Northern Fútbol Podcast

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 the best-unemployed coaches - Toronto FC smash Simcoe County. Herdman's comment? - Vancouver FC and ballgate v Cavalry - TFC keep on rolling, White breaks VWFC scoring mark - How bad is Quinn's injury? - Catching up with Canadian men's futsal and beach soccer - Canucks Abroad mailbag

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 atop the MLS West - Could Jesse Marsch, Bob Bradley or Greg Vanney take on #CanMNT role? - CPL roundup and analysis - Canadian Championship Preview - CanWNT outlook - League 1 Canada preview in Project 8 prospect season Make sure to leave a review and a rating on whichever podcast platform you're listening on. FOLLOW US ON X: Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbol Ben Steiner: @BenSteiner00 Brendan Dunlop: @Brendan_Dunlop Alex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzic

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 Copa América - CanWNT SheBelieves Cup post-mortem - What a wild CanPL opening weekend?! - MLS roundup + potential Canadian MLS callups Make sure to leave a review and a rating on whichever podcast platform you're listening on. FOLLOW US ON X: Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbol Ben Steiner: @BenSteiner00 Brendan Dunlop: @Brendan_Dunlop Alex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzic

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 goalkeeper Triston Henry, and Vancouver FC's Afshin Ghotbi talks everything about year two in Langley. TOPICS INCLUDE: - CanWNT v Brazil review - CPL team previews - Forge FC Bobby Smyrniotis interview (00:32:00) - Vancouver FC Afshin Ghotbi interview (1:14:00) - CPL kit reviews - Best concerts the boys have been to Make sure to leave a review and a rating on whichever podcast platform you're listening on. FOLLOW US ON X: Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbol Ben Steiner: @BenSteiner00 Brendan Dunlop: @Brendan_Dunlop Alex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzic

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 for Canada. - How will Canada Soccer create more funds? - Whitecaps bounce back v Portland; look ahead to TFC - Peter's "homecoming" with TFC visiting Vancouver Make sure to leave a review and a rating on whichever podcast platform you're listening on. FOLLOW US ON X: Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbol Ben Steiner: @BenSteiner00 Brendan Dunlop: @Brendan_Dunlop Alex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzic

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 #CanWNT? - CanWNT roster reactions ahead of SheBelieves Cup - Toronto FC analysis - Whitecaps and worrying trends - Project 8 update - A look into short goalkeepers - Alex's CPL potential and Ben's dating profiles Make sure to leave a review and a rating on whichever podcast platform you're listening on. FOLLOW US ON X: Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbol Ben Steiner: @BenSteiner00 Brendan Dunlop: @Brendan_Dunlop Alex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzic

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 Argentina? Listen for a first-look preview, too. Make sure to leave a review and a rating on whichever podcast platform you're listening on. FOLLOW US ON X: Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbol Ben Steiner: @BenSteiner00 Brendan Dunlop: @Brendan_Dunlop Alex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzic

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 Tobago match, followed by reaction to the Paris 2024 Olympic draw for the CanWNT. TOPICS INCLUDE: - Canada v Trinidad and Tobago Preview - CanWNT Olympic group reaction - Reviewing Canada's new Nike kits - MLS and NWSL recap Make sure to leave a review and a rating on whichever podcast platform you're listening on. FOLLOW US ON X: Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbol Ben Steiner: @BenSteiner00 Brendan Dunlop: @Brendan_Dunlop Alex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzic

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 shifts things in the CanMNT picture. TOPICS INCLUDE CanMNT roster review + your questions Canadian teams are still cooking in MLS Remembering Canadian soccer during COVID-19 Canucks Abroad Make sure to leave a review and a rating on whichever podcast platform you're listening on. FOLLOW US ON X: Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbol Ben Steiner: @BenSteiner00 Brendan Dunlop: @Brendan_Dunlop Alex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzic

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 out for this one, celebrating his son's first birthday. Make sure to leave a review and a rating on whichever podcast platform you're listening on. FOLLOW US ON X: Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbol Ben Steiner: @BenSteiner00 Brendan Dunlop: @Brendan_Dunlop Alex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzic Julia Ranney: @JuliaLeahRanney (Also on TikTok and Instagram)

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. Make sure to leave a review and a rating on whichever podcast platform you're listening on. FOLLOW US ON X: Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbol Ben Steiner: @BenSteiner00 Brendan Dunlop: @Brendan_Dunlop Alex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzic

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 perfect international week, and the start of MLS, it was a packed episode. TOPICS INCLUDE And MORE! Make sure to leave a review and a rating on whichever podcast platform you're listening on! FOLLOW US ON X: Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbol Ben Steiner: @BenSteiner00 Brendan Dunlop: @Brendan_Dunlop Alex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzic

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 preseason beep test. TOPICS INCLUDE: And MORE! Make sure to leave a review and a rating on whichever podcast platform you're listening on! FOLLOW US ON X: Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbol Ben Steiner: @BenSteiner00 Brendan Dunlop: @Brendan_Dunlop Alex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzic

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 Concacaf loss to Chivas - Whitecaps FC takeaways from Concacaf loss to Tigres - Outlook for the CanMNT, Alphonso Davies, Jonathan David and more Canadians in Europe. - How's Victor Loturi doing with Ross County? - Is Canada's Cloé Lacasse Arsenal's answer? - CanMNT U20 roster takeaways - Reflection on CanWNT U17's disappointment in Concacaf. - Brendan teaches Ben and Alex a Portuguese lesson Make sure to leave a review and a rating on whichever podcast platform you're listening on! FOLLOW US ON X: Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbol Ben Steiner: @BenSteiner00 Brendan Dunlop: @Brendan_Dunlop Alex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzic

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 Concacaf loss to Chivas - Whitecaps FC takeaways from Concacaf loss to Tigres - Outlook for the CanMNT, Alphonso Davies, Jonathan David and more Canadians in Europe. - How's Victor Loturi doing with Ross County? - Is Canada's Cloé Lacasse Arsenal's answer? - CanMNT U20 roster takeaways - Reflection on CanWNT U17's disappointment in Concacaf. - Brendan teaches Ben and Alex a Portuguese lesson Make sure to leave a review and a rating on whichever podcast platform you're listening on! FOLLOW US ON X: Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbol Ben Steiner: @BenSteiner00 Brendan Dunlop: @Brendan_Dunlop Alex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzic

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: - Investment in Canadian players - Improving matchday experience - New stadium plans and dreams - Working in the Canadian soccer landscape vs Mexican - Could Canada be a Top 10 nation? - How the CSB/MediaPro deal impacts things Make sure to leave a rating and review as we enter our exciting new era with more changes looming 👀 FOLLOW US ON X: Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbol Ben Steiner: @BenSteiner00 Brendan Dunlop: @Brendan_Dunlop Alex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzic

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 leave a rating and review as we enter our exciting new era with more changes looming 👀 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbol Ben Steiner: @BenSteiner00 Alex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzic

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 soon, with a new look moving forward. Happy New Year, The NFP crew FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Northern Fútbol - @NorthernFutbol Peter Galindo - @GalindoPW Alex Gangue Ruzic - @AlexGangueRuzic Ben Steiner - @BenSteiner00 Podcast produced by Peter Galindo and Ben Steiner

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 matches. They also discuss York United's new ownership, burning listener questions about the MNT's future and Wilfried Nancy's stock after reaching the MLS Cup Final with the Columbus Crew. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbol Peter Galindo: @GalindoPW Alex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzic Ben Steiner: @BenSteiner00 RUNNING ORDER: 2:41 – That Christine Sinclair Place atmosphere 👌 7:00 – Why the tributes were perfect 9:30 – The next WNT captain 12:40 – Should the CSA make more of an effort to have games at BC Place? 20:05 – Favourite Sinclair/Schmidt/McLeod memories 25:57 – Will anyone ever replicate Sinclair’s accomplishments? 29:08 – Sinclair/Schmidt’s post-retirement roles 31:21 – Match-specific takeaways 40:45 – General secretary/MNT coaching hire timeline 42:23 – Chances a new coach will be in charge for T&T 44:06 – Possible plans for Camp Poutine 45:11 – What York United’s new ownership means for CPL 47:50 – Wilfried Nancy’s stock keeps rising

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, and why is it feeling more like 2011 than 2023/24? - Full Leg 2 breakdown - Is Mauro Biello the right man for the job? - The Alphonso Davies question. - Why aren't young players getting their opportunities? - How does Canada Soccer navigate out of this? - Should we be worried about the U-17 World Cup disaster? FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbol Ben Steiner: @BenSteiner00 Peter Galindo: @GalindoPW Alex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzic