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Episode 150: Smells Like Teen Spirit

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Wherein Our Heroes celebrate their sesquicentennial episode by discussing all things True North Strong and Free. The Canadian women end the CONCACAF Gold Cup with an all-too-familiar loss to the USA. Despite this, their efforts will see them into a seventh straight World Cup in 2019. The Canadian men demonstrate their fearlessness and confidence against Dominica, but can Herdman rein in the horses in time for tougher competition next summer? The Canadian Premier League partners with U Sports, opening the pathway for Canadian university players. Also, Adam turns 40 and mistakes a prospective Kijiji buyer for a troll.

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Episode 149: TFC Needs Some TLC

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Wherein Our Heroes weigh in on the factors that plagued Toronto FC’s underwhelming season. Poor man-management? Injuries? A leaky defence? All eggs in the CONCACAF Champions League basket? The list is long and unfortunate. John Herdman speaks on Sportsnet’s Jeff Blair Show and dispenses a masterclass in leadership. Clanachan’s latest State of the League reveals some juicy nuggets from the Canadian Premier League. Also, San Jose Earthquakes hire Matías Almeyda to steer the ship; is it time to resurrect Haircut of the Week? That mane, though.

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Episode 148: Cavalry FC vs FC Edmonton, Round One

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Wherein Our Heroes share their thoughts on the first leg of the CPL-era Al Classico and recount the matchday experience. Longtime Foot Soldiers Supporters Group member and special guest, Ryan, talks about his love of the beautiful game, what makes Spruce Meadows a unique experience, and his hopes for growing the game in Canada. Also, in HINHI, we hotly debate the lack of ticket sales for Canada’s upcoming CONCACAF Nations League match against Dominica. Are Canadians too friendly to support a potential drubbing? Are we lacking patriotism? Or is it just a bit too cold in The Six?

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Episode 147: Cavalry FC Pitch Reveal

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Wherein Our Heroes share their early thoughts on the Cavalry FC pitch and stadium vision after a visit to the ground. Cavalry President Ian Allison sheds insight on the genesis of bringing professional soccer to southern Alberta, as well as the hard work necessary to foster a word-class experience for fans, players, and corporate partners.

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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 142: Baron Colossus and Grease Boy’s Early Season Reflections

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Wherein Our Heroes weigh the prospects for and against playoffs in the Canadian Premier League and provide takeaways from the first match weekend in the Premier League across The Pond. Also, we sing Pink Floyd, discuss Art Bell’s contributions to alien conspiracy theory, and discover our Mad Max names.

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Episode 139: The Canadian Premier League – A Mari usque ad Mare

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Wherein Our Heroes celebrate the most recently unveiled Canadian Premier League club, Vancouver Island’s Pacific FC. Calgary Foothills FC are on the cusp of further cementing themselves in Calgary sports lore. We discuss the need for Canada’s player development pathway to expend beyond our borders. Also, Mesut Özil retires from international duty, sadly citing “racism and disrespect”.

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Episode 131: Oh, Karius

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Wherein Our Heroes recap the magic, drama, and shortcomings of the UEFA Champions League Final. Loris Karius offers up two legendary gaffes; will he recover for next season, or must Liverpool find a new first-choice keeper? Gareth Bale scores one of the greatest goals in tournament history. We are also joined by James Covey of the “Privateers 1882” supporters group in Halifax. He discusses the CPL announcement event, soccer culture in Nova Scotia, and how it feels to be Member #1.

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