Episode 208: A Conversation with Pacific FC’s Alejandro Díaz…and so much more

Wherein Our Heroes are joined by Pacific PC forward Alejandro Díaz, recently signed from Liga MX powerhouse Club América. We also salute the Canadian Women for qualifying for Tokyo 2020. We debate the best means to redraw the Voyageurs Cup bracket to include Ottawa and discuss Kurt Larson’s tweet about capping the maximum number of loaned players per club. Also, Cavalry FC announce open trials and York 9 enter a Twitter kit-feud with TFC.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 206: The Coast-to-Coast Signing Toast

Wherein Our Heroes dip into a mailbag that runneth over. We can’t thank you enough for sharing your ruminations! Tristan Borges leaves for Belgium on a record Canadian Premier League transfer fee. Also, we go coast-to-coast and catch up on the latest signings at HFX Wanderers, York 9 FC, Cavalry FC, and Pacific FC.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 193: Lights Out!

Wherein Our Heroes welcome Mike the Ref to dissect the myriad officiating decisions in the recent match between Cavalry FC and York 9 FC. We hear from Michael Silberbauer, Victor Blasco, and Stephen Hart following Pacific FC’s hard-fought draw with HFX Wanderers. FC Edmonton’s Amer Đidić gets called up to CanMNT. Also, our most recent mailbag submission prompts discussion on market size for Canadian Premier League expansion.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 192: The Voyageurs Cup – Victoire!

Photo Credit: Martin Bazyl for Canada Soccer

Wherein Our Heroes discuss Montreal Impact’s victory in the Voyageurs Cup Final. We plead a case for Luca Gasparotto getting a look with the Canadian Men’s National Team. Also, two mailbag questions provoke our inner kit nerds. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Jacob Noseworthy.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 190: A Tale of Two Legs

Concacaf Nations League 10 September 2019 Photo Credit: Canada Soccer

Wherein Our Heroes return to the fold after a brief late-summer hiatus. We catch up on your Tweets and dip into the mailbag. Cavalry FC take home the first CPL-era Wildrose Cup while Pacific FC are unable to lock down third place as they are seen off by York 9 FC. Also, Canada take full points in their two matches with Cuba, in two vastly different matches.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 189: Dude, Where’s My Replay?

Wherein Our Heroes celebrate the grand re-opening of Westhills stadium amidst a flurry of officiating controversy in multiple Canadian Premier League matches. We are joined by Pacific FC’s Dean Shillington (Chairman) and Brad Norris-Jones (Vice-president, Operations) to discuss the momentous moment. Valour FC’s Rob Gale minces no words in his post-match comments. Also, we lament the same controversial refereeing in FC Edmonton’s match against York 9 and dip into the mailbag, per usual.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 176: Cross Country Checkup – The Gaffer Version

Photo: ©Stuart Gradon/Total Soccer Project

Wherein Our Heroes check in with a club-by-club look back at the week that was in the Canadian Premier League. Cavalry FC sit as early leaders after two tactically sound performances. FC Edmonton play spoiler in Valour FC’s home opener. Also, Forge FC finally deliver a result at the expense of Pacific FC and York 9 FC remain the only winless club.

Michael Silberbauer audio courtesy of Pacific FC.

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Music by: Franklin D
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