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 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,…

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…

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, and League1 BC chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts! The Whitecaps continued their road warriors form at the weekend with a hard-fought draw at New York Red Bulls, in a match that saw Brian White set a MLS scori…

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, and League1 BC chat. The football keeps coming and so do the podcasts! The Whitecaps head off to New York this weekend to try and maintain their 100% start to the season on the road against the Red Bulls in MLS action. We preview…

Ben, Alex and Dunop are back in the NFP studios for a packed Episode 166, highlighted by analyzing the search and candidates for Canada's men's head coaching role. TOPICS INCLUDED: - Toronto FC grab a win - Whitecaps atop the MLS West - Could Jesse Marsch, Bob Bradley or Greg Vanney take on #CanMNT role? - CPL roundup and analysis - Canadian Champi…

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Vancouver FC, Canadian Premier League, and general football chat after what's been a great week for the lower mainland clubs here in BC. The Whitecaps bounced back from their disappointing home loss against LA to come away with a very confident and com…

Ben and Alex are back on the Northern Fútbol Podcast to go over the latest in Canadian soccer, while Dunlop takes a slight break for a qiuck vacation. TOPICS INCLUDE: - CanMNT's big summer with France, Netherlands and Copa América - CanWNT SheBelieves Cup post-mortem - What a wild CanPL opening weekend?! - MLS roundup + potential Canadian MLS callu…

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Vancouver FC, and Canadian Premier League chat. The Whitecaps came crashing back down to earth with a bang and a 3-1 loss to LA Galaxy on Saturday. Deflating and frustrating, we pick over the bones of this one, look at where it all went wrong, and remi…

Ben, Dunlop and AGR are back on NFP, and break down every Canadian Premier League team ahead of the 2024 CPL season. Forge FC's Bobby Smyrniotis shines a light on the season ahead, as well as the situation with goalkeeper Triston Henry, and Vancouver FC's Afshin Ghotbi talks everything about year two in Langley. TOPICS INCLUDE: - CanWNT v Brazil re…

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat. April is our favourite time of the year with MLS well underway, the CPL and League1 BC beginning, and the Provincial Cup in full flow. What a time to be alive! Add to that the Whitecaps being top of MLS and it's a fun-…

Ben, Dunlop and Alex are back in the NFP studios once again, this time from three different cities to preview the SheBelieves Cup, and look into Kevin Blue's update on Canada Soccer. Topics include - SheBelieves Cup preview for Canada. - How will Canada Soccer create more funds? - Whitecaps bounce back v Portland; look ahead to TFC - Peter's "homec…

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Vancouver FC, and Canadian footballing chat. The Whitecaps moved up to second in the MLS West with a dramatic late derby day victory over Portland Timbers on Saturday. We pick over the bones of that one and the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects comin…

Ben, Alex and Dunlop are back in the NFP studios for the second time this week, chatting everything in Canadian soccer with a focus on the women's national team. TOPICS INCLUDE: - Why wasn't Alidou called up to #CanWNT? - CanWNT roster reactions ahead of SheBelieves Cup - Toronto FC analysis - Whitecaps and worrying trends - Project 8 update - A lo…

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Vancouver FC, and Canadian and international footballing chat. The Whitecaps' unbeaten start to the season came to a shuddering stop on Saturday in a 2-1 loss at home to RSL. We delve into the good, the bad, and the ugly coming out of the match and pon…

Canada is going to the 2024 Copa América! Ben, Alex and Dunlop dive into their post-match analysis of Canada's 2-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago, sending the CanMNT to this summer's showcase tournament. Could Canada beat Argentina? Listen for a first-look preview, too. Make sure to leave a review and a rating on whichever podcast platform you're…

Ben Steiner, Alex Gangue-Ruzic and Brendan Dunlop are back in the virtual studio going over the latest in Canadian soccer ahead of an exciting week. A full deep-dive preview like nowhere else on the Canada v Trinidad and Tobago match, followed by reaction to the Paris 2024 Olympic draw for the CanWNT. TOPICS INCLUDE: - Canada v Trinidad and Tobago …