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Episode 237: The Canadian Premier League Final 2021

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Wherein Our Heroes discuss our thoughts on the Canadian Premier League Final, as Forge FC are thwarted in their attempt to three-peat by Pacific FC. Not only do we discuss the match, but also feature pre-match audio from coaches Bobby Smyrniotis and Pa Modou-Kah as well as players Manny Aparicio, Lukas MacNaughton, and Jamar Dixon.

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Episode 227: In Conversation with Pacific FC’s Manny Aparicio

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Wherein Our Heroes speak with latest PFC signing Manny Aparicio. He discusses the secret sauce behind his set piece prowess, his favourite Argentinian club, leading York 9 through The Island Games, and more. Also, we weigh in on the newest Canadian Premier League international roster rule and discuss some off-season moves that have transpired to-date.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 216: In Conversation with Pacific FC’s Callum Irving

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Wherein Our Heroes are joined by Pacific FC goalkeeper Callum Irving in a fascinating interview that covers (among other topics) mindset, his move to the Canadian Premier League, and the most banging Spotify playlist you’re going to find. We also talk Alejandro’s Bedoya’s recent comments regarding the potential MLS tournament in Orlando.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 208: A Conversation with Pacific FC’s Alejandro Díaz…and so much more

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Wherein Our Heroes are joined by Pacific PC forward Alejandro Díaz, recently signed from Liga MX powerhouse Club América. We also salute the Canadian Women for qualifying for Tokyo 2020. We debate the best means to redraw the Voyageurs Cup bracket to include Ottawa and discuss Kurt Larson’s tweet about capping the maximum number of loaned players per club. Also, Cavalry FC announce open trials and York 9 enter a Twitter kit-feud with TFC.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 207: A Conversation with Pacific FC’s Marco Bustos

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Wherein Our Heroes are joined by Pacific FC midfielder Marco Bustos to discuss his choice to sign with the Islanders for the 2020 Canadian Premier League season. Christine Sinclair cements herself as the top international goalscorer in the history of the sport by notching goal 185 in Olympic Qualifying play. Also, soccer returns to the nation’s capital as Ottawa is awarded a CPL franchise to begin play in April 2020. Oh, and let’s not forget they’re backed by Spanish behemoths Club Atlético de Madrid.

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Episode 206: The Coast-to-Coast Signing Toast

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Wherein Our Heroes dip into a mailbag that runneth over. We can’t thank you enough for sharing your ruminations! Tristan Borges leaves for Belgium on a record Canadian Premier League transfer fee. Also, we go coast-to-coast and catch up on the latest signings at HFX Wanderers, York 9 FC, Cavalry FC, and Pacific FC.

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Episode 205: A Conversation with Pacific FC’s Pa-Modou Kah

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Wherein Our Heroes are joined by Pacific FC head coach Pa-Modou Kah. He discusses his previous interactions with the club’s young core, his management philosophy, the importance of family, and more. Also, we celebrate Joel Waterman’s transfer from Cavalry FC to Impact Montréal FC and Valour land a new CB in Haitian Andrew Jean-Baptiste.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 202: Honey, I Signed the Kids! A Conversation with Pacific FC CEO Rob Friend

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Wherein Our Heroes are joined by Pacific FC CEO Rob Friend to discuss goings on with the club in the inaugural Canadian Premier League offseason. We also discuss the first intra-league player move as José Hernández joins Cavalry FC after being released earlier in the Fall. Also, a mailbag question prompts discussion concerning possible preseason tournaments in the future.

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Episode 196: Canadian Premier League regular season…that’s a wrap!

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Wherein Our Heroes join forces and attend the final CanPL regular season match between Pacific FC and Valour FC. This episode is chock-full of audio clips from both coaches (James Merriman and Rob Gale), Pacific FC CEO Rob Friend and EVP Ops Brad Norris-Jones, and of course, players galore. We also offer predictions for the first leg of the Canadian Premier League Final and dip into the mailbag.

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Music by: Franklin D
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Episode 193: Lights Out!

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Wherein Our Heroes welcome Mike the Ref to dissect the myriad officiating decisions in the recent match between Cavalry FC and York 9 FC. We hear from Michael Silberbauer, Victor Blasco, and Stephen Hart following Pacific FC’s hard-fought draw with HFX Wanderers. FC Edmonton’s Amer Đidić gets called up to CanMNT. Also, our most recent mailbag submission prompts discussion on market size for Canadian Premier League expansion.

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