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
Rob’s tweet got me thinking — my ranking of biggest Whitecaps games ever.
1. 1979 Soccer Bowl
2. 2025 Concacaf Final
3. 2025 Concacaf semi v Miami
4. 2006 USL Div1 Final
5. 2015 CanChamp
6. 2008 USL Div1 Final
🔵7. Tonight v LAFC
8. That 6am MLS is Back COVID match vs Chicago at Disney
1. 1979 Soccer Bowl
2. 2025 Concacaf Final
3. 2025 Concacaf semi v Miami
4. 2006 USL Div1 Final
5. 2015 CanChamp
6. 2008 USL Div1 Final
🔵7. Tonight v LAFC
8. That 6am MLS is Back COVID match vs Chicago at Disney
November 22, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Rob’s tweet got me thinking — my ranking of biggest Whitecaps games ever.
1. 1979 Soccer Bowl
2. 2025 Concacaf Final
3. 2025 Concacaf semi v Miami
4. 2006 USL Div1 Final
5. 2015 CanChamp
6. 2008 USL Div1 Final
🔵7. Tonight v LAFC
8. That 6am MLS is Back COVID match vs Chicago at Disney
1. 1979 Soccer Bowl
2. 2025 Concacaf Final
3. 2025 Concacaf semi v Miami
4. 2006 USL Div1 Final
5. 2015 CanChamp
6. 2008 USL Div1 Final
🔵7. Tonight v LAFC
8. That 6am MLS is Back COVID match vs Chicago at Disney
It’s an all-Canadian goal in La Liga and Tani Oluwaseyi breaks his goal drought!
Tajon Buchanan on the cross for a backheel finish for Oluwaseyi.
Promise David scored earlier today, and Oluwaseyi responded hours later.
Tajon Buchanan on the cross for a backheel finish for Oluwaseyi.
Promise David scored earlier today, and Oluwaseyi responded hours later.
November 22, 2025 at 9:52 PM
It’s an all-Canadian goal in La Liga and Tani Oluwaseyi breaks his goal drought!
Tajon Buchanan on the cross for a backheel finish for Oluwaseyi.
Promise David scored earlier today, and Oluwaseyi responded hours later.
Tajon Buchanan on the cross for a backheel finish for Oluwaseyi.
Promise David scored earlier today, and Oluwaseyi responded hours later.
If you’re looking for something to watch pre Whirecaps vs LAFC, @Copa90 have focused in on soccer culture on Canada’s west coast.
Just some fantastic storytelling, and it was a pleasure to help out @ElMengem with it.
👇Worth the 45 minutes
youtu.be/A6Hnk37Lwo8?...
Just some fantastic storytelling, and it was a pleasure to help out @ElMengem with it.
👇Worth the 45 minutes
youtu.be/A6Hnk37Lwo8?...
Why Thomas Müller chose the new soccer capital of Canada! | KICKING OFF EP 4: Vancouver
YouTube video by COPA90
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November 22, 2025 at 9:02 PM
If you’re looking for something to watch pre Whirecaps vs LAFC, @Copa90 have focused in on soccer culture on Canada’s west coast.
Just some fantastic storytelling, and it was a pleasure to help out @ElMengem with it.
👇Worth the 45 minutes
youtu.be/A6Hnk37Lwo8?...
Just some fantastic storytelling, and it was a pleasure to help out @ElMengem with it.
👇Worth the 45 minutes
youtu.be/A6Hnk37Lwo8?...
It’s been an absolutely incredible season for the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Second 53,000+ home crowd of this season tonight v LAFC.
A buzzing city and those rally towels are going to look awesome for the full stadium.
Special times to be sure.
www.si.com/soccer/thoma...
Second 53,000+ home crowd of this season tonight v LAFC.
A buzzing city and those rally towels are going to look awesome for the full stadium.
Special times to be sure.
www.si.com/soccer/thoma...
Thomas Muller Looks to Vanquish Whitecaps’ Playoff Demons Against LAFC
The Whitecaps were eliminated in the MLS Cup playoffs by LAFC the last two seasons.
www.si.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:41 PM
It’s been an absolutely incredible season for the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Second 53,000+ home crowd of this season tonight v LAFC.
A buzzing city and those rally towels are going to look awesome for the full stadium.
Special times to be sure.
www.si.com/soccer/thoma...
Second 53,000+ home crowd of this season tonight v LAFC.
A buzzing city and those rally towels are going to look awesome for the full stadium.
Special times to be sure.
www.si.com/soccer/thoma...
Some bad news for the #CanMNT.
Derek Cornelius could be out for the year due to injury, Rangers head coach Danny Röhl says.
“Derek has to go to a specialist, again with a muscle injury. Could be a serious one, a big one.”
Derek Cornelius could be out for the year due to injury, Rangers head coach Danny Röhl says.
“Derek has to go to a specialist, again with a muscle injury. Could be a serious one, a big one.”
November 22, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Some bad news for the #CanMNT.
Derek Cornelius could be out for the year due to injury, Rangers head coach Danny Röhl says.
“Derek has to go to a specialist, again with a muscle injury. Could be a serious one, a big one.”
Derek Cornelius could be out for the year due to injury, Rangers head coach Danny Röhl says.
“Derek has to go to a specialist, again with a muscle injury. Could be a serious one, a big one.”
NEW: The Whitecaps take on LAFC in their biggest MLS match ever tonight with Thomas Müller and Son Heung-min as key figures.
How do they stack up? It’s the 13th time they’ll have played against each other.
My latest for @SInow
www.si.com/soccer/how-t...
How do they stack up? It’s the 13th time they’ll have played against each other.
My latest for @SInow
www.si.com/soccer/how-t...
How Thomas Müller and Son Heung-min Stack Up Before MLS Cup Semifinals
Two global stars are set to face each other for the 13th time in their careers.
www.si.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
NEW: The Whitecaps take on LAFC in their biggest MLS match ever tonight with Thomas Müller and Son Heung-min as key figures.
How do they stack up? It’s the 13th time they’ll have played against each other.
My latest for @SInow
www.si.com/soccer/how-t...
How do they stack up? It’s the 13th time they’ll have played against each other.
My latest for @SInow
www.si.com/soccer/how-t...
🦆Vancouver Goldeneyes win their inaugural game!
Abby Boreen plays the OT hero just sneaking the puck past Corrine Schroeder after Vancouver tied the game late.
Sarah Nurse Vancouver’s inaugural goal scorer to kick start this 4-3 win v Seattle.
Abby Boreen plays the OT hero just sneaking the puck past Corrine Schroeder after Vancouver tied the game late.
Sarah Nurse Vancouver’s inaugural goal scorer to kick start this 4-3 win v Seattle.
November 22, 2025 at 5:58 AM
🦆Vancouver Goldeneyes win their inaugural game!
Abby Boreen plays the OT hero just sneaking the puck past Corrine Schroeder after Vancouver tied the game late.
Sarah Nurse Vancouver’s inaugural goal scorer to kick start this 4-3 win v Seattle.
Abby Boreen plays the OT hero just sneaking the puck past Corrine Schroeder after Vancouver tied the game late.
Sarah Nurse Vancouver’s inaugural goal scorer to kick start this 4-3 win v Seattle.
The music at PWHL games is so much for fun than the NHL. Totally alters the whole vibe and it’s awesome.
Goldeneyes and Torrent heading to OT in this inaugural game.
Goldeneyes and Torrent heading to OT in this inaugural game.
November 22, 2025 at 5:56 AM
The music at PWHL games is so much for fun than the NHL. Totally alters the whole vibe and it’s awesome.
Goldeneyes and Torrent heading to OT in this inaugural game.
Goldeneyes and Torrent heading to OT in this inaugural game.
Claire Thompson ties this game up late for the Vancouver Goldeneyes — an all-important goal in her first game wearing Vancouver’s “A.”
Less than two minutes to go, all level at 3-3.
The crowd pop at the Pacific Coliseum is awesome.
Less than two minutes to go, all level at 3-3.
The crowd pop at the Pacific Coliseum is awesome.
November 22, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Claire Thompson ties this game up late for the Vancouver Goldeneyes — an all-important goal in her first game wearing Vancouver’s “A.”
Less than two minutes to go, all level at 3-3.
The crowd pop at the Pacific Coliseum is awesome.
Less than two minutes to go, all level at 3-3.
The crowd pop at the Pacific Coliseum is awesome.
The Toronto Sceptres pick up a 2-1 win in the first PWHL game of the season after allowing the first goal.
A nice bit of revenge after another playoff loss to the Minnesota Frost last year.
Goals from Kiara Zanon on her PWHL debut and Ella Shelton.
A nice bit of revenge after another playoff loss to the Minnesota Frost last year.
Goals from Kiara Zanon on her PWHL debut and Ella Shelton.
November 22, 2025 at 4:18 AM
The Toronto Sceptres pick up a 2-1 win in the first PWHL game of the season after allowing the first goal.
A nice bit of revenge after another playoff loss to the Minnesota Frost last year.
Goals from Kiara Zanon on her PWHL debut and Ella Shelton.
A nice bit of revenge after another playoff loss to the Minnesota Frost last year.
Goals from Kiara Zanon on her PWHL debut and Ella Shelton.
It’s absolutely rocking at the Pacific Coliseum as Sarah Nurse scores the first goal in Vancouver Goldeneyes history.
An attendance of 14,958 tonight too.
Goldeneyes trailing the Seattle Torrent 2-1 after the first period.
An attendance of 14,958 tonight too.
Goldeneyes trailing the Seattle Torrent 2-1 after the first period.
November 22, 2025 at 4:12 AM
It’s absolutely rocking at the Pacific Coliseum as Sarah Nurse scores the first goal in Vancouver Goldeneyes history.
An attendance of 14,958 tonight too.
Goldeneyes trailing the Seattle Torrent 2-1 after the first period.
An attendance of 14,958 tonight too.
Goldeneyes trailing the Seattle Torrent 2-1 after the first period.
Talks between Jamaica and former #CanMNT manager John Herdman progressed but fell through earlier today, sources tell SI.
Herdman still appears to be on the comeback.
Jamaica names Rudolph Speid, Chairman of the JFF technical committee, as interim manager.
Herdman still appears to be on the comeback.
Jamaica names Rudolph Speid, Chairman of the JFF technical committee, as interim manager.
Per sources, former #CanMNT and Toronto FC head coach John Herdman has emerged as a candidate for the Jamaica job ahead of the World Cup playoffs.
Curaçao qualified ahead of Jamaica, and Steve McLaren resigned.
Early stages.
More for @SInow
www.si.com/soccer/sourc...
Curaçao qualified ahead of Jamaica, and Steve McLaren resigned.
Early stages.
More for @SInow
www.si.com/soccer/sourc...
Sources: Ex-Canada Manager John Herdman Being Considered for Jamaica Job
Herdman, who has insisted the Canada Soccer drone scandal is behind him, is a serious contender to replace Steve McClaren as Jamaica manager.
www.si.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Talks between Jamaica and former #CanMNT manager John Herdman progressed but fell through earlier today, sources tell SI.
Herdman still appears to be on the comeback.
Jamaica names Rudolph Speid, Chairman of the JFF technical committee, as interim manager.
Herdman still appears to be on the comeback.
Jamaica names Rudolph Speid, Chairman of the JFF technical committee, as interim manager.
BREAKING: Valour FC of Winnipeg has opted to “suspend operations following the 2025 season.”
The league has subsidized costs over the last two seasons.
The Canadian Premier League will be an eight-team league next season with the addition of FC Supra in Montreal.
The league has subsidized costs over the last two seasons.
The Canadian Premier League will be an eight-team league next season with the addition of FC Supra in Montreal.
November 21, 2025 at 7:06 PM
BREAKING: Valour FC of Winnipeg has opted to “suspend operations following the 2025 season.”
The league has subsidized costs over the last two seasons.
The Canadian Premier League will be an eight-team league next season with the addition of FC Supra in Montreal.
The league has subsidized costs over the last two seasons.
The Canadian Premier League will be an eight-team league next season with the addition of FC Supra in Montreal.
McGill Athletics is cutting several sports for 2026-27, including track and field, Mens volleyball and women’s rugby.
Others not returning are
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Fencing
- hockey
- Figure skating
- Golf
- Logger sports
- Nordic skiing
- Sailing
- Squash
- Tennis
Others not returning are
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Fencing
- hockey
- Figure skating
- Golf
- Logger sports
- Nordic skiing
- Sailing
- Squash
- Tennis
November 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
McGill Athletics is cutting several sports for 2026-27, including track and field, Mens volleyball and women’s rugby.
Others not returning are
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Fencing
- hockey
- Figure skating
- Golf
- Logger sports
- Nordic skiing
- Sailing
- Squash
- Tennis
Others not returning are
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Fencing
- hockey
- Figure skating
- Golf
- Logger sports
- Nordic skiing
- Sailing
- Squash
- Tennis
🏒Happy PWHL Opening day!
We’ve got tons of preview content on every team ahead of puck drop over on @DailyFaceoff.
VAN v SEA and TOR v MIN tonight.
Preview hub: www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/daily-f...
Predictions: www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/forecas...
We’ve got tons of preview content on every team ahead of puck drop over on @DailyFaceoff.
VAN v SEA and TOR v MIN tonight.
Preview hub: www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/daily-f...
Predictions: www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/forecas...
November 21, 2025 at 2:33 PM
🏒Happy PWHL Opening day!
We’ve got tons of preview content on every team ahead of puck drop over on @DailyFaceoff.
VAN v SEA and TOR v MIN tonight.
Preview hub: www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/daily-f...
Predictions: www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/forecas...
We’ve got tons of preview content on every team ahead of puck drop over on @DailyFaceoff.
VAN v SEA and TOR v MIN tonight.
Preview hub: www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/daily-f...
Predictions: www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/forecas...
Several Canucks players breaking out Vancouver Goldeneyes jerseys ahead of their first game tomorrow night.
I dove into everything you need to know about the Goldeneyes in my preview for @DailyFaceoff
🔗https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2025-26-pwhl-team-preview-vancouver-goldeneyes
I dove into everything you need to know about the Goldeneyes in my preview for @DailyFaceoff
🔗https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2025-26-pwhl-team-preview-vancouver-goldeneyes
November 21, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Several Canucks players breaking out Vancouver Goldeneyes jerseys ahead of their first game tomorrow night.
I dove into everything you need to know about the Goldeneyes in my preview for @DailyFaceoff
🔗https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2025-26-pwhl-team-preview-vancouver-goldeneyes
I dove into everything you need to know about the Goldeneyes in my preview for @DailyFaceoff
🔗https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2025-26-pwhl-team-preview-vancouver-goldeneyes
Per sources, former #CanMNT and Toronto FC head coach John Herdman has emerged as a candidate for the Jamaica job ahead of the World Cup playoffs.
Curaçao qualified ahead of Jamaica, and Steve McLaren resigned.
Early stages.
More for @SInow
www.si.com/soccer/sourc...
Curaçao qualified ahead of Jamaica, and Steve McLaren resigned.
Early stages.
More for @SInow
www.si.com/soccer/sourc...
Sources: Ex-Canada Manager John Herdman Being Considered for Jamaica Job
Herdman, who has insisted the Canada Soccer drone scandal is behind him, is a serious contender to replace Steve McClaren as Jamaica manager.
www.si.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Per sources, former #CanMNT and Toronto FC head coach John Herdman has emerged as a candidate for the Jamaica job ahead of the World Cup playoffs.
Curaçao qualified ahead of Jamaica, and Steve McLaren resigned.
Early stages.
More for @SInow
www.si.com/soccer/sourc...
Curaçao qualified ahead of Jamaica, and Steve McLaren resigned.
Early stages.
More for @SInow
www.si.com/soccer/sourc...
NEW: The Vancouver Goldeneyes drop the puck on their first PWHL season on Friday night against the Seattle Torrrent, and they're instantly a Walter Cup contender.
✍️I dove into their roster build in my preview for @DailyFaceoff
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2025-26...
✍️I dove into their roster build in my preview for @DailyFaceoff
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2025-26...
2025-26 PWHL team preview: Vancouver Goldeneyes
Could the first PWHL team on Canada's West Coast content for the Walter Cup title in their inaugural season?
www.dailyfaceoff.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
NEW: The Vancouver Goldeneyes drop the puck on their first PWHL season on Friday night against the Seattle Torrrent, and they're instantly a Walter Cup contender.
✍️I dove into their roster build in my preview for @DailyFaceoff
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2025-26...
✍️I dove into their roster build in my preview for @DailyFaceoff
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2025-26...
Canada has moved up one spot in the FIFA rankings to No. 27 after a draw with Ecuador and a win over Venezuela.
How Concacaf's WC-bound teams rank:
14 - 🇺🇸USA
15 - 🇲🇽Mexico
27 - 🇨🇦Canada
30 - 🇵🇦Panama
82 - 🇨🇼Curacao
84 - 🇭🇹Haiti
#CanMNT
How Concacaf's WC-bound teams rank:
14 - 🇺🇸USA
15 - 🇲🇽Mexico
27 - 🇨🇦Canada
30 - 🇵🇦Panama
82 - 🇨🇼Curacao
84 - 🇭🇹Haiti
#CanMNT
November 19, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Canada has moved up one spot in the FIFA rankings to No. 27 after a draw with Ecuador and a win over Venezuela.
How Concacaf's WC-bound teams rank:
14 - 🇺🇸USA
15 - 🇲🇽Mexico
27 - 🇨🇦Canada
30 - 🇵🇦Panama
82 - 🇨🇼Curacao
84 - 🇭🇹Haiti
#CanMNT
How Concacaf's WC-bound teams rank:
14 - 🇺🇸USA
15 - 🇲🇽Mexico
27 - 🇨🇦Canada
30 - 🇵🇦Panama
82 - 🇨🇼Curacao
84 - 🇭🇹Haiti
#CanMNT
NEW: The vibes around the #CanMNT were dipping, but they solved some of those issues to end 2025 with a win over Venezuela.
Now it's about trimming it down to the things each player needs to work on ahead of the World Cup.
✍️My latest for @MLS
www.mlssoccer.com/news/canada-...
Now it's about trimming it down to the things each player needs to work on ahead of the World Cup.
✍️My latest for @MLS
www.mlssoccer.com/news/canada-...
Canada wrap 2025 in style with needed win vs. Venezuela | MLSSoccer.com
After three matches without a goal, the Canadian men’s national team were desperate to put things right in their final match of 2025.
With a 2–0 win over Venezuela in Tuesday's international friendly ...
www.mlssoccer.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:34 AM
NEW: The vibes around the #CanMNT were dipping, but they solved some of those issues to end 2025 with a win over Venezuela.
Now it's about trimming it down to the things each player needs to work on ahead of the World Cup.
✍️My latest for @MLS
www.mlssoccer.com/news/canada-...
Now it's about trimming it down to the things each player needs to work on ahead of the World Cup.
✍️My latest for @MLS
www.mlssoccer.com/news/canada-...
Alfie Jones says he’s chosen his hockey team.
He’s a Calgary Flames fan.
They sent him a message on Instagram
He’s a Calgary Flames fan.
They sent him a message on Instagram
November 19, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Alfie Jones says he’s chosen his hockey team.
He’s a Calgary Flames fan.
They sent him a message on Instagram
He’s a Calgary Flames fan.
They sent him a message on Instagram
Canada win 2-0 vs Venezuela to close out 2025.
27 minutes at 10 v 10 and goals for Ismael Koné and Promise David. Not sure we learned much.
4th straight clean sheet.
The #CanMNT end 2025 with the same record as 2024 at 6W-3L-5D
27 minutes at 10 v 10 and goals for Ismael Koné and Promise David. Not sure we learned much.
4th straight clean sheet.
The #CanMNT end 2025 with the same record as 2024 at 6W-3L-5D
November 19, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Canada win 2-0 vs Venezuela to close out 2025.
27 minutes at 10 v 10 and goals for Ismael Koné and Promise David. Not sure we learned much.
4th straight clean sheet.
The #CanMNT end 2025 with the same record as 2024 at 6W-3L-5D
27 minutes at 10 v 10 and goals for Ismael Koné and Promise David. Not sure we learned much.
4th straight clean sheet.
The #CanMNT end 2025 with the same record as 2024 at 6W-3L-5D
Concacaf World Cup qualifying is wrapped up!
🇨🇼Curaçao qualify for their first World Cup with a 0-0 draw after Jamaica had a 94th minute PK called off by VAR.
🇭🇹Haiti into first WC since 1974 with 2-0 win over Nicaragua.
🇵🇦Panama def El Salvador to qualify.
🇨🇼Curaçao qualify for their first World Cup with a 0-0 draw after Jamaica had a 94th minute PK called off by VAR.
🇭🇹Haiti into first WC since 1974 with 2-0 win over Nicaragua.
🇵🇦Panama def El Salvador to qualify.
November 19, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Concacaf World Cup qualifying is wrapped up!
🇨🇼Curaçao qualify for their first World Cup with a 0-0 draw after Jamaica had a 94th minute PK called off by VAR.
🇭🇹Haiti into first WC since 1974 with 2-0 win over Nicaragua.
🇵🇦Panama def El Salvador to qualify.
🇨🇼Curaçao qualify for their first World Cup with a 0-0 draw after Jamaica had a 94th minute PK called off by VAR.
🇭🇹Haiti into first WC since 1974 with 2-0 win over Nicaragua.
🇵🇦Panama def El Salvador to qualify.
CANADA MAKE IT 2-0!
Promise David on one of his first touches off the bench and he finishes the cross from Niko Sigur.
Stellar goal, but terrible defending from Venezuela.
#CanMNT
Promise David on one of his first touches off the bench and he finishes the cross from Niko Sigur.
Stellar goal, but terrible defending from Venezuela.
#CanMNT
November 19, 2025 at 3:11 AM
CANADA MAKE IT 2-0!
Promise David on one of his first touches off the bench and he finishes the cross from Niko Sigur.
Stellar goal, but terrible defending from Venezuela.
#CanMNT
Promise David on one of his first touches off the bench and he finishes the cross from Niko Sigur.
Stellar goal, but terrible defending from Venezuela.
#CanMNT
🇭🇹HAITI TO THE FIFA WORLD CUP!!!!
They beat Nicaragua tonight, and then the players watched the Costa Rica v. Honduras match on phones on the pitch to see their fate confirmed.
Haiti are back in the World Cup for the first time since 1974. 51 years.
They beat Nicaragua tonight, and then the players watched the Costa Rica v. Honduras match on phones on the pitch to see their fate confirmed.
Haiti are back in the World Cup for the first time since 1974. 51 years.
November 19, 2025 at 3:07 AM
🇭🇹HAITI TO THE FIFA WORLD CUP!!!!
They beat Nicaragua tonight, and then the players watched the Costa Rica v. Honduras match on phones on the pitch to see their fate confirmed.
Haiti are back in the World Cup for the first time since 1974. 51 years.
They beat Nicaragua tonight, and then the players watched the Costa Rica v. Honduras match on phones on the pitch to see their fate confirmed.
Haiti are back in the World Cup for the first time since 1974. 51 years.