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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.

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 167: Coast-to-Coast Interviews with Stephen Hart (HFX Wanderers) and Issey Nakajima-Farran (Pacific FC)

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Left: Stephen Hart (Photo: HFX Wanderers FC) Right: Issey Nakajima-Farran (Photo: Pacific FC)

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.

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

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
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Episode 68: Mannequin Challenge

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Wherein Our Heroes engage in copious amounts of Irreverence: Anthony Stokes garners an illustrious Joey Barton Award for pleading guilty to assaulting an Elvis impersonator, Usain Bolt decides to train with Borussia Dortmund, Víctor Valdés is praised for his moxie for taking on Tinder, Cristiano Ronaldo sports faux specs and provokes the ire of his club, and four Manchester United rebels earn Haircut of the Week for ensuring their tufts are in order before the big match. Also, we offer a musical surprise, Adam gets a NES Classic, and The Gaffers add to their ever-growing list of (empty?) promises.

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Music by: Bear Mountain – www.facebook.com/mybearmountain

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