Northern Fútbol Podcast

The Canadian men's national team fell out of the 2026 World Cup on Saturday, but the past month provided some remarkable moments for the sport from coast-to-coast-to-coast. On Part 2 of our post-match show from the 3-0 loss to Morocco, Ben Steiner, Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic and Brendan Dunlop dive into which players could still play a key role in four years time, and dive deep into whether this summer was a success + their favourite moments from the run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CanMNT's 2026 World Cup journey is over, as they fell 3-0 to Morocco in the Round of 16. Despite the scoreline, it was far from a dominant performance by Morocco, as Canada pushed to the edge in the first half, but were unable to turn a dominant start into a positive result.Ben Steiner, Brendan Dunlop and Alex Gangué-Ruzic dissect the defeat, what went wrong and what almost went right, the errors made, and how Canada could've influenced the game with their substitutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canada is in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup and faces an immense challenge as they take on Morocco in Houston. It won't be an easy task for Canada to get past the Atlas Lions, but it's not impossible. Ben Steiner, live from Houston, and Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic break down everything there is to the matchup, how Jesse Marsch may adapt, what penalties could look like, and plenty more before offering their predictions. To end the show, Brendan Dunlop catches up with play-by-play broadcaster Jon Champion about the tournament as a whole and offers an international perspective on Canadian soccer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The CanMNT have made the most of their knockout round debut at a men's World Cup, as they defeated South Africa 1-0 in their Round of 32 clash after a dramatic late winner from Stephen Eustáquio. On a day when they weren't at their best, Eustáquio made sure that they'd still get over the line on the day, rewarding them for all of the hard work they put in with a special goal. And, in other good news, Alphonso Davies made his return from injury, with this win buying him more time to play an even bigger role in the Round of 16. Ben, Brendan and Alex dive into a historic game for Canadian soccer, one that will stand out among great historic Canadian sporting moments - and there could still be more big moments to come, with their tournament not over yet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a successful group stage, the CanMNT's 2026 World Cup journey shifts from Canada to Los Angeles to take on South Africa. Expected to win on paper, this will be a fascinating test for Canada, one where they have a chance to make a massive statement, with most of the country watching Can CanMNT pick up a victory that will forever live on in contrast to the usual frustration and heartbreak?Ben, Brendan and Alex help preview this South Africa match, put into context what this game means and where they think this game could be won or lost for Canada. Against a South African side that is expected to be stingy without the ball, it won't be an easy match. Canada will need to take the lessons learned from similar matchups as they chase a knockout victory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Canadian men's national team won't get the chance to stay at home for the World Cup knockout stage, but will play the biggest game in CanMNT history despite falling 2-1 to Switzerland on Wednesday in Vancouver.Ben Steiner, Brendan Dunlop and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down Canada's Group B 2nd place-sealing loss, how it could impact their pathway, the CanMNT's selections and the brewing drama around Jesse Marsch and Alphonso Davies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's all come down to CanMNT v Switzerland in their final Group B match. There, the stakes are simple: if Canada wins or draws, they'll top the group and stay in Vancouver for the Round of 32. If Canada lose, they'll likely finish 2nd, unless Bosnia have the game of their lives, and head to LA for the Rd of 32. Brendan, Ben and Alex dive into everything you NEED to know about Canada vs. Switzerland, from potential lineup choices, to what Canada needs to do to stay solid at the back, and help scout potential areas of Swiss weakness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was the game that fans of the CanMNT had long dreamed about, as Canada picked up their first-ever World Cup win, doing so in STYLE in a thumping 6-0 win over Qatar in Vancouver. Jonathan David finally had his statement World Cup performance with an impressive hat trick, Cyle Larin had a big goal to stay in red-hot form, and Nathan Saliba announced his breakout to the world. Unfortunately for Canada, however, not all went well, as Ismaël Koné was stretchered off with a horrific leg break, one that will prematurely end his tournament and keep him out of action for several months. Brendan Dunlop and Alex Gangué-Ruzic dive into all of the KEY storylines and Ben Steiner checks in with an update from BC Place, in a very special post-game episode of NFP. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a solid start to the 2026 World Cup for the CanMNT, who drew Bosnia & Herzegovina 1-1 in Toronto, their focus shifts towards the second game of the tournament, where they'll take on Qatar in a massive matchup in Vancouver. With all teams in Group B tied on one point, Canada heads into this game needing a win, knowing that such a result will all but secure their spot in the knockout rounds of this tournament and put them in the driver's seat when it comes to potentially even winning their group. In this episode, Alex, Ben and Brendan share what they've seen from the World Cup so far, before diving into everything you need to know about this matchup against Qatar, including why it's such a big one for Canada, their projected lineup, predictions and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first time ever, the CanMNT have picked up a World Cup point, drawing Bosnia & Herzegovina 1-1 in their 2026 tournament opener at Toronto Stadium. Bosnia were dangerous on set-pieces, and punished Canada early. But Jesse Marsch's CanMNT responded well, eventually finding an equalizer through Cyle Larin, who picked a perfect time to bust a near two-year goal drought with Canada. Ben, Brendan and Alex dive into all of the key storylines from the match, as they break down how Marsch changed the game with aggressive substitutions, Canada's excellence from open play, what went wrong on the set pieces, and what this point means for Canada heading west to Vancouver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canada heads into Group B action at the 2026 World Cup this week, starting with a Friday match against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto. What are the expectations for this Canadian team back at the tournament? How will they be followed by the more casual Canadian public, and what do they need to do to deem it a successful World Cup? Ben Steiner, Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic, and Brendan Dunlop wrap up the show by sharing their Canada World Cup predictions and who they think will lead Canada in goalscoring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 1 of 2 of this week's Northern Futbol dives into Canada's outlook heading into the 2026 World Cup on home soil, after playing to a 2-0 win over Uzbekistan and a 1-1 draw with Ireland in the tune-up friendlies. Ben Steiner, Brendan Dunlop and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic dive into the injuries facing the squad and whether they are a major concern, as well as the biggest takeaways from the final lead-up matches before the big dance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Led by Jesse Marsch, Canada Soccer unveiled its 26-man World Cup roster on Friday night, picking the group that will look to shock the world at a home World Cup. On this episode of Northern Fútbol, Ben Steiner, Brendan Dunlop and Alex Gangué-Ruzic break down their thoughts on the squad, how it was revealed, and their hopes heading into the pre-tournament friendlies against Uzbekistan and Ireland before the June 12 World Cup opener in Toronto against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gerry Dobson saw the worst moments for Canada's men's national team — and just as it started to get good, he retired. 10 years after he signed off the airwaves that brought him across CONCACAF with Canada's dismal men's program at the time, he couldn't be happier to see where the team has gotten, even if there's a small part of him that wishes he could have been a part of it. In a one-on-one with Ben Steiner, he dives into some of the stories from the dark days and his experiences calling Canadian games, Canadian soccer and Canada's first live exposure to the Premier League over the course of three decades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a successful end to the 2025-2026 season for several CanMNT players, and none more than Liam Millar, who helped Hull City return to the Premier League after a dramatic promotion final win vs. Middlesbrough. After a long journey to this stage, it's a huge moment for Millar, who will look to carry that good feeling into what he hopes is a good World Cup for Canada, before hopefully lacing up his boots in the EPL this fall. Alex, Ben and Brendan dive into all other happenings related to Canadians playing abroad, including the upcoming Concacaf Champions Cup final, which will feature CanMNT winger Marcelo Flores, who is hoping to help Tigres UNAL to a big win vs. Toluca, before closing out the show with some talk about the Canadian MLS teams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's all starting to become real for the CanMNT, who have officially kicked off their World Cup preparation in Charlotte, North Carolina, where they've gathered for their pre-tournament training camp. Unfortunately, due to injuries and other club commitments, not everyone has made it to Charlotte, including Canadian captain Alphonso Davies, but otherwise, most of the 32 players who were called up to this camp are there. Now, the challenge for head coach Jesse Marsch is to whittle that group of 32 down to 26 players, which will be easier said than done. Speaking of Marsch, though, he's already had a busy week, as he announced that he'll stay on as CanMNT head coach through the 2030 World Cup, in what is a big coup for the Canadian program. Alex, Ben and Brendan dive into everything you need to know about that squad, as well as about Marsch's contract extension, before finishing with a chat about the favourites to win this World Cup, in this episode of the Northern Futbol Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before the club game pauses with the World Cup starting in less than a month, certain leagues are heating up over the next few weeks, as most European circuits wind down, while leagues like Major League Soccer are about to hit their halfway point. Speaking of MLS, however, this break could come at a great time for Canada's MLS sides, the Vancouver Whitecaps, Toronto FC and CF Montréal, who are dealing with injuries, dipping form and more. Can the Whitecaps enter the break still in first place in MLS? Will Toronto FC be able to stop a lengthy winless run? Can CF Montréal leap their Canadian Classique rivals after recovering from a slow start? They'll all look to make that happen this weekend. Meanwhile, Canadians continue to shine across the globe - Alex and Ben dive into those CanMNT and CanWNT players who are shining brightest at the moment in ‘Canadians Abroad'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the start of the 2026 World Cup now less than a month away, the next few weeks promise to be a sprint to the start line for the 48 teams participating, especially for the co-hosts, the CanMNT, who are getting set for their first match against Bosnia & Herzegovina on June 12th. As Canada gets set to start their pre-World Cup camp in Charlotte in the coming days, Alex and Ben dive into the state of the Canadian squad, with Jesse Marsch set to officially name his 26-player squad for this summer on May 29th. Who will make the 26? Who is set to miss out? They take a look at which battles are heating up with that May 29th date now less than two weeks away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alphonso Davies's injury troubles have continued, as the CanMNT captain picked up another muscle problem while playing for Bayern Munich, one that is serious enough to put his World Cup participation with Canada in doubt. Now, he faces a race against the clock to return to full fitness, and even if that goes well, it's hard to imagine him being at his best this summer, which could affect the CanMNT's plans. In better news, however, some other Canadians are thriving abroad, including Jacob Shaffelburg, Liam Millar and Cyle Larin - in particular, there will be a lot of Canadian interest in the EFL Championship promotion final this weekend, with Millar's Hull City and Larin's Southampton set to face off in football's most lucrative match (unless Southampton's spygate scandal opens the door for Alfie Jones and Middlesborough to get back into the promotion mix). Elsewhere, some key CanWNT players are also thriving in the NWSL, which is good news for Casey Stoney as she continues to get set for the next Canadian Women's National Team camp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week is shaping up to be a big one for the Vancouver Whitecaps, as some key leaders and stakeholders are set to meet in Vancouver on Wednesday, with the club's future very much the main topic of discussion. Can this be what the club needs to officially secure their long-term future in Vancouver? Meanwhile, the preliminary round of the Canadian Championship rolled on, and after Toronto FC was upset by Atlético Ottawa last week, the cupsets continued into the weekend, with CS Saint-Laurent channelling the magic of their 2024 run in an impressive 1-0 win vs. Inter Toronto FC, setting up a thrilling quarter-final slate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DESCRIPTION: Months ago, we clamoured for more Canadians to head to the English Championship. Now that many have, three are in contention to move up to the Premier League through the playoffs, while others also enjoyed standout campaigns. We dive into Canadians in Europe, as well as the feisty goalkeeper battle between Dayne St. Clair and Max Crépeau in MLS. The boys then offer their Coolbet picks for the weekend of MLS action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Vancouver Whitecaps are hanging on to a bit of hope after Sporting Director and CEO Axel Schuster spoke to the media on Wednesday, offering some insight as to where the club is at in the hunt to avoid relocation to Las Vegas or Phoenix. While Vancouver's future remains unclear, Toronto FC's present is less than ideal, crashing out of the Canadian Championship to Atletico Ottawa in the latest embarrassing chapter for TFC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2026 World Cup is mere weeks away and Cyle Larin is in the form of his life with Southampton, scoring a stunning goal in a critical draw with Ipswich, all while Alphonso Davies started in a chaotic UEFA Champions League clash between Bayern Munich and PSG. With so many Canadians thriving abroad and the Whitecaps, TFC and CF Montréal all showing some life in MLS action, it's a solid time to be a Canadian soccer fan — as long as you're not a Whitecaps fan thinking too far into the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Vancouver Whitecaps are facing more serious threats of relocation, and local support has been overwhelming in the last week in an effort to find a solution in Vancouver. What could keep the 52-year-old club in Vancouver, and what role does government have in the solution? Brendan Dunlop, Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic and Ben Steiner break down the situation facing Canada's oldest professional soccer team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Brendan Dunlop take a look at the latest out of the Canadian MLS teams, as the Vancouver Whitecaps are cruising to historic numbers, Toronto FC is becoming one of the most chaotic and entertaining teams in MLS (and are scoring goalkeeper goals!), while CF Montréal is looking to recover from a slow start after firing head coach Marco Donadel. Meanwhile, the Northern Super League is back for its second season, as they look to follow up a successful first act with a solid second campaign, while the Canadian Premier League is a few weeks into its new season, which has gathered global attention thanks to a few new rules that the league is trialling in 2026. WIN with Coolbet! Contest rules and full details on CanadianSoccerDaily.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Brendan Dunlop are back for another episode of the Northern Fútbol podcast, as they dive into the latest out of the CanMNT and CanWNT. Massive week for the CanMNT as some of Canada's best are catching form at the right time. Anytime Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David score and are named POTM on the same matchday, that's pretty good news for Canadian fans. And it doesn't hurt that Cyle Larin is on fire in the Championship, too… plus, some key players are getting healthy ahead of the World Cup! Meanwhile, the CanWNT wrapped up a relatively successful April window at the FIFA Series, as they beat Zambia and the Korea Republic before falling to Brazil in a trio of games in Cuiabá. Despite that, their performances are continuing to improve, and, most importantly, Olivia Smith made it through a Canadian camp without injury -- something worth celebrating.WIN with Coolbet! Contest rules and full details on CanadianSoccerDaily.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Part 2 of this week's episode of Northern Fútbol, as Ben Steiner, Brendan Dunlop and Alex Gangue-Ruzic return to break down the biggest storylines in Canadian soccer, focusing on the impressive form of some Canadians in Europe, while also taking a look at how the World Cup group stage may unfold for Canada. In that, what does success mean for the CanMNT this summer? Catch more Canadian soccer coverage by checking out Canadian Soccer Daily on all platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben, Alex and Dunlop are back on NFP this week to break down the latest in Canadian soccer, with a focus on how things are shaping up with the two-month mark now in the rear view. Stay tuned for Part 2! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Steiner and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic are back on the Northern Fútbol Podcast the day after Canada fought back from a 2-0 deficit against Iceland to find a 2-2 draw. The boys break down the attacking issues Canada still faces, as well as the struggles from the back line and notably the Canadian centre backs. After breaking down the Iceland match, they dive into some Concacaf results, World Cup kits and preview the CanMNT matchup against Tunisia. The show wraps up with a check in on John Herdman's managerial debut with Indonesia. Follow everything related to Canadian footy over on Canadian Soccer Daily and make sure to rate and subscribe to NFP wherever you're getting your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2026 World Cup is just over 80 days away, and we caught our first glimpse of Canada's World Cup kits this week, with a new red and black look for the summer. This week on the show, Ben Steiner and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down the new kits and also take a deep dive into the Canada men's national team roster for March friendlies against Tunisia and Iceland in Toronto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was an outstanding week for all Vancouver Whitecaps, Toronto FC and CF Montreal, who all picked up wins in MLS action.Ben Steiner and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down everything inside MLS, as well as how many players on Canadian teams could crack the USMNT for the World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The punches keep coming for the Canadian men's national team, as Alphonso Davies picks up another injury, alongside Luc De Fougerolles and several others, less than 100 days away from kicking off the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On this episode of Northern Fútbol with Ben Steiner, Brendan Dunlop and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic, we break down our worry levels about Davies and the CanMNT's injury picture, dive into the goalkeeping battle, and wrap up with a look at where things stand with the Canadian women's national team coming out of the She Believes Cup. Catch more Canadian soccer coverage over on Canadian Soccer Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a tough end to 2025, the CanWNT have returned to winning ways to begin 2026, opening their SheBelieves Cup tournament with an impressive 4-1 win over Colombia. Unfortunately, they were unable to build on that in their second match, as they then fell 1-0 to their rivals, the USWNT, but they'll be pleased with their performance in that game, which was much improved from the last time they faced the US, which came in a 3-0 loss last July. Meanwhile, Josh Sargent is now officially a Toronto FC player, and he had his introductory press conference this week, as he hopes to lead TFC into a new era after his big transfer from Norwich City. Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Brendan Dunlop dive into all of that, and more, in this episode of the Northern Futból Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Steiner and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic are back for Part 2 of this week's pod, shifting their focus to the start of the 2026 MLS season for Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Toronto FC, and CF Montréal. They look at a slow but productive start for Vancouver on and off the pitch, as well as how Toronto could shift moving forward with Josh Sargent. On Montréal, they discuss whether the 5-0 loss to San Diego FC is indicative of the true state of the team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Steiner and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic hold down the fort on the first part of this week's Northern Fútbol Podcast and they start with the concerning news for the men's and women's national teams. On the men's side, it's injuries to Alphonso Davies and Promise David, while the women's side heads into the SBC without Olivia Smith, who sustained a concussion and had to pull out of yet another Canadian women's national team camp. Part 2 comes out soon, with a full breakdown of Canada's MLS teams and the opening weekend of the 31st MLS season. Catch all the Canadian soccer news on Canadian Soccer Daily, whether on the website or on our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Part 2 of this week's episode, Alex and Brendan look at Canada's three Major League Soccer clubs ahead of the 2026 MLS regular season. The Whitecaps are the cream of the crop, but can they match last season's heights? Will Toronto FC find a striker to score goals AND satisfy the fanbase? Are you paying attention to CF Montreal? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 1 of this week's episode, Alex and Brendan dive into the big news in Canadian Soccer, as Canada Soccer and the CSME (formerly known as CSB) reached an agreement on a new deal between both parties. They look at what that means for the sport in this country, and why this is such important news heading into the World Cup, especially after how the last few years have gone. After that, they finish with some chat about the CanWNT, who revealed their first roster of 2026, which included some interesting surprises. Stay tuned for part 2, which will be out later this week wherever you find your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben and Alex are back for Part 2 of this week's episode of Northern Fútbol, breaking down the latest when it comes to the club game in Canadian soccer. They dive into CPL teams showing well, but losing in the Concacaf Champions Cup, before spending a little too much time ranting and reviewing the new 2026 MLS kits. To wrap the show, they dive into the best Canadians in Europe on the men's and women's sides. If you missed Part 1, which focused on the men's national team, please find that in your podcast feed of choice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Steiner and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic return for a two-part show this week, with the opening part focusing on the Canadian men's national team picture. The first topic zones in on Marcelo Flores's commitment to the team and what the future could hold for him, before they dive into the friendly against Ireland and Canada's determined preparation pathway for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Part 1 wraps up with a breakdown of the Canadian U17 boys' national team, which will not participate in the upcoming World Cup tournament. Part two to come at 12:01 am ET on Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could the winter transfer window have been crazier for Canadian men's players across Europe and MLS? Who knows, it might now even be over! On Part 2 of February 4th's episode, Ben Steiner, Alex Gangué-Ruzic and Brendan Dunlop dive into the windfall of moves, most recently headlined by Cyle Larin's journey to Southampton and Stephen Eustáquio's European farewell to LAFC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode is split into two parts and Part 1 dives into the situation between Vancouver Whitecaps FC, BC Place and the potential of relocation, as well as how a changing landscape towards mega-events like the World Cup and Olympic Games will change the future for Canadian soccer and sport in general. Afterwards, we dive into a promising Concacaf Champions Cup opener for Forge FC against Marcelo Flores' Tigres UANL, as well as Jonathan David's success abroad with Juventus. You can catch the second part of the show with Ben Steiner, Brendan Dunlop and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic right here in the same podcast feed and find further Canadian soccer coverage over on Canadian Soccer Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a landmark campaign for Canadians in the UEFA Champions League, headlined by the performances of Promise David, Tani Oluwaseyi and Jonathan David, who all scored multiple goals for their clubs along the way. Unfortunately, not all of them will advance to the knockout stage - that honour is reserved for Jonathan David (Juventus) and Canada captain Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich) - but that doesn't mean it's not a campaign worth celebrating for all involved. Meanwhile, in North America, soccer fans are getting set for the start of the Concacaf Champions Cup, which begins next week, with four Canadian teams participating: the Vancouver Whitecaps, Atlético Ottawa, Forge FC, and Vancouver FC. Otherwise, to cap off other Canadian-adjacent soccer news, Jacen Russell-Rowe is attracting interest from a surging Ligue 1 club, while Olivia Smith is on the cusp of a historic tournament win with Arsenal. Brendan Dunlop and Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic chat about all of that, and more, in this episode of the Northern Futbol Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's all happening for Canadians playing in Europe - for better and for worse. To start with the good, Ali Ahmed can't seem to set a foot wrong for Norwich City, and that's great news for him and his ambitions of starting World Cup games for Canada this summer. Unfortunately, though, the same can't be said for Cyle Larin, who looks set to leave Feyenoord after a quiet loan spell in the Netherlands. Safe to say, given how the last year has gone for him, this next move is going to be a big one for him as he battles just to stay in Canada's World Cup plans. Otherwise, Stephen Eustáquio faces a tough decision - staying at Porto, a club that means a lot to him despite his declining role on the pitch, or finding a new place to play with the World Cup just around the corner. Brendan Dunlop and Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic dive into all those stories in a Canadians Abroad-heavy episode. 1:30 Ali Ahmed's hot start at Norwich continues9:30 Should Stephen Eustáquio leave Porto?19:00 What's next for Cyle Larin? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Canadian men's national team started 2026 with a win over Guatemala in a Tier 2 friendly, with several players improving their standing for the March camp and potential 2026 World Cup squad, while others looked to be potential options for the 2030 World Cup. After breaking down the match, Brendan Dunlop, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Ben Steiner break down the CanMNT's upcoming friendlies, the CanWNT's 2026 scheduled and happenings with Canadian players at the club level. The boys also debate which celebrity Canada Soccer crossover is a must-see for the 2026 World Cup as well.1:30 - CanMNT WIN vs Guatemala8:00 - Stock up, stock down vs Guatemala16:00 - Is the CanMNT too emotional?21:30 - Canada's pre-World Cup friendlies35:00 - CanWNT book their dates for 2026 45:00 - Canadians Abroad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Canadian men's national team is in Los Angeles for the first camp of 2026, but Marcelo Flores skipped out after scoring a brace for Tigres in Liga MX action, potentially re-opening the door for him to join Mexico. After breaking down his news, Ben, Alex and Brendan jump into a preview of Canada vs. Guatemala, as well as an update on Canadian injuries and the transfer seasons for Canadian players in MLS and NWSL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Northern Fútbol Podcast returns for 2026! It's the World Cup year in Canada, and Ben Steiner, Brendan Dunlop and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down a busy winter so far for Canadian men's national team players.The show starts with a reaction to Jesse Marsch's January camp roster, before diving into the busy transfer season of Canadian MLS players so far. Afterwards, they dive into Jonathan David's struggles in his first half-season at Juventus and what it could mean for the CanMNT.Catch more NFP over on the Canadian Soccer Daily YouTube channel and check out the Canadian Soccer Daily website for further coverage.NOTE: This episode was recorded on Jan. 6, 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Canadian men's national team learned its fate for the 2026 World Cup, being drawn into Group B alongside UEFA Path A winner Qatar and Switzerland. The boys break down what the schedule could mean for Jesse Marsch's men and also dive into the other groups across the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After that, they break down Vancouver Whitecaps' 3–1 loss to Inter Miami in the MLS Cup, with Ben Steiner hosting from the ground alongside Brendan Dunlop and Alex Gangué-Ruzic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Vancouver Whitecaps are heading into MLS Cup against Inter Miami and they have a real shot of taking the trophy in the final match of Sergio Busquets' and Jordi Alba's careers. After an in-depth preview of MLS Cup, the boys dive into the dismal end to 2025 for the Canadian women's national team, as well as the current state of the Canadian Premier League after Valour FC announced their plans to not field a team in 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vancouver Whitecaps FC slayed their LAFC demons this week and are off to the MLS Cup Western Conference Final, and will take on San Diego FC. The boys break that down, as well as how special it was to see the Whitecaps on the stage in front of 53,000 at BC Place. After that, they dive into Canadian Abroad with Jonathan David's struggles at Juventus, and end the show with a breakdown of what to expect in the FIFA World Cup draw for the Canadian men's national team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Canadian men's national team ended 2025 with a win over Venezuela and some much-needed goals. What did it mean to Canada's total efforts in 2025, and how are we feeling heading into the World Cup year and the looming draw? Ben Steiner, Brendan Dunlop and Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic break all that down, as well as the latest on the Vancouver Whitecaps' push in the MLS Cup Playoffs and Northern Super League final. Catch all the Canadian soccer content over on CanadianSoccerDaily.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Steiner, Brendan Dunlop and Alex Gangue-Ruzic break down Canada's shorthanded tie against Ecuador and preview what could happen against Venezuela. They then break down the MLS schedule shift to a European calendar, and dive into their thoughts around the leaked Canadian World Cup kit. They wrap up the show, breaking down the Canadian Premier League final, as well as the Northern Super League's first season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.