Paul James on Soccer

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Paul James, who is a member of the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame, has been involved in Canadian soccer as a player, television analyst, writer and coach. Paul breaks down the game and how it relates in Canada.

  1. 02/14/2012

    Episode 42: Paul James on Soccer

    In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul speaks candidly about his new book, Cracked Open, discussing his struggle with drug addiction, his reasons for writing his book and outlining the process that he undertook while writing about his life and his very personal story. He also reads an excerpt from Cracked Open. Visit Paul James and order his book at www.pauljamescrackedopen.ca.

  2. 02/07/2012

    Episode 41: Paul James on Soccer

    In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul provides his thoughts on the Canadian Soccer Association's recent announcement that the Canadian Men's National Team will play all of its 2012 home World Cup qualifiers in Toronto at BMO Field. He also discusses the selection of the United States as the opponent for Canada in their last friendly before their second round of World Cup qualifying kicks off. Paul discusses the Vancouver Whitecaps acquisition of Sebastian Le Toux and their hiring of Carl Robinson as an Assistant Coach, as well as breaks down Toronto FC's offseason roster moves. He also provides his analysis the Canadian Women's National Team's performance at the recent CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Vancouver. Lastly, Paul provides a quick teaser about his upcoming book.

  3. 01/31/2012

    Episode 40: Paul James on Soccer

    In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, former Canadian International and Vancouver Whitecaps defender Chris Williams sits in again for Paul and discusses a wide range of topics related to the performance of the Canadian Women's National Team at the CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Vancouver. He also provides his thoughts on Josh Simpson's recent decision to terminate his contract with Manisaspor due to unpaid wages and his signing with BSC Young Boys in Switzerland. Chris also breaks down Toronto FC's offseason and their signing of defender Geovanny Caicedo, as well as provides his opinion on the state of the Whitecaps attack heading into their second MLS campaign and Vancouver's decision to release Designated Player Mustapha Jarju.

  4. 01/25/2012

    Episode 39: Paul James on Soccer

    In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Marius Rovde, goalkeeper coach with both the U20 and U17 Canadian National teams and the Vancouver Whitecaps, sits in for Paul and discusses the state of the Canadian Men's National Team keeper pool, the next generation of Canadian keepers, what he looks for when trying to find young keepers with the potential to move on to the professional and International levels and how the young talent that Canada has at the keeper position compares to that of other CONCACAF countries. He also provides his thoughts on the general state of youth player development in Canada, the importance of having at least one of the Canadian MLS clubs competing in the 2012 MLS Playoffs and the performance of John Herdman and the Canadian Women's National Team at the 2012 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying tournament in Vancouver.

  5. 12/13/2011

    Episode 38: Paul James on Soccer

    In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, we kick off six weeks of guests sitting in for Paul. First up is former Canadian International and Vancouver Whitecaps defender Chris Williams, who discusses the recent purchase of MLSE by Rogers and Bell and the ramifications for Toronto FC. Chris also provides his analysis of the resignation of Vancouver Whitecaps CEO Paul Barber, the Whitecaps signing of South Korea International Lee-Young Pyo, Vancouver Head Coach Martin Rennie and Toronto FC's recent signing of winger Reggie Lambe. Lastly, Chris provides his picks for the Canadian players who shone the brightest in 2011.

  6. 12/06/2011

    Episode 37: Paul James on Soccer

    In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul provides his position opinions on the recent signal by Jonathan de Guzman that he would like play for Canada and the hiring of Nick Dasovic as the new Head Coach for the Canadian Men’s Under-20 national team. He also discusses Junior Hoilett and Stephen Hart and provides his picks for the Male and Female Canadian Players of the Year for 2011. Paul also breaks down the rumoured news that Toronto FC have re-signed Joao Plata and talks about the recent announcement that Terry Dunfield is recovering from hernia surgery. He also provides commentary on the resignation of Stuart Neely as TFC Academy Director, Toronto's recent acquisition of former FC Dallas defender Jeremy Hall and the Whitecaps trading of Shea Salinas to San Jose for allocation money.

  7. 11/29/2011

    Episode 36: Paul James on Soccer

    In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul breaks down Montreal's picks in the MLS Expansion Draft, touts their acquisitions of Donovan Ricketts and Davy Arnaud and discusses Brian Ching's unhappiness around being selected in the Expansion Draft. He also discusses the Expansion Draft from the standpoint of Toronto FC and the Vancouver Whitecaps and talks about the player that Montreal will be getting in Jeb Brovsky. Paul also provides his analysis of the recent rumour that Toronto FC are considering bringing former TFC midfielder Pablo Vitti back to the team and discusses where the MLS ranks in the global football pecking order. In a discussion centred on youth player development, Paul discusses the pros and cons of staying in North America versus going to Europe and provides his thoughts on a recent RedNation interview with Bobby Graham of the Winstars Soccer Consulting and Academy. Lastly, Paul answers a question submitted by a listener pertaining to his recent comments about Stephen Hart following the Canadian Men's National Team's lacklustre draw on the road against St. Kitts and Nevis in World Cup Qualifying and ends the podcast with a passionate defense of the enduring value that former National Team Coaches can bring to the Canadian soccer system.

  8. 11/23/2011

    Episode 35: Paul James on Soccer

    In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul speaks at length regarding the Canadian Men's National Team as he breaks down Canada's 4-0 victory over St. Kitts in World Cup Qualifying, discusses the potential and merits of David Edgar, Adam Straith, Ashtone Morgan, Nik Ledgerwood and Tosaint Ricketts, and provides his thoughts on Dwayne De Rosario's achievement of tying Dale Mitchell as Canada's All Time Leading Scorer. He also discusses the recent announcement that De Rosario has been named as the first ever Canadian player to win the MLS MVP award and gives his commentary on the Los Angeles Galaxy's 1-0 win over the Houston Dynamo in the MLS Cup final. Lastly, in some interesting Vancouver Whitecaps talk, Paul discusses the signing of Bryce Alderson, the possible conversion of Gershon Koffie to a right back and how the Major League Soccer move to an unbalanced schedule should benefit a Whitecaps side that endured a very heavy travel load during their first season in the league.

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Paul James, who is a member of the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame, has been involved in Canadian soccer as a player, television analyst, writer and coach. Paul breaks down the game and how it relates in Canada.

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  • Creator
    RedNation Online
  • Years Active
    2011 - 2012
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Clean
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