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Northern Fútbol Podcast

Canadian Soccer Daily

Hosted by Ben Steiner, Brendan Dunlop and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic, the Northern Fútbol Podcast analyzes the Canadian national teams, Canadians abroad, MLS, CPL and everything Canadian soccer. ✉️: northernfutbolshow@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Wild CanMNT Transfer SZN

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2026/02/05

Could the winter transfer window have been crazier for Canadian men's players across Europe and MLS? Who knows, it might now even be over! On Part 2 of February 4th's episode, Ben Steiner, Alex Gangué-Ruzic and Brendan Dunlop dive into the windfall of moves, most recently headlined by Cyle Larin's journey to Southampton and Stephen Eustáquio's European farewell to LAFC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:12

What's Up With the Whitecaps, Concacaf Starts + DAVID...

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2026/02/04

This week's episode is split into two parts and Part 1 dives into the situation between Vancouver Whitecaps FC, BC Place and the potential of relocation, as well as how a changing landscape towards mega-events like the World Cup and Olympic Games will change the future for Canadian soccer and sport in general. Afterwards, we dive into a promising Concacaf Champions Cup opener for Forge FC against Marcelo Flores' Tigres UANL, as well as Jonathan David's success abroad with Juventus. You can catch the

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44:10

CanMNT in UCL, Concacaf Champions Cup Preview,...

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2026/01/30

It was a landmark campaign for Canadians in the UEFA Champions League, headlined by the performances of Promise David, Tani Oluwaseyi and Jonathan David, who all scored multiple goals for their clubs along the way. Unfortunately, not all of them will advance to the knockout stage - that honour is reserved for Jonathan David (Juventus) and Canada captain Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich) - but that doesn’t mean it’s not a campaign worth celebrating for all involved.Meanwhile, in North America, soccer

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31:51

CANADIANS IN EUROPE! Ali Ahmed's Wicked Start, Cyle...

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2026/01/29

It’s all happening for Canadians playing in Europe - for better and for worse. To start with the good, Ali Ahmed can’t seem to set a foot wrong for Norwich City, and that’s great news for him and his ambitions of starting World Cup games for Canada this summer.Unfortunately, though, the same can’t be said for Cyle Larin, who looks set to leave Feyenoord after a quiet loan spell in the Netherlands. Safe to say, given how the last year has gone for him, this next move is going to be a big one for him

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Episode 266 — Stock Up/Down from CanMNT WIN vs....

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2026/01/20

The Canadian men's national team started 2026 with a win over Guatemala in a Tier 2 friendly, with several players improving their standing for the March camp and potential 2026 World Cup squad, while others looked to be potential options for the 2030 World Cup. After breaking down the match, Brendan Dunlop, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Ben Steiner break down the CanMNT's upcoming friendlies, the CanWNT's 2026 scheduled and happenings with Canadian players at the club level. The boys also debate which

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1:14:46

Episode 265 - Flores SKIPS CanMNT, Injuries Pile Up,...

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2026/01/14

The Canadian men's national team is in Los Angeles for the first camp of 2026, but Marcelo Flores skipped out after scoring a brace for Tigres in Liga MX action, potentially re-opening the door for him to join Mexico. After breaking down his news, Ben, Alex and Brendan jump into a preview of Canada vs. Guatemala, as well as an update on Canadian injuries and the transfer seasons for Canadian players in MLS and NWSL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 264 - January Camp Preview + CanMNT Winter...

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2026/01/09

The Northern Fútbol Podcast returns for 2026! It’s the World Cup year in Canada, and Ben Steiner, Brendan Dunlop and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down a busy winter so far for Canadian men's national team players.The show starts with a reaction to Jesse Marsch’s January camp roster, before diving into the busy transfer season of Canadian MLS players so far. Afterwards, they dive into Jonathan David’s struggles in his first half-season at Juventus and what it could mean for the CanMNT.Catch more NFP

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42:20

Episode 263 - Will Canada WIN WORLD CUP Group +...

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2025/12/07

The Canadian men's national team learned its fate for the 2026 World Cup, being drawn into Group B alongside UEFA Path A winner Qatar and Switzerland. The boys break down what the schedule could mean for Jesse Marsch's men and also dive into the other groups across the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After that, they break down Vancouver Whitecaps' 3–1 loss to Inter Miami in the MLS Cup, with Ben Steiner hosting from the ground alongside Brendan Dunlop and Alex Gangué-Ruzic. Hosted on Acast. See

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Episode 262 - WHITECAPS TAKE ON MLS CUP + IS CPL IN...

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2025/12/03

The Vancouver Whitecaps are heading into MLS Cup against Inter Miami and they have a real shot of taking the trophy in the final match of Sergio Busquets' and Jordi Alba's careers. After an in-depth preview of MLS Cup, the boys dive into the dismal end to 2025 for the Canadian women's national team, as well as the current state of the Canadian Premier League after Valour FC announced their plans to not field a team in 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 261 – Whitecaps to the WEST FINAL + CanMNT's...

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2025/11/25

Vancouver Whitecaps FC slayed their LAFC demons this week and are off to the MLS Cup Western Conference Final, and will take on San Diego FC. The boys break that down, as well as how special it was to see the Whitecaps on the stage in front of 53,000 at BC Place. After that, they dive into Canadian Abroad with Jonathan David's struggles at Juventus, and end the show with a breakdown of what to expect in the FIFA World Cup draw for the Canadian men's national team. Hosted on Acast. See

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1:03:00

Episode 260 – CanMNT Cap 2025 + WORLD CUP Vibe Check!

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2025/11/19

The Canadian men's national team ended 2025 with a win over Venezuela and some much-needed goals. What did it mean to Canada's total efforts in 2025, and how are we feeling heading into the World Cup year and the looming draw? Ben Steiner, Brendan Dunlop and Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic break all that down, as well as the latest on the Vancouver Whitecaps' push in the MLS Cup Playoffs and Northern Super League final. Catch all the Canadian soccer content over on CanadianSoccerDaily.com. Hosted on Acast

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Episode 259 – CanMNT TIE Ecuador, MLS Goes to Winter...

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2025/11/14

Ben Steiner, Brendan Dunlop and Alex Gangue-Ruzic break down Canada’s shorthanded tie against Ecuador and preview what could happen against Venezuela. They then break down the MLS schedule shift to a European calendar, and dive into their thoughts around the leaked Canadian World Cup kit.They wrap up the show, breaking down the Canadian Premier League final, as well as the Northern Super League’s first season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 258 – Canada SWING HEAVY on Dual Nationals...

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2025/11/06

Canadian men’s national team head coach Jesse Marsch took some big swings to his final roster of 2025, bringing in Owen Goodman and Alfie Jones, as well as Marcelo Flores as a training player.There were plenty of other major takeaways as well, including some familiar names left off the squad. In addition to the CanMNT breakdown, the boys preview the Canadian Premier League final and take a look at Canada's U17 World Cup win over Uganda. On the latest episode of NFP, Ben Steiner and Alexandre

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1:02:23

Episode 257 – Fixing the MLS Playoff Format + the...

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2025/10/29

We're back on the Northern Futbol Podcast this week with Ben Steiner, Brendan Dunlop and Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic, breaking down a busy week in Canadian soccer. We start the show with ideas for improving the MLS Cup Playoffs, then get into the Vancouver Whitecaps' big win over FC Dallas in Game 1. Afterwards, we dive into the two losses for the Canadian women's national team and the issues impacting the poor run of form. We wrap up the show with Canucks Abroad, taking a look at the fluid manager

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Episode 256 - MLS Playoff Preview / MLSSoccer.com's...

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2025/10/22

It's playoff time in North America with the MLS Cup Playoffs and CPL Playoffs getting underway. Ben Steiner and Alex Gangue-Ruzic are joined by Major League Soccer's national reporter Charles Boehm to preview everything MLS Cup Playoffs, Vancouver Whitecaps FC and more, while also diving into their votes for the 2025 MLS Awards. After the MLS chat, Alex and Ben jump into a preview of the #CanWNT friendlies against Switzerland and the Netherlands, and look at Canada's outlook at the men's and women's

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Episode 255 - Road to World Cup HEATS UP for CanMNT...

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2025/10/15

The CanMNT took a step towards the 2026 World Cup with a productive October window, one where they lost 1-0 to Australia before drawing 0-0 with Colombia. While their offence struggled, their defence was a big strength, and some individuals put in key performances to improve their World Cup stock, giving plenty for Canada to be pleased with despite the results. And Jesse Marsch has just discovered another exciting dual national, which is always a bonus. Ben Steiner, Brendan Dunlop and Alexandre

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22:17

NFP EXTRA: Why Niko Sigur CHOSE CANADA and Stories...

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2025/10/08

Canadian men's national team midfielder and defender Niko Sigur joined the Northern Fútbol Podcast with Ben Sterin, Brendan Dunlop and Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic to break down his journey to the Canadian men's national team, his pride being from British Columbia, and some tales from playing with one of Croatia's biggest clubs, Hajduk Split. Catch the full Canada vs. Australia preview on our podcast feed and Canadian Soccer Daily YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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EPISODE 254 - What can the CanMNT Expect vs Australia?

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2025/10/08

The Canadian men's national team returns to Montreal for the first time in nearly a decade as they take on No. 25-ranked Australia in front of a sold-out crowd. What can Jesse Marsch's side expect, and how worrying are injuries in the lead-up to the World Cup? We dive into it all. Check out the podcast feed for an additional preview download available, our interview with Canadian men's national team RM/CM, Niko Sigur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 253 – CanMNT World Cup Roster Becomes Clearer...

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2025/10/02

Ben, Alex and Brendan are back on the pod this week to break down Jesse Marsch's latest Canadian men's national team roster, with the group called up for October friendlies potentially being a preview of what things could look like at the FIFA World Cup 2026. After discussing the national team roster, they examine the Whitecaps' win over Vancouver FC in the Canadian Championship final and Thomas Müller's 35th career trophy. The show wraps with talk on Ismaël Koné's form, as well as a check-in on a

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1:03:12

Episode 252 – Muller Chases CanChamp in Vancouver...

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2025/09/24

TransferMarkt's Manuel Veth joins Ben Steiner and Alex Gangue-Ruzic on the latest episode of the Northern Futbol Podcast. They dive into the Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Vancouver FC Canadian Championship final, Thomas Müller's hopes of a historic trophy with his new club, and the sale of Pacific FC of the Canadian Premier League. After that, they dive into everything surrounding the Canadian Premier League's expansion to Montreal/Laval, and also dive into whether its time to worry about Jonathan

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