Footy Prime The Podcast

Footy Prime The Podcast

By: Sharms, Craiger, Jimmy B, Dubs, JC and Wonger

Language: en

Categories: Sports, Soccer, Comedy, Interviews, Society, Culture

Hosted by James Sharman, former football pros Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan & Amy Walsh, and producers Jeff Cole and Dan WongYour Almost Daily Footy Fix!Follow us on socials @:X @footy_primeTikTok @FootyPrimeThePodcastYoutube @FootyPrimePodcastIG FootyPrimeIGFacebook: Footy Prime The PodcastEmail: footyprimepodcast@gmail.com

Episodes

Footy Prime Ep. 1004: Mail Bag w/CANMNT feat Ahmed, Kone, Embellishment and Craiger's Boudoir Hijinx
Jan 09, 2026

Sharms leans into the uncontrollable FP Crew as they peruse Wonger's Mail Bag.  Some great comments and questions and Craiger shares a hernia/toy story that is worth all 9 minutes.  More with FIFA World Cup Embellishment, CANMNT's January Training Window and Ali Ahmed and Kone in the mix.


 

Plus a newsletter comes a knocking so keep on rocking!


 

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

Dolphin Tamer : Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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Duration: 00:57:24
Footy Prime Ep. 1003: CANMNT Call-Up and Cavalry FC Boss Tommy Wheeldon Jr.
Jan 08, 2026

The FP Crew Welcome Old Pal of the Show Cavalry FC's Top Man Tommy Wheeldon Jr.  In a revealing INTVU, Tommy shares his professional and personal insights on his joining Jesse Marsch's Canadian Men's National team window and their Guatemala friendly.


 

Who he's looking forward to coach and his personal takeaways all shared.


 

The Best Hair in the Biz Wheeldon Jr. is always up for a great chat!


 

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

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Duration: 00:37:12
Footy Prime Ep. 1002: What We Want & Don't Want in 2026, Plus David Scores and CANMNT Opps
Jan 07, 2026

The FP Crew share their innermost wants and unwants (is that a word?) for the year 2026.  Lots of World Cup talk too plus Canada's Men's National Team's January training window is discussed.


 

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

Ballet Instructor : Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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Duration: 01:03:55
Footy Prime Ep. 1001: Hello 2026! Big Moves w/Ali to Norwich, Shaff to LAFC, Max to Orlando FC? Firing Season Opens Too
Jan 06, 2026

The FP Crew is back firing on all cylinders.  Ali Ahmed goes from the Vancouver Whitecaps to the Championship with the Canaries waiting for help, Jacob Shaffelburg gets his sunnies ready for LAFC, and it looks like Maxime Crepeau will be moving to Orlando.  And the season of firings opens with Nancy's short term at Celtic cemented, Chelsea and Man United move on and all is well in the world.

Link to Ali Ahmed INTVU: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Elns8E7bKI
 

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Duration: 00:55:35
Footy Prime Best Of The Best INTVU: Emmanuel Petit, live from SiriusXM
Jan 02, 2026

This past Summer, we we're honoured  to welcome World Cup winner, Premier League Champion and all around good dude, Emmanuel Petit to our first INTVU live from SiriusXM studios!  In our interview the French Champion explains what post playing careers look like, why athletes brain health is something he has personal agency in following the death of his brother. The Arsenal legend also builds his best 5-aside team, waxes poetically on the brilliance of Zizou and chats breakfast!

MONTEZ!!!

Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

Hair Brusher : Jeff Co...

Duration: 00:41:39
Footy Prime 1000! Return of the Diche plus Canada's Personality and Best Guest of the Year Revealed!
Dec 31, 2025

FP Celebrates its 1000th Episode with the Return of an OG, Danny Dichio, Head Coach at Detroit City FC and a founding member of Footy Prime. The Crew name their Canadian Soccer Personality of the Year and crown the 1st annual 'Razor Ruddock Guest of the Year' for 2025 voted on by our faithful supporters!  

Happy New Year and just like Kool and the Gang, it's a Celebration! with a great opening from our maestro JC.

Shout out to our Footy Prime Supporters and everyone who sent a message!  


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Duration: 00:55:46
Footy Prime Best Of The Best INTVU: #VWFC Jesper Sørensen & Axel Schuster
Dec 30, 2025

On the eve of #1000, more love for the MLS Cup/ConcaChampion finalists/Voyageur Cup hoisting Vancouver Whitecaps on this latest “best-of”, but this time we revisit chats with the ones pulling the strings: Architects and visionaries of the club, Sporting Director Axel Shuster and manager Jesper Sorensen.

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

Composer: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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Duration: 01:01:38
Footy Prime Best Of The Best INTVU: Whitecaps' Berhalter and Gauld
Dec 29, 2025

Footy Prime was on the Vancouver Whitecaps train from the start.  Why?  Well, these two players were a big reason and displayed their bonafides, and share their season and career ups and downs.  Ryan Gauld and Sebastian Berhalter, a Scot and American making the most of their time in Vancouver.

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

In-betweener : Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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Duration: 00:37:55
Footy Prime Ep. 998ish: It's Holiday Time so Merry Quiz-Mas to You All and Season's Greetings!
Dec 24, 2025

Sharms, Dubs, Craiger, Jimmy B, Wonger and JC, mind meld and deliver a Christmas Miracle, A Phenomenal Festivus and Holiday Happening with A Very Merry Quiz-Mas!  6 Primers, & 7 Questions and a wonderful way to wrap up 2025!  Not our last show of the year but pretty, pretty, close.


 

Lots of Love!


 

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

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Duration: 01:03:52
Footy Prime Best Of: INTVU with Promise David
Dec 23, 2025

It's Almost Christmas so we thought we'd give y'all the gift of nostalgia with a Best Of Ep!

James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Amy Walsh and Dan Wong, with the JC, welcome Canada's Men's National Team player and Union Saint Gilloise striker Promise David.  Promise shares plenty in this all-consuming interview.

(Original Air Date June 19th, 2025)


 

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Duration: 00:27:34
Footy Prime Ep. 997: Takin' it back to '98!
Dec 22, 2025

With Dubs in her sick bed and Wonger on the road it was left up to Brennan, Forrest, Cole and Sharman to steer the ship... and they did so through a sea of nostalgia, from Batistuta to Totti, Boban to Maldini...  that was before they reacted to Canada Soccer's Player's of the Year, and way before an AI fueled existential crisis left them reeling through the choppy waters ahead.

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

Jodie Fosters Beer: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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Duration: 00:49:27
Footy Prime Ep. 996: Wilfried Nancy on the Celtic Hot Seat & Who is the Breakthrough Player for Canada's Men's Team in '26?
Dec 19, 2025

Sharms, Dubs, Jimmy B, Forrest and Wonger, with JC in his gimp locker, tee up the life of a Celtic manager, with inside info from Dubs as she knows the former Montreal coach personally.  The FP Crew then take a shot at who will be the breakthrough player for Canada's Men's Team as the World Cup approaches.


 

It's a Banner Pod!


 

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

Chimney Sweep: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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Duration: 00:59:27
Footy Prime Ep.995: Dayne St Clair Heading to Miami? & Grading Jesse Marsch's 2025
Dec 18, 2025

Sharman, Walsh, Brennan and Wong, with Cole waiting in the wings, discuss the rumoured move of Canada's Dayne St Clair from Minnesota to Inter Miami to play with Messi and Beckham.  Then, The Big Question: What grade would you give Jesse Marsch for 2025 as head of Canada's Soccer's Men's National Team?


 

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

9 Ladies Dancing: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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Duration: 00:42:27
Footy Prime Ep. 994: INTVU with Canada Soccer Business CEO James Johnson
Dec 17, 2025

Amy, Craig, JC and James are in the mood to talk about the burgeoning Canada soccer landscape and welcome Canada Soccer Business CEO James Johnson to the pod.  Just six months on the job, James talks candidly about the long delayed Canada Soccer agreement, whether linear carriage for One Soccer is close at hand and is Valour officially a dead franchise?

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

Plump Christmas Moose : Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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Duration: 00:39:45
Footy Prime Ep. 993: Mailbag Alert with FIFA Pride Match, Mo Salah Media & Canadian Players of the Year Candidates Announced
Dec 16, 2025

James Sharman, Amy Walsh, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong, with a spackle of JC, welcome the world of comments to their studio.  Funding and the Business of  Domestic Soccer and Pride Match at FIFA...Ironical and Political or just a coincidence?   Plus Mo Salah, Strategic or Spiral and Canada's Players of the Year Candidates Announced


 

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

Sangria Pitcher : Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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Duration: 00:46:20
Footy Prime Ep. 993: Mailbag Alert with FIFA Pride Match, Mo Salah Media & Canadian Players of the Year!
Dec 16, 2025

James Sharman, Amy Walsh, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong, with a spackle of JC, welcome the world of comments to their studio.  Funding and the Business of  Domestic Soccer and Pride Match at FIFA...Ironical and Political or just a coincidence?   Plus Mo Salah, Strategic or Spiral and Canada's Players of the Year!


 

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

Sangria Pitcher : Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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Duration: 00:58:38
Footy Prime Ep. 992: New Digs for Whitecaps? with Asa Rehmann
Dec 12, 2025

More good news for the Whitecaps as the club and the City are talking Stadium… we think… but what exactly does that mean? Asa Rehmann joins Craig and Sharms to break it all down.  Canada’s Player of the Year shortlists have been released, which means we can start arguing, and Craig reminisces about that time he found himself in goal for Chelsea!

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

Bad Bill Fishing : Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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Duration: 00:39:19
Footy Prime Ep. 991: The BroadsCast Year in Review
Dec 10, 2025

Shireen and Sigs join Dubs to unpack a turbulent and challenging year under Casey Stoney for our Canadian Women's National Team.

From team identity, to personnel, to the state of our player pool-the Broads examine what changes are required in order to have a successful 2026.


 

Plus: Big changes afoot in NSL at the conclusion of the inaugural year-what roster moves will be next as the off season ramps up?


 

Get IN and happy holidays from the Broads!!!

Presenters: Signa Butler, Shireen Ahmed, Clare Rustad and Amy Wa...

Duration: 01:04:56
Footy Prime Ep. 990: How the Sauce Gets Made w/Canada Soccer's VP of Philanthopy Samantha Rogers + FP Trolls and FIFA Takes
Dec 09, 2025

James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Amy Walsh and Dan Wong, along with JC, welcome Samantha Rogers, VP of Philanthropy at Canada Soccer, who discusses the Federations new approach to fundraising, alumni relations and details Canada Red and Canada Rising plus the Corporate Football Landscape in Canada.


 

And some FIFA World Cup Draw info from the Forrest!


 

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

History Buffer : Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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Duration: 00:56:38
Footy Prime Ep. 989: The Day After the Week Before - Whitecaps fall to Inter MIami in MLS Cup and The Spectacle that Was the FIFA World Cup Draw
Dec 08, 2025

James Sharman, Amy Walsh, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong, along with JC (and Charlee), discuss the week that was.  Leo Messi and Inter Miami earning an MLS Cup Trophy for his mantle against a Vancouver Whitecaps team, who had high hopes to the "Memorable" FIFA Club World Cup Draw and Festivities straight from the mouths of Forrest and Wong who attended.
 


 

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

Lost Toothpaste Cap : Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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Duration: 01:02:15
Footy Prime Ep. 988: INTVU with Dax McCarty ahead of MLS Cup,
Dec 04, 2025

Matchday -2, and the pod is joined by Apple Season Pass newbie Dax McCarty, fresh off retirement but full of insight and perspective ahead of what he claims might well be the "greatest MLS Cup in history."  Tough to argue with Dax on that one, this match has all the ingredients of a delicious, rich and aromatic football stew!  Speaking of a delicious stew, Forrest and Wonger join from the "FIFA,"  as their dirty weekend away begins.

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

Dove Bar: Jeff Cole...

Duration: 00:41:06
Footy Prime Ep. 987: Asa Rehman's MLS Cup preview!!!! Whitecaps vs Inter Miami
Dec 03, 2025

FP contributor and 'Caps pxp man Asa Rehman joins a full crew to chat the Whitecaps' chances in this Saturday's MLS Cup Final vs Inter Miami.

Billed as Müller vs Messi, Asa gets stuck into the nuances of this heavyweight matchup and who will be the 'x' factor for the visitors.

Will Sorensen tweak his lineup with Müller carrying a knock? Who will get the nod as part of a chopped and changed backline tasked to contend with the likes of Silvetti, Allende and Messi?

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Presenters: James Sha...

Duration: 00:44:22
Footy Prime Ep. 986: Whitecaps v Messi, Inter Miami MLS Final w/Kickback Media's David Gass & CANWNT Insight
Dec 02, 2025

James Sharman, Amy Walsh, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong, along with JC in the backyard, welcome David Gass, Kickback Soccer Media's Chief Media Officer and Co-Host of the Soccer Wise podcast, to the FP Studio.


 

Focus:  Vancouver Whitecaps v Inter Miami

Ancillary: Regis Philbin Sightings and 1920's Impersonations


 

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

Baby Diaper: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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Duration: 00:51:51
Footy Prime Ep. 985: Whitecaps Dominate, Messi/Inter Miami Await in MLS Final
Dec 01, 2025

James Sharman, Amy Walsh, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong, along with JC in the corner, break down the Vancouver Whitecaps advancing with a complete win v San Diego FC in the MLS Western Final.  Next Stop, Miami.  Also Canada's Women's National Team is "lacklustre" and needs to find its identity.  Premier League takeaways and Craiger and Wonger to the World Cup Draw brings laughs and the FBI!


 

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

Baby Diaper: Jeff Cole, VO and E...

Duration: 01:01:47
Footy Prime Ep. 984: Whitecaps/San Diaago Preview, Crew w/Asa Rehman and Colin Miller
Nov 28, 2025

Wonger, Dubs, Craiger and Jimmy B welcome their West Coast Pals Asa and Colin and talk all things Vancouver Whitecaps and San Diego FC as the clubs meet in the Western Conference Final of the MLS Playoffs.  


 

Everything You Need to Know.


 

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

Budget Horse Meat: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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Duration: 00:42:57
Footy Prime Ep. 983: INTVU with the Vancouver Whitecaps' Sebastien Berhalter
Nov 27, 2025

Sharms, Jimmy B, Dubs and Craiger are joined by USMNT and Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Sebastien Berhalter!

The gang chats everything from his MD-1 cold plunges, dead ball (and "Willie's Corner") routines, the Thomas Müller effect, growing up in football as a coach's kid and his recent ascent as a player for both club and country.


 

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

Inspector Gadget: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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Duration: 00:28:44
Footy Prime Ep. 983: INTVU with the Vancouver Whitecaps' Sebastien Berhalter
Nov 27, 2025

Sharms, Jimmy B, Dubs and Craiger are joined by USMNT and Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Sebastien Berhalter!

The gang chats everything from his MD-1 cold plunges, dead ball (and "Willie's Corner") routines, the Thomas Müller effect, growing up in football as a coach's kid and his recent ascent as a player for both club and country.


 

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

To Too Two: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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Duration: 00:28:44
Footy Prime Ep. 982: The INTVU w/ the Member of Parliament with Banter - The Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State for Sport of Canada
Nov 26, 2025

James, Amy, Jimmy, Craig and Wonger, with JC in the BG, welcome thefirst politician to the pod, who may have a career in podding post-politics.  


 

The Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State for Sport of Canada, discusses Canada Hosting the FIFA World Cup, Infrastructure, suspect internet and "Sherpa".


 

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

Underneath Table Gum: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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Duration: 00:44:45
Footy Prime Ep. 981: Whitecaps Know Their Foe, MLS Pitches, CANMNT & Promise in the Comments Section
Nov 25, 2025

James Sharman, Amy Walsh, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and a defensive Dan Wong, along with JC, deliver a packed show.  San Diego and Whitecaps in the Western Final, Are Football Lines Confusing for Footballers?, and the Comments Section with Promise David taking centre stage.


 

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

The Amazing Jefkin: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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Duration: 01:06:09
Footy Prime Ep. 980: Whitecaps get 'er done vs LAFC!!!
Nov 24, 2025

A full crew of Wonger, JC, Jimmy, Craiger, Dubs and Sharms marvel at the incredible resilience of the Vancouver Whitecaps as they ousted their nemesis LAFC in dramatic fashion on Saturday night to move on to the Western Conference finals.

From a dominant, almost flawless first half to being under the cosh in the 2nd and through a nervy extra time, the 'Caps held on to take it in a shoutout via standout performances from Takaoka, Berhalter and Ahmed (amongst others).

The gang also chats the reverberations of CPL's Valour FC folding and whether Canada's in...

Duration: 01:01:46
Footy Prime 979: Vancouver Whitecaps’ Ryan Gauld, A Very, Very FP INTVU
Nov 21, 2025

Sharms, Craiger and Wonger, with JC working the scenes, welcome Vancouver Whitecaps and Proud Scotsman, Ryan Gauld to the pod.  The crew discusses Scotland's World Cup Qualification, his way back from injury, the LAFC hurdle and a little thing we call GET TO KNOW ME!  


 

Brilliant Ryan, thanks for joining us.


 

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

Son of a Beach: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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Duration: 00:23:50
Footy Prime Ep. 978: Whitecaps v LAFC w/Asa and Colin Plus some Scottish Love
Nov 20, 2025

Wonger and Craiger welcome Colin Miller and Asa Rehman, the dynamic duo from Vancouver, who give us the latest news and details of the Whitecaps match vs LAFC.  Players to watch, threats and weaknesses and anything you can possibly need to prepare yourself for Saturday's MLS tilt.


 

Also Colin hails Scotland's National team as they head for the World Cup!


 

Groundskeeper Willie would be Proud!


 

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

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Duration: 00:38:35
Footy Prime Ep. 977: CANMNT v Venezuela Takeaways, Practice vs Gameday Players & World Cup Qualifiers plus the Dark Arts
Nov 19, 2025

James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh and Dan Wong, along with JC, breakdown the match that was for the Canadian Men's National Team in their friendly with Venezuela.  Who impressed, who struggled and what was learnt.   The Crew then discuss former teammates, the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers and the practice of faking.


 

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

Rice Noodler: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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Duration: 00:43:55
Footy Prime 976: The BroadsCast wraps the inaugural year of NSL
Nov 18, 2025

Sigs, Dr. Clare, Shireen and Dubs wrap the impressive inaugural year of the Northern Super League and a superbly contested final where the Vancouver Rise vanquished Supporters' Shield winning AFC Toronto in order to raise the Diana B. Matheson Cup.


 

The Broads highlight their favourite moments of the past season-both on and off the pitch-and look ahead to what should be a very KØGE ("cooooo") second year.


 

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Presenters: Signa Butler, Shireen Ahmed, Clare Rustad and Amy Walsh

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Duration: 00:55:05
Footy Prime Ep. 975: Glorious #NSL Final, #CANMNT Update, #MLS Season Shift Opinions and World Cup Qualifying
Nov 17, 2025

James Sharman hosts the full FP Crew with Amy Walsh, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong, along with scarfless JC, as they regale the weekend's events including the Inaugural Northern Super League Final (Congrats Rise!), Canada's Men's Teams Player of the Year, Major League Soccer's move to a European Season and World Cup Qualifying.


 

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

Ask Jeefes: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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Duration: 01:00:50
Footy Prime Ep. 974: #CANMNT v Ecuador Nil-Nil Draw, High Praise for Richie, The Red is Debated
Nov 14, 2025

James Sharman, Amy Walsh, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong, along with JC (& wee Charlee), dive deep into the Canada Men's National Team's draw with a strong Ecuador side. 


 

Richie Laryea is audacious and loved by the Crew, while Sharms sets the table for the inevitable Dubs/JimmyB Red Card Special Debate.


 

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

AOL Online: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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Duration: 00:40:07
Footy Prime Ep. 973: All-Star cast of The BroadsCast previews the inaugural NSL final
Nov 13, 2025

Signa, Shireen and Dubs are joined by founding member of The BroadsCast, Dr. Clare Rustad, along with Canadian Soccer legend Erin McLeod to preview the Northern Super League final between the Vancouver Rise and AFC Toronto on November 25th at 2pm at BMO field.


 

Who will write their name in the history books and lift the Diana B. Matheson Cup for the first time?!


 

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Presenters: Signa Butler, Shireen Ahmed and Amy Walsh

Kid in a Hall Wannabe : Jeff C...

Duration: 00:40:30
Footy Prime Ep. 972: INTVU w #CANMNT's Alfie Jones
Nov 12, 2025

Ahead of Ecuador this Thursday, Canada’s newest shiny recruit - Alfie Jones - joins the pod to discuss how he was procured to play for his Grandmother’s country, what he thinks about Canada so far, and when did he hear about his Middlesbrough manager Rob Edwards leaving for Wolves? Add in some Elvis and some Sauna talk and Alfie Jones had now experienced Footy Prime! --
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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

Ernie's Bert: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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Duration: 00:40:59
Footy Prime Ep. 971: Ottawa Atletico's Nate Ingham CPL Final POV!
Nov 11, 2025

James Sharman, Craig Forrest and a flirting with technology Dan Wong, along with consistent JC, welcome Ottawa Atletico's Captain and now, CPL Champion. Nate Ingham.  The Crew run him through the "Everything You Wanted to Know" about the Blizzard Bowl and his post match antics.


 

Congrats Nate!


 

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

Turtle Head: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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Duration: 00:35:26
Footy Prime Ep. 970: CPL Blizzard Bowl, Canada Soccer Tweet, NSL Update, MLS and Dayne St. Clair and Premier League Weekend and Shame in the Sack
Nov 10, 2025

James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Amy Walsh and Dan Wong, along with JC, chat the memorable Canadian Premier League final that delivered in entertainment and media impressions, Northern Super League Semis and game postponement, Dayne St. Clair's confidence in MLS playoffs, Premier League recap and Wonger's Mail Sack brings negativity.


 

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

Gnarls Jeffery: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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Duration: 01:00:47
Footy Prime Ep. 969: It's a Friday Banger- Attack/Defend, ON THE SPOT and Sharms Perfect Canadian English Accent!
Nov 07, 2025

James Sharman, Amy Walsh, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and Dateline's Dan Wong, along with JC, deliver a fun and pointed Friday pod.  Son, Beckham and James Sharman, all make it happen.


 

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

Stretch Legstrong: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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Duration: 00:29:52
Footy Prime Ep. 968: Live From Sirius XM, #CANMNT's Options Grow, MLS w/Dayne St Clair, Müller v Son and Wonger's Mail Sack
Nov 05, 2025

James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Amy Walsh, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong, along with JC, record for their first time all-together in the Sirius XM Canada Studios in Toronto.  Update on Alfie Jones, Dayne St Clair wins MLS Keeper of the Year, Son and Müller Killing it and Comments galore in Wonger's Mail Sack!


 

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

Stretch Armstrong: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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Duration: 00:48:54
Footy Prime Ep. 967: Whitecaps, LAFC Book Playoff Date, Forge Dynasty Ends, NSL & Prem Weekend & Jays takes
Nov 03, 2025

James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Amy Walsh, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong, an a Schneeblee of JC, talk Vancouver's and LAFC's playoff wins, CPL Final, NSL playoffs, Hot Takes from the Premier League and what former teammate would have made a great YouTube star?


 

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

Jays in '26: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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Duration: 01:01:07
Footy Prime Ep. 966: FP Halloween Spooktacular w Asa Rehman
Oct 31, 2025

Craig Crypt Keeper Forrest, King Kong Wong and the ghost of JC are joined by Asa Razor Rehman to talk #Whitecaps first leg vs #FCDallas, the hype on the West Coast, and a look ahead to Saturday's game. Plus #Bluejays Fever and our fav Halloween treats!

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

Dream Weaver: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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Footy Prime Ep. 965: #CANWNT Legend Kara Lang, aka Mrs. Ricky Romero, shares Blue Jays-Dodgers stories from LA and #LAFC, #Son Analysis. It's a Goodie!
Oct 30, 2025

James Sharman, Craig Forrest and Dan Wong welcome Canada Women's National Team Legend & CBS LA Sport's Kara Lang, who pulls the curtain behind the World Series and Blue Jays Support in the Lang-Romero household.  Also Heung-Min Son and LAFC begin their playoff run and she's there for it all!  Amy Walsh jumps in and talks Jon David at Juventus and The Pitch, while Jimmy's internet gives out and JC is tending bar but still editing. 


 

Thanks Kara!

 


 

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FP ep 964: The BroadsCast on what's ailing the #CanXNT/#CanWNT + NSL playoff previews!
Oct 29, 2025

Sigs, Shireen and Dubs unpack a dismal October window for the Canadian Women's National Team, where they suffered two 1-0 defeats and have lost 3 times in a row for the first time since 2019. What changes need to happen in order to right the ship and compete on the world stage?


 

Then the Broads get stuck into the first ever playoffs for the Northern Super League:

Vancouver Rise vs Ottawa in one semi-final and Montreal Roses vs AFC Toronto in the other.

Who will be playing for the DIana B. Matheson C...

Duration: 01:11:17
Footy Prime Ep. 963: Whitecaps dominate, Crépeau to #TFClive? and #CanW17 roll into WC knockouts
Oct 27, 2025

JC, Jimmy, Craiger and Dubs get stuck into the weekend that was in sports-and the #VWFC led the way! An emphatic 3-0 W saw them dictate terms to FC Dallas and set up for a deep run in the #MLS playoffs.


 

The #1 GK position continues to be up for grabs for our #CanMNT, with St-Clair in the driver's seat after a tremendous year with Minnesota United.

But could competition increase with a move to TFC for an out of contract Max Crépeau? Forrest and Jimmy B unpack what a potential move would l...

Duration: 00:54:50
Footy Prime Ep. 962: Whitecaps, MLS Playoffs, Messi w/ Asa Rehman & #CANWNT Friendlies
Oct 24, 2025

James Sharman, Amy Walsh, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong, along with JC, welcome FP Contributor and early riser Asa Rehman who dishes on Expectations, Injuries and Free Lunch with the Vancouver Whitecaps.  Messi re-signs with Miami and the crew dig-in to DPs too.   Canada's Women's National team is in Europe for International Week and Dubs gives us the deets.


 

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Duration: 00:45:20
Footy Prime Ep. 961: TFC Autopsy
Oct 23, 2025

Another torturous TFC season has come to an end, but according to the club, optimism abounds for a bounce back season.  Truth? Or lies? John Molinaro and James Grossi drop by to discuss.

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FP 960: The BroadsCast #NSL inaugural Best XI, #CanXNT roster omissions and lookahead to #SUI/#NED
Oct 22, 2025

Sigs, Shireen and Dubs deliver their Best XI of the inaugural Norrhern Super League year.

Standout performances, stalwarts and stars emerge-is your XI the same as ours? Let us know!


 

Concluding with a spirited debate around Casey Stoney's latest #CanWNT/#CanXNT roster set to face Switzerland and the Netherlands this international window, was the exclusion of golden boot winner D.B. Pridham a mistake? The Broads dive in.


 

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Footy Prime Ep 959: Fired at Forest, MLS Playoffs w/ Whitecaps and Messi & NSL, CPL Final Weekend
Oct 20, 2025

James Sharman, Amy Walsh, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong, with a sprinkle of JC, deliver the Monday fuel.  Big Ange gets sacked, NSL and CPL post-seasons are set, #CANWNT back in action and MLS starts the Race for the Trophy with the Vancouver Whitecaps playing FC Dallas in the first round.  


 

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GO JAYS!


 

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Duration: 00:44:05
Footy Prime Ep. 958: The Colombia Incident, #CANMNT - Who's Moved Up/Down? & FP Lists their and CANMNT's Penalty Takers
Oct 17, 2025

James Sharman, Amy Walsh, Jimmy Brennan, Craig Forrest and Dan Wong, with JC in the wings, break down their insulting misspelling incident, What Player moved up or down in their eyes during Canada's International Window?  And play ON THE SPOT and make the FP Penalty Takers List, then put together their Canada Men's National Team Penalty Takers.


 

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Footy Prime Ep. 957: Canada, Columbia Draw - Reaction, Insights and Analysis
Oct 15, 2025

Sharms, Dubs, Craiger and Wonger, along with Biggie and JC, discuss the Canada v Columbia nil-nil result, what inspired, what detracted and Marsch's strategy.


 

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Duration: 00:31:45
Footy Prime Ep. 956: Headaches or Opportunities?
Oct 13, 2025

On the Heels of #CANMnt's disappointing yet experience building loss the the Aussie Socceroos this past Friday, the gang look ahead to Tuesday's friendly vs. Columbia. 

Happy Thanksgiving ya buncha Turkeys!!

GOBBLE IN!

 

Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

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Footy Prime Ep. 955: WTFIFA Ticket Pricing hinders WC Legacy? The Jasmine Mander Redemption Arc and CANMNT in MTL vs Socceroos!
Oct 10, 2025

James Sharman, Amy Walsh and Dan Wong, with a speckle of JC (and Charlee), have much to say about the FIFA WC 26 Ticket Pricing, the Players Tribune article by former #CANWNT Assistant Coach reviewed and CANMNT v Australia in MTL for a Friendly.


 

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Footy Prime Ep. 954: INTVU w/#CANMNT, Dender EH & Fulham Defender Luc De Fougerolles
Oct 07, 2025

Sharms, Dubs, Stax, JImmy B and Wonger, with some JC sprinkles, welcome Canada's Men's National Team Defender Luc De Fougerolles.  From Fulham to Belgium to Montreal and Some GET TO KNOW ME!


 

GET IN! with some Fougy Prime!


 

Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

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Footy Prime Ep. 953: Bombito Injury & its effect on #CANMNT, Jon David's Adapting, Whitecaps Cruise & LFC in Turmoil?
Oct 06, 2025

James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong, along with JC, delight with talk of injuries and Canada Men's Roster and their campaigns.  Plus CPL, Whitecaps & MLS playoffs and EPL & Liverpool's 3 match losing streak.


 

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Footy Prime Ep. 952: A Very West Coast FP w/#VFC's Ben Fisk & Whitecaps Broadcast Team Colin Miller & Asa Rehman
Oct 03, 2025

A very professional Footy Prime Crew of James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Amy Walsh and Dan Wong, along with JC, welcome Vancouver FC's Director of Partnerships and former-player Ben Fisk who talks the Cinderella run of VFC's Canadian Championships.  


 

Colin Miller and Asa Rehman, the pxp and colour of the Whitecaps join the crew and discuss Vancouver's successful season, who to watch out for (Ali Ahmed) and who's whose sidekick.  Thanks for jumping on!


 

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Duration: 01:07:54
Footy Prime Ep 951: The BroadsCast feat. Jackie Sawicki of the Calgary Wild plus Best XI of week 24 in NSL
Oct 01, 2025

Shireen, Signa and Dubs are joined by Calgary Wild and Philippine International, Jackie Sawicki, to discuss her unique pathway to pro, the winding road towards repping the Phillipines at the 2023 WWC, Calgary winters and...beer pong balls.

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Footy Prime Ep. 950: Post Jesse Marsch Presser Show
Sep 30, 2025

On the 6th Anniversary of Footy Prime's first ever episode, James, Craig, Amy and Jimmy, along with JC and the essence of Wonger, react to Canada Soccer's press conference with Jesse Marsch regarding the October window. Team depth, the 2 keeper rotation and the 1 player we can't do without.

Today we observe this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

 

Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

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Duration: 00:27:46
Footy Prime Ep. 949: Evolving Sports, Poor Behaviour Crossing Lines & Support Home-Grown Sports
Sep 29, 2025

The Crew are tasked by Sharms to create their own rundown; surprisingly, they manage to ask some entertaining questions.  Sports evolving with new rules and different viewing options and when poor behaviour crosses the line and is the biggest takeaway.

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Footy Prime Ep. 948: Messi, Montreal and Maple the Moose
Sep 26, 2025

Sharms, Craiger, Dubs, Jimmy and Wonger, avec JC, get off to a rocky start, much like the Whitecaps vs. Portland, but manage to come together in the second half to produce one hell of a show!

FIFA unveils it's Canadian 2026 FIFA World Cup Mascot Maple the Moose, who is a huge Craig Forrest Fan!

As Messi, his Dad and Inter Miami take on TFC this weekend we ask; Would you rather a bite or a loogie from Luis Suárez? 

We take 3 in the junk as we talk some Cricket. 

And our...

Duration: 01:05:26
FP Ep 947: The BroadsCast welcome legend Erin McLeod
Sep 25, 2025

Shireen, Sigs and Dubs wrap week 23 in NSL action, shout out the standout performers, pay tribute to Desi Scott (who recently announced her retirement at the conclusion of this season) and welcome an icon in Canadian Sport:

Erin McLeod.


 

Erin chats her recent retirement from the game, her continued impact and involvement with the Halifax Tides, and the angry, angry football goddesses that conspired to call the 8s rule in her debut.

More than anything, Erin drives home the importance of the Northern Super League.


 

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Duration: 00:42:38
Footy Prime Ep. 946: The Dumbest Things in Football + The Red Mist
Sep 24, 2025

A Wonger-less crew of Dubs, Jimmy, Craiger, JC and Sharms navigate the absurdity of Infantino and FIFA floating the idea of a 64 team men's World Cup to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first iteration of the tournament in 1930. It spurs a chat about the stupidest ideas the world has ever had, including world football.


 

Plus, Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike opens the door to a lively discussion about celebrations, naivete and players being overcome by The Red Mist-what's the most famous instance of a player losing the plot?


 

Our pros weigh...

Duration: 00:45:50
Footy Prime Ep. 945: Le Ballon D'Or, Whitecaps Humming, Crew Prime and #CANMNT Late Picks
Sep 22, 2025

James Sharman, Amy Walsh, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong, along with JC, deliver an hour of footy chat that is sure to entertain and provoke.  Ballon D'Or (meh), the Vancouver Whitecaps continue their bossing, When's your prime over? and Who fills out CANMNT at the World Cup - is Oso in?


 

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Duration: 01:05:21
Footy Prime Ep. 944: Whitecaps Ahoy w/Asa Rehman, Canadian Championships Derby & ON THE SPOT
Sep 19, 2025

James Sharman, Amy Walsh and Dan Wong, w/JC lurking, welcome FP Contributor and Left Coaster Asa Rehman to the pod.  Everything Whitecaps with updates, injuries and qualifying for the Canadian Championships along with Vancouver Football Club.  It's a blast.


 

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

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Duration: 01:01:51
Footy Prime Ep. 943: We Trick our Hats to Son & Müller
Sep 18, 2025

Following Heung Min Son's hatty for LAFC last night, the crew is lured into the online scuttlebutt that is pitting the  Son fanboys and girls vs the Müller fan boys and girls... the result?  Wonger and Sharms fall out over it while Dubs laments the misuse of "upper echelon."  The Champions League kicked off, while the 'Caps did away with Forge.  What a show, oh my.

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

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Duration: 00:46:19
Footy Prime Ep. 942: The BroadsCast-Best XI of week 22 in NSL action!
Sep 16, 2025

Shireen, Sigs and Dubs give all the shouts and flowers to the very best in week 22 of Northern Super League action!

AFC Toronto's 7-0 trouncing of the Vancouver Rise dominated headlines, but the Montreal Roses opened up for goals themselves as they dispatched the Wild 5-0. Halifax and Ottawa shared points at Wanderers Grounds, and the Maritimes got shout-outs, too!!!

 

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Presenters: Signa Butler, Shireen Ahmed and Amy Walsh

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Duration: 00:37:33
Footy Prime Ep. 941: Whitecaps, Muller Peaking For Playoffs, Liverpool Podcast and Happy Birthday Amy!
Sep 15, 2025

James Sharman, Amy Walsh and Dan Wong, along with JC, are impressed with the West Coast action.  The Caps dismantling of Philly and Thomas Muller's hat-trick are just some of the highlights.  Liverpool and Man United are the EPL's clubs to talk about and yes, we almost missed Amy Walsh's birthday, almost.


 

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

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Duration: 00:58:00
Footy Prime Ep. 940: The BroadsCast welcomes Croix Soto, AFC Toronto defender-plus the Best X1 of week 21 in NSL action
Sep 11, 2025

Sigs and Dubs break down week 21 of Northern Super League action through the lens of the league's top performers but the scintillating form of the Vancouver Rise cannot be ignored!!

On an 8 match unbeaten run and coming off 4 wins on the bounce, the Rise look towards this weekend's matchup with the team at the top of the table, AFC Toronto.


 

AFC's stalwart leader and central defender, Croix Soto, joined us to chat her move from NWSL to NSL, cutting her teeth in the talent laden PAC-12 and facing the likes of Esther Oko...

Duration: 00:40:13
Footy Prime Ep. 939: #CANMNT's Victory Over Wales Analysis & Who Shone Brightest in Friendlies?
Sep 10, 2025

James Sharman, Amy Walsh, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong, along with JC, talk Canada's Men's National Team's performance v Wales, Who stepped up a ladder rung and who missed opportunities.  And fun game, "Who could Canada Beat?"


 

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Footy Prime ep. 938: INTVU w/ Axel Schuster, CEO & Sporting Director, Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Sep 09, 2025

James Sharman, Amy Walsh, Craig Forrest and Dan Wong, along with JC, welcome Axel Schuster, Chief Executive Officer and Sporting Director of the Whitecaps.


 

The Muller Acquisition, Turf Theory and Caps Ownership Options are all discussed in all the best ways. Novel, even.


 

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Duration: 00:35:39
Footy Prime Ep. 937: #CANMNT Win v Romania Opens the "Who Is Sharpie'd In Already?" Plus More Analysis
Sep 08, 2025

James Sharman, Amy Walsh, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong, along with JC, (The Full House Reunion) talk all things Canada's Men's National Team with the FIFA World Cup 9 months away.  Kone petulance, Ali Ahmed superlatives, Max Crepeau courage & Stephen Eustaquio consistency all topics the FP Crew expound on.


 

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Duration: 00:39:17
Footy Prime Ep. 936: INTVU w/ CANMNT's & Whitecaps' Jayden Nelson on Resilience & Professionalism
Sep 08, 2025

James Sharman, Craig Forrest and Dan Wong, along with JC, welcome Jayden Nelson straight from Wales and the Canada Men's Team's friendlies in Europe.

Jayden talks his voyage from TFC to Europe back to Vancouver and may have even found a long lost uncle.  


 

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

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Duration: 00:34:44
Footy Prime Ep. 935: Son Rises at LAFC with FP pal, Canadian HOFer and Broadcaster Kara Lang
Sep 05, 2025

James Sharman, Amy Walsh, Craig Forrest and Dan Wong, along with JC, welcome CBS Soccer Analyst straight from the beaches of LA who fills us in on all things Heung Min Son and LAFC.


 

A very good laugh!


 

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Footy Prime Ep. 934: #CANMNT and #TFC, and the Importance of Richie Laryea with TFC Republic's John Molinaro
Sep 04, 2025

James Sharman, Amy Walsh, Craig Forrest and Dan Wong, along with JC, welcome TFC Republic's John Molinaro to the pod to discuss all things Canada Men's National Team, ahead of their Friendly in Romania, and TFC's next steps in their loss season.


 

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Footy Prime Ep. 933-The BroadsCast: Special guest Lisa Pechersky of the Vancouver Rise, and Best XI of week 20 in the NSL!
Sep 04, 2025

Sigs and Dubs welcome Lisa Pechersky of the Vancouver Rise to chat the Rise's scintillating form in the Northern Super League: A 7 match unbeaten run, 3 wins on the bounce, and a game winning goal by Lisa herself! We dig into her pro career prior to the NSL, life in Vancouver and where her alter-ego Elizabeth prefers to play.

Plus: Best XI of week 20, missed calls and Zelda fans, make yourself known to the Broads.

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Duration: 00:53:42
Footy Prime Ep. 932: CanMNT's Joel Waterman on upcoming friendlies, #FIFAWC2026 and his move to the Chicago Fire!
Sep 02, 2025

Sharms, Craiger, Jimmy B, Dubs (and a cameo from the ghost of Dan Wong) welcome first time Footy Primer and Canadian Men's National Team defender Joel Waterman!


 

Joel regales us with insight into his trade within #MLS from #CFMTL to Chicago, his take on the goalkeeper competition for #CanMNT and how he feels being the poster boy for Canada's pathway to pro.


 

All this PLUS a Wonger-less rapid fire segment!!!


 

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Duration: 00:51:29
Footy Prime Ep. 931: Transfer Window for Canadians and Around The Leagues, "Loogie" Suarez and VAR Fix!
Sep 01, 2025

James Sharman, Craig Forrest and Dan Wong, along with JC, discuss all the happenings of the Transfer Window including the Canucks and Isak, Suarez needs a punch and Wonger fixes VAR!


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Footy Prime Ep. 930: The BroadsCast crew wrap week 19 in NSL action!
Aug 28, 2025

Shireen, Sigs and Dubs run week 19 back and highlight the top performers of the latest Northern Super League action. Vancouver continues their (ahem) Rise, an idle AFC is still top of table and the Roses are in full bloom with a clean sheet and all 3 points over a struggling Calgary Wild. Are their playoff hopes slipping away? 

The Broads project forward a few months and make their own playoff predictions.

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

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Duration: 00:43:39
Footy Prime Ep.929: Fantasy 101 with Alon and Walsh from FML FPL Podcast
Aug 27, 2025

Although the pod is too lazy to ever complete a season of Fantasy Premier League, the rest of the world is obsessed.  Today Wonger, JC and Sharms welcome Alon and Walsh from FML FPL to drop some words of fantasy wisdom, or at least drop some truth bombs about what we think people want from their soccer media these days.


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Footy Prime Ep. 928: Simon Evans of The Soccer Business on the impact of #FIFAWC2026, the Apple deal in MLS and the USL boom
Aug 26, 2025

Soccer journalist and podcaster Simon Evans of The Soccer Business joins the Wonger-less crew to chat the potential impact of co-hosting a FIFA WC in Canada, the boom of the USL in the USA, MLS's broadcast deal with Apple and the growing appetite for soccer in NA.

Plus: If you're good enough, you're old enough (right Dowman and Rio?); Liverpool's flair for the dramatic and like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives as we watch the Isak soap opera unfold.


 

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Footy Prime Ep. 927: Buchanan, David and Müller, oh my!
Aug 25, 2025

Tajon Buchanan made a statement of intent for Villarreal, Jon David bags one in his debut, but Ismael Kone sees red... Quite the weekend for our Canadians, not to mention our Germanic Canadians, as CaptainThomas Muller wins it late for the 'Caps.  That and more, with the returning Craig Forrest, Amy Walsh and James Sharman.


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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

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Duration: 00:48:09
Footy Prime Ep. 926: Müller, Whitecaps Making Headlines & More w/Asa Rehman and NSL,WSL Updates
Aug 21, 2025

James Sharman, Amy Walsh and Dan Wong, along with JC (and Charlee), welcome FP Contributor and Pal Asa Rehman back to the pod/vod.  


 

Everything you need to know about the Thomas Müller Transition to MLS, updates from Vancouver, Olivia Smith, Montreal Roses, Vancouver Rise and AFC Toronto Event.  Oh and Comments!  All for you!


 

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Footy Prime ep. 925: The BroadsCast w/ Montréal Roses Allie Hess and the best of NSL week 10
Aug 20, 2025

Dubs and Sigs break down the best of week 18 in the Northern Super League (including a big extension for Meggie Dougherty Howard of the Calgary Wild), chat #CanXNT representation at the PFA awards and welcome Allie Hess of the Montreal Roses!!!

Allie lets us in to the Roses culture, what it was like moving from the Bundesliga to the NSL and what its like playing against her partner, the Wild’s Meikayla Moore.


 

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Footy Prime Ep. 924: The One With Jesse Marsch, Head Coach, Canada's Men's National Team, Back on the Show
Aug 19, 2025

James Sharman, Amy Walsh, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong, with a wee bit of JC, welcome Jesse Marsch back to the show all the way from Tuscany!

Players discussed: Cyle, Promise, Ismaël, Nico, Jon, Steph and Matthieu.

And Jesse's usual day.

Join us in the Cafe!


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Duration: 00:28:35
Footy Prime Ep. 923: Jota Grief Felt Prem Wide, Müller's near Perfect Debut, Son"s Dapper at LAFC Premiere, Messi Being Messi & Canada's International's Impress
Aug 18, 2025

James Sharman, Amy Walsh and Dan Wong, along with JC in the Tree Fort, discuss the opening weekend of the Premier League and the mourning of LFC's Diogo Jota and his brother, Vancouver Whitecaps and Thomas Müller's enthusiastic reception and off-side strike, Son's LA start and his setup to Choiniere,  Messi in command...always and Canadian players with great weekends results.

 

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Footy Prime Ep. 922: Müller Mania Hits Van, Son's Kits, Whitecaps Ownership's 180, Premier League Start & Canadian Championship
Aug 15, 2025

Amy Walsh and Wonger, along with a side of JC, welcome FP Contributor Asa Rehman back to deliver the goods on Thomas Müller's arrival, the Aura and around the Whitecaps Now, his Premier League futures and the Canadian Championships.


 

We Like Him Umlaut!


 

GET IN!Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

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Duration: 00:41:41
Footy Prime Ep. 921: The Annual #Premierleague Preview Prediction Pod!!!
Aug 13, 2025

It's that time of year again! The Prem is back this Friday and James, Amy, Craiger, Jimmy, Wonger and even JC  have some questions; Which team will have the biggest points differential from last season? Top 3 Kits this season? Will Chelsea make Europe, and will Wonger adorn the Palmer cut? 

We CRAM all this and more, on Footy Prime's Prodigious Pulchritudinous Premier League Preview Prediction Podcast!!! (Listener Discretion is definitely advised)

Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

Liver Mentos: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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Duration: 01:09:00
FP ep 920: The BroadsCast Welcome Ottawa Rapid FC's Liv Scott and Wrap Week 17 in NSL Action
Aug 12, 2025

O (h) Scott, this is a big one:

Sigs, Shireen and Dubs welcome self-proclaimed BroadsCast FANGIRL Liv Scott to the pod!!!!

The Broads chat Liv's first pro season in the Northern Super League, what it means to be playing with the likes of childhood role model Desi Scott and break down the Ottawa Rapid culture and mentality. 

The crew wraps the week that was in NSL and looks ahead to week 18 in upcoming action.


 

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Duration: 00:49:15
FP ep 719: Son debuts, #VWFC get Tim Forded and Nate Ingham chats #CanChamps!
Aug 11, 2025

The Sonny reverberations continue to be felt as the South Korean’s paperwork was processed quicker than expected-just like Sonny’s immediate impact in #LAFC’s draw away to Chicago.


 

Also: Refereeing standards in #MLS, Jebbison and personal trainer injuries and will #VWFC benefit from a Müller bump as they recover from a loss to the Quakes?


 

The crew also welcome friend of the show, GK Nate Ingham of CPL’s high-flying Atletico Ottawa, as they prep for the semi-finals of the #CanChamps. 


 

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Footy Prime ep 918: Canadian Soccer HOFer Kara Lang on LAFC’s Transcendent Son signing
Aug 08, 2025

Dubs and Forrest are joined by friend of the show, Canadian Soccer Hall of Famer and football analyst Kara Lang, to analyze the record $26.5 million dollar transfer of Son Heung-Min from the Premier League’s Tottenham Hotspur to MLS’ LAFC.

From an extended courtship of Sonny to expanding the LAFC global brand, this move has the ability to be transformative for both club and league. 


 

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

Trapezoid: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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Duration: 00:37:05
Footy Prime ep. 917: The BroadsCast on NSL week 16 and a Super Saturday that Delivered
Aug 07, 2025

Dubs and Sigs break down the week that was in NSL action and a Super Saturday that lived up to its billing:


 

-A non-call that had Rise fans up in arms;

-Hunter and Regan banging in goals for AFC; 

-and The Roses still can’t solve the Tides. 


 

Get IN!!!! (And broaden your horizons)

Presenters: Clare Rustad, Rhian Wilkinson and Amy Walsh

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Duration: 00:38:19
Footy Prime Ep 916: Asa Rehman joins the Crew, Whitecaps & Mueller, LAFC & Son
Aug 06, 2025

Sharms and Dubs away, so Wonger fills in with Craig, temperamental internetted Jimmy and JC, welcoming FP Contributor Asa Rehman, who delivers the goods on the latest #VWFC news and happenings.


 

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

The Underneath: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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Duration: 00:47:49
Footy Prime Ep, 915: GiveMeSport's MLS Insider Tom Bogert talks Mihailovic/TFC and Son to LAFC, Expedia FIFA WC Travel & Montreal v Toronto
Aug 05, 2025

Pre-vacation James Sharman, Amy Walsh, Jimmy Brennan, prodigal son Craig Forrest and Dan Wong, along with JC, welcome GiveMeSport's MLS Insider Tom Bogert who fills us in on the TFC-Djordje Mihailovic signing, waiting on the Son move and MLS overall.  The Crew talk FIFA World Cup and Travel with Expedia's newest data and Montreal v Toronto battle.


 

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

Still Happy Birthweek Charlee: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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Duration: 00:58:02
Footy Prime Ep. 914: Big Spending Unease for Liverpool Fans and Transformative moves for #CanMNT players-Live from SiriusXM!
Aug 04, 2025

The gang is back together at the SiriusXM studios to chat big club summer moves for our CanMNT; how will it impact their standing with Marsch and the team’s performance at WC2026? 

Jimmy asks about club ownership (what world club would we buy and why?), Wonger has us take glugs (yes, it’s a thing) of drinks and Sharms reports unease amongst some Reds fans about the colossal $ being spent on players.

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

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Duration: 00:42:52
Footy Prime Ep.913: INTVU with #Forge FC's Dan Nimick
Aug 01, 2025

Dan Nimick has had a superb first season at Forge, the latest stop in a fascinating career journey for the young centre back. From Labrador to Yorkshire, and back to Canada. Dan stops by the pod.

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

Banana Phone: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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FP 912: Rhian Wilkinson returns, #WEuro2025/#WAFCON2024 wrap, and week 15 in NSL!
Jul 31, 2025

The BroadsCast Gang is back together again! (Just kidding, Clare didn't show.)

That doesn't stop The Broads from having a rousing chat about the gap between the big guns in the women's game and everyone else; the exponential growth of the game and the rampant racism and misogyny that persists; and Esther Okoronkwo showing out at #WAFCON2024.
 

Rhian regales more tales of her historic Euros leading #Cymru at their first major tournament and Signa, Shireen and Dubs highlight the Best XI of week 15 in the NSL.

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Duration: 00:50:45
Footy Prime Ep. 911: Rhian Wilkinson, Wales Women's Head Coach & CANWNT Legend + Bev Priestman in NZ
Jul 30, 2025

James Sharman, Amy Walsh and Dan Wong, with a little JC, welcome Canadian Soccer HOF'er and Welsh Manager Rhian Wilkinson.  Rhian shares her journey through the Euros from qualification to Red Wave hand-shaking.


 

Then a little Bev Priestman news to discuss.  Ahem.


 

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

JC the Friendly Goat: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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Duration: 00:38:17
Footy Prime Ep. 910: Thomas Müller a Whitecap (almost), Steve Nijjar and Racing Madrid & Boxing
Jul 29, 2025

James Sharman, Amy Walsh, Jimmy Brennan and a tardy Dan Wong, along with JC, discuss the Thomas Müller to the Vancouver Whitecaps deal and what it means, and Steve Nijjar, Canadian Entrepreneur and Racing Madrid Co-owner visits the pod.  Plus the FP Crew may take up boxing.


 

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Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong

Sovereign: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer

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Duration: 00:56:23