245 episodes

Jason and Adam might not know everything about football, but they sure think they do. Featuring exclusive interviews with professional players, coaches and executives, join The Young Gaffers every week as they bring you their refreshing, ridiculous, and uniquely Canadian perspective on all corners of the soccer world. From the Canadian Premier League to Major League Soccer, from the top flights of Europe to the FIFA World Cup, nobody is safe from this irreverent look at The Beautiful Game.

The Young Gaffers | An irreverent look at The Beautiful Game The Young Gaffers

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    • 4.9 • 71 Ratings

Jason and Adam might not know everything about football, but they sure think they do. Featuring exclusive interviews with professional players, coaches and executives, join The Young Gaffers every week as they bring you their refreshing, ridiculous, and uniquely Canadian perspective on all corners of the soccer world. From the Canadian Premier League to Major League Soccer, from the top flights of Europe to the FIFA World Cup, nobody is safe from this irreverent look at The Beautiful Game.

    Episode 244: The Young Gaffers Canada-centric World Cup Spectacular

    Episode 244: The Young Gaffers Canada-centric World Cup Spectacular

    Wherein Our Heroes return from their summers of discovery to revel in the pending World Cup Qatar 2022. We discuss the CanMNT roster, our Group F match predictions, and roll out a double double Havin’ It, Not Havin’ It because it's just been so damn long since we’ve rock and rolled.
    Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to bothofus@theyounggaffers.com, @younggaffers on Twitter, and www.facebook.com/theyounggaffers
    Music by: Franklin D
    Email: FranklinD@shaw.ca
    Twitter: @7FranklinD

    • 1 hr 11 min
    Episode 243: Oh Man...

    Episode 243: Oh Man...

    Wherein Our Heroes return from under our rocks to offer a full episode concerning the recent compensation dispute between the Canadian Men’s National Team squad and Canada Soccer. We offer up our emotionally-charged yet level-headed, balanced takes. It’s been a while, so you don’t want to miss this.
    Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to bothofus@theyounggaffers.com, @younggaffers on Twitter, and www.facebook.com/theyounggaffers
    Music by: Franklin D
    Email: FranklinD@shaw.ca
    Twitter: @7FranklinD

    • 1 hr 27 min
    Episode 242: Two in the Books!

    Episode 242: Two in the Books!

    Wherein Our Heroes check in to provide our thoughts on each Canadian Premier League club after two matches apiece. Who has an extra gear? Who is struggling? Who may be underperforming but has nothing to fear? Also, we share an interview with the artist behind Pacific FC’s stunning alternate kit, Maynard Johnny Jr.
    Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to bothofus@theyounggaffers.com, @younggaffers on Twitter, and www.facebook.com/theyounggaffers
    Music by: Franklin D
    Email: FranklinD@shaw.ca
    Twitter: @7FranklinD

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Episode 241: The Young Gaffers 2022 CPL Season Preview Spectacular!

    Episode 241: The Young Gaffers 2022 CPL Season Preview Spectacular!

    Wherein Our Heroes return to offer our best-guess predictions for the 2022 Canadian Premier League Season. We chat with Pacific FC's Nathan Mavila. Next, us Gaffers answer some hard-hitters. Where will each club finish? Who are some sleeper signings? Who takes the North Star Shield? Most importantly, who has the snazziest kit? All this, plus a nod to CanMNT qualifying for the World Cup in Qatar.
    Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to bothofus@theyounggaffers.com, @younggaffers on Twitter, and www.facebook.com/theyounggaffers
    Music by: Franklin D
    Email: FranklinD@shaw.ca
    Twitter: @7FranklinD

    • 1 hr 52 min
    Episode 240: In Conversation with FC Edmonton President Jeff Harrop

    Episode 240: In Conversation with FC Edmonton President Jeff Harrop

    Wherein Our Heroes bring you a conversation with newly-minted FC Edmonton President Jeff Harrop. Jeff discusses his previous experience in sport and entertainment and brand building, as well as his goals to engage the community in The City of Champions. We also dip into the mailbag, prompting discussions about both the 2021 CPL Coach of the Year and the latest World Cup Qualifying window for Canada.
    Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to bothofus@theyounggaffers.com, @younggaffers on Twitter, and www.facebook.com/theyounggaffers
    Music by: Franklin D
    Email: FranklinD@shaw.ca
    Twitter: @7FranklinD

    • 1 hr 15 min
    Episode 239: Happy New Year!

    Episode 239: Happy New Year!

    Wherein Our Heroes return from the Holidays, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. In response to an excellent mailbag question, we discuss the biggest changes each of the bottom four clubs need for 2022. The League assumes operation of FC Edmonton, two Pacific FC stalwarts jump ship to Forge FC, and David Clanachan steps down as CPL commissioner to bring the beautiful game to Windsor, Ontario.
    Send us your questions or comments via e-mail to bothofus@theyounggaffers.com, @younggaffers on Twitter, and www.facebook.com/theyounggaffers
    Music by: Franklin D
    Email: FranklinD@shaw.ca
    Twitter: @7FranklinD

    • 1 hr 3 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
71 Ratings

71 Ratings

Bax2Basics ,

Great CanPL Podcast

The best Canadian soccer podcast. Adam and Jason have a great rapport and they give a great look into Canadian soccer including CanPL, CMNT , and CWNT. Keep up the good work, guys!

Antipole ,

The Provocative Pod

My go to for Canadian footie and craft beer news, views and arguments. The gaffers expertly court controversy with humour and without bloodshed.

relliot19 ,

Canadian Soccer Greatness

Top notch podcast and great interviews related to Canadian soccer and specifically the CanPL. Keep it up!

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