Northern Fútbol Podcast

In our final episode of 2022, the guys look back on a historic year in Canadian soccer, look ahead to 2023 and answer your listener questions about recent news, from player transfers to the future of Canadian player development.Happy Holidays from the Northern Fútbol Podcast and we will see you again in 2023!FOLLOW US:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolBen Steiner: @BenSteiner00Peter Galindo: @GalindoPWAlex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicRUNNING ORDER:3:03 - Looking back and looking ahead7:55 - What does media and players have to do to push programs to next level?15:21 - Favourite memory covering the CanMNT in 202221:20 - New Years Resolutions for Canadian soccer29:35 - Will the 2022 World Cup be a springboard or squandered opportunity?35:53 - Most underrated player on CanMNT and CanWNT41:30 - Labour negotiation updates44:11 - League1 Canada’s growth51:54 - The Birarda fiasco58:00 - Dual national questions1:03:00 - Will the CanMNT be hindered by dropping out of the top 50?1:09:04 - Burning questions over next few months1:10:57 - Adriana Leon’s stock at Man United1:13:25 - Realistic landing spots for Miller, Buchanan1:16:32 - Larin to Cádiz?1:22:08 - CPL to MLS Next Pro pipeline thoughts1:27:13 - Tiago Coimbra to HFX Wanderers1:30:15 - CPL U Sports draft thoughts1:34:42 - Quebec’s CPL future1:35:35 - Moise Bombito’s potential1:39:00 - Quick U-17 camp thoughtsProduced by Ben Steiner and Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben, Peter and Alex continue with Part 2 of the CanMNT World Cup post-mortem. The guys covered the pending Copa América invitation for 2024, what that could mean for the program, John Herdman's future, recent player transfers, the proposed women's league and much more.Thank you once again to our loyal listeners for their excellent questions!FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolBen Steiner: @BenSteiner00Peter Galindo: @GalindoPWAlex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicRUNNING ORDER:3:00 - Who’ll make up a trio with Kone and Eustaquio?8:00 - Kennedy over Miller in 2026?10:56 - Is Smith the midfielder with highest ceiling?14:36 - Importance of growing the CPL20:35 - Herdman’s future ahead of 202634:41 - How important is playing at Copa América?38:30 - How to approach Copa América tactically41:26 - Could Canada bring a strong team?43:47 - Breaking down the draw format49:52 - Most intriguing group stage opponents53:44 - Permanent Copa América format change and possible test event?1:04:44 - Reaction to player transfers and predicting future moves1:13:55 - Nancy to Columbus: good or bad for Canada?1:16:20 - Breaking down proposed women’s league1:22:53 - Ideal eight markets for the league1:30:40 - Should Montagliani receive more criticism?1:32:15 - What’s happening in Montreal?1:35:23 - Smyrniotis to Montreal?Produced by Ben Steiner and Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben, Peter and Alex dive into your 50+ listener questions now that we've had some time to digest the Canadian men's national team's showing at the World Cup and what comes next for the team ahead of a potentially transformative 2026 cycle.We'll cover every angle of the post-mortem, plus other news like player transfers and the formation of a new women's league, in two parts. Part 1 entails a look back at Canada's World Cup performance, changes that need to be made within the CSA and a quick lookahead to 2023.Part 2 will cover the 2024 Copa América questions, John Herdman's stock, our new women's league, recent player transfers and more!FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolBen Steiner: @BenSteiner00Peter Galindo: @GalindoPWAlex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicRUNNING ORDER:3:30 - Initial thoughts on player movement8:40 - How Canada’s attacking numbers ranked13:13 - Did Canada meet expectations, or were expectations inflated?23:45 - Healthy Eustaquio = points for Canada?29:15 - Why did Herdman go with that XI vs. Morocco?36:10 - Best player, worst player, most surprising starter/sub, etc.46:26 - Mistake not to take Arfield?48:45 - What changes need to be made at CSA?1:02:21 - Will Vitoria be phased out?1:07:37 - Updated Concacaf rankings ahead of 20231:11:06 - What needs to be in 2023 to build towards 2026?1:16:48 - How could Canada approach March window?1:20:00 - When can Canada arrange marquee friendlies and can they secure top opponents?1:26:22 - Uncapped players who could break through in 20231:28:24 - St. Clair and Goodman as Canada’s 1-2 punch?1:32:43 - Will Koleosho be cap-tied in 2023?1:35:00 - Assessing Canada’s midfieldProduced by Ben Steiner and Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast is brought to you by Sports Interaction!Every single World Cup game at your fingertips! Bet pre-game, live in-play or on one of many Canada specific prop bets! Made for Canadians, by Canadians, Sports Interaction makes it easy to deposit, play and cash out.Join now and see all sports betting has to offer: https://bit.ly/NFPodAny opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. To learn more, visit: https://help.sportsinteraction.com/hc... Or if you have concerns about a gambling problem, call ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600. Ontario Only. Must be 19+ or older to play.In this centenary celebration, Ben, Peter and Alex reconvene after Canada's 2-1 loss to Morocco to close out their World Cup campaign. The boys offer their personal thoughts on this magnificent run coming to an end, and what to make of the team's tournament as a whole. Then, they dive into the nitty gritty of the game, from John Herdman's tactics, to whether certain tweaks can be made in the future to avoid these situations. Of course, the guys also talk about Milan Borjan's blunders and whether it might be time to start transitioning to a new, permanent No. 1.We'll have a proper, in-depth post-mortem on the Canadian men's national team next week, so stay tuned for that and don't fret if we didn't answer your questions on this episode! We're saving them for next week.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolSports Interaction: @SIASportPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWBen Steiner: @BenSteiner00Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicProduced by Peter Galindo and Ben Steiner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast is brought to you by Sports Interaction!Every single World Cup game at your fingertips! Bet pre-game, live in-play or on one of many Canada specific prop bets! Made for Canadians, by Canadians, Sports Interaction makes it easy to deposit, play and cash out.Join now and see all sports betting has to offer: https://bit.ly/NFPodAny opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. To learn more, visit: https://help.sportsinteraction.com/hc... Or if you have concerns about a gambling problem, call ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600. Ontario Only. Must be 19+ or older to play.Ben, Peter and Alex break down Canada's crushing 4-1 defeat to Croatia, which sees them eliminated from contention for the round of 16 at the World Cup with one game to spare. Where did it go wrong for Canada? Is there anyone specific to blame? Did John Herdman get his tactics wrong? What's next for the team as they prepare for Morocco and the 2026 cycle?All of those questions, and so much more, are answered on this nearly two hour-long post-game show.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolSports Interaction: @SIASportPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWBen Steiner: @BenSteiner00Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicProduced by Peter Galindo and Ben Steiner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast is brought to you by Sports Interaction!Every single World Cup game at your fingertips! Bet pre-game, live in-play or on one of many Canada specific prop bets! Made for Canadians, by Canadians, Sports Interaction makes it easy to deposit, play and cash out.Join now and see all sports betting has to offer: https://bit.ly/NFPodAny opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. To learn more, visit: https://help.sportsinteraction.com/hc... Or if you have concerns about a gambling problem, call ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600. Ontario Only. Must be 19+ or older to play.Ben, (a very tired) Peter and Alex recap one of the wildest days in Canadian soccer history. They go over every possible angle from the 1-0 loss to Belgium to open their 2022 World Cup campaign, beginning with Alphonso Davies' penalty, the "penalty taker by committee" rule and whether he'll attempt another if given the chance.They then dive into Canada's tactics against Belgium, the positives and negatives of the approach, the lack of ruthlessness in front of goal, whether that can be corrected and go over the performances of specific individuals (Miller, Buchanan, David, Larin, etc.)Finally, the boys preview the Croatia game with their usual predicted XIs, analyze how Canada could approach that game tactically and whether Croatia is now more beatable than initially anticipated.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolSports Interaction: @SIASportBen Steiner: @BenSteiner00Peter Galindo: @GalindoPWAlex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast is brought to you by Sports Interaction!Every single World Cup game at your fingertips! Bet pre-game, live in-play or on one of many Canada specific prop bets! Made for Canadians, by Canadians, Sports Interaction makes it easy to deposit, play and cash out.Join now and see all sports betting has to offer: https://bit.ly/NFPodAny opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. To learn more, visit: https://help.sportsinteraction.com/hc... Or if you have concerns about a gambling problem, call ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600. Ontario Only. Must be 19+ or older to play.Ben, Peter (in Qatar!) and Alex recap Day 1 of the 2022 World Cup, from Peter's first impressions of Doha, the moral dilemmas he experiences covering the tournament on location and Qatar vs. Ecuador.The guys then, of course, go in-depth on the statuses of Alphonso Davies, Stephen Eustaquio and Milan Borjan. Are these mind games from John Herdman? Are they legitimately in doubt? The boys dive into that topic, answer your burning questions about the game, break down Belgium and Canada position-by-position and provide their projected XIs and predictions.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolSports Interaction: @SIASportBen Steiner: @BenSteiner00Peter Galindo: @GalindoPWAlex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast is brought to you by Sports Interaction!Every single World Cup game at your fingertips! Bet pre-game, live in-play or on one of many Canada specific prop bets! Made for Canadians, by Canadians, Sports Interaction makes it easy to deposit, play and cash out.Join now and see all sports betting has to offer: https://bit.ly/NFPodAny opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. To learn more, visit: https://help.sportsinteraction.com/hc... Or if you have concerns about a gambling problem, call ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600. Ontario Only. Must be 19+ or older to play.Ben, Peter (now en route to Qatar!) and Alex break down Canada's dramatic 2-1 win over Japan's A2 squad, including the positives they can replicate vs. Belgium and the setbacks that could be exploited at the World Cup. They also answer your burning questions about particular individual performances, from Junior Hoilett to Kamal Miller and everyone in between!The guys also recap the Canadian women's national team's final game of 2022, a late 2-1 loss to Brazil. They discuss the team's outlook for 2023, what we learned about the squad this past year and quickly recap some major transactions involving Canadian MLS teams.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolSports Interaction: @SIASportBen Steiner: @BenSteiner00Peter Galindo: @GalindoPWAlex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicRUNNING ORDER:2:01 - Assessing Canada 2-1 Japan11:02 - Canada: Against the Odds, presented by Sports Interaction15:03 - Cavallini’s panenka: confidence or cocky?18:10 - Who takes Canada’s first penalty at the World Cup?20:42 - Laryea’s uncanny ability to draw penalties23:11 - Cavallini over Ugbo?26:02 - Larin vs. Cavallini29:50 - How strong was Japan’s XI?32:53 - Why Hoilett is starting vs. Belgium37:05 - Is Hoilett only effective on set pieces?40:17 - Who impressed and who didn’t in the midfield44:33 - Cornelius over Miller?47:43 - Breaking down Japan’s goal53:08 - Most underrated CanMNT player56:03 - The right side of Canada’s attack shines58:52 - Recapping the CanWNT’s successful 20221:13:22 - Analyzing recent marquee Canadian MLS roster moves (Yao, Cavallini, etc.)Produced by Peter Galindo and Ben Steiner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast is brought to you by Sports Interaction!Every single World Cup game at your fingertips! Bet pre-game, live in-play or on one of many Canada specific prop bets! Made for Canadians, by Canadians, Sports Interaction makes it easy to deposit, play and cash out.Join now and see all sports betting has to offer: https://bit.ly/NFPodAny opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. To learn more, visit: https://help.sportsinteraction.com/hc... Or if you have concerns about a gambling problem, call ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600. Ontario Only. Must be 19+ or older to play.Ben, Peter (from Ireland, en route to Doha) and Alex break down Canada's World Cup squad, answer your burning questions about surprising omissions, inclusions and your areas of concern entering the tournament.The guys also recap the 2-2 draw with Bahrain, preview the Japan friendly this Thursday, analyze the Canadian women's national team's victory over Brazil and Ben has your weekly U Sports update!FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolSports Interaction: @SIASportBen Steiner: @BenSteiner00Peter Galindo: @GalindoPWAlex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicRUNNING ORDER:2:48 - Was Corbeanu snubbed?7:36 - Henry’s sacrifice21:12 - Why Fraser made the cut24:00 - Explaining Arfield’s inclusion on the preliminary squad25:48 - Any concerns with CBs?35:49 - Kone’s role in Qatar38:26 - What are they feeding them in Brampton?!45:55 - The two sides of Bahrain 2-2 Canada48:00 - Is the Canadian resiliency dissipating?55:02 - Thoughts on Waterman’s and MacNaughton’s debuts1:00:00 - Should other CBs have been integrated sooner?1:03:53 - Did Osorio earn a start vs. Japan?1:07:45 - Time to worry about Kaye?1:11:26 - What to watch for vs. Japan1:13:34 - Canada: Against the Odds, presented by Sports Interaction1:17:13 - Players with the most to gain or lose vs. Japan1:19:29 - Predicted XIs vs. Japan1:21:24 - CanWNT takeaways from Brazil win1:30:30 - U Sports national recaps and CPL prospects to watchProduced by Peter Galindo and Ben Steiner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben, Peter and Alex gather at the NFP Studios to discuss the key injuries involving Canadian men's national team players, how Canada will adapt to that news and how they might approach this Bahrain friendly and re-assess the Belgium match given recent news for both sides.FOLLOW US:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbol (Twitter, Instagram, TikTok)Ben Steiner: @BenSteiner00Peter Galindo: @GalindoPWAlex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicRUNNING ORDER:1:46 - Davies, Crepeau injury nightmares8:00 - Hasal called up: right or wrong choice?12:51 - Canada’s World Cup squad announcement plans15:26 - Will Davies start vs. Belgium?18:05 - Is St. Clair ready to be No. 2?22:02 - Is Pantemis the clear No. 4 GK?25:05 - Keys to Bahrain camp, friendly28:48 - Does Lukaku’s injury affect Belgium’s tactics?34:43 - Buchanan’s recent form: Worrying or not?42:08 - Could Eustaquio seek a transfer?44:55 - Explaining Corbeanu’s decrease in playing time48:18 - Borjan’s declining performances53:00 - Wotherspoon is on the plane56:00 - Canada a favourite to win the 2023 Gold Cup?58:29 - Owen Goodman for Nations League?1:00:02 - U Sports nationals predictionsProduced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter, Alex and guest host Ben Steiner (@BenSteiner00) gather mere moments after John Herdman revealed his 21-man roster to face Bahrain. The guys go over your listener questions, from possible CPL omissions to how Herdman could approach the game given the domestic-heavy squad.They also recap the CanWNT roster drop for the November window, Sunday's CPL final which Alex was present for and answer more of your questions involving Canadians abroad and so much more!FOLLOW US ON TWITTERNorthern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWAlex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicBen Steiner: @BenSteiner00RUNNING ORDER:2:01 - Initial thoughts on CanMNT roster8:23 - Surprised there weren’t CPL players?11:58 - CPL players we wanted to see16:23 - Why no JMR, and could fringe players make the World Cup squad?20:39 - Did Tabla and Farsi deserve calls?24:13 - What’s happening with Gutierrez?27:30 - Henry’s chances of making the World Cup?33:54 - Most exciting player to be called up38:43 - Predicted XIs to face Bahrain41:48 - Most to gain and lose vs. Bahrain47:56 - CanWNT squad analysis57:36 - First-hand account of CPL final atmosphere1:00:11 - Does Smyrniotis receive the credit he deserves?1:04:45 - Borges’ next steps1:09:17 - Reaction to the final’s attendance1:12:47 - What each finalist needs to return to 2023 final1:17:51 - How CPL can keep improving1:23:35 - Can the MLS loanees help the CPL pipeline?1:34:38 - Canadians Abroad Roundup (Kennedy ruled out, Cornelius’ chances, Wotherspoon vs. Fraser and more!)Produced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas, Peter and Alex open this week's episode with a discussion on the latest developments regarding the Canada Soccer vs. Canadian players dispute, answer your questions about the lingering issues and what could come next.Later, they dive into Canada's friendly with Bahrain, what the roster could look like and the team's World Cup plans in general. They also break down Canada's Women's World Cup group, the chances of them progressing, how they match up with each team and more.Finally, the guys discuss a few burning questions about Canadians abroad, go through the CF Montreal post-mortem, what could come next for the club and preview the CPL final this Sunday!FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolThomas Nef: @ThomasNefPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWAlex Gangue-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicRUNNING ORDER:2:09 - Imaging rights dispute between CSA and players6:03 - Can players spark real change?10:15 - CSB’s influence on potential deal17:26 - Will the drama affect World Cup performances?19:19 - Would big players stop playing for Canada?22:00 - How can CSA cry poor when they spend unnecessarily?26:52 - Canada’s plans for Bahrain friendly30:24 - Roster predictions for Bahrain37:16 - Why no provisional squad?40:45 - Did CSA sacrifice youth programs for senior success?43:24 - Strategies and formations for World Cup49:03 - Thoughts on CanWNT’s World Cup group and previewing NWSL final53:50 - Would Davies be used at LB for Canada?56:06 - Best club fit for Davies57:57 - Will we see the Davies-David-Buchanan trio?1:02:56 - Thoughts on Paton and Loturi1:06:25 - Did CF Montreal meet expectations?1:09:46 - Essentials for Montreal maintaining this success1:12:52 - Miller’s struggles cause for concern?1:17:36 - TFC goalkeeper targets1:20:07 - What went wrong for losing CPL semifinalists?1:27:19 - Keys to the final1:37:00 - How to improve CPL officiatingProduced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas, Peter and Alex record the longest episode to date to recap CF Montreal's win over Orlando City, Ismael Kone's continued impressive performances on the big stage, whether he can start any of Canada's three games at the World Cup, and how Montreal matches up with NYCFC in the Eastern Conference semis. The guys also dissect the latest MLS salary guide update along with Vancouver's and Toronto's end-of-season roster moves.Then, they dive into the first legs of the CPL semifinals, go over a bunch of stories in the world of Canadian women's soccer and give their analysis on Canadians abroad from the past weekend.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWAlex Gangue-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:2:50 - Which game could Kone start at World Cup?6:40 - Kone’s ceiling and his next move12:27 - Montreal vs. NYCFC preview16:03 - MLS salary guide takeaways and Canadian clubs make roster moves24:22 - How MLS can grow further34:58 - CPL semifinal first leg takeaways43:45 - Which European heavyweight would you want to see adopt a CPL club?46:01 - What’s next for Yao, JMR vs. Tabla, MVP picks49:43 - Adidas releases CanMNT apparel, updated starting XI, etc.1:04:39 - Canada eliminated from U-17 Women’s World Cup, NWSL playoff predictions, Canadian nominees for Ballon d’Or1:16:34 - Davies to man-mark De Bruyne?1:22:01- Should Davies entertain Madrid, Barca interest?1:30:02 - David’s ideal next club1:32:18 - Growing concern with Ugbo’s lack of minutes1:34:44 - Larin omitted from matchday squad again1:39:59 - Any other players who should be concerned about declining minutes?1:46:47 - Arfield return?1:49:01 - Justin Smith to MLS?1:51:26 - Metcalfe’s progress in Norway1:55:00 - Malcolm Johnston’s potentialProduced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas, Peter and Alex discuss the incredible of several Canadians abroad, from Jonathan David and Tajon Buchanan to Theo Corbeanu and Amir Batyrev, preview CF Montreal's playoff campaign, assess where the Vancouver Whitecaps and Toronto FC need to improve for 2023, analyze the CPL semifinals and recap the Canadian women's national team October friendlies.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWAlex Gangue-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:2:37 - Alphonso Davies’ status5:35 - David stays hot for Lille8:41 - Concern over Ugbo’s lack of minutes?13:55 - How Buchanan’s deployment with Brugge affects CanMNT18:30 - The two sides of Steven Vitoria23:29 - Corbeanu’s positive development27:21 - Batyrev on the CanMNT radar?32:26 - Kennedy vs. Cornelius battle resumes37:03 - Shaffelburg shining in Nashville41:34 - Russell-Rowe’s CanMNT chances43:30 - Columbus’ Morris brothers: Canadian-eligible? And Davidson’s odds at first-team minutes47:23 - Domestic camp for CanMNT MLS players?48:58 - Did Canada’s stock in world soccer get bolstered after the Uruguay game?53:56 - Should the CSA have an hour-long TV special for the World Cup roster announcement?1:03:05 - CF Montreal vs. Orlando City preview1:05:05 - Would Wanyama be MTL’s biggest loss this off-season?1:09:50 - What’s next for the Whitecaps?1:18:45 - What’s next for Toronto FC?1:20:14 - Who will reach the CPL final?1:24:52 - Future CanMNT players on playoff teams and anyone who can fill a role in MLS?1:28:16 - Ballou Tabla’s future and assessing the CPL’s standing in 5-10 years1:32:22 - Nef Bomb on FC Edmonton’s future1:33:34 - Takeaways from CanWNT’s October friendliesProduced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWAlex Gangue-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:3:39 - Chances of a January sale for David?7:32 - Buchanan’s emphatic return11:26 - How to maximize Eustaquio’s offensive characteristics16:46 - Atiba Hutchinson returns to full training20:04 - Did Adekugbe lose his place at Hatayspor?22:46 - Wotherspoon’s World Cup chances27:34 - Bruno Davidson insight34:25 - 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 pace41:17 - CF Montreal’s best path for playoffs44:00 - 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 loanees55:21 - Will Vancouver qualify for the playoffs?58:01 - Cavallini’s future in Vancouver1:03:27 - Ryan Gauld for Canada?1:04:45 - Marshall-Rutty’s best position1:08:35 - Potential MLS camp?1:10:55 - Standout players in CPL this season1:14:48 - Parity in CPL: Good or bad?1:17:47 - What’s next for Osaze De Rosario?1:19:42 - Early CPL award nominees1:26:53 - Thoughts on CanWNT’s October roster1:35:10 - Canada men’s U-17 roster takeaways, U-17 Women’s World Cup previewProduced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter and Alex recap Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Uruguay and go over your listener questions surrounding their struggles in the opening 30 minutes, what can be learned from the game and how they can apply these lessons to future marquee matches.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefAlex Gangue-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicProduced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas, Peter and Alex gather for instant reaction to Canada's 2-0 win over Qatar to kick off the September window. They answer your questions surrounding the midfield pivot, the Larin-David partnership, whether there's anything to take away from a match like this and preview Tuesday's massive match against Uruguay!FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolThomas Nef: @ThomasNefPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWAlex Gangue-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicRUNNING ORDER:3:41 - Major takeaways from Canada 2-0 Qatar6:07 - Issues in defensive transition?9:47 - Where does Canada need to improve the most?13:53 - David-Larin here to stay?17:06 - How seriously can we take this result?19:50 - Will we see any rotation at the back?21:33 - Kaye’s lack of form vs. Kone’s rise26:48 - Brym vs. Cavallini29:18 - Any outfield players who didn’t play that are at risk for Qatar?31:24 - Why didn’t Koleosho or Corbeanu play? Will they get minutes vs. Uruguay?32:27 - Breakdown of Piette’s performance35:11 - Should Hoilett start at the World Cup?36:17 - Can we read into the other Group F results?39:40 - What to watch for from Uruguay and predicted XIProduced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas, Peter and Alex gather to analyze Canada's 27-man roster for the September friendlies and answer your burning questions about the squad following the announcement.Then, Peter sits down with The Athletic's Joshua Kloke to discuss his new book, The Voyageurs: The Canadian Men's Soccer Team's Quest to Reach the World Cup – available wherever you buy your books and on outlets such as Amazon but we encourage you to shop local – and the September window as a whole.Next, the boys recap John Herdman's comments about Tom Holmes and Daniel Jebbison and specifically what lies ahead for Jebbison's international future. They then close out the show by previewing Friday's friendly vs. Qatar, including how Canada can exploit their weaknesses and the possible XI.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefAlexandre Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicRUNNING ORDER:2:15 - Canada roster recap3:08 - Why so many forwards?8:39 - Should Cavallini have been dropped?12:38 - Fraser’s, Edwards’ current status20:14 - Waterman’s expectations and the impact on CPL30:12 - Current CPL players who can crack the 2026 roster41:51 - Interview with The Athletic’s Joshua Kloke1:09:06 - Dual national updates1:15:42 - Agent/outside influences on duals1:18:41 - Koleosho vs. Mitrovic vs. Flores1:24:35 - Will Koleosho play in Qatar?1:26:27 - Has Belal Halbouni jumped ship?1:29:36 - Canada’s ideal formation vs. Qatar1:32:34 - How Canada can exploit Qatar1:35:18 - Kone’s and Corbeanu’s chances to start1:40:09 - Which two “new” partnerships do we want to see play?1:44:17 - Canada Soccer ticketing for the friendlies1:48:36 - Predicted XIs vs. QatarProduced by Peter Galindo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter, Thomas and Alex kick off the show with last week's news about Canada landing Japan in a pre-World Cup friendly in November and how it'll help prepare the team for the big dance. They also go over some quick squad predictions for September as we await the announcement.The boys then dive into Stefan Mitrovic's call-up to Serbia, what the CSA could've done better and the strategy going forward. Plus, more analysis on other Canadians abroad and the state of the national team as the September window approaches.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefAlexandre Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicRUNNING ORDER:2:28 - Canada to face Japan8:16 - Roster predictions for September12:16 - Mitrovic chooses Serbia19:36 - Should the CSA change how they recruit dual nationals?37:06 - Davies at the 8!?39:10 - Larin back in form41:57 - Too late for a Buchanan call-up?44:48 - Atiba’s odds of a call-up53:14 - More midfield questions1:03:53 - What would Holmes provide Canada?1:09:44 - CanWNT standouts from Europe1:14:40 - Concern about Montreal’s record vs. playoff teams? Can ZBG replace Johnston?1:18:39 - Osorio to Panathinaikos: Step up or step down?1:21:05 - Waterman or MacNaughton over Henry?1:26:10 - OneSoccer vs. Rogers feud continuesProduced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter, Thomas and Alex recap a wild weekend in Canadian soccer, one that could have lasting ramifications for the September window and the World Cup in a couple months' time. They analyze some performances from Canadians abroad, the Canadian Classique and the takeaways from that match, Valour moving into the CPL's top four and go over the CanWNT's two friendlies against Australia.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefAlexandre Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicRUNNING ORDER:3:13 - Is David an ideal fit at Man United?7:24 - Koleosho’s odds for September call-up9:19 - Should Ugbo start due to Larin’s struggles?12:05 - Is Eustaquio poised for more starts at Porto?15:59 - Corbeanu as a No. 9: Yay or nay?19:09 - Corbeanu vs. Millar24:41 - Mitrovic’s 🇨🇦/🇷🇸 decision29:36 - Brym for the World Cup?36:05 - Kennedy is back!38:14 - Loturi, Batyrev as guests for September?41:55 - Nef 💣 on Diyaeddine Abzi43:20 - CanMNT injury report45:17 - Potential midfield pairings at World Cup50:32 - Which young players could go to the World Cup?53:53 - Predicting Canada’s 2026 World Cup squad1:01:10 - Youth player update, Oumar Diallo joins Inter, etc.1:09:08 - CF Montreal’s expectations1:13:47 - Kone’s deadline day move collapses and his World Cup odds1:17:10 - Who else could leave CF Montreal?1:19:45 - Is Henry screwed for the World Cup?1:25:00 - Potential GK replacements at TFC1:27:46 - Whitecaps issues: personnel or system? And which Canadians could get a shot?1:30:49 - What to do with Cavallini1:32:24 - Will Valour make the CPL playoffs and who is in danger of falling out?1:34:30 - CPL MVP candidates1:38:18 - How can HFX Wanderers improve?1:40:37 - CanWNT takeaways from Australia friendliesProduced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter, Thomas (!) and Alex are back together as they discuss a variety of subjects this week. The show opens with a discussion on Mark Noonan's hiring as CPL commissioner and CEO of Canadian Soccer Business. The boys dive into what his top priorities should be, how valuable he can be to the league and Canadian soccer and discuss a few other CPL-related matters as well.They also go over the Canadians abroad in action over the weekend and whether some of the fringe players are making a case for a September call-up. Finally, they go into a few listener questions about some MLS-based players and preview the Canadian women's friendlies vs. Australia next week with defensive injuries piling up for Canada.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefAlexandre Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicRUNNING ORDER:2:25 - Mark Noonan hired by CPL, CSB5:59 - Noonan’s top priorities, Vancouver CPL update13:15 - Why is Valour starting Yesli over Sirois?17:44 - Davies’ role at Bayern this season21:45 - David as a 9: Yay or nay?25:38 - Is Larin screwed?29:55 - Vitoria continues to shine with Chaves33:00 - Corbeanu scores again35:41 - Should we worry about Borjan + why Mitrovic needs to be called in September41:10 - Brym returns to FC Eindhoven: right or wrong move?43:40 - Cornelius gains ground on Kennedy45:37 - Why Wotherspoon should be on the plane49:21 - Scouting Benfica’s Malcolm Simmons51:18 - Brotherhood vs. New blood for Qatar56:56 - Why aren’t more European-based players in better form1:03:07 - Could Waterman head to Europe?1:06:38 - Will TFC make the playoffs?1:10:14 - MacNaughton vs. Henry1:12:34 - Did Cavallini hurt his World Cup chances?1:16:32 - Should the Whitecaps trust more young Canadians?1:22:40 - CanWNT vs. Australia previewProduced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the September window less than a month away, Peter and Alex analyze all the weekend action involving Canadians abroad and answer your pressing questions about them, including whose national-team stocks are on the upswing or downswing as August ends.They also go over some intriguing queries about Jonathan Osorio's club future, Jayden Nelson's improved play, whether Rudy Camacho is a good short-term fit for Canada, whether Vanni Sartini's job is under threat if the Whitecaps miss the playoffs this season and recap Pacific's improbable – yet ultimately heartbreaking – comeback in Concacaf.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefAlexandre Gangue-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicRUNNING ORDER:2:26 - Is David staying or going?5:45 - How long will it take for Ugbo to get up and running?8:03 - Koleosho’s chances at a September call-up15:30 - Larin set for more minutes at Club Brugge?20:52 - Eustaquio, Vitoria keep up their form22:56 - Concern level with Hutchinson’s injury26:02 - Hoilett, Corbeanu have monster weeks29:12 - Should Jebbison seek out another loan?31:49 - Mitrovic, Holmes updates and any new dual nationals to watch?34:43 - Brym receives harsh welcome to Eredivisie37:59 - St. Clair bounces back, Edwards’ World Cup chances47:48 - Who’s stocks are rising and falling ahead of September?52:18 - Top three Canadians most in need of a transfer54:21 - How European-based friendlies helps with dual national recruitment56:24 - Way-too-early lineup predictions vs. Belgium1:00:04 - Best development model1:02:57 - Osorio’s future, how TFC should use DP spot, Nelson’s progress, Camacho for Canada?1:19:55 - Pacific almost pulls off the unthinkable in Concacaf League1:28:41 - Thoughts on CanWNT’s September friendlyProduced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter and Alex break down a busy weekend for Canadians abroad, from Jonathan David's strong start to some of the standout youngsters. Plus, they answer your listener questions about specific players and the national team as a whole. They also go over some intriguing queries about Richie Laryea, Samuel Piette and Joel Waterman, plus a discussion on the OneSoccer vs. Rogers dispute that's currently playing out.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefAlexandre Gangue-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicRUNNING ORDER:1:51 - How will Davies be deployed this season?6:40 - David’s new role at Lille14:43 - Will Eustaquio and Vitoria play more?19:50 - Corbeanu’s and Jebbison’s improvements27:02 - Assessing Mitrovic’s Canada stock32:01 - Bair’s start to the Scottish season35:00 - Loturi impresses vs. Celtic37:39 - Time to worry about St. Clair?44:20 - Abzi bounces back in France47:35 - Has this generation of Canadians lost momentum for European moves?50:28 - Latest on Koleosho52:02 - What to expect from Cornelius57:25 - CanWNT players to watch this season1:01:04 - Laryea vs. Buchanan: Who starts?1:04:51 - Waterman to CanMNT and should Piette start?1:11:06 - What’s next for Gutierrez?1:13:01 - FC Edmonton ownership update, OneSoccer vs. Rogers, etc.Produced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter and Thomas recap a wide variety of Canadians abroad with more European domestic seasons kicking off this past weekend. They discuss Ike Ugbo's pending return to Troyes, Junior Hoilett's new role at Reading, the outlooks for Theo Corbeanu and Daniel Jebbison, Stefan Mitrovic's start to life at Red Star, Diyaeddine Abzi's Ligue 2 debut and so much more in the Canadians Abroad Roundup and Mailbag!They also go over your listener questions about Richie Laryea's immediate future, Ismael Kone's failed transfer to Norwich City, recap the weekend in MLS and CPL, plus another CPLer has moved abroad!FOLLOW US ON TWITTERNorthern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefAlexandre Gangue-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicRUNNING ORDER1:51 - Davies donations3:50 - Ugbo re-joins Troyes7:22 - Hoilett at RWB?!8:51 - Corbeanu and Jebbison season outlooks15:43 - Mitrovic and Borjan’s early season form at Red Star18:24 - Why hasn’t Kennedy been starting?23:47 - Thoughts on Abzi’s debut, Smith’s absence26:36 - Laryea staying or going?27:49 - Is Adekugbe returning to MLS?28:59 - What’s next for Kone?34:01 - Double standards in guaranteeing CanMNT roster spots for World Cup?40:10 - Which dual nationals are top priorities for a cap tie?43:32 - Canadian MLS Next PRO standouts45:00 - Canadian women on the move!48:36 - MLS Recap (Raposo keeps shining, TFC loans Shaffelburg, Montreal drops points)57:09 - Pacific advances in Concacaf League, Pepple sold to Luton TownProduced by Peter Galindo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter and Alex dive into the Canadian Championship final, from Vancouver's strong defensive performance to the standout performers for the Whitecaps. They also answer a variety of listener questions about Toronto FC's outlook now that they are bound to finish the 2022 season without a trophy.They also go over the potential Ismael Kone to Norwich City transfer, the Lowell Wright to Vancouver report, whether there's a CPL pipeline forming and Pacific FC's display in Jamaica to open Concacaf League.Finally, they dissect some Canadians abroad from Milan Borjan, who just signed a new contract with Red Star Belgrade to Ike Ugbo's club future.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefAlexandre Gangue-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicRUNNING ORDER:1:53 - Is this already a successful year for Vancouver?8:11 - Standouts for the Whitecaps13:24 - Raposo and Godinho shoutouts20:44 - Why did Toronto FC go with Osorio in the shootout?27:07 - Bernardeschi assist: most skillful assist in CanChamp history?29:52 - What went wrong for TFC?34:24 - Was it unprofessional for TFC to not speak to media?39:02 - Loan the TFC kids to the CPL?42:44 - Glass half full vs. Half empty for TFC46:57 - Ismael Kone to Norwich City: Yay or nay?50:27 - How will MTL rebuild after potential key departures?53:13 - Waterman or MacNaughton over Henry?56:45 - Pacific in Concacaf, Wright to Vancouver and is a CPL pipeline forming?1:06:34 - Canucks Abroad Roundup (Borjan re-signs, future CBs, etc.)Produced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter, Thomas and Alex are back together to recap Canada's loss to the U.S. at the W Championship, whether they've shown enough growth to make an impact at the World Cup and whether some tactical changes could help the team going forward. They also give their thoughts on everything that's happened regarding the labour dispute, from the CSA's reply to Rick Westhead's report, to the players' response, the men's national team unionization and Earl Cochrane being named as permanent General Secretary. Finally, they dissect some Canadians abroad who've already begun their seasons and examine some transfers, including Stefan Mitrovic moving to Red Star Belgrade. Plus, analysis on Samuel Piette and Alistair Johnston vs. Toronto FC, what Federico Bernardeschi can bring to TFC, the Vancouver Whitecaps' strong performance in Portland, CPL questions and more!FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefAlexandre Gangue-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicRUNNING ORDER:1:58 - Was it a penalty?4:10 - Performance rating, areas of growth9:54 - Fitness issues?12:00 - Why Julia Grosso should be a starter16:40 - Change of formation?20:23 - Labour dispute updates and thoughts37:50 - Canucks Abroad Roundup and Mailbag (Halbouni doesn’t make squad, Mitrovic to Red Star, Henry to Turkey?)1:03:37 - MLS Recap (Piette and Johnston shine, Bernardeschi’s future impact, Whitecaps keep growing, etc.)1:19:00 – CPL Recap (Under the radar players, commissioner update, etc.)Produced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter and Thomas drop the latest podcast a day later, but for good reason: Canada officially has September friendlies! The guys go over the opponents in Qatar and Uruguay, how they'll properly prepare Canada for the World Cup and the PR effect of getting this done.Then, the boys go over TSN's report on Canada Soccer's lack of transparency, from the CSB relationship and contract details to some juicy details regarding the women's team. Plus, they try to explain if any of this can be fixed.They also discuss some club futures with Canadians abroad, veterans' futures with the national team, Toronto FC's flurry of moves, one of the most bizarre incidents you'll ever see in the CPL and the Canadian women's team at the Concacaf W Championship. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefAlexandre Gangue-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicRUNNING ORDER: 1:50 - Canada (finally) announces friendlies8:18 - CSA Report takeaways18:03 - How to fix the CSA24:59 - How intertwined is CSA and CSB?30:54 - Did the women get shafted by the CSB deal?32:28 - Does CSB deserve credit for its impact on CPL?35:51 - Richie Laryea’s future39:17 - David staying or leaving?41:26 - Corbeanu’s chances of staying at Wolves?43:10 - Hutch and Vitoria to retire or stay until the Gold Cup?46:28 - Should Halbouni have gone on loan to Vancouver?48:34 - Pecile to Venezia thoughts51:04 - St. Clair’s European chances53:56 - Toronto FC’s flurry, Why is Montreal so inconsistent, Cavallini a starter?1:00:35 - Akio’s blunder, Yao’s ceiling, Cavalry/Forge moves, FC Edmonton, etc.1:06:34 - Can Canada win the Concacaf W Championship?Produced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter, Thomas and Alex begin the show with Canada Soccer's updates on the friendlies and labour negotiations, the federation's transparency in updating the public and what these tidbits mean for the near future. They also go in-depth on a number of Canadians abroad regarding their transfers, or pending transfers, to new clubs including Cyle Larin, Jonathan David, Junior Hoilett, Justin Smith and so many others.The guys also spoke to Magdeburg centre-back Belal Halbouni about his journey to Werder Bremen, how he landed at Magdeburg and whether he feels he can crack the World Cup squad.Finally, they recap a crazy week in MLS, the CPL and briefly preview the Concacaf W Championship.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefAlexandre Gangue-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicRUNNING ORDER:2:08 - Canada Soccer updates and what's next11:40 - Cyle Larin to Brugge thoughts22:34 - Jonathan David at Bayern? 32:58 - Junior Hoilett is staying at Reading!35:31 - Latest on Ike Ugbo38:54 - Canadian CB controversy?47:54 - Mitrovic to Sweden: Underwhelming or no?51:08 - Who’ll be phased in and phased out after the World Cup?59:16 - Final diagnosis on Canada U-20s1:04:43 - Chat with Belal Halbouni1:33:16 - MLS Recap (TFC's roster building, Joel Waterman, Whitecaps resurgence)1:45:24 - CPL refereeing1:47:43 - News and Notes (CanWNT, CPL news, etc.)Produced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter and Alex begin the Canadian youth soccer summit after Canada's 4-3 loss on penalties to Guatemala in the round of 16 at the Concacaf U-20 Championship. What's next for the federation? What were the issues that plagued Canada during the tournament and how can they improve in the future? The boys answer all of your burning questions following another early exit for the Canadians, and a whole lot more.The fellas also dive into the futures of a few Canadians abroad, from Jonathan David to Richie Laryea and everyone in between. Plus, updates on the labour dispute, a cost-saving suggestion for the World Cup kits and the federation being in talks with a top five South American nation for a European-based September friendly. 👀FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefAlexandre Gangue-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicRUNNING ORDER:2:04 - What’s next for Canada’s U-20s?16:18 - Changes needed in talent identification?20:27 - Biello’s future with the CSA27:36 - Future youth camp ideas and suggestions34:35 - Tactical issues with U-20s39:55 - More CPL players for next cycle?43:26 - Players who can push for senior team in next 2-3 years46:17 - Latest on Jonathan David49:39 - Larin, Laryea updates52:33 - Adekugbe’s future53:30 - Hoilett, Vitoria to MLS?55:55 - Any MLS players heading to Europe this summer?58:37 - Farsi, Russell-Rowe crack Columbus Crew first team1:01:42 - Labour dispute update, World Cup kit suggestion, potential September opponent1:05:22 - Osorio shines for Toronto FC, and are the kids just fine?1:12:00 - Montreal wins again, Miller close to return1:13:23 - Hasal vs. Cropper1:16:58 - Pepple, DeRo turning heads1:20:51 - Bayern to invest in CPL?1:23:30 - CanWNT chat (Riviere’s future, W Championship roster takeaways)Produced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following a bizarre 2-2 draw with the United States, Peter and Thomas recap Canada's performance at the Concacaf U-20 Championship thus far. Are they simply still trying to gel, or is coaching holding back their potential? All of this and so much more is dissected.The boys also look ahead to this week's Canadian Championship semifinals, recap the weekends that were in MLS and the CPL, plus recap some marquee news from the 2026 World Cup host city announcements to Victor Loturi's move to the Scottish Premiership.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefAlexandre Gangue-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicRUNNING ORDER:1:29 - Canada’s issues: talent or coaching?11:06 - What the CSA could’ve done to prepare better13:09 - North American vs. European players16:58 - Lack of support for ball carriers, how to improve playing from the back23:02 - Who has impressed, who has disappointed?24:58 - Justin Smith’s stock32:55 - Canadian Championship preview35:31 - MLS Recap41:05 - CPL Recap, Smyrniotis’ future44:30 - News And Notes (2026 hosts, CanWNT, Loturi to Scotland)Produced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Finally, there is soccer to talk about on this episode! Peter, Thomas and Alex recap Canada's win over Curacao, break down any potential tactical trends for the World Cup, briefly preview the Honduras game and then dive into a variety of topics from the September friendlies, to a labour negotiation update and thoughts on the U-20 roster drop!FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefAlex Gangue-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicRUNNING ORDER:2:28 - Why did Canada play its starters?8:34 - Will Herdman go 4-4-2 in Qatar and where will Davies fit?17:00 - Standouts vs. Curacao23:48 - Better Canada or worse Curacao?27:22 - Quality of Canada’s bench30:48 - Who has secured a spot as a starter?32:26 - Passionate thoughts about attendance41:33 - How will Canada line up vs. Honduras?44:02 - Latest on September friendlies and future schedule52:54 - Vancouver and Toronto for 2026?55:05 - Latest on negotiations1:03:34 - U-20 squad breakdown1:15:00 - World Cup kits, OneSoccer en Español, CPL expansion updates, etc.Produced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Peter, Thomas and Alex kick off the show with a discussion on the Canadian men's national team's June window now that the games have been officially announced. The guys go over the storylines to watch, including whether John Herdman needs to experiment in the Iran friendly for the betterment of the program's future.The boys then go over the hot topics of John Herdman being linked to club jobs in England, Marcelo Flores finally committing to Mexico, whether this now opens the door for other dual nationals such as Stefan Mitrovic, Jonathan David's and Sam Adekugbe's futures and so much more.Finally, they close out the show with some domestic chatter on CF Montreal's form, Lucas Cavallini's resurgence and answer your CPL-related queries.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefAlex Gangue-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicRUNNING ORDER:1:53 - What to watch for in June16:03 - What ranking can Canada attain before Qatar?18:36 - How to allocate the 2026 World Cup games by city21:23 - Canucks Abroad Roundup (Davies, Larin, etc.)30:00 - When will Herdman leave Canada?38:34 - Reaction to Marcelo Flores’ decision44:17 - Will other duals be in June camp?50:06 - Has Canada truly progressed in recruiting dual nationals?53:00 - Biggest dual national heartbreaks55:36 - How David broke his dry spell, new suitors58:59 - Adekugbe’s next transfer1:02:38 - Corbeanu’s future, standouts in MLS Next PRO, CanWNT transfers, analytics explainer and more1:14:10 - Takeaways from Canadian Championship1:18:19 - CF Montreal: MLS Cup contender?1:21:04 - Cavallini’s resurgence and Raposo turning heads1:24:34 - Young players to watch in CPL, Sean Rea’s development, Halifax’s form, etc.Produced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter and Alex kick off the show with updates on the June window for the Canadian men's national team. With Vancouver confirmed as the host city for the Nations League match vs. Curacao, what impact does this have on the friendly? Who will the opponent be? The boys dive into all of the above and more.They also answer your burning questions in the Canucks Abroad mailbag, from potential dual nationals who could be called up to the latest on Richie Laryea, Ike Ugbo, Jonathan David and other players abroad.Finally, the guys close out the show with MLS and CPL-related analysis along with a quick look at the Canadian Championship matches for this week.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefAlex Gangue-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicRUNNING ORDER:0:59 - Canada is coming to Vancouver3:45 - Did the CSA underwhelm with Iran friendly?11:20 - Canucks Abroad Roundup (David staying, Ugbo on fire, Vitoria to MLS?, Laryea shines, Crepeau)34:15 - Canucks Abroad Mailbag (Duals in June. best pro route for Canadians, transfers to watch, women shining in Sweden, etc.)51:28 - MLS analysis (How to fit Piette-Kone-Wanyama, Nelson’s development, Hasal status)1:00:03 - CPL analysis (Dada-Luke, Romeo turning heads)1:03:41 - Canadian Championship previewProduced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter and Alex kick off the show with a loaded discussion on Canadians abroad from the weekend, including Ike Ugbo's chances of staying at Troyes, Atiba Hutchinson's strong showing for Besiktas, Richie Laryea's recent cameos with Nottingham Forest, Liam Millar's injury and so much more.They also answer your burning questions in the Canucks Abroad mailbag, from the players who are in line for an increase in playing time during Nations League, how many Canadians could be in the Premier League next season, whether promotion will impact Laryea's minutes and everything in between.Finally, the boys close out the show with MLS and CPL-related analysis as well as their favourite matchups to watch next week in the Canadian Championship.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefAlex Gangue-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicRUNNING ORDER:1:23 - Canucks Abroad Roundup (Ugbo, Atiba, Larin, Laryea, Millar, St. Clair vs. Crepeau)30:30 - Canucks Abroad Mailbag (Who could break out in Nations League, Canadians in PL, Kooner’s progress, etc.)1:08:01 - MLS analysis (Miller’s big weekend, MTL defenders’ futures, TFC youngsters, etc.)1:18:14 - CPL analysis (Valour COVID, big moves, CanChamp)1:28:58 - News And Notes (Women's U-17s, Canadians in MLS TOTW, NWSL)Produced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter, Thomas and Alex kick off the show with a recap of the U-20 camp following Canada's 1-0 loss to Costa Rica. Peter provides details of the game, answers some burning questions and dishes out some nuggets regarding the dual nationals' thoughts now that the camp has concluded.They also go over a number of Canadians abroad from Alphonso Davies to Atiba Hutchinson to Julian Dunn and everybody in between. The guys move on to answer some of your questions in the mailbag about the June venues for Canada's upcoming games, dual national updates, fourth-striker options and so much more.Finally, the boys close out the show with some analysis on the Canadian MLS teams, the CPL and round out the episode with some topical news and notes.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefAlex Gangue-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicRUNNING ORDER:2:17 - Costa Rica 1-0 Canada U-20 takeaways5:57 - Why was Biello leading the camp?8:07 - Player reaction to the camp9:50 - Mbongue on radar and what’s the level of MLS Next PRO?15:26 - Canucks Abroad Roundup (Davies, David’s move, Buchanan hitting strides, Hutchinson’s future, etc.)41:20 - Canucks Abroad Mailbag (June venues, Davies’ role, dual national updates, fourth striker options, etc.)1:01:27 - MLS analysis (Akinola’s status, Breza, what’s up with Vancouver?)1:09:18 - CPL analysis (York’s striker dilemma, other game takeaways, quality of officiating)1:16:00 - News and Notes (CanWNT W Championship draw, U-17s start strong, etc.)Produced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter and Thomas are joined by Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic (@AlexGangueRuzic) to discuss Vancouver re-entering the race to host games at the 2026 World Cup, the positives and negatives of the decision and so much more. They also recap Canada's U-20s defeating Costa Rica in a friendly, the lack of coverage, potential trends to watch for the second friendly and beyond.The boys then move on to Canadians Abroad matters from Jonathan David's next transfer, to Stephen Eustaquio and Richie Laryea seeing time on the pitch, what Sam Adekugbe could do after the season, Carlo Ancelotti's potential future as Canada coach and more nuggets.They also talk Canadian standouts in MLS and answer a few of your CPL-related queries.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:2:00 - What are FIFA's plans for Vancouver?12:42 - Canada U-20 coverage17:56 - Takeaways from Costa Rica win28:38 - Canucks Abroad Roundup (Davies, Eustaquio, Laryea, St. Clair vs. Crepeau, etc.)45:26 - Canucks Abroad Mailbag (David’s value, best fits for Adekugbe, Davidson’s form, Ancelotti, etc.)1:05:06 - Canadian standouts in MLS1:15:43 - CPL recap (Langley announcement, top Canadians to watch, etc.)1:27:17 - News and NotesProduced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter and Thomas begin this week's show with a deep dive on Canada's U-20 squad for this week's camp in Costa Rica. The guys discuss the players to watch, major omissions and answer your questions about the roster as well as offer a brief preview of the Costa Rica friendlies.The boys move on to a discussion with CSA President Dr. Nick Bontis about Canada's World Cup preparations, who may host friendlies, the possible opponents, the Canada Soccer merchandising issue, a possible World Cup kit and so much more. The Canucks Abroad roundup and mailbag focuses on Alphonso Davies' return to the pitch for Bayern Munich, Ike Ugbo scoring for Troyes over the weekend, David Wotherspoon's return to individual training for St. Johnstone and so much more.Finally, the guys provide some analysis from a busy weekend in the CPL and MLS, including the standout Canadians from the last few days.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:1:38 - Players to watch at U-20 camp5:19 - Major omissions7:00 - Justin Smith, Jamie Knight-Lebel analysis8:55 - Koleosho’s interest in Canada, CBs who could make senior squad?13:01 - Is Zouhir still committed to Canada?14:00 - Sons of ex-players, coaches or executives: deserved calls or nepotism?18:20 - Things to watch in friendlies and potential broadcasts20:10 - Interview with CSA President Dr. Nick Bontis47:44 - Takeaways from Bontis interview51:03 - Canucks Abroad Roundup (Davies is back, Ugbo scores again, Cornelius at LB, Wotherspoon trains, etc.)1:01:15 - Canucks Abroad Mailbag (Which prospect can crack squad, CBs to watch, concern with Corbeanu?1:07:51 - CPL weekend match analysis1:14:45 - MLS weekend analysis (Waterman, TFC's Canadians, Gutierrez, etc.)1:18:33 - News and Notes (CanWNT, CPL salary cap changes, etc.)Produced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Northern Fútbol Podcast is proudly partnered with Northern Tribune and Canucks Abroad. Check them out at northerntribune.ca and canucks-abroad.ca. You can also follow them on Twitter @NorthTribune and @Canucks_Abroad.Peter and Thomas are back together as they recap Canada's 1-0 loss to Costa Rica in World Cup qualifying on Thursday night. They look at what went wrong, how Canada got themselves back into the game and whether the defeat was ultimately warranted. They also analyze specific player performances from the match, preview the potential lineup for Sunday's crunch tie with Jamaica at BMO Field, provide a brief scouting report on an experimental Jamaican side and give out their predicted XIs.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:1:48 – What went wrong?6:05 – Why didn't Herdman combat Costa Rica's aerial threat?13:14 – Thoughts on Hutchinson at centre-back14:57 – How Canada adapted in the second half20:37 – Did Herdman push for a goal at the expense of the rest of the window?23:43 – Will Laryea and Hutchinson start vs. Jamaica?27:13 – Ugbo or Cavallini if Larin isn't fit vs. Jamaica?28:32 – Should Kone start vs. Jamaica?32:15 – Kone vs. Kaye for the World Cup squad36:03 – When does Kone eventually leave MLS?38:30 – Jamaica scouting report, predicted XIs, etc.Produced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Northern Fútbol Podcast is proudly partnered with Northern Tribune and Canucks Abroad. Check them out at northerntribune.ca and canucks-abroad.ca. You can also follow them on Twitter @NorthTribune and @Canucks_Abroad.Peter is joined by guest co-host Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic (@AlexGangueRuzic) of OneSoccer and Between the Sticks to preview what will be a historic window for Canadian soccer. The guys kick off the show with a breakdown of Canada's roster, including the inclusion of Ismael Kone, what he'll bring to the team, his potential and everything in between. They also dive into other topics like whether John Herdman risks becoming too reliant on the same players in the future, any glaring omissions and more.Peter and Alex also provide a scouting report on Costa Rica, how they could line up and how they might approach Thursday's game in San José.Finally, they close out the show by answering your questions on Richie Laryea, whether Herdman will use his best XI on Thursday and give out their predicted Canada lineups versus Costa Rica.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:2:01 – Ismael Kone's role, scouting report, etc.19:57 – Does Herdman risk being over-reliant on the same players?28:23 – Any glaring omissions?32:07 – Who is in the extended squad?35:27 – Final thoughts on the roster37:14 – Costa Rica scouting report and potential XI47:46 – Concern about Laryea?54:03 – Will Herdman start his best XI vs. Costa Rica?56:19 – Predicted XIs vs. Costa Rica1:04:01 – Financial ramifications of World Cup qualificationProduced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Northern Fútbol Podcast is proudly partnered with Northern Tribune and Canucks Abroad. Check them out at northerntribune.ca and canucks-abroad.ca. You can also follow them on Twitter @NorthTribune and @Canucks_Abroad.Peter and Thomas kick off the show with a discussion on Canada selling out the home match against Jamaica, whether the process was fair and if the ticket prices were justified. They transition to their squad predictions for March and answer your burning questions for the team ahead of a euphoric window for the national team. The guys then dive into Canucks Abroad matters, from a potential new dual national centre-back to Cyle Larin impressing off the bench for Besiktas. They also discuss the Laryea and Eustaquio situations, Tajon Buchanan's recent form for Club Brugge and provide a Stefan Mitrovic update.Finally, they cap off the show with their thoughts on the Canadian Championship draw, the games to watch, Montreal's chances of progressing past Cruz Azul in Concacaf Champions League and examine the performances of Canadian players on all three MLS teams from the past week.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:1:58 – Canada vs. Jamaica ticketing: fair or not?8:21 – Predicting Canada's squad for March23:50 – Canada U-20 April camp update26:42 – Canucks Abroad Roundup (Davies trains, Larin impresses, St. Clair shines, etc.)33:12 – Canucks Abroad Mailbag (Tom Holmes, Laryea/Eustaquio situation, etc.)47:42 – Canadian Championship draw takeaways51:27 – Previewing Montreal vs. Cruz Azul in CCL56:00 – Weekend analysis on Canadians from Toronto and Vancouver1:01:27 – News and Notes (Canada qualifies for U-20 Women's World Cup, Vancouver 2026 update, etc.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Northern Fútbol Podcast is proudly partnered with Northern Tribune and Canucks Abroad. Check them out at northerntribune.ca and canucks-abroad.ca. You can also follow them on Twitter @NorthTribune and @Canucks_Abroad.As they officially begin Year 2 of the podcast, Peter and Thomas kick off the show with a recap of Canada's draw for the Concacaf U-20 Championship, the potential pathway towards qualifying for tournaments, how the squad could be composed and so much more.The guys then dive into Canucks Abroad matters, from Alphonso Davies' health to Jonathan David snapping his goal-scoring drought. Plus, why was Stephen Eustaquio dropped from the Porto squad last week and is Cyle Larin in the doghouse at Besiktas? All of that and more is answered.They also discuss possible Sam Adekugbe replacements for the Costa Rica match, who could fill in for Samuel Piette, what Canada needs to do to claim Pot 3 for the World Cup draw and much more.Finally, they cap off the show with a Canadian Championship recap, including a possible format switch presented by a listener. They also discuss the MLS clubs' performances, the Canadians involved and debate about the most exciting young Canadian MLS player.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:1:57 – Canada U-20 draw and burning questions11:22 – Canucks Abroad Roundup (Davies update, David snaps drought, Larin's issues, etc.)26:35 – Canucks Abroad Mailbag (Extra FBs for March, Piette replacements, why was Eustaquio left out, etc.)48:36 – Canadian Championship draw, 2020 final to be played, possible new formats55:11 – MLS recaps, Canadian player takeaways, who is the most exciting young Canadian in MLS?1:07:26 – News and Notes (Canada-Jamaica tickets, Canada progresses at Concacaf women's U-20s, etc.)Produced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Northern Fútbol Podcast is proudly partnered with Northern Tribune and Canucks Abroad. Check them out at northerntribune.ca and canucks-abroad.ca. You can also follow them on Twitter @NorthTribune and @Canucks_Abroad.One year ago today, the Northern Fútbol Podcast began! So to kick off this special edition of the show, Peter and Thomas read listener comments as they begin Year 2 of the podcast! They also go through their favourite memories after 12 months.But don't worry, the guys still get into the nitty gritty about Canucks Abroad, answer your questions about certain players and go through a wild week in domestic action from the Concacaf Champions League and the 2022 MLS season beginning! They also look at some of the young Canadians in MLS and preview what's in store for them this year.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:1:30 – Celebrating the podcast's anniversary!14:34 – Canucks Abroad Roundup (David's scoring drought, Eustaquio's early exit, Larin's future, etc.)30:52 – Canucks Abroad Mailbag (Depth CB updates, U-20 possibilities, etc.)39:19 – Concacaf Champions/The Ismael Kone League recap47:50 – MLS returns (general recap, what's in store for young Canadians?)1:05:36 – News and Notes (MLS, CPL signings, CanWNT, etc.)Produced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Northern Fútbol Podcast is proudly partnered with Northern Tribune and Canucks Abroad. Check them out at northerntribune.ca and canucks-abroad.ca. You can also follow them on Twitter @NorthTribune and @Canucks_Abroad.Peter and Thomas begin the show with an update on the postponed U-20 camp from January. The potential dates and the players to watch are all discussed in the opening section of the episode. They then move on to Canucks Abroad, where they answer some of your intriguing questions regarding the future outlook of the men's national team, specific players abroad and so much more.They also recap Forge FC's and CF Montreal's first legs in the Concacaf Champions League and provide a brief preview of the second legs. Finally, the guys close out the show with some Canadian women's national team discussion from the Arnold Clark Cup and go through the latest involving the Vancouver CPL expansion team.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:1:51 – Canada U-20 camp update4:46 – Canucks Abroad Roundup (David, Adekugbe, Jebbison, Hoilett, Henry and James move clubs, etc.)13:44 – Canucks Abroad Mailbag (Extended squad for March, "A" squad for Nations League, retiring veterans, Ugbo's fit at Troyes, etc.)43:38 – CCL recap and preview51:45 – CanWNT start on high note at Arnold Clark Cup56:58 – News and Notes (Vancouver CPL update, CPL signings, MLS returns, etc.)Produced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.