Ben and Alex get together in the virtual studio to break down Canada's 2-1 win over the United States in Concacaf friendly action and also look ahead to Tuesday's CanMNT match against Mexico. TOPICS INCLUDE -Was that Jonathan David's best game in a Canada shirt? -Is Ben the reverse curse with Jonathan David scoring and Ssam Adekugbe called back in?…

Ben, Alex and Dunlop are joined by Canada and Celtic FC defender Alistair Johnston on the latest episode of the Northern Fútbol Podcast, to chat about everything he’s experienced with the Canadian men’s national team and life in Scotland. From disguises in Costco, to finding his footing in Jesse Marsch’s new look national team, the most well-spoken…

Ben, Alex and Dunlop are back together for this week's episode of the Northern Fútbol Podcast, looking ahead to the Canadian men's national team friendlies against the USA and Mexico and Canada's U20 Women's National Team at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup. The boys also break down the latest for Canadian MLS teams, including what the future may hol…

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, Canadian national team, and international football chat and interviews. It's our international special this episode as we cover the club and national team game from a wide variety of perspectives. We kick things off with a look at the Whitecaps win in Austin this past…

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Pacific FC, Vancouver Rise, Vancouver FC, Canadian Championship, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and MLS Next Pro chat. Phew, that's a lot of bases to cover, but we do it and we're joined by Harjeet Johal to help us along! We kick things off looking at the Wh…

Alex and Dunlop are back in the Northern Fútbol Podcast studios in Vancouver, with Ben remote as the boys break down everything in the CanMNT roster for the September friendlies against Mexico and the United States, while also chatting about the newest Northern Super League team, the Vancouver Rise. TOPICS INCLUDE -Will Niko Sigur go right into the…

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Pacific FC, Vancouver FC, and Canadian Championship chat and interviews. No MLS action for the Whitecaps this weekend because of the Leagues Cup final, so it's full steam ahead looking to next week's Canadian Championship semi-final second leg against CPL side Pacific FC. …

Dunlop and Alex are back in the Northern Futbol Studio in Vancouver and Ben joins from Toronto as the boys break down the latest in Canadian soccer, including Niko Sigur's commitment to the CanMNT from Croatia. TOPICS INCLUDE: -October friendly announced v Panama in Toronto -September CanMNT squad release looming -Niko Sigur is bringing a new edge …

After an unplanned week off, we’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps chat, covering both the men's and the women's teams at the club, and we're joined by Felipe Vallejo to talk about it all. And what a history making week it's been for the Whitecaps' women's team. Not only did they play in the first ever CONCACAF…

Ben and Alex are back in the Northern Futbol Podcast virtual studio to break down everything in Canadian soccer. After a wild summer, it's back to regularly scheduled programming on NFP, breaking down the biggest stories with Canadians abroad, and in domestic leagues as well as covering the growth of the game across Canada. Topics include: -How cou…

Ben and Alex are joined by Vancouver FC and Canadian U20 international James Cameron in the latest edition of NFP Extra. They touch on his growth in the Canadian Premier Leagues since joining Vancouver's inaugural season out of the club's open trials, his experience overseas on European training stints, and the opportunities he's had to represent C…

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Leagues Cup, Canadian national team and Olympics chat, and we're joined once again this week by Harjeet Johal to talk about it all. The Canadian women's national team's defence of their Olympic gold came to an end at the hands of Germany last week. We look at their fightin…

Ben, Alex, and Dunlop find their way back together amid the chaos of the Olympics and break down everything regarding Canada's disappointing journey at the Paris 2024 Games. Topics include: -Why is finishing a problem, and how can that be solved? -Can Canada Soccer find a way through this mess? -Why does the CanWNT struggle in penalties? -Who could…

Alex and Dunlop hit the Northern Fútbol Podcast to break down everything that went into Canada advancing in women's soccer at the Paris 2024 Olympics with the perfect group stage. They then chat about expanding the tournament and what Canada will need to do to get past a tough German side in the Olympic quarterfinal. They also chat about CanMNT tra…

Ben, Alex and Dunlop are back together for Episode 185 of Northern Fútbol, and it's all about the chaos of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the wild journey with the Canadian Women's National Team. TOPICS INCLUDE -The potential fallout from FIFA's punishment -Canada's appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport -That wild win against France -What …

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Wrexham A.F.C., Canadian national team and Olympics chat, and we're joined once again this week by Harjeet Johal to talk about it all. The soccer news in Canada this week has been dominated by the women's national team drone scandal at the Olympics and we delve into that i…

Ben and Dunlop are in the NFP studio after dark to break down everything in Canada Soccer's drone situation and the revelations reported on Thursday night in the wake of Canada's 2-1 win over New Zealand to open the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbol Ben Steiner: @BenSteiner00 Brendan Dunlop: @Brendan_D…

Ben, Alex and Dunlop are back in the NFP studios after a little break, and it's Olympic time! The boys break down everything CanWNT at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and then break out into a chat about Canadian men's national team development strategies and where they see the pro men's game going in Canada. Canada opens the Paris 2024 Olympics on J…

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Canadian national team, Copa America, and Euro 2024 chat, and we're joined once again this week by Felipe Vallejo to talk about it all. It was a two-game home stand for the Whitecaps this week and to quote Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine, you win some and you lose some,…

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Canadian national team, Copa America, and Euro 2024 chat, and we're joined once again this week by Felipe Vallejo to talk about it all. Canada exceeded all expectations at Copa America, finishing fourth overall after a string of good performances against top opposition tha…

Ben, Alex and Dunlop are back in the Northern Fútbol virtual studio to break down everything from Canada's performance in the third-place game at the Copa América, a heartbreaking penalty shootout loss to Uruguay. The boys then touch on the CanWNT's performance in a 2-1 pre-Olympic win over Australia. This episode of the show was produced by Brett …

Ben, Alex and Dunlop are back in the virtual studio to recap Canada's run at the Copa América, which Argentina halted on Tuesday night in New Jersey with a 2-0 win. TOPICS INCLUDE Ben's New Jersey experience and covering the Copa semifinal for MLS and NFP Was Argentina just too good, or was it bad from Canada? What was wrong with the strikers all t…

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Canadian national team, Copa America, and Euro 2024 chat, and we're joined this week by Felipe Vallejo to talk about it all. We start on the international stage and the big story of the week as Canada reached the semi-finals of Copa America. We look at the big win against …

Former commander of the International Space Station and avid Canadian soccer fan Chris Hadfield joins Alex Gangue-Ruzic and Ben Steiner on the Northern Fútbol Podcast. A veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces and Canadian Space Agency, Chris Hadfield has transitioned into retirement as a motivational speaker, author, and, at one point, assistant coac…

It's the Copa América, but maybe we should call it the Copa Cánada -- because the Canadian Men's National Team is into the semifinals against Argentina. Ben, Alex and Dunlop are back in the studio for a post-match breakdown of everything in Canada's penalty shootout win over Venezuela in the quarterfinals. TOPICS INCLUDE: The officiating What this …

Alex and Dunlop hit the studio once again this week and are joined by Canadian women's soccer journalist Mariam Kourabi of Canadian Soccer Daily, among other outlets, to break down Canada's roster for women's soccer at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. You can find Mariam at @SheScoresBanger on Twitter, and She Scores Bangers on YouTube. Northern Fútbo…

Has there been a more important game in Canadian men's soccer than the upcoming Copa América quarterfinal? Ben, Alex and Dunlop take on listener questions and further talking points, breaking down everything there is to know ahead of Canada's clash with Venezuela, with a semifinal spot on the line. FOLLOW US ON X/TWITTER: Northern Fútbol: @Northern…

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Canadian national team, Copa America, and Euro 2024 chat. Near, far, wherever you are, the football keeps coming and so do the podcasts, and we're joined by Harjeet Johal this week to talk about it! The Whitecaps got back to winning ways against St Louis in MLS action on S…

Canada Soccer is heading to the quarterfinal of Copa América! Ben, Alex and Dunlop are back with another instant reaction to Canada's 0-0 draw with Chile, which books Canada's ticket alongside Argentina as an advancing teams in Group A. On another edition of "NFP After Dark," they break down Canada's defensive prowess, attacking struggles, and how …

Ben, Alex and Dunlop get together for the latest recording in NFP history, breaking down Canada's 1-0 win over Peru at the Copa Améria at just past midnight Eastern time -- and it's fair to say Northern Fútbol after dark is a little unhinged at points + all the usual breakdown. Talking points include: Copa América officiating, the headbutt, Jonatha…

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Canadian national team, Euros 2024, and Copa America chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts, and we're joined by AFTN writer Felipe Vallejo to talk about it all. It was a derby day to forget for Vancouver, who hit the self-destruct button in a 2-0 road loss…

After a hectic week of travel and Canadian soccer, Ben, Alex and Dunlop are back in the virtual studio, breaking down the Copa América experience and Canada's good showing but loss to Lionel Messi and Argentina. After chatting about everything about Argentina until the 66th minute, they preview Canada vs. Peru, which is set for Tuesday night in Kan…

Few Canadian players have seen a rise like Moise Bombito over the last 18 months. Now, amid a breakout season with the Colorado Rapids, the NCAA product is set to start for the Canadian men’s national team at the Copa América against Argentina and the legend Lionel Mesi. Tune in for Ben’s conversation with Bombito. Read the story: https://www.mlsso…

Argentine-American soccer commentator Andrés Cantor is among the legends in the broadcasting game, calling 12 World Cups on Argentinian radio, including the nation’s victory at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. He sits down with Northern Fútbol’s Ben Steiner and Alex Gangue-Ruzic ahead of Canada’s Copa América clash with Lionel Messi and Argentina, re…

Ben, Alex and Dunlop are back in the Nation Network studio at the Sheraton Wall Centre Vancouver, taking a deep dive into EVERYTHING Canada at the Copa América. Roster reactions, how Canada defines success, how Marsch will have the team play, dream scenarios and opposition previews, the Northern Fútbol Podcast is your one-stop shop for Canadian cov…

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Canadian national team, Euros 2024, and Copa America chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts, and we're joined by AFTN writer Felipe Vallejo to talk about it all. The Whitecaps got back into action after a two week break with a less than inspiring performanc…

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Northern Super League, Canadian Premier League, and Canadian national team chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts! The Whitecaps weren't in action on the pitch in MLS but it's been a busy week in Whitecapsland. We chat about the Canadian Championship dates …

Ben, Alex and Dunlop are back in the Nation Network studio at the Wall Centre Vancouver, taking a deep dive into everything surrounding Canada’s 0-0 draw with FIFA World Rank No. 2, France on Sunday. From answering 20+ listener questions to debating what Canada learned through the France and Netherlands friendlies and looking ahead to Copa América,…

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 T…

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, Canadian Premier League, and Canadian national team chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts! The Whitecaps head into the international break in good spirits after two wins in four days against Western Conference op…

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/ Hosted on Acas…

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? - Wha…

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, and Canadian Premier League chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts! It's not been a great week, with two horrible on-pitch performances and a PR nightmare off it with the no-show of Messi and friends for the match…

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…

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, Canadian Premier League, and Canadian national team chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts! The Whitecaps' two games a week schedule saw them come away with nothing in Colorado, in a game in which they should have…

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 minute…

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, and Canadian Premier League chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts! The Whitecaps busy month of May continues apace with two games a week. It was a case of win one, lose one this past week as they got a Canadian C…

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 Rov…

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, and Canadian national team chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts! Vancouver Whitecaps marked the occasion of the 50th anniversary of their first ever match by almost playing out an exact replica of it this past w…

Ben, Alex and Dunlop find their way back to the NFP studios to break down the latest in Canadian soccer, including a worldwide search for the next men's national team coach. TOPICS INCLUDED: - Canada looking at some of the best-unemployed coaches - Toronto FC smash Simcoe County. Herdman's comment? - Vancouver FC and ballgate v Cavalry - TFC keep o…