Episode 145 – Previewing the CPL final with Bobby & Tommy

Northern Fútbol Podcast

Ben, Peter and Alex are back with an in-depth CPL final preview, featuring interviews with Forge FC coach Bobby Smyrniotis and Cavalry FC coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr.! They also answer your questions about the final, recap a crazy MLS Decision Day, preview the Vancouver Whitecaps' playoff matchup vs. LAFC, discuss Christine Sinclair's legacy and much more!

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RUNNING ORDER:

1:15 – Sincy’s legacy

6:43 – How Canada will balance Sincy’s swan song with Olympic prep

9:50 – Could Sophie Schmidt make a return?

12:15 – Canada vs. Brazil preview

15:47 – Chatting with Bobby Smyrniotis and Tommy Wheeldon Jr.

58:13 – What Cavalry has to do to overcome Forge

1:01:29 – The factors behind Tristan Borges’ dramatic drop-off

1:05:07 – Thoughts on the CPL playoff format

1:12:47 – The CPL’s narrative if Forge wins again

1:18:00 – Predicting the winner of the CPL final

1:20:15 – Should the CSA prioritize domestic coaches?

1:23:28 – Should Smyrniotis look to move on from Forge?

1:25:45 – The 3 CPLers most likely to make a step up

1:28:00 – What happened to Montreal?

1:31:45 – Thoughts on TFC in Herdman’s first match

1:34:29 – Whitecaps vs. LAFC preview

1:38:00 – Concern over Jonathan David’s form at Lille?

1:41:00 – Corbeanu’s stock rising