Send us a text In this episode of The Technical Area, Andrea Lombardo and Luca Forno are joined by Alecko Eskandarian — former MLS Cup Champion 🏆, MLS Cup MVP ⭐, and current Vice President of Player Relations & Development at Major League Soccer ⚽. Alecko shares his journey from growing up in a legendary soccer household — his father, Andranik Eskandarian, played alongside Pelé and Beckenbauer at the New York Cosmos 🇺🇸 — to making his own mark as a #1 draft pick and key figure in D.C. Uni...

Send us a text This week on the Fantasy Poolies Footy Show, we break down the chaotic carnage of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. From Inter’s tactical clinic 🇮🇹 to Barça’s meltdown 🇪🇸, we dive into: ⚖️ VAR madness (yes, again) 🧠 Inter’s masterclass in grit and game management 🌟 The Lamine Yamal era is here 🎮 Coaching decisions that had us yelling at the screen 🧪 Fixture congestion, squad depth, and final predictions for PSG vs Inter 💭 And as always... a little banter wi...

Send us a text In this episode of The Technical Area, we’re joined by Rocco Placentino — former Canadian international and current Sporting Director at CS Saint-Laurent — for a powerful conversation on the real journey to becoming a professional in Canada. Rocco shares: His personal path from Quebec to the prosThe stories behind Ismael Kone and Moise BombitoWhy mentality, sacrifice, and work ethic are non-negotiablesThe legacy of the late Jason Di Tullio and what he meant to Montreal soccerTh...

Send us a text The Champions League semi-finals are HERE — and Episode 8 of Fantasy Poolies Footy Show has dropped We kick things off with a quickfire recap of the quarter-final second legs: Real Madrid stunned at home by Arsenal 🫢Inter holding off Bayern in a back-and-forth thriller 🛡️Then we dive deep into the mouthwatering semi-final matchups: Arsenal vs. PSG: Can Dembele stop the most balanced Gunners team we’ve seen in years?Inter vs. Barcelona: A rematch 15 years in the making. Is it re...

Send us a text The UEFA Champions League Quarter-Finals kicked off with fireworks — and we’re breaking it all down on this episode of Fantasy Poolies Football Show. 👉 Pena opens with a love letter to Barça’s 4–0 thrashing of Dortmund 👉 Luca covers the rest: Arsenal bossing Madrid, Inter edging Bayern, and PSG flexing on Aston Villa 👉 We close with 🚀 Half-Volley Hot Takes — wild claims, some truth, maybe a little delusion Whether you're team tiki-taka or park-the-bus, there’s somet...

Send us a text In this episode of The Fantasy Poolies Footy Show, Andrea Lombardo, Luca Forno & Adrian Pena sit down with the one and only Carmine Isacco — a true architect of the Canadian soccer landscape. They cover it all: 🇨🇦 The evolution of soccer in Canada 🏆 League1 Ontario’s rise and the shift from OYSL to OPDL ⚽ How to actually develop players — and the accountability coaches need 🧠 The psychology of building a winning team 🎤 Respect for refs, local l...

Send us a text In the premiere of The Technical Area by Fantasy Poolies Footy Show, we sit down with the first Head Coach to make the jump from League 1 Ontario to CPL — Patrice Gheisar, Head Coach of the Halifax Wanderers (CPL) as they kick off their 2025 CPL campaign in the next few days. From his early days at Vaughan SC to leading at the pro level, Patrice shares his thoughts heading into the 2025 CPL season and the transition from coaching youth to commanding a professional sidelin...

Send us a text EPISODE 4 – Nations League, South American Chaos & Canadian Transfer Drama In this episode of Fantasy Poolies, the boys go international. 🌍 We cover: 🇨🇦 The CONCACAF Nations League drama and what’s next for Canada🇪🇺 UEFA Nations League Quarterfinals — who's looking sharp, who's looking shaky🇧🇷 South American World Cup Qualifying — pure chaos, pure vibes🚀 Half-Volley Hot Takes: Jonathan David’s inevitable summer move — where’s he headed?The City of Toronto’s resale ticket p...

🔥 La Liga Chaos, EPL Title Race, Serie A Drama & Nations League Showdowns! 🇨🇦⚽🔥 Episode 3 of Fantasy Poolies Sports Talk is HERE! 🎙️ After a weekend full of comebacks, statement wins, and shocking results, we break it all down, PLUS preview Canada vs. Mexico in the Nations League and debate some spicy 🚀 Half-Volley Hot Takes! 🎧 What’s Inside: ✅ La Liga – The Weekend of Comebacks! Barcelona’s insane 4-2 comeback against Atlético—Ferran Torres, Lewandowski, and Yamal lead the charge.Mbappé ...

Fantasy Poolies Sports Talk is officially back with Episode 2! 🎉 In this jam-packed episode, we dive into a wild weekend of European football, preview the Champions League return legs, and launch a brand-new segment—🚀 Half-Volley Hot Takes—for the spiciest opinions around. ⚽️ What’s Inside: European Weekend Recap: Man United’s draw, Man City’s shock loss, a thrilling Serie A title race, and Real Madrid’s win.UCL Round of 16 Preview: Predictions for Barcelona, Liverpool, and the Madrid Derby. ...

After nearly 4 years away, Fantasy Poolies Sports Talk is officially back! 🎉 In this comeback episode, hosts Andrea Lombardo, Luca Forno, and Adrian Pena dive into a wild weekend in Serie A, break down the latest Champions League results, and introduce a brand-new segment—‘In the Locker or Not’—where we debate the hottest takes in football. ⚽️ What’s Inside: Serie A Recap: Napoli vs. Inter, Juventus’ win, and Milan’s meltdown.Champions League Drama: Recaps and reactions to Real Madrid vs. Atl...