(Note: certain visual elements of this episode might be better experienced in the video version, available at youtube.com/cplsoccer)
In the latest episode of Beyond The Pitch, CanPL.ca's Kristian Jack sits down for an exclusive one-on-one interview with Canadian Men's National Team talisman and Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies, back in full training with his club after a bout of myocarditis derailed his plans to join the national squad over these final two WCQ windows.
Now, with the squad only days from this final slate of games that would see Canada qualify for their first World Cup since 1986, Phonzie speaks on what it's like to cheer from the sidelines, and what this would mean to the team and him personally.
The pair also discuss Phonzie's elite teammates at Bayern, his brothers on the national squad, and even take a moment to open some trading cards.
Week 21: Cavalry, Pacific win late & York spoil party in Halifax; Pacius a hat-trick hero
Week 20: Halifax continue rise, York earn separation from bottom
Week 19: Vancouver FC claim B.C. Derby, Cavalry go top of the table
Week 18: Wild comeback in Winnipeg, goalfest across the country
Week 17: Cavalry dominate Forge, Atleti-York split six-goal thriller
Week 16: Playoff race heats up as battle for spots continues
Doneil Henry to Halifax! CanMNT vet explains CPL move
Week 14: Midseason awards picks & CanWNT World Cup primer
CanMNT vs. USA Gold Cup review + CPL Week 13 wrap-up
Week 12: Drama in Halifax & Langford + CanMNT Gold Cup roundtable
Week 11: Forge-Ottawa 7-goal thriller; Cavalry, Valour win at home (ft. Tommy Wheeldon Jr.)
Week 10: Pacific clear at the top; Halifax, Valour, Ottawa all win at home
Canada’s going to the Final! CanMNT vs. Panama review, USA preview
Week 9: Halifax triumphant; York, Pacific keep climbing (ft. Patrice Gheisar)
Week 8: Pacific win 9-goal B.C. Derby, Ottawa victorious at home (ft. Ollie Bassett)
Week 7: Henry the hero for Forge, York United take down Cavalry
Week 6: York, Cavalry notch clean-sheet wins; Vancouver hold firm at Forge
Week 5: Goals galore in record-breaking Week 5; Ottawa, Pacific win big
Week 4: Pacific dominate Ottawa, Vancouver sell out home opener
Week 3: Cavalry, Halifax return home; Forge, York win on the road
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