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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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34:44

Chaos reigns for Canadian MLS teams as CPL & NSL...

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2026/04/24

Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Brendan Dunlop take a look at the latest out of the Canadian MLS teams, as the Vancouver Whitecaps are cruising to historic numbers, Toronto FC is becoming one of the most chaotic and entertaining teams in MLS (and are scoring goalkeeper goals!), while CF Montréal is looking to recover from a slow start after firing head coach Marco Donadel.Meanwhile, the Northern Super League is back for its second season, as they look to follow up a successful first act with a solid

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38:05

CanMNT big dogs are finding FORM; CanWNT wrap up FIFA...

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2026/04/23

Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Brendan Dunlop are back for another episode of the Northern Fútbol podcast, as they dive into the latest out of the CanMNT and CanWNT.Massive week for the CanMNT as some of Canada’s best are catching form at the right time. Anytime Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David score and are named POTM on the same matchday, that’s pretty good news for Canadian fans. And it doesn’t hurt that Cyle Larin is on fire in the Championship, too… plus, some key players are getting healthy

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19:44

What Are Canada’s World Cup Expectations?

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2026/04/15

It's Part 2 of this week's episode of Northern Fútbol, as Ben Steiner, Brendan Dunlop and Alex Gangue-Ruzic return to break down the biggest storylines in Canadian soccer, focusing on the impressive form of some Canadians in Europe, while also taking a look at how the World Cup group stage may unfold for Canada. In that, what does success mean for the CanMNT this summer? Catch more Canadian soccer coverage by checking out Canadian Soccer Daily on all platforms. Hosted on Acast. See

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38:52

Is Canada READY for the WORLD CUP yet?

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2026/04/15

Ben, Alex and Dunlop are back on NFP this week to break down the latest in Canadian soccer, with a focus on how things are shaping up with the two-month mark now in the rear view. Stay tuned for Part 2! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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52:08

🇨🇦⚽️ How Worried Should the CanMNT After 🇮🇸Iceland...

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2026/03/29

Ben Steiner and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic are back on the Northern Fútbol Podcast the day after Canada fought back from a 2-0 deficit against Iceland to find a 2-2 draw. The boys break down the attacking issues Canada still faces, as well as the struggles from the back line and notably the Canadian centre backs. After breaking down the Iceland match, they dive into some Concacaf results, World Cup kits and preview the CanMNT matchup against Tunisia. The show wraps up with a check in on John Herdman’s

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37:18

March CanMNT ROSTER BREAKDOWN + KIT REACTIONS!

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2026/03/19

The 2026 World Cup is just over 80 days away, and we caught our first glimpse of Canada's World Cup kits this week, with a new red and black look for the summer. This week on the show, Ben Steiner and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down the new kits and also take a deep dive into the Canada men's national team roster for March friendlies against Tunisia and Iceland in Toronto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:03

Canadian MLS teams are ON FIRE!

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2026/03/12

It was an outstanding week for all Vancouver Whitecaps, Toronto FC and CF Montreal, who all picked up wins in MLS action.Ben Steiner and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic break down everything inside MLS, as well as how many players on Canadian teams could crack the USMNT for the World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:13

How worried are we about CanMNT injuries?

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2026/03/11

The punches keep coming for the Canadian men’s national team, as Alphonso Davies picks up another injury, alongside Luc De Fougerolles and several others, less than 100 days away from kicking off the 2026 FIFA World Cup.On this episode of Northern Fútbol with Ben Steiner, Brendan Dunlop and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic, we break down our worry levels about Davies and the CanMNT’s injury picture, dive into the goalkeeping battle, and wrap up with a look at where things stand with the Canadian women’s

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22:12

The CanWNT are BACK to winning ways but fall short...

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2026/03/06

After a tough end to 2025, the CanWNT have returned to winning ways to begin 2026, opening their SheBelieves Cup tournament with an impressive 4-1 win over Colombia. Unfortunately, they were unable to build on that in their second match, as they then fell 1-0 to their rivals, the USWNT, but they’ll be pleased with their performance in that game, which was much improved from the last time they faced the US, which came in a 3-0 loss last July.Meanwhile, Josh Sargent is now officially a Toronto FC

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33:32

The MLS Season is ALIVE

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2026/02/27

Ben Steiner and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic are back for Part 2 of this week's pod, shifting their focus to the start of the 2026 MLS season for Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Toronto FC, and CF Montréal. They look at a slow but productive start for Vancouver on and off the pitch, as well as how Toronto could shift moving forward with Josh Sargent. On Montréal, they discuss whether the 5-0 loss to San Diego FC is indicative of the true state of the team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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30:43

INJURIES GALORE! Panic time for the CanMNT and CanWNT...

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2026/02/27

Ben Steiner and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic hold down the fort on the first part of this week's Northern Fútbol Podcast and they start with the concerning news for the men's and women's national teams. On the men's side, it's injuries to Alphonso Davies and Promise David, while the women's side heads into the SBC without Olivia Smith, who sustained a concussion and had to pull out of yet another Canadian women's national team camp. Part 2 comes out soon, with a full breakdown of Canada's MLS teams and

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27:56

Vancouver Whitecaps, Toronto FC, CF Montreal 2026...

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2026/02/19

In Part 2 of this week's episode, Alex and Brendan look at Canada's three Major League Soccer clubs ahead of the 2026 MLS regular season. The Whitecaps are the cream of the crop, but can they match last season's heights? Will Toronto FC find a striker to score goals AND satisfy the fanbase? Are you paying attention to CF Montreal? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:54

Canada Soccer x CSME reach new deal, CanWNT drop...

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2026/02/18

In part 1 of this week's episode, Alex and Brendan dive into the big news in Canadian Soccer, as Canada Soccer and the CSME (formerly known as CSB) reached an agreement on a new deal between both parties. They look at what that means for the sport in this country, and why this is such important news heading into the World Cup, especially after how the last few years have gone. After that, they finish with some chat about the CanWNT, who revealed their first roster of 2026, which included some

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30:46

CanPL Teams in the Champions Cup, MLS Kit Reviews and...

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2026/02/13

Ben and Alex are back for Part 2 of this week's episode of Northern Fútbol, breaking down the latest when it comes to the club game in Canadian soccer. They dive into CPL teams showing well, but losing in the Concacaf Champions Cup, before spending a little too much time ranting and reviewing the new 2026 MLS kits. To wrap the show, they dive into the best Canadians in Europe on the men's and women's sides. If you missed Part 1, which focused on the men's national team, please find that in your

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23:29

Marcelo Flores TO THE CANMNT + Path to World Cup...

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2026/02/12

Ben Steiner and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic return for a two-part show this week, with the opening part focusing on the Canadian men's national team picture. The first topic zones in on Marcelo Flores's commitment to the team and what the future could hold for him, before they dive into the friendly against Ireland and Canada's determined preparation pathway for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Part 1 wraps up with a breakdown of the Canadian U17 boys' national team, which will not participate in the upcoming

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20:19

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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1:05:34

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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