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Healey & Bailey Notebook: A Canadian Soccer Podcast

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Tune in weekly as journalists Josh Healey and Mitchell Bailey cover the latest news surrounding the Canadian Men's National Team, Canadian Premier League, and Canadian clubs in Major League Soccer. Follow us on X: Josh - @WanderersNotes // @joshrjhealey Mitchell - @CANFutbolTalk
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Episodes

We’re back: Halifax Wanderers miss playoffs, CPL final weekend preview, what went wrong at Toronto FC + more!

The boys are back in town! Where were we? The crew gives an update before diving into a lengthy analysis of what went wrong for the Halifax Wanderers this season. Plus, we're previewing a tight race for the Canadian Premier League's final playoff spot and discussing the good, bad, and ugly of Canada's MLS clubs. Happy to be back! Stay tuned as we have another episode dropping shortly. FOLLOW US ON X: Mitchell - @CanFutbolTalk / @mbaileyreporter Josh - @Joshrjhealey / @WanderersNotes FOLLOW US ON...

Oct 17, 20241 hr 9 min

CanMNT September Window Recap: The good, the bad, the goals, the fouls

It was another successful international window for Jesse Marsch and Canada's men's national team as Les Rouges triumphed in a 2-1 win over the U.S., earning their first victory on American soil in 67 years. On the other hand, Mexico played a scrappy match that forced CanMNT to settle for a 0-0 draw. What were the positives? The negatives? We discuss! FOLLOW US ON X: Mitchell - @CanFutbolTalk / @mbaileyreporter Josh - @Joshrjhealey / @WanderersNotes FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @healeyandbaileynoteboo...

Sep 13, 202437 min

CanMNT Vs United States preview, the phenomenon of Olímpicos in the CPL, Canadian Championship growth, + more!

On this episode, Josh recaps his experience covering Toronto FC and Forge's feisty Canadian Championship semi-final at BMO Field, we dive into the bewildering phenomenon of Olímpicos being scored on a regular basis in the Canadian Premier League, and last but not certainly not least — we get you set for Canada's first clash with the United States in the Jesse Marsch era. A big weekend awaits! FOLLOW US ON X: Mitchell - @CanFutbolTalk / @mbaileyreporter Josh - @Joshrjhealey / @WanderersNotes FOLL...

Sep 05, 20241 hr 10 min

Niko Sigur COMMITS to CanMNT, Kwasi Poku makes CPL record-transfer to Belgium, Daniel Jebbison to Watford, Jonathan David to stay at Lille? Theo Bair, Derek Cornelius debuts in Ligue 1 + more!

On this episode, we discuss dual-national Niko Sigur's decision to represent Canada on the international stage over Croatia, 21-year-old Canadian Premier League star Kwasi Poku's record-breaking transfer to Belgian side RWD Molenbeek, Daniel Jebbison's loan move to Watford, Jonathan David's future at Lille, big Canadian debuts in Ligue 1, and lots more! What a time to cover Canadian soccer. FOLLOW US ON X: Mitchell - @CanFutbolTalk / @mbaileyreporter Josh - @Joshrjhealey / @WanderersNotes FOLLOW...

Aug 21, 20241 hr 5 min

Kwasi Poku transfer update, Mathieu Choinière to Grasshopper Zurich? Moïse Bombito to OGC Nice, more CPL transfer news + Canadians gear up for big weekend of action overseas!

On this episode, we discuss the latest surrounding Kwasi Poku's potential move from Forge, Mathieu Choinière's reported $1.4M CAD transfer to Swiss Super League side Grasshopper Club Zurich, Moïse Bombito's big leap to Nice, the Canadian Premier League playoff race, and lots more! We also get you ready for a big weekend of Canadians abroad as European club competitions kick off overseas. FOLLOW US ON X: Mitchell - @CanFutbolTalk / @mbaileyreporter Josh - @Joshrjhealey / @WanderersNotes FOLLOW US...

Aug 15, 202459 min

Canadian Transfer DEADLINE: Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty shock move to CF Montréal, CPL exclusives (Tavernier on trial) + Ike Ugbo, Liam Millar, Junior Hoilett, Derek Cornelius make moves!

The Canadian transfer window officially closed Thursday at 11:59 p.m. and a lot has transpired since. Join us as we recap moves being made throughout the Canadian Premier League, MLS, and highlight the latest #CanMNT players putting pen to paper in Europe. FOLLOW US ON X: Mitchell - @CanFutbolTalk / @mbaileyreporter Josh - @Joshrjhealey / @WanderersNotes FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @healeyandbaileynotebook...

Aug 09, 20241 hr 8 min

Canada Soccer's appeal DENIED, Sean Rea joins Halifax Wanderers, CanWNT set for high-stakes Olympics clash with Colombia, will #DroneGate impact John Herdman? + CPL Kelowna expansion exclusive

What a week in Canadian footy. On this episode, the boys break down the latest from the drone spying scandal, discuss the Canadian Women's National Team's path to redemption, Sean Rea's return to the Canadian Premier League, Canada's Men's U-20 squad missing out on U-20 World Cup qualification despite Santiago López's impressive showing, and more chatter about CPL expansion in Kelowna. Enjoy! FOLLOW US ON X: Mitchell - @CanFutbolTalk / @mbaileyreporter Josh - @Joshrjhealey / @WanderersNotes FOLL...

Jul 31, 20241 hr 1 min

CPL interest growing in St. John's after Wanderers and Ipswich friendly, CanMNT takes Uruguay to penalties, Jesse Marsch's scouting comments, Canada Soccer changes transfer window dates, + more!

After a brief hiatus, the boys are back! On this episode, we discuss the successful start to Atlantic Canada's International Summer Series — which pitted the Halifax Wanderers U-21 squad against Ipswich Town's U-21s in St. John's, Newfoundland and Sydney, Nova Scotia as two enthusiastic fanbases, that aren't typically exposed to professional footballing environments, took in the spectacle throughout the week. Will the Canadian Premier League ever expand into one of these cities? We also discuss ...

Jul 20, 20241 hr 10 min

CanMNT ADVANCES to Copa América semifinals after beating Venezuela in penalty kicks! How big is this moment for the sport in Canada?

Canada's men's national team has officially booked their ticket to the Copa América semifinals after a cool, calm, and collected penalty kick from Ismaël Koné lifted Les Rouges to a victory over a determined Venezuelan side. It was an end-to-end thriller that had no shortage of scoring opportunities, as a big goal from Nova Scotia's own Jacob Shaffelburg saw Canada take the lead in the 13th minute before Salomón Rondón responded for Venezuela in the 64th. Overcoming hostile crowds, injuries, and...

Jul 06, 202446 min

LIVE FROM ORLANDO: CanMNT Vs. Chile preview + what it's like on the ground!

Reporting live from Orlando, Florida, Mitchell Bailey tees up Canada’s crucial clash with Chile this evening — with a spot in the Copa América knockouts at stake. FOLLOW US ON X: Mitchell - @CanFutbolTalk / @mbaileyreporter Josh - @Joshrjhealey / @WanderersNotes FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @healeyandbaileynotebook

Jun 29, 202423 min

Canada loses 2-0 to Argentina in Copa América opener. How do we feel?

We recap Canada’s performance against defending World Cup and Copa América champions Argentina in the 2-0 loss on Thursday. Plus, we preview what to anticipate against the likes of Peru and Chile after both sides battled to a 0-0 stalemate on Friday night. FOLLOW US ON X: Mitchell - @CanFutbolTalk / @mbaileyreporter Josh - @Joshrjhealey / @WanderersNotes FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @healeyandbaileynotebook...

Jun 22, 202444 min

Interview with Halifax Tides CEO Courtney Sherlock, sold-out crowd in Kelowna for Vancouver FC Vs. Cavalry, and CPL recap!

Join us for a quick episode as Josh recaps another busy weekend in the Canadian Premier League and has a chat with Halifax Tides CEO Courtney Sherlock of the newly founded Northern Super League. The whole crew will be back on Friday for a recap of the Copa América opener featuring Canada and Argentina! FOLLOW US ON X: Mitchell - @CanFutbolTalk / @mbaileyreporter Josh - @Joshrjhealey / @WanderersNotes

Jun 20, 202432 min

Northern Super League lands major media partnership, Canadian Premier League weekend recap, + sponsorship announcement!

We're official folks! On today's episode, the boys announce an exciting new partnership with Garrison Brewing, debut an intro from Adam Jenkins AKA the voice of the Canadian Premier League, and of course, we chat a whole bunch of footy. We discuss the Northern Super League announcing an exciting broadcast partnership with TSN and CBC Sports, the Canadian Premier League's continued fight for legacy media coverage, recap this past weekend's action, and lots more! We've also launched an official In...

Jun 13, 202449 min

CanMNT DRAWS France IN Bordeaux, Ismaél Konë masterclass, Centreback duo confirmed, Maxime Crépeau locked in as starting GK? + More!

Canada's Men's National Team just held 2018 World Cup Champions and recent World Cup finalists France to a 0-0 draw in Bordeaux, just three days after dropping a 4-0 result to the Netherlands in Rotterdam. What does this mean for CanMNT as they gear up to face Argentina in the Copa America in less than two weeks? How are the players reacting to Jesse Marsch's footballing philosophy? Who will retain the starting goalkeeper spot? Are we sold on Derek Cornelius and Moïse Bombito leading the backlin...

Jun 09, 202458 min

Mid-season review: Toronto FC, CF Montréal, Vancouver Whitecaps + Halifax Wanderers drop points to Atlético Ottawa in heartbreaking fashion and #CanMNT gears up for Netherlands and France!

As we reach a halfway point in the Major League Soccer season, the crew does a progress assessment on all three Canadian clubs and determine who's underachieving, exceeding expectations, and performing as predicted. Plus, we dissect the shockingly similar circumstances that resulted in TWO last-minute capitulations in two separate matches in the Canadian soccer sphere this weekend (hello Halifax Wanderers and Toronto FC). And last but most certainly not least, the #CanMNT gathers in Rotterdam to...

Jun 05, 20241 hr 23 min

EXCLUSIVE: CS Saint-Laurent enter preliminary expansion talks with CPL, Valour wins at Wanderers Grounds, TFC wreaks havoc on CF Montréal, and more!

We're back for another big weekly recap! On today's episode, we're breaking down Josh's scoop that Ligue1 Québec champions CS Saint-Laurent are engaging in preliminary expansion talks with the Canadian Premier League following their impressive showing in the Canadian Championship. Plus, analysis of what's continuing to go wrong for the Halifax Wanderers as they dropped another one at home on Monday — resulting in struggling Winnipeg side Valour picking up their first win of the campaign. And in ...

May 21, 20241 hr 11 min

Jesse Marsch HIRED as new CanMNT manager, John Herdman says NYFC coach allegedly punched TFC player, Davies/Buchanan/David bagging goals in Europe, Gheisar comments, Messi in MTL, + more!

It's official folks, we have a new coach! The crew offers analysis surrounding Jesse's Marsch appointment as #CanMNT's new manager through 2026 and discusses if he’s the right fit to lead Canada throughout Copa America and into hosting a World Cup, the ongoing finger-pointing between Toronto FC and New York FC following Saturday’s match/brawl and John Herdman’s accusation that Nick Cushing allegedly punched a "19-year-old player" during the first fixture in March, Patrice Gheisar addressed media...

May 14, 20241 hr 3 min

Watching CS Saint-Laurent’s upset over Halifax Wanderers from the stands, Bernardeschi scores brace, Ottawa crushes Valour, MLS transfer news + more!

What a week in Canadian footy. We're talking Canadian Championship results — including witnessing Ligue1 Québec champs CS Saint-Laurent's thrilling penalty shootout win at Wanderers Grounds — and what it means for the growth of the sport in Canada, the future of the tournament, and the next round. Plus, we dissect all the best storylines from the weekend including Federico Bernardeschi FINALLY getting on the scoresheet for Toronto FC + some big Canadian performances abroad! All that and more on ...

May 08, 20241 hr 12 min

CPL Commissioner hits brakes on 2025 league expansion, Halifax Wanderers lose home-opener, Federico Bernardeschi on fire, Brian White all-time Whitecaps scorer + do 0-0 draws push out new fans?

We're back with the weekly recap! On this episode, we break down Josh's recent chat with Canadian Premier League commissioner Mark Noonan and the latest surrounding the league's expansion plans for 2025. In addition, we're talking what went wrong for the Halifax Wanderers on Saturday as the 10-man side dropped their home-opener to Atlético Ottawa + a look around the league. Plus, things aren't slowing down for Federico Bernardeschi and Prince Owusu at TFC, Brian White writes his name into the Wh...

Apr 30, 20241 hr 18 min

Toronto FC back to winning ways, Whitecaps dominate and CF Montréal drop points, Forge/Vancouver FC/Pacific cruising, Theo Bair receives Scottish Premiership honours, Jonathan David to Napoli? + more!

After a week-long hiatus, the boys are back and here to stay! On this week's episode, we recap the most compelling storylines following a weekend of action for Canadian MLS clubs and squads throughout the Canadian Premier League. Plus, we discuss standout performances from some Canadians overseas including Alistair Johnston and Junior Hoilett going head-to-head in a Scottish Cup semi-final fixture (and racking up some goal contributions in the process), Theo Bair being named to the Scottish Prem...

Apr 23, 202459 min

Potential CPL invitational tournament with Liga MX clubs, Kevaughn Tavernier training with AS Monaco, Amer Didić joins Atlético Ottawa, Vancouver Whitecaps "top club in Canada", + more!

The crew is back for our weekly recap episode and we're talking all the latest in Canadian footy. We start off by diving into some takeaways from Josh's exclusive reporting for OneSoccer where he dove into the relationships developing between some LigaMX and Canadian Premier League clubs — plus, we do a roundup of CPL news such as 18-year-old Kevaughn Tavernier training with French giants AS Monaco, Amer Didic being the latest to join Atletico Ottawa's "super-team", and Myer Bevan not returning ...

Apr 09, 20241 hr 13 min

Canadian Premier League season PREVIEW, exclusive input from around the league, what players will have a breakout season, predictions, and more!

We're back with a special edition episode as Mitchell and Josh tackle the inevitable — the 2024 Canadian Premier League season, which kicks off on April 13. The crew selects one Canadian player to watch from each of the league's eight clubs ahead of the upcoming season, plus Josh shares exclusives on what he's hearing from league insiders on what teams are most prepared to challenge for the North Star Cup this year ... and what clubs might've just missed the mark this off-season. This is a fun o...

Mar 30, 20241 hr 23 min

RECAP: CanMNT beats Trinidad & Tobago 2-0 to qualify for Copa América!

What a relief! Thanks to two delicious golazos from CanMNT's all-time leading goalscorer Cyle Larin and Jacob Shaffelburg AKA the Maritime Messi, Canada's Men's National Team have booked their ticket to face World Cup winners Argentina at this summer's Copa América (along with our good pals Peru and Chile). How did we feel about the way the match unfolded? We discuss! FOLLOW US ON X: Mitchell - @CanFutbolTalk / @mbaileyreporter Josh - @Joshrjhealey / @WanderersNotes...

Mar 26, 202442 min

PREVIEW: CanMNT Vs. Trinidad & Tobago

Introducing the Friday night special! On this episode, we preview CanMNT's decisive Copa América qualifying match against Trinidad & Tobago, which is finally upon us. That's it. That's the pod. We're talking Stephen Eustaquio being named captain, lineup/score predictions, formations, how important this match is, and lots more fun stuff. It's go time, baby. FOLLOW US ON X: Mitchell - @CanFutbolTalk / @mbaileyreporter Josh - @Joshrjhealey / @WanderersNotes...

Mar 22, 202434 min

Kevaughn Tavernier talks scoring in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, representing Canada at the U-17 World Cup, playing alongside the U-20s, Forge, and the 2024 CPL season!

On today's episode, we welcome one of the brightest stars in Canada's next generation of talent as 18-year-old Kevaughn Tavernier joins the crew for a chat. We talk his experience with Canada at the U-17 World Cup in Indonesia, scoring his first goals alongside Canada's U-20 squad during a dominant run of performances in February, what he's looking to accomplish with Forge during the 2024 Canadian Premier League season, and of course, becoming the third-youngest Canadian to score in the CONCACAF...

Mar 21, 202417 min

CPL transfer exclusives, new Canada Soccer kits, Doneil Henry to Vancouver?, CF Montréal ROBBED in Chicago, Toronto FC lose, Whitecaps win, Jonathan David keeps scoring, and more!

We're back with our weekly news roundup! On this episode, Josh shares some interesting CPL transfer news that he's retrieved from digging around, we talk Canada Soccer releasing new kits ahead of this weekend's match against Trinidad & Tobago, a weekend MLS recap from a Canadian perspective including Montreal's unfortunate downfall in the windy city, Canadians overseas, and lots more! FOLLOW US ON X: Mitchell - @CanFutbolTalk / @mbaileyreporter Josh - @Joshrjhealey / @WanderersNotes...

Mar 19, 20241 hr 3 min

#CanMNT make BIG roster changes for Copa América qualifier, ALL Canadian MLS teams still undefeated, Canadian Premier League updates roster rules, transfer exclusives, and more!

The crew is back with the weekly news roundup. On this episode, we're discussing Mauro Biello's refreshing changing of the guard in his #CanMNT roster for next week's decisive Copa América qualifier against Trinidad & Tobago. We recap the weekend's matches that saw all three Canadian MLS clubs STAY undefeated, the Canadian Premier League updating their roster rules ahead of the 2024 season, some exclusive transfer updates from around the league, a massive turnout for the Halifax Wanderers ki...

Mar 14, 20241 hr 15 min
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