172 episodes

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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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.

    Episode 172 - NFP news! CanMNT thrashed by Netherlands, and CanWNT v Mexico analysis

    Episode 172 - NFP news! CanMNT thrashed by Netherlands, and CanWNT v Mexico analysis

    BIG NEWS FOR NFP!

    Ben, Alex and Dunlop are in person and in the studio in Vancouver as the Northern Fútbol Podcast joins The Nation Network in an exciting time for Canadian soccer. 

    The boys chat about everything around Canada’s 4-0 men’s loss to the Netherlands, preview the CanMNT match against France, and break down the Canadian Women’s National Team pre-Olympic matches against Paris 2024. 

    After an hour of CanMNT and CanWNT talk, they chat about the Canadian Championship, MLS, Concacaf Champions Cup and Northern Super League. 



    RUNDOWN:

    00:00 - 5:00 - Northern Fútbol News.

    5:00 - 45:00 -Breaking down CanMNT’s loss to the Netherlands

    45:00 - 1:00:00 - CanWNT learn a lot v Mexico

    1:00:00 - END - MLS, NSL, CanChamp and what makes a Toronto manz?



    MORE ABOUT THE NATION NETWORK:

    THE NATION NETWORK is the leading destination for unbiased sports coverage, dedicated to serving the community of true fans. Our platform delivers a diverse range of content across all major forms of media, from real-time updates to comprehensive analysis, fantasy predictions, and essential betting insights.Make sure to leave a review and a rating on whichever podcast platform you're listening on.

    FOLLOW US ON X/TWITTER:

    Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbol

    Ben Steiner: @BenSteiner00

    Brendan Dunlop: @Brendan_Dunlop

    Alex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzic

    • 1 hr 22 min
    NFP EXTRA: 1-on-1 w/ the Northern Super League's Diana Matheson

    NFP EXTRA: 1-on-1 w/ the Northern Super League's Diana Matheson

    It's big times for the Northern Super League and pro women's soccer in Canada, and Diana Matheson joins Brendan Dunlop on the Northern Fútbol Podcast for an interview with Canadian Soccer Daily.



    Read the full article on CSD here: https://canadiansoccerdaily.com/2024/05/30/exclusive-diana-matheson-sits-down-with-canadian-soccer-daily/

    • 26 min
    Episode 171 - Marsch's first CanMNT squad and Northern Super League breakdown

    Episode 171 - Marsch's first CanMNT squad and Northern Super League breakdown

    Ben, Alex and Brendan have their busiest show yet, breaking down a monumentous few days in Canadian soccer.



    EPISODE BREAKDOWN

    CanMNT Roster Breakdown | 0:00 - 0:37

    CanWNT v Mexico Preview | 0:37 - 0:41

    The New Northern Super League | 0:37 - 1:20

    Canadians Abroad / MLS | 1:20 - 1:30



    NSL DISCUSSION POINTS:

    - How does a minimum of $50,000 sound?

    - What kind of players can the league attract?

    - Do there need to be hints about MLS-style roster building?

    - Naming the teams

    - Much more



    Make sure to leave a review and a rating on whichever podcast platform you're listening on.



    FOLLOW US ON X/TWITTER:

    Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbol

    Ben Steiner: @BenSteiner00

    Brendan Dunlop: @Brendan_Dunlop

    Alex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzic

    • 1 hr 31 min
    Episode 170 - Canada gears up for the Olympics + Voyageurs Cup craziness

    Episode 170 - Canada gears up for the Olympics + Voyageurs Cup craziness

    Ben, Alex and Dunlop are back with another episode of the Northern Fútbol Podcast from just minutes after Bev Priestman dropped Canada's 24-player women's national team roster.



    TOPICS INCLUDE

    - How will Priestman select the Olympic 18-player squad?

    - How are injured players progressing?

    - Where does Olivia Smith find herself in the team?

    - How will Davies play in Marsch's CanMNT?

    - Looking ahead to potential CanMNT rosters

    - What doomed Martin Nash at York United?

    - How can CF Montreal right the ship?



    And MORE!



    Make sure to leave a review and a rating on whichever podcast platform you're listening on.



    FOLLOW US ON X/TWITTER:



    Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbol

    Ben Steiner: @BenSteiner00

    Brendan Dunlop: @Brendan_Dunlop

    Alex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzic

    • 1 hr 33 min
    Episode 169 - Canada hires Jesse Marsch + MLS and CPL breakdown

    Episode 169 - Canada hires Jesse Marsch + MLS and CPL breakdown

    Ben Steiner, Alex Gangue-Ruzic and Brendan Dunlop return to the NFP studio and spend the first hour breaking down Jesse Marsch's appointment to the #CanMNT.

    The boys answer your questions on whether Marsch is positive or negative, which players may get a boost under the new philosophy, and the intriguing pay structure.



    Check out the final 30 minutes for MLS and CPL breakdowns, as well as updates and discussion on Canadian players abroad.



    Make sure to leave a review and a rating on whichever podcast platform you're listening on.



    FOLLOW US ON X/TWITTER:



    Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbol

    Ben Steiner: @BenSteiner00

    Brendan Dunlop: @Brendan_Dunlop

    Alex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzic

    • 1 hr 29 min
    Episode 168 - Canada Soccer elections, a new-look #CanChamp + MLS/CPL roundups

    Episode 168 - Canada Soccer elections, a new-look #CanChamp + MLS/CPL roundups

    Ben, Alex and Dunlop are back on NFP for Episode 168, and review all the major storylines in Canadian soccer, from MLS down to League1 and AMM elections.



    TOPICS INCLUDE:

    - Canada Soccer's new leadership voted on

    - Canada Soccer increasing membership fees

    - What do we want to see from the Canadian Championship in the future?

    - CS St Laurent, TSS Rovers and League1 lookout

    - League1 Ontario and BC review

    - CPL and MLS roundup

    - CPL to Kelowna?

    - And dream grade school field trips...



    Make sure to leave a review and a rating on whichever podcast platform you're listening on.



    FOLLOW US ON X/TWITTER:

    Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbol

    Ben Steiner: @BenSteiner00

    Brendan Dunlop: @Brendan_Dunlop

    Alex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzic

    • 1 hr 23 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
7 Ratings

7 Ratings

bananalover434343 ,

Fantastic podcast for Canadian soccer

One of my favorite soccer podcasts. Great analysis.

josuefm96 ,

USMNT little brother

CanMNT = USMNT little brother nuff said

Maplebanana ,

My favorite podcast

My go-to for Canadian soccer podcasts.

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