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Anthony Urciuoli recaps Forge FC's 2-0 win over Pacific FC and looks ahead to the club's home match against Vancouver FC on Friday.  Anthony is also joined by CanPL.ca reporter Mitchell Tierney.

Jeff Knows Inc Podcast with Host  Jeff Lopes Season 11 Episode 203 - Soheil Var.  This has to be one of the most inspiring stories we have ever had on the show.  Soheil growing up played House League Soccer / Football in Ottawa Canada  until 16 where he finally started playing a low lever of Rep Soccer / Football.  Most at that age think it would be impossible to ever become a pro with such a late start.  Well Soheil went on a mission 2 years Back and decided to put his entire life on hold and give himself the opportunity to turn pro.  With less then 3 weeks before the 730 day mark Soheil signed a pro contract with United Gulf FC in the UAE FC League tier 2.  This story will inspire any young athlete to follow there dreams.

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 In this episode, we go behind the desk that turned into a Sportcentre for James Duthie, TSN’s lead host and sports journalist. James’ work has earned him multiple awards including three Geminis, a Canadian Screen Award, and the Excellence in Sports Broadcasting Award from Sports Media Canada.

Coincidentally I was working as a corporate communicator at TSN the day that James arrived at the network back in 1998 and was involved with promoting him as the so-called next big guy in tv sports and can fondly remember how well he dealt with being marketed as Canada’s lead sportscaster for the generation to come. No small challenge. 

 I recently re-connected with James and we reflected on the current state of sports television by considering the future of the Olympics, soccer in Canada as well as sports media generally by re-visiting some of the fun times from an era when Canadian all-sports television was still sorting itself out. … and how he has flourished after 30 years in the business.  AND what he aspires to accomplish with still plenty of gas in his sports journalist tank. 

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IAIN FRASER has had an amazing SOCCER ⚽️ journey! The Scottish-born Fraser was a top player of the Sacramento Knights of the Continental Indoor Soccer League. He won Defender of the Year and Coach of the Year on two occasions and was a part of the 1999 Championship team. Before his arrival, Fraser spent many years in the indoor soccer arena. And along with that, he played in the MLS as a member of the New England Revolution. At age 30, he got the opportunity to play for the Canadian National Team. And the stories he has to tell ... BUCKLE YOUR SEATBELT!

In today's episode of Experience the Buzz, Host Steve Buzzard catches up with Fraser"You knew what you were getting with Iain. He was a tremendous player, a tremendous leader and didn't hold anything back. That rubbed some people the wrong way. But what I liked about Iain is he was a pretty simple guy when it came to expectations. If you didn't step up, Iain was not afraid to let you know."  Our conversation hits FOUR areas: 

•  Segment ONE 💥 starts us off with a little Sacramento Knights history. Fraser tells us exactly what happened when he was drafted fifth overall by the New England Revolution with the 5th overall pick and why he has a lawsuit named after him. We discuss our first meeting together when Iain became coach of the Sacramento Knights and I was the play-by-play announcer.
• Segment TWO 💥 is dedicated to Fraser's experience with the Canadian National Team. Not exactly the road he had in mind, but truly a great story that he shares with us. Fraser talks about what he learned from the National Team experience.
• Segment THREE 💥 is all about the Sacramento Knights. The story behind the Championship win in 1999. What happened after winning the title. The Golden Years of the CISL. A trip to play in the "Matchbox" in Monterrey, Mexico. 
• Segment FOUR 💥 gets into where Fraser is today. Although he has been doing it for well over 30 years,  Fraser discusses coaching youth soccer, notably his family (Brandon, Dylan, and Isabella). We finish off with Iain's hockey career which involves a pivotal point in his life. And of course ... Rapid Fire 💥 to finish the great conversation. 

Here are my favorite HIGHLIGHTS  ...
▪️1. CONFLICT.  Iain mentions the word a lot. After talking to him, it seems to me that he is often understood. I speak about the intimidation I felt when I first met him only to realize that he always has the best interest of others in mind.
▪️2. That pivotal point when Fraser was 16 years old. In a short span, his hockey journey shifted because of a bad coach. And then shortly thereafter, he was released from the Canadian National Soccer team. Fraser speaks to both experiences and the impact they had on him.
▪️3. Where he is now. It's cool to have a soccer mind right here in Sacramento helping shape the youth of America. He simply wants to teach the game to be played the right way.

Our Connection |  Iain and I met when he was a member of the Sacramento Knights and I was the Play-By-Play Announcer on 1240 KSAC and Sports 1140 KHTK. He came as a defender on the team, but later became a player-coach and I will never forget our first meeting which I discuss in the podcast.

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The third entry to the brother's MLS Hall of Fame is Dwayne De Rosario. An MLS legend and Canadian legend that didn't make it to MLS until 23 and didn't become a starter until 26 but put together an all time career including a record six MLS Best XIs.

Also hear about the most interesting year of any MLS player, his 2011 MVP season.

Sources:
 Highs and Lows of Dero by Kristan Henaege for the Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/dec/23/dwayne-de-rosario-dc-united-vegan

Dero has the eye for the dynamic

https://www.therecord.com/sports/2015/05/12/dwayne-de-rosario-always-had-an-eye-for-the-dramatic.html

Dero Racism - for Midland Today:  https://www.midlandtoday.ca/national-sports/bent-de-rosario-recall-racism-in-germany-early-in-their-pro-careers-2442147

How a Canadian phenom who's parents escaped a Liberian Civil War to settle in Edmonton eventually became MLS' greatest export and glimpse to the future it may hold.

Sources:

Sources:

The War in Liberia by Sarah Left

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2003/aug/04/westafrica.qanda

Becoming Canadian - The Alphonso Davies Story

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zqt5u1jtvGw

Why Bayern Munich, the two paths of Alphonso Davies

https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2019/8/29/20836276/bayern-munich-youth-prospects-transfers-alphonso-davies-liam-morrison-celtic-hasan-salihamidzic

Next Generation 2017 - 60 Best Talents In Football

https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2017/oct/04/next-generation-2017-60-of-the-best-young-talents-in-world-football

How MLS expanded into Canada for the first time, stepping into MLS 2.0 for the first time. The brothers also talk about the long windy road that made the circumstances right for Toronto FC to join the league.

Sources:

“A nice little job to learn stuff by” By Duncan Fletcher for SB Nation: https://www.wakingthered.com/2013/9/9/4705472/tfc-a-nice-little-job-for-anselmi-to-learn-stuff-by-richard-peddie-tom-anselmi-mlse

Maple Leaf Owners Through The Ages by Jeremy Sandler for the National Post:  https://archive.ph/20140320041448/http://sports.nationalpost.com/2010/12/01/maple-leafs-owners-through-the-ages/

Ali Passed Big Test In First Visit by Stephen Brunt for The Globe And Mail:  https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/ali-passed-big-test-on-first-visit/article757264/

Toronto Soccer Stadium Approves Soccer Stadium Deal for CBC Sports:

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/toronto-city-council-approves-soccer-stadium-deal-1.536727