Episode 111 – What's next for Canada Soccer after Bontis' resignation?

Ben, Peter and Alex reconvene following Nick Bontis' resignation as Canada Soccer president. What's next for the federation? Will anything actually change?Plus, the boys recap the opening matchday in MLS and go through all three Canadian clubs in extreme detail. They also discuss U-17 standouts, Alistair Johnston's rapid rise at Celtic and answer a couple of intriguing CanMNT-related questions to close out the show.FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolBen Steiner: @BenSteiner00Peter Galindo: @GalindoPWAlex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicRUNNING ORDER:2:30 – More resignations coming?4:31 – Will CSA president remain a “volunteer” position?8:08 – How will Bontis’ reign be remembered?11:47 – Does Bontis leaving really change anything?15:35 – Will Bontis still testify to the Heritage Committee? And will he step down from his Concacaf role?18:55 – Possible replacements for Bontis21:26 – Canada finds out path towards Copa América qualification!24:59 – Analyzing the standout performers for U-17s33:54 – Which Canadian MLS team should be the most concerned after Matchday 1?39:47 – Concerns over finishing for Canada’s MLS teams?45:46 – TFC’s collapse: momentary lapse or sign of concern?49:25 – Which position should TFC use its final DP spot?53:40 – Thoughts on Saliba, Rea in CF Montreal debuts59:19 – Should Montreal change systems if Waterman is still hurt?1:01:52 – Is Losada the right fit?1:08:00 – Whitecaps not starting a single Canadian!?1:13:13 – Whitecaps sign more Canadians!1:16:27 – Thoughts on Apple TV1:23:06 – Are Halifax Wanderers any better this year?1:26:57 – Chances of a Jebbison call-up1:27:58 – Alistair Johnston: Potential to be Canada’s most decorated player?1:32:50 – Loturi’s national-team stock1:35:22 – Atiba Hutchinson’s club status1:39:55 – Kyle Hiebert’s: Future CanMNT centre-back?1:43:00 – Canadian free agents who shouldn’t be free agents1:45:05 – Players who haven’t featured much who should be called up1:48:03 – CanMNT players who need to improve Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ben, Peter and Alex reconvene following Nick Bontis' resignation as Canada Soccer president. What's next for the federation? Will anything actually change?Plus, the boys recap the opening matchday in MLS and go through all three Canadian clubs in extreme detail. They also discuss U-17 standouts, Alistair Johnston's rapid rise at Celtic and answer a couple of intriguing CanMNT-related questions to close out the show.FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolBen Steiner: @BenSteiner00Peter Galindo: @GalindoPWAlex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicRUNNING ORDER:2:30 – More resignations coming?4:31 – Will CSA president remain a “volunteer” position?8:08 – How will Bontis’ reign be remembered?11:47 – Does Bontis leaving really change anything?15:35 – Will Bontis still testify to the Heritage Committee? And will he step down from his Concacaf role?18:55 – Possible replacements for Bontis21:26 – Canada finds out path towards Copa América qualification!24:59 – Analyzing the standout performers for U-17s33:54 – Which Canadian MLS team should be the most concerned after Matchday 1?39:47 – Concerns over finishing for Canada’s MLS teams?45:46 – TFC’s collapse: momentary lapse or sign of concern?49:25 – Which position should TFC use its final DP spot?53:40 – Thoughts on Saliba, Rea in CF Montreal debuts59:19 – Should Montreal change systems if Waterman is still hurt?1:01:52 – Is Losada the right fit?1:08:00 – Whitecaps not starting a single Canadian!?1:13:13 – Whitecaps sign more Canadians!1:16:27 – Thoughts on Apple TV1:23:06 – Are Halifax Wanderers any better this year?1:26:57 – Chances of a Jebbison call-up1:27:58 – Alistair Johnston: Potential to be Canada’s most decorated player?1:32:50 – Loturi’s national-team stock1:35:22 – Atiba Hutchinson’s club status1:39:55 – Kyle Hiebert’s: Future CanMNT centre-back?1:43:00 – Canadian free agents who shouldn’t be free agents1:45:05 – Players who haven’t featured much who should be called up1:48:03 – CanMNT players who need to improve Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.