Episode 530 - The AFTN Soccer Show (Big Decisions)

We're back with another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and Canadian soccer chat. The MLS and CPL postseason are in full flow and it's been an exciting weekend of action, which we round up in this episode. Sadly for the Whitecaps the season is over and the big decisions have to be made as who should stay and who should make way. If the team is to take the much needed next step of becoming a side that isn't just trying to scrape into the lower playoff places but to be a top four side in the West, some difficult decisions need to be made to improve the squad significantly. We give our thoughts of who should be in, out, and who's on the bubble. Plus it's been a great year for Quebec soccer. We chat with CS Saint-Laurent U17 head coach Maxwell Arhin about his side's win at the recent U17 Boys nationals in Surrey, the rise of the game in the province, and bringing CF Montreal player Ismael Kone through at youth level. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.30: Intro - the great Panini rip-off 08.25: Whitecaps In/Out/On The Bubble - Goalkeepers 23.07: Whitecaps In/Out/On The Bubble - Defenders 47.00: Whitecaps In/Out/On The Bubble - Midfielders 59.02: Whitecaps In/Out/On The Bubble - Forwards 76.20: MLS playoffs round-up 87.30: Wavelength - Armchair Loyal - Terry Buchanan Midfield Hardman 94.10: CPL playoffs round-up and awards 111.25: Maxwell Arhin interview