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The Cynical Challenge

The Cynical Challenge

By Greyson Knutson

A podcast focusing on all things Canadian soccer, including the Canadian Premier League and the Men's and Women's National Teams. Hosted by Jeff Paulus, Jeff Salisbury and Greyson Knutson. Find our vodcast on YouTube!
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The Cynical Challenge: Episode 14

The Cynical ChallengeMay 31, 2021

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The Cynical Challenge: Episode 17

The Cynical Challenge: Episode 17

It's our CanPL season preview show! Greyson and JP discuss the league format for this season, before going coast-to-coast, breaking down each club!

Jun 25, 202154:05
The Cynical Challenge: Episode 16

The Cynical Challenge: Episode 16

In this episode, the fellas recap the CanMNT tie with Haiti which put Canada into the final round of World Cup Qualifying for the first time since the '98 cycle. Then, Greyson and JP chat about the CanWNT and where they stand heading into next month's Olympics

Jun 20, 202142:09
The Cynical Challenge: Episode 15

The Cynical Challenge: Episode 15

In this episode, Greyson and Sally discuss Canada's World Cup Qualifying matches against Aruba and Suriname, before previewing the two-legged tie against Haiti. They also chat about the CanPL's Kickoff bubble in Winnipeg and talk about the Community kits unveiled this past week

Jun 10, 202153:07
The Cynical Challenge: Episode 14

The Cynical Challenge: Episode 14

In Episode 14, the fellas discuss the recent rosters released by both the Canadian Men's and Women's National Teams. Also, a preview of the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers for the Men and a look at the June camp for the Women.

May 31, 202152:27
The Cynical Challenge: Episode 13

The Cynical Challenge: Episode 13

After about a month-long hiatus, the boys are back! In this episode, they chat all the latest CanPL news, including the league's return to play plans, some of the biggest signings that have happened over the last month, and discuss the unprecedented number of titles being won by Canadians overseas!

May 20, 202150:13
The Cynical Challenge: Episode 12

The Cynical Challenge: Episode 12

In this episode, Greyson and JP discuss CanWNT's most recent friendlies, breathe a sigh of relief that Jonathan David is back training with Lille, and wonder why the CanPL still really doesn't have any set plan for a 2021 season

Apr 14, 202138:28
The Cynical Challenge: Episode 11

The Cynical Challenge: Episode 11

In this Men's National Team-focused episode, the fellas chat about the recent World Cup Qualifiers and the U23s failure to qualify for the Olympics. There's also discussion surrounding the emphasis put on Men's Olympic qualifying and the most recent CanPL news, including the PFACan's newly-elected Board

Mar 30, 202149:12
The Cynical Challenge: Episode 10

The Cynical Challenge: Episode 10

In this episode, the fellas recap the CanM23's first match of the Olympic Qualifying tournament against El Salvador, look ahead to the Canadian Senior Men's World Cup Qualifiers (despite a lack of a roster at recording time) and chat about the week's CanPL news, including a potential Ottleti roster leak.

Mar 22, 202149:40
The Cynical Challenge: Episode 9

The Cynical Challenge: Episode 9

The fellas discuss the announcement of a potential Saskatchewan CPL expansion franchise, the transparency of the league's salary situation, more Voyageur's Cup controversy and look ahead to the Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

Mar 15, 202150:49
The Cynical Challenge: Episode 8

The Cynical Challenge: Episode 8

Greyson and Jeff are joined by Sandra Prusina to discuss all things Canadian Women's National Team and potential D2 women's leagues in both Canada and the United States.

Mar 11, 202101:11:30
The Cynical Challenge: Episode 7

The Cynical Challenge: Episode 7

The fellas chat about Tristen Borges' return to Forge FC, the Voyageurs Cup Final, and there is plenty of discussion surrounding the long-rumoured Canadian Second Division.

Mar 08, 202154:16
The Cynical Challenge: Episode 6

The Cynical Challenge: Episode 6

The fellas chat about the mass of players who won't be re-signed by Atletico Ottawa before diving into a deep discussion about the Canadian Women's National Team, including a recap of the SheBelieves Cup and where the team needs to go from here.

Mar 01, 202148:44
The Cynical Challenge: Episode 5

The Cynical Challenge: Episode 5

On this week's show, the fellas chat about the latest CanPL news, and dig a little bit into the league's wage and union issues. There's also some discussion about the yet-to-be announced Voyageurs Cup Final and the changes to the CONCACAF Champions League

Feb 22, 202144:21
The Cynical Challenge: Episode 4

The Cynical Challenge: Episode 4

In this episode, the fellas discuss whether or not it's vital to play the national anthem(s) prior to matches and preview the SheBelieves Cup. Then, a healthy discussion about the importance of academies to the success of clubs.

Feb 15, 202153:11
The Cynical Challenge: Episode 3

The Cynical Challenge: Episode 3

In this week's episode, the fellas chat about the latest CanPL transfers and signings. There's also a discussion surrounding the league's international youth signings rule and if we'll see more intra-league transfers in the future.

Feb 08, 202130:28
The Cynical Challenge: Episode 2

The Cynical Challenge: Episode 2

In the second episode, the fellas chat quickly about mental health before doing a club-by-club analysis of the 2021 CPL/USports Draft. There's also plenty of discussion on how the guys would improve the draft.

Feb 01, 202151:44
The Cynical Challenge: Episode 1 - Part II

The Cynical Challenge: Episode 1 - Part II

The second half of the debut episode after things ran a little long. This half features roster chat about Forge FC, York United FC, Atletico Ottawa and HFX Wanderers FC. There's also some discussion surrounding Canadian players abroad and the new United Women's Soccer franchise in St. Albert, Alberta.

Jan 28, 202140:21
The Cynical Challenge: Episode 1 - Part I

The Cynical Challenge: Episode 1 - Part I

In this episode, things ran a little long, so the fellas split it up in two. This half focuses on the Canadian Premier League increasing the U-21 minute threshold to 1500 minutes, and features roster chat about Pacific FC, Cavalry FC, FC Edmonton and Valour FC.

Jan 25, 202148:50