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AFTN @aftn.bsky.social · 2h

We chat with Whitecaps GK Isaac Boehmer in the latest podcast about the season that’s been, what’s still to come, an eventful year off the pitch, goalkeeping rule changes & taking Thomas Müller fishing.

Plus we delve into what 2026 might look like for #VWFC in goal with Isaac and Taka free agents.

AFTN @aftn.bsky.social · 1d

🎙️The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out at aftn.ca/episode-695-... & where you get podcasts.

In Ep695:
🌊#VWFC leave it late in Orlando
🪄Müller magic sends Whitecaps top
🗣️Sorensen & Pierre
🧤Isaac Boehmer interview & 'Caps goalkeeping discussion
⚽️The #MLS Playoff path ahead
🎫FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets

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AFTN @aftn.bsky.social · 18h

Amazing! I've got some 70s ones. Never thought of finding stuff like that here. ❤️

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AFTN @aftn.bsky.social · 19h

Repugnant

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AFTN @aftn.bsky.social · 1d

Watching Nigeria vs Benin on Fifa+ in last round of World Cup qualifying.

The Super Eagles have gone 2-0 up over the Group C leaders, leapfrogging them in the process. South Africa now move into first.

Benin need a point to qualify for first ever World Cup finals.

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AFTN @aftn.bsky.social · 1d

🎙️The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out at aftn.ca/episode-695-... & where you get podcasts.

In Ep695:
🌊#VWFC leave it late in Orlando
🪄Müller magic sends Whitecaps top
🗣️Sorensen & Pierre
🧤Isaac Boehmer interview & 'Caps goalkeeping discussion
⚽️The #MLS Playoff path ahead
🎫FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets

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AFTN @aftn.bsky.social · 1d

🎙️The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out at aftn.ca/episode-695-... & where you get podcasts.

In Ep695:
🌊#VWFC leave it late in Orlando
🪄Müller magic sends Whitecaps top
🗣️Sorensen & Pierre
🧤Isaac Boehmer interview & 'Caps goalkeeping discussion
⚽️The #MLS Playoff path ahead
🎫FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets

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AFTN @aftn.bsky.social · 2d

Amazing scenes in St John's, Newfoundland as hometown team Holy Cross Crusaders win a penalty shoot-out against Gloucester Celtic to win the 2025 Canada Soccer Challenge Trophy.

Their women's team won the Jubilee Trophy a couple of hours ago!

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AFTN @aftn.bsky.social · 2d

Cape Verde have done it!

A 3-0 win over Ewastini sees Cabo Verde become the 22nd team to qualify for next year's World Cup.

The island, population of under 600k, become the smallest African nation to every qualify for the tournament, and the second smallest ever after Iceland.🥳

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AFTN @aftn.bsky.social · 2d

Very understandable

AFTN @aftn.bsky.social · 2d

Oh I missed that. Wow

AFTN @aftn.bsky.social · 2d

Six players sent off? lol

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AFTN @aftn.bsky.social · 2d

It is

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AFTN @aftn.bsky.social · 2d

Austin with a huge 1-0 win over LAFC, securing 6th place for them in the standings and meaning LA can't catch the Whitecaps.

One point for #VWFC sees them finish first in the #MLS West. Worst they can be now is second.

Great weekend!

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AFTN @aftn.bsky.social · 3d

Agree. But also feel a keeper should not be letting that past him!

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AFTN @aftn.bsky.social · 3d

Big win a few days ago. Great stuff!

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AFTN @aftn.bsky.social · 3d

Great point

AFTN @aftn.bsky.social · 3d

Sadly the future I fear

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AFTN @aftn.bsky.social · 3d

As someone who used to write for the MLS website, it's appalling that with all the talented journalists around that the League are using AI generated match reports.

Support local, independent media.

#VWFC #MLS

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AFTN @aftn.bsky.social · 3d

Report and Reaction: Last-gasp Müller magic sees Whitecaps take control at the top of MLS West

Our recap piece from a dramatic #ORLvVAN match and postgame reaction from both locker rooms.

aftn.ca/report-and-r...

#VWFC #MLS

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AFTN @aftn.bsky.social · 3d

That was utter pish from Scotland, but a win's a win.

And if Denmark beat Greece later, we're guaranteed at least a playoff spot to try and get to next year's World Cup.

Not exactly confidence inducing.

#SCOBLR

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AFTN @aftn.bsky.social · 3d

Report and Reaction: Last-gasp Müller magic sees Whitecaps take control at the top of MLS West

Our recap piece from a dramatic #ORLvVAN match and postgame reaction from both locker rooms.

aftn.ca/report-and-r...

#VWFC #MLS

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AFTN @aftn.bsky.social · 3d

Absolutely mind-boggling. Even my wife, who knows nothing about football, said it was clearly over!

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AFTN @aftn.bsky.social · 3d

I'm a bit hoarse for the postgame!

#ORLvVAN #VWFC

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AFTN @aftn.bsky.social · 3d

I think 70th maybe

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AFTN @aftn.bsky.social · 3d

Some #ORLvVAN 1st half thoughts:
- Müller needs to have more involvement
- Sabbi has been kept too quiet
- Rios getting into good positions, but finish just not coming for him
- I'd bring Bovalina on for Badwal at half and push Ocampo fwd to RW
- Still feel #VWFC will get win. Need early goal in 2nd

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