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With Dubs in her sick bed and Wonger on the road it was left up to Brennan, Forrest, Cole and Sharman to steer the ship... and they did so through a sea of nostalgia, from Batistuta to Totti, Boban to Maldini...  that was before they reacted to Canada Soccer's Player's of the Year, and way before an AI fueled existential crisis left them reeling through the choppy waters ahead. GET IN! Presenters:...

Sharms, Dubs, Jimmy B, Forrest and Wonger, with JC in his gimp locker, tee up the life of a Celtic manager, with inside info from Dubs as she knows the former Montreal coach personally.  The FP Crew then take a shot at who will be the breakthrough player for Canada's Men's Team as the World Cup approaches.   It's a Banner Pod!   GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy...

Sharman, Walsh, Brennan and Wong, with Cole waiting in the wings, discuss the rumoured move of Canada's Dayne St Clair from Minnesota to Inter Miami to play with Messi and Beckham.  Then, The Big Question: What grade would you give Jesse Marsch for 2025 as head of Canada's Soccer's Men's National Team?   GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong 9 Ladies...

Amy, Craig, JC and James are in the mood to talk about the burgeoning Canada soccer landscape and welcome Canada Soccer Business CEO James Johnson to the pod.  Just six months on the job, James talks candidly about the long delayed Canada Soccer agreement, whether linear carriage for One Soccer is close at hand and is Valour officially a dead franchise? GET IN!   Presenters: James Sharman, Craig F...

James Sharman, Amy Walsh, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong, with a spackle of JC, welcome the world of comments to their studio.  Funding and the Business of  Domestic Soccer and Pride Match at FIFA...Ironical and Political or just a coincidence?   Plus Mo Salah, Strategic or Spiral and Canada's Players of the Year Candidates Announced   GET IN!   Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest,...

More good news for the Whitecaps as the club and the City are talking Stadium… we think… but what exactly does that mean? Asa Rehmann joins Craig and Sharms to break it all down.  Canada’s Player of the Year shortlists have been released, which means we can start arguing, and Craig reminisces about that time he found himself in goal for Chelsea! GET IN   Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, J...

Shireen and Sigs join Dubs to unpack a turbulent and challenging year under Casey Stoney for our Canadian Women's National Team. From team identity, to personnel, to the state of our player pool-the Broads examine what changes are required in order to have a successful 2026.   Plus: Big changes afoot in NSL at the conclusion of the inaugural year-what roster moves will be next as the off season ra...

James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Amy Walsh and Dan Wong, along with JC, welcome Samantha Rogers, VP of Philanthropy at Canada Soccer, who discusses the Federations new approach to fundraising, alumni relations and details Canada Red and Canada Rising plus the Corporate Football Landscape in Canada.   And some FIFA World Cup Draw info from the Forrest!   GET IN   Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forre...

James Sharman, Amy Walsh, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong, along with JC (and Charlee), discuss the week that was.  Leo Messi and Inter Miami earning an MLS Cup Trophy for his mantle against a Vancouver Whitecaps team, who had high hopes to the "Memorable" FIFA Club World Cup Draw and Festivities straight from the mouths of Forrest and Wong who attended.     GET IN!   Presenters: James S...

Matchday -2, and the pod is joined by Apple Season Pass newbie Dax McCarty, fresh off retirement but full of insight and perspective ahead of what he claims might well be the "greatest MLS Cup in history."  Tough to argue with Dax on that one, this match has all the ingredients of a delicious, rich and aromatic football stew!  Speaking of a delicious stew, Forrest and Wonger join from the "FIFA," ...

FP contributor and 'Caps pxp man Asa Rehman joins a full crew to chat the Whitecaps' chances in this Saturday's MLS Cup Final vs Inter Miami. Billed as Müller vs Messi, Asa gets stuck into the nuances of this heavyweight matchup and who will be the 'x' factor for the visitors. Will Sorensen tweak his lineup with Müller carrying a knock? Who will get the nod as part of a chopped and changed backlin...

James Sharman, Amy Walsh, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong, along with JC in the backyard, welcome David Gass, Kickback Soccer Media's Chief Media Officer and Co-Host of the Soccer Wise podcast, to the FP Studio.   Focus:  Vancouver Whitecaps v Inter Miami Ancillary: Regis Philbin Sightings and 1920's Impersonations   GET IN!   Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Won...

James Sharman, Amy Walsh, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong, along with JC in the corner, break down the Vancouver Whitecaps advancing with a complete win v San Diego FC in the MLS Western Final.  Next Stop, Miami.  Also Canada's Women's National Team is "lacklustre" and needs to find its identity.  Premier League takeaways and Craiger and Wonger to the World Cup Draw brings laughs and the...

Wonger, Dubs, Craiger and Jimmy B welcome their West Coast Pals Asa and Colin and talk all things Vancouver Whitecaps and San Diego FC as the clubs meet in the Western Conference Final of the MLS Playoffs.     Everything You Need to Know.   GET IN!   Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Budget Horse Meat: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer This podcast has c...

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! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan...

James, Amy, Jimmy, Craig and Wonger, with JC in the BG, welcome thefirst politician to the pod, who may have a career in podding post-politics.     The Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State for Sport of Canada, discusses Canada Hosting the FIFA World Cup, Infrastructure, suspect internet and "Sherpa".   GET IN!   Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan...

James Sharman, Amy Walsh, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and a defensive Dan Wong, along with JC, deliver a packed show.  San Diego and Whitecaps in the Western Final, Are Football Lines Confusing for Footballers?, and the Comments Section with Promise David taking centre stage.   GET IN!   Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong The Amazing Jefkin: Jeff Cole, V...

A full crew of Wonger, JC, Jimmy, Craiger, Dubs and Sharms marvel at the incredible resilience of the Vancouver Whitecaps as they ousted their nemesis LAFC in dramatic fashion on Saturday night to move on to the Western Conference finals. From a dominant, almost flawless first half to being under the cosh in the 2nd and through a nervy extra time, the 'Caps held on to take it in a shoutout via sta...

Sharms, Craiger and Wonger, with JC working the scenes, welcome Vancouver Whitecaps and Proud Scotsman, Ryan Gauld to the pod.  The crew discusses Scotland's World Cup Qualification, his way back from injury, the LAFC hurdle and a little thing we call GET TO KNOW ME!     Brilliant Ryan, thanks for joining us.   GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong S...

Wonger and Craiger welcome Colin Miller and Asa Rehman, the dynamic duo from Vancouver, who give us the latest news and details of the Whitecaps match vs LAFC.  Players to watch, threats and weaknesses and anything you can possibly need to prepare yourself for Saturday's MLS tilt.   Also Colin hails Scotland's National team as they head for the World Cup!   Groundskeeper Willie would be Proud!   G...

James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh and Dan Wong, along with JC, breakdown the match that was for the Canadian Men's National Team in their friendly with Venezuela.  Who impressed, who struggled and what was learnt.   The Crew then discuss former teammates, the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers and the practice of faking.   GET IN!   Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brenn...

Sigs, Dr. Clare, Shireen and Dubs wrap the impressive inaugural year of the Northern Super League and a superbly contested final where the Vancouver Rise vanquished Supporters' Shield winning AFC Toronto in order to raise the Diana B. Matheson Cup.   The Broads highlight their favourite moments of the past season-both on and off the pitch-and look ahead to what should be a very KØGE ("cooooo") sec...

James Sharman hosts the full FP Crew with Amy Walsh, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong, along with scarfless JC, as they regale the weekend's events including the Inaugural Northern Super League Final (Congrats Rise!), Canada's Men's Teams Player of the Year, Major League Soccer's move to a European Season and World Cup Qualifying.   GET IN!   Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimm...

James Sharman, Amy Walsh, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong, along with JC (& wee Charlee), dive deep into the Canada Men's National Team's draw with a strong Ecuador side.    Richie Laryea is audacious and loved by the Crew, while Sharms sets the table for the inevitable Dubs/JimmyB Red Card Special Debate.   GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong AOL Onlin...

Signa, Shireen and Dubs are joined by founding member of The BroadsCast, Dr. Clare Rustad, along with Canadian Soccer legend Erin McLeod to preview the Northern Super League final between the Vancouver Rise and AFC Toronto on November 25th at 2pm at BMO field.   Who will write their name in the history books and lift the Diana B. Matheson Cup for the first time?!   Broaden your horizons and GET IN...