Aftn Soccer Show (vancouver Whitecaps/mls)

VAR has certainly given us a lot to talk about on the show this year, but at some stage we just want it to stop. As Vancouver Whitecaps lost more points after a video review, we look back at the draw in Chicago on Friday night and the good, the bad, and the ugly things to come out of the game. We hear from both head coaches and look at what, if anything, the 'Caps can do to quickly turn their fortunes around. It won't be easy with two tough games coming up this week, with LAFC coming to Vancouver on Wednesday and then a long trip to Orlando on Saturday. We look ahead to both of those matches and review the weekend's action in the MLS West. Plus we imagine MLS teams as Game of Thrones house, continue our 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations, find out if Jon Erice fancies a chocolate digestive, bring back an old segment with new Whitecap Scott Sutter and The Young Boys are here for this week's Football Violence Awareness Month Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 03.02:

It was all looking fairly good at half time, penalty horrorshow aside. It was looking like the Lion Ibrahimovic was sleeping tonight, with Doneil Henry as the Lion tamer. Then it all went horribly long, Vancouver Whitecaps looked a disorganised and dysfunctional mess, and another loss was handed out following another blank at home. We look back at the good, the bad, and the ugly from the loss to LA, hear from both head coaches, chat with Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and ponder where the 'Caps go from here. Plus we look at the weekend's action in the MLS West, talk CPL jerseys and football clichés, continue our 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations, find out if Scott Sutter fancies a chocolate digestive, and The Business are back again in this week's Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 03.21: Vancouver Whitecaps v LA Galaxy analysis 29.45: Coaches audio - Marc Dos Santos and Guillermo Barros Schelotto 36.39: More Whitecaps v Sounders chat 44.35: Zlatan Ibrahimovic audio and discus

It's Vancouver Whitecaps first Friday night lights match of the new season this week and the Billy big boys of the MLS, LA Galaxy, are coming to town with their eight DPs. Joe, Nick, and Gideon are back with AFTN's latest preview podcast as they look ahead to the match. Can the 'Caps build on their first points of the season against yet another Western Conference rival? Can they contain Zlatan and avoid giving away any more penalties to him? And does Portland's goal against LA last weekend give Vancouver quite a bit to work on in terms of getting through the Galaxy defence? All this and a lot more are discussed in a highly entertaining episode this week. LA head to Vancouver with a young striker called Zlatan Ibrahimović making some headlines around MLS. He's only a second year player but he's shown signs that he has what it takes to make it in the league. The lads discuss the Swede and debate whether he'll turn ip, sorry, up. And it amongst all the chat, Do You Know Who I Am? returns, as does the predi

We have a point! From small acorns do big playoff pushes grow. Hopefully. Vancouver Whitecaps finished March with a draw against Seattle Sounders. We look back at the match, hear from both head coaches, and look at some of the 'Caps news from both heading into the game and coming out of it. Plus our feature interview this week is a chat with Spanish midfielder, and new 'Caps captain, Jon Erice. Plus in a packed show we kick off our season long homage to the 'Caps historic 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl win on the anniversary weekend of that year's season opener. We look back at what was happening that weekend, the game against Dallas Tornado, and dig into our vaults to bring you an interview we had with the wonderful Willie Johnston back in 2014. Plus we look at the weekend's action in the MLS West and it's a special double Frank Sidebottom Wavelength this week to celebrate the release of the documentary film honouring his life, Being Frank. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 02.08: Va

What's the best thing for a winless team to have after some time off for the international break? If you said a derby game against an unbeaten side, then you'll be happy for what lies in store for Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday evening. You're also nuts. But that is indeed what we have this weekend as Seattle Sounders head north to Vancouver to take on a Whitecaps side still looking for their first point in the Marc Dos Santos era. Joe, Nick, and Peter are back with AFTN's latest preview podcast as they look ahead to the match? Has the time off invigorated the 'Caps? Does MDS go back to a 4-3-3 and who will play in it? Do Vancouver have enough to stop a rampant Jordan Morris and Seattle's deadly attack? All that and a lot more are discussed this week, and find out who gives Joe the clap. And it amongst all the chat, Do You Know Who I Am? returns, as does the prediction game and more. Have a listen!

Wasn't it nice to have a week off from watching Vancouver Whitecaps get screwed over by "PRO" referee decisions? We've enjoyed it anyway. The Canadian men's national team were back in town after an absence of two and a half years, seeing off French Guiana in their final CONCACAF Nations League qualifier, securing a place in Nations League Group A and at this year's Gold Cup. We chat about the match and what may lie in store internationally for Canada. Are we all getting too carried away by the exciting young talent assembled? We also bring you a number of one on one interviews this week with Canadian national team players. Kicking things off is Mark-Anthony Kaye, who talks injury recovery, life with LAFC, and what Marc Dos Santos was like as a coach. Next up is Marcus Godhino who talks about life in Scotland with Hearts, the Edinburgh derby, and what it means to play for Canada right now. Moving from the young ones to the old guard, we chat with current Whitecap Russell Teibert and Besiktas' Atiba Hutch

The new MLS season is only three weeks old but we're already entering a bye week. That may or may not be a good thing for Vancouver Whitecaps, who have slumped to their worst ever start to a MLS season. But are the signs of turning it around there? That's one of the many things we look at in this latest AFTN Soccer Show. We pick over the bones of another defeat, as the 'Caps lose 3-2 in Houston. There's another controversial penalty to discuss, and some less than stellar player, passing, and penetrative performances. With an international break looming, the action continues in Vancouver as the Canadian men's national team come to town. We look ahead to Sunday's CONCACAF Nations League qualifier with French Guiana, the make up of the squad and how they may be utilised, and we hear from head coach John Herdman about the match, the Gold Cup, and the state of the program right now. Plus we look at the weekend's action in the MLS Western Conference, chat about the poor MLS crowds we're seeing around the leag

Third time lucky? That's what Marc Dos Santos and Vancouver Whitecaps will be hoping for in Houston on Saturday afternoon, in the last MLS match for the 'Caps before the international break. Joe, Gideon, and Peter are back with AFTN's latest preview podcast as they look ahead to the 'Caps trip to Texas this weekend. What changes will MDS make to try and get that first point of the season on the board? Is there a more dangerous attacking trio in MLS than Houston's front three, and how do the 'Caps stop them? And will an attacking player ever score again for Vancouver? All that and a lot more are discussed this week, including some VAR talk. And it amongst all the chat, Do You Know Who I Am? returns, as does the prediction game and more. Have a listen!

How did Corey Baird sleep after earning his phantom penalty call for RSL against Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday? Will his embellishment fine that's surely coming keep him awake? How did you sleep? Like an angry baby like we did? A lot was lost this weekend. Not just an hour's sleep or three points, but also faith in VAR, or what faith we had left in PRO officials running it. We look back at a controversial weekend in MLS action as the 'Caps went down to a 1-0 loss to RSL and hear from both head coaches, Vancouver's Marc Dos Santos and Salt Lake's Mike Petke. Who stood out for the 'Caps this week? Who didn't? And what changes may be coming for the next match in Houston? All this and a lot more are covered this episode. Plus we look at the weekend's action in the MLS Western Conference, chat about the Canadian Premier League news of the week, and with Los Campesinos featuring again in this week Wavelength section, how many football references can you spot in this week's song? Here's the rundown for the

Week 2 of the MLS season sees Vancouver Whitecaps heading to Utah to take on a Real Salt Lake side a little bit like themselves, in that you just don’t know what kind of team they are going to be this year. In our latest preview podcast, our two saints, Nick and Peter look ahead to the match on Saturday. What changes will MDS make after the Minnesota loss? Are our left back issues solved, for now? And just what kind of a threat with RSL pose? All this and more are covered in this episode, so have a listen!

The new MLS season is underway. Vancouver Whitecaps maybe started it somewhat underwhelmingly with a 3-2 loss at home to Minnesota United, but there's a long road ahead. We pick over the bones of that opening day defeat and hear from both head coaches, Vancouver's Marc Dos Santos and Minnesota's Adrian Heath. We also delve into some of the aspects of what went good and what went wrong for the Whitecaps and look at some individual player's performances and some needs in the squad. Will there be changes in store for next week's trip to Real Salt Lake? Plus we look at the weekend's action in the MLS Western Conference, chat about the Canadian Premier League news of the week, have a discussion about abuse in football following Ciara McCormack's unsettling blog post last week, and Helen Love are back in this week's Wavelength section. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 02.46: Vancouver Whitecaps v Minnesota United Match in Review 22.25: Coaches audio - Marc Dos Santos and Adrian He

It's here! It's here! Well nearly. The 2019 MLS season kicks off on Saturday when Vancouver Whitecaps host Minnesota United at BC Place. You ready? We are here at AFTN with our first preview podcast of the year. Joe, Nick, and Gideon return, and the Terrific Trio become the Fab Four with a new addition to the team. Who could it be? Listen and find out! How prepared are the 'Caps for this one? With an injury crisis at left back looming, how will MDS set up his team? Who will get the first goal of the season and the first read card? And just what kind of threat do a new look Minnesota side post them? All of those topics and a lot more are discussed this week. And it amongst all the chat, Do You Know Who I Am? returns, as does the prediction game and more. Have a listen!

One week to go till the 2019 Major League Soccer season kicks off. Are you ready? Are Vancouver Whitecaps? A winless preseason has wrapped up, with Whitecaps players still joining up with the squad as late as Thursday. How much will that impact the team's start to the new season? When will they mesh and fire on all cylinders? There's defensive concerns, especially in the left back area, but also attacking ones with just two goals in their five matches. So a lot for us to talk about this week, and we do just that with our two special guests, Whitecaps head coach Marc Dos Santos and returning striker Fredy Montero. We also look at the main MLS and CPL news from the past week and bring you two Wavelengths in tribute to West Ham legend Bobby Moore on the anniversary of his death. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 02.58: Vancouver Whitecaps preseason comes to a losing end 08.26: Marc Dos Santos interview Part One and discussion 25.01: Fredy Montero interview and striker chat 47.30

There's two weeks till the new MLS season gets underway which is both exciting and worrying for Vancouver Whitecaps fans. Fredy Montero is returning to Vancouver and set to join the team in LA later this week. But as new players continue to be announced and get set to join the preseason camp, who will arrive in time to stake a claim to a place in the starting XI on March 2nd against Minnesota? We look at that and who has the advantage right now, after the latest preseason friendly. Plus we delve a little bit into the 'Chalk Talk' Marc Dos Santos gave the media this past week We also give our picks for how the MLS West and East will play out, look at the MLS and CPL news from the past week and bring you two Wavelengths in tribute to the recently departed Gordon Banks. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 03.48: Fredy Montero is back! 20.53: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive - Andy Rose 26.20: Whitecaps chat - the latest preseason match v LA Galaxy, who's starting v Minnesota, sq

Football in the snow conjures up some fantastic images. Orange balls. Sliding tackles. Cleared lines marked on pitches. A football show in the snow isn't quite as magical but we try our best to keep you all cozy again this week as Snowmageddon 2019 hits Vancouver. Thankfully for the Whitecaps, they've been in the tropical climes of Hawaii. Unfortunately for them, they're flying home! That'll be a shock to their system, as was some of the Whitecaps news of the week. We delve into it all looking at the arrivals of Erik Godoy and Joaquin Ardaiz, the rumoured additions of Fredy Montero and Brian Ruiz, the departure of Marcel de Jong, and, of course, the 'Caps two preseason matches in Hawaii. Not that you can glean too much from those. We also sit down for chats with Whitecaps midfielders Andy Rose and David Norman about returning to MLS, the season ahead, and their respective times in Scotland with Motherwell and Queen of the South. Plus some MLS and CPL news from the past week and Soccer Hooligans feature

It's all about the Three I's for Vancouver Whitecaps right now - improvement, intensity, and integration. Phase Two of the Whitecaps' preseason training camp is underway in Hawaii. A snafu seems to have seen our flight tickets lost in the post, so we're stuck in chilly Vancouver, but we'll make the most of it and try and warm everyone's cockles with another packed episode of the AFTN Soccer Show. It's been another week of coming and goings in Whitecapsland and we look at it all, plus we get the thoughts of 'Caps coach Marc Dos Santos on the signing of Hwang In-beom and Scott Sutter, what they mean to the team and the battle for the right back position, the intensity of preseason training so far, and how he's integrating the young Whitecaps players into the first team squad. We also catch up with new addition Scott Sutter about his move from Orlando, his experience he brings to the group, the right back battle ahead, and what he's made of MLS so far. In our feature interview week, we sit down with new

Vancouver Whitecaps training camp has begun! It's all change, and with new faces coming every couple of days, it's been a busy week and promises a busy spell coming up as well. We look at the official new arrivals, the rumoured ones, and the other big Whitecaps news of the week. Plus we bring you three interviews from the week one of camp, all with a defensive bent, as we sit down for chats with centre back Doneil Henry, goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau, and draft pick Brendan McDonough. All this, plus the MLS and CPL News of the Week, and Helen Love are this week's Wavelength band. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 05.14: Whitecaps training camp has begun! 12.44: Maxime Crepeau interview and 'Caps keeper chat 28.38: Doneil Henry interview and centre back chat 44.06: Brendan McDonough interview 54.24: Whitecaps News of the Week - new arrivals, Blondell departs, transfer rumours, hoop strip 81.37: MLS News of the Week 88.20: Canadian Premier League chat 96.36: Wavelength - Helen Love

The offseason is officially over and the preseason is underway. Vancouver Whitecaps head back to the pitch as their preseason training camp begins. With a new head coach and (some) new players, what can we expect? Excitement hopefully, and we're here to help add to that. The bring you the Whitecaps news of the week as we look at some transfer rumours, break some ourselves, and look at some done deals. One such deal is that of Canadian international centre back Derek Cornelius coming to Vancouver and we chat with the latest Whitecap about his transfer and what he's expecting in his first season in MLS. We also look at Nick Dasovic's appointment as U23 head coach, chat Canadian Premier League, football chants, MLS, and more. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 05.40: The Whitecaps Are Back! 10.45: Derek Cornelius interview and chat 27.22: Whitecaps News of the Week - signing rumours, done deals, and Nick Dasovic's U23 appointment, 53.45: Football chants chat - what makes a good on

What an action packed week in Whitecapsland! Okay, it wasn't, but we have to have you believe that we've got lots to talk about in this week's AFTN Soccer Show! Although strangely we do, as we look at the newest Whitecap, draft pick Brendan McDonough, hear some thoughts from head coach Marc Dos Santos as he continues to try to build his first 'Caps squad, and look at the schedule and new kit leak details that came out last week. We also look at the MLS draft and discuss the future of it, hear from BC boy Callum Montgomery after being picked 4th overall by FC Dallas, talk about the ridiculous new-look Canadian Championship, and bring you some Canadian PL and Pacific FC news amongst other things. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 10.10: Whitecaps News of the Week - McDonough drafted, MDS talks squad building, player gossip, fixture list, new kit leak 47.10: MLS SuperDraft chat and Callum Montgomery audio 61.23: Canadian Premier League chat 70.23 Wavelength - Frank Sidebottom - Ma

It's been a quite start to the New Year in Whitecapsland, but the rest of MLS has seen a lot of transfer action, as we look at in a slightly shorter show this week. We look back at some of the MLS stories from the past week, bring you some Whitecaps gossip, look ahead to Friday's draft, and look at what New Year's resolutions the 'Caps should make for the season ahead. Plus we bring you some Pacific FC CPL signing news. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 11.00: MLS News of the Week - RIP Sigi, Brek Shea signed!, Kei Kamara "shocked", appointments and additions galore 26.36: Whitecaps News of the Week - Will we be drafting? Will we be signing? Where is Greg Anderson flying off to? 53.47: Wavelength - Suggs and Chelsea '95 - Blue Day 60.35: BC Soccerweb headlines - football news from around the world 73.19: Pacific FC signing news