The Maple Footy Podcast

Just like that... the October window comes to an end. I think it ends as a mixed bag for the National team, there are most definitely positives but also negatives too. The same can be said for this game in isolation. Some good and some bad. We need to start scoring goals though that is a must. We we 0-2 in games when it comes to scoring. That can't be the case in less than a year at the World Cup....

The Canadian Men's national team made their long-awaited return to the Stade Saputo to take on Australia to kick of the October window. The crowd was UP for it, witha great atmosphere befitting of this return. The players were up for it too, but sadly, it didn't translate into a result on the pitch. Some of the same issues reared their head with us not being able to capitalize while on top. It's s...

Ahead of the October friendlies against Australia and Colombia, we're taking a look at some of the squad Jesse Marsch has chosen. There are some notable names that make their returns and some names that don't make the cut this time around. Either way, there's a lot to discuss and chat about, so... let's!

Well, sadly, the Cinderella run of Vancouver FC comes to an end in the Canadian Championship final. They can still be proud of their effort on the night and of course their huge upsets throughout the tournament. For the Whitecaps, it's a 4-Peat, being the second club to do in after TFC. Thomas Müller also got his first trophy on Canadian Soil. There's a lot to talk about and dissect, so let's talk...

It was an absolute pleasure to interview Forge FC youngster Zayne Bruno! I was at the game where he made his debut, and since then, he's been a player I've been really rooting for. You can see the potential in him, and I can't wait to see the player he'll develop into. Turns out, though, he's just as nice a guy as he is a player. So let's chat with Zayne Bruno,,,

For the first time EVER, Canada has beaten 2 European sides back-to-back on European soil! Not bad if you ask me. We looked impressive against a Welsh side that came to play. It was a back-and-forth match, but in the end our boys pulled through, so let's talk about it...

Green Day once said "Wake Me Up When September ends", and y'know what, that implies that I want to sleep through September... That's not the case when the Men's National team are in action! I love watching these guys play, and it's even better when we win. We beat a European side on European soil for the first time in YEARS, and that's the type of momentum and results we need heading into 2026. So...

The squad has DROPPED for our September friendlies against Romania (Sept. 5) and Wales (Sept. 9). There were 24 players to get the call so lets chat about the ones who are there and the ones who missed out, in anticipation for our matches in September!

In a bit more laid back of an approach, we take a look at things that with in Canada Soccer that have us feeling hopeful and concerned for the 2026 World Cup... a year ish out, give or take a few months.

The English Premier League season starts this Friday, so it's only right we do a few predictions for it! I even got the help of a friend... So let's go from 20 to 1 to see who's gonna finish where come May 2026!

It's amazing to be back and there's no better way than getting to sit down and chat with Forge FC Goalkeeper Dino Bontis. Dino has been around the game his entire life whether it was playing with Hamilton Sparta, the Youth Canadian National Team or the TFC Academy. Dino has been working hard and today we chat all about those moments that led him to his pro debut! We talk about his debut in-depth,...

Darn.

Another cagey-CONCACAF type of match in our final group stage game in the Gold Cup 2025. It definitely wasn't pretty, 2 players sent off for El Salvador, a member of staff too, a missed Penalty for the Ice Man, but still in the end Canada gets the job done and that's what matters. A quarter-final match with Gutalmala awaits on June 28th, and Canada will have to be on their A-game, find that resili...

Not a great outing for Canada in game 2 of the Gold Cup against Curacao. It's made all the more disappointing after their performance against Honduras. Many of the same issues reared their ugly heads again and the team, coaching staff and manager fails to learn from them each time. I love this team and always back them, but this game called for a bit of a rant... so lets talk about it.

A statement victory from Canada as they dismantled Honduras for 90 minutes and ended the game 6 goals to the good. If ever there was a great way to start a tournament, it was this. The boys need to build on this, continue building their chemistry, and hopefully build up momentum. Every player that stepped onto the pitch looked up for it, this as the perfect start to a campaign where a lot will be...

Canadian Shield is done and dusted... does it count as the end of the trophy drought for Canada? I'm not too sure. But it has at least gotten us prepped for the Gold Cup! What is a shame is that the Ivory Coast match wasn't as good a performance for Canada as it was against Ukraine. But you know me, we're still going to talk about the game and then preview the Gold Cup! So let's talk about it!

Yes, the professional players play way too many games, and that schedule is extremely crammed... with that being said, I need more of the national team in my life. I love watching this team play, and it's the reason that Maple Footy even exists. The Canadian Shield a nice little precursor to our Gold Cup run, started well with a win against Ukraine. Canada looked strong, and 4-2 makes this game fe...

Last weekend the English Premier League wrapped up the season! I waited a little bit to look at the teams, what impressed me, what didn't. I break down each of the 20 teams involved in the season and let you know my thoughts. There's of course a lot to talk about so let's talk about it!

The Champions League Final is always looked at as the pinnacle of club football. And this year saw two extremely deserving teams playing for the honour. Inter fell short in every competition this season... sadly for them, the UCL Final redemption arc wasn't to be. They lost, and were embarrassed in the final 5-0... Something that has never been seen before. PSG, on the other hand, got over their U...

Taking a step away from the English Premier League in this one, let's talk about the happenings in Canadian Football around the world. From our guys in the MLS to the ones abroad, and the ones in our backyard in the CPL. Let's chat about it on the one year anniversary of The Maple Footy Podcast!

In the 77th edition of the Maple Footy Podcast, I discuss the lead up to the final day of Premier League action and how the top 5 race is the one to watch. Each team between Newcastle, Chelsea, Manchester City, Villa & Forest could all see themselves getting it, but not everyone will! Outside of that, a lot of Canadian Footballing news as there always is! So let's not waste any time and let's...

It was one of the last weekends for the Premier League this season, and there was a lot to talk about, especially when we're looking at those European places. Some teams dropped points and some gained... Nottingham Forest, Manchester City & Chelsea all dropped points. Aston Villa kept their UCL hopes alive, and Newcastle probably will be the happiest of the bunch. In this episode, we talk almo...

3/4 ways to 100!? Already?? That's wild... but let's chat about more about the prem this season, more specifically matchday 35! Some big matches of course with a good few teams chasing Europe. Villa, Chelsea, Newcastle, Manchester City, and Forest all needing results to get themselves into the UCL next season. That leaves a good little but to talk about when it comes to those teams! With relegatio...

In Episode 74 of the Maple Footy Podcast I talk all about this week's happens in Canadian Soccer and of course the English Prem! With the Prem the title has been wrapped up by Liverpool, something we've all known for a while but it's now officially official. The 3 teams have been confirmed relegated as well... Ipswich joins Leicester and Southampton. All that remains is the Champions League spots...

April 24th, 2025, something special happened inside of BC Place. Count me as someone who is jealous for not being in Vancouver to witness this historic night. So many records on the night, broken. History books were tossed out and rewritten. The Whitecaps recorded their highest attendance of the MLS Era, Brian White climbed their all-timer goalscorer charts to 4th with 65 goals across all competit...