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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.
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Episode 12 - Brady Reid 2.0

Touchline ThoughtsDec 11, 2020

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Episode 60 - Our late WC Preview
Nov 23, 202253:40
Episode 59 - Champions League and Storylines
Oct 15, 202256:57
Episode 58 - Euros' Semi-Final Preview
Jul 24, 202230:57
Episode 57 - Women's Euros Preview
Jun 23, 202247:25
Spot Kick - Inside the 18, Interview Series: Julia Hajjar
Jun 19, 202233:52
Episode 56 - UWCL Final Recap
May 22, 202234:27
Episode 55 - Finals Predictions and League Wrap-up
May 14, 202237:19
Spot Kick - Inside the 18, Interview Series: Coach Joh
Apr 27, 202237:33
Episode 54 - UCL, UEL, UECL Semi-final setup
Apr 15, 202230:46
Episode 53 - World Cup Draws, Canada's Chances, and other storylines
Apr 09, 202224:33
Spot Kick - Inside the 18, Interview Series: Alyssa Walker
Apr 03, 202222:56
Episode 52 - adding M/W and World Cup Qualifying
Mar 26, 202239:12
Episode 51 - League Draws (CL, UEL, UECL), Chelsea, and Barcelona
Mar 20, 202201:01:11
Episode 50 - WE HIT 50!
Feb 03, 202235:03
Episode 49 - COVID-19, UWCL, and Happy Holidays!
Dec 21, 202130:35
Episode 48 - UCL & UEL Draws, FIFPRO 11, and Aguerooooooo!
Dec 16, 202150:40
Episode 47 - Ballon D'or, Winter Schedule, NWSL trades/expansion draft
Dec 07, 202145:09
Episode 46 - United's interim manager, NWSL coaches, COVID and sports, & Champions League
Nov 28, 202154:31
Episode 45 - Coaching Changes, NWSL Championship, and League Surprises
Nov 21, 202101:11:47
Spot Kick - Inside the 18, Interview Series: Katja Snoeijs
Oct 31, 202127:50
Episode 44 - A Tough Conversation
Oct 28, 202101:17:01
Episode 43 - Off the Bench continues with more weekly stories
Oct 20, 202147:09
Episode 42 - Ballon D'or, Messi Salary, & Newcastle United Takeover
Oct 10, 202134:12
Episode 41 - Top News Stories (NWSL, Glen Kamara, Man City WFC, FC Sheriff Tiraspol, and Barcelona)
Oct 03, 202101:16:11
Spot Kick - Inside the 18, Interview Series: Nara Da Costa
Sep 19, 202151:43
Episode 40 - NWSL Championship timings and turf debacle, UWCL Draw, & EPL
Sep 13, 202157:14
Episode 39 - Choosing a Team for New Fans of the game
Aug 31, 202101:12:42
Episode 38 - Contenders, Pretenders, & Champions
Aug 23, 202101:10:34
Episode 37 - Big Announcement + CWNT Gold + Messi & PSG
Aug 16, 202152:42
Episode 36 - MOCKDRAFT!
Aug 01, 202101:01:34
Episode 35 - The Olympics have started!
Jul 26, 202101:09:43
Episode 34 - Transfer News and Euro Semis
Jul 04, 202101:00:35
Spot Kick - Inside the 18, Interview Series: Coach Maria Procopio
Jun 24, 202145:05
Episode 33 - Matchweek 2 of the Euros

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

Off the Bench: 35:08 - 38:11 min

Final thoughts and wrap up: 38:12 min


If you have comments, topics you’d like us to cover, and anything on your mind, regarding footy, please reach out to us on our socials, located below.

Twitter: @TouchlineTH; @IrfanManji; @culver_paige; @Garagedoorsport

Instagram: @touchlineth

Website: garagedoorsports.com

Our segment sponsor, Shenzi Shack, can be found on IG, where you can place an order or see their menu #SupportLocalBusinesses #SupportLocal

https://blacklivesmatter.com | https://blacklivesmatter.ca #SayNoToRacism #StayAware


Jun 20, 202143:12
Episode 32 - Christian Eriksen, Euro Recap/Predictions, & England's Team
Jun 13, 202145:48
Episode 31 - Part 2, Predictions and Players to Watch
Jun 10, 202129:14
Episode 31 - Part 1, Preview of Euro Groups A-F
Jun 09, 202101:23:19
Episode 30 - NWSL's early season thoughts & Arsenal FC/WFC
Jun 05, 202101:10:26
Episode 29 - Premier League HOF, CWNT at the Olympics, and the return of 'Off the Bench'
May 31, 202146:30
Episode 28 - Listener's questions and Women's League Standings
May 23, 202101:01:25
Episode 27 - Super Mom & Athlete Rachel Melhado
May 17, 202101:04:18
Episode 26 - WE HAVE A NEW CO-HOST
May 10, 202101:01:42
*Special Announcement*
May 03, 202102:05
Episode 25 - GOAT Starting 11 for Manchester United

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 (https://www.instagram.com/shenzi_shack/). Place an order and taste Chef Sab's amazing cooking :D #SupportLocal #SupportLocalBusinesses

https://blacklivesmatter.com | https://blacklivesmatter.ca #SayNoToRacism

On Twitter: @TouchlineTh, @GarageDoorsSport, @IrfanManji, @NickMcVicar, @_ls_11

Website: garagedoorsports.com

Apr 15, 202149:59
Episode 24 - Best Footballer for every jersey #s 1-20

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 return of the Fanatics segment, the guests and Irfan take their picks for who they think is the best player(s) in jersey numbers 1-20. Plus, the four, do the same for the best Manchester United players to don numbers 1-20. A couple of legends and a couple of recent stars make their lists. 

The Fanatics segment is brought to you by the Shenzi Shack (https://www.instagram.com/shenzi_shack/). Place an order and taste Chef Sab's amazing cooking :D #SupportLocal #SupportLocalBusinesses

https://blacklivesmatter.com | https://blacklivesmatter.ca #SayNoToRacism

On Twitter: @TouchlineTh, @GarageDoorsSport, @IrfanManji, @NickMcVicar, @_ls_11

Website: garagedoorsports.com

Apr 12, 202101:07:21
Episode 23 - Bundesliga mid-season review

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 leagues. 

The Starting 11 is brought to you by the Shenzi Shack (https://www.instagram.com/shenzi_shack/). Place an order and taste Chef Sab's amazing cooking :D #SupportLocal #SupportLocalBusinesses

https://blacklivesmatter.com | https://blacklivesmatter.ca #SayNoToRacism

On Twitter: @TouchlineTh, @GarageDoorsSport, @IrfanManji, @FodeyMatthew

Website: garagedoorsports.com

Mar 28, 202137:18
Episode 22 - Champions League and Europa League quarter-finals

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 episode? @ or Send us a message on Twitter with your guesses; everyone with the correct answers will get a shoutout next episode :) 

The Starting 11 is brought to you by the Shenzi Shack (https://www.instagram.com/shenzi_shack/). Place an order and taste Chef Sab's amazing cooking :D #SupportLocal #SupportLocalBusinesses

https://blacklivesmatter.com | https://blacklivesmatter.ca #SayNoToRacism

On Twitter: @TouchlineTh, @GarageDoorsSport, @IrfanManji, @culver_paige

Website: garagedoorsports.com

Mar 23, 202157:13
Episode 21 - Covering the major leagues around the world

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 outlook for the three Canadian Clubs, TFC/Montreal/Vancouver. 

The Starting 11 is brought to you by the Shenzi Shack (https://www.instagram.com/shenzi_shack/). Place an order and taste Chef Sab's amazing cooking :D

#SupportLocal #SupportLocalBusinesses

https://blacklivesmatter.com | https://blacklivesmatter.ca

#SayNoToRacism

On Twitter: @TouchlineTh, @GarageDoorsSport, @IrfanManji, @NikolaosGiants

Website: garagedoorsports.com

Mar 23, 202156:26
Episode 20 - Life Lessons with Rachel Avant + Women's Champions League and SheBelieves Cup

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 (https://www.instagram.com/shenzi_shack/). Place an order and taste Chef Sab's amazing cooking :D

#SupportLocal #SupportLocalBusinesses

https://blacklivesmatter.com / https://blacklivesmatter.ca

#SayNoToRacism

Feb 28, 202149:10
Episode 19 - EPL and Champions League Recap

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 speak about the EPL, conceding the title to Man City and some disappointing results for the teams under them in the current standings. They then recap the first batch of matches of the Champions League Round of 16. Do you agree with their takes? Let us know @TouchlineTh (Twitter) 

The Starting 11 is brought to you by the Shenzi Shack (https://www.instagram.com/shenzi_shack/). Place an order and taste Chef Sab's amazing cooking :D

#SupportLocal #SupportLocalBusinesses

https://blacklivesmatter.com / https://blacklivesmatter.ca

#SayNoToRacism

Feb 21, 202152:34