Episode 17: Murray Mollard: The Winning Pitch for Canadian Soccer - Part 2

In Part 2 of their conversation, Gary Pooni and co-host Bob Lenarduzzi continue their discussion with Murray Mollard, author of Winning Pitch picking up where they left off on the state of Canadian soccer and what comes next.Murray and Bob dig deeper into what it will really take to build a soccer nation with staying power, from the role of MLS academies and the CPL to the investors quietly making it all possible. They reflect on the key moments that defined Canadian soccer history, from the Gold Cup coin toss to what it felt like to finally qualify for a World Cup on home soil.The conversation turns to the 2026 tournament itself, what Vancouver will look like, what Canada needs to do to get out of the group stage, and why this moment feels different from anything that came before it.Murray and Bob also take on the Pooni Poll, share their favourite players past and present, and close out with one very well-earned keeper joke.This podcast was recorded in April 2026.