The gang is mostly here to talk about Canada defeating Suriname, Whitecaps sacking their coach for whatever reason, other #CanPL coaching news, #CanWNT staffing announcements and friendlies vs Iceland and South Korea, #NSL announcements and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark resists making so many drone-based jokes during a segment, Kristin …

The gang is mostly here to talk about the #CanMNT vs Suriname and preview the return leg in Toronto, some #CanWNT friendly announcements, Kadeisha Buchanan injury, last matches for some legends, some #CanPL bits of news, and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin mutters the name of a Chicago Bears legend to continue a gag, Duncan cuts out but…

The gang is mostly here to talk a whole whack of #CanPL, including the championship, the awards, and everything else around it, talk about #CanMNT squad for their match against Suriname, #CanPL coaching departure, #CanPL expansion, MLS playoffs and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin demonstrates that her favourite colour is “Schadenfreude…

The gang is mostly here to recap and and preview the finale of the #CanPL and all of the awards that it comes with, talk some MLS play-offs, Christine Sinclair’s final match for Portland and the usual malarkey. In this episode Duncan tells us about some facts of the Canadian Inuit Dog that we didn’t know, Mark openly apologizes for the things he sa…

The gang is mostly here to recap #CanWNT friendly vs Spain, the Canadian Premier League playoff matches of Ottawa v York and Hamilton v Calgary, talk about the initial #TFClive roster moves, the first Northern Super League signings, MLS schedule moves and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan questions the pronunciation of the Montreal NSL na…

The gang is half here but is bolstered by the appearance of one “Gentleman” James Grossi (@grawsee) to discuss #CanMNT vs Panama, #CanWNT vs Spain, recap and preview all things #CanPL and the playoffs, talk Desiree Scott’s retirement and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark might be sleeping on the couch (play-offs dependent), Duncan’s call ba…

The gang is mostly here to recap an abysmal end to the #TFClive season, limping well out of the playoffs and out of the Voyageurs Cup, recap #CanPL and the dominance at Forge as well as further playoff implications, talk some #CanMNT and their upcoming friendly vs Panama, Seba’s “return” and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin postulates a …

The gang is half here with special guest Mike Hudson (@mikehudsonsucks) to recap #CanMNT vs Mexico, #TFClive vs Austin and preview games against Columbus and Colorado, talk about the Allstate Soccer Show, #CanPL round-up and the usual malarkey. In this episode Mark admits to losing all of his chill, Kristin and Mike gets bullied live and on camera …

The gang is mostly here to review the epic victory of the #CanMNT over the US (friendly be damned), recap the #CanPL week, discuss a CSA labour statement, preview #TFClive vs Austin and #CanMNT vs Mexico and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin questions if (some of) our audience does watch football, Mark is discovering he is NOT on his logo…

The gang is half here to pump out a “quick” episode to catch up on #TFClive vs Forge and DC United, the other half of the Voyageurs Cup bracket, #CanPL week in review, #CanMNT roster announcements for the upcoming friendlies and preview #CanMNT vs USMNT and the usual abbreviated malarkey. In this episode, Mark discovers in real time that he wouldn’…

The gang is mostly here to catch up on #TFClive vs Houston, preview DC United, #VCup semi-final second legs with TFC vs. Forge and Whitecaps v. Pacific, recap some #CanPL news, some #CanMNT news, Leagues Cup final (finally), and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin pronounces Wydad correctly (that we know of), Duncan calls this round of the…

The gang is mostly here to recap #TFClive vs Miami, JMR to Montreal, a whole bunch of #woso news, including AFC Toronto announcements, NWSL announcements, and MLS?!? Some #CanPL news, predictions and malarkey. In this episode Kristin can't contain her love for Finnish hockey players, Mark is still trying to make "the robins" a thing and Duncan make…

The gang is mostly here to talk #CanWNT and their exit at the Olympics, #TFClive in the Leagues Cup recap defeating Pachuca and looking ahead to Miami, a #CanPL round up, some CSA news and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan gives a Pachuca's amount of f**ks worth and Kristin develops a proper rebrand of MLS Next U-18s, and Mark now LOVES t…

The gang is mostly here to unpack the #CanWNT and dronegate and all the games recapped, #TFC starts the Leagues Cup, a review of the #CanPL and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark is looking forward to explaining it to his Uncle, Duncan has a brilliant idea for a World Cup opening ceremony show and Kristin shines a bright light on what and ho…

The gang is mostly here to recap #TFClive vs Montreal, preview the Leagues Cup against NYRB, preview #CanWNT at the Olympics and their first matches against New Zealand and France, #CanPL recap, Pacific academies and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin tried to go fast, Duncan tried to stall and Mark backed down under immediate threat.…

The gang is mostly here to recap a bunch of games, including #CanMNT at Copa America, #CanWNT vs Australia, #TFClive vs Philadelphia and Miami, recap the first leg of the Voyageurs Cup semi-final round, say goodbye to a president, preview the weekend match vs Montreal, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark threatens about quitting everythin…

The gang is mostly here to recap OMG CANADA IS IN THE SEMIFINALS OF COPA AMERICA!!! #TFClive is in a freefall with losses to Orlando and Columbus, #CanWNT has announced their squad, look ahead to the Voyageurs Cup semifinals, a visit from Philadelphia and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark thinks Canada could've got to the semi's of the Euro…

The gang welcomes our Ohio correspondent Mike Hudson (@mikehudsonsucks) to recap #TFClive vs Atalanta United, preview matches against Columbus and Orlando, talk Copa America and Canada vs Chile, preview the next knockout match against Venezuela, and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin is cheering for a 'colonizer Euro', Duncan points out a …

The gang is half here to recap a whole bunch of footie, #CanMNT vs Argentina and Peru, #TFClive vs NYRB, preview Canada vs Chile and Peru, TFC vs Atlanta, the nonsense around the Copa America, Quinn return, Kei legendary status, MediaPro drama conclusion and the usual malarkey as best as we could. In this episode Mark was probably saying 'Carter' w…

The gang is here to recap a pile of international friendlies, #CanWNT hosting two matches vs Mexico, #CanMNT traveling to the Netherlands and France, talk about Marsch's first two games in charge, talk some #CanPL matches, things happening in Columbus, preview #TFClive vs Chicago and malarkey. In this episode Kristin is shocked about the signing of…

The gang is mostly here to recap the two draws by TFC against Philadelphia and DC, talk about some Northern Super League news, some coaching staff announcements for the #CanMNT, talk the exhibitions of #CanWNT vs Mexico, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark suggests White Castle as a food option, Kristin brags about having Diana Matheson's…

The gang is mostly here for a big week of recaps with Toronto's crazy loss over Cincinnati, preview Philly and DC, V-Cup recap with Montreal exiting and Vancouver surviving the knockout, talk some Wayne Rooney, #CanWNT, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark wants a redo on the weather recap, Kristin has some words to the haters and Duncan h…

The gang is somewhat here and joined by special guest Mike Hudson to recap the Nashville and Montreal, preview Voyageurs Cup visit by CS Saint Laurent, and league match vs Cincinnati, preview the rest of the Voyageurs Cup round, talk some Jesse Marsch and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark believes there's no international dodgeball rulebook…

The gang is mostly here to recap the latest round, first leg of the Voyageurs Cup, talk #TFClive recapping the battle with NYCFC, preview Nashville on Wednesday and Montreal on Saturday, talk some #CanMNT coach hunting, #CanPL week recap and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan expertly mentions a signing perfectly where it doesn't belong, K…

The gang is mostly here to talk about another #TFClive victory over Dallas, preview NYCFC, discuss Ayo Akinola's departure, preview the next round of the Voyageurs Cup, and the usual malarkey. In this episode Mark is not completely against the use of AI (you'll see... or hear), Duncan reminds us how easy the next clean sheet could be to attain, and…

The gang is mostly here to recap the #TFClive wins vs Simcoe in the VCup and away to Orlando, talk new signing and preview a visit from FC Dallas, preview the first round of the VCup, talk about Quinn's potential exclusion from the Olympic team due to injury, more #CanMNT coach watch, reflect on the improvement of TFC after 10 games vs last season,…

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All new Vocal Minority Podcast, Ep. 489, where we talk about the goalfest defeat of #TFClive to Charlotte, look ahead to a visit from New England, wrap-up the penalty shootout loss in the SheBelieves Cup for the #CanWNT, recap the opening week of the #CanPL, and some malarkey. In this episode Mark's microphone is extremely hot (sorry about that, no…

The gang is mostly here to recap TFC's substantial losses to Sporting KC and Vancouver, preview the #CanPL season as it kicks off this weekend, preview (day of recording) the SheBelieves Cup final vs. the US (yeah, we know), preview Toronto away to Charlotte and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin forgets how many teams she supports in Can…

The gang is mostly here to talk #TFClive and recap the win over Atlanta, preview a visit by Sporting KC, talk some injuries, recap #CanMNT win over Trinidad & Tobago, talk #CanWNT Olympic draw, Atletico Ottawa signings and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark ruins a word for Kristin, Kristin "delights" over Larin scoring, and Duncan just want…

Some of the gang is joined by special guest and long time fan and supporter of the show Gywn Richards (@ruchesko) who asked to be on and we said yes, because we're nice like that. We talk #TFClive and their loss to NYCFC, look ahead to a visit from Atlanta, talk some NWSL opening weekend and how the Canadians were the talk of the town, preview the …

The gang is half here but we are bolstered by Voyageurs board member and CanSoc legend Nicky Cottee to discuss the Women's Gold Cup semi-final vs the US, recap #TFClive vs Charlotte and preview away to NYCFC, hype up #CanMNT vs Netherlands and some malarkey. In this episode, Mark strikes a deal to stop calling Valour the greyest of mice, Kristin do…

The gang is mostly here to talk #CanWNT at the Gold Cup and two matches vs Costa Rica, plenty of #TFClive talk including three points vs New England, preview the home opener vs Charlotte, a new player, plus CSA news, and malarkey. In this episode, Mark thinks he'd have made a great ref, Kristin reveals a nickname for Herdman courtesy of her pops, a…

The gang is mostly here to celebrate the #TFClive 0-0 "win" over Cincinnati, discuss signings, preview the next match against #NERevs, a bunch of #CanWNT news with Gold Cup results and a lawsuit, talk MLS, CONCACAF Champs Cup and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin picks Austin because she hates them so much, Duncan makes a timely space shu…

This episode is the extracted kit discussion from Ep 482. Kristin, Duncan and I are joined by special guest, friend of the show and the undeclared football governor of Ohio, Mike Hudson. If this is confusing, sorry. If you preferred this, you're welcome.The Vocal Minority による

The gang is mostly here with FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew correspondent (FCC&CCc) Mike Hudson to talk some TFC preseason, preview the MLS season and their first match against FC Cincinnati, talk a lot of kits (sorry, not sorry), ref union discussions, #CanWNT in the Gold Cup, and a bunch of other stuff and malarkey. In this episode, Duncan was a…

The gang is mostly all here to talk CONCACAF Champions Cup results and preview the next round, talk some signings across the board, discuss the resignation of Dino Rossi, the limbo of Tristan Henry, talk some #CanWNT and the Gold Cup, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin gushes over the postings of Mr. Fishhead in our comments, Mark reg…

The gang is mostly here and joined by special guest Steven Sandor (@stevensandor), editor at Edify Magazine, rehabilitated soccer broadcaster and author. His new book, on race, diversity and hockey, is set to be published by Beacon Press early in 2025. Everyone's here to discuss the CanPL/Mediapro fallout, talk CONCACAF Champions Cup with Forge, Va…

The gang is here to discuss the messy breakup of Canada Soccer Business and MediaPro, and try to unravel what this means to supporters, talk Priestman's new contract, some TFC kit leaks, TFC preseason vs Nashville and the usual malarkey. In this episode Duncan wants to launch a Canadian version of a classic British game show, Mark will sign all the…

The gang is mostly here to talk about potential MLS Ref strike, talk CanPL schedule releases, some CanPL signings, CSA signings and resignings, Portland in general and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan adjusts his score mid-review, Kristin affirms that the NWSL is a very good league (which she is right), and Mark tells a whole-ass story a…

The gang is mostly here after a long break to recap the madness over the last few weeks, including some #TFC drafts, press conference moments, quotes and schedule talk, some CSA announcements, talk some League 1 Ontario, and a month's worth of make-up malarkey. In this episode Kristin drops knowledge that was said much earlier in the show as if it'…

The gang is all here with special guest SuperSub&tm; James Grossi to talk some US Open Cup drama, preview the SuperDraft and what that could mean for #TFClive, discuss some #CanPL CONCACAF Champions Cup fixtures and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin wants more Jason Hernandez "impressions", Duncan grills our guest with a hard hitting (mat…

The gang is all here to recap a month or so of stuff, including a farewell to the GOAT out west, MLS Cup final, talk some #CanPL news, some CONCACAF tournaments, Bruce Arena's reinstatement, Seba talk, John Herdman, and some month-old malarkey. In this episode Duncan has read all of the books, Mark breaks the CONCACAF tournament live (well, it was …

The gang is all here to try and stretch out not a heck of a lot, however we cover the #TFClive end of year press conference, talk some #CanMNT rosters and matches vs Jamaica on Friday and Tuesday, attempt to give a crap about the MLS playoffs (and some of the semantics surrounding it) and the usual malarkey. In this episode Tony does some incredibl…

The gang is all here to recap the #CanWNT matches vs. Brazil, talk about the bonkers #CanPL final, #TFClive off-season news, some national team news and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin appeals to a segment of the audience who watches sci-fi, Tony learns about what a chafing dish is, Mark is not sponsored by Amazon (though it seems like…

The gang is all here to discuss Canada v Japan rout, review #CanPL playoffs and preview the next round, talk some CanPL award nominees, say some kind words over the end of the Michael Bradley era at #TFClive, preview the season finale against Orlando City and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan uses the news to further his exiting agenda, M…

The gang is all here to recap the losses of #TFClive vs Red Bulls and Charlotte, talk about #CanMNT and #CanWNT upcoming news and squads, talk some #CanPL end of season and possible playoffs, various MLS coaching moves and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark will miss all of the playoffs, Kristin successfully avoids the trolling bait from Dun…

The gang is mostly here to discuss the #TFClive loss to Cincinnati, shout about Insigne, look ahead to FC Charlotte and NYRB, talk some #CanMNT and #CanWNT, look at the final week of the #CanPL and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan is getting the oven ready (not a euphemism), Mark wants a segment of supporters to seek help and Kristin mad…

The gang is mostly here and joined by friend of the show Mike Hudson @mikehudsonsucks to review #TFClive losses to Inter Miami and NYCFC, look ahead to Cincinnati on the weekend, recap the qualification of the #CanWNT for the Olympics, recap the Voyageurs Women's Soccer panel, talk some #CanPL and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan questio…

The gang is mostly here to talk #TFClive vs Whitecaps, look ahead to Inter Messi (Wednesday) and NYCFC (Saturday), talk some #CanWNT news involving the Pan-Ams, looking ahead to Olympic qualifiers vs Jamaica twice, and other malarkey. In this episode Kristin thinks it'll be a trivia question, Duncan makes a bold prediction for Michael Bradley (then…