Best Canadian Soccer Daily Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 262 - WHITECAPS TAKE ON MLS CUP + IS CPL IN TROUBLE? 1:01:30

29m ago1:01:30

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The Vancouver Whitecaps are heading into MLS Cup against Inter Miami and they have a real shot of taking the trophy in the final match of Sergio Busquets' and Jordi Alba's careers. After an in-depth preview of MLS Cup, the boys dive into the dismal end to 2025 for the Canadian women's national team, as well as the current state of the Canadian Prem…

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Ep #513: NWSL star shares Jaedyn Shaw shares Gotham FC’s surprising anthem 36:34

2d ago36:34

36:34

A moment for the champions. Gotham FC star Jaedyn Shaw is in the house, and she has stories to share. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, Shaw sits down with The GIST’s Associate Managing Editor Lauren Tuiskula to spill the tea on Gotham’s NWSL Championship celebrations, plus tell us what it’s really like to score a game-winning goal. She shoots,…

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She’s Not Next, She’s Now: The GIST of Pro Women’s Indoor Volleyball 43:39

3d ago43:39

43:39

Serve’s up! Welcome to our exciting new series, She’s Not Next She’s Now. We’ll dig into eight different new and emerging women’s sports, discussing the history of how we got here, the current state of the game, and what comes next. And it’s not just co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Lauren Tuiskula driving the conversation; we’ll also be chatting with the…

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Ep #512: Kay Adams reads the NFL Thanksgiving crystal ball 36:35

7d ago36:35

36:35

Gobble, gobble. It’s Turkey Day in the U-S of A, and that means one thing: It’s time for some football. Ahead of today’s three-g+ame feast, we invited football analyst Kay Adams to The GIST of It to share her predictions and tease her appearance in the EA Sports Madden NFL Cast during tonight’s primetime game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Balt…

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Episode 261 – Whitecaps to the WEST FINAL + CanMNT's DREAM World Cup Draw 53:21

8d ago53:21

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Vancouver Whitecaps FC slayed their LAFC demons this week and are off to the MLS Cup Western Conference Final, and will take on San Diego FC. The boys break that down, as well as how special it was to see the Whitecaps on the stage in front of 53,000 at BC Place. After that, they dive into Canadian Abroad with Jonathan David's struggles at Juventus…

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Ep #511: Pazzi in Dallas? Our WNBA draft lottery reaction 34:25

9d ago34:25

34:25

The future of the WNBA? It’s coming fast and furious. On Sunday, the Dallas Wings won the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft for the second straight year. Today, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz trade predictions on who they think is heading to Dallas, before taking a look at the larger WNBA landscape, from the NY Liberty’s new head coach to the…

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She’s Not Next, She’s Now: The GIST of Pro Women’s Hockey 34:02

10d ago34:02

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Hello! Welcome to our exciting new series, She’s Not Next She’s Now. Over the next eight weeks, we’ll dig into eight different new and emerging women’s sports, discussing the history of how we got here, the current state of the game, and what comes next. And it’s not just co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Lauren Tuiskula driving the conversation; we’ll als…

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Ep #510: A’ja Wilson shares her dream CBA 31:42

14d ago31:42

31:42

You already know A’ja Wilson is that girl. And now, she’s chatting with us on The GIST of It. Co-host Ellen Hyslop sat down with the four-time WNBA MVP and forever Las Vegas Ace to discuss fashion, love and basketball, and of course, the ongoing collective bargaining agreement between the league and its players union. Don’t miss this one. Show note…

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Episode 260 – CanMNT Cap 2025 + WORLD CUP Vibe Check! 1:03:00

11d ago1:03:00

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The Canadian men's national team ended 2025 with a win over Venezuela and some much-needed goals. What did it mean to Canada's total efforts in 2025, and how are we feeling heading into the World Cup year and the looming draw? Ben Steiner, Brendan Dunlop and Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic break all that down, as well as the latest on the Vancouver Whitecap…

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Ep #509: Is the NWSL going to lose Trinity Rodman? 30:51

16d ago30:51

30:51

The 2025 NWSL Championship is almost here. Saturday’s match will pit the No. 8 seed Gotham FC against No. 2 Washington Spirit, aka, the only club team Trinity Rodman has ever played for. The Spirit took a major chance on Rodman in 2022, signing her to a four-year, $1.1M contract and making her the then–highest-paid player in the league. But the wom…

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Episode 259 – CanMNT TIE Ecuador, MLS Goes to Winter + WORLD CUP KITS 55:12

18d ago55:12

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Ben Steiner, Brendan Dunlop and Alex Gangue-Ruzic break down Canada’s shorthanded tie against Ecuador and preview what could happen against Venezuela. They then break down the MLS schedule shift to a European calendar, and dive into their thoughts around the leaked Canadian World Cup kit. They wrap up the show, breaking down the Canadian Premier Le…

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Ep #508: Talkin’ NSL with Canadian soccer royalty, Diana Matheson 53:06

21d ago53:06

53:06

An early holiday present, no wrapping required. Struggling to find a gift for the women’s soccer fan in your life? Send ’em this podcast because today’s episode of The GIST of It features Canadian soccer royalty. Diana Matheson is a CanWNT team legend, a two-time Olympic medalist, and founder and Chief Growth Officer of the Northern Super League (N…

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Ep #507: Prison time for balls and strikes? Betting scandal rocks MLB 38:11

23d ago38:11

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Uh oh. ICYMI: Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were charged with fraud, conspiracy, and bribery on Sunday, related to a scheme in which both hurlers rigged individual pitches so that bettors could win big. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz break down the latest scandal involving spo…

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Episode 258 – Canada SWING HEAVY on Dual Nationals for November 32:08

26d ago32:08

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Canadian men’s national team head coach Jesse Marsch took some big swings to his final roster of 2025, bringing in Owen Goodman and Alfie Jones, as well as Marcelo Flores as a training player. There were plenty of other major takeaways as well, including some familiar names left off the squad. In addition to the CanMNT breakdown, the boys preview t…

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Ep #506: Icy & spicy — The Rivalry Series is back 32:01

28d ago32:01

32:01

An icy, spicy rivalry. Team Canada vs. Team USA women’s hockey is one of the best rivalries in sports — it never disappoints. That’s why today’s episode of The GIST of It is a full-send women’s hockey masterpiece about the iconic Rivalry Series. Tune in to listen to co-hosts Steph Rotz and Lauren Tuiskula give their hottest takes on the spiciest se…

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Ep #505: Crying in the clubhouse: Misery and magic go hand in hand. A World Series Recap. 40:50

30d ago40:50

40:50

Misery and magic go hand in hand. And never has that been more true than on Saturday, when Canada’s Toronto Blue Jays lost Game 7 of the World Series to the dynastic LA Dodgers. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, resident Canadians and co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz share what it was like to experience a deep Jays playoff run, explaining h…

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Ep #504: Being paid not to work: A college football story 35:52

1M ago35:52

35:52

Buyouts, buyouts, buyouts. The NCAA football landscape looks a bit different than it did when the season kicked off in August, especially after three head coaches of AP Preseason Top 25 teams were fired for underperformance. But they aren’t walking away empty-handed: All three are owed tens of millions of dollars from their respective schools. On t…

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Episode 257 – Fixing the MLS Playoff Format + the CanWNT Has Big Issues 1:02:23

1M ago1:02:23

1:02:23

We're back on the Northern Futbol Podcast this week with Ben Steiner, Brendan Dunlop and Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic, breaking down a busy week in Canadian soccer. We start the show with ideas for improving the MLS Cup Playoffs, then get into the Vancouver Whitecaps' big win over FC Dallas in Game 1. Afterwards, we dive into the two losses for the Canad…

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Ep #503: In our Victor Wembanyama era 33:29

1M ago33:29

33:29

Remember the name. The NBA is back in full swing, and one men’s hoops story is rising above them all: San Antonio Spur Victor Wembanyama’s breakout season. Even before he arrived to the league in 2023, Wemby was touted as the NBA’s next generational star. Now in his third season, the French big man is exploding on the court. There’s never been an a…

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Ep #502: Melody Lee is driving luxury in Formula 1 29:12

1M ago29:12

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Buckle up. Formula 1’s popularity is surging among women, which is no surprise considering gals like Mercedes-Benz Chief Marketing Officer Melody Lee are at the helm. Lee visited The GIST to chat all things F1, from innovation in the sports space to bringing F1: The Movie to life and of course, who Lee’s all-time heroes are. Lights out, and away sh…

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Episode 256 - MLS Playoff Preview / MLSSoccer.com's Charles Boehm 48:52

1M ago48:52

48:52

It's playoff time in North America with the MLS Cup Playoffs and CPL Playoffs getting underway. Ben Steiner and Alex Gangue-Ruzic are joined by Major League Soccer's national reporter Charles Boehm to preview everything MLS Cup Playoffs, Vancouver Whitecaps FC and more, while also diving into their votes for the 2025 MLS Awards. After the MLS chat,…

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Ep #501: Tara Davis-Woodhall just long jumped in Times Square 33:38

2M ago33:38

33:38

There’s meeting the moment, and then there’s making a moment. Last Thursday, long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall made a moment, competing in the middle of Times Square to qualify for the finals at Athlos NYC. The buzzy event caught the world’s attention, but Davis-Woodhall is no stranger to fame as a reigning Olympic and world champ. On today’s episode…

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Episode 255 - Road to World Cup HEATS UP for CanMNT after Australia LOSS, Colombia DRAW 44:04

1M ago44:04

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The CanMNT took a step towards the 2026 World Cup with a productive October window, one where they lost 1-0 to Australia before drawing 0-0 with Colombia. While their offence struggled, their defence was a big strength, and some individuals put in key performances to improve their World Cup stock, giving plenty for Canada to be pleased with despite…

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Ep #500: We’re celebrating the big 5-0-0 45:47

2M ago45:47

45:47

How do you measure, measure six years? With 500 episodes, it appears. Today marks the 500th episode of The GIST of It, so co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are taking a trip down memory lane. Tune in as the gals reveal the most popular episode of all-time, plus share a few behind-the-scenes secrets on what really happens when they’re recording. …

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NFP EXTRA: Why Niko Sigur CHOSE CANADA and Stories from Hajduk Split 22:17

2M ago22:17

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Canadian men's national team midfielder and defender Niko Sigur joined the Northern Fútbol Podcast with Ben Sterin, Brendan Dunlop and Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic to break down his journey to the Canadian men's national team, his pride being from British Columbia, and some tales from playing with one of Croatia's biggest clubs, Hajduk Split. Catch the f…

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EPISODE 254 - What can the CanMNT Expect vs Australia? 14:59

2M ago14:59

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The Canadian men's national team returns to Montreal for the first time in nearly a decade as they take on No. 25-ranked Australia in front of a sold-out crowd. What can Jesse Marsch's side expect, and how worrying are injuries in the lead-up to the World Cup? We dive into it all. Check out the podcast feed for an additional preview download availa…

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Ep #499: Is LeBron James teasing retirement or taco Tuesday? 35:44

2M ago35:44

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Episode 253 – CanMNT World Cup Roster Becomes Clearer + Müller Makes History with the Whitecaps CanChamp 1:00:22

2M ago1:00:22

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Ben, Alex and Brendan are back on the pod this week to break down Jesse Marsch's latest Canadian men's national team roster, with the group called up for October friendlies potentially being a preview of what things could look like at the FIFA World Cup 2026. After discussing the national team roster, they examine the Whitecaps' win over Vancouver …

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Ep #498: Is WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s job at risk? 35:04

2M ago35:04

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The exit interview heard ’round the world. ICYMI, Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier lambasted WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and the league office on Tuesday. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz place Collier’s explosive comments into the league’s larger context, connecting the dots to the ongoing CBA ne…

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Ep #497: WTF? Ryder Cup fans crossed the line 39:20

2M ago39:20

39:20

It’s all fun and games until someone throws a beer. And unfortunately, that’s exactly what happened at the Ryder Cup over the weekend. The biennial men’s golf competition between Team USA and Team Europe reached new levels of drama this year, as fans at NY’s Bethpage Black berated the European golfers, even launching physical attacks at members of …

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Ep #496: Behind-the-scenes of the Golden State Valkyries with team president Jess Smith 38:53

2M ago38:53

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The Golden State Valkyries are that team. ICYMI, the WNBA’s 13th team absolutely crushed it in their debut season, becoming the first expansion team to make the playoffs in their inaugural campaign — but the on-court accomplishments are only half the story. The Valks sold out every single home game in 2025, creating an ultra-supportive women’s hoop…

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