Northern Fútbol Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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 does he offer?

-How important are results in the friendlies, or do we care?

-Is Larin's time ticking? Where's Ugbo?

-How Does Adekugbe fit into the team?

-What happened to Santiago Lopez, and how close is Daniel Jebbison?

-What might Jesse Marsch experiment with in this window

-NSL chatter

-NWSL ditches draft in new CBA, should others follow?

-Canucks Abroad

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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 advance in new Concacaf W Champions Cup

-Sinclair to return to Vancouver with Portland Thorns

-CanPL transfers

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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 Copa América run
• What the run means in the leadup to the 2026 World Cup
• Where Canada goes from here, what were the lessons?
• How important is a third-place match?
• Lineup changes and preview for third-place match.

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Brendan Dunlop: @Brendan_Dunlop

Alex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzic

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Ben, Peter and Alex gather at the NFP Studios to discuss the key injuries involving Canadian men's national team players, how Canada will adapt to that news and how they might approach this Bahrain friendly and re-assess the Belgium match given recent news for both sides.

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RUNNING ORDER:

1:46 - Davies, Crepeau injury nightmares

8:00 - Hasal called up: right or wrong choice?

12:51 - Canada’s World Cup squad announcement plans

15:26 - Will Davies start vs. Belgium?

18:05 - Is St. Clair ready to be No. 2?

22:02 - Is Pantemis the clear No. 4 GK?

25:05 - Keys to Bahrain camp, friendly

28:48 - Does Lukaku’s injury affect Belgium’s tactics?

34:43 - Buchanan’s recent form: Worrying or not?

42:08 - Could Eustaquio seek a transfer?

44:55 - Explaining Corbeanu’s decrease in playing time

48:18 - Borjan’s declining performances

53:00 - Wotherspoon is on the plane

56:00 - Canada a favourite to win the 2023 Gold Cup?

58:29 - Owen Goodman for Nations League?

1:00:02 - U Sports nationals predictions

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Peter, Alex and guest host Ben Steiner (@BenSteiner00) gather mere moments after John Herdman revealed his 21-man roster to face Bahrain. The guys go over your listener questions, from possible CPL omissions to how Herdman could approach the game given the domestic-heavy squad.

They also recap the CanWNT roster drop for the November window, Sunday's CPL final which Alex was present for and answer more of your questions involving Canadians abroad and so much more!

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RUNNING ORDER:

2:01 - Initial thoughts on CanMNT roster

8:23 - Surprised there weren’t CPL players?

11:58 - CPL players we wanted to see

16:23 - Why no JMR, and could fringe players make the World Cup squad?

20:39 - Did Tabla and Farsi deserve calls?

24:13 - What’s happening with Gutierrez?

27:30 - Henry’s chances of making the World Cup?

33:54 - Most exciting player to be called up

38:43 - Predicted XIs to face Bahrain

41:48 - Most to gain and lose vs. Bahrain

47:56 - CanWNT squad analysis

57:36 - First-hand account of CPL final atmosphere

1:00:11 - Does Smyrniotis receive the credit he deserves?

1:04:45 - Borges’ next steps

1:09:17 - Reaction to the final’s attendance

1:12:47 - What each finalist needs to return to 2023 final

1:17:51 - How CPL can keep improving

1:23:35 - Can the MLS loanees help the CPL pipeline?

1:34:38 - Canadians Abroad Roundup (Kennedy ruled out, Cornelius’ chances, Wotherspoon vs. Fraser and more!)

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Thomas, Peter and Alex open this week's episode with a discussion on the latest developments regarding the Canada Soccer vs. Canadian players dispute, answer your questions about the lingering issues and what could come next.

Later, they dive into Canada's friendly with Bahrain, what the roster could look like and the team's World Cup plans in general. They also break down Canada's Women's World Cup group, the chances of them progressing, how they match up with each team and more.

Finally, the guys discuss a few burning questions about Canadians abroad, go through the CF Montreal post-mortem, what could come next for the club and preview the CPL final this Sunday!

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RUNNING ORDER:

2:09 - Imaging rights dispute between CSA and players

6:03 - Can players spark real change?

10:15 - CSB’s influence on potential deal

17:26 - Will the drama affect World Cup performances?

19:19 - Would big players stop playing for Canada?

22:00 - How can CSA cry poor when they spend unnecessarily?

26:52 - Canada’s plans for Bahrain friendly

30:24 - Roster predictions for Bahrain

37:16 - Why no provisional squad?

40:45 - Did CSA sacrifice youth programs for senior success?

43:24 - Strategies and formations for World Cup

49:03 - Thoughts on CanWNT’s World Cup group and previewing NWSL final

53:50 - Would Davies be used at LB for Canada?

56:06 - Best club fit for Davies

57:57 - Will we see the Davies-David-Buchanan trio?

1:02:56 - Thoughts on Paton and Loturi

1:06:25 - Did CF Montreal meet expectations?

1:09:46 - Essentials for Montreal maintaining this success

1:12:52 - Miller’s struggles cause for concern?

1:17:36 - TFC goalkeeper targets

1:20:07 - What went wrong for losing CPL semifinalists?

1:27:19 - Keys to the final

1:37:00 - How to improve CPL officiating

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Thomas, Peter and Alex record the longest episode to date to recap CF Montreal's win over Orlando City, Ismael Kone's continued impressive performances on the big stage, whether he can start any of Canada's three games at the World Cup, and how Montreal matches up with NYCFC in the Eastern Conference semis. The guys also dissect the latest MLS salary guide update along with Vancouver's and Toronto's end-of-season roster moves.

Then, they dive into the first legs of the CPL semifinals, go over a bunch of stories in the world of Canadian women's soccer and give their analysis on Canadians abroad from the past weekend.

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Thomas Nef: @ThomasNef

RUNNING ORDER:

2:50 - Which game could Kone start at World Cup?

6:40 - Kone’s ceiling and his next move

12:27 - Montreal vs. NYCFC preview

16:03 - MLS salary guide takeaways and Canadian clubs make roster moves

24:22 - How MLS can grow further

34:58 - CPL semifinal first leg takeaways

43:45 - Which European heavyweight would you want to see adopt a CPL club?

46:01 - What’s next for Yao, JMR vs. Tabla, MVP picks

49:43 - Adidas releases CanMNT apparel, updated starting XI, etc.

1:04:39 - Canada eliminated from U-17 Women’s World Cup, NWSL playoff predictions, Canadian nominees for Ballon d’Or

1:16:34 - Davies to man-mark De Bruyne?

1:22:01- Should Davies entertain Madrid, Barca interest?

1:30:02 - David’s ideal next club

1:32:18 - Growing concern with Ugbo’s lack of minutes

1:34:44 - Larin omitted from matchday squad again

1:39:59 - Any other players who should be concerned about declining minutes?

1:46:47 - Arfield return?

1:49:01 - Justin Smith to MLS?

1:51:26 - Metcalfe’s progress in Norway

1:55:00 - Malcolm Johnston’s potential

Produced by Peter Galindo.

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Thomas, Peter and Alex gather at the NFP Studio (Alex's apartment) for their first in-person recording since March. They discuss the returns of Tajon Buchanan, Atiba Hutchinson and David Wotherspoon, re-assess some of Canada's issues vs. Uruguay, answer a number of listener questions regarding the Canadian MLS clubs and CPL, plus a full breakdown of the Canadian women's roster for October and a U-17 roster breakdown.

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Thomas Nef: @ThomasNef

RUNNING ORDER:

3:39 - Chances of a January sale for David?

7:32 - Buchanan’s emphatic return

11:26 - How to maximize Eustaquio’s offensive characteristics

16:46 - Atiba Hutchinson returns to full training

20:04 - Did Adekugbe lose his place at Hatayspor?

22:46 - Wotherspoon’s World Cup chances

27:34 - Bruno Davidson insight

34:25 - Why did the CanMNT have issues defending vs. Uruguay in transition?

37:09 - Who to drop if Canada plays a trio?

38:41 - Best matchups for Canada’s pace

41:17 - CF Montreal’s best path for playoffs

44:00 - Choiniere, Piette and Zouhir the future midfield trio?

48:15 - Why doesn’t Choiniere get CanMNT love?

50:21 - Will Rea, Yao and Sirois crack Montreal’s roster in 2023 and potential CPL loanees

55:21 - Will Vancouver qualify for the playoffs?

58:01 - Cavallini’s future in Vancouver

1:03:27 - Ryan Gauld for Canada?

1:04:45 - Marshall-Rutty’s best position

1:08:35 - Potential MLS camp?

1:10:55 - Standout players in CPL this season

1:14:48 - Parity in CPL: Good or bad?

1:17:47 - What’s next for Osaze De Rosario?

1:19:42 - Early CPL award nominees

1:26:53 - Thoughts on CanWNT’s October roster

1:35:10 - Canada men’s U-17 roster takeaways, U-17 Women’s World Cup preview

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Peter and Alex recap Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Uruguay and go over your listener questions surrounding their struggles in the opening 30 minutes, what can be learned from the game and how they can apply these lessons to future marquee matches.

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Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbol

Peter Galindo: @GalindoPW

Thomas Nef: @ThomasNef

Alex Gangue-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzic

Produced by Peter Galindo.

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