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The Cynical ChallengeThe Cynical Challenge: Episode 17It's our CanPL season preview show! Greyson and JP discuss the league format for this season, before going coast-to-coast, breaking down each club!2021-06-2554 minThe Cynical ChallengeThe Cynical Challenge: Episode 16In this episode, the fellas recap the CanMNT tie with Haiti which put Canada into the final round of World Cup Qualifying for the first time since the '98 cycle. Then, Greyson and JP chat about the CanWNT and where they stand heading into next month's Olympics2021-06-2042 minThe Cynical ChallengeThe Cynical Challenge: Episode 15In this episode, Greyson and Sally discuss Canada's World Cup Qualifying matches against Aruba and Suriname, before previewing the two-legged tie against Haiti. They also chat about the CanPL's Kickoff bubble in Winnipeg and talk about the Community kits unveiled this past week2021-06-1153 minThe Cynical ChallengeThe Cynical Challenge: Episode 14In Episode 14, the fellas discuss the recent rosters released by both the Canadian Men's and Women's National Teams. Also, a preview of the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers for the Men and a look at the June camp for the Women.2021-05-3152 minThe Cynical ChallengeThe Cynical Challenge: Episode 13After about a month-long hiatus, the boys are back! In this episode, they chat all the latest CanPL news, including the league's return to play plans, some of the biggest signings that have happened over the last month, and discuss the unprecedented number of titles being won by Canadians overseas!2021-05-2050 minThe Cynical ChallengeThe Cynical Challenge: Episode 12In this episode, Greyson and JP discuss CanWNT's most recent friendlies, breathe a sigh of relief that Jonathan David is back training with Lille, and wonder why the CanPL still really doesn't have any set plan for a 2021 season2021-04-1438 minThe Cynical ChallengeThe Cynical Challenge: Episode 11In this Men's National Team-focused episode, the fellas chat about the recent World Cup Qualifiers and the U23s failure to qualify for the Olympics. There's also discussion surrounding the emphasis put on Men's Olympic qualifying and the most recent CanPL news, including the PFACan's newly-elected Board2021-03-3049 minThe Cynical ChallengeThe Cynical Challenge: Episode 10In this episode, the fellas recap the CanM23's first match of the Olympic Qualifying tournament against El Salvador, look ahead to the Canadian Senior Men's World Cup Qualifiers (despite a lack of a roster at recording time) and chat about the week's CanPL news, including a potential Ottleti roster leak.2021-03-2249 minThe Cynical ChallengeThe Cynical Challenge: Episode 9The fellas discuss the announcement of a potential Saskatchewan CPL expansion franchise, the transparency of the league's salary situation, more Voyageur's Cup controversy and look ahead to the Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament.2021-03-1550 minThe Cynical ChallengeThe Cynical Challenge: Episode 8Greyson and Jeff are joined by Sandra Prusina to discuss all things Canadian Women's National Team and potential D2 women's leagues in both Canada and the United States.2021-03-111h 11The Cynical ChallengeThe Cynical Challenge: Episode 7The fellas chat about Tristen Borges' return to Forge FC, the Voyageurs Cup Final, and there is plenty of discussion surrounding the long-rumoured Canadian Second Division.2021-03-0854 minThe Cynical ChallengeThe Cynical Challenge: Episode 6The fellas chat about the mass of players who won't be re-signed by Atletico Ottawa before diving into a deep discussion about the Canadian Women's National Team, including a recap of the SheBelieves Cup and where the team needs to go from here.2021-03-0148 minThe Cynical ChallengeThe Cynical Challenge: Episode 5On this week's show, the fellas chat about the latest CanPL news, and dig a little bit into the league's wage and union issues. There's also some discussion about the yet-to-be announced Voyageurs Cup Final and the changes to the CONCACAF Champions League2021-02-2244 minThe Cynical ChallengeThe Cynical Challenge: Episode 4In this episode, the fellas discuss whether or not it's vital to play the national anthem(s) prior to matches and preview the SheBelieves Cup. Then, a healthy discussion about the importance of academies to the success of clubs.2021-02-1553 minThe Cynical ChallengeThe Cynical Challenge: Episode 3In this week's episode, the fellas chat about the latest CanPL transfers and signings. There's also a discussion surrounding the league's international youth signings rule and if we'll see more intra-league transfers in the future.2021-02-0830 minThe Cynical ChallengeThe Cynical Challenge: Episode 2In the second episode, the fellas chat quickly about mental health before doing a club-by-club analysis of the 2021 CPL/USports Draft. There's also plenty of discussion on how the guys would improve the draft.2021-02-0151 minThe Cynical ChallengeThe Cynical Challenge: Episode 1 - Part IIThe second half of the debut episode after things ran a little long. This half features roster chat about Forge FC, York United FC, Atletico Ottawa and HFX Wanderers FC. There's also some discussion surrounding Canadian players abroad and the new United Women's Soccer franchise in St. Albert, Alberta.2021-01-2840 min
The Cynical ChallengeThe Cynical Challenge: Episode 1 - Part IIn this episode, things ran a little long, so the fellas split it up in two. This half focuses on the Canadian Premier League increasing the U-21 minute threshold to 1500 minutes, and features roster chat about Pacific FC, Cavalry FC, FC Edmonton and Valour FC.2021-01-2548 min
From the Black HoleFrom the Black Hole Episode 67: 2015 Canadian Soccer ReviewHas there been a bigger year in Canadian soccer? I think a compelling case could be made that 2015 has been the biggest. Not only did Canada host the Women's World Cup, but there were tons of other notable events with clubs, national teams, and individual players. At times it was difficult to keep track of it all.
Here at FTBH we see it is part of our approach to try and support and connect others who are supporting soccer in Canada, and this influenced our approach for the 2015 review. We invited people from across the country to participate by sending...2016-01-1200 min