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A footballing smorgasbord in the latest podcast as we talk #VWFC, Vancouver FC, #CanMNT, #CanChamp, #FIFAWorldCup, #AFCONFinal, #MLS, transfers, and court cases.

Plus, and some would say most importantly, Hot Chocolate Boy returns!
🎧👇
🎙️The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out at aftn.ca/episode-711-... & where you get podcasts.

In Ep711:
🥱Blackmon brouhaha finally over?
🌊#VWFC add Larraz and maybe another Peruvian
🏆#CanChamp draw
🇨🇦 Priso shines at Camp Poutine
🦅VFC confirm management team and file court response
🌍AFCON shenanigans
January 20, 2026 at 7:13 PM
The spat between the City of Langford and Pacific FC continues!

#CanPL
January 21, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Love this Norwich City third kit.

If you do too, and you want an Ali Ahmed one, the club are doing them for 50% off till Saturday, with free Ahmed personalisation.

£20 postage though is half of what strip costs!

shop.canaries.co.uk/replica-kit/...
January 21, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Here's an article on possible UEFA members action with regards to the upcoming World Cup in the US, especially if Denmark then qualify.

I think we've learned enough about how UEFA have handled other issues to feel they'll be spineless once again though.

www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Concerned European football chiefs discuss response to Trump over Greenland
European football’s leaders are increasingly concerned about Donald Trump’s wish to annex Greenland and have held initial discussions about how the sport could respond
www.theguardian.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Crazy to think Vancouver FC's season gets underway two weeks tomorrow!

Still a few additions to be announced for their season roster but congratulations to @tssrovers.bsky.social and SFU standout Kian Procter. The LB/LW has deservedly signed his first pro deal with the Eagles.

Great addition.
January 20, 2026 at 7:56 PM
A footballing smorgasbord in the latest podcast as we talk #VWFC, Vancouver FC, #CanMNT, #CanChamp, #FIFAWorldCup, #AFCONFinal, #MLS, transfers, and court cases.

Plus, and some would say most importantly, Hot Chocolate Boy returns!
🎧👇
🎙️The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out at aftn.ca/episode-711-... & where you get podcasts.

In Ep711:
🥱Blackmon brouhaha finally over?
🌊#VWFC add Larraz and maybe another Peruvian
🏆#CanChamp draw
🇨🇦 Priso shines at Camp Poutine
🦅VFC confirm management team and file court response
🌍AFCON shenanigans
January 20, 2026 at 7:13 PM
🎙️The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out at aftn.ca/episode-711-... & where you get podcasts.

In Ep711:
🥱Blackmon brouhaha finally over?
🌊#VWFC add Larraz and maybe another Peruvian
🏆#CanChamp draw
🇨🇦 Priso shines at Camp Poutine
🦅VFC confirm management team and file court response
🌍AFCON shenanigans
January 20, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Asked Jesse Marsch about Ralph Priso.

Said when they had discussions last year about bringing him in at some point, it was as a 6. But this camp they've been using him as a CB and says because of how well he's done there with #VWFC that's where we'll see him v Guatemala
#CanMNT
January 16, 2026 at 9:20 PM
On a call with #CanMNT head coach Jesse Marsch.

He says Marcelo Flores' commitment to Canada is very high. The reason he hasn't applied for a one-time switch yet is because Jesse hasn't asked him to and will have full discussions with him after this camp.
January 16, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Axel Schuster says Whitecaps expect to add 3 or 4 players in addition to midfielder Oliver Larraz that was announced today.

#VWFC
January 15, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Tristan Blackmon has done his medical at the Whitecaps training facility this morning.

#VWFC
January 15, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Don't know who is feeding the US media information (have guesses) but Tiki is most definitely in Vancouver at the moment.

#VWFC
🇺🇸 Sources: Tristan Blackmon did not report to preseason on Wednesday with Vancouver Whitecaps teammates for entrance medicals

Blackmon & Whitecaps are in talks for new contract but no agreement is imminent for the reigning MLS Defender of the Year

📰: www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
January 15, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Hope you haven't booked your hotels for Seattle 'Caps fans because we're now heading to Spokane if/when we get past CS Cartaginés!

Takes away any of Seattle's home field advantage. The weather could certainly be interesting.

Who had Thomas Müller playing in Spokane on their bingo card?!
#VWFC
NEWS | ONE Spokane Stadium will host our 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 match while Lumen Field undergoes preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

MORE ➡️ sndrs.com/d4fcfwy1
January 14, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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With the 2026 MLS season just over a month away, we've put together a list of outlets covering the league and all 30 teams. Check them out for all the news and info you'll need this season!
Where to find MLS coverege?
A list of outlets covering Major League Soccer
www.sixonefivesoccer.com
January 13, 2026 at 1:56 PM
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🎙️We've a new AFTN Soccer Show episode out at aftn.ca/episode-710-... and where you get podcasts.

In Episode 710:
🌊Whitecaps shun Miami's Blackmon advances
🇨🇦 Camp Poutine and the battle for #CanMNT World Cup places
⚽️WFC2 looking for new head coach
🦅Vancouver FC add five
🇨🇦 Canadian Soccer A to Z - B
January 12, 2026 at 11:54 PM
🎙️We've a new AFTN Soccer Show episode out at aftn.ca/episode-710-... and where you get podcasts.

In Episode 710:
🌊Whitecaps shun Miami's Blackmon advances
🇨🇦 Camp Poutine and the battle for #CanMNT World Cup places
⚽️WFC2 looking for new head coach
🦅Vancouver FC add five
🇨🇦 Canadian Soccer A to Z - B
January 12, 2026 at 11:54 PM
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Lots of #WorldCup chat in the latest podcast.

We hear from Vancouver organizing committee chair Jessie Adcock about the city's preparations for welcoming the world, local disruption, accommodation, transit, and more.

Plus we talk to her about the Fanfest (which will be free here, as it should!)
🎧👇
🎙️The first AFTN Soccer Show of 2026 is out at aftn.ca/episode-709-... and where you get podcasts.

In Ep709:
🌊Ali Ahmed sold to Norwich City
👨‍⚖️#VWFC settle class action lawsuit
🏆Vancouver's World Cup preparations and Fanfest details
🇨🇦 Who in your CanMNT starting XI?
🦅Afshin Ghotbi sues VFC owners
January 8, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Lots of #WorldCup chat in the latest podcast.

We hear from Vancouver organizing committee chair Jessie Adcock about the city's preparations for welcoming the world, local disruption, accommodation, transit, and more.

Plus we talk to her about the Fanfest (which will be free here, as it should!)
🎧👇
🎙️The first AFTN Soccer Show of 2026 is out at aftn.ca/episode-709-... and where you get podcasts.

In Ep709:
🌊Ali Ahmed sold to Norwich City
👨‍⚖️#VWFC settle class action lawsuit
🏆Vancouver's World Cup preparations and Fanfest details
🇨🇦 Who in your CanMNT starting XI?
🦅Afshin Ghotbi sues VFC owners
January 8, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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The Vancouver Whitecaps have firmly rejected a report that Tristan Blackmon is headed to Inter Miami CF.

Background on why the Whitecaps rejected an approach by Inter Miami, what it means for other star players and what happens next for Transfermarkt

www.transfermarkt.us/tristan-blac...
Tristan Blackmon to Inter Miami? Vancouver Whitecaps "firmly reject report"
After selling Ali Ahmed to Norwich City and trading Jayden Nelson to Austin FC, a report by The Miami Herald on Wednesday indicated that the Vancouver Whitecaps were on the verge of losing yet another...
www.transfermarkt.us
January 7, 2026 at 11:05 PM
A statement from Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster on the Blackmon to Miami rumours.

This feels like it has a lot more legs on it. Miami being very aggressive in their pursuit

#VWFC
January 7, 2026 at 10:10 PM
It's hard not to feel that all of the Blackmon/Miami stuff being out there isn't an attempt to unsettle the player and force this trade to happen.

Whitecaps do not want to sell him. They have been talking contract extension with him.

Miami upping amount offered by all accounts.

#VWFC
Sources: Tristan Blackmon trade to Miami is NOT happening, at least as of right now.

More to follow.

#VWFC
January 7, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Sources: Tristan Blackmon trade to Miami is NOT happening, at least as of right now.

More to follow.

#VWFC
January 7, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Lots to chat about in our first show of the year.

We delve into Ali Ahmed's transfer to Norwich City and what it means for both the Whitecaps and Ali's future at club and country level.

Plus we talk about the 'Caps proposed settlement re Messi's 2024 no show & Afshin Ghotbi taking SixFive to court
🎙️The first AFTN Soccer Show of 2026 is out at aftn.ca/episode-709-... and where you get podcasts.

In Ep709:
🌊Ali Ahmed sold to Norwich City
👨‍⚖️#VWFC settle class action lawsuit
🏆Vancouver's World Cup preparations and Fanfest details
🇨🇦 Who in your CanMNT starting XI?
🦅Afshin Ghotbi sues VFC owners
January 6, 2026 at 7:46 PM
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🎙️The first AFTN Soccer Show of 2026 is out at aftn.ca/episode-709-... and where you get podcasts.

In Ep709:
🌊Ali Ahmed sold to Norwich City
👨‍⚖️#VWFC settle class action lawsuit
🏆Vancouver's World Cup preparations and Fanfest details
🇨🇦 Who in your CanMNT starting XI?
🦅Afshin Ghotbi sues VFC owners
January 6, 2026 at 8:48 AM
🎙️The first AFTN Soccer Show of 2026 is out at aftn.ca/episode-709-... and where you get podcasts.

In Ep709:
🌊Ali Ahmed sold to Norwich City
👨‍⚖️#VWFC settle class action lawsuit
🏆Vancouver's World Cup preparations and Fanfest details
🇨🇦 Who in your CanMNT starting XI?
🦅Afshin Ghotbi sues VFC owners
January 6, 2026 at 8:48 AM