http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540 en support@podhoster.com Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:58:04 -0500 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Sports Pod Hoster - podhoster.com 180 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/media/images/ballinnet.jpg http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540 For supporters, by supporters For supporters of the beautiful game, by supporters of the beautiful game. This 5-times weekly show brings you all the news, views and information from the world of football http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/rss/2540/ It's Called Football ben.rycroft@metronews.ca Ben rycroft no no http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=17178 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=17178 It's Called Football no no Emerald City Supporters We're joined by a member of the Emerald City Supporters to put a fan face on what an MLS strike would mean for the league. In lieu of the recent comments from the AEG head, we debate who is winning the PR battle in the strike. And talk about the irony in San Jose finally getting approval for a new stadium. It's,Called,Football,,football,,MLS,,Toronto,FC,,soccer 00:40:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=17143 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0400 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=17143 It's Called Football no no Guests: Neil Malhotra, Boris Roberto Aguilar 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. It`s,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC 01:00:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=17079 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=17079 It's Called Football no no Paul Barber, Marc Weber, Kevin Hartman 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. It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC 01:20:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=17080 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=17080 Interview Only no no Kevin Hartman 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. It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC 00:15:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=17040 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=17040 It's Called Football no no John Molinaro and Rudi Schuller 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 It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC 01:08:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=17041 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=17041 Interview Only no no John Molinaro 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. It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC 00:20:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16967 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16967 It's Called Football no no Guest:: Toronto FC's Paul Beirne 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. It's,Called,Football,,soccer,,football,,MLS,,Toronto,FC 01:00:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16968 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16968 Interview Only no no Guest: Paul Beirne 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. It's,Called,Football,,MLS,,Toronto,FC,,soccer,,football 00:18:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16898 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16898 It's Called Football no no NYRB writer Matt Conroy 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. It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC 00:45:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16876 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16876 It's Called Football no no Guest: Christine Sinclair 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. It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC 00:30:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16845 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16845 It's Called Football no no Guest: Milltown FC President Dino Rossi 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. It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC 00:45:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16757 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16757 It's Called Football no no Guest: 'Mo Johnston' (quotation marks intentional) 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. (quotations marks intentional) It's,Called,Football,,MLS,,soccer,,Toronto,FC,,football 00:38:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16672 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Fri, 19 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16672 It's Called Football no no Guest: Jason Davis on an MLS strike 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. It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC 00:45:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16655 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16655 It's Called Football no no Guests: Bob Lenarduzzi and Nick Green 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. It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC 01:09:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16656 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16656 Interview Only no no Guest: Bob Lenarduzzi 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 It's,Called,Football,,MLS,,Toronto,FC,,football,,soccer 00:25:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16657 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16657 Interview Only no no Guest:: LA soccer columnist Nick Green 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. It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC 00:18:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16557 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16557 Interview Only no no Guest: Dave Clark from Sounders At Heart 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. It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC 00:15:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16556 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16556 It's Called Football no no Guest: Dave Clark from Sounders At Heart 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. It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC 00:45:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16542 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16542 Interview Only no no FC Edmonton's (NASL) Mel Kowalchuk 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. It's,Called,Football,,MLS,,Toronto,FC,,soccer,,football 00:20:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16541 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16541 It's Called Football no no Guest: FC Edmonton's GM Mel Kowalchuk 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. It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC 01:00:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16510 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16510 It's Called Football no no Guest:: TFC's Dwayne DeRosario and SOB's Bryan James 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. It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC 01:12:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16511 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16511 Interview Only no no Guest: Dwayne DeRosario 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. It's,Called,Football,,MLS,,Toronto,FC,,soccer,,football 00:18:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16512 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16512 It's Called Football no no SOB's President Bryan James 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. It's,Called,Football,,MLS,,Toronto,FC,,soccer,,football 00:12:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16440 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16440 It's Called Football no no Final Whistle #8 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 It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC 00:05:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16428 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16428 It's Called Football no no Guest: Tony Waiters 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. It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC 00:58:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16429 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16429 Interview Only no no Guest: Tony Waiters 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. It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC 00:25:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16357 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16357 It's Called Football no no Guest: Julian DeGuzman 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. It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC 00:45:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16358 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16358 Interview Only no no Guest: Julian DeGuzman 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. It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC 00:25:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16321 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16321 It's Called Football no no Guest: Ante Jazic on Preki 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. It's,Called,Football,,MLS,,Toronto,FC,,soccer,,football 00:39:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16323 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16323 Interview Only no no Guest: Ante Jazic on Preki, CMNT 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. It's,Called,Football,,MLS,,Toronto,FC,,soccer,,football 00:10:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16287 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16287 It's Called Football no no Guest: Ives Galarcep on Charlie Davies, TFC trade rumours and MLS CBA 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. It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC 00:55:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16288 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16288 Interview Only no no Guest:: Ives Galarcep on Charlie Davies, TFC trade rumours and MLS CBA 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. It's,Called,Football,,soccer,,MLS,,football,,Toronto,FC 00:20:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16242 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16242 It's Called Football no no Guest:: Tom Soehn - Vancouver Whitecaps Director of Soccer Operations 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. It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC,,Vancouver,Whitecaps 00:25:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16243 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16243 Interview Only no no Guest:: Tom Soehn - Vancouver Whitecaps Director of Soccer Operations 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 a Designated Player It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC,,Vancouver,Whitecaps 00:10:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16211 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16211 It's Called Football no no Guest: Kartik Krishnayer on joining NASL staff 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. It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC,,NASL 00:38:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16212 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16212 Interview Only no no Guest: Kartik Krishnayer on joining NASL staff 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. It's,Called,Football,,MLS,,Toronto,FC,,soccer,,football 00:12:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16182 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16182 Interview Only no no Guest: Michael Petke on MLS CBA negotiations 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. It's,Called,Football,,MLS,,Toronto,FC,,soccer 00:20:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16181 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16181 It's Called Football no no Guest: Michael Petke on MLS CBA negotiations 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. It's,Called,Football,,MLS,,Toronto,FC,,soccer 01:00:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16129 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16129 It's Called Football no no Behind the scenes at the SuperDraft 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. It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC 00:40:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16130 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16130 Interview Only no no Sean Keay behind the scenes at MLS SuperDraft 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. It's,Called,Football,,football,,MLS,,soccer,,Toronto,FC 00:20:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16100 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16100 It's Called Football no no Guest: John Molinaro on TFC How close is MLS to a lockout? Will Stuart Holden land with Bolton? Is Jonathon De Guzman angling for a return to Canada? We try to answer these questions and John Molinaro from CBC Sports joins us to talk about Toronto FC's draft hopes, what went on in their locker room last season and when Canada will ever make a World Cup It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC,,World,Cup 01:00:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16101 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16101 Interview Only no no John Molinaro on TFC draft hopes John Molinaro from CBC Sports joins us to talk about Toronto FC's draft hopes, what went on in their locker room last season and when Canada will ever make a World Cup It's,Called,Football,,soccer,,football,,MLS,,Toronto,FC,,World,Cup 00:20:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16075 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Mon, 11 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16075 It's Called Football no no MLS Draft The following statements are made on this week's It's Called Football Landycakes with Toffee inside, Teal is best with a shade of red, you can't spell SNUFUSALL without Snafu and Sean Keay from MLS Draft.net joins us live from the combine to breakdown the draft. As well as Ben nearly gets into a full on fist fight with one of the hosts. Find out who on this week's It's Called Football It's,Called,Football,,soccer,,football,,Ben,Rycroft,,MLS,,Toronto,FC 01:00:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16076 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Mon, 11 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16076 Interview Only no no Sean Keay from MLSDraft.net Sean Keay of MLSDraft.net joins the show from the combine to speak about who has moved up or down in the draft, where Mac Hermann trophy winner Teal Bunbury will go and how this draft class compares to last year's. It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC,,Draft 00:20:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16022 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Sat, 09 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=16022 It's Called Football no no The Final Whistle Listen to how this Canadian went from a tiny town of 2,000 to play for some of the biggest clubs in the world and how the 1986 World Cup ultimately led to him choosing soccer over hockey. But not before his parents would try to convince him otherwise, one more time. It's,Called,Football,,soccer,,football,,MLS,,Toronto,FC 00:05:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15996 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15996 Interview Only no no Guest: Jason DeVos on the need for CSA reform Jason Devos speaks on the need for reform within the CSA, the need to change the governance model and what can be done to make a difference right now. It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC 00:20:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15995 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15995 Interview Only no no Guest: Noel Butler on USL v TOA Noel Butler of the Team 990 tells us about the conversation he had with Montreal Impact owner Joey Saputo that night on the USL v TOA fight and how it's all done but the crossing of the T's It's,Called,Football,,MLS,,soccer,,Toronto,FC,,Montreal,Impact 00:20:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15994 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15994 It's Called Football no no Guests: Jason DeVos and Noel Butler In Part 2 of our year in review show we speak with Jason DeVos and Noel Butler on their respective corners of the soccer world. DeVos speaks on the CSA and the current reform that is taking place and what he'd like to see done in the future. And Butler speaks on the TOA v USL fight and reveals what Joey Saputo told him about that news. Also we continue our recap of the year that was Canadian soccer with talk on Toronto FC's season, the Voyaguers Cup, Canadian players abroad and the Beckham Experiment. It's,Called,Football,,soccer,,football,,MLS,,Toronto,FC,,David,Beckham 01:30:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15993 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15993 Interview Only no no Noel Butler on TOA vs USL Interview with Noel Butler on the USL vs TOA debate. Noel reveals what Joey Saputo told him that evening in regards to the USSF sanctioning. It's,Called,Football,,soccer,,football,,MLS,,USL,,Toronto,FC 00:20:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15992 ben.rycroft@metonews.ca (It's Called Football) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15992 It's Called Football no no Guests: Jason DeVos and Noel Butler Part 2 of our year in review show and Jason DeVos and Noel Butler join us to recap their corners of the Canadian soccer universe. DeVos speaks to the reform of the CSA and what still needs to be done while Noel breaks some very large news in regard to the USL/TOA fight. All that and we continue to recap the year that was in Canadian soccer. It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC 01:30:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15948 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15948 It's Called Football no no 2009 Recap Show It's part 1 of 2009 recap show and Bob Lenarduzzi of the Vancouver Whitecaps join us to talk about the Caps stadium issues, their fight to get their academy accepted by MLS and where they will be playing next season. After covering it so extensively all year, Kartik Krishnaiyer of MLS Talk also joins us to talk about the ongoing USL v TOA fight and recent USSF decision It's,Called,Football,,MLS,Talk,,soccer,,football 01:20:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15949 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15949 Interview Only no no Bob Lenarduzzi In an effort to bring you the information you want, how you want it - It's Called Football presents Interview Only - where you get to hear just our interviews from that day's show. Today, we bring to you Bob Lenarduzzi, President of the Vancouver Whitecaps, on their stadium issue, where they stand with MLS on the academy and what league they will play in next season. It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC 00:20:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15950 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15950 Interview Only no no Guest: Kartik Krishnaiyer In an effort to bring you the information you want, how you want it - It's Called Football presents Interview Only - where you get to hear just our interviews from that day's show. After covering it so extensively all year, Kartik Krishnaiyer of MLS Talk also joins us to talk about the ongoing USL v TOA fight and recent USSF decision It's,Called,Football,,soccer,,football,,MLS,,MLS,Talk,,Toronto,FC 00:20:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15724 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15724 It's Called Football no no The Final Whistle #6 Listen to how this Canadian star was having, by all accounts, an unprecedented statistical season while his team was literally crumbling around him. It's,Called,Football,,Football,,soccer,,MLS,,English,Premiership 00:05:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15723 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15723 It's Called Football no no The Final Whistle #5 This pint sized hero overcame a growth hormone imbalance to climb to the top of the game. Learn about how his disability shaped and defined him into the player we know today. It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,EPL,,English,Premiership 00:05:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15722 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Mon, 28 Dec 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15722 It's Called Football no no The Final Whistle #4 He's the best footballer in the world and yet he almost never played. A severe heart condition at a young age almost kept this superstar off the pitch. Hear about how a life saving surgery opened the door to the Premiership and a chance to stamp his name on our collection imaginations. It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,EPL,,English,Premiership 00:04:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15818 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15818 Footballers Letters to Santa no no Jack Warner In the lead up to Christmas people from the world of football read us their letters to Santa. Today, supreme CONCACAF leader Jack Warner tells Santa what he should give him and slips his a little something to make sure it happens. It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Jack,Warner 00:05:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15816 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15816 Footballers Letters To Santa no no Chad Barrett In the lead up to Christmas, footballers read us their letters to Santa. Today, Chad Barrett raps to the big guy about his gifts. It's,Called,Football,,soccer,,football,,MLS,,Chad,Barrett 00:05:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15817 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15817 Footballers Letters to Santa no no Maradona In the leadup to Christmas people from the football world read us their letters to Santa. Today, Maradona has some odd requests for Santa It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Maradona 00:05:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15809 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15809 Footballers Letters To Santa no no David Beckham David Beckham writes his letter to Santa It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,David,Beckham 00:05:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15770 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15770 It's Called Football no no Guest: Teal Bunbury Akron's Teal Bunbury joins It's Called Football to talk about going to MLS, his intentions of playing for the Canadian National Team and his season in NCAA. We also get into the recent TFC roster moves and the CSA players of the year. It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC,,Teal,Bunbury 00:30:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15739 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15739 It's Called Football no no Guest: Declan Hill, Author of the Fix Amado Guevara's sudden departure from Toronto FC, Landon Donovan's very generous pay raise (and what that will mean for MLS on the domestic DP front) and we speak to Declan Hill, author of the Fix, on the recent developments on the fight against matchfixing in football It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC,,Declan,Hill 01:00:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15711 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15711 It's Called Football no no Guest: Jimmy Conrad MLS elderstatesman and Kansas City Wizards star Jimmy Conrad joins us to talk about where MLS and the Players Union are in the CBA negotiations, his thoughts on Don Garber and his hair gel. We also get into the staff changes at Toronto FC, Paul James' take on the Stephen Hart hiring, more USL vs TOA fun and round it out with some mocking off Bulgarian referees. It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC,,Kanasas,City,Wizards 00:50:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15713 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15713 It's Called Football no no Footballers Letters To Santa Toronto FC's Mo Johnston writes his yearly letter to Santa It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,Toronto,FC 00:03:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15662 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15662 It's Called Football no no Canadian friendly fixed Matchfixing in Canadian soccer? We break the news of UEFA suspending the referee from the Canada Macedonia friendly following some irregular betting. Having spoken to both sides (the CSA and the Macedonians as well as Declan Hill) we update you on where everything stands and the details of that. Sean Keay from MLSDraft.net joins the show to talk MLS Combine, the College Cup as well as who some of the diamonds in the rough maybe in this year's class. We also get into the Landon Donovan transfer as well as the Stu Holden contract negotiations and what those both mean for U.S. soccer. Soccer,,football,,MLS,,It's,Called,Football 00:30:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15638 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15638 It's Called Football no no The Final Whistle #3 In the same vein as the Paul Harvey 'And now you know the rest of the story' - It's Called Football presents The Final Whistle - where we bring you the stories behind the storymakers in the world of Football. Today's features a young boy growing up in the slums, how his hometown shaped him and where he is going in the very near future It's,Called,Football,,soccer,,football,,MLS 00:05:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15635 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15635 It's Called Football no no Garber loves Saputo Don Garber meeting with Joey Saputo over MLS expansion, USL filing lawsuits, Squizz storming out of studio over contract disputes - all on today's It's Called Football It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Don,Garber,,expansion,,Joey,Saputo 00:30:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15636 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15636 It's Called Football no no The Final Whistle In the same vein as the Paul Harvey 'And now you know the rest of the story' - It's Called Football presents The Final Whistle - where we bring you the stories behind the storymakers in the world of Football. Today's features chickens, a jump to Europe no one knew about and a hometown boy done good. It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS 00:05:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15632 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15632 It's Called Football no no The Final Whistle In the same vein as Paul Harvey's 'And now you know the rest of the story' - It's Called Football presents The Final Whistle. The stories behind the storymakers in the world of football It's,Called,Football,,soccer,,football 00:05:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15594 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Mon, 07 Dec 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15594 It's Called Football no no Guest: Stephen Hart Stephen Hart joins It's Called Football to discuss his new minting as Canadian Men's Head Coach, what he's planning for the future and what role he'll have in the technical side of things. We also get into the latest TFC transfer rumours, the Red Bulls latest GM signing and what FIFA World Cup money could mean to MLS It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,David,Beckham,,Stephen,Hart 01:00:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15538 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15538 It's Called Football no no The World Cup Draw Following the FIFA World Cup draw we break down the groups, identify who we think the group of death will be, who we think the group of gimps will be and marvel at how awkward Charlize Theron's presenting skills were. It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,World,Cup 00:25:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15537 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15537 It's Called Football no no Soccer coming to Ottawa? Neil Malhotra, VP of Claridge Homes in Ottawa, joins the show to discuss his announcement of intent to bring Tier 1 soccer to Ottawa. He speaks on his discussions with the NASL, addresses the cynics who had suggested he was only in it for the stadium and lets us know who he supports It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC,,NASL 00:17:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15536 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15536 It's Called Football no no Guest: Simon Kuper, Soccernomics Author of Soccernomics, Simon Kuper, joins It's Called Football to discuss his book, matchfixing in Europe and why Canada hasn't done better on the world stage It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,Simon,Kuper,,Soccernomics 00:23:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15528 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15528 It's Called Football no no Declan Hill on matchfixing Sept 2nd/09 - Author of The Fix - Declan Hill joins It's Called Football to discuss match-fixing across the world and the potential for it in North America. We also get into Vancouver's stadium issues, who might be in charge of TFC next season, lament the lost chances in the Sounders game and further discuss the drama that is the USL sale. It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC,,Duane,Rollins,,Ben,Rycroft 01:00:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15531 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15531 It's Called Football no no Guests: FC Dallas striker Jeff Cunningham Nov 3/2009 - MLS Golden Boot winner Jeff Cunningham joins us to talk about his turnaround season, his time in Toronto and relationship with former TFC head coach John Carver and addresses the Reading rumours. Dino Rossi from the Soccer Academy Alliance Canada also calls in to discuss the CSA response to the FIFA mandate on academies and what he expects to happen in the months ahead. MLS playoffs, the Whitecaps kicking off in MLS in a temporary stadium and what TFC's next move should be - all in this week's show. It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC,,FC,Dallas 01:00:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15530 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15530 It's Called Football no no Jackass edition April 5/2009 Toronto FC Director of Business Operations Paul Beirne joins the show to talk about the season to come and Bill Archer, Big Soccer blogger, joins ICF for a battle of wits. We all lose It's,Called,Football,,soccer,,football,,MLS,,Toronto,FC,,Ben,Rycroft,,Ben,Knight,,Duane,Rollins 01:20:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15529 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15529 It's Called Football no no Guests: Julian de Guzman and Stephen Hart July 7/09 - Canadian international player Julian DeGuzman and Interim Head Coach Stephen Hart. DeGuzman confirms Toronto FC have offered him a 'lucrative' contract and gives indications he'll have a decision for them within the week. Julian even lets on that his brother has considered a move to Toronto FC and that he intends to go into coaching when his career is done. Hart discusses the upcoming Canadian match against El Salvador in Gold Cup action, Portsmouth keeper Asmir Bergovic's intentions to play for Canada and what his own future with the national team might include. It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC,,Julian,de,Guzman,,Canada 01:00:00 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15527 ben.rycroft@metronews.ca (It's Called Football) Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://itscalledfootball.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=2540&pid=15527 It's Called Football no no Guests: Ives Galarcep, Rohan Ricketts Former Toronto FC midfielder Rohan Ricketts joins the show to talk about his time in Toronto, who he's been trialing and some of the locker room drama that went on with TFC this year. We're also joined by ESPN writer and Soccer By Ives super blogger Ives Galarcep to discuss the expansion draft, the MLS Cup finals and who is going to be on the move this off-season. It's,Called,Football,,football,,soccer,,MLS,,Toronto,FC,,Ben,Rycroft,,Duane,Rollins 01:00:00