Episode 143: Michael Silberbauer, The Tower of Power

Wherein Our Heroes champion the recent announcement of Michael Silberbauer as Pacific FC head coach. Jorginho accomplishes an incredible feat against Newcastle United; is Sarri-ball coming to West London faster than expected? Also, José Mourinho’s squad are humbled by Spurs at Old Trafford, causing The Grumpy One to walk out of his post-match presser. Does the backing of Ed Woodward stave off a sacking? Never mind the Pogba, here comes the Moura!

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Music by: Franklin D
Email: FranklinD@shaw.ca
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Episode 139: The Canadian Premier League – A Mari usque ad Mare

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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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

Episode 130: From C to SEA – Cavalry FC and an interview with Haligonian Derek Martin

This week, we celebrate the official unveiling of Calgary’s Canadian Premier League club, Cavalry FC. We also have a fantastic conversation with Sports & Entertainment Atlantic’s Derek Martin, who discusses the Halifax club and Wanderers Grounds, community, club identity, and building a world-class match day experience.

The Young Gaffers are proud members of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB.

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

Episode 124: A Conversation with Calgary Foothills’ Tommy Wheeldon Jr.

Photo Credit: Calgary Foothills

We are joined this week by Tommy Wheeldon Jr., head coach of Calgary Foothills FC. Tommy shares his thoughts on coaching and player development, recounts his club’s recent pre-season trip to England, and looks forward to the coming PDL season.

The Young Gaffers are proud members of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB.

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

Episode 123: Give The People What They Want

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.

The Young Gaffers are proud members of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB.

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

Episode 119: The Young Gaffers’ 2018 MLS Season Preview

Wherein Our Heroes channel their deepest foresight to deliver their picks for the MLS Eastern and Western Conference champions. Toronto and Vancouver appear to be on the right track, with Montreal lacking depth after having been bitten hard by pre-season injuries. Atlanta and the Cascadia clubs look to impress once again. The Bachelor finale proves to actually be the most dramatic ever. Also, is Canadian soccer fandom too insular a community? Should fans of the sport get all evangelical up in here? Tune in to hear our thoughts.

The Young Gaffers are proud members of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB.

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

Spread the Good Word, Disciples of The Beautiful Game…

To be evangelical CanPL boosters, we can’t be preaching to the choir

Can soccer fans do their part to cast a wider net on behalf of the yet-to-be-announced CanPL clubs? Does confirmation bias create too insular a community? Do we all need to bring a Plus-1 to cheer on our local clubs?

This is a great read, which we reference in Episode 119, out soon for your listening pleasure!