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Report and Reaction: Perfect no more, as Fire douse...

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2025/03/23

Vancouver Whitecaps suffered their first loss of the 2025 MLS season as Jesper Sørensen’s short-handed side fell to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Chicago Fire at BC Place on Saturday night. It was a fairly even game, with both sides failing to fully capitalise on the chances they created. A draw would probably…

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There’s Still (Extra) Time – Episode 97 (Is Canada’s...

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2025/03/19

We’ve got another new AFTN Extra podcast for you and as a thank you to all the new subscribers we got last time out, we’ve got a second bumper episode for you this month, a 79 minute one as Michael and Zach looks ahead to this week’s CONCACAF Nations League finals in Los Angeles. Is…

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Episode 661 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Exploring Our...

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2025/03/16

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and CONCACAF Champions Cup. The Jesper Juggernaut rolls on in Vancouver, with the Whitecaps putting in a tremendous performance to make history against Monterrey in Champions Cup action, then following that up with another victory in MLS play to stay…

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Report and Reaction: Whitecaps dominant in Dallas as...

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2025/03/16

(Photo Credit: @WhitecapsFC/X.com) The Vancouver Whitecaps juggernaut rolls on with a dominant 1-0 victory in Dallas, where the scoreline doesn’t really tell the story of just how in control of this match the ‘Caps were. Vancouver didn’t allow Dallas even one shot on target, controlling play and creating chance after chance. They were only able…

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The New Vancouver Whitecaps: Sørensen’s Fast Fierce...

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2025/03/14

When Axel Schuster announced that the club had decided to part ways with head coach Vanni Sartini, many Whitecaps fans, myself included, questioned whether he was making the right decision. But new head coach Jasper Sørensen has quickly stamped his influence on the team and the early returns are extremely promising. Vancouver Whitecaps have opened…

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Report and Reaction: Whitecaps stun Monterrey in...

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2025/03/13

[Photo Credit: CONCACAF.com] It was a monumental night in Mexico for Vancouver Whitecaps on Wednesday. A 2-2 draw in Torreón, CF Monterrey’s home away from home for the night, gave the Canadian champions a win on aggregate against the Mexican powerhouse, advancing on away goals after the tie finished 3-3 after the two legs. And…

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Northern Super League raises the stakes for League1...

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2025/03/11

Six teams across Canada are preparing for life in the Northern Super League (NSL) as the inaugural season kicks off in April 2025. The logistical challenges involved in starting a football club from scratch ensure excitement and a degree of chaos as clubs evolve from nothing. Everything and everyone must be sourced in time for…

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Episode 660 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Ready Or Not,...

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2025/03/10

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, CONCACAF Champions Cup, and FIFA chat. The Whitecaps keep rolling with a very strong performance against Mexican powerhouse CF Monterrey in Champions Cup action, followed by a victory over CF Montreal in MLS action in their Canadian derby that saw…

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Report and Reaction: Whitecaps hit summit as unbeaten...

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2025/03/09

Vancouver Whitecaps dominated from start to finish in their all-Canadian clash with CF Montreal at BC Place on Saturday evening. A first half goal from Mathias Laborda finally broke the deadlock in the 32nd minute, and although the visitors showed signs of life before half time, an early second half goal from Tate Johnson on…

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Report and Reaction: Halbouni header gives Whitecaps...

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2025/03/06

Belal Halbouni was the Whitecaps hero at BC Place on Wednesday evening, heading home a crucial late leveler against Liga MX powerhouse CF Monterrey to set up an all-to-play-for second leg showdown in Mexico next week in their CONCACAF Champions Cup match-up. It was no less than Vancouver deserved. The home side dominated much of…

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There’s Still (Extra) Time – Episode 96 (Champs v...

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2025/03/04

We’ve got a new AFTN extra podcast for you and it’s a near 90 minute cracker as Michael and Zach talk about the Whitecaps win over LA Galaxy, it really was champs of Vancouver versus a team that looked more like chumps than defending MLS cup winners. We also talks about the Whitecaps’ midweek Champions…

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Report and Reaction: White’s winner brings late joy...

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2025/03/03

Vancouver Whitecaps’ unbeaten start to the new MLS season continued at BC Place on Sunday with a 2-1 victory over the visiting defending league champs, the LA Galaxy. A lot of attention will be on the City of Angels for the Oscars on Sunday night, but there was no award winning performance from the Galaxy…

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Episode 659 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Drinking The...

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2025/03/01

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and CONCACAF Champions Cup chat, and we’re joined by AFTN writer Felipe Vallejo again to do it all this episode. It’s been a good start to the Jesper Sorensen era in Vancouver. Advancing in the Champions Cup with an aggregate…

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Report and Reaction: White at the double to sink...

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2025/02/28

Vancouver Whitecaps were made to work hard at BC Place on Thursday evening before advancing in the CONCACAF Champions Cup and setting up a Round of 16 clash with Liga MX giants CF Monterrey. Trailing by a late goal from last week’s first leg in Costa Rica, the Whitecaps controlled much of the second leg…

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Report and Reaction: Newcomer Nelson cuts Timbers...

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2025/02/24

Starting the new season with a win is always great. An away win, even better. A dominant win at a fierce rival, well it doesn’t get too much better than that. The Jesper Sørensen MLS era began in some style for Vancouver Whitecaps down in Portland on Sunday afternoon as the ‘Caps dominated a ten-man…

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Episode 658 – The AFTN Soccer Show (And So It Begins)

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2025/02/22

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and CONCACAF Champions Cup chat, and we’re joined by AFTN writer Felipe Vallejo to do it all this episode. The Whitecaps finally played their first competitive game of 2025, and while the end result of the Champions Cup clash with…

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Three things to watch for in ‘Caps’ first test of the...

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2025/02/19

After nearly three-and-a-half months with no action, Vancouver Whitecaps kick-off their season with the first leg of the first round of the Concacaf Champions Cup on Thursday. Facing Costa Rican side Deportivo Saprissa in their home, where a more than familiar friend awaits, the Whitecaps will want to ensure that they bring back a positive…

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Episode 657 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Give Me Pleasure,...

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2025/02/16

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and CONCACAF Champions Cup chat and interviews. The wait is almost over, with the first competitive matches of the season coming up thick and fast this week for the Whitecaps in both league and cup action. The ‘Caps have added…

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Getting Familiar with Sørensen-ball: A Vancouver...

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2025/02/15

After spending three weeks in sunny Marbella in Spain, Vancouver Whitecaps settled back into their routine in Vancouver this week – if not only for this week. Come Tuesday, the ‘Caps will be back on the plane as they fly out to Costa Rica to face Saprissa in the first leg of the first round…

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Cavalry’s CONCACAF dream comes to an end with...

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2025/02/14

Photo Credit: CONCACAF.com While they battled hard in adverse conditions, Cavalry’s CONCACAF Champions Cup run came to a bittersweet end on Thursday night following a 2-0 loss to host Pumas UNAM at Mexico City’s Estádio Olimpico Universitario. Substitute striker Guillermo Martinez scored both of Pumas’ goals in the second half against a Cavalry side that…

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