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Episode 229: You Asked, We Answered

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Wherein Our Heroes dedicate a full episode to listener questions. Want to know what we think of Montréal’s MLS club rebrand? Who our all-time favourite players are? If we think York United will be a force or failure in 2021? We respond to all of these questions and about a dozen more. Strap yourselves in because this is gonna be one helluva ride!

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 217: Gaffers is Back!

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Wherein Our Heroes reconnect and focus on the recent Canadian Premier League statement regarding a 2020 season as well as the town hall with league commissioner David Clanachan. We also get set for MLS is Back, the actual name for Major League Soccer’s World Cup-style tournament, coming to you in July.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 213: Low on Analysis, High on Good Vibes

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Wherein Our Heroes get on board the feel-good train. From the personalities to the sense of community, from the all-around quirkiness to the camaraderie, we share our favourite things about the Canadian Premier League. We also weigh in on some Canadian U23 players that we think could make waves in 2021 and entertain the hypothetical scenario of MLS clubs playing alongside CPL clubs in a little shortened mini-season.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 191: Peerless Paulus and Beirne is Flawless

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Wherein Our Heroes discuss Don Garber’s recent comments regarding the CSA, MLS, Canadian player development and the whole crazy thing. We are joined by FC Edmonton coach Jeff Paulus after his club’s defeat at Weshills Stadium by the hands of Pacific FC. Also, Paul Beirne announces his departure after the Canadian Premier League’s inaugural season and Montreal Impact take a slim lead into the second leg of the Canadian Championship Final against TFC.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 187: Sometimes Goliath Beats David

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Wherein Our Heroes recap the latest round of Canadian Championship matches, as both MLS clubs gain the upper hand over their respective competition. Kurt Larson stokes the flames on Twitter. Also, Jordan Murrell has a moment of madness and faces the disciplinary committee, the court of public opinion, his teammates and coaches, and himself.

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Music by: Franklin D
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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.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 162: Die große Ankündigung

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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?

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

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 152: Adam’s Big Day at the Got Game Open Trials

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Wherein Our Heroes end their hiatus with a recap of Adam’s day volunteering at the Canadian Premier League Open Trials on Vancouver Island. The CPL-U SPORTS Draft yields a potential pathway for 21 young fellas. Vancouver Whitecaps find their new head coach in Marc Dos Santos – can his tactical savvy and history of winning overcome any troubles in the locker room? Also, the MLS Playoffs have produced many a barnburner, and Jason engages in his favourite podcast pastime – quizzing Adam.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 151: Where It’s Winner Take All and Away Goals Don’t Matter

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Wherein Our Heroes revel in Cavalry’s Al Classico penalty kick victory in front of a half-empty Clarke Stadium. Chelsea and Manchester United end their match with fireworks – should Marco Ianni be sacked? Did José Mourinho overreact? Also, we discuss the probability of Zlatan plying his trade at the Bernabéu in January.

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Music by: Franklin D
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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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Music by: Franklin D
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