Soccer Talk With Tyler Green And Simon Fudge

Several new faces have arrived in the past few weeks at Vancouver Whitecaps FC, but will the new additions improve the fortunes of Marc Dos Santos’s squad in 2020? Tyler and Simon return for a new episode of Soccer Talk, as they assess the latest arrivals to join the Blue and White and if they will make a difference after a dismal 2019 campaign. Professional soccer is returning to the Nation’s Capital after Ottawa was announced last week as the first expansion club to join the Canadian Premier League (CPL) for 2020. Tyler and Simon assess the impact that Spanish giants Atletico Madrid may have as owners of the new CPL club and if Ottawa will be given a spot in this year’s Canadian Championship. The guys also reflect on record-setter Christine Sinclair, who became soccer’s all-time leading international goalscorer during Olympic qualifying with the Canadian women’s national team. More info about Soccer Talk on Facebook! And visit our friends at Tenth and Proper!

A new year and a new beginning for Vancouver Whitecaps FC... It's time to look ahead and see how the Whitecaps can improve on a 2019 disaster on and off the field.    In this edition of Soccer Talk, an extremely sick Tyler allows Simon to take the reign and answer the following questions: thoughts on the new Sporting Director and CEO, the latest player acquisitions and exits, and draft picks.   Simon will also weigh in on the fan relationship as it stands.   More info about Soccer Talk on Facebook! And visit our friends at Tenth and Proper!

These are dark days for Vancouver Whitecaps FC... the 'Caps lost in the Voyageurs Cup, losing to Cavalry FC of the Canadian Premier League. It put an exclamation point on the struggles the 'Caps have had all season long.    In this edition of Soccer Talk, Tyler and Simon look at what has gone wrong for the blue and white this year, with fan discontent at an all-time high, has the time come for significant change at the club? If so, are their experienced people that can come in and put things back on track?   The guys also give their thoughts on Cavalry FC and their fine form this season, plus Simon chats one-on-one with Mason Trafford after their historic win.   The Saskatchewan Summer Soccer Series is also mentioned, as the prairie province eyes the possibility of having a team in the CPL in the near future.   Plus, we find out what's coming up in "what to watch".   More info about Soccer Talk on Facebook! And visit our friends at Tenth and Proper!

Vancouver Whitecaps FC completed a busy spell of action with a home win over FC Dallas after two productive games on the road.   Soccer Talk returns with a new episode, as Tyler and Simon look at the Blue and White’s fine recent run of form, with the latest display being a 2-1 victory over MLS Western Conference rivals Dallas at BC Place on Saturday.   The guys also give their thoughts on the opening weeks of the inaugural Canadian Premier League (CPL) season. Can anyone catch early frontrunners Cavalry FC?   Plus, Simon provides a list of summer international tournament action to look out for in the coming weeks, as well as his latest thoughts in ‘Simon Says’.   More info about Soccer Talk on Facebook! And visit our friends at Tenth and Proper!

Vancouver Whitecaps FC finally find the win column in Major League Soccer! Can they build on Wednesday's triumph over LAFC and claim a result at Orlando City this weekend?   After a brief hiatus, Soccer Talk returns to recap the Blue and White's 1-0 victory over the league's best side at BC Place. Tyler and Simon assess an impressive and encouraging midweek performance from Marc Dos Santos's side and look ahead to the club's tough Easter long weekend trip to Florida and a meeting with Orlando City.   We will also hear from Whitecaps U-23 side head coach Nick Dasovic, as the former Canadian international gave an exclusive interview to our colleague Amrit Parmar during the squad's recent trip to England.   Plus, Simon gives his latest thoughts in 'Simon Says' and what to look out for in the world of soccer over the coming week.   More info about Soccer Talk on Facebook! And visit our friends at Tenth and Proper!

Tyler and Simon break down Vancouver Whitecaps FC's 3 - 2 loss to Minnesota United FC in the Major League Soccer home opener for the 'Caps. 

The new Major League Soccer season is upon us, and for Vancouver Whitecaps FC fans, their first opportunity to see the new-look squad under head coach Marc Dos Santos is on Saturday.  Ahead of the Blue and White’s season opener at BC Place, Tyler and Simon assess how the ‘Caps will fare by position and in the upcoming 2019 campaign. They also give their thoughts on this weekend’s opening game against Minnesota United. The Canadian Premier League unveiled the full schedule for their inaugural 2019 campaign. The guys debate the CPL’s decision to play a two-season format - Spring and Fall - and if that will appeal to supporters.      Plus, Simon tells us what to look out for in the world of soccer over the coming week. More info about Soccer Talk on Facebook! And visit our friends at Find a Property and Tenth and Proper!

More new additions for Vancouver Whitecaps FC, along with a familiar face. The latest episode of Soccer Talk continues to discuss the changes from 'Caps head coach Marc Dos Santos, as the Major League Soccer season draws nearer. Fredy Montero is a focus for Tyler and Simon, with the Colombian striker returning for a second stint with the Blue and White. Plus, Simon remembers England goalkeeper Gordon Banks in 'Simon Says'. All that and more on the February 17th version of Soccer Talk! More info about Soccer Talk on Facebook! And visit our friends at Find a Property and Tenth and Proper!

Some new players came in, some headed through the Vancouver Whitecaps FC exit door during the past week. The latest episode of Soccer Talk peruses over Marc Dos Santos’s most recent moves, as the Major League Soccer season draws nearer. Which new addition stands out? Were the departures of De Jong and Juarez a surprise? And with eight roster spots to fill, what are the Whitecaps’ biggest needs, at this stage? Tyler and Simon take a closer look. The Sebastian Giovinco era at Toronto FC is at an end following his move to Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal. What does the Italian’s departure mean for the Reds? We speak to Sportsnet’s chief soccer reporter John Molinaro about what TFC need to focus on for 2019. Plus, Simon will tell us what to look out for in the coming weeks. All that and more on the February 5th version of Soccer Talk! More info about Soccer Talk on Facebook! And visit our friends at Find a Property and Tenth and Proper!

Back from hibernation, hiatus, technical difficulties or otherwise, but Tyler and Simon discuss the start of the 2019 season for Vancouver Whitecaps FC and the Canadian Premier League. On this episode, Tyler and Simon look at Whitecaps FC... position by position at present, what are our expectations for the club in 2019 and the challenges the upcoming season will hold. Of course, the new kit was also a topic of conversation.  What's the Canadian in the Canadian Premier League and how that is going to affect the future? Could growing pains hamper the CPL and what are Tyler and Simon looking forward to with the launch of the league? Plus, Simon will take a look at what to watch in the coming week.  All that and more on the January 29th version of Soccer Talk! More info about Soccer Talk on Facebook! And visit our friends at Find a Property and Tenth and Proper!

Back from hibernation, Tyler and Simon discuss the Canadian Premier League and the new team in Victoria, British Columbia. The owner of that franchise, former Canadian international Rob Friend also joins the program to talk CPL and the Urban Soccer Centre.  On this episode, Tyler and Simon look at the CPL, what Simon thinks of the Victoria franchise. How does this help the development of Canadian soccer and what are the keys to success for the league. We also have an exclusive interview with former Canadian international and the owner of the new Victoria CPL franchise Rob Friend. We talk about how he got involved. How the players will be found and also his other endeavour, the Urban Soccer Centre.  All that and more on the June 7th version of Soccer Talk! More info about Soccer Talk on Facebook! And visit our friends at Find a Property, Tenth and Proper, and Caffe Mangia! Learn more about our sponsors by clicking on the logos below:      

Back from hibernation, Tyler and Simon discuss the Vancouver Whitecaps FC season to date and an exclusive interview with former Whitecaps captain and United States international Jay DeMerit. This April 19th edition of Soccer Talk is presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as the guys broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. On this episode, Tyler and Simon look at the Whitecaps start to the new campaign. Which players have impressed the guys and which players have disappointed so far? Have the club’s new additions made the expected impact so far? We also have an exclusive interview with Jay DeMerit, who talks about the battle to win promotion to the English Premier League after leading Watford to England’s top flight during his playing days. Simon gives his three things to watch out for over the coming weeks, while ‘Simon Says’ pays tribute to a Panamanian international who died tragically last weekend. All that and more on the April 19th version of Soccer Talk! More info about Soccer

After an extended break, Tyler and Simon are back to talk about Vancouver Whitecaps FC and how they are shaping up for the 2017 season. This February 22nd edition of Soccer Talk is presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as the guys broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. On this episode, Tyler and Simon break down the Whitecaps squad that will raise the curtain on the club’s seventh season in Major League Soccer on March 5. Are there enough goals in this ‘Caps side to succeed? Is the midfield strong enough or in need of an upgrade? Can goalkeeper David Ousted and the backline put in performances reminiscent of 2015? The guys also give their predictions on where the Whitecaps will finish up in MLS this term and how they will fare in this year’s Voyageurs Cup. Simon gives his three things to watch out for in the CONCACAF region, while ‘Simon Says’ salutes an historic moment in the world of coaching in the Far East this week. All that and more on the February 22nd version of Soccer Talk

In the first podcast of the New Year, Tyler and Simon take a close look at the 2017 MLS schedule for Vancouver Whitecaps FC and the league, plus debate the rumour of Whitecaps FC 2 potentially moving away from Vancouver after the upcoming USL campaign. This January 12th edition of Soccer Talk is presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy and KazLaw, as the guys broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. On this episode, Tyler and Simon discuss if Whitecaps fans should be concerned with the Blue and White’s lack of player acquisition activity to date and debate if the proposed Canadian Premier League will ever become a reality. The guys also chat about FIFA’s plans to expand the World Cup to a 48-team competition, starting in 2026, and how that might benefit Canada’s hopes of reappearing at soccer’s showpiece event.     Simon has his three things to watch out for, while ‘Simon Says’ pays tribute to former England manager Graham Taylor, who sadly passed away this week. All that and more on the

  The final podcast of 2016 reflects back on the biggest soccer story of the past year and which soccer story surprised us most. This December 29th edition of Soccer Talk is presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy and KazLaw, as the guys broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. On this episode, Tyler and Simon look back at an eventful 12 months in the world of association football. They also discuss what Vancouver Whitecaps FC need to do to boost their squad ahead of the 2017 campaign. We also hear from Metrotown Physio’s Marc Rizzardo, as he reflects back on various coaching and medical issues in the game during the past year. Simon has his three things to watch out for, while ‘Simon Says’ reflects on soccer’s power to be inclusive. All that and more on the December 29th version of Soccer Talk! More info about Soccer Talk on Facebook! And visit our friends at Find a Property, Tenth and Proper, and Caffe Mangia! Learn more about our sponsors by clicking on the logos below:       

Vancouver Whitecaps FC have a new right back, Seattle Sounders FC are MLS Cup champions, and the league’s offseason is in full swing after new clubs Atlanta United and Minnesota United took part in Tuesday’s Expansion Draft. All that on the December 14th edition of Soccer Talk, presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy and KazLaw, as the guys broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. On this episode, Tyler and Simon look back at last weekend’s MLS Cup Final, as Seattle claimed their inaugural league title over hosts Toronto FC in a penalty shootout. Does their triumph heap more pressure on the Whitecaps to contend next season? The guys also discuss the club’s latest acquisition in right back Sheanon Williams from Houston Dynamo.     Marc Rizzardo of Metrotown Physio checks in to discuss why he feels Trinidad & Tobago have made a mistake in appointing former Canadian women’s national team head coach Carolina Morace as their new women’s team head coach. Simon has his three things to watc

Which Canadian MLS club will make the MLS Cup Final and face Seattle Sounders FC, plus concussion talk with Marc Rizzardo of Metrotown Physio. All that on the November 29th edition of Soccer Talk, presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy and KazLaw, as the guys broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. On this episode, Tyler and Simon look at the Major League Soccer playoffs. With one match in the books, who will it be: Montreal Impact or Toronto FC? Simon breaks down what each team needs to do to claim a spot against Seattle in the MLS Cup Final on Saturday, December 10th.  Marc Rizzardo of Metrotown Physio checks in to discuss concussions after attending a conference on the topic. He discusses why soccer has been slow to get on board with concussion protocols and shares stories from one of the guest speakers at the concussion conference, former MLS striker Alecko Eskandarian.  All that and more on the November 29th version of Soccer Talk! More info about Soccer Talk on Facebook! And vis

What will a Canadian MLS team in MLS Cup do for soccer in Canada? How long will Whitecaps defender/midfielder Brett Levis be out with injury? All that on the November 14th edition of Soccer Talk, presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, and our new presenting sponsor KazLaw, as the guys broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. On this episode, Tyler and Simon look at the Major League Soccer playoffs and give their thoughts on what a Canadian team winning MLS Cup might do for soccer in Canada. Marc Rizzardo of Metrotown Physio checks in to discuss Jose Mourinho's unhappiness with his medical staff at Manchester United, and closer to home, gives us an idea of how long Brett Levis will be out after undergoing surgery for the knee injury he picked up in the final regular season game with the 'Caps.  All that and more on the November 14th version of Soccer Talk! More info about Soccer Talk on Facebook! And visit our friends at Find a Property, Tenth and Proper, and Caffe Mangia! Learn more a

Who stays and who goes from Vancouver Whitecaps FC? Tyler and Simon weigh in with their thoughts, plus an exclusive interview with Whitecaps FC president Bob Lenarduzzi. This extended November 4th edition is presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, and our new presenting sponsor KazLaw, as the guys broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. On this episode, Tyler and Simon look back at a disappointing 2016 season for Whitecaps FC by running the rule over Carl Robinson’s roster and giving their thoughts on who they think will return in 2017 and who they believe is moving on.  In the second half of the show, Tyler sits down with ‘Caps president Bob Lenarduzzi for a lengthy interview, as they discuss the 2016 campaign and the challenges facing the club going into next season.  There is MLS Cup Playoff talk, Simon’s three things to look out for, and an apologetic ‘Simon Says’.    All that and more on the November 4th version of Soccer Talk! More info about Soccer Talk on Facebook! And visit o

Vancouver Whitecaps FC’s long and turbulent season is nearly at an end. On Sunday, Pacific Northwest rivals Portland Timbers visit BC Place for the Blue and White’s season finale. This October 19th edition is presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as they broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. On this episode, Tyler and Simon discuss the Whitecaps end-of-season awards and how Carl Robinson’s side should approach this weekend’s final Cascadia Cup match of the year against the Timbers. The guys also examine the comments of Whitecaps co-owner Jeff Mallett, as debate regarding the 2017 season begins in earnest.     We also hear from Metrotown Physio’s Marc Rizzardo, who spoke with Simon regarding the injury issues plaguing Seattle Sounders striker Clint Dempsey and LA Galaxy midfielder Steven Gerrard. Rizzardo also gave his thoughts on the ‘Caps and the Canadian men’s national team program. All that and more on the October 19th version of Soccer Talk! More info about Soccer Talk on Face