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With Gideon still absent after an unfortunate incident with Daisy Duck, Joe and Nick man the barricades in a way that the Whitecaps defence can only look on at with jealousy. It's the guys first Review/Preview show of the season and for once they don't just get to look ahead all joyfully at the weekend's action to come. Now they have to suffer the pain of the Sunday crew and pick over a disappointing display by the 'Caps. Vancouver's 2-2 draw with San Jose Earthquakes is in the spotlight. What went wrong this time, as another two points were dropped at home? More chances wasted, more sloppy defending, more disgruntlement amongst the fanbase. It's not the happiest time in Whitecapsland and the guys try to address as much of that as they can. Plus we hear postgame comments from both head coaches, San Jose's Mikael Stahre and Vancouver's Carl Robinson. Can the 'Caps turn things around in a timely manner? Well we won't have to wait too long to find out, with the team heading into the intense afternoon Texan heat to face an in-form, and frankly terrifying prospect, at FC Dallas. Is this a throwaway game? Should the 'Caps just go for a near full rotation and go young? We've seen understrength teams battle for unexpected points this year, or does that only happen against the 'Caps. If we're quaking in our boots at the prospect of this one, after recent results, is there actually any team in MLS right now that we can look forward to facing? All this and more awaits your earholes in our latest episode. Have a listen!

Vancouver Whitecaps v Houston Dynamo analysis; Vancouver Whitecaps v San Jose Earthquakes preview; Whitecaps salaries; TSS Rovers chat with Colin Elmes and Nick Soolsma interviews.

Finally, we have back to back home games! But be careful what you wish for because that means watching Vancouver Whitecaps live twice in the space of six days. Are you ready for that? We'll try and help you get ready for the first match on Friday, as we take a look at all things Houston Dynamo in AFTN's latest preview podcast. They're a team that don't travel well, but are coming off a late 3-2 win over LA Galaxy. Are they hitting form at just the worst time for the 'Caps? Can a shaky Vancouver defence handle the likes of Elis and Quioto? What changes will Carl Robinson make this week? And will anyone be on the end of all those crosses this game? Gideon is away dressing up as a Disney Princess for this episode, raising the average age of the team to not quite DC United levels, but getting up there. So that leaves Joe and Nick to chat about all of the above and much more, including World Cup jerseys, answering a barrage of listeners questions, and playing our prediction game. Have a listen!

Remember when Vancouver Whitecaps were being lauded for their excellent road record? That seems so long ago now. Saturday's 1-0 loss in Minnesota was the third straight away defeat for the 'Caps. This one against an already undermanned team that played 40 minutes of the second half with ten men. Definitely a Cinco de Mayo to forget. We look back at the high and lows from the match, talk line-ups and formations, bring you our latest player rankings, and hear from both head coaches, Minnesota's Adrian Heath and Vancouver's Carl Robinson. Where now for the Whitecaps? Did the RSL win last week just paper over the cracks or should we just be content that the team is currently sitting in third spot? We also see how the weekend played out for the MLS western teams, discuss the latest big Canadian Premier League news and other headlines, play another round of Do You Know Who I Am? and Half Man Half Biscuit return for our Wavelength section. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:02.14: Minnesota v Vancouver match analysis23.47: Adrian Heath and Carl Robinson audio33.28: Was the RSL win last week just papering over cracks?38.45: Whitecaps player analysis49.01: Do You Know Who I Am?53.07: MLS West Week in Review67.12: Wavelength - Half Man Half Biscuit - Mathematically Safe72.44: BC Soccerweb headlines - featuring Can PL, World Cup, PDL, and other news

The questions everyone wanted answered after last week's hammering in Kansas City was how would Vancouver Whitecaps' players react and what kind of mood would the fans be in. After a week building up to it, we got some answers at BC Place on Friday night. The Whitecaps got the job done against Real Salt Lake and came away with all three points, but it wasn't a performance for the ages against a pretty poor looking visiting side. Still, three points are three points and it ended the 'Caps three game losing streak. Steve, Zach, and Chris pick over the bones of it all. Is it a turning point or was it just papering over the cracks? We also hear from both head coaches, discuss the dissenting voices amongst the media and fanbase leading up to the match, see how the weekend played out for the MLS western teams, discuss the latest big Canadian Premier League news, and Culture Vulture has a song about Roy of the Rovers in our Wavelength section. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:02.20: Whitecaps v RSL match analysis30.48: Mike Petke and Carl Robinson audio36.45: Fines Lines - Dissenting voices against Robbo and the FO in the fanbase and media51.17: Whitecaps v RSL player analysis72.46: Latest Canadian Premier League news79.30: MLS West Week in Review90.12: Wavelength - Culture Vulture - Roy Of The Rovers Rap94.57: BC Soccerweb headlines

Friday's match against Real Salt Lake isn't so much a must win for Vancouver Whitecaps, as a must not lose. A defeat would certainly pile pressure on beleaguered coach Carl Robinson, but it's not likely going to be the tipping point. This is very much an avoid defeat at all costs encounter, as the 'Caps try to put an end to their three game losing streak. Joe, Gideon, and Nick are back to look ahead to Friday's match at BC Place. Were lessons learned from the 2-1 loss in Utah just three weeks ago? RSL are winless on the road, what kind of team and threat can we expect from them here in Vancouver? With the importance of this match, and with some players missing through suspension and injury for the 'Caps, does Carl Robinson blow up the team and try something different, or does he have to persevere with his regular base and hope they can turn things around? We look at all that, plus a lot more, and bring you another "Do You Know Who I Am?" and our prediction game. Have a listen!

Vancouver Whitecaps are back on the road again, so at least there's perhaps some hope of getting something out of this week's match! After two straight defeats can Carl Robinson find a band of sunshine for his squad in KC? Joe, Gideon, and Nick are back with AFTN's latest preview podcast. They'll look at the threat posed by Sporting Kansas City, what changes the Whitecaps might be looking to make, and how they see the game playing out. With Kei Kamara out for three weeks, how will Anthony Blondell fare up front? Can this help unleash the Yordy Reyna we knew and loved last season? And just what midfielders will we see this week? We discuss all this and a lot more. We have a special guest this week as Michael sits down for a chat with Sporting KC forward, and fellow Scot, Johnny Russell (at 09.15 mark) to talk about his move to MLS, settling in at KC, his growth as a player from his early days in Scottish football, this weekend's match, and more. Plus another "Do You Know Who I Am?" and our prediction game. Have a listen!

Sick of teams from LA yet? I know we are. LAFC came to BC Place on Friday night and fairly easily picked apart an uninspiring and disappointing Kamaraless Vancouver Whitecaps. We do some picking ourselves, as we pick over the bones of the 2-0 loss, ponder where it all went wrong, how it can be improved, can we cope without Kei, where's the creativity, and where do some players fit into this team. Plus we sit down for a chat with Russell Teibert and talk with Jordan Harvey about his homecoming. We'll also look at the weekend's action amongst the MLS Western Conference teams and Flyscreen feature in this week's Wavelength section with a song about Panini stickers and Willie Johnston. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:03.45: Whitecaps v LAFC match analysis28.40: Bob Bradley and Carl Robinson audio36.15: Techera's tackle and Felipe's flop42.15: Trying to solve some Whitecaps woes - home blanks, lack of creativity, fitting players in, rankings, polls, mailbag80.55: Russell Teibert interview and discussion86.23: Quick look ahead to Kansas City89.10: Quickfire MLS West Week in Review and CCL chat95.58: Jordan Harvey interview and discussion103.32: BC Soccerweb headlines114.06: Wavelength - Flyscreen - Your Phil Neal for my WIllie Johnston

If the Crew do end up leaving Columbus this offseason, it's likely Vancouver Whitecaps will be the saddest team to see them go. Saturday's win for the 'Caps made it four straight victory in Columbus. We clearly enjoy being there, even if the Crew owners don't. We look back at all the main talking points from the Whitecaps come from behind win, hear from head coaches Gregg Berhalter and Carl Robinson, and look at what players excelled and which ones didn't. We'll also look at the weekend's action the MLS Western Conference, a very good couple of days for the Whitecaps for sure, plus we'll take a look at the first month of the 'Caps affiliation with USL side Fresno FC, chat Canadian Premier League and player development, and we find out if Jordon Mutch fancies a chocolate digestive. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:02.59: Crew v Whitecaps Match In Review19.45: Gregg Berhalter and Carl Robinson audio29.36: Crew v Whitecaps player chat and what should team look like44.57: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive? - Jordon Mutch46.45: Save The Crew chat53.51: MLS West Week In Review76.33: Wavelength - Billy Bragg - God's Footballer81.55: Whitecaps and Fresno - a marriage heading for divorce?93.18: Canadian Soccer Business and the CPL96.59: BC Soccerweb headlines

It's good to have constants in your life, right? When a weakened team comes to B.C. Place, Vancouver Whitecaps fail to rise to the occasion seems to be one of those, and it was the same again on Saturday night when a highly depleted LA Galaxy side came and left with a point in a 0-0 draw. We pick over the bones of that game and individual performances, and hear from Galaxy head coach Sigi Schmid and 'Caps coach Carl Robinson. Plus we look back at the Whitecaps report card on the squad four games in. Turning our attention to the 'Caps defence, we discuss the overturning of Kendall Waston's red card, sit down for a chat with Uruguayan centre back Jose Aja about his move to Vancouver and how he's settling in, and we find out if Aaron Maund fancies a chocolate digestive. All this plus we chat with Canada national team and LAFC midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye, look at the week's action in MLS West, discuss MLS derbies, look at some of the stories making the news around the world, and Half Man Half Biscuit are back in this week's Wavelength section. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:02.25: Whitecaps v Galaxy Match In Review17.51: Sigi Schmid and Carl Robinson audio24.10: Whitecaps v Galaxy chat on players42.07: Whitecaps Report Card so far54.10: Kendall Waston red card rescinded56.05: Jose Aja interview and discussion66.51: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive? - Aaron Maund69.02: MLS West Week In Review74.24: MLS derbies chat featuring Sigi Schmid82.36: Mark-Anthony Kaye interview and discussion92.14: Canada v New Zealand chat95.31: BC Soccerweb headlines110.35: Wavelength - Half Man Half Biscuit - Bob Wilson, Anchorman

It's not been a great week to be a football fan in Vancouver. First it was announced that the city won't be hosting any matches if the bid for the 2026 World Cup is successful, then the Whitecaps were Elfathed in Houston, going down a man and to a 4-1 defeat. We're joined in the studio by Joe Deasy and Gideon Hill to chat about both of those topics, but there's some good news too as we reveal the first 18 names on the 2018 TSS Rovers PDL roster with head coaches Colin Elmes and Will Cromack. All this and a lot more in a two hour plus episode. Have a listen! Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:03.44: Atlanta v Vancouver match in review20.19: Tata Martino and Carl Robinson audio28.09: Which Whitecaps stood out?47.36: MLS West Week in Review56.52: TSS Rovers roster announcement with Colin Elmes and Will Cromack85.55: Vancouver pull out of being a World Cup 2026 host105.58: Wavelength - Flyscreen - Stamford Bridge109.05: BC Soccerweb headlines

Two games. Two wins. It's been a great start for Vancouver Whitecaps this new MLS season. The latest victory came in Houston on Saturday night. The Whitecaps recorded their first ever win at the Dynamo and we look back at the highs and lows from a night that saw a typical Vancouver road performance and three more points. Who stood out? Whose place is up for grabs? What can we expect heading in Atlanta next week? We look at all these things and more, plus we hear from both head coaches, Houston's Wilmer Cabrera and Vancouver's Carl Robinson. Plus we look back at the week's MLS action affecting the Western Conference teams, delve into some BCsoccerweb headlines, and the Cockney Rejects return to feature in our Wavelength section as we look at the troubles and protests at West Ham and discuss whether there's an appetite for that kind of fan pressure in North America. Have a listen!

Vancouver Whitecaps were Back In Black and Back to Business on Sunday, getting their 2018 MLS season off to a winning start against Montreal Impact. We look back at the 2-1 win, chat about all the team and individual highs and lows, and hear from both head coaches, Montreal's Rémi Garde and Vancouver's Carl Robinson. Plus we also look at all the weekend's MLS matches. The star of the show was Alphonso Davies, and we sat down with the young Whitecaps winger for an in-depth chat about the season ahead, his growth these last two seasons, his relationship with Kei Kamara, getting his Canadian citizenship and playing at the Gold Cup, and more. And there's still time to look at all the comings and goings in Whitecapsland this week, chat with one of the new arrivals, Felipe Martins, hear Carl Robinson's thoughts on a stacked Whitecaps midfield, and feature Barmy Army in this week's Wavelength section. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:02.41: Whitecaps News of the Week - Jordon Mutch and Felipe Martin arrive, Tim Parker departs, stacked midfield, weakened defence?09.25: Robbo on fitting in midfield pieces13.47: Felipe interview and discussion23.11: Make up of Whitecaps roster29.07: Vancouver v Montreal match review40.07: Rémi Garde and Carl Robinson postgame audio45.58: Vancouver v Montreal individual performances54.10: MLS Weekend Review67.22: Alphonso Davies interview and discussion84.44: Wavelength - Barmy Army - Sharp As A Needle90.52: BC Soccerweb headlines The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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