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Ben Steiner

@bensteiner00.bsky.social
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OLYMPICS / MLS / PWHL / Reporter and Broadcaster | Writing: CBC, Toronto Star, Sports Illustrated, MLS, The Hockey News, Daily Hive | Host: Northern Fútbol Podcast

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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
NEW: For many teams in international soccer, it's a new era. Not for the #CanMNT, where it’s all about a “natural progression.” It's fitting that Hoilett and Piette are getting their sendoff, too. ✍️My latest for @MLS ahead of tomorrow's game. www.mlssoccer.com/news/canada-...
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Canada build on World Cup progress as road to 2030 begins | MLSSoccer.com
Jesse Marsch and the Canadian men’s national team are staying on track.
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
NEW: A paper Canada flag was left in the stands today — a final maple glimmer of a World Cup that has forever changed soccer in the country. On the #CanMNT, funding, opportunity, and what it all means. ✍️My feature from Houston for SI www.si.com/soccer/canad...
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Canada Exits Historic World Cup Run, Leaving Soccer in the Country Forever Changed
The 2026 World Cup co-host changed the perception of the sport in Canada for good.
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Welcome to the show. A stage set for dreams. Let’s have some fun, Canada. I'll have coverage on X here: x.com/BenSteiner00 #CanMNT www.si.com/soccer/how-c...
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Jesse Marsch was asked whether there's an element of "media manipulation" in framing Morocco as the favorite. "It's just about the reality of where our two programs are... Morocco has has literally zero weaknesses and that's the reality of the situation." #CanMNT
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Houston, Tex. — Jesse Marsch and Alistair Johnston speak on Round of 16 MD-1; my estimate is 80+ reporters in the room. “We're excited for the moment; we wanted to get to a point in the tournament where we were playing against some big opponents, and Morocco is exactly that."
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
NEW: Chris Hadfield and Jeremy Hansen know what it's like to have the eyes on them in Houston — and the #CanMNT has drawn inspiration from those astronauts in recent years. Tomorrow, Marsch's men push towards yet another new frontier. ✍️For @SInow www.si.com/soccer/how-c...
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How Canada’s Learned From Astronauts As World Cup Dreams Lift Off in Houston
The 2026 journey has already broken new ground for Jesse Marsch and his players.
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
NEW: Once again, it's the #CanMNT's biggest game ever — this time by a big margin. Could Mathieu Choiniére start as someone to wear down Morocco? Will Jesse Marsch adjust his high line? ✍️5 keys and questions in my latest for @GOAL www.goal.com/en-ca/lists/...
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A 'gory, horrible nightmare' - Jesse Marsch, Alphonso Davies and five keys to Canada vs Morocco | Goal.com Canada
Jesse Marsch calls preparing for Morocco a "gory, horrible nightmare" as Canada chase a historic World Cup quarterfinal berth. GOAL breaks down five keys.
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
For the first time at this World Cup, we're heading to extra time. Whitecaps midfielder Andres Cubas's Paraguay hold Germany to a 1-1 scoreline through 90 minutes. Can't imagine this'll be fast-paced or easy in this heat.
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
NEW: Stephen Eustaquio delivered one of the most iconic moments in Canadian sports history this afternoon on a day where he also proved his value to the #CanMNT. Alphonso Davies looked pretty good too. Today was massive. Winners and Losers for @GOAL www.goal.com/en-ca/lists/...
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Stephen Eustáquio's heroics, Alphonso Davies' return and Tajon Buchanan's struggles: Canada's World Cup winners and losers | Goal.com Canada
Stephen Eustáquio's stoppage-time winner sent Canada into the World Cup Round of 16 as GOAL breaks down the biggest winners and losers against South Africa.
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
England defeated Panama 2-0, and Croatia got past Ghana 2-1 to start the day. That sends Croatia back to Toronto to play a knockout match against likely Portugal or Colombia on July 2. Panama, for as stingy as they've been in Concacaf, finishes with three losses.
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Jesse Marsch says Alphonso Davies is "healthy and ready to perform," and that Moïse Bombito is ready to go, too. Also says "pretty much, the players that came into camp with little injuries are now really close to 100%." #CanMNT
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
NEW: Promise David said before the World Cup that he could populate Mars — now Alistair Johnston wants a World Cup there. Playing away from Canadian fans could be an advantage for the #CanMNT, and the red planet keeps coming up. For @SInow www.si.com/soccer/why-p...
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Why Playing in U.S. or Even ‘Mars’ Could Fuel Canada’s World Cup Hopes
Canada plays a first men’s World Cup knockout game against South Africa on Sunday.
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Sebastian Berhalter World Cup assist! The #VWFC midfielder sets up Auston Trusty on the corner kick and the #USMNT is up 1-0 in three minutes against Turkey. This Turkish side has been horrid.
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Another packed day of World Cup group-deciding action and will decide the final team in the #CanMNT round of 16 route. Group E 🇨🇼v🇨🇮 -4pm ET 🇪🇨v🇩🇪 - 4pm ET Group F 🇯🇵v🇸🇪 - 7pm ET 🇹🇳v🇳🇱 - 7pm ET Group D 🇵🇾v🇦🇺 - 10pm ET 🇺🇸v🇹🇷- 10pm ET www.si.com/soccer/three...
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Three Ways the USMNT May Approach the Dead Rubber vs. Turkiye—World Cup
The USMNT has already won World Cup Group D, and Türkiye is already eliminated.
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
🇨🇦CANADA VS. 🇿🇦SOUTH AFRICA Bafana Bafana upset South Korea 1-0 to finish second in Group A and clinch a Round of 32 clash against the #CanMNT in Los Angeles. 3 pm ET on Sunday. One of the teams will win its first World Cup knockout match.
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
It could very well be South Africa for the #CanMNT on Sunday in LA. Right now at the 65th minute, but all South Korea needs is a draw to be No. 2 in the group and play Canada. South Africa 1-0 South Korea Mexico 2-0 Czechia
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
NEW: There should've been a path for Canada and Mexico to play at home if they didn't win their group. The road is far from over, though, and the #CanMNT are more than used to playing in front of away crowds as they will now. ✍️My story for @MLS www.mlssoccer.com/competitions...
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Canada continue historic World Cup run with first knockout berth | MLSSoccer.com
VANCOUVER – Despite falling 2-1 to Switzerland on Wednesday afternoon in Vancouver, the Canadian men's national team have made yet more history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing advancement to the ...
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
NEW: Canada let the greatest opportunity in the country’s soccer history slip away this afternoon, and it came down to just a few minutes of lost focus. My three winners and three losers from the 2–1 #CanMNT loss to Switzerland. ✍️For @GOAL www.goal.com/en-ca/lists/...
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Promise David stakes starting claim as defensive lapses prove costly, Alphonso Davies concern grows and home World Cup run ends - Winners and losers from Canada vs Switzerland | Goal.com Canada
Summary of the headlineCanada are headed to the knockouts, but a costly loss to Switzerland closed their home World Cup run as Promise David impressed and Alphonso Davies worries grew.
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
The #CanMNT round of 32 match will be a noon PT kickoff at SoFi Stadium just outside Los Angeles. Most likely against South Korea, but a slight chance it could be Czechia or South Africa. Switzerland will play RO32 in Vancouver on July 2 at 8pm PT.
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Mathieu Choiniére and Nathan Saliba started alongside each other just once in the #CanMNT midfield. That was 2-2 draw against Iceland in Toronto in March, where Canada struggled through midfield and got caught out by long balls. Both will have to be way better today.
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
This app is being slow, over on X
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
A beautiful morning to make the most of an opportunity. #CanMNT
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Qatar’s Assim Madibo, the player who broke Ismaël Koné’s leg stuck around Vancouver to spend time with Koné. “He was very affected for his injury, never he was intentional. All of you know Madibo, and was a very clear accident, only to remark this, and to wish him all the best” — Lopetegui. 📸 QFA
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney will be at tomorrow’s #CanMNT vs Switzerland match. He’ll go to his second World Cup game before the other leaders of host nations attend their first. It’s his third CanMNT match.
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
NEW: Staying at home hangs in the balance for the #CanMNT in tomorrow's match against Switzerland, needing at least a draw. That won't impact how they play — and Canada has only lost in 90 minutes five times in the Jesse Marsch era. Story for @MLS www.mlssoccer.com/competitions...
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Canada embrace World Cup expectations ahead of Switzerland showdown | MLSSoccer.com
VANCOUVER – When Jesse Marsch stepped into the Canadian men’s national team role in May 2024, he wanted to change the perception of soccer in the country.
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
NEW: The #CanMNT could find spaces out wide, Niko Sigur could be a midfield option and there’s little chance Jesse Marsch’s style will change. Alphonso Davies looks likely to play too. ✍️My 5 keys to the match for @GOAL www.goal.com/en-ca/lists/...
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Can Nathan Saliba replace Ismaël Koné? Is Alphonso Davies ready? Jesse Marsch faces biggest test yet - Five Keys to Canada vs Switzerland | Goal.com Canada
Canada are one result away from securing first place in Group B and keeping their World Cup run on home soil. As the CanMNT prepare to face Switzerland, the squad continue to rally around injured midf...
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Alphonso Davies has trained with the #CanMNT all week but won't start against Switzerland. He will be available, though. Alfie Jones is out.
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
The #CanMNT got a message today from Steve Nash. It was about tension, freedom and self-belief. Doesn't sound like the #VWFC co-owner and NBA legend will be at BC Place tomorrow.
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Jesse Marsch on the goal of tomorrow's match. "Staying here in Vancouver is definitely our number one goal... Two years ago, everybody thought I was crazy, right? That prospect at the time wouldn't be possible, but this is where I expected us to be." #CanMNT
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Cristiano Ronaldo first half brace and he overtakes Eusebio as Portugal’s greatest World Cup goal scorer. Remarkable to see him still turn up like this after seeing what the other stars of this World Cup had done the last few days.
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Lionel Messi for the record! After missing a penalty, the Argentine No. 10 scores to put Argentina up 1-0 on Austria and secure his 17th World Cup goal. He overtakes Klose as the highest scorer in tournament history.
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
NEW: Mo Salah has had the eight of Egyptian soccer on his shoulders for over 14 years — last night in Vancouver, he finally got on someone else’s. A breakthrough day for Egypt at BC Place and Salah led the way, as expected. ✍️For @SI_FootballClub www.si.com/soccer/who-e...
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Who Else But Mohamed Salah As Egypt’s Big Moment Arrives at the World Cup
The 34-year-old may now be in the twilight of his career but he still had one very special present to deliver for his country: a first-ever World Cup win.
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Hossam Hassan, after helping Egypt to their first World Cup win. "This stadium has been really loud, how dare we upset those fans here... I wouldn't be able to live with it if we hadn't gotten this win." Emotionally, he thanks everyone watching at 4am in Egypt.
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
New Zealand manager Darren Bazeley on losing to Egypt. "When you see a team celebrating like that on the pitch, and fair play, but you think 'that could have been us where we could have been in that moment with the flags and the fans."
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
🇪🇬A FIRST WORLD CUP WIN It’s going crazy in Cairo and Vancouver — Mo Salah and Mostafa Ziko star in a 3-1 win over New Zealand. Days after the #CanMNT won their first World Cup game at BC Place, Egypt has just done the same.
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
FINN SURMAN! MLS STARMAN! New Zealand stuns the Egypt-favouring crowd here at BC Place as the Portland Timbers defender scores off a corner kick. All Whites ahead.
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
🇪🇬🇳🇿BACK AT BC PLACE It’s Mo Salah and Omar Marmoush (Canadian!) against Chris Wood and Tim Payne in a massive Group G match. Loudest cheers so far for Salah and Payne, as expected. Former #VWFC defender Michael Boxall starts too.
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Youth soccer players from the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, one of the local Indigenous nations are out at #CanMNT training today. They’ve all drawn Ismaël Koné’s No. 8 on the back of their kits. Koné is remaining with the group as he recovers.
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
#CanMNT injury update. - Alfie Jones training on his own and was the first topic of the pre-training huddle. - Stephen Eustáquio not on the pitch at the moment. - Bombito and Davies full participants, but Bombito still with a small limp. We’ll see the first 15 mins.
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
If you’re wondering if the vibes are upbeat with the #CanMNT ahead of the World Cup… Keep ups as fun as usual — and Tani Oluwaseyi runs away from the punishment. MD-3 before Switzerland.
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
The shots of Hervé Renard on the touchline, realizing the mess of a team he’s taken over in real time at the World Cup. Cinematic stuff. Japan has been unplayable and this Tunisia team is brutal.
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
CURAÇAO! A POINT AT THE WORLD CUP! The Blue Wave on an absolute high and they’ll have a chance to advance — with some goals, when they take on Tunisia on the final day. 15 saves for Eloy Room, a 37 USL legend at the World Cup.
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Toronto absolutely with one of the best games of the group stage so far with Deniz Undav’s brace to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in the 94th minute. If there was ever a big test for those BMO Field stands, that was it. Germany to the knockouts.
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Someone has made a tribute to Ismaël Koné at an apartment building near BC Place. They’ve even gotten the accent right — just fantastic, heartwarming stuff. #CanMNT  has captured this country’s hearts.
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
My goodness, Miguel Almirón red card. Sent off for speaking to the opponent with his mouth covered — on the new rule to combat racism, banning that action. Paraguay down to 10 up 1-0, but a Turkey win… if they come back means USMNT have something to play for on the final day.
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
NEW: It was impossible to get coffee in Seattle this morning, it was packed with #USMNT fans. U.S. support might be joked about, but it’s uniquely and unabashedly “so American,” Sebastian Berhalter told me. ✍️My story from Seattle for @SI_FootballClub www.si.com/soccer/usmnt...
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USMNT’s World Cup Momentum Sparks Fan Culture That is Just ‘So American’
The U.S men’s national team games have a different feel to them, defined by a unique and purely American approach.
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
The #CanMNT 6-0 win over Qatar reached 11.7 million individual viewers yesterday. An average of 5.5 million. About 28% of the country watched at least part of that match. Simply incredible
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
John Denver's Country Roads singalong at Lumen Field after the #USMNT top Group D and clinch their spot in the round of 32. Insane atmosphere and unabashedly American.
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
🇺🇸USA WIN AND ADVANCE The #USMNT defeat Australia 2-0 in front of a loud crowd in Seattle and have won two group stage games for the first time in 96 years. They can win Group D if Türkiye drop points against Paraguay tonight.
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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
The referee in Seattle is cramping in stoppage time and is getting stretched out by an Australian player. It's hot here, but that's a rare sight. Helps the #USMNT kill off this game.
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