Episode 133 – What's next for the CanWNT after a disastrous World Cup?

Northern Fútbol Podcast

Ben, Peter and Alex gather a day after Canada's humiliating 4-0 loss to Australia, as they became the first Olympic gold medallists to bow out of the World Cup at the group stage. What went wrong? What's next and will the issues linger? The guys answer all of this and more in their post-mortem.

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RUNNING ORDER:

3:18 – Will Schmidt and Sinclair receive send-offs?

4:35 – Why did defence wilt vs. Australia?

9:26 – Did WNT lack a clear identity?

17:23 – How to address the attacking woes

23:05 – Is the CSA dispute a convenient excuse?

27:48 – Do players deserve a large share of blame?

31:35 – Priestman’s role and future

36:34 – Who could replace Priestman if she leaves?

38:00 – Is Canadian women’s soccer falling behind?

43:28 – What to expect vs. Jamaica in September

47:14 – What changes does the WNT need to get back on track?

51:15 – Things to be optimistic about

54:23 – Importance of Project 8

58:36 – Identifying the next generation of players