Ben Steiner
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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: Jesse Marsch said he could see the World Cup being a bigger unifying factor for Canadians than the Blue Jays World Series.
Just how could the #CanMNT make that happen?
It's not as simple as it seems.
Story for @SI_FootballClub
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Just how could the #CanMNT make that happen?
It's not as simple as it seems.
Story for @SI_FootballClub
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‘Even Bigger’—Jesse Marsch Makes Bold Canada World Cup Prediction After Blue Jays World Series Run
The Toronto Blue Jays set TV records with viewing parties from the far north and beyond.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:29 AM
NEW: Jesse Marsch said he could see the World Cup being a bigger unifying factor for Canadians than the Blue Jays World Series.
Just how could the #CanMNT make that happen?
It's not as simple as it seems.
Story for @SI_FootballClub
www.si.com/soccer/marsc...
Just how could the #CanMNT make that happen?
It's not as simple as it seems.
Story for @SI_FootballClub
www.si.com/soccer/marsc...
The NSL Final is BOOKED.
AFC Toronto will meet the Vancouver Rise on Nov. 15 after Esther Okoronkwo led Toronto to a win over Montreal Roses tonight.
BMO Field as the technically “neutral” venue — but sure to have lots of Toronto fans.
AFC Toronto will meet the Vancouver Rise on Nov. 15 after Esther Okoronkwo led Toronto to a win over Montreal Roses tonight.
BMO Field as the technically “neutral” venue — but sure to have lots of Toronto fans.
November 11, 2025 at 1:27 AM
The NSL Final is BOOKED.
AFC Toronto will meet the Vancouver Rise on Nov. 15 after Esther Okoronkwo led Toronto to a win over Montreal Roses tonight.
BMO Field as the technically “neutral” venue — but sure to have lots of Toronto fans.
AFC Toronto will meet the Vancouver Rise on Nov. 15 after Esther Okoronkwo led Toronto to a win over Montreal Roses tonight.
BMO Field as the technically “neutral” venue — but sure to have lots of Toronto fans.
The Canadian Football League announces that its players will be eligible to play in the LA 2028 Olympics.
Flag football comes into the Games for the first time.
NFL players will also be involved.
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Flag football comes into the Games for the first time.
NFL players will also be involved.
www.cbc.ca/sports/footb...
CFL to allow its players to participate in flag football at 2028 Olympics in LA | CBC Sports
The CFL is allowing its players to play for their country in flag football at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. The league announced Monday its board of governors unanimously approved the players'...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The Canadian Football League announces that its players will be eligible to play in the LA 2028 Olympics.
Flag football comes into the Games for the first time.
NFL players will also be involved.
www.cbc.ca/sports/footb...
Flag football comes into the Games for the first time.
NFL players will also be involved.
www.cbc.ca/sports/footb...
There’s an updated leak of Canada’s 2026 World Cup kits and it’s much sharper than the initial leaks.
A lot more detail with the fabric look.
Still no updated crest as was rumoured ahead of the Word Cup.
www.footyheadlines.com/2025/11/nike...
A lot more detail with the fabric look.
Still no updated crest as was rumoured ahead of the Word Cup.
www.footyheadlines.com/2025/11/nike...
November 10, 2025 at 7:09 PM
There’s an updated leak of Canada’s 2026 World Cup kits and it’s much sharper than the initial leaks.
A lot more detail with the fabric look.
Still no updated crest as was rumoured ahead of the Word Cup.
www.footyheadlines.com/2025/11/nike...
A lot more detail with the fabric look.
Still no updated crest as was rumoured ahead of the Word Cup.
www.footyheadlines.com/2025/11/nike...
The Vancouver Goldeneyes aren’t the first PWHL team with their logo on the ice permanently, but have one-upped the Ottawa Charge with centre ice honours.
The Goldenyes are the only main-tenant in a building in the PWHL.
Detailed red line at the Pacific Coliseum as well.
The Goldenyes are the only main-tenant in a building in the PWHL.
Detailed red line at the Pacific Coliseum as well.
November 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The Vancouver Goldeneyes aren’t the first PWHL team with their logo on the ice permanently, but have one-upped the Ottawa Charge with centre ice honours.
The Goldenyes are the only main-tenant in a building in the PWHL.
Detailed red line at the Pacific Coliseum as well.
The Goldenyes are the only main-tenant in a building in the PWHL.
Detailed red line at the Pacific Coliseum as well.
The PWHL is heading across North America this winter with a 16-game Takeover Tour in 11 cities.
Halifax, Denver, Chicago, Detroit, and Edmonton lead the way and will host two PWHL games this season.
More and a full schedule on @DailyFaceoff
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Halifax, Denver, Chicago, Detroit, and Edmonton lead the way and will host two PWHL games this season.
More and a full schedule on @DailyFaceoff
dailyfaceoff.com/calgary-chic...
Calgary, Chicago, Detroit headline 2025-26 PWHL Takeover Tour sites
The 16-game Takeover Tour will hit 11 different cities, including several set to host two games.
dailyfaceoff.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The PWHL is heading across North America this winter with a 16-game Takeover Tour in 11 cities.
Halifax, Denver, Chicago, Detroit, and Edmonton lead the way and will host two PWHL games this season.
More and a full schedule on @DailyFaceoff
dailyfaceoff.com/calgary-chic...
Halifax, Denver, Chicago, Detroit, and Edmonton lead the way and will host two PWHL games this season.
More and a full schedule on @DailyFaceoff
dailyfaceoff.com/calgary-chic...
No viewership info on the CanPL Final yet but it’s gone viral on X as of 10:45am ET on Monday.
The X clip of David Rodriguez’s Icicle Kick has…
- 4.5m on @FOXSoccer
- 3.2m on @MLSist
- 781.2 on @CPLsoccer
- 624k on @TSN_Sports
- 72k on @onesoccer
- 70k on @433
The X clip of David Rodriguez’s Icicle Kick has…
- 4.5m on @FOXSoccer
- 3.2m on @MLSist
- 781.2 on @CPLsoccer
- 624k on @TSN_Sports
- 72k on @onesoccer
- 70k on @433
November 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
No viewership info on the CanPL Final yet but it’s gone viral on X as of 10:45am ET on Monday.
The X clip of David Rodriguez’s Icicle Kick has…
- 4.5m on @FOXSoccer
- 3.2m on @MLSist
- 781.2 on @CPLsoccer
- 624k on @TSN_Sports
- 72k on @onesoccer
- 70k on @433
The X clip of David Rodriguez’s Icicle Kick has…
- 4.5m on @FOXSoccer
- 3.2m on @MLSist
- 781.2 on @CPLsoccer
- 624k on @TSN_Sports
- 72k on @onesoccer
- 70k on @433
Maxime Crépeau on Instagram after the Portland Timbers crashed out of the MLS Cup Playoffs last night.
“Thank you Portland, onto the next chapter.
Wouldn’t be shocked if he has some convos with Toronto FC this week while with the #CanMNT.
“Thank you Portland, onto the next chapter.
Wouldn’t be shocked if he has some convos with Toronto FC this week while with the #CanMNT.
November 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Maxime Crépeau on Instagram after the Portland Timbers crashed out of the MLS Cup Playoffs last night.
“Thank you Portland, onto the next chapter.
Wouldn’t be shocked if he has some convos with Toronto FC this week while with the #CanMNT.
“Thank you Portland, onto the next chapter.
Wouldn’t be shocked if he has some convos with Toronto FC this week while with the #CanMNT.
The Montreal Carabins pulled off an upset tonight to win the U SPORTS women's soccer championship.
They snapped UBC's 44-game win streak and left the Thunderbirds short of a nationals three-peat.
UBC's last loss within 90 minutes was Oct. 1, 2023.
They snapped UBC's 44-game win streak and left the Thunderbirds short of a nationals three-peat.
UBC's last loss within 90 minutes was Oct. 1, 2023.
November 10, 2025 at 3:50 AM
The Montreal Carabins pulled off an upset tonight to win the U SPORTS women's soccer championship.
They snapped UBC's 44-game win streak and left the Thunderbirds short of a nationals three-peat.
UBC's last loss within 90 minutes was Oct. 1, 2023.
They snapped UBC's 44-game win streak and left the Thunderbirds short of a nationals three-peat.
UBC's last loss within 90 minutes was Oct. 1, 2023.
Atletico Ottawa are Canadian Premier League champions in the wildest game in league history!
Lots of people learned about the #CanPL tonight.
Forge has been dominant in CPL titles, but over the last five years, four different champions have emerged.
Lots of people learned about the #CanPL tonight.
Forge has been dominant in CPL titles, but over the last five years, four different champions have emerged.
November 10, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Atletico Ottawa are Canadian Premier League champions in the wildest game in league history!
Lots of people learned about the #CanPL tonight.
Forge has been dominant in CPL titles, but over the last five years, four different champions have emerged.
Lots of people learned about the #CanPL tonight.
Forge has been dominant in CPL titles, but over the last five years, four different champions have emerged.
The Canadian Premier League final is off to extra time after a 1-1 draw through a snow-filled 90 minutes.
It will be a while — they’re going to take snowplows onto the pitch in Ottawa.
Insanity. Could break broadcast-viewership records too.
It will be a while — they’re going to take snowplows onto the pitch in Ottawa.
Insanity. Could break broadcast-viewership records too.
November 10, 2025 at 12:29 AM
The Canadian Premier League final is off to extra time after a 1-1 draw through a snow-filled 90 minutes.
It will be a while — they’re going to take snowplows onto the pitch in Ottawa.
Insanity. Could break broadcast-viewership records too.
It will be a while — they’re going to take snowplows onto the pitch in Ottawa.
Insanity. Could break broadcast-viewership records too.
Reposted by Ben Steiner
November 9, 2025 at 11:57 PM
The second half of this Canadian Premier League final has been ugly and borderline unplayable.
The ball is barely getting through the snow on the passes.
Getting a hunch this game will be held off for a bit.
#CanPL
The ball is barely getting through the snow on the passes.
Getting a hunch this game will be held off for a bit.
#CanPL
November 9, 2025 at 11:51 PM
The second half of this Canadian Premier League final has been ugly and borderline unplayable.
The ball is barely getting through the snow on the passes.
Getting a hunch this game will be held off for a bit.
#CanPL
The ball is barely getting through the snow on the passes.
Getting a hunch this game will be held off for a bit.
#CanPL
By the 13th minute, there's already the snow removal team coming out onto the pitch.
This is nuts. What an incredible and wild day of Canadian footy.
They're going to clean the lines every 15 minutes.
This is nuts. What an incredible and wild day of Canadian footy.
They're going to clean the lines every 15 minutes.
November 9, 2025 at 10:38 PM
By the 13th minute, there's already the snow removal team coming out onto the pitch.
This is nuts. What an incredible and wild day of Canadian footy.
They're going to clean the lines every 15 minutes.
This is nuts. What an incredible and wild day of Canadian footy.
They're going to clean the lines every 15 minutes.
☃️🏆The York Lions are U SPORTS men’s soccer champions for the first time since 2015.
Christian Zeppieri scored a 116th minute PK to win it after a very light handball was called.
Wild weather called for the perfect knee slide.
Christian Zeppieri scored a 116th minute PK to win it after a very light handball was called.
Wild weather called for the perfect knee slide.
November 9, 2025 at 9:52 PM
☃️🏆The York Lions are U SPORTS men’s soccer champions for the first time since 2015.
Christian Zeppieri scored a 116th minute PK to win it after a very light handball was called.
Wild weather called for the perfect knee slide.
Christian Zeppieri scored a 116th minute PK to win it after a very light handball was called.
Wild weather called for the perfect knee slide.
It’s been a pretty dull match in the snow between York and Mount Royal in the U SPORTS final.
Just before the hour mark, York missed a penalty kick — this one feels like it’s going to go to a shootout.
Still scoreless.
Just before the hour mark, York missed a penalty kick — this one feels like it’s going to go to a shootout.
Still scoreless.
November 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
It’s been a pretty dull match in the snow between York and Mount Royal in the U SPORTS final.
Just before the hour mark, York missed a penalty kick — this one feels like it’s going to go to a shootout.
Still scoreless.
Just before the hour mark, York missed a penalty kick — this one feels like it’s going to go to a shootout.
Still scoreless.
Neon ball day in Canadian soccer.
For the nerds out there — this is a Wilson ball and the regular U SPORTS balls are Nike.
For the nerds out there — this is a Wilson ball and the regular U SPORTS balls are Nike.
November 9, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Neon ball day in Canadian soccer.
For the nerds out there — this is a Wilson ball and the regular U SPORTS balls are Nike.
For the nerds out there — this is a Wilson ball and the regular U SPORTS balls are Nike.
☃️⚽️It’s a Winter Wonderland for Canadian soccer today.
Blanket of snow in Downtown Toronto for the U SPORTS men’s final between York and Mount Royal.
Same conditions for CPL, NSL and women’s U SPORTS today.
Blanket of snow in Downtown Toronto for the U SPORTS men’s final between York and Mount Royal.
Same conditions for CPL, NSL and women’s U SPORTS today.
November 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
☃️⚽️It’s a Winter Wonderland for Canadian soccer today.
Blanket of snow in Downtown Toronto for the U SPORTS men’s final between York and Mount Royal.
Same conditions for CPL, NSL and women’s U SPORTS today.
Blanket of snow in Downtown Toronto for the U SPORTS men’s final between York and Mount Royal.
Same conditions for CPL, NSL and women’s U SPORTS today.
It’s a big finals day across Canadian soccer — and it’s all happening under a bit of snow.
U SPORTS MSOC: York v Mount Royal — 2:00pm ET (Univ. of Toronto)
U SPORTS WSOC: UBC v Montreal — 5:00pm ET (McMaster Univ.)
CanPL Final: Ottawa v Cavalry — 5:00pm ET (Ottawa)
U SPORTS MSOC: York v Mount Royal — 2:00pm ET (Univ. of Toronto)
U SPORTS WSOC: UBC v Montreal — 5:00pm ET (McMaster Univ.)
CanPL Final: Ottawa v Cavalry — 5:00pm ET (Ottawa)
November 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
It’s a big finals day across Canadian soccer — and it’s all happening under a bit of snow.
U SPORTS MSOC: York v Mount Royal — 2:00pm ET (Univ. of Toronto)
U SPORTS WSOC: UBC v Montreal — 5:00pm ET (McMaster Univ.)
CanPL Final: Ottawa v Cavalry — 5:00pm ET (Ottawa)
U SPORTS MSOC: York v Mount Royal — 2:00pm ET (Univ. of Toronto)
U SPORTS WSOC: UBC v Montreal — 5:00pm ET (McMaster Univ.)
CanPL Final: Ottawa v Cavalry — 5:00pm ET (Ottawa)
Canada's Jacen Russell-Rowe bagged a goal in Game 3 of the Hell is Real Derby playoff series, but his Columbus Crew are out.
An 86th-minute winner from Brenner to complete his brace and send FC Cincinnati to the ECSF vs. MIA or NSH.
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An 86th-minute winner from Brenner to complete his brace and send FC Cincinnati to the ECSF vs. MIA or NSH.
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Major League Soccer on X: "Lightning quick. ⚡️ @ColumbusCrew strike first through Jacen Russell-Rowe! // Audi MLS Cup Playoffs https://t.co/4ieiQuTdIa" / X
Lightning quick. ⚡️ @ColumbusCrew strike first through Jacen Russell-Rowe! // Audi MLS Cup Playoffs https://t.co/4ieiQuTdIa
x.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Canada's Jacen Russell-Rowe bagged a goal in Game 3 of the Hell is Real Derby playoff series, but his Columbus Crew are out.
An 86th-minute winner from Brenner to complete his brace and send FC Cincinnati to the ECSF vs. MIA or NSH.
x.com/MLS/status/1...
An 86th-minute winner from Brenner to complete his brace and send FC Cincinnati to the ECSF vs. MIA or NSH.
x.com/MLS/status/1...
Dayne St. Clair just SCORED the winning penalty kick to send Minnesota United to the Western Conference Finals.
An 11-round shootout to end the most bonkers Game 3 ever.
Playing an hour with 10 men, Minnesota surrendered a 3–2 lead in the 88th minute.
#CanMNT
An 11-round shootout to end the most bonkers Game 3 ever.
Playing an hour with 10 men, Minnesota surrendered a 3–2 lead in the 88th minute.
#CanMNT
November 8, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Dayne St. Clair just SCORED the winning penalty kick to send Minnesota United to the Western Conference Finals.
An 11-round shootout to end the most bonkers Game 3 ever.
Playing an hour with 10 men, Minnesota surrendered a 3–2 lead in the 88th minute.
#CanMNT
An 11-round shootout to end the most bonkers Game 3 ever.
Playing an hour with 10 men, Minnesota surrendered a 3–2 lead in the 88th minute.
#CanMNT
The Vancouver Rise will play for the NSL title after a dramatic win in penalty kicks against the Ottawa Rapids after a 4–4 draw over two legs.
Desiree Scott's career comes to an end heartbreakingly.
Vancouver v Toronto/Montreal in Toronto next Saturday.
Desiree Scott's career comes to an end heartbreakingly.
Vancouver v Toronto/Montreal in Toronto next Saturday.
November 8, 2025 at 11:08 PM
The Vancouver Rise will play for the NSL title after a dramatic win in penalty kicks against the Ottawa Rapids after a 4–4 draw over two legs.
Desiree Scott's career comes to an end heartbreakingly.
Vancouver v Toronto/Montreal in Toronto next Saturday.
Desiree Scott's career comes to an end heartbreakingly.
Vancouver v Toronto/Montreal in Toronto next Saturday.
A very impressive couple games from the Canadian U17s at the World Cup in Qatar.
A first ever win at the tournament against Uganda and then staying level with France for the 0-0 draw.
Canada will look to advance when they face Chile on Tuesday to close group play.
A first ever win at the tournament against Uganda and then staying level with France for the 0-0 draw.
Canada will look to advance when they face Chile on Tuesday to close group play.
November 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM
A very impressive couple games from the Canadian U17s at the World Cup in Qatar.
A first ever win at the tournament against Uganda and then staying level with France for the 0-0 draw.
Canada will look to advance when they face Chile on Tuesday to close group play.
A first ever win at the tournament against Uganda and then staying level with France for the 0-0 draw.
Canada will look to advance when they face Chile on Tuesday to close group play.
New York City FC splashed some cash this summer to help out Alonso Martinez, and Nicolas Fernandez lived up to the task.
An “upset” in Round One as they eliminate Charlotte FC.
NYCFC to face Philadelphia Union in the Eastern Conference semis.
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An “upset” in Round One as they eliminate Charlotte FC.
NYCFC to face Philadelphia Union in the Eastern Conference semis.
www.si.com/soccer/mls-c...
MLS Cup Playoffs Predictions: Every Decisive Game Three Clash in Round One
Five of the eight series in the first round will be decided in Game 3 showdowns.
www.si.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:43 AM
New York City FC splashed some cash this summer to help out Alonso Martinez, and Nicolas Fernandez lived up to the task.
An “upset” in Round One as they eliminate Charlotte FC.
NYCFC to face Philadelphia Union in the Eastern Conference semis.
www.si.com/soccer/mls-c...
An “upset” in Round One as they eliminate Charlotte FC.
NYCFC to face Philadelphia Union in the Eastern Conference semis.
www.si.com/soccer/mls-c...
NEW: Inter Miami are the glamour club of MLS. If they lose to Nashville on Saturday, their FC Barcelona foursome era comes to a crashing end.
The potential of an era wasted, even with Messi re-signed.
My story for @SInow
www.si.com/soccer/why-m...
The potential of an era wasted, even with Messi re-signed.
My story for @SInow
www.si.com/soccer/why-m...
Why Saturday's MLS Cup Playoff Game Is Inter Miami’s Most Important Ever
Lionel Messi could fall short of a team trophy in a season for just the second time in his career.
www.si.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:22 AM
NEW: Inter Miami are the glamour club of MLS. If they lose to Nashville on Saturday, their FC Barcelona foursome era comes to a crashing end.
The potential of an era wasted, even with Messi re-signed.
My story for @SInow
www.si.com/soccer/why-m...
The potential of an era wasted, even with Messi re-signed.
My story for @SInow
www.si.com/soccer/why-m...