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Episode 173: The Canadian Premier League – Players to Watch

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Wherein Our Heroes share with you, our loyal listeners, the players on each Canadian Premier League club that we feel most demand your attention. They may not be the most obvious, but they definitely are ones to watch.

The Young Gaffers are proud members of the Northern Starting Eleven Network. 

Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to bothofus@theyounggaffers.com, @younggaffers on Twitter, and www.facebook.com/theyounggaffers

Music by: Franklin D
Email: FranklinD@shaw.ca
Twitter: @7FranklinD

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Episode 172: Hindsight is 20/20, We’re Pumped!

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Wherein Our Heroes perform a pulse check and revisit our Top 10 “Wants” for the Canadian Premier League’s inaugural season. We also dish out some true Canadian musical gems in the hopes of finding the ideal pump up/montage song, and appeal to you, the listener, to share your own. Lastly, we discuss the nature of fandom in the wake of Felipe’s recent comments after the Whitecaps’ loss to the LA Galaxy.

For your listening pleasure, we’ve included links to our proposed CPL montage songs below.

Jason’s picks: 

Adam’s picks:

Jason’s honourable mentions:

Adam’s honourable mentions:

The Young Gaffers are proud members of the Northern Starting Eleven Network. 

Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to bothofus@theyounggaffers.com, @younggaffers on Twitter, and www.facebook.com/theyounggaffers

Music by: Franklin D
Email: FranklinD@shaw.ca
Twitter: @7FranklinD

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Episode 171: The Kits Are Here!

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Photo Credit: CPL

Wherein Our Heroes offer up thoughts on the Canadian Premier League’s inaugural kits. We are joined by Pacific FC President Josh Simpson as well as Jaideep (overall excellent chap and bonafide kit nerd). Also, awards season may be over, but gongs are doled out in several categories.

You can check out all 14 inaugural Canadian Premier League kits here.

The Young Gaffers are proud members of the Northern Starting Eleven Network. 

Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to bothofus@theyounggaffers.com, @younggaffers on Twitter, and www.facebook.com/theyounggaffers

Music by: Franklin D
Email: FranklinD@shaw.ca
Twitter: @7FranklinD

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

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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.

The Young Gaffers are proud members of the Northern Starting Eleven Network. 

Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to bothofus@theyounggaffers.com, @younggaffers on Twitter, and www.facebook.com/theyounggaffers

Music by: Franklin D
Email: FranklinD@shaw.ca
Twitter: @7FranklinD

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

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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.

The Young Gaffers are proud members of the Northern Starting Eleven Network. 

Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to bothofus@theyounggaffers.com, @younggaffers on Twitter, and www.facebook.com/theyounggaffers

Music by: Franklin D
Email: FranklinD@shaw.ca
Twitter: @7FranklinD

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Episode 168: Pacific FC Preseason Camp with James Merriman and Marcus Haber

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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.

The Young Gaffers are proud members of the Northern Starting Eleven Network. 

Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to bothofus@theyounggaffers.com, @younggaffers on Twitter, and www.facebook.com/theyounggaffers

Music by: Franklin D
Email: FranklinD@shaw.ca
Twitter: @7FranklinD

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

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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.

The Young Gaffers are proud members of the Northern Starting Eleven Network. 

Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to bothofus@theyounggaffers.com, @younggaffers on Twitter, and www.facebook.com/theyounggaffers

Music by: Franklin D
Email: FranklinD@shaw.ca
Twitter: @7FranklinD

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Episode 166: Interviews with Forge FC’s Kyle Bekker and Pacific FC’s Nolan Wirth

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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.

The Young Gaffers are proud members of the Northern Starting Eleven Network. 

Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to bothofus@theyounggaffers.com, @younggaffers on Twitter, and www.facebook.com/theyounggaffers

Music by: Franklin D
Email: FranklinD@shaw.ca
Twitter: @7FranklinD

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Episode 165: In Conversation with Marcel de Jong, plus hot takes on MEDIAPRO and the CONCACAF League

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Photo credit: Canada Soccer

Wherein Our Heroes are joined by latest Pacific FC signing, Marcel de Jong. We also heap praise on the recent groundbreaking agreement between the Canadian Premier League and MEDIAPRO and can’t help ourselves in further discussing the CONCACAF League shenanigans.

The Young Gaffers are proud members of the Northern Starting Eleven Network. 

Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to bothofus@theyounggaffers.com, @younggaffers on Twitter, and www.facebook.com/theyounggaffers

Music by: Franklin D
Email: FranklinD@shaw.ca
Twitter: @7FranklinD

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Episode 164: Interviews with Ben Fisk (Pacific FC) and Sergio Camargo (Cavalry FC)

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Wherein Our Heroes are joined by Pacific FC winger Ben Fisk and Cavalry FC midfielder Sergio Camargo. Also, we briefly weigh in on the recent debacle that is the CONCACAF League allotment (and exclusion) of certain Canadian Premier League clubs. Privilege!

The Young Gaffers are proud members of the Northern Starting Eleven Network. 

Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to bothofus@theyounggaffers.com, @younggaffers on Twitter, and www.facebook.com/theyounggaffers

Music by: Franklin D
Email: FranklinD@shaw.ca
Twitter: @7FranklinD

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