It's Called Football!
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For supporters of the beautiful game, by supporters of the beautiful game. This weekly show brings you all the news, views and information from the world of Canadian football
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It's Called Football | Today, we're forced to do a shorter show again but we'll take the time to set up the Real Salt Lake game, talk about how the latest injuries will affect Toronto's lineup and what happens if TFC suffers another loss. We'll also get into how much Toronto paid for Joao Plata's transfer, how Toronto's hands were cuffed on the deal and how it can be spread out to help pay it down. And we'll also talk about a disturbing pattern of players not getting paid in the lower leagues in Europe and why it's making MLS a more attractive option. | 4/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Tonight, we’ve got a bit of a shorter show as I’m off in the wilderness working on other things but we wanted to get something up for you, breaking down Toronto’s performance over the weekend. We’ll talk about the return of Torsten Frings – the good and bad, a lively performance from Reggie Lambe and dispel some rumours floating around right now. | 4/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | In a three part series, Ben Knight spoke to each of the candidates running in the CSA presidential elections. In this interview you'll hear from current CSA president Dominique Maestracci as he lays out his vision for Canadian soccer, talks about funding for the national teams and takes issue with some of the reporting Canadian Soccer News' has done on him over the years. We encourage you to listen to all three interviews and weigh in on who you would choose for president. | 4/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | In a three part series, Ben Knight spoke to each of the candidates running in the CSA presidential elections. In this interview you will hear from CSA Vice President Rob Newman on enforcing the Canadian quota on MLS teams, developing players through academies and the importance of creating consensus on a governance level. We encourage you to listen to all three interviews and weigh in on who you would choose for president. | 4/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | In a three part series, Ben Knight spoke to each of the candidates running in the CSA presidential elections. In this interview you will hear from CSA Vice President Victor Montagliani on supporting the national teams through registration fees, the CSA reform process and the proper role for the Association going forward. We encourage you to listen to all three interviews and weigh in on who you would choose for president. | 4/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Tonight, we’re joined by Toronto Star beat reporter Daniel Girard to talk about the struggles of Toronto FC this season, the return of Adrian Cann and the mood the dressing room of late. We’ll also talk about what it means for Liverpool to play Toronto FC in a midseason friendly, follow up on the Smoke and Fire article and cue up a coming interview series with some CSA election talk. | 4/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Robin Fraser, head coach of Chivas USA, to help preview Saturday's match against Toronto, talk about how they''ve gone into difficult grounds this year and won results and how Canadian Ante Jazic has found new life with the Goats. We'll also get into Vancouver's front office moves, talk about the latest from Canadian head coach Stephen Hart and the dangers of bringing back Torsten Frings early. | 4/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Tonight, we’ll talk about why Toronto failed to get three points in Montreal, how the winds of change are once again blowing down at BMO Field and get into what’s behind some recent academy moves. We’ll also talk about if a 4-3-3 can work in MLS, why the defence is not all to blame, and tell some stories from our away trip adventures in Montreal. It’s a bit of a shorter show tonight as I find myself 1) exhausted from the weekend and 2) getting up in a few hours to talk to Germany but we’ll get to all of that before the show is out. | 4/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we’ll talk about how it all broke down in Santos, what could be a bright spot coming out of that loss and look at what this team needs to do now with its backline. We’ll also get into the first Montreal Toronto Derby, talk about what a run in CCL means like this and we’ll put odds on the likelihood of Duane Rollins ending up in a Montreal riot this weekend. | 4/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Tonight, we’re joined by Michal Misiewicz, goaltender with FC Edmonton and the star of the U23 Olympic qualifying tournament, to talk about the Canadian run, how he found his way back to Alberta and FC Edmonton and what’s next for this young talent We’ll also breakdown Toronto’s loss to Columbus, set up their game against Santos Laguna and with all the talk about Canada’s promising future, we look at exactly how deep is the next generation of Canadian footballers. | 4/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | This is a special interview only edition of It’s Called Football. Duane Rollins had the opportunity to it down with Santos Laguna star Hercules Gomez on Friday and talk all about the Santos game against TFC, some confusion over quotes and what could come next week in Mexico. Gomez is an explosive player and some comments this week set off an explosion of interest. Have a listen to what he had to say about Toronto, the fans and his future in the international game. | 3/30/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Sportsnet's John Molinaro to set up Toronto's game against Columbus, look at some of the individual performances of the lesser talked about players and talk about the ethics of covering a team that is owned by a company you work for. We'll also look ahead to Canada's game against Mexico, talk more about Toronto's performance against Santos and talk about the role of professional development in the lower divisions. | 3/29/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Tonight, we're joined by AFTN editor Michael McColl to talk about Vancouver's strong start, if a Voyageurs Cup run is in Martin Rennie's priorities and how the Whitecaps have seen a revival from their backline. We'll also talk about what Toronto can do to turn around its fortunes, what awaits them versus Santos Laguna on Wednesday and, of course, Canada's pair of bi-polar performances at the Olympic qualifiers as well as a shocking finish to the American game. | 3/25/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by San Jose head coach Frank Yallop to talk about what they're hoping to get in a trade for Nana Attakora, how he has managed to maintain his long run as head coach there and what he makes of Toronto's lineup. We'll also talk about Canada's nervous start to Olympic qualifying, why a Montreal reporter got the shaft at an Impact practice and discuss how serious Stefan Frei's injury could be. | 3/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Tonight, we’re joined by National Post reporter Matthew Scianitti to talk about why Toronto struggled in Seattle, the fears around Torsten Frings' injury and when he could be back and discuss the good week on TV and in the stands for Canadian football. We’ll also talk about Paul Peschisolido’s sudden availability, what that could mean for the national team and the danger of MLS teams giving away large amounts of tickets to their games. | 3/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we’re joined by Jeremiah Oshan – the north American editor at SB Nation and a writer over at Sounder at Heart to talk about their game vs Toronto this weekend, what exactly happened against Santos the other night and what awaits Toronto in the next leg of Champions league. We’ll also break down that legendary win by Toronto over LA, talk about some of the strange substitutions and talk about Montreal’s latest signing. | 3/14/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Tonight, we're joined by TSN and Oranges at Halftime's Noel Butler, to chat about the Montreal Impact's start, who might be on the horizon as far as designated players and his interview with CSA general secretary Peter Montopoli. We'll also look back on the Champions League game at the Rogers Centre - talking about how Frings reserved role contributed to the late goals, look ahead to the return leg in LA on Wednesday - talking about tired legs for LA - and break down Vancouver's and Montreal's performances at First Kick | 3/11/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Richard Whittall, editor for the Score’s Footy Blog, and a man who helped carry out the national league study that is now before the Canadian Soccer Association. We’ll talk to him about that, his vision for the a national league and the rapid growth of the game here the past few years and if it has been a completely good thing. We’ll also get into some of the key matchups in the Toronto v LA game, talk about what preseason told us, if anything, about all three Canadian teams and on the cusp of Canada having three pro teams at the D1 level, look at the health of the game here and what’s coming next. | 3/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Tonight, we're joined by Marc Weber of the Province to talk about the Whitecaps overhaul, if Martin Rennie's revamp can work and who the first casualty will be if the team starts slow. We'll also look at Toronto's pre-season prep, talk about Canada's selections for the friendly against Armenia and discuss a few things surrounding D3 developments in Ontario. | 2/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by the Toronto SUN's soccer columnist Kurt Larson to talk about Julian DeGuzman's last contract year in Toronto, if their centreback problems have been solved and if they're going to be prepared heading into season. We'll also look at the Barry Robson signing by the Whitecaps, talk about what Montreal got for Brian Ching and discuss whether or not Winter and crew are leaving things too late in the preseason as the game with the Galaxy nears. | 2/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Tonight, we're joined by Stuart Neely, the new head of player management for the Vancouver Whitecaps, to talk about his new role, his plans for the Whitecaps, the role of development academies play vs the draft and his decision to leave Toronto. We'll also look at what cuts could be next in Toronto, talk about Montreal's slow start to its season ticket drive and look at how the CSA handled the gifting of World Cup qualifiers and a friendly to one city. | 2/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by the creator of Soccer By Ives and Fox soccer columnist Ives Galarcep to get a fresh take on Toronto’s offseason overhaul, talk about the Paul Mariner and Aron Winter partnership and if a riff has developed there and talk about if Landon Donovan is going to be in top form, or gassed out when LA faces Toronto in March. We’ll also look back on the Canadian women’s performance against the US, look ahead to the Centennial kit launch and what else might be unveiled that night and discuss Toronto’s happy little problem – too many centrebacks - and Vancouver's rumoured trade with Philadelphia. | 1/29/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Tonight, we're joined by Nigel Reed, CBC columnist and host of the Fan 590's Soccer Show, to talk about his recent article defending the American women national team's right to rejoice, how quality over quantity is the way forward in the women's game and the role of sportsmanship on the elite levels. We'll also get into Toronto FC's most recent moves as they open pre-season training, what the recent additions and subtractions to Vancouver mean for the Martin Rennie era and how John Herdman could be changing not just the women's game but Canadian soccer. | 1/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Tonight, we’re joined by the President of the Ontario Soccer Association to speak about their new D3 league – League One Ontario – how it fits into the development pyramid as a semi-professional league, where the finances to fund such a league will come from, who is involved and what they’re hoping to gain from such a move We’ll discuss the pressure now on the women’s national team to advance to the Olympics, our thoughts on how John Herdman will fare in his first real test as head coach and what to make of the MLS draft, its coverage and all the Canadian club transfer rumors of late. | 1/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today we’re joined by TFC centreback Adrian Cann to update on his recovery, discuss where his contract talks are at with Toronto FC and what he thinks of the Aron Winter era so far. We’ll also get into the MLS draft and its place in the North American development pyramid, talk Brian Ching’s apparent change of heart and muse on a number of issues we missed while we were on holidays. | 1/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | In the last in our ICF Year in Review series we feature three more interviews that made their mark this year. The first interview today was an inclusive for It’s Called Football and it came on the heels of an exclusive for Canadian Soccer News as we were the first to report that Carolina Morace had stepped down as the head coach of the women’s national team. In his first interview with the media, Peter Montopoli spoke to us first about her decision, how it came about and the women’s performance at the World Cup. This next interview was also about coaches. But in this case, the incoming coach at Vancouver. ICF had a a chance to be one of the first to speak to the Whitecaps new coach Martin Rennie. . The last interview and the last in our series of looks back is as much about looking forward and we’ve timed it to coordinate with some news we expect to happen in the next few weeks. This is an interview with Toronto FC defender Adrian Cann from September. He was still on the road to rehab at that time but now healed he found himself as he does now, without a contract for the upcoming year. We speak to him to keep his name on the radar and his story fresh in the mind. | 1/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | These first two interviews today were, at the time, a look at what was to come with controversy. The last, we’re airing because it was oddly one of our favourite interviews of the year. And it’s not one you’ll expect. This first though is exactly what we’ve come to expect from the Score’s Kristian Jack as we speak to him him in April about Dwayne DeRosario. A lot of it serves as a warning of what was to come. This next interview is again about someone who found himself mired in controversy this season. And even here he finds himself defending a decision to play a big name friendly in the middle of the year. We spoke to then Whitecaps CEO Paul Barber. The last interview today is with a man few will even know but Dr. John Galluci – MLS medical coordinator proved to be one of the year’s most illuminating interviews as he talks about the most common injuries in MLS and gives us a look behind the scenes in his world. | 12/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | This is the first of three year in review shows, as we re-air some of the best interviews on ICF from 2011. We chose this first interview with CSA vice president Victor Montagliani in part because there is a good chance he could be the CSA president next year – and as a man with a number of visions for what this game could be, it’s important to understand where he’s coming from and what he’s after. And partly we chose it to dream – as there are some big ones in it. Have a listen. This next one was with the NASL commissioner David Downs. It was a timely interview and we were the first in Canada to talk to the D2 boss about his aspirations into Canada. Aspirations that they still very much have – even as Canada takes a look at the possibility of its own league. Like the CSA, its important to remember that the NASL still very much considers Canada fertile ground. Have a listen This last one features an interview with Earl Cochrane from very early on in the year. The Winter era had just begun and Earl was now working on the competition side of things and had sat on a committee with MLS that sought to reduce the Canadian requirements. In this interview Earl explains why he thought it was the right decision and fights off the idea of criticism. | 12/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we’re joined by Phillipe Germain from Montreal's Soccer Plus podcast to talk about Patrice Beriner’s return home, if he’s equipped to handle the pressure and who else might be on Montreal’s radar. We’ll also talk about what could lead to the death of Canada’s provincial teams, preview CSN’s year end awards and given that it’s our last podcast of 2011 look back on the stories that came to define Canadian football in the last year. | 12/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by CSN's new Whitecaps editor, Michael McColl, to talk about the real reason behind Paul Barber's desparture, if Martin Rennie can manage some of the egos he's inherited and talk about what's coming to CSN in the months ahead. We'll also check in with Ben Knight about the CSA selection committee, completely ignore the non-story of Stefan Frei training with Liverpool and talk at length about what the MLSE sale means for soccer and soccer coverage in Toronto. | 12/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by president of the Vancouver Whitecaps Bob Lenarduzzi to talk about his new book, look back on the year that was for Vancouver and to gives us a peak on what's coming in the days ahead regarding player signings. We'll also get into what's behind the departure of TFC Academy director Stuart Neely, glean what we can from the latest interview from JDG2 and check in with Ben Knight on his CSA election investigation. | 12/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Phillipe Germain, host of the SoccerPlus podcast and Canadian correspondent for World Soccer magazine, to discuss the Montreal Impact's latest wheelings and dealings, what their motivation was in going after Brian Ching and why the Andre Hainault trade will not work, plus his thoughts on the Nicholas Anelka rumours and how that personality might clash within the Impact organization We'll also get into the legal wranglings that are holding up Ottawa's stadium progress, talk about price vs value in MLS and what Toronto and Vancouver's waived players mean for the direction of their clubs | 11/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Jarred Peters of the Score and Winnipeg Free Press to discuss if Stephen Hart is equipped to lead Canada through the next round of World Cup qualifying, how the Canadian talent pool compares to the rest of the group and what games he views as key to their success. We'll also discuss some of the expansion draft surprises, if the MLS Cup lived up to the hype and talk about LA's fourth best player like his legacy matters more than it does. | 11/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Alex Campbell Jr., owner of the Victoria Highlanders, and the man who has turned over a significant portion of that ownership to the fans and local teams. We'll talk to him about the motivations behind his decision and how the business model will work and what he thinks about the idea of a national league and if regional community invested teams are a solution. We'll also talk about Canada's lack of interest/effort in the St. Kitts game, what to expect out of the next round of qualifying and (in lieu of the recent Torsten Frings panic) discuss if MLS winter loans are a good or bad thing for the league. | 11/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | We’re joined today by Canadian international Patrice Bernier to talk about his return to international football, a scary ride into St. Kitts and where he sees Canada compared to the rest of the region. We'll also be talking about David Testo's decision to come out (and the greater impact it could have on the sport), what Toronto drawing LA means for the team (as well as the city) and on the eve of a sure thing, we'll look back on other sure things and what should have been for Canada. | 11/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by John Herdman, the head coach of the Canadian women's national team, to talk about the current direction of the team, where things fell apart at the World Cup and what they're doing to correct it. Not one to shy away from an opinion, Herdman gives some pretty blunt assessments of the former leadership and where he's taking the team now. We'll also look at the recent signings and releases by Toronto and Vancouver, talk about some of the moves in the lead up to the next Canada game and discuss the Canadian contributions in the MLS playoffs over the weekend. | 11/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by John Herdman, the head coach of the Canadian women's national team, to talk about the current direction of the team, where things fell apart at the World Cup and what they're doing to correct it. Not one to shy away from an opinion, Herdman gives some pretty blunt assessments of the former leadership and where he's taking the team now. We'll also look at the recent signings and releases by Toronto and Vancouver, talk about some of the moves in the lead up to the next Canada game and discuss the Canadian contributions in the MLS playoffs over the weekend. | 11/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we’re joined by Bill Ault – editor for Canadakicks.com and the director of BASE skills to talk about some concerning developments surrounding the OSA’s intent to implement the long term player development initiative. For those who don’t know Bill, he’s as plugged in a guy as there is in Ontario for development and we’ll get into what this means for Ontario and Canadian soccer. We’ll also chop up – or maybe flop up – the Marquez fight from the weekend, look at the Canadians in the MLS playoffs and talk up some TFC and Toronto soccer rumours. As well as talk about what the Canadian Women's gold medal win means for the team moving forward. | 10/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, in a short shortened show, we'll continue our look back on the year for Toronto and Vancouver, assess what Dwayne DeRosario winning the Golden Boot means for the league and discuss Steve Nicol's departure from New England. Be sure to join us on Friday for a full hour of live extra time It's Called Football. If you haven't joined us for extra time ICF it's where we take questions from the chat, talk about some of the things we wouldn't normally on the regular show and broach topics that, frankly, we wouldn't want written down anywhere. This show is not recorded so if you want to see what gets said you'll have to tune in. The show kicks off at 2pm ET. | 10/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by author Simon Kuper to talk about his new book Soccer Men and tell stories about some of the biggest stars in North America and the world. We'll also pretend to take the New England v Toronto game serious but instead end up talking about what happened to the Reserve League. We'll talk about FC Edmonton serious push for a new stadium and seriously look at possible CCL match-ups. | 10/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Sportsnet.ca's John Molinaro to take a look back on Toronto's year, discuss their overall performance in the CCL and look at who deserves to be protected in the expansion draft. We'll also talk about where this qualification ranks among (admittedly few) great moments, ask the question BMO or Rogers Centre and look at who the Caps might leave unprotected next month and who Montreal might be after. | 10/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Buzz Carrick, the FC Dallas writer for ESPN's 3rd Degree to talk about the FCD side of the pitch ahead of the Champions League match up, how much truth he places in the Brek Shea transfer rumours and if fixture congestion has caught up to the squad. We'll also look at how Toronto's tie with Phlly over the weekend could effect their form on Tuesday, if Vancovuer really is as bad as their record indicates and what it would mean for a major media company to purchase, say, several sports franchises in one city. | 10/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Jonathan Tannenwald from Philly.com to talk about how Philadelphia re-made their team and rose to the top of the Eastern Conference, Freddy Adu's off and on year and if Sebastian Le Toux deserves to be in the MLS MVP conversation. We'll also talk about what Toronto needs out of their game on Saturday, what awaits the Canadian Women's National team at the Pan Ams, Vancouver's push to not be the worst and the latest Jason DeVos' column on how poaching players is hurting our player development. | 10/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined Dave Clark from Sounder at Heart to continue a discussion on why MLS struggles to translate as a playoff league. As other sports continue see a ratings bump in their playoffs and MLS' stay stagnant we'll talk about some of the reasons why. Is it that MLS hyper-regional? Too confusing as a format? Or something else? We'll hammer out some theories on why. We'll also take a look at Canada's game against Puerto Rico and try to find a consensus somewhere between the Fire Hart camp and everything is fine crew. | 10/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we'll take a post game look at Canada's result against St. Lucia, discuss the importance of getting Simeon Jackson going for the national team and look ahead to another game this weekend that could reveal more of where Canada stands in the region. We'll also be joined by former Canadian international, Andrew Ornoch to talk about his new development initiative Dutch Connections. And we'll discuss the Caps win over RSL last night. | 10/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, in an Interview Only edition of It's Called Football, we're joined by the General Secretary of the CSA, Peter Montopoli to talk about their impending announcement to study the need for a Canadian only D2 league. We'll talk to Peter about the man they've charged with heading the study, how USSF decisions have forced the CSA down this road and how this project could be linked to infrastructure projects for the Canadian Women's World Cup. | 10/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, on a shortened show, we talk about the throngs that lined up to worship at the alter of Thierry Henry (even after he abused draw Toronto for the draw), talk about how Toronto's bunkering style has cost them this season and talk about the factors that made both Toronto and Vancouver fall flat in their first season. We'll also look at Montreal's first signing, the idea of building a team from the back out and how attaching a DP label eventually ends up hurting a player. | 10/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Article Preview Today, we're joined by Vancouver Whitecaps legend Carl Valentine to look back on a rough first season for the Caps, look ahead to their weekend matchup against Portland at their new stadium and tell some stories from the past. We'll also talk about MLS' decision to respect the World Cup qualifying dates next season, talk about the karma involved in Toronto's game against New York and discuss the Canadian selections for WCQ. | 9/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, on a quick ICF, we'll take a look back on Toronto FC's draw against Pumas, debate whether Doneil Henry should replace Andy Iro outright and how set piece defending continues to be Toronto's failing. We'll also look at how Tauro defeated Dallas, discuss what that sets up next for TFC and look at how much are flights to the American south. | 9/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by AFTN writer and Metro Vancouver columnist Michael McColl to look back on a year of struggles for the Vancouver Whitecaps, talk about where things went off the rails and what he's looking forward to in this next chapter for the Caps. We'll also ignore the fact that Aron Winter started his best 11 for a meaningless game, pretend Toronto will be just fine against the Pumas Tuesday and talk DeRo for MVP, the OSA's new league and the CSA handing over the reigns to Stephen Hart | 9/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by FC Edmonton defender Alex Suprenant to talk about the expansion club's trip to the NASL playoffs, FCE's tale of two seasons and who they would rather face in the NASL playoffs. We'll also talk about what we've liked and disliked from the Herdman era women's national team, look at Toronto v Chivas and argue about if the club will run a B squad out and what the motivations are behind that. | 9/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Tonight, the interview we had lined up fell through but we wanted to get something up for you guys anyways. So, we're joined by Ben Knight to break down Toronto's performance against Tauro, how the new roles of Torsten Frings and Ashtone Morgan have changed TFC's attack and defence and what Dallas' loss to Pumas means for TFC in their Champions League hunt. We'll set up the scenarios for Toronto's advancement in the CCL. | 9/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Oranges at Halftime host and TSN analyst Noel Butler to talk about the Montreal Impact's resurgence, why it takes a coach getting fired for their team to ever get going and how the media in the city has reacted to Montreal's march to MLS. We'll also talk about how by playing it down the middle, Toronto has piddled away opportunities in both competitions, hear from Ben Knight on his coaching series and discuss the roster freeze deals. | 9/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by an Englishman who has tossed aside his interest in league football there, to dive headlong into becoming an MLS supporter. Oddly enough, he’s chosen Toronto. We’ll talk to Jimmy Stone about that and his observations on our little league. We'll also get into NYRB's massive ticket price increase and what it could mean for the rest of the league, MLS looking to sell off its stake in SUM and how the Trillium Cup is suddenly the most important trophy in the history of all trophies... | 9/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Adrian Cann to discuss about his long road to recovery, talk about how he's thought the club has done this year and to look at what his future is in Toronto. We'll also setup the storylines for Toronto v Columbus, talk about what BC Place will do for the Whitecaps experience and ponder the philosophical implications of 'Taste the Soup.' | 9/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | We're back after a short lay off to talk about the health of Toronto FC, share our thoughts on the new Women's National team coach and discuss the turnout for the Canada game. We'll also be joined by the Fan590's Nigel Reed to breakdown Canada's first two qualifying games and discuss what the national team program should define as 'success'. | 9/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by the author of The Fix, Declan Hill, to talk about what's being done to clean up the world's game, how there have been encouraging signs things could be changing and what every federation needs to do to protect itself from the fixers. We'll also discuss if Toronto's Champions League hopes are still alive, assess the play of a few of the homegrown players and dissect Canada's roster selections. | 8/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by BBC reporter and the man who runs TransparencyInSport.org, Andrew Jennings, to speak about the latest revelations surrounding Chuck Blazer, discuss who could be next to fall in the alleged domino line of corruption and what has happened to Sepp Blatter's plan to bring in Henry Kissinger and Co. to clean up FIFA. He also makes a point of calling out the Canadian soccer media, the CSA and the USSF for their passivity in these latest allegations. We'll also talk about Toronto falling back to Earth (and the bottom of the East), the CSA shelling out cash to ensure at least one of the away World Cup qualifiers will be on television and the battle by the two Canadian teams for the last NASL playoff spot. | 8/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by the soccer columnist for the Winnipeg Free Press, Jerrad Peters to speak about what can be done on the CONCACAF level to balance out the state of refereeing, take a hard look at the direction national team head coach Stephen Hart's career is going and try and talk about why on Earth any Canadian team would want to sign Owen Hargraeves. We'll also breakdown Toronto FC's performance last night, discuss how the emotional coaching affected the play on the field and debate where Cascadia ranks in North American rivalries. | 8/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Article Preview Today, we'll take a look at Toronto FC's Champions League group and how they'll match up against each of their opponents. We'll breakdown each team and analyze what Toronto can expect from their opponents and who will offer them the most difficulty. We'll also drop a few more details about the Keven Aleman situation and where he stands on his decision between playing in Spain and Vancouver and look back on the decision Toronto made to originally release him. | 8/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we were supposed to be joined by esteemed reporter Andrew Jennings but it would seem the world has up and swallowed him, so we'll try to re-connect with him in the days ahead to discuss the latest foibles by FIFA and what the latest Chuck Blazer allegations could mean for our region. But we'll be joined by Ben Knight to update on his ongoing investigation into the Canadian coaching scene, discuss the news that Scarborough teen Fraser Aird looks ready to join the Scotland youth ranks and of course, break down Toronto FC's win over Real Salt Lake. | 8/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | In this special Interview Only edition of It's Called Football, we're joined by the soon-to-be head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Martin Rennie to speak about why the Whitecaps were his first choice, his philosophy for football and why the differences between MLS and NASL are paramount. | 8/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by La Presse columnist Patrick Leduc to speak about the Montreal Impact's selection for a new head coach, what's going on between UM02 and the Impact FO and if the team is doing enough in its build towards MLS. We'll also look at Vancouver's choice for their new head coach, discuss what MLS going to NBC will mean for the league and look back on Stefan Frei's time at TFC as he prepares to become the all-time appearance leader. | 8/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're doing things a little differently and bringing back the Five Questions format for an issue that has created a lot of division in Canadian football. It will be Duane Rollins vs Ben Massey in the 'is Toronto truly deserving of being the centre of the universe' debate. We'll touch on a number of the key issues that went into making the decision to put all three qualifiers in one city and we'll let the two sides throw down on their points of view. We'll also get into the future of GolTv, the Montreal coach rumours, the Vancouver coach rumours and Toronto's draw against DeRo. | 8/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Canadian national team keeper, and the newest addition to FC Edmonton, David Monsalve to talk about his journey over the last year, how the politics of club's in Europe affect young Canadian players and what's next for him on the club and country level. We'll also talk about Toronto's first meeting with DeRo since they parted ways, some very public calls to support the national team from local media and our thoughts on the pricing decisions for the WC qualifying matches. | 8/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Canadian Soccer News and Score Media columnist Richard Whittall to take a look at the health of Canadian soccer reporting, discuss the tricky role of criticism between writers and how Twitter has changed the nature of reporting. We'll also get into the Rogers Sportsnet fiasco, Toronto FC's performance in Real Esteli and who the CSA is looking at to replace Carolina Morace as the women's national team head coach. | 8/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Originally, we weren't going to be able to do a podcast because of the long weekend, but because of the enormity of the events over the weekend we were able to put together a short podcast for today. Today, we'll talk about Toronto FC's selections against Portland and how that could affect their play against Real Esteli, issue caution about the early success (and expectations) of new TFC players and ponder why the soccer gods have smiled on Canada and their World Cup qualifying draw. | 7/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Radio-Canada soccer columnist Frederic Lord to talk about a possible return to MLS for Ali Gerba, who the Impact are targeting as their head coach in MLS and to talk about what chance Patrice Bernier has catching on with the Impact. We'll also talk about Toronto FC's Champions League performance, if the latest TFC signings will have any impact and in light of U.S. Soccer firing Bob Bradley - take a look at Stephen Hart's record so far. | 7/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by the Toronto Sun's general soccer columnist Kurt Larson, to talk about if a 4-3-3 system can work in MLS, if Maicon Santos has become disposable with the arrival of Danny Koevermans and if Toronto's tactics have become obvious and inefficient. We'll also talk about Toronto FC's decision to release the Gargan, the CSA's decision to play the first three World Cup qualifying games in Toronto and how the World Football Challenge has been a disaster for MLS' clubs and the MLS brand. | 7/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by MLS' Medical Co-ordinator Dr. John Galluci to discuss the shelf life of players in MLS, dispel the myth that Toronto suffers more injuries that other teams and what concussions are doing to the sport. We'll also discuss Toronto FC's first game with new players, look ahead to Kansas City on the weekend and, of course, debate Morace's decision to resign. | 7/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, for a special Interview Only edition of It's Called Football, we'll be joined by Canadian Soccer Association general secretary Peter Montopoli and the CEO of Own the Podium, Alex Baumann to discuss the resignation of Canadian Women's Head Coach Carolina Morace. We'll discuss her de-briefing, exactly how much money was put into the program for qualifying and what's next for the women's program in terms of a head coach | 7/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Canadian international and Radio-Canada analyst Patrice Bernier to discuss the news he has been cleared by doctors to play, what countries his agent is looking for him to make a return in and the possibility of him suiting up for an MLS Montreal Impact squad. We'll also discuss Vancouver's own Watergate, the arrival of Andy Iro to Toronto and why the latest speculation surrounding Julian DeGuzman's links to Israel are bunk. And we'll also touch on the news the CSA is preparing to introduce the man who will be leading the Canadian D2 league feasibility study. | 7/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | We're doing things a little different today. We'll be joined by the CAO of Oakville soccer Paul Varian and the president and owner of Milltown FC, Dino Rossi, to once again address what we can do, on the grassroots level, to fix our game. We're throwing five questions at each of them - concerning new development leagues, attracting corporate sponsors and ultimately ensuring Canadians cap here - in hopes of furthering that conversation which started last week, following the collapse of the women at the World Cup. | 7/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Tonight, we'll have a special edition podcast up - breaking down the day's action by Toronto FC. We'll take an individual look at the players going out, as well as the players coming in and ask the question: is this team better today, than it was yesterday? We'll also look at the addition of Terry Dunfield and what it does to the lineup, debate if this will herald the departure of Julian DeGuzman and talk about what pieces could still be to come. | 7/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by the head coach of the Vancovuer Whitecaps Tom Soehn about their decision to go with Mustapha Jarju as their designated player, his goals for the club during the remainder of the season, how he's dealt with moving to the head coach role and gives a strange answer to the question of Mouloud Akloul's status. We'll also look back on the Toronto FC's first half of the year, talk more about who could be on their way out of town and we'll also discuss the success of the Nutrilite Voyageurs Cup vs the disdain certain U.S. teams show for their domestic cup. | 7/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by CBC's John Molinaro to talk about who Toronto FC will be bringing in (and possibly sending out) when the transfer window opens, what actually happened to Nana Attakora and how long Winter and Co. get a free pass for. We'll also talk about the Whitecaps DP rumours, if Tom Soehn will last the year at Vancouver and what will become of GolTV. | 7/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by the OSA coach of the year in 2009 and the CSL coach of the year in 2010, Ron Davidson, to continue the conversation about the problems with coaching in this country. We explore the differences between coaching youth and professionals and look at why Canada isn't producing more high level coaches. We'll also breakdown Toronto FC's disaster in New York, look at what to expect out of Houston and address the rumours that Canadian Women's National team head coach Carolina Morace is considering quitting. | 7/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, on this Interview Only edition of It's Called Football, we're joined by the Vice President of the Canadian Soccer Association Victor Montagliani. Victor tells us about how the CSA has met with CONCACAF about hosting Gold Cup group in 2013, that the CSA has had preliminary talks with FIFA about hosting a Men's World Cup in 2026 and he updates us on what's happening with the moratorium and their study of a national league feasibility. | 7/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by the Province's Marc Weber to take a look at the Whitecaps first half of 2011, if the addition of Tom Soehn as a head coach has done hurt or harm for the club and who might be hitting the road and who might be coming in for Vancouver when the transfer window opens. We'll also breakdown Toronto's third Voyageurs Cup win in three years, look ahead to the CONCACAF Champions League and if Canada's last Women's World Cup game really means anything. | 7/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we break down both the Toronto FC win and Canada's shocking loss at the World Cup. With Toronto, we talk about the new signings and what they'll mean to the club as well as take an eye towards Saturday and what Vancouver resting 8 players could mean. With Canada, we'll ask the tough question: what happens to Carolina Morace? And is the long term development plan being implemented quick enough? It's not all doom and gloom, but we will get into some issues that have yet to have been given a critical eye. | 6/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by CBC and TSN soccer analyst Jason de Vos to talk about Canada's performance vs. Germany, what awaits the Canucks in the France game and what Oakville soccer is looking to do to help with home crowds for home teams We'll also debate what Vancouver and Toronto should do: rest or sit players in preparation for the Nutrilite Voyageurs Cup final, talk about how many of the U-17 team we expect to see in 2018 and 2022 and add to the growing list of Christine Sinclair 'facts'. | 6/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today we're joined by ESPN's Jeff Carlisle to help set up the Women's World Cup, talk about the decline of the U.S. team over the past few years and get some predictions on Canada's chances. We'll also talk about some of the names being linked to Toronto FC, debate where the U17 result against England ranks in national team successes and discuss what the CSA should do, if they find Nevio Pizzolitto guilty of spitting on a fan. | 6/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by the NASL commissioner David Downs to talk about why the league saw Ottawa as a strong candidate for expansion, the ongoing stadium lawsuit and if it could interrupt the 2013 launch and whether he sees Canada as fertile ground for more expansion. He also gets into the Ft. Lauderdale stadium situation, updates on their efforts to secure a proper TV deal and how Vancouver and Montreal still believe in the NASL model. | 6/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by John Pugh, the president of the new Ottawa team joining NASL in 2013 to talk about their plans to bring pro soccer to Ottawa, if they're interested in participating in the Nutrilite Voyageurs Cup and how they're planning to build their team. We're also joined by Sean Flemming, the head coach of the Canadian U-17 team, to talk about their goals at the U-17 World Cup, what role he plays at ensuring future Canadian players cap for Canada and how FIFA has cracked down on the age cheating that has plagued past U-17 World Cups. And, of course, we'll break down Toronto FC's loss to Seattle, talk about Alen Stevanovich's departure and 'allegedly' say goodbye to our old buddy, allegedly, Jack Warner. Allegedly. | 6/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by the head coach of the Seattle Sounders Sigi Schmid to talk about their upcoming game against Toronto, the re-build he went through in Columbus and how it mirrors Toronto's own efforts and his thoughts on the transfer window, Freddy Montero's play and what positions they're targeting to replace. We'll also set up Toronto's game against Seattle, talk about the Canadian Women's National team chances at the World Cup expand a bit on the NASL going to Ottawa. | 6/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we break down Toronto's individual performances against New England, give some kudos to Doniel Henry for a strong game, give some jeers to another player for some stupid plays and debate how long the Toronto brass will give Aron Winter to compete his re-build. We'll look back on Canada's Gold Cup performance, talk about where Canada goes from here with Stephen Hart and what the strategy should be going into World Cup qualifying. All that and we'll talk about NASL going into Ottawa and what Monday's announcement will mean for Canadian football. | 6/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today we’re joined by Paul Varian, CEO of Oakville soccer, to talk about what responsibility youth clubs have in making the national team attendances a success, what can be done to cultivate that kind of community in our youth ranks and how it would affect our national team's in the long run. Canadian Soccer News called on Oakville to step up and be a leader in the club community on Friday and Varian responded less than an hour later via email, so he had lots to say on that. We also get into debating Eric Hassli’s goal, Toronto FC's late game heroics and, of course, Canada’s struggles or not so struggles in the Gold Cup. | 6/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Rudi Schuller, who is on site in Tampa Bay for the Canada game, to help set the scene there, talk about the USA game and touch on the Mexico incident. Then we're joined by Canadian national team striker Tosaint Ricketts to talk about what went wrong in the USA game, what the mood is around the team and what he's expecting out of Saturday's match. Between all that we'll set up Toronto's chances against LA, talk about the Cascadia rivalry as Vancouver gets set to take on Seattle and discuss the latest news on the women's national team agreeing to the compensation issue. | 6/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Rudi Schuller, who is on site in Tampa Bay for the Canada game, to help set the scene there, talk about the USA game and touch on the Mexico incident. Then we're joined by Canadian national team striker Tosaint Ricketts to talk about what went wrong in the USA game, what the mood is around the team and what he's expecting out of Saturday's match. Between all that we'll set up Toronto's chances against LA, talk about the Cascadia rivalry as Vancouver gets set to take on Seattle and discuss the latest news on the women's national team agreeing to the compensation issue. | 6/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, in this Gold Cup breakdown edition of It's Called Football, we keep it short as Ben tries to find the voice he left in Detroit but we do address if Stephen Hart's decision to start Lars Hirschfeld was one made out of fear, talk about why the play through the midfield didn't work for Canada and debate what changes need to be made up front before the next game. All that and Ben tells a story of a run in with some American Outlaws that almost left him stranded in Detroit. | 6/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by the director of ANB Academy, Bassam Naim, who shuttered his academy doors on the day of the Canada v Ecuador game to ensure his membership would attend the match. We'll talk to him about that decision, why getting local clubs selling tickets are the gateway to ensuring home crowds for home teams and what else his Academy has been doing as of late. We'll also preview the Canada v USA Gold Cup game with a bit on the expected CMNT formations, compare war wound stories from some of our away game experiences and try to find something positive to talk about the Toronto FC snorefest over the weekend. | 6/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Canadian national team keeper Milan Borjan to talk about the Gold Cup, the support at the Canada v Ecuador game, his decision to cap with Canada and he gives us the low down on his club situation. We'll also breakdown the performances from the Canada v Ecuador game, set up Teal Bunbury's return to Toronto this weekend and discuss if Teitur's Tot was cooked before the season began. | 6/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | On today's Interview Only, we're joined by Canadian National Team head coach Stephen Hart. We drove up to Alliston, where the team is training ahead of the Canada v Ecuador game, to speak to Hart about Iain Hume's absence from the lineup, Junior Hoilett and his future with Canada and how he's approaching World Cup qualifying this Fall. | 5/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Philadelphia Union beat writer, Jonathan Tannenwald, to talk about what tactics to expect from Philly this weekend, how they've managed to turn themselves into a contending team in just two years and what TFC reject Carlos Ruiz has done to return himself to favour there. And, building on the Support Local Football theme, the tone of the conversation with Tannenwald turns to some really interesting stuff about Sam's Army, US soccer and how their country went through a similar conversation in the early 1990s about how to generate home crowds for home teams (CSA lurkers should take notes) during World Cup qualifying. All that and we'll break down the mistake by the lake, Eric Hassli's emergence as one of the best first year players in MLS, what Toronto needs to do to better free up Joao Plata and we'll break down Canada's Gold Cup selections. | 5/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, on our last show ever (the world ends tomorrow don't you know?) we're joined by Sounder at Heart's Dave Clark, to talk about the benefits of reserve squads vs academies and which are doing a better job of developing and retaining players in MLS. We'll also set up the Toronto v Colorado game with an eye ahead to the second leg of Nutrilite Voyageurs Cup, talk a little bit about some of the strangeness going on within the Montreal Impact organization lately and as it's our last day on Earth we'll confess all our football sins and lament all the things we never saw happen in Canadian soccer. | 5/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Voyageurs Cup | Today, we're joined by the regular cast and crew of Canadian Soccer News to break down the first leg of the Nutrilite Voyageurs Cup final. We'll discuss the Hassli goal and how it was created out of a defensive lapse, the non call on Adrian Cann’s penalty and we’ll talk about who has the advantage coming back to Toronto. But we'll also get into why team's continue to target Dan Gargan, Vancouver's traditional strength in the final 20 minutes and what their strategy was coming out of the half and if Toronto's cautious play will come back to haunt them. Have you say on the game and who you thought made the difference | 5/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Pedro Mendes, the host of the new CBC show Soccer Nation, to preview the first leg of the Nutrilite Voyageurs Cup, the quality of refereeing in North America and what can be done to improve it and how to convert every day Canadians into the national team supporters. We'll also discuss what caused Toronto's late game collapse against Chicago, update on Junior Hoilett's national team intentions and break down the moves over the weekend at the CSA AGM and what they mean for Canadian soccer. | 5/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by CBC's John Molinaro to discuss his story on Toronto FC freezing out Nana Attakora over a contract dispute, assess how the TFC re-build has gone so far and what pieces are still missing for the club as they head into this weekend's game. We'll also set up the CSA AGM and discuss the major plot points, debate Vancouver front loading NASL contracts to pay MLS players lower salaries this year and look at what's next for Simeon Jackson and Nick Dasovic. | 5/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, in this Interview Only edition of It's Called Football, we're joined by David Millward, a reporter with the UK's Daily Telegraph, who has been covering the match fixing trial in Germany involving Ante Sapina and other Croatian gamblers. We spoke to him about the CSL teams named in the trial, what the motivations are for these guys to speak up now and how far of a reach this ring may have. We'll be back with our regular show on Friday. | 5/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by the new Toronto SUN soccer columnist Kurt Larson to help breakdown the Toronto FC win, discuss who on the team is paid too much/not enough and debate if Joao Plata has staying power in MLS. We'll also update on what we know about the news that two CSL teams have been named in a European matchfixing trial, talk about who has the harder schedule leading into the Nutrilite Voyageurs Cup final series and if the league can do anything to better prevent its star from bad injuries on tackles. | 5/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, in this Interview Only edition of It's Called Football, we're joined by Toronto FC's Oscar Cordon who speaks about the difficulties of making the jump from the Academy to the first team, the disappointment he felt in not being selected to the Canadian U20 team this year and as his parents are immigrants from Guatemala, if he's considered playing for a country other than Canada. | 5/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, in this It's Called Football Post Game Edition we're joined by Ben Knight, Duane Rollins and Rudi Schuller to help breakdown the Toronto FC 1-0 win over FC Edmonton. We discuss whether Aron Winter's decision to go with an 'A' lineup in a series you'd practically won was tactically sound, if the play of Richard Eckersley has earned him a starting role on the team and the creative play of Joao Plata can translate when facing MLS quality opponents. We also ask the question - which would you rather do: start the Nutilite Voyageurs Cup final series on the road or at home? | 5/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | The raw audio from the Stephen Hart press conference speaking about Canada at the Gold Cup and the game against Ecuador, the recent success of Simeon Jackson, how long he'll wait for David Hoilett and New York's comments, suggesting DeRo would skip this summer's Gold Cup. | 5/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by the president of the TSSL - Canada's oldest recreational soccer league - to tell the story of football community behind the football community, talk about the various notable players who have come through the league over the years and to help shape the picture of what leagues like this mean to Canadian football. We'll also breakdown the Toronto's humbling loss to Seattle, preview both the Nutrilite Voyageur Cup games and discuss how FC Edmonton has done so far in attracting fans and building momentum. | 5/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Voyageurs Cup | Today, in this special It's Called Football - Voyageurs Cup Post Game Edition we're joined by Duane Rollins and Rudi Schuller to breakdown the Toronto FC drubbing of FC Edmonton, discuss the emergence of Joao Plata's play and the difference it makes having Alan Gordon and Maicon Santos both playing together. Then, we're joined by TSN's Noel Butler to talk about Montreal's poor showing and if they can bounce back, the impact Terry Dunfield may have made on a CMNT head coach who was in attendance and what a night like this means for Canadian soccer. | 4/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Stuart Neely, Director of the Toronto FC Academy, to talk more about additional plans for the training facility, the future of Jim Brennan and Danny Dichio as coaches and what qualifies as a success when graduating players to the first team. We're also joined by FC Edmonton Head Coach Harry Sinkgraven to talk about the Nutrilite Voyageurs Cup, his team's strong start and their committment to signing Canadian kids. We'll also breakdown the Toronto v Columbus game, debate where Vancouver's Davide Chiumento ranks among the league's best set up men and discuss the future of Head Coach Stephen Hart with the national team. | 4/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Andrew Ornoch, the newest signing at Erin Mills in the CSL, to talk about his return to Canada, what happened at Toronto FC and what his plans for the future are. We'll also set up the Toronto v Columbus game, talk about the security crackdown at BMO Field and discuss how Real Salt Lake transformed itself from a perpetual stumbler into an annual success. This show was recorded Thursday for today, so if Drogba was spotted in little Jamaica eating jerk chicken don't jump all over us for it. | 4/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Tonight, we'll be joined by Travis Clark, a DC United and MLS writer, to help breakdown the Toronto FC thumping, discuss the possible re-location of the team and what the return of Charlie Davies has meant to the team and U.S. soccer We'll also discuss Toronto's plans for a new training facility, bet on how many red cards Eric Hassli will take for Vancouver this year and debate where Real Salt Lake's accomplishment ranks among North American soccer successes. | 4/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Vancouver Whitecaps CEO Paul Barber to discuss the decision behind the Manchester City friendly, their reserve team and the decision to go into the US Development system and to talk about how they plan to handle match congestion this year. We'll also set up the Toronto v DC United game, discuss the latest TFC signing and update on where Alberta stands on its bylaw amendments after the FIFA threat was leaked yesterday. There is also an interesting discussion towards then end about MLS 1.0 vs MLS 2.0 and where Toronto and Portland fit into that. | 4/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football - Post Game Edition | In this It's Called Football Post Game show we're joined by Rudi Schuller, Ben Knight and Duane Rollins to help breakdown the performances in Toronto v LA draw. We'll talk about the absences of Maicon Santos and Alan Gordon and the impact that had on Toronto's attack, how Jacob Peterson has started to find his role on this team and if Toronto fans should be concerned about another near goal so early in the game. | 4/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Robert Jonas, a San Jose Earthquakes beat writer to discuss the snickers at Toronto over the Sam Cronin trade, Frank Yallop's tactics against Toronto and why the club has put their main supporter's group on probation and how the Ultras reacted to it. We'll also discuss Toronto's tightly controlled Beckham circus and what we'd really like to ask of Mr. Posh Spice, debate where the Impact rank in the NASL this year and coming on the heels of the disastrous Vancouver v New England game, we debate why the USSF and MLS keep Baldy Toledo around. | 4/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | In this Interview Only edition of It's Called Football, we're joined by Jean Francois Begin, the sports editor of La Presse, to talk about the challenges the Montreal Impact face in getting mainstream media coverage, what level of coverage to expect from La Presse and what the club needs to do to market its to the city. This is the first in a series of interviews we're planning in the lead up to Montreal's launch in 2012. We'll be back with our regular show on Monday. | 4/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | In this Interview Only edition of It's Called Football we're joined by the Score's Kristian Jack to discuss who was more at fault - the club or the player - in DeRo's departure, talk about his time here and what he'll be remembered for and if other players (namely Julian DeGuzman with his 5 training sessions since injury) are being rushed back for political purposes with all that's gone on. | 4/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Daniel Feuerstein, a New York Red Bulls reporter, to discuss Dwayne DeRosario's arrival, what their club has been saying about the deal and to provide some insight on the players Toronto received in the trade. We'll also break down the Chivas v Toronto game, discuss Vancouver's miracle comeback against Sporting Kansas City and debate CSL vs the US Development Academy as a route for young players | 4/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | The raw audio from Dwayne DeRosario's first post game scrum in New York. He comments about his desire for a trade out of Toronto, mentions his contract negotiations with New York and is quizzed by beat reporters there if it was his representatives that first contacted New York | 4/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Tyler Green, host of Full Time and Whitecaps FC Daily on the Team 1040, to talk about Teal Bunbury's return to Canada, the 'Caps injury woes and if the latest signings will help with their depth issues. And obviously, with the news of the day, we spend a lengthy amount of time talking about the Dwayne DeRosario trade rumours, what that means for the club against Chivas and we also get into a little about the CSA's latest proposal to CWNT coach Carolina Morace. | 3/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | In this Interview Only edition of It's Called Football we're joined by newly minted NASL commissioner David Downs for his first public interview. We discuss his vision for getting NASL on TV as well as the web broadcasts for this year, what markets he sees as viable for expansion in North America and as the former executive director of the USA World Cup bid, he shares his thoughts on FIFA and what went on in that process. | 3/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Michael Orr, from Mao's Football Show in Portland, to talk about the Toronto FC v Timbers game, their first year in MLS and how their ownership is facilitating the emergence of an MLS supporter's culture there. We'll also get into the Canada v Belarus game, re-engage the club vs country debate and discuss MLS going back to the Manchester United trough to build their fan base. | 3/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Ives Galarcep, from Fox Soccer, to talk about who Toronto FC's Dwayne DeRosario is being shopped around to in the league, Charlie Davies return and what that means to the U.S. game and his dark horse picks for the league this year. We're also joined by TSN analyst Jason DeVos who talks about national team turncoats and the pride of suiting up for Canada, the planned centennial friendlies and what he'd like to see as a former national team player and what he thinks of Toronto and Vancouver's lineups. We'll also be setting up the Toronto home opener, discuss Omar Salgado getting cleared to play for Vancouver and the news that Toronto FC is withholding U-20 players from national team duty. | 3/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Tonight, we're joined by Dave Clark from Sounder at Heart to talk about Seattle's slow start, the powerhouse of a supporter's culture that has developed there and his thoughts on the Cascadia rivalry. Then, we're joined by John Knox, the president of the Southsiders, to speak about the Whitecaps selling away ticket allotments to Uniglobe Vision Travel, the response from Whitecaps CEO Paul Barber today and their first MLS game experience. We'll get into where Toronto's performance went wrong this weekend, what rumours are floating around the TFC transfer tree and if a low attendance at the home opener is a legitimate concern. | 3/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by filmmaker Tom Barac - who will appear before the CBC's Dragons Den next month to pitch a Canadian series that is being described as one part Football Factories one part Bucket List. We'll talk to him about the show, what's on his bucket list and if he'll take us with him. We'll also get into Adrian Cann returning to Toronto FC, Nana Attakora's ongoing negotiations, discuss the Jason DeVos/Luke Wileman pairing on TSN and joke around about the Whitecaps breaking signing announcements on video games and iPad apps. Both Duane and I will be traveling up the West Coast next week so our next show won't be until next Friday - when we'll be doing a show from Vancouver | 3/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, ICF is joined by a pair of new writers who will be joining Canadian Soccer News as full time columnists starting this Friday. One you may already know, the other Vancouver fans will get to know very well soon. We'll also breakdown Toronto FC's loss to Charleston, debate if there has been any progress with that club this year, talk about if the Women's win in Cyprus puts the power back in Carolina Morace's court and discuss the importance of Canada vs USA in the Gold Cup. | 3/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview Only | Today, in an interview only edition of It's Called Football, we're joined by CBC Sports' John Molinaro to speak about Toronto FC's pre-season moves, his thoughts on Adrian Cann's departure, when Julian DeGuzman will return, who has come in during the meantime and where the Women's National team ranks compared to the rest of the world. The regular live show will return on Wednesday when our guests will then include two new full time writers who are joining CSN. Their first columns will appear Mar. 11 but tune in Wedneday at 10 pm EST to hear what you're in store for. | 3/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Noel Butler, TSN commentator and Oranges at Halftime host, to talk about the Montreal Impact pre-season, the curious case of Kyle Porter, what their goals for this year are, as well as a theory of his involving MLS teams and training in the south. We'll also get into the Women's World Cup coming to Canada (and why Toronto was left out), what happened behind the scenes with CONCACAF not getting its reported four spots and we'll discuss Adrian Cann's departure and Andrew Ornoch's arrival at Toronto FC. We'll even throw in a jab or two at Junior Hoilett's comments. | 3/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by the OSA's Director of Organizational Development, Bruce Henderson, to speak about their decision on the private academy issue, the potential new D3 league coming to the province and his thoughts on the BCSA high performance league as a model for development in the province We'll also talk about the U-17 program and its future, what conclusions to draw from Toronto’s poor showing at in Orlando and expand on today's news about CONCACAF getting a fourth World Cup spot. | 2/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview Only | We're joined by Lino Terra, operations manager for the SAAC academies to speak about their fight for recognition at the OSA level, establishing pathways for academy players onto Provincial teams and explains how control over personal fiefdoms continues to hold back development in Canada. | 2/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview Only | On a special Interview Only edition of It's Called Football, we're joined by Lino Terra, operations manager for the SAAC academies to speak about their fight for recognition at the OSA level, establishing pathways for academy players onto Provincial teams and explain how protective attitudes over personal fiefdoms continues to hold back development in Canada. | 2/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Earl Cochrane, Toronto FC's Director of Team Operations, to speak about the goals of the MLS/CSA taskforce, Canadian quotas in MLS, pathways for the CIS university players into MLS and making Toronto 'the epicentre' for training facilities in Canada. We'll also discuss the Canadian U-17s qualifying for the World Cup, debate the benefit of the new MLS playoff structure and talk about TFC's newest trialists. | 2/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Mike McColl, long time Southsider and writer of Away from the Numbers and Metro's ALL Caps, to speak about how the Vancouver ticketing problems have run deeper than a few frustrated TFC supporters. We'll talk to him about how the Southsiders actually want away supporters there and how a solution may have actually already been found. We'll also be talking about Montreal's upcoming game against New York and how it relates to FC Edmonton, if the CWNT should be asked to re-coup the cash if they boycott in Cyprus and we preview the Toronto FC Disney games and discuss the latest coaching changes. | 2/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Match Fit USA writer Jason Davis to speak about Charlie Davies signing with DC United, Pat Ontad returning to MLS play and his thoughts on NASL teams being excluded from the U.S Open Cup. We'll also update on TFC's pre-season training, talk about the Nutrilite Voyageurs Cup schedule and debate what the CSA should do with its new found wealth. | 2/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Neil Brown, the VP of the new Hamilton club joining the USL, to talk about their plans for the region, player development and how they were able to work around the CSA moratorium. We'll also talk about the latest TFC signings, when Julian DeGuzman will be back, who we'd like to see on the TSN broadcasting team and Montreal's clever play for Vancouver's Kyle Porter | 2/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by CBC's John Molinaro to speak about the Women's National team boycott, Carolina Morace's motives and where things go from here. We're also joined by Vancouver Whitecaps staff coach and ambassador Carl Valentine to talk about how the pre-season has progressed for the Caps, his days in the old NASL and its collapse and his thoughts on the year ahead for Vancouver. We'll also talk a little CSL and give out the second question in our CMNT kit giveaway. | 2/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Brian Quarstad from IMS Soccer News to talk about the crucial weekend ahead for the NASL. We'll discuss what clubs still concern us, what we've been hearing ahead of the USSF meeting and if this whole scenario could have been avoided. Given that it was a national team game day, Duane Rollins promptly went missing but Rudi Schuller stepped in to talk about what we thought the individual positives and negatives were, the new goaltender, who we think will fit into Stephen Hart's plans going forward and what the goals were for today. Our contest to win one of the new Umbro kits kicks off on this show as well, so you'll want to have a listen. | 2/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by FC Edmonton GM Mel Kowalchuk to discuss today's news that they have sold local product Matt Lam overseas for a hefty sum. Given that such a young club has already hit its development stride is encouraging and we'll be speaking to Kowalchuk about their academy plans, Lam's future and the D2 in Canada and how it relates to development. We'll also get into the big news of the women's national team threatening a boycott, Carolina Morace's fight with the CSA for control of the team, update the fallout from the weekend's CSA reform vote, and set up Wednesday's Canada v Greece game. | 2/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Noel Butler, from Oranges at Halftime and TSN, to discuss what Quebec's role is going to be in this weekend's CSA reform vote as well as what he's hearing from the top and what's to be expected this weekend. We're also joined by Ben Knight, who will fill us in on all the goings on from the week and what's being cooked up behind closed doors ahead of the vote. We'll also get into the motivations for Carolina Morace's sudden departure, discuss what's happening with Nick Dasovic and reveal some information on a Vancouver Whitecaps radio deal in the works. | 2/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview Only | Today, on this special Interview Only edition of It's Called Football, we're joined by Nigel Reed of CBC Sports and the FAN 590 to talk about the CSA reform vote this weekend. Nigel speaks from a historical perspective,talking about where we've come from to where we're going; how reform could open the doors to corporate support from Canada and the significance of this weekend's vote. | 2/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we''re joined by the CEO of the NASL, Aaron Davidson, to discuss what's next for the NASL in their sanctioning bid, how things went so wrong so quickly and what's on the horizon for expansion in Canada. We'll also get into who the trialists are that Toronto FC has brought with them to Turkey and what they could bring to the club, Nick Dasovic's departure from the club, the MLS rule changes and restructuring and discuss what media group we'd like to see win the MLS broadcasting rights. | 1/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by FC Edmonton owner Tom Fath to discuss NASL sanctioning, how the season is shaping up for the club and what's in their future plans. We'll also get into the events from TFC media day - including DeRo's comments, what actually happened with Andrew Ornoch, the Canadian kit reaction and if Canadian Club Academies should make participation contingent on capping with our country. | 1/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, in this Interview Only edition of It's Called Foooball, we're joined by Brian Quarstad from IMS Soccer News to talk about the latest developments in the NASL sanctioning saga, what to expect in the days ahead and what the issues are that the NASL faces. | 1/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, Rudi Schuller will be sitting in for Duane as we discuss Charpantier's ousting, take a hard look at this week's events, the CSA president's involvement and how it relates to the reform movement. Ben Knight has been following the story closely all morning so we will touch base with him. Then later, we'll be joined by Marc Weber of the Province to talk about the latest Vancouver Whitecaps signing and other moves that may be on the horizon for them. We'll also get into the latest news on Toronto FC trialists and how Twitter is killing some footballers careers. | 1/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today we're talking all about CSA reform. As we enter the most critical period in Canadian soccer history - and let's face it, it will be another generation without a World Cup if we don't win some reforms now - we'll be talking about what's at stake, who is standing in the way and what the issues are. We'll be joined by the CBC's Jason de Vos to break down some of the problems and talk about what's holding us back. And we'll also get into Jonathan DeGuzman, CONCACAF lobbying for another World Cup spot and the value of academy and the draft in MLS. | 1/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by the Vancouver Whitecaps general manager Tom Soehn to talk about their decision to go with Omar Salgado first overall, debate the worth of an academy vs Superdraft and the transfer window rumours. We're also joined by Jonathan Tannenwald - a writer out of Philadelphia - to talk about BIMBO, his time at the MLS Draft and the expectations of the Union this year. We'll get into the Chad Barrett trade, DeRo's trial ending and Toronto FC's selections. | 1/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Ives Galarcep (Fox Soccer) and Travis Clark (DC beat reporter) to get a last minute update from the draft. Both writers have been covering the combine and will have all the latest info on potential trades, who is looking to make moves and what players are going where. We'll also get into all the stuff we missed over the holidays, update some of the transfer and contract news that is starting to break now at TFC and Vancouver and discuss where we think each club is going. | 1/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Tonight, in our last podcast of 2010, we're joined by the host of Montreal's Oranges at Halftime, Noel Butler to talk about the year that was in Canadian football, what's to come from the Montreal Impact in 2011 and his thoughts on the changes coming to the Nutrilite Voyageurs Cups. We'll also look back on the year that was for Toronto FC and the Vancouver Whitecaps - the moments that defined them and what lays ahead for 2011. | 12/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | It's Called Football had the opportunity to speak with the CSA general secretary, Peter Montopoli, on a number of subjects Friday including their bid for the Women's World Cup, the hurdles the CSA's new governance model faces, the legacy they're hoping to build for a truly national league and if Canada will bid for the 2026 World Cup. It was a refreshingly honest interview with Canadian soccer's most influential man. | 12/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview Only | It's Called Football is joined by Pat Nearing, the head coach of Dalhousie University and the president of the CIS coaches association, to discuss their plans for getting CIS players into the MLS Superdraft, development routes they are presently exploring with the USL and what kind of support and interest they are receiving from Toronto FC and the Vancouver Whitecaps in that fight to gain equality with the NCAA. | 12/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Tonight, we're joined by Lee Haber, a member of the Winnipeg group seeking to bring a PDL team to the city. We'll talk about if soccer can work in Winnipeg, what his business model will be and his thoughts on the CSA's national league aspirations. We'll also get into Toronto and Vancouver's plans for the re-entry draft, Ottawa's continued march towards NASL, the World Cup news that has dominated headlines and the Robbie Keane rumour. | 12/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Declan Hill, Oxford scholar and author of The Fix, to talk about match fixing at this summer's World Cup, what's being done to rid the game of corruption on a global level, the FIFA Dirty Secrets report and he breaks some news on our show about a footballing organization actually cracking down on corruption. We'll also get into our picks for the Canadian player of the year, if the Whitecaps are helping or hurting their buzz with all the press conferences, some of the latest Toronto FC news and moves and what Fredy Montero becoming a DP means for the rest of the league. We're back on Monday. But we're hoping to have an Interview Only up with Andrew Jennings a little later in the week, so stay tuned. | 11/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | In a special Interview Only edition of It's Called Football we're joined by NASL CEO Aaron Davidson. Davidson speaks about Montreal and Vancouver keeping a presence in NASL after they join MLS, increased relationships between MLS and NASL, the CSA moratorium on expansion and how that affects their plans and hints at a team coming to Canada in 2013. | 11/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by the Vancouver Whitecaps president Bob Lenarduzzi to speak about the 'Caps selections in the expansion draft, what their strategy was, all their draft day dealings and of course, the anger over the ticket pricing. We'll also get into who Toronto FC protected, lost and waived today - as well, as who else might be out the door soon; the rule changes being explored by MLS and talk about the latest news coming out of NASL. | 11/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined Toronto FC's leading scorer and Right to Play Athlete Ambassador Dwayne DeRosario as he talks about his new role at Right to Play, speaks publicly about seeking a DP role and his thoughts on the national team the MLS Canadian quota rule. We're also joined by the VP of Sporting Kansas City, Rob Thomson, to talk about their recent re-branding, the backlash surrounding the new name and what they're rolling out in the weeks ahead. And finally we'll joined by York Lions head coach Carmine Isacco to talk about the success of their program, what clubs like TFC have done right and wrong in terms of their development and reveals there is an initiative underway to see CIS players included in MLS drafts and combines. All that and we'll be making our predictions for MLS Cup and talk about some of the supporter events this weekend. | 11/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we'll be joined by Marc Weber of the Province, to talk about the Vancouver Whitecaps signing Jay DeMerit, what they've done to quell the anger over ticket prices and if BC place is on track for next year. We'll also get into the response over the Sporting Kansas City re-branding, the Montreal Impact changing up their soccer structure and what's to come of some of the Generation Adidas graduates. | 11/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Globe and Mail columnist John Doyle to talk about Toronto and how its reacted in its history to hosting showcase sporting events such as this weekend's MLS Cup and how far the game can grow in Canada. We'll talk about the Canadian quota rules, Dwayne DeRosario being named to the best XI, the coming playoff changes and Atiba Hutchinson's accomplishment. | 11/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Ives Galarcep from Fox Soccer and Soccer by Ives to talk about the changing rules for MLS, how the removing the restrictions on the homegrown player rule will benefit teams and how the Soccer Don accidentally let it slip who this year's MLS MVP is. And we're joined by Greg Lalas, editor of MLSsoccer.com for his thoughts on the finals coaching match-up, how the upstart FC Dallas managed to take down the heavily favoured LA Galaxy and what came of the disastrous website launch earlier this year. All that and we'll talk about the leak last night that revealed the CSA has put a moratorium on further expansion to D2 in Canada. And who will benefit most from the lifting of the homegrown player restrictions | 11/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | We'll be doing a live show every day this week to 1) promote the new site (www.canadiansoccernews.com) and 2) because the MLS Cup is going to need as much promotion as it can get at this point. We talk about the implication of a Dallas v Colorado game on MLS Cup success, hear an interview with Vancouver Whitecaps goalie Jay Nolly on how close he is to signing a new deal and to talk more about Project Klinsmann. We'll go back to our regular schedule next week but this week we will be broadcasting every day at 2pm EST. | 11/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | It's not often Canada wins a title, so today, we're doing a post-game show talking about the Canadian Women's National team success in Mexico, the new system under Carolina Morace and the now infamous 'shush' by Sinclair. We'll be back with our regular programming on Wednesday - which will include an interview with a Whitecaps player, some info on the Toronto FC coach and GM search and an update on MLS Cup sales and marketing. | 11/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, We're by joined by Puerto Rico Islander writer Kristian Varquez to talk about their winning season and the future of Division 2 soccer in North America. We'll also talk about the reaction to the Vancouver Whitecaps season ticket prices, the Canadian Women's team on the verge of qualifying for the World Cup and our picks for the weekend MLS playoff games | 11/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we complete our conversation on Cascadia away support with a member of the Portland Timbers Army, who will speak on the joint release the three main groups issued as well as the way forward with MLS. And we'll be joined by Kansas City Wizards star Teal Bunbury to talk about his first year in MLS, if he'll cap for Canada (certainly seems like he's leaning towards the US now) and what his teammates Kei Kamara and Jimmy Conrad are like off the field. As well, we'll be talking about the Jürgen Klinsmann hiring, CSL expansion and an update on the Caps stadium issues. | 11/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by CBC's Jason DeVos to talk about Jürgen Klinsmann appointment as a TFC consultant, his own appointment as the technical director of Canada's biggest soccer club and what needs to be done on the player development side of things for Canada. We're also joined by Kris Fernandes, a long time CSL insider, to help set up the final this weekend and talk about CSL expansion. And in between we make some picks for the MLS playoffs and ponder where Duane got the money to buy a house - clearly MLSE is paying him to promote their agenda... | 10/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | In the past month much has been said about teams deciding to limit the number of away seats available in their stadiums for away support from Portland, Vancouver and Seattle. Today we're joined by a pair of leaders from those supporters groups to talk about what the issues are, if they can be resolved and what needs to be done by MLS to help foster away support around the league. In addition to that we'll talk about Martin Nash's retirement from Vancouver, TFC's media day and if the ongoing search for a coach and GM is starting to become clear. | 10/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we look back on the season that was for Toronto FC in 2010. We talk about the defining moments, the players who shone, stunk and sunk in our eyes as well all the off-field drama that has come to define TFC in its first four years. We're also joined by CBC's John Molinaro who breaks down the moments that mattered, what players John would like to see gone in the off-season and he discusses Mo Johnston's relationship with First Wave and what Barry MacLean's connection to the club still is. Listen and let us know what you think Toronto's defining moment was this year. | 10/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | We're doing a full-show dedicated to the Vancouver Whitecaps tonight, their season and what lays ahead for them. In it we're joined by a new host from the left coast to help break down their series vs Puerto Rico, the recent releases by the club and the recent signings by Portland. And we're joined by Terry Dunfield who talks about his return to Vancouver, what its like for the players who are on the bubble of being cut right now, the honour of playing for Canada and his thoughts on MLS as a league. If all goes well, we'll be adding a regular live Caps show to our lineup very soon. So, if you like what you hear, or you don't, let us know what you think | 10/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Our usual panel of experts/hooligans talk about if the CCL run can be called a success, if it was a mistake of Toronto to compete for both league and CCL and what to expect in next year's Nutrilite Voyageurs Cup. We also review the play of Nicholas Lindsay and Ashtone Morgan and who from the regular starting 11 should be afraid for their job next year. | 10/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | For our 2 year anniversary show we lined up a great slate of guests. CSL commissioner Dominic Di Gironimo joins us to tell Canadian fans to expect major expansion in the CSL over the next two years (Quebec, BC and Ontario). Toronto FC's Dan Gargan joins us to talk about his first year at the club, what his plans are for next year and his thoughts on Mo Johnston Former Chicago Fire GM Peter Wilt talks to us about what it takes to build a winner in MLS and all but confirms he's been approached about the GM job here. And finally, we're joined by the president of the Red Patch Boys, Boris Aguilar, to talk about the protests planned for this weekend. Thank you to all who have supported us the past two years. It's the viewer feedback that makes it worth it | 10/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Kara Lang - UCLA alumni, Whitecaps star and Canadian national team player - to talk about her road back from injury, where the lady Whitecaps will be next season and where her future in football lays. We'll also be joined by Dino Rossi, president and owner of Milltown FC, to help set up the CSL playoff picture and give us his take on Milltown's success this year. TFC v Chivas, Whitecaps v Portland and Montreal v Austin will all get broken down as we take a look at each Canadian club's upcoming game. | 10/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Marc Weber from the Vancouver Province to help set the Caps playoff picture, talk about what pieces to the puzzle this team still needs before heading into MLS and what the goal has been for them this year. We also get into what TFC's goal for Earl Cochrane's is right now, talk about Nick Dasovic calling out his players, Ali Gerba leading the Montreal Impact to a fine playoff result and what the return of the MLS reserve division will do for the league next year. | 10/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by CSA Vice-President Victor Montagliani, to talk about his recent comments regarding Canadian MLS clubs giving up the Canadian quota, what the CSA is planning in terms of development and their incoming plans for a national league. We're also joined by Dave Clark from Sounder at Heart to help set up TFC's game in Seattle and dispel the myth that Freddie Ljungberg's departure lead to their success. And we'll get into a planned protest of the MLS Cup, the Globe's article on 'MLSE: Too big to win' and the Canadian Women's National Team win over China. | 9/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by John Molinaro of CBC Sports to talk about Dwayne DeRosario's controversial goal celebration, if he's worth DP money and if should he stay on as captain after this year. And we also get into what the fallout will be from TFC missing the playoffs once again, if its time for MLS to re-think its DP strategy and which Canadian soccer personality you'd want on your side in a fight. | 9/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Carmine Isacco, former TFC assistant and now coach of the York Lions and Portugal FC, to talk about their season's, the need for more Canadian coaches and the role of CSL in development. Then we're joined by TFC director of business operations, Paul Beirne, to talk about the recent rise in ticket prices and what the motivations were. We'll set up the TFC game vs San Jose and talk about a Wall Street journal story that points out that 5 players account for 30% of the salaries in the league. | 9/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today we're joined by Denzel Eslinger, from RSL SoapBox, to talk about the CCL results and discuss who has the upper edge in Champions League heading into the final two games. Then we're joined by Daniel Squizzato, whose petition to bring a CMNT game to Moncton is starting to generate a buzz, to tell us why it can work there. And we'll also weigh the rumours about Owen Hargraeves and Jay DeMerit headed to the Vancouver Whitecaps and discuss MLS' strategy to promote big markets and forgive their bigger roster stars. | 9/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today we're joined by Denzel Eslinger, from RSL SoapBox, to talk about the CCL results and discuss who has the upper edge in Champions League heading into the final two games. Then we're joined by Daniel Squizzato, whose petition to bring a CMNT game to Moncton is starting to generate a buzz, to tell us why it can work there. And we'll also weigh the rumours about Owen Hargraeves and Jay DeMerit headed to the Vancouver Whitecaps and discuss MLS' strategy to promote big markets and forgive their bigger roster stars. | 9/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | After what can only be described as one of Toronto's best defensive performances of the year, as they stole a point from Cruz Azul in Mexico, we breakdown the players who raised their game, those who have no right being on the pitch most days and what this means for their chances going forward. We talk about the lineup selections and what the motivation was going in, Nicholas Lindsay's first start and his potential as well the news of a raise in ticket prices going into next year. | 9/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Brian Zygo from The Orange Slice in Houston to help set up the game against Toronto FC this weekend. We'll breakdown the loss to Real Salt Lake and what it means for their CCL hopes, talk about the recent homegrown signing and the improbable season's for TFC Academy and Milltown FC. | 9/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, the day after the firings, we will do an entire podcast, dedicated to the Mo Johnston era. Looking back from Danny Dichio's retirement to First Wave to what's next for the Scotsman - we'll discuss the man who has defined, for the good and the bad, Toronto FC for the last four years. We're joined by Jason DeVos, from CBC Sports, to help break down his tenure, talk about some of the stories that haven't surfaced yet and he even hints at being open to working with Toronto FC in the future - provided there were some changes first. | 9/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Vancouver Whitecaps president Bob Lenarduzzi for a great interview as he talks about the moves the club continues to make, what changes they expect when joining MLS and what he sees for D2 soccer in the years ahead. We'll also get into the latest chapter of the soap opera that is TFC, talk about if its time for Jeff Cooper to step aside in St. Louis and what Russia's schedule announcement today could mean for MLS. | 9/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Jason Davis, of Match Fit USA, to help us set up the Toronto FC v DC United game and to give us his take on the emerging MLS playoff picture. We'll also update on the latest developments from the NASL and CSL, touch on David Beckham's impending return and give our take on the Portland Timbers buying up ad space right here QWest Field. | 9/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | The last time we tried this, Duane ended up in jail (or asleep on a bus - depending on who you believe). But this time he uses his one phone call to ring in on Toronto FC's performance against Chicago, talk about the playoff implications and also get into some of the developments from D2 today. Then, we're joined by Daniel Squizzato from Some Canadian Guys, to talk about his experience in Montreal for the Canada game, his thoughts on the team's new uptempo style and what the future holds for Canadian keepers. Canada's win over Honduras assured that he too did not end up in jail. | 9/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by a member of Toronto Croatia to talk about the league partnering with B.C. clubs. Then we're joined by the Vancouver Whitecaps new (old) coach, Teitur Thordarson, a day after he was given the stamp of approval by the Caps front office to lead the team into MLS next year. He talks about their plans for the roster, legacy players and some of the challenges that await. We also talk about the North American player quotas changing in MLS, what Edmonton's future in NASL will be and Brian McBride's retirement. | 9/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Noel Butler, host of Montreal's Oranges at Halftime (Team 990) to talk about the resurgence of Ali Gerba, if Canada has the talent to make the 2014 World Cup and if Montreal will have a league to play in next year, before joining MLS in 2012. We'll also get into what TFC mathematically needs to do to make the playoffs, who the Vancouver Whitecaps coach will be next year and what the changes to CONCACAF qualifiers would mean for Canada. | 8/31/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today we're joined by Toronto FC's Nana Attakora who talks about his CMNT selection, how he hasn't seen a contract extension offer from the club yet (his thoughts on a move to Europe) and he calls the Mista/Preki rumours 'laughable.' Also from TFC, we're joined by Academy director Earl Cochrane to talk about Doneil Henry, the future of the TFC Academy complex and the club's partnership with the CSL. And then we're joined by Torgeir P. Krokfjord who is one of the two investigative journalists that are currently reporting on the latest Jack Warner ticket scalping scandal. In there we still find time to talk about the week of terrible CONCACAF reffing and what to make of the CMNT selections. | 8/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Daniel Feuerstein, from Major League Soccer Talk to help set up Toronto's game versus New York this weekend. Duane Rollins joins us from his solitary confinement sentence in the Muskoka's to announce what he'll be doing on the Monday show as punishment and we're also joined by Scott Cliff, the starting goaltender for Milltown FC and widely considered one of top goalies in the league this season to talk about his road to the CSL. | 8/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today we're joined Ives Galarcep from Fox Soccer to talk about the recent developments on the Vancouver signing front, an MLS reserve division, what he thinks of the New York Cosmos and who the MLS playoff favourites are heading down the stretch. We also talk to him a little about the Bob Bradley situation and where he will land. But before that we breakdown Toronto's historic win over Cruz Azul, talk about how Vancouver continues to attract big name talent ahead of MLS and then later get into latest meltdown by Joey Saputo. | 8/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Adrian Bradbury to talk about the success stories his charity, Athletes for Africa, has had and how they're doing in their fundraising goals for this weekend's Rock the Pitch tournament. We're also joined by the Vancouver Whitecaps newest signing, Terry Dunfield, to talk about his plans for MLS, where he fits in the national team program and how it feels to be home again. We'll also get into the CSL's plans to put a presence in B.C. and what the new USSF standards will mean for Division 2 in Canada. And we'll breakdown Toronto's game versus New York, address the Emilio Izaguirre rumours and talk about who might be on the way out if he does come. | 8/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined again by Brian Quarstad to help breakdown the day's developments - following the USSF D2 sanctioning meetings. The long and the short of it - 4 teams no longer meet the minimum standards for Division 2 soccer. We let you know who they are and what happens next for them - as well as how it might affect future expansion franchises such as Edmonton and Hamilton. We'll also break down Toronto's game against Chivas, set up their game against New York and debate when Stefan Frei will be leaving for Europe. All that and a penalty session that caused some infighting. | 8/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Canadian keeper of the future David Monsalve - fresh off playing in a Europa qualifier - to talk about his future with the national team and blossoming career. And we're also joined by Toronto FC Academy product Doneil Henry - who started in the Champions League game against Motagua - about his plans for the future, if he has first team aspirations or if he's looking at scholarships in NCAA and what the life of an Academy player is like. We set up the Toronto game against Chivas as well as our MLS games of the week. | 8/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today we're joined by Brian Quarstad, from Inside Minnesota Soccer, to talk about the upcoming USSF meeting with USL and NASL, his series on re-thinking D-2 soccer and MLS' interest in re-opening the reserve division with D-2 involvement. We'll break down the Motagua game, Toronto's Champions League hopes for the next round and discuss if the club has to pick MLS playoffs or CCL aspirations. | 8/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today we're joined by Scott Mitchell, the president of the Hamilton Tiger Cats, the group behind Steeltown's NASL bid, to talk about yesterday's announcement and their plans for the future. We're also be joined by CSL commissioner Domenic Di Gironimo to talk about their plans for further expansion next year, the new start for the league and what the future holds. We'll also set up TFC's game against Kansas City and name our MLS games of the week. | 7/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Marc Weber, a Whitecaps writer for the Province, to talk about the Residency program there, the Caps keeping a team in NASL and how things are shaping up in their march towards MLS. We'll also get into Toronto's game versus Montagua, NYRB's imminent 3rd DP signing and Don Garber's latest comments about bringing another team to New York. | 7/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today we're joined by the President of Milltown FC, Dino Rossi, as he finds his first year CSL club at the top of the table. As a man who came into this league with the intent of showing a new way of doing things, we'll talk to him about why his model is working, how the CSL is changing its own approaches to development and what lies in the future for the league and Milltown. We'll also talk about another Toronto draw at home, set up the Champions League game against Motagua and debate if Kansas City's win over Manchester United holds any weight. | 7/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Dave Clark from Sounders at Heart to talk about the Freddie Ljunberg departure, what it means for the club and where it all went wrong. We'll also setup Toronto FC's game versus Dallas, discuss Mista's debut and talk about some major changes afoot in USSF Division 2. All that and you'll find out what happened to Duane on Wednesday night. | 7/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today we're joined by Andreas Morse - who covers FC Edmonton for the local paper - to talk about the club's start, if the team will last as well as Portsmouth coming to town. We'll also dissect the Stefan Frei to Stoke rumour, discuss whether Bob Bradley has done enough to earn an extension with the USMNT and if a second MLS team in New York would work. | 7/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | On today's show we're joined by Toronto FC Academy Head Coach Jason Bent to talk about the recent success of the program, what players are ready for the first team and when they'll be making the jump and what role he sees the club playing on the national scene. We'll also discuss how MLS dropped the ball with its scheduling of Champions League and the All-Star game, where Ali Gerba is about to land (insert fat joke) and if Simeon Jackson has his ceiling for career success. That and we'll talk about the flurry of Designated Player signings/departures that's about to happen. | 7/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today we're joined by the Globe and Mail's Michael Grange to talk about How Canada will get to the World Cup. We'll also breakdown the weekend TFC game, update on D2 sanctioning (a USSF meeting set for early August, Ottawa in 2013 and Vancouver D2 staying in Vancouver) and talk about what teams will be getting in on the big name transfers when the window opens this week. | 7/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today we're joined by Colorado Rapids star Conor Casey who says Bob Bradley won't be getting a Christmas card from him this year, the York Region Shooters head coach who talks about developing players like Adrian Cann and Atiba Hutchinson and the producer of the documentary 'World Cup in South Africa - Who Really Wins?' to talk about how the World Cup has affected the 'real Africa'. All that and we find time to talk about TFC's newest signings and setup our MLS games of the week | 7/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Toronto FC's Director of Business Operations, Paul Beirne to discuss the recent security issues at BMO Field and what's being done, the G-20 and what a fun night that was and what to expect at the Montagua game. We'll also update on B.C. Place's construction, talk about the USMNT stars' return to MLS and weigh in on whether voting members of your club on to the all-star team actually benefits your team. | 7/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we'll breakdown TFC's game against Houston, ask why certain players continue to find players with Preki and what Julian DeGuzman was thinking when he started throwing those punches. Then we're joined by Milltown FC head coach, Rafael Carbajal, who finds his first year team fighting for top spot in the CSL table. And we debate the merits of Landon Donovan to Man City rumours and set up our MLS games' of the week. | 7/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by the president of the Red Patch Boys, Boris Aguilar, to discuss the recent security problems at BMO Field and what's being done by the supporters and the front office. We'll also get into the keys to the Houston game for Toronto, how it's time for corporate Canada to stand up and start supporting Canadian soccer and the importance of regional rivalry as Seattle and Portland get set to face off tonight. | 6/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview Only | Canadian International keeper David Monsalve joins It's Called Football for a special Interview Only where he speaks about his decision to play in Finland, where he sees himself in the Canadian keeper hierarchy, his relationship with National team head coach Stephen Hart and how the domestic game here is changing. | 6/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | On today's show: Steve Wilson, author of The Boys From Little Mexico, joins us to talk about his book - a tremendous undergod story from a little highschool in the States. . We also get into Sam Cronin heading to San Jose for Toronto FC's favourite commodity - allocation money. And discuss how that money will be spent as a new Designated Player appears on the scene. That and we talk about England's win and what some are already calling America's greatest soccer moment. | 6/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by former Toronto FC midfielder Carl Robinson who speaks for the first time about his career in Toronto, his thoughts on the Ali Gerba and Chris Cummins interviews, his future in football and his recovery from knee surgery. We're also joined by the President of Toronto Croatia, Joe Pavicic, who speaks about the rich history of his club, his aspirations for the CSL to be included in the Voyageurs Cup and the future of the CSL. We also get into the topic of the day - the invisible foul against the Americans. | 6/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by former Toronto FC midfielder Carl Robinson who speaks for the first time about his career in Toronto, his thoughts on the Ali Gerba and Chris Cummins interviews, his future in football and his recovery from knee surgery. | 6/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today we're joined by Jason Davis from Match Fit USA to talk about the Yanks start to the World Cup, DC United's DP signing and why he's sick of being asked 'Has soccer finally arrived in America?' Plus we'll also get into Sam Cronin's impending departure from Toronto FC and who will fill his role. We'll talk about why the Swiss result shouldn't come as a huge surprise to anyone and list all the things we're already sick of hearing about at this year's World Cup. | 6/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | On today's show we talk about the final game before the MLS World Cup break and discuss what the hell is going on Seattle after another loss. Then, we break down the South African opener and talk about the mob scene at our local pub. Truly amazing - 300 South Africans singing and dancing in a pub in Toronto. We're then joined by Hamilton Croatia coach Ron Davidson to talk about their strong start to the season and talks about their system of development and why it's not just about winning trophies. Finally, we're joined by Rudi Schuller, who is in South Africa, to set the scene - from security, to ticket prices, to why he has changed his mind on vuvuzela's. | 6/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today we're joined by long time USA Today writer Beau Dure to discuss the USMNT chances at the World Cup and get to the heart of the St. Louis situation in the NASL. Then we're joined by Vancouver Whitecaps CEO Paul Barber who talks about their new kit, what their strategy will be for TV deals and dances around the question of bringing in a Designated Player. We'll also get into what it means for MLS to start respecting (partially) the FIFA calendar and what former Chicago Fire GM Peter Wilt is smoking when he picks the US to win the World Cup. | 6/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Kansas City Wizards star Jimmy Conrad who talks about his feelings on not making the USMNT, his future after this season and how he's trying to convince Teal Bunbury to get capped for the U.S. We also get into Baldomero Toledo's terrific game over the weekend, if St. Louis' failure could hurt the US World Cup bid and which team should wait on signing a DP and which team should drop theirs as quick as they can. | 6/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | With this being the last game before the World Cup break – we discuss how important it is for Toronto FC to end it with a win against a struggling Kansas City side. We'll also get into what it will take to stop Seattle's slide, determine where San Jose ranks among the league's top teams and we'll be joined by Bruno Ierullo, Manager of North York Astros, to talk about how the league has changed and grown over the years. Plus we'll debate that $20 million the USMNT could get if they win the World Cup | 6/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | In our first of the year - we return with a post game edition of It's Called Football where we ask: Has Preki proved himself a genius when it comes to managing his personnel? Was this tournament the coming out party for Stefan Frei? Where were the Vancouver and Montreal of last year? And what's next for the competition? We'll also reveal the latest on the NASL/St. Louis situation - and you'll never guess who is the man holding it all together there right now. | 6/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today we're joined by the San Jose Earthquakes leading scorer, Chris Wondolowski, to discuss their surprising start to the year and their game against Toronto FC this weekend. Then we're joined by director of the Brantford Galaxy, Michael Vicano, to talk about their foray into the professional soccer ranks this year and the lengths they've gone to in acquiring players. And then we'll get into Voyaguers Cup reform, the bitching about Montreal's time wasting and have an update of the AC St. Louis situation. | 5/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today, we're joined by Toronto FC keeper Stefan Frei to talk about his strong start to the year, the speculation TFC is fielding European offers and he even tips his hand to who might be signing with the club soon. Then, we're joined by Peter Schaad, the play-by-play announcer for the Whitecaps, to talk about their game against the Montreal Impact. And we'll also get into the Canada vs Argentina game, TFC being crowned champions, as well as an update on FC Edmonton | 5/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | We breakdown TFC's snorefest versus Vancouver and set up the weekend games around MLS. And were joined by former TFC player Andrea Lombardo, who is now playing for Portugal FC in the CSL. And CBC's Jason DeVos to discuss the changes to the CSA's governance model and where the fight is still being fought. | 5/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | On tonight's show we'll set up the Vancouver Whitecaps last stand and Toronto FC's approach at Swangard Stadium. We're by Whitecaps writer Simon Fudge as we take a look at the group that the Canadian winner would be drawn into in the CONCACAF Champions League. Then we're joined by Globe and Mail columnist John Doyle, who has written a new book entitled The World Is A Ball. It's an outsiders perspective on football culture and a great read. We have three more copies of it to give away. We'll also get into Ferguson's predictions for Henry in MLS and what Man U is coming here for if they aren't bringing stars. | 5/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Luke Wileman, from Gol TV, joins us today to talk about Zach Harold's retirement from the game at 17-years-old and to discuss Toronto FC's game over the weekend and the Vancouver game ahead. We'll also get into the groundbreaking changes the CSA announced over the weekend and what it means for the game here. Plus we'll talk about the impact of Thierry Henry joining MLS. And we'll float baseless rumours on why Duane is not back from Spain yet. | 5/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Toronto FC Academy Head Coach Stuart Neely joins us today to talk about their big plans for expanding the Academy and setting up a state of the art training facility. As well, he talks about which players he thinks will be ready soon to join the first team from their CSL squad. Then, ahead of the CSA's Annual General Meeting, we're joined by Colin Elmes director of the TSS Academy to talk about BC Soccer's stubbornness in embracing professional academies. He's been at the forefront of the fight there. That and we talk TFC vs Montreal and what the lineup will look like against LA this weekend. As well as Canada's selections for the friendly vs Argentina and how it will affect clubs across Canada. | 5/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | On today's show: Toronto's dominant showing over Chicago and what Preki's lineup will look like on Wednesday; Seattle's decision to refund money and how it will be received by the league; and how CONCACAF losing its mind will help Canada qualify for the World Cup. Plus we're joined by Declan Hill, author of the Fix, to talk about matchfixing at this year's World Cup. And, with Duane in Spain, we have a special guest join us for penalties. | 5/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | On today's It's Called Football: We'll breakdown the Montreal to MLS announcement and discuss why Joey Saputo paid $40 million for his franchise after balking last time. We'll set up this weekend's game of TFC v Chicago and announce our picks for this weekend's must watch MLS games. Plus we'll have an interview with Milltown FC head coach Rafael Carbajal on what it's been like starting a professional club from scratch. | 5/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Booking guests for the show can be a terrifying experience. Some days nobody will pick up my calls and we end up scrambling. The next, everyone does and we end up with three guests. Like yesterday On today's show: Real Salt Lake star Kyle Beckerman joins us tonight to talk about his decision to stay in Salt Lake, their run to the MLS Cup last year and his hair care regiment... And then we're joined by Pete Schaad, voice of the Vancouver Whitecaps, and Noel Butler, host of Oranges at Halftime, to talk about the Nutrilite Voyageurs Cup. Somewhere in there we find time to talk about Toronto FC's emerging stars and what the CSL can do to help Canadian soccer | 5/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | On tonight's It's Called Football: Were Preki’s roster selections against Real Salt Lake out to lunch? Is Montreal Impact coach Marc Dos Santos off his rocker by insisting the refs are short changing his squad because they're not in MLS? And we discuss if NYRB's start is all that it's cracked up to be. We're also be joined RSL Soapbox writer Denzel Eslinger to trade jabs over the RSL vs TFC game and talk about Robbie Findley's future | 5/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Shawn Levy, a writer with The Portland Oregonian and a member of the Timbers Army joins us to talk about Portland one year out of MLS, getting their stadium finally on track and why Seattle still sucks... We'll also get into what is becoming a weekly occurrence now - the latest former TFC employees who has slagged the team, discuss which supporters group is calling for MLS officiating reform and we'll set up the Nutrilite Voyageurs Cup. | 4/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | On today's It's Called Football: Atiba Hutchinson's signing with PSV, Seattle's robbery at the hands of Terry Vaughn, this weekend's games to watch and Don Garber's latest comments on expansion. We're also be joined the the preeminent Seattle soccer writer, Dave Clark from Sounders at Heart, to help set up Sunday's game vs. Toronto FC. | 4/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Kristian Jack joins us to talk about his interview with Ali Gerba on today's It's Called Football. We'll also continue the discussion about what it is that might make the Whitecaps successful in MLS, figure out why players improve after leaving TFC and talk a little World Cup (Ben is cheering for Team America... f**k ya) | 4/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | We have reaction to the Score's interview with Canadian international and former TFC striker Ali Gerba, a breakdown of TFC's game vs. Colorado and a look back on the weekend that was in MLS. We're also joined by Canadian National Team Head Coach Stephen Hart to talk about their plans for the year ahead and how receptive Canadian teams and players are being to the CSA's calls | 4/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | In a bit of a haphazard show - Duane Rollins goes missing and is then found in time for a post-game recap of Toronto FC vs Philly. And in the meantime we were joined by Kansas City Wizards star Teal Bunbury to talk about his first goal in MLS, his goals for the year and his updated plans for national team play. | 4/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Today we talk about tales from New England, discuss the Fire Mo debate, talk about Montreal landing two big friendlies and we're joined by Philadelphia Union beat writer Jonathan Tannenwald to set up the TFC vs. Philly game. | 4/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | MLSsoccer.com Editor in Chief Greg Lalas joins It's Called Football to talk about the problems the new site has been having and what's being done to correct them. We'll also get into Jim Brennan's retirement, the 'impending' TFC signings, if LA's Edson Buddle is poised to have the year some are suggesting and discuss some of the more ridiculous reactions to last week's Designated Player announcement. | 4/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Ali Gerba's departure from TFC, how Brian Ching's injury may keep him out of the World Cup and the MLS' disaster of a website on today's show. And we're be joined by Hank Alexandre from The Midnight Ride to talk about the Revs vs TFC game Saturday - and how much free beer he is willing to offer Duane to come to their tailgate. | 4/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | We breakdown today's Designated Player announcement and what it means for the league and Toronto FC. Then we're joined by TFC TV's Lee Godfrey to discuss where Toronto is at with allocation and how Mo is not done dealing. And then we set up the weekend MLS' games and highlight which ones are worth watching and why. | 3/31/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview Only | TFC's captain Jim Brennan joins us to talk about the year ahead, how close MLS was to a strike, his thoughts on last year's meltdown and some of its rising stars and how this is definitely his last year playing professional soccer. | 3/31/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | With the Quebec budget having arrived, we update the MLS to Montreal situation. We also get into what Toronto's approach to the Voyageurs Cup will be this season and who else will joining the TFC squad. And TFC's captain Jim Brennan joined us to talk about the year ahead, how close MLS was to a strike, his thoughts on last year's meltdown and how this is definitely his last season of playing. | 3/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Philly with a rough team? Makes sense. We break down the First Kick game and set up the weekend's games to watch. Which includes Toronto FC vs Columbus. We speak to a member of the Nordecke about how Columbus is looking this year, some of the security issues that arose last season and what's changed for this year. Then we set up Toronto's side of the ball - lineups, formation and the Preki style of play - and make some predictions. | 3/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTFC Anthem | A song for 2010 Written and performed by Mike Nedza | 3/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | We're joined by CBC's Jason DeVos and Fox Soccer's Ives Galarcep to break down how the league is going to look this year. We get their expert analysis on how TFC will do this season, which MLS players are going to be this year's standouts and identify which teams are going be flops and those that are continue blazing the paths they did last season. | 3/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | We're joined by a member of the Emerald City Supporters to put a fan face on what an MLS strike would mean for the league. In lieu of the recent comments from the AEG head, we debate who is winning the PR battle in the strike. And talk about the irony in San Jose finally getting approval for a new stadium. | 3/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Ottawa developer Neil Maholtra joins us to talk about bringing an NASL franchise to Ottawa and the league`s plans for aggressive expansion in Canada. And we`re also joined by Red Patch Boys` president Boris Roberto Aguilar to talk Ali Gerba`s sending home. We also get into David Beckham`s latest injury and if the league should re-think allowing players to basically play year round. And SUM up the league`s strategy for making money. | 3/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview Only | We're joined by FC Dallas signing Kevin Hartman - who had been held up by the MLSPU as the poster boy for the problems surrounding player movement - and he talks to us about the MLS CBA and his year ahead at Dallas. | 3/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | We're joined by Vancouver Whitecaps CEO Paul Barber (a former Tottenham man) and he talks to us about their plans for MLS, how they'll handle their 2011 launch and a professional link in the works between Tottenham and the Caps. Then we're joined by Marc Weber, Whitecaps writer for the Province, who talks about the hurdles the Caps face heading into 2011, where they stand on the stadium problems and who they're after in a DP. Finally, we're joined by FC Dallas signing Kevin Hartman - who had been held up by the MLSPU as the poster boy for the problems surrounding player movement - and he talks to us about the MLS CBA and his year ahead at Dallas. We also find time to cue up Toronto FC's tournament in Charleston and what to expect out of the Reds in the week ahead. | 3/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview Only | CBC's John Molinaro joins us to speak about what Nick Garcia told him in regards to the MLS CBA fight. As well he speaks on how Carl Robinson's departure was mismanaged and Mo's five year plan. | 3/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | CBC's John Molinaro joins us to talk about what Nick Garcia has told him on the MLS CBA front. And John speaks to us about Carl Robinson's departure and how the team mishandled it. We're also joined by Rudi Schuller, a founding member of U-Sector, who speaks on the developing trend in Toronto to mistreat their aging or departing players. We also find time to talk about Landon Donovan's desire to stay in Europe and Vancouver's newest front office face - former Tottenham boss, Paul Barber | 3/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Paul Beirne, Toronto FC director of business operations, joins us to talk about the MLS Cup, grass to BMO and most importantly beer prices. And we're also joined by Sam Pierron - a Kansas City Wizards writer who is attending every away game this year and writing about it - shares his insights on KC and observations on MLS today as someone who was a Day 1 fan of the league. We also get into Carl Robinsons departure from TFC, Kevin Hartman's signing with FC Dallas and Vancouver's supporter culture. | 3/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview Only | Paul Beirne, Toronto FC director of business operations, joins us to talk about their MLS Cup bid, plans for allocating the new stadium seating, beer prices at BMO and the new paperless entry system that they will have available for this season. | 3/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | MLS and the players union agree to arbitration while DeRo speaks out on the negotiations so far. Toronto FC tables its bid to host the MLS Cup and we speak to New York Red Bulls writer Matt Conroy who says New York, despite their new stadium, isn't the favourite to host the final game. He also addresses the NYRB DP rumours that won't go away and how Juan Pablo Angel is doing after a vicious tackle from Julian DeGuzman. | 3/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | TFC is back from Florida and shock - nearly all the trialists are no longer with the club. Don Garber spouts overseas on the CBA - we talk about why by essentially saying nothing he's saying something. Or something like that. And Canadian international, and WPS star Christine Sinclair joins us from Cyprus - fresh off CWNT winning the Cyprus Cup and coming on the heels of scoring her 100th international goal. | 3/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | This week we talk about Vancouver parting ways with the head of their residency program and what that means going forward for the Caps and MLS. We also talk about Philadelphia's new partnership with a USL-2 club and if that is the new standard for development in the league. We get into Toronto FC's pre-season struggles and are joined by the president of Milltown FC, Dino Rossi, to talk about Canada's newest professional franchise. | 2/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | We talk about what the 16-year-old Luis Gil's signing means for MLS. And how it relates to the current CBA negotiations. We also get into where the union is coming from on free agency and why the league may be so resistant. And Ben gets the chance to sit down one-on-one with 'Mo Johnston' to talk about Toronto FC. (quotations marks intentional) | 2/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | We're joined by Jason Davis of Match Fit USA and the American Soccer Show to talk about the possibility of an MLS strike and what that would mean for the league in the long run. We also get into Charlie Davies' recovery and what the USA doing well in the World Cup could do for MLS. That and we debate Toronto's front line of attack and take down a few newspaper columnists for some poor reporting this week. | 2/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview Only | President of the Vancouver Whitecaps, Bob Lenarduzzi, joins us to discuss the recent article on a split in the Caps front office over their move to MLS. Lenarduzzi also speaks to us about their negotiations with MLS' academy system and his thoughts on keeping a presence in the NASL | 2/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview Only | LA soccer columnist Nick Green joins us to talk about Landon Donovan staying in the EPL, how bad Beckham actually is now and what LA's chances are of returning to the MLS Cup. | 2/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Bob Lenarduzzi joins us to talk about Duane's recent article on divisions in the Whitecaps front office over their move to MLS and where they are in negotiating with the league on its academy rules. And LA soccer columnist Nick Green joins us to talk about Landon Donovan staying in EPL and whether that's best for him and league. That and we talk about the Paul Dickov trial at TFC, Canada's friendly with Macedonia and talk about the ethics of reporting on the CBA negotiations. | 2/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Should Landon stay overseas? If the Raul rumour isn't true, who is NYRB eying for their DP slot. And we're joined by Dave Clark of Sounders At Heart to talk about Ljungberg and his unwillingness to show up to training camp. That and we vote on whether we want to keep talking about the CBA. | 2/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview Only | Dave Clark of Sounders At Heart to talk about Ljungberg and his unwillingness to show up to training camp, what the future of Freddy Montero will be and if Seattle can sustain their success. | 2/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | TFC adds some depth but possibly loses some in a big name trialist. The MLS CBA negotiations get snowed in - maybe that's why nobody is talking as the deadline approaches. And we're joined the NASL's newest GM - Mel Kowalchuk of FC Edmonton - as he tells about why this team will be a success where others failed, what their stadium plans are and how they plan to develop players. | 2/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview Only | We're joined by the NASL's newest GM - Mel Kowalchuk of FC Edmonton - as he tells about why this team will be a success where others failed, what their stadium plans are, how they plan to develop players and their intention to play in the Nutrilite Voyageurs Cup in 2011. | 2/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview Only | Dwayne DeRosario addresses some of the rumours that have been circulating about his contract, clears the air about his intentions for the national team and updates us on the status of his injury. | 2/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Dwayne DeRosario addresses some of the rumours that have been circulating about his contract, clears the air about his intentions for the national team and updates us on the status of his injury. We're also joined by the co-founder of the Sons of Ben to talk some trash and set the scene for the inaugural year of the Philadelphia Union. And Ben Knight and Duane Rollins argue about a tiny star on a TFC kit that will be worn exactly six times. | 2/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview Only | We're joined by the co-founder and president of the Sons of Ben to talk some trash and set the scene for the inaugural year of the Philadelphia Union. | 2/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Final Whistle #8 | Which MLS player lived in a thousand year old castle? Who paved a way to Europe for his countrymen and has been called the best American goaltender of all-time? Find out on today's Final Whistle | 2/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview Only | We're joined by Canadian soccer legend - Tony Waiters - as he takes us on an emotional tale of qualifying for the World Cup and talks about what can be done to get Canada back there in the years to come. | 2/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Dwayne DeRosario is out for four weeks. Adrian Serioux could be out for good. The MLS schedule is out - we tell you how the winners and losers are. And we're joined by Canadian soccer legend - Tony Waiters - as he takes us on an emotional tale of qualifying for the World Cup and talks about what can be done to get Canada back there in the years to come. | 2/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Chad Barrett's broken foot, Thierry Henry staying at Barca, the WPS losing its Sol and the MLS CBA - all on today's show. And we're joined by Julian DeGuzman from Florida where he speaks on Toronto FC's upcoming season, his brother's intentions for Canada and his training camp with Stephen Hart. Plus he gets into his time at Deportivo (and not getting paid to play) as well as the matchfixing that has plagued Europe. | 1/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview Only | We're joined by Julian DeGuzman from Florida where he speaks on Toronto FC's upcoming season, the locker room at the end of last season, his brother's intentions for Canada and his training camp with Stephen Hart. Plus he gets into his time at Deportivo (and not getting paid to play) as well as the matchfixing that has plagued Europe. | 1/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview Only | Chivas and CMNT player Ante Jazic joins us to discuss his upcoming season, what Preki will mean for Toronto FC and what he thinks of Halifax donair sauce. | 1/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Serioux gone? Brennan back? We talk TFC contracts. Freddie Ljunberg has promised to come back to MLS - and they're going to need him more than ever. We tell you why. WPS is getting soccer specific stadiums. Seriously WTF? And Chivas defender and CMNT player Ante Jazic joins us to discuss his upcoming season, what Preki will mean for Toronto FC and what he thinks of Halifax donair sauce. | 1/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview Only | We are joined by Ives Galarcep of Soccer by Ives and ESPN to talk about Charlie Davies miracle recovery and whether he's setting realistic goals, what the latest on MLS CBA negotiations are and he even drops some Toronto FC trade rumours. | 1/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Want to play for TFC? All you need is a busted knee and a desire to resurrect your career apparently. We talk the latest trials with Toronto FC. We also get into the Dynamo and if they can remain the perennial powerhouse after losing so many players in the last few years. And we are joined by Ives Galarcep of Soccer by Ives and ESPN to talk Charlie Davies miracle recovery, the latest on MLS CBA and he even drops some Toronto FC trade rumours. | 1/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview Only | We're joined by the Vancouver Whitecaps newest front office face - Tom Soehn (of DC United fame) and he talks to us about his plans for the Caps in MLS, what their strategy for the expansion draft will be and his time under USMNT head coach Bob Bradley. He also puts out a wish list for a Designated Player | 1/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | New faces are joining Toronto FC while promising fresh faces are leaving MLS. Pat Onstad is back with Canada while Greg Sutton appears ready to join the New York Red Bulls. We're also joined by the Vancouver Whitecaps newest front office face - Tom Soehn (of DC United fame) and he talks to us about his plans for the Caps in MLS, what their strategy for the expansion draft will be and his time under USMNT head coach Bob Bradley. That and Ben manages to call Bob, Bill Bradley one more time. | 1/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview Only | Kartik Krishnayer joins us for his first interview since moving on up in the world - formerly of MLS Talk and EPL Talk and now the Director of Communications for the NASL - and we try to get him to revert to his blogger roots and s**t talk everybody. That and he speaks on where he sees the future of that league. | 1/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | A new central defender is on Toronto FC's radar but is Mo's radar off once again? The Vancouver Whitecaps have their ship headed in the right direction as they add on another strong front office member. With the friendly with Argentina all but confirmed for Canada there appears another is now on the horizon. And Kartik Krishnayer joins us for his first interview since moving on up in the world - formerly of MLS Talk and EPL Talk and now the Director of Communications for the NASL - and we try to get him to revert to his blogger roots and s**t talk everybody. | 1/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview Only | It's Called Football is joined by NYRB defender Michael Petke who speaks about the MLS CBA negotiations, how far apart the league and the union are on the key issues, what the players are actually fighting for in this deal and how they feel about Don Garber getting that rumoured $3 million salary. | 1/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Landon Donovan staying in Europe? Canada to play Argentina? Don Garber saying lots but not saying anything at all? We break it all down in what it means for MLS and Canada. And we also are joined by NYRB defender Michael Petke who speaks about the MLS CBA negotiations, how far apart the league and the union are and what the players are actually fighting for in this deal. | 1/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Canada announces their roster for the Jamaica friendly and we breakdown Stephen Hart's approach with the selections. Sean Keay joins us from Philly to talk about all the deals that didn't get done at the SuperDraft and what Toronto FC's strategy was in not moving up. We also get into the latest Simeon Jackson rumour and why moving to another Championship level team is the wrong move. | 1/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview Only | Sean Keay from MLSDraft.net joins us to wrap up the MLS SuperDraft, discuss the rumoured Jimmy Conrad trade that didn't happen and how he thought Toronto FC fared in the draft. | 1/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | How close is MLS to a lockout? Will Stuart Holden land with Bolton? Is Jonathon De Guzman angling for a return to Canada? We try to answer these questions and John Molinaro from CBC Sports joins us to talk about Toronto FC's draft hopes, what went on in their locker room last season and when Canada will ever make a World Cup | 1/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview Only | John Molinaro from CBC Sports joins us to talk about Toronto FC's draft hopes, what went on in their locker room last season and when Canada will ever make a World Cup | 1/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | The following statements are made on this week's It's Called Football Landycakes with Toffee inside, Teal is best with a shade of red, you can't spell SNUFUSALL without Snafu and Sean Keay from MLS Draft.net joins us live from the combine to breakdown the draft. As well as Ben nearly gets into a full on fist fight with one of the hosts. Find out who on this week's It's Called Football | 1/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview Only | Sean Keay of MLSDraft.net joins the show from the combine to speak about who has moved up or down in the draft, where Mac Hermann trophy winner Teal Bunbury will go and how this draft class compares to last year's. | 1/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Final Whistle #7 | Listen to how this Canadian went from a tiny town of 2,000 to play for some of the biggest clubs in the world and how the 1986 World Cup ultimately led to him choosing soccer over hockey. But not before his parents would try to convince him otherwise, one more time. | 1/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Jason Devos speaks on the need for reform within the CSA, the need to change the governance model and what can be done to make a difference right now. | 1/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | In Part 2 of our year in review show we speak with Jason DeVos and Noel Butler on their respective corners of the soccer world. DeVos speaks on the CSA and the current reform that is taking place and what he'd like to see done in the future. And Butler speaks on the TOA v USL fight and reveals what Joey Saputo told him about that news. Also we continue our recap of the year that was Canadian soccer with talk on Toronto FC's season, the Voyaguers Cup, Canadian players abroad and the Beckham Experiment. | 1/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview Only | Noel Butler of the Team 990 tells us about the conversation he had with Montreal Impact owner Joey Saputo that night on the USL v TOA fight and how it's all done but the crossing of the T's | 1/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview Only | In an effort to bring you the information you want, how you want it - It's Called Football presents Interview Only - where you get to hear just our interviews from that day's show. After covering it so extensively all year, Kartik Krishnaiyer of MLS Talk also joins us to talk about the ongoing USL v TOA fight and recent USSF decision | 1/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | It's part 1 of 2009 recap show and Bob Lenarduzzi of the Vancouver Whitecaps join us to talk about the Caps stadium issues, their fight to get their academy accepted by MLS and where they will be playing next season. After covering it so extensively all year, Kartik Krishnaiyer of MLS Talk also joins us to talk about the ongoing USL v TOA fight and recent USSF decision | 1/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview Only | In an effort to bring you the information you want, how you want it - It's Called Football presents Interview Only - where you get to hear just our interviews from that day's show. Today, we bring to you Bob Lenarduzzi, President of the Vancouver Whitecaps, on their stadium issue, where they stand with MLS on the academy and what league they will play in next season. | 1/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Final Whistle #6 | Listen to how this Canadian star was having, by all accounts, an unprecedented statistical season while his team was literally crumbling around him. | 12/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Final Whistle #5 | This pint sized hero overcame a growth hormone imbalance to climb to the top of the game. Learn about how his disability shaped and defined him into the player we know today. | 12/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Final Whistle #4 | He's the best footballer in the world and yet he almost never played. A severe heart condition at a young age almost kept this superstar off the pitch. Hear about how a life saving surgery opened the door to the Premiership and a chance to stamp his name on our collection imaginations. | 12/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Footballers Letters To Santa | In the lead up to Christmas people from the world of football read us their letters to Santa. Today, supreme CONCACAF leader Jack Warner tells Santa what he should give him and slips his a little something to make sure it happens. | 12/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Footballers Letters To Santa | In the lead up to Christmas, footballers read us their letters to Santa. Today, Chad Barrett raps to the big guy about his gifts. | 12/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Footballers Letters To Santa | In the leadup to Christmas people from the football world read us their letters to Santa. Today, Maradona has some odd requests for Santa | 12/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Footballers Letters To Santa | David Beckham writes his letter to Santa | 12/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Akron's Teal Bunbury joins It's Called Football to talk about going to MLS, his intentions of playing for the Canadian National Team and his season in NCAA. We also get into the recent TFC roster moves and the CSA players of the year. | 12/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Amado Guevara's sudden departure from Toronto FC, Landon Donovan's very generous pay raise (and what that will mean for MLS on the domestic DP front) and we speak to Declan Hill, author of the Fix, on the recent developments on the fight against matchfixing in football | 12/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Footballers Letters To Santa | Toronto FC's Mo Johnston writes his yearly letter to Santa | 12/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | MLS elderstatesman and Kansas City Wizards star Jimmy Conrad joins us to talk about where MLS and the Players Union are in the CBA negotiations, his thoughts on Don Garber and his hair gel. We also get into the staff changes at Toronto FC, Paul James' take on the Stephen Hart hiring, more USL vs TOA fun and round it out with some mocking off Bulgarian referees. | 12/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It's Called Football | Matchfixing in Canadian soccer? We break the news of UEFA suspending the referee from the Canada Macedonia friendly following some irregular betting. Having spoken to both sides (the CSA and the Macedonians as well as Declan Hill) we update you on where everything stands and the details of that. Sean Keay from MLSDraft.net joins the show to talk MLS Combine, the College Cup as well as who some of the diamonds in the rough maybe in this year's class. We also get into the Landon Donovan transfer as well as the Stu Holden contract negotiations and what those both mean for U.S. soccer. | 12/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 294 Episodes |
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