Hosted by Peter Galindo and Thomas Nef, Northern Fútbol covers everything Canadian soccer, from MLS to CPL to the national teams and everything in between.
The Canadian men's national team concluded its perfect international window with a 3-0 victory over Romania and a 1-0 win over Wales. In the latest NFP, we dive into the win over Wales, Derek Cornelius' free-kick goal and how it stacks up in the greatest ever CanMNT goals, before diving into the positional battles across Jesse Marsch's Canadian squad, among other topics. After the September window talk, we look ahead at the upcoming friendlies for Canada, the possibility of playing France or another big team, nd also dive into the Canadian women's national team discussion as fall friendlies approach. You can watch the Northern Fútbol Podcast on the Canadian Soccer Daily YouTube channel and follow on X, BlueSky, Instagram and TikTok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Canadian men's national team got back on the pitch for the first games of the 2025-26 season and crushed Romania 3–0 for their first win over a UEFA opponent in their home country since beating Cyprus in 2009. Ben Steiner and Alex Gangué-Ruzic dive into the Romania match, preview the upcoming game against Wales and break down the massive transfer window that Canadian players had. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Promise David hops on the Northern Futbol Podcast, and dishes on everything from the Canadian men's national team, to getting his first call, staying with Union St-Gilloise, looking forward to the Champions League, the CanMNT dressing room DJ and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ben, Alex, and Brenan are back on NFP this week and cover a variety of topics, including the recently announced Canadian men's national team roster, Jesse Marsch's plans, and other aspects of Canadian soccer, as outlined below. CanMNT Roster Breakdown-Why Marshall-Rutty is a smart callup-Who is Jayden Hibbert?-Tajon Buchanan's starring form and hat-trick for Villarreal-Jonathan David scored on his Juventus debut!-Was Buchanan's performance the best-ever in Canadian soccer?-Whitecaps vs. St. Louis and Müller's penalty controversy-Valter Sedin chooses Canada!-CanMNT U18 and U17 roster breakdowns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It was a busy week in Canadian soccer, and Ben Steiner, Brendan Dunlop and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic are here to dive into it all. They break down Tani Oluwaseyi's looming move to La Liga, Canadians becoming regulars at top leagues in Europe, Owen Goodman's lack of Canadian eligibility and the big moves around Canadian MLS teams, including Thomas Müller's debut week in Vancouver. Additionally, they discuss the futures of Toronto FC and CF Montreal, the CPL in Québec, potential CanMNT replacements for injuries, a good weekend for Jonathan David and Promise David, as well as the PFA Awards won by Olivia Smith and Jayde Riviere. Make sure to catch NFP on YouTube as well, available on the Canadian Soccer Daily YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ben Steiner, Alex Gangué-Ruzic and Brendan Dunlop return to NFP to break down the latest in Canadian soccer news, including Canadians abroad, Tani Oluwaseyi's transfer hopes, a new center back prospect, and CanWNT happenings. They end the show with a look at Thomas Muller's Vancouver introduction and which NSL standouts could be called up to the CanWNT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week brings another packed show on the Northern Futbol Podcast as Ben Steiner and Alex Gangue-Ruzic break down the latest happenings for Canadians in Europe, including Ismael Koné's situation, Luc De Fougerolles' Belgium debut and what the season could hold for the women in Europe's most significant leagues. After that, they dive into Toronto FC's transfer for Djordje Mihailovic, and spend some time breaking down Thomas Müller's signings with Vancouver Whitecaps. Follow NFP on Twitter, BlueSky TikTok and Instagram and WATCH the show on the Canadian Soccer Daily YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's a massive episode of NFP as Ben Steiner, Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic and Bredan Dunlop are once again joined by Manuel Veth to break down everything related to Thomas Müller's journey from a legendary career at FC Bayern München to the Vancouver Whitecaps. The boys get into how the move came to be, how MLS helped sort out discovery rights issues, and why Germans tend to love Vancouver. They then get into whether some other Bayern legends could be enticed by Axel Schuster's project, as well as other Canadian storylines, such as former CanWNT head coach Bev Priestman's return to football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NFP Extra returns to the airwaves as Canada Soccer CEO Kevin Blue joins Ben Steiner, Brendan Dunlop and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic to break down everything within the Canadian soccer space. The conversation focuses on plans for FIFA World Cup 2026, how fans can access tickets, what the legacy might be, and what Canada might be wearing when it kicks off its third men's World Cup tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Canadian men's national team might not be playing games these days, but there are plenty of moves for some big players across Europe. On the latest episode of NFP, TransferMarkt's Manuel Veth joins the show, and breaks down the biggest deals within the CanMNT pool, the Vancouver Whitecaps, Toronto FC and where the European transfer market is going over the next few weeks. After the transfer chat, the boys take a look at what's next for the rest of the MLS season and which Canadians are the most intriguing to watch for the next few months. Follow Northern Fútbol and the rest of Canadian Soccer Daily on YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok and X. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ben, Dunlop and Alex are back on NFP this week for a transfer-heavy episode as Canadians move around Europe in the buildup to the 2025-26 season. The show starts with a look at Olivia Smith's one-million-pound transfer to Arsenal, and further dives into what's next for Luc De Fougerolles, Tajon Buchanan and more. They also look at why Canadians aren't moving to the English Championship like USMNT stars. The show wraps with some MLS talk and where the Vancouver Whitecaps can go once they sell Pedro Vite to Pumas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Northern Fúbtol Podcast is back for the first time since the Concacaf Gold Cup and dives into everything on the club side of the game in Canadian soccer, starting with Jonathan David's groundbreaking move to Juventus in Serie A, before diving into whether Toronto FC can begin to find some success after splitting from Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi?The boys also break down the issues with the Canadian Women's National Team, after it fell 3–0 against the USWNT in a Friendly last week. In addition to the podcast, make sure to follow NFP on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter as well as the Canadian Soccer Daily YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Canadian men's national team is OUT at the Concacaf Gold Cup after falling in penalties to Guatemala in the quarterfinal. On the latest episode of NFP, Ben Steiner and Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic are joined by The Athletic's Joshua Kloke, breaking down everything that went wrong with Jesse Marsch's men and how Canada can continue to build ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026. Topics includeHow big of a failure was the CanMNT's Gold Cup?Standouts and disappointments from the tournamentDid anyone play themselves off the World Cup roster?Lineup decisions and Marsch's game managementDayne St. Clair's Gold CupCanada's mentalityMarsch's bravado and overconfidenceIs it time to panic for Canadian soccer fans?What needs to happen ahead of World Cup 2026AND MORE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The CanMNT are through to the Gold Cup quarterfinals as group winners for the first time since 2009!It wasn't the prettiest game against El Salvador. Still, Jesse Marsch's Canada found a way to win and won Group B, securing a quarterfinal clash against Guatemala on Sunday in Minnesota. On the latest episode of Northern Fútbol, Ben Steiner and Alex Gangué-Ruzic dive into Canada's group stage and how things can change for the squad heading into a formative knockout round. Topics include:Takeaways from the El Salvador brawlHow can the CanMNT begin to break down defensive setups?What are the best lineup options for Canada?Who are Canada's best midfielders, wide players and defenders?Why are the strikers struggling?Previewing Guatemala!What could the XI look like for the rest of the Gold Cup?CanMNT Transfer News! Saliba heads to Belgium, David to Juventus?Canadian Women take on Costa Rica, USWNT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Canadian men's national team came back down to earth with a 1-1 draw against Curacao, which felt a little bit more like a loss, even if it keeps Canada in a good position to advance from the group stage at the top of the group. On the latest NFP, Ben, Alex and Dunlop dive into where things went wrong for Canada, and how they can improve heading into the group finale against El Salvador. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Canadian men's national team got off to a hot start in their Concacaf Gold Cup journey with a 6-0 win over Honduras in Vancouver, providing plenty of questions going forward, with standout performances from several young players. How much of a role could Luc de Fougerolles and Joel Waterman have moving forward, or how about all the questions surrounding the striker options, or the new-look midfield of Mathieu Choiniere and Nathan Saliba?After breaking down the game, they look ahead to the next matches for Canada and examine the struggling USMNT, considering how a strong American side could benefit the CanMNT in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Canadian men's national team are Canadian Shield champions after a win against Ukraine and a shootout loss to the Ivory Coast, but how will the lessons they learned in Toronto lead into the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup?Ben and Alex break it all down on the latest episode of the Northern Fútbol Podcast, and you can catch individual segments on the Canadian Soccer Daily YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ben, Alex, and Dunlop are back on NFP for the second time this week, breaking down everything surrounding the Canadian men's national team ahead of major friendlies against Ukraine and the Ivory Coast, and how Jesse Marsch has gotten his group to buy in, unlike other Concacaf nations. After taking a look at each Canadian Shield opponent, they also dissect the final roster for the Concacaf Gold Cup and if Canada should be considered the favourites to win the tournament. The show wraps with listener questions, discussions on where CanMNT players should go next at the club level, and a breakdown of the Canadian women's national team's wins over Haiti. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Vancouver Whitecaps fell 5–0 in their Concacaf Champions Cup Final against Liga MX's Cruz Azul in a night that ranks among the worst performances in club history. On Episode 234 of NFP, Ben and Alex discuss where it all went wrong, how things could have been better, and how the Whitecaps can move on from the heartbreaking loss. Ben shares some Concacaf tales from his time covering the match in Mexico City as well, while Alex reports back after seeing the fan zone in Vancouver for himself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's a busy time in Canadian soccer, and Ben, Alex and Dunlop take a look at it all.SHOW TOPICS:What does the CanWNT need to do vs. Haiti?How challenging of an opponent is Haiti for Casey Stoney's #CanWNT?What's next for Promise David after he wins the Belgian league for RUSG?Does Mathieu Choiniére need a move?Whitecaps head to Mexico to face Cruz Azul in the Champions Cup!Do the Whitecaps have any pressure on them?How does #VWFC in the final differ from the recent MLS runs in Concacaf?Outdoor viewing parties for the Whitecaps in Vancouver.How important is the #CanPL's new leadership?What does success look like for the CPL on Tour in Québec City? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ben and Alex are back on Northern Fútbol for the second time this week, breaking down the latest in club football in the Canadian Championship, CPL, NSL and MLS, as well as Canadian performances from overseas.From standout performances for Forge and Valour against MLS opposition, to a big Canadian Classique win for Toronto FC and the NSL table tightening up, they look at everything from within Canada, before looking at Tajon Buchanan's performance against FC Barcelona and Daniel Jebbison's goal in a loss to Manchester City. For all Canadian men's national team and women's national team roster talk, check out Episode 231. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Northern Fútbol, the show is fully focused on the Canadian national team, as Ben, Alex, and Dunlop break down the CanMNT and CanWNT rosters for the upcoming friendlies. The show starts with 30 minutes of Canadian men's national team talk, looking at positional battles, how the backline will adapt and which of the in-form strikers finds themselves with the best chance to have a great summer for Les Rouges? They dive into dual nationals, Tristan Blackmon's potential with the CanMNT and whether Jacob Shaffelburg can find form. They wrap the show with CanWNT chat ahead of the friendlies against Haiti, focusing on the new faces in Casey Stoney's squad and the end of the 2012 era with Desiree Scott's testimonial match in Winnipeg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ben, Alex and Brendan are back on Northern Futbol and get right into the Canadians Abroad off the top, diving into Canadians clinching spots in the UEFA Champions League, Olivia Smith's award snubs and potential moves for Jonathan David and Tajon Buchanan. After breaking down Canadians in Europe, they look at the CanMNT Gold Cup roster questions, as well as MLS, NSL, CPL and the first round of the Voyageurs Cup Canadian Championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ben, Alex and Dunlop are back on Northern Futbol to break down the latest in a dramatic week of Canadian soccer, which saw Toronto FC fans protest the club at BMO Field, Canada's women qualify for the Futsal World Cup in their debut, and several key players pick up injuries across Europe. After breaking down the latest in Canada's MLS clubs, they dive into the CPL and NSL, and chat about the rest some Canadian men's national team players may need, considering the amount they have played since 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fresh off their trip to Florida, Ben, Dunlop and Alex are back on Northern Futbol to break down their sunburns and the Whitecaps' semifinal victory over Lionel Messi's Inter Miami CF, which puts Vancouver into their first-ever continental final. From the vibe of Chase Stadium and the Inter Miami fans, to the travelling Whitecaps support and full tactical breakdowns of Vancouver and Miami, they break down everything there was to talk about from the second leg and the series. They wrap up the show with some talk on Inter Miami's project and the sustainability of superstar power in MLS, especially as Messi's time in the league looks to be coming to an end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ben and Alex dive back into Northern Futbol Podcast and it's heavy of Vancouver Whitecaps FC to start off, diving into the Leg 1 Concacaf Champions Cup win over Inter Miami CF and previewing the second leg, as well as how dominant the ‘Caps have been all season.After 20 minutes of Whitecaps chatter, they dive into Canadians Abroad, and the NSL, looking at just how good the Montréal Roses might be. The show ends with a CPL U21 scouting report and a look ahead to the first round of the Canadian Championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC are thriving in MLS, but what will it take for them to beat Lionel Messi's Inter Miami CF? Ben and Alex dive into it all in an in-depth Concacaf Champions Cup preview, before discussing their thoughts on the Montreal Roses win over AFC Toronto, and how Jonathan David compares to Europe's best strikers. To wrap up the show, they discuss the latest from the recent Canadian Premier League and MLS matches, look ahead to Canada's women's national team games in Winnipeg and Montréal and preview the upcoming week in the NSL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ben, Dunlop and Alex are back together on this week's episode of the Northern Futbol Podcast, diving into a formative week of Canadian soccer. They break down everything from the first night of Northern Super League action from off the pitch observations to tactical breakdowns, before diving into Canucks Abroad and whether the Vancouver Whitecaps can upset Lionel Messi's Inter Miami CF. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brendan and Alex hold it down this week on NFP, and they've got plenty to talk about. First, they dive into a busy window for the CanWNT, who took on Argentina in a pair of friendlies in British Columbia over the past week. There, Casey Stoney learned a lot about her team - both good and bad - as she continues to navigate her first few months in charge of this team. Meanwhile, in Mexico, the Vancouver Whitecaps kept their Concacaf Champions Cup journey alive in remarkable fashion, advancing past Pumas on away goals after a late winner. Now, they've set up the ultimate semi-final matchup against Inter Miami, whose star-studded roster, led by Lionel Messi, stands between the Whitecaps and a first-ever CCC final. Lastly, Brendan and Alex round off the show with some Canadians Abroad chatter, as well as some talk about the opening weekend of the CPL, and the kick-off of the inaugural NSL season next week, as a busy period for Canadian soccer continues across the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ben and Alex jump into the NFP studio to break down the latest in Canadian soccer, including the injury to Alphonso Davies and the finger-pointing that has gone on between FC Bayern Munich, Canada Soccer, and Davies' agent. After that, they dive into what the future may hold for John Herdman before discussing the highlight-filled week from Canadian players across MLS and Europe. To end the show, they break down the upcoming CanWNT matches against Argentina, what the future of CF Montréal looks like after firing Laurent Courtois, the CPL and several other topics around the Canadian soccer space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dunlop is back from his foray into LA for Canada's third place finish at the Concacaf Nations League at 2-1 win over the USMNT. He, Alex and Ben dive into what we learned from the third place match and the tournament, including Jonathan David's use in attack, Jesse Marsch's passion, the Canadian fullback situation and more. And most importantly - Is this team ready for the FIFA World Cup on home soil next summer? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It wasn't the match the Canadian men's national team wanted, falling 2-0 to Mexico in the semifinals of the Concacaf Nations League. While the result left more questions than answers, the NFP boys dive into each part of the big picture: team selection, tactics and where things went wrong for Canada. Brendan Dunlop brings us inside the mood in LA from being in the stadium, breaking down everything alongside Ben Steiner and Alex Gangué-Ruzic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After filing his one-time switch from England to represent Canada, AFC Bournemouth striker Daniel Jebbison joins Ben on the latest NFP Extra to discuss his first experience with the Canadian men's national team. Read Ben's full article on him HERE: https://www.si.com/soccer/concacaf-nations-league-daniel-jebbison-join-canada-trophy-hunt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's been months in the making and the time is finally here as Canada takes on the Concacaf Nations League Finals against Mexico on Thursday, before a hopeful championship match against the United States or Panama on Sunday. Ben, Alex and Dunlop dive into what this means for Canadian soccer, and how Jesse Marsch may set up the CanMNT to best perform against each opponent, and capture the soccer imagination of the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's CanMNT roster drop day! Promise David and Daniel Jebbison highlight Jesse Marsch's 23-man squad for the Concacaf Nations League Finals, bringing in two of the most highly-coveted dual nationals. Steiner, AGR and Dunlop break down the entire roster, where each striker can fit in the lineup, the goals for Canada at the tournament, as well as how Marsch sees the Canadian player pool, after he said it was the toughest roster he's ever chosen. Tactical breakdowns, player profiles and Canadians Abroad –– it's what you come to NFP for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ben, Alex and Dunlop are back on Northern Fútbol this week, diving into everything around Canadian soccer. They start by taking a look at the political situation in the CONCACAF region and how Jesse Marsch's comments to President Donald Trump impact the greater picture, as well as the approaches by American athletes in Canada. After that, they dive into whether FIFA World Cup 2022 CanMNT stars could make their way back into the national team in depth roles, and whether there is a place to honour them at the 2026 World Cup on home soil. The crew also looks at how Canada can define success and failure at the upcoming Concacaf tournaments, and Canada Soccer's recent growth in music and fan membership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It was a big weekend for Canadian soccer, and the Northern Fútbol Podcast is back to break it all down, from Daniel Jebbison and Promise David choosing Jesse Marsch's CanMNT to a chaotic opening weekend of Major League Soccer. The boys also build their 23-man squads for the CONCACAF Nations League and look at whether the possible CanMNT vs. USMNT final would have as much tension as the 4 Nations Face-Off. After that, they dive into the CanWNT's wins over Mexico and Taiwan to lift the Pinatar Cup as Casey Stoney's first trophy with the group, and some Canadian Premier League Expansion rumours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ben, Alex, and Dunlop are back in the Northern Futbol Zoom room to break down the latest in Canadian soccer, starting with outstanding performances by Alphonso Davies and Alistair Johnston in the UEFA Champions League. They then dive into recently announced CanMNT friendlies against Wales and Romania before also taking on questions about a bright time for Canada's U17 and U23 men's national teams. After all the CanMNT chat, the break down what to expect in the 2025 MLS season with Toronto FC, the Vancouver Whitecaps and CF Montreal, before also jumping into some MLS kit ratings and ending the show with a quick breakdown of Casey Stoney's debut match with the CanWNT, a 1-1 draw with China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The full trio of Alex, Ben and Brendan are back this week, diving into everything Canadian soccer. They start with Casey Stoney's first #CanWNT squad, and then dive into how the tensions between Canada and the United States could impact Canadian sports and Canada Soccer's plans moving forward in the next four years.After that, they look at the debuts for Canadians with new clubs in Europe, as well as who will be the starter for the #CanMNT in 2025 as they build towards the FIFA World Cup 2026.They end the show looking at Cavalry's win over Pumas and whether that is the most important win in Canadian Premier League history, as well as some MLS chatter on CF Montreal and the Vancouver Whitecaps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ben and Alex are back on the show this week to recap a chaotic end to the transfer window for Canadian players, especially those who have represented the Canadian Men's National Team. They talk about Davies, Konè, Buchanan, Arfield, Paton, and more in this episode while also dividing into a few of the situations that could be building in other European-based Canadians. After the transfer and contract chat, they jump into looking at the upcoming Concacaf Champions Cup and the looming decisions for Canada's MLS teams, in particular the Vancouver Whitecaps, after they said goodbye to DP Stuart Armstrong. The show wraps with some general CanMNT and CanWNT talk as well as a look at the U20 CanWNT roster and the opening week of training camps for the Northern Super League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ben, Alex and Dunlop return to Northern Fútbol as Canadians find themselves in rocky European club situations. Tajon Buchanan and Ismäel Koné look set for moves, while some other players aren't getting significant minutes for their club sides. Is it time to worry yet?They then dive into potential friendly opponents with the FIFA World Cup 2026 just 500 days away, as well as how Jesse Marsch may approach his immense striker depth with the national team. The crew also look at how Casey Stoney may put together her team for the Pinatar Cup, and what Canada's domestic club teams are up to as the MLS and CPL seasons near. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Canadian Women's National Team Head Coach Casey Stoney enters the NFP stage and joins Ben, Alex and Dunlop in nerding out about the CanWNT heading into the next few years. They break down tactics, where different players fit, how her system will adapt to the player pool, and the up-and-coming young players she wants to see develop into prominent roles over the next several years. It's Casey Stoney chatting CanWNT like you've never seen her before. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ben, Alex and Dunlop dive into what was a busy week for Canadians in Europe, with goals from Jonathan David and Olivia Smith, leading the stories along with some big transfer news on both the men's and women's sides. After breaking down Canadians Abroad, the guys dive into ranking the best Northern Super League club builds so far, and the major inter-league moves in the Canadian Premier League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ben, Alex and Dunlop return on NFP in a coaching-heavy week of Canadian Soccer. They start the show with an in-depth discussion on Canada Soccer's hiring of Casey Stoney for the CanWNT head coaching role and the organization's growth since appointing Kevin Blue as CEO in 2024.They look at how Stoney's abilities can fit with the Canadian player pool and how having a coach with that experience could re-invent how we think of the ceiling for the Women's National Team heading into 2027 and 2028. ‘After that, they dive into the MLS coaching hires with Robin Fraser returning to the Toronto FC touchline to bring the club back to the glory days and Jesper Sørenson's appointment to Vancouver Whitecaps FC. To finish it off, they dive into Canadian Abroad, discussing rumours around Tajon Buchanan, Daniel Jebbison and a few exciting signings in the Northern Super LeagueFOLLOW US ON X:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolBen Steiner: @BenSteiner00Brendan Dunlop: @Brendan_DunlopAlex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicMORE ABOUT THE NATION NETWORK:THE NATION NETWORK is the leading destination for unbiased sports coverage, dedicated to serving the community of true fans. Our platform delivers a diverse range of content across all major forms of media, from real-time updates to comprehensive analysis, fantasy predictions, and essential betting insights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ben, Dunlop and Alex are back in the Northern Futbol virtual studio on what was a quieter week for Canadian soccer. They discuss what the recent opening of the transfer window means for Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David, discuss Premier League links or potential other destinations, and whether a lack of a January camp will hurt the CanMNT. They also dive into some big transfer moves from CF Montreal and the continually growing concerns about the coaching vacancies at Toronto FC and the Vancouver Whitecaps. After that, they look at whether the CanWNt will feature NSL callups in the league's inaugural season and where the national team head coaching search is in the second week of 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's another Happy New Year at the Northern Fútbol Podcast as we kick off 2025 with Episode 208. Ben, Dunlop and Alex dive into the state of the CanMNT in the last year before the 2026 World Cup and where Jonathan David, Alphonso Davies, Tajon Buchanan and Stephen Eustaquio may find themselves by next summer. After that, they dive into the CanWNT coaching search, the vacancies at Toronto FC and the Vancouver Whitecaps, what Vancouver FC might be up to, and how the NSL continues to build for their kickoff. FOLLOW US ON X:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolBen Steiner: @BenSteiner00Brendan Dunlop: @Brendan_DunlopAlex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicMORE ABOUT THE NATION NETWORK:THE NATION NETWORK is the leading destination for unbiased sports coverage, dedicated to serving the community of true fans. Our platform delivers a diverse range of content across all major forms of media, from real-time updates to comprehensive analysis, fantasy predictions, and essential betting insights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ben and Dunlop are joined by TSN's Matthew Scianitti and The Athletic's Joshua Kloke to look back on what 2024 was for the Canadian men's national team and what the team learned through a formative year in the leadup to FIFA World Cup 2026. From poolside chats in Suriname, spats with South American media members, shock from some of the world's biggest players, and brushes with hockey royalty, it's a deep dive into everything CanMNT + what will happen to Canada's MLS teams with the Vancouver Whitecaps now for sale? FOLLOW US ON X:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolBen Steiner: @BenSteiner00Brendan Dunlop: @Brendan_DunlopAlex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicMORE ABOUT THE NATION NETWORK:THE NATION NETWORK is the leading destination for unbiased sports coverage, dedicated to serving the community of true fans. Our platform delivers a diverse range of content across all major forms of media, from real-time updates to comprehensive analysis, fantasy predictions, and essential betting insights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ben, Alex and Dunlop are back for another week on NFP as the soccer year begins to slow down a little. They dive into where things might go for the CanMNT in 2025 and what the buildup to 2026 will need while also diving into a debate on how to best build Canada Soccer's physical infrastructure. After that, they chat Justin Smith, Ismael Koné and moves for Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David, as well as diving into the CPL-U SPORTS Draft, and the MLS Expansion process. FOLLOW US ON X:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolBen Steiner: @BenSteiner00Brendan Dunlop: @Brendan_DunlopAlex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicMORE ABOUT THE NATION NETWORK:THE NATION NETWORK is the leading destination for unbiased sports coverage, dedicated to serving the community of true fans. Our platform delivers a diverse range of content across all major forms of media, from real-time updates to comprehensive analysis, fantasy predictions, and essential betting insights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rocking some timely kits, Ben, Alex and Dunlop are back together for the first Northern Fútbol Podcast episode of December, looking at John Herdman's departure from Toronto FC and the legacy he leaves in Canadian soccer despite his downfall. They also break down the Canadian Women's National Team's undefeated 2024 and where key players may move to in the North American offseason. We wrap with Canucks Abroad and what's up with Niko Sigur, Jonathan David, Justin Smith and the overlooked Canadians on the FIFPro Best XIs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ben, Alex and Dunlop are back together for what initially looked like a quiet week in Canadian soccer but very much wasn't. Off the top, they dive into The Globe and Mail's report on the toxic culture through several decades at Canada Soccer before diving into everything surrounding Vanni Sartini's departure from the Vancouver Whitecaps. After discussing what's next for the Whitecaps, and whether Sartini could eye another job in Canada, the boys preview the CanWNt matches against South Korea and Iceland, before finishing off the show with CPL, NSL and Canucks Abroad.FOLLOW US ON X:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolBen Steiner: @BenSteiner00Brendan Dunlop: @Brendan_DunlopAlex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicMORE ABOUT THE NATION NETWORK:THE NATION NETWORK is the leading destination for unbiased sports coverage, dedicated to serving the community of true fans. Our platform delivers a diverse range of content across all major forms of media, from real-time updates to comprehensive analysis, fantasy predictions, and essential betting insights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Canadian Men's National team is making their way to the Concacaf Nations League Finals after beating Suriname!Ben, Alex, and Dunlop discuss the Suriname series and what Canada learned from its domination over two legs before discussing how the team can continue to develop in the leadup to the 2025 Nations League Finals. After that, the boys jump into some big picture takeaways and Jesse Marsch's direction for the team in its continued build towards the 2026 World Cup on home soil, which is now less than two years away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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