Wherein Our Heroes release the full-length, uncut version of the inaugural Canadian Premier League prediction panel hosted by the Northern 90’s Pat Sweet and featuring TSN 1290’s Ryan Brandt, YouTube sensation AFC Curtis, and yours trulies, The Young Gaffers. Get comfortable folks, we’re going the full 90 with this one.
Clockwise from top left: Gaffer Jason, Pat Sweet (Northern 90), Gaffer Adam, Ryan Brandt (TSN 1290), and Curtis (AFC Curtis)
Wherein Our Heroes participate in a panel, co-ordinated by the Northern 90’s very own Pat Sweet. Together with Pat, TSN 1290’s Ryan Brandt, and YouTube sensation AFC Curtis, we offer up our Canadian Premier League predictions based on nothing but sheer conjecture.
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.
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.
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 are joined by two top notch guests. Richard joins from England and offers a unique perspective on the Canadian Premier League and why he has followed developments so closely. Newly-minted Pacific FC executive vice president of operations Brad Norris Jones also speaks about his drive to “put on a show” for CPL fans on the West Coast. You’re in for a treat!
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?
Wherein Our Heroes are joined by lover of all things soccer, Scott Girard. The discussion includes, but is not limited to: Canadian Premier League roster format, scheduling and crowning the league champion, broadcasting of matches. Also, we offer our own solutions to the mess that is the Voyageurs Cup format and discuss the merits of Valour FC seeking an affiliation with a Premier League club in England. Hang on to your buns!
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!
