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With the Qatar World Cup only being a few days away, Yvan, Emmanuel and David, preview the Tournament. They discuss the injuries that are set to plague the tournament as European-based players abruptly halt their season to make way for the first-ever Winter World Cup and the overall impact of this scheduling shift.

Furthermore, we take a look at Canada's 26-player roster, as the North American country returns to the tournament after a 36-year hiatus. We also review other major squads such as France and England.

With David being a native of Ghana, he gives us an autopsy of how the national team has prepped for the tournament and his thoughts on their World Cup Chances.

Finally, we make some bold predictions regarding 3 different questions: Darkhorse? Winner? Biggest Collapse?

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In this episode, the whole crew is back to discuss the recent developments in Canada's road to the World Cup. As contract disputes take center stage, Canada canceled its friendly against Panama. 

We also take a look at the 2020 Canadian Championship and the epic penalty shootout in Hamilton. 

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In this episode, the crew recaps the Men's National Team matches against Qatar and Uruguay, and previews their final World Cup friendly against Qatar.

They also discuss the pair of games the Women's national team played against Australia and their upcoming match against Morocco and Argentina.

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The lads are back after the international break to discuss how teams fared in the past weekend's fixtures in the Premier League. They discuss Ronaldo's debut and the impact that has on the league. The Champions League began this week and Eman and David briefly express their thoughts on the first round of matches

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Canada continues their undefeated streak in world cup qualifications as they tie Mexico and Jamaica away from home. Canada will now face Panama at BMO Field, where they will be looking to capture 3 points. 

The NWSL has been facing a reckoning as allegations of sexual abuse have come forth, we discuss these recent developments and role FIFA needs to play in preventing these cases and supporting victims. 

We are about a week into the 2020 Euros and a lot has happened. 

In this episode we update you on the opening games of the group stages and take you through some monumental moments such as Cristiano Ronaldo leading the all time scoring list and Patrik Schick’s wonder goal.

We also have a deep conversation on the medical emergency of Denmark’s Christian Eriksen and the reports that UEFA pressured players to restart the match. 

Last but not least, we discuss the history making Friday night for the Canadian Men’s national team. After a total of 10 days, 4 games and 4 wins, Canada has qualified for the octagons for the first time in 24 years. We look ahead at the gold cup and the ways John Herdman can prepare his squad for the final rounds of World Cup qualifying.

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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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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

With a 4-0 win against Jamaica, Canada secured their spot at the 2022 World Cup. This marked the end of a 36-year hiatus from the pretigious tournament.

In this episode the whole crew recounts their favourite moments from this World Cup journey. We also discuss our outlook on the future of Canadian Soccer, and the expectations for the upcoming World Cup.

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The group stage has come to a close, and the round of 16 is here. In this episode we recap the highs and lows of Euros while also previewing the upcoming matchups in the knockout stage that are bound to be entertaining and competitive.

Deen and Warren return to the show. Solomon makes his first appearance on Hangin Cleats! David is still frustrated and Eman takes a neutral standpoint. The lads discuss Arsenal's progress, Liverpool's ups and downs this season. Bold Takes remains a constant feature!

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In this episode, the crew recaps Canada's World Cup experience! We take a look at Les Rouges' performance against Croatia and Morocco. We also discuss the criticism of Alphonso Davies and John Herdman. Finally, we look ahead at the future of the men’s national team and the 2026 World Cup.

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The lads welcome a Special Guest, Philip Atsrim, to discuss the latest news in the Premier League.

They discuss Newcastle's takeover and the impact that will have on the league, the Ballon D'Or shortlist and a general overview of the season so far. Bold Takes returns as Philip, David and Eman make their predictions for the weekend's fixtures. 

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In this episode we have a conversation with Carl Rose. In 1975, Mr. Carl Rose was the first person of colour to represent Canada Soccer’s National Teams in a competitive match

After making his international debut in July, Carl Rose represented Canada at the 1975 Pan American Games in Mexico, featuring in matches against Jamaica and Argentina. A year later, he represented Canada at the Montréal 1976 Olympic Football Tournament and featured against the Soviet Union at Olympic Stadium.

The final 8 teams have been set. The round of 16 saw the exit of Portugal, France, Germany, Ukraine, Netherlands, Wales, Austria and Croatia. 

With a win against Germany, England has clear path to the finals, while #1 Belgium will have to face Italy in their next matchup. How will things shape up in the next round? 

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The Canadian Women's National team have qualified for the gold medal match in Tokyo. Midfielder Jessie Fleming stepped up to the plate to take the game winning penalty which defeated the United States. 

With all this success at the international level, we ask ourselves why there has not been a professional league or team in Canada. We also preview the finals against Sweden who have been one of the best teams this tournament.

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In this episode, we preview Canada’s match against South Korea on Sunday at BMO Field, and the overall outlook on the Concacaf W Championship. 

We also recap the Men’s June international window, from the contract disputes to both CONCACAF nations league matches against Honduras and Curacao.

Finally, we discuss Apple TV’s deal with the MLS, and what it means for the streaming landscape for soccer in Canada. 

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As the UEFA European Championship nears its official kickoff, Eman & Yvan preview the pretigious tournament. 

They go through the various groups, including the group of death which features Germany, France and Portugal.

The star-studded England squad is also analyzed as many fans fear head coach Gareth Southgate, will not get the best out of his roster.

Finally the guys recap the champions league final and briefly discuss Canada's upcoming games for the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers.

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The World Cup Final is here! In this episode, we recap the quarter-finals and semifinals.

We dive into the elimination of Brazil. The tournament favourite was knocked out in their quarterfinal matchup against Croatia via penalties. Coach Tite stepped down following the match, leaving questions as to who could replace him. Portugal was also knocked out in the quarterfinal, potentially marking the end of Ronaldo's World Cup career. 

As we turn our eyes to the final, we have a discussion on Morocco's magical run throughout the tournament, Argentina's improvement after losing to Saudi Arabia in the group stage, and France's achievement of making it to back-to-back World Cup finals despite being plagued with injuries.

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In this episode, the crew recaps all the major matches leading up to the semifinals.

We go back to the group stage to analyze Ghana's major match against Uruguay. We then discuss the exit of Germany, the Triumph of Morocco against Spain, the display of Joga Bonito by Brazil and much more!

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In this episode we introduce our new co-host Khadyja Claxton who will be helping us cover the Olympics.

Canada drew their first match against Host Country Japan in the Sapporo Dome. Christine Sinclair got an early goal in the 6th minute but Canada could not hold on to the lead as Japan leveled the score. They will play Chile in their next match.

At the Gold Cup, Canada will play Costa Rica in the Quaterfinals. John Herdman will be facing the injuries strikers Ayo Akinola and Cyle Larin.

We also cover Toronto FC as they return to BMO Field and Jozy Altidore's relationship with the fans. Futhermore we have a few updates on Manchester United.

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David & Eman reflect on the craziest transfer window in history, during this market we’ve seen both Messi and Ronaldo move teams.

We’ve also seen PSG decline a 220 million euro fee for Mbape with one year left in his contract. Craziest Transfer Window EVER! 

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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.

In this episode, the crew is back to discuss Canada's recent match against Great Britain. With a 1-1 tie, the team advances to the next round where they will play Brazil. 

Their recent game saw the introduction of every outfield player on the 22 player roster. Bev Prietman rested many of her starters including Christine Sinclair and Desiree Scott.

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As Canada begins their road to the World Cup, we begin our coverage of the Octagone. With only the top 3 teams making it directly to the world cup, every game in CONCACAF is crucial.

So far, Canada has taken a draw against Honduras at home and the United States in Nashville. They will now El Salvador at BMO Field, in what is widely viewed as a must win game.

Both Yvan and Eman take you through Canada's journey so far in the Octagone, and they also discuss the struggles of the United States star-studded Roster.

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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This episode recaps Canada's loss against the United States in the Concacaf W Championship Final. The Crew also reviews the tournament as a whole and the individual awards Kailen Sheridan and Julia Grosso won.

Finally, we have a conversation about the Women's Africa Cup of Nations match between Canada and Morocco, which was attended by a historic crowd of 45,562 fans. 

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After Sweden went up 1-0, Canada tied up the score with a perfect penalty from midfielder Jessie Fleming. The match went on to penalties where Canada had previously experienced success against Brazil.

In today's episode we talk about the highs and lows of the gold medal match against Sweden and we recap their Olympic journey. As Canada captures their first Olympic Gold medal, the nation enters a new age of soccer, we discuss the future of the beautiful game here at home.

With many questionable refereeing decisions, the lads look at officiating and the influence of VAR in today's game. The Bold Takes segment returns, and the guys make their predictions for the coming weekend.

After taking an early lead with a goal from Luke Shaw, Italy’s Bonucci brought things level and the game went to extra time. 

Gareth Southgate subbed in Rashford and Sancho at the 119th minute, both attacking players missed their penalties. The responsibility of the 5th penalty fell on the shoulders of 19 year old Saka, who was subbed on at the 70th minute. 

With Saka’s miss, Italy are international champions for the first time since winning the 2006 World Cup. 

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After beating Mexico 2-1 in Edmonton, Canada is now at the top of the table in World Cup Qualifiers. In their third matchup against El Tri, Cyle Larin scored two goals past Ochoa.

The match was played in Edmonton, Alberta in front of a crowd of more than 40,000 fans. Canada will now rest until the new year where they play their final 6 matches of world cup qualification.

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Today’s episode is a recap of the crazy week surrounding Canadian soccer. On Thursday evening, Canada faced Mexico in a gold cup semifinal Matchup. The match got chippy very quick, Mexico was given a penalty in the first half but that did not face the Men’s team as they battled their way back. 

In the Olympics, Team Canada faced elimination in their match against Brazil. The game went the distance as both teams could not be separated by regular time or extra time, penalties followed and Canada delivered.

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In this episode, the crew recaps Canada's performance in the group stage of the CONCACAF W Championship. We also preview their matchup against Jamaica in the semifinals. 

With Canada Soccer releasing a communication update and the published article from Rick Westhead, we have a discussion on the revelations revealed by TSN, and the upcoming World Cup friendlies.

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In this episode, the crew recaps Canada's first World Cup match in 36 years! We take a look at Les Rouges' performance against the 2nd ranked team in the world: Belgium. We then turn our attention to their all-important match against Croatia, who recently tied Morocco. 

We also discuss both Saudi Arabia and Japan's major upsets against Argentina and Germany respectively. Finally, we give our opinions on how the Qatar World Cup is unfolding in its opening week, and all the new practices implemented by the referees. 

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In this short episode we discussed Canada's world cup preparation as they enter the June window. We dive into the Iran match cancellation and the fallout from it.

We also have a conversation regarding John Herdman's future, and Carlo Ancelotti's interest in coaching Canada. Finally, we share our thoughts regarding Electric City Football Club. 

With 50 total matches played, the European Championship final is here. Italy have booked their spot in the finals by continuing their winning streak of 6 matches in the tournament, while England have utilized their defensive tactics to only only concede 1 goal in the euros. 

The last time Italy won a major tournament was the 2006 infamous world cup final against France. England has not reached a major tournament final since 1966. 

The final will take place on Sunday at Wembley stadium. 

In this episode we also discuss the sacking of head coach Chris Armas at Toronto FC and the Copa America Final (Argentina vs Brazil).

In this episode the crew recaps Canada’s latest game against Chile in the Olympics. Canada went on to win the match 2-1 with 2 goals from Janine Beckie. The game also saw the Olympic debut of Julia Grosso and Jayde Rivière. They now play heavyweights Great Britain in their final match of the group stage. 

We then go on to discuss Canada’s Quarterfinal victory against Costa Rica. Last time Canada made it to the semi finals was in 2007. Junior Hoilett and Stephen Eustaquio  both got on the scoreboard. Canada will now face Mexico in Houston, Texas.

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In this episode the crew discusses the recent developments in the ongoing labor dispute between the Canadian Women's National team and the CSA. We also look at the 2023 World Cup preparation, and Bev Priestman's role as the squad gears up for their trip to Australia and New Zealand.

Finally, we preview the upcoming Nations League matches for the Men's national team, and their return to BMO Field (post World Cup).

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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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In this episode, we preview Canada's Concacaf W Championship. The tournament serves as a World Cup Qualifier and potential Paris Olympics qualifier. The crew reviews the most recent match against South Korea in Toronto at BMO Field. 

Finally, we discuss the recent LAFC signing of Gareth Bale and the arrival of Lorenzo Insigne to Toronto. 

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With the sacking of Ole Solskjaer, David is over the moon and Eman returns to his neutral stance. Warren joins the guys to discuss all things regarding the premier league and the champions league. The guys also give their opinions on the Manchester City vs Paris Saint Germain match, and the trio of Messi, Neymar and Mbappe. 

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After deafeating USA 2-0 in Hamilton, Canada remains undefeated in World Cup Qualifiers. The historic win has moved The Reds closer to booking their ticket to Qatar. With Eustaquio and Alphonso Davies unavaible for the past two matches, John Herdman and the team have stepped up to fill those holes.

In this episode we will cover the latest news in Canadian soccer, including the retirement of goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe. In addition, the recent acquisitions by Toronto FC such as Insigne will be discussed in great detail. Finally, Emmanuel takes us through AFCON. 

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Eman and David recap Week 1 of the 2021/2022 Premier League Season. They discuss talking points from the past weekend's fixtures and make their predictions for Match Day 2

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We sat down with University of Toronto midfielder, Alex Boue.

He took us through his youth soccer days in Toronto, and his stint in Europe, we also learned about his experience representing Canada at the Maccabi Games, and much more ⚽️🎬

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In this episode, we preview the Concacaf W Championship final between Canada and the United States. The last time both teams faced each other was at the Olympics, where Canada defeated the US 1-0. 

We also have a discussion on the current state of Toronto FC, and the relationship between players and fans in light of the honest revelation from Chris Mavinga.