A new era begins for Canada Soccer with the hiring of a sporting director — we break down what this move signals for the program’s future and how it compares to structures in other top footballing nations. Then, we dive into the latest Northern Super League matchups, spotlighting standout performances and sharing our early thoughts on the league’s trajectory. We also salute Desiree Scott as she officially retires from the national team — a true legend of the game. To wrap things up, we preview the Europa League final: Manchester United vs. Tottenham Hotspur. Who takes it home?

In this episode of Hangin’ Cleats, we celebrate a historic moment in Canadian soccer with the kickoff of the Northern Super League, the country's first domestic professional women’s league. We break down the opening weekend action, discuss its impact on the women’s game, and dive into an important conversation about whether Canada Soccer should mandate a minimum number of female coaches to support the league’s growth and representation.

We also cover Canada’s Gold Cup group draw, react to Jesse Marsch’s suspension in CONCACAF, and wrap things up with a breakdown of Manchester United’s wild Europa League clash with Lyon.

This week, we’re breaking down major headlines shaking up the football world. Alphonso Davies suffers an ACL tear — a brutal hit for Bayern Munich and Canada’s 2026 World Cup prep. But that’s not all — his agent’s public clash with Canada Soccer over Davies' treatment adds even more fuel to the fire. We also recap the CANWNT’s homecoming series in BC, and what stood out. And finally, is Kevin De Bruyne really on his way out of Manchester City? We look at what this means for his career.