From the Backline

Mark and Jorge put their reputations on the line with their World Cup predictions. From the quarterfinals all the way to the final, they build their tournament brackets, pick a champion, and make their calls for Golden Boot winner, tournament MVP, biggest overachiever, and more. They also identify the team most likely to disappoint, the player who could flop, the veteran who still has one more gre...

Mark and Jorge are back to break down another eventful week around the Whitecaps. They react to what they felt was an unfair red card to Yohei, ask the big question about VAR and whether it’s actually helping the game, and look back at the match against Houston. They also get into the ongoing Chucky Lozano situation in San Diego, preview the upcoming match against San Diego FC, and discuss the new...

Mark and Jorge are back for another week of Whitecaps talk, including a look back at the matches against San Jose and Dallas FC. They also preview the upcoming clash with Houston, react to some potentially positive news around the club’s relocation situation, and discuss the growing confidence around this Whitecaps side. Plus: an AI-generated description of the show, and a conversation about why S...

Mark and Jorge are back to break down the latest around the Whitecaps. They recap the match against LA Galaxy, ask whether the team is relying too heavily on Müller, and check in on Kenji Cabrera’s situation. They also look ahead to San Jose and get into a bigger conversation — has Messi actually been good for MLS? If you enjoyed the show, you can subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave...

Mark and Jorge are back to break down another big week around the Whitecaps. They revisit the ongoing relocation conversation, look back at the win over Colorado, and take stock of a demanding eight-match road stretch. Plus, some Vancouver FC talk. If you enjoyed the show, you can subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a rating or review. You can find everything at linktr.ee/fromthe...

Mark and Jorge wrap up the Whitecaps’ long homestand, including a look back at the win over Sporting Kansas City. They also dig into the ongoing conversation around a potential relocation of the club, and what it could mean for the future of soccer in Vancouver. Plus, Vancouver FC head coach Martin Nash joins the show. If you enjoyed the show, you can subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and l...

Mark and Jorge dive into a Vancouver vs Portland match that had everything, send a little love Thomas Müller’s way, and preview the upcoming clash with the New York Red Bulls. Plus: Priso out of World Cup contention, Vancouver FC’s season opener, and Sartini back in town. If you enjoyed the show, you can subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a rating or review. You can find everyth...

This week, Mark and Jorge check in on the latest World Cup qualifiers and where things stand heading into the tournament. They ask whether Italy is still a true football giant, revisit a rivalry 12 years in the making, and get into some of the new rules that could be coming to the World Cup as well as the Wenger offside proposal. If you enjoyed the show, you can subscribe wherever you get your pod...

Mark and Jorge try to piece together the Whitecaps’ best starting XI of the MLS era, and quickly realize it’s not as straightforward as it sounds. Plus, thoughts on the latest stadium talk in Vancouver and a look back at the loss to San Jose. If you enjoyed the show, you can subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a rating or review. You can find everything at linktr.ee/fromthebackli...

After a six-year hiatus, From the Backline is back. Jorge and Mark reconnect, reflect on the journey that started this podcast thirteen years ago, and catch up on everything that’s changed, from their own lives to the now indomitable Vancouver Whitecaps. It’s a return, but very much like old times. Subscribe and follow From the Backline wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode....