Episode 699 – The AFTN Soccer Show (All Part of the Masterplan - Whitecaps set up LAFC semi showdown, Vancouver’s defensive strengths, FIFA U17 World Cups)

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and FIFA Under 17 World Cups chat and interviews.

It wasn't the prettiest victory, but the Whitecaps got the job done in Dallas on Saturday night, winning a penalty shootout in game two of their playoff series to book their berth in the Western Conference semi-finals and setting up a mouthwatering clash with LAFC. It's the Müller v Son showdown so many around MLS wanted. We look back at the game, look ahead to that semi-final, and round-up the rest of the MLS (and CPL) playoff action.

One of the Whitecaps many strengths this year has been their defence. We look at what's made it so successful with the help of some thoughts from Jesper Sorensen and chat with MLS Defender of the Year Tristan Blackmon. Plus we sit down with rookie defender Tate Johnson to talk about his season so far, his first playoff experience, and enjoying life in Vancouver.

We also talk Canada at the men's and women's U17 World Cup and hear from both head coaches, Mike Vitulano and Jen Herst, plus music-wise, Camper van Beethoven begin their residency as our Album of the Month, we've two Britpop songs from Oasis and Wavelength with features a song about Arsenal centreback Tony Adams.

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

01.28: Intro - college nationals set to begin, Rise missing out on BC talent
10.35: Whitecaps beat Dallas on penalties to advance in MLS playoffs
47.45: Müller v Son semi showdown awaits
58.15: MLS playoff round-up
90.25: Whitecaps defence discussion
109.00: Tate Johnson interview
117.40: Cavalry knock off Forge and head to CPL championship game
121.00: Canada U17 men set to get their World Cup underway
136.30: Canada U17 women pay the penalty in heartbreaking World Cup loss
144.30: Wavelength - The A Team - Ooh Ooh Tony Adams