Painting The Pitch Red

Chapter Three: In Bloom

Episode Summary

After a miserable start to the 2010s, the hire of John Herdman and the rise of a golden generation turn Canada into a fearsome footy nation seemingly overnight.

Episode Notes

2018–2022

Featuring: Craig Forrest, Brendan Dunlop, Kristian Jack, Sid Sexiero, Babtunde Omotoye and Emma Lefebvre. 

After a miserable start to the 2010s, the hire of John Herdman and the rise of a golden generation turn Canada into a fearsome footy nation seemingly overnight. But a closer examination reveals fascinating off-the-field insights into how Canada may have turned its soccer fortunes around. 

As the Canadian team gears up for its first World Cup in 36 years, the country prepares to play host in 2026. 

Original music score by Connor Tanton.

Producer, Host & Writer: Henry Standage / Executive Producer: Amil Delic / Sound Designer: Ryan Clarke / Graphic Designer: Kayla Moning & Valdemar Balza 

Audio Credits: CBS Sports, CityNews, EA Sports, Fox Soccer, One Soccer, OUA Sports, Speakers Spotlight, Sportsnet and Vancouver Whitecaps.

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