Shane Murphy performs live on Melnick in the Afternoon!

Featuring our Magnificent Seven Guests; Chelsea Nicola, Annie Larouche, Mauro Biello, Julien Bonan, Mark Noonan, Dan Courtemanche and Amy Walsh

As the curtain falls on the oranges@halftime 2024 holiday extravaganza we give thanks to the people and partners that have made significant contributions over our 21-years merci / grazie / cheers

We dive deep into the o@ht vault for some legendary soundbites over our 21-years as we hear rom the likes of Sepp Blater, Mayor Tremblay and Ziggy Marley

Mauro takes us on a special voyage around our exceptional CanMNT. Plus we revisit an October Stade Saputo Saturday evening where the club celebrated the 30th-Anniversary of that historical 1994 Championship winning IMFC team, whilst 18-year old son Alessandro Biello was on the bench for CF MTL

CPL Commissioner Mark Noonan outlines the league's expansion strategy, revealing discussions specific to the Montreal and Quebec City markets are ongoing. Mark also describes how very well the League1 structure is thriving right across the nation. Now a significant, and growing part of the entire Canadian soccer eco-system.

At the spritely age of 77-years young Nicola recounts her remote Chelsea trips to the likes of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and that magical Munich May 2012 evening.

Montreal Roses FC's club president lays out her thoughts and aspirations ahead of the historical 2025 debut season for the Northern Super League. Annie outlines the club's stadium plans plus. pays wonderful tribute to the league's co-founder and inspiration; Diana Matheson.

Julien takes us back to the roots and origins of Montreal's iconic Café Olimpico which was founded by AS Roma devotee Rocco Furfaro. Rocco named Olimpico after AS Roma's home stadium, Stadio Olimpico. Better known as l'Olmpico to Romans. We also discuss Olimpico's recent collaboration the football eponymous Stone Island clothing brand and Holt Renfrew. 

The MLS Executive VP who has been with the league since before the inaugural 1996 season reflects on some milestones over Dan's time. Including tracing back to when he was in Montreal back in May 2010 with the Commissioner and MLS President to announce the Impact would join the league as its 19th franchise. Dan also looks ahead to what is sure to be yet another historical season. As the league's 30th club, San Diego FC make some significant noises and moves ahead of their 2025 debut.

Much mirth and merriment as Amy 'Multiple Football Hats' Walsh [& oranges@halftime holiday extravaganza special counsel] regales us with her very unique football take. Amy pays special tribute to her old pal Diana Matheson and gets us set for the Northern Super League's exciting 2025 debut.