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Episode 146: Campeone? Baloney!

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Wherein Our Heroes praise our Edmontonian brothers and sisters on their new supporters group, River Valley Vanguard. Cavalry FC round out their coaching staff with Martin Nash and Jordan Santiago, Zlatan goes toe-to-toe with Michael Bradley, and we are left scratching our heads at the very existence of the Campeones Cup. Also, could Macron be the Canadian Premier League kit manufacturer? Time will tell…

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Episode 145: The Empire Strikes Back

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Wherein Our Heroes discuss David Clanachan’s recent CPL State of the League address, specifically his comments regarding the Ottawa Fury saga. Canada thumps the US Virgin Islands in CONCACAF Nations League play and there are a slew of positives (opposition considered). Calgary and Edmonton get ready for Al Classico 2.0 in a few weeks. Philadelphia Union unveil their new mascot, Phang, a blue punk rock snake. Also, legendary footballer Jon Parkin pens a memoir for the ages. Feed the Beast!

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Episode 144: The CPL Hath No Fury

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Wherein Our Heroes discuss Watford and their record’s eerie similarity to that of Leicester City. Could greatness await, or will they taper off? Ottawa Fury elect to remain in the USL in 2019, sparking the ire of many Canadian soccer fans – we think everyone just needs to take a step back. Wayne Rooney has boosted the fate of DC United, could they make a playoff run? Also, with Canada heading into a CONCACAF Nations League match against USVI, John Herdman makes a bold prediction.

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Episode 140: True North Strong

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Wherein Our Heroes send all their very best to Calgary Foothills FC as they compete for the USL PDL Championship. Haligonians turn out in droves to see the Atlantic Selects defeat Fortuna Düsseldorf’s U21 squad in a thrilling match. Alphonso Davies lands in Munich for the largest transfer fee ever paid for an MLS player. Is it the right move for his development? Also, Zlatan accepts a one-game suspension for sitting out the MLS All Star Game. Can you guess how The Gaffers feel about that?

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Episode 129: Heads: FA Cup, Tails: Royal Wedding

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Wherein Our Heroes question the Argentine Football Association’s package for World Cup journalists – was it a poor prank, Easter egg, or tone-deaf? The FA Cup Final proves too tough to predict. Will Wayne Rooney make a difference in Washington with DC United (on and off the pitch)? Also, MLS club salaries reveal that league parity is on the decline! Lastly, it’s Cavalry not Calvary, people.

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Episode 128: The Total 90

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Wherein Our Heroes celebrate the rebirth of the music video. We catch up with Calgary Foothills FC captain Dominick Zator on the eve of the 2018 USL PDL regular season. FC Edmonton GM Jay Ball shares his thoughts on the path to professional soccer in Canada, Edmonton’s supporter culture, and Caesars. Canada Soccer officially approves four cities for membership in the Canadian Premier League. Also, does Vancouver’s recent loss to Minnesota United signal that it’s time for change?

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Episode 127: Hold on to yer Double-Double, it’s the Canadian Premier League, eh!

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Wherein Our Heroes heap sweet praise on the Canadian Premier League’s recently-unveiled logo and manifesto. Toronto FC come within centimetres of winning the CONCACAF Champions League, but now will have to grip their toques tightly to secure an MLS playoff spot. The recent Al Classico first leg in Edmonton proves that the Battle of Alberta is alive and healthy and bodes well for future derby matches. We (again) lament VAR use in MLS and (once more) make it known. Also, the wildest soccer fan in Brazil gets the craziest soccer tattoo imaginable – no more “shirts versus skins” for this guy!

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Episode 125: Pep Built This City on Rock and Roll

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Wherein Our Heroes examine how Manchester City came to dominate the Premier League in 2017/18. It appears to be De Bruyne versus Salah in the quest to be PFA Player of the Year. Mario Balotelli looks set to land at DC United in the summer – would his presence be more beneficial on or off the field? Also, we look ahead to the CONCACAF Champions League Final.

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Episode 123: Give The People What They Want

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Wherein Our Heroes revel in Zlatan’s MLS debut. Biggleswade Town hold a shooting competition after their trio of goalkeepers succumb to injury (or go AWOL). Olympiakos players receive fines and a “holiday” for the rest of the season for their poor performances. The latest attempt at a Ronaldo bust swings the pendulum too far to the Adonis side of things. Also, importantly, Canadian Soccer Business is announced, and we believe this can only mean great things.

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Episode 122: Zlatan gonna Zlatan

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Wherein Our Heroes review John Herdman’s first match in charge for Canada, dissect MLS Confidential (ESPN’s annual MLS player poll), and discuss UEFA’s new rules for European club competition. Also, Zlatan Ibrahimović lands in Los Angeles…are you ready?

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