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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.
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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.
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 national team coming out of the She Believes Cup. Catch more Canadian soccer coverage over on Canadian Soccer Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 player, and he had his introductory press conference this week, as he hopes to lead TFC into a new era after his big transfer from Norwich City. Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Brendan Dunlop dive into all of that, and more, in this episode of the Northern Futból Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 information.
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 the opening weekend of the 31st MLS season. Catch all the Canadian soccer news on Canadian Soccer Daily, whether on the website or on our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
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 interesting surprises. Stay tuned for part 2, which will be out later this week wherever you find your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 podcast feed of choice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 World Cup tournament. Part two to come at 12:01 am ET on Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
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 second part of the show with Ben Steiner, Brendan Dunlop and Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic right here in the same podcast feed and find further Canadian soccer coverage over on Canadian Soccer Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 fans are getting set for the start of the Concacaf Champions Cup, which begins next week, with four Canadian teams participating: the Vancouver Whitecaps, Atlético Ottawa, Forge FC, and Vancouver FC. Otherwise, to cap off other Canadian-adjacent soccer news, Jacen Russell-Rowe is attracting interest from a surging Ligue 1 club, while Olivia Smith is on the cusp of a historic tournament win with Arsenal. Brendan Dunlop and Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic chat about all of that, and more, in this episode of the Northern Futbol Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 as he battles just to stay in Canada’s World Cup plans. Otherwise, Stephen Eustáquio faces a tough decision - staying at Porto, a club that means a lot to him despite his declining role on the pitch, or finding a new place to play with the World Cup just around the corner. Brendan Dunlop and Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic dive into all those stories in a Canadians Abroad-heavy episode. 1:30 Ali Ahmed’s hot start at Norwich continues9:30 Should Stephen Eustáquio leave Porto?19:00 What’s next for Cyle Larin? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 celebrity Canada Soccer crossover is a must-see for the 2026 World Cup as well.1:30 - CanMNT WIN vs Guatemala8:00 - Stock up, stock down vs Guatemala16:00 - Is the CanMNT too emotional?21:30 - Canada's pre-World Cup friendlies35:00 - CanWNT book their dates for 2026 45:00 - Canadians Abroad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
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 over on the Canadian Soccer Daily YouTube channel and check out the Canadian Soccer Daily website for further coverage.NOTE: This episode was recorded on Jan. 6, 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
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 acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Brendan! Don't mock the boys for having in-depth knowledge and analysis. That's precisely why people listen to the podcast. I want to hear about how someone in a second div European league is doing, or what our youth depth looks like. I get that it's probably good-natured ribbing, but it still doesn't add much when you do it.