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A thoughtful and humorous look at the play, business and drama that is Toronto FC and sometimes Major League Soccer.
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The gang is mostly here to recap the latest round, first leg of the Voyageurs Cup, talk #TFClive recapping the battle with NYCFC, preview Nashville on Wednesday and Montreal on Saturday, talk some #CanMNT coach hunting, #CanPL week recap and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan expertly mentions a signing perfectly where it doesn't belong, Kristin gets her Vancouvers correct (this time) and Mark leads an unsuccessful thought exercise.
The gang is mostly here to talk about another #TFClive victory over Dallas, preview NYCFC, discuss Ayo Akinola's departure, preview the next round of the Voyageurs Cup, and the usual malarkey. In this episode Mark is not completely against the use of AI (you'll see... or hear), Duncan reminds us how easy the next clean sheet could be to attain, and Kristin can talk stuff about her Dad but everyone else can't (so rude).
The gang is mostly here to recap the #TFClive wins vs Simcoe in the VCup and away to Orlando, talk new signing and preview a visit from FC Dallas, preview the first round of the VCup, talk about Quinn's potential exclusion from the Olympic team due to injury, more #CanMNT coach watch, reflect on the improvement of TFC after 10 games vs last season, and malarkey. In this episode, Mark talks about his 'variance' (or whatever Duncan might have heard), Kristin recognizes the champions of Quebec junior hockey and Duncan "congratulates" Diego Chara on a milestone, sorta.
All new Vocal Minority Podcast, Ep. 489, where we talk about the goalfest defeat of #TFClive to Charlotte, look ahead to a visit from New England, wrap-up the penalty shootout loss in the SheBelieves Cup for the #CanWNT, recap the opening week of the #CanPL, and some malarkey. In this episode Mark's microphone is extremely hot (sorry about that, not sure why), Kristin cannot get her actresses whose names start with "Claire Fo..." straight, and Duncan piles on a story that ended with an elephant eating a hat.
The gang is mostly here to recap TFC's substantial losses to Sporting KC and Vancouver, preview the #CanPL season as it kicks off this weekend, preview (day of recording) the SheBelieves Cup final vs. the US (yeah, we know), preview Toronto away to Charlotte and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin forgets how many teams she supports in CanPL, Mark reminds us why the BastardProofing business idea is still very good, and Duncan breaks news about Victoria Highlanders (which is sad).
The gang is mostly here to talk #TFClive and recap the win over Atlanta, preview a visit by Sporting KC, talk some injuries, recap #CanMNT win over Trinidad & Tobago, talk #CanWNT Olympic draw, Atletico Ottawa signings and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark ruins a word for Kristin, Kristin "delights" over Larin scoring, and Duncan just wants Bernardeschi to pass a little.
Some of the gang is joined by special guest and long time fan and supporter of the show Gywn Richards (@ruchesko) who asked to be on and we said yes, because we're nice like that. We talk #TFClive and their loss to NYCFC, look ahead to a visit from Atlanta, talk some NWSL opening weekend and how the Canadians were the talk of the town, preview the first leg of the Copa America qualifier against Trinidad & Tobago, Project 8, new Canada kits and a healthy dose of malarkey. In this episode Kristin lists almost all of the #CanMNT keepers (almost), Mark discovers your new favourite club (or least favourite phrase) and Gwyn does a fabulous job of rebranding MLS internationally.
The gang is half here but we are bolstered by Voyageurs board member and CanSoc legend Nicky Cottee to discuss the Women's Gold Cup semi-final vs the US, recap #TFClive vs Charlotte and preview away to NYCFC, hype up #CanMNT vs Netherlands and some malarkey. In this episode, Mark strikes a deal to stop calling Valour the greyest of mice, Kristin does a whole 80s soap opera tangent and Nicky is close to being named the owner of a Project 8 side (lottery notwithstanding).
The gang is mostly here to talk #CanWNT at the Gold Cup and two matches vs Costa Rica, plenty of #TFClive talk including three points vs New England, preview the home opener vs Charlotte, a new player, plus CSA news, and malarkey. In this episode, Mark thinks he'd have made a great ref, Kristin reveals a nickname for Herdman courtesy of her pops, and Duncan asks the hardest question ever asked of the #CanWNT on this podcast, possibly ever.
The gang is mostly here to celebrate the #TFClive 0-0 "win" over Cincinnati, discuss signings, preview the next match against #NERevs, a bunch of #CanWNT news with Gold Cup results and a lawsuit, talk MLS, CONCACAF Champs Cup and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin picks Austin because she hates them so much, Duncan makes a timely space shuttle joke again and Mark clearly sees the bullshit in the Voyageurs Cup draw.
This episode is the extracted kit discussion from Ep 482. Kristin, Duncan and I are joined by special guest, friend of the show and the undeclared football governor of Ohio, Mike Hudson. If this is confusing, sorry. If you preferred this, you're welcome.
The gang is mostly here with FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew correspondent (FCC&CCc) Mike Hudson to talk some TFC preseason, preview the MLS season and their first match against FC Cincinnati, talk a lot of kits (sorry, not sorry), ref union discussions, #CanWNT in the Gold Cup, and a bunch of other stuff and malarkey. In this episode, Duncan was accused of being Mark, Mark isn't allowed to do Valentines Day, Kristin is still pro-union (of course), and Mike expected more of Tony from the submitted kit descriptions and he's not wrong.
The gang is mostly all here to talk CONCACAF Champions Cup results and preview the next round, talk some signings across the board, discuss the resignation of Dino Rossi, the limbo of Tristan Henry, talk some #CanWNT and the Gold Cup, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin gushes over the postings of Mr. Fishhead in our comments, Mark regales the story of Mr. Noodles (amongst other things) and Duncan reads between the lines of a kit explainer like a good investigative journalist would.
The gang is mostly here and joined by special guest Steven Sandor (@stevensandor), editor at Edify Magazine, rehabilitated soccer broadcaster and author. His new book, on race, diversity and hockey, is set to be published by Beacon Press early in 2025.
Everyone's here to discuss the CanPL/Mediapro fallout, talk CONCACAF Champions Cup with Forge, Vancouver and Cavalry starting their campaigns, TFC preseason, World Cup schedule announcement, a bunch of other stuff and malarkey galore. In this episode Duncan admits to indulging in some 'American cricket' from time to time, Kristin swears she doesn't have World Cup ticket influence (sure she doesn't, a-wink), Mark renames the place Toronto FC plays (it makes sense) and Steven effortlessly slips in a 'Klingon' reference like a pro.
The gang is here to discuss the messy breakup of Canada Soccer Business and MediaPro, and try to unravel what this means to supporters, talk Priestman's new contract, some TFC kit leaks, TFC preseason vs Nashville and the usual malarkey. In this episode Duncan wants to launch a Canadian version of a classic British game show, Mark will sign all the NDAs going forward and Kristin summons the genius of DMath to save us all.
The gang is mostly here to talk about potential MLS Ref strike, talk CanPL schedule releases, some CanPL signings, CSA signings and resignings, Portland in general and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan adjusts his score mid-review, Kristin affirms that the NWSL is a very good league (which she is right), and Mark tells a whole-ass story about a Scottish player sliding on plastic turf in July.
The gang is mostly here after a long break to recap the madness over the last few weeks, including some #TFC drafts, press conference moments, quotes and schedule talk, some CSA announcements, talk some League 1 Ontario, and a month's worth of make-up malarkey. In this episode Kristin drops knowledge that was said much earlier in the show as if it's new, Duncan calls out Julio Cesar for what he was, and Mark impresses Kristin with his knowledge of teen girl literature.
The gang is all here with special guest SuperSub&tm; James Grossi to talk some US Open Cup drama, preview the SuperDraft and what that could mean for #TFClive, discuss some #CanPL CONCACAF Champions Cup fixtures and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin wants more Jason Hernandez "impressions", Duncan grills our guest with a hard hitting (maths) question, Tony is all about planetary marketing slogans, Mark wants for all Canadian talent, and James will try to make shit up next time, just to see if we check (we won't).
The gang is all here to recap a month or so of stuff, including a farewell to the GOAT out west, MLS Cup final, talk some #CanPL news, some CONCACAF tournaments, Bruce Arena's reinstatement, Seba talk, John Herdman, and some month-old malarkey. In this episode Duncan has read all of the books, Mark breaks the CONCACAF tournament live (well, it was when he did it), Tony accused Kristin of dressing down Sinclair like an ultra in that one clip and Kristin vehemently denies it, but it did kinda look like it on the TV.
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