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Footy First

Footy First

Footy First is TSN 1050's all-soccer podcast, with a lean towards Canadian soccer content. Hosted by Nick McVicar, Sergio Camargo and York United FC goalkeeper Niko Giantsopouls every Saturday from 10am-11am.


  • May 27

    In this week's episode, Nick McVicar and Niko Giantsopoulos breakdown the Canadian Championship semi finals and teams playing after a scary injury. They also look at the Toronto FC situation and if the players and coaches handles things properly. They finihs off talking about the preliminary roster and give their predictions for the week. - Episode recorded May 25, 2023.

  • May 13

    Footy First - Episode 58 - May 13, 2023

    In this week's episode Nick McVicar and Sergio Camargo look back and the two separate incidents at the TFC match which saw 4 fans banned from MLSE venues permanently and why this isn't good for the game. They are joined by Apple TV Commentator Matt Cullen to discuss the TFC/Montreal match this weekend and when Bob Bradley's job may come into questions. The guys also look at the news from Canada Soccer and the Minister of Sport this week before giving their predictions.

  • May 13

    Cullen: It was a pretty ugly night for Toronto FC

    Apple TV commentator Matt Cullen joins the show to discuss the TFC/CF Montreal Canadian Championship match, what could be the quick fix answer, if this is the beginning of the next generation for TFC, the struggles for Insigne and Bernadeschi, how important the matchup this weekend is, which players are key for both squads, what has allowed Montreal to turn their season around and when Bob Bradley's job should come into question.

  • May 6

    Bernier: The last two week's you see the player gelling a bit more

    Former CF Montreal and Canadian National team Midfielder Patrice Bernier joins the show to discuss his introduction into the CF Montreal Wall of Fame, how the club has turned around their season, which young players have impressed this year, how impressed he has been with the new coach, the Canada Soccer situation and his favourite CF Montreal memories.

  • Apr 29

    In this week's episode, Nick McVicar and Niko Giantsopoulos discuss the opening two weeks from the CPL season and get a mood check on York United after they were sold back to the league. They highlight some impressive early season performances so far from CPL players as well. They are then joined by Founder of the Project 8 League Diana Matheson and CEO of AFC Toronto City Helena Ruken to discuss the founding of AFC Toronto City and the growth of the league so far. They finish off with their predictions.

  • Apr 22

    Footy First - Episode 55 - April 22, 2023

    In this week's episode, Nick McVicar recaps the incredible week of Canadian soccer action from MLS, CPL and Canadians Championship games. He discuss the big upset from TSS Rovers and what the new Vancouver FC has looked like in their first season. He is then joined by former USMNT player Maurice Edu to look ahead to the TFC/Philadelphia Union match and discuss what has be the problem in Toronto. Niko Giantsopoulos joins the show to give his predictions ahead of this week's games.

  • Apr 22

    Edu: I don't think that club ever lacked ambition

    Former USMNT player and current Apple TV MLS Analyst Maurice Edu joined the show to discuss how far TFC has come as a club, what has been the issue with TFC in the early part of the season, the goalkeeping matchup between Sean Johnson and Andre Blake this weekend, what has surprised him early in the season and what he expects in the TFC match.

  • Apr 15

    Noonan: The world is starting to take notice

    CPL Commissioner Mark Noonan joins the show to discuss the growth of the league in his short tenure so far, what are the important goals for the league to grow, where potential expansion could take place, how important Edmonton as a location is, how the CPL has made an impact in the global soccer community, how important the pathway from League1 to CPL is and the conversations with the Players Union.

  • Apr 8

    Footy First - Episode 52 - April 8, 2023

    In this week's episode, Nick McVicar finishes the CPL preseason solo as he recaps the MLS action from last week. He breaks down Vancouver's dominant win and gets angry in What's Making Nick Mad? he finishes off looking ahead to this week's action and does the predictions along with Niko Giantsopoulos.

  • Apr 8

    What's Making Nick Mad? - April 8, 2023

    In this edition of What's Making Nick Mad?, Nick is angry at Toronto FC's inability to hold onto leads this season. He looks at if a coaching change should be made and makes a case for the players needing better cardio. Check out what he had to say.