Radio Cascadia

The Vancouver Whitecaps visit the Seattle Sounders for a midweek derby on Wednesday night with 1st place in the West and the Cascadia Cup on the line. In this special derby preview edition of RC, we analyze every aspect of the match up -- tactics, rest, fixture congestion, and form. Michael McColl of AFTN joins to weigh in on the big game and report from Whitecaps camp after Andrew and Ari hold a lively debate on whether Clint Dempsey should start the match or not. 

Ep. 126 examines the Cascadian run-in in the Western Conference, with the group picking the final positioning of the table as the regular season winds down. It's a complicated picture, but seemingly a favorable one for our clubs as at least one first round bye for Cascadia looks very attainable.  We assess the relative lack of hype around the Whitecaps and their pole position in the West, including some specific arguments mentioned on Ari's website recently. Additionally, how will Robbo handle their upcoming home match with Colorado, given that a trip to Seattle follows only days later?  A brief look at Timbers' loss in Utah opens our Portland clip before we move on to looking at what would constitute a successful final four matches of the regular season for Caleb Porter.  Sounders drew 0-0 in Dallas, and we're trying to figure out whether they're playing more like a team unbeaten in 13 matches or one winless in 4.  It's gonna come down to the wire this fall, and the home stretch is just about here. Get prepa

Ep. 125 was recorded during and after Vancouver's 3-0 win over Minnesota United on Wednesday night. The gang's in a jovial mood as our clubs sit 1-2-3 in the West. We tackle Alexi Lalas' rant, Timbers' big win in New York City, and Jordan Morris' hamstring strain. All the latest and greatest, right here on RC. 

The group recaps Portland's big point in Seattle and Vancouver's road win at Orlando, along with the recent USMNT disappointments in World Cup qualifying. Then it's on to weekend previews in a short, sweet episode as return from the international break! All of Cascadia's in great position in the West, come find out where they'll be next week with RC Ep. 124! 

In our special second release of the week, Tenzin Choephel and Ed Pham join Steven Agen in previewing Timbers' side of this weekend's Portland-Seattle derby.  We begin by analyzing Portland's 2-1 win over the Colorado Rapids before jumping into Timbers lineups, tactics, top story lines and predictions in the 85th competitive edition of the I5 rivalry.  Find our Sounders-sided preview of this match in the August 26th edition of Radio Cascadia Live. That makes two full episodes previewing the region's biggest match, the way only Radio Cascadia can. 

It wasn't just an unbeaten weekend in Cascadia, it was a perfect one. All three of our clubs took maximum points in important home fixtures, currently leaving each in a playoff berth.  Ordinarily, it'd be a good bet that such success would be the focus of this edition of Radio Cascadia. However with two derbies this week and midweek matches for everyone, we keep Ep. 122 focused on the future. This 45 minute installment primarily features previews of the Vancouver-Seattle derby on Wednesday as well as Portland's home tie with Colorado. The special set up allows us the flexibility to release again later in the week with more accurate previews of Vancouver's trip to Orlando and, of course, the Seattle-Portland derby on Sunday than we'd be able to provide before Wednesday's slate of matches.  We discuss the developing partnership between Fredy Montero and Yordy Reyna with AFTN's Michael McColl, also taking a look at how Carl Robinson will set up tactically against Sounders.  Will a day less rest than Whitecaps do

Two losses for our clubs and some bad injury developments from last weekend can't put a damper on our 2026 World Cup host city news, which headlines Ep. 121. Michael McColl of AFTN talks with Steven about Vancouver's letdown at New England and how the Whitecaps will cope without Matias Laba. Their home match against high-flying Houston, winless all-time at BC Place, is an interesting proposition. Will the Whitecaps get their big homestand off to the right start? Matt Hoffman joins the group to break down where the Timbers went wrong after 50 solid minutes in Toronto. Next up is a nationally-televised Friday night match against NY Red Bulls -- Providence Park will be rocking, but Caleb Porter's men will have to get the job done without Jake Gleeson, Liam Ridgewell, and Fanendo Adi. Can Diego Valeri, freshly apart of the elite 50/50 club, put the team on his back and carry the Timbers towards the top of the West?  Seattle broke their club record for most consecutive minutes without conceding a goal (400 minutes

Another unbeaten weekend in Cascadia leaves two of our clubs firmly in playoff positions and the third just on the edge looking in. Prost Portland editor Matt Hoffman discusses the reasons why Timbers aren't getting the national respect they deserve yet. That's followed by a preview of their match in Toronto, where a result would certainly send a message to anyone sleeping on Portland. It's tough to tell whether it's two point dropped or a point gained as Carl Robinson continues to tinker with his ideal front four. Michael McColl of AFTN joins and give his takes on current playoff hopes, consistency, and the coming road match against New England. Who'll make the starting lineup for the Whitecaps, and will they do enough to keep pace with the Earthquakes for the last playoff spot in the West? The group closes out Ep. 120 by analyzing Sounders' 7-match unbeaten run. Were they firing on all cylinders in Minnesota? Derlis Gonzalez isn't coming to Seattle, but that doesn't mean we don't have interesting questions

Four points from two matches in Texas leaves us with plenty to celebrate as we speak with Michael McColl of AFTN and Prost Portland editor Matt Hoffman about their cliubs' successes down south.  Whitecaps' 4-0 result in Frisco draws considerable attention and we rate it among their most memorable matches in MLS so far. Our preview of their match in Colorado focuses on the question of consistency, as another performance like the one against Dallas will surely earn points against the struggling Rapids.  2-2 was nothing to scoff at for Portland, but between an odd offside decision and a questionable call on a free kick leading to Houston's equalizer it's no wonder fans were left feeling it was two points dropped. Hoffman deliberates on all of the contentious moments before we move on and discuss Timbers' home match with LA this weekend.  Sounders had their own match against LA a weekend ago, and we elaborate on why it was a match no one could afford to lose. Attention then shifts to an inaugural meeting with Min

The group recaps a big six point week for Seattle after reliving some Gold Cup highlights. Ari shares his experience writing for Resurgence: How Sounders FC Roared Back to Win MLS Cup, pre-sale link here.   Michael McColl of AFTN joins to try and make sense of Vancouver's weekend disappointment. How did the high-flying Whitecaps fall so flat against 15-man Portland? Our preview of their next match, an away game at FC Dallas, contributes to the title of this episode, with two of our clubs playing in Texas this weekend.  Portland MLSsoccer.com beat writer and Prost editor Matt Hoffman chats with us about the other side of the derby. We praise Ebobisse's big performance and rate it amongst historical performances from other young Cascadians in derby matches. Our Texas Week coverage concludes with the group desperately begging Matt to assure everyone that Cascadia's futility in Houston will finally come to an end on Saturday.   

League play returns following the hiatus for Gold Cup Group Stage play. We preview our clubs' midweek slate, which seems a positive chance for points for all despite call ups affecting each of the three. Attention then turns to this weekend's derby as the Timbers travel to Vancouver. Michael McColl joins to talk Whitecaps as well in an action-packed Ep. 117. 

Check out this behemoth of an episode, touching on every subject in Cascadian soccer you could possibly think of! Derby review, midweek drama, and Open Cup debate and more headline Ep. 116.    PLAYLIST:   0:00 - Introduction 6:15 - Gold Cup Roster Update 11:30 - Cascadia Derby Review 47:00 - Open Cup preview + debate on importance 1:02:30 - Larrys Mabiala joins Timbers 1:08:30 - Portland @ SKC preview 1:16:40 - Vancouver @ Minnesota United review 1:26:30 - Whitecaps @ Chicago preview

Ari, Andrew and Steven preview the fourth Cascadia derby of the 2017 MLS season. Michael McColl of AFTN joins to discuss Whitecaps' match in Minnesota this weekend. 

With a quiet week coming for our Cascadian clubs, we examine the big picture in Vancouver and predict the USMNT match against Trinidad and Tobago. 

Michael McColl of AFTN joins Ari, Jackson and Steven to discuss Vancouver's 2017 Canadian Championship prospects and an important league game against DC over the weekend.  The group ponders whether Sounders' victory over RSL marked a step forward, or more of the same. Prost Portland Editor Matt Hoffman calls in to shed light on Portland's 4-1 loss in Montreal, and then helps us take a look at the first Seattle-Portland derby of the year.  A derby, a domestic cup, top notch analysis and some pizza. It's all in Ep. 113, tune in and get ready for a big week of action in Cascadia.  PLAYLIST:  4:10 - Michael McColl of AFTN on VWFC 2-0 SKC, TSS Rovers, Canadian Championship & DC United preview 35:00 - Sounders review v RSL: How much progress was that? 47:00 - Matt Hoffman on Timbers' tough trip to Montreal 57:00 - Derby Preview: Portland Timbers @ Seattle Sounders

The gang sits down to discuss the roughest week of 2017 to date for our clubs, with two losses on the road and a measly home draw with an expansion club for us to chew over. We ponder where the Timbers fit in the front four in the West, take our first look at Bernie Ibini, and start to wonder if any heat will develop for Brian Schmetzer in an action-packed Ep. 111. Our clubs didn't come through for us this week, but we came through for you!  PLAYLIST: 00:00 - Bright Spot: Timbers review v Atltanta United, preview @ Montreal 27:15 - Sounders Keep Struggling: review @ Chicago, preview v SKC 57:00 - Whitecaps Robbed in Houston: review @ Dynamo, preview v SKC

In this week's edition of RC, Jackson Felts, Steven Agen and Ari Liljenwall celebrate Baconator Fries and Vancouver's victory, try to make sense out of the disappointing losses by Seattle and Portland, plus look ahead to the matches this weekend for the Whitecaps, Sounders and Timbers, as well as what the closing transfer window means for each club. PLAYLIST: 00:00 - The Bright Spot: Whitecaps 1, Rapids 0 review 36:05 - Cascade Killer Strikes Again: Wondo records brace, continues to terrorize our clubs  53:45 - Connect Four: Sounders attack struggles in 1-0 loss to TFC

The RC crew recap an exciting undefeated weekend in Cascadia!    PLAYLIST:    4:20 - Vancouver @ Montreal review, preview @ Colorado 23:45 - Seattle review v New England 42:30 - Portland @ Dallas review, preview @ San Jose

The RC crew opens up a jam-packed week of Cascadian soccer news by reviewing last weekend's derby between Vancouver and Portland. Why did the Whitecaps start so slow again? What did we learn about Timbers' bench? Is Montero the biggest figure in Cascadia now? We hit these questions and more as we discuss our second rivalry game of 2017.  Player salaries were released this week, and we go over the biggest steals and worst blunders on two of our clubs' rosters. (We'll take a look at Seattle next week on Ep. 109!) Can you guess how many CM's the Whitecaps are paying 6-figure salaries to? We couldn't!  The big stadium news out of Portland gets plenty of attention. We go over its artistic merits and what it means for the future of the club.  Lastly, with Radio Cascadia Live off this weekend, we both review Sounders' big 3-0 win in LA and preview their upcoming match with New England. Along with Portland's blockbuster trip to Dallas and Vancouver's to Montreal, we have three great games to get ready for before a ma