Footy First is an all-soccer podcast, with a lean towards Canadian soccer content. Hosted by Nick McVicar and Vancouver FC goalkeeper Niko Giantsopouls
Nick and Niko return from short hiatus for a jam packed show. Bryce Crossman, President of the Capital City Supporters Groups, joined the show to discuss how the group helps brings fans to the game and the friendly rivalries with other supporters groups. They are then joined by York United striker Brian Wright to discuss his fantastic season so far and how he was able to right the ship after last year. The boys finish off the show talking about the Canadian Women's national team run to the Olympic Quarterfinals and everything surrounding the Dronegate saga.
10 Jul 2024
Episode 72 - July 10, 2024
Nick and Niko are back with a full show. Canada's run in the Copa America, what this means for the squad moving forward, The Women's National Team squad announcement and more.
21 Jun 2024
Episode 71 - June 20, 2024
Nick and Niko get you ready for Canada's Copa America debut against Argentina with a full show. Euro talk, Canada National Team, CPL on Tour and of course Canada Argentina.
13 Jun 2024
Episode 69 - June 5, 2024 Feat. Thomas Hewitt
Nick and Niko are joined by Thomas Hewitt, writer from Canadian Soccer Daily and Walking the Red to discuss York United's new Head Coach and where the club is headed the rest of the season. They also discuss the Canadian Women's games and upcoming Men's games as well as the potential lineup for the men's team.
13 Jun 2024
Episode 70 - June 12, 2024
Nick and Niko discuss the Canadian Men's National Team Copa America tune up games against Netherlands and France as well as who may be in and out of the squad selection for the tournament. They also break down the NSL broadcast deal and take a look around the CPL from this past week.
31 May 2024
Episode 68 - May 30, 2024
Nick and Niko are back with lots to discuss from the Canadian Championship Semi's being set, MLS and CPL standings update, building their perfect goalkeeper and a new name for a new league.
23 May 2024
Episode 67 - May 22, 2024
Nick and Niko are joined by writer for the From Aways Blog and the Down the Pub Podcast's Gary Griffiths to discuss the slow start to the season for Halifax Wanderers and where the fans currently sit on the squad and the coach. The boys also breakdown the Canadian Championship quarterfinal results and look ahead to the semis. They also discuss the recent firing of Martin Nash at York United and take a look at goaltending around the CPL.
20 May 2024
Episode 66 - May 20, 2024
Nick and Niko are back after a 2-week hiatus to discuss Jesse Marsch's Appointment as Canadian Men's National Team Head Coach, a crazy few weeks in MLS, Valour's continued struggles and CPL going "On Tour" in the next few seasons.
2 May 2024
Episode 65 - May 1, 2024
Nick and Niko are back to talk about Vancouver Whitecaps and TFC's strong starts, when is ok to be concerned about some teams with poor starts, League1 Canada's opening weekend, and their new segment, Twitter Watch.
25 Apr 2024
Episode 64
Nick McVicar and Niko Giantsopoulos take a look at the Friendly schedule for the Canadian Men's and Women's National teams, the start of the CPL Season as well as the Canadian Championship First Round Action.
21 Apr 2024
Reunion Episode
Nick and Niko are back together to catch up after a long hiatus. With huge personal and professional news the guys talk about everything and even tease some potential upcoming news,
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