FC13 Podcast

Good day Ball Boys and Girls, we know what we are, and yes, it's a late group. But we are back! And this time with some pretty big changes. First with Paul stepping down from FC13, we have brought on Spencer, a fantastic bloke, who is a Halifax diehard, and past superfan. And Andrae is now gone, but we do have Isla who may sound similar, but is different in everyway. So join us as we go throug...

Good day Ball Boys and Girls, we are back with some international action, because it is Concacaf Season, specifically the Concacaf Nations League. And with that comes all the usual twists and turns that this competition brings like, Canada surprising everyone by winning away to Jamaica for the first time in three decades. And Canada then losing at home for the first time in a decade... You know, C...

Yes we know, we know, we're late. But sometimes it's hard to say goodbye. But of course with a final like this one, we needed to really take our time, because holy heck Ball Boys and Girls, it was absolutely ballistic. Another season has come and gone with the FC13 crew, but Forge and Calvary definitely didn't disappoint. Late goals, overtime drama, and some world class saves all culmi...

It's the most wonderful day of the year Ball Boys and Girls, it's finals day. That's right, soon the CPL will be kicking off to decide once and for all who is the champion of the 2023 CPL season. And to celebrate, we thought who better to talk to, than someone who knows the finals best, Forge FC's striker, #14 Terran Campbell! Come join as Andrae sit's down with Terran to discu...

Good day Ball Boys and Girls, we are back for another installment of FC13, and with decision day done and behind us, it's now time to look to the future, one so full of hope, one full of promise, one full of winners. Well one winner, and a bunch of other losers, as the CPL playoffs are in full swing, and it looks like it's gonna be a doozy. So jump in as we discuss what happened, how the p...

Welcome back Ball Boys and Girls to one of the most exciting times of the year, the race for the Playoffs. As the CPL and MLS winds down their season, it has just left the door open for some fiery games to finish things off. With the CPL being only a few points separation on which teams will compete against each other, and a very crucial game for York, it's anyone's to take. And the MLS is...

Welcome back Ball Boys and Girls, we know that we have been away for a while on a small break, and we apologize, but we are back and ready to dive into it! And what a better way to kick things off than with an Olympic win! That's right, today Andrae and Thomas sit down to discuss the masterclass performance by the Canadian Women's National team, as they took on Jamaica in the first of two...

Welcome back Ball Boys and Girls, as we are now back from our mini break after our national team suffering, to bring you some of that beautiful football action. And what a better way to start it off than with a 401 derby in which Toronto shows again why they are the toxic ex in the relationship, Vancouver FC pulling out the big guns for the big wins, and the CSA is at it again with some new crap....

Well Ball Boys and Girls, we know we are bit late on this one, but as you already know, Canada F***ed it. With everything on the line to exit the group stage and continue their journey into the round of 16, we managed to do the only thing we needed to get knocked out. Not lose. Join us, as Thomas, Paul, and Frankie rant out their emotions about the game, where we went wrong, and what is on the hor...

What a weekend Ball Boys and Girls, with things heating up in Group B, and coming to the close of the group stage, we though we would take you through the last two games, as Nigeria took the lead and held it again Australia. Which as you know, makes Canada's next game all the more interesting, and with their performance against the Republic of Ireland, will they have enough of what it takes to...

And that's a wrap. With an electric goal from Santiago Gimenez in the 88th minute, El Tri captured their ninth Gold Cup title in style, breaking a four-year trophy drought. Our friends from Mexico, Tacos En Europa, joined Thomas Hewitt to discuss everything surrounding the up-and-down, turbulent Summer of soccer in Mexico. Sacking Cocca, how Lozano pulled it off, and what this means for the ne...

Good day Ball Boys and Girls, and as you know the Women's World Cup is now in full swing, and with that comes so many highs and lows. While we aren't at a low yet with Canada, we have seen they have an up hill battle for the rest of the group. But with Australia flying high with their win over the Republic of Ireland, and the tournament currently having a massive success with attendance, w...

Good day Ball Boys and Girls, and welcome to the most wonderful time of the year! What's that you may ask? Well it's World Cup time, coming hot off the memories of the 2022 World Cup, our Women's World Cup is set and ready to take off! For the next month, follow along as the best players in the world face off to see which country will lift the trophy. But we aren't doing it ourselv...

Well, we have our finalists. After an electric, drama-filled semifinal round, Panama and Mexico have fought through it en route to Los Angeles for one last battle in this incredible tournament. A cool Quarasquilla and magnificent Mosquera carried Panama to the win while the tricky Chavez and marvellous Martin brought Mexico to this stage. But who will win the biggest test of them all? There will b...

Thomas Hewitt is back again with more Gold Cup action, as Canada falters yet again to the United States, which set's the stage for one of the biggest showdowns of the tournament to possibly happen at the finals. With so much on the line, who is going to go through? Will we be destined for another USA vs Mexico match, or will Panama and Jamaica create the upset of the tournament? This quickfire...

Good day ball boys and girls, what a show we have for you today, as Canada is now on to the Gold Cup quarter final. But have they gotten there comfortably? Absolutely not, and with what competition is coming up, we are on edge as ever. Jump on in as Andrae, Paul, and Thomas break down Canada's performance, as well how they may fair against the boys in red's most bitter rivals. So buckle up...

Thomas Hewitt is back to review all the Gold Cup action that has been happening in recent times, and wow, is there a lot to unpack. A fabulous Ferreira has the USA cruising; Honduras pulled through to aid Qatar in their bid for the knockouts; and Canada's disappointing results have Group D wide open! There's still a lot more that hasn't occurred, and it starts with groups C and D round...

Thomas Hewitt recaps the action from the recent matches in the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup. French colonies pulled off incredible shocks in the last few days, but do those results match Panama, Jamaica, and USA flexing their muscles in this tournament? We'll just have to see. This quickfire recap podcast will be every other day (or so) for the remainder of the Gold Cup. We hope you enjoy it! ------...

Welcome ball boys and girls, as Gold Cup season is upon us. And while Canada may not have had the biggest success over the years, they are coming off hot from the Nations League Final and the World Cup. So jump in as Paul and Thomas sit down to discuss what's coming up, what to look out for, and what it will take for Canada to see another final. So buckle up for your source of everything Canad...

Thomas Hewitt takes a look at the action that occurred in the first weekend of the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup. From a trouncing by Trinidad & Tobago to an enthralling El Tri performance, the first few fixtures had a lot to digest! This quickfire recap podcast will be every other day (or so) for the remainder of the Gold Cup. We hope you enjoy it! ---------------------------------------------------...

As the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup comes closer, FC13 and Islands to Igloos will be previewing the tournament with some special guests. Once again, we have an action-packed program today. Lyle-Anthony Golding and Shaqueal O. Benti of Stadium876 joined Thomas Hewitt and Frankie Benvenuti to discuss everything surrounding Jamaican football: the Reggae Boyz, Reggae Girlz, troubles with the federation, the...

As the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup comes closer, FC13 and Islands to Igloos will be previewing the tournament with some special guests. Today, Jean-Paul Francis, a journalist from La Estrella De Panama and a player for Panama City in the Segunda Division, joins Thomas Hewitt to talk about the Panamanian Men's National Team's hopes in the Gold Cup; its stars, style, and matchups, as well as the...

Good day Ball Boys and Girls and welcome back to another FC 13 production; Islands to Igloos. Oh boy do we a great one lined up for you today, as the Concacaf Nations League is drawing to a close the boys are back to break down all of what can happen. Hosted by FC 13 super host Thomas Hewitt and everyone's favourite FC 13 host and writer Paul McNulty as they jump in to focus on one of the newe...

Good day Ball Boys and Girls, what a week it was, with so many things going on, and this is all before the Canadian Championship Final. Pacific absolutely carves up Vancouver FC, Montreal seemed to have lost their left and even right foot against Philadelphia, and Ontario finally is cracking down on the ref hate. Jump on in as Andrae and Frankie dive deep into this weeks CPL and MLS. So buckle up...

Been a while, but it's time for another episode of It's A Team Sport! The show where we acknowledge we cannot do this alone, and today, we are getting up close and personal to the closest any of us will come to being a professional, as 1/3 of the McCrew sit's down with FC 13 legend Juan, and for the first time, UEFA Licensed coach Cam Herbert! Based in Malawi, Cam has his fair share of...