Episode 89 – More Canadians abroad return as World Cup approaches

Thomas, Peter and Alex gather at the NFP Studio (Alex's apartment) for their first in-person recording since March. They discuss the returns of Tajon Buchanan, Atiba Hutchinson and David Wotherspoon, re-assess some of Canada's issues vs. Uruguay, answer a number of listener questions regarding the Canadian MLS clubs and CPL, plus a full breakdown of the Canadian women's roster for October and a U-17 roster breakdown.

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RUNNING ORDER:

3:39 - Chances of a January sale for David?

7:32 - Buchanan’s emphatic return

11:26 - How to maximize Eustaquio’s offensive characteristics

16:46 - Atiba Hutchinson returns to full training

20:04 - Did Adekugbe lose his place at Hatayspor?

22:46 - Wotherspoon’s World Cup chances

27:34 - Bruno Davidson insight

34:25 - Why did the CanMNT have issues defending vs. Uruguay in transition?

37:09 - Who to drop if Canada plays a trio?

38:41 - Best matchups for Canada’s pace

41:17 - CF Montreal’s best path for playoffs

44:00 - Choiniere, Piette and Zouhir the future midfield trio?

48:15 - Why doesn’t Choiniere get CanMNT love?

50:21 - Will Rea, Yao and Sirois crack Montreal’s roster in 2023 and potential CPL loanees

55:21 - Will Vancouver qualify for the playoffs?

58:01 - Cavallini’s future in Vancouver

1:03:27 - Ryan Gauld for Canada?

1:04:45 - Marshall-Rutty’s best position

1:08:35 - Potential MLS camp?

1:10:55 - Standout players in CPL this season

1:14:48 - Parity in CPL: Good or bad?

1:17:47 - What’s next for Osaze De Rosario?

1:19:42 - Early CPL award nominees

1:26:53 - Thoughts on CanWNT’s October roster

1:35:10 - Canada men’s U-17 roster takeaways, U-17 Women’s World Cup preview

Produced by Peter Galindo.

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