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Touchline Thoughts
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This an all soccer podcast hosted by Irfan Manji & Paige Culver. The two provide news, analysis and opinions with every episode. Powered by the Garage Door Sports Network.
Episodes
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Episode 60 - Our late WC Preview
Paige and Irfan bring you their World Cup (WC) Preview. Have a listen as they break down each group and talk about some stories surrounding the WC from the last few days. Pre-Match: CR7 & United Breakup - 0:45 Starting 11 - 7:25 World Cup News/Misc - 7:48 Group A - 16:03 Group B - 23:45 Group C -...
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Episode 59 - Champions League and Storylines
Paige & Irfan are back after a few months - they have missed you! The two chat Champions League and some major storylines! Starting 11 - 4:48 Champions League - 4:51 Storylines - 24:04 Yates Report - 24:25 Diallo and Hamraoui - 34:24 Mbappé - 40:31 Liverpool and player fatigue - 42:09 Land...
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Episode 58 - Euros' Semi-Final Preview
With a week left before the Final at Wembley, Paige and Irfan bring you the Semi-Final Preview of the Euros. After some great matches so far, the two recap and predict who they think will win the major trophy. Enjoy! Starting 11 - Euros - 0:36 Recap - 0:52 Semi-Finals Preview - 15:47 Land...
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Episode 57 - Women's Euros Preview
The Euros (July 6-31) are coming up in a couple of weeks! Join Paige and Irfan as they preview the Euros group by group. They also pick their winner, discuss which players to watch, and underline the importance of player exposure. Starting 11 - 0:49 Group A - 1:46; 28:30 Group B - 5:30 Group C -...
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Spot Kick - Inside the 18, Interview Series: Julia Hajjar
In the sixth instalment of our Spot Kick - Inside the 18, Interview Series, former Ottawa Fury and Loyola University Maryland Athletics soccer player Julia Hajjar joins Irfan & Paige. Tune in to hear about Julia's journey, NCAA experience, and a newfound love for academia/health. If you know...
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Episode 56 - UWCL Final Recap
The crew is back to recap the UEFA Women's Champions League and touch on the Europa League Final. They also go through the five major storylines from the past week. Starting 11 UWCL Final - 0:57 Europa Final - 15:22 Land Acknowledgement - 18:02 Off the Bench Mbappé signs - 20:18 EPL and PFA…
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Episode 55 - Finals Predictions and League Wrap-up
Paige and Irfan return to chat about UEFA's new format; predict and set up the Champions League, Women's Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League finals; and, do a league wrap-up of the five main leagues (EPL, La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1, and Bundesliga). Starting 11 - 0:52 UEFA…
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Spot Kick - Inside the 18, Interview Series: Coach Joh
The fifth instalment of the Spot Kick - Inside the 18, Interview Series episode sees Coach Joh of Skills 4 Soccer and Let's Kick it joins Irfan. Tune in to hear about Coach's journey as she shares her experience as a player and coach in the US system. If you know someone in the soccer world you...
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Episode 54 - UCL, UEL, UECL Semi-final setup
Paige and Irfan return to bring you their thoughts on the quarter-finals and predict their semi-final winners for the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League. Land Acknowledgement - 0:00 Starting 11 - 2:56 UCL - 3:37 UEL - 19:19 UECL - 23:19 Final Thoughts - 27:37 Recorded on Apr…
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Episode 53 - World Cup Draws, Canada's Chances, and other storylines
Irfan is on his own today, but do not fear, as he brings to you a clip from Garage Door Sports Episode 112; he and Nick McVicar chat about the World Cup draw and Canada's chances. Following this conversation, five storylines from the week are shared. Thank you for listening! *Thank you to Nick…
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Spot Kick - Inside the 18, Interview Series: Alyssa Walker
The fourth instalment of the Spot Kick - Inside the 18, Interview Series episode sees Alyssa Walker of IFK Kalmar join Paige. Tune in to hear about Alyssa's football and life journey. If you know someone in the soccer world you would like on our series or would like to be interviewed yourself,...
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Episode 52 - adding M/W and World Cup Qualifying
Paige and Irfan are back for another week! They chat about whether or not leagues should add an M/W in front of the Major Leagues' names. They also go over World Cup Qualifying. Land Acknowledgement - 0:00 Starting 11 - 2:51 Adding an M/W in front of Major Leagues - 2:54 Off the Bench - 13:34…
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Episode 51 - League Draws (CL, UEL, UECL), Chelsea, and Barcelona
Paige and Irfan chat about the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League draws and give their predictions. They also talk about Chelsea, their ownership, and potential ramifications for the club moving forward. Additionally, they discuss Barcelona Femení's domination and Camp Nou's...
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Episode 50 - WE HIT 50!
MILESTONE ALERT! We have reached 50 Episodes!!! Thank you to all our wonderful listeners, supporters, and guests for being with Touchline Thoughts during this amazing ride. Paige & Irfan spend the first half of the show reminiscing about their favourite moments & episodes. The second half of the...
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Episode 49 - COVID-19, UWCL, and Happy Holidays!
Irfan & Paige come back for one more episode before the end of the year. They chat about COVID-19 hitting the football world and the UWCL quarter-final matchups. Land Acknowledgement - 0:00 Starting 11 - 3:05 COVID-19 - 3:08 UWCL - 16:54 Final Thoughts - 27:17 Recorded Dec 21, 2021 Happy Holidays...
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Episode 48 - UCL & UEL Draws, FIFPRO 11, and Aguerooooooo!
Paige & Irfan are joined by Matt Fodey to talk some UCL and Europa League draws, the FIFPRO 11, and Sergio Aguero & the health of the players. Land Acknowledgement - 0:00 Starting 11 - 4:35 Europa League - 4:44 Champions League - 11:36 FIFPRO 11 - 28:05 Aguero & Health of Players- 39:42 Final...
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Episode 47 - Ballon D'or, Winter Schedule, NWSL trades/expansion draft
Irfan & Paige chat about the Ballon D'or, the congested winter schedule's impact on players, and conversations on the NWSL's trades & expansion draft. Off the Bench covers the five major storylines from this past week. Land Acknowledgement - 0:00 Starting 11 - 5:12 Ballon D’or - 5:16 Winter...
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Episode 46 - United's interim manager, NWSL coaches, COVID and sports, & Champions League
Paige & Irfan speak on United's interim manager, Ralf Rangnick, another coach in the NWSL coming under fire, COVID impacting sports again (Benfica v Belenenses), and Champions League (men) match-week 5. Starting 11 - 2:52 United’s Interim Manager - 3:02 NWSL Coaches under fire…again - 12:20…
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Episode 45 - Coaching Changes, NWSL Championship, and League Surprises
Irfan & Paige are back to cover the coaching changes, NWSL Championship, and league surprises (women and men) so far in the season. Starting 11 - 3:39 Xavi - 3:50 Gerrard - 5:30 Everton’s (FAWSL) new coach - 6:49 NWSL Championship / Playoffs - 8:46 Hamraoui and Diallo story - 17:30 OGS and...
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Spot Kick - Inside the 18, Interview Series: Katja Snoeijs
The third instalment of the Spot Kick - Inside the 18, Interview Series episode sees Katja Snoeijs of FC Girondins de Bordeaux and the Netherlands National Team join Paige & Irfan. If you know someone in the soccer world you would like on our series or would like to be interviewed yourself…
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Episode 44 - A Tough Conversation
*POTENTIAL TRIGGER WARNING* Paige & Irfan speak on a few topics in this week's episode. In the Starting 11, a farewell and congratulations are in order for Carli Lloyd, the #CANWNTGold Tour, followed by a conversation on the topics of sexual abuse, assault, and consent in the soccer world. Off…
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Episode 43 - Off the Bench continues with more weekly stories
Paige & Irfan speak on the quick thinking from Dier/Reguilón, Steve Bruce, Benzema's chances at a Ballon D'or, Bundesliga and Serie A round-up, the offside(?) in the Nation's League final, and NWSL's Players Association and playoff picture. *WARNING COURSE LANGUAGE IN THE FINAL THOUGHTS* Land...
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Episode 42 - Ballon D'or, Messi Salary, & Newcastle United Takeover
Irfan & Paige speak on three storylines from this past week; Ballon D'or nominees for both the women's and men's sides, Barcelona President Laporta's claim of trying to have Messi play for free, and a short conversation on the Newcastle United takeover. Land acknowledgement - 0:00 Off the Bench -...
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Episode 41 - Top News Stories (NWSL, Glen Kamara, Man City WFC, FC Sheriff Tiraspol, and Barcelona)
Paige & Irfan speak on the major news stories surrounding the soccer world in the past week. The two hosts cover Man City WFC's slide to start the season, the wonderful story of FC Sheriff Tiraspol, the trouble in Barcelona and potential coaching changes, Glen Kamara, Rangers, Sparta Prague, &…
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Spot Kick - Inside the 18, Interview Series: Nara Da Costa
This Spot Kick - Inside the 18, Interview Series episode sees Nara Estefania join Paige. Hear what Nara has to say about her journey from Brazil to the US and now to her playing career in France. If you know someone in the soccer world you would like on our series or would like to be interviewed...
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Episode 40 - NWSL Championship timings and turf debacle, UWCL Draw, & EPL
Paige & Irfan speak on the NWSL announcing their new timing and playing surface for the Championship game on Nov 20. They also look into the recent UWCL draw and cover some weekend highlights from the EPL. Land acknowledgement - 0:00 Starting 11 NWSL - 4:49 UWCL - 23:57 EPL - 39:13 Final Thoughts…
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Episode 39 - Choosing a Team for New Fans of the game
Irfan & Paige are joined by Hayley McGoldrick to chat about how to choose a team for new fans of the game. We cover areas of interest when choosing a team, such as ownership, players, kit colours, style of play, history of the Club, Accessibility, and more. What team would you suggest a new fan...
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Episode 38 - Contenders, Pretenders, & Champions
Irfan & Paige are joined by Josh Dadjo! The trio talks about the contenders, pretenders, and potential champions in the five major leagues for the upcoming season. Episode details: Starting 11 - 9:15 Ligue 1 - 9:26 La Liga - 16:21 Bundesliga - 23:40 Serie A - 34:50 EPL - 40:50 Final Thoughts -...
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Episode 37 - Big Announcement + CWNT Gold + Messi & PSG
Irfan & Paige bring you another episode where they share a big announcement re: the show, go over Canada's Gold medal win over Sweden, and talk about Messi & PSG's new relationship. Episode details: Big Announcement: 2:05 Starting 11: 4:42 Gold Medal Win for Canada 5:00 Messi & PSG 16:44 Early...
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Episode 36 - MOCKDRAFT!
Paige & Irfan create a mockdraft from the top 3 teams based on last year's standings from the EPL, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1. They were inspired by the recent expansion draft by the Seattle Kraken of the NHL. Complete your own mockdraft from the lineups we post and let us know…
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Episode 35 - The Olympics have started!
Join Paige & Irfan for another episode, as the two cover the start of the #Olympics2020 and the racist incidents that followed the #Euro2020 final. Enjoy! Starting 11: Olympics Soccer: 3:43 Other Olympic events we are looking forward to: 43:20 Euro Cup Racism: 50:45 Final Thoughts: 1:04:00 If you...
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Episode 34 - Transfer News and Euro Semis
Paige & Irfan are back for another episode where they cover the start of the women's and men's coaching/transfer news. Plus, they preview the semi-finals of the #EURO2020. Starting 11: 3:39 - 53:41 min 3:52 - Women's Transfer and Coaching News 10:45 - Men's Transfer and Coaching News 22.38…
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Spot Kick - Inside the 18, Interview Series: Coach Maria Procopio
Our first interview in our Spot Kick - Inside the 18, Interview Series with Coach Maria Procopio brings to you a perspective like none other. Coach Maria shares with us her journey as a three year-old, a lover of the game of soccer, all the way to her current coaching credentials. Her life from...
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Episode 33 - Matchweek 2 of the Euros
Paige and Irfan are BACK for another episode. This time they cover the second match week of the Euros and they give their thoughts on what has been going on so far. Starting 11: 3:25 - 34:28 min 3:37 min - Euro Talk At the 15:03 min mark of the episode, Paige alludes to the MUST SEE video of…
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Episode 32 - Christian Eriksen, Euro Recap/Predictions, & England's Team
Irfan & Paige speak on the scary moments relating to Christian Eriksen. They recap days 1&2, England vs. Croatia's match, and predict the remaining matches in Group C. Download Touchline Thought's bracket, from Twitter, to predict your tournament winner...good luck! 3:22 - 40:03 - Starting 11…
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Episode 31 - Part 2, Predictions and Players to Watch
Paige, Irfan, Kyle, & George conclude Episode 31 with their Predictions of the Winners (Favourites and the Underdogs) and which players might stand out throughout this Euro tournament. If you have comments, topics you’d like us to cover, and anything on your mind, regarding footy, please reach…
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Episode 31 - Part 1, Preview of Euro Groups A-F
Paige & Irfan are joined by Kyle and George, two avid soccer fans. The quartet preview the six Euro groups from A to F. Hear what they have to say about each team's key players, style of play, and any stats we need to know prior to the start of the tournament. Looking for a specific group? Group…
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Episode 30 - NWSL's early season thoughts & Arsenal FC/WFC
Irfan is joined by Hayley McGoldrick for Episode 30. Unfortunately, due to a scheduling conflict, Paige was unable to be there for this episode. In the Starting 11 (4:24-45:49), Irfan & Hayley cover the early season of the NWSL. They give us their takes on Mal Pugh, Margaret "Midge" Purce…
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Episode 29 - Premier League HOF, CWNT at the Olympics, and the return of 'Off the Bench'
Paige & Irfan start the episode by continuing to cover the questions and topics, you, the listeners wanted. In the Starting 11 Segment, they cover: - The Premier League Hall of Fame - FIFA WC potentially moving to every 2 years - The Canadian Women's National Team (CWNT) at the Olympics - Picking...
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Episode 28 - Listener's questions and Women's League Standings
Paige & Irfan start the episode by covering the questions and topics, you, the listeners wanted. In the Starting 11 Segment, they cover: - the American Talent playing in Europe v NA - Laporte playing for Spain - Harry Kane's future - Announced Euro teams and the potential GK/RB headache for…
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Episode 27 - Super Mom & Athlete Rachel Melhado
#SuperMom Rachel Melhado joins Irfan & Paige for Episode 27. Rachel shares with us her experience as a professional athlete, as a mom, and the importance of her family. She also gives us a sneak peak into her future goals relating to soccer, as well as, her next steps after playing, i.e., being a...
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Episode 26 - WE HAVE A NEW CO-HOST
Touchline Thought's new co-host Paige Culver joins Irfan Manji for another great episode. The two discuss the collapse of the Super League (yikes - what a mess), Racism in the game and in commentary, and finally, pick their winners for the upcoming UWCL, UCL, and Europa League finals. You can…
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*Special Announcement*
Hey listeners! We are going through a small revamp over the last few weeks. This means that our team over at Touchline Thoughts is preparing to launch three new items to continue our outreach to you, the listeners, and to the fans of the wonderful game itself. Over the next little while, we will...
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Episode 25 - GOAT Starting 11 for Manchester United
Nick, Braden, and Luke return for another episode. They join Irfan in creating their GOAT Starting 11 for Manchester United. Four United fans, four potentially different lineups. Which one do you like? Who would be in your GOAT Starting 11? The Starting 11 is brought to you by the Shenzi Shack...
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Episode 24 - Best Footballer for every jersey #s 1-20
Irfan is joined by former Oakville Soccer Club teammates Nick McVicar (Owner/Host/Producer of Garage Door Sports), Braden Culver (former Uof Buffalo player), and Luke Sewell (former Western player). The three share stories about their playing time together. Inspired by Football Daily, and in the...
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Episode 23 - Bundesliga mid-season review
Matthew Fodey is back for the first time since Ep 3. Him and Irfan, do a mid-season review of the Bundesliga, covering their season predictions, coaching changes, and the young emerging talents + their values. They also touch base on the struggles the talents have had once they leave for other...
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Episode 22 - Champions League and Europa League quarter-finals
Paige Culver re-joins Irfan for another episode of Touchline Thoughts. The two cover the Champions League (Women/Men) and the Europa League. They also make their predictions... Which team(s) do you think will make it through to the Semis? What two words/phrases do Paige & Irfan use a lot in this...
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Episode 21 - Covering the major leagues around the world
Niko Giantsopoulos joins Irfan for Episode 21. The two discuss the major leagues in Europe (La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1, & EPL). They also discuss CPL's potential start date, plus bid a happy retirement to Marcel De Jong. Finally, they look forward to the start of the MLS season and the...
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Episode 20 - Life Lessons with Rachel Avant + Women's Champions League and SheBelieves Cup
Paige Culver (#5) and Rachel Avant (#3) of ASJ Soyaux join Irfan Manji for this episode. We get to know Rachel in the Starting 11, and then we wrap up the show with a Women's Champions League preview and also do a SheBelieves Cup recap. The Starting 11 is brought to you by the Shenzi Shack...
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Episode 19 - EPL and Champions League Recap
Irfan is joined by Josh Dadjo. The last time Josh was on, episode 13, the two discussed the use of language, kneeling, the protests during COVID-19, and the potential implementation of sensitivity training, as well as increased screening of professionals in the game. This time, however, the two...
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This an all soccer podcast hosted by Irfan Manji & Paige Culver. The two provide news, analysis and opinions with every episode. Powered by the Garage Door Sports Network.
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