Northern Fútbol Podcast

The Northern Fútbol Podcast is proudly partnered with Northern Tribune. Check them out at northerntribune.ca and follow them on Twitter @NorthTribune for all the latest news and analysis on Canadian soccer.Peter is reunited with Thomas after they both attended Canada's 4-1 win over Panama on Wednesday night. They break down the match and answer your questions following the victory, including whether Alphonso Davies is now the best player in Concacaf. Plus, discussions on Davies' future position, his partnership with Jonathan David and more!FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:1:58 – Where does Davies' goal rank?6:30 – Is Davies the best in Concacaf?9:20 – Should Davies stay up front permanently?15:02 – More post-match altercations22:20 – Will the slow starts catch up to Canada?26:28 – Laryea's best position30:05 – Analyzing Wotherspoon's return33:16 – Kaye's importance36:00 – Does Canada miss Arfield?37:45 – Will Edmonton sell out?40:06 – What do these performances do to convince dual nationals?42:12 – Will other leagues start monitoring Canadian soccer? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Northern Fútbol Podcast is proudly partnered with Northern Tribune. Check them out at northerntribune.ca and follow them on Twitter @NorthTribune for all the latest news and analysis on Canadian soccer.Peter is joined by guest co-host Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic of Between the Sticks and the Third Sub Podcast for this post-game edition of the Northern Fútbol Podcast. They examine whether the result is satisfactory or not, whether there's cause for concern regarding Canada's finishing, plus individual assessments of Liam Millar, Jonathan David and Derek Cornelius. The guys then close out the episode with a tactical breakdown of Wednesday's game against Panama and look at how Canada could line up.You can follow Alexandre on Twitter @AlexGangueRuzic, his website Between The Sticks @btsvancity and read his work at btsvancity.com.  Also, check out his Canadian soccer newsletter, Destroy and Progress, at destroyandprogress.substack.com and his podcast, The Third Sub.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:1:30 – Was the draw in Kingston a poor result?7:01 – What's up with Canada's finishing?10:49 – Verdict on Liam Millar's return to the XI14:27 – Analyzing the Jonathan David dilemma22:00 – Has Cornelius re-claimed a national team spot?25:38 – Could Herdman have rotated differently?35:48 – Tactical breakdown, predicted XI for PanamaProduced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Northern Fútbol Podcast is proudly partnered with Northern Tribune. Check them out at northerntribune.ca and follow them on Twitter @NorthTribune for all the latest news and analysis on Canadian soccer.Peter and Thomas reconvene mere hours after Canada claimed a historic draw with Mexico at Estadio Azteca on Thursday in Concacaf World Cup qualifying. They answer your questions, break down the match, highlight the positives, areas of improvement for the next two games and preview the Jamaica game this Sunday.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:0:35 – Canada makes history!2:51 – Did Peter finally join the "Church of Osorio?"5:31 – Analyzing the midfield trio8:07 – Areas of concern for the next two games13:21 – Historical significance of the draw15:54 – Is Herdman the best coach in Concacaf now?21:03 – Why did Jonathan David struggle?25:00 – Fraser over Piette?29:03 – Will FIFA take more aggressive action towards "the chant?"32:28 – Which suspension affects Canada the most?36:32 – Lineup predictions and tactics vs. JamaicaProduced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Northern Fútbol Podcast is proudly partnered with Northern Tribune. Check them out at northerntribune.ca and follow them on Twitter @NorthTribune for all the latest news and analysis on Canadian soccer.Peter and Thomas are back just a couple days ahead of another big window for the Canadian men's national team. They break down the squad, answer your burning questions, preview the game against Mexico and name potential XIs for Thursday's game at the Azteca. Plus, Canadians abroad updates on the likes of Theo Corbeanu, Daniel Jebbison and Stefan Mitrovic!FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:1:05 – Programming announcement!3:15 – Thoughts on "new" faces in the squad13:26 – How will Canada cope without Hoilett and Wotherspoon?16:07 – How to utilize Borjan, Larin and Hutchinson20:30 – Thoughts on Cavallini's future25:03 – Should Canada rotate vs. Mexico30:39 – How will the team set up at the Azteca?41:00 – Edmonton and Vancouver as home venues?45:08 – Canadians abroad update (Corbeanu, Halbouni, Kadioglu, Smith, Dias, Jebbison, etc.)59:09 – News and notesProduced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Northern Fútbol Podcast is proudly partnered with Northern Tribune. Follow them on Twitter @NorthTribune for all the latest news and analysis on Canadian soccer.We are back!Peter and Thomas return after a three-week hiatus to go over your burning questions about the men's national team, Canadians abroad and domestic matters in what's been a busy month in Canadian soccer.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:1:12 – New faces for October?12:25 – Back four vs. back three17:10 – Rest starters vs. Mexico22:36 – Is Canada actually underachieving so far?27:43 – Is it time to welcome back Scott Arfield?32:44 – Is Derek Cornelius on the radar again?35:21 – Kadioglu, Marmoush, Sali for Canada?42:51 – Should Jonathan David leave Lille?45:20 – What happens if TFC loses to York United?Produced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Northern Fútbol Podcast is proudly partnered with Northern Tribune. Follow them on Twitter @NorthTribune for all the latest news and analysis on Canadian soccer.With the Ocho starting on Thursday, Peter and Thomas break down all aspects Canada's 23-man squad. Who is favoured to start? Will Herdman prioritize chemistry? How might they approach these games tactically and how will their opponents plan to exploit them? The guys answer all of these questions and much more, including a discussion on Pacific FC's monumental win over the Vancouver Whitecaps in the Canadian Championship.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol Podcast: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:1:23 – Herdman on Arfield's exclusion6:00 – Will Milan Borjan start?8:26 – Will we see Buchanan and Davies at wingback?16:45 – Which midfield trio starts the Ocho?26:23 – Does Cavallini have enough in him?31:24 – Will we see any new recruits during the Ocho?34:26 – Breaking down Canada's September opponents44:01 – Pacific FC knock off the Vancouver Whitecaps48:47 – Buchanan to Brugge, Jebbison to stay at Sheffield United?Produced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Northern Fútbol Podcast is proudly partnered with Northern Tribune. Follow them on Twitter @NorthTribune for all the latest news and analysis on Canadian soccer.Peter and Thomas open this week's show with the Canadians Abroad Mailbag, featuring Tajon Buchanan, Richie Ennin and some questions regarding the September window for Canada's World Cup qualifiers. Should John Herdman rest Alphonso Davies, Jonathan David and other big guns against the U.S. to preserve their fitness, or should he roll with his best available XI for every match? The guys answer all of this, plus some queries regarding Canada's MLS teams and hold the Great Canadian Soccer on TV debate.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:0:53 – Would Tajon Buchanan succeed at a club like Chelsea?5:17 – Should Canada rotate vs. U.S.?8:27 – Prime opportunity to call up Jebbison, Flores?10:38 – Is Richie Ennin an option for Canada?16:20 – Ike Ugbo's eligibility, Kael Dimitrov, etc.18:41 – Ben Paton debuts for Ross County at LB20:40 – Managing Alphonso Davies' minutes24:31 – Can Manjrekar James be an option at CB?29:16 – What's up with Toronto FC?35:25 – Pantemis vs. Breza, Waterman for Canada?43:30 – Ryan Gauld: Vancouver's saviour47:38 – Did Canada's big networks "fail" Canadian soccer?Produced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Northern Fútbol Podcast is proudly partnered with Northern Tribune. Follow them on Twitter @NorthTribune for all the latest news and analysis on Canadian soccer.Peter and Thomas, who recorded in-person for the first time, open the show with the Canadians abroad mailbag. Are Scott Kennedy and Stefan Mitrovic destined for a "bigger" league? Can Belal Halbouni and Lucas Dias crack their respective first teams? How will Damiano Pecile perform in Italy? Plus, Alphonso Davies highlights the good and bad of the 3-5-2, Sam Adekugbe shined in his Hatayspor debut, Liam Fraser's development continues and who will replace Lucas Cavallini for September? Thomas also chats with Steven Sandor (@stevensandor) about the landscape of Canadian soccer, the potential formation of a women's league and why our priorities are wrong, and much more.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:1:00 – Is Scott Kennedy poised for "the jump?"4:00 – Will Halbouni, Dias crack their first teams?7:30 – Can Stefan Mitrovic move to a bigger league?10:40 – Simon Colyn latest, breaking down Damiano Pecile's friendly debut for Venezia14:37 – Ricardo Ferreira update16:15 – Which Canadian abroad needs a transfer most?22:10 – Davies exploits strengths, weaknesses of 3-5-2 vs. Gladbach28:27 – Atiba, Larin score & Adekugbe shines in debut32:37 – Liam Fraser at CB?!36:40 – Cavallini replacements, Baldisimo's stock, Forge shines in 🇸🇻 and more51:00 – Examining the Canadian soccer landscape w/Steven Sandor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Northern Fútbol Podcast is proudly partnered with Northern Tribune. Follow them on Twitter @NorthTribune for all the latest news and analysis on Canadian soccer.Peter and Thomas have returned after a slightly longer break than usual to recap Canada's historic gold medal victory at the Tokyo Olympics. What will this win do for women's soccer in Canada? Will we see NWSL expansion? A full-on Canadian league? Will Christine Sinclair retire? And what's the outlook for the program looking ahead to the World Cup in 2023? The Canadians Abroad Mailbag also returns, with analysis on Stephen Eustaquio, Cyle Larin, Junior Hoilett, Theo Corbeanu, Daniel Jebbison, Tajon Buchanan, Jonathan David, Scott Arfield, Scott Kennedy, Justin Smith, Stefan Mitrovic, Liam Millar, Gloire Amanda, Steven Simpson and others!FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:1:00 – Canada is finally golden!8:22 – Outlook for the CanWNT10:34 – Will we see a pro women's league in Canada?18:25 – What's up with Larin, Eustaquio and Hoilett?23:16 – How Corbeanu, Jebbison, Buchanan will fit at their new clubs37:00 – Is Lille the best spot for Jonathan David?39:38 – Is Scott Arfield set to join the squad for the Ocho?43:29 – Scott Kennedy making waves in Germany45:00 – Updates on Justin Smith, Stefan Mitrovic, Liam Millar, Gloire Amanda & Steve Simpson52:00 – MLS & CPL news and notesProduced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THE NORTHERN FÚTBOL PODCAST IS PROUDLY PARTNERED WITH NORTHERN TRIBUNE. FOLLOW THEM ON TWITTER @NORTHTRIBUNE FOR ALL THE LATEST NEWS IN CANADIAN SOCCER.After a wild eight hours in Canadian soccer, Peter and Thomas recorded a special edition of the show to recap the wild 2-1 loss to Mexico in the Gold Cup semifinals, recap Canada's tournament as a whole, their outlook ahead of the Ocho and their standouts over the last few games. They also recap the shootout victory over Brazil at the Olympics and discuss whether they have a chance of knocking out the United States. The show concludes with some transfer updates involving Cyle Larin, Tajon Buchanan, Mark-Anthony Kaye and Deanne Rose, who've all either secured moves or are in a position to do so.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:1:08 – Breaking down the first half of Canada-Mexico9:18 – How did Canada get back into the game?17:34 – Should Maxime Crepeau be Canada's No. 1?22:00 – Did "the chant" benefit Mexico?28:34 – Canada's outlook ahead of the Ocho32:19 – How are we feeling about the CBs?36:00 – Tactical recap of Gold Cup39:52 – Which players bolstered their stock?41:00 – Does the Mexico game convince dual nationals to commit?44:20 – Hoilett's and Ferreira's futures48:13 – Recapping CanWNT's win and previewing the semis51:31 – Larin, Buchanan, Kaye transfer updates Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter and Thomas reconvene after Canada's win over Costa Rica in the Gold Cup quarterfinals. Can that intensity displayed in the game be replicated for every situation? Do the players now have the mentality to do this on the road in Central America? Have the defence concerns been alleviated? The guys answer all of these topics, preview the semifinal vs. Mexico and go over your questions!FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:1:12 – Can Canada replicate the Costa Rica tactics?7:12 – Does Canada have the mental fortitude to achieve sustained success?19:07 – Examining the state of the defence22:25 – Is Stephen Eustaquio the player of the tournament?29:33 – Scouting report for semifinal vs. Mexico42:26 – How to fit Davies, Buchanan in the same XI45:26 – Dual nationals update48:19 – Is Arfield ever going to return?49:48 – Can Kennedy and Miller play together?52:07 – Is the CanWNT in danger of a QF elimination?56:06 – CPL/PFACan dispute, TFC transfers, and moreProduced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter and Thomas return to recap Canada's group stage at the Gold Cup following their 1-0 loss to the U.S. Was that their best performance at the Gold Cup so far? What's the team's outlook for the rest of the tournament and the Ocho based on that game? Could they have done anything to unlock the American defence? The guys answer all of those questions, plus they preview the quarterfinals, including potential tactical changes and go over a few transfer rumours and Justin Smith's pre-season with Nice!FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:1:13 – Was the U.S. loss Canada's best performance?8:11 – Future outlook for Canada11:21 – Why couldn't Canada unlock the U.S. defence?17:01 – Was it a penalty? Will Concacaf officiating ever improve?22:34 – Grading Canada's group stage and our player of the tournament so far28:00 – Previewing the quarterfinals40:00 – News and notes (Voyageurs Cup, Justin Smith's progress, Eustaquio to Braga, Cavallini to Spain, etc.)Produced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Northern Fútbol Podcast is partnered with FTF Canada! Are you a soccer player aged 15 to 18 years old? Do you know a player in that age range? Do you want play at the university level in Canada or the United States? FTF Canada gets you connected to the scouts that can those dreams a reality!Use the code NFP2021 for 10% off FTF Canada's boys and girls combines! Check out ftfcanada.ca for schedules and more info. Follow FTF Canada for the latest updates on Twitter (@FTFCanada__) and Instagram (@ftfcanada_).Peter and Thomas dissect Canada's 4-1 win over Martinique in their 2021 Gold Cup opener, from Tajon Buchanan's performance at left wingback, the continued slow starts, the yellow card dilemmas, the displays from Kamal Miller and Alistair Johnston and much more!FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:0:58 – Tajon Buchanan lights up Martinique13:11 – Should Canada change formations?14:29 – What's up with the slow starts?21:57 – How yellow-card warnings will affect Canada's rotation26:46 – Junior Hoilett makes history28:32 – Johnston, Miller continue to shine35:00 – Have our expectations changed?39:55 – News and notes (Davies injury, Cornelius to Greece and more)Produced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Northern Fútbol Podcast is partnered with FTF Canada! Are you a soccer player aged 15 to 18 years old? Do you know a player in that age range? Do you want play at the university level in Canada or the United States? FTF Canada gets you connected to the scouts that can those dreams a reality!Use the code NFP2021 for 10% off FTF Canada's boys and girls combines! Check out ftfcanada.ca for schedules and more info. Follow FTF Canada for the latest updates on Twitter (@FTFCanada__) and Instagram (@ftfcanada_).Peter and Thomas give you an in-depth breakdown of Canada's 23-man Gold Cup squad, including the newcomers, which non-regulars could see more playing time and whether 3-5-2 is the go-to formation at the tournament. They also scout their Group B's opponents, including Peter's analysis on how the U.S. and Canada could shake out tactically. The guys then answer your questions and discuss other pressing issues in Canadian soccer like Chris Armas' firing, Liam Millar joining Basel and more!FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:0:59 – Reaction to Canada's Gold Cup squad4:20 – What to expect from Paton, Pasher and Akinola15:17 – Is Herdman sticking to the 3-5-2?20:50 – Latest on Jebbison, Flores25:18 – Biggest squad omissions28:14 – Expectations for the Gold Cup43:13 – Scouting Canada's Group B opponents51:11 – Thoughts on Millar, Halbouni, Armas' firing and moreProduced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Northern Fútbol Podcast is partnered with FTF Canada! Are you a soccer player aged 15 to 18 years old? Do you know a player in that age range? Do you want play at the university level in Canada or the United States? FTF Canada gets you connected to the scouts that can those dreams a reality!Use the code NFP2021 for 10% off FTF Canada's boys and girls combines! Check out ftfcanada.ca for schedules and more info. Follow FTF Canada for the latest updates on Twitter (@FTFCanada__) and Instagram (@ftfcanada_).David Wotherspoon joins the show to discuss his history-making achievements with Canada and St. Johnstone, whether he'll be at the Gold Cup next month, Scott Arfield's future and much more. Then, Peter and Thomas recap a busy weekend in MLS, including some magnificent performances from James Pantemis, Samuel Piette, Cristian Gutierrez and others. They also break down every game from the CPL's opening weekend and give their thoughts on the Canadian women's national team squad for the Olympics.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:0:53 – Interview with David Wotherspoon28:55 – Should TFC play the 🇨🇦 kids?32:46 – Will James Pantemis miss the Gold Cup?37:49 – Why Michael Baldisimo should go to the Gold Cup44:53 – Recapping a busy opening weekend in CPL55:42 – Thoughts on CanWNT's Olympic squad1:00:25 – Liam Millar's ideal landing spotsProduced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Northern Fútbol Podcast is partnered with FTF Canada! Are you a soccer player aged 15 to 18 years old? Do you know a player in that age range? Do you want play at the university level in Canada or the United States? FTF Canada gets you connected to the scouts that can those dreams a reality!Use the code NFP2021 for 10% off FTF Canada's boys and girls combines! Check out ftfcanada.ca for schedules and more info. Follow FTF Canada for the latest updates on Twitter (@FTFCanada__) and Instagram (@ftfcanada_).Canada's provisional Gold Cup squad dropped on Friday, so Peter and Thomas select the 23-man roster they'd like to see at the tournament. They also answer your questions about the players who were omitted from the list and the team's chances of winning the Gold Cup. The guys go on to discuss the form of Ayo Akinola, Cristian Gutierrez, Maxime Crepeau and others after the MLS weekend and chat with FC Edmonton head coach Alan Koch ahead of kickoff for the CPL's 2021 season.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol Podcast: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:1:38 – Selecting our 23-man Gold Cup squads19:26 – Big omissions, dual nationals update, etc.32:51 – Akinola's form and why are TFC's youngsters being shafted?37:25 – Gutiérrez's injury & Crepeau's sluggish ending to RSL 3-1 VAN39:27 – Interview with FC Edmonton head coach Alan Koch1:00:58 – Is Forge loaded for another CPL, Concacaf League run?1:03:35 – Piette and ZBG to Turkey?Produced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Northern Fútbol Podcast is partnered with FTF Canada! Are you a soccer player aged 15 to 18 years old? Do you know a player in that age range? Do you want play at the university level in Canada or the United States? FTF Canada gets you connected to the scouts that can those dreams a reality! Use the code NFP2021 for 10% off FTF Canada's boys and girls combines! Check out ftfcanada.ca for schedules and more info. Follow FTF Canada for the latest updates on Twitter (@FTFCanada__) and Instagram (@ftfcanada_). Finally, after 24 years, Canada is back in the final round of World Cup qualifying! Peter and Thomas recap the historic win over Haiti, what they liked, what concerns them entering the Ocho, compare Canada with their foes, where the home matches could be played and much more!FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Northern Fútbol Podcast: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:1:00 – Big takeaways from 🇨🇦 🆚 🇭🇹8:48 – Critiques from the two legs16:55 – Weighing the pros and cons of 3-5-2 in the Ocho23:00 – Assessing Scott Kennedy's role with Canada25:40 – Does Canada still need Atiba Hutchinson?28:37 – Would Scott Arfield be welcomed back?33:52 – How reaching the Ocho affects dual nationals (Tomori, Jebbison, Dias, Flores, etc.)41:33 – Where should Canada's home matches be played?57:48 – CanWNT recap, Sam Adekugbe to Turkey, etc.Produced by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Northern Fútbol Podcast is partnered with FTF Canada! Are you a soccer player aged 15 to 18 years old? Do you know a player in that age range? Do you want play at the university level in Canada or the United States? FTF Canada gets you connected to the scouts that can those dreams a reality!Use the code NFP2021 for 10% off FTF Canada's boys and girls combines! Check out ftfcanada.ca for schedules and more info. Follow FTF Canada for the latest updates on Twitter (@FTFCanada__) and Instagram (@ftfcanada_).Canada is through to the second round of World Cup qualifying! Peter and Thomas recap the resounding 4-0 victory over Suriname, go over what they liked (and didn't like) against Aruba, answer some burning questions from the first round, preview the Haiti matches and answer your national team-related queries!FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol Podcast: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:1:10 – The Davies-David connection reconnects!6:03 – Thoughts on the 3-5-214:22 – What to make of Scott Kennedy's debut23:26 – Takeaways from Canada 7-0 Aruba29:00 – Previewing second round vs. Haiti40:18 – Answering more of your questions (Akinola, Singh, Heward-Belle, venues for the Ocho, etc.)Produced and edited by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Northern Fútbol Podcast is partnered with FTF Canada! Are you a soccer player aged 15 to 18 years old? Do you know a player in that age range? Do you want play at the university level in Canada or the United States? FTF Canada gets you connected to the scouts that can those dreams a reality!Use the code NFP2021 for 10% off FTF Canada's boys and girls combines! Check out ftfcanada.ca for schedules and more info. Follow FTF Canada for the latest updates on Twitter (@FTFCanada__) and Instagram (@ftfcanada_).Fresh off John Herdman naming his 24-man squad, Peter and Thomas dive into the selection and discuss their burning questions following the announcement. What formation should Canada deploy for the marquee games? Is there concern at centre-back? Is the midfield deep enough? All of this and more is analyzed along with a heated discussion about what constitutes success for this team. They also go over your questions about the women's national team call-ups, the NWSL expanding to Canada and much more.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol Podcast: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:1:05 – Latest news and updates on Canada's squad3:41 – Will Scott Arfield ever return?8:44 – 4-3-3 or 4-4-2?14:22 – Concern at centre-back?19:15 – Naming our starting XIs26:53 – A 🔥 debate about what constitutes success for Canada in WCQ42:11 – In-depth scouting report on Suriname50:27 – CanWNT expectations for Olympics/NWSL to Canada?55:19 – Other news and notes (Altidore, CPL, etc.)Produced and edited by Peter Galindo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Northern Fútbol Podcast is partnered with FTF Canada! Are you a soccer player aged 15 to 18 years old? Do you want play at the university level in Canada or the United States? FTF Canada gets you connected to the scouts that can make your dreams come to life!Use the code NFP2021 for 10% off FTF Canada's boys and girls combines! Check out ftfcanada.ca for schedules and more info. Follow FTF Canada for the latest updates on Twitter (@FTFCanada__) and Instagram (@ftfcanada_).Ahead of the Canadian men's national team squad announcement, Peter and Thomas give their predictions on who they expect to see on the roster for a pivotal set of games in June. Will we see some usual suspects at centre-back? Will there be any dual nationals committing for World Cup qualifying? The guys go over all of that, plus Canadians abroad and other hot issues in Canadian soccer.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol Podcast: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:2:21 – Why aren't Laryea & Osorio utilized properly?9:14 – Is Canada screwed without Miller, why is Piette not a regular in Montreal?15:05 – Gutiérrez, Cornelius and Cavallini: in or out?20:05 – Canada squad predictions35:40 – Answering your questions about the call-ups40:52 – Canadians abroad mailbag (Eustaquio, Corbeanu, Atanasov, Mitrovic, etc.)55:40 – More Canadians abroad and other tidbitsProduced and edited by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Northern Fútbol Podcast is partnered with FTF Canada! Are you a soccer player aged 15 to 18 years old? Do you want play at the university level in Canada or the United States? FTF Canada gets you connected to the scouts that can make your dreams come to life!Use the code NFP2021 for 10 per cent off FTF Canada's boys and girls combines! Check out ftfcanada.ca for schedules and more info. You can follow FTF Canada for the latest updates on Twitter (@FTFCanada__) and Instagram (@ftfcanada_).Peter and Thomas recap a hectic weekend for Canadian soccer, including the performances (both good and bad) for Canadian players on our three MLS clubs and some updates on the 2021 CPL season and answer your questions about Canadians abroad. They also discuss a historic weekend in the Premier League for a pair of Canucks and ask you, the listeners, which player you're most excited about: Theo Corbeanu or Daniel Jebbison? Will the latter commit to Canada? We may have some new info to help us answer that!FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:1:53 – Canadian player analysis for Vancouver Whitecaps13:09 – Is Toronto FC turning a corner?19:41 – Has Montreal found its ZBG replacement in Mathieu Choiniere?28:20 – Thoughts on Canadian MLS salaries34:55 – CPL update for 2021 season41:21 – Canadians abroad mailbag (Jebbison, Corbeanu, Larin, Hutchinson, etc.)52:00 – Could Daniel Jebbison commit to Canada as early as June?Produced and edited by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a busy week in Canadian soccer, but Peter and Thomas have you covered! They recap the Vancouver Whitecaps' win over CF Montreal, whether there should be optimism or pessimism in Vancouver, why Montreal is still struggling to unlock the attack and whether this rivalry can be considered a derby. They also dive into Toronto FC's loss to the New York Red Bulls, why it might be time to make some tough decisions with the squad and how we might need to change the narrative about their young players.Then they assess John Herdman's recent comments regarding June call-ups, including the coveted 2003 crop of dual nationals and whether we'll see them cap-tied to Canada next month. They also debate whether Canada should be worried about Suriname given their recent success recruiting players from Europe.Peter and Thomas close out the show answering your questions about Canadians abroad, including Marcelo Flores, Georgi Atanasov, Harry Paton and other names. Plus, Thomas gives us a couple of CPL-related updates as their 2021 season remains shrouded in mystery.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:1:16 – Is Vancouver vs. Montreal a derby?3:42 – Vancouver Whitecaps 2-0 CF Montreal14:10 – New York Red Bulls 2-0 Toronto FC26:33 – Predicting who Herdman will call up in June34:05 – Should Canada be worried about Suriname?43:10 – Canadians Abroad Mailbag (Flores, Atanasov, Paton, etc.)55:03 – Jebbison's debut, Hoilett's future, CPL updates and more!Produced and edited by Peter Galindo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DISCLAIMER: Apologies for the audio quality on Thomas' end. His computer battery was shot and his phone's mic was damaged.In this milestone edition of the show, Peter and Thomas chat with prospective national team centre-back Scott Kennedy about his career arc, a crazy year with Jahn Regensburg, how he can help Canada, whether he was set for a call-up in March and if he'll be included for June.They also discuss Montreal's draw with Columbus and the potential loss of Zachary Brault-Guillard, Kamal Miller's place on the Canadian centre-back pecking order, Vancouver's loss to Colorado and their issues creating chances from open play, the surprise Canadian MLS player through the opening stages of the season and much more!FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:2:05 – CF Montreal 0-0 Columbus Crew10:04 – Is Kamal Miller the current go-to LCB for Canada?14:08 – Vancouver Whitecaps 0-1 Colorado Rapids21:13 – What's up with Toronto FC?28:55 – Who is our surprise Canadian MLS player so far?36:58 – Exclusive interview with Scott Kennedy1:00:13 – CPL update, Cyle Larin, Jonathan David and moreProduced and edited by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter and Thomas answer your questions about Canadian players abroad in their new weekly Canadians Abroad Mailbag segment! They also break down the wild 2-2 draws involving Toronto FC and the Vancouver Whitecaps along with CF Montreal and Nashville SC, including which Canadians stood out.The guys also discuss the Yeferson Soteldo transfer to Toronto FC, preview the team's upcoming Concacaf Champions League quarterfinal versus Cruz Azul with Goal Mexico's Salvador Perez (@YoSoyChavaPerez) and recap the women's national team's Olympic draw.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:1:13 – Funniest goals of all-time ft. Jonathan Osorio and the Whitecaps2:31 – Toronto FC 2-2 Vancouver Whitecaps9:46 – Canadian standouts in TOR 2-2 VAN (Gutiérrez, Singh, etc.)14:17 – What can TFC expect from Yeferson Soteldo?18:04 – Cruz Azul vs. TFC preview (w/Salvador Pérez)31:00 – Nashville SC 2-2 CF Montreal32:25 – Canadian standouts in NSH 2-2 MTL (Johnston, ZBG, Miller, etc.)38:25 – Canadians Abroad Mailbag (David, Corbeanu, Millar, Jebbison, etc.)51:12 – CanWNT Olympic draw takeawaysProduced and edited by Peter Galindo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter and Thomas break down the opening matches for the Canadian MLS teams, from the most impressive Canadian players to what trends they'll be monitoring over the next few weeks. They also discuss whether Dayne St. Clair can push for the No. 1 spot and which other MLS-based Canadians could earn a call-up.Continuing on the Canadians abroad theme, they assess Jonathan David's early return from his ankle injury, Scott Kennedy's knock that he suffered over the weekend and wrap up the show discussing the Canadian women's national team's April friendlies with Sandra Prusina (@sprusina) of 660 News!FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:0:51 - CF Montreal 4-2 Toronto FC14:57 - Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 Portland Timbers24:25 - Dayne St. Clair vs. Maxime Crepeau as Canada's No. 227:52 - Which MLS-based Canadians could earn a call-up?31:11 - Jonathan David returns to the pitch33:40 - Worry over Scott Kennedy's latest injury?36:33 - Should Canada deploy a back three?40:00 - Canada women's national team chat (w/Sandra Prusina) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boy, do we have a special episode for you, listeners!We welcome Cesar Hernandez (@cesarhfutbol) of ESPN to discuss the 1-1 draw between Toronto FC and León in the Concacaf Champions League from the Mexican side's point of view. Was it simply one of those days? Could Luis Montes' return swing the momentum of the matchup? And which Liga MX team is the favourite to win the whole thing?Then Peter and Thomas chat to John Molinaro (@JohnMolinaro), who reveals the details of his new independent website, TFCRepublic.ca, his mission for the site, what content subscribers can expect to read, why he left the CPL, his time at Sportsnet, the CBC and the state of Canadian soccer on TV. They also get his thoughts on TFC's draw with León and the club's expectations for 2021.The guys then go back and forth on Jonathan David's surprisingly quick return to training, whether there's a risk of aggravating the injury, Atiba Hutchinson's insane week, his role with the national team, whether Scott Kennedy has played himself into the lineup and more.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:1:02 – Cesar Hernandez on León vs. TFC, Montes' return, CCL favourites and more16:30 – John Molinaro on TFC vs. León, status of injured players and more23:56 – Why John launched TFC Republic and what fans can expect31:22 – Reminiscing about Sportsnet, how he got the job and what it's like working at CBC39:02 – What to make of the state of Canadian soccer on TV and it's future43:33 – Jonathan David is coming back, but is he OK?48:44 – What should be Atiba Hutchinson's role with Canada?56:50 – Has Scott Kennedy played himself into the XI?1:04:20 – Should Christine Sinclair remain a starter for Canada?Produced and edited by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter and Thomas bring in two guests to help them break down Toronto FC's round-of-16 clash with León in the Concacaf Champions League this Wednesday. Joining them is Rudi Schuller (@RudiSchuller) of DAZN Canada and Javier Urquieta (@DeJesusUrquieta) of The Lions Den Podcast (@TheLionsDenPod), which covers León in English, to discuss the x-factors for both teams, how they'll approach the first leg tactically and more.Following that, Peter and Thomas discuss Jonathan David's short-lived performance against PSG, his improved form in 2021 and what his injury means for the national team. There's also some transfer rumours involving players abroad, including Stephen Eustaquio likely joining Porto, Lucas Dias attracting interest from Juventus and Cyle Larin being pursued by Everton.Finally, the show wraps up with a discussion on the latest Canadian women's national team squad for their friendlies against England and Wales. Will the additions of Cloe Lacasse and Evelyn Viens help Bev Priestman add more attacking vigour to the side before the Olympics?RUNNING ORDER:0:38 – Previewing Toronto FC vs. Leon27:07 – Will Canada cope without Jonathan David?34:29 – Stephen Eustaquio to Porto?39:59 – What Juventus' interest in Lucas Dias means46:08 – Could Cyle Larin be Premier League-bound?49:25 – Analyzing the latest Canadian women's national team squadProduced and edited by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter and Thomas catch up after Canada's historic 11-0 win over the Cayman Islands to recap the team's first two qualifiers, what they liked, what disappointed them and the burning questions entering a busy June.Then they move on to a more somber topic as Canada's U-23s fell 2-0 to Mexico in the semifinals of the Concacaf Olympic qualifying tournament. Did the team disappoint? Overachieve? Perform as expected? Was there anything Mauro Biello could've done differently? The guys go over all of that and more.Finally, the show concludes with CSA president Dr. Nick Bontis' comments about the Voyageurs Cup, the NWSL to Toronto and the latest surrounding PFA Canada.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:1:15 – Positives from Bermuda & Cayman Islands wins7:50 – Who should start at centre back and midfield in June?15:35 – Areas of concern, including another Borjan error28:11 – Burning questions for June32:09 – Did Canada overachieve or underachieve in Mexico?36:00 – What could've been done differently?42:15 – Which U-23 players deserve senior calls?45:10 – Voyageurs Cup update47:46 – NWSL to Toronto?51:35 – Latest on PFA CanadaProduced and edited by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a 16-month hiatus, a Canadian men's national team squad has been announced for a competitive match!Peter and Thomas break down that 24-man roster for Canada's opening World Cup qualifiers against Bermuda and the Cayman Islands position-by-position. They also listen to John Herdman's comments from his media availability on Tuesday to try and decipher some burning questions about the team. To lighten the mood, the guys chat to former CSA media officer and journalist Gavin Day about his various excursions in Concacaf, the travel experiences, his favourite places to visit, covering the national team against Diego Maradona's Argentina at the Estadio Monumental and more.Peter and Thomas also recap the U-23s' performance at the Concacaf Olympic qualifiers so far. What's gone well? What needs improving? What are the team's chances against Honduras?They close out the show with a conversation with Waking the Red's Mitchell Tierney about Toronto FC extending Ali Curtis and Bill Manning, the potential areas to address within the squad, 2021 expectations and more!FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:0:39 – Takeaways from Canada squad6:26 – Alphonso Davies to start up front?7:51 – Who starts at centre-back?9:59 – Which midfield trio should Herdman use?14:11 – The best front three to deploy19:23 – Concacaf travel stories with Gavin Day40:25 – Analyzing Canada's U-23s through two Olympic qualifiers53:02 – Latest on Toronto FC with Mitchell TierneyProduced and edited by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter and Thomas bring you another jam-packed edition of the show as they discuss the Canadian Premier League expanding to Saskatoon, what it means for the CPL and the financial ramifications for the league. Speaking of which, they also give their thoughts on the CPL's recently released salary info and what it means for the players and league as a whole. They then discuss CF Montreal's recent happenings with Tristan D'Amours, including Wilfried Nancy being hired as coach, the team's slew of signings and much more. Then a brief discussion about the (once again) postponed Canadian Championship final between Toronto FC and Forge FC and whether this game will actually be played at all.The guys also analyzed Mauro Biello's 20-man squad for the Concacaf Olympic qualifiers and their opponents as well as assessing the potential weaknesses within the team. Finally, they wrap up the show with some talk about Cyle Larin, whether he should start as the No. 9 or out wide for Canada and see if John Herdman could face some selection issues with European-based players ahead of the roster announcement.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @northernfutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:0:53 – CPL to Saskatoon7:32 – CPL salaries and potential union talks15:09 – Tristan D'Amours on Wilfried Nancy, Ft. Lauderdale, new signings, etc.36:14 – Canadian Championship final postponed... Again40:49 – Canada U-23 squad analysis1:02:38 – Larin scores again & how many Euro-based players can Herdman call?Produced and edited by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded before Wilfried Nancy was confirmed as CF Montreal coach and before the CPL salaries were publicized. We also apologize for the unresolvable static during our conversation with Duane Rollins.In this episode, Peter and Thomas break down the latest news surrounding the Voyageurs Cup final and the logistical issues all sides face. Then they speak to Duane Rollins of Soccer Today about plans for a Canadian second division, what it would look like, which markets could be involved, how it impacts the Canadian Premier League and how this will benefit the women's game. The guys also discuss the off-season dealings of the three MLS teams, the latest news in the CPL – including Tristan Borges' return to Forge FC – Canadian Olympic squad leaks and Jonathan David's productive week with Lille.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:NORTHERN FÚTBOL: @NorthernFutbolPETER GALINDO: @GalindoPWTHOMAS NEF @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:1. Canadian Championship final date (0:57)2. Canadian second division w/Duane Rollins (7:52)3. Toronto FC roundup (28:36)4. Vancouver Whitecaps roundup (44:08)5. Montreal Impact roundup (51:53)6. Stephen Hart staying in Halifax (52:52)7. Tristan Borges returns (55:19)8. Marcel de Jong retires (57:44)9. Canadian Olympic squad leaks (58:59)10. Jonathan David, Canadians abroad recap (1:01:48)Produced and edited by Peter Galindo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the debut episode of the Northern Fútbol Podcast!Peter and Thomas discuss a wide array of subjects, including the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, the Canadians abroad they'd like called up and who are impressing them at the moment, the recent performance from the women at the SheBelieves Cup, Thierry Henry leaving Montreal and some juicy details about the Canadian Premier League's issues regarding player salaries.FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolPeter Galindo: @GalindoPWThomas Nef: @ThomasNefRUNNING ORDER:1. John Herdman on player availability (3:10)2. Potential March call-ups (9:00)3. What will Ayo Akinola do? (24:26)4. Provisional Olympic squad thoughts (29:45)5. SheBelieves Cup takeaways (35:10)6. Thierry Henry leaves Montreal (43:32)7. CPL wage dispute/exclusive (50:57)Produced and edited by Peter Galindo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.