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Episode 182- CanMNT wrap up Copa América with standout performance!
Ep. 182
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Ben, Alex and Dunlop are back in the Northern Fútbol virtual studio to break down everything from Canada's performance in the third-place game at the Copa América, a heartbreaking penalty shootout loss to Uruguay. The boys then touch on the CanWNT's performance in a 2-1 pre-Olympic win over Australia.
This episode of the show was produced by Brett Holden.
TOPICS INCLUDE
- Was that the CanMNT's best-ever performance?
- Why a rotated squad could've helped earlier
- The best and worst Canada players of Copa América
- Who hocked and could earn a big move with this tournament?
- Could Ismael Kone become a legend in Canadian soccer?
- Where does Canada Soccer go from here
- Did Copa América change expectations for FIFA World Cup 2026?
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