Northern Fútbol Podcast

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Hosted by Ben Steiner, Brendan Dunlop and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic, the Northern Fútbol Podcast analyzes the Canadian national teams, Canadians abroad, MLS, CPL and everything Canadian soccer. ✉️: [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Northern Fútbol Podcast episodes:

06.20.2024
NFP EXTRA: 1-on-1 w/ CanMNT defender Moise Bombito
Few Canadian players have seen a rise like Moise Bombito over the last 18 months. Now, amid a breakout season with the Colorado Rapids, the NCAA product is set to start for the Canadian men’s national team at the Copa...
06.19.2024
NFP EXTRA: Andrés Cantor! Veteran broadcaster previews Canada v Argentina
Argentine-American soccer commentator Andrés Cantor is among the legends in the broadcasting game, calling 12 World Cups on Argentinian radio, including the nation’s victory at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. He sits down with Northern Fútbol’s Ben Steiner and Alex...
06.18.2024
Episode 174 - CANADA AT THE COPA! Roster reaction + deep dive preview into everything CanMNT
Ben, Alex and Dunlop are back in the Nation Network studio at the Sheraton Wall Centre Vancouver, taking a deep dive into EVERYTHING Canada at the Copa América. Roster reactions, how Canada defines success, how Marsch will have the team play,...
06.11.2024
Episode 173 - CANADA TIES FRANCE! What does it mean?
Ben, Alex and Dunlop are back in the Nation Network studio at the Wall Centre Vancouver, taking a deep dive into everything surrounding Canada’s 0-0 draw with FIFA World Rank No. 2, France on Sunday. From answering 20+ listener questions...
06.08.2024
Episode 172 - NFP news! CanMNT thrashed by Netherlands, and CanWNT v Mexico analysis
BIG NEWS FOR NFP! Ben, Alex and Dunlop are in person and in the studio in Vancouver as the Northern Fútbol Podcast joins The Nation Network in an exciting time for Canadian soccer. The boys chat about everything around Canada’s...
05.30.2024
NFP EXTRA: 1-on-1 w/ the Northern Super League's Diana Matheson
It's big times for the Northern Super League and pro women's soccer in Canada, and Diana Matheson joins Brendan Dunlop on the Northern Fútbol Podcast for an interview with Canadian Soccer Daily. Read the full article on CSD...
05.28.2024
Episode 171 - Marsch's first CanMNT squad and Northern Super League breakdown
Ben, Alex and Brendan have their busiest show yet, breaking down a monumentous few days in Canadian soccer. EPISODE BREAKDOWN CanMNT Roster Breakdown | 0:00 - 0:37 CanWNT v Mexico Preview | 0:37 - 0:41 The New...
05.24.2024
Episode 170 - Canada gears up for the Olympics + Voyageurs Cup craziness
Ben, Alex and Dunlop are back with another episode of the Northern Fútbol Podcast from just minutes after Bev Priestman dropped Canada's 24-player women's national team roster. TOPICS INCLUDE - How will Priestman select the Olympic 18-player squad?...
05.16.2024
Episode 169 - Canada hires Jesse Marsch + MLS and CPL breakdown
Ben Steiner, Alex Gangue-Ruzic and Brendan Dunlop return to the NFP studio and spend the first hour breaking down Jesse Marsch's appointment to the #CanMNT. The boys answer your questions on whether Marsch is positive or negative, which players...
05.08.2024
Episode 168 - Canada Soccer elections, a new-look #CanChamp + MLS/CPL roundups
Ben, Alex and Dunlop are back on NFP for Episode 168, and review all the major storylines in Canadian soccer, from MLS down to League1 and AMM elections. TOPICS INCLUDE: - Canada Soccer's new leadership voted on...
05.01.2024
Episode 167 - #CanMNT looking global + MLS and CPL breakdowns
Ben, Alex and Dunlop find their way back to the NFP studios to break down the latest in Canadian soccer, including a worldwide search for the next men's national team coach. TOPICS INCLUDED: - Canada looking at some of...
04.24.2024
Episode 166 - Fiddling with cohesion, breaking down the #CanMNT coaching search
Ben, Alex and Dunop are back in the NFP studios for a packed Episode 166, highlighted by analyzing the search and candidates for Canada's men's head coaching role. TOPICS INCLUDED: - Toronto FC grab a win - Whitecaps...
04.17.2024
Episode 165 - Canada's big summer + CPL opening weekend
Ben and Alex are back on the Northern Fútbol Podcast to go over the latest in Canadian soccer, while Dunlop takes a slight break for a qiuck vacation. TOPICS INCLUDE: - CanMNT's big summer with France, Netherlands and...
04.09.2024
Episode 164 - CPL PREVIEW w/ Vancouver and Forge coaches
Ben, Dunlop and AGR are back on NFP, and break down every Canadian Premier League team ahead of the 2024 CPL season. Forge FC's Bobby Smyrniotis shines a light on the season ahead, as well as the situation with...
04.05.2024
Episode 163 - SheBelieves Cup and Canada Soccer financials
Ben, Dunlop and Alex are back in the NFP studios once again, this time from three different cities to preview the SheBelieves Cup, and look into Kevin Blue's update on Canada Soccer. Topics include - SheBelieves Cup preview...
03.28.2024
Episide 162 - CanWNT roster review + MLS and CPL analysis
Ben, Alex and Dunlop are back in the NFP studios for the second time this week, chatting everything in Canadian soccer with a focus on the women's national team. TOPICS INCLUDE: - Why wasn't Alidou called up to...
03.25.2024
Episode 161 - Canada to Copa América! Deep dive post-match analysis of CanMNT 2-0 Trinidad and Tobago
Canada is going to the 2024 Copa América! Ben, Alex and Dunlop dive into their post-match analysis of Canada's 2-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago, sending the CanMNT to this summer's showcase tournament. Could Canada beat...
03.21.2024
Episode 160 - Canada v Trinidad PREVIEW + NEW KITS + CanWNT Olympic draw reaction
Ben Steiner, Alex Gangue-Ruzic and Brendan Dunlop are back in the virtual studio going over the latest in Canadian soccer ahead of an exciting week. A full deep-dive preview like nowhere else on the Canada v Trinidad and...
03.13.2024
Episode 159 - Breaking down an exciting CanMNT roster ahead of Copa América Playoff
New faces and a changing of the guard for the Canadian men's national team? Ben, Alex and Dunlop spend the first 45 minutes diving into Canada's 23-man roster for the upcoming playoff against Trinidad and Tobago as Mauro Biello...
03.07.2024
Episode 158 - Canada OUT of Gold Cup in heartbreaking waterlogged loss to USA | Feat. Julia Ranney
Ben and Alex are joined by Julia Ranney of Sportsnet, the Toronto Star and Manchester City to break down Canada's loss to the U.S. Women's National Team in the semifinals of the Concacaf W Gold Cup. Dunlop is...
03.06.2024
Episode 157 - Canada to the W Gold Cup semis + striker change for #CanMNT?
Ben, Alex, and Dunlop return to the virtual studio to examine the success of the Canadian women's national team, the outlook for the Canadian men's club, and the form of Canadian players around the world. ...
03.01.2024
Episode 156 - Good times for the CanWNT and CanMNT U20 + Kevin Blue joins Canada Soccer
Ben, Alex and Dunlop are back in the virtual studio for another episode of the Northern Fútbol Podcast, breaking down a busy week in Canadian soccer. From Kevin Blue joining Canada Soccer as CEO and General Secretary, Canada's...
02.24.2024
Episode 155 - CanWNT WIN Gold Cup opener + TFC, CF Montreal MLS Previews
Ben, Dunlop and Alex are back bright at early, as the first two battle a seasonal bug but push their way through a jam-packed podcast of Canadian soccer and discuss which of the three of them would win in a...
02.16.2024
Episode 154 - What is success for Canadian teams in Concacaf + Outlook for CanMNT and CanWNT
Ben, Alexandre and Dunlop are back in the virtual studio, which may have crashed twice, rounding up the latest week in Canadian men's and women's soccer at all levels. CANADIAN SOCCER TOPICS INCLUDE: - Forge FC takeaways from...
02.14.2024
Episode 153 - York United's future? A chat with the newest CPL club President, Ricardo Pasquel
Ben, Alexandre, and Brendan are back on the pod for their second show, welcoming York United President and GM Ricardo Pasquel, who leads the sporting operations of Game Plan Sports, the CPL's newest ownership group. TOPICS INCLUDE: ...
02.09.2024
Episode 152 - The return with a new host + Concacaf Champions Cup breakdown
Ben, Alex and a brand new host are back with a new era of the Northern Fútbol Podcast, breaking down the latest in Canadian soccer from the Concacaf Champions Cup, NWSL, CanWNT, CanMNT and media chaos. Make sure to...
01.15.2024
Episode 151 - We're back! + TFC addition
The boys are back in the virtual studio after an extended holiday break with Ben and Alex in Vancouver, while Peter starts a new exciting job in Toronto. A bit of an update before NFP returns in full force...
12.07.2023
Episode 150 – Christine Sinclair sent off in style
Peter and Alex gather at the west-coast NFP Studios to recap an incredible night at Christine Sinclair Place on Tuesday night, including the future of the CanWNT and whether the CSA should prioritize BC Place as a venue for future...
11.24.2023
Episode 149 - Not so Cool Runnings - Full CanMNT v Jamaica breakdown
Ben and Alex dive into over 50 listener questions on what went wrong for the Canadian Men's National Team in their 4-4 aggregate loss to Jamaica in the Concacaf Nations League. TOPICS INCLUDE: - Why did this happen,...
11.14.2023
Episode 148 – Full breakdown and what to expect from Canada vs. Jamaica
Ben, Peter and Alex give you a comprehensive analysis of Canada's squad to face Jamaica and answer all of your pertinent questions, from the decision to go veteran heavy and when we can expect the team to build for the...
11.07.2023
Episode 147 – Controversy in Vancouver, De Fougerolles hype train leaves the station and more!
Ben, Peter and Alex recap a wild Sunday in Vancouver between the Whitecaps and LAFC, dive into the Caps' post-morterm, break down the WNT's win over Brazil, preview the U-17 World Cup for Canada and answer some of your pertinent...
10.31.2023
Episode 146 – Recapping a busy Saturday in Canadian footy!
Ben, Peter and Alex recap a hectic weekend (read: Saturday) in Canadian football! They open the show with a deep dive into the CPL final – minutiae and big-picture stuff – which they witnessed in person at Tim Hortons Field. ...
10.24.2023
Episode 145 – Previewing the CPL final with Bobby & Tommy
Ben, Peter and Alex are back with an in-depth CPL final preview, featuring interviews with Forge FC coach Bobby Smyrniotis and Cavalry FC coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr.! They also answer your questions about the final, recap a crazy MLS Decision...
10.20.2023
Episode 144 – How does Canada match up vs. Jamaica?
The boys are back again with a deep dive into Canada's next Nations League opponent: Jamaica! What can they expect from the Reggae Boyz and do they have enough to get through to the semifinals? They also discuss the CanWNT's...
10.13.2023
Episode 143 – Concern over the CanMNT's future?
Ben, Peter and Alex gather at the NFP Studios (Alex's new apartment) in the aftermath of Canada's 4-1 loss to Japan on Friday morning. The boys recap the game, make sense of the performance and answer all of your burning...
10.11.2023
Episode 142 – Previewing Canada vs. Japan and the CPL playoffs!
Ben, Peter and Alex are back after a brief hiatus to answer all your questions about the CanMNT's squad to face Japan, preview the game this Friday and take a look at the CPL playoffs to see how they'll play...
09.27.2023
Episode 141 – Paris bound, Cavalry win a trophy, Saliba's MNT stock and more!
Ben, Peter and Alex open the show with some reaction to Canada's win over Jamaica to qualify for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. They go over Bev Priestman's tactical changes, whether this will be the norm going forward, what it...
09.20.2023
Episode 140 – Canada Soccer leadership updates, Jamaica preview & Whitecaps an MLS Cup contender?!
Ben, Peter and Alex gather mere moments after Canada Soccer announced the timeline for the hiring of a permanent general secretary and MNT head coach. What does this news mean for the future of the program? The guys also preview...
09.13.2023
Episode 139 – CanWNT roster revealed, Cavalry clinch and more!
Ben, Peter and Alex discuss the CanWNT roster reveal, break down the key talking points from the squad and discuss the importance of lower ticket prices for these games. They also recap Cavalry clinching a playoff spot, discuss the favourites...
09.06.2023
Episode 138 – What can Canada Soccer learn from Canada Basketball?
Ben, Peter and Alex kick off the show discussing the latest hitch in Saskatoon's CPL expansion bid, what this means for future expansion and more. The guys also discuss the CPL playoff race, Goteh Ntignee's move to Annecy, whether Toronto...
08.29.2023
Episode 137 - JOHN HERDMAN TO TORONTO FC?!?!
08.25.2023
Episode 136 – What's next for Canada if Herdman leaves?
Ben, Peter and Alex gather to discuss the recent report of John Herdman being the frontrunner for the Toronto FC job and what could follow for the men's national team if he leaves. The guys also discuss the players' statement...
08.18.2023
Episode 135 – Will John Herdman actually leave Canada for TFC?
Ben, Peter and Alex are back together in Shaughnessy Ben's backyard to discuss the John Herdman to Toronto FC reports, the possibility of him leaving the men's national team and who could replace him if he accepts the job. The...
08.11.2023
Episode 134 – Are the MNT & WNT in a downward spiral?
Ben, Peter and Alex gather later in the week after Canada Soccer announced an MNT friendly against Japan – the only match they will play between now and November's Nations League qualifiers. What does this mean for the team's future...
08.01.2023
Episode 133 – What's next for the CanWNT after a disastrous World Cup?
Ben, Peter and Alex gather a day after Canada's humiliating 4-0 loss to Australia, as they became the first Olympic gold medallists to bow out of the World Cup at the group stage. What went wrong? What's next and will...
07.26.2023
Episode 132 – Canada wins but issues remain ahead of Australia finale
Peter is back! He joins Ben and Alex following Canada's 2-1 come-from-behind victory over Ireland at the World Cup to discuss the victory, the team's continued slow starts and whether that's a bad omen ahead of another tricky test against...
07.23.2023
Episode 131 – Dissecting the CanWNT's opener vs. Nigeria
Ben and Alex recap Canada's opening 0-0 draw with Nigeria at the 2023 World Cup, from Bev Priestman's selection to whether it's time to start worrying about the team's outlook at the tournament. They also preview the team's second match...
07.18.2023
Episode 130 - Women's World Cup preview and CanMNT Gold Cup recap
Ben and Alex are back after a week off and jump right into all the details regarding the FIFA Women's World Cup and Canada's journey through the tournament. The show begins with 45 minutes of CanWNT and World Cup...
07.07.2023
Episode 129 - Is the Gold Cup a success? Diving into CanMNT, CanWNT, MLS, CPL and League 1 Canada
Ben and Alex convene over Zoom, despite being just a few kilometres away from each other, to chat about Canada Soccer at the Gold Cup and the leadup to the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia New Zealand 2023. ...
06.26.2023
Episode 128 - Can the CanMNT win the 23' Gold Cup? TOURNAMENT PREVIEW
Alex and Ben are back in the NFP Studios in Toronto, with Peter away on international duty. And with the Gold Cup right around the corner, they dive into their expectations for the tournament, figure out Canada's best XI, discuss...

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Northern Fútbol Podcast episodes:

NFP EXTRA: 1-on-1 w/ CanMNT defender Moise Bombito

NFP EXTRA: Andrés Cantor! Veteran broadcaster previews Canada v Argentina

Episode 174 - CANADA AT THE COPA! Roster reaction + deep dive preview into everything CanMNT

Episode 173 - CANADA TIES FRANCE! What does it mean?

Episode 172 - NFP news! CanMNT thrashed by Netherlands, and CanWNT v Mexico analysis

NFP EXTRA: 1-on-1 w/ the Northern Super League's Diana Matheson

Episode 171 - Marsch's first CanMNT squad and Northern Super League breakdown

Episode 170 - Canada gears up for the Olympics + Voyageurs Cup craziness

Episode 169 - Canada hires Jesse Marsch + MLS and CPL breakdown

Episode 168 - Canada Soccer elections, a new-look #CanChamp + MLS/CPL roundups

Episode 167 - #CanMNT looking global + MLS and CPL breakdowns

Episode 166 - Fiddling with cohesion, breaking down the #CanMNT coaching search

Episode 165 - Canada's big summer + CPL opening weekend

Episode 164 - CPL PREVIEW w/ Vancouver and Forge coaches

Episode 163 - SheBelieves Cup and Canada Soccer financials

Episide 162 - CanWNT roster review + MLS and CPL analysis

Episode 161 - Canada to Copa América! Deep dive post-match analysis of CanMNT 2-0 Trinidad and Tobago

Episode 160 - Canada v Trinidad PREVIEW + NEW KITS + CanWNT Olympic draw reaction

Episode 159 - Breaking down an exciting CanMNT roster ahead of Copa América Playoff

Episode 158 - Canada OUT of Gold Cup in heartbreaking waterlogged loss to USA | Feat. Julia Ranney

Episode 157 - Canada to the W Gold Cup semis + striker change for #CanMNT?

Episode 156 - Good times for the CanWNT and CanMNT U20 + Kevin Blue joins Canada Soccer

Episode 155 - CanWNT WIN Gold Cup opener + TFC, CF Montreal MLS Previews

Episode 154 - What is success for Canadian teams in Concacaf + Outlook for CanMNT and CanWNT

Episode 153 - York United's future? A chat with the newest CPL club President, Ricardo Pasquel

Episode 152 - The return with a new host + Concacaf Champions Cup breakdown

Episode 151 - We're back! + TFC addition

Episode 150 – Christine Sinclair sent off in style

Episode 149 - Not so Cool Runnings - Full CanMNT v Jamaica breakdown

Episode 148 – Full breakdown and what to expect from Canada vs. Jamaica

Episode 147 – Controversy in Vancouver, De Fougerolles hype train leaves the station and more!

Episode 146 – Recapping a busy Saturday in Canadian footy!

Episode 145 – Previewing the CPL final with Bobby & Tommy

Episode 144 – How does Canada match up vs. Jamaica?

Episode 143 – Concern over the CanMNT's future?

Episode 142 – Previewing Canada vs. Japan and the CPL playoffs!

Episode 141 – Paris bound, Cavalry win a trophy, Saliba's MNT stock and more!

Episode 140 – Canada Soccer leadership updates, Jamaica preview & Whitecaps an MLS Cup contender?!

Episode 139 – CanWNT roster revealed, Cavalry clinch and more!

Episode 138 – What can Canada Soccer learn from Canada Basketball?

Episode 137 - JOHN HERDMAN TO TORONTO FC?!?!

Episode 136 – What's next for Canada if Herdman leaves?

Episode 135 – Will John Herdman actually leave Canada for TFC?

Episode 134 – Are the MNT & WNT in a downward spiral?

Episode 133 – What's next for the CanWNT after a disastrous World Cup?

Episode 132 – Canada wins but issues remain ahead of Australia finale

Episode 131 – Dissecting the CanWNT's opener vs. Nigeria

Episode 130 - Women's World Cup preview and CanMNT Gold Cup recap

Episode 129 - Is the Gold Cup a success? Diving into CanMNT, CanWNT, MLS, CPL and League 1 Canada

Episode 128 - Can the CanMNT win the 23' Gold Cup? TOURNAMENT PREVIEW

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