Fantasy Poolies Footy Show
Welcome to Fantasy Poolies Footy Show —the ultimate banter-filled podcast for football fanatics! Hosted by former professional Andrea Lombardo and longtime friends Luca Forno and Adrian Pena. We dive deep into world football with a side of laughs and the occasional hot take on other sports.
Expect weekly candid conversations, locker-room stories, tactical insights, and plenty of banter from three former teammates who know the game inside out. Whether you’re here for the football insights or just the laughs, we’ve got you covered.
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Fantasy Poolies Footy Show
Carmine Isacco: Legacy, Leadership & the State of Canadian Soccer
In this episode of The Fantasy Poolies Footy Show, Andrea Lombardo, Luca Forno & Adrian Pena sit down with the one and only Carmine Isacco — a true architect of the Canadian soccer landscape.
They cover it all:
🇨🇦 The evolution of soccer in Canada
🏆 League1 Ontario’s rise and the shift from OYSL to OPDL
⚽ How to actually develop players — and the accountability coaches need
🧠 The psychology of building a winning team
🎤 Respect for refs, local legends, and the importance of celebrating each other
Carmine shares honest reflections on his career, the systems in place, and what still needs to change to support players from all backgrounds. There's real insight here — and a few laughs along the way.
🎙 Hosted by Andrea Lombardo
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