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.

Join us for another exciting episode of The Hangin’ Cleats Show, where we dive into the latest in Canadian soccer! 🇨🇦⚽

• Breaking down #CANMNT’s Concacaf Nations League 3rd place finish—what went right, what went wrong, and what’s next.

• The latest on the Canada Soccer drone incident—what the official report reveals. 📝

• A historic moment for Canadian soccer: the Northern Super League kicks off its inaugural season!

• Plus, we welcome a new member to the team—say hello to Alexis Trigiani-Kirkwood! 💫

Tune in now for all this and more! 🎙️ #HanginCleats

Following a 2-1 victory (Leg 1) in Jamaica, Canada was defeated by the Reggae Boys at home 3-2, putting Jamaica through to the Nations League semifinals. The crew recaps the match, and evaluates Mauro Biello's stint as interim Head Coach, followed by a preview of the Trinidad and Tobago match in March. 

They then turn their attention to the Women's program, and the retirement of Christine Sinclair. With a farewell tour, a wave of sold out matches, and a Women's professional league around the corner, there is much to discuss.

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After losing 4-0 to Australia, Canada's World Cup ended as they finished 3rd in Group B. The crew recaps Les Rouges' World Cup, and discusses the impact of the CSA and the lack professional infrastructure in the country. 

With the Women's World Cup expanding to 32 teams, we have seen many historical firsts at this tournament, we discuss those stories and highlight the incredible of Nigeria and Jamaica. Listen to this and much.

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The crew kicks off their World Cup coverage following Canada's victory against Ireland. After tying Nigeria 0-0 in the opening match of the group stage, Canada came from behind to score two unanswered goals with the winning coming from Adriana Leon.

We recap both matches, and preview Les Rouges' clash against World Cup host Australia. With Nigeria securing 3 points, the final day in Group B is set to be interesting. 

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In today's episode, the crew recaps the Concacaf Nations League Final vs the United States and previews Canada's Gold Cup tournament. We also discuss the women's national team's World Cup preparation and the groups' mentality heading to Australia and New Zealand.