The gang is here to recap a pile of international friendlies, #CanWNT hosting two matches vs Mexico, #CanMNT traveling to the Netherlands and France, talk about Marsch’s first two games in charge, talk some #CanPL matches, things happening in Columbus, preview #TFClive vs Chicago and malarkey. In this episode Kristin is shocked about the signing of…

The gang is mostly here to recap the two draws by TFC against Philadelphia and DC, talk about some Northern Super League news, some coaching staff announcements for the #CanMNT, talk the exhibitions of #CanWNT vs Mexico, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark suggests White Castle as a food option, Kristin brags about having Diana Matheson’s…

The gang is mostly here for a big week of recaps with Toronto’s crazy loss over Cincinnati, preview Philly and DC, V-Cup recap with Montreal exiting and Vancouver surviving the knockout, talk some Wayne Rooney, #CanWNT, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark wants a redo on the weather recap, Kristin has some words to the haters and Duncan h…

The gang is somewhat here and joined by special guest Mike Hudson to recap the Nashville and Montreal, preview Voyageurs Cup visit by CS Saint Laurent, and league match vs Cincinnati, preview the rest of the Voyageurs Cup round, talk some Jesse Marsch and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark believes there’s no international dodgeball rulebook…

The gang is mostly here to recap the latest round, first leg of the Voyageurs Cup, talk #TFClive recapping the battle with NYCFC, preview Nashville on Wednesday and Montreal on Saturday, talk some #CanMNT coach hunting, #CanPL week recap and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan expertly mentions a signing perfectly where it doesn’t belong, K…

The gang is mostly here to talk about another #TFClive victory over Dallas, preview NYCFC, discuss Ayo Akinola’s departure, preview the next round of the Voyageurs Cup, and the usual malarkey. In this episode Mark is not completely against the use of AI (you’ll see… or hear), Duncan reminds us how easy the next clean sheet could be to attain, and K…

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,…

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 F…

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, no…

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 Can…

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 want…

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 …

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 do…

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, a…

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 shu…

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.Bởi The Vocal Minority

The gang is mostly here with FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew correspondent (FCC&CCc) Mike Hudson to talk some TFC preseason, preview the MLS season and their first match against FC Cincinnati, talk a lot of kits (sorry, not sorry), ref union discussions, #CanWNT in the Gold Cup, and a bunch of other stuff and malarkey. In this episode, Duncan was a…

The gang is mostly all here to talk CONCACAF Champions Cup results and preview the next round, talk some signings across the board, discuss the resignation of Dino Rossi, the limbo of Tristan Henry, talk some #CanWNT and the Gold Cup, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin gushes over the postings of Mr. Fishhead in our comments, Mark reg…

The gang is mostly here and joined by special guest Steven Sandor (@stevensandor), editor at Edify Magazine, rehabilitated soccer broadcaster and author. His new book, on race, diversity and hockey, is set to be published by Beacon Press early in 2025. Everyone's here to discuss the CanPL/Mediapro fallout, talk CONCACAF Champions Cup with Forge, Va…

The gang is here to discuss the messy breakup of Canada Soccer Business and MediaPro, and try to unravel what this means to supporters, talk Priestman's new contract, some TFC kit leaks, TFC preseason vs Nashville and the usual malarkey. In this episode Duncan wants to launch a Canadian version of a classic British game show, Mark will sign all the…

The gang is mostly here to talk about potential MLS Ref strike, talk CanPL schedule releases, some CanPL signings, CSA signings and resignings, Portland in general and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan adjusts his score mid-review, Kristin affirms that the NWSL is a very good league (which she is right), and Mark tells a whole-ass story a…

The gang is mostly here after a long break to recap the madness over the last few weeks, including some #TFC drafts, press conference moments, quotes and schedule talk, some CSA announcements, talk some League 1 Ontario, and a month's worth of make-up malarkey. In this episode Kristin drops knowledge that was said much earlier in the show as if it'…

The gang is all here with special guest SuperSub&tm; James Grossi to talk some US Open Cup drama, preview the SuperDraft and what that could mean for #TFClive, discuss some #CanPL CONCACAF Champions Cup fixtures and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin wants more Jason Hernandez "impressions", Duncan grills our guest with a hard hitting (mat…

The gang is all here to recap a month or so of stuff, including a farewell to the GOAT out west, MLS Cup final, talk some #CanPL news, some CONCACAF tournaments, Bruce Arena's reinstatement, Seba talk, John Herdman, and some month-old malarkey. In this episode Duncan has read all of the books, Mark breaks the CONCACAF tournament live (well, it was …

The gang is all here to try and stretch out not a heck of a lot, however we cover the #TFClive end of year press conference, talk some #CanMNT rosters and matches vs Jamaica on Friday and Tuesday, attempt to give a crap about the MLS playoffs (and some of the semantics surrounding it) and the usual malarkey. In this episode Tony does some incredibl…

The gang is all here to recap the #CanWNT matches vs. Brazil, talk about the bonkers #CanPL final, #TFClive off-season news, some national team news and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin appeals to a segment of the audience who watches sci-fi, Tony learns about what a chafing dish is, Mark is not sponsored by Amazon (though it seems like…

The gang is all here to discuss Canada v Japan rout, review #CanPL playoffs and preview the next round, talk some CanPL award nominees, say some kind words over the end of the Michael Bradley era at #TFClive, preview the season finale against Orlando City and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan uses the news to further his exiting agenda, M…

The gang is all here to recap the losses of #TFClive vs Red Bulls and Charlotte, talk about #CanMNT and #CanWNT upcoming news and squads, talk some #CanPL end of season and possible playoffs, various MLS coaching moves and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark will miss all of the playoffs, Kristin successfully avoids the trolling bait from Dun…

The gang is mostly here to discuss the #TFClive loss to Cincinnati, shout about Insigne, look ahead to FC Charlotte and NYRB, talk some #CanMNT and #CanWNT, look at the final week of the #CanPL and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan is getting the oven ready (not a euphemism), Mark wants a segment of supporters to seek help and Kristin mad…

The gang is mostly here and joined by friend of the show Mike Hudson @mikehudsonsucks to review #TFClive losses to Inter Miami and NYCFC, look ahead to Cincinnati on the weekend, recap the qualification of the #CanWNT for the Olympics, recap the Voyageurs Women's Soccer panel, talk some #CanPL and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan questio…

The gang is mostly here to talk #TFClive vs Whitecaps, look ahead to Inter Messi (Wednesday) and NYCFC (Saturday), talk some #CanWNT news involving the Pan-Ams, looking ahead to Olympic qualifiers vs Jamaica twice, and other malarkey. In this episode Kristin thinks it'll be a trivia question, Duncan makes a bold prediction for Michael Bradley (then…

The gang is mostly here to talk about a quiet-ish week so we'll recap the League 1 Ontario final, talk some #CanPL, MLS manager news involving Bob Bradley (good) and Bruce Arena (bad), as well as some potential #TFClive movements and look ahead to their game against Vancouver on Saturday. And malarkey. In this episode Kristin gets a two-for-one on …

The gang is mostly here to talk about the shock #TFClive win over Philly, catch up on the #CanPL including the end of the Saskatoon (so far), update the ongoing farce that is the Spanish FA and their administration, predict a Forge game (just because) and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark clarifies the difference between the position and th…

The gang is all here to talk #TFClive vs Columbus, the new TFC gaffer who happens to be the old #CanMNT gaffer, update on sad horny Spanish football administrators and the apologists who love them, recap some #CanPL, look ahead to Philadelphia, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan has been to that Perth, Kristin didn't mean to yell into …

The gang is mostly here to wrap-up the #FIFAWWC and Spain's victory, recap the #TFClive match vs Montreal, look ahead to Columbus, some #CanMNT news, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark wants to normalize high-competition high-pressure-induced potty mouthing, Duncan drew quite the parallels between authority types and Kristin doesn't want…

The gang is mostly here to recap the #FIFAWWC in the quarter-final and semi-final stages, talk some #TFClive managerial and player departure rumours, talk Leagues Cup (just because), look ahead to Montreal, Seba, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin says just sign him, Duncan discovers a shilling for Messi and Mark reminisces about DeRo…

The gang is all here to catch up the Women's World Cup final group stage matches and the first round knock-outs, some #TFClive related comings and goings, check-in with the #CanPL, and the usual malarkey. In this episode Kristin lists off all (and we do mean all) of the ways THC can be consumed, Mark channels a friend of the podcast in a future cor…

The gang is all here to talk #TFClive and their exit from the Leagues Cup, talk #CanWNT and their exit from the World Cup, recap the rest of the World Cup standings, TFC rumours, signings and retirings (at least related) and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark shouts out his wife eagle eye for shiny things, Tony is here (after minutes of the …

The gang is all here to talk about Canada's performance at the World Cup vs Nigeria and Ireland, talk about the mess in the League's Cup and the 5-0 drubbing at the hands of NYCFC, look ahead to Canada v Australia on Monday, TFC vs Atlas on Sunday, and a lot of music punnery. In this episode, Mark called someone the women's Ali Gerba, Duncan has a …

The gang is mostly hear to talk a little bit of #TFClive vs Chicago and a lot of the Women's World Cup 2023 including group predictions, a few warm-up matches, some of the stories leading up to the tournament, looking ahead to #CanWNT vs Nigeria and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Duncan reveals that he is a company man, Mark moved a part of t…

The gang is mostly here to recap #TFClive vs St. Louis, #CanMNT out at the Gold Cup, look at the #CanWNT world cup roster, welcome Ibarra and Blessing, look ahead to Chicago and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin's parents call the keeper Cesar, Mark knows an off-brand knock-off player when he sees one and Duncan takes a bad twist of phra…

The gang is all here to discuss the frustrations at #TFClive, the meh of the #CanMNT in the Gold Cup, talk about a new kit, a bit Women's World Cup, look ahead to Toronto vs St. Louis, Canada vs US in the Gold Cup knock-outs, and the usual malarkey. In this episode Duncan rages over the mathematics of squad numbers in one substitution, Tony is just…

The gang is mostly here to talk #TFClive and their successive defeats, #CanMNT's Gold Cup adventure beginning with a draw to Guadeloupe, the sacking of Bob Bradley, looking ahead to the remainder of the Gold Cup, TFC at home to Real Salt Lake and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark tries his best again, Duncan is pro-JdV and Tony discovers a …

The gang is all here to recap the Nations League finals, look ahead to the Gold Cup and the announced squad, preview Toronto FC matches as they're away to New England and are joined by friend of the show Mike Hudson (@mikehudsonsucks) to preview the match vs Cincinnati and the usual malarkey. In this episode Tony has his illiteracy outed officially…

The gang is all here to talk about the TFC draw against Nashville, look ahead to an international break as Canada's MNT are in Las Vegas for the semi-finals of the Nations League vs Costa Rica on Thursday, talk some MLS, national team squads and coaches, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark does Kristin's intro, Tony speaks on Duncan's ant…

The gang is all here to recap the last few weeks where we talk #TFClive vs DC, Chicago and Minnesota, look ahead to Nashville, talk some #VCup finals, some #CanPL, some Zlatan and the usual malarkey. In this episode Mark is charming (much to his embarrassment), Tony reveals his Bee Gees cover band name, Duncan reacted both excessively and correctly…

The gang is half here with special guest, friend of the show and all round legend Mike Newell (@footballsaves) to talk about the #TFClive matches vs Red Bulls and Austin, look ahead to DC United and Chicago, recap the #CanPL week, look ahead to the Voyageurs Cup semi-finals and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin seems to think she isn't a…

The gang is all here to talk #TFClive consecutive losses against Montreal, look ahead to New York Red Bulls and Austin, recap Voyageurs Cup results, cosplay hooliganism, #CanWNT success at club level and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark was about to give his medical expertise, Kristin informs us that 'ninja night' is later in the season, D…

The gang is mostly here to review the #TFClive match vs. New England, look ahead to Montreal TWICE! Talk about some other #Vcup quarter-finals, look at CSA elections, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin goes for a few 'interesting' analogies, Mark struggles with math (happens to the best of us) and Duncan thinks Hamilton will go out on…

Most of the gang is all here to discuss #TFClive and their win over NYCFC, look ahead to New England this weekend, talk about some #CanPL news, some Women's World Cup 2027 hosting news, the announcement of AFC Toronto City in the new Project 8 league, and the usual malarkey, some wi-fi inspired. In this episode, Mark wants to source out a massive B…