Episode 170: Canada-French Guiana Match Review, CPL International Signings, and Pacific FC Mascot Tryouts

Wherein Our Heroes reminisce about Canada’s latest CONCACAF Nations League victory in Vancouver and discuss the number of international signings smattered across the Canadian Premier League. Also, we report in from the Pacific FC mascot open tryout.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 169: In Conversation with FC Edmonton’s Jeff Paulus, and a CONCACAF Nations League CanMNT Preview

Photo Credit: Canadian Premier League

Wherein Our Heroes are joined by FC Edmonton’s Jeff Paulus to discuss the club’s preseason as well as his coaching ethos and commitment to signing local players for the inaugural Canadian Premier League season. Also, we preview Canada’s upcoming CONCACAF Nations League match against French Guiana.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 168: Pacific FC Preseason Camp with James Merriman and Marcus Haber

Pacific FC in a team huddle on Mackenzie Beach, Tofino, BC

Wherein Our Heroes are joined in Tofino, by Pacific FC’s James Merriman and Marcus Haber to discuss the club’s preseason retreat. FC Edmonton take a different, yet equally successful, approach to team building. The Canadian MLS clubs are given the Gaffer treatment in a season preview. Also, we discuss Nike’s first take on Canada’s soccer jerseys.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 167: Coast-to-Coast Interviews with Stephen Hart (HFX Wanderers) and Issey Nakajima-Farran (Pacific FC)

Left: Stephen Hart (Photo: HFX Wanderers FC) Right: Issey Nakajima-Farran (Photo: Pacific FC)

Wherein Our Heroes are joined by two men whose reputations precede them: Coach Stephen Hart of HFX Wanderers FC and winger Issey Nakajima-Farran of Pacific FC. Also, we discuss the unveiling of the Canadian Premier League match ball, courtesy of Nike.

You can check out more of Issey Nakajima-Farran’s artwork at isseyart.com.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 166: Interviews with Forge FC’s Kyle Bekker and Pacific FC’s Nolan Wirth

Left: Kyle Bekker (Photo Credit: Canada Soccer), Right: Nolan Wirth (Photo Credit: Pacific FC)

Wherein Our Heroes are joined by Forge FC midfielder Kyle Bekker to discuss the lead-up to the Canadian Premier League’s inaugural match. Comox-born goalkeeper Nolan Wirth of Pacific FC also joins to discuss playing pro at home and taking shots in training from Didier Drogba and Shaun Wright-Phillips. Also, we review the CPL league format and discuss the fallout of Kepa’s insubordination at Chelsea.

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Music by: Franklin D
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