Footy First

Footy First

Footy First is an all-soccer podcast, with a lean towards Canadian soccer content. Hosted by Nick McVicar and Vancouver FC goalkeeper Niko Giantsopouls

Episodes

August 14, 2024 88 mins

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 ...

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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.

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June 20, 2024 55 mins

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.

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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.

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June 12, 2024 71 mins

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.

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May 30, 2024 100 mins

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.

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May 22, 2024 88 mins

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...

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May 20, 2024 91 mins

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.

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May 1, 2024 3382 mins

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.

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April 24, 2024 72 mins

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.

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April 20, 2024 43 mins

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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