AFTN Soccer Show

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and university soccer chat and interviews. The Whitecaps' best-ever MLS regular season wrapped up this past weekend with a comfortable victory in Montreal. We pick over the bones of that one, look at all the Whitecaps club records that went tumbling this year, and cast our eyes over the MLS playoffs to come after the dust has settled on a dramatic Decision Day and the match-ups are now known. It was also a dramatic weekend in the CPL. We look at the big talking points coming out of the two semi finals and give our picks for the end-of-season CPL awards. It's a big week for university soccer here in BC as the province hosts both the men's and women's U SPORTS national soccer championships. We look ahead to the men's tournament to come in Victoria and chat with UBC Thunderbirds' head coach Mike Mosher and standout forward Henri Godbout. While on the women's side we chat with UBC head coach Jesse Symons, Thompson Rivers Wolfpacks' Mark Pennington, and Trinity Western Spartans' Graham Roxburgh ahead of the women's championship in Vancouver. Music-wise, we've decided not to go for an Artist of the Month for November, and will round the year off with more selections of songs from C86 bands, this time featuring The Pastels, The Mighty Lemon Drops and The Bodines while we have a song about Millwall in this episode's Wavelength. Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.22: Intro - wild weather, foggy FA Cup, Scotty Arfield's black and gold army, thanks Gold Members 10.10: Belal Halbouni - you got this 16.00: Whitecaps see more club records tumble 22.00: 'Caps cruise to Montreal win 51.45: MLS playoffs are set after dramatic Decision Day 71.25: Whitecaps News of the Week - jerseys and international call-ups 79.35: CPL semis create talking points galore! 109.10: CPL end of season awards - our picks 119.40: It's U SPORTS soccer nationals week here in BC 152.25: Wavelength - Mark Gorman - No One Likes Us

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver FC, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat. The Whitecaps have finally clinched the number one seed in the West for the MLS playoffs and all the trappings that go with finishing first in the conference. They've done it by setting some more club history along the way and celebrated with an emphatic rout of Seattle Sounders in their penultimate game of the regular season. We look back at all of that and what lies ahead, as the MLS playoff picture is clouded to say the very least heading into Decision Day. Turning our attention to the CPL, we've got an end of season review for Vancouver FC. It was their best CPL season yet in all the most important metrics, but one where they still weren't able to book a postseason berth, missing out by just a single point in the end. We look back at the year that was, who should stay, who should move on, and where the team needs strengthened. Plus we round up the first legs of the two very exciting, and fascinatingly poised, CPL semi-finals. Music-wise, we've decided not to go for an Artist of the Month for November, and will round the year off with more selections of songs from C86 bands, while Italian punk band Derozer feature in Wavelength. Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.22: Intro - time changes, Hallowe'en horrors, Traitors talk 16.00: Whitecaps win MLS West without being on pitch 27.00: What time is it? It's five past Seattle 71.10: Whitecaps make more history 74.42: MLS playoff battle goes down to the wire 94.00: Vancouver FC end of season review 125.30: CPL playoffs round-up 130.50: Wavelength - Derozer - The Football Factory

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver FC, Vancouver Rise, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and Northern Super League chat and interviews. The Whitecaps are two points away from clinching the MLS West regular season title and all the goodies that go with that like home field advantage for the playoffs and a place in next year's CONCACAF Champions Cup. It's been another rollercoaster of a week emotionally though, with the team turning in one of their worst performances of the season in the loss to Colorado, before blowing away San Diego midweek to actually increase their lead at the top. We pick over the bones of both matches and the main talking points coming out of them, plus look at the newly released schedule for the 2027 MLS Sprint Season. Turning our attention to the CPL, Vancouver FC's 2026 season is over after a loss to champions Cavalry on a dramatic decision day that saw them battle valiantly but needing help from afar that didn't come. We chat about whether this has been a successful season for the club without that playoff place and look back at the history-making Canadian Championship win from Forge. Moving on to the NSL, we sit down for a chat with interim Vancouver Rise head coach Iain Darbyshire about a turbulent year for the club both on and off the pitch, as he guides the defending champs back to the playoffs, what he's seen from his side since taking over, the challenge ahead, and chat about his own coaching journey that's brought him to the city. Music-wise, Leeds legends The Wedding Present wrap up their residency as our Artists of the Month with their debut album George Best, while Greek Oi band BootStroke feature in Wavelength. Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.22: Intro - travels, travails, and lurgy 17.50: Whitecaps rapid decline in Colorado 25.00: Whitecaps within two points of clinching West after San Diego win 60.00: 2027 MLS Sprint Season details revealed 68.13: Forge make Canadian Championship history 80.13: Vancouver FC's CPL season comes to an end on dramatic decision day 105.15: Interview with Vancouver Rise head coach Iain Darbyshire 164.40: Wavelength - BootStroke - Football, Drinks, and Rock and Roll

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and Northern Super League chat and interviews. It was a four point week for Vancouver Whitecaps. One that saw them extend their lead at the top of the MLS Western Conference after a draw at St Louis in their top of the table clash and a come-from-behind victory in Austin. We pick over the bones of both matches and the main talking points coming out of them. Plus we round-up the weekend's action in MLS West and look at the lie of the land for the Whitecaps in terms of playoff positioning and more. It's going to be a dramatic end of the season in the CPL with playoff positioning up for grabs and championship and postseason hopes on the line. We look at the exciting weekend that was, as Vancouver FC continue to control their own destiny. Plus we chat with VFC's goalscoring hero Matteo Campagna and head coach Martin Nash. Plus Zach catches up with Halifax Wanderers head coach Vanni Sartini to talk about their postseason hopes ending and what he's taken from this first season in charge of the team and being in the CPL. All of that plus we look what the municipal election results could mean for soccer in BC, chat about the departure of Stephanie Labbe from NSL side Vancouver Rise, while music-wise, Leeds legends The Wedding Present continue their residency as our Artists of the Month with their debut album George Best, Watford band The Enormous Room feature as our C86 era song, and Scottish legends The Bluebells feature in Wavelength. Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.22: Intro - university soccer, Traitors talk 13.00: Will municipal election results impact soccer in BC? 37.35: All square in Whitecaps' top of the West clash with St Louis 52.30: Whitecaps come-from-behind to see off Austin with Diaby wonder goal 91.20: MLS round-up, playoff picture, and home field advantage 111.25: Vancouver FC control their own CPL playoff destiny 133.10: Vanni Sartini on Halifax playoff hopes ending and his first season in CPL 147.20: CPL set for dramatic Decision Day 163.00: Labbe out at Vancouver Rise 177.05: Wavelength - The Bluebells - Stonehouse Violets

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and general football chat, with even some political talk thrown in this episode. It's a big few days for the Whitecaps as they face a top of the table battle in St Louis midweek after coming away with a gritty draw at LAFC at the weekend, playing 84-plus minutes down a man. It's the kind of performance that invigorates a team for the business end of the season, especially after some poor form. But will it? We delve into the main talking points coming out of the LAFC match, look at whether Ryan Gauld could take on a new role with the team, and set up that big clash with St Louis. We also round-up the action from both MLS and the CPL this past weekend, as the playoff races in both are set to go right down to the wire. It's election time in BC at both municipal and provincial level, both of which could have parts to play in the Whitecaps' future in Vancouver. We threw out an open invitation to parties and candidates in both to come on the show and talk about their platforms, the Whitecaps, and World Cup legacies. OneCity's Caitlin Stockwell, who is running for Vancouver City council, and Tyler Petersen took us up on that offer and we have a great chat about it all. All of that plus we look at some of the big stories around world football this past week, chat about South Melbourne's historic Australia Cup win, and the season finale of Ted Lasso, while music-wise, Leeds legends The Wedding Present continue their residency as our Artists of the Month with their debut album George Best, Manchester band Laugh feature as our C86 era song, and punk legends The Gonads feature in Wavelength. Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.22: Intro - giving thanks, South Melbourne cupset, ethnic based football clubs 22.50: Ted Lasso season 4 wraps up - has it been worth the wait and what now? 27.10: 10-man Whitecaps show grit and strengths in draw at LAFC 73.00: MLS round-up - the scary behemoth that is St Louis City awaits 88.45: CPL round-up - Vancouver FC control their own fate 112.17: Talking Point - should 3 MLS clubs play in a Canadian only league? 127.25: The Vancouver municipal election and how it could affect the Whitecaps 162.05: Wavelength - The Gonads - Glorious 166.45: Goodbyes and Canadian abroad chat

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and general football chat and interviews. It's been a tough time of late in Whitecapsland, something we haven't felt in a while. The team on the pitch aren't doing the business and look like a shadow of their former selves from just a few months ago, while fans have been hit by season ticket readjustments and price increases. We delve into the Whitecaps' latest loss in Chicago and whether it's time to really panic about postseason seeding, and chat about the sticker shock and fan anger at the team's season ticket renewals. On the more positive side though, we sit down for a one-on-one chat with the 'Caps latest homegrown signing Johnny Selemani about his footballing journey and joining the MLS roster. All of that plus we look at Man City's 115 charges and the implications it might have for MLS and world football, while music-wise, Leeds legends The Wedding Present begin their residency as our Artists of the Month with their debut album George Best, former Artists of the Month Pop Will Eat Itself feature as our C86 era song, and Hospital Food feature in Wavelength. Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.22: Intro - Traitors time once again! 13.00: The ups and downs for the International Whitecaps this window 18.35: Whitecaps serve up arguably worst performance of the season in Chicago defeat 37.00: How much panic and concern should there be in Whitecapsland? 52.15: Thomas Müller re-signs for MLS sprint season 62.20: Whitecaps' season ticket sticker shock 104.20: Johnny Selemani interview 128.25: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive? - Johnny Selemani 134.25: Man City's 115 charges and how it might affect MLS and world football 162.25: Wavelength - Hospital Food - We Hate Man. U

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat. Vancouver Whitecaps dropped two more points at home on Saturday in a 3-3 draw with D.C. United that was both entertaining and frustrating. Some great attacking play, some poor defensive play, and a team with 10 players out through international duty and injuries. We unpack the highs and lows coming out of the match, look at how the Whitecaps form across MLS is actually better than it might feel these past 10 games, and look at the main talking points from the weekend's action across the league, including the sacking of former Whitecaps head coach Marc Dos Santos at LAFC. We also round-up the action in the CPL, Forge FC Bobby Smyrniotis talks about adding experienced big-name players and how they've made it work within the salary cap, and delve into a very long international break that kicked off with Canada beating Chile in a feisty affair in Toronto. Music-wise, Scottish band Lung Leg wrap up their residency as our Artists of the Month, King of the Slums feature as our C86 era song, and Swedish band Dolkows feature in Wavelength. Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.22: Intro - not away with the ferries and Drew Peacock 11.35: Two more home points dropped in draw with D.C. 58.06: Whitecaps' home pitch worries continue but form guide not as bad as it feels 66.30: MLS round-up, the lie of the land, and the sacking of MDS 84.10: CPL round-up after a wild weekend, plus Bobby Smyrniotis talks big additions 124.35: Is this international break too long? 129.30: Did Canada get much out of win over 9-man Chile? 152.30: Wavelength - Dolkows - Football

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat, and the internet only died on us three times during the recording of this one, which is in part why it's a little bit shorter than our usual! It's been another up and down week for the Whitecaps, where the highs have been great and the lows have been anger-inducing. A limp performance against CF Montreal saw them crash out of the Canadian Championship midweek, masters of their own downfall with the referee giving them a helping hand or two along the way. They needed a response in MLS action on Saturday and they got it, in a comfortable 3-0 win at RSL. Steadying the ship? Back on course? Or are we set for another blip and dip against D.C. United this coming weekend? We delve into all of that and more, including some standout performances, both good and bad, and a look around the lie of the land in the MLS Western Conference. We also round-up the weekend's action in the CPL, where Vancouver FC are hanging on to a playoff spot, Pacific FC have been officially eliminated from postseason contention, and some experienced big-name players have come to the league. But how are clubs making these signings work and does the league have a transparency problem? Music-wise, Scottish band Lung Leg continue their residency as our Artists of the Month, Lawrence and the Comfortable Society feature as our C86 era song, and Wavelength. Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.22: Intro - the burning, Ted Lasso 08.10: Whitecaps masters of their own downfall in CanChamp loss 31.00: Whitecaps bounce back with much-needed win at RSL 52.35: MLS round-up as Whitecaps extend lead at top of West 60.20: D.C. United preview 69.00: CPL chat and round-up as experienced names come to league 102.50: Wavelength - Ya Cetidon, Cruzito, and Karma Atchykah - Supra All The Way 105.40: A Tale of Two Davids

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Vancouver Rise chat and interviews. The Vancouver Whitecaps results rollercoaster continues after another week of ups and downs. A good win against LA Galaxy was cancelled out by another disappointing home loss to Austin. We pick over the bones of both matches, but three points from a possible nine at home this month is not champions material. We also round-up the weekend's MLS action, look at the race for the Supporters Shield, and look ahead to the Canadian Championship clash in Montreal. Turning our attention to the women's game, Vancouver Rise sacked their head coach Anja Heiner-Møller just 296 days after winning the inaugural Northern Super League title with the club. The right decision or just another example of what have you done for me lately in modern football? Time will obviously tell, but she very much deserved to be given a chance to see out the season. We chat about the decision, where it leaves the club, and hear from the Rise's Chief Soccer Officer Robyn Gayle and interim head coach Iain Darbyshire. Music-wise, Scottish band Lung Leg continue their residency as our Artists of the Month, Meat Whiplash feature as our C86 era song, and Amy MacDonald has a song about the Old Firm in Wavelength. Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.30: Intro - ta-ra Trionda, holding out for a Hero(clix) 12.35: Whitecaps comfortably beat LA Galaxy in the week's good news 36.25: Whitecaps drop more points at home in Austin loss 69.20: The Gaffers - Jesper Sorensen and Davy Arnaud 82.05: MLS round-up 98.35: Canadian Championship preview 107.10: Canadian U20s at the World Cup and the development quandary 114.15: Anja Heiner-Møller sacked by Vancouver Rise 148.35: Winnipeg gets a new soccer stadium 152.20: Wavelength - Amy MacDonald - The Green and the Blue

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat and interviews. It wasn't quite the week we'd hoped for in Whitecapsland. A midweek draw against Montreal in the Canadian Championship leaves their semi-final with all to play for, while the 'Caps struggled against the in-form St Louis City in MLS action on the way to a 3-1 defeat on Saturday. We pick over the bones of both matches and the main talking points coming out of them. An off day or two, or are some real concerns starting to creep in? And just how can Vancouver get the best out of Thomas Müller, who's been a bit up and down of late? We also hear some postgame thoughts from St Louis head coach Yoann Damet and former Whitecaps forward Simon Becher. Plus we catch up with former Pacific FC and TFC centreback Lukas MacNaughton about St Louis' great run of form, his career journey, the importance of the CPL, and how he made his current teammate, goalkeeper Roman Burki, some money when he moved to MLS! We also round-up the weekend's MLS and CPL action, and music-wise, Scottish band Lung Leg begin their residency as our Artists of the Month, Treehouse Story feature as our C86 era song, and we've a song about how football makes us all feel at times in Wavelength. Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.22: Intro - subscriber shoutouts, sponsor news, drinking games, and a grand opening 14.10: Seaman stains 19.15: Cursed jerseys and leaky roofs - how was your Wednesday? 26.10: All to play for in Canadian Championship as 'Caps draw with Montreal 46.30: In-form St Louis grab all the points in Vancouver 68.03: The Thomas Müller conundrum - starter or impact sub? 80.50: Yoann Damet postgame audio and St Louis discussion 91.40: Simon Becher interview 97.10: Lukas MacNaughton interview 111.50: The lie of the land in MLS West as the Galaxy come to town 125.55: CPL round-up as Vancouver FC solidify playoff place 146.23: Wavelength - Cimrya Deal - I Hate/Love Football