Northern Fútbol Podcast

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 Canadian soccer player breaks down his bigg...

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 hold for the seemingly ever-struggling Toronto FC and...

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 starting XI? -Who is Stephen Afrifa, and what doe...

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 to Canada -CanMNT depth -Whitecaps Girls Elite adv...

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 could Canadians get up to speed in Ligue1? -How impor...

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 Canada at the youth levels, among other topics. FOL...

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 be the new CanWNT coach? -What the next 3 months...

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 transfers. TOPICS INCLUDE: What it means to get out o...

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 Canada showed v France and how Spence has adapted...

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_Dunlop Alex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzic MORE ABO...

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 July 25 v New Zealand. This episode was recorded on...

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 Holden. TOPICS INCLUDE Was that the CanMNT's best-...

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 tournament? How the Canadian public embraced the Co...

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 coach of the Canadian Men's National Team at the FIFA...

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 means to Canada Soccer A changed world outlook for...

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 Fútbol: @NorthernFutbol Mariam Kourabi: @SHEscoresbange...

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: @NorthernFutbol Ben Steiner: @BenSteiner00 Brendan Dunlop:...

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 they rated Alphonso Davies, Jacob Shaffelburg and...

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, Jonathan David's finish, Jacob Shaffelburg's impact, Mars...

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 Kansas City. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: -Atlanta review -Taki...

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.mlssoccer.com/news/copa-america-colorado-ra...

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, reflecting on his experience and what he sees...

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 coverage of this summer’s tournament.  Can...

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, it’s a full-blown breakdown of everything #CanMN...

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.  Afte...