From the Backline

Mark and Jorge are back to break down a pair of back-to-back draws against LAFC and St. Louis. While they celebrate the fact that the Whitecaps have officially secured a spot in the MLS postseason, they emphasize that it is time to shape up and find some winning form to carry into the playoffs with real momentum. They also tackle a massive off-pitch story: the rumors that MLS might be looking to end its MLS Season Pass contract with Apple TV to return to a regional distribution model. They discuss what went wrong with the current deal, the potential implications for fans, and what a return to regional broadcasts would actually look like. If you enjoyed the show, you can subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a rating or review. You can find everything at linktr.ee/fromthebackline or follow us @FromTheBackLine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark and Jorge are back, and while they don't want to sound the alarms just yet, the worry is definitely starting to set in. They break down a frustrating loss on the road in Chicago and discuss what went wrong. With the margin for error shrinking, they look ahead to what are easily the two most important matches of the season: a massive home clash against LAFC this weekend and a crucial midweek trip to St. Louis. Finally, they head "Around the Grounds" to look at the global game, sharing their thoughts on Pep Guardiola’s evolving legacy and what his future holds. If you enjoyed the show, you can subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a rating or review. You can find everything at linktr.ee/fromthebackline or follow us @FromTheBackLine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark and Jorge are back to tackle the biggest question facing the Whitecaps right now: is it time to sound the alarm? They dive into the team's frustrating lack of consistency in recent results, debate the underlying issues on the pitch, and try to figure out whether fans should be genuinely concerned heading into the business end of the season. They also zoom out "Around the Grounds" to discuss the unfolding Manchester City debacle, and wrap things up with a segment where Mark is put on the spot to blind rank some of the Whitecaps' Designated Players of the MLS era, leading to some highly debatable and interesting results. If you enjoyed the show, you can subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a rating or review. You can find everything at linktr.ee/fromthebackline or follow us @FromTheBackLine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It took a six-year detour, but Mark and Jorge finally hit the milestone of 300 episodes. In this special edition of the show, they look back at a busy stretch on the pitch, breaking down a tough loss to St. Louis FC and bouncing back with a massive victory over the LA Galaxy. They also take a closer look at how the newest signings are fitting into the lineup as the squad builds momentum. Looking ahead, they preview the upcoming league clash against Austin FC and set the stage for a massive second leg of the Canadian Championship semifinal against Montreal. If you enjoyed the show, you can subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a rating or review. You can find everything at linktr.ee/fromthebackline or follow us @FromTheBackLine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark and Jorge are back to break down an absolute masterclass as the Whitecaps cruise to an emphatic 5-0 victory over FC Dallas. They look at what clicked on the pitch, analyze how the new signings are starting to integrate into the squad, and discuss what this level of performance means as they head into the final stretch of the season. They also look ahead to preview the upcoming clash with Sporting Kansas City, and zoom out "Around the Grounds" to talk about the latest major international appointment: the Netherlands' new manager. If you enjoyed the show, you can subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a rating or review. You can find everything at linktr.ee/fromthebackline or follow us @FromTheBackLine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices