Footy Prime The Podcast

he FP Crew welcome FP Cali Contributor Kara Lang who updates us on all things USMNT, her household fandom and a Lalas celebrity boxing match.     Up first, The Weekend that Was at the World Cup, Stars aligning and the 48-nation tournament is bending brains.  Then did TSN's Dark Art's feature on the CANMNT reveal too much.  FP's pros weigh in.   GET YOURSELVES IN!   Footy Prime is brought to you by...

Footy Prime has been fortunate to have access to some of Canada's top players.  For those of you who are new to the show and the Canadian Men's Soccer Team, these may be helpful in personalising your on-pitch heroes. For those already familiar, perhaps a time to revisit. Canada's player that everyone hates to play against and the Maritime Messi. It's Time Get to Know, at least a little better, Ric...

Sharms, Jimmy B and Wonger, with an in-transit JC, discuss how the performance on the pitch and the support from Canadians could actually lead to some sustained financial investment and success in the future.  Plus Jimmy's look ahead to the Swiss-CANMNT match.   GET IN to a Footy Prime Mini-pod.   A snack as it were.   Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James S...

It's the day after, the night before and the Full FP Crew deliver a heart felt pod after one of Canada's biggest wins on the world stage.  A staggering 6 goals, yet a sombre dressing room after Ismael Kone's injury.  Love given to David, Larin and other stalwarts.  Plus a defence of Jesse Marsch and how does this side deal with another bout of adversity.   GET IN!   Footy Prime is brought to you b...

The FP Crew welcome former Canadian Men's National team and Premier Leaguer, David Edgar to the pod.  Eddie breaks down what's needed for Canada's success v Qatar and the rest of the tournament.     Also Amy drops some wisdom, as per...   It's Match Day so GET IN!   Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan...

The FP Crew wax poetic about three of the biggest names in Football after their first matches on the pitch.  Redemption arcs, musical talent and sheer determination all in focus.  Then, the big Canadian National Men's Team news, "There is no news!"  but an update from Vancouver anyway.  Then, the rabbit hole of Comments in Wonger's Mail Sack.  Not to be missed.   GET IN!   Footy Prime is brought t...

Shireen, Sigs and Dubs are back after a week off (covering some other event...) to offer some thoughts on a big 6-0 win vs CRC for our CanXNT/CanWNT, as well as our evaluation of what seemed to be a fruitful June window for Casey Stoney and squad.   Plus, the usual in-depth look at week 8 of NSL action as well as standout performers across the league as part of The Broads Best XI.   Get IN!!! (and...

The FP Crew welcome the always informative and entertaining Arash Madani to the show.  The latest on the Canadian Men's National Team and what they need to do v Qatar on Thursday.  The Biggest Match Ever?  A Debate is had.  And a wee bit of Footy Picks and affable banter to boot.    GET IN! Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy...

The Full FP Crew convenes for the World Cup Weekend Wrap!  CANMNT's Roster seems to need a wee tinker and the Pros dive in.  The Hydration Break is unlikeable and changing the game.  And what do Pros/Coaches look at compared to the uninformed (Wonger)?   GET IN! Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong...

Footy Prime has been fortunate to have access to some of Canada's top players.  For those of you who are new to the show and the Canadian Men's Soccer Team, these may be helpful in personalising your on-pitch heroes. For those familiar, perhaps a time to revisit.   The Goal Scorer for Canada's draw vs. Bosnia Herzegovina and the new kid on the block are both featured on today's crate haul.   It's...

Sharms, Dubs and Wonger share their feelings and insight on the momentous day as Canada hosted its first ever World Cup Match.  Not the perfect result but one they can all live with.   Takes from pitchside, studios, Downtown Toronto and sharing of fantasies abound.   GET IN!   Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy W...

Sharms, Dubs, Craiger and Wonger, with Little Yay See, welcome FP Contributor from the West Side, Asa Rehman.  Final Roster Comments and then the Crew talk about the pomp and ceremony and the wait to get to the matches for CANMNT and Sharms.  What's the vibe in Van and staying locked in before kickoff with all of the goings ons?   The Wait is Over so GET IN!   And LFG!   Footy Prime is brought to...

Today it all starts! The World Cup finally begins.  Mexico and South Africa kick it off.  But there's still CANMNT Roster and Injury talk and the FP Crew lean in to clear up the fog.   Away Supporters will be there at Toronto Stadium (Sorry BMO), The Anthem will be sung and our crew may be verklempt, A Biq Q and Footy Picks plus a welcome to Tim Horton's.   GET IN! and LFG Canada!  Also all other...

Sharms, Dubs, Jimmy B and Wonger, with a side hustle of JC, bring the chat!  Jayden Nelson's story arc continues, Bombito and De Fougerolles updates, Jimmy's tales explored, Bosnia Herzegovina Pronunciation Class and The Big Q: What Favourite is The Favourite?  Plus Footy Picks and Laughs guaranteed!   GET IN!   It's Time to GET IN! Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Prese...

Sharms, Dubs, Craiger, Jimmy B and Wonger discuss the FIFA U.S. Border Issues, CANMNT's latest on Roster and injuries, a Max Crepeau Analysis by Craig Forrest and our Sharms lets us all know his true disposition with "What Not to Do!" during the FIFA.  Plus Comments from Wonger's Mail Sack.   It's Time to GET IN!   Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharm...

The Weekend delivered with more CANMNT drama.  Will Moises Bombito play or not?  What did the 1-1 draw with Ireland tell us?  Is Canada ready both on and off the pitch?  Plus Christian Eriksen's collapse during Denmark's friendly is devastating.    It's time to GET IN!   GET IN!!! Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, A...

Montrealer's Sharm and Dubs got up close and personal with CANMNT before their friendly with Ireland. They filled Craig and Wonger in on Jesse Marsch choosing Maxime Crepeau as his number one keeper, how Ali Ahmed, Alphonso Davies and Alfie Jones were proceeding in training and then the Big Q - Will North America deliver the atmosphere the World Cup needs? It's a Fri-Yay Show so GET IN! GET IN!!!...

The clock is ticking, the World Cup is just around the corner yet the questions remain for Jesse Marsch and the zeitgeist. Has Phonsie's injury cloud been blown out of proportion? Is Priso a better option than Jones? Is Bombito's health more important than Davies? What about Nelson? What must the footballing Gods be thinking? Who are the footballing Gods? GET IN!!! (A Jeff Cole-Voice Vendor Joint)...

Shireen, Sigs and Dubs welcome Wsoccer.ca's AC Lang to The BroadsCast to unpack week 6 in NSL action, but first: What do we make of the move of Nikki Small-Canadian youth international and AFC Toronto captain-to the Reggae Girlz? We unpack, debate and get riled up-much like our Canadian woso fanbase. Then, standouts of week 6 and our collective Best IX. GET IN! (A Jeff Cole-Voice Vendor Joint) Foo...

Through a match unscathed (we think,) it was mission accomplished for Canada in its win over Uzbekistan... but were flags raised? Are there still more questions than answers? The Pod digs deep into Canada, and picks an XI we expect to see for June 12 and the World Cup... and Phonsie. What about Phonsie? GET IN!!! (A Jeff Cole-Voice Vendor Joint) Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Leg...

Sharms, Dubs, Craiger, Jimmy B and Wonger, with JC appling it, come in sombre with the Marcelo Flores injury news, then play who's up next for Jesse Marsch. The Captain Alphonso Davies arrives in Canada and the Crew dissect the Champions League Final, and Slot's firing at Liverpool. All in all, the More You Know kinda pod with a weather report from Sharms in Edmonton. GET IN! Footy Prime is brough...

Sharms, Dubs, Craiger, Jimmy B and Wonger, w/ NYJC, record a late nighter with all the insight you need.  From Dubs scoring the perfect 11 to Sharms self-congratulatory questions.    The Vibe is vibing!   GET IN!!! Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong NY(J)C: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer This...

Sigs and Dubs welcome 2025 golden boot + player of the year in the Northern Super League, DB Pridham. The recently minted Canadian International regales passport snafus, a deep love of TImbits, her remarkable debut vs Colombia and Georgian Bay adventures with childhood friend and captain Jessie Fleming.   Plus:  New goals at the Ottawa Rapid after such a successful year one; The Dual National tag...

With Wonger locked out of his brother's house, Sharms, Craiger, Jimmy B and Dubs (with a quick cameo from pod mastermind, JC) carry on with a cup that runneth over with comments. From accusations of the pod changing its tune on extending Marsch and a lack of turnover in the squad to the 32 player squad in Charlotte and injury updates on key players, the discussion is lively, entertaining and point...

Shireen, SIgs and Dubs debate whether Quinn's recent play for the Vancouver Rise merits inclusion into Casey Stoney's June roster-what say you, dear listener?   Then the Broads unpack the week that was in the Northern Super League (Week 5!) via the undefeated Roses, a resurgent Rise, the dominant Tides-and a Best XI.   GET IN-and broaden your horizons!!! Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Ma...