John Herdman gives his frank assessment of the state of Canada Soccer in the wake of ongoing delays and cancellations to the international fixture list, as well as the mental strain on players and coaching staff alike. He takes us behind the scenes on his conversation with Ayo Akinola, with the young striker still to make his big decision on which national team jersey to wear. Herdman also gives his assessment of rising star ‘hybrid player’ Richie Laryea, and talks about the shift in mentality t...
Oct 09, 2020•28 min
Liverpool loanee Tony Gallacher talks to the Footy Talks Live crew about his flying start with TFC. Gallacher talks about the winning mentality of Greg Vanney’s squad and how competition for silverware was a big draw in joining the MLS side. We learn about the Academy set up at Anfield, Gallacher's Liverpool first team debut against KJ’s Villa, and the young left back also talks us through his first assist for the club - sending over a perfectly timed in-swinging cross for Ayo Akinola. Hosted on...
Oct 09, 2020•15 min
After TFC played some of their best football of the season, Footy Talks Live looks back on an almost perfect second half against Eastern Conference rivals Columbus Crew, including a man of the performance from wingback Richie Laryea. Philadelphia Union head coach Jim Curtin discusses the impact of playing without fans, and highlights the importance of player’s mental health, who are once again away from their families and playing in difficult conditions. Jim shares his three pillars of managemen...
Oct 01, 2020•1 hr 3 min
They were nowhere near their best and fielded an understrength side, but a 89th minute penalty from Alejandro Pozuelo was enough for TFC to secure victory against NYCFC. In this week’s episode of Footy Talks Live, the gang look back on a job well done for Steve Vanney’s men, and KJ breaks down the intricacies of the Poz ‘no tells’ run up. Stevie gives his verdict of fellow Scot,Tony Gallacher, and assesses the impact on the Liverpool loanee, after a successful debut in New York. And after Alex B...
Sep 24, 2020•1 hr 10 min
After Montreal (once again) hit the self-destruct button and squandered a place in the Canadian Championship Final, the crew look back on an eventful game against Vancouver Whitecaps that featured goals, violence and farce. Stevie and KJ discuss TFC’s ability to nurture new players, with the high-profile loan signing of Liverpool FC’s under 23 player Tony Gallacher announced this week - a move that further raises the stature of the MLS around the world. Toronto FC Chairman Bill Manning takes us ...
Sep 17, 2020•1 hr 4 min
It took a nightmare defensive pass from Rudy Camacho and an exceptionally cool head from Jozy Altidore, but TFC finally got back to winning ways last night against Montreal Impact. In another blistering show, Luke, KJ and Stevie look back on the latest installment of the Canadian Classique, and highlight Montreal’s weak attack and TFC’s defensive frailties as the main talking points. KJ and Stevie break down Richie Layrea’s evolution as a flying wingback with an excellent end product, and discus...
Sep 10, 2020•1 hr 2 min
TFC’s unbeaten run came to a dramatic end against the Impact, with a failed ‘penalty pass’ routine between Pozuelo and Piatti the main talking point. In this week’s episode of Footy Talks Live, Luke and Stevie look back over the game, and discuss how Theirry Henry not only got his tactics spot on, but may also have hit upon a strong foundation for the future. Special guest Brian Dunseth offers us a view from the ground in Salt Lake City, and takes us behind the scenes of the Dell Hoy Hansen deba...
Sep 03, 2020•1 hr
After another week of tragedy in the US and courageous responses from professional athletes and clubs, Luke, KJ and Stevie put football in perspective and talk frankly about the scourge of racism in the MLS and beyond. BT Sport’s Andy Murray discusses the significant impact of the demonstrations on European leagues, and also explores the issues surrounding Lionel Messi’s desire to leave Barcelona in the transfer window. Murray breaks down Messi’s potential suitors and argues that he may yet rema...
Aug 27, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Two words: brutal honesty . In another killer episode of Footy Talks Live , Whitecaps head coach Marc Dos Santos tells us exactly how it is - reflecting on a difficult post-covid restart to the season, and rallying his troops to face TFC again, after tuesday’s 3-0 defeat at BMO Field. Dos Santos shares fascinating insights on the development of MLS in Canada and what Alphonso Davies’ upcoming appearance in Sunday’s Champions League final means for the next generation of Candian players. Luke, KJ...
Aug 20, 2020•1 hr
In this week’s episode of Footy Talks Live , Luke, KJ and Stevie sum up their experience of the MLS Is Back tournament in Orlando, and look forward to the challenges facing teams in the new MLS season. Special guest Ali Curtis gives fans an update on TFC’s potential playing scenarios, and looks back on his role supporting the Black Players For Change collective in Orlando. Curtis describes how TFC coped in the bubble, and how the pandemic is now affecting any potential movement in the transfer w...
Aug 13, 2020•1 hr 4 min
After six sweltering weeks and dozens of games, 26 teams have at last been whittled down to two. And in next Tuesday’s final, hometown heroes Orlando FC will take on Portland Timbers in a bid to be crowned winners of the MLS Is Back tournament. In another action packed episode, Luke, KJ and Stevie look back over the competition and give their views on what promises to be a mouth-watering final, between the tournament’s two stand out sides. Special guest Chris Duvall of Portland Timbers zooms in ...
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 3 min
As the knockout rounds commence in Orlando, several topflight teams have already packed their bags and exited the bubble! In this extra special, three-guest episode of Footy Talks Live , Luke, KJ and Stevie bring us all the action from the MLS Is Back Tournament, and the discuss teams still fighting to win it. With TFC lined up to face NYCFC, KJ argued for caution against a side that narrowly avoided elimination. Despite boasting an array of elite players the west coast side are still to win a m...
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 8 min
With a final group match to play, TFC look poised to progress in the MLS Is Back tournament - and in another knockout episode of Footy Talks Live Luke, KJ and Stevie bring us up to date on all the action from Orlando. Ex-TFC forward Tosaint Ricketts zooms in from Vancouver Whitecaps’s boot room to talk about his disappointment at missing out on the tournament, and give his views on former teammate Ayo Akinola’s breakthrough performance. Ricketts talks optimistically about Canada’s potential as a...
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 4 min
MLS is back in full swing in Orlando - and in another knockout episode of Footy Talks Live, Luke, KJ and Stevie discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of TFC’s disappointing draw against DC United. With games coming thick and fast, the crew are excited to be back in tournament mode - as the MLS has the ‘eyeballs of the world’ upon it like never before. Stevie talks about the unique challenges faced by the players in Orlando and argues that those eventually crowd winners on August 11 will be the ...
Jul 14, 2020•58 min
Footy Talks Live is back - with the first episode of our MLS is Back Tournament coverage! In an action packed show Luke, KJ and Stevie break down all the action from Orlando, and preview TFC’s opening game against DC United. Returning guest Richie Laryea talks the crew through the practicalities of life in ‘the bubble’ and gives his views on the powerful Black Lives Matter statement which marked the opening of the tournament. DC United head coach Ben Olsen discusses the mentality of his squad, w...
Jul 10, 2020•58 min
Footy Talks LaLiga is back with another action packed episode - and this week’s live show kicked off with hosts Carlos Verde and Mike DeLuca talking trouble at the bottom, and drama at the top. Reflecting on their relegation from the Spanish top flight, Carlos and Mike discussed the challenges now facing Espanyol - both on and off the field. And after highlighting the finer points of their football related attire, guests Michael Miller and Rahul Kalvapalle give their views on the fight at the op...
Jul 08, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Footy Talks Live does it again with another knockout show, previewing all the news behind the upcoming MLS Is Back Tournament, PLUS an exclusive interview with TFC captain Michael Bradlley. With kick off in Florida just two weeks away Luke, KJ and Stevie discussed how the MLS can work harder to get the games ‘to matter.’ The crew previewed TFC’s group fixtures, and Stevie weighed in on the fake crowd noise debate. And on the 32nd anniversary of THAT Marco Van Basten goal at Euro 88, KJ claimed t...
Jun 25, 2020•1 hr 20 min
With the world’s best league finally back in full swing, the latest episode of Footy Talks LaLiga takes a deep dive into all the actions from the Spanish top flight. Hosts Carlos Verde and Mike DeLuca are joined by author Colin Millar, to discuss the fight for survival at the bottom of the table - with Leganes, Real Mallorca and Espanyol all facing the drop with only eight games to play. José Galán of CPL side Valour FC, talks about coming through the ranks at Athletico Madrid and gives his view...
Jun 23, 2020•57 min
In another action packed episode of Footy Talks Live , Luke, KJ and Stevie celebrated the return of the Premier League, and talked ‘getting back to business’ with TFC’s Greg Vanney and EPL legend Kevin Kilbane. With the first Premier League game in 100 days pitting their two favoured sides against each other, Luke wasted no time in congratulating KJ on Villa’s narrow escape after a clear Sheffield United goal was somehow missed by VAR. The gang also discussed David Luiz’s nightmare comeback for ...
Jun 18, 2020•1 hr 8 min
LaLiga is back! And it’s kicking off tonight with El Gran Derbi - a fiery fixture that pits Sevilla against city rivals FC Betis. In this special episode, hosts Carlos Verde and Mike DeLuca take us on a deep dive into the Spanish football’s ‘other’ derby - and shine a light on a rivalry that’s huge in La Liga, but less well known outside of Spain. Colin Millar, author of The Frying Pan of Spain: Sevilla v Real Betis: Spain's Hottest Football Rivalry, tunes in to tell us everything we need to kno...
Jun 12, 2020•57 min
The upcoming Florida tournament was today’s hot topic, with the crew counting down the days to MLS’ return, and KJ voicing disbelief that the eventual winners may leave without a trophy! Toronto FC’s Chris Mavinga spoke about the squad's mixed feelings for the plan, and how he hopes to be drawn against Montreal Impact, a club who had the chance to sign him before his move to TFC. Mavinga compared life on lockdown to a preview of post-football retirement, and discussed how training with the likes...
Jun 11, 2020•1 hr 3 min
With a lockout avoided at the eleventh hour, and a new CBA ratified through to 2025, Luke, KJ and Stevie discussed the upcoming tournament in Florida that will finally get the MLS back underway. WIth $1 million dollars in prize money at stake, the gang break down how the competition could play out, with KJ in particular hoping it's not ‘a mickey mouse mid-season tournament.' No pun intended - apparently... Toronto FC’s Richie Laryea shared his experience of lockdown life, and also gave his views...
Jun 04, 2020•1 hr 7 min
With the Bundesliga back in full swing, Luke. KJ and Stevie looked back on Der Klassiker and highlighted the revitalization of Thomas Muller as key to Bayern' success, even though it was Kimmich who picked up the man of the match performance. Dubbed ‘roadrunner’ by Muller - the gang discussed the continued rise of Alphonso Davies, and whether or not his pace allows him to compensate for some defensive weaknesses. TFC’s Liam Fraser was the latest player to give his views on training within the so...
May 28, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Another cracking episode of Footy Talks Weekly kicked off with the gang discussing the ‘bright lights’ of Burnley - courtesy of Stevie’s Turf Moor background. Steering their focus back to North America, Luke and KJ broke the news of Jaap Stam’s purported appointment as Head Coach at FC Cincinnati and discussed his potential impact on the league. Legendary broadcaster and voice of FIFA '20 - Derek Rae shared fantastic stories of his life on the sidelines, and as a Bundesliga expert gave his views...
May 21, 2020•1 hr 4 min
With Terry Dunfield (‘looking like a French painter’) subbing in for Steven Caldwell, the gang began by discussing the issues surrounding any potential restart of the league. Safety, locations and logistics are all high on the list of concerns for players and fans alike. Turning back the clock almost 20 seasons, KJ quizzed Terry on his EPL debut for Manchester City - lining up against a Chelsea team literally s-t-a-c-k-e-d with talent: ‘At half time it was kind of messed up - I had to pick up De...
May 14, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Footy Talks Weekly does it again! With breaking news and inside scoops galore - this is an episode viewers are raving about. Luke, KJ and Stevie sit down with TFC GM Ali Curtis, and TFC legend Justin Morrow, to talk contracts, tactics and getting back to BMO Field. Episode Notes: We get the inside story on KJ’s infamous black notebooks - and learn about the one and only time another person added notes to their hallowed pages. With news from France that Ligue 1 has been canceled and PSG crowned c...
May 01, 2020•1 hr
Episode Notes: Barcelona was in the backstory and also in the background (for Stevie) as Victor pinpointed playing at the Nou Camp as the basis for his cool head under pressure, and also argued that the TFC squad he was part of had the quality to play ‘the Barca way’. Victor spoke about his favorite TFC goal, a cheeky under the wall freekick in the 5-0 mauling of Columbus Crew; and his favorite pass, feeding Jozy Altidore in the 2017 play off final. He spoke honestly about his reasons for leavin...
Apr 24, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Special guest Jonathan Osorio takes the boys through his fantastic header from the 2018 Champions league game against Colorado Rapids, and talks about his own development for TFC. TFC legend Terry Dunfield reminisces about his own amazing headed goal against former team Vancouver White Caps in 2012, as well as a screamer against Ecuador for the national team. Terry recalls awkward conversations after Danny Koevermans’ infamous ‘worst team in the world’ comment, and talks about his current role w...
Apr 18, 2020•1 hr 5 min
On the same night as the Jose Bautista bat flip, Giovinco scored one of the finest - and most important goals - in TFC history. Seba tells us about his decision to rush home from International duty to lead the team to victory. Sealing TFC’s first ever play-off appearance, Seba talks us through ‘that’ goal, from the moment he received the ball to the moment it hit the back of the net. It was an attacking pairing that produced 102 goals in 88 games - Seba describes his fearsome on field partnershi...
Apr 14, 2020•59 min
KJ and Caldwell and joined once again by Luke Wileman and surprise special guest Carl Robinson! Topics range from Jonathan Osorio's development, fights on the pitch, favourite Euros and World Cups, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 30, 2020•1 hr 10 min
