Grab your gloves and headphones. York United goalkeeper Niko Giantsopoulos has launched a podcast all about, you guessed it, goalkeeping and the stresses, mistakes & specific memories that come with the role. "The Last Line: A Goalkeeper’s Podcast" went live Thursday with three episodes and three star guests – Canadian women’s national team netminders Erin McLeod and Stephanie Labbé and former English Premier League star Shaka Hislop.

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In episode one, Giantsopoulos chats with Labbé about what it takes to be a top 'keeper, her love of other sports, and candid dialogue about depression and mental health following the 2016 Rio Olympics. Giantsopoulos, 26, has made six appearances in the CPL – all of which with his former club, Cavalry FC. A native of Markham, Ont., Giantsopoulos returned to Ontario this November when he signed a two-year contract with York United.

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