Episode 620 - The AFTN Soccer Show (Tears On Tour)

06/25/24 • 157 min

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Canadian national team, Euros 2024, and Copa America chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts, and we're joined by AFTN writer Felipe Vallejo to talk about it all.
It was a derby day to forget for Vancouver, who hit the self-destruct button in a 2-0 road loss down in Portland. We pick over the bones of that one, delve into the Whitecaps' current woes as they slide down the standings, and hear the postgame thoughts of Vanni Sartini.
We move on to the international stage and the disappointing travels of Scotland at the 2024 Euros, as they crash out with a whimper. Plus we look at the rest of the tournament so far before turning our attention to Copa America and Canada's starting loss to Argentina. It's not been a great footballing week for our teams, but at least Canada were spirited in defeat!
All of this, plus we look at Vancouver FC big weekend loss in CPL action, take you back to 1974, continue our Album of the Month from Heavenly and bring you another Euro 2024 themed song in Wavelength.
This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Recovery Family Law, family law lawyers in Surrey, working with clients to get excellent results. They support AFTN, go and support them for all your family legal needs.
Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
02.15: Intro - a tribute to Dylon Powley
11.34: Whitecaps self destruct in Portland
44.15: This Week In Whitecapsland and the World Cup 1974
52.28: Vanni Sartini's thoughts post Portland
59.12: More on the Whitecaps woes
83.42: Scotland's terrible Euros
100.30: Wavelength - Nick Morgan - No Scotland, No Party
105.24: More Euro 2024 chat
121.21: Copa America round-up
142.55: Vancouver FC and CPL chat

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Episode 619 - The AFTN Soccer Show (So Much Football, So Little Time - NEvVAN, Copa America, Ricardo Clark and Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau interviews)

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Canadian national team, Euros 2024, and Copa America chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts, and we're joined by AFTN writer Felipe Vallejo to talk about it all.
The Whitecaps got back into action after a two week break with a less than inspiring performance in New England, going down to a 3-2 loss. We pick over the bones of that one, discuss the help that the 'Caps badly need, look at some transfer rumours, and look ahead to this weekend's match with Portland as the MLS West table tightens up.
Turning our attention to WFC2, we look at their good form of late and bring you two interviews. First up is in-form striker Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau about coming to Vancouver in the MLS draft, his season so far, his hopes for the future, and his somersaulting celebrations. Then we chat with WFC2 head coach Ricardo Clark about his sides good first half of the season, the ethos of the team, and what he's learned in his first 18 months in charge.
There's a lot of football on the international stage too and we preview the 2024 Copa America, with Canada set to kick things off against Argentina on Thursday. Can they compete? What would be seen as a good tournament? And we ask Jesse Marsch ow should they approach games against South American opposition. Plus we look at the rest of the groups and chat Euros 2024 after the early action.
All of this, plus we take you back to 1974, continue our Album of the Month from Heavenly and bring you another Euro 2024 themed song in Wavelength.
This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Recovery Family Law, family law lawyers in Surrey, working with clients to get excellent results. They support AFTN, go and support them for all your family legal needs.
Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
02.14: Intro
06.49: Whitecaps poor in New England loss
33.48: The Whitecaps need help as MLS West tightens up
57.35: Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau interview and discussion
70.57: Ricardo Clark interview and WFC2 discussion
84.31: This Week In Whitecapsland and the World Cup 1974
94.40: Euros 2024 chat
104.35: Copa America preview - does Canada have a chance?
141.35: Wavelength - PG Ciarletta - From Glasgow To Berlin

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Episode 621 - The AFTN Soccer Show (A New Day Has Come - Whitecaps v St Louis, Canada's historic Copa, Jesse Marsch, Euro 2024)

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Canadian national team, Copa America, and Euro 2024 chat. Near, far, wherever you are, the football keeps coming and so do the podcasts, and we're joined by Harjeet Johal this week to talk about it!
The Whitecaps got back to winning ways against St Louis in MLS action on Saturday night. We pick over the good, the bad, and the ugly from a match was an emotional rollercoaster as a tough four-game road spell looms. Plus we look at the likelihood that BC Place is getting grass for the Wrexham friendly, the continuing demise of Canadian media as the Whitecaps seek a new radio deal, and Fafa Picault wants away from the club, or does he?
Turning our attention to the international stage, we chat about Canada's historic qualification for the knockout rounds at Copa America, round-up some of the rest of the action from the tournament, sadly deal with more online abuse for Canadian players, and hear from head coach Jesse Marsch. Plus are the crowds and ticket prices at Copa a concern for the World Cup here in 2026?
All of this plus we look at the drama and the disappointments at Euro 2024, Cork band The Frank and Walters are our new Album of the Month, and on the day that they depart the Euros, we've a Belgium anthem in Wavelength.
This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Recovery Family Law, family law lawyers in Surrey, working with clients to get excellent results. They support AFTN, go and support them for all your family legal needs.
Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:
02.18: Intro
03.43: Whitecaps fight back to see off St Louis
53.40: Does Fafa Picault want away from Vancouver?
61.35: BC Place getting grass pitch for Wrexham game?
69.26: Whitecaps looking for new radio deal as Canadian media crumbles
81.29: This Week In Whitecapsland and the World Cup 1974
86.10: Euro 2024 chat
116.00: Wavelength - Omdat Het Kan & Average Rob - On Met La Patate
121.00: More Euro 2024 chat
130.31: More Canadian players abused online
137.18: Canada's historic advancement at Copa
153.52: Jesse Marsch audio
158.40: Copa America round-up
164.37: Are Copa crowds and ticket prices a cause for concern for WC 2026?