Footy Prime The Podcast

A Monday can be manic, blue or Moan-Day but not today.  No, not today! The FP Crew talk the embellishments of the weekend play and how against/for it they are, favourite chairs and the first weekend of playoffs in both the CPL and NSL + Eh Team Player of the Week is back. GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Vitamixologist: Jeff Cole,...

It's a long and winding road sometimes on Footy Prime, but occasionally we like it that way.  Fleetwood Town surprises Arsenal, did our FP pros ever get in trouble?, Infantino for the FIFA win and windfall, and Canadian Soccer playoffs are happening.  It's a wonderful time of the year! GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Rea...

Shireen, Sigs and Dubs put a bow on year 2 of the Northern Super League as the Roses lifted the Supporters' Shield, the Rise eked their way into playoffs and Jess the Flip notched her 13th goal of the season to claim the Golden Boot. But the Broads didn't stop there-they leaned in hard to their own brand of Broads year end awards!!! From the aptly named "Yewl" (that's no good) award to the Bi...

A rollicking pod that starts off analytical and then morphs into some Footy Primeness.  Manchester football clubs are having a tough time, Kane for Mayor/Ballon d'Or, Sports Investment - A James Sharman Op-Ed, CPL and NSL playoff look in, and our Man of La Coquitlam, Craigery Forrest is back with his new bride and we're happier for it.   GET IN!   Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Fo...

As consistent as CF Montreal from the spot, the pod is back to celebrate Forge FC making history once again... this time as Canadian champs!  What does it mean for the bearded wonder Bobby Smyrniotis though?  Phonsie is enjoying his advanced role at Bayern, but what took so long, and for our Craig Forrest, a very special day is upon him! GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forr...

With the benefit of a week's perspective, Shireen, Dubs and Sigs unpack the highs and lows of a two match series vs Denmark for our #CanWNT, and look ahead to a critical November window. Then, it's ALL HAPPENING in the Northern Super League, where 3 important storylines have yet to be decided: The Supporters Shield, The Golden Boot Race and the Last and Final playoff spot. How will it all end up?...

FP realized they needed to miss each other, so they went away and returned with smiling faces and enthusiastic souls.  Craiger is still out west dating his new Sasquatch girlfriend, but he'll be back soon too. In the meantime, our Rank the Twat segment is unleashed and gives us fodder for a Fri-Yay pod. GET IN!  And hoped you missed us too. Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy...

Shireen, Sigs and Dubs break down the week that was in the Northern Super League as the playoff picture starts to come into focus. Before that, a collective tip of the hat to Halifax Tides head coach, Stephen Hart, as the club announced he will depart at the conclusion of this year; and the Broads wrap with a look ahead at the CanXNT/CanWNT's two friendlies vs Denmark. Get IN (and broaden you...

The FP Crew heap on the praise as Canada's Men's National Team shutout Peru with a 2-nil victory.  The Stache gets a brace but others also shone including Millar and Saliba.  The EH Team Player of the Week is named, and Canada v USA Friendly is discussed on not so friendly terms.  What did Jesse Marsch have to say?  Lots! GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forre...

The FP Crew convene and welcome a newly-retired Kyle Bekker to the pod.  But first, what Jesse Marsch is looking at for Canada's friendly v Peru after the Chilean masterclass (ahem).  Plus, Ronaldo being Ronaldo, is it perhaps getting boring? And Man City will appeal.  What a surprise! Fri-Yay Show is a Gas-Gas-Gas! GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Am...

Murray Mollard is the author of Winning Pitch: The Canadian Men's Soccer Team at the World Cup and Beyond.  Murray joins James Sharman to discuss where as a nation we currently are in Canada, and should we be further along the pathway to becoming a soccer nation?  Winning Pitch is available now wherever you find your books.  For more information visit HarbourPublishin...

Shireen, Signa and Dubs dissect Casey Stoney's roster set to face #12 ranked Denmark in October as the squad looks ahead to a pivotal November qualifying window.    Then the Broads get stuck into week 23 action in NSL as one more match remains before the international break, and two more on the other side. The final playoff spot is still up for grabs between the Vancouver Rise and t...

The FP Crew have plenty to chat about on this good day.  Canada's Men's National Team comes away with a win, Dubs recounts the most exciting moments from a kerfuffle in the Press Box, the EH-Team and 5 Aside is named for the week and Man City is GUILTY!  Now onto the punishment stage.   A Rowdy Day on the Prime.   GET IN!   Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy B...

The international window is wide open, which for Canada means some fresh new injuries to consider… but, as one window closes, others open, right? We’ll get transparent in locker room bullying while we all glaze over as AI Wonger takes the stand.   GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Brad Pitts: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer This podcas...

  The FP Crew, down Craiger and Jimmy, lean into our Mail Sack for some of the best and funniest topics.  The Fonz, The Phonsey and Dub's lip smacking are just a few of the laughs that get us through the mid-week show. GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Puppet Blaster: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer This podcast has content that m...

The Crew start the week off with their personal topic de jour.  Canada's Women's U20 lose a squeaker to North Korea, Jimmy divulges his weekend existential threat, "Do I have too many teams to cheer for?", and the EH Team Player of the Week with some Alphonso Davies and Fonzie pedantry and trivia. GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong A Cat...

Shireen, Sigs and Dubs scrutinize match week 21 of the Northern Super League and award POTM as well as laud the players that earned their way onto the Best XI...but what's going on at our nation's capital? Ottawa is spiralling and it's about more than personnel; can they right the ship with 5 games remaining in regular season play? Plus: Butler Brings her Bits and Bobs!!! GET IN! (And br...

Jesse Marsch's first Canada squad since that glorious summer has raised some eyebrows, specifically the absence of one Alphonso Davies in order to fit in his honeymoon... is this cool, bad, awful or understandable... or should we even care?  The rest of the squad looks predictable, with some rewards being dished out to the U-20's.  Add in some Storytime with Sharms, and there we hav...

A hair-raising weekend of footy, brought an existential crisis to good ole VAR, but not before the crew were side-tracked by some gruesome injury nostalgia.  Cyle Larin was on  again, but was it enough to be named our “Eh team, player of the weekend,” or was Jon David’s ice cool finish enough?  Add in some VISA horror stories and we start off the week with a bang!   GET IN! Pre...

It's a Friday FriYay Show...Starts off a little solemn with talk of CTE and the like but picks up laughs and insights with Canadian Men's Team chat with Cyle and Phonzie, some MLS chat with a brouhaha, Comments from the Gallery and Sharman's Proper Trivia. GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Laundry Lady: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer This...

Shireen, Sigs and Dubs get stuck into some meaty topics to open the show, including the Vancouver Rise sacking coach Anja Heiner-Møller with 6 games remaining; the Canadian Women’s U20 side drawing ENG and losing to BRA; and finally, a new stadium for Winnipeg and their 2027 NSL expansion side.   Then the Broads unpack week 20 of NSL, including another W for league leading Roses, Benati Bange...

It's the post-Labour Day return and summer is almost over, so let us entertain you! Dubs gets criticized and the Crew is here for it,  Always the Keeper's fault when a goal is scored from behind half, the Eh-Team Player of the Week and how is fandom different in sports and countries. GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Coaches Roach:...

Sometimes the FP Crew is lucky, sometimes they are just good too.  After booking both Casey Stoney and Jesse Marsch within a week on the BroadsCast and OG Pod, we'll give them lucky and good.  Thanks Canada Soccer for hooking us up and we hope you enjoy the insights delivered on this week's Best of the Best.   Worth a second listen, or even a first. GET IN! Presenters: James Sh...

Jesse Marsch’s pod appearance earlier this week certainly conjured opinion from our dear faithful; why MLS for Liam Millar? Wazzup with all the injuries? Can you be our Transfer Daddy? You, the listener react… and we thank you, saves us from programming the show.  GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Nut Butterer: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/P...

Sigs, Shireen and Dubs bring you the very best of week 19 in the Northern Super League, including a record breaking crowd for professional women’s soccer at Stade Saputo, a new leader atop the standings (Roses FC) and in case you missed it, the Broads are a really big (honey) dill. GET IN!!! (And Broaden your horizons.) Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: S...