The gang is mostly here to recap the #TFClive wins vs Simcoe in the VCup and away to Orlando, talk new signing and preview a visit from FC Dallas, preview the first round of the VCup, talk about Quinn’s potential exclusion from the Olympic team due to injury, more #CanMNT coach watch, reflect on the improvement of TFC after 10 games vs last season, and malarkey. In this episode, Mark talks about his ‘variance’ (or whatever Duncan might have heard), Kristin recognizes the champions of Quebec junior hockey and Duncan “congratulates” Diego Chara on a milestone, sorta. Show Rundown Segment 1: W ..read more

The gang is mostly here to discuss #TFClive and their win over New England, preview their match vs Orlando, recap the #CanPL week 2 of the season, look ahead to the first round of the Voyageurs Cup, more #CanMNT coaching rumours, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark is frustrated at the FA Cup announcement, Duncan is pissed off about the FA Cup announcement and Kristin is not pleased with the FA Cup announcement, but they definitely talked about other things. Show Rundown Segment 1: What’s been happening (4m00s) Segment 2: What we’re talking about (37m22s) Segment 3: What’s coming ..read more

All new Vocal Minority Podcast, Ep. 489, where we talk about the goalfest defeat of #TFClive to Charlotte, look ahead to a visit from New England, wrap-up the penalty shootout loss in the SheBelieves Cup for the #CanWNT, recap the opening week of the #CanPL, and some malarkey. In this episode Mark’s microphone is extremely hot (sorry about that, not sure why), Kristin cannot get her actresses whose names start with “Claire Fo…” straight, and Duncan piles on a story that ended with an elephant eating a hat. Show Rundown Segment 1: What’s been happening (6m06s) Segment 2: What we’re talking a ..read more

The gang is mostly here to recap TFC’s substantial losses to Sporting KC and Vancouver, preview the #CanPL season as it kicks off this weekend, preview (day of recording) the SheBelieves Cup final vs. the US (yeah, we know), preview Toronto away to Charlotte and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin forgets how many teams she supports in CanPL, Mark reminds us why the BastardProofing business idea is still very good, and Duncan breaks news about Victoria Highlanders (which is sad). Show Rundown Segment 1: What’s been happening (5m49s) Segment 2: What we’re talking about (37m20s) Segm ..read more

The gang is mostly here to talk #TFClive and recap the win over Atlanta, preview a visit by Sporting KC, talk some injuries, recap #CanMNT win over Trinidad & Tobago, talk #CanWNT Olympic draw, Atletico Ottawa signings and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark ruins a word for Kristin, Kristin “delights” over Larin scoring, and Duncan just wants Bernardeschi to pass a little. Show Rundown Segment 1: What’s been happening (3m28s) Segment 2: What we’re talking about (55m19s) Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h15m10s) Support type things Support our Patreon. If you’d like to throw some c ..read more

Some of the gang is joined by special guest and long time fan and supporter of the show Gywn Richards (@ruchesko) who asked to be on and we said yes, because we’re nice like that. We talk #TFClive and their loss to NYCFC, look ahead to a visit from Atlanta, talk some NWSL opening weekend and how the Canadians were the talk of the town, preview the first leg of the Copa America qualifier against Trinidad & Tobago, Project 8, new Canada kits and a healthy dose of malarkey. In this episode Kristin lists almost all of the #CanMNT keepers (almost), Mark discovers your new favourite club (or l ..read more

The gang is half here but we are bolstered by Voyageurs board member and CanSoc legend Nicky Cottee to discuss the Women’s Gold Cup semi-final vs the US, recap #TFClive vs Charlotte and preview away to NYCFC, hype up #CanMNT vs Netherlands and some malarkey. In this episode, Mark strikes a deal to stop calling Valour the greyest of mice, Kristin does a whole 80s soap opera tangent and Nicky is close to being named the owner of a Project 8 side (lottery notwithstanding). Show Rundown Segment 1: What’s been happening (4m58s) Segment 2: What we’re talking about (48m41s) Segment 3: What’s comin ..read more

The gang is mostly here to talk #CanWNT at the Gold Cup and two matches vs Costa Rica, plenty of #TFClive talk including three points vs New England, preview the home opener vs Charlotte, a new player, plus CSA news, and malarkey. In this episode, Mark thinks he’d have made a great ref, Kristin reveals a nickname for Herdman courtesy of her pops, and Duncan asks the hardest question ever asked of the #CanWNT on this podcast, possibly ever. Show Rundown Segment 1: What’s been happening (5m51s) Segment 2: What we’re talking about (49m49s) Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h13m40s) Show Reference ..read more

The gang is mostly here to celebrate the #TFClive 0-0 “win” over Cincinnati, discuss signings, preview the next match against #NERevs, a bunch of #CanWNT news with Gold Cup results and a lawsuit, talk MLS, CONCACAF Champs Cup and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin picks Austin because she hates them so much, Duncan makes a timely space shuttle joke again and Mark clearly sees the bullshit in the Voyageurs Cup draw. Show Rundown Segment 1: What’s been happening (4m31s) Segment 2: What we’re talking about (40m23s) Segment 3: What’s coming up (1h43m44s) Show References Waking the Re ..read more

This episode is the extracted kit discussion from Ep 482. Kristin, Duncan and I are joined by special guest, friend of the show and the undeclared football governor of Ohio, Mike Hudson. If this is confusing, sorry. If you preferred this, you’re welcome. Show References MLS Full Kit Ranker Panelist Kit Ranking Results Support type things Support our Patreon. If you’d like to throw some change in the tip jar, please do so. Thank you to those for your ears and support, it’s immensely appreciated. 5-stars on iTunes and leave some feedback. It would help immensely. Click here to listen ..read more