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: Takeaway...
Jun 26, 2025•57 min
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....
Jun 22, 2025•49 min
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 n...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 5 min
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....
Jun 15, 2025•1 hr 2 min
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 listen...
Jun 05, 2025•47 min
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. Ho...
Jun 03, 2025•33 min
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? ...
May 26, 2025•54 min
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...
May 22, 2025•39 min
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 an...
May 21, 2025•41 min
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....
May 13, 2025•53 min
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 20...
May 06, 2025•50 min
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...
May 02, 2025•39 min
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 C...
Apr 28, 2025•48 min
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 Mont...
Apr 22, 2025•59 min
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.
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr
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...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 2 min
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 l...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 5 min
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....
Mar 25, 2025•35 min
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 informa...
Mar 21, 2025•51 min
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....
Mar 19, 2025•13 min
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....
Mar 18, 2025•37 min
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 A...
Mar 12, 2025•47 min
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...
Mar 05, 2025•54 min
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...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 7 min
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, th...
Feb 19, 2025•59 min
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. ...
Feb 12, 2025•43 min
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 fo...
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 3 min
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...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 5 min
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 m...
Jan 24, 2025•18 min
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....
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 13 min
