Episode 710 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Filling Up The Spaces Inside My Happy Head - Whitecaps reject Miami's Blackmon bid, Camp Poutine, Canadian Soccer A to Z, Vancouver FC add five)

·1 hr 54 min·5 clips

Inter Miami's $3 million installment bid for Whitecaps defender Tristan Blackmon is rejected, but will they return with a better offer before the transfer window closes?

The AFTN Soccer Show episode 710 opens with hosts Michael McCall and Zachary Adam-Eisenheimer setting expectations for a shorter runtime, aiming for about 90 minutes. They outline the episode's structure: Whitecaps news, Canadian men's national team discussion, and Vancouver FC updates. The hosts briefly touch on FA Cup shocks, including sixth-tier Macclesfield FC beating Premier League Crystal Palace. The 'Canadian Soccer A to Z' segment continues with the letter B; Michael selects Brampton, Ontario as a hotbed for producing Canadian male soccer talent, while Zachary chooses 'Blizzard,' referencing the historic Toronto Blizzard club and snowy matches. The conversation shifts to the Canadian men's national team's 'Camp Poutine' preparatory camp in Irvine, California, featuring a 20-player roster including Whitecaps' Ralf Priso, Jeevan Badwal, and Ryan Olumyi. They debate player positions, World Cup squad chances, and notable omissions like Sam Salter. The Whitecaps news segment centers on Inter Miami's reported $3 million bid for defender Tristan Blackmon, which Vancouver rejected due to installment payments and squad depth concerns. The hosts speculate on Miami's tactics to unsettle the player and the implications for Whitecaps' preseason plans. They also note the departure of WFC2 head coach Ricardo Clark to the Seattle Sounders. The final part covers Vancouver FC, with Zachary announcing his exit from the Frigid Valley Fanatics supporter group board to focus on media work. The club signs three new players: defender Mouhamed Dione, midfielder Louie Toomey, and midfielder Marcello Polisi. Dione, a right-back with USL experience, is highlighted as a replacement for Kunle Dada-Luke. The episode concludes with musical segments featuring Television Personalities and The Lemon Drops, tying into the show's C86 music tribute for the year.

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A conversational Canadian soccer roundup with roster talk, club news, music, and Saturday football ritual in the mix.

AFTN Soccer Show 710 lands in a quieter Canadian soccer week but still has enough to work through, from Camp Poutine and Vancouver FC's new signings to the Whitecaps' return to training.

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You get Whitecaps news, Camp Poutine, Vancouver FC signings, and a Television Personalities detour in one Canadian soccer listen.

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