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This 5-times weekly show brings you all the news, views and information from the world of football
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- Ottawa developer Neil Maholtra joins us to talk about bringing an NASL franchise to Ottawa and the league`s plans for aggressive expansion in Canada.
And we`re also joined by Red Patch Boys` president Boris Roberto Aguilar to talk Ali Gerba`s sending home.
We also get into David Beckham`s latest injury and if the league should re-think allowing players to basically play year round. And SUM up the league`s strategy for making money.
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- We're joined by Vancouver Whitecaps CEO Paul Barber (a former Tottenham man) and he talks to us about their plans for MLS, how they'll handle their 2011 launch and a professional link in the works between Tottenham and the Caps.
Then we're joined by Marc Weber, Whitecaps writer for the Province, who talks about the hurdles the Caps face heading into 2011, where they stand on the stadium problems and who they're after in a DP.
Finally, we're joined by FC Dallas signing Kevin Hartman - who had been held up by the MLSPU as the poster boy for the problems surrounding player movement - and he talks to us about the MLS CBA and his year ahead at Dallas.
We also find time to cue up Toronto FC's tournament in Charleston and what to expect out of the Reds in the week ahead.
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- We're joined by FC Dallas signing Kevin Hartman - who had been held up by the MLSPU as the poster boy for the problems surrounding player movement - and he talks to us about the MLS CBA and his year ahead at Dallas.
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- CBC's John Molinaro joins us to talk about what Nick Garcia has told him on the MLS CBA front. And John speaks to us about Carl Robinson's departure and how the team mishandled it.
We're also joined by Rudi Schuller, a founding member of U-Sector, who speaks on the developing trend in Toronto to mistreat their aging or departing players.
We also find time to talk about Landon Donovan's desire to stay in Europe and Vancouver's newest front office face - former Tottenham boss, Paul Barber
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- CBC's John Molinaro joins us to speak about what Nick Garcia told him in regards to the MLS CBA fight. As well he speaks on how Carl Robinson's departure was mismanaged and Mo's five year plan.
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- Paul Beirne, Toronto FC director of business operations, joins us to talk about the MLS Cup, grass to BMO and most importantly beer prices.
And we're also joined by Sam Pierron - a Kansas City Wizards writer who is attending every away game this year and writing about it - shares his insights on KC and observations on MLS today as someone who was a Day 1 fan of the league.
We also get into Carl Robinsons departure from TFC, Kevin Hartman's signing with FC Dallas and Vancouver's supporter culture.
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- Paul Beirne, Toronto FC director of business operations, joins us to talk about their MLS Cup bid, plans for allocating the new stadium seating, beer prices at BMO and the new paperless entry system that they will have available for this season.
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- MLS and the players union agree to arbitration while DeRo speaks out on the negotiations so far. Toronto FC tables its bid to host the MLS Cup and we speak to New York Red Bulls writer Matt Conroy who says New York, despite their new stadium, isn't the favourite to host the final game. He also addresses the NYRB DP rumours that won't go away and how Juan Pablo Angel is doing after a vicious tackle from Julian DeGuzman.
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- TFC is back from Florida and shock - nearly all the trialists are no longer with the club.
Don Garber spouts overseas on the CBA - we talk about why by essentially saying nothing he's saying something. Or something like that.
And Canadian international, and WPS star Christine Sinclair joins us from Cyprus - fresh off CWNT winning the Cyprus Cup and coming on the heels of scoring her 100th international goal.
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- This week we talk about Vancouver parting ways with the head of their residency program and what that means going forward for the Caps and MLS. We also talk about Philadelphia's new partnership with a USL-2 club and if that is the new standard for development in the league. We get into Toronto FC's pre-season struggles and are joined by the president of Milltown FC, Dino Rossi, to talk about Canada's newest professional franchise.
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- We talk about what the 16-year-old Luis Gil's signing means for MLS.
And how it relates to the current CBA negotiations. We also get into where the union is coming from on free agency and why the league may be so resistant.
And Ben gets the chance to sit down one-on-one with 'Mo Johnston' to talk about Toronto FC.
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- We're joined by Jason Davis of Match Fit USA and the American Soccer Show to talk about the possibility of an MLS strike and what that would mean for the league in the long run. We also get into Charlie Davies' recovery and what the USA doing well in the World Cup could do for MLS.
That and we debate Toronto's front line of attack and take down a few newspaper columnists for some poor reporting this week.
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- Bob Lenarduzzi joins us to talk about Duane's recent article on divisions in the Whitecaps front office over their move to MLS and where they are in negotiating with the league on its academy rules.
And LA soccer columnist Nick Green joins us to talk about Landon Donovan staying in EPL and whether that's best for him and league.
That and we talk about the Paul Dickov trial at TFC, Canada's friendly with Macedonia and talk about the ethics of reporting on the CBA negotiations.
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- President of the Vancouver Whitecaps, Bob Lenarduzzi, joins us to discuss the recent article on a split in the Caps front office over their move to MLS. Lenarduzzi also speaks to us about their negotiations with MLS' academy system and his thoughts on keeping a presence in the NASL
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- LA soccer columnist Nick Green joins us to talk about Landon Donovan staying in the EPL, how bad Beckham actually is now and what LA's chances are of returning to the MLS Cup.
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- Dave Clark of Sounders At Heart to talk about Ljungberg and his unwillingness to show up to training camp, what the future of Freddy Montero will be and if Seattle can sustain their success.
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- Should Landon stay overseas?
If the Raul rumour isn't true, who is NYRB eying for their DP slot.
And we're joined by Dave Clark of Sounders At Heart to talk about Ljungberg and his unwillingness to show up to training camp.
That and we vote on whether we want to keep talking about the CBA.
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- We're joined by the NASL's newest GM - Mel Kowalchuk of FC Edmonton - as he tells about why this team will be a success where others failed, what their stadium plans are, how they plan to develop players and their intention to play in the Nutrilite Voyageurs Cup in 2011.
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- TFC adds some depth but possibly loses some in a big name trialist.
The MLS CBA negotiations get snowed in - maybe that's why nobody is talking as the deadline approaches.
And we're joined the NASL's newest GM - Mel Kowalchuk of FC Edmonton - as he tells about why this team will be a success where others failed, what their stadium plans are and how they plan to develop players.
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- Dwayne DeRosario addresses some of the rumours that have been circulating about his contract, clears the air about his intentions for the national team and updates us on the status of his injury.
We're also joined by the co-founder of the Sons of Ben to talk some trash and set the scene for the inaugural year of the Philadelphia Union.
And Ben Knight and Duane Rollins argue about a tiny star on a TFC kit that will be worn exactly six times.
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- Dwayne DeRosario addresses some of the rumours that have been circulating about his contract, clears the air about his intentions for the national team and updates us on the status of his injury.
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- We're joined by the co-founder and President of the Sons of Ben to talk some trash and set the scene for the inaugural year of the Philadelphia Union.
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- Final Whistle #8
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- Which MLS player lived in a thousand year old castle?
Who paved a way to Europe for his countrymen and has been called the best American goaltender of all-time?
Find out on today's Final Whistle
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- Dwayne DeRosario is out for four weeks. Adrian Serioux could be out for good.
The MLS schedule is out - we tell you how the winners and losers are.
And we're joined by Canadian soccer legend - Tony Waiters - as he takes us on an emotional tale of qualifying for the World Cup and talks about what can be done to get Canada back there in the years to come.
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- We're joined by Canadian soccer legend - Tony Waiters - as he takes us on an emotional tale of qualifying for the World Cup and talks about what can be done to get Canada back there in the years to come.
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- Chad Barrett's broken foot, Thierry Henry staying at Barca, the WPS losing its Sol and the MLS CBA - all on today's show.
And we're joined by Julian DeGuzman from Florida where he speaks on Toronto FC's upcoming season, his brother's intentions for Canada and his training camp with Stephen Hart.
Plus he gets into his time at Deportivo (and not getting paid to play) as well as the matchfixing that has plagued Europe.
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- We're joined by Julian DeGuzman from Florida where he speaks on Toronto FC's upcoming season, the locker room at the end of last season, his brother's intentions for Canada and his training camp with Stephen Hart.
Plus he gets into his time at Deportivo (and not getting paid to play) as well as the matchfixing that has plagued Europe.
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- Serioux gone? Brennan back? We talk TFC contracts.
Freddie Ljunberg has promised to come back to MLS - and they're going to need him more than ever. We tell you why.
WPS is getting soccer specific stadiums. Seriously WTF?
And Chivas defender and CMNT player Ante Jazic joins us to discuss his upcoming season, what Preki will mean for Toronto FC and what he thinks of Halifax donair sauce.
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- Chivas and CMNT player Ante Jazic joins us to discuss his upcoming season, what Preki will mean for Toronto FC and what he thinks of Halifax donair sauce.
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- Want to play for TFC? All you need is a busted knee and a desire to resurrect your career apparently. We talk the latest trials with Toronto FC.
We also get into the Dynamo and if they can remain the perennial powerhouse after losing so many players in the last few years.
And we are joined by Ives Galarcep of Soccer by Ives and ESPN to talk Charlie Davies miracle recovery, the latest on MLS CBA and he even drops some Toronto FC trade rumours.
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- We are joined by Ives Galarcep of Soccer by Ives and ESPN to talk about Charlie Davies miracle recovery and whether he's setting realistic goals, what the latest on MLS CBA negotiations are and he even drops some Toronto FC trade rumours.
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- New faces are joining Toronto FC while promising fresh faces are leaving MLS. Pat Onstad is back with Canada while Greg Sutton appears ready to join the New York Red Bulls.
We're also joined by the Vancouver Whitecaps newest front office face - Tom Soehn (of DC United fame) and he talks to us about his plans for the Caps in MLS, what their strategy for the expansion draft will be and his time under USMNT head coach Bob Bradley.
That and Ben manages to call Bob, Bill Bradley one more time.
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- We're joined by the Vancouver Whitecaps newest front office face - Tom Soehn (of DC United fame) and he talks to us about his plans for the Caps in MLS, what their strategy for the expansion draft will be and his time under USMNT head coach Bob Bradley. He also puts out a wish list for an MLS Designated Player
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- A new central defender is on Toronto FC's radar but is Mo's radar off once again?
The Vancouver Whitecaps have their ship headed in the right direction as they add on another strong front office member.
With the friendly with Argentina all but confirmed for Canada there appears another is now on the horizon.
And Kartik Krishnayer joins us for his first interview since moving on up in the world - formerly of MLS Talk and EPL Talk and now the Director of Communications for the NASL - and we try to get him to revert to his blogger roots and shit talk everybody.
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- Kartik Krishnayer joins us for his first interview since moving on up in the world - formerly of MLS Talk and EPL Talk and now the Director of Communications for the NASL - and we try to get him to revert to his blogger roots and shit talk everybody.
That and he speaks on where he sees the future of that league.
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- It's Called Football is joined by NYRB defender Michael Petke who speaks about the MLS CBA negotiations, how far apart the league and the union are on the key issues, what the players are actually fighting for in this deal and how they feel about Don Garber getting that rumoured $3 million salary.
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- Landon Donovan staying in Europe?
Canada to play Argentina? Don Garber saying lots but not saying anything at all?
We break it all down in what it means for MLS and Canada.
And we also are joined by NYRB defender Michael Petke who speaks about the MLS CBA negotiations, how far apart the league and the union are and what the players are actually fighting for in this deal.
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- Canada announces their roster for the Jamaica friendly and we breakdown Stephen Hart's approach with the selections. Sean Keay joins us from Philly to talk about all the deals that didn't get done at the SuperDraft and what Toronto FC's strategy was in not moving up.
We also get into the latest Simeon Jackson rumour and why moving to another Championship level team is the wrong move.
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- Sean Keay from MLSDraft.net joins us to wrap up the MLS SuperDraft, discuss the rumoured Jimmy Conrad trade that didn't happen and how he thought Toronto FC fared in the draft.
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