feature a fine splattering of music to boot.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.32: Intro - cold weather, continental cups, sponsor an episode08.58: Hot Chocolate Boy returns! - Glenburn Soda14.28: Whitecaps News of the Week - Picault signs, Marbella, kick off times, ticket sales41.50: Damir Kreilach interview73.00: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive - Damir Kreilach77.05: Ben Fisk interview121.11: This week in 1974130.50: RIP Franz Beckenbauer - The Kaiser in Vancouver149.00: Wavelength - Bownik - Franz Beckenbauer

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian soccer chat.We kick off our first show of the new year with our annual offseason interview with Whitecaps CEO and Sporting Director Axel Schuster. We talk with Axel about the highs and lows of last season, building on those in 2024 and taking the next step, and discuss how the club gets there. We touch on the Andres Cubas transfer rumours, Ryan Gauld extension talks, is a return possible for Richie Laryea, and how did the signing of Damir Kreilach come about, plus much more in a 37 minute chat.It's been a busy MLS offseason so far and we look at some of the bigger and wilder stories affecting the Canadian teams, Canadian players, and the 'Caps Western Conference rivals. Plus we kick off our Whitecaps 50th anniversary celebrations and party like it's 1974, and introduce our new Album of the Month feature.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.30: Intro - Cup games and AFTN plans for the year13.25: Party like it's 197423.52: It's been a busy MLS offseason so far53.55: Axel Schuster interview - Part One78.30: Axel Schuster interview - Part Two102.27: Unpacking Axel137.15: Wavelength - Hotel Lux - National Team144.25: Bring back printed programs!

We’re back with our final AFTN Soccer Show off 2023 and it's another episode packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian soccer chat. As the new year beckons, we look ahead to what could be an exciting 2024 for the Whitecaps, the CPL, and football in Canada in general.The Whitecaps head into the new year with a new signing, MLS veteran and 'Cap killer Damir Kreilach. We look at what the signing might mean for the team and make some bold Whitecaps predictions for 2024.We also hand out our final end of year AFTN awards. What was the best awayday? The most embarrassing moment? The biggest disgrace of the year? The quote of the year? And who were the heroes and villains for us in 2023? Find out and let us know yours!CPL commissioner Mark Noonan came out guns blazing this week, defending the league and the CSB from unfair criticism. We look at his comments, how the CPL looks to grow, how it could get there, and make some bold predictions in that regard for the new year. Plus we conclude AFTN's 2023 Festive Fifteen with our top three tracks of the year and this week's Wavelength tune is Subbuteo related!Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.46: Intro - Christmas is over and so is 202308.16: What a year 2024 promises to be in Canadian football15.38: Release the Kreilach! Damir is a Whitecap35.18: Festive Fifteen #341.00: Whitecaps Bold Predictions For 202454.25: More AFTN End of Year awards - awaydays, quotes, embarrassments, and disgraces72.50: Festive Fifteen #278.02: Even more AFTN End of Year awards - heroes and villains90.48: What we'd like to change in MLS, CPL, Canadian and world football121.16: Festive Fifteen #1127.03: Noonan bullish ahead of big year for CPL159.00: Wavelength - Sir Robert Orange Peel - Youbutteo

Messi coming to Vancouver; Whitecaps add two in draft; USSF stand up to MLS; Kadin Chung interview; Jesse Fleming, Stephen Eustáquio, Bev Priestman, Callum Irving, and Kadin Chung Christmas plans

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League chat.There's no such thing as a quiet offseason in North American soccer it feels and this past week has been somewhat of a controversial one.The draw was made for the 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup, throwing up tough ties for the three Canadian sides, but now both the Whitecaps and Cavalry FC can't play their home matches at their usual stadiums. We delve into the whys and hows, look ahead to the 'Caps content in the MLS SuperDraft, the new competition guidelines in the league next season, and MLS' controversial decision to withdraw its teams from next year's US Open Cup.Turning our attention to the CPL and Vancouver FC, we look back at the club's first year highs and lows, hand out our first ever AFTN VFC awards, look at the club's two draft picks, and bring you our feature interview with Brazilian midfielder Renan Garcia.Plus we continue AFTN's 2023 Festive Fifteen with numbers 9 to 7.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.28: Intro - last live game of the year, Wonka sticker shock, and the darts are back11.30: Whitecaps and Cavalry forced to move their CONCACAF Champions Cup matches to Langford38.48: Whitecaps academy alumni in MLS SuperDraft43.07: Festive Fifteen #947.36: A bad PR week for MLS as they devalue US Open Cup74.52: New MLS competition guidelines83.21: Festive Fifteen #888.32: Vancouver FC - a year in review and a look ahead to 2024111.40: AFTN Vancouver FC End of Season awards129.40: Festive Fifteen #7133.32: Renan Garcia interview152.06: Vancouver FC add two in CPL draft162.35: Wavelength - The Whitehawk Isolators - Not About The Football

Vanni Sartini interview; MLS State of the League; Goodbye Sinc; Don Garber; Bev Priestman; Copa America draw

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian national team, and international football chat.Vanni Sartini and the Whitecaps learned their disciplinary fates this past week after all the LAFC playoff shenanigans. We delve into what was handed out, what is means to the 'Caps coach and the club going forward, and whether it was fair punishment. Plus we look at Russell Teibert's potential future in Vancouver and the weekend's action in the two MLS Conference finals.On the international stage, the legend that is Christine Sinclair hangs up her international boots, we look at the emotional farewell matches against Australia and ponder who can step up to fill her very big boots as the face of Canadian women's football.We also chat about more ways to try and fix the broken Canadian soccer system, the purchase of League1 BC by League1 Canada, look at the UEFA 2024 draw, and kick off AFTN's 2023 Festive Fifteen with the first three entrants.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.27: Intro - feeling festive, wild weather, FA Cup08.55: Canada v Australia - goodbye GOAT27.55: FIFA U17 World Cup wraps up in style32.15 UEFA 2024 draw throws up an AFTN derby!41.43: Festive Fifteen #1545.55: Vanni banned for 6 games as Whitecaps learn their DisCo fate63.25: Is Teibert's time done with the 'Caps?78.19: Festive Fifteen #1482.50: It's Columbus v LAFC for the MLS Cup114.39: Festive Fifteen #13119.48: How to fix Canadian Soccer - part 2143.55: League1 Canada buy League1 BC151.35: Wavelength - Mad Jocks and Englishmen - Just Like Kenny

Trying to fix Canadian soccer after a bad year; Jeneva Hernandez-Gray interview; Vancouver Whitecaps and MLS chat

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps chat and it's our 'Caps end of season review episode.The Whitecaps had an interesting season, fighting on four fronts, winning two cups, making the playoffs, and improving in many aspects. But the old flaws and woes didn't fully go away and the season ended by leaving somewhat of a sour taste in many people's mouths in more ways than one.Felipe Vallejo joins us as we look back at the 'Caps 2023 season - the highs, the lows, what went well, what didn't, and what needs to happen to see the club take that next stepWe also hear some season takeaways from Head Coach Vanni Sartini, Sporting Director Axel Schuster, captain Ryan Gauld, and leading scorer Brian White, play a little game of Blankety Blank along the way, and bring you the latest news from the club as more roster decisions are made.And there's still time to hand out the first of our 2023 End of Season Awards. We kick things off with the Whitecaps players ones - Player of the Year, Young Player of the Year, Academy Player of the Year, Female Player of the Year, and the Whitecap to Watch in 2024.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.40: Intro - occupying ourselves in the offseason10.20: The Whitecaps' 2023 season - what went well and what didn't?54.55: Season takeaways from Axel, Vanni, Ryan, and Brian65.30: Whitecaps Blankety Blank77.55: Whitecaps News of the Week90.00: AFTN 2023 awards - part one118.20: Wavelength - The Devoted - I Love George Best

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps and Canadian soccer chat.The Whitecaps end of season moves have started as they announced their roster decisions for moving into 2024. We delve into who's coming back and who's not and ponder whether these were the correct choices. Plus we chat with Whitecaps Sporting Director Axel Schuster about the decisions made and what this means for the team moving forward.The fallout from Vanni Sartini's comments about and reaction to referee Tim Ford continued this past week. Both Vanni and Axel addressed how last Sunday's playoff loss to LAFC played out off the pitch, while we chat about the overblown reaction and what suspension may be coming to the way of the 'Caps head coach.Turning our attention to the international stage, Canada's roster for the Jamaica Nations League quarter-final was announced and it features four Whitecaps. We chat with two of them, Sam Adekugbe and Ali Ahmed, about the games ahead the Whitecaps' season, plus we hear from Canada head coach Mauro Biello about some of his squad decisions and what the future may hold in store.All of this plus we review the football film Next Goal Wins that comes out this week and New Zealand lo-fi punk band Dick Move and Scottish legends The Yummy Fur continue their residencies as our new Artists of the Month.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.40: Intro - what a week for BC college soccer, U17 World Cup15.16: Axel Schuster on the Whitecaps end of season roster decisions31.55: Whitecaps roster discussion63.33: The Tim Ford fallout continues - what suspension will Vanni get?97.47: Mauro Biello announces Canada squad for Jamaica119.00: Sam Adekugbe interview on Canada and the 'Caps131.55: Ali Ahmed interview on Canada and the 'Caps147.20: TVOD - Next Goal Wins (a review)164.20: Wavelength - Jamine Man - Japanese Football Team

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League chat, and World Cup chat.Vancouver Whitecaps 2023 season came to a controversial end on Sunday in a 1-0 home playoff loss to LAFC. A number of contentious decisions on the pitch and some fireworks off it have certainly seen the game set tongues wagging. We look back at the main talking points, chat about Vanni Sartini getting sent off and then going off at the referee after the game, and hear some postgame thoughts of Vanni, Ryan Gauld, and Brian White. Plus we look at the rest of the MLS playoffs in the MLS Western Conference, hear from Italian legend, LAFC's Giorgio Chiellini.We also look back at a good weekend for sporting crowds in Vancouver. Are bumper attendances back and will this have an impact on Whitecaps kick off times next season? We ask Axel Schuster. And we look ahead to the FIFA U17 World Cup that kicks off this week and chat with Vancouver FC's TJ Tahid as he gets set to represent Canada at the tournament.All of this plus New Zealand lo-fi punk band Dick Move and Scottish legends The Yummy Fur both kick off their residencies as our new Artists of the Month.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.34: Intro - Christmas is cancelled, a fun Halloween, cup fever09.45: Whitecaps' season is over in controversial playoff loss to LAFC48.03: Vanni, Gauld, and White postgame thoughts55.00: Vanni Sartini loses it at the ref!74.41: Quick MLS playoff round-up80.05: Giorgio Chiellini interview and discussion90.30: Are bumper Vancouver sports crowds back and will it impact kick off times?112.25: FIFA give millions to the CPL!118.07: TJ Tahid audio and FIFA U17 World Cup discussion131.30: Wavelength - Vic Blackwell - Red Machine

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

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

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

On this week's episode of Side x Side, co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans do a full recap of October 7th's Cascadia matchup vs Vancouver Whitecaps, then look back at the season so far as the Sounders gear up for one last regular season match before the postseason. It's a big one vs top of the table's St. Louis City, with playoff seeding on the line as the Sounders can finish anywhere from 2nd to 6th in the Western Conference. As always, listen, review, and subscribe wherever y...

Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and CPL chat; Ryan Gauld, Vanni Sartini, Ranko Veselinovic, Yohei Takaoka, Afshin Ghotbi, and Vasco Fry audio; FIFA 2030 World Cup

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat.Vancouver Whitecaps have gone from unbeaten in four to winless in four as the limp their way into MLS playoffs. Felipe Vallejo joins us to chat about the last two 'Caps games, what's not clicking right now and how to solve it, and look around the MLS West and plot the Whitecaps path to the postseason. Surely they can't miss out? Plus we look at the top 25 MLS jersey sales this season and the price gouging of fans by Inter Miami.Turning our attention to the CPL, we sit down with Cavalry FC head coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr for an in-depth half hour chat about his side winning the regular season title, booking a spot in next year's CONCACAF Champions Cup, and looking ahead to the playoffs to come. Plus we also round up the weekend's action across the league that saw HFX Wanderers book a place in the playoffs, the last BC derby of the season, and Forge's Kyle Bekker and Bobby Smyrniotis go off on CPL refereeing.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.25: Intro03.04: Whitecaps limping into playoffs33.57: The Return of Robbo - revisionist history?39.37: Plotting the Whitecaps postseason path in the wild, wild MLS West55.24: Tim Parker sells jerseys!58.50: Miami price gouge longtime fans68.47: Tommy Wheeldon Jr interview104.55: CPL round-up120.40: Forge fume at refs as need for VAR in CPL shown again (with audio)131.30: Wavelength - David Gordon - The Bees Knees

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

Sam Adekugbe interview; Vancouver Whitecaps’ playoff push; MLS and CPL chat

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, Canadian national team, and Canadian Premier League chat.The Whitecaps mammoth seven-game road spell is well underway now with two games down and five to go until they see BC Place again. They kicked things off with a hard fought 3-2 Cascadian derby victory in Portland at the weekend, making things much harder than they should have done in the end. That was followed up by 1-0 win in Chicago, and all of a sudden the 'Caps are challenging at the top of the table. We look back at the main talking points coming out of both matches and the road ahead.It's been an eventful couple of days in Canadian soccer, with national team head coach John Herdman leaving his post to take up the reigns in Toronto. We look at the move to TFC and what it might mean for both Herdman and the future of the national team.Plus we chat Canadian Premier League, that is tight as tight can be going down the stretch, Zach shares his experiences at a LAFC match, and Mog ends his residency as our Artist of the Month.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.30: Intro - 'Hollywood' Zach is back after watching LAFC15.07: Whitecaps kick off mammoth road spell with two victories46.28: John Herdman departs Canadian national team for Toronto FC82.55: The worldwide search for the next CanMNT boss98.00: Canadian Premier League chat115.30: Wavelength - The Holy Roman Army - Royston Flies Into The Heart of Darkness

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

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

A week to remember for Vancouver Whitecaps; Axel Schuster, Vanni Sartini, Ranko Veselinovic interviews; League1 BC; women’s World Cup drama

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

- I AM THE NOISE T-SHIRT: https://www.bonfire.com/i-am-the-noise/ - SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/ - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The loss to Club Leon on Wednesday night means EVERYTHING is riding on Sunday's match against Vancouver. Will the Whitecaps get the better of the LA Galaxy again? On today's show, hosts Josh Guesman and Eric Vieria discuss the loss to Leon, the atmosphere, and why the Galaxy should have learned a lot against an excellent team. But what can Greg Vanney do to change their fortune on Sunday? And why did Novak Micovic impress in his Galaxy debut? Could that mean another start on Sunday? Could it mean a goalkeeper is on the chopping block? The guys will prepare you for Sunday's must-win matchup against the Whitecaps and tell you who the Galaxy are bringing in as soon as the transfer window closes on August 2. Why does he remind us of Martin Caceres? We've got a fun show on tap for you. Don't miss a minute!

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

This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin FC's up and down week with a 2-1 loss in Vancouver and a 2-1 win at home against SKC. They preview Friday's Leagues Cup match versus Mazatlan. Other topics and questions include: - Where to watch Austin's All-Star players - (Landon was wrong about the MLS Next stream) - Messi announced on slippery walkway - Tight transfer budget enough to help? - Romaña to return? - Vancouver Whitecaps recap - Sporting Kansas City recap - Learning moments f...

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

PODCAST: One Last Chance for Momentum. Six-Point Game is big for LA Galaxy. - I AM THE NOISE T-SHIRT: https://www.bonfire.com/i-am-the-noise/ - SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/ - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy will get one more chance before Major League Soccer pauses for the League's Cup to get a victory. And it's one of those fun "six-point games." Hosts Josh Guesman and Eric Vieira will update you on news and talk about new center-back Tony Alfaro. Plus, what did Vanney say about "growing pains" and transfer rumors? The guys will also get you ready for the game against the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night. The Whitecaps are a tricky team that scores a lot of goals at home. Can the Galaxy get another three points closer to the playoffs? We've got a great show, so let's get to it!

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

This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss the shocking 4-1 blowout in Minnesota and Borrell's intro press conference. They are also joined by Apple TV's Paul Dolan to preview the upcoming matches against the Vancouver Whitecaps and Sporting Kansas City. Other topics and questions include: - Highlights from the Borrell press conference - Brandan Craig on loan from Philly - Does CJ Fodrey need a new challenge? - Minnesota United recap (25:45) - Driussi , Stuver, and Fagundez show up against...

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

We’re back with another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian national team, and League1 BC chat, and we're joined this week by Harjeet Johal to do it all.It's been an eventful week for the Whitecaps after being rained out in Colorado before it was raining goals in LA for their first away victory in over a year.We chat about the farcical scenes in Colorado that led to the postponement of Wednesday's match with the Rapids and hear from a philosophical Vanni Sartini about the whole thing. Then we delve into that famous win for the 'Caps at LAFC with a new formation, some players playing in strange positions, and a far more aggressive approach on the road than we've seen in the past.Turning our attention to the international stage, we look at the latest financial woes facing Canada Soccer and chat about Canada at the recent CONCACAF Nations League and the upcoming Gold Cup, and bring you some audio from the recently retired Atiba Hutchinson.All of this plus we round up the action around MLS this past week, including the sacking of TFC coach Bob Bradley, and we talk League1 BC, with interviews with TSS Rovers men's head coach Darren Russcher and Whitecaps Girls Elite head coach Katie Collar.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.28: Intro02.49: Weather wins in Colorado10.38: Whitecaps beat LAFC for first away win of season32.35: MLS and MLS NEXT Pro round-up51.28: Darren Russcher interview and L1BC men's division chat59.52: Katie Collar interview and L1BC women's division chat73.40: Canada Soccer's financial woes113.07: CMNT Nations League and Gold Cup chat138.45: Atiba Hutchinson chat and audio147.17: Wavelength - Frank Sidebottom - Guess Who's Been On Match of the Day?

We’re back with another packed show and it's all Vancouver Whitecaps chat this episode.The 'Caps are at the halfway point of the MLS season, sitting two points above the playoff line and playing a more easy on the eye brand of football than last season. They've scored more goals, conceded less, but they need to be more clinical in front of goal and still feel a few pieces away from being real playoff contenders. We're joined by AFTN writer Felipe Vallejo to discuss the 'Caps first half of the season and what could lie in store in the second.Carrying on the discussion, our feature interview this episode is with Whitecaps Sporting Director Axel Schuster, as we discuss the season so far both on and off the pitch, strengthening the squad in the summer, contracts, scouting new markets, Messi, and more.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.20: Whitecaps midseason review - Part 133.41: Whitecaps midseason review - Part 266.38: Axel Schuster interview108.36: Wavelength - Knuckle MC and Nature Reserve - Big Man Up Front

Whitecaps win Canadian Championship; Caps v Cincinnati; MLS roundup; Messi to MLS; Canada going for a summer of silver

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

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

We’re back with another packed show of Canadian soccer chat. As the feast of footballing action continues across the country, we'll be talking Vancouver Whitecpas, Major League Soccer, and the FIFA World Cup in this episode.Vancouver Whitecaps got back to winning ways on Saturday evening with a well deserved derby win over Seattle Sounders at BC Place, after their midweek loss in Dallas. We look back at both of those matches and the main talking points coming out of them around the team and individual players. Plus we delve into the Whitecaps and MLS salaries that were released this week and ponder the good, the bad, and the ugly amongst them.Our feature interview this week is with WFC2 forward Levonte Johnson who is having a great season in MLS Next Pro and has already been called up and scored with the first team in the Canadian championship. Plus we talk the Whitecaps Girls cup success in Zurich, the FIFA U20 World Cup, and the awfulness that is the newly revealed logo for the 2026 World Cup here in North America.All of this plus music from Ash, Grian Chatten, Goldie Lookin' Chain, and P. Way.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.30: Intro09.30: Whitecaps derby day delight47.36: Whitecaps player chat58.12: Levonte Johnson interview67.40: Whitecaps Girls win FIFA Youth Cup in Zurich73.05: Whitecaps and MLS salaries analysis114.20: 2026 World Cup logo revealed and it's awful!125.13: FIFA U20 World Cup chat128.05: Wavelength - P. Way - Copa Mundial