Down the Pub Podcast- A Soccer Podcast

On this week's episode I'm going solo!
I look back on the horrendous story of a York United player being racially abused online. 
I also look back at Canada's great International window and look at how good this team is. 
Seeing as it was Canadian Thanksgiving last week, I talk about how grateful I am for The Wanderers and look at my fav moment at The Grounds. I got some CPL fan submissions as well so I read those out too which was great fun! 
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On this episode I am joined by Phoenix Rising midfielder Aodhan Quinn!
We chat about the season so far and clinching the playoffs and winning the Western Conference Pacific. We also chat about the new stadium and scoring on his debut.
We look back to Aodhan's time at FC Cincinnati and the run to the US Open Cup Semi. We talk about what it's like playing against someone like Bastian Schweinsteiger and we also chat about Man United's season so far (Aodhan's a Man United Fan)
All this and an incredible 5aside team too!!
 

On this episode I am joined by Memphis 901's Canadian defender Skylar Thomas.
We chat about Memphis' play-off push, being drafted by TFC, playing college football for Syracuse and playing with Canada.
We also talk about Skylar's training company UVU training and the creation of Kick Deck, a tool to help young players training from home. 
All this and an amazing 5 a side team!
Check out UVU at https://uvu.training/

On this episode I am joined by San Diego Loyal captain Charlie Adams!
We chat about San Diego's playoff push and playing under US legend Landon Donovan. 
We talk about Charlie growing up in Brentford's youth system and how far the club has come in such a short period of time. We also look back at Charlie's time in Austria and the move to the US with Louisville. 
Charlie also gives his 5 aside team and tells us who is the worst dresser at The Loyal and who should play him in a movie. 
 

On this episode I am joined by OKC Energy's Canadian Under 23 international Aidan Daniels.
We chat about life in OKC, growing up in the TFC academy system and being part of the Canadian Olympic qualifying squad. 
We also talk about the Energy's push for the playoffs, Tajon Buchanan's amazing year and we get an incredible 5-aside team.

On this episode I am joined by the incredible Ciara McCormack. 
We chat about being in a Champions League final squad, playing abroad and playing internationally for Ireland.
We take a look at Ciara's role with Can PFA and how important it is for recognition from the CPL. We also talk about how important it is to have professional women's soccer in Canada too.
Finally Ciara gives her thought on the Icelandic FA Board's mass resignation on the back of a sexual abuse scandal and how different it was with the case she brought forward for her fellow players in 2008 with the Whitecaps organization. We Ciara lets me know how thing have changed and also how many things have stayed the same with a lot of people involved being still in the game and the reaction to the blog she posted about the whole situation.
To top it all off Ciara gives an amazing 5-a-side team as well. 
 Ciara's blog post: A Horrific Canadian Soccer Story 
https://ciaramccormack.com/2019/02/25/a-horrific-canadian-soccer-story-the-story-no-one-wants-to-listen-to-but-everyone-needs-to-hear/

On this episode we are joined by Cavalry midfielder and former Wanderer, Elliot Simmons.
We chat about life in Calgary, the season so far and Elliot's goals for the season.
We also talk about Elliot's time in Halifax, how he keeps his passing ability sharp and areas he would like to improve in his game.
We also get Elliot's 5 aside team and learn who's the best dresser at the Cavs
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On this episode I am joined by the legend that is Eamon Zayed. We talk about Eamon's new role as head coach of North Colorado Hailstorm FC and the approach to setting up a new franchise. 
We also talk about hanging up the boots, the growth of the game in the US and how the USL is helping that. We chat about the success of Irish teams in Europe this season and Eamon's love of experiencing new cultures through football.
All this and an amazing 5 aside team!!
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On this episode I am joined by FC Edmonton goalkeeper Connor James.
We talk about FC Edmonton's turnaround this season, working with Canadian legend Lars Hirschfeld and new head coach Alan Koch.
We also find out what a goalie's day is like and Connor gives an incredible 5 aside team!!
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