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Episode 224 - Whitecaps on FIRE, will clash with MESSI + CanWNT LEARNS v Argentina
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Brendan and Alex hold it down this week on NFP, and they’ve got plenty to talk about.
First, they dive into a busy window for the CanWNT, who took on Argentina in a pair of friendlies in British Columbia over the past week. There, Casey Stoney learned a lot about her team - both good and bad - as she continues to navigate her first few months in charge of this team.
Meanwhile, in Mexico, the Vancouver Whitecaps kept their Concacaf Champions Cup journey alive in remarkable fashion, advancing past Pumas on away goals after a late winner. Now, they’ve set up the ultimate semi-final matchup against Inter Miami, whose star-studded roster, led by Lionel Messi, stands between the Whitecaps and a first-ever CCC final.
Lastly, Brendan and Alex round off the show with some Canadians Abroad chatter, as well as some talk about the opening weekend of the CPL, and the kick-off of the inaugural NSL season next week, as a busy period for Canadian soccer continues across the country.
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