In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul speaks candidly about his new book, Cracked Open, discussing his struggle with drug addiction, his reasons for writing his book and outlining the process that he undertook while writing about his life and his very personal story. He also reads an excerpt from Cracked Open. Visit Paul James and order his book at www.pauljamescrackedopen.ca.
In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul provides his thoughts on the Canadian Soccer Association's recent announcement that the Canadian Men's National Team will play all of its 2012 home World Cup qualifiers in Toronto at BMO Field. He also discusses the selection of the United States as the opponent for Canada in their last friendly before their second round of World Cup qualifying kicks off. Paul discusses the Vancouver Whitecaps acquisition of Sebastian Le Toux and their hi...
In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, former Canadian International and Vancouver Whitecaps defender Chris Williams sits in again for Paul and discusses a wide range of topics related to the performance of the Canadian Women's National Team at the CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Vancouver. He also provides his thoughts on Josh Simpson's recent decision to terminate his contract with Manisaspor due to unpaid wages and his signing with BSC Young Boys in Switzerland. Chris ...
In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Marius Rovde, goalkeeper coach with both the U20 and U17 Canadian National teams and the Vancouver Whitecaps, sits in for Paul and discusses the state of the Canadian Men's National Team keeper pool, the next generation of Canadian keepers, what he looks for when trying to find young keepers with the potential to move on to the professional and International levels and how the young talent that Canada has at the keeper position compares to tha...
In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, we kick off six weeks of guests sitting in for Paul. First up is former Canadian International and Vancouver Whitecaps defender Chris Williams, who discusses the recent purchase of MLSE by Rogers and Bell and the ramifications for Toronto FC. Chris also provides his analysis of the resignation of Vancouver Whitecaps CEO Paul Barber, the Whitecaps signing of South Korea International Lee-Young Pyo, Vancouver Head Coach Martin Rennie and Toronto...
In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul provides his position opinions on the recent signal by Jonathan de Guzman that he would like play for Canada and the hiring of Nick Dasovic as the new Head Coach for the Canadian Men’s Under-20 national team. He also discusses Junior Hoilett and Stephen Hart and provides his picks for the Male and Female Canadian Players of the Year for 2011. Paul also breaks down the rumoured news that Toronto FC have re-signed Joao Plata and talks about...
In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul breaks down Montreal's picks in the MLS Expansion Draft, touts their acquisitions of Donovan Ricketts and Davy Arnaud and discusses Brian Ching's unhappiness around being selected in the Expansion Draft. He also discusses the Expansion Draft from the standpoint of Toronto FC and the Vancouver Whitecaps and talks about the player that Montreal will be getting in Jeb Brovsky. Paul also provides his analysis of the recent rumour that Toronto...
In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul speaks at length regarding the Canadian Men's National Team as he breaks down Canada's 4-0 victory over St. Kitts in World Cup Qualifying, discusses the potential and merits of David Edgar, Adam Straith, Ashtone Morgan, Nik Ledgerwood and Tosaint Ricketts, and provides his thoughts on Dwayne De Rosario's achievement of tying Dale Mitchell as Canada's All Time Leading Scorer. He also discusses the recent announcement that De Rosario has be...
In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul pulls no punches in assessing Canada's lacklustre performance in World Cup qualifying against St. Kitts and looks forward to the big challenges the team will face in the next round against higher quality opposition. He also discusses the recent announcement by former Vancouver Whitecaps and Montreal Impact player David Testo, who has joined the rare group of professional athletes who have announced publicly that they are gay. Paul also ta...
In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul provides his thoughts on Canada's roster for the team's World Cup qualifying matches against St. Kitts and Nevis, the return of Patrice Bernier to the National Team fold and the recent decision by defender Andre Hainault to turn down a call-up in order to focus on the MLS Playoffs with his club team, the Houston Dynamo. He also discusses Toronto FC's decision to release Demetrius Omphroy and Matt Gold, TFC's apparent move away from NCAA p...
In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul provides his thoughts on MLS Golden Boot Winner Dwayne De Rosario and D.C. United's intention to sign him as a Designated Player and pulls no punches in talking about the Vancouver Whitecaps recent firings of Assistant Coaches Colin Miller and Denis Hamlett. He also breaks down Vancouver's 2011 roster and provides his opinions around how the Whitecaps should retool for 2012. Paul also discusses the Toronto FC goalkeeping situation with St...
In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul provides his thoughts on Toronto FC's huge victory over FC Dallas to earn a spot in the Knockout stage of the CONCACAF Champions League and whether or not that achievement will buoy attendance and fan interest for TFC as the team heads into a crucial year in 2012. He also provides his thoughts on Toronto's underwhelming performance in their final league match against New England, gives his opinion on a much debated recent article on TFC i...
In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul breaks down Canada's disappointing 0-0 draw with Puerto Rico in World Cup Qualifying, explains how he would have attacked a team playing ten men back, picks his Man of the Match for Canada against Puerto Rico and touts the merits of young forward Tosaint Ricketts. He also provides his analysis of the Vancouver Whitecaps recent two game win streak and their recent loss to Dallas, which meant that the club has gone winless on the road in th...
In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul discusses the positive manner in which Stephen Hart has dealt with the lack of playing time that Simeon Jackson has been receiving at the club and Jackson's stellar play with Canada in his most recent International fixtures. He also talks about Canada's progress as a team as they look to build confidence and momentum through their first round of World Cup qualifying. Paul also gives his thoughts on a recent statement by TFC forward Ryan J...
In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul discusses Canada's roster for the Canadian Men's National Team's next two World Cup qualifying matches against St. Lucia and Puerto Rico, highlights the importance of team harmony in any successful qualifying campaign and talks about the challenges Stephen Hart faces in managing playing time and egos at the International level. He also discusses some of Hart's recent comments on midfielder Terry Dunfield and breaks down TFC's recent draws...
Paul responds to several pointed questions from listeners about Dwayne De Rosario, Owen Hargreaves and Aron Winter. He also discusses Toronto FC's victory over Tauro FC in the CONCACAF Champions League, the Champions League ramifications of TFC's underwhelming loss to Chivas USA on Saturday, Aron Winter's decisions to not rest some key starters ahead of Toronto's crucial Champions League match against Pumas and to move Torsten Frings back to the midfield against Chivas, and whether or not a perm...
In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul breaks down Toronto FC's 4-0 defeat to Pumas in the Champions League and highlights the challenges inherent in playing in Mexico and at altitude. He also discusses Toronto's 2-1 bounce back win over Colorado, Torsten Frings as a Sweeper, the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 defeat at the hands of the league leading Los Angeles Galaxy and Vancouver's defensive problems and difficulties in competing physically for a full ninety minutes. Lastly, Paul...
In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul speaks at length about the Canadian Men's National Team's victory over Puerto Rico in World Cup qualifying, the importance of Atiba Hutchinson, David Edgar as a right back at the International level, the emergence of Tosaint Ricketts, a couple of controversial Tweets by Will Johnson, the challenges of being a coach in the Internet age and how Canada should prepare for the next round of World Cup Qualifying. Paul also discusses the Vancouv...
In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul pulls no punches in offering his opinions on Canada's performance against St. Lucia in their first World Cup qualifying match on the road to Brazil 2014, the encouraging home crowd at BMO Field in Toronto for the St. Lucia fixture, the challenges inherent in facing off against a side of obvious inferior quality, the enigma that is Canadian right back Jaime Peters, the hiring of John Herdman as the new Head Coach of the Canadian Women's Na...
In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul offers his opinions on Toronto FC's 1-0 defeat to FC Dallas in the CONCACAF Champions League, why FC Dallas is the benchmark for Toronto and Vancouver to aspire to, TFC's 1-1 league draw with San Jose and Toronto's ongoing difficulties defending set pieces. We discuss Toronto FC defenders Ty Harden, Andy Iro and Ashtone Morgan, the Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 victory over the Houston Dynamo, Whitecaps Designated Player Mustapha Jarju, the lac...
In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul offers his opinions on Toronto FC's 2-1 win in their CONCACAF Group Stage opener against Tauro FC, the differences in the soccer cultures in Central America and North America, the importance of Torsten Frings to Aron Winter's 3-4-3 system, the recent increase in playing time of TFC Academy graduates Matt Stinson, Ashtone Morgan and Doneil Henry, TFC's loss on the road to the Chicago Fire, former Toronto fullback Dan Gargan, Vancouver's de...
In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul offers his opinions on Toronto FC's 1-0 win over Real Salt Lake, TFC keeper Milos Kocic, Torsten Frings as a centre back, the benefits of a 3-4-3 formation, Vancouver's 4-0 defeat at the hands of D.C. United, the hirings of Martin Rennie and Jesse Marsch as Head Coaches by the Vancouver Whitecaps and Montreal Impact, Tom Soehn and the challenges that Rennie and Marsch will face as they take the head coaching reins at the MLS level. Paul a...
In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul offers his opinions on Toronto FC's qualification for the Group Stage of the 2011-2012 CONCACAF Champions League, Aron Winter's decision to start keeper Milos Kocic in the second leg Champions League match against Real Esteli, Toronto's chances of making it out of the Champions League Group stage, Toronto FC's 3-3 draw with D.C. United, Dwayne De Rosario's hat trick against TFC, Andy Iro's rough outing against D.C., Julian de Guzman's fir...
In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul provides his thoughts on Canada's World Cup Qualifying draw and the Canadian Men's National Team's chances to qualify for Brazil 2014, the hiring of Toronto FC consultant Jurgen Klinsmann as the Head Coach of the U.S. National Team, the Vancouver Whitecaps 4-0 loss to Landon Donovan and the Los Angeles Galaxy, Toronto FC's 2-2 draw on the road against Portland, the potential of a Torsten Frings-Julian de Guzman -Terry Dunfield midfield co...
In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul takes no prisoners in providing his thoughts on the resignation of Carolina Morace, the manner in which the Canadian Soccer Association should go about making a crucial hiring to replace her and his general thoughts on being an impartial media analyst with strong, thoughtful, honest and informed opinions. Paul also discusses FC Dallas Head Coach Schellas Hyndman, Livestrong Sporting Park, Owen Hargreaves and Whitecaps midfielder Gershon K...
In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul provides further elaboration and commentary on his candid and thought provoking article, Politics rule in a weak Canadian Soccer Nation. He also breaks down Vancouver's signing of Designated Player Mustapha Jarju and their trade of Terry Dunfield. Paul also provides detailed commentary on the three trades that Toronto FC made this past week, as Aron Winter looks to continue his rebuild of TFC.
In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul offers his thoughts on Canada’s loss to Nigeria in their final match at the FIFA Women's World Cup, Carolina Morace, Even Pellerud, Toronto FC's losses on the road to the New York Red Bulls and Houston Dynamo, the return to fitness of Alan Gordon, Stefan Frei, Vancouver's losses to the Columbus Crew and the Colorado Rapids, Omar Salgado, Jordan Harvey and the Paul's picks for which players should start up front and in the midfield for Tor...
In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul offers his thoughts on Canada’s devastating loss to France and elimination from the FIFA Women's World Cup, Carolina Morace, Toronto FC's victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps in the final match of the 2011 Canadian Championship, Toronto's signing of Torsten Frings and Danny Koevermans as Designated Players, the trading of Dwayne De Rosario from the New York Red Bulls to D.C. United and the Canadian players that Paul would have most liked ...
In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul offers his thoughts on Canada’s U-17 Men’s Team and their positive performances at the FIFA U-17 World Cup, Canada's inspirational performance against Germany in their opening match of the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Canadian Superstar Christine Sinclair, the importance of Sinclair's spectacular free kick goal against Germany, Canada defensive midfielder Sophie Schmidt, the difference between coaching men and women, Canada's next match a...
In this episode of the Paul James on Soccer podcast, Paul offers his thoughts on the Canadian Men's National Team's early exit at the 2011 Gold Cup, Canada's draw against Panama in their final Group Stage Match, Vancouver's breakthrough win over the Philadelphia Union, Davide Chiumiento as central attacking player, Toronto's midweek draw against New England, TFC weekend loss to Seattle, the difference that Alan Gordon makes to the Toronto FC offense and Aron Winter's man management choices throu...
