In this installment of Radio Cascadia, the crew review this week's matches, and look towards next week's fixtures after a series of lukewarm performances by our Cascadian clubs.
Regular contributor Aaron Cambpell calls in to give us his perspective on Vancouver's 1-0 loss to Colorado, and some choice thoughts about the officiation on Saturday's match.
Playlist:
00:00 - Seattle retrospective
18:20 - Aaron Cambpell and the Vancouver Whitecaps
28:07 - Portland review
The Radio Cascadia crew spends its time looking at all six matches from around the Northwest this weekend in Ep. 43. Before they get there, though, there's another derby to review and a disappointing result from Texas to go over. This week's emphasis is on digging into the tactics of recent matches, including Sigi Schmid's new pragmatism, the importance of Cascadian width, and much more.
Playlist:
00:00 - Episode preview and depth concerns
07:12 - Portland/Seattle derby review
21:00 - Timbers discussion
33:16 - Amway Cup update
34:56 - Vancouver/Toronto preview
44:50 - Seattle/Kansas City preview
The crew celebrates a third derby in four weeks, with the majority of the attention going to Seattle's trip to top-of-the-table Vancouver this weekend. An extended introduction focuses on the roster deadline that passed this week. How did each club fare in covering all their bases on the roster? Aaron Campbell previews the derby from the Whitecaps perspective; Ed Pham recounts the Timbers' win in Montreal and gives the keys to the game for their road tie with Houston.
Playlist
0:00:00 - Introduction and Roster Deadline Debate
0:26:00 - Seattle perspective of derby and review of their loss in Columbus
0:37:00 - Timbers Talk with Ed Pham
0:47:50 - Aaron Campbell on Whitecaps perspective of derby
1:08:00 - Outro
The Sounders pick up their fourth win in five, Vancouver leads the West after 9 games, and Portland found a foothold in the Cascadia Cup! It was a good week around the region, as we witnessed the third derby of the season. Come recap it with us, before we get you ready for all of the action next weekend!
Playlist
00:00 - Portland: Why no goals? Was there progress in the draw with Vancouver? How will the team fare in Montreal?
19:00 - Seattle: Can anyone stop Dempsey and Martins? Has Seattle's defense been historically good? Does Columbus have the best offense Seattle have seen this year?
38:16 - Vancouver: Should we be concerned about the performance in Portland? Just how many will the Whitecaps put by Philadelphia?
Extensive preview of this weekend's Cascadia derby, featuring multiple clips from the various viewpoints of the match from around the region; Niall McCusker debuts on the show, covering the Portland perspective; Aaron Campbell expresses his delight following Vancouver's 1-0 win in Utah.
Playlist
00:00 - Giordan, Steven and Zach on The Seattle Side of the Derby
21:30 - Niall McCusker and Steven on The Portland Side of the Derby
35:35 - Aaron Campbell and Steven on Vancouver v RSL, Vancouver v DC, and The Ambivalent Side of the Derby
50:15 - Outro
It's a sad week in Cascadia where all three MLS sides lost this weekend. We avoid dwelling on the bad, and focus on the future. How can our clubs get it right next time out? We answer this central question for each club. Bonus coverage of the S2 v T2 derby.
Playlist
0:00:00 - Giordan and Steven on Vancouver's disappointing week and a chance for redemption at Rio Tinto
0:18:50 - Recap of Seattle v LA, preview of Seattle v Colorado
0:41:35 - S2 v T2 recap and analysis and thoughts on USMNT call ups
0:49:50 - Portland v Orlando review and pondering why Portland aren't finding goals
1:01:20 - Outro
Aaron Campbell recaps a big win over LA for the Whitecaps and previews their double-match week; Tissue Gate reaction and analysis of recent roster moves; Exclusive interview with T2 assitant coach Andrew Gregor.
Playlist
0:00:00 - Reviewing Portland's win over Dallas, previewing their tie with Orlando
0:19:38 - Sounders talk, or, The Epic of Siegfried Schmid
0:44:31 - Aaron Campbell on 4 straight wins for Vancouver, and their 2 match week ahead
0:58:10 - Tissue Gate analysis
1:08:58 - Radio Cascadia exclusive interview with Andrew Gregor, conducted by Matt Hoffman
Radio Cascadia focuses on the aftermath of the Vancouver v Portland Cascadia derby. A jubilant Aaron Campbell joins to discuss the Whitecaps side of things, while Ed Pham takes us through why the Timbers just can't seem to score. Carl Robinson's post game interview makes an appearance. Seattle's match with Dallas gets some attention in the second half of Ep. 37, as do th second teams from around Cascadia.
Playlist
0:00:00 - Timbers review led by Ed Pham; Preview of Portland v Dallas
0:33:45 - Aaron Campbell on the big derby win, the Thundercaps' loss at S2, and previews Vancouver v LA
0:52:20 - Carl Robinson speaking after VWFC v PTFC
0:57:43 - Analysis of Seattle v FC Dallas, preview of Seattle v Houston
1:13:49 - Outro
Preview from both sides of this weekend's Cascadia derby, the first of the year. Graham Tooke provides the Vancouver perspective, while Ed Pham speaks to the Timbers' aspirations for the macth. Ari Liljenwall of MLSsoccer.com stops by to talk Kenny Cooper, S2, and Seattle's match at Dallas this weekend.
Playlist
00:00 - Ari Liljenwall on Seattle v Dallas, S2 recap, and roster talk
23:30 - Graham Tooke recaps Vancouver v Orlando, Whitecaps preview of VWFC v PTFC
36:30 - Ed Pham on Portland v Sporting KC, and Timbers perspective on VWFC v PTFC
57:45 - Outro
Aaron Campbell of Vancover recaps the Fire match and previews their fixture with newcomers Orlando City; Matt Hoffman laments two dropped points for the Timbers, and talks up their chances at Sporting Park this weekend; Ari Liljenwall calls out his haters and defends Brad Evans.
Playlist
0:00:00 - Ari, Ed, and Steven on Seattle v San Jose and a preview of the Xolos friendly
0:31:30 - Giordan, Toby, and Aaron on Vancouver v Chicago, VWFC v OCSC preview
0:53:30 - Matt and Steven on Portland v LA, preview of PTFC v SKC
1:23:17 - Outro
Aaron Campbell reviews VWFC's 3-1 loss to TFC, and previews their upcoming match at Chicago; John Marshall joins to preview Seattle-San Jose; Round Table analyzes the results in Seattle and Portland, and previews the Timbers' massive match with LA.
Playlist
0:00:00 - Seattle v New England review
0:22:20 - Portland v RSL review and preview of Portland v LA
0:38:18 - Aaron Campbell on VWFC v TFC, preview of Chicago v VWFC
1:00:39 - John Marshall on Quakes perspective of Seattle v SJ
1:16:09 - Outro
Full season previews for all three Cascadia clubs; Matt Hoffman, Brian O'Connell, and Aaron Campbell join to discuss this weekend's season openers; Steve Clare talks CBA and an alternative view of free agency.
Playlist
0:00:00 - Intro & Timbers Season Preview
0:25:30 - Matt Hoffman on Portland v Salt Lake
0:35:26 - Whitecaps Season Preview
1:00:00 - Aaron Campbell on Vancouver v Toronto
1:11:10 - Sounders Season Preview
1:41:05 - Brian O'Connell on Seattle v New England
1:57:10 - Steve Clare on Free Agency
2:10:39 - Outro
Part 2 of our Cascadia soccer photographers series; Matt Hoffman joins to dissect the Simple Invitational; Recaps from every game around Cascadia this week; debate on the role of referees in preseason soccer.
Playlist
00:00 - Cascadia News and debate on preseason referees
13:14 - Matt Hoffman reports from the Simple Invitational
32:58 - Carl Robinson press conference after Vancouver v Stabaek
39:03 - Diego Diaz, Cascadia photographer series pt. 2
54:48 - Big announcements and outro
The Radio Cascadia crew comes to its conclusions about the CBA negotiations; Matt Hoffman and Aaron Campbell provide preseason updates from Vancouver and Portland; Steven and Giordan recap Seattle's latest games; two Cascadia photographers join to discuss their occupation, the first of a three part series.
Playlist
00:00 - Cascadia news and CBA debate
18:23 - Aaron Campbell talks Whitecaps preseason
31:55 - Denise McCooey and Max Aquino, Cascadia soccer photographers series pt.1
54:12 - Matt Hoffman previews the Simple Invitational
Featured guest Taylor Graham speaks on his front office role, his career, and more. Aaron Campbell gives an update from Whitecaps preseason camp. Round Table ponders Seattle's newest signing, and if Brad Evans can play centerback for them. The Timbers didn't do much this week.
Playlist
00:00 - Round Table discussion: Evans and Correa
14:28 - Aaron Campbell, Vancouver Whitecaps update
38:43 - Featured Guest Taylor Graham Exclusive Interview
Reports on Cascadia training camps thus far with Aaron Campbell and Matt Hoffman; Round Table debates whether Seattle's quiet offseason is a problem; Part 1 of Prost's exlcusive interview with Sounders GM Garth Lagerwey.
Playlist
0:00:00 - Cascadia News with Zach
0:01:38 - Timbers Preseason Update with Matt Hoffman
0:16:16 - Round Table Debate: Will 2015 look like 2010 for Seattle? The parallels are there!
0:33:52 - Whitecaps Preseason Update with Aaron Campbell
0:48:57 - Garth Lagerwey Exclusive Interview pt. 1
Coverage of the main headlines in Cascadia; discussion on the best place for USMNT players; report from Sounders training; exclusive interview with Timbers President of Business Operations Mike Golub.
Playlist
0:00:00 - Cascadia News
0:01:49 - Mike Golub Interview pt. 1
0:18:36 - Group discussion on USMNT players and their club situations
0:38:48 - Joke of the Week
0:40:28 - Report from Sounders Training ft. Garth Lagerwey & Brad Evans
0:52:03 - Mike Golub Interview pt. 2
1:07:37 - USMNT v Chile Review
Cascadia news; Debate on CBA and free aganecy; Features guests Craig Dalrymple and Darren Sawatzky.
Playlist
0:00:00 - Cascadia News
0:02:20 - Radio Cascadia free agency debate with Steven and Giordan
0:13:34 - Craig Dalrymple of the Whitecaps Residency
0:31:35 - Darren Sawatzky on youth development
Round Table recaps a busy week of the off-season; Sean Maslin calls in talk to MLS SuperDraft; Tyler Green joins to dicuss Vancouver's roster movement.
00:00 - Round Table
37:30 - Sean Maslin on MLS SuperDraft
1:00:40 - Tyler Green on Whitecaps roster
Round Table catches up on a hectic week in the off-season; Viriginia GK Jeff Caldwell exclusive interview; Mohammed Ellahi stops in to talk NPSL and player development.
Exclusive interview with Austrian goalkeeper and former Sounder Michael Gspurning; Round Table talks recent Cascadia signings, the Lampard debacle, and Vancouver's new billet program.