Soccer Talk With Tyler Green And Simon Fudge

Who stays and who goes from Vancouver Whitecaps FC? Tyler and Simon weigh in with their thoughts, plus an exclusive interview with Whitecaps FC president Bob Lenarduzzi. This extended November 4th edition is presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, and our new presenting sponsor KazLaw, as the guys broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. On this episode, Tyler and Simon look back at a disappointing 2016 season for Whitecaps FC by running the rule over Carl Robinson’s roster and giving their thoughts on who they think will return in 2017 and who they believe is moving on.  In the second half of the show, Tyler sits down with ‘Caps president Bob Lenarduzzi for a lengthy interview, as they discuss the 2016 campaign and the challenges facing the club going into next season.  There is MLS Cup Playoff talk, Simon’s three things to look out for, and an apologetic ‘Simon Says’.    All that and more on the November 4th version of Soccer Talk! More info about Soccer Talk on Facebook! And visit o

Vancouver Whitecaps FC’s long and turbulent season is nearly at an end. On Sunday, Pacific Northwest rivals Portland Timbers visit BC Place for the Blue and White’s season finale. This October 19th edition is presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as they broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. On this episode, Tyler and Simon discuss the Whitecaps end-of-season awards and how Carl Robinson’s side should approach this weekend’s final Cascadia Cup match of the year against the Timbers. The guys also examine the comments of Whitecaps co-owner Jeff Mallett, as debate regarding the 2017 season begins in earnest.     We also hear from Metrotown Physio’s Marc Rizzardo, who spoke with Simon regarding the injury issues plaguing Seattle Sounders striker Clint Dempsey and LA Galaxy midfielder Steven Gerrard. Rizzardo also gave his thoughts on the ‘Caps and the Canadian men’s national team program. All that and more on the October 19th version of Soccer Talk! More info about Soccer Talk on Face

Tyler Green and Simon Fudge discuss what Vancouver Whitecaps FC should do in their final two MLS games of the season and if Whitecaps FC 2 can continue their journey in the USL playoffs. This October 13th edition is presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as they broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. With their playoff hopes at an end, Whitecaps FC have two final regular season games before looking ahead to next season in MLS. Tyler and Simon debate if head coach Carl Robinson should give certain players one final opportunity to impress him before decisions are made for 2017.  While the first team looks to the future, WFC2 head to the American Midwest to face Swope Park Rangers in the USL Western Conference Final on Saturday night. The guys debate if Alan Koch’s side can continue their postseason campaign and make the USL Cup Final on Sunday, October 23. All that and more on the October 13th version of Soccer Talk! Email us at soccertalkvan@gmail.com with your favourite player who t

Tyler Green and Simon Fudge talk Vancouver Whitecaps FC’s slim playoff chances, what to do with the roster with three MLS matches remaining, and the Whitecaps FC 2 squad in the USL playoffs.  This September 26th edition is presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as Tyler and Simon broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios, which this week, was on location at Caffe Mangia in Vancouver! Whitecaps FC’s hopes of making the MLS postseason are slim to none. Tyler and Simon discuss what the Blue and White should look to do in their remaining matches. There is also MLS Cup Playoff talk and who is in the picture in both the Eastern and Western Conferences.    WFC2 embark on their inaugural postseason campaign in the USL on Friday night. The guys debate if the ‘Caps should have the strongest squad available to make a playoff run over the coming weeks. We also hear from owner Marvin Chu on why you should make Caffe Mangia a place to visit for breakfast and lunch at 2211, Manitoba Street, in Vancouv

Canadian Men fail to reach the World Cup and Soccer Talk brings you the fallout with Tyler Green and Simon Fudge. Former Canada and Vancouver 86ers assistant coach Alan Errington joins the show with a no nonsense reaction to Canada and the Whitecaps, plus CanMNT captain Atiba Hutchinson in an emotional interview.  This extended September 10th edition is presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as Tyler and Simon broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. Canada’s hopes of reaching another World Cup are at an end. Tyler and Simon conduct their own inquest into this latest failing by the Canadian men’s national team. We also hear the thoughts of former Canada and Vancouver 86ers assistant coach Alan Errington in an extended interview and from an emotional Atiba Hutchinson following Canada’s exit from Russia 2018 contention. Whitecaps FC travel to Ohio to face the Columbus Crew this weekend and looking to end an eight-game winless streak in MLS. Tyler and Simon preview Saturday’s game, while

Soccer Talk with Tyler Green and Simon Fudge is back for the September 4th edition - presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as they broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. On this episode, Tyler and Simon look back at Whitecaps FC’s 1-0 home defeat to the New York Red Bulls on Saturday afternoon. Does this latest setback spell the end of Vancouver’s hopes to make the MLS Cup Playoffs this season? With the postseason looking more unlikely as each game goes by, what changes need to be made by the Blue and White - both on and off the pitch - for 2017? All is discussed in this latest edition.     Following a costly defeat in Honduras on Friday, Canada’s hopes of reaching the final-round ‘Hexagonal’ stage of 2018 World Cup qualifying in CONCACAF hang by a thread. Needing to score goals against El Salvador at BC Place on Tuesday night and huge help from Mexico, who host the Hondurans at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City that same evening, can Benito Floro’s side pull off a soccer miracle? Tyle

Soccer Talk with Tyler Green and Simon Fudge is back for the August 14th edition - presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as they broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. On this episode, Tyler and Simon reflect on another defeat for Whitecaps FC - a costly 2-1 home loss to the San Jose Earthquakes. With their playoff hopes still hanging in the balance, do the Blue and White have what it takes to turn things around or does Friday’s defeat leave them with a mountain too big to climb at this stage of the season?  The loss to San Jose was the latest in a season of setbacks and disappointments for Whitecaps FC. Tyler and Simon give their thoughts on what has gone wrong and if anything has actually gone right for Vancouver in 2016. We also hear the comments of Whitecaps head coach Carl Robinson following Friday’s defeat to the Earthquakes at BC Place.      Like London 2012, the Canadian women’s national team are one win away from the women’s soccer final at the Rio Olympics. On Tuesday, th

Soccer Talk with Tyler Green and Simon Fudge is back for the August 6th edition - presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as they broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. On this episode, Tyler and Simon look back at Whitecaps FC’s latest defeat - a 2-0 loss at the in-form Colorado Rapids. With their hopes of making the MLS Cup Playoffs hanging in the balance, will the ‘Caps find a way to turn things around or is this season on the verge of slipping away from the Blue and White? With the ’Caps still struggling to find form, Tyler and Simon give their thoughts as to what has contributed to the club’s difficulties in 2016, as well as their chances of making the MLS postseason. The Rio Olympics are underway, with the men’s and women’s soccer tournaments already in full swing. The guys review a fine start by the Canadian women’s national team in Brazil. Does John Herdman’s side have what it takes to reach the podium like they did when they won bronze at London 2012? The new English Premier

Soccer Talk with Tyler Green and Simon Fudge is back for an abbreviated July 8th edition - presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as they broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. On this episode, Tyler and Simon review this week’s EURO 2016 semifinals and give their predictions for Sunday’s big final between Portugal and tournament hosts France. Whitecaps FC are home for an important three-match MLS home stand, starting with Saturday night’s all-important Western Conference clash versus early-season pacesetters Colorado Rapids. We also hear from Metrotown Physio’s Marc Rizzardo, who describes what a player medical includes when clubs sign new players in the offseason. All that and more on the July 8th 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 July 6th edition - presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as they broadcast from the Barber and Co. studios. On this episode, Tyler and Simon discuss this week’s EURO 2016 semifinals and give their predictions on Wednesday’s clash between Portugal and Cinderella story Wales, as well as Thursday’s showdown between hosts France and world champions Germany.     Whitecaps FC are home for an important three-match MLS home stand following a disappointing 2-0 defeat at Western Conference rivals LA Galaxy on Monday night. With the summer transfer window now open for MLS clubs, Tyler and Simon discuss what transfer/trade business the Blue and White need to focus on before the August 3rd deadline. There is also chat about Vancouver’s weekend opponents in the Colorado Rapids. Can one of this season’s surprise packages in MLS maintain their early-season form into the second half of the regular season campaign?    All that, plus an Emerald

Recap of Vancouver Whitecaps FC's loss to Toronto FC in the Voyageurs Cup and EURO 2016 continues to surprise, as Soccer Talk with Tyler Green and Simon Fudge is back for the July 1st edition - presented by Metrotown Orthopedic & Sports Physiotherapy, as they broadcast from the Barber and Co. studio. On this episode, Tyler and Simon break down the Whitecaps loss in the Voyageurs Cup final against TFC in heartbreaking fashion. Plus, we hear from 'Caps head coach Carl Robinson and TFC boss Greg Vanney. In the second half, Whitecaps defenders Tim Parker and Jordan Harvey join the show and Tyler and Simon focus on EURO 2016, as some of the quarterfinal matches end with two more to play. All that, plus ‘Simon Says’ on the July 1st 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 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