It's Called Football!

This is a special interview only edition of It’s Called Football. Duane Rollins had the opportunity to it down with Santos Laguna star Hercules Gomez on Friday and talk all about the Santos game against TFC, some confusion over quotes and what could come next week in Mexico. Gomez is an explosive player and some comments this week set off an explosion of interest. Have a listen to what he had to say about Toronto, the fans and his future in the international game.

Today, we're joined by Sportsnet's John Molinaro to set up Toronto's game against Columbus, look at some of the individual performances of the lesser talked about players and talk about the ethics of covering a team that is owned by a company you work for. We'll also look ahead to Canada's game against Mexico, talk more about Toronto's performance against Santos and talk about the role of professional development in the lower divisions.

Tonight, we're joined by AFTN editor Michael McColl to talk about Vancouver's strong start, if a Voyageurs Cup run is in Martin Rennie's priorities and how the Whitecaps have seen a revival from their backline. We'll also talk about what Toronto can do to turn around its fortunes, what awaits them versus Santos Laguna on Wednesday and, of course, Canada's pair of bi-polar performances at the Olympic qualifiers as well as a shocking finish to the American game.

Today, we're joined by San Jose head coach Frank Yallop to talk about what they're hoping to get in a trade for Nana Attakora, how he has managed to maintain his long run as head coach there and what he makes of Toronto's lineup. We'll also talk about Canada's nervous start to Olympic qualifying, why a Montreal reporter got the shaft at an Impact practice and discuss how serious Stefan Frei's injury could be.

Tonight, we’re joined by National Post reporter Matthew Scianitti to talk about why Toronto struggled in Seattle, the fears around Torsten Frings' injury and when he could be back and discuss the good week on TV and in the stands for Canadian football. We’ll also talk about Paul Peschisolido’s sudden availability, what that could mean for the national team and the danger of MLS teams giving away large amounts of tickets to their games.

Today, we’re joined by Jeremiah Oshan – the north American editor at SB Nation and a writer over at Sounder at Heart to talk about their game vs Toronto this weekend, what exactly happened against Santos the other night and what awaits Toronto in the next leg of Champions league. We’ll also break down that legendary win by Toronto over LA, talk about some of the strange substitutions and talk about Montreal’s latest signing.

Tonight, we're joined by TSN and Oranges at Halftime's Noel Butler, to chat about the Montreal Impact's start, who might be on the horizon as far as designated players and his interview with CSA general secretary Peter Montopoli. We'll also look back on the Champions League game at the Rogers Centre - talking about how Frings reserved role contributed to the late goals, look ahead to the return leg in LA on Wednesday - talking about tired legs for LA - and break down Vancouver's and Montreal's performances at First Kick

Today, we're joined by Richard Whittall, editor for the Score’s Footy Blog, and a man who helped carry out the national league study that is now before the Canadian Soccer Association. We’ll talk to him about that, his vision for the a national league and the rapid growth of the game here the past few years and if it has been a completely good thing. We’ll also get into some of the key matchups in the Toronto v LA game, talk about what preseason told us, if anything, about all three Canadian teams and on the cusp of Canada having three pro teams at the D1 level, look at the health of the game here and what’s coming next.

Tonight, we're joined by Marc Weber of the Province to talk about the Whitecaps overhaul, if Martin Rennie's revamp can work and who the first casualty will be if the team starts slow. We'll also look at Toronto's pre-season prep, talk about Canada's selections for the friendly against Armenia and discuss a few things surrounding D3 developments in Ontario.

Today, we're joined by the Toronto SUN's soccer columnist Kurt Larson to talk about Julian DeGuzman's last contract year in Toronto, if their centreback problems have been solved and if they're going to be prepared heading into season. We'll also look at the Barry Robson signing by the Whitecaps, talk about what Montreal got for Brian Ching and discuss whether or not Winter and crew are leaving things too late in the preseason as the game with the Galaxy nears.

Tonight, we're joined by Stuart Neely, the new head of player management for the Vancouver Whitecaps, to talk about his new role, his plans for the Whitecaps, the role of development academies play vs the draft and his decision to leave Toronto. We'll also look at what cuts could be next in Toronto, talk about Montreal's slow start to its season ticket drive and look at how the CSA handled the gifting of World Cup qualifiers and a friendly to one city.

Today, we're joined by the creator of Soccer By Ives and Fox soccer columnist Ives Galarcep to get a fresh take on Toronto’s offseason overhaul, talk about the Paul Mariner and Aron Winter partnership and if a riff has developed there and talk about if Landon Donovan is going to be in top form, or gassed out when LA faces Toronto in March. We’ll also look back on the Canadian women’s performance against the US, look ahead to the Centennial kit launch and what else might be unveiled that night and discuss Toronto’s happy little problem – too many centrebacks - and Vancouver's rumoured trade with Philadelphia.

Tonight, we're joined by Nigel Reed, CBC columnist and host of the Fan 590's Soccer Show, to talk about his recent article defending the American women national team's right to rejoice, how quality over quantity is the way forward in the women's game and the role of sportsmanship on the elite levels. We'll also get into Toronto FC's most recent moves as they open pre-season training, what the recent additions and subtractions to Vancouver mean for the Martin Rennie era and how John Herdman could be changing not just the women's game but Canadian soccer.

Tonight, we’re joined by the President of the Ontario Soccer Association to speak about their new D3 league – League One Ontario – how it fits into the development pyramid as a semi-professional league, where the finances to fund such a league will come from, who is involved and what they’re hoping to gain from such a move We’ll discuss the pressure now on the women’s national team to advance to the Olympics, our thoughts on how John Herdman will fare in his first real test as head coach and what to make of the MLS draft, its coverage and all the Canadian club transfer rumors of late.

Tonight, we’re joined by the President of the Ontario Soccer Association to speak about their new D3 league – League One Ontario – how it fits into the development pyramid as a semi-professional league, where the finances to fund such a league will come from, who is involved and what they’re hoping to gain from such a move We’ll discuss the pressure now on the women’s national team to advance to the Olympics, our thoughts on how John Herdman will fare in his first real test as head coach and what to make of the MLS draft, its coverage and all the Canadian club transfer rumors of late.