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The AFTN football/soccer podcast primarily about Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and the Canadian Premier League with lots of interviews and fun segments thrown in.
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We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Championship chat and interviews.
The Whitecaps may be down to the bare bones in terms of squad selection, especially on the defensive side, but that didn't stop them claiming an 8th Cascadia Cup following draws with Portland and Seattle. We pick over the bones of those two matches, look at the lie of the land for the race to be the best in the MLS West, and have a chat with Whitecaps centre back Mark O'Neill about signing his first MLS deal, his footballing journey, and coming from a three-code footballing family.
We also look ahead to the Canadian Championship final and preview the all-Vancouver match-up by having an in-depth chat with Vancouver FC head coach, and former Whitecaps legend, Martin Nash. We chat with Marty about the final, whether this cup run will help him lose the interim tag, what fans can expect from the team, the players to watch, and Whitecaps memories. It's also a final that will pit brother against brother and we chat with both the Whitecaps Ralph Priso and his brother Huge Mbongue at VFC about what will be a very emotional night for the pair, and get 'Caps coach Jesper Sorensen's thoughts on the match-up.
Plus we hear from Thomas Müller after lifting the Cascadia Cup and hopefully soon the Voyageurs Cup, talk more FIFA shenanigans and music-wise, Hazel O'Connor wraps up her residency as our Album of the Month, we've Britpop songs from Sleeper and Pulp, and The Abs feature in Wavelength with a song about footballer Ralph Coates' hair.
Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
01.25: Intro - FIFA doing FIFA things
25.20: Whitecaps win record-breaking 8th Cascadia Cup
54.55: Thomas Müller talks Can Champ and Cascadia Cup
63.40: The race to be best in MLS West
72.20: Mark O'Neill interview
90.30: Martin Nash interview
118.40: Canadian Championship preview
133.45: Brother vs Brother - Ralph Priso vs Hugo Mbongue
148.00: Wavelength - The Abs - Grease Your Ralph
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, and Canadian Premier League football chat and interviews.
What a week it's been for Vancouver and BC soccer. The Whitecaps and Vancouver FC of Langley set up a first ever meeting between the two teams in next week's Canadian Championship final after semi-final wins over Forge and Ottawa respectively. We chat about the games and the match-up to come, the showcase of soccer in the province, and hear some thoughts from Whitecaps head coach Jesper Sorensen and VFC's Martin Nash and Matteo Campagna.
Heading back to league business, the Whitecaps went to Kansas City at the weekend and left with a comfortable victory that broke a multitude of club records along the way and left them controlling their own destinies in the race for first place in the MLS West and the Supporters' Shield. We chat with MLS Apple TV analyst Devon Kerr about the match and the season run-in for the 'Caps.
We also chat with one of the (many) standout players for the Whitecaps this year, Uruguayan centre-back Mathias Laborda, about the season so far, what's to come, the Canadian Championship final, life in Vancouver, and find out if he fancies a chocolate digestive.
Plus we talk about CPL side Pacific FC being put up for sale this week and the unsavoury public spat with the City of Langford that followed, and music-wise, Hazel O'Connor continues her residency as our Album of the Month, we've Britpop songs from Smaller and Pulp, and a Dutch band features in Wavelength.
Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
01.26: Intro - a little bit of politics, freedom of speech, 3I/Atlas & the end of days
14.17: It's an all-BC Canadian Championship final!
72.56: Whitecaps control own destiny after record breaking win in KC
97.25: Mathias Laborda interview
108.00: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive? - Mathias Laborda
113.26: Interview with MLS Apple TV analyst Devon Kerr
142.55: Pacific FC up for sale and in public spat with the City of Langford
171.30: Wavelength - The Nits - J.O.S. Days
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, and Canadian Premier League football chat and interviews.
The Whitecaps sent a message to the rest of MLS with a 7-0 thumping of the Supporters Shield leading Philadelphia Union on Saturday. We delve into the many highs from that one and look at how it leaves the MLS run-in with just weeks of the regular season remaining. There were a lot of great moments from that big win, but one of the best was the first MLS goal for Whitecaps Homegrown Rayan Elloumi on his home debut. We talk with Rayan about signing his MLS deal, that goal, his family's reaction, and what he needs to work on now that he's moved up a level.
Turning our attention to the Canadian Championship, we look ahead to the Whitecaps-Forge semi-final second leg and hear from both head coaches, while Thomas Müller talks about what cup football means to him. We also chat with Whitecaps centreback Belal Halbouni about the club's and his own season so far and the semi-final, and we have an in-depth interview with Forge's talismanic midfielder Tristan Borges about the game, Forge's season, the club's success in the CPL, and his own footballing journey.
Plus we talk about the weak sanctions imposed on Inter Miami by MLS after their Leagues Cup disgrace and we talk about the latest BC derby in the CPL after the first game played in downtown Victoria. And music-wise, Hazel O'Connor continues her residency as our Album of the Month, we've Britpop songs from Smaller and Cast, and a German band features in Wavelength.
Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
01.30: Intro - what a week as the goals fly in!
06.15: Whitecaps pick Philadelphia apart
48.30: The lie of the land in the MLS West
61.40: MLS punish Miami, but only barely
73.55: Rayan Elloumi interview
80.40: Thomas Müller talks Canadian Championship and cup football
87.26: Whitecaps v Forge coach preview Canadian Championship semi
93.10: Belal Halbouni interview
103.00: Tristan Borges interview and Forge FC chat
131.20: BC derby day in the CPL
155.30: Wavelength - The Voice - Give Us A Goal
161.00: The good and the bad of fly on the wall football documentaries
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Vancouver Rise, international and women's football chat and interviews.
There's so much football on at the moment, we just had to bring you a second episode this week ahead of the big clash between the Whitecaps and Philadelphia Union. We preview the match with Apple TV's MLS360 host Kevin Egan and talk about how the last few months have looked for the 'Caps from afar, what might be in store in the season run-in, and the exciting action this weekend across the league.
We also chat with Whitecaps winger Jayden Nelson about his time away with Canada, the run-in, learning from a great like Thomas Muller, and talk next week's Canadian Championship semi-final with Forge.
The other pro team in the city, Northern Super League side Vancouver Rise, are making a strong push for a championship themselves. We chat with head coach Anja Heiner-Møller about the highs and lows of the season so far, the learning curves of a new league, travel, injuries, star performers, and more. Plus keeping on the subject of women's soccer, we chat with author Heidi Smith about her new book Play On, which takes a look at the struggles, challenges, and rise of the women's game over the last 140 years.
Music-wise, Hazel O'Connor continues her residency as our Album of the Month, we've 'Britpop' song from Spare Snare and the late, great Kirsty MacColl features in Wavelength.
Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
01.25: Intro - World Cup qualifiers and Whitecaps internationalists
19.02: Jayden Nelson interview
31.20: Anja Heiner-Møller interview and NSL chat
62.35: Interview with author Heidi Smith
99.55: MLS 306's Kevin Egan talks Whitecaps v Philly
126.45: Wavelength - Kirsty MacColl - England 2 Columbia 0
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps and international football chat and interviews.
The Whitecaps have wrapped up week two of their three weeks off and everyone's getting itchy week, just wanting to get back at it. We have a chat with Whitecaps head coach Jesper Sorensen about the difficulties of getting any work done in this period, the season run-in, bolstering the midfield again, and the impact Thomas Muller has had on the team. We also look at the Whitecaps season run-in and how the MLS West might shake out in terms of points and positioning.
We also chat with two young guns that have come through the 'Caps academy. It's been a great 2025 so far for Jeevan Badwal. We talk to him about his breakthrough season with the first team, what Whitecaps players he admired growing up, being an inspiration for the next generation, and being a sponge around Thomas Muller. For Rayan Elloumi, he hopes to emulate Badwal's rise and we talk to the WFC2 player about his excellent season so far, his journey from Edmonton with the BTB Academy, and his hopes for moving into the first team.
Plus we look at how the eight Whitecaps players have fared in the early stages of this international break, talk Tristan Blackmon's performance in the US' loss to South Korea, and delve into Canada's impressive win over Romania and the excellent outing from Ali Ahmed. We also talk World Cup 2026 tickets and the good and bad of the currently system for getting hold of them.
Music-wise, Hazel O'Connor continues her residency as our Album of the Month, we've Britpop songs from Menswear and Fluffy, and a song about the 2014 World Cup in Brazil in Wavelength from Declan McKenna.
Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
01.27: Intro - Vancouver FC, Vancouver Rise, overseas league games in US
24.15: Jesper Sorensen interview
44.30: The Whitecaps regular season run-in
51.30: The math to win the MLS West
68.50: Rayan Elloumi interview and discussion
80.40: Jeevan Badwal interview and discussion
96.05: World Cup tickets set to go on sale - but at what cost?
112.35: World Cup qualifiers round-up at the battle for 2026 in full flow
134.35: How the Whitecaps internationlists fared
144.40: Canada win big in Romania
157.05: Wavelength - Declan McKenna - Brazil
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Leagues Cup chat and interviews.
The Whitecaps may have three weeks off, but that doesn't mean there's not a lot to talk about! We delve into the 'Caps news of the week including the transfer speculation around Ali Ahmed, the injury to Brian White, and the striking issues and needs for the team right now. Turning our attention to MLS in general, we look at the lie of the land in the MLS West, the Thomas Müller and Son Heung-min effect on the league since their signings, and we delve into the Miami melee down in Seattle.
We've two feature interviews for you this episode. First up is the Whitecaps new German centre-back Sebastian Schonlau. We chat with Basti about the move to Vancouver and MLS, the emotions and memories in leaving Hamburger SV, his own footballing journey, and more. Plus, does he fancy a chocolate digestive?
We also sit down with Whitecaps assistant coach Michael D'Agostino about his playing and coaching journey, four years with the first team, the dynamics under new head coach Jesper Sorensen, what it's like to coach Thomas Müller, his favourite jam, and more!
Music-wise, Hazel O'Connor starts her residency as our Album of the Month, we've a Britpop song from Salad, and a song about Mansfield Town in Wavelength.
Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
01.26: Intro - Costa Rica soccer tales
20.00: Whitecaps News of the Week - Ahmed, White, striker needs
44.10: The lie of the land in MLS West
53.10: Miami Melee - Leagues Cup final ends in disgrace
77.22: Sebastian Schonlau interview and discussion
107.10: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive? - Sebastian Schonlau
113.45: Michael D'Agostino interview
144.37: Michael D'Agostino's Favourite Jam
150.55: The Müller and Son Effect in the growth of MLS
162.30: Wavelength - Apocalypse Babys - Yellows
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer chat and interviews and this episode we're joined again by special guest co-host, Global TV and CKNW's Asa Rehman.
The football gods giveth and the football gods taketh away. Thankfully for Vancouver Whitecaps, they were in a generous mood on Saturday in the Whitecaps' last gasp win over St Louis. Thomas Müller got his first Whitecaps goal, Vancouver got the win, and everything is right with the world. Right?! We delve into the main talking points from the dramatic game and the aftermath from it all.
It's been an incredible last month both on and off the pitch in Whitecapsland, so it felt like the perfect time for another one of our in-depth chats with Whitecaps GM and Sporting Director Axel Schuster. We sit down with Axel for a 35 minute chat about the Thomas Müller signing, the other new additions this past transfer window, scouting, a new stadium, the latest on the sale of the club, multi club ownership, and just how they'll keep the team sharp with three weeks off. Then Michael and Asa unpack it all.
Music-wise, The Wonderstuff continue their residency as our Album of the Month, we've a Britpop song from Echobelly, and we continue our German themed songs in Wavelength.
Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
01.24: Intro - Asa's back, college action underway, Leagues Cup quarters
09.10: Müller scores in Whitecaps dramatic win over St Louis
51.55: Axel Schuster interview
93.30: Unpacking Axel
115.05: Wavelength - Neeskens - Gerd Muller song
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Championship chat and this episode we're joined by special guest co-host, Global TV and CKNW's Asa Rehman.
All the focus this week was on Thomas Müller's arrival in Vancouver, but it was also a week of two very important matches for the Whitecaps. We chat about the German's arrival and introduction, the first impressions he made, and his first steps onto the pitch as a Whitecap, plus we hear from the man himself after his MLS debut. We also delve into that draw with Houston on Sunday, that saw Vancouver lose what could be two very important points in stoppage time, and look at some of the questions swirling around the squad with the transfer window set to close.
One player who made a welcome return in that match against Houston was Whitecaps winger Ali Ahmed. We sit down with Ali for our feature interview this episode to talk about his return from injury, the last few weeks, the season run-in, and his excitement of playing in attack with Thomas Müller. Plus we sit down with the latest Whitecaps homegrown signing Liam Mackenzie to chat about his first MLS contract and his growth through the academy.
We also chat with Apple TV Vice President for Media and Sports Oliver Schusser about the company's partnership with MLS, how it's all going, future innovations, and how players like Müller coming to the league help the growth worldwide.
All of this plus we look at the two Canadian Championship semi-finals and hear from three of the head coaches involved, including Jesper Sorensen, and music-wise, The Wonderstuff continue their residency as our Album of the Month, we've a Britpop song from Oasis, and we continue our German theme songs in Wavelength.
Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
01.24: Intro - welcome newbies!
07.00: Müllermania running wild in Vancouver
26.25: Whitecaps drop two huge points at home to Houston
64.05: Ali Ahmed interview and discussion
79.30: Whitecaps defensive help imminent
93.16: Liam Mackenzie interview
105.15: Could we be getting an all-Vancouver Canadian Championship final?
141.47: Apple TV's Oliver Schusser talks about partnership with MLS and what's to come
163.55: Wavelength - Suzuki - Group of Death
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and Canadian Championship chat.
Podcasts can be cathartic. It's better than screaming in to the void. And after the weekend we had in Whitecapsland, there's a lot to say! The emotional rollercoaster that was Vancouver Whitecaps match at San Jose Earthquakes is delved into here and of course, the main talking point coming out of it was the performance of "referee" Tim Ford. Will there be investigations? The 'Caps almost battled to a point despite everything thrown at them in this one and we hear some thoughts from head coach Jesper Sorensen about how it all played out.
We also look ahead to this week's Canadian Championship semi-finals, hear from Vancouver and Forge's coaches, and Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster talks about more additions coming in this MLS transfer window, this time on the defensive side.
All of this plus we round-up the weekend's CPL action and talk the BC derby, and music-wise, The Wonderstuff continue their residency as our Album of the Month, we've a Britpop song from Blur and The Business return in Wavelength.
Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
01.27: Intro
10.00: Whitecaps almost grab a point in San Jose despite everything
42.17: Jesper Sorensen on Quakes game and refereeing
52.35: Tim Ford is a ____ (fill in your own blank)
77.10: Canadian Championship semi-final preview
89.40: Whitecaps look to add two more in transfer window
105.10: CPL round-up and the BC derby
135.20: Wavelength - The Business - Southgate (Euro 96) [NSFW - Parental Advisory!]
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat and interviews.
Thomas Müller's signing by Vancouver Whitecaps is now official and we've got you covered all the way. We delve into the ins and outs of how the deal played out and got done, we look at how the German legend might be introduced in Vancouver and speculate on what shirt number he might wear, and we hear the thoughts of Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster and head coach Jesper Sorensen on the signing, how it all came together, where he'll fit in to the team, and the impact he'll have both on and off the pitch.
Our feature interview this episode is with Whitecaps midfielder Ralph Priso. We chat with Ralph about the Whitecaps exciting season so far, what's still to come, his brother coming to town to join Vancouver FC, growing up in a football mad household with competitive brothers, and his new jersey number with Müller now being number 13. We also chat with Whitecaps Sebastian Berhalter and Jayden Nelson about Müller's signing and what it could mean to the team down the stretch.
Turning our attention to MLS in more general terms, we delve into the League's Commissioner Don Garber's comments at the recent State of the League address around changing the timing and the format of the MLS schedule and revamping the roster rules to make the league's teams more competitive on the global stage.
All of this plus it was a good BC Day for the two BC teams in the CPL, and music-wise, The Wonderstuff kick off their residency as our Album of the Month, we've a Britpop song from The Charlatans and there's a German football song in Wavelength.
Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
01.26: Intro - new car smell and new end theme
06.50: The ins and outs of Thomas Müller's move to Vancouver
30.56: Mailbag
52.07: Axel Schuster on Müller's signing
65.51: Jesper Sorensen on how Müller will slot into the Whitecaps
71.08: Thomas Müller talks MLS and coming to Vancouver
74.25: Sebastian Berhalter and Jayden Nelson on Müller's signing
77.48: Ralph Priso interview and discussion
93.35: MLS Commissioner Don Garber talks schedule and roster changes
142.05: CPL round-up after a good BC Day for BC teams
165.00: Wavelength - Plastic Toys - Fussball Im TV
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat and interviews.
It's been a dramatic week in the Vancouver football world and we have you covered with it all here on the podcast. The two biggest Whitecaps stories came off the pitch, with German legend Thomas Müller set to head to Vancouver in a shock transfer that would be the biggest signing in the club's history. Elsewhere, MLS commissioner Don Garber set tongues wagging when he said the Whitecaps' stadium situation was "not viable". We delve into both of those big stories on the show.
On the pitch, the Whitecaps were back at home after five games on the road and came away with a dominant win over Sporting KC. We chat about the main talking points coming out of the match, Ranko Veselinovic being confirmed with a season-ending ACL injury, and Whitecaps head coach Jesper Sorensen talks to us about the All Star festivities, defensive cover for Ranko, and the well-needed break coming up for everyone.
Our feature interview this week is with Sebastian Berhalter. It's been quite the summer and quite the first half of the year for the Whitecaps midfielder. We talk about his time away with the US national team, becoming a MLS All Star, and the season run in. Plus we hear from new interim Vancouver FC head coach Martin Nash as he takes over the reins of the CPL basement side after Afshin Ghotbi's dismissal.
All of this and music-wise, Frank Black concludes his residency as our Album of the Month, we've Britpop songs from Ash and Perfume, and there's a Thomas Muller song in Wavelength.
Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
01.30: Intro - crazy times in Vancouver and L1BC's dramatic finale
08.20: Vancouver dominant in win over Kansas City - now they can rest
39.00: Jesper Sorensen's thoughts on the MLS All Star festivities
42.45: Sebastian Berhalter interview
53.30: Milkshake Man - Sebastian Berhalter
57.10: Don Garber ignites Whitecaps' stadium situation
75.15: Ranko Veselinovic out for season - Sorensen on the need to replace
104.00: Thomas Müller set to become the biggest signing in Whitecaps history
130.30: Afshin Ghotbi out, Martin Nash in at Vancouver FC
173.20: Wavelength - Los Brudalos x Anja Bavaria - Thomas Muller
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and 2026 FIFA World Cup chat.
The Whitecaps ended a tough five-game road stretch with a fairly decent record of two wins, one draw, and two defeats. The last of those matches saw them miss out on the chance to go back top of the Western Conference after a 1-1 draw at San Diego. We delve into the main talking points coming out of that, look at the lie of the land in the MLS West, chat about the upcoming all-star game, and the now finalised transfer of Pedro Vite.
Details were finally released last week about FIFA's demands on the city of Vancouver for hosting next year's World Cup games here. We look at some of the main things that caught our eye and what locals can expect on and around match days. Plus there's still time to chat CPL, delve into our mailbag, and bring back our TVOD section to talk about a couple of football based television shows.
All of this and music-wise, Frank Black continues his residency as our Album of the Month, we've Britpop song from Catherine Wheel, and The Logical Hairs feature in Wavelength.
Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
01.26: Intro - summer camps, AFTN memberships
10.27: Mailbag - DPs, smokers, Canada's World Cup squad
24.20: Whitecaps left ruing missed chances in San Diego draw
50.00: The week in Whitecapsland - All-star game, MLS round-up, Vite's transfer fee
77.21: Vancouver's World Cup contract revealed
101.33: TVOD - Welcome To Wrexham and Last Pundit Standing
113.50: CPL round-up as Vancouver FC's struggles continue
130.30: Wavelength - The Logical Hairs - Footie
1We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and Canadian Championship chat and we're joined this episode by AFTN writer Felipe Vallejo.
Football brings highs and lows and if you're a Whitecaps fan, you've had some pretty wild swings of those in the past week as the team scraped by CPL side Valour FC in the Canadian Championship, lost heavily in MLS to Colorado Rapids, then bounced back in style and started to look a little bit like their old selves in a big win at Houston Dynamo four days later.
We delve into the talking points coming out of those three matches and happenings off the pitch, as Pedro Vite gets transferred to Mexico and a new Peruvian is coming to town. Are the 'Caps set up for the season run-in? What are the expectations now? And what help is still needed?
Plus there's still time to look at the upcoming Canadian Championship semi-finals and the tough task facing the Whitecaps, we cast our eyes over the first half of the 2025 CPL season, and talk about the FIFA Club World Cup final. All of this and music-wise, Frank Black continues his residency as our Album of the Month, we've Britpop songs from Longpigs and Heavy Stereo, and My Brother Woody return in Wavelength.
Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
01.27: Intro - Vancouver Rise, Club World Cup
10.47: Whitecaps results rollercoaster in full swing in Colorado and Houston
40.00: Whitecaps San Diego preview and the lie of the land in MLS West
56.18: Milkshake Man - Emmanuel Sabbi
58.46: Whitecaps transfer comings and goings
75.25: Canadian Championship semis set
93.30: CPL midseason review
111.00: Wavelength - My Brother Woody - The A to Z of Football
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, FIFA Club World Cup, CONCACAF Gold Cup, Canadian Premier League, and Canadian Championship chat and interviews.
It was a tough Friday night under the lights for the Whitecaps, falling 3-0 to MLS basement team LA Galaxy. What went wrong and is there genuine cause for concern or is this just down to the weakened squad from international duty and injuries? We delve into all of that and chat with the returning winger Jayden Nelson about his Gold Cup experiences with Canada, forward Nelson Pierre about signing his first team deal, and young Canadian Antoine Coupland about his MLS minutes, his first MLS goal, and his hopes for the future.
Toronto FC fans were given a Canada Day gift by MLSE when they announced the release of Italian Designated Players Lorzeno Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi. We chat about how much of a bust they were in the grand scheme of things and talk Whitecaps DPs. Who have been the best and the worst DPs to pull on a blue and white jersey in Vancouver?
Plus there's still time to talk about the Gold Cup final, the FIFA Club World Cup, Vancouver FC's loss to Forge in CPL action, and hear from Valour FC head coach Philip Dos Santos about his side's big quarter-final second leg coming up against the Whitecaps. All of this, and music-wise, Frank Black continues his residency as our Album of the Month, we've Britpop songs from Supergrass and Cast, and we pay tribute to Diogo Jota in Wavelength.
Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
01.26: Intro
04.20: Whitecaps feel far, far away in Galaxy loss
49.05: Toronto FC and a tale of DP disasters
60.35: Whitecaps best and worst DP signings
93.10: Jayden Nelson reflects on Canada's Gold Cup
99.17: Nelson Pierre interview
106.34: Antoine Coupland interview
118.10: Jesper Sorensen talks Coupland and Pierre
128.25: RIP Diogo Jota
131.55: Whitecaps miss out on Gold Cup glory with US
136.43: FIFA Club World Cup chat
150.40: Canadian Premier League chat
157.25: Phil Dos Santos looks ahead to Whitecaps vs Valour
172.37: Wavelength - Jamie Webster - The Diogo Jota song
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, FIFA Club World Cup, CONCACAF Gold Cup, and Canadian national team chat and interviews, in what has very much been a week of highs and lows.
It was an eventful week in Whitecapsland, both on and off the pitch. A defeat to a highly clinical San Diego side saw them lose first place in the MLS Western Conference, but they bounced back in style with an important win at their old nemesis LAFC. We delve into the main talking points coming out of both matches, look at what caught our eye with the latest salary releases, and talk about the 'Caps' All-Star selections.
Our feature interview this episode is with the man that's guided the Whitecaps to their best ever start to a season, Danish head coach Jesper Sorensen. It's been a great start to the Sorensen era here in Vancouver, with a win percentage of almost 50%, battling for first place in MLS, and reaching the club's first continental cup final. We chat about all of that and settling into life in Vancouver in our extensive and exclusive interview.
We also delve into Canada's shock defeat to Guatemala at the Gold Cup and what lessons need to be learned from it. Plus there's chat about the costs of Vancouver hosting next year's World Cup, the action at this year's FIFA Club World Cup, and the action packed BC derby in the CPL.
Music-wise, a solo Pete Shelley wraps up his residency as our Album of the Month, while Frank Black begins his, we've a Britpop song from Dubstar, and we go back to 1975 in Wavelength.
Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
01.26: Intro - football pain
06.20: FIFA Club World Cup chat
22.40: Music chat - The Pixies, Glastonbury, karaoke highs and lows
28.10: Whitecaps salaries are out - what caught our eye
39.13: San Diego loss exposes some Whitecaps holes
52.30: Whitecaps bounce back to beat LAFC
67.30: Jesper Sorensen interview
106.53: Canada crash out of Gold Cup
136.50: Vancouver's World Cup hosting costs revealed
151.40: An eight-goal CPL BC derby spectacular
170.25: Wavelength - Bruce Thompson - My World Is A Football
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, FIFA Club World Cup, CONCACAF Gold Cup, and Canadian national team chat and interviews.
Canada is flying high at the 2025 Gold Cup, at least on the pitch with wins over Honduras and Curacao. Off it, head coach Jesse Marsch has been ruffling CONCACAF feathers and was under investigation over incidents in Vancouver last week. We delve into the two victories, the standout performers, and the drama off the pitch.
The FIFA Club World Cup is coming to the end of its group stage, and while the much maligned tournament has drawn a lot of criticism, the footballing fare on offer has been first class and very entertaining. We look at the tournament so far and see what lessons could and should be learned ahead of hosting next year's actual World Cup here in North America.
The Whitecaps have had much needed and well-deserved time off after a crazy first half of their season. They're going to be back on the pitch on Wednesday to take on San Diego in what is now a battle of the top two teams in the MLS West. Who saw that coming when we saw the schedule?! We look ahead to that match up and discuss the first half of the 'Caps season with head coach Jesper Sorensen, captain Ranko Veselinovic, and forward Emmanuel Sabbi. Plus we chat with rookie standout Tate Johnson about his stellar first six months as a Whitecap, his first international experience with a US national team, riding camels in Cairo, and he helps launch our new food section as we talk milkshakes!
All of this plus music-wise, a solo Pete Shelley continues his residency as our Album of the Month, we've a Britpop song from Whiteout, and a summer kick-off classic from Arab Strap features in Wavelength.
Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
01.26: Intro - Groundhopping Germans
14.10: Club World Cup continues to entertain despite its flaws
36.33: What countries would you like in Vancouver & Seattle for 2026 World Cup?
44.10: What lessons can 2026 organizers learn from the Club World Cup?
64.35: Canada v Honduras - did they peak too soon?
71.48: Jesse Marsch vs CONCACAF - what's going on?
84.35: Curacao unlucky to get just a point against Canada
97.35: International 'Caps and Ali Ahmed's injury
108.15: Tate Johnson interview
117.20: Milkshake Man - Tate Johnson
120.07: Whitecaps face San Diego in top of the MLS West clash
129.05: Emmanuel Sabbi talks the Whitecaps season so far
137.30: Wavelength - Arab Strap - The First Big Weekend
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, FIFA World Cup, and Canadian national team chat and interviews.
Vancouver Whitecaps' 11-match unbeaten run in MLS came to end in Columbus on Saturday after the Crew dispatched them 2-1. We look back at the main talking points coming out of the match, including the continued absences of key players and the blooding of a couple of homegrowns. The match marked the midway point of the 'Caps' MLS regular season and we delve into the fantastic first half of what is shaping up to be a momentous year for the table toppers.
It's an exciting time for football in Vancouver and the one year countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has now begun. We look at how prepared Vancouver is to host an event of this magnitude and hear from the legendary Christine Sinclair, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim, and BC's Minister for Sport Spencer Chandra Herbert.
Canada are preparing for next year's World Cup at this year's Gold Cup, which got underway this past weekend. We chat about Canada's chances, and hear from head coach Jesse Marsch, Whitecaps winger Ali Ahmed, and Sporting KC defender Zorhan Bassong.
All of this plus we talk FIFA Club World Cup, World Cup 2026 qualification, and music-wise, a solo Pete Shelley continues his residency as our Album of the Month, we've two Britpop songs from Menswear and Powder, and a Columbus Crew classic features in Wavelength.
Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
00.00: Intro
02.50: The FIFA Club World Cup kicks off
19.55: Whitecaps lose in Columbus but stay top
46.08: Whitecaps Half Year in Review
72.43: Canada start Gold Cup campaign as favourites
85.28: Jesse Marsch talks Gold Cup preparations and expectations
95.56: Ali Ahmed on Gold Cup in Vancouver and tournament hopes
104.15: Zorhan Bassong talks Gold Cup opportunity
113.10: CONCACAF World Cup qualifying reaches final round
120.30: 2026 World Cup one year countdown underway
124.25: Christine Sinclair talks World Cup 2026 and memories
130.25: Is Vancouver ready for next year's World Cup
151.50: Wavelength - Shawn Bandz - Columbus Crew (Yellow Swag)
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, Northern Super League, and national team chat and interviews.
What a week it's been in Whitecapsland. Eventful doesn't even do it justice, as the team returned from a heavy cup final loss only to be hit by gastrointestinal illness that left Sunday's derby game with Seattle Sounders in doubt. In the end it was played and despite everything the 'Caps came away with a stunning 3-0 win over their Cascadian rivals. We look back at the match, the build up, and the fallout.
Turning our attention to the national teams, we look back at Canada's win over Ukraine in the Canadian Shield as they prepare for the Gold Cup, the Canadian women's U20s qualifying for the World Cup, and our feature interview is with the Vancouverite and Vancouver Rise player who scored her first goal for the senior team this week, Holly Ward. We chat with Holly about her fantastic year to date for both club and country and what's to come.
All of this plus we look around the lie of the land in the CPL and the recent resignation of Commissioner Mark Noonan, and music-wise, a solo Pete Shelley continues his residency as our Album of the Month, we've a Britpop song from Powder, and an old Scottish World Cup song in Wavelength.
Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
01.35: Intro
05.10: Whitecaps rout Sounders after week from hell
58.42: The lie of the land in the MLS West
70.00: Canada beat Ukraine and international Whitecaps round-up
93.50: Holly Ward interview
114.28: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive? - Holly Ward
121.45: CPL round-up after Week 10
138.33: The road ahead for the CPL after Mark Noonan's departure
149.50: Wavelength - Peter Nardini - We Jist Might Win
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, CONCACAF Champions Cup, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and national team chat and interviews.
Vancouver Whitecaps' trip to Mexico City was not a happy one. A heavy 5-0 loss to Cruz Azul in the Champions Cup final saw the 'Caps outclassed and look a shadow of the team that got them to that point. A tough one to take, but it shouldn't fully be allowed to cloud what was a fantastic and galvanising cup run and the season so far. The worry is that there could be some lasting psychological damage in the coming weeks and we hear from head coach Jesper Sorensen about lifting the team up after this and getting back to winning ways.
We also look at Michael's experience in CDMX both at the match and in the city, plus the breaking news that the 'Caps didn't come home with a trophy, but they did come home with gastrointestinal illness. We look at what went down, what it means for the game against Seattle at the weekend, and hear from Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster.
We've also got four interviews to bring you this episode as we turn our attention to the international game. With Canada preparing for the Gold Cup later this month, we chat with the man who is, for us, the current number one goalkeeper for the national team, Minnesota United's Dayne St Clair and talk with head coach Jesse Marsch about the development pathway in Canada and the role of League1.
Nine Whitecaps are off to represent their country this international window. We talk with one of them, Giuseppe Bovalina, who is off to play for Australia's U23 side, about his move to Vancouver, life in MLS, what he misses about back home, and playing with the Olyroos. Plus we chat with another antipodean, former Whitecap Michael Boxall, about New Zealand's qualification for the World Cup and his international career.
All of this plus music-wise, a solo Pete Shelley begins his residency as our Album of the Month, we've a Britpop song from The Bluetones, and Armchair Loyal are back in Wavelength.
Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
01.36: Intro - a cursed episode, the end of the lucky hat, and Club World Cup ticket prices slashed
09.28: VFC derby chaos as CPL refs take centre stage again
25.12: Heartbreak and humiliation for Whitecaps in Champions Cup final loss to Cruz Azul
59.25: Michael's trip to Mexico City - the highlights and lowlights
87.25: Will heavy final defeat affect Whitecaps' psyche?
96.33: Whitecaps hit by gastrointestinal illness following return from Mexico
121.40: Dayne St Clair interview
139.27: Michael Boxall interview
153.30: Giuseppe Bovalina interview
164.30: Jesse Marsch talks Canada's development pathway and the role of League1
172.20: Wavelength - Armchair Loyal - Chairman of the Bored
We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and CONCACAF Champions Cup chat and interviews.
The Whitecaps got the last of their league business done and dusted on Wednesday night in an uneventful 0-0 draw with Minnesota United and now their full attention can turn to Sunday's Champions Cup final against Cruz Azul down in Mexico City. We pick over the bones of a Minnesota match that didn't bring the fireworks a top of the table clash would perhaps usually bring, before we also turn our attention to the final. What threat do the Mexicans pose, who are their dangermen, and how has their season been? We delve into all of that and get some thoughts from Whitecaps head coach Jesper Sorensen and Canadian men's national team head coach Jesse Marsch about the final.
We've a slew of interviews for you this episode. First up is Whitecaps winger Jayden Nelson. We chat with Jayden about Sunday's final, his first season with the 'Caps, and his return to the national team for the upcoming Canadian Shield and Gold Cup matches. Next up is a chat with Whitecaps striker Daniel Rios. The Mexican's experience will be crucial as they look to secure a historic victory over Cruz Azul and we chat with Daniel about the match, football in Mexico, and what brought him to Vancouver.
We also chat with MLS 360 host Kevin Egan about the Cruz Azul match and the Whitecaps season so far. What has he made of them, what does he feel are their chances in the final, and how important is this tournament to MLS in global terms?
All of this plus music-wise Scottish band Baby Chaos wrap up their residency as our Album of the Month, and we've a Spanish language Wavelength song!
Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
01.29: Intro - what a time to be alive!
04.05: Whitecaps frustrated by Minnesota in latest draw
28.00: Jesper Sorensen looks ahead to the Champions Cup final
38.00: Jesse's Marsch's thoughts on the Whitecaps cup run
42.30: Jayden Nelson interview
56.05: Daniel Rios interview
68.32: Kevin Egan MLS analyst interview
82.58: Whitecaps v Cruz Azul Champions Cup final preview
93.52: Wavelength - Cruz Azul Canta
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