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From the Backline
by FTBL Media
A soccer podcast from Vancouver, covering the game at home and abroad. With your hosts, Mark Dailey and Jorge Mendoza.
Episodes
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Episode 303 — Playoff Bound (But Far From Hot)
Mark and Jorge are back to break down a pair of back-to-back draws against LAFC and St. Louis. While they celebrate the fact that the Whitecaps have officially secured a spot in the MLS postseason, they emphasize that it is time to shape up and find some winning form to carry into the playoffs…
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Episode 302 - Not Alarmist, Just Worried
Mark and Jorge are back, and while they don't want to sound the alarms just yet, the worry is definitely starting to set in. They break down a frustrating loss on the road in Chicago and discuss what went wrong. With the margin for error shrinking, they look ahead to what are easily the two most...
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Episode 301 — Time to Sound the Alarm?
Mark and Jorge are back to tackle the biggest question facing the Whitecaps right now: is it time to sound the alarm? They dive into the team's frustrating lack of consistency in recent results, debate the underlying issues on the pitch, and try to figure out whether fans should be genuinely...
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Episode 300 — The Scenic Route to 300
It took a six-year detour, but Mark and Jorge finally hit the milestone of 300 episodes. In this special edition of the show, they look back at a busy stretch on the pitch, breaking down a tough loss to St. Louis FC and bouncing back with a massive victory over the LA Galaxy. They also take a...
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Episode 299 — High Five
Mark and Jorge are back to break down an absolute masterclass as the Whitecaps cruise to an emphatic 5-0 victory over FC Dallas. They look at what clicked on the pitch, analyze how the new signings are starting to integrate into the squad, and discuss what this level of performance means as they...
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Episode 298 — Kings of Cascadia… Again
It's an all-Whitecaps edition of From the Back Line. Mark and Jorge break down the win over Seattle that secured yet another Cascadia Cup, before looking back at the midweek clash with Houston and what the two matches tell us about the Whitecaps heading into the stretch run. They also take a…
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Episode 297 - Life After the World Cup
The World Cup is over, and Mark and Jorge finally sit down to reflect on an unforgettable tournament. They share their personal experiences from the competition, relive the highs and heartbreaks as their respective national teams were eliminated, and look back on the moments that made this World...
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Episode 296 — World Cup Bold Predictions and Poor Decisions
Mark and Jorge put their reputations on the line with their World Cup predictions. From the quarterfinals all the way to the final, they build their tournament brackets, pick a champion, and make their calls for Golden Boot winner, tournament MVP, biggest overachiever, and more. They also…
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Episode 295 - VAR: What is it good for?
Mark and Jorge are back to break down another eventful week around the Whitecaps. They react to what they felt was an unfair red card to Yohei, ask the big question about VAR and whether it’s actually helping the game, and look back at the match against Houston. They also get into the ongoing...
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Episode 294 - Berhalter > Everyone Else
Mark and Jorge are back for another week of Whitecaps talk, including a look back at the matches against San Jose and Dallas FC. They also preview the upcoming clash with Houston, react to some potentially positive news around the club’s relocation situation, and discuss the growing confidence...
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Episode 293 — Is Messi Bad for MLS?
Mark and Jorge are back to break down the latest around the Whitecaps. They recap the match against LA Galaxy, ask whether the team is relying too heavily on Müller, and check in on Kenji Cabrera’s situation. They also look ahead to San Jose and get into a bigger conversation — has Messi actually...
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Episode 292 - #SaveTheCaps
Mark and Jorge are back to break down another big week around the Whitecaps. They revisit the ongoing relocation conversation, look back at the win over Colorado, and take stock of a demanding eight-match road stretch. Plus, some Vancouver FC talk. If you enjoyed the show, you can subscribe...
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Episode 291 — Football First, Baseball Second (feat. Martin Nash)
Mark and Jorge wrap up the Whitecaps’ long homestand, including a look back at the win over Sporting Kansas City. They also dig into the ongoing conversation around a potential relocation of the club, and what it could mean for the future of soccer in Vancouver. Plus, Vancouver FC head coach…
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Episode 290 - Jorge sings...again.
Mark and Jorge dive into a Vancouver vs Portland match that had everything, send a little love Thomas Müller’s way, and preview the upcoming clash with the New York Red Bulls. Plus: Priso out of World Cup contention, Vancouver FC’s season opener, and Sartini back in town. If you enjoyed the show,...
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Episode 289 - "I wish I had never met Diego Valeri"
This week, Mark and Jorge check in on the latest World Cup qualifiers and where things stand heading into the tournament. They ask whether Italy is still a true football giant, revisit a rivalry 12 years in the making, and get into some of the new rules that could be coming to the World Cup as…
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Episode 288 - Picking the Whitecaps’ Best MLS-Era XI
Mark and Jorge try to piece together the Whitecaps’ best starting XI of the MLS era, and quickly realize it’s not as straightforward as it sounds. Plus, thoughts on the latest stadium talk in Vancouver and a look back at the loss to San Jose. If you enjoyed the show, you can subscribe wherever…
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Episode 287 —Anyway, We’re Back
After a six-year hiatus, From the Backline is back. Jorge and Mark reconnect, reflect on the journey that started this podcast thirteen years ago, and catch up on everything that’s changed, from their own lives to the now indomitable Vancouver Whitecaps. It’s a return, but very much like old…
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A soccer podcast from Vancouver, covering the game at home and abroad. With your hosts, Mark Dailey and Jorge Mendoza.
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From the Backline is created and hosted by FTBL Media.
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