MICHAEL MCCOLL

Michael has lived and breathed football for as long as he can remember, and has written about the game since setting up AFTN as a critically acclaimed fanzine in Scotland in 1989. He is the Managing Editor of this site and host of Canada’s longest running English language soccer podcast – The AFTN Soccer Show (AKA “There’s Still Time”) – which can be heard on Wednesdays at 11pm on Vancouver’s CiTR radio and is also available everywhere you get podcasts.

Michael is the current commentator for League1 BC, TSS Rovers, and UBC Thunderbirds in U Sports. Previously the Vancouver Whitecaps beat reporter for MLSsoccer.com, and Western Conference reporter for USLsoccer.com, Michael has also written in the UK and Canada for When Saturday Comes, Goal.com, Four Four Two, The Independent and Metronews Vancouver amongst others. He has also been a contributor and guest on football shows on the BBC, Sky Sports, Radio Scotland, CBC, CTV, TSN Radio, and many more.

He has been an accredited Canadian soccer media member since 2009 and has covered many international games and tournaments including: the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, 2016 Copa America, various CONCACAF Gold Cups, and club matches at all levels throughout North America. He is always available for freelance work.

An avid supporter of East Fife and AFC Wimbledon, Michael has a love for old footballing memorabilia, especially programmes, cards, and comics. He’s also a keen groundhopper. Check out his footballing travels via the link on the site!

You can follow Michael on Twitter/X.com at @AFTNCanada.