Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (5m10s)
  • #CanMNT v Iceland
  • Canada will play Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (26m56s)
  • Alistair Johnston on TSN
  • Inter Toronto away kit
  • #CanPL season preview
  • #CanPL rule changes
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h35m32s)
  • Preview #TFClive vs Colorado
  • #CanPL season kick-off

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The gang is here to recap #TFClive win over Columbus, catch up on CanPL and NSL news, some #CanMNT injury news, preview their matches v Iceland and Tunisia, talk some World Cup qualifiers and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan plans a guerrilla visit to Tony’s place, Kristin introduces a word unheard of by most and Mark imagines the most specific marketing pitch ever by a hotel.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (6m15s)
  • #TFClive v Columbus
  • Recap of NSL week
  • Recap of CanPL week
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (46m23s)
  • #CanMNT player news
  • Robbo to Scotland
  • Nerds!
  • Edmonton Scottish to sit out a season
  • OneSoccer hosting UEFA Women’s Champions League games
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h17m52s)
  • World Cup Qualifiers
  • Preview #CanMNT vs Iceland and Tunisia (separately, of course)

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Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (8m00s)
• Recap of #TFClive vs NYRB
• CanPL player signing update
• Holly Ward to NWSL
• Ottawa announces friendly vs Bay FC
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (49m18s)
• #CanMNT World Cup kits
• Iran hoping to move games to Mexico
• Salloi gets a contract extension
• MLS Sprint Season announcement for 2027
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h37m25s)
• Preview #TFClive vs Columbus

Show References

• Luddite Wikipedia

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The gang is here to recap #CanWNT at the SheBelieves Cup, #TFClive victory in Cincinnati, a pile of academy announcements, MLS lifetime bans for gambling, preview Toronto’s home opener this weekend vs New Jersey Red Bulls, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin soapboxes about gambling (she’s not wrong), Duncan expands on his new academy announcement and Mark called Tony a piece of shit because he knows he wouldn’t listen to the episode around the 34th minute mark.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (4m03s)
• #CanWNT v US, Argentina at the SheBelieves Cup
• recap #TFClive win over Cincinnati
• Ciman signed as Assistant at Supra
• Academies!
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (49m36s)
• Toronto announces the loan of Chilean defender Kuscevic
• MLS bans two players for life related to gambling investigations
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h00m05s)
• Preview #TFClive vs NYRB

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The gang is here to talk #TFClive loss to Vancouver, talk about the Sargent signing being official, look ahead to FC Cincinnati, recap #CanWNT at the SheBelieves Cup and the thumping of Colombia, preview their next matches against Argentina and the USWNT, some #CanPL, some World Cup news and the usual malarkey. In this episode Duncan offers a super practical way to smuggle protesting material for the World Cup, Kristin has all the outs for any TFC defender possible, and Mark refers to TFC signings as clothespins to keep the chips bag fresh.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (4m09s)
  • Review of TFC v Vancouver
  • Announcement of Josh Sargent
  • Review of #CanWNT v Colombia at the SheBelieves Cup
  • Ottawa v Nashville in CONCACAF Champs Cup
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (51m51s)
  • World Cup rule change for throw-ins
  • Geopolitical ramifications for Iran
  • Halifax announces a new signing
  • #CanPL opening matches
  • TFC eyeing a Chilean centreback
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h21m41s)
  • Preview #TFClive vs Cincinnati
  • Preview #CanWNT vs Argentina and USWNT

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The gang is here with special guest Ohio Correspondent Mike Hudson, we recap MLS First Kick (explosion noises) and review #TFClive v Dallas, catch up on NSL rosters, FC Supra, review MLS kits (sorry, not sorry), preview the SheBelieves Cup and the #CanWNT, preview Toronto v Vancouver and the usual malarkey. In this episode Mark went with DC home as his favourite (again), Duncan choosing violence(!), Kristin haaaaaates the Portland kit (rightfully so) and Mike promises it wasn’t a racial at all (he promises).

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (7m58s)
  • Recap #TFClive v Dallas
  • NSL roster moves
  • CanPL notes
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (47m29s)
  • MLS Kit Review
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h32m52s)
  • CONCACAF Champs Cup
  • SheBelieves Cup
  • Preview #TFClive vs Vancouver

Show References

• MLS Full Kit Ranker
• Orlando City “cowardly lion” kit
• List of cities claimed to be built on seven hills

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The gang is here to recap the CONCACAF Champs Cup first round, talk #TFClive preseason and player additions, V-Cup schedule, #CanPL kits so far, NSL sched talk, SheBelieves Cup, and preview TFC vs Dallas in MLS First Kick [explosion sound effect here]. In this episode Kristin questions when we started referring to the energy drinks with the energy drink name now coming first (vs the city), Duncan does not believe in the SheBelieves Cup and Mark suggests a winning costume idea for a TFC mascot outfit.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (8m59s)
  • CONCACAF Champs Cup first round
  • #TFClive Preseason
  • Voyageurs Cup schedule released
  • TFC signings
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (51m03s)
  • #CanPL kits so far
  • NSL schedule
  • SheBelieves Cup
  • Eriq Zavaleta retires
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h32m41s)
  • CCC: Ottawa v Nashville
  • Preview #TFClive vs Dallas

Show References

• Ex Footballers Step Into The Ring In Liverpool Bradley Orr is gonna fight!

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The gang is here to catch up on TFC preseason so far, some CanPL news including a new logo, sponsor, kits and a schedule, preview the opening round of the CONCACAF Champs Cup, Whitecaps talk, CanSoc hall of fame and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin did much better on the hispanic club pronunciations, Mark coined the term ‘etherial cherries’ and it makes sense, and Duncan sounds like he has it out for De Guzman.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (3m52s)
  • #TFClive preseason
  • CanPL rebrand
  • CanPL kits
  • Rylee Foster signs for Halifax Tides
  • CanSoc Hall of Fame inductees
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (54m29s)
  • Sepp Blatter suggests boycotting the World Cup
  • Whitecaps to call the movers?
  • CanPL schedule
  • CanMNT transfers
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h30m57s)
  • Preview CONCACAF Champs Cup opening round

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The gang is mostly here as we are joined by Gentleman James Grossi to talk about Jahkeel Marshall-Rutty, Heiner-Møller back with Canada Soccer, TFC training and friendlies, CanPL player movements, League 1 Prairies are now a thing, Cyle Larin to leave Feynoord, NSL signings, and we pick our guest’s brains over the state of football, as well as malarkey. In this episode, Mark discovers he’s not the badass of the podcast, Kristin struggled again to say nice things about Cyle but succeeded for the most part, and James is collecting Kristin pronunciation blunders for his personal collection.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (11m30s)
  • Marshall-Rutty deals with internet assholes
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (15m18s)
  • #TFClive preseason roster and friendlies
  • CanPL player movements
  • NSL to Winnipeg heating up
  • #CanMNT player news
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h30m01s)
  • League 1 Saskatchatoba confirmed
  • 20… well, like 6 questions with James Grossi

Show References

A glorious photo gallery from James’ phone…

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The gang is here to chat about #CanMNT B v Guatemala B, TFC signing, VCup draw, CanPL news, NSL players, TFC home schedule, new offside rule test in the CanPL and the usual malarkey. In this episode Duncan disputes whether Mr. PG is a mascot or not, Mark demonstrates a lack of concentration, and Kristin is challenged to name all of the clubs that new signings previously played for.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (8m33s)
  • Review Canada B v Guatemala B
  • TFC announce William Yarbrough
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (23m32s)
  • Voyageurs Cup open draw is set
  • CanPL drama and player signings
  • NSL rosters
  • TFC schedule firmed up
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h18m34s)
  • Daylight offside rule

Show References

• Mr. PG from the Duncan dispute

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The gang is here to recap ALOT of player signings and movements amongst Toronto FC, the CanPL and NSL, look ahead to a #CanMNT friendly against Guatemala, John Herdman to Indonesia, #CanWNT to SheBelieves Cup, and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin is good at pronunciation, Mark calls for a french Skeletor Tifo for this season (it does make sense) and Duncan named the Winnipeg NSL side.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (8m03s)
  • TFC player movements
  • CanPL player movements
  • NSL player movements
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (1h07m25s)
  • New Vancouver FC coach
  • John Herdman new job with Indonesia
  • #CanWNT announcement for the SheBelieves Cup
  • Canadian MLS keepers to Florida
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h33m12s)
  • World Cup 2026 tickets
  • TFC to Spain for training
  • #CanMNT vs Ecuador preview

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The gang is here for the FINAL episode of 2025 to recap the seasons of #TFClive, #CanPL, NSL, and national teams, talk about the (potential) new TFC signing of Walker Zimmerman, and a bunch of other malarkey. In this episode Duncan is already lining up a former TFC player for management, Mark still is complaining about kits and Kristin is apparently a registered supporters group now (kidding, I swear).

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (6m33s)
  • Michael Bradley is Red Bulls new manager
  • Walker Zimmerman to TFC
  • NSL player moves
  • CanPL player moves
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (47m33s)
  • TFC year in review
  • CanPL year in review
  • NSL year in review
  • National teams year in review
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h48m11s)
  • See you next year!

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The gang is here to recap MLS Cup, World Cup 2026 draw and schedule, #CanPL player movement, new coaches, AFC Toronto at the World Sevens, CONCACAF Champions Cup draw, Vancouver new stadium and the usual malarkey. In this episode Mark is saddened amongst other things by everything, Duncan is eyeing the less star-powered fixtures and Kristin is about as good/bad as Gretzky #iykyk

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (4m59s)
  • MLS Cup Recap
  • AFC Toronto at World Sevens tournament
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (30m11s)
  • Vancouver Whitecaps stadium?
  • 2026 World Cup draw nonsense
  • Toronto’s match schedule
  • #CanPL player moves
  • Halifax announces new coaches (Wanderers and Tides)
  • CONCACAF Champions Cup draw
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h45m37s)
  • Where are they now?

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The gang is here to recap the #CanWNT v Japan matches, talk about the Inter Toronto rebrand, preview MLS Cup finals of Vancouver v Inter Miami, U-Sports draft, Ollie Bassett, League 1 Prairies, Michael Bradley to Red Bulls, talk some World Cup draws and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin is all about the hoopla, Duncan notices the tie and jacket like a legend and Mark tries to do a Chris Farley impression that barely works.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (7m55s)
  • Recap of #CanWNT v Japan x 2
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (22m16s)
  • Welcome Inter Toronto
  • … and them signing Ollie Bassett
  • CanPL U-Sports draft
  • League 1 Prairies
  • Michael Bradley up for a job
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h21m32s)
  • World Cup Draw preview
  • Preview MLS Cup final: Miami v Vancouver

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The gang is here to recap #CanMNT vs Venezuela, review a bonkers Vancouver v LAFC match, Valour suspends operation, catch-up on World Cup qualifications, catch up on the MLS Playoffs, NSL metrics, preview #CanWNT vs Japan, and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin is surprised Albania is still in it Mark called out CONCACAF failing and Duncan REALLY called out Spurs in this one.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (3m29s)
  • Recap of #CanMNT v Venezuela
  • Recap of Vancouver v LAFC…
  • …. and the rest of the MLS playoffs
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (31m13s)
  • World Cup 2026 qualifier update
  • TFC schedule review
  • NSL Finals metrics
  • Valour suspends operations
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h41m50s)
  • MLS Playoff predictions
  • Preview #CanWNT vs Japan

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Click here to listen to episode 553
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The gang is here to recap #CanMNT vs Ecuador, the NSL Final of Toronto v Vancouver, discuss the near futures of the NSL and MLS, Canada bows out of the U-17 World Cup, preview #CanMNT v Venezuela, see if Alfie can play, and the usual malarkey. In this episode Duncan made it to the game (and is reminded why he doesn’t go anymore), Kristin is REALLY into doing voices now, and Mark really has a go at his season’s ticket increase.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (7m07s)
  • #CanMNT v Ecuador
  • Recap of NSL finals
  • Canada exits out of the U-17 World Cup
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (50m21s)
  • BMO Field issues
  • MLS announces schedule shift
  • NSL announcements next season
  • Forge season ticket rant it’s long, sorry
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (2h01m51s)
  • Preview #CanMNT v Venezuela
  • MLS Playoffs catch-up and predictions

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The gang is here to discuss NSL semi-finals, CanPL finals, weather (specifically snow), CanPL awards, #CanMNT roster and match preview vs Ecuador, CanPL kit news, MLS playoffs (ugh), Canada kit news, preview the NSL final in Toronto and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin is still bitter about being killed repeatedly, Mark suggests the existence of “conservative carries” and Duncan admits to convincing his wife of an incorrect meaning of a city’s name.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (5m37s)
  • Recap of NSL semi-finals
  • Recap of CanPL final
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (41m26s)
  • CanPL awards
  • CanPL switches kits from Macron to Hummel
  • MLS Playoffs
  • CanMNT roster news
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h18m29s)
  • Preview #CanMNT vs Ecuador
  • Preview NSL Final: Toronto vs Vancouver

Show References

• Dead Last party boardgame, good for crowds of 6 or more (up to 12)

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The gang is here to recap the CanPL semi-finals Hamilton v Calgary, recap a first leg of the NSL semi-finals, Montreal v Toronto, some CanPL award nominees, Supra announces some staff, catch up on MLS Playoffs, CanWNT U-17s in the knock-outs of the World Cup, preview CanPL final and NSL second leg semi-finals, and the usual malarkey. In this episode Duncan saw only the good parts (and he wasn’t wrong), Mark just wanted the season to end and Kristin thinks 1-year olds go to pre-kindergarden.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (5m23s)
• CanPL semi-finals: Hamilton v Calgary
• NSL semi-final leg one: Montreal v Toronto
• #CanWNT U-17s in World Cup semi-finals
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (34m23s)
• MLS Playoffs catch-up
• CanPL award nominees
• FC Supra personnel announcements
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h09m45s)
• Preview NSL semi-final 2nd legs: Toronto v Montreal and Ottawa v Vancouver
• Preview CanPL final: Ottawa vs Calgary

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The gang is here to recap the last few weeks, #TFClive v Orlando, CanPL playoffs so far, preview NSL playoffs and CanPL semi-final, talk some TFC departures, salaries, CanPL awards, #CanWNT vs Switzerland and Netherlands, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark is forced to relive the Forge v Ottawa match, Kristin makes a point pun and it’s really good, and Duncan correctly names the individual trophies in the NSL.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (8m49s)
  • Recap of #TFClive v Orlando
  • Recap of #CanWNT v Switzerland and Netherlands
  • Recap of CanPL opening part of the playoffs
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (49m21s)
  • CanPL news and award nominees
  • TFC locker cleanout day
  • MLS player salaries (see link below)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h19m38s)
  • Preview CanPL semi-final between Hamilton v Calgary
  • Preview NSL semi-final, first leg matches, Montreal v Toronto and Vancouver v Ottawa

Show References

• • 2025 MLS Player Salaries

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The gang is here to recap TWO #CanMNT games, one #TFClive game v LAFC, recap game weeks of NSL and CanPL, talk about other ways you too can qualify for CONCACAF Champs Cup, end of MLS season including a preview of TFC hosting Orlando and the usual type of malarkey. In this episode, Mark declares his love for the Vengabus, Duncan keeps distracting us over the baseballs and Kristin does a voice and it’s pretty good.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (3m35s)
  • #CanMNT v Australia and Colombia (not at the same time)
  • #TFClive v LAFC
  • Recap of NSL week
  • Recap of CanPL week
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (1h08m11s)
  • Vancouver FC qualify for ‘Europe’
  • Guzan retires
  • #CanWNT roster for upcoming friendlies
  • MLS “Decision Day”
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h36m16s)
  • Preview #TFClive vs Orlando City

Show References

• HFX Wanderers Mi’kmaq warmups

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The gang is here to draw out another podcast with recapping #TFClive v Chicago, CanPL and NSL game week reviews, World Cup extortion, #CanMNT news, a trophy reveal, preview Toronto away to LAFC and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin is (again) here for D-Cups, Duncan announces Canada vs Wales in an exhibition (unverified) and Mark was offered a soap box and he fucking took it.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (4m15s)
  • Recap of #TFClive at Chicago
  • Recap of NSL week
  • Recap of CanPL week
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (47m59s)
  • #CanMNT roster talk
  • World Cup Tickets are fucking insane
  • NSL Trophy reveal
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h45m46s)
  • Preview #TFClive at LAFC
  • Preview #CanMNT vs Australia in Montreal

Show References

• The Most Expensive World Cup of All Time excellent video essay by HITC Sevens

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Click here to listen to episode 547
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The gang is here to recap TWO MONTHS UNBEATEN as #TFClive earn a draw with Inter Miamessi, recap the NSL and CanPL game weeks, talk about the Oswaldo Leon situation, #CanWNT announces another friendly, preview V-Cup finale, TFC away to Chicago, still drone talk, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark speculates which kitchen plate the NSL first place side will win, and Duncan says what Leon said out loud(!!!) and Kristin makes the opening joke a bit subjective.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (5m15s)
  • Recap #TFClive vs Miami
  • Recap of NSL week
  • Recap of CanPL week
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (41m28s)
  • Oswaldo Leon massive suspension
  • #CanWNT friendly announcement
  • somehow still something about Dronegate
  • CSA announces an Indigenous working group
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h25m04s)
  • Preview #TFClive vs Chicago
  • Preview #Vcup final, Vancouver vs Vancouver

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Click here to listen to episode 546
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The gang is here to recap Toronto vs Columbus, NSL and CanPL game week reviews, Pacific vs City of Langford, Desiree Scott announces retirement, CanPL finally to Montreal/Laval, preview AFC Toronto v Ottawa, TFC v Inter Miami and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark chose pro wrestling and regrets nothing, Duncan probably has an even better name for the new club and Kristin gives us a new Ottawa nickname that’s probably better than the original one.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (5m06s)
  • Recap of Columbus v #TFClive
  • Recap of NSL week
  • Recap of CanPL week
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (50m06s)
  • Pacific v City of Langford
  • Desiree Scott’s last season
  • CanPL to Quebec FINALLY
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h46m46s)
  • Preview AFC Toronto v Ottawa
  • Preview #TFClive vs Inter Miami

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Click here to listen to episode 545
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The gang is mostly here to recap Canada v Wales, TFC v New England, CanPL and NSL match weeks, Voyageurs Cup review of Vancouver Whitecaps v Forge and preview Ottawa v Vancouver FC, and our Ohio Correspondent Mike Hudson comes on to share in the Caleb Porter dismissal after the draw to Toronto and to preview TFC away to Columbus on Saturday, as well as malarkey. In this episode, Duncan goes into incredible detail and respect for the various milking festivals in central Europe, Mark gets confused by which city in BC that begins with the letter “L” is located, and Mike tells us about a place that makes baskets (for real).

Show Rundown

• Review of Wales v Canada
• Review of New England v TFC
• Caleb Porter sacked by New England
• Recap of Vancouver Whitecaps v Forge
• Preview of Ottawa v Vancouver
• Recap of NSL week
• Recap of CanPL week

• Caleb Porter sacked by New England again
• Sophie Schmidt season ending injury
• Jayde Riviere first goal for Manchester United
• Pacific FC for sale

• Preview #TFClive vs Columbus

Show References

• Caleb Porter article

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Click here to listen to episode 544
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The gang is here to recap #CanMNT thumping of Romania, review the game weeks of the CanPL and the NSL, talk some Canadian media news, Olivia Smith scores a banger, preview Canada v Wales, #TFClive v New England and some malarkey. In this episode Kristin encourages people to watch the highlights of a game bereft of them, Mark made a bullshit guess last week that turns out was correct and Duncan makes a very good argument for an odd number of teams.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (3m40s)
  • Recap #CanMNT vs Romania
  • Recap of NSL week
  • Recap of CanPL week
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (55m05s)
  • Canadian media steps up for the lesser games
  • Sam Salter single season goal record (already)
  • Olivia Smith scores a 20 yarder
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h17m23s)
  • Preview #CanMNT vs Wales
  • Preview #TFClive vs New England

Show References

• Olivia Smith thunderbarstard-ish (H/T Canadian Soccer Daily)

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Click here to listen to episode 543
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All new Vocal Minority Podcast, Ep. 542, with special guest Gentleman James Grossi joining us to discuss a recap of #TFClive v Montreal, NSL and CanPL game weeks, talk some Leagues Cup final, plenty of transfer window news, some #CanMNT news and rosters and a preview their friendly vs Romania, and malarkey. In this episode Mark is actually relieved as he looks at bigger goals, Kristin has her weekly praise of the NSL and James just classes up the place in general.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (3m46s)
  • Recap of #TFClive v Montreal
  • Recap of CanPL week
  • Recap of NSL week
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (1h06m21s)
  • CanMNT squad announcement
  • Leagues Cup final
  • Canadians transferring around
  • Canada v Ecuador in November
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h44m48s)
  • Preview #CanMNT vs Romania

Show References

• Unattached FC a substack newsletter courtesy of guest James Grossi

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The gang is here for a bit of a catchup, including recapping #TFClive vs Atlanta and Columbus, V-Cup first legs, #CanPL and NSL match week reviews, Toronto signings of both funny money and people, preview Toronto v Montreal, and so much other stuff and malarkey. In this episode Duncan warns that his laptop was about to die and then it did, Mark has no faith in Ottawa in doing their part and Kristin threatens Duncan about arguing in person.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (7m15s)
  • V-Cup recap
  • Recap of NSL week
  • Recap of CanPL week
  • #TFClive review vs Columbus and Atlanta
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (55m44s)
  • TFC player and money movements
  • EPL goalkeeper rules
  • CanPL FINALLY to Quebec, sort of
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h31m18s)
  • Preview #TFClive vs Montreal

Show References

• Supra trademark registration link

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Click here to listen to episode 541
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The gang is here to recap #TFClive vs Philadelphia, preview their match against Columbus special guest and friend of the show Mike Hudson, preview #Vcup semis, NSL and #CanPL recaps, DPs! and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin reveals that she’s pro-owner (ewww!), Duncan sets up Mark for a legitimate shock (in a good way), Mark reminisces about a rare nice TFC keeper kit, and Mike is sporting a Mitchell and Ness throwback which is smashing.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (4m35s)
  • Recap of CanPL week
  • Recap of NSL week
  • Recap of #TFClive vs Philadelphia
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (54m09s)
  • Toronto sign Djordje Mihailovic
  • Other new DPs for the league
  • Women’s World Cup on Netflix?
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h30m14s)
  • Preview the Voyageurs Cup semi-finals, leg 1
  • Preview #TFClive vs Columbus

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Click here to listen to episode 540
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The gang is here to recap a ‘performance’ for #TFClive vs Charlotte, Mark goes to Halifax to review Hamilton’s win out east, recap of the game weeks in the #CanPL and the NSL, Vancouver FC gets a new coach, TFC make some moves (largely unexciting), World Cup 2026 talk and the usual malarkey. In this episode Duncan points out that the injury reports have a lot of excess information, Kristin butchers Hugo’s name (probably again, sorry) and Mark can get behind a rebranded Lower Mainland FC.

Show Rundown

• • Segment 1: What’s been happening (4m19s)
    • Review #TFClive vs Charlotte
    • Mark goes to Halifax
    • Recap of NSL week
    • Recap of CanPL week
  • Segment 2: What we’re talking about (59m03s)
    • TFC makes some ‘moves’
    • World Cup 2026 notes

Show References

• • • Ottawa playbook goal v Halifax
    • HFX Wanderers player intro July 25, 2025 (don’t mind the guy in front of me)

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Click here to listen to episode 539
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The gang is here to recap #TFClive vs San Diego and Nashvillle, look ahead to a match v Charlotte, game week reviews of the NSL and #CanPL, NSL grand final to take place at BMO Field and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark openly admits to being spoiled by the footy, Duncan makes a drink (sounds delightful), and Kristin accused TFC of having a ‘short bench’ (but it’s true so it isn’t mean spirited).

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (3m37s)
  • Recap #TFClive win over San Diego
  • Recap #TFClive loss to Nashville
  • Game week recap of NSL
  • Game week recap of #CanPL
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (59m23s)
  • NSL grand final to take place at BMO Field
  • MLS transfer window opens, will TFC make moves?
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h31m33s)
  • Preview #TFClive vs Charlotte

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Click here to listen to episode 538
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The gang is here to recap #TFClive vs Atlanta United, preview their match away to San Diego, recapping the #CanPL and NSL match weeks, a Canadian smashes a transfer record, recap Voyageurs Cup quarterfinals, and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin postulates whether Benoit Cheyrou was in town or not, Mark explains a Forge player, and Duncan starts us down a regrettable rabbit hole which none of us could predict the outcome.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (6m46s)
  • Voyaguers Cup quarter final second legs
  • #TFClive vs Atlanta
  • Tsubasa Endoh’s one day contract
  • #CanPL match week recap
  • NSL match week recap
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (1h05m44s)
  • #CanMNT FIFA ranking to an all time high
  • Olivia Smith record transfer
  • Tim Leiweke in legal trouble
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h16m54s)
  • Preview #TFClive vs San Diego
  • Preview #TFClive vs Nashville

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Click here to listen to episode 537
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The gang is here to recap #TFClive vs NYCFC, #CanWNT vs USWNT, Gold Cup recap, #CanPL week recap, NSL news, yet another #CanMNT friendly announced, David to Juventus, Voyageur Cup predictions, preview TFC vs Atlanta, and some degree of malarkey. In this episode, Mark pre-apologizes and clarifies to multiple former guests as not to misconstrue his own words (and the taste of his own foot), Duncan leads you down one path then picks Winnipeg and Kristin is only half disappointed at the Italian departures.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (5m08s)
  • Review #TFClive vs NYCFC
  • Review #CanWNT vs USA
  • Review the #CanPL game week
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (34m32s)
  • Insigne and Bernadeschi depart TFC
  • Jonathan David to Juventus
  • Schaffleburg red card situation
  • #CanMNT friendly announced vs Australia
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h07m04s)
  • Preview Voyageurs Cup quarter final, second legs
  • Preview #TFClive vs Atlanta United

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Click here to listen to episode 536
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The gang is here to recap an odd weekend of footie, #CanWNT over Costa Rica, #TFClive over Portland, #CanMNT losing on penalties to Guatemala, recap #CanPL game week, some CSA news, a friendly in the fall, preview #CanWNT vs US and TFC vs NYCFC, and some malarkey. In this episode Kristin calls Hamilton by their corporate name, Mark has three distinct reactions to the new Halifax Tides manager, and Duncan ‘enthusiastically’ responds to a press release.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (2m33s)
  • Review #CanMNT vs Guatemala in the Gold Cup
  • Review #CanWNT vs Costa Rica (friendly)
  • Review #TFClive vs Portland
  • Recap the week that was #CanPL
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (57m29s)
  • #CanMNT vs Colombia friendly in the fall
  • CSA announce a partnership
  • News re Jordyn Huitema
  • New gaffer at Halifax Tides
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h19m35s)
  • Preview #CanWNT vs US
  • Preview #TFClive vs NYCFC

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Click here to listen to episode 535
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The gang is here to recap all of the #CanMNT Gold Cup action with reviews vs Curacao and El Salvador and preview Guatemala, #CanPL and NSL week recap, Marsch’s fine gets lessened, we talk about an MLS villain’s retirement, preview #TFClive vs Portland and #CanWNT vs Costa Rica and US, and so much malarkey. In this episode, Mark wants to offer a trade with Saudi Arabia, Duncan sounds like he’s wrote the eulogy he actually read and Kristin gives a legit attempt at a Geordie accent.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (3m11s)
  • #CanMNT Gold Cup recap
  • CanPL recap
  • NSL recap
  • AFC Toronto new signing
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (52m27s)
  • Jesse Marsch fines
  • Felipe Martins retired finally
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h12m25s)
  • Preview #TFClive vs Portland
  • Preview #CanMNT vs Guatemala
  • Preview #CanWNT vs Costa Rica

Show References

• Boo FF

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Click here to listen to episode 534
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The gang is mostly here to recap #CanMNT at the Canadian Shield tournament and the start of the Gold Cup vs Honduras, preview their match vs Curacao, recap #CanPL & #NSL this week, Club World Cup catch-up, World Cup security news, and the usual malarkey. In this episode Mark tries to explain a concept and struggles with words, Kristin talks some Spurs and Duncan may have predicted Mark’s death but had a nice headstone.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (5m21s)
  • Canadian Shield recap
  • NSL recap
  • #CanPL recap
  • Gold Cup 2025 #CanMNT v Honduras recap
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (55m00s)
  • Club World Cup “issues”
  • Spurs talk (just because)
  • World Cup logistics
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h25m03s)
  • Preview #CanMNT vs Curacao

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Click here to listen to episode 533
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The gang is mostly here to recap #CanWNT vs Haiti II in Montreal, #CanMNT vs Ukraine in Toronto, NSL and CanPL roundups, MLSPA vs the money bastards, Gold Cup squads, preview #CanMNT vs Cote d’Ivoire and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin admits to books and football is a perfect combination (duh!), Duncan makes a valid request for a voice from Kristin and Mark blames the travel person for the NSL schedule imbalance.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (XmXXs)
  • #CanWNT vs Haiti
  • #CanMNT vs Ukraine
  • NSL recap
  • CanPL recap
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (XXmXXs)
  • #CanMNT Gold Cup squad
  • TFC at LAFC match moved
  • MLSPA vs MLS and the Club World Cup
  • CanPL to Montreal (didn’t we call this?!)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1hXXmXXs)
  • Preview #CanMNT vs Côte d’Ivoire

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Click here to listen to episode 532
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The gang is all here to recap Toronto vs Charlotte, #CanWNT vs Haiti, talk about Vancouver’s abrupt halt to their Concacaf Champions Cup final, preview the Canadian Shield tournament, a bunch of random Canadian media points and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin reveals a penchant for ivory, Duncan reminds us how New Zealand did at the 2010 World Cup and Mark is adamant about announcing Quebec City now already for #CanPL.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (2m57s)
  • review #CanWNT vs Haiti
  • review #TFClive vs Charlotte
  • #CanPL round-up
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (39m26s)
  • More games on TSN?
  • Men in Blazers x CSB mashup?
  • Vancouver vs Cruz Azul disaster
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h15m24s)
  • Preview #CanWNT vs Haiti (again!)
  • Preview #CanMNT vs Ukraine

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Click here to listen to episode 531
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An all new Vocal Minority Podcast, Ep. 530, where the gang is recording LIVE during the second half of the #TFCLive v Philly match, recap a bunch of Voyageurs Cup first round action, talk some #CanWNT friendlies v. Haiti, catch up on the NSL and CanPL match weeks, talk World Cup money, CanPL executives, preview Toronto vs Charlotte and the usual malarkey. In this episode Mark moves the opening bit into the first segment, Duncan revels in his football pedantry and Kristin just condemned Forge out of the V-Cup (she KNOWS what she did).

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (9m54s)
  • react to TFC vs Philadelphia
  • catch up on Voyageurs Cup first legs
  • recap NSL games and standings
  • ditto with CanPL
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (42m15s)
  • CanPL execs in and out
  • #CanWNT rosters for upcoming friendlies
  • #CanMNT rosters for upcoming Canadian Shield tournament thing
  • World Cup money from the City of Toronto
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h17m53s)
  • Preview #TFClive vs Charlotte
  • Preview #CanWNT vs Haiti

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Click here to listen to episode 530
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The gang is mostly here to recap a bunch of stuff, such as #TFClive and recent on-field successes (Montreal) and misfires (the letter from the president), catch up on all of the NSL and CanPL action, preview the next round of V-Cup, preview Toronto hosting Nashville, Jonathan David leaving Lille, #CanWNT match announcement, and malarkey. In this episode, Kristin gives you permission to support more than one side, Mark reads the letter in a voice (no one asked), and Duncan calls someone a nerd.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (5m23s)
  • #TFClive catch-up and review match v Montreal, letter from the president
  • #CanPL wrap-up
  • NSL wrap-up
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (58m15s)
  • Jonathan David leaves Lille
  • #CanWNT Pride match vs Costa Rica
  • FIFA Congress in Vancouver
  • Does the World Cup 2026 stay in the US
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h32m08s)
  • Preview Voyageurs Cup quarter final first leg
  • Preview #TFClive vs Nashville SC

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Click here to listen to episode 529
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The gang is mostly back to recap a lot of footy over the last two weeks, where we review #TFClive vs RSL and NYCFC, NSL and CanPL reviews, talk about some troubles in the CanPL, prep for the opening round of the Voyageurs Cup and preview Toronto hosting Montreal, preview Toronto hosting New England, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin initially counted two BC teams (right?!), Duncan thinks one of the underdogs will make a game of their V-Cup tie and Mark says a thing about coasts and levels of dryness and regrets it later.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (5m39s)
  • Recap TFC vs RSL and NYCFC
  • Recap NSL
  • Recap CanPL
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (56m03s)
  • NSL first weeks
  • CanPL problems?
  • Wrexham with another promotion
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h38m48s)
  • Voyageurs Cup first round
  • Preview #TFClive vs Montreal (V-Cup) and New England

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Click here to listen to episode 528
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The gang is mostly here to commiserate #CanWNT vs Argentina (round 2), recap a sleepy #TFClive vs Minnesota, talk Gold Cup draws, #CanPL week 2, NSL week 1 with our hopes and dreams, preview TFC vs RSL and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan admits to remembering things relative to when the Queen died, Mark admits to rejigging how Forge counts a win, and Krisin absolutely relishes in Herculez Gomez comments.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (5m23s)
  • #CanWMT v Argentina, part 2
  • #TFClive vs Minnesota
  • #CanPL catch-up
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (41m57s)
  • #CanMTN Gold Cup 2025 draw
  • NSL kick-off
  • #CanPL supporting Valour FC financially
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h29m11s)
  • Preview #TFClive vs Real Salt Lake
  • Preview NSL opening games

Show References

• Herculez Gomez Gold Cup comments
• Animaniacs Countries of the World that Kristin was totally channelling
• Glory to Glorzo

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Click here to listen to episode 527
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The gang is mostly here (after two bouts of the sickies) to recap Toronto v Miami and Vancouver, recap and preview #CanWNT vs Argentina, some #CanMNT notes, #CanPL season is back, preview Toronto vs Minnesota and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin admits to a new kink (no shame), Mark thinks the commissioner is insane or lying and Duncan ties the B-52’s into a player’s name brilliantly.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (3m38s)
  • Recap #TFClive vs Vancouver and Miami
  • Recap #CanWNT vs Argentina
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (33m39s)
  • #CanPL is back baybeeeeee
  • some kit talk
  • Whitecaps to Vancouver (a new stadium?)
  • #CanMNT notes
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h37m27s)
  • Preview #TFClive vs Minnesota
  • Preview #CanWNT vs Argentina

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Click here to listen to episode 526
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Ladies and gentlemen, this is, in fact, our official 500th episode and we are joined by friends of the show SuperSub James Grossi and our Ohio Chief Correspondant Mike Hudson to reminisce over the last ELEVEN DAMN YEARS (what have we done??!), favourite bits, some podcast history, some Toronto FC history, and far too much malarkey.

And we even brought back a Bitchy Blank!!! This year’s Bitchy Blank is: If I’ve learned anything in all our years of podcasting about Major League Soccer, it’s ____________

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (11m36s)
  • Look back on 11+ years of TFC
  • Look back on 11+ years of Canadian soccer
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (1h25m37s)
  • Favourite bits
  • a bitchy blank!
  • history
  • malarkey
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (2h32m10s)
  • give score predictions for #TFClive vs Vancouver
  • go to sleep within minutes of completing this episode

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The gang is mostly here with special guest Ohio’s own Mike Hudson to talk FC Cincinnati vs Toronto, recap the MLS kits, review #CanWNT at the Pinatar Cup, Toronto v Orlando, talk a retirement, CONCACAF Champs Cup and malarkey. In this episode Kristin picks a communist, Mark has a colleague that kinda ruins his justified distaste, Duncan likes a Vancouver, and Mike keeps dropping the same name all over the place.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (3m49s)
  • #CanWNT wins the Pinatar Cup
  • recap #TFClive vs Orlando City
  • CONCACAF Champions Cup recap
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (35m27s)
  • Doneil Henry retires
  • MLS Kit rankings
  • TFC sign Lazar Stefanovic from the academy
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h44m38s)
  • Preview #TFClive vs FC Cincinnati

Kit Predictions

Mike

Kristin

Duncan

Mark

Show References

• MLS Kit Ranker
• FC Cincinnati kit history

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Click here to listen to episode 524
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The gang is mostly here to recap ALOT as #TFClive sign some players and get a point in DC, look ahead to Orlando City, recap all of the CONCACAF Champs Cup results, recap two #CanWNT matches at the Pinatar Cup in Spain, some coaching news, NSL schedules, a new league down south, and a whole bunch more and malarkey. In this episode, Mark looked up the Pinitar Cup organizers and then gave up, Duncan shows his disdain for Middlesbrough (again? probably?) and Kristin redefines what a familial dynasty is.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (4m30s)
• CONCACAF Champions Cup recap
• #CanWNT Pinatar Cup recap with games v China and Mexico
• #TFClive vs DC United
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (47m59s)
• Toronto FC signings!!!
• Toronto FC coaches!!!
• AFC Toronto home opener date and schedule!!!
• #CanPL schedule release
• A super USL?
• #CanMNT friendlies announced
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h47m39s)
• Preview #TFClive vs Orlando
• Preview #CanWNT vs Taiwan

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Click here to listen to episode 523
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The gang is mostly here to recap CONCACAF Champions Cup opening ties of Forge v Monterrey and Cavalry v Pumas, #CanPL finally releasing a schedule, #TFClive sign (a) De Ro, #CanWNT and Stoney’s first squad for the Pinatar Cup and the upcoming matches v Mexico and China, and the usual malarkey. In this episode Duncan thinks it’s all a nostalgia ploy (might not be wrong), Kristin is for Jordyn but isn’t really and Mark was not that envious of Cavalry but totally was and he’s in denial.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (4m33s)
  • Concacaf Champions Cup recap: Forge v Monterrey, Cavalry v Pumas
  • CanPL expansion talk and east/west divisions
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (27m04s)
  • #CanWNT and Casey Stoney’s first squad
  • TFC sign a new De Ro
  • #CanPL: opening day games announced, full schedule Wednesday, York marketing
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h10m42s)
  • Concacaf Champions Cup second legs, Whitecaps first leg vs Saprissa
  • #CanWNT vs China & Mexico at the Pinatar Cup

Show References

• Footy Adventures in Hamilton

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Click here to listen to episode 522
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The gang is mostly here to talk about #TFClive signings, statues and shirts, #CanPL moves, a distinct lack of domestic schedules, #NSL stadium signings, Concacaf champions cup starts, national team news and the usual malarkey. In this episode Duncan discusses the questionable number of orifices he may have, Duncan perfectly name-drops Ryan Johnson and Duncan is all about the “500”.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (6m52s)
  • TFC’s newest addition and it’s a statue
  • #CanPL signings
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (21m11s)
  • Pacific re-signing departed players
  • Marsch visiting Nova Scotia
  • TFC triallist
  • #CanWNT March tournament announcement
  • NSL stadium news
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h13m54s)
  • Dude, where’s our schedules?!?
  • Preview #CONCACAF Champions Cup, Forge vs Monterrey, Cavalry vs Pumas

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Click here to listen to episode 521
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The gang is mostly here to recap a month’s worth of news, including new #TFClive new coaching staff and loanees, #NSL big player signings, #CanPL roster shuffling, new #CanWNT coach and a bunch of malarkey. In this episode Mark is sure Toronto is playing the New Zealand Rugby Team this time, Kristin is disappointed in Quinn (for not signing with Toronto) and Duncan dissects Ottawa’s new gaffer’s butt-kissing quotes.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (6m32s)
• New #TFClive coaching staff
• New #CanWNT coach
• New Atletico Ottawa coach
• Some #TFClive signings and releases
• #CanPL transfers
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (1h11m51s)
• Toronto to Spain for pre-season
• Badibanga contract cancellation with Forge
• #NSL with some big name signings
• Vancouver Rise to play out of Swangard
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h42m42s)
• #TFClive vs BK Hacken
• TFC Schedule and how it’s kinda nice
• CONCACAF Champions Cup

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Click here to listen to episode 520
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The gang is mostly here to review the San Diego expansion draft, re-entry draft, Voyageurs Cup draw is out, Vancouver Whitecaps are up for sale, NSL signing updates, Toronto FC signing, #CanMNT & #CanWNT player of the year nominees, end of year wrap up and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan plots out another banger of a Voyageurs Cup, Kristin shines in casually firing off name puns, and Mark oversubscribes himself to various ideas.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (5m19s)
  • MLS: San Diego and re-entry drafts
  • Voyageurs Cup 2025 first round draw set
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (37m28s)
  • Vancouver Whitecaps for sale
  • NSL player signings
  • Bernadeschi to Greece, probably not
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h16m30s)
  • CSA short list of Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year
  • 2024 recap of the year, the good, the bad and the ugly

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Click here to listen to episode 519
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The gang is mostly here to recap #CanWNT vs South Korea, MLS Cup finals, some #CanPL contract news, some very positive NSL news on the player front, Club World Cup and Leagues Cup news, a Bev Priestman update, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan stumbles into a new level of marketing brilliance (which also is terrible), Mark does an impersonation that is incorrect, likely offensive and full of regret, and Kristin, though she nailed the quote, did mispronounce a Star Wars character’s first name.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (5m52s)
  • Recap #CanWNT vs South Korea
  • Recap MLS Cup
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (30m22s)
  • Priestman to New Zealand sorta
  • Northern Super League announcing a major sponsor and a player housing program
  • #CanPL end of season rosters
  • Club World Cup and Leagues Cup nonsense
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h07m27s)
  • MLS future nonsense in releases and signings
  • An announcement about a certain city…

Show References

• Windsor CanPL Podcast
• Fun Facts awesome party game
• Just One also awesome part game

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Click here to listen to episode 518
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The gang is mostly here to talk #CanWNT vs Iceland, preview South Korea, talk MLS playoffs and the final on Saturday, #TFC departures including John Herdman, Olaf Melberg finally joins MLS and the usual malarkey. In this episode, there was a surprisingly long discussion about fast food that we moved to the very end. You’re welcome.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (6m01s)
  • #CanWNT v Iceland review
  • MLS playoffs recap
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (25m54s)
  • John Herdman leaves #TFClive
  • #TFClive player departures
  • Ollie Bassett to Tampa Bay Rowdies of USL
  • Olaf Melberg signs in MLS (as a coach)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (57m43s)
  • Preview #CanWNT vs South Korea
  • Preview MLS Cup finals, NYRB vs LA Galaxy

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Click here to listen to episode 517
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The gang is mostly here to talk about Canada defeating Suriname, Whitecaps sacking their coach for whatever reason, other #CanPL coaching news, #CanWNT staffing announcements and friendlies vs Iceland and South Korea, #NSL announcements and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark resists making so many drone-based jokes during a segment, Kristin apologizes for ruining the klaxon from last week, and Duncan postulates a crazy idea of sending a #CanPL coach to Vancouver.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (7m45s)
  • #CanMNT v Suriname recap and reactions
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (30m55s)
  • DroneGate update: Article in Globe & Mail
  • MLS playoff update
  • #CanWNT coaching announcement
  • #NSL signings
  • #CanPL coaching announcements
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h54m19s)
  • Preview #CanWNT vs Iceland and South Korea

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Click here to listen to episode 516
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The gang is mostly here to talk about the #CanMNT vs Suriname and preview the return leg in Toronto, some #CanWNT friendly announcements, Kadeisha Buchanan injury, last matches for some legends, some #CanPL bits of news, and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin mutters the name of a Chicago Bears legend to continue a gag, Duncan cuts out but we kept it in (sorry), and Mark has a new voice for the front office of a certain club.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (7m26s)
  • #CanMNT vs Suriname, leg one
  • #CanWNT legends retiring
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (33m56s)
  • Dronegate update
  • Ollie Bassett to leave Ottawa
  • York United announces a League 1 Ontario side
  • #CanWNT announces friendlies
  • Kadeisha Buchanan is injured
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h14m43s)
  • Preview #CanMNT vs Suriname, leg two

Show References

• Follow Kristin on BlueSky
• Follow Mark on BlueSky

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Click here to listen to episode 515
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The gang is mostly here to talk a whole whack of #CanPL, including the championship, the awards, and everything else around it, talk about #CanMNT squad for their match against Suriname, #CanPL coaching departure, #CanPL expansion, MLS playoffs and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin demonstrates that her favourite colour is “Schadenfreude Pink” Duncan reveals his PSAs were different where he grew up, and Mark threatens to bring the CanPL to both Bolton and Darlington thanks to a mystery inquiry form.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (6m39s)
  • #CanPL Championship match, Calgary vs Hamilton
  • #CanPL Awards Ceremony
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (45m56s)
  • MLS Playoffs recap
  • #CanMNT roster announcement for upcoming internationals
  • Update on the #CanWNT ‘dronegate’ nonsense
  • #CanPL expansion announcement preview
  • York United coach parts ways
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h33m36s)
  • Preview #CanMNT vs Suriname

Show References

• I learned it from watching you! 80s drug PSA
• Apaches (1977) ALL OF THE DEATHS a PSA from Duncan’s youth

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Click here to listen to episode 514
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The gang is mostly here to recap and and preview the finale of the #CanPL and all of the awards that it comes with, talk some MLS play-offs, Christine Sinclair’s final match for Portland and the usual malarkey. In this episode Duncan tells us about some facts of the Canadian Inuit Dog that we didn’t know, Mark openly apologizes for the things he said earlier this season about a particular keeper and Kristin does not hate Doneil Henry, no matter what you hear on this podcast.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (5m43s)
  • Recap of the #CanPL semi-final between Hamilton and Ottawa
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (26m20s)
  • #CanPL awards
  • Christine Sinclair’s final match for Portland
  • MLS playoff update
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h41m25s)
  • Preview #CanPL final Calgary vs Hamilton

Show References

• South Park – Canadian Royal Wedding clip

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Click here to listen to episode 513
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The gang is mostly here to recap #CanWNT friendly vs Spain, the Canadian Premier League playoff matches of Ottawa v York and Hamilton v Calgary, talk about the initial #TFClive roster moves, the first Northern Super League signings, MLS schedule moves and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan questions the pronunciation of the Montreal NSL name, Mark gives a back story of Mark Watson’s photo and Kristin is not emotionally moved by whomever is left on Toronto (for now).

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (6m36s)
  • #CanWNT vs Spain
  • #CanPL playoffs
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (39m52s)
  • Northern Super League signings
  • #TFClive roster moves
  • Mark Watson to HFX Wanderers?
  • MLS season changes?
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h49m11s)
  • Preview #CanPL playoff semi-finals, Hamilton hosting Ottawa

Show References

• Behind the Badge: NSL 101
• Halifax Wanderers appoint Mark Watson as Senior Football Strategy Advisor (see the photo)

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Click here to listen to episode 512
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The gang is half here but is bolstered by the appearance of one “Gentleman” James Grossi (@grawsee) to discuss #CanMNT vs Panama, #CanWNT vs Spain, recap and preview all things #CanPL and the playoffs, talk Desiree Scott’s retirement and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark might be sleeping on the couch (play-offs dependent), Duncan’s call back is both excellent and Norweigianly perfect, and James prudently refuses to give certain scores between 1 and 10.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (5m03s)
  • Recap #CanMNT vs Panama
  • Retirement of Desiree Scott
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (41m47s)
  • Recap #CanPL final round of the season and the playoff implications
  • Talk about the #TFClive end of season press conference
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h19m19s)
  • Preview the opening rounds of the #CanPL playoffs
  • Preview #CanWNT vs Spain

Show References

• Seacost United Phantoms (thank you James)

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Click here to listen to episode 511
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The gang is mostly here to recap an abysmal end to the #TFClive season, limping well out of the playoffs and out of the Voyageurs Cup, recap #CanPL and the dominance at Forge as well as further playoff implications, talk some #CanMNT and their upcoming friendly vs Panama, Seba’s “return” and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin postulates a burrito slap at half-time, Mark approves of the new mascot signing and Duncan happily researches what Chad Barrett is up to.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (6m27s)
  • #TFClive end of season drop
  • Forge win the #CanPL shield
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (47m06s)
  • Seba’s return
  • MLS season wrapping up
  • #CanPL last two weeks
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h17m50s)
  • Preview #CanMNT vs Panama

Show References

• Mark’s “good” TFC concepts that he presented to the club 2 years ago

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Click here to listen to episode 510
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The gang is half here with special guest Mike Hudson (@mikehudsonsucks) to recap #CanMNT vs Mexico, #TFClive vs Austin and preview games against Columbus and Colorado, talk about the Allstate Soccer Show, #CanPL round-up and the usual malarkey. In this episode Mark admits to losing all of his chill, Kristin and Mike gets bullied live and on camera (not even by us)!

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (5m02s)
  • #CanMNT vs Mexico
  • #TFClive vs Austin
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (23m13s)
  • Pochettino to the USMNT officially
  • #CanPL recap
  • The Allstate Soccer Show
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h18m04s)
  • Preview #TFClive vs Columbus
  • Preview #TFClive vs Colorado

Show References

• Mark and Kristin meet Atiba
• Mark’s book inscription from Atiba

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Click here to listen to episode 509
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The gang is mostly here to review the epic victory of the #CanMNT over the US (friendly be damned), recap the #CanPL week, discuss a CSA labour statement, preview #TFClive vs Austin and #CanMNT vs Mexico and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin questions if (some of) our audience does watch football, Mark is discovering he is NOT on his logo and name game like he thinks he is and Duncan is now our mountain expert.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (5m31s)
  • Recap #CanMNT over USMNT
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (26m36s)
  • Northern Super League news
  • #CanPL weekly recap
  • CSA labour talks
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h13m50s)
  • Preview #CanMNT vs Mexico
  • Preview #TFClive vs Austin

Show References

• PWHL logos and wordmarks
• Forge’s Terran Campbell looking a bit unimpressed

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Click here to listen to episode 508
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The gang is half here to pump out a “quick” episode to catch up on #TFClive vs Forge and DC United, the other half of the Voyageurs Cup bracket, #CanPL week in review, #CanMNT roster announcements for the upcoming friendlies and preview #CanMNT vs USMNT and the usual abbreviated malarkey. In this episode, Mark discovers in real time that he wouldn’t be able to make the Voyageurs Cup final and Kristin discovers in real time that she can watch both #CanMNT matches.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (2m28s)
  • Voyageurs Cup: TFC vs Hamilton, Vancouver vs Pacific
  • TFC vs DCU
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (23m23s)
  • AFC Toronto stadium announcement
  • #CanMNT announces squad for upcoming friendlies
  • #CanPL recap
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (56m52s)
  • Preview #CanMNT vs USA friendly

Show References

• The Allstate Soccer Show

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Click here to listen to episode 507
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The gang is mostly here to catch up on #TFClive vs Houston, preview DC United, #VCup semi-final second legs with TFC vs. Forge and Whitecaps v. Pacific, recap some #CanPL news, some #CanMNT news, Leagues Cup final (finally), and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin pronounces Wydad correctly (that we know of), Duncan calls this round of the drone nonsense ‘shenanigans’, and Mark properly demonstrates the eroded excitement of having a ticket that gets you into the CNE.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (11m19s)
  • Review #TFClive vs Houston
  • Cassius Malulla to Wydad Athletic on load
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (26m56s)
  • #CanMNT vs Panama friendly announced
  • AFC Toronto teases a stadium location (which may or may not be York University)
  • #CanPL recap
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (58m36s)
  • Preview #TFClive vs Forge in the Voyageurs Cup semi-final
  • Preview #TFClive vs DC United

Show References

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Click here to listen to episode 506
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The gang is mostly here to recap #TFClive vs Miami, JMR to Montreal, a whole bunch of #woso news, including AFC Toronto announcements, NWSL announcements, and MLS?!? Some #CanPL news, predictions and malarkey. In this episode Kristin can’t contain her love for Finnish hockey players, Mark is still trying to make “the robins” a thing and Duncan makes an Eric Lindros reference at Bournemouth’s expense.

We had an article that we were/did speak about that was retracted at time of recording, but we’ve kept the segment in.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (5m06s)
  • Leagues Cup review of TFC vs Inter Miami
  • Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty to Montreal
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (30m44s)
  • Montreal signs other players too
  • NWSL signs a new agreement with their player’s union
  • AFC Toronto announces coaches
  • Article of MLS entering the pro women’s soccer game?
  • Canada Soccer and coaches vs Parliament
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h15m11s)
  • Preview EPL season kits (because of course)

Show References

• Premier League kits for the 2024-25 season

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Click here to listen to episode 505
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The gang is mostly here to talk #CanWNT and their exit at the Olympics, #TFClive in the Leagues Cup recap defeating Pachuca and looking ahead to Miami, a #CanPL round up, some CSA news and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan gives a Pachuca’s amount of f**ks worth and Kristin develops a proper rebrand of MLS Next U-18s, and Mark now LOVES the Leagues Cup as should you all. Maybe.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (3m49s)
  • Recap the #CanWNT at the Paris Olympics
  • Recap #TFClive over Pachuca in Leagues Cup
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (49m42s)
  • Drone scandal and John Herdman
  • Toronto FC and CF Montreal withdrawing academies from League 1
  • #CanPL recap
  • Olivier Giroud to LAFC
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h29m23s)
  • Preview #TFClive vs Inter Miami

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Click here to listen to episode 504
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The gang is mostly here to unpack the #CanWNT and dronegate and all the games recapped, #TFC starts the Leagues Cup, a review of the #CanPL and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark is looking forward to explaining it to his Uncle, Duncan has a brilliant idea for a World Cup opening ceremony show and Kristin shines a bright light on what and how the Olympics actually are.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (4m34s)
  • #CanWNT at the Olympics
  • The “drone” bullshit
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (1h07m16s)
  • Leagues Cup nonsense, #TFClive vs NYRB
  • #CanPL recap
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h28m51s)
  • Preview #TFClive vs Pachuca
  • Preview #TFClive vs Colombia

Show References

• #CanWNT player accomplishments

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The gang is mostly here to recap #TFClive vs Montreal, preview the Leagues Cup against NYRB, preview #CanWNT at the Olympics and their first matches against New Zealand and France, #CanPL recap, Pacific academies and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin tried to go fast, Duncan tried to stall and Mark backed down under immediate threat.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (5m41s)
  • Recap of #TFClive vs Montreal
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (16m21s)
  • #CanPL recap
  • Pacific FC Mexican academies
  • Robert Gale
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (44m28s)
  • #CanWNT olympic preview, match vs New Zealand and France
  • Preview #TFClive vs NYRB

Show References

• @boatical and @kitnerdmark try to sell Insigne on twitter

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Click here to listen to episode 502
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The gang is mostly here to recap a bunch of games, including #CanMNT at Copa America, #CanWNT vs Australia, #TFClive vs Philadelphia and Miami, recap the first leg of the Voyageurs Cup semi-final round, say goodbye to a president, preview the weekend match vs Montreal, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark threatens about quitting everything to start a rap career, Duncan is unimpressed with the forwards (and for good reason) and Kristin gets called out for liking the Dolphins.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (4m51s)
  • Review #TFClive vs Forge, Philadelphia and Miami
  • Review #CanMNT at Copa America
  • Review #CanWNT exhibitions vs Australia and Nigeria
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (51m36s)
  • Post Copa America thoughts
  • Copa vs Euro
  • TFC announce the signing of Henry Wingo
  • TFC announce the departure of Bill Manning
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h41m09s)
  • Preview #TFClive vs Montreal

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Click here to listen to episode 501
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The gang is mostly here to recap OMG CANADA IS IN THE SEMIFINALS OF COPA AMERICA!!! #TFClive is in a freefall with losses to Orlando and Columbus, #CanWNT has announced their squad, look ahead to the Voyageurs Cup semifinals, a visit from Philadelphia and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark thinks Canada could’ve got to the semi’s of the Euros too, Kristin gets full rights to have a go at Cyle Larin, Duncan is as optimistic as we’ve ever got on record and the cat wants in on the show finally.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (9m43s)
  • Recap #TFClive vs Orlando and Columbus
  • Recap #CanMNT vs Venezuela
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (1h05m24s)
  • #CanWNT Paris 2024 squad reveal
  • Recap Euro and Copa
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h28m49s)
  • Talk Voyageurs Cup and predictions
  • Preview #TFClive vs Philadelphia
  • Preview #CanMNT vs Argentina
  • Predict Euro and Copa America finals

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Click here to listen to episode 500
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The gang welcomes our Ohio correspondent Mike Hudson (@mikehudsonsucks) to recap #TFClive vs Atalanta United, preview matches against Columbus and Orlando, talk Copa America and Canada vs Chile, preview the next knockout match against Venezuela, and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin is cheering for a ‘colonizer Euro’, Duncan points out a vowel deficiency amongst competitors, Mark wants to point out that his player to watch isn’t the wildest but is more than regular ‘wild’, and Mike threatens to tell us about what a spank tunnel is.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (4m45s)
  • Recap Toronto vs Atlanta
  • Recap #CanMNT vs Chile
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (36m24s)
  • Euro 2024 review
  • Copa 2024 review
  • #CanPL Recap
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h17m37s)
  • Preview #TFClive vs Orlando
  • Preview #TFClive vs Columbus
  • Preview #CanMNT vs Venezuela

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Click here to listen to episode 499
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The gang is half here to recap a whole bunch of footie, #CanMNT vs Argentina and Peru, #TFClive vs NYRB, preview Canada vs Chile and Peru, TFC vs Atlanta, the nonsense around the Copa America, Quinn return, Kei legendary status, MediaPro drama conclusion and the usual malarkey as best as we could. In this episode Mark was probably saying ‘Carter’ when he meant ‘Kotter’ and Kristin is still proud of her tweet a week later.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (3m13s)
  • TFC vs NYRB
  • Canada vs Argentina and Peru
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (48m38s)
  • MediaPro settlement?
  • Copa America + social media + racism
  • Quinn’s recovery
  • Kei Kamara legend status
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h20m46s)
  • Preview #CanMNT vs Peru & Chile
  • Preview #TFClive vs “Atalanta” United

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Click here to listen to episode 498
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The gang is here to recap a pile of international friendlies, #CanWNT hosting two matches vs Mexico, #CanMNT traveling to the Netherlands and France, talk about Marsch’s first two games in charge, talk some #CanPL matches, things happening in Columbus, preview #TFClive vs Chicago and malarkey. In this episode Kristin is shocked about the signing of an ex-TFC player out west, Mark makes a controversial bet/promise for Copa America and Messi, and Duncan brags about seeing Albania play in Spain (probably again, we couldn’t remember).

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (4m05s)
  • #CanWNT vs Mexico
  • #CanMNT vs Netherlands and France
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (40m50s)
  • Jesse Marsch thoughts?
  • Nick Soolsma
  • #CanPL round-up
  • Columbus Crew news
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h16m54s)
  • Preview #TFClive vs Chicago

Show References

• Vocal Min-Euro-ty Podcast Euro Predictor League
• Ashley Lawrence being an epic human

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Click here to listen to episode 497
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The gang is mostly here to recap the two draws by TFC against Philadelphia and DC, talk about some Northern Super League news, some coaching staff announcements for the #CanMNT, talk the exhibitions of #CanWNT vs Mexico, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark suggests White Castle as a food option, Kristin brags about having Diana Matheson’s email address and Duncan gives you some valuable travel tips about rivers in France.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (4m59s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (47m17s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h36m14s)

Show References

• Everything We Know About All Six NSL Launch Teams
• Halifax Tides Logo

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Click here to listen to episode 496
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The gang is mostly here for a big week of recaps with Toronto’s crazy loss over Cincinnati, preview Philly and DC, V-Cup recap with Montreal exiting and Vancouver surviving the knockout, talk some Wayne Rooney, #CanWNT, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark wants a redo on the weather recap, Kristin has some words to the haters and Duncan has problems with Hamilton’s stadium names.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (5m22s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (41m55s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h20m29s)

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Click here to listen to episode 495
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The gang is somewhat here and joined by special guest Mike Hudson to recap the Nashville and Montreal, preview Voyageurs Cup visit by CS Saint Laurent, and league match vs Cincinnati, preview the rest of the Voyageurs Cup round, talk some Jesse Marsch and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark believes there’s no international dodgeball rulebook, Duncan renames a club, thus improving it, and Mike provides us a coaching education.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (3m51s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (39m40s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h16m08s)

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Click here to listen to episode 494
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The gang is mostly here to recap the latest round, first leg of the Voyageurs Cup, talk #TFClive recapping the battle with NYCFC, preview Nashville on Wednesday and Montreal on Saturday, talk some #CanMNT coach hunting, #CanPL week recap and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan expertly mentions a signing perfectly where it doesn’t belong, Kristin gets her Vancouvers correct (this time) and Mark leads an unsuccessful thought exercise.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (6m07s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (56m11s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h48m42s)

Show References

• Sean Johnson vs Tanasijevic footage
• The Herdman/Osorio presser

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Click here to listen to episode 493
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The gang is mostly here to talk about another #TFClive victory over Dallas, preview NYCFC, discuss Ayo Akinola’s departure, preview the next round of the Voyageurs Cup, and the usual malarkey. In this episode Mark is not completely against the use of AI (you’ll see… or hear), Duncan reminds us how easy the next clean sheet could be to attain, and Kristin can talk stuff about her Dad but everyone else can’t (so rude).

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (4m40s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (45m15s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h01m25s)

Show References

• Bromley wins promotions to the league
• A Rando NYCFC “player”, allegedly

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Click here to listen to episode 492
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The gang is mostly here to recap the #TFClive wins vs Simcoe in the VCup and away to Orlando, talk new signing and preview a visit from FC Dallas, preview the first round of the VCup, talk about Quinn’s potential exclusion from the Olympic team due to injury, more #CanMNT coach watch, reflect on the improvement of TFC after 10 games vs last season, and malarkey. In this episode, Mark talks about his ‘variance’ (or whatever Duncan might have heard), Kristin recognizes the champions of Quebec junior hockey and Duncan “congratulates” Diego Chara on a milestone, sorta.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (4m12s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (44m28s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h15m12s)

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Click here to listen to episode 491
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The gang is mostly here to discuss #TFClive and their win over New England, preview their match vs Orlando, recap the #CanPL week 2 of the season, look ahead to the first round of the Voyageurs Cup, more #CanMNT coaching rumours, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark is frustrated at the FA Cup announcement, Duncan is pissed off about the FA Cup announcement and Kristin is not pleased with the FA Cup announcement, but they definitely talked about other things.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (4m00s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (37m22s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h19m19s)

Show References

• Cuban Football League check out the badges, yo!

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Click here to listen to episode 490
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All new Vocal Minority Podcast, Ep. 489, where we talk about the goalfest defeat of #TFClive to Charlotte, look ahead to a visit from New England, wrap-up the penalty shootout loss in the SheBelieves Cup for the #CanWNT, recap the opening week of the #CanPL, and some malarkey. In this episode Mark’s microphone is extremely hot (sorry about that, not sure why), Kristin cannot get her actresses whose names start with “Claire Fo…” straight, and Duncan piles on a story that ended with an elephant eating a hat.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (6m06s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (55m51s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h15m15s)

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Click here to listen to episode 489
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The gang is mostly here to recap TFC’s substantial losses to Sporting KC and Vancouver, preview the #CanPL season as it kicks off this weekend, preview (day of recording) the SheBelieves Cup final vs. the US (yeah, we know), preview Toronto away to Charlotte and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin forgets how many teams she supports in CanPL, Mark reminds us why the BastardProofing business idea is still very good, and Duncan breaks news about Victoria Highlanders (which is sad).

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (5m49s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (37m20s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h21m40s)

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Click here to listen to episode 488
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The gang is mostly here to talk #TFClive and recap the win over Atlanta, preview a visit by Sporting KC, talk some injuries, recap #CanMNT win over Trinidad & Tobago, talk #CanWNT Olympic draw, Atletico Ottawa signings and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark ruins a word for Kristin, Kristin “delights” over Larin scoring, and Duncan just wants Bernardeschi to pass a little.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (3m28s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (55m19s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h15m10s)

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Click here to listen to episode 487
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Some of the gang is joined by special guest and long time fan and supporter of the show Gywn Richards (@ruchesko) who asked to be on and we said yes, because we’re nice like that. We talk #TFClive and their loss to NYCFC, look ahead to a visit from Atlanta, talk some NWSL opening weekend and how the Canadians were the talk of the town, preview the first leg of the Copa America qualifier against Trinidad & Tobago, Project 8, new Canada kits and a healthy dose of malarkey. In this episode Kristin lists almost all of the #CanMNT keepers (almost), Mark discovers your new favourite club (or least favourite phrase) and Gwyn does a fabulous job of rebranding MLS internationally.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (5m19s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (32m25s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h29m50s)

Show References

• Lysianne Proulx supercut
• Taiwan Mulan Football League
• Trinidad & Tobago 23-man roster
• Torpedo Miass, a real football club that exists in Russia

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Click here to listen to episode 486
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The gang is half here but we are bolstered by Voyageurs board member and CanSoc legend Nicky Cottee to discuss the Women’s Gold Cup semi-final vs the US, recap #TFClive vs Charlotte and preview away to NYCFC, hype up #CanMNT vs Netherlands and some malarkey. In this episode, Mark strikes a deal to stop calling Valour the greyest of mice, Kristin does a whole 80s soap opera tangent and Nicky is close to being named the owner of a Project 8 side (lottery notwithstanding).

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (4m58s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (48m41s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h26m24s)

Show References

• NPR Tiny Desk concert: 311

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Click here to listen to episode 485
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The gang is mostly here to talk #CanWNT at the Gold Cup and two matches vs Costa Rica, plenty of #TFClive talk including three points vs New England, preview the home opener vs Charlotte, a new player, plus CSA news, and malarkey. In this episode, Mark thinks he’d have made a great ref, Kristin reveals a nickname for Herdman courtesy of her pops, and Duncan asks the hardest question ever asked of the #CanWNT on this podcast, possibly ever.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (5m51s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (49m49s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h13m40s)

Show References

• Banbury United
• Earth.Food.Love Richard Eckersley’s shop, in case you’re in Devonshire, England

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Click here to listen to episode 484
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The gang is mostly here to celebrate the #TFClive 0-0 “win” over Cincinnati, discuss signings, preview the next match against #NERevs, a bunch of #CanWNT news with Gold Cup results and a lawsuit, talk MLS, CONCACAF Champs Cup and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin picks Austin because she hates them so much, Duncan makes a timely space shuttle joke again and Mark clearly sees the bullshit in the Voyageurs Cup draw.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (4m31s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (40m23s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h43m44s)

Show References

• Waking the Red 2024 Kit Roundup

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Click here to listen to episode 483
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This episode is the extracted kit discussion from Ep 482. Kristin, Duncan and I are joined by special guest, friend of the show and the undeclared football governor of Ohio, Mike Hudson. If this is confusing, sorry. If you preferred this, you’re welcome.

Show References

• MLS Full Kit Ranker

Panelist Kit Ranking Results

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Click here to listen to episode 482B
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The gang is mostly here with FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew correspondent (FCC&CCc) Mike Hudson to talk some TFC preseason, preview the MLS season and their first match against FC Cincinnati, talk a lot of kits (sorry, not sorry), ref union discussions, #CanWNT in the Gold Cup, and a bunch of other stuff and malarkey. In this episode, Duncan was accused of being Mark, Mark isn’t allowed to do Valentines Day, Kristin is still pro-union (of course), and Mike expected more of Tony from the submitted kit descriptions and he’s not wrong.

Show Rundown

Note: the segment which we planned for the kit discussion will be released as a separate episode, in a vain attempt to keep the show length around our usual run times.

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (3m44s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (29m17s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (54m39s)

Show References

• • MLS Full Kit Ranker

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Click here to listen to episode 482
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The gang is mostly all here to talk CONCACAF Champions Cup results and preview the next round, talk some signings across the board, discuss the resignation of Dino Rossi, the limbo of Tristan Henry, talk some #CanWNT and the Gold Cup, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin gushes over the postings of Mr. Fishhead in our comments, Mark regales the story of Mr. Noodles (amongst other things) and Duncan reads between the lines of a kit explainer like a good investigative journalist would.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (9m15s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (41m16s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h33m16s)

Show References

• Cavalry 2024 kits

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Click here to listen to episode 481
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The gang is mostly here and joined by special guest Steven Sandor (@stevensandor), editor at Edify Magazine, rehabilitated soccer broadcaster and author. His new book, on race, diversity and hockey, is set to be published by Beacon Press early in 2025.

Everyone’s here to discuss the CanPL/Mediapro fallout, talk CONCACAF Champions Cup with Forge, Vancouver and Cavalry starting their campaigns, TFC preseason, World Cup schedule announcement, a bunch of other stuff and malarkey galore. In this episode Duncan admits to indulging in some ‘American cricket’ from time to time, Kristin swears she doesn’t have World Cup ticket influence (sure she doesn’t, a-wink), Mark renames the place Toronto FC plays (it makes sense) and Steven effortlessly slips in a ‘Klingon’ reference like a pro.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (4m36s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (24m00s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h43m53s)

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Click here to listen to episode 480
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The gang is here to discuss the messy breakup of Canada Soccer Business and MediaPro, and try to unravel what this means to supporters, talk Priestman’s new contract, some TFC kit leaks, TFC preseason vs Nashville and the usual malarkey. In this episode Duncan wants to launch a Canadian version of a classic British game show, Mark will sign all the NDAs going forward and Kristin summons the genius of DMath to save us all.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (7m06s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (14m17s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (59m18s)

Show References

• Toronto FC leaked away kit

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Click here to listen to episode 479
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The gang is mostly here to talk about potential MLS Ref strike, talk CanPL schedule releases, some CanPL signings, CSA signings and resignings, Portland in general and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan adjusts his score mid-review, Kristin affirms that the NWSL is a very good league (which she is right), and Mark tells a whole-ass story about a Scottish player sliding on plastic turf in July.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (7m17s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (37m54s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h25m26s)

Show References

• CBS Morning Footy making us look knowledgeable

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Click here to listen to episode 478
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The gang is mostly here after a long break to recap the madness over the last few weeks, including some #TFC drafts, press conference moments, quotes and schedule talk, some CSA announcements, talk some League 1 Ontario, and a month’s worth of make-up malarkey. In this episode Kristin drops knowledge that was said much earlier in the show as if it’s new, Duncan calls out Julio Cesar for what he was, and Mark impresses Kristin with his knowledge of teen girl literature.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (3m14s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (32m52s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h20m41s)

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Click here to listen to episode 477
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The gang is all here with special guest SuperSub&tm; James Grossi to talk some US Open Cup drama, preview the SuperDraft and what that could mean for #TFClive, discuss some #CanPL CONCACAF Champions Cup fixtures and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin wants more Jason Hernandez “impressions”, Duncan grills our guest with a hard hitting (maths) question, Tony is all about planetary marketing slogans, Mark wants for all Canadian talent, and James will try to make shit up next time, just to see if we check (we won’t).

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (7m07s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (31m08s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h26m13s)

Show References

• Superdraft list of eligible players

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Click here to listen to episode 476
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The gang is all here to recap a month or so of stuff, including a farewell to the GOAT out west, MLS Cup final, talk some #CanPL news, some CONCACAF tournaments, Bruce Arena’s reinstatement, Seba talk, John Herdman, and some month-old malarkey. In this episode Duncan has read all of the books, Mark breaks the CONCACAF tournament live (well, it was when he did it), Tony accused Kristin of dressing down Sinclair like an ultra in that one clip and Kristin vehemently denies it, but it did kinda look like it on the TV.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (7m08s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (42m40s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h26m30s)

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• Frank’s GoFundMe
• Soccerberoende interview with Danny Koevermans

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Click here to listen to episode 475
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The gang is all here to try and stretch out not a heck of a lot, however we cover the #TFClive end of year press conference, talk some #CanMNT rosters and matches vs Jamaica on Friday and Tuesday, attempt to give a crap about the MLS playoffs (and some of the semantics surrounding it) and the usual malarkey. In this episode Tony does some incredible research, Duncan guesses the correct country, Kristin guesses the correct band, and Mark has outlined his revenge on being glossed over in the CanSoc wrestling chat from last week.

Schwip Schwap.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (5m42s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (15m48s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (52m45s)
• Outtake: Schwip Schwap (1h05m40s)

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Click here to listen to episode 474
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The gang is all here to recap the #CanWNT matches vs. Brazil, talk about the bonkers #CanPL final, #TFClive off-season news, some national team news and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin appeals to a segment of the audience who watches sci-fi, Tony learns about what a chafing dish is, Mark is not sponsored by Amazon (though it seems like it) and Duncan wants a gif (however you want to pronounce it).

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (7m48s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (46m26s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h40m23s which continues from Segment 2)

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Click here to listen to episode 473
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The gang is all here to discuss Canada v Japan rout, review #CanPL playoffs and preview the next round, talk some CanPL award nominees, say some kind words over the end of the Michael Bradley era at #TFClive, preview the season finale against Orlando City and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan uses the news to further his exiting agenda, Mark claims to have the correct answer to the ‘build a statue’ question, Kristin refuses to give us all the insider information (you KNOW she has it too) and Tony makes a gag worse than we ever could want to experience (but still hilarious).

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (3m59s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (25m15s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h20m10s)

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• Flying taxi logo from the New York/New Jersey MetroStars days

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Click here to listen to episode 472
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The gang is all here to recap the losses of #TFClive vs Red Bulls and Charlotte, talk about #CanMNT and #CanWNT upcoming news and squads, talk some #CanPL end of season and possible playoffs, various MLS coaching moves and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark will miss all of the playoffs, Kristin successfully avoids the trolling bait from Duncan, Duncan solves the Halloween dilemma facing Halifax match-goers, and Tony gets asked an important question about numbers.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (5m46s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (38m13s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h09m09s)

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Click here to listen to episode 471
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The gang is mostly here to discuss the #TFClive loss to Cincinnati, shout about Insigne, look ahead to FC Charlotte and NYRB, talk some #CanMNT and #CanWNT, look at the final week of the #CanPL and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan is getting the oven ready (not a euphemism), Mark wants a segment of supporters to seek help and Kristin made a noise and it had to be kept.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (4m17s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (14m26s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (47m41s)

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Click here to listen to episode 470
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The gang is mostly here and joined by friend of the show Mike Hudson @mikehudsonsucks to review #TFClive losses to Inter Miami and NYCFC, look ahead to Cincinnati on the weekend, recap the qualification of the #CanWNT for the Olympics, recap the Voyageurs Women’s Soccer panel, talk some #CanPL and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan questions which Cincinnati team will win first, Kristin reveals how she nearly died holding a banner, Mark might be trying to make ‘JohnnyBall’ a thing, and Mike tells us about a horrific sounding fish.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (4m09s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (50m49s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h24m37s)

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• • The sheepshead fish, it’s a nightmare of a thing

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Click here to listen to episode 469
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The gang is mostly here to talk #TFClive vs Whitecaps, look ahead to Inter Messi (Wednesday) and NYCFC (Saturday), talk some #CanWNT news involving the Pan-Ams, looking ahead to Olympic qualifiers vs Jamaica twice, and other malarkey. In this episode Kristin thinks it’ll be a trivia question, Duncan makes a bold prediction for Michael Bradley (then pivoted to Rosted) and Mark gushes about Hamilton’s own.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (4m56s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (19m24s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (48m09s)

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Click here to listen to episode 468
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The gang is mostly here to talk about a quiet-ish week so we’ll recap the League 1 Ontario final, talk some #CanPL, MLS manager news involving Bob Bradley (good) and Bruce Arena (bad), as well as some potential #TFClive movements and look ahead to their game against Vancouver on Saturday. And malarkey. In this episode Kristin gets a two-for-one on a single ‘ew’, Duncan sees an obvious DeRo parallel and Mark believes Carducci was crying (albeit in the rain).

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (3m30s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (31m50s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h15m25s)

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Click here to listen to episode 467
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The gang is mostly here to talk about the shock #TFClive win over Philly, catch up on the #CanPL including the end of the Saskatoon (so far), update the ongoing farce that is the Spanish FA and their administration, predict a Forge game (just because) and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark clarifies the difference between the position and the employee, Kristin is still mad (all within reason) and Tony is a Glen Frey guy.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (2m57s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (28m58s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h13m06s)

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Click here to listen to episode 466
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The gang is all here to talk #TFClive vs Columbus, the new TFC gaffer who happens to be the old #CanMNT gaffer, update on sad horny Spanish football administrators and the apologists who love them, recap some #CanPL, look ahead to Philadelphia, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan has been to that Perth, Kristin didn’t mean to yell into the microphone, Tony casts doubt on people riding chair lifts and Mark needs a name for a mathematical football-related curve.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (5m14s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (37m47s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h42m23s)

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Click here to listen to episode 465
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The gang is mostly here to wrap-up the #FIFAWWC and Spain’s victory, recap the #TFClive match vs Montreal, look ahead to Columbus, some #CanMNT news, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark wants to normalize high-competition high-pressure-induced potty mouthing, Duncan drew quite the parallels between authority types and Kristin doesn’t want to use the acronym (with good reason).

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• Segment 1: What’s been happening (5m49s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (51m09s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h32m45s)

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Click here to listen to episode 464
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The gang is mostly here to recap the #FIFAWWC in the quarter-final and semi-final stages, talk some #TFClive managerial and player departure rumours, talk Leagues Cup (just because), look ahead to Montreal, Seba, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin says just sign him, Duncan discovers a shilling for Messi and Mark reminisces about DeRo (but not the kind that gets people mad about it).

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (3m58s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (30m04s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h19m34s)

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Click here to listen to episode 463
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The gang is all here to catch up the Women’s World Cup final group stage matches and the first round knock-outs, some #TFClive related comings and goings, check-in with the #CanPL, and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin lists off all (and we do mean all) of the ways THC can be consumed, Mark channels a friend of the podcast in a future correction (probably paranoid), Tony highlights a provincial conundrum in the quarter finals and Duncan brings up a space shuttle.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (5m02s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (35m15s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h18m13s)

Show References

• Leeds United away socks

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Click here to listen to episode 462
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The gang is all here to talk #TFClive and their exit from the Leagues Cup, talk #CanWNT and their exit from the World Cup, recap the rest of the World Cup standings, TFC rumours, signings and retirings (at least related) and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark shouts out his wife eagle eye for shiny things, Tony is here (after minutes of the question being asked), Kristin is outed as a sizist and Duncan may have made a connection between the various successes of the #CanWNT.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (3m30s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (45m48s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h12m49s)

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• The Sonndr Cafe, Ashtone Morgan’s coffee shoppe

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Click here to listen to episode 461
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The gang is all here to talk about Canada’s performance at the World Cup vs Nigeria and Ireland, talk about the mess in the League’s Cup and the 5-0 drubbing at the hands of NYCFC, look ahead to Canada v Australia on Monday, TFC vs Atlas on Sunday, and a lot of music punnery. In this episode, Mark called someone the women’s Ali Gerba, Duncan has a solution for TFC, Kristin almost had ‘a draw is a loss’ metaphor but ruined it and Tony is going for all the major hits.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (3m38s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (38m31s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h11m38s)

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Click here to listen to episode 460
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The gang is mostly hear to talk a little bit of #TFClive vs Chicago and a lot of the Women’s World Cup 2023 including group predictions, a few warm-up matches, some of the stories leading up to the tournament, looking ahead to #CanWNT vs Nigeria and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan reveals that he is a company man, Mark moved a part of the show we thought about ditching to its correct spot and Kristin is excited for the next women’s continental tournament before the World Cup is even finished.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (2m36s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (25m00s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h22m41s)

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Click here to listen to episode 459
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The gang is mostly here to recap #TFClive vs St. Louis, #CanMNT out at the Gold Cup, look at the #CanWNT world cup roster, welcome Ibarra and Blessing, look ahead to Chicago and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin’s parents call the keeper Cesar, Mark knows an off-brand knock-off player when he sees one and Duncan takes a bad twist of phrase and spins, potential, marketing gold.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (4m21s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (38m53s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h21m17s)

Show References

• Canadian Supporters Pride Jersey fundraiser for Rainbow Railroad

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Click here to listen to episode 458
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The gang is all here to discuss the frustrations at #TFClive, the meh of the #CanMNT in the Gold Cup, talk about a new kit, a bit Women’s World Cup, look ahead to Toronto vs St. Louis, Canada vs US in the Gold Cup knock-outs, and the usual malarkey. In this episode Duncan rages over the mathematics of squad numbers in one substitution, Tony is just making up players names (again), Mark made a joke prediction in a podcast months ago and it sorta came true, and Kristin was insistent that it was ‘talc’ soft (yeah, go look it up).

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (8m44s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (50m01s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h32m43s)

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• Mohs scale, the thing Kristin was sciencing about

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Click here to listen to episode 457
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The gang is mostly here to talk #TFClive and their successive defeats, #CanMNT’s Gold Cup adventure beginning with a draw to Guadeloupe, the sacking of Bob Bradley, looking ahead to the remainder of the Gold Cup, TFC at home to Real Salt Lake and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark tries his best again, Duncan is pro-JdV and Tony discovers a thing about “Brians” (it tracks, I promise).

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (3m32s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (42m46s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h28m06s)

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Click here to listen to episode 456
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The gang is all here to recap the Nations League finals, look ahead to the Gold Cup and the announced squad, preview Toronto FC matches as they’re away to New England and are joined by friend of the show Mike Hudson (@mikehudsonsucks) to preview the match vs Cincinnati and the usual malarkey. In this episode Tony has his illiteracy outed officially, Kristin will buy Atiba a meal at a specific restaurant, Duncan measures his player’s quality whether they’ve ran out for Middlesbrough, Mark apparently has more stroke with the Voyageurs than previously thought of and Mike thinks a segment could be deleted with a preface (not a chance).

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• Segment 1: What’s been happening (3m48s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (33m34s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (58m48s)

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Click here to listen to episode 455
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The gang is all here to talk about the TFC draw against Nashville, look ahead to an international break as Canada’s MNT are in Las Vegas for the semi-finals of the Nations League vs Costa Rica on Thursday, talk some MLS, national team squads and coaches, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark does Kristin’s intro, Tony speaks on Duncan’s anti-De Ro stance, Kristin yells at Tony about early episode derailment (which is tradition) and Duncan reminds Mark about productivity at a particular age.

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• Segment 1: What’s been happening (8m50s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (55m48s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h28m21s)

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Click here to listen to episode 454
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The gang is all here to recap the last few weeks where we talk #TFClive vs DC, Chicago and Minnesota, look ahead to Nashville, talk some #VCup finals, some #CanPL, some Zlatan and the usual malarkey. In this episode Mark is charming (much to his embarrassment), Tony reveals his Bee Gees cover band name, Duncan reacted both excessively and correctly to a retirement and Kristin tries to crack some grandparents, journalistically.

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• Segment 1: What’s been happening (4m44s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (40m26s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h16m00s)

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Click here to listen to episode 453
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The gang is half here with special guest, friend of the show and all round legend Mike Newell (@footballsaves) to talk about the #TFClive matches vs Red Bulls and Austin, look ahead to DC United and Chicago, recap the #CanPL week, look ahead to the Voyageurs Cup semi-finals and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin seems to think she isn’t a Forge supporter (amongst the other three teams she supports), Mark makes a noise that fits the mood and Mike reveals his childhood long weekend traditions (no shame).

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (8m50s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (1h06m42s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h47m14s)

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Click here to listen to episode 452
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The gang is all here to talk #TFClive consecutive losses against Montreal, look ahead to New York Red Bulls and Austin, recap Voyageurs Cup results, cosplay hooliganism, #CanWNT success at club level and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark was about to give his medical expertise, Kristin informs us that ‘ninja night’ is later in the season, Duncan is amused at the lack of goal scoring from Red Bulls and Tony feels like the coach is just visiting.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (4m36s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (50m45s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h39m39s)

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• York Maple Stout that Mark gushed about at the York United match

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Click here to listen to episode 451
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The gang is mostly here to review the #TFClive match vs. New England, look ahead to Montreal TWICE! Talk about some other #Vcup quarter-finals, look at CSA elections, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin goes for a few ‘interesting’ analogies, Mark struggles with math (happens to the best of us) and Duncan thinks Hamilton will go out on penalties (again).

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• Segment 1: What’s been happening (4m04s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (40m00s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h12m04s)

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Most of the gang is all here to discuss #TFClive and their win over NYCFC, look ahead to New England this weekend, talk about some #CanPL news, some Women’s World Cup 2027 hosting news, the announcement of AFC Toronto City in the new Project 8 league, and the usual malarkey, some wi-fi inspired. In this episode, Mark wants to source out a massive British-style football annual just to seed in gags, Duncan discovers a fraternity hiding in plain sight and Kristin builds a new club from scratch right before our eyes.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (4m39s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (37m43s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h06m01s)

Show References

• Statement: Canada Soccer Supports USA/Mexico FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Bid

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Click here to listen to episode 449
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The gang is all here to recap #TFClive vs. Philadelphia, review the personnel changes, preview NYCFC, recap the Voyageurs Cup action, cover some #CanPL news in acquiring control of York United, talk about the various CSA news and the usual insanity. In this episode, Mark discovered the hard way he still had a subscription, Tony announces a moratorium on fun (short lived), Kristin goes for the obvious Union-based pun, and Duncan is quick to research about pet food.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (2m26s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (37m33s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h21m40s)

Show References

• Chris Brass Own Goal via Duncan

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Click here to listen to episode 448
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The gang is all here to recap #TFC vs Atlanta, recap the opening weekend of the #CanPL, talk some various tournaments, look ahead to the opening round of the Voyageurs Cup, look ahead to Philadelphia and the usual malarkey. Duncan knows his Lassiters better than most, Tony will wait for a club even closer to him, Kristin deserves a little bit of credit for a name and Mark is on absolute fire with the puns tonight.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (7m47s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (48m42s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h20m29s)

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Click here to listen to episode 447
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The gang is all here to review Toronto FC vs Nashville and Charlotte, preview Atlanta United this weekend, look ahead to the CanPL’s opening weekend and their kits, talk some #CanWNT vs France and their new kit, and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin gives Mark crap for reading out show notes, Duncan grammars the hell outta Kristin (she knows what she said), Tony is getting rugby league vibes from a kit, and Mark is disappointed to discover that Zator has left the league.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (5m17s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (24m23s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h07m10s)

Show References

• Toronto v Sunderland because we forgot
• Canadian WNT/XNT World Cup kit

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Click here to listen to episode 446
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The gang is mostly here to talk about #TFClive vs San Jose, look ahead to Charlotte and Nashville, recap #CanMNT vs Curacao and Honduras, look ahead to some CSA vs the government, #CanWNT vs France, NWSL attendances and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin is absent and Mark, Tony and Duncan were surprisingly civil (except for the lingerie part, which was a weird misunderstanding).

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (4m36s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (37m46s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h05m10s)

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Click here to listen to episode 445
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The gang is all hear to talk about the TFC win vs. Miami, look ahead to San Jose, talk some injuries, signings, rumours in general, NWSL on the TV, CSA on the hotseat with the government, #CanMNT vs Curacao and Honduras, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Tony points out nuance in our comedy, Duncan has a suggestion for extra time, Mark wants less time wasting in his parliamentary discussions and Kristin has a very weak segue leading into a segment.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (3m35s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (28m00s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h18m32s)

Show References

• Racing Louisville new kits

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Click here to listen to episode 444
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The gang is mostly here to recap #TFClive vs Atlanta and Columbus, look ahead to a visit from Miami, talk about the #CanWNT/#CanXNT in front of a parliamentary committee, talk some signings, #CanPL kits, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin brings back ‘where are they now’, Duncan brings back ‘bitchy blanks’, and Mark totally caught an asterisk.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (5m47s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (47m50s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h31m28s)

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Click here to listen to episode 443
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The gang is all here to review the TFC loss to DC, look ahead to Atlanta and Columbus, talk #CanWNT and Canadian Soccer Association business as it is happening (apparently), some player movements, a bit of kit talk and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin references Snow, Mark wants to mummify a dog, Duncan has a tremendous kit sponsor placement for Minnesota and Tony knows too much about streaming parliamentary platforms.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (6m52s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (29m00s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (46m35s) (see Kristin?)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h27m33s)

Show References

• ParlVu yeah, I didn’t know this either

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Click here to listen to episode 442
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The gang is all here in a packed episode where Kristin has a very candid chat #CanWNT with former national team player and stalwart Amy Walsh @amy13walsh, wrap up the SheBelieves Cup, we ask our resident kit contributor about his experience with the new Toronto FC kit and the reactions, preview #TFClive and the usual elongated malarkey. In this episode Kristin correctly labels Amy as a legend (it’s true), Tony had his own ideas about the inspiration board, Duncan wanted to know if Amy shares nicknames with an old British wrestler (she doesn’t), Mark talks a lot about a kit (shocking, I know, right?) and Amy confirms that our once genius midfielder is a genius outside of the game.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (4m07s)
• Interview with guest Amy Walsh (25m40)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about – the new TFC home kit (56m51s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (2h04m40s)

Show References

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The gang is half here to discuss and rage at the #CanWNT funding inequalities and the potential fallout, discuss and wrap up #TFClive preseason, talk some #CanPL stadiums, a touch of jersey talk and reduced, but present, malarkey. In this episode, Kristin really gets into character for ‘incremental resources’ and Mark tables some new nicknames for Vancouver FC.

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (3m07s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (29m10s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h09m57s)

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Click here to listen to episode 440
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The gang is mostly here to discuss #TFCLive and their final roster movements, #CanMNT SheBelieves Cup rosters and previews, #VCup updated schedules and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark has an alarming memory for sponsors on kits, Kristin is still in post-Morrow gush mode and Tony is all about the fjords (as one should).

Show Rundown

• Segment 1: What’s been happening (4m09s)
• Segment 2: What we’re talking about (26m00s)
• Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h15m53s)

Show References

• Red Cross Appeal from Atiba and Sam

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