AFTN Soccer Show

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A football/soccer podcast about Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, the Canadian Premier League and the beautiful game in general, with lots of interviews and fun segments thrown in.

  1. 3d ago

    Episode 736 – The AFTN Soccer Show (World Cup Highs, Lows, and Everything Inbetween - Canada thrash Qatar, Egypt beat New Zealand, World Cup thoughts so far, Don Garber on #SaveTheCaps latest)

    We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of World Cup, Canadian national team, and even Vancouver Whitecaps chat. The World Cup is in full flow and it's been a fantastic feast of footballing action with many twists and turns along the way. Canada is doing the country proud, claiming their first ever win and clean sheet at the tournament in their 6-0 demolition of Qatar to top Group B. We look back at the historic match and occasion, and get some postgame reaction from Alistair Johnston, Ali Ahmed, and Max Crepeau, and look ahead to the big Switzerland clash on Wednesday. Egypt also got their first ever World Cup win on Sunday, in a 3-1 come-from-behind victory over New Zealand and we bring you some postgame audio and chats with Egypt's Mo Salah and New Zealand's Finn Surman, Michael Boxall, Francis de Vries, and Elijah Just. We also cast our eyes over the tournament so far after day 10 as all three host nations are flying high. Who's impressed, who's disappointed, and can Scotland make it to the knockout rounds for the first time? We also look at some great moments for World Cup first timers and have a quick chat with Whitecaps midfielder Sebastian Berhalter about his tournament experience so far. Plus we look at the stadium experiences and atmospheres we've experienced first-hand. It's not all World Cup chat though as we bring you some audio from MLS Commissioner Don Garber as he talks about the latest situation to #SaveTheCaps and keep them in Vancouver. Plus music-wise, legendary Scottish band Deacon Blue continue their residency as our Artists of the Month and we've got another Scotland World Cup song in Wavelength. Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.22: Intro - lots of football, lots of marching, lots of memories 10.34: World Cup stadium experiences - logistics, atmospheres, crowds 42.30: The tournament so far - hosts flying high, Scotland in tough, first timers get their moments 65.05: Hydration breaks and group tiebreakers irk 78.30: Canada thrash Qatar, now Swiss test awaits 115.00: Ali Ahmed after Qatar win 117.50: Maxime Crepeau after Qatar win 122.30: Alistair Johnston after Qatar win 141.20: Mo Salah reflects on Egypt's historic win over New Zealand 148.30: Finn Surman on his bittersweet night in Vancouver 152.40: Michael Boxall talks after NZ's loss to Egypt 162.00: Francis de Vries chats about his World Cup debut in the place he started as a pro 168.00: Eli Just chats after NZ's loss to Egypt 173.35: Don Garber on the latest to #SaveTheCaps 184.40: Wavelength - Sanjeev Kohli and Tom Urie - Back In The Game

    3h 15m

  2. Jun 16

    Episode 735 – The AFTN Soccer Show (World Cup Fever Grips North America - Canada get first point, Scotland beat Haiti)

    We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of World Cup chat. After year of anticipation, excitement, and planning, with more than a few speedbumps and frustrations along the way, the 2026 World Cup is underway and the summer feast of football is in full flow. Five days in and we've had some fantastic matches, some great goals, a couple of surprises, and some great storylines. We delve into some of the main talking points so far with particular emphasis on Canada's 1-1 draw with Bosnia, their first ever World Cup point, and Scotland's 1-0 win over Haiti, their first World Cup win in 36 years. AFTN had the pleasure of being at both matches and we share some of our thoughts on the games and our experiences at the stadiums in Toronto and Boston. We also bring you some postgame audio from the Canada game as I catch up with former Whitecap Ali Ahmed to chat about getting his World Cup moment and coming back to play in Vancouver, plus we hear from Ismael Kone, Luc de Fougerolles, Max Crepeau, Joel Waterman, and Alistair Johnston about the game and what's next. All of this plus we give you some World Cup predictions, we wrap up our Canadian Soccer A to Z series, and music-wise, legendary Scottish band Deacon Blue continue their residency as our Artists of the Month and we've got another Scotland World Cup song in Wavelength. Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.20: Intro - a special couple of days 12.25: Canada's draw with Bosnia unpacked 42.00: Ismael Kone and Luc de Fougerolles postgame audio 48.50: Max Crepeau reflects on his first World Cup game 53.27: Ali Ahmed talks getting his World Cup moment and coming back to Vancouver 59.00: Joel Waterman's postgame thoughts 61.50: Qatar Preview 64.17: Alistair Johnston on Canada becoming a soccer nation 71.55: Scotland beat Haiti in Boston, as their fans take over the city 101.20: Canadian Soccer A to Z - Z 107.25: Some World Cup predictions 125.00: Wavelength - Nick Morgan - No Scotland, No Party (2026 version)

    2h 12m

  3. Jun 10

    Episode 734 – The AFTN Soccer Show (World Cup Preview Part Three with Thomas Müller, Rayan Elloumi, Deedson, and Asa Rehman)

    We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of World Cup chat and interviews, in the third and final of our preview shows for the tournament. With the World Cup kick off just around the corner, we're joined by Global TV's Asa Rehman to look at how ready the Canadian team feels for the tournament, how they looked in their two recent friendlies, who we expect to get the start on Friday, and hopes and expectations against Bosnia and for the tournament as a whole. We also bring you our final three group previews, as Zach breaks down Germany and Group E, Asa looks at the Netherlands and Group F, Doug Pirie and Gordon Henderson join us from the Scottish podcast Glory Days of Gold to look at Scotland and Group C, and we chat with FC Dallas' Haitian winger Deedson about his country reaching their first finals since 1974. Plus we chat with Thomas Müller about being a pundit and not a player at this year's tournament, his advice to the Vancouver Whitecaps players heading off to their first World Cup, and bring back some South Africa 2010 memories for him with the help of that year's Panini sticker album. We also sit down for a chat with Whitecaps 18-year-old striker Rayan Elloumi about the breakneck year he's had, getting the call to Tunisia's World Cup squad, and his own World Cup memories from tournaments past. All of this plus we look at some of the IFAB rule changes for this year's tournament, we move onto the letter Y in our Canadian Soccer A to Z series, music-wise, legendary Scottish band Deacon Blue continue their residency as our Artists of the Month, and we've got another new Scotland World Cup song in Wavelength. Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.20: Intro - thanks to our Gold Tier members 05.00: Canadian Soccer A to Z - Y 10.45: It's game time - is Canada ready? 37.40: Group E Preview - Curacao, Ecuador, Germany, and the Ivory Coast 60.00: Thomas Müller talks World Cup memories and his new role as a pundit 67.45: Group F Preview - Japan, Sweden, The Netherlands, and Tunisia 89.00: Rayan Elloumi interview on his first World Cup with Tunisia 108.00: Group C Preview part one - Brazil, Haiti, Morocco, and Scotland 130.25: Chat with Haiti winger Deedson 135.35: Group C Preview part two 160.55: Rule changes and new laws of the game at this year's World Cup 177.10: Wavelength - Belle and Sebastian - It Only Takes One Lion

    3h 5m

  4. Jun 5

    Episode 733 – The AFTN Soccer Show (World Cup Preview Part Two with Mathias Laborda, Finn Surman, Marco Materazzi, and Petar Musa)

    We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of World Cup chat and interviews, in the second of our preview shows for the tournament. We're looking at six of the groups in this episode (Groups G to L), with special focus on Group G where two of the six matches will be at BC Place and a further two down in Seattle. There's a special focus on New Zealand, who will play two of their matches here in Vancouver, and we sit down with Portland Timbers centre back Finn Surman to chat about his footballing journey so far, the game in Aotearoa, the excitement of playing at his first World Cup, and his World Cup memories from tournaments past. We also look ahead to Uruguay's chances in Group H with Vancouver Whitecaps defender Mathias Laborda, find out how he still gets excited about the tournament, and chat about some of his World Cup memories through the years. And FC Dallas' Petar Musa talks about his selection to the Croatian World Cup team and their chances in Group L and beyond. All of this plus we hear from Jesse Marsch and Maxime Crepeau after the latter was named the Canadian starting goalkeeper for the World Cup, get Zach's experience at the Uzbekistan friendly in Edmonton, chat with Italian legend Marco Materazzi about the World Cup and what Italy need to do to qualify again, move onto the letter X in our Canadian Soccer A to Z series, music-wise, legendary Scottish band Deacon Blue wrap up their residency as our Artists of the Month, and we've got another World Cup song in Wavelength, and this time it's a throwback to Espana '82 for New Zealand. Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.24: Intro - Zach's CanMNT travels 10.55: Max Crepeau named Canada's starting goalkeeper 20.45: Canadian Soccer A to Z - X 26.20: Group G Preview - Belgium, Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand 50.00: Finn Surman interview on New Zealand and the World Cup 72.30: Group H Preview - Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Uruguay 83.00: Mathias Laborda's Uruguayan World Cup memories 90.00: Group I Preview - France, Iraq, Norway, Senegal 99.40: Group J Preview - Algeria, Argentina, Austria, and Jordan 113.00: Group K Preview - Colombia, DR Congo, Portugal, and Uzbekistan 120.40: Group L Preview - Croatia, England 123.55: Petar Musa on his World Cup call-up with Croatia 129.50: Group L Preview - Ghana, Panama 132.42: Marco Materazzi on his World Cup memories and Italy not qualifying again 138.35: Wavelength - Ray Woolf and the New Zealand 1982 World Cup Squad - Heading To The Top

    2h 28m

  5. May 31

    Episode 732 – The AFTN Soccer Show (World Cup Preview Part One with guests Sebastian Berhalter, Andres Cubas, and author Todd Smith)

    We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of World Cup, Canadian national team chat and interviews, along with the latest AFTN Book Club. The World Cup is less than two weeks away and the excitement is building here at AFTN Towers as we bring you the first of three preview podcasts for the tournament. This episode looks at the groups of the three hosts - Canada, Mexico, and the US - as we preview Groups A, B, and D. We also delve into the Canadian and American 26-man rosters and talk to Jesse Marsch about pressures of the tournament, especially as a host nation. We've also got two feature interviews to bring you, with two Whitecaps friends and teammates that will be going against each other on June 12th as the US take on Paraguay. Sebastian Berhalter and Andres Cubas talk about their World Cup hopes, dreams, and memories and how much it would mean to them to face off against each other at the tournament. The AFTN Book Club returns and we chat with Minneapolis author Todd Smith about his new book, Relegation - One American's pies and pints Journey from the top to the bottom of English football, and beyond. All of this plus we move onto the letter W in our Canadian Soccer A to Z series, music-wise, Mansun wrap up their residency as our Artists of the Month, and we've got yet another new Scotland World Cup song in Wavelength. They keep coming, we keep playing them! Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.23: Intro 04.05: Canadian Soccer A to Z - W 19.40: Canada's World Cup roster revealed - who made the cut, who didn't, and what could still change? 44.45: Group B Preview - a breakdown of Canada's opponents 57.35: Jesse Marsch talks World Cup pressures 64.05: Sebastian Berhalter makes US World Cup squad 70.50: Sebastian Berhalter interview on being around World Cup past and present 81.15: The impact of this World Cup on the game in North America 91.30: Marcelo Balboa on the impact of World Cup '94 and the growth of Sebastian Berhalter 98.40: Group D Preview - Paraguay 103.42: Andres Cubas interview on World Cup dreams and memories 114.05: Group D Preview - Australia and Turkey 123.00: Group A Preview - Czechia, Mexico, South Africa, and South Korea 133.30: AFTN Book Club interview - Todd Smith on his book "Relegation" 169.05: Wavelength - Nathan Evans x Saint Phnx - Home

    2h 60m

  6. May 25

    Episode 731 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Looking Downwards - Whitecaps dominant in San Diego, Whitecaps and MLS midseason review, Ralph Priso, CanMNT roster predictions)

    We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and Canadian national team chat. The first part of the MLS season wound up this weekend with the last round of matches ahead of the World Cup break. The Whitecaps finished strong, dispatching San Diego 4-2 in a dominant performance that sees them go into their eight weeks off atop the Western Conference. We delve into the main talking points from that match and review the highs and lows of the season so far, both for the 'Caps and across MLS. Plus we chat with head coach Jesper Sorensen about what he's made of the season to date and whether he's looking to strengthen the side in the upcoming transfer window. One man back for the Whitecaps before the break was Ralph Priso and we bring you some audio from Ralph as we chat about his return from injury, his chances of making Canada's World Cup roster, and whether he allows himself to dream of being at the tournament this summer. Plus we select our 26-man Canadian roster ahead of Friday's official announcement. All of this plus we round-up the week's action across the CPL as Pacific FC part ways with their head coach, move onto the letter V in our Canadian Soccer A to Z series, music-wise, Mansun continue their residency as our Artists of the Month, and we've got yet another new Scotland World Cup song in Wavelength. They keep coming, we keep playing them! Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.25: Intro - Auckland win A-League, Southampton spygate 14.00: Whitecaps go into World Cup break top of the West after win in San Diego 58.00: A review of the Whitecaps season so far - with Sorensen's thoughts 98.00: MLS round-up at World Cup break 123.40: Canadian Soccer A to Z - V 136.00: Ralph Priso is back - will he make CanMNT World Cup roster? 154.00: Merriman out at Pacific and CPL round-up 164.00: Wavelength - Skerryvore - Never Stopped Dreaming

    2h 55m

  7. May 19

    Episode 730 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Two-steps and Missteps - Save The Caps latest, Whitecaps back top, MLS salaries, MLS and CPL round-ups)

    We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat. It was another busy week in Whitecapsland, both on and off the pitch. We bring you the latest updates in the battle to #SaveTheCaps and keep them in Vancouver. A week of meetings and statements may not have produced any concrete solutions yet in terms of a new stadium and new owners of the club, but there are a lot of positive signs and we unpack what we can from it all. On the pitch, the 'Caps were busy with two games in Texas and while it was a mixed set of results with a win in Dallas and a loss in Houston, they head in to the last game before the World Cup break back on the top of the MLS Western Conference. We pick over the bones of both matches and the main talking points coming out of them. We also break down the Whitecaps salaries that were released this week and there's some jaw-dropping numbers in there, plus look at some of the other Whitecaps News of the Week. All of this plus we round-up the week's action across MLS and the CPL, move onto the letter U in our Canadian Soccer A to Z series, music-wise, Mansun continue their residency as our Artists of the Month, The Wedding Present are the latest band to feature in our 40th anniversary tribute year to the C86 movement, and we've got yet another new Scotland World Cup song in Wavelength! Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.22: Intro chat 07.15: Save The 'Caps latest - a week of meetings and statements 33.00: Whitecaps back top of MLS West after mixed Texas two-step 64.25: Whitecaps News of the Week - Can Champ dates set, Elloumi makes Tunisia World Cup squad 71.05: MLS 2026 salaries released - we break down the Whitecaps figures 94.00: Canadian Soccer A to Z - U 114.00: MLS round-up 133.50: CPL round-up 142.55: Wavelength - Gun Ghaol - Gun Alba

    2h 34m

  8. May 11

    Episode 729 – The AFTN Soccer Show (All Alone And Staring Into Space - Save The Caps latest, Axel Schuster holds roundtable, Whitecaps draw in San Jose, MLS and Can Champ round-ups)

    We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Championship chat and audio. As the battle to #SaveTheCaps and keep them in Vancouver continues, we delve into the week's developments, the rumours of new local interest including possible First Nations involvement, bring you some snippets from Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster's media roundtable, and unpack some of what was discussed. We also delve into the on-pitch action as the 'Caps battled to a 1-1 draw in their top of the table clash in San Jose. We also round-up the week's action in MLS and in the first round of the Canadian Championship, and bring you some postgame audio from Cavalry FC, Vancouver FC, and Langley United after their matches. All of this plus we move onto the letter T in our Canadian Soccer A to Z series, music-wise, Mansun continue their residency as our Artists of the Month, The Shrubs are the latest band to feature in our 40th anniversary tribute year to the C86 movement, and we've got yet another new Scotland World Cup song in Wavelength! Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.21: Intro chat - the 2026 World Cup is one month away, excited yet? 18.00: Save The 'Caps latest - we unpack the week's news and Axel Schuster's roundtable 81.10: Whitecaps and San Jose share spoils in top of table clash 106.20: MLS round-up 116.20: Canadian Soccer A to Z - T 131.00: Canadian Championship round-up with postgame audio 165.15: Wavelength - Whyte Noise (ft Derek Rae) - See Our Likes Again

    2h 55m
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A football/soccer podcast about Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, the Canadian Premier League and the beautiful game in general, with lots of interviews and fun segments thrown in.

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  • Creator
    AFTN.ca
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2026
  • Episodes
    737
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2013-2026 AFTN. All rights reserved.
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