Live from The Bench: A Vancouver Football Club Podcast

Live from The Bench: A Vancouver Football Club Podcast

Stay up to date with all news Vancouver FC, hosted by Niko Giantsopoulos.

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July 13, 2025 41 mins

On this episode Niko speaks to Head Coach Afshin Ghotbi about our dramatic CanChamp Quarter final and get an update on the 2025 season.

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In the latest episode of Live From The Bench, Niko cold calls (and records) the players during their day off. 

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Hear from Head Coach Afshin Ghotbi and Club Captain Callum Irving about their thoughts heading into Week 1 of the CPL season. 

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In the latest episode of Live From The Bench, Niko and the team unveil the brand new 2025 kits. They break down the Grow the Game and the Valley is Home kits the club will be wearing this season. They also break down the new front sponsor and other Vancouver FC news and notes.

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In the latest episode of Live From The Bench, Niko sits down with former Eagle Ben Fisk to talk about his new role with VFC along with his decision to retire from professional football. After that, we talk with Fraser Valley Fanatics day 1, Stefan Eriksson, to discuss the upcoming season ad what his favourite things are about supporting the Eagles at Willoughby Stadium.

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In the latest episode, the lads talk about preseason action, a recent karate team event and discuss the new first team Technical Staff members. After that they look at Canadian players finding their feet in the Australian NPL along with previewing the upcoming Northern Super League inaugural season.

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In the latest episode of Live From the Bench, we are joined by former Vancouver FC goalkeeper Niko Giantsopoulos to tlak about his decision to retire from professional soccer. After that we breakdown the latest preseason action, the recent signing of Kunle Dada-Luke as well as Emil Gazdov getting transferred to CF Montreal.

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In the latest episode of Live From The Bench, Niko Giantsopoulos sits down with former Vancouver FC and current Colorado Rapids 2 defender James Cameron to discuss his offseason and his transfer to the MLS 2 side. Niko's goalkeeping partner Callum Irving then joins the show to breakdown the latest VFC news, speak on CPL Free Agents and wrap up the show discussing the retirement of former VFC Goalkeeping Coach Mark Village from prof...

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In the latest episode of Live From The Bench, Niko Giantsopoulos is joined by University of Toronto Men's Soccer Head Coach Ilya Orlov to look at VFC's second round drat pick Mehdi Essoussi. Niko is then joined by University of British Columbia Men's Soccer Assistant Coach Joe Zupo to discuss Eagles #2 overall pick Henri (Harry) Godbout. Callum Irving joins the show to finish it of by breaking down the Latest VFC news, Canadian Cha...

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In the latest episode of Live From The Bench, Niko Giantsopoulos and Callum Irving give you the latest VFC news, discuss the schedule launch and give their opinion on the CONCACAF Champions League ties. They are also joined by VFC veteran Paris Gee and rookie Joey Buchanan to breakdown the start of the preseason, how different their off seasons looked and advice on how to prepare for a tough CPL season.

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We are joined by Club Brugge player Grady McDonnell to talk about his transfer to his new club, what he learned during his time at VFC and his goals now that he's made his move to Europe. Club Captain Callum Irving also joins the show to talk about all the offseason news including player goodbyes, draft picks and upcoming potential signings.

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January 27, 2025 1 min

Vancouver FC's new podcast hosted by keeper Niko Giantosopoulos to bring you all our VFC and CPL news. Check back weekly for the latest episode

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