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Radio Cascadia is the only podcast that offers a complete, unbiased coverage of Pacific Northwest soccer. Lasting approximately an hour, each episode covers the latest news in Cascadian soccer and around MLS, interviews with journalists from around the country, and exclusive interviews with players. The show releases every Wednesday. You can also hear us on Prost Amerika, Libsyn and on our website radiocascadia.us.
RC returns for the 2020 MLS campaign with a preview of the weekend's action, as well as a look at Seattle's CCL match up.
Review from a historic Cascadia Derby; Whitecaps stranded in Montreal; Sounders & Timbers look to climb West standings in home matches against conference foes
2019 Cascadia Cup decider preview; Sounders in disarray; Whitecaps pick up home win against DC, look to help their fellow Cascadians in road test at San Jose.
Cascadia derby review; Timbers pick up 6 points, surge up West standings; Sounders concede 6 goals in 4 days as defensive woes mount.
The gang reviews a tumultuous week in Cascadia and previews this weekend's derby in Portland.
The group reviews Timbers' big win in Seattle; John Marshall and Steven Agen assess the current state of the Whitecaps organization.
The first regular season match up of the year between Seattle and Portland takes center stage with previews and predictions from John Marshall, Ari Liljenwall, Jackson Felts and Tenzin Choephel. Meanwhile Vancouver face a must-win home match against San Jose ahead of their Voyageurs Cup tie with Cavalry next midweek.
The Timbers are in Atlanta for MLS Cup, and Cascadia is looking for a third trophy in four years. Ed Pham, Matt Hoffman and John Marshall join host Steven Agen across an hour of focused preview of Saturday's match.
Ed Pham and Tenzin Choephel join Steven Agen in previewing the Western Conference Championships. Can Portland extend Cascadia's MLS Cup appearance streak to 4 years?
John Marshall and Steven Agen break down Marc dos Santos' introductory press conference in Vancouver before previewing the second leg of our Cascadian playoff derby between Portland and Seattle.
Miki Turner of The Athletic stops in to talk solidarity payments and #SaveTheCrew. Michael McColl of AFTN.ca discusses the spectacle at Whitecaps' postseason wrap-up. Matt Hoffman, Ed Pham and Tenzin Choephel offer their perspective on Portland's playoff road test against FC Dallas.
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Matt Hoffman, Michael McColl, Jackson Felts and John Marshall all feature on a mammoth episode of Radio Cascadia. Tune in for reviews, previews, and our takes on how the Western Conference playoff picture will look come the end of October.
Most weekends during the season give us something to celebrate somewhere in Cascadia, but not last weekend. Come hear our takes on Carl Robinson's departure, Timbers' struggles in Minnesota (including an interview with Sebastian Blanco), as well as Sounders' injury situation on Ep. 167.
We are back! Radio Cascadia returns following a short hiatus and we can't wait to get back into weekly updates. This week, we analyze the 2018 Cascadia Cup decider between Vancouver and Seattle before Ed Pham and Tenzin Choephel preview Portland's trip to Minnesota this weekend. It's a perfect time to hop back into the action as the Western Conference playoff race heats up. How the standings will shake out and where does that leave our Cascadian clubs? Tune in to Ep. 166 and find out.
Playlist:
00:00 - VWFC: Derby loss recap, playoff calculus, Dallas preview
18:00 - PTFC: Midweek triumph eases pain of collapse at Houston, Minnesota match is bellwether for rest of the season
39:00 - Sounders finally stumble, can they bounce back in LA?
John Marshall and Steven Agen review three terrific results and one mediocre one for our Cascadia sides before previewing Seattle's showdown with top-of-the-West Dallas as well as a pivotal Cascadia Cup derby.
There's nothing better than a weekend where our clubs go 3 for 3! The crew takes a look at how far a series of Western Conference victories have carried our sides up the table before turning their attention to the weekend to come. How will Whitecaps manage their Canadian Championship participation with league play? Cam Portland hold serve against Philly? Is Seattle back for real? We look at these questions and more in a jam-packed hour.
Playlist:
00:00 - Sounders pick up fourth win in six, first over opponent with winning record in 2018
19:45 - Perfect exit for Adi, what's next for Timbers?
45:00 - Michael McColl of AFTN.ca on Whitecaps' surprise victory over Minnesota United + preview for Vancouver B at NYCFC
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
The RC crew returns from a World Cup break of their own to preview the season's first Cascadia Cup match up. Tune in for 45 minutes of news, analysis and tactics on the region's biggest match.
Playlist:
00:00 - Introduction: World Cup Group Stage chat
9:15 - Sounders must recover quickly from disappointing draw with Chicago if they are to maintain perfect home form against Timbers
24:50 - Whitecaps struggle badly in Chester, look to dispatch Colorado this week minus Aja and Reyna
36:00 - Timbers, unbeaten in 11 across all competitions, poised for first-ever regular season win in Seattle after strong result at Atlanta
Playlist:
00:00 - Whitecaps roll Orlando City 5-2 as offense finally fires on all cylinders
20:30 - Sounders take two steps forward against DC United, one step back in trip to New York
37:50 - Timbers satisfy themselves with draw against Western Conference top dogs ahead of Open Cup clash on Friday
Playlist:
00:00 - Open Cup review + Timbers v Sporting KC preview
25:30 - Whitecaps handed big opportunity with weary Orlando visiting BC Place
33:15 - Sounders bounced by Sacramento + Ruidiaz rumor takes + DC preview
Playlist:
00:00 - Intro + Jackson Felts & Ari Liljenwall on Sounders' struggles, Open Cup match up with Sacramento
23:00 - Whitecaps down Rapids, lengthy unbeaten streak now contains a win
30:00 - Exclusives with Diego Valeri and Zarek Valentin as Timbers come close to a seventh straight win; Open Cup preview @ San Jose
Playlist:
04:30 - Sounders drop 1-0 decision to RSL, must rebound in time for return trip on Saturday
20:30 - Four straight draws for the Whitecaps, and each just keeps getting more interesting than the last
32:50 - Timbers' 6-game win streak is tied for the longest across MLS in 2018, can they make it 7 at Colorado?
Playlist:
00:00 - Timbers secure fifth consecutive victory in first outing against LAFC
21:45 - Whitecaps take three 2-2 draws in eight days
36:20 - Interview with Sounders U-23's head coach Darren Sawatzky; Ari Liljenwall and Jackson Felts predict Sounders' weekend lineup
Playlist:
00:00 - Intro & Timbers derby review + LAFC preview
36:20 - Sounders derby perspective and injury discussion
57:30 - Whitecaps take 2 points from two 2-2 draw, travel to Frisco next
It'd derby week in Cascadia! The historic Seattle-Portland rivalry turns 100 games old on Sunday, so it's no surprise the RC crew focuses their attention on this massive match up in Ep. 151. Jackson Felts of 950 KJR and Ari Liljenwall of MLSsoccer.com join up with Ed Pham and Tenzin Choephel to preview this one from both camps in our comprehensive derby preview segment.
Playlist:
00:00 - Whitecaps fall in Minnesota, look to bounce back on Friday
19:05 - Timbers 1, Earthquakes 0 review
25:30 - Sounders 2, Toronto FC 1 review
36:45 - #SEAvPOR100 full preview ft. Jackson Felts & Ari Liljenwall
Vancouver's 2-0 win over RSL last Friday night relieved pressure on Carl Robinson and gave the crew an interesting lineup to dissect in the headline segment of Ep. 150. How will they hold up at counter-oriented Minnesota this Saturday?
Ed Pham and Tenzin Choephel pick lineups and results for a well-rested Portland team facing a road match up with the Earthquakes this week. Can Gio buck Timbers' historical struggles in San Jose and make it nine points from their last nine?
The gang saves the painful stuff for last in Ep. 150, recounting the opening of Banc of California Stadium and Seattle's 1-0 loss to hosts LAFC. Ari Liljenwall gives his take on the newest stadium in the league and Sounders' performance in the last-minute loss. Can Seattle bounce back this weekend? It's not an easy test with the Columbus Crew visiting town.
The results have been mixed but we can genuinely make the case that all three of our clubs are going in the right direction! Silver linings, only on Radio Cascadia.
Playlist:
00:00 - Whitecaps earn much-needed victory over RSL, look to make Cascadia 3 for 3 against Minnesota United in 2018
16:30 - Timbers ride two game winning streak down to San Jose, will they grab a third on the trot?
31:20 - Heartbreak in LA for Sounders, tricky home tie with Columbus awaits next
Seattle Times writer Geoff Baker calls in to discuss his new book. 100 Things Sounders Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is an extensive review of Sounders history and culture from the 1970's to the present. An impressive diversity of topics are featured, ranging from stories told by NASL-era legends to candid and fair analysis of the club's highs and lows in MLS. Even the most attentive members of the fan base will find fascinating moments from the club's past unknown to them prior. The work presents the most honest and refreshing assessment of Seattle's first decade in MLS available in print. Check it out at this link: http://www.triumphbooks.com/100-things-sounders-fans-should-know---do-before-they-die-products-9781629375670.php.
Portland's 3-0 win over league leaders NYCFC headlines our Cascadia coverage this week as the crew analyzes how the Timbers pulled off the big victory. Interviews with former Timber Rodney Wallace and centerback Liam Ridgewell from the locker room follow.
Sounders finally picked up a first victory of the MLS season, winning 3-1 against Minnesota United. Ari Liljenwall of MLSsoccer.com and John Marshall of MLSGB give their takes on Svensson's rocket, a couple of questionable subs, and Alex Roldan's solid performance. The group takes picks for Sunday's road match at LAFC after a quick postgame exclusive with the Seattle University product.
Like the episode title says, last week featured some good results and some... well, terrible results. The crew tries to make sense of 9-man Vancouver's 6-0 thrashing at Sporting KC and questions if they'll be able to recover mentally in time for Friday's home test against Real Salt Lake.
Playlist:
00:00 - Introduction & Geoff Baker on 100 Things Sounders Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
22:55 - Timbers topple league leaders 3-0
37:15 - Sounders pick up first league win, LAFC away awaits
57:15 - Whitecaps struggle in SKC, need result on Friday
Ed Pham and Tenzin Choephel were on site as Giovanni Savarese earned a first-ever MLS victory as Timbers manager. They review the 3-2 victory over Minnesota United and preview the Sunday's big clash with NYCFC.
Michael McColl of AFTN.ca chats with host Andrew Harvey about Whitecaps' disappointing performance in Friday's 2-0 loss to LAFC. A quick assessment on where the failure has occurred so far in 2018 follows before the group previews Vancouver's trip to SKC on Friday.
Seattle finally earned a point in MLS play in their own trip to SKC a last weekend. Can they make it six points from two weekends against Minnesota for our Cascadian clubs?
Suzanne Fortune of Soccer2Unite calls in to discuss her charity's work involving the beautiful game in Uganda. Cascadians can get involved at soccer2unite.org.
Playlist:
00:00 - Introduction & interview with Suzanne Fortune, founder of Soccer2Unite
13:20 - Timbers nab first victory, Ed Pham and Tenzin Choephel review
33:00 - First goal and first point for Sounders, can they make it three against Minnesota?
49:45 - Michael McColl of AFTN.ca diagnoses Vancouver's problems with Andrew Harvey; group picks for SKC away
The crew shake off a rough weekend of road results and look forward to the region's last home opener of 2018.
Whitecaps coverage this week focuses assessing individual performances in the loss at Salt Lake. Despite the setback, there's optimism about Friday's big home match with LAFC. The Whitecaps have the chance to make things right on both sides of the ball in their first outing against the new expansion side, will they get it done?
Ari Liljenwall of MLSsoccer.com updates us on the injury situation in Seattle and projects a lineup for Sounders' match at Sporting KC on Sunday. It's a really difficult test for a squad that's in a tough spot to begin with -- does Ari think Seattle will grab a first positive league result of the year?
Ed Pham and Tenzin Choephel dissect Portland's demoralizing 3-2 loss in Orlando, with frustration about officiating, substitutions and missed chances all coming to the surface. We try to set the disappointment aside quickly just as the Timbers will have to on account of Saturday's home opener against Minnesota United -- what does Portland look like at home under Giovanni Savarese, and can he pick up his first MLS victory as manager?
Playlist:
00:00 - Whitecaps fall flat at RSL; LAFC match represents big opportunity on both ends of the field
16:00 - Ari Liljenwall: Is a first positive league result of 2018 possible for Sounders in Kansas City?
38:15 - "Holy Toledo!" and other observations from Portland's trip to Orlando; Home opener preview
The RC crew sits down with some of the top soccer minds in the region after a mixed bag of a weekend for our Cascadian clubs.
Michael McColl of AFTN.ca discusses Whitecaps' big win in Columbus including a word on Brek Shea's cheeky goal celebration. He gives his thoughts on Vancouver's upcoming road test at Real Salt Lake as well before the group log their predictions for the match.
Matt Hoffman of Stumptown Footy and MLSsoccer.com provides a take on Timbers' 2-2 draw in Chicago, then updates us on the Liam Ridgewell situation and the state of the roster in general ahead of Portland's trip to Orlando. Will Gio Savarese pick up his first win as Timbers boss in Florida? Tune in to hear what Hoffman as well as Ed Pham and Tenzin Choephel think is possible in Portland's fifth outing of 2018.
Jackson Felts of Sounders Weekly and Sounders matchday coverage on 950 KJR & Ari Liljenwall of MLSsoccer.com talk injuries and red cards with host Andrew Harvey and MLSGB's John Marshall, analyzing what they can of Seattle's 1-0 loss to Montreal over the weekend.
Playlist:
5:50 - Timbers: Matt Hoffman on lineups, Ridgewell, draw in Chicago; can Portland hold a dangerous OCSC attack?
21:25 - Whitecaps: Michael McColl on Kamara's big return, VWFC's brilliant second half; group predictions for RSL away
35:00 - Sounders: Jackson Felts and Ari Liljenwall on red cards and discipline; How much can we take away from Saturday's 1-0 loss to Montreal?
Well, that was technically an unbeaten weekend for our Cascadian sides -- it just didn't feel like it!
Ed Pham and Tenzin Choephel rate Portland's performance as they took a first-ever point under new boss Gio Savarese with a 1-1 draw in Dallas. Between a fresh formation, Blanco's sweet finish and a silly red card, there's plenty to go over before taking a look at Timbers' chances in their road contest with the Chicago Fire on Saturday.
Andrew and Steven describe a hellish drive to Vancouver for Whitecaps' 0-0 draw with LA Galaxy before giving their take on why the hosts couldn't find a winner. Michael McColl of AFTN calls in to do the same and assesses Carl Robinson's response as well. Will bunker-ball get it done in Columbus this weekend? We round out our Whitecaps coverage with predictions for their tough task in Ohio.
Ari Liljenwall of MLSsoccer.com throws down a probable lineup for Seattle's home match with Montreal this weekend. It's a difficult test for Sounders without Dempsey and likely Lodeiro as well, can they cope against Piatti and the Impact?
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Playlist:
02:30 - Timbers: Hard-earned point in Dallas, what's possible in Chicago?
15:40 - Whitecaps: Dull performance against Galaxy doesn't exactly inspire before trip to Columbus
28:05 - Sounders: Still injury-riddled, but ready to get back on track against Impact
Even a rather embarrassing CONCACAF Champions League exit, some red cards and a couple league defeats since Ep. 143 can't put the RC crew in a bad mood. John Marshall, Michael McColl, Niko Moreno and Ari Liljenwall all stop by to talk about the most controversial decisions of the past week as well as to preview the coming weekend's Cascadia contests.
Portland travel to Dallas in search of a first positive result of the season -- Ed Pham gives his take on a possible Timbers lineup as the group speculates on what game plan could take a result. Meanwhile in Vancouver, the Whitecaps host the only home game in the region this weekend as LA Galaxy stop by BC Place on Saturday night. Ola Kamara and a host of other starters are unavailable for Sigi Schmid, and we explore how Vancouver can take advantage of the situation with both Michael McColl and John Marshall. A review of the World Cup host situation also features in Ep. 144.
Playlist:
02:00 - VWFC: Waston's red, World Cup bid saga, LA Galaxy preview
21:00 - PTFC: FC Dallas preview + does Adi need to help press on defense?
38:00 - SSFC: Niko Moreno on CCL exit & season aspirations, Ari Liljenwall on current level of worry in Seattle
In a spicy hot Radio Cascadia, the gang takes a look at a pair of surprising weekend results including a historic victory in Houston and a shocking display in Harrison. In the Champions League, tune in for an in-depth breakdown of a gutsy Seattle home win over Chivas Guadalajara as well as a tactical preview of the second leg.
PLAYLIST:
10:45 - Brek-ing the Streak
25:00 - Well That Sucked
35:15 - SSFC: Dare to Dream?
The first weekend of MLS action is in the books, and we're glad to have some meaningful soccer to talk about even if the results didn't all go our way.
Sounders stumbled at home against LAFC as they prepare for Chivas in the CCL Quarterfinals, while Portland dropped a 2-1 decision to LA's other club in Gio Savarese's first outing as head coach. Tenzin Choephel shares his experiences from the Stubhub Center in our Timbers segment, as well as some exclusive audio from Marco Farfan. Their next test is an away fixture with the New York Red Bulls, another side likely to see their league form affected by Champions League participation. Will Savarese and the new-look Timbers pick up their first win of a new era in Harrison?
Ari Liljenwall throws cold water on the idea that Seattle should be concerned after their opening day stinker against the league's newest side before our Sounders discussion turns to the upcoming series with Chivas. What do Sounders need to accomplish before taking a week off in preparation for the return leg?
Michael McColl of AFTN.ca joins to talk about the best result of the weekend, a 2-1 win for the Whitecaps over Canadian rivals Montreal Impact. We take stock of Vancouver's additions and Michael gives a bold prediction on new striker Kei Kamara.
MLS is back! It's the most wonderful time of the year. Come enjoy it with the RC crew!
Playlist:
10:00 - Savarese & new-look Timbers fall in LA; Big chance for points against depleted Red Bulls on Saturday
32:45 - Vancouver earns the best result of the weekend. who stood out and what does it mean for the trip to Houston?
49:45 - Sounders drop rare home match under Schmetzer, turn attention to CCL Quarterfinals
The 2018 MLS campaign begins this weekend, and Radio Cascadia is here to get you ready for it! The group wraps up preseason for each of our clubs, and also examines the range of opinions available for all three of our Cascadian sides. We take our picks for the Western Conference standings in 2018 before devoting considerable time to preparation for this weekend's round of matches. A discussion on Sounders' CCL defeat in El Salvador features as well in this jam-packed edition of Radio Cascadia.
Radio Cascadia is a weekly podcast covering soccer in the Pacific Northwest with a focus on MLS clubs Portland Timbers, Seattle Sounders and Vancouver Whitecaps. The show is an authoritative steward of the Cascadian perspective, representing the most passionate, unified and unique fan bases in the country. Their passion is well justified, not only by the clubs' nearly fifty years of shared history but also thanks to rampant success in the MLS era. Since 2011 (the first year all three clubs had made the switch over to the top flight from the USL), Cascadian MLS sides have won a combined total of five major trophies. Additional honors in that time frame include two CONCACAF Champions League semifinal appearances, three consecutive MLS Cup berths, and six consecutive Western Conference Championship appearances.
The latter two statistics above are active streaks, and clubs in Cascadia have just over a month of preseason left to prepare for their chance to continue these streaks on the stage of the 2018 MLS campaign.
This week on Ep. 140 of RC, host Jackson Felts of Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR is joined by Sounders 2 announcer Andrew Harvey, MLSsoccer.com's Ari Liljenwall and RC founder Steven Agen as they dissect the busiest week of 2018 so far. Five new players have joined Cascadian rosters since the last release, and there's even a first preseason match to review!
Michael McColl of AFTN.ca calls in to give his take on the leadership situation in the Whitecaps' locker room, and the extent to which Kei Kamara can fill the void. We spotlight Vancouver's other new striker as well; Venezuelan Anthony Blondell looks poised for a breakout season. Group analysis of Whitecaps boss Carl Robinson's ambitions for the season closes out the segment.
Matt Hoffman of Stumptown Footy reveals his favorite Timbers kit design as they released their new away strip for 2018 this week. The group pays due respect to the sweet gold accents on the new shirt, but most of the segment is devoted to analysis of the four new signings by the club in the span of only a few days.
Sounders have finally made a splash with their brand new chunk of discretionary Targeted Allocation Money, bringing in versatile Norwegian midfielder Magnus Eikrom on a free transfer. The news broke just in time for the group to develop opinions on where he'll fit in Seattle's attacking scheme in 2018. Elsewhere in the segment, Andrew Harvey gives his scouting report on new Homegrown Player Handwalla Bwana, who recorded a goal and an assist in Sounders' preseason victory over Club Tijuana's U-20 side on Sunday.
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Playlist:
00:00 - Introduction: Miami MLS expansion, Crew update
07:45 - Vancouver Whitecaps: Robbo's ambition, Kei Kamara's leadership, Anthony Blondell's journey
27:45 - Portland Timbers: Four new faces, away kit revealed, 2018 Captain picks
47:05 - Seattle Sounders: First look at new TAM midfielder Magnus Eikstrom, Bwana stars in 3-1 preseason win
PLAYLIST -
3:10 - Whitecaps ponder formation shift, add UW product Fiddes in SuperDraft
27:55 - No SuperDraft excitement in Portland, but Polo & Langsdorf make up for it!
51:45 - Another Roldan arrives in Seattle + Niko Moreno is back with more transfer rumors
Radio Cascadia is back for 2018, starting off with a massive hour-and-a-half long show! The gang has much to catch up on in every corner of the region, from transfer sagas to new head coaches.
Michael McColl of AFTN.ca drops by to discuss all things Whitecaps. We explore their difficult travel schedule, recent signings and the reduction in the number of Cascadia matches they'll play this year. Some air time is given to analysis of the Canadian NT's decision to shake up their coaching staff as well. Michael even gives us a pick for Vancouver in the upcoming SuperDraft as we hit on every major story surrounding the club.
Things are quieter in Seattle this offseason, at least so far. Niko Moreno, one of the preeminent transfer rumor experts in all the land, joins to update us on Sounders target Ismael Diaz as well as the imminent arrival of Andy Polo in Portland. Ari Liljenwall of MLSsoccer.com plays down Seattle's draft prospects towards the end of our Sounders coverage for the week.
Matt Hoffman of Stumptown Footy shares his first impressions of new Timbers boss Giovanni Savarese, as well as signings Polo (mentioned above) and defender Julio Cascante. T2 signed a long-time USL Timber as manager for 2018, and Hoffman shares his take on this move as well. Lastly, the group ponders what the arrival of Columbus Crew star Justin Meram would mean in Portland.
It's a jam-packed episode of the latest and greatest stories in Cascadian soccer -- come join us as we start the journey that will be the 2018 season.
Our Cascadian coaching vacancy has now been filled with former New York Cosmos manager Giovanni Savarese heading West to take charge of the Portland Timbers. In this special edition of Radio Cascadia, Ed Pham, Tenzin Choephel and Steven Agen break down the hiring and what it means for the Timbers in 2018.
00: 00 - MLS Cup review: Sounders fall short in Toronto
24:24 - Timbers preseason talk: Nagbe off to Atlanta 44:33 - Vancouver Whitecaps: 2017 review
Matt Hoffman calls in to discuss Diego Valeri's landslide win in the MLS MVP race, a first for Cascadia. The second half of Ep. 136 is devoted to our MLS Cup preview. Be sure to tune in to Sports Radio 950 KJR in Seattle from 9am-11am on Saturday morning for a special 2-hour preview show complimentary to Ep. 136.
Caleb Porter's surprise departure from Portland headlines the show, with group reaction and a summary of top replacement candidates following a recap of what seems to have happened between Porter and the club. We finish our Timbers segment by discussing their moves on Contract Deadline Day.
Michael McColl of AFTN joins to update us on Whitecaps' relationship with Fresno's new USL club. Vancouver freed up a massive amount of salary cap space on Contract Deadline Day, and some of the cuts hinted at possible additions coming this offseason. Others don't have an immediate explanation, like the decision to decline Nosa Igiebor's option. We touch on all the transactions and then move on to our Seattle segment.
After seven years of futility a Cascadian club finally picked up a win in Houston last Tuesday, defying almost a decade of misfortune on the biggest stage imaginable. Sounders return home from their trip to Texas up 2-0 on aggregate in the Western Conference Championship, 2017 marking the fifth consecutive year it features a Cascadian participant, as overwhelming favorites to advance to MLS Cup. We end the episode with a recap of the first leg and preview of the second.
Playlist:
00:00 - Porter out in Portland; Mattocks' future with Timbers
22:47 - Michael McColl on Whitecaps' new USL partnership; Nosa, Laba among players waived
41:52 - Western Conference Championships 2nd leg preview
RC's preview of the first leg of the Western Conference Championships! Recorded before Whitecaps' news about Fresno and Caleb Porter's bombshell in Portland, which will be covered in Ep. 135.
The crew recaps the second leg of our all-Cascadia Western Conference Semifinal tie between Seattle and Vancouver, and lament Portland's elimination at the hands of Houston at the same stage. Sounders are still alive, but our hopes of a derby match up in the Conference Championship in 2017 is now gone. Michael McColl of AFTN and Matt Hoffman of MLSsoccer.com feature as we begin to assess Vancouver and Portland's campaigns as well as Seattle's chances against Houston.
It's the RC Spooky Special, here in time for the second leg of Seattle-Vancouver! Check out our preview of both that tie and the second leg of Houston-Portland!
Vancouver's 5-0 win over San Jose in the Western Conference Knockout Round has left the region in prime position -- of four sides remaining in the West, the three highest seeds all belong to Cascadia. Our chances at an all-Cascadian Conference Final have never been better, and the RC crew's awfully excited about it.
We review Whitecaps' big win at BC Place before we tackle the first-ever MLS playoff meeting between Seattle and Vancouver. Whitecaps' momentum, Sounders' health and rest days dominate the discussion.
SKC's out in the Knockout Round for the third year running, bowing out at Houston. Seems like Vermes' men will be up for it when they get another playoff shot against one of our sides, so bullet dodged there. As a result, Timbers will travel to Texas to try and grab a first Cascadian win in Houston, and in the biggest of circumstances. Our preview of the Timbers-Dynamo series concludes Ep. 131.
For the first time in MLS history our Cascadia clubs have finished in the top three spots in the Western Conference! It's an incredible achievement for the region and gives us a great shot at seeing a Cascadian MLS Cup winner for a third year running.
Portland's big win over Vancouver on Decision Day not only won them their second Western Conference regular season crown, but the Cascadia Cup as well! We congratulate the Timbers for a gutsy derby comeback and ponder who their ideal Western Conference Semifinal opponent would be.
Our other Decision Day match up saw Seattle down Colorado 3-0 in a match that ended with each side a man down. Dempsey's red card and Lodeiro's new position are both discussed. Ari gives an update on Sounders' injury situation. The crew assesses Seattle's 2nd place finish in their title defense season.
Vancouver can't afford to dwell on two frustrating results to end the regular season, granting them the 3rd seed in the West. They play San Jose at BC Place for the second time in ten days in a do-or-die match on Wednesday night. Knockout Round away upsets are notoriously difficult to pull off, and we discuss how the hosts can avoid exactly that.
The penultimate weekend of the 2017 MLS campaign brought disappointment for the Vancouver Whitecaps as they failed to clinch the Western Conference crown in a home match with San Jose. However, the mood across the region as a whole is a joyous one -- all three of our clubs will make the postseason for only the second time ever in MLS play. Furthermore, it seems they're likely to finish 1-2-3 in the West!
The gang reviews all the action from the last Sunday before moving on to preview the Decision Day slate.
Is our final Cascadia derby of the regular season, Vancouver @ Portland, the most important league match ever in Cascadia? The winner (or Vancouver, in the event of a draw) will finish atop the Western Conference. Michael McColl of AFTN joins us to discuss this question and many others as we dive deep into this historically important match up.
Jeff Lageson, Prost Amerika NWSL correspondent, calls in to discuss the Thorns' title win in Orlando, and sticks around the recap the Reign's season as well.
2017 is turning into a banner year for Cascadia, and Decision Day will tell us so much about how we ultimately remember this incredibly close season in the Western Conference. Come get hyped with us as we wait for the drama to unfold.
The RC gang pauses from their normal Cascadian duties to examine the aftermath of the USMNT's disastrous World Cup qualifying campaign. Sunil Gulati's job, the role of MLS in CONCACAF's national teams, and fixes for pay-to-play youth soccer are all discussed in the wake of the greatest disappointment in US soccer history.
Tenzin Choephel and Ed Pham join the show to discuss Sounders' 3-0 win over Vancouver on Wednesday. The group then moves on to preciew a full weekend slate in Cascadia, with all three of our clubs facing tricky road tests as they battle for a top-2 finish in the Western Conference. Diego Valeri MVP talk pops up again, and we debate the importance of Seattle's tactical shift in the midweek.
The Vancouver Whitecaps visit the Seattle Sounders for a midweek derby on Wednesday night with 1st place in the West and the Cascadia Cup on the line. In this special derby preview edition of RC, we analyze every aspect of the match up -- tactics, rest, fixture congestion, and form. Michael McColl of AFTN joins to weigh in on the big game and report from Whitecaps camp after Andrew and Ari hold a lively debate on whether Clint Dempsey should start the match or not.
Ep. 126 examines the Cascadian run-in in the Western Conference, with the group picking the final positioning of the table as the regular season winds down. It's a complicated picture, but seemingly a favorable one for our clubs as at least one first round bye for Cascadia looks very attainable.
We assess the relative lack of hype around the Whitecaps and their pole position in the West, including some specific arguments mentioned on Ari's website recently. Additionally, how will Robbo handle their upcoming home match with Colorado, given that a trip to Seattle follows only days later?
A brief look at Timbers' loss in Utah opens our Portland clip before we move on to looking at what would constitute a successful final four matches of the regular season for Caleb Porter.
Sounders drew 0-0 in Dallas, and we're trying to figure out whether they're playing more like a team unbeaten in 13 matches or one winless in 4.
It's gonna come down to the wire this fall, and the home stretch is just about here. Get prepared for the most vital part of the season with RC Ep. 126.
Ep. 125 was recorded during and after Vancouver's 3-0 win over Minnesota United on Wednesday night. The gang's in a jovial mood as our clubs sit 1-2-3 in the West. We tackle Alexi Lalas' rant, Timbers' big win in New York City, and Jordan Morris' hamstring strain. All the latest and greatest, right here on RC.
The group recaps Portland's big point in Seattle and Vancouver's road win at Orlando, along with the recent USMNT disappointments in World Cup qualifying. Then it's on to weekend previews in a short, sweet episode as return from the international break! All of Cascadia's in great position in the West, come find out where they'll be next week with RC Ep. 124!
In our special second release of the week, Tenzin Choephel and Ed Pham join Steven Agen in previewing Timbers' side of this weekend's Portland-Seattle derby.
We begin by analyzing Portland's 2-1 win over the Colorado Rapids before jumping into Timbers lineups, tactics, top story lines and predictions in the 85th competitive edition of the I5 rivalry.
Find our Sounders-sided preview of this match in the August 26th edition of Radio Cascadia Live. That makes two full episodes previewing the region's biggest match, the way only Radio Cascadia can.
It wasn't just an unbeaten weekend in Cascadia, it was a perfect one. All three of our clubs took maximum points in important home fixtures, currently leaving each in a playoff berth.
Ordinarily, it'd be a good bet that such success would be the focus of this edition of Radio Cascadia. However with two derbies this week and midweek matches for everyone, we keep Ep. 122 focused on the future. This 45 minute installment primarily features previews of the Vancouver-Seattle derby on Wednesday as well as Portland's home tie with Colorado. The special set up allows us the flexibility to release again later in the week with more accurate previews of Vancouver's trip to Orlando and, of course, the Seattle-Portland derby on Sunday than we'd be able to provide before Wednesday's slate of matches.
We discuss the developing partnership between Fredy Montero and Yordy Reyna with AFTN's Michael McColl, also taking a look at how Carl Robinson will set up tactically against Sounders.
Will a day less rest than Whitecaps doom Seattle's trip north? Brian Schmetzer's lineup conundrum in this quick three match stretch is the focus of our Sounders side of Wednesday's derby.
A 2-2 draw in Commerce City left Portland with a bad taste in their mouths after their last match with the Rapids. Will Caleb Porter be able to devote enough resources to their midweek home match against them without sacrificing Seattle away?
This may well turn out to be a defining week for the 2017 season, particularly in Cascadia. Get ready for the first half of it with RC Ep. 122!
Playlist:
00:00 - Cascadia goal of the week, MLS team of the week
06:30 - Whitecaps perspective derby preview with Michael McColl of AFTN
17:25 - Sounders perspective derby preview with Ari Liljenwall
30:30 - Timbers v Colorado Rapids preview
Two losses for our clubs and some bad injury developments from last weekend can't put a damper on our 2026 World Cup host city news, which headlines Ep. 121.
Michael McColl of AFTN talks with Steven about Vancouver's letdown at New England and how the Whitecaps will cope without Matias Laba. Their home match against high-flying Houston, winless all-time at BC Place, is an interesting proposition. Will the Whitecaps get their big homestand off to the right start?
Matt Hoffman joins the group to break down where the Timbers went wrong after 50 solid minutes in Toronto. Next up is a nationally-televised Friday night match against NY Red Bulls -- Providence Park will be rocking, but Caleb Porter's men will have to get the job done without Jake Gleeson, Liam Ridgewell, and Fanendo Adi. Can Diego Valeri, freshly apart of the elite 50/50 club, put the team on his back and carry the Timbers towards the top of the West?
Seattle broke their club record for most consecutive minutes without conceding a goal (400 minutes and counting), and our Sounders segment focuses on their recent positive run as a whole. The latest in a string of positive results has placed the Sounders in a tie for the Western Conference lead -- what are the chances they stay there?
Ep. 121 ends with a look at Forbes' analysis of estimated MLS club values. Hint: We have two in the top six.
Playlist:
00:00 - 2026 World Cup update
11:15 - Timbers fall in Toronto, big opportunity on Friday
28:40 - VWFC: 5 of 6 matches at home could decide Whitecaps' season ft. Michael McColl
52:15 - SSFC: A look at the top four in the West
Another unbeaten weekend in Cascadia leaves two of our clubs firmly in playoff positions and the third just on the edge looking in. Prost Portland editor Matt Hoffman discusses the reasons why Timbers aren't getting the national respect they deserve yet. That's followed by a preview of their match in Toronto, where a result would certainly send a message to anyone sleeping on Portland.
It's tough to tell whether it's two point dropped or a point gained as Carl Robinson continues to tinker with his ideal front four. Michael McColl of AFTN joins and give his takes on current playoff hopes, consistency, and the coming road match against New England. Who'll make the starting lineup for the Whitecaps, and will they do enough to keep pace with the Earthquakes for the last playoff spot in the West?
The group closes out Ep. 120 by analyzing Sounders' 7-match unbeaten run. Were they firing on all cylinders in Minnesota? Derlis Gonzalez isn't coming to Seattle, but that doesn't mean we don't have interesting questions to ponder as the transfer window closes. Where does Victor Rodriguez fit into this team, given Will Bruin's form? How about Lamar Neagle, for that matter?
It's another packed episode of Radio Cascadia -- tune in to hear takes on the biggest stories in the region from the likes of Michael McColl, Matt Hoffman, Ari Liljenwall, and Andrew Harvey.
Speaking of Ari and Andrew, they joined Steven Agen in writing Resurgence: How Sounders FC Roared Back to Win MLS Cup, presale available now here. Former Seattle mayor Greg Nickels, ESPNFC.com & Prost Amerika writer Matt Pentz and Seattle sports journalism legend Art Thiel all feature as well in Prost Publishing's effort to commemorate Sounders' 2016 title-winning season.
PLAYLIST:
00:00 - Cascadia goal/player of the week, MLS team of the week
07:10 - Timbers triumph over LA, VAR debut, and TFC away ft. Matt Hoffman
31:10 - Points dropped or gained? + Playoff hopes and a trip back east ft. Michael McColl
48:40 - Sounders hunt down Loons, unbeaten in 7 + Neagle/Rodriguez discussion
Four points from two matches in Texas leaves us with plenty to celebrate as we speak with Michael McColl of AFTN and Prost Portland editor Matt Hoffman about their cliubs' successes down south.
Whitecaps' 4-0 result in Frisco draws considerable attention and we rate it among their most memorable matches in MLS so far. Our preview of their match in Colorado focuses on the question of consistency, as another performance like the one against Dallas will surely earn points against the struggling Rapids.
2-2 was nothing to scoff at for Portland, but between an odd offside decision and a questionable call on a free kick leading to Houston's equalizer it's no wonder fans were left feeling it was two points dropped. Hoffman deliberates on all of the contentious moments before we move on and discuss Timbers' home match with LA this weekend.
Sounders had their own match against LA a weekend ago, and we elaborate on why it was a match no one could afford to lose. Attention then shifts to an inaugural meeting with Minnesota United, a tie near and dear to Andrew's heart.
Undefeated weeks are happy weeks on Radio Cascadia, enjoy this one with us!
Andrew, Ari and Steven all feautured in Prost Publishing's latest book, Resgurgence: How Sounders FC Roared Back to Win MLS Cup. The book chronicles Seattle's title-winning season, and also includes contributions from former Seattle mayor Greg Nickels, Rapids play by play commentator and BBC veteran Richard Fleming, ESPNFC.com and Prost Amerika writer Matt Pentz, legendary Seattle journalist Art Thiel, and a foreword written by Mr. Sounder himself, Zach Scott. Special pre-sale price available through August 25th here.
The group recaps a big six point week for Seattle after reliving some Gold Cup highlights. Ari shares his experience writing for Resurgence: How Sounders FC Roared Back to Win MLS Cup, pre-sale link here.
Michael McColl of AFTN joins to try and make sense of Vancouver's weekend disappointment. How did the high-flying Whitecaps fall so flat against 15-man Portland? Our preview of their next match, an away game at FC Dallas, contributes to the title of this episode, with two of our clubs playing in Texas this weekend.
Portland MLSsoccer.com beat writer and Prost editor Matt Hoffman chats with us about the other side of the derby. We praise Ebobisse's big performance and rate it amongst historical performances from other young Cascadians in derby matches. Our Texas Week coverage concludes with the group desperately begging Matt to assure everyone that Cascadia's futility in Houston will finally come to an end on Saturday.
League play returns following the hiatus for Gold Cup Group Stage play. We preview our clubs' midweek slate, which seems a positive chance for points for all despite call ups affecting each of the three. Attention then turns to this weekend's derby as the Timbers travel to Vancouver. Michael McColl joins to talk Whitecaps as well in an action-packed Ep. 117.
Check out this behemoth of an episode, touching on every subject in Cascadian soccer you could possibly think of! Derby review, midweek drama, and Open Cup debate and more headline Ep. 116. PLAYLIST: 0:00 - Introduction 6:15 - Gold Cup Roster Update 11:30 - Cascadia Derby Review 47:00 - Open Cup preview + debate on importance 1:02:30 - Larrys Mabiala joins Timbers 1:08:30 - Portland @ SKC preview 1:16:40 - Vancouver @ Minnesota United review 1:26:30 - Whitecaps @ Chicago preview
Ari, Andrew and Steven preview the fourth Cascadia derby of the 2017 MLS season. Michael McColl of AFTN joins to discuss Whitecaps' match in Minnesota this weekend.
With a quiet week coming for our Cascadian clubs, we examine the big picture in Vancouver and predict the USMNT match against Trinidad and Tobago.
Michael McColl of AFTN joins Ari, Jackson and Steven to discuss Vancouver's 2017 Canadian Championship prospects and an important league game against DC over the weekend.
The group ponders whether Sounders' victory over RSL marked a step forward, or more of the same.
Prost Portland Editor Matt Hoffman calls in to shed light on Portland's 4-1 loss in Montreal, and then helps us take a look at the first Seattle-Portland derby of the year.
A derby, a domestic cup, top notch analysis and some pizza. It's all in Ep. 113, tune in and get ready for a big week of action in Cascadia.
PLAYLIST:
4:10 - Michael McColl of AFTN on VWFC 2-0 SKC, TSS Rovers, Canadian Championship & DC United preview
35:00 - Sounders review v RSL: How much progress was that?
47:00 - Matt Hoffman on Timbers' tough trip to Montreal
57:00 - Derby Preview: Portland Timbers @ Seattle Sounders
The gang sits down to discuss the roughest week of 2017 to date for our clubs, with two losses on the road and a measly home draw with an expansion club for us to chew over. We ponder where the Timbers fit in the front four in the West, take our first look at Bernie Ibini, and start to wonder if any heat will develop for Brian Schmetzer in an action-packed Ep. 111. Our clubs didn't come through for us this week, but we came through for you!
PLAYLIST:
00:00 - Bright Spot: Timbers review v Atltanta United, preview @ Montreal
27:15 - Sounders Keep Struggling: review @ Chicago, preview v SKC
57:00 - Whitecaps Robbed in Houston: review @ Dynamo, preview v SKC
In this week's edition of RC, Jackson Felts, Steven Agen and Ari Liljenwall celebrate Baconator Fries and Vancouver's victory, try to make sense out of the disappointing losses by Seattle and Portland, plus look ahead to the matches this weekend for the Whitecaps, Sounders and Timbers, as well as what the closing transfer window means for each club.
PLAYLIST:
00:00 - The Bright Spot: Whitecaps 1, Rapids 0 review
36:05 - Cascade Killer Strikes Again: Wondo records brace, continues to terrorize our clubs
53:45 - Connect Four: Sounders attack struggles in 1-0 loss to TFC
The RC crew recap an exciting undefeated weekend in Cascadia! PLAYLIST: 4:20 - Vancouver @ Montreal review, preview @ Colorado 23:45 - Seattle review v New England
42:30 - Portland @ Dallas review, preview @ San Jose
The RC crew opens up a jam-packed week of Cascadian soccer news by reviewing last weekend's derby between Vancouver and Portland. Why did the Whitecaps start so slow again? What did we learn about Timbers' bench? Is Montero the biggest figure in Cascadia now? We hit these questions and more as we discuss our second rivalry game of 2017.
Player salaries were released this week, and we go over the biggest steals and worst blunders on two of our clubs' rosters. (We'll take a look at Seattle next week on Ep. 109!) Can you guess how many CM's the Whitecaps are paying 6-figure salaries to? We couldn't!
The big stadium news out of Portland gets plenty of attention. We go over its artistic merits and what it means for the future of the club.
Lastly, with Radio Cascadia Live off this weekend, we both review Sounders' big 3-0 win in LA and preview their upcoming match with New England. Along with Portland's blockbuster trip to Dallas and Vancouver's to Montreal, we have three great games to get ready for before a massive Saturday slate of Cascadian soccer in Week 9.
Derbies, Shield races, CCL Semifinals... All the best of MLS is happening in Cascadia - come check it out on RC!
It's another big week in Cascadia! We get our second derby of the season as Vancouver travel south to Portland, while Seattle make the trip out to LA to face the Galaxy. For the Whitecaps, it's a chance to extend their lead in their defense of the Cascadia Cup. For Portland, a chance to continue sitting atop the Supporter's Shield standings. And for Seattle, it's an opportunity to finally get their misfiring offense on track.
Hear all the latest and greatest from the best region in MLS, only here on Radio Cascadia!
It's the moment we eagerly wait for from December until April -- the first Cascadia Derby of the season! Seattle travels to Vancouver this Friday in a match up littered with talking points. Beyond being a contest between the reigning Cascadia Cup & MLS Cup holders, it's the first time Sounders will play against their all-time leading goal-scorer Fredy Montero.
Meanwhile in Portland, the Timbers are casually leading the Supporter's Shield race a month into the season. Prost Portland editor Matt Hoffman joins us to discuss their big win in Philly last weekend, and to preview their high-profile home tie with SKC this Friday.
We do this for the derbies, and now we've got one in 2017! Come get ready for Cascadia soccer with RC.
PLAYLIST:
05:55 - Timbers talk with Matt Hoffman
20:22 - Sounders @ Earthquakes review
27:55 - Whitecaps @ RSL review
35:45 - Cascadia Derby preview: Whitecaps v Sounders
Review of Vancouver's CCL Semifinal second leg with Tigres is the focus of the first half of the show. We analyze their lineup decisions from Saturday, turning points on Wednesday, and ticket prices.
Timbers discussion centers on their draw with New England. We ponder what could've led to a second goal before Nguyen's equalizer before moving on to discuss Portland's next trip to the east coast. This weekend's match at Philadelphia offers a great chance for the Timbers to bounce back from two straight winless matches, and to prove to the league that their road woes are truly over.
Seattle's high-profile home draw against Atlanta featured several season debuts for young players, and we rate their performance in our Sounders segment. Our takes on the Derlis Gonzalez transfer rumors follow before we close out Ep. 105.
All Cascadia, all the time -- come check out this week's edition of the premier pacific northwest soccer podcast.
PLAYLIST:
00:00 - Whitecaps CCL review + look back at LA, forward to RSL
33:35 - Timbers review v NE Revs, preview @ Philly
55:40 - Sounders review v Atlanta, Derlis Gonzalez discussion
The crew welcomes in Prost Portland editor Matt Hoffman to discuss Portland's 3-2 loss in Columbus after opening the episode with a touch of national team coverage. Hoffman provides insights on how Guzman's absence affected the Timbers last weekend, and on how he believes Portland will fare at home against New England this coming Sunday. This week's Sounders segment focuses on analyzing Atlanta United and their potent front six ahead of their first-ever MLS clash in Seattle on Friday. Josef Martinez is out injured for the expansion side, but will veteran striker Kenwyne Jones be able to step and fill the void? A short exclusive with Harry Shipp following Seattle's 1-1 friendly match draw with Club Necaxa also appears. Vancouver are set to host yet another match altered by their CCL ambitions, and our preview of their upcoming match with LA Galaxy focuses on ways to conserve energy for next Tuesday's CCL Semifinal 2nd leg. PLAYLIST: 5:30- Timbers review @ Columbus, preview v NE Revolution 20:30- Sounders short review v Club Necaxa, big preview v Atlanta United 46:45- Whitecaps preview v LA Galaxy (with Tigres in mind)
Review of the previous week is the focus of Ep. 103.
Vancouver dropped their CCL Semifinal 1st leg 2-0 at Tigres. The massive Tuesday game in Monterrey kicked off a slate of four matches in MLS Week 3 for our clubs stretching from Tuesday to Sunday.
Whitecaps took a disappointing 2-0 home loss against Canadian rival Toronto FC on Saturday before Portland and Seattle put on a pair of shows.
First Timbers overcame a 2-1 halftime deficit in a battle of unbeatens with Houston, storming back for a convincing 4-2 victory. We debate whether or not Portland are the top side in MLS right now.
In the league's lone Sunday match of the week, Seattle dropped their title banner and handed NY Red Bulls their first loss of the season. Joevin Jones, Nico Lodeiro and Jordan Morris all contributed as Sounders won their first home game of the season.
Preview for the next week focuses on Portland's match at Columbus, a rematch of MLS Cup 2015.
The second weekend of the 2017 MLS season was an odd one for Cascadia. Seattle came from 2-0 down in the last ten minutes to draw against the Impact on a concrete-like surface in Montreal, and that was the least eventful of the region's games!
Portland downed LA at the StubHub Center in a match altered by a questionable red card and heavily affected by injury.
Meanwhile, Vancouver nearly broke their winless streak in San Jose in another match undone by a dismissal. The Whitecaps took a 2-0 lead on 17' but David Ousted's red card on 23' changed the complexion of the game. The Earthquakes stormed back for three straight goals in the highest scoring (and most painful) Cascadia fixture of the weekend.
We have all the analysis on these three bonkers matches, not to mention a massive preview of Vancouver's CCL Semifinal first leg against Tigres on Tuesday. We scout the opposition, set up the tactics, and try to assemble a path to the Final for the Whitecaps.
Previews of Seattle's home opener with NY Red Bull and Portland's big showdown with Houston also follow in a 90-minute long edition of Radio Cascadia.
Come get hyped for this CCL Semifinal with us, as Cascadia is again tested on the highest of stages!
PLAYLIST:
00:00 - Whitecaps review @ SJ, CCL Semifinal preview @ Tigres UANL
34:45 - Timbers review @ LA, preview v Houston
59:45 - Sounders review @ Montreal, preview v NYRB
We're a week into the 2017 MLS season, and we have no shortage of talking points on Ep. 101 of Radio Cascadia. With a CCL Semifinal berth to celebrate, a 5-1 opening night statement to dissect and a new star above a crest, it's like we're already in full swing! Come join the hype and get into the new season with RC.
PLAYLIST:
00:00 - Vancouver CCL Hopes: WE ARE STILL IN IT!
28:45 - Portland: Welcome to MLS, MNUFC!
49:45 - Seattle: No one wins in Houston
2 years, 9 months and 1 week after our first episode, Radio Cascadia hits triple digits. It's a great time to do it as well, seeing as the 2017 MLS season kicks off this week!
We quickly set aside our centennial celebrations in favor of season previews for each Cascadian club. Predictions follow for Western Conference standings, Golden Boot contenders, and of course the Cascadia Cup.
Special attention is paid to Vancouver's CCL Quarterfinal tie with NY Red Bulls, which brought us our first competitive game of the season. We have a whopping four matches to discuss in this busy week, and that's before we even get to Keisuke Honda in Seattle or Brek Shea in Vancouver!
Soccer's back in Cascadia and we're buzzing about it. Come celebrate our special day with us and get ready for opening weekend at the same time!
PLAYLIST:
0:00:00 - PTFC: LA away, Lawrence Olum, MNUFC & the West's best offense
0:32:50 - VWFC: Shea & Rosales join attack, CCL with NYRB & MLS opener
1:03:00 - SSFC: Wrap-up from Charleston, Houston preview & Honda!?
1:33:00 - Season predictions: standings, goals, surprises
Real soccer is back in Cascadia! Here in time for the big match, RC Ep. 99 features a full preview of the first competitive match of the year. As a very short handed Whitecaps face a tough CCL Quarterfinal first leg at New York, we ponder what it'll take for them to come away with a result. Meanwhile Seattle & Portland are wrapping up their preparations for the upcoming MLS campaign, the former in Charleston and the latter flying to LA this weekend.
PLAYLIST:
0:00:00 - Simple Invitational Recap: Portland 2, Vancouver 1
0:08:15 - Whitecaps News: Montero signs, Reyna injured
0:23:24 - CCL Quarterfinal Leg 1 Preview: VWFC @ NYRB
0:47:15 - Timbers Talk: Searching for CB's
1:02:45 - Sounders in Charleston, Zach Scott Testimonial
Ah, it's Valentine's Day in Cascadia.
There's no love lost in the region on the holiday this year as Fredy Montero's rumored shock loan move to Vancouver makes waves throughout the league. The former Sounders DP forward left MLS for Portugal after 2013 as the all-time leading goal scorer in Seattle, and now it looks like the Cascade King may be back to win a few more derbies. This time it's in Rain City white and blue, though, and that brings an almost absurd amount of drama to this move. You just couldn't make this one up.
In case that wasn't enough, Vancouver and Portland are set to contest their Simple Invitational finale against each other in a preseason tie that has already seen matches fall apart and careers altered in its history. Will this ill-fated fixture draw the excitement it has in years past? Will both rosters make it out unscathed?
Before we get to all of the lover's spats here in Cascadia, Ep. 98 starts with a 20 minute-long discussion on the Video Assisted Referees (VARs) system that MLS will experiment with this season.
On a more serious note Peter Czimmermann, President and Secretary of the Vancouver Southsiders supporters group, joins the show for the first time since Ep. 12 (Oct. 10, 2014) to discuss his organization's new travel decision in relation to the executive order on immigration recently signed in the United States.
It's a fitting week for 2017 soccer to heat up. Skip Valentine's Day dinner with your boo and get your fix of passion in this remarkably apt edition of Radio Cascadia!
PLAYLIST:
0:00:00 - Hawkeye & Human Error: VARs debate
0:21:30 - Wow, Fredy Montero to VWFC?
0:47:00 - Peter Czimmermann, President of Vancouver Southsiders, on SG's travel boycott
1:02:00 - Timbers host Simple Invitational, fans get first look at Blanco
1:25:00 - Is Dempsey back now? + Retro jersey leak
Preseason soccer is back in Cascadia! As two of our clubs hit the field in Arizona (and the third in far-off Wales), RC Ep. 97 has all of latest news on rosters, transactions and matches across the region.
Resident Timbers expert Ed Pham makes his first appearance at the new KJR studio, just in time for Portland to (maybe) land perhaps the biggest signing in club history. The group debates on the scope of Blanco's impact, should he make the jump stateside.
Seattle made their first big international splash of the offseason, bringing in Swedish midfielder Gustav Svensson from Guangzhou R&F of the CSL. The rumors about Hiroshi Kiyotake's arrival are starting to dim and it's becoming easier to take a coherent view of Sounders' roster.
The same can't be said of the Vancouver Whitecaps, but at least they started adding to their squad this week with the signing of Peruvian international Yordy Reyna from RB Salzburg. The 'Caps have a lot of work to do before their CCL tie with NYRB in only several weeks' time, can they sort their immense playmaking and size issues in the final third before then? A 4-0 preseason victory over Oxford United provides a much-needed bright spot.
PLAYLIST:
00:00 - Blanco, Arokoyo, and more: PTFC talk with Ed Pham
27:00 - Sounders add Svensson, Tolo as roster nears completion
48:00 - 'Caps add Reyna, does it address a need & what's next?
Radio Cascadia is back with our first episode of 2017! Featuring new host Jackson Felts, the group takes in the sights at their swanky new studio and even find a bit of time to talk about soccer. With the SuperDraft in the books and big-name signings swirling around, there's something important happening in every corner of Cascadia! Come listen in to Ep. 96 to get our takes on Portland's free agent signings, all of Seattle's departures and even the half-roster of the Whitecaps!
For the second year in a row, the Radio Cascadia crew are privileged enough to be previewing an MLS Cup Final. This year it's Seattle and Toronto, live from BMO Field on Saturday night at 5pm PST. Sounders will look to cap off their remarkable 2016 turnaround with their first postseason crown. We break the match down unit by unit, and forecast who has the edge in what could be the first-ever snowy MLS Cup!
Not to forget the rest of Cascadia, we begin Ep. 95 with a discussion on Vancouver's preseason plans, and another on the new roster rules affecting Canadian players unveiled recently by MLS. Portland dropped their preseason schedule, too, and we analyze it as well. We forget to mention how awesome the new home kit looks, so we'll have to save that for next week.
For now, the focus is on keeping the biggest prize in American soccer right here in Cascadia!
Playlist:
00:00 - Whitecaps & Timbers Talk: Preseason plans and roster rules
27:45 - MLS Cup 2016 Preview: Seattle Sounders v Toronto FC
Just in time for the Western Conference Finals, RC Ep. 94 is here! It's our first chance to begin diagnosing the problems that led to pre-playoff exits for Vancouver and Portland, along with all you could ever ask for about #SEAvCOL.
Be sure to check out Prost's drinking game guide for Leg 1! Link:
http://www.prostamerika.com/2016/11/19/the-mls-cup-playoffs-drinking-challenge/152807
Just in time for the derby, our comprehensive weekly review of everything Cascadia soccer.
Our Cascadian clubs will each face their biggest tests of the season in the next week, with all three playing in vital matches that will help decide playoff positioning, CCL advancement, and Cascadia Cup. We've got all the latest news and updates from around the region, tune in to Ep. 92 and gret ready for the week that'll determine how we remember 2016 (probably).
Playlist:
00:00 - Derby Review: Sounders 1, Whitecaps 0
13:00 - Timbers Talk: Massive 2-1 win at Philly, now can they break the Cascadia hex in Houston?
34:30 - Sounders & Whitecaps previews: Tough tests await our playoff hopefuls in the form of a trip to LA and a home match against high-flying Colorado
The gang discuss a monster four-goal first half from the Portland Timbers in last weekend's Cascadia derby. In our Whitecaps segment this week, we highlight the struggles of Pedro Morales and prognosticate on his future. The international break makes it a light week for us in the studio, but not for the six Cascadians who got called up to their respective national teams!
Playlist:
0:00:00 - Derby Review and Timbers @ FC Dallas Preview
0:32:15 - Whitecaps Talk: What's up with Pedro and what'll Vancouver do with him? + Review of Whitecaps @ LA
1:02:50 - Quick Sounders chat + call-up discussion
Seattle felled Portland 3-1 at CenturyLink Field last weekend, but now the sides meet again at Providence Park with even more on the line. Sounders sit just a point back of the last playoff spot in the West, occupied by (you guessed it) the Timbers. Will Portland shake off two straight losses and return to climbing up the table, or will Seattle complete their meteoric worst-to-first playoffs?
Playlist:
00:00 - Derby Review: Seattle 3, Portland 1
14:45 - Whitecaps News: Two wildly different results against SKC and a trip to LA. Fun fun.
34:30 - Sounders @ Houston Review + Derby Preview: Portland v Seattle
It's derby week in Cascadia as the Portland Timbers travel to play the Seattle Sounders. The reigning MLS Cup champs downed Seattle 3-1 in Portland a month ago in a comfortable victory, but much has changed in the time since. Will Nico Lodeiro light up a packed CenturyLink Field against his new arch-rival? Or will Diego Valeri outclass everyone else on the field, as he did back in July with a stunning two goal performance? Get hyped for the derby with RC Ep. 88.
Playlist:
00:00 - Whitecaps talk: How to Right the Sinking Ship
19:40 - Timbers disappoint in DC, but could cement playoff position with wins over Seattle this week
33:10 - Sounders top RSL 2-1: Unbeaten in 3, is it time to hop on board the hype train?
48:00 - Derby Preview: Portland Timbers @ Seattle Sounders; lineups, tactics, prediction