Episode 611 - The AFTN Soccer Show (The Running of the Bulls - NYRB v Whitecaps preview, Brian White homecoming, Bovalina signing, CanChamp, Todd May)

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, and League1 BC chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts!

The Whitecaps head off to New York this weekend to try and maintain their 100% start to the season on the road against the Red Bulls in MLS action. We preview the match, get Vanni Sartini's thoughts on the task ahead, and hear from the man that could have the happiest of homecomings, Whitecaps striker Brian White. The Whitecaps also added a new player this week, Australian right back/wingback Guiseppe Bovalina. We look at what the Aussie offers the 'Caps and Sporting Director Axel Schuster shares his thoughts on the signing and the Whitecaps' scouting strategy.

The 'Caps now know their Canadian Championship opponent, as another battle with CPL side Cavalry await them next month. We look at how that came about with Vancouver FC's loss in Calgary, hear the early thoughts from head coaches Vanni Sartini and Toomy Wheeldon Jr about the upcoming match, and Zach has tales from his 28-hour road trip to take in the Cavs-VFC game.

The new League1 BC season gets underway this weekend. We preview the first slate of matches and sit down for an in-depth chat with Burnaby FC men's head coach Todd May about his club's inaugural season and his coaching journey so far.

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Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:

02.10: Intro
06.20: Red Bulls v Whitecaps match preview
22.39: Vanni Sartini on the NYRB match
29.30: Brian White's homecoming to remember?
39.30: Whitecaps to face Cavalry in Canadian Championship as VFC lose
48.20: Afshin Ghotbi on Cavalry ball choice
63.51: Tales of a Calgary road trip
71.55: The Gaffers - Vanni Sartini and Tommy Wheeldon Jr
74.30: Guiseppe Bovalina joins Vancouver
90.55: Todd May interview + Burnaby FC and L1BC chat
117.00: Wavelength - J.O.B. Orchestra and Chorus - Go Cosmos Go