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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wherein Our Heroes discuss two recently-announced milestones for the Canadian Premier League. Volkswagen jump on board as the league’s first founding sponsor, while the first balls will be kicked at Tim Hortons Field as York 9 travel to Hamilton to take on Forge FC. Also, could Sebastian Giovinco be trying to stay ahead of the narrative as his split from Toronto FC sinks in across the league?
VICTORIA, BC – Pacific FC of the Canadian Premier League (CPL) have announced the signing of three players with roots in both the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy program as well as the Canadian Under-17 (U17) squad.
Matthew Baldisimo, Terran Campbell, and Alessandro Hojabrpour all join the Vancouver Island-based club after recent stints internationally.
Pacific FC’s three new signings at the club office in Victoria, BC (From Left: Baldisimo, Hojabrpour, Campbell) Credit: Pacific FC
Speaking about the new signings, Pacific FC CEO Rob Friend stated, “We are fortunate to be (in) a position to be bringing young players like this back to BC where they can become the future stars of the game on Canadian soil.”
Baldisimo and Campbell, both 20 years old and raised in Burnaby, arrive at Pacific FC after playing the 2018 season at the Whitecaps’ USL affiliate, Fresno FC.
Comfortable playing as either a defender or in midfield, Baldisimo captained Canada at the 2015 CONCACAF U17 Championships. He notably made 43 appearances for Whitecaps FC II from 2015-2017 before the club ceased operations.
Attacking player Terran Campbell featured for Canada at the 2015 CONCACAF U17 Championships as well, appearing in five matches, all as a substitute.
At 19 years old, Hojabrpour is the youngest of the three new additions. He returns to Canada after having played most recently in Bulgaria for Lokomotiv Plovdiv’s U19 side.
An attacking midfielder known for his versatility as a utility player, Hojabrpour has also represented Canada at the CONCACAF U17 Championships, playing in three matches at the 2017 tournament. He scored Canada’s lone goal against Cuba in a 2-1 loss.
“These three are solid young players in their age group and we are glad to have them join us to continue their careers back in Canada,” said head coach Michael Silberbauer. “They bring energy and excitement to our growing team.”
The trio of players join Kadin Chung and Marcus Haber on the Pacific FC roster ahead of the CPL regular season, beginning in April 2019.
Wherein Our Heroes sit down with Pacific FC’s latest signing, Marcus Haber. We also chat with head coach Michael Silberbauer, recently arrived on Vancouver Island. Also, we are honoured and proud to be listed as 2019 Canadian Podcast Award nominees for Outstanding Sports Series. Huzzah!
Wherein Our Heroes ring in 2019 by listing our Top 10 Hopes and Aspirations for the inaugural Canadian Premier League season. From strong media and corporate partners, the next Canadian superstar, to local flavour at each of the stadia, we opine like only we can. Also, if you haven’t yet, get thee to Netflix and watch Sunderland ‘Til I Die.
