Ben Steiner
@bensteiner00.bsky.social
OLYMPICS / MLS / PWHL / Reporter and Broadcaster | Writing:
CBC, Toronto Star, Sports Illustrated, MLS, The Hockey News, Daily Hive | Host: Northern Fútbol Podcast
CBC, Toronto Star, Sports Illustrated, MLS, The Hockey News, Daily Hive | Host: Northern Fútbol Podcast
NEW: It’s a big year for Canadian soccer and it gets started soon with the January camp.
How far will Canada go at the Word Cup? How will this year change the #CanMNT?
✍️I make five bold CanMNT predictions in my latest for @SI_FootballClub
www.si.com/soccer/five-...
How far will Canada go at the Word Cup? How will this year change the #CanMNT?
✍️I make five bold CanMNT predictions in my latest for @SI_FootballClub
www.si.com/soccer/five-...
Five Bold Canada Predictions for 2026: A Historic World Cup and Jesse Marsch’s Future
Canada has lost all six of its World Cup games. Will things be better this summer?
www.si.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:09 PM
NEW: It’s a big year for Canadian soccer and it gets started soon with the January camp.
How far will Canada go at the Word Cup? How will this year change the #CanMNT?
✍️I make five bold CanMNT predictions in my latest for @SI_FootballClub
www.si.com/soccer/five-...
How far will Canada go at the Word Cup? How will this year change the #CanMNT?
✍️I make five bold CanMNT predictions in my latest for @SI_FootballClub
www.si.com/soccer/five-...
NEW: It’s a big year for Canadian soccer and it gets started soon with the January camp.
How far will Canada go at the Word Cup? How will this year change the #CanMNT?
✍️I make five bold CanMNT predictions in my latest for @SI_FootballClub
www.si.com/soccer/five-...
How far will Canada go at the Word Cup? How will this year change the #CanMNT?
✍️I make five bold CanMNT predictions in my latest for @SI_FootballClub
www.si.com/soccer/five-...
Five Bold Canada Predictions for 2026: A Historic World Cup and Jesse Marsch’s Future
Canada has lost all six of its World Cup games. Will things be better this summer?
www.si.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:09 PM
NEW: It’s a big year for Canadian soccer and it gets started soon with the January camp.
How far will Canada go at the Word Cup? How will this year change the #CanMNT?
✍️I make five bold CanMNT predictions in my latest for @SI_FootballClub
www.si.com/soccer/five-...
How far will Canada go at the Word Cup? How will this year change the #CanMNT?
✍️I make five bold CanMNT predictions in my latest for @SI_FootballClub
www.si.com/soccer/five-...
The Canada Olympic Comittee announces that it will reveal the women’s Olympic hockey roster on Friday at 3:30 pm ET at the COC HQ in Toronto.
Going to be interesting given Canada's recent struggles
Going to be interesting given Canada's recent struggles
January 5, 2026 at 8:14 PM
The Canada Olympic Comittee announces that it will reveal the women’s Olympic hockey roster on Friday at 3:30 pm ET at the COC HQ in Toronto.
Going to be interesting given Canada's recent struggles
Going to be interesting given Canada's recent struggles
Celtic FC have fired former Columbus Crew and CF Montréal manager after just eight matches in charge, of which he lost six.
Columbus already confirmed Henrik Rydström as their new head coach six days ago — wonder if they jumped the gun on that...
Columbus already confirmed Henrik Rydström as their new head coach six days ago — wonder if they jumped the gun on that...
January 5, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Celtic FC have fired former Columbus Crew and CF Montréal manager after just eight matches in charge, of which he lost six.
Columbus already confirmed Henrik Rydström as their new head coach six days ago — wonder if they jumped the gun on that...
Columbus already confirmed Henrik Rydström as their new head coach six days ago — wonder if they jumped the gun on that...
Team Canada will play Finland for bronze at the World Juniors tomorrow after that insane loss to Czechia.
The first time since 2012-2014 that Canada has missed the gold medal game in three consecutive years.
Only once before have they missed three straight podiums.
The first time since 2012-2014 that Canada has missed the gold medal game in three consecutive years.
Only once before have they missed three straight podiums.
January 5, 2026 at 4:28 AM
Team Canada will play Finland for bronze at the World Juniors tomorrow after that insane loss to Czechia.
The first time since 2012-2014 that Canada has missed the gold medal game in three consecutive years.
Only once before have they missed three straight podiums.
The first time since 2012-2014 that Canada has missed the gold medal game in three consecutive years.
Only once before have they missed three straight podiums.
So many terrible penalties by this Canadian team tonight.
And it's going to cost them.
And it's going to cost them.
January 5, 2026 at 4:25 AM
So many terrible penalties by this Canadian team tonight.
And it's going to cost them.
And it's going to cost them.
Czechia goal. With 1:14 to go.
No Mason McTavish goalline clearance moments there.
Wow. 5-4 for Czechia.
No Mason McTavish goalline clearance moments there.
Wow. 5-4 for Czechia.
January 5, 2026 at 4:22 AM
Czechia goal. With 1:14 to go.
No Mason McTavish goalline clearance moments there.
Wow. 5-4 for Czechia.
No Mason McTavish goalline clearance moments there.
Wow. 5-4 for Czechia.
TIE GAME! The captain, Porter Martone, with 2:41 to go in the game!
This bonkers semifinal is back level at 4-4.
Absolutely wild game of hockey.
This bonkers semifinal is back level at 4-4.
Absolutely wild game of hockey.
January 5, 2026 at 4:19 AM
TIE GAME! The captain, Porter Martone, with 2:41 to go in the game!
This bonkers semifinal is back level at 4-4.
Absolutely wild game of hockey.
This bonkers semifinal is back level at 4-4.
Absolutely wild game of hockey.
Oh man. Michael Misa to the box for the hand pass.
Czechia right back to the advantage, and a 4v3 one at that.
Czechia right back to the advantage, and a 4v3 one at that.
Canada takes a silly penalty late in the third period and then Czechia takes a bench minor for too many men.
Canada looking for a goal. This game has been absolutely bonkers.
Comeback in the cards? 1:12 of 4v4, then Canada on the PP.
Canada looking for a goal. This game has been absolutely bonkers.
Comeback in the cards? 1:12 of 4v4, then Canada on the PP.
January 5, 2026 at 4:13 AM
Oh man. Michael Misa to the box for the hand pass.
Czechia right back to the advantage, and a 4v3 one at that.
Czechia right back to the advantage, and a 4v3 one at that.
Canada takes a silly penalty late in the third period and then Czechia takes a bench minor for too many men.
Canada looking for a goal. This game has been absolutely bonkers.
Comeback in the cards? 1:12 of 4v4, then Canada on the PP.
Canada looking for a goal. This game has been absolutely bonkers.
Comeback in the cards? 1:12 of 4v4, then Canada on the PP.
January 5, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Canada takes a silly penalty late in the third period and then Czechia takes a bench minor for too many men.
Canada looking for a goal. This game has been absolutely bonkers.
Comeback in the cards? 1:12 of 4v4, then Canada on the PP.
Canada looking for a goal. This game has been absolutely bonkers.
Comeback in the cards? 1:12 of 4v4, then Canada on the PP.
What a wild period.
3-2 for Czechia after Canada made it 2-2 + that trip on the penalty shot before a save on Michael Hage — stellar gamesmanship from Michal Orsulak to stop it.
All to play for in the final 20.
3-2 for Czechia after Canada made it 2-2 + that trip on the penalty shot before a save on Michael Hage — stellar gamesmanship from Michal Orsulak to stop it.
All to play for in the final 20.
January 5, 2026 at 3:25 AM
What a wild period.
3-2 for Czechia after Canada made it 2-2 + that trip on the penalty shot before a save on Michael Hage — stellar gamesmanship from Michal Orsulak to stop it.
All to play for in the final 20.
3-2 for Czechia after Canada made it 2-2 + that trip on the penalty shot before a save on Michael Hage — stellar gamesmanship from Michal Orsulak to stop it.
All to play for in the final 20.
Norwich City FC confirm the transfer of Ali Ahmed from Vancouver Whitecaps FC through 2029.
Going to be interesting to see if he can help them avoid relegation this season and whether they sell him, Josh Sargent and others if they go down.
Going to be interesting to see if he can help them avoid relegation this season and whether they sell him, Josh Sargent and others if they go down.
January 5, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Norwich City FC confirm the transfer of Ali Ahmed from Vancouver Whitecaps FC through 2029.
Going to be interesting to see if he can help them avoid relegation this season and whether they sell him, Josh Sargent and others if they go down.
Going to be interesting to see if he can help them avoid relegation this season and whether they sell him, Josh Sargent and others if they go down.
A busy day on the Canadian transfer front.
- Ali Ahmed at Carrow Road for Norwich vs Stoke.
- Dayne St. Clair to Inter Miami becomes official.
- Emil Gazdov to FC St. Pauli from CF Montréal on loan through June.
#CanMNT
- Ali Ahmed at Carrow Road for Norwich vs Stoke.
- Dayne St. Clair to Inter Miami becomes official.
- Emil Gazdov to FC St. Pauli from CF Montréal on loan through June.
#CanMNT
January 4, 2026 at 6:03 PM
A busy day on the Canadian transfer front.
- Ali Ahmed at Carrow Road for Norwich vs Stoke.
- Dayne St. Clair to Inter Miami becomes official.
- Emil Gazdov to FC St. Pauli from CF Montréal on loan through June.
#CanMNT
- Ali Ahmed at Carrow Road for Norwich vs Stoke.
- Dayne St. Clair to Inter Miami becomes official.
- Emil Gazdov to FC St. Pauli from CF Montréal on loan through June.
#CanMNT
NEW: Ali Ahmed is heading overseas to join Norwich City in the relegation battle of England's second tier.
A new challenge for him to lead a young group + establish himself in Europe after teenaged stints in Portugal & England
My @SInow story
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A new challenge for him to lead a young group + establish himself in Europe after teenaged stints in Portugal & England
My @SInow story
www.si.com/soccer/canad...
Canada Star on Cusp of European Transfer After MLS Success—Report
Ali Ahmed played a critical role in Vancouver Whitecaps’ run to MLS Cup and the Concacaf Champions Cup final in 2025.
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January 3, 2026 at 11:29 PM
NEW: Ali Ahmed is heading overseas to join Norwich City in the relegation battle of England's second tier.
A new challenge for him to lead a young group + establish himself in Europe after teenaged stints in Portugal & England
My @SInow story
www.si.com/soccer/canad...
A new challenge for him to lead a young group + establish himself in Europe after teenaged stints in Portugal & England
My @SInow story
www.si.com/soccer/canad...
Switzerland's Camille Rast won her first World Cup race today in Kranjska Gora and dedicated it to the victims of the Crans-Montana New Year's.
"In my hometown, there was a tragic accident, and I think about those families. We race for them," she said.
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"In my hometown, there was a tragic accident, and I think about those families. We race for them," she said.
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Swiss skier Rast dedicates 1st career World Cup giant slalom win to victims of Crans-Montana bar fire | CBC Sports
Swiss skier Camille Rast earned her first career win in a World Cup giant slalom Saturday and then dedicated her victory to the victims of the fire at a Crans-Montana bar.
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January 3, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Switzerland's Camille Rast won her first World Cup race today in Kranjska Gora and dedicated it to the victims of the Crans-Montana New Year's.
"In my hometown, there was a tragic accident, and I think about those families. We race for them," she said.
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"In my hometown, there was a tragic accident, and I think about those families. We race for them," she said.
www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...
Norwich City is not a bad move for Ali Ahmed, but I'm surprised he's leaving the Vancouver Whitecaps for a new club before the World Cup.
USMNT striker Josh Sargent is battling for a World Cup spot there and will get a pretty good 1v1 attacker as they look to avoid relegation.
USMNT striker Josh Sargent is battling for a World Cup spot there and will get a pretty good 1v1 attacker as they look to avoid relegation.
January 3, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Norwich City is not a bad move for Ali Ahmed, but I'm surprised he's leaving the Vancouver Whitecaps for a new club before the World Cup.
USMNT striker Josh Sargent is battling for a World Cup spot there and will get a pretty good 1v1 attacker as they look to avoid relegation.
USMNT striker Josh Sargent is battling for a World Cup spot there and will get a pretty good 1v1 attacker as they look to avoid relegation.
A tidy first period for Team Canada in their World Juniors quarterfinal, up 5-0 after the first period against Slovakia.
For the first time since winning in 2023, Canada should be playing for a medal at the World Juniors.
Medal games Monday.
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For the first time since winning in 2023, Canada should be playing for a medal at the World Juniors.
Medal games Monday.
x.com/TSN_Sports/s...
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January 3, 2026 at 2:25 AM
A tidy first period for Team Canada in their World Juniors quarterfinal, up 5-0 after the first period against Slovakia.
For the first time since winning in 2023, Canada should be playing for a medal at the World Juniors.
Medal games Monday.
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For the first time since winning in 2023, Canada should be playing for a medal at the World Juniors.
Medal games Monday.
x.com/TSN_Sports/s...
A stunning finish to this one as Team USA crashes out of their home World Junior Championships in the quarterfinals
A 4-3 OT loss to Finland.
Just as Canada did at the 2019 World Juniors in Vancouver.
A 4-3 OT loss to Finland.
Just as Canada did at the 2019 World Juniors in Vancouver.
January 3, 2026 at 1:44 AM
A stunning finish to this one as Team USA crashes out of their home World Junior Championships in the quarterfinals
A 4-3 OT loss to Finland.
Just as Canada did at the 2019 World Juniors in Vancouver.
A 4-3 OT loss to Finland.
Just as Canada did at the 2019 World Juniors in Vancouver.
NEW: The January transfer window is up and running.
There's been some notable MLS sales so far, but which teams could swing big ahead of the February kickoff?
I take a look at three potential big-hitters in my latest for @SI_FootballClub
www.si.com/soccer/three...
There's been some notable MLS sales so far, but which teams could swing big ahead of the February kickoff?
I take a look at three potential big-hitters in my latest for @SI_FootballClub
www.si.com/soccer/three...
Three MLS Clubs That Could Swing Big in the January Transfer Window
Several MLS teams have Designated Player spots open and could look to fill them ahead of the 2026 season.
www.si.com
January 2, 2026 at 10:05 PM
NEW: The January transfer window is up and running.
There's been some notable MLS sales so far, but which teams could swing big ahead of the February kickoff?
I take a look at three potential big-hitters in my latest for @SI_FootballClub
www.si.com/soccer/three...
There's been some notable MLS sales so far, but which teams could swing big ahead of the February kickoff?
I take a look at three potential big-hitters in my latest for @SI_FootballClub
www.si.com/soccer/three...
Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the 2025 Sports Illustrated Sports Person of the Year.
His NBA title with OKC, NBA MVP and NBA Finals MVP season as well as his charitable contributions earning him the honor.
He also won the Northern Star Award.
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His NBA title with OKC, NBA MVP and NBA Finals MVP season as well as his charitable contributions earning him the honor.
He also won the Northern Star Award.
www.si.com/sportsperson...
January 2, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the 2025 Sports Illustrated Sports Person of the Year.
His NBA title with OKC, NBA MVP and NBA Finals MVP season as well as his charitable contributions earning him the honor.
He also won the Northern Star Award.
www.si.com/sportsperson...
His NBA title with OKC, NBA MVP and NBA Finals MVP season as well as his charitable contributions earning him the honor.
He also won the Northern Star Award.
www.si.com/sportsperson...
NEW: 🍁First day of 2026 and here's my 26.
We're just five #CanMNT games away from the World Cup opener, and now officially six months out.
I picked out my 26-man World Cup roster and best XI for Canada.
✍️My latest for @SI_FootballClub
www.si.com/soccer/canad...
We're just five #CanMNT games away from the World Cup opener, and now officially six months out.
I picked out my 26-man World Cup roster and best XI for Canada.
✍️My latest for @SI_FootballClub
www.si.com/soccer/canad...
Canada FIFA World Cup Roster: Predicting Jesse Marsch’s 26-Player Squad
Canada will hope to make some noise on home soil.
www.si.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:35 AM
NEW: 🍁First day of 2026 and here's my 26.
We're just five #CanMNT games away from the World Cup opener, and now officially six months out.
I picked out my 26-man World Cup roster and best XI for Canada.
✍️My latest for @SI_FootballClub
www.si.com/soccer/canad...
We're just five #CanMNT games away from the World Cup opener, and now officially six months out.
I picked out my 26-man World Cup roster and best XI for Canada.
✍️My latest for @SI_FootballClub
www.si.com/soccer/canad...
Named to Team Canada's Olympic men's hockey roster yesterday, Bo Horvat left today's Islanders game hobbling off after getting tied up with Sean Durzi.
No immediate update, and he'll see a doctor tomorrow.
Worrying for sure.
More in my newser:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/new-yor...
No immediate update, and he'll see a doctor tomorrow.
Worrying for sure.
More in my newser:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/new-yor...
Islanders’ Bo Horvat leaves game against Mammoth with injury
Horvat previously missed several games in December due to a lower-body injury.
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January 1, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Named to Team Canada's Olympic men's hockey roster yesterday, Bo Horvat left today's Islanders game hobbling off after getting tied up with Sean Durzi.
No immediate update, and he'll see a doctor tomorrow.
Worrying for sure.
More in my newser:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/new-yor...
No immediate update, and he'll see a doctor tomorrow.
Worrying for sure.
More in my newser:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/new-yor...
Gold for Canada in the first ski jumping event of 2026!
Abi Strate won her first World Cup in Oberstdorf to fly into the Olympic year in the best way.
She was second on the hill two years ago.
“This has been my dream since I can remember… I frickin’ did it,” she said.
Abi Strate won her first World Cup in Oberstdorf to fly into the Olympic year in the best way.
She was second on the hill two years ago.
“This has been my dream since I can remember… I frickin’ did it,” she said.
January 1, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Gold for Canada in the first ski jumping event of 2026!
Abi Strate won her first World Cup in Oberstdorf to fly into the Olympic year in the best way.
She was second on the hill two years ago.
“This has been my dream since I can remember… I frickin’ did it,” she said.
Abi Strate won her first World Cup in Oberstdorf to fly into the Olympic year in the best way.
She was second on the hill two years ago.
“This has been my dream since I can remember… I frickin’ did it,” she said.
The Philadelphia Union are going to be a much different this year after winning last year’s Supporters’ Shield.
Four key players already gone this offseason
- Tai Baribo to D.C.
- Jakob Glesnes to LA
- Mikael Uhre to Free Agency
- Kai Wagner soon to Birmingham City
Four key players already gone this offseason
- Tai Baribo to D.C.
- Jakob Glesnes to LA
- Mikael Uhre to Free Agency
- Kai Wagner soon to Birmingham City
January 1, 2026 at 8:30 PM
The Philadelphia Union are going to be a much different this year after winning last year’s Supporters’ Shield.
Four key players already gone this offseason
- Tai Baribo to D.C.
- Jakob Glesnes to LA
- Mikael Uhre to Free Agency
- Kai Wagner soon to Birmingham City
Four key players already gone this offseason
- Tai Baribo to D.C.
- Jakob Glesnes to LA
- Mikael Uhre to Free Agency
- Kai Wagner soon to Birmingham City