The Vocal Minority

The gang is here to talk #CanMNT v Iceland, Canada learns its first opponent in the World Cup, #CanPL new rules and preview of the season, AJ to TSN, preview TFC vs Colorado and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin has a Spurs moment on the pod, Mark announces he will be Uruguayan for four more years and Duncan is, and will always be, pro-chaos. Show Rundown Segment 1: What’s been happening (5m10s) #CanMNT v Iceland Canada will play Bosnia and Herzegovina Segment 2: What we’re talking about (26m56s) Alistair Johnston on TSN Inter Toronto away kit #CanPL season preview #CanPL rule changes Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h35m32s) Preview #TFClive vs Colorado #CanPL season kick-off Support type things Support our Patreon. If you’d like to throw some change in the tip jar, please do so. Thank you to those for your ears and support, it’s immensely appreciated. 5-stars on iTunes and leave some feedback. It would help immensely. Click here to listen to episode 567    

  The gang is here to recap #TFClive win over Columbus, catch up on CanPL and NSL news, some #CanMNT injury news, preview their matches v Iceland and Tunisia, talk some World Cup qualifiers and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan plans a guerrilla visit to Tony’s place, Kristin introduces a word unheard of by most and Mark imagines the most specific marketing pitch ever by a hotel. Show Rundown Segment 1: What’s been happening (6m15s) #TFClive v Columbus Recap of NSL week Recap of CanPL week Segment 2: What we’re talking about (46m23s) #CanMNT player news Robbo to Scotland Nerds! Edmonton Scottish to sit out a season OneSoccer hosting UEFA Women’s Champions League games Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h17m52s) World Cup Qualifiers Preview #CanMNT vs Iceland and Tunisia (separately, of course) Support type things Support our Patreon. If you’d like to throw some change in the tip jar, please do so. Thank you to those for your ears and support, it’s immensely appreciated. 5-stars on iTunes and leave some feedback. It would help immensely. Click here to listen to episode 566  

The gang is here to recapt #TFClive vs NYRB, Salloi gets a contract extension already, Rapid Ottawa announces friendly vs Bay FC, Canada World Cup kits, Iran to play in Mexico (maybe?), news about the 2027 Sprint season, look ahead to Toronto hosting Columbus and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan addresses the obvious scheduling solution right in front of our faces, Mark sees a loophole with cookie sponsorship, and Kristin gives us an explainer about the Luddites. Show Rundown Segment 1: What’s been happening (8m00s) Recap of #TFClive vs NYRB CanPL player signing update Holly Ward to NWSL Ottawa announces friendly vs Bay FC Segment 2: What we’re talking about (49m18s) #CanMNT World Cup kits Iran hoping to move games to Mexico Salloi gets a contract extension MLS Sprint Season announcement for 2027 Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h37m25s) Preview #TFClive vs Columbus Show References Luddite Wikipedia Support type things Support our Patreon. If you’d like to throw some change in the tip jar, please do so. Thank you to those for your ears and support, it’s immensely appreciated. 5-stars on iTunes and leave some feedback. It would help immensely. Click here to listen to episode 565

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang is here to recap #CanWNT at the SheBelieves Cup, #TFClive victory in Cincinnati, a pile of academy announcements, MLS lifetime bans for gambling, preview Toronto’s home opener this weekend vs New Jersey Red Bulls, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin soapboxes about gambling (she’s not wrong), Duncan expands on his new academy announcement and Mark called Tony a piece of shit because he knows he wouldn’t listen to the episode around the 34th minute mark. Show Rundown Segment 1: What’s been happening (4m03s) #CanWNT v US, Argentina at the SheBelieves Cup recap #TFClive win over Cincinnati Ciman signed as Assistant at Supra Academies! Segment 2: What we’re talking about (49m36s) Toronto announces the loan of Chilean defender Kuscevic MLS bans two players for life related to gambling investigations Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h00m05s) Preview #TFClive vs NYRB Support type things Support our Patreon. If you’d like to throw some change in the tip jar, please do so. Thank you to those for your ears and support, it’s immensely appreciated. 5-stars on iTunes and leave some feedback. It would help immensely. Click here to listen to episode 564[/two_third_last]

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang is here to talk #TFClive loss to Vancouver, talk about the Sargent signing being official, look ahead to FC Cincinnati, recap #CanWNT at the SheBelieves Cup and the thumping of Colombia, preview their next matches against Argentina and the USWNT, some #CanPL, some World Cup news and the usual malarkey. In this episode Duncan offers a super practical way to smuggle protesting material for the World Cup, Kristin has all the outs for any TFC defender possible, and Mark refers to TFC signings as clothespins to keep the chips bag fresh. Show Rundown Segment 1: What’s been happening (4m09s) Review of TFC v Vancouver Announcement of Josh Sargent Review of #CanWNT v Colombia at the SheBelieves Cup Ottawa v Nashville in CONCACAF Champs Cup Segment 2: What we’re talking about (51m51s) World Cup rule change for throw-ins Geopolitical ramifications for Iran Halifax announces a new signing #CanPL opening matches TFC eyeing a Chilean centreback Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h21m41s) Preview #TFClive vs Cincinnati Preview #CanWNT vs Argentina and USWNT Support type things Support our Patreon. If you’d like to throw some change in the tip jar, please do so. Thank you to those for your ears and support, it’s immensely appreciated. 5-stars on iTunes and leave some feedback. It would help immensely. Click here to listen to episode 563[/two_third_last]

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang is here with special guest Ohio Correspondent Mike Hudson, we recap MLS First Kick (explosion noises) and review #TFClive v Dallas, catch up on NSL rosters, FC Supra, review MLS kits (sorry, not sorry), preview the SheBelieves Cup and the #CanWNT, preview Toronto v Vancouver and the usual malarkey. In this episode Mark went with DC home as his favourite (again), Duncan choosing violence(!), Kristin haaaaaates the Portland kit (rightfully so) and Mike promises it wasn’t a racial at all (he promises). Show Rundown Segment 1: What’s been happening (7m58s) Recap #TFClive v Dallas NSL roster moves CanPL notes Segment 2: What we’re talking about (47m29s) MLS Kit Review Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h32m52s) CONCACAF Champs Cup SheBelieves Cup Preview #TFClive vs Vancouver Show References MLS Full Kit Ranker Orlando City “cowardly lion” kit List of cities claimed to be built on seven hills Support type things Support our Patreon. If you’d like to throw some change in the tip jar, please do so. Thank you to those for your ears and support, it’s immensely appreciated. 5-stars on iTunes and leave some feedback. It would help immensely. Click here to listen to episode 562[/two_third_last]

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang is here to recap the CONCACAF Champs Cup first round, talk #TFClive preseason and player additions, V-Cup schedule, #CanPL kits so far, NSL sched talk, SheBelieves Cup, and preview TFC vs Dallas in MLS First Kick [explosion sound effect here]. In this episode Kristin questions when we started referring to the energy drinks with the energy drink name now coming first (vs the city), Duncan does not believe in the SheBelieves Cup and Mark suggests a winning costume idea for a TFC mascot outfit. Show Rundown Segment 1: What’s been happening (8m59s) CONCACAF Champs Cup first round #TFClive Preseason Voyageurs Cup schedule released TFC signings Segment 2: What we’re talking about (51m03s) #CanPL kits so far NSL schedule SheBelieves Cup Eriq Zavaleta retires Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h32m41s) CCC: Ottawa v Nashville Preview #TFClive vs Dallas Show References Ex Footballers Step Into The Ring In Liverpool Bradley Orr is gonna fight! Support type things Support our Patreon. If you’d like to throw some change in the tip jar, please do so. Thank you to those for your ears and support, it’s immensely appreciated. 5-stars on iTunes and leave some feedback. It would help immensely. Click here to listen to episode 561[/two_third_last]

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang is here to catch up on TFC preseason so far, some CanPL news including a new logo, sponsor, kits and a schedule, preview the opening round of the CONCACAF Champs Cup, Whitecaps talk, CanSoc hall of fame and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin did much better on the hispanic club pronunciations, Mark coined the term ‘etherial cherries’ and it makes sense, and Duncan sounds like he has it out for De Guzman. Show Rundown Segment 1: What’s been happening (3m52s) #TFClive preseason CanPL rebrand CanPL kits Rylee Foster signs for Halifax Tides CanSoc Hall of Fame inductees Segment 2: What we’re talking about (54m29s) Sepp Blatter suggests boycotting the World Cup Whitecaps to call the movers? CanPL schedule CanMNT transfers Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h30m57s) Preview CONCACAF Champs Cup opening round Support type things Support our Patreon. If you’d like to throw some change in the tip jar, please do so. Thank you to those for your ears and support, it’s immensely appreciated. 5-stars on iTunes and leave some feedback. It would help immensely. Click here to listen to episode 560[/two_third_last]

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang is mostly here as we are joined by Gentleman James Grossi to talk about Jahkeel Marshall-Rutty, Heiner-Møller back with Canada Soccer, TFC training and friendlies, CanPL player movements, League 1 Prairies are now a thing, Cyle Larin to leave Feynoord, NSL signings, and we pick our guest’s brains over the state of football, as well as malarkey. In this episode, Mark discovers he’s not the badass of the podcast, Kristin struggled again to say nice things about Cyle but succeeded for the most part, and James is collecting Kristin pronunciation blunders for his personal collection. Show Rundown Segment 1: What’s been happening (11m30s) Marshall-Rutty deals with internet assholes Segment 2: What we’re talking about (15m18s) #TFClive preseason roster and friendlies CanPL player movements NSL to Winnipeg heating up #CanMNT player news Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h30m01s) League 1 Saskatchatoba confirmed 20… well, like 6 questions with James Grossi Show References A glorious photo gallery from James’ phone…     Support type things Support our Patreon. If you’d like to throw some change in the tip jar, please do so. Thank you to those for your ears and support, it’s immensely appreciated. 5-stars on iTunes and leave some feedback. It would help immensely. Click here to listen to episode 559[/two_third_last]

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang is here to chat about #CanMNT B v Guatemala B, TFC signing, VCup draw, CanPL news, NSL players, TFC home schedule, new offside rule test in the CanPL and the usual malarkey. In this episode Duncan disputes whether Mr. PG is a mascot or not, Mark demonstrates a lack of concentration, and Kristin is challenged to name all of the clubs that new signings previously played for. Show Rundown Segment 1: What’s been happening (8m33s) Review Canada B v Guatemala B TFC announce William Yarbrough Segment 2: What we’re talking about (23m32s) Voyageurs Cup open draw is set CanPL drama and player signings NSL rosters TFC schedule firmed up Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h18m34s) Daylight offside rule Show References Mr. PG from the Duncan dispute Support type things Support our Patreon. If you’d like to throw some change in the tip jar, please do so. Thank you to those for your ears and support, it’s immensely appreciated. 5-stars on iTunes and leave some feedback. It would help immensely. Click here to listen to episode 558[/two_third_last]

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang is here to recap ALOT of player signings and movements amongst Toronto FC, the CanPL and NSL, look ahead to a #CanMNT friendly against Guatemala, John Herdman to Indonesia, #CanWNT to SheBelieves Cup, and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin is good at pronunciation, Mark calls for a french Skeletor Tifo for this season (it does make sense) and Duncan named the Winnipeg NSL side. Show Rundown Segment 1: What’s been happening (8m03s) TFC player movements CanPL player movements NSL player movements Segment 2: What we’re talking about (1h07m25s) New Vancouver FC coach John Herdman new job with Indonesia #CanWNT announcement for the SheBelieves Cup Canadian MLS keepers to Florida Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h33m12s) World Cup 2026 tickets TFC to Spain for training #CanMNT vs Ecuador preview Support type things Support our Patreon. If you’d like to throw some change in the tip jar, please do so. Thank you to those for your ears and support, it’s immensely appreciated. 5-stars on iTunes and leave some feedback. It would help immensely. Click here to listen to episode 557[/two_third_last]

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang is here for the FINAL episode of 2025 to recap the seasons of #TFClive, #CanPL, NSL, and national teams, talk about the (potential) new TFC signing of Walker Zimmerman, and a bunch of other malarkey. In this episode Duncan is already lining up a former TFC player for management, Mark still is complaining about kits and Kristin is apparently a registered supporters group now (kidding, I swear). Show Rundown Segment 1: What’s been happening (6m33s) Michael Bradley is Red Bulls new manager Walker Zimmerman to TFC NSL player moves CanPL player moves Segment 2: What we’re talking about (47m33s) TFC year in review CanPL year in review NSL year in review National teams year in review Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h48m11s) See you next year! Support type things Support our Patreon. If you’d like to throw some change in the tip jar, please do so. Thank you to those for your ears and support, it’s immensely appreciated. 5-stars on iTunes and leave some feedback. It would help immensely. Click here to listen to episode 556[/two_third_last]

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang is here to recap MLS Cup, World Cup 2026 draw and schedule, #CanPL player movement, new coaches, AFC Toronto at the World Sevens, CONCACAF Champions Cup draw, Vancouver new stadium and the usual malarkey. In this episode Mark is saddened amongst other things by everything, Duncan is eyeing the less star-powered fixtures and Kristin is about as good/bad as Gretzky #iykyk Show Rundown Segment 1: What’s been happening (4m59s) MLS Cup Recap AFC Toronto at World Sevens tournament Segment 2: What we’re talking about (30m11s) Vancouver Whitecaps stadium? 2026 World Cup draw nonsense Toronto’s match schedule #CanPL player moves Halifax announces new coaches (Wanderers and Tides) CONCACAF Champions Cup draw Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h45m37s) Where are they now? Support type things Support our Patreon. If you’d like to throw some change in the tip jar, please do so. Thank you to those for your ears and support, it’s immensely appreciated. 5-stars on iTunes and leave some feedback. It would help immensely. Click here to listen to episode 555[/two_third_last]

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang is here to recap the #CanWNT v Japan matches, talk about the Inter Toronto rebrand, preview MLS Cup finals of Vancouver v Inter Miami, U-Sports draft, Ollie Bassett, League 1 Prairies, Michael Bradley to Red Bulls, talk some World Cup draws and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin is all about the hoopla, Duncan notices the tie and jacket like a legend and Mark tries to do a Chris Farley impression that barely works. Show Rundown Segment 1: What’s been happening (7m55s) Recap of #CanWNT v Japan x 2 Segment 2: What we’re talking about (22m16s) Welcome Inter Toronto … and them signing Ollie Bassett CanPL U-Sports draft League 1 Prairies Michael Bradley up for a job Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h21m32s) World Cup Draw preview Preview MLS Cup final: Miami v Vancouver Support type things Support our Patreon. If you’d like to throw some change in the tip jar, please do so. Thank you to those for your ears and support, it’s immensely appreciated. 5-stars on iTunes and leave some feedback. It would help immensely. Click here to listen to episode 554[/two_third_last]

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang is here to recap #CanMNT vs Venezuela, review a bonkers Vancouver v LAFC match, Valour suspends operation, catch-up on World Cup qualifications, catch up on the MLS Playoffs, NSL metrics, preview #CanWNT vs Japan, and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin is surprised Albania is still in it Mark called out CONCACAF failing and Duncan REALLY called out Spurs in this one. Show Rundown Segment 1: What’s been happening (3m29s) Recap of #CanMNT v Venezuela Recap of Vancouver v LAFC… …. and the rest of the MLS playoffs Segment 2: What we’re talking about (31m13s) World Cup 2026 qualifier update TFC schedule review NSL Finals metrics Valour suspends operations Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h41m50s) MLS Playoff predictions Preview #CanWNT vs Japan Support type things Support our Patreon. If you’d like to throw some change in the tip jar, please do so. Thank you to those for your ears and support, it’s immensely appreciated. 5-stars on iTunes and leave some feedback. It would help immensely. Click here to listen to episode 553[/two_third_last]

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang is here to recap #CanMNT vs Ecuador, the NSL Final of Toronto v Vancouver, discuss the near futures of the NSL and MLS, Canada bows out of the U-17 World Cup, preview #CanMNT v Venezuela, see if Alfie can play, and the usual malarkey. In this episode Duncan made it to the game (and is reminded why he doesn’t go anymore), Kristin is REALLY into doing voices now, and Mark really has a go at his season’s ticket increase. Show Rundown Segment 1: What’s been happening (7m07s) #CanMNT v Ecuador Recap of NSL finals Canada exits out of the U-17 World Cup Segment 2: What we’re talking about (50m21s) BMO Field issues MLS announces schedule shift NSL announcements next season Forge season ticket rant it’s long, sorry Segment 3: What’s coming up (2h01m51s) Preview #CanMNT v Venezuela MLS Playoffs catch-up and predictions Support type things Support our Patreon. If you’d like to throw some change in the tip jar, please do so. Thank you to those for your ears and support, it’s immensely appreciated. 5-stars on iTunes and leave some feedback. It would help immensely. Click here to listen to episode 552[/two_third_last]

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang is here to discuss NSL semi-finals, CanPL finals, weather (specifically snow), CanPL awards, #CanMNT roster and match preview vs Ecuador, CanPL kit news, MLS playoffs (ugh), Canada kit news, preview the NSL final in Toronto and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin is still bitter about being killed repeatedly, Mark suggests the existence of “conservative carries” and Duncan admits to convincing his wife of an incorrect meaning of a city’s name. Show Rundown Segment 1: What’s been happening (5m37s) Recap of NSL semi-finals Recap of CanPL final Segment 2: What we’re talking about (41m26s) CanPL awards CanPL switches kits from Macron to Hummel MLS Playoffs CanMNT roster news Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h18m29s) Preview #CanMNT vs Ecuador Preview NSL Final: Toronto vs Vancouver Show References Dead Last party boardgame, good for crowds of 6 or more (up to 12) Support type things Support our Patreon. If you’d like to throw some change in the tip jar, please do so. Thank you to those for your ears and support, it’s immensely appreciated. 5-stars on iTunes and leave some feedback. It would help immensely. Click here to listen to episode 551[/two_third_last]

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang is here to recap the CanPL semi-finals Hamilton v Calgary, recap a first leg of the NSL semi-finals, Montreal v Toronto, some CanPL award nominees, Supra announces some staff, catch up on MLS Playoffs, CanWNT U-17s in the knock-outs of the World Cup, preview CanPL final and NSL second leg semi-finals, and the usual malarkey. In this episode Duncan saw only the good parts (and he wasn’t wrong), Mark just wanted the season to end and Kristin thinks 1-year olds go to pre-kindergarden. Show Rundown Segment 1: What’s been happening (5m23s) CanPL semi-finals: Hamilton v Calgary NSL semi-final leg one: Montreal v Toronto #CanWNT U-17s in World Cup semi-finals Segment 2: What we’re talking about (34m23s) MLS Playoffs catch-up CanPL award nominees FC Supra personnel announcements Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h09m45s) Preview NSL semi-final 2nd legs: Toronto v Montreal and Ottawa v Vancouver Preview CanPL final: Ottawa vs Calgary Support type things Support our Patreon. If you’d like to throw some change in the tip jar, please do so. Thank you to those for your ears and support, it’s immensely appreciated. 5-stars on iTunes and leave some feedback. It would help immensely. Click here to listen to episode 550[/two_third_last]

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang is here to recap the last few weeks, #TFClive v Orlando, CanPL playoffs so far, preview NSL playoffs and CanPL semi-final, talk some TFC departures, salaries, CanPL awards, #CanWNT vs Switzerland and Netherlands, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark is forced to relive the Forge v Ottawa match, Kristin makes a point pun and it’s really good, and Duncan correctly names the individual trophies in the NSL. Show Rundown Segment 1: What’s been happening (8m49s) Recap of #TFClive v Orlando Recap of #CanWNT v Switzerland and Netherlands Recap of CanPL opening part of the playoffs Segment 2: What we’re talking about (49m21s) CanPL news and award nominees TFC locker cleanout day MLS player salaries (see link below) Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h19m38s) Preview CanPL semi-final between Hamilton v Calgary Preview NSL semi-final, first leg matches, Montreal v Toronto and Vancouver v Ottawa Show References 2025 MLS Player Salaries Support type things Support our Patreon. If you’d like to throw some change in the tip jar, please do so. Thank you to those for your ears and support, it’s immensely appreciated. 5-stars on iTunes and leave some feedback. It would help immensely. Click here to listen to episode 549[/two_third_last]

[one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last] The gang is here to recap TWO #CanMNT games, one #TFClive game v LAFC, recap game weeks of NSL and CanPL, talk about other ways you too can qualify for CONCACAF Champs Cup, end of MLS season including a preview of TFC hosting Orlando and the usual type of malarkey. In this episode, Mark declares his love for the Vengabus, Duncan keeps distracting us over the baseballs and Kristin does a voice and it’s pretty good. Show Rundown Segment 1: What’s been happening (3m35s) #CanMNT v Australia and Colombia (not at the same time) #TFClive v LAFC Recap of NSL week Recap of CanPL week Segment 2: What we’re talking about (1h08m11s) Vancouver FC qualify for ‘Europe’ Guzan retires #CanWNT roster for upcoming friendlies MLS “Decision Day” Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h36m16s) Preview #TFClive vs Orlando City Show References HFX Wanderers Mi’kmaq warmups Support type things Support our Patreon. If you’d like to throw some change in the tip jar, please do so. Thank you to those for your ears and support, it’s immensely appreciated. 5-stars on iTunes and leave some feedback. It would help immensely. Click here to listen to episode 548[/two_third_last]