Northern Fútbol Podcast
By Northern Fútbol Podcast
Northern Fútbol PodcastMay 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
- Canada Soccer increasing membership fees
- What do we want to see from the Canadian Championship in the future?
- CS St Laurent, TSS Rovers and League1 lookout
- League1 Ontario and BC review
- CPL and MLS roundup
- CPL to Kelowna?
- And dream grade school field trips...
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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 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
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 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
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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 Copa América
- CanWNT SheBelieves Cup post-mortem
- What a wild CanPL opening weekend?!
- MLS roundup + potential Canadian MLS callups
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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 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
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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 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
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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 #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
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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 Argentina? Listen for a first-look preview, too.
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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 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
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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 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
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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 out for this one, celebrating his son's first birthday.
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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.
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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 perfect international week, and the start of MLS, it was a packed episode.
TOPICS INCLUDE
- Is Kevin Blue the right hire for Canada Soccer?
- Takeaways from Canada's perfect W Gold Cup group stage
- Takeaways from Canada's perfect Concacaf U20 men's championship qualifiers
- A look at the CanMNT preliminary roster
- Analyzing season openers for Toronto FC, CF Montreal
- Toronto FC continues to be busy with transfers
- Whitecaps FC season preview
- Alistair Johnston returns + Canucks abroad
And MORE!
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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 preseason beep test.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
- - Analysis of Canada's 6-0 Gold Cup win over El Salvador
- - Pre-game of Canada's Gold Cup game v Paraguay
- - Canada women's soccer lawsuit v Canada Soccer board
- - Toronto FC and CF Montreal MLS season previews
- - Richie Laryea returns to Toronto FC
- - 2024 Canadian Championship structure
And MORE!
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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 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
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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:
- 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
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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.
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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 soon, with a new look moving forward.
Happy New Year,
The NFP crew
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Podcast produced by Peter Galindo and Ben Steiner
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 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.
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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
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, 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?
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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 future.
Then they preview the first leg against Jamaica this Friday, including the opposition's strengths, weaknesses, possible XIs for both sides and predict the result!
Finally, they dive into the U-17 World Cup for Canada and Ben recaps the U Sports Championships!
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RUNNING ORDER:
2:57 – LDF to be (provisionally) cap-tied?
7:38 – Why is Biello playing it safe?
16:38 – Playing devil’s advocate for including more veterans
29:41 – Why no media pushback towards Biello about the team?
31:24 – When will the MNT prepare for the future?
38:11 – Scouting Jamaica’s strengths and weaknesses
45:05 – The current fan perception of the MNT
47:55 – Will the CSA expedite their job searches if they lose to Jamaica?
49:50 – Making predicted XIs for both teams
55:27 – Predicting the first leg
58:00 – Is the U-17s’ performance a reflection of talent development?
1:07:12 – Updates on Costa, Smith, Dias
1:10:53 – U Sports recap
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 questions on all things Canadian footy!
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RUNNING ORDER:
3:48 – Atmosphere at BC Place for a packed Whitecaps game
10:54 – What on earth was that officiating?!
21:30 – Was a Whitecaps elimination by LAFC inevitable?
29:12 – How do the Whitecaps improve their squad to reach the next level?
35:59 – Where should the Whitecaps add a DP?
41:09 – How will Vancouver approach the striker position?
44:32 – Canada vs. Brazil takeaways
49:03 – Canadian U-17 World Cup preview
53:03 – Breaking down Luc De Fougerolles’ Fulham debut
57:08 – Potential roster surprises for CanMNT
59:02 – Will Loturi, Paton or Bair crack the roster?
1:00:24 – How CPL can maintain its momentum from the final
1:03:36 – What direction will York United take under new ownership?
1:07:07 – When will expansion news come for the CPL?
1:10:31 – Does James Cameron have real potential?
1:13:18 – U-20 players to watch
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.
Then they move onto the Vancouver Whitecaps' defeat to LAFC in their playoff opener and what they need to correct for Game 2 on Sunday.
Finally, the boys go over the Canadian women's loss to Brazil, what they want changed for Tuesday's game in Halifax and Peter analyzes Jamie Knight-Lebel's debut for Bristol City!
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RUNNING ORDER:
4:26 – Breaking down a wild CPL final
9:34 – Was either Forge banger preventable for Cavalry?
13:30 – How Cavalry and Forge raised each other’s games
18:09 – Can Forge now be considered “legendary?”
26:09 – Is Smyrniotis the best CPL coach in league history?
29:23 – What’s next for Cavalry?
33:04 – How many participants in the final will move up?
35:39 – How come CPL strikers can’t hit 15 goals in a season?
41:40 – Highlighting some early top prospects for the CPL draft
49:05 – What do the Whitecaps have to correct for Game 2 vs. LAFC?
54:58 – Predicting Game 2’s result
56:37 – Does the CanWNT’s system need a tweak?
1:01:31 – Analyzing Jamie Knight-Lebel’s debut with Bristol City
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 Day, preview the Vancouver Whitecaps' playoff matchup vs. LAFC, discuss Christine Sinclair's legacy and much more!
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RUNNING ORDER:
1:15 – Sincy’s legacy
6:43 – How Canada will balance Sincy’s swan song with Olympic prep
9:50 – Could Sophie Schmidt make a return?
12:15 – Canada vs. Brazil preview
15:47 – Chatting with Bobby Smyrniotis and Tommy Wheeldon Jr.
58:13 – What Cavalry has to do to overcome Forge
1:01:29 – The factors behind Tristan Borges’ dramatic drop-off
1:05:07 – Thoughts on the CPL playoff format
1:12:47 – The CPL’s narrative if Forge wins again
1:18:00 – Predicting the winner of the CPL final
1:20:15 – Should the CSA prioritize domestic coaches?
1:23:28 – Should Smyrniotis look to move on from Forge?
1:25:45 – The 3 CPLers most likely to make a step up
1:28:00 – What happened to Montreal?
1:31:45 – Thoughts on TFC in Herdman’s first match
1:34:29 – Whitecaps vs. LAFC preview
1:38:00 – Concern over Jonathan David’s form at Lille?
1:41:00 – Corbeanu’s stock rising
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 latest squad drop, the CPL playoffs and preview MLS Decision Day!
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RUNNING ORDER:
1:46 – How Jamaica matches up to the CanMNT
9:52 – Why are ticket prices so high again?
17:32 – The right profile for a CanMNT coach
20:55 – Is Bobby Smyrniotis the favourite for the job?
22:53 – Jesse Marsh a sleeper pick?
24:24 – Should other U-20 eligible players get called up to a senior camp?
27:16 – Breaking down the CanWNT squad vs. Brazil
32:51 – CPL playoff recap, preview and award picks!
48:56 – CPLers who could be on the move
52:00 – MLS Decision Day lookahead
1:00:15 – Takeaways from updated MLS salary guide
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 questions about the match and the impact on the team's future as the Nations League approaches.
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RUNNING ORDER:
3:00 – Should we be shocked at the result?
13:35 – Rating Biello’s performance
16:42 – Is Biello in over his head?
22:39 – Will this result silence the Herdman critics?
23:36 – Eustaquio’s importance
27:28 – The PK debate returns!
30:00 – Why didn’t another GK play?
32:16 – Explaining the Vitoria sub and has the back 5 been figured out?
34:29 – Midfield struggles badly
36:29 – Should Millar get more opportunities?
37:26 – Lack of experimentation a problem?
39:25 – Concern about the CanMNT going forward?
40:29 – Formation to use going forward
42:26 – Davies at LWB vs. Up front
45:30 – Future CB prospects
48:09 – What is Canada’s dual national plan?
49:52 – The November roster we want to see
52:02 – Thoughts on the U-20’s qualifying path
53:19 – Pacific advances to face Halifax
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 out!
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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 means for certain players and much more!
The boys also discuss Cavalry winning the CPL Shield, who will claim the final playoff spot, what Valour needs to do improve in 2024, the Whitecaps' recent woes, CF Montreal's decline in form and other topics!
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RUNNING ORDER:
1:50 – The WNT is going to Paris!
7:08 – Tactical changes pay off
14:10 – Sydney Collins to crack the Olympic squad?
19:31 – Quinn’s injury and what will the midfield look like going forward?
24:12 – Did Priestman “get out of jail?”
28:16 – Sincy’s future
34:42 – The leading outsiders to crack the Olympic squad
37:49 – Will Priestman “pull a Herdman?”
39:40 – Cavalry clinches the shield
43:33 – York vs. Ottawa: Who gets the last playoff spot?
46:40 – What changes are needed at Valour?
50:47 – Whitecaps finally lose on road
52:43 – Whitecaps youngsters who could crack first team in 2024
1:05:30 – Projections for the Japan camp
Produced by Peter Galindo.
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 the WNT's Olympic playoff vs. Jamaica, discuss the Vancouver Whitecaps' chances of winning MLS Cup, HFX Wanderers' stadium plan, the MNT left-wing depth chart and break down a solid performance from Luc de Fougerolles in the Football League Trophy!
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RUNNING ORDER:
1:54 – CSA leadership updates
13:10 – Canada vs. Jamaica first leg preview
25:00 – No CanWNT at Pan Am Games
29:00 – WNT players abroad to watch in Europe
31:01 – Canada U-17 friendly preview
35:34 – Hoilett to Vancouver thoughts
40:02 – Can we expedite Gauld’s citizenship?
46:24 – Vancouver’s odds of winning MLS Cup
53:57 – Miljevic madness
59:50 – Benefit’s of HFX’s permanent stadium plan
1:03:58 – Nimick’s best fit if he moves clubs
1:08:09 – Our CanMNT LW depth chart
1:10:16 – Luc de Fougerolles impresses vs. English League 1 club
1:13:03 – Potential surprise omissions or inclusions for Japan friendly
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 for the North Star Shield and how the CPL can keep growing in local markets.
Plus, a discussion on prospective MLS playoff teams, Alphonso Davies' future, League1 Canada teams qualifying for the Canadian Championship and more!
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RUNNING ORDER:
1:10 – Breaking down the CanWNT roster to face Jamaica
5:11 – Sold out BMO Field = sign of things to come?
11:17 – Is Cavalry the favourite for the North Star Shield?
17:02 – Steps to help grow local CPL markets
25:07 – Córdova sold by Vancouver: what’s next?
32:19 – Playoff expectations for Vancouver, Montreal
37:42 – Vilsaint, Saliba and Franklin’s stocks
39:02 – Whitecaps academy tensions with NEXT Pro team?
44:16 – Best fit for Davies: Bayern or Real Madrid?
47:43 – Should Canada pivot to Farsi with Buchanan hurt?
50:12 – Leon finally gets her move!
52:58 – Potential expiring Canadian contracts to watch
55:10 – Will CSB influence the CanMNT coaching hire?
57:04 – Could Hugo Pérez be a legit coaching candidate?
1:01:04 – Breaking down the League1 teams to qualify for CanChamp
1:08:08 – How to add more League1 clubs to the CanChamp
1:11:02 – Re-aligning the U Sports pyramid
Produced by Peter Galindo.
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 FC's success translates to Canadian soccer's success, the latest on Canadians abroad and other topical issues!
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RUNNING ORDER:
1:30 – Saskatoon CPL hits a snag
7:16 – What Saskatoon news means for CPL expansion
10:58 – Ntignee to Ligue 2!
17:26 – Who’ll come out on top in CPL playoff race?
23:51 – Which CPL team has best shot at a Champions Cup run?
30:11 – Is a good TFC good for Canadian soccer?
37:23 – TSN’s MLS coverage
41:10 – David stays at Lille: good or bad call?
46:39 – Corbeanu’s odds of a call-up
48:53 – Leon’s future at Man United
51:44 – Could Hoilett move to TFC?
56:06 – How CSA can right the wrongs of past 18 months
1:00:56 – How Canada could look under Biello in October
1:04:38 – Does Canada need a big-name coach?
1:06:14 – What can Canada Soccer learn from Canada Basketball?
Episode 137 - JOHN HERDMAN TO TORONTO FC?!?!
🇨🇦🚨EMERGENCY PODCAST🇨🇦🚨
Ben Steiner and Alex Gangue-Ruzic jump into the virtual studio mere hours after John Herdman announced that he will be joining Toronto FC as head coach, leaving Canada Soccer and the men's national team.
The boys answer your questions and ponder what this means for Canada, Toronto FC, and who could possibly take the reigns of the men's national team ahead of a critical time for the program.
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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 on the federation's recent (in)activity, the debuts of Sam Adekugbe and Richie Laryea and choose their best XI from Quebec!
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RUNNING ORDER:
1:45 – Herdman the TFC frontrunner: will it happen?
5:08 – Positives for CSA/MNT if Herdman leaves
8:38 – Is Herdman the right hire for TFC?
11:20 – Ideal/realistic scenario for a Herdman replacement
13:14 – Is Canada reaping the benefits of hosting a World Cup?
22:56 – Will the players and federation ever find common ground?
28:01 – Vilsaint’s impact and Choiniere’s future
33:19 – Saliba’s growth this season
37:33 – Thoughts on Laryea’s and Adekugbe’s debuts
45:30 – Why have there been fewer CPL transfers?
49:41 – Possible Canadian Super Cup?
53:54 – Potential destinations for Deanne Rose
55:00 – Picking our Quebec XI and squad
57:30 – Canada Red, White and Black XIs (Europe, CPL, MLS)
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 guys also discuss the latest in the CPL, MLS and our Canadians abroad before selecting their Ontario-born CanMNT XI!
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RUNNING ORDER:
2:02 – Which NFP host would look the least out of place on the pitch with the CanMNT?
6:15 – Avidly awaiting a Robbo return to TFC
10:04 – Herdman linked to TFC… who’d replace him as CanMNT coach?
17:04 – Who’s likelier to leave before the World Cup: Priestman or Herdman?
18:19 – Factors behind the CanMNT not playing September friendlies
19:26 – Potential for fresh faces in October?
21:15 – York, HFX, Ottawa: Who’ll miss the playoffs?
26:09 – Why isn’t Doneil Henry starting for HFX?
29:41 – Nimick linked to MLS, Premier League
31:55 – CPL coaches who are ready for the next step
34:56 – Other CPL teams who could form a women’s team
44:33 – How to attract more fans to CPL games given the CSB deal
49:05 – TFC to clean house ASAP?
52:07 – Will Giovinco actually return to TFC?
54:54 – What to expect from Laryea, Adekugbe
59:34 – Montreal & Vancouver players who deserve a call-up the most
1:05:45 – Milan Borjan club update
1:07:23 – Abzi’s stock on the rise
1:09:23 – Knight-Lebel and de Fougerolles’ potential
1:12:40 – Picking our Ontario-born CanMNT-eligible XI
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 and is this a sign of things to come in the future? The guys answer everything on the matter.
They also dive into your questions about the Vancouver Whitecaps after a busy transfer window, the CPL's craziness in recent weeks and some burning questions for players abroad.
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RUNNING ORDER:
1:50 - Canada only gets 1 friendly
5:20 – Is the golden generation being put in a downward spiral?
9:38 – Will expectations change for Nations League?
15:16 – Will there be more European players called up in October?
18:33 – Why can’t the CSA schedule more friendlies?
23:37 – U-17 World Cup in jeopardy?
25:00 – What to make of Canada’s U-15 campaign
28:20 – Thoughts on Laryea, Adekugbe signings
30:40 – Vanni Sartini’s future
32:37 – Where can Whitecaps realistically finish?
34:50 – CPL’s incredibly tight playoff race
36:23 – Making sense of De Rosario’s THC ban
37:58 – Thoughts on the CPL’s Exceptional Young Talent category
39:31 – CPL players who’ve surprised us the most
44:00 – Why haven’t there been more U-21 loans?
46:18 – Have CPL attacking exports flopped?
49:45 – Can Aparicio make a step up from CPL?
52:18 – How can CPL keep marketing itself?
55:45 – Who could have a Messi-like impact in CPL?
1:00:09 – Will David stay at Lille?
1:03:44 – What happened with Buchanan?
1:06:20 – Can other clubs help women’s soccer expansion?
1:09:50 – Naming a best BC-born XI
1:12:08 – U Sports players to watch ahead of new season
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 the issues linger? The guys answer all of this and more in their post-mortem.
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RUNNING ORDER:
3:18 – Will Schmidt and Sinclair receive send-offs?
4:35 – Why did defence wilt vs. Australia?
9:26 – Did WNT lack a clear identity?
17:23 – How to address the attacking woes
23:05 – Is the CSA dispute a convenient excuse?
27:48 – Do players deserve a large share of blame?
31:35 – Priestman’s role and future
36:34 – Who could replace Priestman if she leaves?
38:00 – Is Canadian women’s soccer falling behind?
43:28 – What to expect vs. Jamaica in September
47:14 – What changes does the WNT need to get back on track?
51:15 – Things to be optimistic about
54:23 – Importance of Project 8
58:36 – Identifying the next generation of players
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 Australia.
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RUNNING ORDER:
3:47 – That Olimpico
6:55 – What went wrong in the first half?
13:45 – Why can’t Canada start well?
22:15 – Thoughts on Quinn-Grosso-Fleming trio
28:00 – Canada does Viens no favours again
32:40 – Sinclair and Schmidt’s roles
36:48 – What does Lacasse have to do to start?
41:40 – What to expect vs. Australia
45:43 – Do Lacasse and Schmidt start vs. Australia?
49:23 – Predicting Canada’s XI and the score
55:39 – Women’s kits: 🔥
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 against Ireland in what will be a pivotal game.
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 chat before answering the remainder of the questions in the CanMNT Gold Cup review portion of the show.
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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.
Peter is still with the CanMNT technical staff at the Gold Cup.
This episode begins with chatter about the Gold Cup and Canada's efforts there before analyzing the leadup to the CanWNT aT the Women's World Cup. We end the show with MLS, CPL and League 1 Canada analysis.
As always, your questions are answered.
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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 some key omissions and much more. Then, they finish off with a Guadeloupe preview, and then dive into some CanWNT chatter as the 2023 World Cup rapidly approaches here.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:30 Introduction
1:00 Gold Cup preview
6:30 Listener questions begin
6:40 What are Canada's GC expectations?
25:00 Roster dicussion
31:00 Canada's best XI?
40:00 No Sirois or Choinière?
47:00 Guadeloupe preview
49:00 Other questions
56:00 CanWNT World Cup updates
Produced by Alex Gangué-Ruzic
Episode 127 – What's next for Canada after the Nations League disappointment?
Ben, Peter and Alex recap Canada's 2-0 loss to the U.S. in the Concacaf Nations League final and look ahead to what could be a transformative and massive few months for the program. They also go over the Gold Cup roster and some possible storylines to watch.
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RUNNING ORDER:
1:16 – Initial reactions to Canada’s Nations League final loss
13:08 – Giving the U.S. their flowers
14:30 – Does Canada have a problem playing from behind?
18:50 – Disconnect from Herdman and the performance?
23:28 – Was it actually good enough in the final third?
25:58 – Why can’t Canada score against the big dogs?
29:30 – Jonathan David’s impotence in big games
32:14 – Cornelius’ potential impact
34:29 – No Atiba: Why?
35:51 – How to build stronger chemistry
42:52 – How to improve the defensive structure
45:43 – Davies’ best position
51:04 – Herdman’s performance vs. USA
53:28 – Is Herdman still the right fit for Canada?
57:38 – Could Herdman leave before Copa América?
1:05:00 – Were Herdman’s comments justified?
1:11:10 – Breaking down the Gold Cup squad
1:14:52 – Time to move on from Borjan?
1:17:26 – Could Ryan Gauld pull a Lucho Acosta?
Episode 126 – CanMNT vs. USMNT for all the marbles!
Ben, Peter and Alex gather less than 12 hours after Canada's 2-0 win over Panama to discuss the result, your burning questions from the game, the wild semifinal between the U.S. and Mexico, plus they preview Sunday's final!
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RUNNING ORDER:
2:06 – Canada is in the Nations League final!
5:41 – Recapping a wild USA vs. Mexico semifinal
14:47 – Explaining the rationales for Canada’s XI
16:58 – Concern over Panama’s spell of dominance in the 2nd half?
19:26 – Allegiant Stadium conditions play a factor?
21:57 – Is Laryea indispensable for the CanMNT?
26:54 – How red cards affect the USMNT’s game plan
31:37 – Canada’s rotation plan pays offq
34:56 – What to work on tactically ahead of the final
37:17 – Individual matchups to watch
38:53 – Will Kone and Buchanan start the final?
40:36 – Predicting Canada’s XI vs. USA
42:30 – Score predictions for the final
Produced by Peter Galindo
Episode 125 – Previewing Canada's Nations League semifinal vs. Panama
Ben, Peter and Alex sit down to break down Canada's Nations League semifinal vs. Panama, from possible lineups to the opposition's greatest threats. They also react in realtime to Aidan Morris' U.S. call-up. The guys also recap the week that was in MLS and the CPL in this bumper preview episode.
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RUNNING ORDER:
3:20 – Thoughts on Bombito’s call-up
7:48 – Who’ll start at the back for Canada?
8:46 – Best midfield combo to use
10:34 – Predicting the starting XI vs. Panama
11:38 – Which newbies will see the pitch?
13:13 – How Canada could lose to Panama
15:28 – Panama’s biggest threats
18:46 – Which team poses the biggest threat to Canada?
20:06 – Predictions for each Nations League semi
23:14 – Instant reaction to Morris’ USA call-up
26:14 – Canadian-focused takeaways for TFC, MTL
30:58 – Will Whitecaps get more respect?
35:00 – York United keep rising
39:00 – Which CPL player can move up *this* summer?
Produced by Peter Galindo.
Episode 124 – Dissecting Canada's experienced Nations League roster
Ben, Peter and Alex gather later than usual after Canada's Nations League squad was unveiled on Wednesday. They answer your burning questions from the unveiling, assess whether there's enough midfield depth and if the Aidan Morris dream is dead.
The guys also break down the CanWNT's pre-World Cup roster and whether there could be a couple surprises for the final World Cup squad.
Finally, they recap the Canadian Championship final, debate whether Vanni Sartini is now Vancouver's best coach in the MLS era and choose their all-time iconic Canadian Championship lineup!
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RUNNING ORDER:
2:52 – Experience over merit for Nations League?
8:56 – Why no Choiniere, Sirois?
11:49 – No Aidan Morris: What’s next?
19:21 – Midfield depth concerns
22:02 – Dissecting Wotherspoon’s inclusion
24:00 – Who’ll replace Cornelius if he’s hurt?
28:18 – Last hurrah for Hutchinson and the vets?
31:25 – How many holdovers for the Gold Cup?
33:59 – Why so few BC-trained players for the MNT?
43:37 – Big takeaways from the CanWNT pre-World Cup roster
49:14 – Is Sartini the best Whitecaps coach in the MLS era?
58:39 – Standout Canadians for each team in the final
1:04:11 – Picking our iconic all-time Canadian Championship XI
Produced by Peter Galindo.
Episode 122 – The Aidan Morris hype train has left the station
Ben, Peter and Alex are back together in Mr. Steiner's palatial estate to record a jam-packed episode. From Aidan Morris' inclusion on Canada's preliminary Nations League squad, to other burning questions from that roster reveal, the boys go over every detail. Then, they preview the Canadian Championship, recap the weekend in MLS and CPL and go over some listener questions in the Canucks Abroad Roundup!
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RUNNING ORDER
2:43 – Initial thoughts on CanMNT preliminary squad
5:34 – Aidan Morris’ ceiling
10:43 – Why wasn’t Farsi included?
12:43 – Sigur updates, Cambridge’s potential
15:08 – No CPL players: No room or a reflection on quality?
20:23 – Who deserves a CanMNT place this summer?
23:19 – How should Canada line up vs. Panama?
25:04 – Which 5 World Cup players would you call up to the Gold Cup?
27:48 – Players who could be playing their last CanMNT matches
31:29 – Quick Canadian Championship predictions
36:00 – Increase the number of Canadians on the pitch?
38:00 – Leagues Cup format for the Voyageurs Cup?
43:05 – The Toronto FC debacle
48:30 – Are the Whitecaps… Good?
50:57 – Should Hasal consider a move away? Is Habibullah in the first-team picture?
54:16 – Is Montreal’s magic wearing off?
57:40 – What’s up with Ottawa, Halifax?
1:04:42 – Takeaways from Mark Noonan interview w/Footy Prime
1:10:40 – Will there be CPL expansion in 2024?
1:13:54 – Filling the rest of the provisional roster with CPL, MLS players
1:18:32 – First impressions on Moise Bombito
1:22:11 – CanWNT standout performers this season, Carle vs. St. Georges
1:28:03 – Ideal starting XI for the CanWNT
1:31:16 – Quick U-20 Championship preview
1:35:22 – Phonzie’s impact on Bayern
1:39:42 – Stock up, stock down for CanMNT
Produced by Peter Galindo
Episode 121 – The need for VAR in Canadian footy, TFC's issues and dual national conundrums
Ben, Peter and Alex open the show with a look back at the Canadian Championship quarterfinals, including controversial refereeing decisions, the need for VAR, how long it will take a CPL team to win the Voyageurs Cup and TSS Rovers' magical run coming to an end.
They then diagnose all the issues at Toronto FC, explain how CF Montreal has undergone this turnaround and whether there's anything to worry about following the Vancouver Whitecaps' loss to Portland on Saturday.
Finally, they go over the weekend that was in the CPL and dive into your CanMNT-related questions with the Nations League less than a month away.
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RUNNING ORDER
2:19 – Major takeaways from Canadian Championship quarterfinals
8:00 – Time for VAR in Canadian Championship and CPL?
14:13 – When will a CPL team win the Voyageurs Cup?
17:21 – How has Montreal turned it around?
21:21 – Thoughts on JMR’s red card
24:00 – Is Bradley on the hot seat?
28:26 – Time for a rebuild at TFC?
35:45 – More TFC II players to come?
37:05 – How TFC can better utilize its academy
41:10 – Breaking down Vancouver’s loss to Portland
43:58 – Takeaways from updated MLS salary guide
50:55 – Lessons learned from CPL weekend
57:50 – Who’ll emerge as Pacific’s top striker?
1:00:03 – Concern over CPL attendance figures?
1:13:05 – Adekugbe to the Whitecaps?
1:17:32 – Where are Brym, Ugbo and Akinola on the depth chart?
1:20:40 – MLS players who’ll be under consideration for the summer
1:22:25 – How Balogun’s commitment to USMNT changes Concacaf
1:24:50 – Players who’ll likely be excluded from CanMNT
1:27:03 – Why would Dino Rossi be a good presidential candidate?
1:29:13 – Players to build a Project 8 team around
Produced by Peter Galindo.
Episode 120 – Canada Soccer AGM fallout, TFC's struggles and more!
Ben, Peter and Alex kick off the show with a recap of Canada Soccer's AGM, from Charmaine Crooks' appointment to reports of meddling from Victor Montagliani, financial troubles and much more.
Then, the boys recap a busy weekend in MLS, including Toronto FC's troubles, CF Montreal's turnaround and the Vancouver Whitecaps' hot form. They also dive into some CPL topics like Tommy Wheeldon Jr.'s future, Kadin Chung's midfield transformation and other talking points!
Finally, they cap off the show by chatting with Farhan Devji, the author of Alphonso Davies: A New Hope, available wherever you get your books! Plus some Canadians Abroad chatter.
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RUNNING ORDER:
2:00 – Crooks elected as permanent Canada Soccer president
4:50 – Montagliani’s involvement, financial concerns, etc.
8:15 – Does Bob Bradley take responsibility for TFC’s issues?
19:18 – Sapong, MacNaughton thriving in new environments
22:27 – Montreal, Vancouver extend their streaks
30:46 – First impressions on Vancouver FC matchday experience
38:03 – End of Tommy Wheeldon Jr. era at Cavalry?
43:07 – Kadin Chung midfield experiment
45:06 – Teams we *want* to see in CPL
50:06 – Quick Canadian Championship predictions
53:10 – Farhan Devji on his new book, Alphonso Davies: A New Hope
1:05:53 – Ike Ugbo to MLS!?
1:09:40 – Loturi’s club future
1:11:12 – Kennedy’s club future
1:16:24 – Johnston as an inverted FB for CanMNT?
1:17:58 – Creative ways to have more youth camps
1:19:23 – Tahid’s U-17 exclusion
1:20:50 – Improvements to Canadian pyramid
1:22:30 – U Sports players worth watching
Episode 119 – Burning questions loom for CanMNT amidst growing injury list
Ben, Peter and Alex gather to discuss the unveiling of AFC Toronto City as the third team to join Project 8, the proposed Canadian women's league. The guys go over the announcement, potential concerns and ways the club can "get it right" off the hop.
Then they go over the MLS weekend, including Mathieu Choiniere's latest heroics and his push to crack the CanMNT this summer. They also discuss the latest happenings in the CPL, from Woobens Pacius' future to the CPL's future amidst the York United situation.
Finally, the boys go over the latest Jonathan David rumours, position battles in the CanMNT and CanWNT with so many injury concerns and much more!
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RUNNING ORDER:
1:49 – AFC Toronto City unveiled as 3rd team in Project 8
10:22 – Where else could Project 8 teams play?
17:29 – Choiniere on CanMNT watch?
21:43 – Will Kaye make way for Choiniere?
23:03 – Are 🇨🇦 MLS clubs to blame for lack of CBs?
28:00 – Europe or MLS for Pacius?
30:40 – CPL U-21s who could make the jump
32:10 – Challenges facing CPL coverage
40:48 – Cracks forming in CPL model?
44:03 – Should CPL clubs have city names in them?
48:03 – League1 Atlantic updates
51:12 – Bayern or PSG for David?
53:58 – Will Larin stay or leave Valladolid?
57:57 – Farsi vs. Shaffelburg
59:25 – When will a new GK replace Borjan?
1:01:54 – Niko Sigur profile & CanMNT outlook
1:09:16 – Who’s ready to step up for CanMNT/CanWNT with injuries?
1:11:22 – Will injuries force a formation change for Herdman?
1:15:44 – When does current form outweigh past performances for CanMNT?
Produced by Peter Galindo
Episode 118 – More change at CSA, Will Cromack on TSS Rovers' win, what's next for York United and more!
Ben, Peter and Alex kick off this week's episode with a discussion on the latest departure from Canada Soccer: Earl Cochrane. They dive into what this means for the federation's future, whether this will spark any real change and more.
The guys then welcome TSS Rovers coach Will Cromack onto the show to discuss his side's historic result over Valour FC in the Canadian Championship, the club's vision, their future and player development in Canada, among other subjects.
Then, the boys go over all of your burning questions about the York United situation: will they relocate? What do the new owners have to prioritize? Is this a stain on the CPL? The guys answer all of that and a whole lot more.
Finally, they discuss the latest in the CPL and MLS and dive into some conundrums for the Canadian men's national team amidst Alphonso Davies' latest injury for Bayern Munich.
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