A couple of CCL wins, a wild 3-0 decision for Portland over SKC and a cathartic 3-1 road win for Seattle gave the RC crew plenty to discuss this week. It looks as though our three clubs will compete amongst a group of five for the last two playoff spots in the West -- get a leg up on the competition with Ep. 87!
Playlist:
0:00:00 - Timbers Review: CCL win, 3 points & <30% possession, and Valeri v Giovinco
0:42:30 - Sounders Review: Dempsey's hat trick, playoff potentials, and did Sigi get a raw deal?
1:25:10 - Whitecaps review: First CCl away win, lifeless at Colorado, big six pointer vs. SJ coming up!
Full CCL group previews for both the Whitecaps and Timbers headline Ep. 86, and the crew also take some time to discuss the small matter of the coaching change in Seattle. In a massive double-length episode no stone is left unturned as the transfer window closes and a busy August begins!
Playlist:
0:00:00 - Whitecaps: Where should Giles Barnes play?
0:34:00 - Sounders: Sigi, Schmetzer, Lodeiro & whatnot; Are Seattle still planning on making the playoffs?
1:06:00 - Timbers: Transfers, transfers, transfers! Now say the new LB's name three times fast; All-Star ridicule; Which Cascadia club won the transfer window?
You were probably just starting to think we weren't coming back! That's not an option for us when derby day approaches, and so the crew was back in-studio this week to get prepped for Seattle-Portland at Providence Park on Sunday.
Andrew Harvey of Sportspress Northwest and Ari Liljenwall of MLSsoccer.com join as co-hosts for the first time as we explore all the latest stories in Cascadia. What will it take for Seattle to run their season around? Is Lucas Melano a bust? How excited should we be by Vancouver's two new Canadian signings? We hit these questions and many more before getting to our derby preview coverage.
All Cascadia, all the time. Only here on RC!
Playlist:
0:00:00 - Introduction and Seattle discussion - Joevin Jones, wasted chances, and DP prospects
0:22:30 - Portland discussion - Point at NYRB, Valeri injury, grading Melano
0:41:30 - Vancouver discussion - Canadian signings, forward rumors, late concessions
1:01:30 - Derby Preview - Seattle Sounders @ Portland Timbers
It's only been three weeks since Vancouver toppled Portland at BC Place, but Cascadia derby week is upon us once more as the Caps make the trip away to Providence Park. This time the Timbers have everything to play for with a chance at redemption and a great opportunity to break in on the Cascadia cup standings. On this week's episode the crew break down Portland and Vancouver's recent results and take a hard look at every angle of the much anticipated Cascadian clash.
Playlist:
0:00:00 - Portland reviews vs. Dallas and NYC with Timbers contributor Ed Pham
0:20:11 - Vancouver reviews vs. Chicago and Toronto with Vancouver's upcoming derby perspective with Aaron Cambpell
1:00:00 - Portland's full derby preview and predictions with Ed Pham\
It's been a very exciting week in Cascadia as derby week wraps up to the delight of Vancouver fans everywhere - and Seattle fans are not left out of the celebration as the Sounders take all 6 points in their two consecutive home matches. Unfortunately the week's trials don't end there as both Vancouver and Portland travel away for midweek clashes against Chicago and Dallas respectively, and Seattle travel away later this weekend. We've got all the coverage and analysis in this very episode of Radio Cascadia.
Playlist:
00:00 - Vancouver's Cascadia Derby review with Aaron Campbell and preview away at Chicago
21:55 - Portland post derby analysis and looking ahead to Dallas away
31:25 - Seattle recap at home to San Jose and Dallas preview
The Western Conference table still sees our clubs near the bottom, but the results are starting to get better! Vancouver upset FC Dallas 3-0 at BC Place over the weekend, and followed it up with a strong draw down a man to SKC on Wednesday. Meanwhile, after an 11 day break the Timbers drew 1-1 at New England. They now face a visit from their former captain Will Johnson along with the rest of a star-studded TFC roster on Sunday at Providence Park. Seattle dropped a 3-1 decision at Colorado, but have a chance to right the ship with a home match against struggling Columbus this weekend.
On this week's edition, we discuss how the younger components of Seattle's 4-3-3 have hampered its effectiveness, Vancpuver's problem with strikers and goals, and the key to a successful Timbers counter attack. That's not to mention previews of all 3 of this weekend's Cascadia-versus-Eastern-Conference games!
Playlist:
00:00 - Timbers review @ New England, preview v Toronto; Why couldn't Portland counter on the Revs?
22:00 - Whitecaps review v Dallas & v Kansas City, preview @ NYCFC; Is the streak over if a striker didn't score?
41:45 - Seattle review @ Colorado, preview v Columbus; Youth and the 4-3-3 - A Tale of Growing Pains
56:55 - Outro
Three losses, three draws, and only one win in the past matchweeks make for strange and uncomfortable implications as our Cascadian teams settle into their regular season rhythm. In this week's episode of Radio Cascadia we discuss what all of these games mean, what they look like for their playoff run ins in current form, and in what areas we can diagnose our teams lukewarm results. On this episode we also feature a discussion on the state of MLS officiating, how it's changing rapidly, and what to expect in the coming seasons.
Playlist:
00:00 - Why the state of refereeing is changing quickly, and what to expect
15:45 - Vancouver's scoring woes and surprise result against LA
31:15 - Portland overview and postmatch recap vs. Dallas
56:30 - Seattle's brief surge in momentum - why you should be nervous and why you should be optimistic
1-1-1 went our clubs this past weekend. Seattle picked up their first win of the season, Vancouver earned a point the hard way after losing Laba to a red card, and Portland lamented wide back play and missed opportunities in a 4-1 loss at Orlando. Sam Reda joins the show to discuss the Timbers' loss, Aaron Campbell goes on one heck of a tirade about the officiating in the league this year so far.
Playlist:
00:00 - Portland comprehensive review featuring Sam Reda of @OCLionsFan_TV
23:50 - Seattle retrospective vs Montreal and preview vs Houston
33:20 - Vancouver review vs LA and preview at DC featuring Aaron Campbell
It's a special double episode of Radio Cascadia as we get back into the swing of things following the international break. Sam Reda of OC Lions Fan TV joins the show to preview the Orlando v Portland match, and e have coverage of ever other game in Cascadia from the last two weekends and the next one. An analysis-packed episode, hear us touch on Seattle's new formation, the biggest officiating decisions of late, and much much more!
0:00:00 - Portland match review vs Salt Lake
0:15:45 - Seattle's perspective on first Cascadia derby of 2016 and preview vs Montreal
0:42:15 - Your in-depth preview of Portland's game at Orlando with special guest Sam Reda of OC Lions Fan TV
1:05:15 - A look at Vancouver's game at home vs. LA
Everyone lost 2-1 last week. It's still early, so things aren't dire on Ep. 78, but we aren't exactly gushing about our clubs right now either.
On the bright side, it's the first Derby Week of 2016 and we have previews from both the Seattle and Vancouver perspectives. This is the week that kick starts soccer in Cascadia. The question this week is, among 0-2 clubs, who gets the kick start?
Playlist:
00:00 - Portland retrospective and preview vs RSL with Ed Pham
15:00 - Vancouver review and 'Caps perspective vs Seattle
36:30 - Recap of Seattle loss at RSL, speculation vs Vancouver
Ah, the episode after opening weekend. Rarely does such an abundance of new styles and players fall in our laps all at once, so take some time and savor the long show. Aaron Campbell, Matt Hoffman, and Brandon Farris all guest star in the biggest, best episode of Radio Cascadia yet.
Playlist:
0:00:00 - Timbers review v Columbus
0:09:00 - Matt Hoffman joins to discuss Portland at San Jose
0:20:20 - Seattle Sounders review v SKC and preview at RSL
0:34:33 - Brandon Farris on Week 1 officiating decisions
0:40:00 - Aaron Campbell on Vancouver v Montreal and at SKC
This week marks the beginning of the MLS regular season, and the start of Radio Cascadia's tireless coverage to bring you the absolute best in northwest soccer coverage as it happens each week. On this episode, we take a thorough look at our Cascadian teams season openers. We also discuss all the big news in Cascadia such as Nagbe and Chara signing a new contract extension, Adi's national team call-up and Seattle's flurry of moves.
Playlist:
00:00 - Seattle's roster moves and Sounders vs. Sporting Kansas City match preview
14:55 - Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Montreal Impact match preview with Aaron Campbell
24:45 - Big news in Portland and Timbers vs. Columbus Crew SC match preview
REAL SOCCER IS HERE!
In Ep. 75, the crew reviews Seattle's 2-2 draw with Club America in the first leg of their CCL Quarterfinal tie. Jonny Rico joins the show again to provide reaction and commentary from the Liga MX point of view.
In Portland, the Simple Invitational has come and gone and we have Matt Hoffman by to recap it all! Hear about how two of our rosters are shaping up, and how the Chicago Fire may surprise you this year.
Aaron Campbell drops in to praise the signings of Blas Perez and Christian Bolaños up in Vancouver. Robbo spent the offseason locking down his best players down the spine, and the decision is getting good reviews.
It's the last preseason episode of 2016! Tune in later this week for a comprehensive season preview for all three Cascadian clubs. Until then, enjoy our wrap-up of an interesting few months of roster calculus!
Playlist:
0:00:00 - Seattle 2, Club America 2 recap
0:12:18 - Matt Hoffman on Simple Invitational
0:27:13 - Aaron Campbell's Whitecaps preseason review
0:47:32 - Jonny Rico on CCL Quarterfinals from Liga MX perspective
1:05:00 - Outro/FIFA Presidency discussion
The MLS regular season hasn't even started, yet we're already waist deep in soccer news from throughout Cascadia. It's been an eventful February, but the preseason's already due to heat up more with the start of the Simple Invitational tournament, Seattle's CONCACAF Champion's League match, further transfer news, Chinese Superleague drama, and much much more. You can find it here every week on Radio Cascadia!
Playlist:
00:00 - Martins Departure and Other Big News
15:35 - Seattle preview of leg one in CCL Quarterfinals vs. Club América
25:40 - Special Guest Jonny Rico on Club América CCL match with in-depth previews and predictions
41:55 - Simple Invitational Preview and Predictions
47:40 - Odds and Ends
We're just over three weeks away from Seattle's CCL tie with Club America, and a month from MLS kickoff! Check the latest reports on training camp, transfer rumors, and jerseys releases on Ep. 72.
Playlist:
00:00 - Portland: New away jersey, Porter contract extension
17:30 - Vancouver: Rosales fined in Argentina, Blas Perez to Whitecaps?
29:45 - Seattle: Trialist update and (the first of many) 4-3-3 debate(s)
50:20 - USL season preview and official Cascadia derby schedule
MLS Cup 2015:
Portland Timbers 2, Columbus Crew 1.
They did it. They really did it!
PLAYLIST:
0:00:00 - MLS Cup 2015 Review
0:59:00 - Matt Hoffman on Parade in Portland
1:06:00 - Brandon Farris on refereeing decisions
In a special two and half hour episode, Radio Cascadia Ep. 68 chronicles the Timbers' victorious Western Conference Final campaign and sets the stage for MLS Cup 2015. We celebrate the biggest win in Cascadian MLS history, and preview what could be a much bigger one this weekend. There's still time for the Whitecaps and Sounders, as the gang takes a look at some recent major roster moves for both.
The biggest, best RC ever for the biggest game in Cascadian history!
LET'S GO GET THAT CUP!
Playlist:
0:00:00 - Western Conference Final Leg 2 Review: Timbers 2, Dallas 2 (Group game recap, special review and locker room interviews with Ed Pham)
0:57:55 - Referee review with Brandon Farris
1:06:13 - A Crew Perspective on MLS Cup with Matt Hoffman
1:29:09 - Seattle and Vancouver postseason news
2:06:02 - Official (Cascadian-Biased) RC MLS Cup Final Preview and Prediction
Portland take a commanding 3-1 lead in the Western Conference Finals over FC Dallas. The battle for the West ends here!
Playlist:
00:00 - MLS WCF First Leg Review: Timbers 3, Dallas 1
17:06 - SSFC & VWFC Postseason News
24:20 - MLS WCF Second Leg Preview: Timbers @ Dallas
The Portland Timbers carry the flag for Cascadia as they head into their Western Conference Final against FC Dallas! Special report from Canada v Honduras at BC Place including Will Johnson interview. Matt Hoffman joins to preview NYRB v Columbus in the East. The Sounders get a new majority owner.
Playlist:
0:00:00 - Cascadians in World Cup qualifiers
0:15:45 - Will Johnson interview following CMNT v Hoduras
0:20:55 - Sounders Alliance Council meeting review
0:34:15 - Matt Hoffman on Eastern Conference Final
1:00:06 - MLS Western Conference Final (Leg 1) Preview: Portland Timbers v FC Dallas
The dream of an all-Cascadian Conference Final has been shattered, but the Portland Timbers will carry the torch for the region against FC Dallas! Relive the epic clash between the Timbers and Whitecaps with us, ponder what went wrong in Vancouver with us, and commiserate about Seattle with us, all on Ep. 65. Photographer and referee expert Brandon Farris joins for a special analysis of the weekend's biggest calls.
0:00:00 - Vancouver v Portland Playoff Leg 2 review: Whitecaps see hopes rise and fall with Manneh, Timbers advance in style
0:20:30 - Dallas v Seattle Playoff Leg 2 review: Sounders ride makeshift extra time lineup to penalty loss
0:34:25 - Review of major referee decisions from Playoff Matchday 3
0:49:33 - Playoff Atmosphere Reflection
1:03:42 - Cascadia News/Outro
Introduction music - One Look by Lvther
Hey! We're a week into the playoffs and all three of our clubs are still in the dance! It's happy times in Cascadia as we review an enthralling 2-1 comeback by Seattle against winners of the West FC Dallas, and, of course, the small matter of the all-Cascadian semifinal on the other half of the draw. Wanna know who's gonna win this weekend, and if we're going to have an all-Cascadia Conference Final? Need the nuts and bolts of how they'll get it done? It's only here on Radio Cascadia!
Playlist:
0:00:00 - Portland overview
0:05:15 - Vancouver discussion and previews featuring Mark Dailey and Jorge Mendoza of the From The Backline podcast
0:25:20 - Portland official previews
0:34:21 - Seattle in-depth preview
1:05:13 - Cristian Roldan postgame interview following 2 - 1 victory to Dallas
1:10:50 - MLS end of season awards and votes
FTBL:
@FromTheBackline
www.fromthebackline.com
The 1st ever MLS Decision Day has come and gone, and we've unanimously decided Cascadia! Our clubs sweep the weekend and the 2 through 4 seeds in the West as we march on to playoffs. The RC crew step up their game when the players do- don't miss the ONLY preparation you need for Cascadia's midweek play-ins, and the only review you need from the craziest weekend in MLS history.
It's been a great regular season! Thanks for following along all year on Radio Cascadia, congrats to our clubs for the tremendous finish, and LET'S GO GET THAT CUP!
Playlist:
0:00:00 - Vancouver v Houston review and match up scenarios
0:15:30 - Portland v Rapids review, momentum discussions
0:35:45 - Seattle v RSL review and preview vs LA
1:00:30 - Outro and #DecisionDay review
With the first ever MLS Decision Day coming up on Sunday, there's only one podcast that'll prep you for all the Cascadia action! Our clubs could all finish anywhere from 2nd in the West, all the way down to missing the playoffs. The thrilling end to the MLS regular season is here- it's win your home game or go home for our brave Cascadians!
Playlist:
00:00 - Portland review at LA
15:54 - Seattle review vs Houston
37:14 - Vancouver preview vs Houston
40:15 - Playoff possibilities and decision day
It’s been a quiet week in Cascadia, but definitely not a relaxed one. With some of our teams getting a bye week last weekend, we’ve been feeling the calm before the storm as our teams enter the final weeks of the season.
In this edition of Radio Cascadia, we take a hard look at MLS’ proposed video replay rule, review our midweek fixtures and preview this weekend’s matches.
Playlist:
00:00 – MLS video replay; rule change opinions and first look
19:30 – Portland review at Real Salt Lake
38:45 – Vancouver review at FC Dallas
43:00 – Seattle’s bye week and preview at Houston
One down, two more to go. With Vancouver clinching a playoff spot in their 0-0 draw with FC Dallas, we discuss the implications of their Supporters Shield aspirations and their recent form. Switching focus to Seattle we dissect their 1-1 draw with the LA Galaxy. Finally we look back on Portland's 1-0 loss to SKC and wonder what went wrong for the Timbers.