Corner Kicks Soccer Show
137 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago -The show is hosted by AJ Jakubec and Graeme Ivory. The show runs each Monday from 6pm to 7 pm and focuses not just on the international soccer scene, but the game in Canada and local grassroots soccer as well.
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Episodes
Corner Kicks - April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024 22:39AJ is joined by Atletico Ottawa's Ollie Bassett, then takes a look at the world of soccer with Gord Smith
Amer Didic on joining Atlético Ottawa
April 08, 2024 22:30Newest member of Atlético Ottawa, Amer Didic joins AJ to talk about his decision to sign in Ottawa!
CPL Commissioner Mark Noonan looking ahead to the new season
April 08, 2024 22:21AJ is joined by CPL Commissioner Mark Noonan to preview the upcoming season!
Corner Kicks - April 8, 2024
April 08, 2024 22:00AJ is joined by CPL Commissioner Mark Noonan to begin the show! Newest member of Atlético Ottawa, Amer Didic also joins the show and Gord Smith stops by for a soccer roundup!
Corner Kicks - April 1, 2024
April 01, 2024 22:51AJ is joined by new Atletico Ottawa signing Manny Aparicio. Then Gord Smith drops by to talk Atleti, and Canada qualifying for COPA
Aparicio: I can't remember a time in my life without a soccer ball
April 01, 2024 22:19New Atletico Ottawa signing Manny Aparicio joins the show to talk about signing, and to share his football journey
Corner Kicks - March 18, 2024
March 18, 2024 22:50AJ and Gord Smith get set for Canada/Trinidad and Tobago, with Saturday's match looming. AJ also catches up with TSN's Matthew Scianitti, then AJ and Gord wrap things up by talking about how important Saturday's match is for the country's program
Scianitti: No disrespect, but they should beat Trinidad and Tobago, and it shouldn't be close
March 18, 2024 22:41TSN's Matthew Scianitti joins the show to help set up Canada's massive match against Trinidad and Tobago with a spot in Copa America on the line, and to talk about Kevin Blue's introductory press conference as the new CEO and General Secretary of Canada Soccer
Corner Kicks - March 11, 2024
March 11, 2024 22:27AJ Jakubec is joined by Fernando Lopez to kickoff the show and then Gordon Smith jumps on board to take a look around the big wide world of soccer including the Canada at the CONCACAF W Gold Cup and Atletico Ottawa.
Fernando Lopez - March 11, 2024
March 11, 2024 22:18AJ Jakubec is joined by the CEO & GM of Atletico Ottawa Fernando Lopez to tee up the start of camp which will take place in Mexico as opposed to Spain, the goals heading into the season and the next steps to make sure that they get back to winning.
Corner Kicks - March 4, 2024
March 04, 2024 22:47AJ and Gord take a look around the world of soccer, including Canada Soccer's new General Secretary and CEO Kevin Blue, and what's next for the Men's National Team. The fellas also talk about Canada's Women's team at the Gold Cup, MLS, and the EPL
Corner Kicks - February 5, 2024
February 05, 2024 22:45AJ interviews CANMNT Interim Head Coach Mauro Biello. Then he's joined by Gord Smith to take a look around the world of soccer, including Canada's World Cup schedule, and a new gig for Julien de Guzman
Corner Kicks - January 30, 2024
January 30, 2024 22:22AJ is joined by Kris Twardek, then is joined by Gord Smith to take a look around the soccer world and the media landscape in Canadian soccer.
Kris Twardek - January 30, 2024
January 30, 2024 22:04AJ is joined by the newest member of Atletico Ottawa Kris Twardek to talk about inking a deal with his hometown club, his journey around the world playing soccer and growing up playing soccer in Kinburn.
Corner Kicks - January 22, 2024
January 22, 2024 22:51AJ and Gordon Smith are joined by Atletico Ottawa's Ballou Tabla. The guys also discuss the resignation of Canada Soccer's General Secretary Alyson Walker, who stepped away on the day she was to start in the role. And they wrap up the show by looking ahead to the next World Cup
Ballou Tabla - January 22, 2024
January 22, 2024 22:05Ballou Tabla joins the show to talk about making the decision to return to Atletico Ottawa after a season in Turkiye
Corner Kicks - January 8, 2024
January 08, 2024 22:51AJ Jakubec is joined by Atletico Ottawa's Maxim Tissot, who is fresh of re-signing with the club. Then he's joined by Gordon Smith to take a look around the world of soccer
Tissot: I believe in what we've built
January 08, 2024 22:03Atletico Ottawa left-back Maxim Tissot joins the show to talk about re-signing with the team, and what he expects in 2024
Corner Kicks - December 19, 2023
December 19, 2023 21:38AJ Jakubec is joined by Gordon Smith as the two have their year in review show, talking all things soccer from 2023
Corner Kicks - December 11, 2023
December 11, 2023 22:41AJ is joined by Gord Smith for the entire show. Tonight the lads hit on future coaching options for the Canadian National men's squad, the Copa America draw, Christine Sinclair and much more!
Corner Kicks - December 4, 2023
December 04, 2023 22:49AJ is joined by Atletico Ottawa keeper Nathan Ingham, who is fresh off signing a 2-year extension that will keep him in the Nation's Capital. Then he's joined by Gord Smith to take a look around the world of soccer
Ingham: I think last year was the lowest we'll ever be
December 04, 2023 22:08Atletico Ottawa keeper Nathan Ingham joins the show to talk about signing a 2-year extension, the season that was, and what's to come next
Corner Kicks - November 28, 2023
November 28, 2023 22:48AJ Jakubec is joined by Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic from OneSoccer to talk about Canada's collapse against Jamaica in Copa America Qualifying. Then Gordon Smith stops by for his weekly visit to talk all things soccer, including the latest Atleti news
Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic - November 28, 2023
November 28, 2023 22:36OneSoccer's Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic joins the show to break down Canada's collapse against Jamaica, and to look ahead to what's next for the Men's National Team
Corner Kicks - November 13, 2023
November 13, 2023 22:44AJ Jakubec is joined by Tom Nightingale and Garth Gittens, to help get set for a couple of massive fixtures, as Canada faces Jamaica in Copa America Qualifying. Then he's joined by Gord Smith, who makes his weekly visit to talk about all the stories from around the soccer world
Garth Gittens - November 13, 2023
November 13, 2023 22:34Garth Gittens, who was the team liaison for Jamaica at the Gold Cup, joins the show to share his perspective when it comes to Canada's upcoming home and home against Jamaica for the Copa America Qualifiers
Tom Nightingale - November 13, 2023
November 13, 2023 22:21Tom Nightingale from Canadian Soccer Daily joins the show to help set up Canada's huge home and home with Jamaica
Corner Kicks - November 6, 2023
November 06, 2023 22:49AJ's joined by a couple of local OUA coaches, as Marcelo Plada comes on to talk about the Carleton Raven's Men's Team going to Nationals. GeeGees women's coach Steve Johnson also joins the show to talk about UOttawa's trip to the Nationals. Then AJ wraps up the week that was in the world of soccer with Gord Smith
Steve Johnson - November 6, 2023
November 06, 2023 22:23 - 7 minutesSteve Johnson, head coach of the UOttawa GeeGees women's soccer team, joins the show to talk about winning back to back provincial titles, and to look ahead to Nationals
Marcelo Plada - November 6, 2023
November 06, 2023 22:19AJ Jakubec is joined by Ravens mend's soccer head coach Marcelo Plada, live from the bus, as he and the Ravens begin their journey to Nationals out on Cape Breton
Corner Kicks - October 31, 2023
October 31, 2023 22:57AJ Jakubec and Gordon Smith are joined by Forge FC head coach Bobby Smyrniotis, as well as Matteo de Brienne, who was named the CanPL's Best Canadian U-21
Matteo de Brienne - October 31, 2023
October 31, 2023 22:32Ottawa native Matteo de Brienne joins the show to talk about being named the CanPL's Best Canadian U-21 Player of the Year, and his season with Valour FC
Bobby Smyrniotis - October 31, 2023
October 31, 2023 22:23 - 17 minutesForce FC head coach Bobby Smyrniotis joins the show to talk about his team winning the Canadian Premier League Championship, the state of the CanPL, and more
Fernando Lopez - October 19, 2023
October 19, 2023 22:46AJ is joined by the CEO of Atletico Ottawa Fernando Lopez for a look back at the season that was and a glimpse into the future of the organization.
Corner Kicks - October 19, 2023
October 19, 2023 21:54AJ is joined by Fernando Lopez, Gord Smith and Stephen O'Kane as they take a trip around the soccer world.
Corner Kicks - October 12, 2023
October 12, 2023 23:14AJ and Gord Smith put a wrap on Atletico Ottawa's season, then catch up with Atleti keeper Nathan Ingham
Ingham: This season was a rollercoaster
October 12, 2023 22:51Atletico Ottawa keeper Nathan Ingham joins the show to talk about the season that was for Atleti
Corner Kicks - September 28, 2023
September 28, 2023 22:56AJ's joined by Michaela Schreiter and Vanessa Sanchez to talk about Canada's women's national team qualifying for the Olympics. He also talks to Atletico Ottawa coach Carlos Gonzalez, then Gord Smith joins the show for his regular visit
Gonzalez: Things are very tight, we have to try and control the details a bit better
September 28, 2023 22:42 - 9 minutesAtletico Ottawa coach Carlos Gonzalez joins the show to talk about the playoff push down the stretch of the CanPL season
Corner Kicks - September 21, 2023
September 21, 2023 23:11AJ Jakubec is joined by Atletico Ottawa Captain Carl Haworth, who announced this week that he'll retire at the end of the CanPL season. He's also joined by Gordon Smith, for his weekly visit, then wraps up the show with Stephen O'Kane, the head coach of the West Ottawa Men's Team, who are headed to Nationals after winning the Ontario Provincial Championship on penalties
Stephen O'Kane - September 21, 2023
September 21, 2023 23:02Stephen O'Kane, head coach of the West Ottawa Men's Team joins the show to talk about representing Ontario at the Nationals.
Haworth: I've spent 30 years devoted to soccer, hopefully I can continue to impact the game in Canada
September 21, 2023 22:29Carl Haworth joins the show to reflect on his career after announcing that he'll retire at the end of the season
Corner Kicks - September 14, 2023
September 14, 2023 22:14AJ Jakubec is joined by Atletico Ottawa's Maxim Tissot, then talks all things soccer with Gordon Smith
Corner Kicks - September 7, 2023
September 07, 2023 23:08AJ Jakubec and Gord Smith start the show by talking about John Herdman's move to MLS, taking over as head coach of TFC. The fellas are also joined by Bryce Crossman from Capital City Supports Group to talk about Atleti's supporters culture, then wrap up the show with some CanPL talk
Crossman: Anything that can help get families to games can only help
September 07, 2023 22:57Bryce Crossman of the Capital City Supporters Group joins the show to talk about Atleti's supporter culture, how Wally the T-Rex became the team's official mascot, and more
Atletico's Ollie Bassett
August 25, 2023 09:57Atletico's Ollie Bassett on being named CPL player of the week, Atletico's surge the last two months, battling for top spot and youth of the team helping with the turnaround.
Corner Kicks - August 17, 2023
August 17, 2023 20:46AJ Jakubec speaks to Atletico Ottawa's Tyr Walker after he made his first CPL start. He's also joined by OneSoccer's Oliver Platt to discuss TFC's coaching hunt, and Gord Smith makes his weekly visit
Corner Kicks - August 10, 2023
August 10, 2023 22:51AJ Jakubec starts the show by catching up with Atletico Ottawa captain Carl Haworth, who is fresh off being named CanPL player of the week. He's also joined by Atleti analyst Gord Smith, who makes his weekly visit. Then AJ wraps up the show by replaying part of his interview with Vanessa Sanchez and Michaela Schreiter
Haworth: We've got absolutely not doubt that we can repeat as regular season champions
August 10, 2023 22:37Atletico Ottawa captain Carl Haworth joins the show to talk about being named the CanPL Player of the Week, and to discuss the season so far
Corner Kicks - August 3, 2023
August 03, 2023 22:45AJ Jakubec brings you another edition of Corner Kicks with guests Carlos Gonzalez, Graeme Ivory and Gordon Smith to talk all thing Atletico Ottawa and Canada Soccer.