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Welcome to Park The Bus podcast, where hosts Kevin Kilbane and Steven Caldwell prepare you for the World Cup in 2026. On Episode 1 of the pod, Canada MNT head coach Jesse Marsch joins the show to discuss Canada's recent successes, his red card against Mexico, and whether Canada faces discrimination in CONCACAF officiating.

Is the U.S. Men's National Team overrated? Is Jonathan David a Top 10 striker in the world? How does Promise David compare to past stars? Kevin Kilbane and Steven Caldwell dive into all that and more on Episode 3 of Park The Bus podcast!

In the leadup to FIFA World Cup 2026, TSN Soccer's Kevin Kilbane remembers being physically in between star Roy Keane and manager Mick McCarthy during their infamous blow out in 2002 -- an argument that would lead to Keane's removal from the Republic of Ireland squad. Hear Kilbane relive the tale, and much more, on Episode 2 of Park The Bus podcast.

Who was the biggest disappointment for Canada ? Which breakout star could have played his way into a starting role at the World Cup? Steven Caldwell and Kevin Kilbane with honest assessment of who impressed, and who didn’t at the Gold Cup. That and much more in the latest episode of Park the Bus.

 Is Juventus a big enough club for Jonathan David? Should a trio of Canadian stars join him in Serie A next season? And was Pochettino right to criticize CONCACAF after losing the Gold Cup Final? Steven Caldwell and Kevin Kilbane debate all that and more on Episode 5 of Park the Bus.

Was the Club World Cup a success & what was the physical cost?  What was Trump doing during Chelsea’s trophy presentation? Are we ready to move on from Messi vs Ronaldo?  Could this week’s showdown between Dayne St. Clair & Max Crepeau decide Canada’s number 1?   Steven Caldwell and Kevin Kilbane debate all that and more on Episode 6 of Park the Bus.

Hilarious preseason moments that got out of hand, Ismael Kone’s dust up with the Marseille Manager & is Marcus Rashford good enough for Barcelona? Steven Caldwell and Kevin Kilbane debate all that and more on Episode 6 of Park the Bus.

Promise David looks back at his incredible debut season in Belgium, finally playing for Canada, and raising the bar this season. Matthew Scianitti stops by for the inside story on crucial moves for Tajon Buchanan and Ismael Kone. And Rodrigo De Paul’s “disgraceful” move to Miami. Steven Caldwell and Kevin Kilbane discuss all that and more in a jam-packed Episode of Park the Bus.

What does Muller bring to Vancouver?  Do the Whitecaps need to change tactically to accommodate him? And will he be better in MLS than Son Heung-min?

Steven Caldwell and Kevin Kilbane cover the Whitecaps marquee signing from every angle. Plus they share some of their own wild transfer stories and get stumped by Statman Joe in a quiz about their own careers, all in Episode 9 of Park the Bus.

Old School managing, or bullying? With new video surfacing, the guys re-examine the Kone-De Zerbi dust up. Plus, should Daniel Jebbison have been working with his own fitness trainer? And which Canadians have the most at stake in Europe this season?

Steven Caldwell and Kevin Kilbane are joined by Luke Wileman to discuss that and more in episode 10 of Park the Bus.

Where will Donnarumma land?  Jonathan David joins the show ahead of his Serie A debut & updates on the Cyle Larin mess in Mallorca.  Luke Wileman, Steven Caldwell & Kevin Kilbane debate all that and more on Episode 11 of Park the Bus.

Canadian head coach Jesse Marsch joins the show to talk Buchanan’s historic hat-trick, David’s dream debut, and the biggest calls he had to make ahead of the September international window. Plus, after Thomas Muller opened his Whitecaps account, Caldwell, Wileman and Kilbane debate how many more goals we could see from the German superstar in Vancouver.

Tani Oluwaseyi joins Park the Bus after his huge move to Villarreal! Plus Caldwell, Wileman and Kilbane discuss which Canadian transfer could have the biggest impact on the national team, Alexander-Arnold’s exclusion from England, Isak to Liverpool… and the time Kev lost his passport in Russia!  All that and more in a jam packed episode of Park the Bus!

Canada’s comprehensive win on the road in Romania, Kone’s outburst, and Crepeau standing tall. Steven Caldwell and Kevin Kilbane are joined by special guest Jimmy Brennan, as well as Kristian Jack and Matthew Scianitti from Bucharest for an in depth look at Canada’s latest victory.

Canada pick up a 2nd straight victory on European soil! Steven Caldwell and Kevin Kilbane are joined by former Canadian international Jimmy Brennan, as well as Matthew Scainitti and Kristian Jack pitch-side in Swansea for a comprehensive look at the win over Wales, and a successful international window! Plus, a look at the World Cup qualifying results from around the World, and what they mean for 2026.

Canadian international and Celtic Star Alistair Johnston joins from Scotland to chat his road to recovery, watching Canada’s incredible window, and Derek Cornelius joining Rangers!

Plus Steven Caldwell, Luke Wileman and Kevin Kilbane dive into Thomas Muller’s hat-trick, Ali Ahmed’s rise, and if the turmoil at Rangers will help, or hurt Derek Cornelius.

In the midst of a breakout season, Vancouver Whitecaps and Canadian Men’s national team  winger Ali Ahmed sits down with Luke Wileman and Kevin Kilbane to chat his recent rise, the Whitecaps push for silverware and what his future could hold. Plus, Kilbane makes some changes to Canada’s projected lineup for the 2026 World Cup, and shares the story of his most heated fan interaction.

Canadian international and TFC star Richie Laryea sits down to chat the pressure mounting with Canada, awaiting a World Cup in his hometown, and facing Lionel Messi. Plus, Steven Caldwell, Luke Wileman and Kevin Kilbane debate the Ballon d'Or top 10, and which red-hot striker is currently the best in the world!

After Canada's star centre-back suffered a devastating injury, Steven Caldwell, Luke Wileman and Kevin Kilbane dive into every angle of what it could mean for Canada's World Cup hopes. Plus the guys discuss the outrage over World Cup ticket prices, and the effect it could have on the tournament's legacy in Canada.

Canada loses 1-0 to Australia, what went wrong? Should Jesse Marsch consider a change in formation? Is Cyle Larin running out of time? Steven Caldwell & Kevin Kilbane are joined by Former Canadian internationals Jim Brennan and Atiba Hutchinson for all that and more!

Eustaquio, Sigur and St.Clair shine, but the attacking struggles continue to be in the spotlight. A stacked cast of Caldwell, Kilbane, Hutchinson, Brennan are joined by Matthew Scianitti and Kristian Jack pitch side to cover every angle of Canada’s crucial match with Colombia.

What could Canada's World Cup group look like? Luke Wileman, Steven Caldwell and Kevin Kilbane look at current best-, and worst-case scenarios. Plus, is Messi still the world's best player?  And the Quiz with Statman Joe returns! All that and more in the latest episode of Park the Bus. 

Luke Wileman and Kevin Kilbane catch up with Steven Caldwell on his world tour, to chat Jonathan David's situation at Juventus, the fallout from Alistair Johnston's injury, and if Max Crepeau should sign with a Canadian MLS club. Plus, Whitecaps Player of the Year Sebastian Berhalter joins to talk Vancouver's MLS Cup run, and his 2026 World Cup hopes with the U.S.

Does Dayne St. Clair’s award put him in line to be Canada’s #1? Should Eustaquio and David look for moves in January? And where does Erling Haaland rank in the history of Premier League strikers? Steven Caldwell, Kevin Kilbane and Luke Wileman dive into all that and more on the latest episode of Park the Bus.

Canadian goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair joins the show to chat his award-winning season in Minnesota, fighting for the starting job with Canada, and to face notorious goalkeeper critic Kevin Kilbane!

Plus, Luke Wileman, Steven Caldwell and Kilbane chat the newcomers to Canada’s squad, a wild CPL final, and other incredible performance from Colombian star Luis Diaz.

Canada goes down a man early but manage to keep another clean sheet with a 0-0 draw against Ecuador. 
Plus, Luke Wileman, Steven Caldwell, Kevin Kilbane and Jim Brennan dive into if the Ali Ahmed's red card was too harsh, what stood out of Canada and what moves Jesse Marsch could make moving forward. 

01:10 - REACTION TO RED CARD

05:51 - CANADA GETTING MORE EXPERIENCE/EARNING ANOTHER CLEAN SHEET 

11:46 - GETTING INTO CANADA'S ATTACK - TANI OLUWASEYI NOT BEING ABOUT TO SCORE

16:29 - WHAT ELSE STOOD OUT FOR CANADA TONIGHT?

20:45 - IS RICHIE LARYEA UNDROPPABLE?

23:01 - SURPRISED THAT MARSCH DIDN'T MAKE AN EARLIER SUB AFTER GOING DOWN A MAN?

25:31 - WILL THERE BE OTHER CHANGES FROM MARSCH

Luke Wileman and Kevin Kilbane are joined by Irish and Premier League legend Shay Given!

The trio chat Ireland’s qualifying hero’s, the UEFA World Cup playoffs, and Canada’s keeper battle! Plus, Canada’s striker debate heats up, and the Whitecaps win an epic playoff battle between World Cup stars  | Park The Bus Ep. 25

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw nearing, Steven Caldwell, Luke Wileman, and Kevin Kilbane do a test run to see what groups we could see, including a near best-case scenario for Canada! | Park The Bus Ep. 26

Can Canada win it’s World Cup group? What would a combined Canada-Italy best XI look like? And was Ali Ahmed’s exit, Vancouver’s downfall in MLS Cup?

Steven Caldwell, Kevin Kilbane and Luke Wileman discuss a historic weekend in Canadian Soccer, as well as the increasing drama around Liverpool and Egypt star Mohamed Salah. | Park The Bus Ep. 27

It’s an all-Whitecaps special! Luke Wileman, Steven Caldwell, and Kevin Kilbane give an in-depth preview of the MLS Cup final between Vancouver and Miami, including who should start, they keys to winning, and their own predictions.#parkthebus

Could Ismael Kone start for Italy? Cristiano Ronaldo isn’t a top 20 player of all-time? Is Granit Xhaka the best player in Canada’s World Cup group? Steven Caldwell, Kevin Kilbane and Luke Wileman are back with more controversial takes! Plus, the guys debate all the latest Canadian soccer stories, including Davies return, Cyle Larin’s status, and where Dayne St. Clair should play next! | Park The Bus Ep. 28

Who would have been Park the Bus’ Canadian men’s player of the year? Could Jonathan David’s struggle to adapt in Italy be the cause of his struggles at Juventus? And will a move to Miami lock Dayne St. Clair into a starting role for Canada? Kevin Kilbane, Steven Caldwell and Luke Wileman debate all that and more in the final episode of 2025!

Steven Caldwell, Luke Wileman & Kevin Kilbane celebrate the holidays by looking back at the best interviews, conversations and hot-takes from the first 6 months of Park the Bus!

What will the biggest storylines for Canada be in 2026? How far will Canada go in the World Cup? What should Jesse Marsch’s New Years resolution be?

Luke Wileman, Steven Caldwell and Kevin Kilbane kick off 2026 with a look ahead to a historic year for Canadian Soccer.

How will Ali Ahmed fit in the English Championship? Could Canada’s January camp be the key to Marcelo Flores World Cup hopes? And is $18 million too much for American international Josh Sargent? Luke Wileman, Kevin Kilbane and Steven Caldwell discuss all the biggest soccer stories from an action-packed January.

Was Brahim Diaz’s penalty miss intentional? Steven Caldwell returns from Morocco to share his view from a wild AFCON final. Plus, will Kevin Kilbane standby his Promise David comparison to Erling Haaland? And is it time for Jesse Marsch to issue an ultimatum to Marcelo Flores? All that and more in a fiery episode of Park the Bus.

How are the Canadians getting on in Spain & what is La Liga life doing for their development with the national team?  Is the sky the limit for Lamine Yamal or is the spotlight becoming a distraction?  And can anyone stop La Roja this summer? Spanish football expert Graham Hunter joins the show to discuss all things Spain with Steven Caldwell & Kevin Kilbane.

Is Cyle Larin’s latest transfer his last chance to make the 26 for 26? Would a move to MLS be good for Stephen Eustaquio? And is Ismael Kone finally on pace to reach his full potential? Steven Caldwell, Kevin Kilbane and Luke Wileman debate all the biggest questions in Canadian Soccer.

Was Cyle Larin’s dream debut a sign of things to come? Why didn’t a Canadian MLS team sign Stephen Eustaquio? And is it time to worry about Canada’s lingering injury issues on the back-line? Steven Caldwell, and Luke Wileman debate that and much more in the latest episode of Park the Bus.

Rick Westhead joins the show to talk Canada Soccer’s new deal, behind the scenes details of his high-profile soccer reporting, and the social media backlash that followed. Plus, Steven Caldwell, Luke Wileman and Kevin Kilbane discuss Thomas Tuchel’s new deal, the Kilbane derby (Ireland vs Canada) and our 2026 MLS season predictions!

How will injuries to Alphonso Davies and Promise David effect Canada’s World Cup hopes? Opening weekend in MLS  re-ignites Canada’s goalkeeper battle, Toronto FC splashes the cash once again, & does Ralph Priso have a shot at making the World Cup roster? Kevin Kilbane, Steven Caldwell and Luke Wileman discuss all that and more in the latest episode of Park the Bus.

French soccer expert Julien Laurens joins the show for an in-depth look at the state of the  French national team just 100 days ahead of the World Cup & previews a stacked Group I. Plus, Caldwell,  Kilbane and Wileman continue the debate on Canada’s goalkeeping battle, and discuss FIFA’s proposed rule changes being trialed in the Canadian Premier League.

German soccer expert Raphael Honigstein joins the show to discuss Germany’s World Cup chances, it’s new generation of stars, and Alphonso Davies upcoming return to Bayern Munich & Canada. 

Plus Steven Caldwell, Kevin Kilbane & Luke Wileman discuss whether Alistair Johnston’s place could be in jeopardy at Celtic, Richie Laryea’s strong start to the MLS season, and Cyle Larin’s re-emergence as a candidate to start for Canada.

Canadian striker Cyle Larin joins the show to chat his start to life in Southampton, overcoming early season struggles, and the upcoming international window for Canada!

Plus Steven Caldwell, Kevin Kilbane and Luke Wileman rate Canada’s new World Cup Jersey, and discuss England’s latest teenage phenom, Max Dowman.

As a crucial March international window kicks off, Steven Caldwell, Kevin Kilbane and Luke Wileman debate all the biggest storylines for the Canadian Men’s national team. Plus, the trio dive into the World Cup playoffs, and Caldwell shows off his prized jersey collection.  

After Bosnia and Herzegovina upset Italy in the UEFA World Cup playoffs, Kevin Kilbane, Steven Caldwell, Matthew Scianitti and Kristian Jack debate how it effects Canada’s hopes for the tournament. Plus a look at how all the key battle’s played out in this international window for Canada.

Former Bosnia and Herzegovina star Asmir Begovic joins the show to give an inside perspective on Canada’s opening game opponents at the World Cup! And shares how close he came to playing his international soccer for Canada instead. Plus former NFL star, and Italian soccer fan,  Luke Willson sits down with Caldwell, Kilbane and Wileman to dive into another disaster for Italy, and Canada Soccer’s viral jersey swap event.

Scotland and Liverpool legend Graeme Souness joins the show to discuss his World Cup experiences, how he thinks Scotland will do this summer, and share some of his most memorable stories.

Plus, Steven Caldwell, Kevin Kilbane and Luke Wileman debate if Lamine Yamal is the best player in the world, and if Arsenal can hold on to it’s lead in the premier league.

What’s it like to referee on soccer’s biggest stage? The man leading Canada’s first ever all-Canadian crew at a World Cup, Drew Fischer, joins the show to discuss his 2026 World Cup appointment and the challenges refs face. Plus, Kevin Kilbane, Steven Caldwell and Luke Wileman discuss Alphonso Davies return to top form, Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or bid, and can anyone upset France in Group I this summer?

CONCACAF President and FIFA Vice-President Victor Montaliani joins the show to discuss all-things surrounding the 2026 World Cup! Including Canada’s journey to hosting, ticket prices, and Iran’s participation.  Plus, Steven Caldwell, Kevin Kilbane and Luke Wileman dive into Canada’s injury crisis on the backline, a slew of injuries to world superstars, and debate who is the real favorite of Group D.