Ricardo Clark

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

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

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

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

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our series where we retell the stories of MLS history. We've gone through all the team's subreddits and asked for different stories they remember about their teams, and we've got a list of almost all of them. We are going to do our research and then come together to retell everyone about those stories and give them the spotlight they deserve. This week we're talking about David Beckham's first game in MLS which was a 9 goal thrill...

We’re back with another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian football chat.What a fantastic weekend of football it has been. We've seen 19 goals in three BC Provincial Cup games, WFC2 won a penalty shootout, and best of all, Vancouver Whitecaps put up a five goal performance as they took apart a dreadful looking CF Montreal side.Saturday's 5-0 win over their Canadian rivals was just what the doctor ordered to kickstart the 'Caps MLS season and has them fired up and full of confidence now for the month ahead. We pick over the bones of the match, hear from head coach Vanni Sartini and look at the fantastic contributions from the young guns Simon Becher and Ali Ahmed.Both Becher and Ahmed stood out for WFC2 last season before making the jump to the first team and will be an inspiration to the guys on that team this year. WFC2 had a new gaffer at the helm this year, with Ricardo Clark taking charge and our feature interview this episode is with Rico as we chat about his transition to head coach, his daily routine, playing styles, hopes for the team this year and lots more.Plus we round up the action around the MLS Western Conference, look ahead to Wednesday's CONCACAF Champions League clash against LAFC, and the legends that are Sparks make their debut as our Artists of the Month for April.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.33: Intro08.09: Five star Whitecaps destroy Montreal39.45: Vanni on Montreal win44.10: LAFC Champions League preview52.00: MLS weekly round-up67.02: Ricardo Clark interview99.35: Wavelength - Grand Pocket Orchestra - Shitkicker

Canadian women’s team battle Canada Soccer; Vancouver Whitecaps preseason; MLS playoff format; the love of football

David Clanachan and Ricardo Clark interviews; Vancouver Whitecaps chat; CPL expansion in Saskatchewan