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Get to know new Whitecap AZ Jackson in our latest podcast.

In a great chat with him we delve into his loan to Vancouver, his unhappy time in Poland, his experiences in MLS, how he fits in here, and why friends previously told him they saw him playing for the Whitecaps one day! #VWFC
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🎙️The new AFTN Soccer Show is out, the first of two shows this week. Get it at aftn.ca/episode-715-... & where you get podcasts.

In Ep715:
🇺🇸 Aziel Jackson interview
🌊Jesper Sorensen talks season prep
👕The best and worst of the new MLS kits
🇨🇷 Cartagines Champions Cup preview
🏆Canada U17s crash out
February 17, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Get to know new Whitecap AZ Jackson in our latest podcast.

In a great chat with him we delve into his loan to Vancouver, his unhappy time in Poland, his experiences in MLS, how he fits in here, and why friends previously told him they saw him playing for the Whitecaps one day! #VWFC
🎧👇
🎙️The new AFTN Soccer Show is out, the first of two shows this week. Get it at aftn.ca/episode-715-... & where you get podcasts.

In Ep715:
🇺🇸 Aziel Jackson interview
🌊Jesper Sorensen talks season prep
👕The best and worst of the new MLS kits
🇨🇷 Cartagines Champions Cup preview
🏆Canada U17s crash out
February 17, 2026 at 5:15 PM
🎙️The new AFTN Soccer Show is out, the first of two shows this week. Get it at aftn.ca/episode-715-... & where you get podcasts.

In Ep715:
🇺🇸 Aziel Jackson interview
🌊Jesper Sorensen talks season prep
👕The best and worst of the new MLS kits
🇨🇷 Cartagines Champions Cup preview
🏆Canada U17s crash out
February 17, 2026 at 12:12 AM
We're going to be talking the new batch of #MLS jerseys in the next podcast.

I know what I look for a new strip is definitely not what others do, so curious to hear your favourites and least favourites from the current crop:

www.mlssoccer.com/news/topics/...
Jerseys News | MLSSoccer.com
All the latest MLS news, scores, stats, standings and highlights. Plus special coverage of US Soccer and Canada Soccer.
www.mlssoccer.com
February 16, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Ed Gamble at the Rio for JFLVancouver. Fun Friday.
February 14, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Our last Hot Chocolate Festival combo of the year. We had a Boketto party in the River District!

Their Postcards from Belgium entry was delish.

Hot chocolate topped with toasted marshmallow cream, cookie butter, and Biscoff cookie crumble. Paired with mochi stuffed mini waffle.

Ends tomorrow.
February 13, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Game off. Waterlogged pitch.
February 13, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Excellent deal.

Importantly, which I've not seen talked about much, the money coming in at the top is finally flowing down not up.

It's a fundamental shift. Money will/should be much more efficiently aligned to the things that will make Canadian soccer better
news.canadasoccer.com/canada-socce...
Canada Soccer and Canadian Soccer Media and Entertainment Announce Renewed Partnership
Canada Soccer and Canadian Soccer Media and Entertainment (CSME) today announced a renewed representation partnership, marking the next phase in a...
news.canadasoccer.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Cruz Azul put five past Vancouver FC to end CPL club's first Champions Cup foray

@zacharyam.bsky.social looks back at Wednesday's night's #ConcaChampions clash in Puebla

aftn.ca/cruz-azul-pu...
February 13, 2026 at 8:28 AM
A week ago Axel Schuster spoke about the Whitecaps needing 25-30 little steps on top of the BC Place deal to make the club more financially viable.

Since then, we've seen #VWFC have the best ever first day jersey launch sales and now announcing 3,200 new season tickets.

Moving in right direction.
February 12, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Canada went into today's final group game needing to win to qualify for this year's World Cup.

They huffed and puffed but were hit by a clinical and well organised Jamaica side.

Very disappointing. 8 teams qualify from CONCACAF and we're not one of them. Where's it going wrong?

#CanMNT
February 11, 2026 at 10:35 PM
The Whitecaps' new Coastal Jersey has already had the best jersey launch day for sales at the club's official store in Gastown.

Seems to have gone down very well. Bit too bland for my liking, but what do I know?!

#VWFC
February 11, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Getting rid of local beat writers was first misstep (obviously I'm biased as I was one!), but that in-depth day-to-day knowledge was invaluable to telling localised stories.

The problem was, as I was regularly told, clubs like the Whitecaps didn't have national interest (back then!).
Possibly the dumbest decision by a place that has no shortage of self-inflicted wounds in recent years.

If you’re an MLS fan, subscribe to Doyle’s newsletter. I promise you’ll get coverage you want.

Why the league doesn’t want to be in that business anymore is incomprehensible.
Fifteen years ago, I got my dream job writing for MLSsoccer. Last week, that came to an end.

I'm off on my own, and it's time to build something new – with a little help from all of you.
tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/an-end-to-my...
February 11, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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Lots of Whitecaps chat in the latest podcast.

We look at the week that was for the 'Caps with the BC Place deal, delve into the financial side of #VWFC, what they need moving forward & ponder how they get there.

Plus we chat with Ranko Veselinovic about his rehab and recovery from his ACL injury🎧👇
🎙️The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out at aftn.ca/episode-714-... & where you get podcasts.

In Episode 714:
🏟️#VWFC and PavCo agree on BC Place deal
🌊Whitecaps finances and future - what do they need and can they get it?
🇷🇸 Ranko Veselinović interview
🦅Growing Vancouver FC
🇨🇦 Canadian Soccer A to Z - F
February 10, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Huge win for Hearts tonight in the Edinburgh derby. Pretty shit game and overall performance, but champions find a way to win and they showed that spirit with an 88th minute winner.

Six points clear and play Rangers at the weekend. Can they do it?! 🤞
February 10, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Lots of Whitecaps chat in the latest podcast.

We look at the week that was for the 'Caps with the BC Place deal, delve into the financial side of #VWFC, what they need moving forward & ponder how they get there.

Plus we chat with Ranko Veselinovic about his rehab and recovery from his ACL injury🎧👇
🎙️The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out at aftn.ca/episode-714-... & where you get podcasts.

In Episode 714:
🏟️#VWFC and PavCo agree on BC Place deal
🌊Whitecaps finances and future - what do they need and can they get it?
🇷🇸 Ranko Veselinović interview
🦅Growing Vancouver FC
🇨🇦 Canadian Soccer A to Z - F
February 10, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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🎙️The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out at aftn.ca/episode-714-... & where you get podcasts.

In Episode 714:
🏟️#VWFC and PavCo agree on BC Place deal
🌊Whitecaps finances and future - what do they need and can they get it?
🇷🇸 Ranko Veselinović interview
🦅Growing Vancouver FC
🇨🇦 Canadian Soccer A to Z - F
February 9, 2026 at 10:42 PM
UBC women's soccer team are taking part in the University's fundraising silent auction.

There's a signed Thomas Müller jersey up for grabs. Current bid is $625.

Auction closes 8.30 Tuesday morning.

can.givergy.com/2026UBCthund...

#VWFC
https://can.givergy.com/2026UBCthunder…
February 10, 2026 at 12:23 AM
🎙️The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out at aftn.ca/episode-714-... & where you get podcasts.

In Episode 714:
🏟️#VWFC and PavCo agree on BC Place deal
🌊Whitecaps finances and future - what do they need and can they get it?
🇷🇸 Ranko Veselinović interview
🦅Growing Vancouver FC
🇨🇦 Canadian Soccer A to Z - F
February 9, 2026 at 10:42 PM
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🎙️With everything going on, we've a second AFTN Extra podcast for subscribers this week.

Episode 111 brings you Axel Schuster's 37-minute press conference on the Whitecaps stadium issues in full and Vancouver FC-Cruz Azul postgame audio.

Not a subscriber yet? Remedy that at: aftn.ca/aftn-extra-p...
February 7, 2026 at 10:54 AM
🎙️With everything going on, we've a second AFTN Extra podcast for subscribers this week.

Episode 111 brings you Axel Schuster's 37-minute press conference on the Whitecaps stadium issues in full and Vancouver FC-Cruz Azul postgame audio.

Not a subscriber yet? Remedy that at: aftn.ca/aftn-extra-p...
February 7, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Latest Hot Chocolate Festival visit - ONDA in Olympic Village.

I had the Grand Flame (with two cannoli instead of bigne as they were out, but this was better imo).

Wife had Go Nuts with chocolate focaccia.

Were $10.75 each due to some tweaks. Grand Flame was best combo so far!
February 6, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Khalon says here “At first when they said no, I was like what is going on.”

The Whitecaps have reiterated that they never said no. Axel confirmed to PavCo on Friday afternoon (after his presser at UBC). Parties met again on Monday and lawyers are working on details.

#VWFC
"We're not building them a new stadium if that's the question.."

BC Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth Ravi Kahlon talked about possible Government funding for a new Whitecaps stadium.

Full interview..
youtu.be/nnEOipEejUI
February 6, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Cruz Azul in control after three-goal Champions Cup away win over a valiant Vancouver FC

@zacharyam.bsky.social looks back at a historic night in Langley as Vancouver FC played their first ever CONCACAF Champions Cup match in a 3-0 loss to defending champions Cruz Azul.

aftn.ca/cruz-azul-in...
February 6, 2026 at 6:16 AM
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🎙️The latest AFTN Extra podcast is out! All subscribers should have download link in their email.

Episode 110 sees us chat about the future direction of Canadian soccer, Jesse Marsch, and the #CanMNT.

Not a subscriber yet? Remedy that for $30 a year or $3 a month:
aftn.ca/aftn-extra-p...
February 5, 2026 at 6:11 PM