It's Called Football!

Today, we're joined by the Toronto Sun's general soccer columnist Kurt Larson, to talk about if a 4-3-3 system can work in MLS, if Maicon Santos has become disposable with the arrival of Danny Koevermans and if Toronto's tactics have become obvious and inefficient. We'll also talk about Toronto FC's decision to release the Gargan, the CSA's decision to play the first three World Cup qualifying games in Toronto and how the World Football Challenge has been a disaster for MLS' clubs and the MLS brand.

Today, we're joined by MLS' Medical Co-ordinator Dr. John Galluci to discuss the shelf life of players in MLS, dispel the myth that Toronto suffers more injuries that other teams and what concussions are doing to the sport. We'll also discuss Toronto FC's first game with new players, look ahead to Kansas City on the weekend and, of course, debate Morace's decision to resign.

Today, for a special Interview Only edition of It's Called Football, we'll be joined by Canadian Soccer Association general secretary Peter Montopoli and the CEO of Own the Podium, Alex Baumann to discuss the resignation of Canadian Women's Head Coach Carolina Morace. We'll discuss her de-briefing, exactly how much money was put into the program for qualifying and what's next for the women's program in terms of a head coach

Today, we're joined by Canadian international and Radio-Canada analyst Patrice Bernier to discuss the news he has been cleared by doctors to play, what countries his agent is looking for him to make a return in and the possibility of him suiting up for an MLS Montreal Impact squad. We'll also discuss Vancouver's own Watergate, the arrival of Andy Iro to Toronto and why the latest speculation surrounding Julian DeGuzman's links to Israel are bunk. And we'll also touch on the news the CSA is preparing to introduce the man who will be leading the Canadian D2 league feasibility study.

We're doing things a little different today. We'll be joined by the CAO of Oakville soccer Paul Varian and the president and owner of Milltown FC, Dino Rossi, to once again address what we can do, on the grassroots level, to fix our game. We're throwing five questions at each of them - concerning new development leagues, attracting corporate sponsors and ultimately ensuring Canadians cap here - in hopes of furthering that conversation which started last week, following the collapse of the women at the World Cup.

Today, we're joined by the head coach of the Vancovuer Whitecaps Tom Soehn about their decision to go with Mustapha Jarju as their designated player, his goals for the club during the remainder of the season, how he's dealt with moving to the head coach role and gives a strange answer to the question of Mouloud Akloul's status. We'll also look back on the Toronto FC's first half of the year, talk more about who could be on their way out of town and we'll also discuss the success of the Nutrilite Voyageurs Cup vs the disdain certain U.S. teams show for their domestic cup.

Tonight, we'll have a special edition podcast up - breaking down the day's action by Toronto FC. We'll take an individual look at the players going out, as well as the players coming in and ask the question: is this team better today, than it was yesterday? We'll also look at the addition of Terry Dunfield and what it does to the lineup, debate if this will herald the departure of Julian DeGuzman and talk about what pieces could still be to come.

Today, we're joined by CBC's John Molinaro to talk about who Toronto FC will be bringing in (and possibly sending out) when the transfer window opens, what actually happened to Nana Attakora and how long Winter and Co. get a free pass for. We'll also talk about the Whitecaps DP rumours, if Tom Soehn will last the year at Vancouver and what will become of GolTV.

Today, we're joined by the OSA coach of the year in 2009 and the CSL coach of the year in 2010, Ron Davidson, to continue the conversation about the problems with coaching in this country. We explore the differences between coaching youth and professionals and look at why Canada isn't producing more high level coaches. We'll also breakdown Toronto FC's disaster in New York, look at what to expect out of Houston and address the rumours that Canadian Women's National team head coach Carolina Morace is considering quitting.

Today, on this Interview Only edition of It's Called Football, we're joined by the Vice President of the Canadian Soccer Association Victor Montagliani. Victor tells us about how the CSA has met with CONCACAF about hosting Gold Cup group in 2013, that the CSA has had preliminary talks with FIFA about hosting a Men's World Cup in 2026 and he updates us on what's happening with the moratorium and their study of a national league feasibility.

Today, we're joined by the Province's Marc Weber to take a look at the Whitecaps first half of 2011, if the addition of Tom Soehn as a head coach has done hurt or harm for the club and who might be hitting the road and who might be coming in for Vancouver when the transfer window opens. We'll also breakdown Toronto's third Voyageurs Cup win in three years, look ahead to the CONCACAF Champions League and if Canada's last Women's World Cup game really means anything.

Today, we break down both the Toronto FC win and Canada's shocking loss at the World Cup. With Toronto, we talk about the new signings and what they'll mean to the club as well as take an eye towards Saturday and what Vancouver resting 8 players could mean. With Canada, we'll ask the tough question: what happens to Carolina Morace? And is the long term development plan being implemented quick enough? It's not all doom and gloom, but we will get into some issues that have yet to have been given a critical eye.

Today, we're joined by CBC and TSN soccer analyst Jason de Vos to talk about Canada's performance vs. Germany, what awaits the Canucks in the France game and what Oakville soccer is looking to do to help with home crowds for home teams We'll also debate what Vancouver and Toronto should do: rest or sit players in preparation for the Nutrilite Voyageurs Cup final, talk about how many of the U-17 team we expect to see in 2018 and 2022 and add to the growing list of Christine Sinclair 'facts'.

Today we're joined by ESPN's Jeff Carlisle to help set up the Women's World Cup, talk about the decline of the U.S. team over the past few years and get some predictions on Canada's chances. We'll also talk about some of the names being linked to Toronto FC, debate where the U17 result against England ranks in national team successes and discuss what the CSA should do, if they find Nevio Pizzolitto guilty of spitting on a fan.

Today, we're joined by the NASL commissioner David Downs to talk about why the league saw Ottawa as a strong candidate for expansion, the ongoing stadium lawsuit and if it could interrupt the 2013 launch and whether he sees Canada as fertile ground for more expansion. He also gets into the Ft. Lauderdale stadium situation, updates on their efforts to secure a proper TV deal and how Vancouver and Montreal still believe in the NASL model.