Episode 134 – Are the MNT & WNT in a downward spiral?

Northern Fútbol Podcast

Ben, Peter and Alex gather later in the week after Canada Soccer announced an MNT friendly against Japan – the only match they will play between now and November's Nations League qualifiers. What does this mean for the team's future and is this a sign of things to come in the future? The guys answer everything on the matter.

They also dive into your questions about the Vancouver Whitecaps after a busy transfer window, the CPL's craziness in recent weeks and some burning questions for players abroad.

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RUNNING ORDER:

1:50 - Canada only gets 1 friendly

5:20 – Is the golden generation being put in a downward spiral?

9:38 – Will expectations change for Nations League?

15:16 – Will there be more European players called up in October?

18:33 – Why can’t the CSA schedule more friendlies?

23:37 – U-17 World Cup in jeopardy?

25:00 – What to make of Canada’s U-15 campaign

28:20 – Thoughts on Laryea, Adekugbe signings

30:40 – Vanni Sartini’s future

32:37 – Where can Whitecaps realistically finish?

34:50 – CPL’s incredibly tight playoff race

36:23 – Making sense of De Rosario’s THC ban

37:58 – Thoughts on the CPL’s Exceptional Young Talent category

39:31 – CPL players who’ve surprised us the most

44:00 – Why haven’t there been more U-21 loans?

46:18 – Have CPL attacking exports flopped?

49:45 – Can Aparicio make a step up from CPL?

52:18 – How can CPL keep marketing itself?

55:45 – Who could have a Messi-like impact in CPL?

1:00:09 – Will David stay at Lille?

1:03:44 – What happened with Buchanan?

1:06:20 – Can other clubs help women’s soccer expansion?

1:09:50 – Naming a best BC-born XI

1:12:08 – U Sports players to watch ahead of new season