Soccer Talk With Tyler Green And Simon Fudge

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

Tyler Green and Simon Fudge discuss what Vancouver Whitecaps FC should do in their final two MLS games of the season and if Whitecaps FC 2 can continue their journey in the USL playoffs. This October 13th edition is presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as they broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. With their playoff hopes at an end, Whitecaps FC have two final regular season games before looking ahead to next season in MLS. Tyler and Simon debate if head coach Carl Robinson should give certain players one final opportunity to impress him before decisions are made for 2017.  While the first team looks to the future, WFC2 head to the American Midwest to face Swope Park Rangers in the USL Western Conference Final on Saturday night. The guys debate if Alan Koch’s side can continue their postseason campaign and make the USL Cup Final on Sunday, October 23. All that and more on the October 13th version of Soccer Talk! Email us at soccertalkvan@gmail.com with your favourite player who t

Tyler Green and Simon Fudge talk Vancouver Whitecaps FC’s slim playoff chances, what to do with the roster with three MLS matches remaining, and the Whitecaps FC 2 squad in the USL playoffs.  This September 26th edition is presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as Tyler and Simon broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios, which this week, was on location at Caffe Mangia in Vancouver! Whitecaps FC’s hopes of making the MLS postseason are slim to none. Tyler and Simon discuss what the Blue and White should look to do in their remaining matches. There is also MLS Cup Playoff talk and who is in the picture in both the Eastern and Western Conferences.    WFC2 embark on their inaugural postseason campaign in the USL on Friday night. The guys debate if the ‘Caps should have the strongest squad available to make a playoff run over the coming weeks. We also hear from owner Marvin Chu on why you should make Caffe Mangia a place to visit for breakfast and lunch at 2211, Manitoba Street, in Vancouv

Canadian Men fail to reach the World Cup and Soccer Talk brings you the fallout with Tyler Green and Simon Fudge. Former Canada and Vancouver 86ers assistant coach Alan Errington joins the show with a no nonsense reaction to Canada and the Whitecaps, plus CanMNT captain Atiba Hutchinson in an emotional interview.  This extended September 10th edition is presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as Tyler and Simon broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. Canada’s hopes of reaching another World Cup are at an end. Tyler and Simon conduct their own inquest into this latest failing by the Canadian men’s national team. We also hear the thoughts of former Canada and Vancouver 86ers assistant coach Alan Errington in an extended interview and from an emotional Atiba Hutchinson following Canada’s exit from Russia 2018 contention. Whitecaps FC travel to Ohio to face the Columbus Crew this weekend and looking to end an eight-game winless streak in MLS. Tyler and Simon preview Saturday’s game, while

Soccer Talk with Tyler Green and Simon Fudge is back for the September 4th edition - presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as they broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. On this episode, Tyler and Simon look back at Whitecaps FC’s 1-0 home defeat to the New York Red Bulls on Saturday afternoon. Does this latest setback spell the end of Vancouver’s hopes to make the MLS Cup Playoffs this season? With the postseason looking more unlikely as each game goes by, what changes need to be made by the Blue and White - both on and off the pitch - for 2017? All is discussed in this latest edition.     Following a costly defeat in Honduras on Friday, Canada’s hopes of reaching the final-round ‘Hexagonal’ stage of 2018 World Cup qualifying in CONCACAF hang by a thread. Needing to score goals against El Salvador at BC Place on Tuesday night and huge help from Mexico, who host the Hondurans at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City that same evening, can Benito Floro’s side pull off a soccer miracle? Tyle

Soccer Talk with Tyler Green and Simon Fudge is back for the August 14th edition - presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as they broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. On this episode, Tyler and Simon reflect on another defeat for Whitecaps FC - a costly 2-1 home loss to the San Jose Earthquakes. With their playoff hopes still hanging in the balance, do the Blue and White have what it takes to turn things around or does Friday’s defeat leave them with a mountain too big to climb at this stage of the season?  The loss to San Jose was the latest in a season of setbacks and disappointments for Whitecaps FC. Tyler and Simon give their thoughts on what has gone wrong and if anything has actually gone right for Vancouver in 2016. We also hear the comments of Whitecaps head coach Carl Robinson following Friday’s defeat to the Earthquakes at BC Place.      Like London 2012, the Canadian women’s national team are one win away from the women’s soccer final at the Rio Olympics. On Tuesday, th

Soccer Talk with Tyler Green and Simon Fudge is back for the August 6th edition - presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as they broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. On this episode, Tyler and Simon look back at Whitecaps FC’s latest defeat - a 2-0 loss at the in-form Colorado Rapids. With their hopes of making the MLS Cup Playoffs hanging in the balance, will the ‘Caps find a way to turn things around or is this season on the verge of slipping away from the Blue and White? With the ’Caps still struggling to find form, Tyler and Simon give their thoughts as to what has contributed to the club’s difficulties in 2016, as well as their chances of making the MLS postseason. The Rio Olympics are underway, with the men’s and women’s soccer tournaments already in full swing. The guys review a fine start by the Canadian women’s national team in Brazil. Does John Herdman’s side have what it takes to reach the podium like they did when they won bronze at London 2012? The new English Premier

Soccer Talk with Tyler Green and Simon Fudge is back for an abbreviated July 8th edition - presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as they broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. On this episode, Tyler and Simon review this week’s EURO 2016 semifinals and give their predictions for Sunday’s big final between Portugal and tournament hosts France. Whitecaps FC are home for an important three-match MLS home stand, starting with Saturday night’s all-important Western Conference clash versus early-season pacesetters Colorado Rapids. We also hear from Metrotown Physio’s Marc Rizzardo, who describes what a player medical includes when clubs sign new players in the offseason. All that and more on the July 8th version of Soccer Talk! More info about Soccer Talk on Facebook! And visit our friends at Find a Property and at Tenth and Proper.  

Soccer Talk with Tyler Green and Simon Fudge is back for the July 6th edition - presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as they broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. On this episode, Tyler and Simon discuss this week’s EURO 2016 semifinals and give their predictions on Wednesday’s clash between Portugal and Cinderella story Wales, as well as Thursday’s showdown between hosts France and world champions Germany.     Whitecaps FC are home for an important three-match MLS home stand following a disappointing 2-0 defeat at Western Conference rivals LA Galaxy on Monday night. With the summer transfer window now open for MLS clubs, Tyler and Simon discuss what transfer/trade business the Blue and White need to focus on before the August 3rd deadline. There is also chat about Vancouver’s weekend opponents in the Colorado Rapids. Can one of this season’s surprise packages in MLS maintain their early-season form into the second half of the regular season campaign?    All that, plus an Emerald

Recap of Vancouver Whitecaps FC's loss to Toronto FC in the Voyageurs Cup and EURO 2016 continues to surprise, as Soccer Talk with Tyler Green and Simon Fudge is back for the July 1st edition - presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as they broadcast from the Barber and Co. studio. On this episode, Tyler and Simon break down the Whitecaps loss in the Voyageurs Cup final against TFC in heartbreaking fashion. Plus, we hear from 'Caps head coach Carl Robinson and TFC boss Greg Vanney. In the second half, Whitecaps defenders Tim Parker and Jordan Harvey join the show and Tyler and Simon focus on EURO 2016, as some of the quarterfinal matches end with two more to play. All that, plus ‘Simon Says’ on the July 1st version of Soccer Talk! More info about Soccer Talk on Facebook! And visit our friends at Find a Property and at Tenth and Proper.

Soccer Talk with Tyler Green and Simon Fudge is back for the June 23rd edition - presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as they broadcast from Barber and Co. studio locations in both Europe and Vancouver. On this episode, Tyler talks about his experiences at EURO 2016, as he gets ready to return home after taking in several games and the scenery of France over the past couple of weeks. Simon, meanwhile, reports from Vancouver on Whitecaps FC’s 1-0 defeat at Toronto FC in the first leg of this year’s Amway Canadian Championship final. We hear from head coach Carl Robinson, goalkeeper Paolo Tornaghi, and midfielder Ben McKendry following Tuesday’s disappointing result at BMO Field. Can the Whitecaps turn the one-goal deficit around and defend their Voyageurs Cup title at BC Place next Wednesday night? Simon and Tyler give their thoughts on what should be an intriguing second leg. In the second half, Tyler and Simon focus on EURO 2016 and the events, both on and off the pitch, in France. T