Soccer Talk With Tyler Green And Simon Fudge

Soccer Talk with Tyler Green and Simon Fudge is back for the June 23rd edition - presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as they broadcast from Barber and Co. studio locations in both Europe and Vancouver. On this episode, Tyler talks about his experiences at EURO 2016, as he gets ready to return home after taking in several games and the scenery of France over the past couple of weeks. Simon, meanwhile, reports from Vancouver on Whitecaps FC’s 1-0 defeat at Toronto FC in the first leg of this year’s Amway Canadian Championship final. We hear from head coach Carl Robinson, goalkeeper Paolo Tornaghi, and midfielder Ben McKendry following Tuesday’s disappointing result at BMO Field. Can the Whitecaps turn the one-goal deficit around and defend their Voyageurs Cup title at BC Place next Wednesday night? Simon and Tyler give their thoughts on what should be an intriguing second leg. In the second half, Tyler and Simon focus on EURO 2016 and the events, both on and off the pitch, in France. T

Soccer Talk with Tyler Green and Simon Fudge is back for the June 10th edition - presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as they broadcast from Barber and Co. studio locations in both Europe and Vancouver. On this episode, Tyler gears up for EURO 2016 by taking in the sights of London, England, and Bruges, Belgium, before heading to France for European soccer’s showpiece event. Simon, meanwhile, reports from Vancouver on Whitecaps FC’s successful passage through to this year’s Amway Canadian Championship final after overcoming a first-leg deficit to defeat NASL side Ottawa Fury 3-0 at BC Place on Wednesday night for a 3-2 aggregate result in their semifinal series. We hear from head coach Carl Robinson, centre back Tim Parker, and midfielder Nicolas Mezquida on what was a thoroughly committed, professional performance by Whitecaps FC in the second leg. We also get the thoughts from a disappointed Fury head coach Paul Dalglish, who saw his side struggle against an experienced Vancouver li

Soccer Talk with Tyler Green and Simon Fudge is back for the June 3rd edition - presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as they broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. On this episode, Tyler and Simon discuss Whitecaps FC’s disastrous start to the defence of their Voyageurs Cup title. Did the youngsters that played the first-leg defeat at Ottawa Fury let head coach Carl Robinson down? Facing a 2-0 deficit in next Wednesday’s second leg at BC Place, how strong of a side should the Whitecaps play to turn this semifinal series around? As Canadian champions, Whitecaps FC will play in the 2016-17 CONCACAF Champions League. On Monday, the Blue and White were drawn with MLS Western Conference rivals Sporting Kansas City and Trinidad & Tobago’s Central FC. Did Vancouver get a winnable group or were you hoping to see the ‘Caps play a high-profile club from Mexico’s Liga MX?            It’s summer tournament time! Tyler and Simon give their predictions for the Copa America Centenario, which

Soccer Talk with Tyler Green and Simon Fudge is back for the May 26th edition - presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as they broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. On this episode, Tyler and Simon discuss Whitecaps FC’s three game winning streak, only to be over-shadowed by a big Cascadia loss to Portland. Was the ref the problem and with injuries and absences, how should the 'Caps line up the back four versus Houston on Saturday afternoon. Simon also goes 1v1 with Whitecaps midfielder/defender Andrew Jacobson. WFC2 continue their unbeaten run this season and Simon let's us know why he thinks they've done so well and with the Voyageurs Cup starting next week for Vancouver, how much will WFC2 players feature as the Whitecaps look to repeat as champions.  Metrotown Physio’s Marc Rizzardo will join Tyler and Simon to discuss the latest injuries in soccer, Jozy Altidore and injuries to Euro players.  All that, plus a Jose Mourinho to Manchester United, Rafa Benitez to Newcastle, Hull

Soccer Talk with Tyler Green and Simon Fudge is back for the May 12th edition - presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as they broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios.   On this episode, Tyler and Simon discuss Whitecaps FC’s two big wins at home this week, with the latest coming through the acrobatic heroics of one Blas Perez. There was disappointment from Wednesday’s win over Chicago Fire, however, as Japanese striker Masato Kudo suffered a broken jaw and will be sidelined for several weeks, at least.   Metrotown Physio’s Marc Rizzardo will join Tyler and Simon to discuss the severity of Kudo’s injury, as well the latest setback for Manchester City and Belgium centre back Vincent Kompany and why is it taking Christian Dean so long to recovery from his injury? A new CONCACAF president was elected on Thursday in Mexico City, and he hails from East Vancouver! Canadian Soccer Association president Victor Montagliani will now lead the much-maligned soccer confederation into a new era, ha

Soccer Talk with Tyler Green and Simon Fudge is back for the May 5th edition - presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as they broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios.   On this episode, Tyler and Simon discuss the Whitecaps continuing struggles and Saturday’s crucial Cascadia Cup derby encounter against MLS Cup holders Portland Timbers at BC Place. Can Carl Robinson’s side avoid the mistakes that have plagued his side this season? Is it time for the Welshman to stick with a consistent starting XI? We hear from the 'Caps head coach and youngster Sam Adekugbe, who goes 1v1 with Simon.   Whitecaps FC 2 have had an undefeated to its second season in USL, and with the youngest team in the league. Following Wednesday’s come-from-behind win over Tulsa Roughnecks at UBC’s Thunderbird Stadium, WFC2 head coach Alan Koch gives his thoughts as to why the baby ‘Caps have hit the ground running in North America’s third tier this term.   Leicester City are the talk of the soccer

Soccer Talk with Tyler Green and Simon Fudge is back for special edition on the April 15th - presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as they broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. On this episode, Tyler and Simon discuss the Canadian Women's National Team as they were drawn against Germany, Australia and Zimbabwe at the 2016 Olympics in Rio. We will also get the thoughts of head coach John Herdman as he goes 1v1 with Simon Fudge.  Plus, Vancouver and BC Place will again host the Canadian Men's National team in a World Cup qualifier against El Salvador on September 6th, 2016. Simon and Tyler give us the reasons why and which other Canadian cities may get games in the future.  Simon will also go 1v1 with CSA president Victor Montagliani as he prepares to run for president of CONCACAF.   All that and more on the April 15th version of Soccer Talk! More info about Soccer Talk on Facebook! And visit our friends at Find a Property and at Tenth and Proper.

Soccer Talk with Tyler Green and Simon Fudge is back for the April 13th edition - presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as they broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. On this episode, Tyler and Simon discuss the Whitecaps 4-0 defeat at D.C. United and the team’s important trip to Utah to face Real Salt Lake this weekend. Has head coach Carl Robinson tinkered too much with his starting line-up this season? Should he have concerns about the durability of his back line? Plus, Tyler talks about his latest article in 24hrs Vancouver about the Whitecaps woes and we will also hear from the 'Caps head coach and defender Fraser Aird and Simon goes 1v1 with 'midfielder Andrew Jacobson. The Canadian Soccer Association are set to make some important announcements this week involving both the men’s and women’s national teams. Tyler and Simon debate if the men should play September’s World Cup qualifier versus El Salvador at BC Place or if the game should held elsewhere in Canada. They also loo

Soccer Talk with Tyler Green and Simon Fudge is back for the April 7th edition - presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as they broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. On this episode, Tyler and Simon discuss the Whitecaps goalless draw with LA Galaxy last weekend. After seeing Matias Laba sent off in the first half of the 0-0 draw at BC Place, have MLS referees been left unsure how to interpret challenges in games under this season’s new disciplinary directive? Whitecaps captain Pedro Morales and winger Kekuta Manneh are the latest injury concerns for Whitecaps FC. We speak to Metrotown Physio’s Marc Rizzardo about the pair, as well as some other injury-related topics. Simon Fudge also goes 1v1 with Whitecaps midfielder Marco Bustos.  Tyler and Simon also look ahead to Sunday’s home opener in USL for the undefeated Whitecaps FC 2, debate if anyone outside of Edmonton or Ottawa cares all that much for the NASL, and wonder if Canadian women’s national team goalkeeper Erin McLeod’s wri

Soccer Talk with Tyler Green and Simon Fudge is back for the March 24th edition - presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as they broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. On this episode, Tyler and Simon discuss the Canadian Men's National Team match against Mexico on Friday, March 25th as the boys step into maple leaf coverage. Hear from Canadian head coach Benito Floro, midfielder Will Johnson, newcomer Scott Arfield and forward Iain Hume. On the Mexican side, head coach Juan Carlos Osorio joins Soccer Talk to speak about the Mexican squad as they prepare for Canada and what do the Mexicans think of this Canadian squad? We get the thoughts of Fox Sports Mexico's Antonio Valls.  Whitecaps FC’s 2-1 win over Seattle had a touch of controversy and Tyler and Simon debate the issues. Finally, with the absences of some key Whitecaps players for the match against Houston, what does Vancouver need to do to get their record back to .500? All that and more on the March 24th version of Soccer Ta

Soccer Talk with Tyler Green and Simon Fudge is back for the March 17th edition - presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as they broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. On this episode, Tyler and Simon discuss Whitecaps FC’s 0-2 record to start the season and look ahead to the match against Seattle Sounders FC on Saturday. We also hear from 'Caps newcomer Andrew Jacobson.  There is Canadian national team will play at BC Place on March 25 against Mexico and Canadian Men's National Team captain Julian de Guzman chatted with Tyler Green about what it will take for Canada to win, the crowd and support in Vancouver and how the player believe the Mexico game is a chance to announce to CONCACAF and the world that they are back!   All that and more on the March 17th version of Soccer Talk! More info about Soccer Talk on Facebook! And visit our friends at Find a Property and at Tenth and Proper.

Soccer Talk with Tyler Green and Simon Fudge is back for the March 11th edition - presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as they broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. On this episode, Tyler and Simon discuss Whitecaps FC’s opening day defeat to Canadian rivals Montreal Impact at BC Place and if there is any need for concern, as Carl Robinson’s side head to the American Midwest to face Sporting Kansas City on Saturday.  Tyler and Simon give their thoughts on Thursday’s news that ‘Caps midfielder Christian Bolanos will miss this weekend’s game through suspension. Week One in MLS provided some high-scoring results and entertaining action. Tyler and Simon give their thoughts on which teams and players stood during First Kick Sunday. There is Canadian national team news. Will BC Place be a sell-out for the men’s team’s big World Cup qualifier versus Mexico on March 25? Is a summer friendly against Azerbaijan in Austria a good tune-up match for Benito Floro’s side? The women became Algar

Soccer Talk with Tyler Green and Simon Fudge is back for the February 22nd edition - presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as they broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. On this episode, Tyler and Simon discuss Whitecaps FC's resigning of goalkeeper David Ousted and how important that is in terms of offseason moves, plus Blas Perez is now officially a 'Caps forward and what he can do for Vancouver. The boys also discuss the impending departure of Darren Mattocks. Good for the club, the player or both? There is MLS news, with Obafemi Martins headed to China and the CONCACAF Champions League kicking off this week with four MLS clubs facing four sides from Mexico. Who has the advantage?  Tyler and Simon also weigh in on the Canadian Women's National Soccer team… is this a team that can medal in Rio or are we going to be left heartbroken? Find out what Tyler thinks and what "Simon Says". All that and more on the February 22nd version of Soccer Talk! More info about Soccer Talk on Faceb

Soccer Talk with Tyler Green and Simon Fudge is back for the February 14th edition - presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as they broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. On this episode, Tyler and Simon discuss why it was time for Gershon Koffie to move on from Whitecaps FC after the midfielder was traded to New England Revolution on Thursday. With Koffie gone, what does this mean for Vancouver’s other defensive midfield options like Deybi Flores and Russell Teibert? The boys also discuss the latest additions to Whitecaps FC 2. Is there more pressure for WFC 2 to perform this year in USL than their inaugural season in 2015? 15-year-old striker Alphonso Davies has impressed this preseason with the Whitecaps first team, but where should the Edmonton youngster start the 2016 campaign - MLS, USL, or back in Whitecaps Residency? There is MLS news, with Harry Shipp now a Montreal Impact player after leaving hometown club Chicago Fire, and EPL giants Arsenal being confirmed as this summer

Soccer Talk with Tyler Green and Simon Fudge is back for the February 11th edition - presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as they broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. On this episode, Tyler and Simon discuss Whitecaps FC's preseason training in Tucson, AZ as the club returned to Vancouver this week.  The boys also discuss Canada's friendly versus the USA last Friday, along with the Canadian Women's squad looking to qualify for the Rio Olympics.  Soccer Talk is also joined by Paul Stalteri, former Canadian national team captain and current head coach of Canada's U17 squad.  All that and more on the February 11th version of Soccer Talk! More info about Soccer Talk on Facebook! And visit our friends at Find a Property and at Tenth and Proper.

Soccer Talk with Tyler Green and Simon Fudge is back for the February 1st edition - presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as they broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. On this episode, Tyler and Simon discuss the new Whitecaps FC secondary jersey, reports that former FC Dallas striker Blas Perez may be heading north to Vancouver, and what new loan signing Fraser Aird will bring to Carl Robinson’s side at right back. We’ll also hear from the Canadian international, as he begins preseason training with his new teammates in Tucson, Arizona. There is MLS news as well. Have the LA Galaxy’s new high-profile additions improved their squad for 2016? And what about the future of Jermaine Jones - does it include a return to New England? Canada face the USA in a friendly on Friday, while Monday brought a close to European soccer’s January transfer window. All that and more on the February 1st version of Soccer Talk! More info about Soccer Talk on Facebook! And visit our friends at Find a Pro

Soccer Talk with Tyler Green and Simon Fudge is back for the January 24th edition - presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as they broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. On this episode, Tyler and Simon discuss Whitecaps FC's signing of Costa Rican international Christian Bolanos and where he fits in as the 'Caps open training camp.  Plus we'll hear from the Whitecaps head coach Carl Robinson along with David Ousted, Pedro Morales, Jordan Harvey, Kendall Waston, Kekuta Manneh, among others.  All that and the latest from around MLS on the January 24th version of Soccer Talk! More info about Soccer Talk on Facebook! And visit our friends at Find a Property and at Tenth and Proper.

Soccer Talk with Tyler Green and Simon Fudge is back for the January 15th edition - presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as they broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. On the Jan 15th episode, Tyler and Simon discuss Whitecaps FC's three selections in the MLS SuperDraft. Plus, their rumoured signing of Costa Rican international Christian Bolanos.    Injuries are playing a factor in Manchester United's campaign this season, while Leicester City have been almost injury free. Metrotown Physio's Marc Rizzardo discusses why that may be and also what the 'Caps would be looking for when doing a medical exam on a possible signing. All that and more on the January 15th version of Soccer Talk! More info about Soccer Talk on Facebook! And visit our friends at Find a Property and at Tenth and Proper.   

Soccer Talk with Tyler Green and Simon Fudge is back for the January 13th edition - presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as they broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. This week, Tyler and Simon discuss this week’s MLS SuperDraft and what Vancouver Whitecaps FC may plan to do on Thursday. Will the ‘Caps make a trade to move up from the 16th overall pick? Will they select the most ‘MLS-ready’ player or address a positional need like right back with their 1st Round pick? Canada Soccer have opened up seats in the upper tier of BC Place for Canada’s crucial World Cup qualifier versus Mexico in March. Will it be full of more fans wearing Canadian red or Mexican green? Tyler and Simon also discussed the potential impact that the struggling Canadian economy may have on the country’s five professional clubs and the possible launch of a new Canadian domestic league in the near future. All that and more on the January 13th version of Soccer Talk! More info about Soccer Talk on Facebook! And

Soccer Talk with Tyler Green and Simon Fudge is back for 2016 with a January 5th edition - presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy and Destination Mazda, as they broadcast from the Barber and Co studios. This week, Tyler and Simon discuss new Whitecaps signing Masato Kudo, the impending returning of Cristian ‘The Bug’ Techera, and other potential offseason moves. This year’s MLS SuperDraft takes place next week. Does Carl Robinson have an eye on another ‘Tim Parker’-like selection? There is talk about recent events around MLS. Have Montreal Impact fans already seen the last of Didier Drogba? Are traditional powerhouse LA Galaxy a more diminished force after seeing Omar Gonzalez leave for Mexico this offseason. Tyler and Simon also discuss the high-profile managerial merry-go-around in Europe. Where will Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola end up next? Can Zinedine Zidane emulate his illustrious playing career in the coaching world after taking over at Real Madrid this week? All that and more