Walsh: The legacy piece will call these players back

Well, well, well, how the turntables… Canada reaches the knockout stage of the Olympic soccer tournament despite being docked six points for the spying scandal. More details have surfaced on just how extensive spying programs are at the sport’s highest level. Brazilian legend Marta gets red-carded and might’ve played in her last Olympic match, while the Americans look like the best team by far. 17-year-old Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh is fulfilling her great promise with a fantastic showing at the Paris Games.

This week on the 1st Half, Paul Desbaillets plays the most distinguished songs for several Premier League clubs, very early predictions of the Premier League race this upcoming season, Osheaga beginning and more. Tune into The 1st Half Culture Show every Friday at 6pm where you can expect the unexpected with weekly guests, deep dives into soccer's heart, its influence on pop culture, and the kind of banter only Paul can deliver.

Former NHL defenseman Aaron Ward talks Habs offseason moves, why Montreal is not the place for Patrick Laine and takes your questions on a special summer edition of Ask Aaron Anything

John Romano is the sports columnist at the Tampa Bay Times joins the show to talk about the new stadium being built for the Tampa Bay Rays and why they decided to build in a place that has not worked for 30 years

Host Sean Campbell gets to know rookie Als' receiver Jose Barbon, who's been pressed into service after a slew of injuries.

Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Newhook joins Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Luca Scott on Melnick in the Afternoon to talk about last season's line with him, Kirby Dach and Juraj Slafkovský, the addition of Patrik Laine, what he's worked on in the offseason and more.

Eric Edholm joins Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Luca Scott on Melnick in the Afternoon to talk about the Lions getting the win over the Rams, Sam Darnold having a big game against the New York Giants, how badly the Cleveland Browns struggled offensively and more.

Canadian Soccer Hall of Famer Amy Walsh joins Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Luca Scott on Melnick in the Afternoon to talk about Canada beating the US 2-1, how the team has played under Jesse Marsch, CF Montreal looking like a shell of themselves and more.

Michaela and Vanessa get to know Ottawa’s latest pro soccer team – Ottawa Rapid FC of the new Northern Super League – by talking to CEO Thomas Gilbert and COO Stephanie Spruston. The Indiana Fever are on fire and Caitlin Clark will make the playoffs in her rookie season. Alex Morgan hangs up her cleats at 35 years old. Michaela and Vanessa try to guess PWHL team names.

This week on The 1st Half, Paul Desbaillets sits down with British figure skater Olivia Smart as they talk about how she’s able to represent Spain as a figure skater, being a 3 time Spanish national champion how she got into the sport, where she developed her love for soccer and Sheffield United her connection with FC Barcelona and more. Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including, Alex Morgan announcing her retirement from soccer, Cristiano Ronaldo scoring his 900th career goal, Ivan Toney leaving the EPL to play in Saudi and some of the highest wages in the world of soccer. Tune into The 1st Half Culture Show every Friday at 6pm where you can expect the unexpected with weekly guests, deep dives into soccer's heart, its influence on pop culture, and the kind of banter only Paul can deliver.