Footy Prime The Podcast

Sharms and Wonger welcome Canadian Men's National Team Head Coach Jesse Marsch to the virtual studio.  Jesse shares his opinions on the transfer deadline, his World Cup experience and CANMNT's list of injuries.  Plus what he's working on next. It's Informative, Hopeful and Entertaining. GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Corn Ch...

It was an historic weekend  for CANMNT with Millar, Larin, Eustaquio and Russell-Rowe performances.  The FP Crew dig in deep and deliver a historic podcast.  Plus the inaugural Player of the Week (yet to be sponsored), Jimmy limps in and shares a locker room story, NSL breaking attendance records and laughs for your new week.   GET IN!   Footy Prime is brought to you by Be...

The FP Crew discusses the CANMNT bad streak of injuries and what's next for players in Europe.   Then, Sharms holds MLS Court with Asa Rehman, John Molinaro and Lloyd Barker sharing insights on Whitecaps, TFC and CF MTL respectively. GET IN!   Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Mend...

Sigs, Shireen and Dubs welcome Canadian Women's National Team coach Casey Stoney to preview the October home friendlies vs top European opponent Denmark as well as look ahead to the pivotal November World Cup and Olympic CONCACAF Qualification tournament. More importantly, the Broads get Stoney's verdict on poutine... Plus: Week 18 in the Northern Super League was a cracker, and the gang...

The FP Crew welcome Craig's World Cup partner in announcing, David Stowell, who shares his experiences with a lip mic, the bookending of Canada and the US for his World Cup adventure and his attachment to Canada.  Also some moves for Canada's Men's National Team players. GET IN!  Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Ji...

The pod celebrates the return of the Premier League, with some significant Canadian content making us proud!  It even triggered the deeper recesses of Craig Forrest and Jimmy Brennan's brains, taking them back to their debuts all those years ago in England.  It was a decent weekend in MLS for the Maple Leaf as well, although at Concacaf level, Gianni Infantino was up to his old tricks. GET IN!  or...

Sharms, Jimmy B, Craiger, Dubs and JC convene-minus a certain Daniele Wongerton-to try and make sense of Larry Berg's (newly minted MLS commissioner), newfangled playoff structure of double elimination, re-seeding and 20 teams. Whew!  Then the gang takes a crack at the new Prem season, coming up with headlines from the future: Likely, unlikely or hot takey headlines we will be reading at season's...

Shireen, Dubs and a vacationing Sigs desperately want to know who pulled the pin on the week 17 chaos grenade...because The Broads thank you. What a weekend!!!! The Calgary Wild flipped the script by toppling the league leading Ottawa Rapid for their first win at McMahon; Jess the Flip leads the Golden Boot Race after a back to back brace for the Rise; and AFC Toronto continue to be cursed at BMO...

The FP Crew is in and are excited about their Saturday and Sunday mornings to watch CANMNTer Promise David at Brighton Hove Albion in the Prem.  What should we expect?  The Pros let us know.  Plus Judge James Sharman presides on the bench on The Footy Court!   GET IN! Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Da...

The FP Crew is back with some travel updates from Jimmy, what will Ronaldo do in retirement and what should Jon David do.  Plus a Man City conspiracy theory with Rodri going to Barca.  Missing the Forrest? Sure, but please stay for the Trees.   GET IN!   Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Designa...

The Footy Prime Crew is tracking all of the FIFA and Infantino Story.  If you haven't caught up, here's a timeline of our analysis, opinions and prognostications on the ever-evolving drama.   Time To GET IN! Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Art Vandelay: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer This p...

Sigs, Shireen and Dubs walk you through the very best in week 16 action in the Northern Super League where the Calgary Wild got their first league win and top of the table Ottawa Rapid drew AFC Toronto to remain unbeaten in 10 matches.   The Broads chat the big news that CanWNT legend, Carmelina Moscato, will be Ottawa Rapid FC's coach come season 3, and with all things coming up Ottawa lately, TD...

The FP Crew lean on into the old CONCACAF trope that is just not real. Made up, really.  No video evidence whatsoever.  And the FIFA Caper starring your favourite bald man, Gianni Infantino, is also on the menu.   GET IN! Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Dust Monitor: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/P...

The FP Crew have much to cover in today's show: Ali Ahmed's injury, CANMNT's U20's World Cup qualification and Olympic hopes plus a facial-haired Jesse Marsch and of course, the continuing saga of Gianni Infantino, FIFA and every soccer-nation in the world.  Plus Mo and Alistair.   GET IN!   Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy...

Shireen, Signa and Dubs convene to offer support in the realization that: 1. We have passed the midway point in season 2 of the Northern Super League (!!!);   2. There's a brand-spanking-new W Canadian Championship competition to discuss.   Winless in league play Calgary Wild got an emphatic 4-0 win over semi-pro CSMRO Griffons, and top of table in league play Ottawa Rapid booked their spot in the...

The FP Crew took a break and luckily missed very little, right?  FIFA Drama in the headlights with Gianni's hubris and unilateral approach to governance may be his downfall.  Plenty of comparisons and please be patient with our poetic licence. GET IN! HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY CHARLEE!!!     Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brenna...

REPOST from November 27, 2025 Sharms, Jimmy B, Dubs and Craiger are joined by USMNT and Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Sebastien Berhalter! The gang chats everything from his MD-1 cold plunges, dead ball (and "Willie's Corner") routines, the Thomas Müller effect, growing up in football as a coach's kid and his recent ascent as a player for both club and country. GET IN! Footy Prime is brought to y...

After Canada men's National team's incredible World Cup run, we look back at our interviews with the Gaffer! This is Footy Prime with Jesse Marsch over the years, and into your ears! GET IN!   Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Expresso: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer This podcast has content...

The FP Crew want to share their expectations and then, feel free, to respond with all of your CANMNT & FP Supporter wisdom.   CANMNT is still 30th-ranked in the world so are we expecting too much or are we setting realistic goals?   GET IN!   Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Nudist Colonist: Je...

Dubs takes the reins with Craiger and Wonger as wingmen.  What does the rumoured Promise David move to the Bundesliga?  James Johnson, CEO of CSME chat with Sharms is re-visited, and Gianni Intantino's latest communique with the soccer world could have used an editor.   GET IN!   Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Am...

Canadian Soccer Media and Entertainment CEO James Johnson joined the pod to explain how Canadian soccer can leverage the success of the World Cup into growth and expansion... like, literally expansion... as in, new teams coming to the Canadian Premier League very soon.   GET IN!   Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, A...

Sigs, Shireen and Dubs dive into the massive news in NSL of the past week, including expansion to Winnipeg in 2027 and the long awaited W Canadian Championships-and a pathway to continental competition!   Best moments and performances from week 13 are broken down as year 2 in the Northern Super League reaches the halfway point.   Get IN and Broaden your Horizons!  Footy Prime is brought to you by...

The FP Crew are still going through withdrawal from the FIFA World Cup but that won't stop them from asking questions, specifically Big Questions.  So who made their mark for Canada's Men's National Soccer Team?  Do Promise, Alistair, Stephen move the needle or do Jon David and Alphonso Davies still hold the top level for faces of the Men's side of Canada Soccer?  Or does Coach Jesse Marsch need t...

The FP Crew holds little back as their opinions diverge on the Final match of  World Cup.  Defensive brilliance of Spain v lack of ambition from Argentina?  Two things can be true at the same time.   Plus half-time reviews.     GET IN!   Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary!   Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Swear Jar: Jeff Cole,...

The Full Crew assembles for the Ultimate Day of the World Cup with Spain and Argentina ready to do battle on the pitch.  Messi's lauded but Spain seems to be the favourite for our pundits.  Sharms shares  a glimpse into his twenties romantic life with his Madonna poster and a full breakdown of the 3rd place World Cup Bronze medal match between England and France.   A Banger?  GET IN!   Footy Prime...