Vancouver and Seattle both bagged massive midweek victories and the RC crew is pretty pumped about it. Whitecaps' aggregate victory over Montreal earned them a berth in the Canadian Championship final while Seattle picked up only a second-ever league win in San Jose. Michael McColl of AFTN.ca joins to discuss Alphonso Davies' huge move to Bayern Munich and its implications in Vancouver before Tenzin Choephel stops by to preview Portland's home tie with Houston.
Playlist:
00:00 - Introduction & Whitecaps 2, Impact 0 review
09:30 - Michael McColl of AFTN.ca on Davies, Minnesota United and more
25:30 - Sounders rolling after win in SJ, home match against poorly rested NYCFC awaits next
37:45 - Timbers can vanquish ill memories from last November with win over reeling Dynamo
It's a double episode week for Radio Cascadia! In part one of this week's action, the crew reviews Sounders' big derby win over Vancouver as well as the massive headlines surrounding Alphonso Davies. Two pivotal midweek matches await our clubs as Vancouver try to overturn a deficit against Montreal in the Canadian Championship while Seattle look to go unbeaten in five straight MLS matches when they visit San Jose.
Playlist:
00:00 - Introduction and Derby Review
14:15 - Michael McColl of AFTN.ca on Whitecaps' stinker in Seattle & Canadian Championship hopes
30:50 - Sounders @ San Jose Earthquakes match preview
42:00 - Portland 1, Montreal 1 review: Timbers take point, remain unbeaten in forever
The RC crew takes a look back at a historic weekend for the region with two of our clubs playing just after the World Cup Final and another opening a new stadium. The results on the field were just so-so, but the day itself was unforgettable! Attention is then turned to two midweek cup ties featuring Vancouver in the Canadian Championship and Portland in the quarterfinals of the US Open Cup. Tune in for Ep. 162 later this week for reviews of these cup games a huge preview of the year's next Cascadia derby, Vancouver at Seattle.
Playlist:
00:00 - Sounders earn big point in Atlanta; Is this momentum?
17:15 - Set pieces chances aplenty as Whitecaps drop 3-1 decision in Audi Field opener
34:15 - Savarese keeps cards close to his chest for Sunday's 0-0 draw with LAFC, what tricks are up his sleeves for Wednesday's Open Cup tie?
The gang recaps a successful week for our clubs before unpacking a massive weekend agenda featuring some of the highest profile away matches in Cascadia history. Hear Diego Valeri and Sammy Armenteros' takes on Timbers' win over San Jose as well as Jackson Felts of 950 KJR on Seattle's chances in Atlanta. It's a pivotal moment of the 2018 campaign, and this run in will surely be remembered years down the line regardless of results. Get ready for all the action with RC Ep. 160.
Playlist:
00:00 - Introduction + Whitecaps rebound big time at BC Place, Audi Field test awaits
26:45 - Timbers unbeaten in forever, big week in LA will determine how many trophies are on the table in 2018
55:05 - Sounders will take 4 points from 3 matches even if it was unconventional; trip to Atlanta is as daunting as any in club's MLS history
A comprehensive review of Portland's first-ever MLS regular season win in Seattle is followed by previews of each of this weekend's Cascadia match ups.
Playlist:
00:00 - Timbers pick up historic win thanks to Mabiala headers
23:25 - Key road stretch presents daunting task for Sounders fresh off of derby loss
39:05 - Whitecaps stumble against Rapids, look to reinforcements to buoy effort against Chicago this weekend